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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene March 2008 - 03.01.2008IN THIS ISSUE: VOLUME XXVI NO. 6 | March 2008 Handel’s Messiah, The Spring Sing ..............2 Graphic Storytelling as Activism ..................3 Cupertino High School Showcase Night ......3 Cupertino Library .....................................4-5 Children’s Programs ................................4 Adult, Teen and Family Programs ............4 Library Programs and Classes .................5 Senior Center News ....................................6 Senior Programs......................................6 How to live to be 100! ............................6 Senior Trips .............................................6 New Evening class ..................................6 The Better Part ........................................7 Nathan Hall Tank House Restoration ...........7 Eco News .............................................10-11 Things Citizens Can Do To Be “Green” ......11 Cupertino Free Shredding Day ...................11 Solicitor Information .................................11 Simply Safe ..........................................12-13 Historical Preservation Committee ............13 Volunteers Needed ....................................13 Citizenship Classes ....................................13 Roots .........................................................14 Welcome New Businesses .........................15 Council Actions .........................................15 Commission Vacancy .................................15 City Meetings ............................................16 CONTENTS Lunar New Year Unity Festival & Parade March 29, 10:30 am - 5 pm Cupertino’s Sixth Annual Lunar New Year Unity Parade kicks off a day long multi-cultural celebration Saturday, March 29, honoring the area’s broad spectrum of cultures and diversity. Last year the Unity Parade and festival were an overwhelming success with over 20,000 people in attendance. Big Bunny Fun Run March 22, 9 am, Cupertino Civic Center Come join the City of Cupertino and the Parks and Recre- ation Department for the annual Big Bunny Fun Run. Kick off the spring season with an event that celebrates fun, fit- ness and family. Registration is available online at www.cupertino.org/ register or register in person at the Quinlan Community ~ Continued on Page 2 ~ Continued on Page 2 p. 2 Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #6 | March 2008 The parade starts at 10:30 am and will follow Stelling Road in Cupertino from Jollyman Park to Memorial Park, where an International Fair will continue through 5 pm. At Memorial Park, there will be cultural booths with hands-on activities for young kids. Groups will perform all day and an expanded “foods from around the world” will be available inside the Quinlan Center. Kids visiting a majority of the cultural booths will win a prize for their participation. This year’s Lunar New Year Parade will be host- ing “Taste the World,” an event celebrating and highlighting international cuisine from India, Mexico, Iran, Italy and Singapore. Organizations and businesses have the op- portunity to be a sponsor of this event. Those interested in additional information about the events and sponsorship can contact parade com- mittee co-chairs Wendell Stephens and Kevin Wu. Please visit www.unityparade.org for more information. Center. Register by March 14 to receive a $5 discount. Pre-Race Registration ends March 20. Day-of-the-race registration begins at 8 am. Fee includes participation in the race/walk, T-shirt, fi tness fun kit, and a raffl e ticket. This year a new division called Little Hoppers has been added for our younger participants. If your little guy or girl will be walking or run- ning with you this is the perfect division for them. All participants registered in the Little Hoppers division will receive a special prize at the end of the race. In addition, those attending the event to cheer on family or friends this year will have the opportunity to purchase a T-shirt. The top three fi nishers in each division will each receive an award. A raffl e for all participants will take place following the race but you must be present to win! Anyone can go home a big winner. In addition all participants will also re- ceive a FREE day pass to the Cupertino Sports Center. For more information please contact the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department at 408.777.3120 or email at parks@cupertino.org. Handel’s Messiah, The Spring Sing March 16, 17 at 7 pm, West Valley Presbyterian Church, 6191 Bollinger Road, Cupertino The West Valley Presbyterian Church is hosting the 17th annual Spring Sing of Handel’s Messiah. Celebrate the season by singing the popular cho- ruses and solos, as well as the less familiar Easter section that other programs usually omit. Free tickets are available by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the church with number of tickets requested and date of performance desired. For more info, call 408.252.1365 or visit the website at www.wvpc.org/messiah. March Events ~Lunar New Year Cont’d from Page 1 ~Bunny Fun Run Cont’d from Page 1 Athletic teams, student groups, and other parent organizations will be available for information. www.chs.fuhsd.org CHS SPORTS Spectacular Meet the coaches and representatives of the teams. Get information on your sport of interest. Enter team raffl es and win prizes. See snapshots of the team in action. Buy CHS Pride Wear. VISUAL ARTS Gallery Display of artwork by students. CULINARY ARTS Sample food made by our students. Now through April 17 (Closed March 31 - April 4) Euphrat Museum, De Anza College, Cupertino Artists include: Seyed Alavi, Oliver Chin, Charisse Domingo and De-Bug, Sharon Hing, Keith Knight, Lingshan, America Meredith, Favianna Rodriguez, Shorty Fatz The Euphrat Museum of Art presents Graphic Storytelling as Activism. These exhibits present a variety of art forms, including cartoons, political posters, digital art, book art, and more to explore a range of imagery with an activist bent. It began with graphic storyteller Keith Knight, who sees comics and cartooning as a powerful tool for so- cial change. Pictures have been “communicating information, concepts, and ideas since the days of hieroglyphics. They can transcend language, class, and race. Knowing the tools and concepts of cartooning allows anyone to be a mass com- municator… You don’t need a million dollars. Just a pen and a piece of paper.” In this exhibition Knight’s ideas are taken a bit farther, adding oth- er tools to build communities through communi- ty-based arts, to address issues of the day, locally and globally, and to tell the personal story with the larger context, historically and culturally. For more information, visit Euphrat Museum website at www.deanza.edu/euphrat/ or call Jan Rindfl eisch at 408.864.8836. Graphic Storytelling as Activism March Events 6:30pm: Tours of the campus 7pm-8pm: Opening with Mayor Sandoval Performances by the band, choir, Golden Spurs, cheerleaders, and acts from the school musical “Seussical.” 