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Home My WebLink AboutFall 1991 The Saratogan __ . � i � -- '�e'� � � FALL 1991 �' �. � . I � ;;, , >.;:: � _. , , �� / � � FAMILY WORKSHOPS, PAGE 2 � CITY UPDATE, PAGE 3 NEW TEEN COLUMN, PAGE 2 RECYCLING PROGRAM, PAGE 4 i i I Plans For Beaucham s Park �u �� " �. ��,�� '� , r � ",��3°��y f'�e � u a�� v.�z TC i3 . � � x 3��✓�� /" 9g$�✓ijy�'?i'1'% 3 .y , B • • �A x �((,.. X�'��/� ' y�� Y: L : y J � � 9 I Wln C ouncll A roval . � pp � ; . . � � , - - �r ____.__., �,.,,., ,.,� ,� � °� . , . . a �� • �,J��• =� ��- o , � ' _. —i/.� 4 �;�..�. ` �, �1'� p �� s. � � � , . � % � . • � v ,% � �• � . �Picmc Area - • �, 1 n a � ,: � � � r. '�� ° � i�� . � �,..;�' �: Playground / � '/ � % 5 � �,�� , ` I . • � ' � � 4` , . � • � �� • � Open Turf Play Area ; t • � // . .." . , �%//// .. - . � � ..._.__._..__---- � �� ' � t !��/� ' � . " Tennis Court ' ` ```4\ . .. ._ .. . - i .I � ..�,� <,�::` i � ��` , � `•.�\\�\ One-half Court Play Area � . �� j'�`,�(,��'�,�„y�f'�,�� ? �� I ��\� r , � � � ��\�\�`.- � ' --- —.—��/"-- � � ,�t ��''1`t � '��.'' � : _.. _. ., _. . --- - �-�� ' - - -------_---- _-- ----- � j� �, ��.-"'�..-- � - --_---"---- — ��K ay � � _ .. , , � '�__��--- ��_----- - --- —- —"- --- �� -� , ; . . _ . . �`�--��-_ — - ---' _-_-_ — . 1�� { . `�_.�__----__---_�--_-_--- - ��V�2� '-------- ___-_ ,�-.__.- -.—� —'� z�uitvaie Av�a�to 1�3fl1 Sar�g,: �,`� 1 '-----�...,__._.�.�....•__--�-----g hampsLane �-t� ��1 '��rita��i.a11e°' �tie��i7f 1 " � � �wh�a rr�jo��t�f re��., � 'i�Cion�te G�t��ci��s��.. Thanks to local resident action and a City Council The $118,000 will come from the City's Park �� $-� ��°��`�� decision at its September 4 meeting, Beauchamps Park Development Fund, and will be added to the $142,000 �=� �... ��5��'�� h�� will be completed this coming spring. Tremendous budgeted for Beauchamps Park in the City's 1991 �� ;,; � �� -��' ��v� . support for park construction was given by local resi- Capital Improvement Budget. �` � � � g �� dents to the Parks and Recreation Commission who, ' �'� � � � The Park Development Fund includes Park Devel- �� over several months, worked diligently on the park's �•`' � �� master plan. opment Fees dedicated to the City by residential devel- �� y � � e , opers as a condition of map approval for their projects in �� _ � �� ,� T'he City approved a preliminary design and budg- Saratoga. Recent increases in Park Development Fees �� ' I eted an additional $118,000 to finish the 2.2-acre park, �� '�'�� i which will feature a tennis court and children's play � �� f � area, as recommended by local residents. i�'�'� �' �� (Continued on page 2) ��. �;� �, �,�� Y++� � � t��° - � lunteers Honored at =�� = ��- u��- � Sarato a Vo . . �� g � � �n s � �� • • ��'�3t�ce� �t�naft �� Annual Reco n�t�on Lunc�eon ��}� � �� g s��t� �: �i� e � � � � �� - �� . Volunteers who donated ten hours ar more of their support for programs and services that the City in many � '�� "� ,. '�u� �', v�� " time or provided a specialized or professional service to cases would not have the resources to provide. , , � the City were recognized at the annual Volunteer �� `� Y �� All�of the volunteers who attended the luncheon ��{ �. � �� Recognition Luncheon held at the-Saratoga Country y, pP � received a certificate and token of the Cit s a recia- �� ' ' Club on October 1. Volunteers were honored for the � ., � �� , tion. City Manager Harry Peacock presented special �� `` over 12,000 hours they donated this past year. awards to P.J. Doyle, Leila Kirschner,Janice Morgan, s��"� ' � z�,� �.