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Home My WebLink AboutFall 1994 The Saratogan � , - � � , . i I � �..,�� '< ' � � � �� r�,:� F:.� ;f>��j � �� i /'/ . \\\�\� ��' � �� \\fu�� ' fj� �� %� . < �S /'' + 'f � � c fie` � '� �� . j ��.1 �- �.-..� *��. �.� � � �r � � . �.. �: `„" �: � � �i � . ', � �i s , � _ � � �� ' � � � " -~ `� � ! � �� '= � -��N �.,,, _ �'� � �� ;, 5�,��, i! , J �� " �` � ' �'� � �'��`� J�.:� ��f� � n4; ' � / • 1 ; 1 I �� // / ��„� ��'d � � � /) �`'� ' � � �-�S/��'�J F`'�. '� ce �� i1 s"M��1 L? �5 �l;' �\ -"��\ . - �1 `�`!,• ��r "��' > �/ � � , � `-;J � a Sister City Exchange Program Offers Cultural Enrichment For Saratoga and Japanese students � � • � , ' , Sarato a an�d a an ese S i ste r C i • ��Pda� T�1 � `6b Y�1 } p, .�sR:2 ; g � P tY , � Exchan e I nternational Goodwill � .� Ce1e��t�� .�� ; g , �very summer,several Saratoga � presented them with ceremonial gifts. � �p��'S]��(�j�� I) P. �' ' students are selected to partici- ' pate in a"goodwill exchange"program ' ' As hosts,the Saratoga students took � , between Saratoga and its sister city, - the Muko-shi students to a variety of y � "�Q�p C�ry��. �,� , ; Muko-shi,Japan,located outside of - local tourist attractions,such as San ' � � :_ . ___- Kyoto.As representatives of the / Francisco, Santa Cruz and Great United States, these fortunate �� America.Participants say that the , young Saratogans have the op- �� program is a valuable and enrich- ��, � � s q� .�� y � � ' `��i � ��s� k� °'9 portunity to gain first-hand expe- ing experience for all students in- '`��at�� "V�(�3��+�� 1 �� i��lb� ��' �o� �� rience of Japanese lifestyle,while act= volved.Mark Chiavetta,one of the par- , r ��, � � ing as American goodwill ambassadors.Each student lives ticipants in this year's program,enjoyed the experience so _ � � with a Muko-shi family for ten days,and in exchange,hosts niuch that he plans to refurn to Japan again next summer. � "��4�' �� : ��+a�� ;��,�I 'i� i''�� the Muko-shi student who later visits Saratoga. ;::9 � i . There are only two requirements that interested students � ,* � For the past ten years, this exchange has promoted must have in order to apply and interview for this program. ' intemational goodwill between students of both cities.Host Students must demonstrate their desire to experience a ; families in Muko-Shi and Saratoga introduce the visiting different culture, and have the ability to host a Muko-shi . students to their city's culture, lifestyle and attractions. student. Participating Saratoga students receive a sum of � Studenis perform a number of diplomatic functions,such as $300, granted by the Sister City_Committee to help.with_= � � i . roeeting the mayor and presenting a positive image of travel and host expenses. No knowledge of 7apa►�ese is . � p�I�i� II Saratoga and the iJnited 3tates.This past summer,Japanese necessary to take part in this unique experience;For more �� ; City offiClals [hiew a banquet in honor of the visiting information on the program and how to apply,contacc Joan i Saratoga students, toured them around their country, and Gomersall at 996-8050. ' Wildwood Park is one of ihe thirteen parks that can 6enefit from � Adopt MPark volunteer ef�orts. , � � Ci Vo�unteers { . � � � � Kick Of� ��Ado t- � ; � �: _ . P � :� � � � � Y ° � � � A-Park'' P ro ram � .� �� w��'� � a�' � '��"�€ i .'� � .� �a•� „.P £,��'W �� d.., � 'L '�<� ��`�r"°x'J , t [ . ;a.��a' � .; �� a» a a `•�� 3 � � ^-- � � �'° I i1\ �� , � �� °� _ � � '� , � Q n August lst,Saratoga's Public Works Department � ,z� ' „ u�r � , '� • -' @ kicked off its new"Adopt-A-Park"program.Partici- � _ - < _ � � � __. :. „ �4y , , �;�;r. ""� Y�`` """` pation in the program offers the opportunity to make a ��:' �� positive direct impact on the community.Volunteers help to , �` tl � , , � �; `', ` maintain any one of the City's thirteen parks and landscaped ��, ' : _ � , � � �� , areas through neighborhood and community cooperation. A � � ..