8pm-9pm: Academic presentations • History • Science • Modern Languages An Open House Evening for the Community All are invited to attend, especially future Cupertino High students Our students are achieving many wonderful things. Please come to the campus and see what ‘Tino students are accomplishing. Cupertino High School Spring Showcase Night Thursday, March 13 7pm-9pm p. 4 Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #6 | March 2008 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS NEW STORYTIME HOURS Bedtime Stories 3 years and up ..............................Tuesdays, 7 pm Three Stories 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years old ...Wednesdays, 10:15 am Twos Stories 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 years old ......Thursdays, 10:15 am CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS! Wednesday, March 5 at 3:30pm, Library Story Room Join the Children’s Librarians for Dr. Seuss sto- ries, crafts and fun! BOOKFLIX The newest, coolest thing from the library Bookfl ix pairs a video storybook with a related nonfi ction eBook for children PreK-3 to access from home. You only need a library card and PIN number. From the library website, click KIDS and then click BookFlix under the Elec- tronic Resources section. ADULT, TEEN AND FAMILY PROGRAMS BOOK TALKS AND DISCUSSIONS Join librarians Judy Dana and Annapurna Dandu on the third Thursday of each month in the Library Story Room. Booktalks are short descriptions of several titles and one of the books will be discussed. Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk and pick up your copy of the book. March 20, 7 pm “Love in the time of Cholera” by Gabriel García Márquez will be discussed. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cu- pertino Library. SPECIAL DATABASE TRAINING March 3, Cupertino Library Training Room Learn about Morningstar and Medline Plus. Registration is encouraged. For more informa- tion, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. FREE VITA VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARATION Saturdays: 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 and 4/5, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm VITA volunteers will provide tax assistance, including Bilingual assistance. For more in- ~CUPERTINO LIBRARY~ 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino The library has a Web Catalog at www.santaclaracountylib.org. Bookmark these library web addresses: Santa Clara County Library Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org Teen Page Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen Kids Page Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids Cupertino Library Cupertino Library NEW Open Hours Monday ...................1 to 9 Tuesday ....................1 to 9 Wednesday ...............10 to 9 Thursday .................10 to 9 Friday .......................10 to 6 Saturday ..................10 to 6 Sunday .................... 12 to 6 Library telephone numbers: General Library Number 408.446.1677 Adult and Teen Reference 408.446.1677, ext. 3372 Children’s Reference 408.446.1677, ext. 3373 Accounts, Billing 800.286.1991 TeleCirc 800.471.0991 The Library will be closed on Sunday and Monday, March 23-24 for Easter. Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #6 | March 2008 p. 5 formation please call the Cupertino Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 x3372. For ap- pointments, call: 408.817. 6369 for English and Mandarin or 408.223.1445 for Cantonese. FREE PRACTICE SAT Practice SAT: Saturday, March 8, 1 - 5 pm Strategy Session: Sunday, March 16, 1 - 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall Take a full-length practice test, then get your score a week later at the Strategy Session and learn how to raise your score. Space is available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Sign up for the practice test at the Cupertino Adult Refer- ence Desk until February 25. No registration is required for Strategy Session. Please call 408.446.1677 for further information. KNITTING AT THE LIBRARY Bring your needles and yarn to the library every Tuesday, 4-6 pm and join the drop-in knitting program in the Story Room on the main fl oor. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Individual & Small Group Programs by Appointment INTERNET CLASSES IN MANDARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available in Mandarin, by appointment. Partici- pants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. TEEN DATABASE CLASSES Instruction on the library’s subscription databases is available for teens, age 13-19, at the library, by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call the reference desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. INTERNET BASICS FOR ADULTS Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available by appointment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. LIBRARY TOURS Library tours are conducted the third Wednes- day of every month from 1 to 2 pm and the fourth Saturday of the month from 2 to 3 pm. Tours include an explanation and demonstration of the library’s online catalog and subscription databases and library collections and services. For more information about library tours, call 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. DATABASES AND RESEARCH TOOLS Santa Clara County Library subscribes to online databases for adults