�� . Over 300 Saratoga residents donated their time, and Elaine Salter for exemplary service. skills, and expertise to the City of Saratoga during the p_J. Doyle received the Most Dedicated Volunteer 1990-1991 fiscal year. The City has an active volunteer Award. P.J. has donated over 700 hours of his time to progryp with participation from residepts'of all ages. provide and coordinate programming for KSAR, the ROute 85 Update !, The t es of services these volunteers rovide are City's community access cable television channel. Leila varied as well, ranging from gardening at the City's Hakone Gardens to conducting special research. Carrie Kirschner received the Outstanding Volunteer ' i Deane, Volunteer Coordinator, points out that the Route 85 construction between Prospect Road and � volunteers are indispensable, providing the City with �con�inued on paRe 3� Saratoga Creek will continue from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., i _ Monday through Friday. � I Traffic will be maintained at all times on Prospect � City of Saratoga i eulkRare Road, however there will be occasional single-lane 13777 Fruitvale Ave. � ' � � � Sara�oga,CA 95070 u.s.PosraRe closures through October. The lane closures will occur � PAID between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Disruption to traffic on Cox sararoRu,cA � Avenue is not anticipated. - Permit l36 For information and updates on construction POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL activity, call the Traffic Authority Field Office at . 866-2277 (CARS), or drop by the office located at 18805 Cox Avenue Suite 130-A. Office hours are Monday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; � Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. . _ � j . � . . .� - . - . � The Saratogan I . I _ � � Fam�l Worksho s Hel Parents � �:� � = � � ; Y p p � � .� � � �� r F..;�' �'� ',` ` ��&-' �� '', �� .� '' �� ' � Pre are for the Dru -Free Years � � � = F� =�� p g �� fr � � � � �� ;�� -`� � � � ,�� ., � re� � i �� ` � � ;s �� In response to the increasing•pressure on elemen- • How to Develop a Family Position on Drugs: ?; � ' � � � tary school-aged children to use alcohol and other drugs, Thursday,October 24,6:30-9 p.m. �' 'r� ; �E � � ` �� „ � the City has joined with other local agencies to present a �� „ � ' '� f new series of family workshops on this important • Avoiding Trouble: How to Say"No"to Drugs: � ,�,� � � �. subject. - Thursday, November 21, 6:30- 9 p.m. �� ^ � � a �� d � . � . ��' � ,� Titled, "Preparing For The Drug Free Years,"the • Managing Conflict: How to Express and Control �� `�' � � Your Anger: Thursday, December 12, 6:30- 9 p.m. � � '�, Y � � workshop series will combine live presentations with � � � £ '� � � � video instruction, and is targeted at parents of children . How to Strengthen Family Bonds: � i � � -� in grades four through eight. Thursda , Janua 23, 630 - 9 m. �� s� Y rY P• ��rtt� t�d� x��t�„� � Instructors Cyndy and Glenn Thomas are local . How to Prevent Drug Abuse in Your Family: � � �� '�� `'� � therapists with experience in child and adolescent Thursday, February 20, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. e� � � � -� � " psychotherapy. The parents of four children ages 14 to ��; � ��*�� 24, the Thomases say the workshops wi l l be bene f icia l T he fee for eac h wor ks hop is $1 4,or$4 9 for t he `3�� ., 4 �. � �' � � � � � �, ��„- � � to any parent interested in improving communication entire series. Spouses are welcome to attend for free. � , �, � � �4 skills, increasing drug awareness and strengthening There is also a material fee of$10 payable at any session � ; �` I family bonds. for the Family Activiry Book. For more information, �� .' « W � please call the Recreation Department at 867-3438, � � " - . C Upcoming workshops, which will be held at the . extension 248 or 249. �� _-� ! Redwood Middle School Library, include: � ��- �� : � �� `��; � � �� "'f�: � ��ng�►�i�cu�,�ne'�. . • • • ,��'tes� �� ha�1�31 �'��Fru��: � New Column Features Teen Act�v�tles � �� ! � �� a�� e � . � � ��;��o��x� ��r��t� �;��n. �� ;��x�r��"��px�� n��usa��hcizirs -�` �� ' a � _ �, �� ',� �;� �- ��s;��g�t1��ts�f'C`��aur�i a��nc�are piib-�� - 's�cl�th�Mr�ricl��be�rair��City Gc�uneil��eti�C�� Zs�e.�n 1�rs��e��ry��u+s,�nd�e lx�ted pn � � tst�nac��ess�`�,Cha�t�el,�fi. Ag��cia��c��at,� 'k �,a�v�ilalZle�i��_ H�1��N�nd�bef��meet� � � �gs�,�c��re�S�t�rc�,y t�m�ng��c�Gi� `� ♦ �c�unci��ne�tin�°s and Mcii�da�b�f�re�'�a��nin�"� ( � ,.�c��r�ss�ct��n�tin��,t�?e�ar�to�a.�c�tm�r��t.