`. . , �, " n4 : a � �� ' y a� �°� City parks,property and surrounding azeas benefit tre- .. ,. . , : . . . -, ,� ��` `- �, - _ � �"� mendously from community volunteer programs. For ex- � � . y; � r .,_ _ _._�; � ample,volunteer efforts from last summer's Creek Beauti- �� fication�Program�successfully resto�ed several different � I sections of a local creek.Adopt-A-Park's initiators hope to �� -•� foster similar volunteerism while also addressing the needs °� of city pazks. , � Japanese hosi studenu and Saratoga exchange siudents enjoy ihe view from ihe summit of Mt Heie in)apan. _ Volunteers can contribute to their adopted parks in several ways,including general park clean-up,litter collec- City o f Sarotoga - tion,painting,planting,weeding,and reporting any vandal- Bulk Rate ism or maintenance problems.Monetary donations for pazk 13777 Fruitvale Ave. U.S.Postage maintenance and enhancement aze also greatly appreciated. � Saratoga, CA 95070 PAID Saratoga,G4 Groups that would like to adopt a park should obtain an . � Permic 136 application from the Park Maintenance Off`ice.An adoption ; P�$TAL C V$T�MER L�CAL � plan and an outline of activities will be agreed upon between . _� the group and a representarive of the Park Maintenance , Division. � � Residents, communiry organizations, service groups; . schools,church groups and local businesses are ali invited to � help enrich Saratoga by participating in this invaluable and creative program. Contact Carrie Deane at the Volunteer Saratoga office,or Bob Rizzo in the Parks and Maintenance � , Division for more informarion. Both can be reached by - . catling 867-3438. ' . - . � _� . � _ . � � , . � � � . � �. � , , - . _. , . ' . _ . . ' , ' . . . . • . • ' _ , . . , . � • ; The Saratogan _ . Celebrate Saratoga!Presents Sights,Sounds and Tastes _ . . � _ _ Annual Celebrate Sarato a! Of�'ers . =� _ 6 � = d �.� � _ �°��R �� Two Weeks of Festivities �& Fun ` � ��G�� &g . ��"�� nce again,Chamber of Commerce mem- 2:30 p.m.on T'hursday,October 13 in the Sazatoga "Hotline" fa% {'g � bers and community volunteers are Senior Center. The cost of$8 per person in- Sar.ato�an��tq ` donating hundreds of hours to organize cludes entertainment. Call 867-3438 ext. vt�ice their con- Celebrate Sazatoga!,a series of fun and � 262 or 257 for reservations. � cems�c�nantent�'°r entertaining community events sched- • The Fil'st and Last Run oT . � ��`�r°��g��T�� . �� , �: uled for the first two weeks_of Octo- � ��D�°��°�H��'$�. °��= � �� - ' ber,This year's celebration has some- � Wulk)on ROute-85 AI1 ealls will.l�:retttrned by the app`rQpriate p�rsonnel°' �ing for everyone,including a once- � The l OK race begins at 8:30 a.m. ._�tid�'he Cit�-�n�l�ollow t�g ir�wrxtin��f th��s'an iss��' �_a-lifetime opportunity to dance on � on Saturday,October 15--just days ��°�"� A�� ' �� a freewa � � � before the new freeway's official � �� ' n � ��° Y' � � �,��;� �. �� q, , . , �� opening!Or join a 2-mile walk/run at a� , � ; �'lu�I�o�izne wil�ats�a se�ve as.a�r�btic i�fc�rrna�ia�n�, Shopping Spree - ' 9:30.Regiscer now at the Community ��.��r��d��8��3"�'� FilloutentryformsbetweenOcto- � Center, local Saratoga schools, � . ��'�'�Y�� , ��`�� ` � ber 1 st and 14th at any participating Comerica Bank on Big Basin Way,or at � ' ° `��s k �� Sazato a merchant for a chance to win a the Sarato a Chamber of Commerce.$15 , - ° g „��.a: : . �� ,�� g g , .��as��teth�tt�us Rau�$S��Qrnme,ci��nes�ot�ki� $1000,$250 or$100 shopping spree. pei person or$12 per person for a family of � ntrt�use��pl�of 911 ft�r�iergettQ�ca11�:"�llr � three or more includes a commemorative T- f ern�rg�y ealls should be repc�rt�d to 91 i itx�medi- Music Fest '94 shirt! Contact:Joan Pisani;867-3438. � at��+ ��:'� � � '�� The explosive fun of Music Fest'94 returns to Wildwood � , � _ , �� " . � Park on Saturday, october 8 between �1 a.m. and 4 p.m. "The Thing on the Freeway"Street Dance Party , ��'�'�Residet�fs will be able to begin sharing their cc�n- Middle and high school-aged musicians will compete in a Route 85 will be transformed into a giant block party on I � ��Gerns and cvmments with tlt�e City beg'uuiing QcCober "Battle of the Bands" for cash prizes. Contact: Beverly October 15 from 5 p.m.to 10 p.m.Food vendors, ' I0 and it is envisiomed that.the Hotline �vill rennain° Tucker,867-3438. festival booths, activities and seven great musical . � � op�Fatior►�1�or�pp��ximate�y��c�pt�t�is�Tv�eacl��e�� groups will help make this an evening to reinem- � ; 'i , � Route 85 Comme�tL.ine ea�]8b7-3438,exte��n 2$5':� �'MCA Open House ber. Wines from local vineyazds and gourmet� � � � � p�a� _ °� � �,�� On October 8 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., help the samplings from local restaurants and caterers ; I��tlZ�ndBT:K�S�1YI#l�t�'Ve[�,T BtEycl��He�itl�tSx�� Southwest YMCA.celebrate the Sth anniversary of their promise something for every taste.Paid park- I- - i � � • '��°� w indoor swimming pool at an open house and bazbecue, ing will be available on the freeway, with.'