and children, on a variety of subjects, including business, science and litera- ture. Many of the databases are available even when the library is closed. If you’re not at the library, just go to the library’s webpage at www. santaclaracountylib.org, click on databases and enter your library card and PIN number to ac- cess a database. For example, you can research a company using Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage, prepare for an academic or professional exam with Learning Express or fi nd information for a state report in “America the Beautiful.” THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY BESTSELLER COLLECTION Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Li- brary, the Bestseller Collection is a special browsing collection designed to make it easier than ever to fi nd a bestseller on the library shelf when you visit the library. The books are available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. Located in the New Book / New Magazines / Media area right off the lobby. Friends of the Cupertino Library also welcome everyone to their ongoing Lobby Book Sales. The next annual Friends’ used book sale will be held in the Community Hall on May 24 and 25, 2008. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY COLLECT CELL PHONES The Friends of the Cupertino Library have placed a cabinet in the library lobby to collect used cell phones. Proceeds benefi t the Cupertino Library. For more information on any of the Cupertino Library’s adult, teen, and family programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. Cupertino Library is located at 10800 Torre Avenue. For more information on any of the Cupertino Library’s programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. Spring has come, and it is time for you to “spring” into action. The Senior Center has many exciting social events, new classes and seminars to get you started. Many of the activities are free, or for a nominal fee for senior center mem- bers; for senior guests, please add $5 Day Pass. LINE DANCE SOCIAL Wednesday, March 19, 10:15 am –12:15 pm Join instructor, Mike Shannon, for two hours of dancing fun! No partner needed and all levels are welcome. ST. PATRICK’S DAY & MARCH SOCIAL/BIRTHDAY BASH Thursday, March 13, 12 pm Come to our combination St. Patrick’s Day celebration and Social/Birthday Bash. We will serve the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal of home-cooked-style corned beef, boiled cabbage, carrots, potatoes, biscuits, and dessert. For en- tertainment, there will be an Irish bagpipe per- formance, an Irish whistle demonstration, and a singer presenting Irish melodies. $8 MONTHLY BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL Monday, March 10, 2-3:30 pm Dance to your hearts’ desire! A volunteer will play dance music so you can practice what you have learned in dance classes. No instruction will be provided. UKULELE CLASS RECITAL Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 pm Join Bob Yee and his ukulele class students for an afternoon of music and fun to celebrate their musical accomplishments. Enjoy songs and dances from tropical Hawaii. Refreshments will be served. How to live to be 100! BE KIND TO YOUR HEART Tuesday, March 11, 10-11:30 am A nurse educator will be presenting a lecture on heart health. She will discuss signs and symptoms of chest pain – when to take action; differences between symptoms for men and women; nutri- tion and cholesterol level. In seniors, the real ben- efi t is in staying active and having a good support system. She will focus on the aspects of lifestyle that most centenarians have: what helps people live to over 100 – and healthily. Please join her for an informative presentation. Learn to take good care of your heart, live to be 100, and enjoy the Golden Years. Sign up at lobby table. New Evening class INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CLASS Tuesday, March 11-April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm Join instructor Donna Frankel for two hours of fun and exercise. Donna has many years of experience teaching dances. She was a trained ballet dancer, later taught Ballroom Dance, Line Dance, and Folk Dance. She even toured with her own Israeli Folk Dance troop. Relax with music, dance and make some new friends. $48 Senior Trips Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde April 1, $65 Stargazing and Black Holes April 19, $9 A Photographer’s Life April 24, $55 Beguiling Benicia April 27, $46 Bay Meadows May 2, $55 Chris Botti Concert May 3, $79 Gershwin’s 1920’s Radio Hour May 8, $77 42nd Street Moon - Peddling Rainbows May 24, $60 Fort Point and the Civil War May 30, $67 San Francisco Giants July 24, $64 Southwest National Park Circle Tour May 14-22, 2008, $2149 double occupancy This spectacular trip includes seven magnifi cent National Parks – Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, and the Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon; and Ante- lope Canyon and Monument Valley. They are each wonderful and diverse. Seeing is believing, so don’t miss it. Scandinavian Highlights June 19-30, 2008, $4594, double occupancy The highlights of this tour include: city tours of Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bergen, and Oslo; Viking Ship Museum; Flam Railway; Aurlands Fjkord Cruise; Tivoli Gardens; Amalienborg Palace; Ulvik; Voeringfoss Waterfall; and much more. Trip Preview Party is on January 16, 2 pm. SENIOR CENTER NEWS Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #6 | March 2008 p. 7 The Programs listed below are aired Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are at 7 pm. March 3, 4 & 7 What Women Don’t Know can Kill Them Fact: Heart attacks kill more women than cancer. March 10, 11 & 14 Reverse Mortgage What are they? How do they work? An ex- pert explains all about reverse mortgages. March 17, 18 & 21 Plastic Surgery: You’re Not Older, You’re Looking Better A local specialist discusses the many ways that can help us look great for years to come. March 24, 25, 28 & 31 Wood Carvers - Part I Learn the art of carving treasures for either keepsake or gifts. THE BETTER PART More to Watch in Cupertino In January 2007, the City Council approved an agreement between the Byrne Avenue Home- owners