�; f �� . � � �� ` _ & �� The Saratogan is proud to introduce a new feature Armijo put it,the Music Fest gave teen bands in the area � Beauchamps Park ; designed to serve Saratogd s teens. This column focuses a chance to"show their talent." _ on programs and special activities provided for local (Continued from page 1)' teens through the efforts of the Saratoga Youth Commis- Many future youth activities -- such as cooking are expected to cover the additional costs for sion. This column is prepared by Annie Wang. Annie is classes, video games, dances and an after school drop-in Beauchamps Park, so no future projects induded in the � a senior at Lynbrook High School and wil!he preparing Program -- will take place at the Warren Hutton House, a City's Parks Master Plan should be affected. this column for the 91/92 school year. historic Victorian home located next to City Hall. The house is scheduled to open in January 1992,following a The land for Beauchamps Park was dedi�ated to The Youth Commission is comprised of teenagers major renovation. the City by Dividend Development in 1987 as part of the ' from Lynbrook, Monta Vista, Presentation, Saratoga, approval process for the company's 40-unit and St. Francis High Schools and Redwood Middle If you wish to add your input to these programs, °�Beauchamps" residential community. While the Parks ' School. The Commission was started in 1988 and the you are welcome and encouraged to attend Youth Com- �d Recreation Commission did not plan to make ! dedicated Commissioners have planned, promoted, and mission meetings. Meetings are held on the second immediate improvements, once the lots were sold and participated in numerous activities for Saratoga teens. Monday of each month at the Saratoga Community occupied residents made strong requests to have the park • Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Due to Veteran's Day, the completed as soon as possible. , One recent Youth Commission-sponsored event November meeting is scheduled for Monday, November was the Music Fest held September 21 at Wildwood 18.) You may also forward your suggestions, ideas,or The City Council was responsive to the neighbors ; Park. This battle of the bands provided entertainment as information on teen activities to Beverly Tucker, Teen and included $142,000 for the park in the 1991 Capital part of Celebrate Saratoga! Food was sold at the Fest as Coordinator, at the Saratoga Community Center on Improvement Budget. This budget estimate was based a fund-raiser and cash prizes were awarded to the 19655 Allendale Avenue or call 867-3438, extension on an assumed cost of approximately $50,000 per acre competing bands. As Youth Commissioner Christina 273. for a large turf area with little or no hard surface or • shrubbery. Tu e k e r a n d H o l m s t ro m J o i n t h e However, over the course of several workshops and public hearings, residents voiced a strong desire for t e n n i s c o u r t s, a n d t h e c o n s u l t i n g l a n d s c a p e a r c h i t e c t s • recommended reducing the turf area to cut watering Reereat�on De artmen� T�� requirements. The approved draft plans call for: p . • Approximately 40,000 square feet of turf Ttie Recreation Department is pleased to announce -�� • A wide screen planting of trees along the westerly the addi[ion of new Teen Coordinator Beverly Tucker, ":, � � , boundary and new Sports Coordinator, Ron Holmstrom. Both �� • A wide strip of ground cover along the perimeter individuals have significant experience with city recrea- f streets � ^ • An asphalt paved walkway running along the tion departments -- and professional sports teams. ,,�,.4 ,�� .�r � �� i��. � a� �a�,i��, . � entire width of the park � Beverly comes to Saratoga from the Mountain �: ,' ! ,� '..>as • A decomposed granite picnic area with three View Recreation Department, where she coordinated �> ,`�»� picnic tables Teen and Volunteer Programs and supervised the ` ` � � � � �"'�': • A concrete curbed sand play area with play Traveling Arts arrd Crafts program for two summers. � `� equipment . - She also has worked with the Cupertino, Oakland and F • An asphalt half court area Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Departments and the �� • A fenced tennis court f San Francisco Giants. �._, �� ' • Four benches, a bicycle rack and water fountain i - Security lights along the pathway '; The new Teen Coordinator serves as the staff � u�,�l y �;'�ji; I liaison for the Youth Commission and will be organizing ` ! �' 4�! Construction of the new park is tentatively planned �;.