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CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 ORDINANCE UPDATE, PAGE 3
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MUKO SHI ART EXHIBIT PAGE 3 � SARATOGAS 10-DAY CELEBRATION PAGE 4
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In honor of one of Saratoga's wly special resources, vated to include an authentic Tea Ceremony Room, � �" 9 �` �
the City will hold its first Hakone Crardens Festival, Observation Room,complete westem kitchen,and � � : `� ' � �' �' �` � n �'�
Friday and Saturday,November 3-4.All Saratogans are assembly area. � ���� �y�����'� �
; invited and encouraged to enjoy this unique cultural � � �� � ����`�►���������`�`�� � .
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vate individuals,the Gardens aze in top shape for the �5 �� �`� � `�
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Constructed in 1917 and a city pazk since 1966, Festival. ���.��y�,���������� ���`
Hakone Gardens brings the cultural and asthetic herit- ��e������������,,�����
age of the Orient to life for hundreds of visitors each Children's Activides Up First � �, � < � r �� �� ��� �� � �rt �
� month. Friday,November 3,will be a day of discovery and �� � `�� � `"� �`�'�"�"� �' �� � �
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hands-on art ro'ects and a a;fth anz�ivet��e�t�fi��n��u ��
The Gardens feature a serene pond stocked with Japanese story telling, p � ���v�la l�tal�c� y.��r:�. £
Koi fish,Traditional Zen Mon(main gate),omamental docent led tour of the Crardens will entertain and � � � �,,a��� � a, ��� ,�
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stones,lantems,bamboos,fences and plantings. enlighten the students.Activities will run from " �` � °�� � �� '� , "
9:30 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. �;,T���;t��.�re�air�e��`th�st���"���'
� The C�ardens'Upper or Moon Viewing House, � ������������ ��°
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ditional Japanese cabinet-maker style without nails or Saturday,Novetnber 4,the public is invited to the ' -
adhesives. o�icial opening ceremonies for the Festival. Included fV' �� y �` ��
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In the early 1980s,the Upper House's roof was activities and a site dedication for the Gardens'new f�� � _.� � ���� �`�.-- '� �� �-
replaced and the Gardens'Lower House was reno- cultural center. � � �: ���������
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The Hakone Grdrdens Festival,November 3-4,will give Saratogans a unique insight into Japanese culture in a +
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The Saratogan
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. Curbside Recycling
�;� j� �-� � � � a Hearings Sla.ted
� � The West Valley cities of Saratoga,Campbell,Los
" - , ` C{atos and Monte Sereno will begin public hearings
('A' �+ �.�.^� � :�= ' this month on a new regionai curbside recycling
_ JA�Ie.S 1�X �p�l l�il� V program.
TD S�dt�ga�s Under the program,residents would have their
newspapers,glass,plastic soft drink bottles,alumi-
F�anC1.A,l j�e�411 � num and tin cans,cardboard,and motor oil collected
ii separately the same day`their refuse is picked up.
Did you know that even though Saratoga is a city of Residents of single-family homes and residential �I
homes, its second largest revenue source is the sales complexes of four or less units having"can"service
�� would be effected.
That's right,only the motor vehicle tax generates � The cost of the ro is ro'ected to be$0.82
more revenue each year. In fact,sales tax revenues p g�m p �
represent 15%of Saratoga's general fund for civic �.,. per household per month,which may be added to
monthly refuse bills. Other funding mechanisms are
activities. �� �" � also being considered.
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In 1990 sales ta�r revenue is projected to reach
$920,000—that translates into$92 million of retail According to City of Saratoga Director of Commu-
sales for Saratoga merchants. nity Services Todd Argow,residents should look at the
.+�,^A' �n� program as an investment in the future.