Association and the City to acquire the Nathan Hall tank house and restore the struc- ture. The Council agreed that the Tank house is an important historical asset to the community that is in need of immediate repairs. The tank house was built in the mid to late 1800’s and survived the Great Earthquake of 1906. It was originally located on or near Phar Lap Drive in the Oakdell Ranch, across the street from its current location near the Blue Pheasant Restaurant. According to a letter written by Mr. Louis Stocklmeir in 1980 to a Mrs. Robinson, water was pumped up to the tank with the help of a windmill. The tank house was used to mainly store water for irrigation purposes. Later, it also served as the sleeping quarters of one of Mr. Hall’s employees. The shed structures on the sides of the main tank house were added at a later date. It is believed this building served as a viewing stand to observe the horses that were once kept on the Oak Dell Ranch site. Mr. Davis who owned the Oakdell Ranch in the 1930’s also owned Phar Lap, the famous racehorse who won 37 of the 51 races he started, for whom Phar Lap Drive was named. Transfer of the property to the city is being ac- tively pursued. In the meantime, the Tank house is being made waterproof and weather-tight through the generous donation of the roof by the Los Gatos Roofi ng Company, money raised by Rotary’s 2007 Golf Tournament and time do- nated by Terry Brown, a local developer. Roof replacement and repair of the handrails on the viewing deck was completed by the Los Gatos Roofi ng Company in December 2007. The existing vinyl windows on the structure have been replaced with original double hung wood frame windows. It is anticipated that by the mid- dle of March 2008, repairs will be made to the viewing deck to make it waterproof, portions of siding will be replaced because they were ripped out to remove bees that had nested in the struc- ture and the structure will be painted. The City welcomes any historical information and/or anecdotes that residents have with regard to the Tank house. Nathan Hall Tank House Restoration p. 8 Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #6 | March 2008 COMMUNITY CALENDAR March CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE ~1~ Sat De Anza Flea Market Organization of Special Needs Families* Planetarium Shows* 8 to 4 pm 2 to 4 pm 7 pm De Anza College 20920 McClellan Rd. De Anza Planetarium 864.8946 996.0858 864.8814 ~3~ Mon American Legion Post 642 Take Off Pounds Sensibly* (TOPS) Overeaters Anonymous* Food Addicts in Recovery * (FA) 8 pm 6:30 pm 7 pm 7 pm 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. Union Church St. Jude’s Church 374.6392 252.2434 650.327.1649 246.1620 ~4~ Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group Al-ANON Family Group* Toughlove* Cupertino Kiwanis* Knights of Columbus 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* Cupertino Sr. TV Production* Cupertino Las Madres* 6:30 pm 5:30 pm 7 pm Noon 8 pm Noon 9:30 am 3 to 5 pm Redeemer Luth. Church 940 S. Stelling Rd. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Ave. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Ave. The Blue Pheasant 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 The Blue Pheasant Senior Center Creekside Park - toddler area 650.903.0321 379.1051 946.7970 252.3830 243.8462 252.2667 861.0417 ~5~ Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Cupertino Sanitary Dist* De Anza Optimist Club* Cupertino Optimist Club* Tandem Toastmasters* Macintalkers Toastmasters* Cupertino Rotary Club* Philotesian Rebekah #145 Cupertino Symphonic Band* Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* 7 pm 8 pm 7:15 am 12:15 pm Noon 5:30 pm Noon 7:30 pm 7 pm 7 pm 940 S. Stelling Road 20833 Stevens Creek #104 Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway Apple Computer DeAnza 3 10500 No. DeAnza Blvd. Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School Hyde Middle School 650.734.5869 253.7071 253.4424 255.3212 285.4977 macintalkers.com vppr@macintalkers.com 920.2224 252.3954 262.0471 747.0943 ~6~ Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cupertino Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) Connect Club I* Connect Club II* Business Networking Intl.* Overeaters Anonymous* Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)* Cupertino Las Madres* 6:45 am 7:15 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Noon 8 am 7 am 7 pm 7 pm 10 to 1 pm Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive City Hall Holders Country Inn Chamber of Commerce BJ’s Brewery Union Church St. Jude’s Church Portal Park 255.3093 252.6262 650.964.3734 345.8372 252.7054 252.7054 996.9111 BNI.com 253.8394 378.3499 861.0417 ~7~ Fri DeAnza-Kiwanis* Cupertino Las Madres* 7:15 am 10 to 1 pm Int’l House of Pancakes Cuptertino Library atrium 973.1456 861.0417 ~8~ Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement Com- munity 255.9828 Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #6 | March 2008 p. 9 Submit information about club and organization meetings in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014 408.777.3202, lindal@cupertino.org. *Clubs with asterisks meet more than once a month. Call the contact number for details. March CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE ~10~ Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 pm 7 pm 20589 Homestead Rd. Community Center 252.3954 863.9991 Ask for Janki Chokshi ~11~Tues Sertoma Club* Viewfi nders Digital Video Club 7:15 am 7:30 pm 1366 S. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. Community Center 252.2584 255.5293 650.967.4679 ~13~ Thurs Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club Noon 11:30 am Blue Pheasant 252.8568 257.6136 252.1529 ~14~Fri Malihini Orchid Society Cupertino Coin Club Reception prior to Fine Arts League Juried Art Show 7:30 pm 7:45 pm 7 to 9 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. West Valley Pres. Church Cupertino Community Hall 267.3397 253.1232 868.9023 ~18~Tues African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 ~20~ Thurs Toyokawa Sister City West Valley Republican Women Rolling Hills 4H Club Embroiders’ Guild of America 7:30 pm 11:30 am 7 pm 7 pm City Hall Monta Vista Recreation Center Sunnyview Lutheran Home 257.7424 252.6312 257.4745 578.5917 ~25~Tues Historical Society DeAnza Youth Soccer League Mtg 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Community Center Creekside Park 973.1495 deanzayouthsoccer.org ~26~Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association The Powerful Pens 7:30 pm 7 pm Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 RECYCLING TIPS For residents using the blue, wheeled, recycling cart for recyclables collection, here are a few helpful tips for placing materials in the cart: • All paper, including newspaper, can be placed in the cart loose, without bagging or bundling together. • Remove metal lids from glass and food bev- erage containers and place separately inside the blue cart. • Bundle plastic bags in one plastic bag and knot the top. • Cardboard can be placed loosely in the blue cart, or if there is no room left in the cart, fl attened and placed alongside your recycling cart. Cardboard pieces should be no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet. • Place batteries in a clear, sealed plastic bag and place the bag on top of the blue cart. • Styrofoam blocks should be placed in a clear, plastic bag and secured. Extra recyclables that do not fi t in the recycling cart may be placed in boxes or paper bags and set next to the cart. For additional recycling information, check the City’s website at www. cupertino.org/environmental. FREE COMPOST CLASSES March 1, April 5, May 3, 10 am - 12 pm McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Road While weeding the garden this spring, remember that weeds are a very valuable source of nitro- gen for a backyard compost pile. Those interest- ed in learning about backyard composting can attend a free workshop. You can register on-line at www.reducewaste. org (use the search function to fi nd “home compost- ing”), or call the Rotline at 408.918.4640. COMPOST AVAILABLE AGAIN Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30-11 am, Get a good start on your garden this spring by getting free compost. The city’s compost site re- opens on March 28— in time for spring planting (as long as it doesn’t rain). The Stevens Creek Quarry site on Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam) will be open for bulk compost pickup on Friday and Saturday mornings, at no charge. No appointments are necessary. The site is closed during rainy weather or if the site re- mains muddy and on holiday weekends. Please abide by the following rules. • Only city residents can use this program. Please bring proof of residency. • If a resident has hired a gardener, the resi- dent must accompany the gardener when he or she picks up the compost. • There will not be any staff at the site to as- sist residents in shoveling compost or mov- ing bags. Please bring adequate shovels and people to help. • Bring containers, an old trash can, a tarp or bags to hold your compost. Some paper bags will be available. • Bring a tarp and tie-down ropes to cover compost carried in your truck. State law requires that loads of loose material be cov- ered while trucks are traveling on streets and highways. For recorded information call 408.777.1320, or city offi ces at 408.777.3269 from 6:30 am - 3:30 pm. You may also access information from the city’s website at www.cupertino.org/environ- mental and go to “compost”. PEST CONTROL INFO AVAILABLE Pest control fact sheets that include information on less-toxic products and techniques are avail- able again, this Spring, at two local nurseries in Cupertino: Yamagami’s and Summerwinds, both on S. DeAnza Blvd., just south of Hwy. 85. Nursery staff has received special training on pest control and can guide customers in using an “ Integrated Pest Management” approach to resolve their bug problems. Fact sheets are also available at Quinlan Community Center, Cu- pertino library, and on the City’s website www. cupertino.org/environmental. BUSINESS MATERIALS EXCHANGE Local businesses should be aware of a state pro- gram, called the California Materials Exchange, CalMAX, a free service designed to help busi- nesses fi nd markets for nonhazardous materials they have traditionally discarded. CalMAX helps businesses, industries, and institutions save resources and money. The list can be viewed on- line at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/CalMAX. Things Citizens Can Do To Be “Green” With all the talk about climate change in the news, you might be wondering what you can do to help our environment. Here are a few tips. Reduce Traffi c and Air Pollution: Carpool, take public transportation, and organize bike-to- school or walk-to-school groups. Driving alone creates more air pollution, carbon emissions and traffi c congestion than using public transporta- tion and carpooling. Organizing successful bike- to-school and walk-to-school groups, which be- sides being fun, helps keep participants more fi t. gen for a backyard compost pile. Those interest- ed in learning about backyard www.reducewaste. Eco news March 2008 By Lauren Mende Tacke, Cupertino Environmental Programs Save Energy: Install a thermostat timer, use Energy Star appliances and compact fl orescent bulbs, and wash clothes in cool water. Home energy use accounts for the largest percentage of the average American’s energy consumption and this is the best way to save money. Save Gas: Infl ate car tires properly for improved gas mileage. By keeping tires infl ated you can save 3-5 percent on regular fuel costs, while get- ting frequent engine tune-ups can save you even more on fuel in the long run. Unless you are warming up a car on cold days, don’t idle your car for more than 30 seconds, as this wastes gas compared to shutting off the engine and restart- ing it when you’re ready to go. Save Resources, Reduce Pollution: Bring a travel mug to your local coffee shop or a reusable shop- ping bag to the grocery store. Reuse plastic and paper bags. Because producing paper and plastic bags or paper coffee cups takes signifi cant energy and water, the answer to “Paper or Plastic?” is neither! Bring your own reusable bag for grocer- ies, and use a reusable travel mug for coffee. Many coffee shops offer a discount for bring- your-owns, and supermarkets are doing the same for those that bring a canvas tote