• ' the Junior and High School projects as well as the �"' to begin in early 1992. Final working drawings are now f Warner Hutton Teen Center activities. In addition to her being prepared by the City's architect. The first activity j wark with Saratoga's youth, Beverly assists in city-wide �`"' at Beauchamps will be grading and some earth move- 'f special events including the upcoming October 26 Hal- ment followed by installation of the irrigation and loween Party. Sports Coordinator. Ron plans to work with area youth drainage systems. T'he finishing touches will be made organizing a new Youth Sports League which will next spring shortly before the park opens. Ron comes to Saratoga from the City of Delano include basketball, wrestling, t-ball and flag football for (located in Southem San Joaquin Valley), where.he grades three through eight. Saratoga adults will enjoy �, : � worked in the Recreation Department for the past three the new softball league designed for those ages 35 and � � .� `�� years. He has also worked with the Orangevale Recrea- over, as well as the expanded softball and basketball � tion and Park District in Sacramento,the City of Red- programs. Ron will also be coordinating the classes y' � � /(� �� ` ding, and the Lynchburg (Va.) Mets, a minor league offered by the Recreation Department induding courses �� j baseball team in the Carolina League. in golf, softball, soccer, tennis and gymnastics. � � r '11 �,-;� .. Saratoga sports enthusiasts both young and old are It's nice to have you on the Saratoga team, � " �f� i �+� � bound to enjoy the new programs planned by the new Beverly and Ron! i �..._ �.� �,:l�►, � � s`��.� � The Saratogan .; �:: �'��' ,��..,' -�� , � 7iY� ' il I I .(,.� I I �ary.. I I I�hi'��,I�� '�`'�' I 'li,i'r li ��I I��d� I� I^ r.� Sister City Visit Scheduled For November Tune In For Traffic Updates �� . The Saratoga Sister City Committee and the Effective this �� '� � ` %�� City of Saratoga are preparing for visitors from month, Saratogans can � Muko-Shi, Saratoga's Sister City in Japan. On now tune into frequency November 2, a delegation of 26 citizens from Muko 1610 AM on their radios `� •": will arrive for a week of special activities and events. to receive traffic adviso- ries, emergency informa- � Events include visits to Yosemite and Tahoe, �r,, ` ' � tion and civic events tours of Saratoga's Hakone Gardens and Head Man- � >:;� �� ,� � updates. Implementation �� ,�� sion, as well as San Francisco and Napa. Saratogans � ;��, � �� ;:� of the local radio station is �y �, �- �� are invited to participate in the activities by hosting a Part of the City's ongoing �, � � � �� 6� � �' dinner,driving guests or joining other group events. ` �� %�� ; � y efforts to assist residents ��- r �� '� ' Muko and Saratoga signed their Sister City in emergency situations. � � ; � , o x � � �,. Agreement in 1984 and have fostered a very active Signs will also be installed � ; ,,�� :,� `" �� '�� exchange program over the last seven years. Last at key points in the City to advise residents to tune '� � '' ' ';� �' into the station for u to-the-minute information. The �% October, 32 Saratoga residents visited Muko-Shi. P- �' '� radio station,known as Traveler's Information System, '� has a signal range of two and a half miles. Grants Available For Performing Arts N8W COnZnZll fZL�lfZg �f�CBr Starting in October, the City will be accepting New City Hall Wing Under Construction at Westside Station proposals for Performing Arts Grants. The City will award up to a total of$10,000 for performing arts or- Construction on a new wing of City Hall is ganizations in January 1992. A maximum of$2,000 scheduled to begin early this month, with a completion The City of Saratoga congratulates Captain Robert will be awarded per grant. For