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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaratoga Los Gatos Road 20400HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY (#(68) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: T.S. Montgomery Stone Wall 2. Historic name: "E1 Terrado" Stone Wall 3. Street or rural address: 20400 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 517 -10 -015 Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 5. Present Owner: Dominican Sisters Address: 20388 Saratoga -Los Gatos Rd. of the Congregation City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Residential Care Facility Original Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: N/A 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This wall is built of native creekstone and serves as a retaining wall to support the residence and the property. The wall extends in front of three properties. From maps it appears that the wall is on Caltrans property for the first 282 ft. from the south and then on the Sisters property for the balance of 297 ft. The wall is terraced, with three walls in some areas, and extends from Aloha Avenue towards the northwest. The original wall had a set of brick steps that lead from the road to the center of the residence. This set of stairs was closed in the mid- 1930's. There is a metal railing and walk, built in 1972, at the top of the main wall to permit pedestrians to walk past the _v 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1913 Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 579' Depth: N/A approx. acreage 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Original stairs removed and wall filled in flush with front. 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up:X Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other: Care facility 16. Threats to site: None known: Private development: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: Potential street widening 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). T.S. Montgomery, well known developer and realtor of San Jose, purchased this property around 1900 for his summer home. Los Gatos - Saratoga Road was a narrow dirt road for horse and buggy use at that time. When the San Jose and Los Gatos Interurban Railway Company (later known as the Peninsular Railroad Co.) developed the line from Los Gatos to Saratoga, additional width for the roadway was necessary. Mr. George Wood, owner of the house across the road, and Mr. Montgomery were asked to dedicate 10' of their property for this widening. Montgomery built the stone wall at his original property line instead of the new property line because it served as a retaining wall for his lot. The interurban railroad came into Saratoga on the east side of Los Gatos - Saratoga Road, with the first cars arriving in 1904. It is believed that the stone wall was constructed from creek stones from the Saratoga Creek, delivered in construction wagons. Mr. Montgomery is also known in Saratoga for his development of the La Paloma Terrace subivision in 1915. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: X Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). Pamphlets on LaPaloma Terrace, 1915; F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hund Years, 1967; Melita Oden, 1988. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave. City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): __ W: n4 July 13, 1988 @2 0&%kZQ)(5& 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -34 :38 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dominican Sisters of the Congregation 20388 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Sisters: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger Joyce Hlava David Moyles Donald Peterson The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission has recently completed a comprehensive Inventory of historic resources in our community. We are pleased to notify you that the stone wall along the front of your property at 204.00 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road meets the criteria for being included on this list. The purpose of the Heritage Resource Inventory is to establish a list of documented historic properties in Saratoga. The Heritage Preservation Commission was assigned the responsibility for preparing the Inventory by the City Council in 1982. Each property on the list has been identified as reflecting and being a part of the unique history of Saratoga. The Inventory has been prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the State Office of Historic Preservation, with data gathered from a variety of sources, including historic documents and books, interviews with local citizens, and existing county and state inventories that contain information on Saratoga properties. Being listed on the Inventory does not carry any form of special requirements or restrictiomd affecting the use, improvement, alteration or even the demolition of your property. As an Inventory property, however, you will be able to make use of the State Historic Building Code, an alternative set of building regulations that are intended to facilitate the rehabilitation and preservation of historic buildings. In