�� r � Attention parents! As the new z featunng aquatic events, a rollerblade demonstration and overflow parking at West Valley College. �� schoolyearbegins,parentsareasked � visitbythePowerRangers.Contact:MichaelPushnik,370- Shuttle bus service ava�lable.Don't miss tlus r � to ensure their children wear theu 1g77• never-to-be-repeated "Thing"! Contact: � bicycle helmets.Reznember that as ' Hi h Tea Saratoga Chamber of Commerce,867-0753. � � af January€,I99�,'�1 children un- � �' � � der eighteen must wear a bicycle Saratoga seniors are hosting their annual High Tea at ; helmet when on a bicycle,either as F • a rider or��ssenger, Begizcna�tg�uary�1,. 1995,�the�'�� - � � � . � ��a�a��x��,��t�� Expanded Recycling Program Adds � twenty-five dollars.Thrvu��outi th�falt setnester,�� Sheriffs Office wiil be working:in conjuncdon with � • ; me�. Mixed Paper, Metals, Plast�cs & More local schools to monitor students use of bicycle he1- � Anuri��OlZtl'ti�,SC�"YiCeS ° he City Council recently approved an expanded recy- • Plastic bottles-in which the neck is smaller than the . . . _ * ff < ° & � 4 cling program for residential and multi-family dwell- base,and identified with a number between"1"and , 'i�'` Anim�l �cinfroi`service eontr�t�ts ` ings.In the conrinuing effort to d�crease the amount of waste I "7"on their bottom.Some examples include milk and ; k�y �� iavem�l�e�fit��i�'i'th�s to��j��t ' being sent-to landfills,residents will now be able to plac�� p�� ;� water jugs,laundry and dish detergent bottles,soft � �� > effprts �crf rC�� ies csf='�a�a�v��, � more types of recyclable materials at theircurbsid��€��t�� _�dnnk botiles,vitamin bottles and salad oil botCles. ! G'�mpbelt, Cupectino;*.IVlonte Set'ent� aitd up.ln addition to materials currently collecte�i;f,rre�Vai�� #� '` � � ttte�To�+h�� Los G�tQs. �n Iu�y�19��;�� ley Disposal will collect: � `� �;�� Ui1�t��a�ifoinia mandate (AB 939), each city and � ��" ' a € d ��,�� .� `�` �$,� s•''� �; County of�'�rt#��t�`�i�ra discnnC}�ued its�nitli�I�ac�t�ol �s �§a ff �' � ��county'u�the"State of California must develop a Source � progr�m.A5�t��u��,these��v�juri�c��s a�r��d�� , • Mixed Paper-including magaziries��T�,enve `��eductton a�c�Itecycling Element(SRRE)to be included k work coop�r�h�l� toward �te�adoptto��a�ur��,��_ lopes,junk mail,kraft brown(g�t��ags�d �� with t�t�coutaEy��aste management plan.The law requires ��- � � � �� , �., � controls�rv�c�tei�nttactstt�attv�ui��r�+��.��e�o�i:� paper,paperboazd,paperegg ca�c?�s��office°��tttat each lae� jurisdiction must divert from disposal a � munttie�.��-�� <�� b � �� paper,and telephone books. �� ' ,��in`tmum of 25%of its waste stream by 7anuary 1,1995,and �� ", � � ��&��% �� -� � ��.�� s� ��U°!o by Januaty 1�F2000,or risk fines of up to$10,000 a day. � _ Chi.Apri1 1, ,1�9�4, tt►�°�^Iuxnarie�SCyCt��y pf�S'anf��' • Metals-small scrap fenous and 1��tn=ferrc�tt�rnetals e � Gia�'a beg�ttt prou�ding�ie(�`�rvi�eS,'The C�nCr�l�i-P not exceeding forty pounds in weight�iQ��two feet i� ;� 'I'hrough t��combined efforts of the"City and its resi- � �na1�3ospii�l o��apbell Sil�iplies�tthe�s�te��r,ve��i- any dimension for any single item(��nall house�°��, dents, the ex}�'dnded recycling program aims to achieve II nar�`a;t�d�1€eer�s�t�g�r�itins�af�i:pro�rr��l��;�t�e hold appliances). '��_ ��many ptssiti�+e results far the community and the environ- � �ve�w�t�dicEzo,�s�have adppt��r��tirm��dinanc�s_to �� ` �a �,9 inenC.�zr�p�ementation of the expanded recycling and resi- I �a�i��t��#t�tste�t�nfat��senf ls�vs �� ; • Milk and juice cartons with gabled top.�� °de�ttial ard waste contracts should result in a total diversion � ��"� ��b�-�" `��'� _ ��'�� b��' : _ '�'€".