By patronizing local establishments,residents of PO�Li�,A,l R�C C11A�11geS
Saratoga can keep more of their tax dollars at home "If our landfill were to reach its m�imum capacity
where they will be spent on local programs and Citizen's initiatives and laws passed by the state and we had to look for another location,our refuse
services. Legisilature have created a number of changes in fair bills could increase significantly;'Ar�ow said. "By
politiral practice regulations since our last election. recycling these materials,we are extending the life of
4 �,, . �'���°"�' our landfill and making more effective use of our nat-
��� ��T ������ � �.� For instance,those interested in filing as a candi- ural resources:'
. � : date for City Council for the June 1990 election must �e Sarato Ci Council lans to hear ublic reac-
� '� �� now file a Statement of Intention and open a separate � tY P P
���� "� campaign bank account before soliciting or receiving tion to the proposal at its Oct. 18 meeting.
�: � any campaign funds. , , -
�� A fact sheet on all the regulation changes can be � tx�> '
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obtained at the main reception area of City Hall,or by , � �
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` � ��' SA TA ��L �4:R�A;�VALLEY
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CARE Now Comes Needs Drivers : ��,���p ��
3 Times A Week - - -.- _ _�� t,�
The Transit Assist program,which offers transporta- �
tion for persons suffering mobility impairments due
Saratoga's Center for Adult Respite Experience is to age ar a handicap,is looking for volunteers. �ate�ng �Q.n Be
' now open_Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Fridays,from 10 °
a.m.to 3 p.m. Drivers are needed to trarisport Los Gatos,Saratoga, Pel l��ed�illy H��,�•
and Monte Sereno residents who cannot effectively
The Center serves the frail elderly,offering oppor- utilize the Transit Assist Van Program for medical,
tunities for socialization and exercise. banking and other life sustaining activities. The Saratoga City Council,at its meeting of Sep- :
tember 20,decided to remove restrictions on hours�:
The Center began operating a third day—Wednes- Days and hours are flexible.Volunteers drive their �lowed for.outside watering�ouhich were imposed '
day-on September 20 as part of National Adult Day own cars and aze reimbursed 24 cents per mile. because of the drought.The City Attorney is preparing
Care Week. an ordinance to accomplish ti�is officially. In the =
For more information,call Transit Assist at 395- meantime,effective immediately,restriction on the
Openings are available. For more information,call 2010,or come visit us at 208 East Main Street, in the hours allowed for watenng will not be enfor`ced.This
Rita or Karen at 8673438 ext. 57. Los Gatos Neighborhood Center. means that outside watering can be performed at any
hour in Saratoga. ,
��^. � �,-,:��.:•� � �� �;.�` ` Other provisions of the:water conservation ordi-
. ���` �',��.���j��\�� �R � ` ;: � �� nance are not affected.For instance,the 25%reduc-
�ry ' tion of water usage compared to 1987-88 usage is still
in effect.Questions can be addressed to the Deputy
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Parks and Buildings Maintenance Superintendent El�1t��s l��te�
Roy Swanson was recently selected by the Califomia
Landscape Contractors Association as one of three � > T'his issue of the Saratogan is coming to you with
judges for the organization's annual statewide awards � , two special inserts: a tree planting and maintenance
competition: 217 commercial and residential entries �" � � �,_�:f�• guide and a City map published by the Chamber of
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competed for the awards. °�' ���,��`b;'� Commerce. •
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; The honor caps an illustrious career for Swanson, �' Additional copies of the map can be obtained by Ij
� who has announced his intention to retire at the end �' �� calling the Chamber of Commerce at 867-0753. F�ctra
of this yeac Roy joined the City 15 years ago as Fore- i tree guides are available at the main reception area in
� man when the City first formed a park maintenance ' Ciry Ha1L �;
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contractor,and Swanson,who represented the indus- " � , �, � � �� ���
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Roy was nominated as a judge by Barrie Cohen of `K
Saratoga who is a past president of the CLCA. �`•����������������'����'�y��' ;
���caf Sarac��c�icifarrn r`esic��nts;aliou�i.�npor €�'
His invitation to join the panel was based upon his ' ,,, ��-��Y����'��I�?±����'���������'�'��e � '
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recognized expertise in the landscape maintenance ` �'�X�"����?�������'���?�=�ityofS�r �`
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his two colleagues traveled northward for three Roy Swanson was selected to judge chis year's scacewide : � .� ,., ��. .��, ��, ��
weeks to view and judge all of.the entries. landscapi❑g awards, ��, , ' .'. � -
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Of�iciating at the 9:30 a.m.ceremony will be Sarat- Muka
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'"' =�� Council Re resentative Norman Mineta and uests Nodati is a ceremon devoted to the makin serv-
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S ��, ing its Mayor,Mr.Tamiaki.