addition, your property may qualify for designation as a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, a special category of outstanding and exemplary historic properties that are identified in the community by a handsome bronze plaque. We have enclosed the entire Inventory list 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 to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate that there are additional historic resources in the community that we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you know of any that are not on the list, please let us know. If you have any questions, through Valerie Young, our One of the Commissioners will the Inventory and answer any Sincerely, please direct them to the Commission staff person at City Hall (867- 3438). be happy to meet with you to discuss questions you may have. Members of the Heritage Preservation Commi'ssidn Elizabeth Ansnes Roy Cameron Norm Koepernik Sharo andsness Barb rAVoester Warren Heid, Chai HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #68) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: T.S. Montgomery Stone Wall 2. Historic name: "El Terrado" Stone Wall 3. Street or rural address: 20400 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 517 -10 -015 Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 5. Present Owner: Dominican Sisters Address: 20388 Saratoga -Los Gatos Rd. of the Conqreqation City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Residential Care Facility Original Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: N/A 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition:' This wall is built of native creekstone and serves as a retaining wall to support the residence and the property. The wall extends in front of three properties. From maps it appears that the wall is on Caltrans property for the first 282 ft. from the south and then on the Sisters property for the balance of 297 ft. The wall is terraced, with three walls in some areas, and extends from Aloha Avenue towards the northwest. The original wall had a set of brick steps that lead from the road to the center of the residence. This set of stairs was closed in the mid- 19301s. There is a metal railing and walk, built in 1972, at the top of the main wall to permit pedestrians to walk past the property. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1913 Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 579' Depth: N/A approx. acreage 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 3.4. Alterations: Original stairs removed and wall filled in flush with front. 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up:X Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other: Care facility 16. Threats to site: None known: Private development: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: Potential street widening 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,, events, and persons associated with the site). T.S. Montgomery, well known developer and realtQr of San Jose, purchased this property around 1900 for his summer home. Los Gatos - Saratoga Road was a narrow dirt road for,horse and buggy use at that time. When the San Jose and Los Gatos Interurban Railway Company (later known as the Peninsular Railroad Co.) developed the line from Los Gatos to Saratoga, additional width for the roadway was necessary. Mr. George Wood, owner of the house across the road, and Mr. Montgomery were asked to dedicate 10' of their property for this widening. Montgomery built the stone wall at his original property line instead of the new property line because it served as a retaining wall for his lot. The interurban railroad came into Saratoga on the east side of Los Gatos - Saratoga Road, with the first cars arriving in 1904. It is believed that the stone wall was constructed from creek stones from the Saratoga Creek, delivered in construction wagons. Mr. Montgomery is also known in Saratoga for his development of the La Paloma Terrace subivision in 1915. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: X Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). Pamphlets on LaPaloma Terrace, 1915; F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967; Melita Oden, 1988. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave. City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): NORTH d t",)p/ r7 _5� San Jose Mercury News, Sunday morning, January 10, 1988 Section C Perspective Analysis A changed valley, �a a.ps a a By Willys Peck F HERE may have been deja, but not much vu. Or maybe it was the other way around. At any rate, when I stepped into the new light- rail car, there was no feeling of repeating an earlier experience. To be sure,-there was a trolley wire overhead and steel rails beneath. But the vehicle between was a far different creature from what I knew in 1933. This one was almost 89 feet long, could carry 167 passengers, cost around a cool million, was thoroughly high -tech and a veritable United Nations in the source of its components. The one in 1933 was 45 feet long, had a wooden body, could carry 52 people, cost something like $7,000 and was made by the American Car Co. of St. Louis, Mo. By that time it was 30 years old, and tired. In 1987, 1 was with former Los Gatos Willys Peck is a Mercury News copy editor. I RR .a° Mayor Mardi Bennett and her Aw husband, riding the first car to make an official run over the initial 6% -mile segment of the Guadalupe Corridor light -rail line. In 1933, I was a 9-year-old boy with crooked teeth, taking the only available public transportation from Saratoga to San Jose. That's where one of the coun- ty's few practitioners who could line up errant bicuspids had his office. In 1987, the ride was smooth and quiet, with an occasional authoritative blast from the car's horn. The view could have been any slice of urban America, with a changed trolley ea^ex i.6 caaSJ`�,i a°.l t D � R @ V ePo y.. y F Y Y ES / _ 4 xR ,a I ^• $Yam l.Rg R s ae,gY .