��`- Y , � � �� rate of 40%wi[hin the next two years.For more infom►ation, �I�r�areti�eph��iu b�c��l�a�u��a��i�'e • Ase tic eartons-e. cereal boxes. , lease contact�Paula Reeve, Public Services Assistant, at ro�tders- � ��_� �� P g• P �?��,��<� ,��,�� 'a'��`,�. ��. � 867-3438,ext.267. �;�� ~�� " ��,�� • Expandedpolystyrene("styrofoam")peanutsand ,. � I��ne��c��#��t�i�:Sa�tta`Clara all.�y� � molding for packing material. � ° �` �»�� - �..�fi�i�,�� . �� r a�� s�* �,�.�,� � � ""��UUT SE�1C�*��"�tS��'' �� a �� Limit Leaf Blower Use to Minimize �� : �� _ �� . � �. � , ,��Cen�r�I��ui�if��Tr�s�rat�[of C�m'��,p�.. �>` �� °. -��d� �_ �� _: � �� , �� n�� Nei hborhood � Noise Pol�lution �� t ��3 �� TT � �� g _ � ��.�� ,�� .: . ��. �.�:`: :�- . � �� '�� n the effort to rotect the rivac and eace of Cit T'he communit s �coo ration in kee m Sarato a a � `�+'t��,��cc�ntact:� _a �e�v�,the�r��rvi� Q P P Y P _ Y Y Pe P� g g � ��C;�.�� , �� residents, community�nembers are being asked to � quiet community,as well as a beautiful one,is appreciated. „ ��",y°�� .�� ,° ��m�� , �, respect local regulations regarding gasoline powered leaf The City Council welcomes residents'comments and opin- ' blowers.Use of leaf blowers is permitted Monday through ions on these regulations.If you feel gasoline powered leaf � Saturday between the hours$:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.There blowers should be further restricted,entirely prohibited,or ` is also a noise limit of 78 decibels. In order to ensure a kept at the current level of restriction,please send the City E I � � � I minimal noise level,leaf blowers should be only used at a Council a note or postcard stating your ', � low speed setting. Residents who employ professional views. Responses should be sent to T'he , ,. M gardening services should advise theirgardeners to use their Saratoga C'ity Council, 13777 Fruitvale �� , � '��Ssi�t�g�t�g��lished�y the=�it��"of Saratoga�� leaf blowers only on the low speed setting.These regula- � Avenue,Saratoga,95070. � ��"c��t �esic�;rtts��b��t'�importat�°�`i�y��uneil�a�d��; tions aim to minimize neighborhood disturbance and com • �� _ � , s g,�v�Y�nen��sues��pl�dire�t��i.'cQmmea�s�� plaints from surrounding residents. � �^''�`�� .,� �� trene�'�cobs�City af�Sarattsga, 13'777�Fiuitvale Ave� �� / r � ,l'"., ' �n�u"te;;;Satrafo�a��CA 9�507(}�� .�.�� _ ` __. '<��,�� 4 . � , � � �� &�� ` ��`��'a �� . j � � � i . � � �_�� , � �� e�� '�'_ z`�� - ��`� � �� ;i ' -__� � . �s��.��a� ��_� `° �MJa�A�U.,�� .��`�,` �'`9�� ,'i : _.- . � `�'..��'�� ,-��' . - -� �- �� e.,��e� � _ . _ r g��'��-,g�� =»�Q�BY'��11�If7��'��&��p ��'�� . � � _. t�'� � ' ,�� = �� p� �� _ � �� y ��..�t�: � �' �.�� 1 , '�� r�� k's' . . .� w �'. � �§ g ,,�u°a�,`` � PRINTED WRH �:�;��-� �' . � - ,�; � . � � � �f� SOY IMK'�� g � � . , ��x,��,��., °��g-'.��Xa"`��.y �' • � � , , . 1-8.' F,.,�..$ � a.�'�� :,a�'�" ,r{F`. � _ .. F � . . �4� �d � .� • �! The Saratogan ;, � i Overcrowded Schools Lead to Terminalion of Inter-District Transfers into Saratoga Union District - � i � Old District Borders and Increas�n � g , , Po ulation Im act Public Schools _ � ; , P P , �� >�� , ��,'"� CQunc�l � � Heritt�ge Y�^s"ervartiv�� 1 � he Sazatoga U�ion School District is a well-respected fers would be acceptable.Their decision was based�on the �.� :�� 'ir�t an�third � L'ornmisston ��`��` � and highly desirable district because traditionally,it fact that there is simply not enough physical space for �,y�,��sdays;7�30 p.m. First Wed,8:3q3�r��d� I has offered small class sizes and high academic quality. additional students. � � � ro ��,�� 1 However,old school district borders exist- Parks antl Recreartion Planning Commis,s�vn.��.�. i ing since the 1800's have caused recent Pazents contend that as ta�cpaying Sara- Commz�sio� Secand 4nd fourth� �°� 1 �� > �. difficulties for many Saratoga parents. ' � toga residents, fheir children should be al- Firxi�k%innday,7_,3p p,rre. Wednesda,��}�3f1�m:.�`4 ��,: ` � �� To�nd':aut rour lowed to benefit from the education of the -y��ommission Lebrary Com�nrssidre° I �. . ; The district lines, which were drawn schooi disnaic�eall Sazatoga Union public schools.In fact,there ,�S��anc1 Monda,�,7 p.�. �Fourth Wed��30 p:rit, � before City borders were established,now ti,e Gount�►Assessor ��►ve other districts which serve Sazatoga �` exclude some residents from enrolling their addresses.Parents have also complained about ��S�ety Ca,nm. Finance Adu.4�n»imutee J at 299=3�27. ��ecnnd Monday,6.