Through practice,the devotee is said to develop
The new cultural center is to be a traditional the four virtues of tea: harmony,tranquility,purity, ;: �,
wooden structure. It will be built in Japan and reas- and reverence. '"
�� sembled in the Gardens next Spring.
Brush painting, ikebana,bonsai,traditional Japa- ,
. Construction will be funded jointly by the City, nese music,food booths and martial arts are just a
local and Japanese benefactors. , , few of the other activities planned for the festival.
���- After the ceremony,origami crafters and a master A free shuttle will make regular runs to the Gardens
>i � �``, calligrapher will provide demonstrations and instruc- from the Plumed Horse Restaurant on Big Basin Way
' ` � ,;�, ,� tion in these ancient Oriental arts. Michael Kanner on Saturday. Limited parking at Hakone Cfardens will
; �"''� � � ' r,J will also share the craft of carving Japanese bamboo also be available.
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i '6 ceremony with great ritual and religious meaning, Center at 8673438•
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The visitors from our Sister City—Muko-shi,Japan from ancient Japan featuring one piece that is over ',
� ��.;$ �� - - —are bringing part of their culture with them. one thousand years old.This item will be placed on
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r � exhibit at Villa Montalvo featuring artists from Muko. The show will also include modem art and pottery,
�<sa �� ����4 � u � � � a collection of photos depicting everyday life in Muko ',
���� g��� g � � `;� The show will consist of four exhibits in the main and a special e�chibit on the tea ceremony.
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��a�� °s � ` � `�e Of particular interest will be a display of artifacts a.m.-4 p.m.,November 4-5; 14 p.m.,November 6-8 ''
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Sarato a G�ets ea o Ce ebrate.
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� � Think living in Saratoga is worth celebrating?Well, The street has been totally reconstructed and Park- Fun For Kids Of All Ages
'h ou'll et more than 30 chances to rove it be innin in District 3 has added increased arkin and Youn Sarat s will also et into the act.A varie
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� Friday,October 27. improved circulation for shopping and dining in the of"Pumpkin Walks"are planned at the City's elemen-
' , Village. tary schools and an eerie Haunted House will greet
� Celebrate!Saratoga—a city-wide`block party" visitors to Sanborn Park,Saturday,October 28,from 5
` sponsored by the City,Chamber of Commerce and These icnprovements,part of the City's ambitious p.m.to 10 p.m.Saratoga Village will host its own Hal-
other civic groups—will offer citizens over 30 ways Village Plan,have tumed the area into an exciting loween Costume Walk from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
to live it up between October 27 and November 5. new center for residents and visitors to the City. .
_ During the week,a Saratoga high school student
, Among the activities planned are the rededication The City Council and Cal Trans will conduct a for- will be chosen Young Ambassador for the coming
I of Big Basin Way,a lOK run,the rebirth of the Fall mal ribbon-cutting ceremony on Big Basin Way at 6 year.
� Parade,and a Town Barbeque in Wildwood Park. p.m.The ribbon cutting will be followed immediately The selection will be made by a committee evaluat-
' by a street dance featuring live music and samplings ing the qualifications of a select group of honors
�i Events Begin At The Post Office : of food and beverages from Saratoga's fine restaurants. students.