more information on date set for next fall. The City has contracted with Wilson on his new position as Commanding Officer at the program and how to apply,contact Karen Swenson and Associates of Campbell to construct the the Santa Clara County Sheriff Department's Westside Campbell at 867-3438. new wing, which will house the Finance Department, Station. Wilson will be in charge of municipal law the Community Service Officers and the City Man- enforcement activities in the cities of Saratoga, Los ager's Office. Also included in the project is an Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Los Altos Hills, as well as addition and remodel of portions of the City's Corpora- some sunounding unincorporated areas. Wilson was tion Yard Building and the Community Center as well previously Patrol Commander at the Sheriff Depart- � as a remodel of the two existing wings of City Hall. ment's headquarters in San Jose. " Circulation Element The Public Assists Solicitors Need License, Permit, I.D. to the solicitors ordinance which would limit the dis- • . tribution of handbills and advertising materials. wlth Road and Solicitors and peddlers who wish to engage in Leaving handbills and advertising materials on a business in the City of Saratoga must first obtain a so- resident's property would be prohibited by the new pathway System licitor's permit and a business license from the City ordinance. Solicitors would be required to hand any Manager's Office. , , , , written information or product samples to an adult at ' the residence. If approved,the new ordinance will go T m��O V�� Persons who apply for these permits are sub- into effect November 1. 1111 jected to a detailed application process, an application processing fee,and a background check by the Santa Making City Ordinances Known Clara County Sheriff's Department. The Planning Commission held 12 public work- Those approved and licensed by the City may The City Council holds at least one public shops in July and August to address and update circula- � only solicit between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. hearing for most ordinances. Legal notice of these tion issues such as expansion of trails and pathways, safe and may not solicit at any business or residence that hearings is published in the Saratoga News. If the roads and protection of neighborhoods from additional > « ordinance is of broad interest, additional advertise- roads in Saratoga. The meetings were well attended by has an observable"No Soliciting'or No Trespass- ments ma be ublished, and communit rou s ma Sarato a residents. Cit staff is currentl com �lin the ing" sign posted on the property. y P Y g P y g y y p g be mailed a notice of the hearing. If the ordinance verbal and written responses to produce a draft of the Commercial solicitors must also wear a City- affects a defined area of Saratoga, residents of the Circulation Element. issued identification badge in a prominent place on area may be mailed a notice. The Circulation Element, revised in 1982, is a key their outer clothing while they are engaged in busi- Most ordinances require a first reading at a City component to the General Plan of Saratoga. It represents ness. Council meetin with a second readin at the next g g goals, policies and implementation programs to achieve Non-profit solicitors must carry a City-issued meeting. Ordinances generally become effective 30 the safest road and pathway system in Saratoga which letter with them verifying their authorization to solicit. days after the second reading. The full texts of all represents the city's unique residential character. introduced and adopted ordinances can be obtained at '�'� The City Council has introduced an amendment City Hall from the City Clerk. The specific issues discussed at the workshops . include the addressing of current city trails plan, an as- sessment of the impacts associated with the completion of the Highway 85 corridor and a review of the general Volunteers condition of the streets and pathways of Saratoga. (Continued fi-om page 1) Two traffic studies, one on the Pierce Road corri- r� .N ' �� ' � Achievement Award. Leila donated her software �� °"`' J dor and the other on Quito Road and its adjoining neigh- expertise to help the City solve a complex computer ,' � �� borhoods,have also been approved. The final draft from programming problem. Janice Morgan and Elaine � �1 � �'� _� � „' these studies will be reviewed by the Planning Commis- Salter were recognized as Volunteers o f the Year. T hey �� ' :-'� s i o n a n d r e a d y f o r a d o p tion by t he Ci ty Counci l in la te are long-time volunteers who coordinate and staff tea �� ; � fall of this year. service for visitors to the Hakone Gardens. u:�� , ` � 4��f ^� �." �� 'r � '.: . . F ' . The Volunteer Office actively recruits volunteers �� r � � �� := �� year-round. Saratogans interested in learning more � �� •� � �, _� �� about the program or in volunteering should contact y ��,E��,��p��{�`� � � Carrie Deane or Yvonne Lampshire at 867-3438, � ��`� `�� F; � Tuesday through Thursday. Also, listings of volunteer ��r��:��";� '' � �. � �� :- ��:.. , �� Q -�,� �.m,. � opportunities appear weekly in the Saratoga News. � �ing;�ne da��e��eyeztt�:� Sp��' �v ��' ' 4 rs are e��ci��1y a�e�de€t c��zaing�o#� � � ��`� �a��,�� t U. � •Q175 '� "� �� ' � �� _ "; .� � � r °�' �r �� '� � �; ;< � "� ^�� 's� � � � y.,, �}�.��i� � R�'.�� , � , � ,,, �. �� 3 � � ��: , � x.; ° ' f1S��1(b��C3��ttT�� II S fi�tl� ��` � � � � � � rhe Suratogan is��uhlished quarter�y hy the , "'�� , �� v �� "y ga to rr forrrz f esidents�rbout impo��tartt City � �� ` �� `� " �� go��err�ment i,ssues- Please direct}�ot�r c om v � � � �� '��T�� '�� _Campbell, City of Sarataga, 13777 Fr urt�al'; �� $ � �, ��' .� � � `"ratoga, CA G5070.. �'t �a�� z� ask��all pra�t��e s�ss�ons arr�d �,, �� . � � �►�5� sisalls: � �. �� ` � � �� .��,� � � � � ��:; � ��: :=r Editorial/Design 45.- � ��ti ��, � � , � � � Rohert Anthony � �� '� ,• `�� .� �� ;' ; ...�, '; ��- ;°�.�,�. �Ip�sv��r rr�iimEcn�teieph�r�e c�s��ir var�Qus�' �= .g=: �_ " �` � ` �s � �- ;b � <�.:�. . Volunteers make tea-time at the Hakone Gardens possible. � , The Saratogan � More Plastics Added to Saratoga's �� , , , ; . . . � � �� , � :� Curbs�de Recycl�ng Serv�ce � � � � � � � � ,. � , � � ...► � � ��3 °� � � . � On July 17, the City Council approved the inclu-• • Check that the container has a heat-stamped, � ��;��`�� sion of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics in three-anow symbol with a"2"in the center, � �� ' � �� „� ,, � � Saratoga's recycling program. placed on or near the bottom of the container. � . �� 'f �, �� „ �� HDPE plastic is the material used to • Remove the cap and step on the �: �� 3 �" � � make containers far milk,juice and container to reduce its volume. � �'� �� - _ �inct�� nc� s "�'� water. Some frozen food containers are � � �'� _ _ also made of HDPE plastic. , • Place the crushed containers in �a�� ic� � " rr1M your CANS bin rather than the GLASS ��i ,� `.' � � � � �'.� � This program was approved by bin. Placement of HDPE plastics in the � the City Council in response to numer- CANS bin minimizes the handling � � � E �, ,° �'' �� " ous requests from residents to expand of glass containers and therefore the ^�� " �� •'' the recycling program to include HDPE potential of injury by the drivers and ��.y �� '� � . ��at, ? plastic. This service went into effect on sorters involved in the recycling opera- � � � �� y'� �� '`�� . September 1, and is provided to both single- tions. �� `'' � '�� _ �� family and multi-family residences. �� T� ��`�'� s `" For more tips on preparing your re- � ; ae :� s�� T'he success of this service depends upon the cyclables for collection,please see the"Recycling . . . �-� ��`� � participation of the residents. Below are the steps that Saratoga Style!"article to the right. You may want to • � � $ �'� f should be followed in the recycling of HDPE plastics. clip and save the article for future reference. �� ~ � . � � � � �� Y � _ , �� ' �� Condos Now Served By Recycling Service „ ��=�b��.��;.,��,�� nd zt��'��ar��hi��f'eet�t�n��.