•30 p.m. Mo'nthly Bas�s� 6�� children in SaratogaUnion District schools. the last minute notificarion of transfer accep- � If You have�ny�iurther � � �� $ � Families residing outside district borders tance or denial. � ��.�ity Council and P,�anni�g Comrnission�meetings can request enrollment in Saratoga Union questlons orc',orrimer�ts �� schools,although space is not guaranteed. obout rhis issue, While district officials agree in principle ��ld at Coucxcil Chambzrs,13777 Fruitval�Avenue. =City Ha�l hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All cegu�iar meeting �+�;� In past years,all inter-districttransfers were �o�� that the ideal situation would be for Saratoga ��et�das��re posted 72 hours in adv�nce tm Cl�e Ici�osk in approved by the district. But the recent g��G� students to attend Saratoga schools,the limi- ��ofCify Hatl.Copies t�f the ag�nda��d be��tained�� combination of an increasing population,a �•° tations of budgets,class size and facility use - at the Sar+atog�r�Unlon �rnrn C�e i�danr kiosk during business hoi�is � � new freeway route,and continuing transfer � '� make the issue much more complex.Chang- � � � � . „ � D1strlcF�te �� . � � �� requests have impacted the issue.Schools ��_. ing district boundaries would be a difficult, ��`��'� i �`.Q��.��Q �Ci� Counc�l are now more crow d e d t han in pas t years, a t 8 b 7�3 4 3 4. e x p e n s i v e an d l o n g-t e t m p r o c e s s b e c a u s e o f � ��°• � � �� iisted on,community access TV�.fiannel 6.�i4genda and Saratogans have less convenient access. �„��. the impact it would also have on surrounding ' ��$��y��le at�it�H�l on M�tndaq b��trre` t to other areas. school districts. ;��,��c�fri�in:Sat�rciay afternoon;befor� C�tt�., Cau�cil m�ti�gs�nd Tuesday before Pl�nning.C�m= Last spring, after much discussion, the school board According to the district office,the school district that �w��•� decided against allowing any more inter-district transfers receives your residential property tax is your designated ��ssttin tneetiangs;�ttthe S�raEog�.+�ommutut�L�biraty#� ��"1365�Saratoga�Averiue. ��'. for the 1994-95 school yeaz.Students who transferred into school district. To find out your school district, call the ��p� ��,� .,� , T �`$�� the district before 1994 will be accommodated in order to County Assessor at 299-3227. If you have any further prevent ihe disruption of their educarion.The school district questions or comments•about this issue, contact Bazbara says that under different circumstances,inter-district trans- McGee at the Saratoga Union District Office at 867-3424. o ■ � • �: I�istorical �� F , �$W.Fal�Ac�vvii�iies Guide Available 11�`�owl�_��,a�,`,rd.` Hutton � �� :�� .� �� ,�� heck the new FaTI 1994 Activities Gaid�f�+r� H 0 u$e � � .�' � .�u� , y�, -- ��varfet�o��lasses and events that begin in late Septein#� .� � ��r.Some vf the exciting�ew classes in�lude�irt in ��'b �� a.� # > G e�A ��'��'x i��erica�Women in�rt by��gda Madri�,lt�i�� cat��lay C�reatures far atiults,B�ginnirtg Sewing fi�t�� , �" " , t.,� �.: ��a _� tt �te�t�sandad�Its,BobReid's�in��ngandSvngwritin�,�; M akeove r �� Q,��`�+tarti�l Arts,an�i T��r�ras and�ep��'Spray�$ �T�ainu�g and Ce�ti#ication. Ail' �nterested ��i��nts,: The Wamer Hutton � are encouraged to take advantage of the��un-and House,buih arca 1896, �� d��a�pna��las� Pick t��a�a�#��i�i�es�rt�{t��t�e� is a local historical. � � w N, : � � "` �� ,_�_ , ,. : the�'ontiinu�tity�Genter,loca� ��ifat�t �r��t8 O��the � . , . .. landmark.Currently,the ' `"�E ' many downtown spots. To have nne trtailed to you, grounds are being ea11867-3438 ext.248 or 249. � " restored to resemble iu e �� _ original 19th century� � �" �`� Victorian londscaping. �.w.� � "':"— � y COI1C Oril ,�, � � A�umil ert Wtth T K�t��ht Funded by the Santa `�"'°"�"" �� ` � �� ' � e;� � � � " . � Clara Tra�ic Aurhority, . � � ;a .,..; ., �� `��" � ` ' �� Back bY poPular demand,singer and�"s�ngwriter � the rounds renovation �""�� ,� �`� "`�`�� '°�� ` � � •r � � ��'b1`� rtt t#�a �� .� g �� -�'�.�.,��„�� ..��.,�� .,,;.