' The festivities will get underway at the Saratoga �
� Post Office,which will host an Open House from 11 : - Sunday In The Park
� a.m.to 130 p.m.,Friday,October 27. The final day of the celebration—Sunday,
, " , November 5 —will begin with Saratoga's first Fall
'� Post Master Charles Mirrione has declared October ` Parade since 1986.
22-28 Stamp Collecting Week in Saratoga,and postal
employees will work in costumes portraying stamp Said Adrian Stanga,Chairman of Celebrate Saratoga,
themes issued during the past year. "the Parade has always been a popular event,but for .
budgetary reasons,it was discontinued in 1986.There
i The Post Office will also issue a special cancella- G������� has been a tremendous groundswell of public opin-
tion featuring the Celebrate!Saratoga logo.All hand- � � , ion in favor of revitalizing the parade."
cancelled letters will be give this special stamp along
�I with the designation"Home Town Station:' Beginning at 1:30 p.m.,bands,antique cars,march-
I , ing groups,equestrian teams,and a variety of floats
�� C�ala Theater Party will promenade one and a half miles from the comer �
' The evening of the 27th,the city will break out its of Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenues to the intersection
finery for a black tie-optional Gala.Opening perfor- ` of Big Basin Way and 4th Street.
mance of"Gigi"by the Saratoga Drama Group at the � �
Community Theater beginning at 8 p.m. � Following the parade,the entire ciry is invited to a
' Town Barbeque at Wildwood Park featuring food,
' Following the play will be a reception at the Com- i ; •, music,and games.
! munity Center which will include French hors d'oeu- '•�,, • -
►- vres and pastries,fine wines and live cabaret music. �r� There will also be an awards presentation for the
. ' '� ,�Y ��-. ' '"r ,- winners of the various parade categories.
, Tickets,priced at$20,are limited and going • � '
quickly.To order,contact Sue Mallory at 252-7447. "This is going to be the biggest party Saratoga has
seen in a long time,"said Saratoga Mayor Martha Cle-
' Big Basin Way Reopening&Street Dance venger. "It's time that people rediscover what a won-
; After months of renovations and repairs, merchants , derful town Saratoga is. -
� and residents of Saratoga Village are especially '
! excited about the dedication of Parking District 3 and ; "Celebrate!Saratoga is a way of showing our resi-
! Big Basin Way,November 4. dents the businesses,sights,services,and opportuni-
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- � . . ' ties that exist in our own town,"she added.
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� � ; Joir� the Parade! ; ; Yes, I'd like to participate as a sponsor of: ;
; ■ Yes,I have a group that would love to par- � � ❑ Celebrate!Saratoga ❑ Saratoga's Fall Parade How would you like to be listed in the program? �
i ■ dcipate in the Saratoga Fall Parade to be � � �
I ■ held Sun.,November 5,1989 at 1:30 p.m. � � ■
I � Please send me full entry instructions. ■ ■ $15 Donation=Parade Button �
� $50 Donation=VIP Parade Seat
i ■ Entry deadline is October 16,1989. ■ ■ � ■
i � � � $100 Dona[ion=2 VIP Parade Seats To contribute to Celebrate!Saratoga,make �
j ■ Name � � check payable to"Celebrate!Saratoga." �
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■ Address � � Name To contribute to the parade,make check paya- �
ble to"Celebrate Saratoga Parade:'
I ■ City/State/ZIP ; ; Address . - - . ;
i . Please mail coupons and che�ks to:
� � Telephone ' � � City/State/ZIP Saratoga Chamber of Commerce �
I 20460 Saratoga-Los C�atos Road
� � Mail ta � � Telephone Saratoga,CA 95070 �°• �
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� Fall Parade,Saratoga Chamber�of Commerce � � �ount Enclosed � Federal Tax ID#94-161-8236 �
� P.O.Box 161,Saratoga,CA 95070 � � � .
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