bag for groceries. Buy Recycled Products: Did you know that each 20 cases of recycled paper saves 17 trees, 390 gallons of oil, 7000 gallons of water, and 4100 kwh of energy? It also eliminates 60 pounds of air-polluting emissions and saves 8 cubic feet of landfi ll space. That’s a BIG benefi t to receive for changing to a product that is as good (or better) than the product you use now! Returning your beverage containers, newspapers and other recyclable products is the fi rst step in the recycling process. You can take the next step by shopping for products made with recycled materials. Recycled made products have the same high quality as goods made from virgin materials – sometimes even higher. When you buy recycled you “chose to close the loop” or complete the recycling process. Buying products that contain recycled materials help conserve natural re- sources, protects the environment, and prolongs limited landfi ll space. Buying products made with recycled materials also help create markets for recyclables and creates jobs in the process. WOOD STOVE & FIREPLACE REBATE PROGRAM The Air District is developing an incentive re- bate program for Bay Area residents to replace their older fi replaces and wood stoves with more effi cient, cleaner-burning devices. This rebate program is available. For more information send an email to apretheair@baaqmd.gov or call 415.749.4900. City Announcements Cupertino Free Shredding Day Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9 am - 12 pm Cupertino City Hall/ Library Plaza, 10300 Torre Ave. Recycle and protect your personal information by bringing documents for shredding. In-truck shredder will destroy you personal documents while you watch. The City will accept two boxes per person, up to 10” high by 12” wide by 18” deep. The event is open to Cupertino residents only. Proof of identifi cation is required so bring a driver’s license or state ID card. City of Cupertino and Shred-it, a mobile paper shredding and recycling company offer this free service at no cost to Cupertino residents. For more information, visit City of Cupertino web- site at www.cupertino.org. DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITOR INFORMATION There are two general types of door-to-door so- licitors: for-profi t solicitors and non-profi t solici- tors. All for-profi t solicitors are required to have a city issued solicitor permit that is regulated by Chapter 5.20 of the municipal code. This permit is required of each individual going place to place; a permit is not issued to a company or business entity. This is in part due to the fi nger- printing and background check that is done on each individual. Per the ordinance, the solicitor is required to conspicuously display the permit and the city provides them with a clip on holder and / or lanyard for this purpose. The ordinance makes it a violation to solicit at any property that is posted with signs displayed prohibiting that type of advertising or sales. For-profi t so- licitors are restricted to soliciting between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm. Non-profi ts, such as religious, charitable, governmental, or other Federal and State tax- exempt entities are exempt under the ordinance and are not regulated by the city however the city does request that they obtain a tax-exempt business license prior to conducting door-to- door solicitation. If any resident or business has a concern with someone at their door or canvassing the neighborhood, it is always a good idea to call the Sheriff’s Department dispatch center at 408.299,2311 and an offi cer will check their activity and credentials. If you have any ad- ditional questions, contact Code Enforcement department at 408.777.3255. Simply Safe March 2008 Written by “Pandemic Patty” PANDEMIC SCENARIO – PART 3 Last month, we considered some effects on our community and neighborhoods of a pandemic fl u of similar virulence as the historic 1918-19 “Spanish Flu.” How it will affect you, your family, and friends depends on what you do to prepare. The impact can be signifi cantly reduced if individuals know how to care for themselves and reduce the spread. Not “Just the Flu”- Pandemic fl u typically causes severe illness and a higher frequency of compli- cations and death because few people have any resistance to the new fl u strain. These compli- cations and deaths are not limited to the usual groups: the elderly, the very young, or those with other health conditions. Pandemic fl u, as in 1918, threatens healthy people of all ages. No Vaccine - Flu vaccines can only be developed after the new virus begins to infect humans. Vaccines will take 4 to 6 months to develop, and more time to produce and distribute. Occurs in Waves - Pandemic fl u can occur and reoccur in “waves” any time of year. A wave will typically take 6 to 12 weeks to pass through a community. During this time the number of new cases peaks and then tapers off. The fl u may seem to disappear, but until an effective vaccine is widely used, pandemic fl u can suddenly reap- pear. During a pandemic, the entire country and world would be experiencing this fl u. What it will feel like - In the 24 hours previous to showing symptoms, you might notice a “tickly” sore throat or a little nasal congestion, or noth- ing. During this pre-symptom period, you are already contagious. After that, symptoms start suddenly and get worse within an hour or two. You will feel a spiking fever, chills, headache – possibly severe behind the eyes, muscle and joint aches, exhaustion, dry cough, possibly a sore throat, possibly nausea with vomiting and/or diarrhea. You will feel that you must go to bed – which is exactly what you should do, and remain there for up to two weeks. Control Your Fever - Some doctors recommend al- ternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen to reduce fever – but you should consult with your own physician for instructions. Keep on hand plenty of whatever medications your doctor recommends. Have Extra Prescription Meds - It may be diffi cult to fi ll your regular prescriptions during a pan- demic. Talk to your doctor about what day-to-day, medications are most important to keep on hand. Stay Hydrated - Nausea and diarrhea will dehy- drate you. Electrolyte liquids such