� � �,. �_ � '�� ,s�retur"in�d to Saratoga tc�perform hi�;. follows the installation of ��e''" ��. "'�� ^` ,,';, � �., � E_`� _ � ' �' ;+"< fun mi Uf lin�� a new roo,which was "°�x.;�. � .,-''�-��' �' � �E r �'°t'"�� r�- �'��r = ��.�.�.;�� `��.1�� ;`�tng-alongs,garttci}aatary�ic�v�� v paid for by the Ciry. °`'�.'�•u,"'�`�`"��°� '+� � �' '�� ,++,,'� ,=�'�,' ; ' .��` [I18II�SU11�S` '�,��rly entertainment.As�te�chet� ' � , a. ,� ,, . . , ,,.;, ,,. : ,.� ; .,. . . , and pe3�a�mter'of-�Peanut�Butter and Jetlyz�`t%p�e�� i _�� 4.. teers, �t�in ha� wr�tten and col�ected a deli�h[��t . � � �� variety of s�c►ngs��k�at appeal to�udienc,�s af a�t��ge�.��: � • • � � � Don't�i��s�ut��amilyCon�eriw�thTomT£n��gh��" Better Acces� to Cour�cil With New � �s�h��,�r�� «�� p.m.at��omm��y Center.Advanced tick�t�ac�� $5 each,$��a�h�f�r�a�a�nnily of 3 or more.Tictcet��r�,� VD�C� �� 5�� $6 each at#h�.door��;�� ,� ��, -;: y � �� n the City CounciPs continual effort to maintain � � �. 4 awareness of communiry concems,issues,and com- � � �-� ? ments, a new voice mailbox system has been set up for � � � Council members.The voicemail system is a positive step �� F ; $ I towards better communication between City residents and �.� _ ` '� ' �� Council members. - � � �' r i .. � # � i � i Available twenty-four hours a day,this system is conve- �,� ��, � . ' ' nient and accessible for residents.Council members can also ° � ' listen directly to compiete messages from residents.They ��_; � � � will check their voice mailboxes on a regular basis and plan � � Tom Kni ht '� � , to retum calls as often as possible. �� ; " � ` � � ! ��'�ildren's�%l��r.��'�eatre Pr�s�nts... �`�� j _ �z��• = a��_. ��. � � �� To leave a message for a Council member,call City Hall ��e � : ��.� �� - �� ,�„ � at 867-3438. During regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to N��.$e sure to�r��t�h th��S�toga Children's Music��: ' � 5:00 p.m., when a receptionist answers, ask for - �-�� •� . � ;, 6 - � �'�he�tre's presen�vn vf,�Ic�w the Grinch Stal��hrist voice mail, then enter the Counci�- member's > �Y� __ �'�r��s*'Dr.Seus��tlariousholxday story.Performanee � mailbox number.If you call after business hours, � °��`'` ��`� �� the voice mail recorder will answer and ve ou �� Thursd�y� I��ernber 8 at 7:Q(3 p.m. and � y � �ritlay,Decemiiet 9 at�'��p.m. �s instructions. � fi� � ' `� .� �� .�� . � lfiis year,�Childr�n's�Musical Theatre will stage�' � the timeless ta�e�tif"Cinderella"in a holiday setting. ; � . To leave a messqge for a Council member, call City Hall at 867-3438 �,.�erformancetin'iesareSaturday,December 1(lat4:00 " during regular 6usiness hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or a�er regular hours. � and 7:00 p.�n;xSundayz L"►ecember 1 t at 4:tlt}and?.�il �,p.m;Monday�.lDecember 12 at 7:00 g.rn.;and,Tues- The mailbox numbers are os follows: . � �;��y,�emb�':l3 at�7:0E�p.m. � � ;��. ��- � � Council Member Gi11Ian Moron........622 • �� ''� � MayorAnnMarle.Burger..................620 Both general ad�nission productions will Chlce ' Council Member Karen Tucker.........621 p��at the S�i�toga C�vac Theah'e.Tickets at$��iu �' �� YiceMoyo�Pau/Jocobs.....................b?9 advanceand$6atthedoar.Tohaveticketssenttoy4n, Coundl Member 1)onald WolFe........623 enclose a ch�k�and a_se�f�ddr�5s�,�s�d�ve- � � lope to�Ehe CQtr�tTtunity��ent�r. ;�`�� .�, . . _�� ;�� " � � � _�,��.� � . . � 1 � � , f � � The Saratogan - � j Creative Financing Makes Expandec�Pragram Offerings Possible , f � • ' � � . . ; Innovat�on, Cooper.ation Help Stretch � . � ; L�- �� g�� Recreation Department Budget { �v�a�Bustness�s.�"r�r�rav�an��"c��ap�te �� _ . � , ��. � � �� x �b , �� , _ . ` � a' � � � �� 4�� g.� � very time the word°`budget"ismentioned these days, than the budget would otherwise permit. � � ��n S�}�ember�7, the�C,�ty,�q�u,�scti ap�mv�;d•'�n�- ��most Saratogans automaticaJly_think of cutbacks and � � � � �: �� . �� nt;eertmc�ty�i��3�nanc'e,estabt��hi�ngstaridardsfc�rplac�= �" - shortages.In order to provide the community with services This is the third such agreement that the City has made ��'�}��`��?��a��-�T�ip�-a�'��1��'��b�• °` and ro rams that enhance the loEal ualit of life,the Cit with local school districts.Previousl the Cit financed the �� P. g 9 Y Y Y, Y � ��"r�i��'��►�?l?