• F� one achingly nostalgic vista of orchard ries of orchards. At a couple of places along North First Street. near Saratoga, the trolley wire ran under z (Only a cad would have suggested ar- the protecting branches of oak trees that cane symbolism in the route: from Great had been trimmed to form a sort of America amusement park to the county arboreal tunnel. F' welfare building on Younger Avenue.) In 1987, the initial segment of the In 1933, the car's decrepitude, or the light -rail line opened to a chorus of criti- state of the unballasted roadbed — or a cism, orchestrated on many themes: It's combination of those factors — produced costing too much; it's an instant white an interesting swaying motion at speeds elephant; it will interfere with automo- of 25 or 30 mph. As the car approached bile traffic; its construction is causing " country roads,a reedy air whistle rasped intolerable hardship and inconvenience, an obbligato to the singing sound of the In 1933, the Peninsular Railway was " trolley caressing the overhead wire. progressively calling it quits: Section by 4 The view was a virtually unbroken se- section, service was discontinued, to be f a replaced by buses, or not at all. In mid- March, the loop through the West Valley $ was shut down. Last to go was the line to Mayfield, or South Palo Alto, in October 1 1934. t. ce It's deceptively easy to draw a parallel between the twilight of the Peninsular %. interurban and the dawn of the Guada- lupe Corridor light rail. Instant twilight, - ` t the critics might say. s But I don't agree. I think the sense of ' r , deja vu was legitimately absent; this just x a : wasn't a replay of events of 54 years ago. �i See TROLLEY. Page 4C t., L.B. Peck The end of one era: the last Peninsular Railway car to go through Los Gatos in March 1933 The valley answers a ditterent bell TROLLEY, from Page 1C The Peninsular Railway was conceived around the turn of the century as the San Jose -Los Gatos Interurban Railway. It was intended to serve a region with at least a million and a quarter fewer people than now inhabit it. It was planned at a time when public transportation was highly competitive. Get the franchise; spike down the rails; string the wire; get the cars rolling; do it before the next promoter beats you to it. That's how they made money in the traction game, as it was then known. And in 1903 and 1904, the prospects ap- peared gilt- edged: a smiling valley gaining fame as one of the world's great producers of deciduous fruits; scattered towns linked only by dirt roads; a centrally located county seat i There always has been something appealing about the idea of- moving people instead of vehicles. 9 that most people had to visit at one time or another. What better way than by elegant electric cars? What the entrepreneurs didn't reckon with was the potential of the primordial chug -bug- gies that were only just beginning to appear. The rest, as they say, is history.. It isn't the same now. This is no Peninsular Railway, such as was born and bred in a smiling valley with towns sparsely scattered among the orchards, a transit system ill - starred by lack of vision in its planning. This is a product of hard -eyed, calculating Silicon Valley, where the scattered towns have swollen into a metropolis and the ma- tured chug - buggies congeal into a metallic mass at rush hour. There always has been something appeal- ing about the idea of moving people instead of vehicles. That's what mass transit is all about, and the idea is looking better and better, espe- cially when the vehicles approach grid- lock. a A F / 9 C w A � SYY L.B. Peck The end of one era: the last Peninsular Railway car to go through Los Gatos in March 1933 The valley answers a ditterent bell TROLLEY, from Page 1C The Peninsular Railway was conceived around the turn of the century as the San Jose -Los Gatos Interurban Railway. It was intended to serve a region with at least a million and a quarter fewer people than now inhabit it. It was planned at a time when public transportation was highly competitive. Get the franchise; spike down the rails; string the wire; get the cars rolling; do it before the next promoter beats you to it. That's how they made money in the traction game, as it was then known. And in 1903 and 1904, the prospects ap- peared gilt- edged: a smiling valley gaining fame as one of the world's great producers of deciduous fruits; scattered towns linked only by dirt roads; a centrally located county seat i There always has been something appealing about the idea of- moving people instead of vehicles. 