as Pedialyte, Gookinade powder to mix with water (available at outdoor stores), and Gator-Ade (low sugar versions are best) are useful for hydration. You can also make your own with recipes available on the Internet. Rest - Complete bed rest in isolation is very important. Someone else should cook for you and take care of other family members. You’ll need “fl u food” such as broth, gelatin, clear juices, cream of rice, and other easy to digest sustenance. Prevent Spread - The caregiver should take pre- cautions to avoid being infected or spreading the virus. Try these measures: - The sick person wears a surgical mask while the caregiver is in the room. - The caregiver dons an N95-rated respirator mask and disposable medical gloves while in the room. - Sick person uses disposable cups and utensils. - Seal all tissues and other items used by the sick person in plastic bags for disposal. - Treat any bodily fl uids as biohazard. - Thoroughly wash hands with soap or alcohol gel hand sanitizer. - Refrain from touching eyes, nose, mouth. - Disinfect door handles, telephones, counter tops, etc. with 10% bleach/water solution. Have a Buddy - If you live alone, try to fi nd a friend with whom you can pledge to provide care to each other during a pandemic, or try to form a group for mutual support. Complications - Complications could happen within a day or two, or later after symptoms had improved. Breathing may become painful, dif- fi cult, and rapid. You may feel dizzy or delirious. There may be blood in sputum that is coughed up or nosebleeds. Fever may not respond to medication and remains high. Despite your best efforts, dehydration could set in. You may be- come diffi cult to arouse or lose consciousness. Seek medical care immediately; contact your doctor or medical clinic by telephone fi rst. You may be directed to a temporary fl u-care center near your neighborhood, or to a hospital. IF YOU DO ONLY ONE THING TO PREPARE THIS MONTH: It’s Serious - Flu pandemics naturally occur three times a century. It’s been 40 years since the last one. Education is the key! Read and study these web sites and book for information on home care of severe fl u. Share what you are learning with your family and friends. More information is available on the Cupertino website at www. cupertino.org/emergency/preparedness/. Join a pandemic fl u task force to boost prepara- tions in your community? If so, send e-mail to oes@cupertino.org or call Marsha Hovey at 408.777.3335. OTHER RESOURCES www.getpandemicready.org www.redcross.org/news/ds/panfl u/ Pandemic Flu – Online Presentation www.cupertino.org/emergencypreparedness UPCOMING CLASSES Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop, Free! March 18, 6:30-9:30 pm April 24, 6:30-9:30 pm Kaleidoscope Safety Training for 6th-12th grade April 14-18 Community Emergency Response Team Friday day or evening classes March 7 for fi ve weeks Register for classes at www.cupertino.org/reg- ister or fi ll out a registration form at Quinlan Center, City Hall or the Library. Adult and Community Education Citizenship Classes Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education offer free classes to learn about American history and government, fi ll out the N-400 application, and practice for their oral interview. There will be several speakers who will talk about the naturalization process, local government, and voting. ESL/Citizenship Evening Preparation Class Monday and Wednesday evenings, March 24, - May 28, 6:30-9:30 pm, Fremont High School Room 82, FREE ESL/Citizenship Saturday Morning Preparation Class Beginning English speakers: Saturdays, 9 am - 11 pm Intermediate English speakers: Saturdays, 11 am - 1 pm Templo el Monte Horeb, Room 1, Second fl oor 455 E. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, FREE March 29 - May 31, no classes April 12, April 19, May 24 Citizenship Preparation Class Monday and Wednesday evenings, March 24 -, May 28 FREE, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fremont High School, Room 83, FREE For students who are advanced English speakers. One-day Citizenship Interview Preparation Class Saturday, April 12, 9:30-11:30 am Training Center at the Adult Education Center 591 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, FREE Volunteers from the community will act as inter- viewers and an immigration expert will talk about the interview process and answer questions. For more information about these classes, please call 408.522.2703. Historical Preservation Committee Have an interest in historical preservation? Join this ad hoc historical preservation com- mittee. Cupertino has a special histori- cal character, which contributes to its unique quality of life and sense of place enjoyed by people who live and work here. To bet- ter address preservation issues, the City Council approved the formation of an ad hoc Historical Preservation Committee (HPC), and encour- ages interested residents to apply. Three to fi ve members of the community, along with two to three members of the Cupertino Historical Soci- ety will be selected to work with staff to provide recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on preservation policies. The estimated duration of the Committee is six to eight months from the time of selection, and meetings are expected to occur once or twice a month in the evening. The HPC members will have the opportunity to recommend the addition and ranking of commer- cial, public or quasi-public structures or sites to the existing General Plan list; recommend steps to be taken to preserve, relocate, commemorate or disclose the historic nature of the structure or site, e.g.; recommend the preservation or commemoration of structures or sites; assist in identifying and disclosing historical signifi cance (special zoning or covenants); and identifying procedures for notifying property owners and others interested in historic preservation when historic structures or sites are being considered for preservation, commemoration, etc. The HPC application can be downloaded from the City of Cupertino website at www.cupertino. org/historicalpreservation or picked up at the Community Development Department, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue. The application deadline is March 14, 2008 at 5 pm. For more information please contact Leslie Gross at 408.777.1358 or at leslieg@cupertino.