^Q��'��`��` °` is continually exploring new and more creative ways to meet resurfacing of the gymnasium floor at'Redwood 1Vliddle �m�rGe to he��smalle�r busin��sgs auract�ustt�m�ers an� `' today's budget challenges. � � � School,which is used by Recreation Department basketball � �;re�t�in`eqrr►petitiv��wiCh��large��me�chants.;��tianil�r "� � � � , and volleyball leagues.Andin an,exchange with West Valley � ' repr�sentati�resahav�stated tT�at sign�are vatttablet�,1s y One of several new it�ms approved in this year's budget College, the City paid for resurPacing tennis courts and ��jrt�i�le ad�+�r��ing��i��ct�id�nti�catibn��fbusiz�esSes��=?.�'��, �presents a_unique form of innovation and cooperation received a credit for use of the college's soccer field,pool, x � , ��, b , � z�� `�� «_�� =u �4 " �� ' betweert the Cit and local school�listriets.Under an a ree= olf course, m and track. • - � � �� . . e � �� r� � ;.� � _ Y g g gY � ��'he�int�nt� �rcitnance ��vrl��.b� �r� e�eet far�six� ment between the City and Saratoga Union School District, � �ttar�h&�t�eg�nni�ig"t�Ciaber7 �99�,��ur�ng�hts.tim�,�� the City will fund a$10,000 renovation of playing fields at According to Recreation birector Joan Pisani, these � � �tti�PfanningCot� �missiona��City�ouncil��?t+tl'1'�v�l�� Redwood Mvddle School.In return,the City will receive a agreements allow the City to offer Saratoga residents more ` "� ��h��`��P�!��'Y�!��'�; "credit" toward fees the City normally pays the School programs.For example,there used to be waiting lists to join `�"•. �' � � � �� and�fsartners an� � ; ��Q�� e �,� ` a .,�ffi District for use of the facility by community athletic leagues. basketball leagues due to a lack of gym facilitie's.Now the ` ,,;� ��MI�I►1 �ihe�"#��st�6,eti�,�` � � � � � Department offers a rrien's 40+league,a women's league,a .71V1�1 � �'�Sta��1Tc3S bf tl�e° ' > _ ��', T'heSchoolDistrictalsoextendsamorefavorablehourly regular men s league,and various children's leagues. � ,"�ity..New pub �� rate to use the faciliry,enabling the City to"buy"more time � G� � fi��t�ear�ngsIDwi[l'�� ;,�t� r�t�uired if�th��ortl��w� F �� OPEN1NGi ��r�s ��b��o�� , � manerrt. �. � �.a�.�� , � 9z- � � � , . �� Underthec�rdinance,temporarysignsandbanners � � ,�� ° _ r�ay'�n�t�xc�ed fo�ty sqnare feet,ar►d must$e affix�d� �� R��,�� (�, ,I I�� , � ��`�w�` �'�� cr a:pnnc�ple build�i�g without exte�dir�g beyond L1ie � � �� "� roi��ir��.These signs and b�nners re�u�r�a��rmit and�9 �� i• �� '�� ,�.�. ��.,. .. ��.._ may not be displayed for more than�2 days wixhin a six' ' � ' � N month period. . a ' _ . , , a 4 � ;, aa.n.. .. y �, � ,. � _. � �„ o�, \ � � � �:� ��„, � � o ' �� ..: � � ��. : � �.. �� < ;`� �:, . � �` ,. Sarataga Yvuth Commissio�n�'vn€i�tues Its, ' �s�. T.radition of C�mmunity Znvvlvement . �� " � � � �:rt._ �.:ag.a�.� ,��"�h�.19�34-95 Saratoga Youth Commission is gear- �� ° �1`rig'u�°fvrtheirbiggesteventoftheyear,MusicFest�94. - The playing(elds at Redwood Middle School,currenth under constru�tion,will be available to more City recreation programs as a resuh of a °H�td annually during Celebrate Saratoga?,MltsiC�"e5t ' cooperative exchange beiween the Saratoga Union School Distrid and the City. �,._� � , ��h�4wcas�s�acal,�een talent in a day=lcang musie festi- � ��:Saturctay,�ct�tier°�,�i�h s�hoc�l b�c�s wt�l c�r�= � - • • • • ,��ar��S�n�o�nt��n��s��a_ Hom+e Repair and � Garden Activ�eties �w+ar�d'P�trl�.4�er S+E�I p�cipl�att�n�c�ed$last�y�aa�'s:,, ��1��r'��t�� Can Cause Stormwater Pollution �.just�"as,succe�sul.`$��Yo�t�Gam; �u � rriissic�n�is r�spon��ble f��'�:p�nriiri�g�• '� � � � �ach-yeat�s f�tival whtGh fe�tures ` Q n Saratoga and throughout the Santa Clara Valley,all concrete,masonry,and tile work.T'he Program warns that � � music,cra�ts�nd fc��n 1 l�;autifuf �n-off entering storm drains flows directly to local the toxic chernicals from all paints,solvents,and adhesives °Ux�� >_ � � � creeks�and the San Francisco Bay,without any treatment. aze hannful to aquatic animals and wildlife.It is important � ,`� _��n �[ddiC��n tci�,�Music��'�Fast, the�. Storm water pollution poses a serious problem for aquati'c not to clean paint brushes or dispose of cleaning residue into a � environments and wildlife dependent on our waterways. water that can flow to a gutter,street or storm drain.Leftover � eom�nrssit��►�g'ani�svari�t�st�ertri'i�s,speCialevent�;��' � Some sources of stormwater pollution come from activiqes oil-based paint should be reused and recycled as�often as concerts,a,nd d'azic�sr'Th�y,alsb cor�cluct commun�cy.