9 that most people had to visit at one time or another. What better way than by elegant electric cars? What the entrepreneurs didn't reckon with was the potential of the primordial chug -bug- gies that were only just beginning to appear. The rest, as they say, is history.. It isn't the same now. This is no Peninsular Railway, such as was born and bred in a smiling valley with towns sparsely scattered among the orchards, a transit system ill - starred by lack of vision in its planning. This is a product of hard -eyed, calculating Silicon Valley, where the scattered towns have swollen into a metropolis and the ma- tured chug - buggies congeal into a metallic mass at rush hour. There always has been something appeal- ing about the idea of moving people instead of vehicles. That's what mass transit is all about, and the idea is looking better and better, espe- cially when the vehicles approach grid- lock. a / State of California — The Resources Agency Ser. No. r- LtitiPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HABS HAER Loc SHL No. NR Status UTM: A C is HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY B D a• IDENTIFICATION '' • '•i' ' '''' "' '' iu • 1. Common name: T. S. Montgomery Stone Wall : "El Terrado" Stone Wall 2. Historic name: 3. Street or rural address: 20400 Los Gatos — Saratoga Road CicX Saratoga, CA Zip 95070 County Santa " ; Clara '; 4. Parcel number: 517- 10 —•O1 5 for Sisters " Cal -trans 20400 Los Gatos- Saratoga +` 5. Present Owner: Dominican Sisters of the Congregation Address: Road City Saratoga Zip 95070 Ownership is: Public Private x 6. Present Use: Care Facility Original use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Arch itectural.style: 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its •. original condition: This stone wall, built in 1913, is of native creek stone, to support the residence and property. It is terraced, with three walls in some areas, and extends from Aloha Avenue towards the north west. The original. wall had a set of brick steps that lead from the road to-the center of the residence. This set of stairs was closed in the mid - thirties. There is a metal railing and walk at the top of the main wall-at, the road that was built in about 1972 to permit pedestrians to walk past,,the , property. This that and wall extends in front of three properties. From maps. Jt,•a,pppars ,•.,';,;,;.:;' the wall is on Cal -trans property.for'the first '282' from"t'li south i on' th'e property of the Sisters for the balance or 297" 8.1 Constructi 191 te:a' a;.. Estimated Factual 9. Architect Unknown DPR 523 (Rev. 11/85) 10. Builder Unknown 11. Approx. p 5p9 ty size (in feet) •,',;; „. Frontage / Depth orapprox. acreage, 12. Date(s) of enclosed photographs) 1I n^dkihn, Excellent —X _� Good _Fm,_ Deteriorated _ No longer in existence . ' `�' � � Original stairs removed and wall filled in flush with'fa�e � 14. �Ammhnhx� '.. ' 1Gi"Sv,n,vm�nns: (Check mnmthan one ifnmwo"rv) Open land ____Scaon,odbuildings Don�|ybuU�up_____'''/ � Re�n"�W_X|ndvx�,id_____Cnmmondo| Od`m: � ..' ' 16. Threats unsite: None known ___.P,ivxte development— Zoning Vandalism Public Works p,njeo O�h°,� '-_--- 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? ~ SIGNIFICANCE 1Q. �vu�o dates, and aoon �d wbh�hod�oJ� 8,�Ovmvmhbu,,inn|ond/n,omhi��mnJimnn,mnvo<nw u,�mmn��a ponmn,aooua � � In approximately l9DOT. S. Montgomery, well �OOwO developer �D� rSdltOr�f ' [ San Jose, purchased the property for h�3 summer home. L0� Gatos-3Dratoga Road ` ` ~ ` was a narrow, dirt road for horse and buggy use at that time -Nhen the San ' J9se and Los Gatos Interuban Railway Company (later known as the Peninsular- xn//rouu Co.) developed we line from Los ""^"" to ^".".,g. ......~... ~.-_ � for the d and interurban railroad was necessary Mr. George 8 woou owner of the beautiful Georgian House across the road, and Mr. M0 t ry ked �~ � to dedicate lO/ of their property for this d dedicated h1 ' 10;, as did Mr. Montgomery, however Mr. Montgomery built the t wall at his � original property line instead Of at the new property line. The interurban railroad came into Saratoga on the east side of Los.-Gatos-Saratoga Road, with ' the first oars arriving in 1904. Because of the need for iU 1 f the ¢ since the rails were in the dirt road, Mr. Montgomery constructed this || It is believed that the stone wall was constructed from k stones from the.' Saratoga Creek, delivered in construction Montgomery is also known ' ^ ' in Saratoga for his development of La ^ paloma Terrac� in 1015, with 18 lots on Lonounna/:xummap (draw and label ,.==.° surrounding roads, prominent landmarks): ""=^°'~^ ~'~^^ %O. La PDl00a Aven0e. K0nin theme of the historic mnuv,oe: (|f more than one is muu/n cl`Unkod. number in order nfinmpormnoo,) Architecture __�'Arts &Leisure Ennnn�ir/|"dv��,in|Exp|nmbnn/Sou|omonr---_--_- | | Government _____-_--Military Religion Social/Education 21, 5oo,ws (List books, donumonu�surveys, personal interviews ' ' and their dutes)' ` Pdm`hlet3 OD La PalOma Terrace ` Saratoga First 100 Years Discussion with Melita 0den . 