�€de ��l; Effective October 1, 1991, all residents in multi- records, and the city has one of the highest participation � � � unit dwellin s in Sarato a ma rec cle news a er, lass rates in the Ba Area. �� '��a �� g g Y Y P P g Y � � - � � jars and bottles, aluminum, bi-metal and tin cans, corru- � �� gated cardboard, plastic soft drink bottles (those with a Each complex will be provided with at least two � � . �e '� � r��, heat stam ed, three arrow s mbol "1"on the bottom 95-gallon plastic carts which are clearly identified for ' P Y ) e �r�e�s; st�_ rn.�d p� and other plastic containers with a heat stamped, three newspaper or the commingled food and beverage con- �� tainers. Corrugated (brown) cardboard must be flattened � � £ anow symbol "2"on the bottom. �E ` � : ,,, , - - and placed next to the plastic carts. Instructions to �� p��. � �� The addition of this service for residents who live prepare the recyclables were distributed to all new c � �' `�� in multi-unit dwellings means that every Saratoga participants in September 1991 by Green Valley • �g� �� 3�� E.- �� a � p�> �,� resident ma now artici ate in the Cit -wide rec clin Rec clin staff. =-s �_' E ,a � �:� Y P P Y Y g Y g �'"; �' �� program. Saratogans' participation continues to set �� .. � � �.?� � t� �1� � _'�� u�� , �� • � � �—, � Beautiful Homes Featured On � �� --J � � �a:t�� , , � � 'a�z C�t s Newest Her�ta e Lane � � � Y g �r � � �. � � s.:� � � �: r: � , ;�'' �,ia� i; '�T �,.:,::,, � ��` The Luther Cunningham � ��, � �� ` �; � � :.� ;t :,n.W.` Stone House(left) was , � �,� � � �` ; `, ... , � � �� "� built between 1924 and �� t��' ��`; R r � � � 1926 and is a period ,,� � � � ��`��'��-, ��x revival of a Stone Tudor. `�� _ �=! � �; � � �.�� The faeade of this two- � � � � � �� r�,� �5�: �� story house is eomprised �" � �� ' ,� " `� of a variery of different 12 � � � � � � � � � stones collected by the � � �� ,�� ': ' �_: `- . , origanal owner from IS 9 3 ,� 3..a � �� _��.'�� countries, every county in �-� � , �� ,�a _ California and 43 of the 6 �< �� ;�� United States. The stones � ` combined with the half- � � timbered Tudor style give • , ,,,. . ,.�. ,�, �s� :� � _� � �� ;-%��, �a/. a ... ,� oG e..,7..,,,c. �p . ;, i the home a fa:ry-tale � ;4`- - � ��' �.��? : --- �. I � I _, appearance. ' ��/ �- ��✓ �4 � _ �l f _ �`l�`. iT��,�'� 'tT�''�_%i� `�.; fT� =� lT� '� .:.��1�'r,:�-�f ,��-:��rr� � �"��`ati . ,�%. The Higginbotham House(below), a classic example of the California Craftsman architectural sryle, was built in 1920. This two-story shingled house sits in a woodsy ` — setting screened from the street. While some a[terations and additions have been = made to the home, they have been well integrated into the original design. The house � and garage originally had copper roofs and the copper roof on the garage remains.In ,� e addition to the historic home, the property also contains a working miniature railroad ��' � including a train station, locomotive and a section of track that circles the house,as `� well as an amphitheater overlooking Saratoga Creek used for dramatic presentations. �� ., � � � �- � � -��. �. � a� � _ �.. �� ` � i�� . .. � � > � F� � �� \ .... ..�: ,..� . � ,� �., . i, 6� ,�1`�' � �'�� .--��, �cN-€� g A '��:�. Y � � '� � � ' �i., ..� �`� � a��''' � z �� '`'��NII f��r I � �. � .. � �I� 'i� � � �� .� . � � �� Y. � �� ,Y. :�� '�' � � � � � �� ! +�� ..�� «�� . A ' � YN". \ .�,�\ .'� � .� l � � �.a !°x � �.S ��. � a�'`� `h5 y � 3 q�°�� . � �.,t��' �:•�p �. ,. � ;: ' e,: �< . .. � �g�< ��:. i,. "k wx.� " >.. . . � � S \ .a ,. .a : ��. .� �. �".4 � � � , ` �� `,� s �. . : } ! ' � � � � R � F �/:..: ..R��:. � I V � �,. � l�� .��.„�� 4 I . . . . . . . .. ..� � . �, . .. .... ., . .. •.. :. ... ..... ... .�,�.. .. , .,.., �.. ��'��'�c. � . The E.M. Cunningham House(above)was built in 1882 by Ebenezer M. Cunningham. � This Decorative Pioneer house features a mansard-rype roof that flows into the gable ��•'� � end which is clad in fishscale and diamond cut shingles. -Dec•orative brackets hold up �°; "� � the soffits artd newel posts on the porch and columns a�•e believed to be origina!to the � � house. The deeorative trim above the porch has a solid cut-out leaf pattern. � �"��. " . �