� serv.iee pro��#s��r�d��unc3r�ise�s thr�ughou[t�e scht�l �'. and materials associated with � possible. - � home Femodeling, repair, and � ye�iu This y�r's�Qitlmt"ssioi�snctiatti�s fifteen comrni�-��' construction. Other sources in- Remember, individual property owners are siciners reprre�enting four ilifferent Saratpga schools.._,� ' » - �, m cludelandscapeandgardenprod- ultimately responsible for stormwater pollution 't VWetcame and cvclgratUtati�risd[4�the 1994-1995 � ucts which contain weedkillers caused by construction activities,even when pro- or pesticides."These products _ fessional contractors are employed. In order to � Saratvga.YQ►�th-�oirimission•, Seari:Adams, Nicole g � ---� B�h�kC;Da��d�$r�i�enbacl��, Gt1'at�:$erat'do, Sydney�° should be used and handled caze- � � �: � , � protect Saratoga's creeks,please be aware of proper f fully to avoid being improperly � . ' / household hazardous waste disposal methods.T'he ' �oli�,`I.,isa�ristiol, �Itc�bin��;Ei��y, C�lc�ege, Kev�t�`� �'�� ' �� ' I �Io,`Wayne�ao,Atnanda.I�e;,I7awid Mc►unt,Linds�ty�, discharged into a storm drain. NPS Pollution Control Program offers additional � Smi�,Alex�n�lra Ta � tips on the proper handling of household hazardous � g{�a�a�dLy�►nWass�rman. �� The San�€a Clara Valley �� wasteinahelpfulpamphlet.Formareinformation, ! � Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollu- --- - � or to receive a brochure on proper waste disposal � ��or rnore info��icin �ut the $araCoga Youfti�� tion Control�rogram points out for home maintenance and re- � C�ra�ir�assivn or to vt�tun"t��^ f�r upcor�ing even�t=.�� the following�areas of concern l � pair activities,call the City's i pt�a��cont�ct Bev�ly�uGt��r at$�7=34�8 ext.234.� � for all homeowners and do-it- � Department of Public Works ' yourself remodelers: painting - • at 867-3438,ext.219. � cleanup and disposal; landscap- � ; � � ing and swimming pool maintenance; and , � F � � � � k , �- Informa�a�rial.Di�cussion Addresses . ' ' �`� �gall�s�s�mp°�a��°�en�� : Measu�e A Provides Alternative `What is�he difference between PoaueX of Attorn�y �, � andDurablePowerofAttameyfarHealthCare?What � Sol�tions to Library �Budget ��5 does it mea�r�to be guardian?W1�iat kin�I oflegal power� �. should be arranged in the eare of an elderly relative? � . ' ' o assist the county library system recently crippled by I Last year, with the passage of the 1993-94 California The Saratoga Adult Daycai'e Center presents re-� , State budget cuts,the County�of Santa Clara, State budget,the county library system lost$4.6 million spected attomey Barb�ra Beck, who can help guide �' City of Saratoga,and ten other local communities � in revenues.As a rEsult,the Saratoga Community you through the legal rnaze of issues and definitions. have placed an advisory measure,Measure A, _ Library faced a$565,000 operating shortfall.The ` on the ballot for this November's election.If ;; library was forced to cut weekly hours from 57 to � Al]Saratogans are i�vited to this wiluable discus- itpasses,MeasureAwillrestoreandmaintain ` 40,eliminate several staff positions, decrease the siononWednesday,October26from6:30to730p,m. community library hours, materials, books, � purchase of new materials and books, and reduce Tlae discussian is open to th�public,and will be held at and children's library programs back to the 1991- children's library pmgrams by 60%. SADC, 19655 Allertdate Avenue,Saratoga.The Se- i992 level.Funded by a monthly assessment of$2.75 on nior�enter als+o-offers legal consultarion on th�tt►ird each single family residence in Saratoga and participating With an expiration date of ten years from its passage, Thursday every month'by attomeys from Senior Adult ' communities, Measure A also establishes a new Board of ' Measure A is expected to raise$5 million a yeaz for the ten Legal Assistance.For mc�re information an the discus- D'uectors, govemed by local communities rather than the years it exists. siar,contact tt�e SADC at 867-343$ext.262. _ Counry Boazd of Supervisors.