22. � m m Date form npod � By (name) _ ` � Q�mni���n ` . d �d,ma [3ty 3]n ---------- . Phone: / . [ .. ' /4 ' N M m C3 D 1 m En x ul m C3 D z D m N m x M C.3 c m c� N the. urflQ� tQG�i I�urAc � �yy�. vv) • <1 �r ! / / 1 ! / / / / : ! / / / / ! J J J / ! ! / / / ! / ? 1 / / 1 / / / / r r r / F r 1 r / •`! . T. S. MONTGOMERY STONE WALL '4• INVENTORY', `:`;'`,`.DESIGNATION . \; \; \; \; \; ♦; \; ' ' J''1'`. 20400 SARATOGA -L.G. RD. ` /yun SARATOGA, ' ' CALIFORNIA 95070 •/../ \. ?`!` /''! f\ !1 'PARCEL NO. 517- 10-015 '/ '7777 1 % / f r ! ? J i / 1 ! J ! l �/ VESTED Dominican Sisters of The Congregation of Lady of Fatima f` -`f` 20388 SARATOGA -LOS GATOS ROAD • t \• •, f ! J F SARATOGA, CALIF. 95070 \ J !` : ! ! • 1 F / •J `? / J` � �J F f + J ice! :: \•\ ' r \! \ f', ! \f v! I / ! ! .'. !• /• /. f.: /' f• /•• /.•!./•• /.. /..! .'.•!.•f•• /•.!•• /•• /••1 ••/ +•'!•• ?••. +' •!••f•'•+••J•r•'f••f••l••.••r\ '•. ,t ,'v NOTES. The wall was installed when the road was widened. Mr. Wood and Mr. T.S. Montgomery donated the land to widen the road. + F \; i�cG711¢- -LA j qL 4r) rrN &K-trw i 6 OUR LADY OF FATIMA VILLA DOMINICAN SISTERS LOUISE A. PAHL ADMINISTRATOR xw. 20400 SARATOGA-Los GATOS RD- TELEPHONE SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 98070 (408) 867-3100 kit vT -VLA-1) j q,� 37f G�l fo 5 t a L LA-1 qvv , f rS CVLA -ACiL. ? b y1 -31$.5- A .1w NEIGHBORHOODS Il l� Pictured is the Thomas Montgomery home which used to be located on the property of Our Lady of Fatima Villa overlooking Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. Part of the three -level wall had to be sold to the state for widen- ing of the road. In its 40th year Our Lady of Fatima Villa serves the elderly By Cindy Cooper Forty years ago, on Oct. 20, 1988, five sisters of the Dominican Order of Sienna established Our Lady of Fatima Villa on Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. According to information taken from "The Lord May Be in a Hurry" by Sis- ter Mary Thomas, when the sisters bought the property it consisted of about three acres containing a large main building and six cottages all of which were surrounded by lawns flowers and gardens. At the time the sisters arrived from Warm Springs where they had been op- erating a home for the aged, a Christian Science woman had been operating an institution for mild mental cases and she was under pressure to make facility im- provements by the state welfare authori- ties. Currently, the skilled nursing facility (convalescent hospital) has 85 women residents. There is also a chapel and convent located 2n the property for the eight Dominican sisters which help at the facility. The patients live in four wings each bearing the names of saints: St. Cather- ine, St. Dominic, St. Joseph and St. Rose. Another building St. Ann's serves as a community dining, recreational, reli- gious service and general multipurpose room. A recent addition to St. Ann's is a 45 inch television and video recorder on which the patients can view their fa- vorite movies. The residents can take part in several activities which take place at the Villa including birthday parties, exercise classes, Bingo, music classes and art lessons some of which are presented by West Valley College or private spon- sors. "Even though not all the residents can participate, the activities does some- thing for them," said Notre Dame sister Theresa, sibling to resident Anna Please turn to page 5 Members of the Troubadours entertain residents at.Our Lady of Fa- tima Villa. Pictured is the convent and chapel which now stands where the origi- nal Thomas Montgomery home used to stand as part of the Our Lady of Fatima Villa. Photos by Jenna Calk Notre Dame Sister Theresa routinely visits with her sibling Anna Butera, who is a resident at Our Lady of Fatima. Their mother was .one of the first residents at the villa. Villa residents Martha Holmgren and Mercedes Donnelly (siblings), take a break from the activities to hold a discussion. Religion is very important Continued from page 4 Butera. Butera's mother was one of the first residents of Our Lady of Fatima. Catholic Mass is said at least three time per week and religious services are held at the Villa by various congrega- tions. The Villa is staffed by nurses, nurses aides, cooks, housekeepers, maintenance engeineers, administrative staff in addi- tion to the eight Dominican sisters and a Priest who serves as the facility Chap- lain. Many of the sisters living in the Please turn to page 22 Our Lady. of "Fatima Villa Continued from page'5 convent arc retired or semi - retired and most of them have spent the greater part of their lives-in the health care field. The Villa is governed by the Domini- can sisters and a community person. In 1983, the Villa entered into an affilia- tion with the Catholic Health Care Cor- poration of Omaha, NB, which provides management services and operations ex- pertise. In addition, the Villa is sup- ported by a 21- member group which serves as an advisory board and a group of more than 50 ladies who comprise an auxiliary which provides companionship and services. To celebrate the 40th year, a lun- cheon for employees, residents and fam- ilies was held. Mayor Karen Anderson presented the Villa with a proclamation and Bishop Dumaine performed a Mass.