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Saturday, April 12, 9 - 11:30 am Volunteers are needed to help conduct mock citi- zenship interviews for Adult and Community Ed- ucation’s ESL/Citizenship Interview Preparation Class. Volunteers will ask prepared questions and dictate prepared sentences, simulating an actual interview. Training for volunteers will be done on the morning of the class. If you are interested, please call Linda Brummer at 408.522.2733. Simply Safe March 2008 Community News Cupertino De Oro Club Our fair valley did not always sprout crops of high-rise buildings. Amid the miles and miles of fragrant orchards and vineyards of yes- teryear, grew a weed known as mustard. Great fi elds of it blanketed the valley fl oor and crept up the hillsides. Some early historical ac- counts tell of mustard seeds being spread in the valley by the fi rst settlers from Spain and Mexico, carried along on hooves, hides, shoes, and wagons. “Want to go see some mustard?” I asked one of my many cousins. As we ap- proached one of the last remaining orchards in the valley, there were acres and acres of yellow fl owers between rows and rows of fruit trees, spreading away in a lovely, sunshiny carpet. On close examination, the “mustard” turned out to be oxalis, but it was a beautiful day to roam around and dozens of happy children were gath- ering armloads of the “mustard” (oxalis) and enjoying donkey cart rides. We went on a quest. In all these acres of yellow, surely there must be some real mustard somewhere. Finally, we found one, a lonely specimen about 2 ½ feet high, bravely towering above its shorter oxalis neighbors. Early valley ac- counts tell of mustard plants over 6 feet high, spreading for miles. The Californians had to be careful when riding through it; grizzly bears loved to eat and sleep in it. A spooked horse and a dumped rider would be a disastrous event for the rider. Inside an old Victorian home on the “mustard festival” property, was a table laden with jars and jars of different kinds of mustard to sample. Reminiscing about mustard brought back memories of the dreaded childhood cold and congestion remedy - the infamous “mustard plaster.” For those unfamiliar with this procedure, here are the steps to follow. First, catch the child and order him/her to bed. Next, mix powdered mustard, some fl our, and water to make a paste (be generous with the mustard powder) Spread the paste on a thin towel, fold it over, and place on child’s chest. Last, pull up the bedcovers to child’s chin, look very stern and order child not to move until told. When child’s chest looks like a lobster and child is begging for mercy, remove plaster. Repeat as needed. I think we all recovered in self-defense. By Gail Fretwell Hugger ROOTS Mustard Memories asked one of my many cousins. As we ap- proached one of the last remaining orchards in the valley, there were acres and acres of yellow fl owers between rows and rows of fruit trees, spreading away in a lovely, sunshiny carpet. On close examination, the “mustard” turned out to be oxalis, but it was a beautiful day to roam around and dozens of happy children were gath- ering armloads of the “mustard” (oxalis) and enjoying donkey cart rides. We went on a quest. In all these acres of yellow, surely there must be Finally, we found one, a lonely specimen about 2 ½ feet high, bravely towering above its shorter old Victorian home on the “mustard festival” property, was a table laden with jars and jars of different kinds of mustard to sample. Reminiscing about mustard brought back memories of the dreaded childhood cold and congestion remedy - the infamous “mustard plaster.” For those unfamiliar with this procedure, here are the steps to follow. First, catch the child and order him/her to bed. Next, mix powdered mustard, some fl our, and water to make a paste (be generous with the mustard powder) Spread the paste on a thin towel, fold it over, and place on child’s chest. Last, pull up the bedcovers to child’s chin, look very stern and order child not to move until told. When child’s chest looks like a lobster and child is begging for mercy, remove plaster. Repeat as needed. I think we all recovered in self-defense. Happy Spring! INGREDIENTS 1/4 c mustard seed 5 tbsp mustard powder ½ c hot water ½ c cider vinegar 1/4 c cold water 1 tbsp dried onion fl akes 2 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp salt 2 small garlic cloves - cut in half ½ tsp each: cinnamon, allspice, dill seeds, dried tarragon 2 pinches powdered cloves 3 tbsp honey Gail’s Mustard Here is a recipe for mustard you can eat. Good with cold cuts, German style sausages, and sauerkraut. - At least two hours or the night before, combine seeds, powder, hot water, and vinegar in a ceramic bowl. - When ready combine remaining ingredients, except the honey, in a small saucepan. - Bring to boil, reduce heat, and let bubble gently for a minute. - Remove from heat and let cool thoroughly, about 45 minutes. - Stir in honey. - Place mustard mixture in bowl of processor or blender. - Strain spice and vinegar mixture into bowl. Process un- til seeds are ground (this may take 3-5 minutes, with occasional scraping down). - Place mixture in double boiler and warm, stirring often, over simmering water until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Mustard will thicken upon standing. - When cool, ladle into clean jar and refrigerate. - Enjoy, and don’t forget to go outside and “see the mustard!”Recipe courtesy of Baker BoulangerPhoto: Sanjay Acharya, 2007 Photo: Rainer Zenz, 2005 Complete agenda and minutes of all City Council, Planning and other commissions are available at www.cupertino.org/agenda. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008 Council Members Present: Sandoval, Mahoney, Wang, and Wong Adopted Accounts Payable for December 7 and 14. Adopted Payroll for December 14 . Accepted municipal improvements, Minfei Qian & Bingqing Haun, 10566 Merriman Road. Accepted municipal improvements, Thomas M. McNair, 22261 McClellan Road. Accepted municipal improvements, Palisade Builders, Met- ropolitan at Cupertino. Adopted resolutions amending Cupertino 457 deferred compensation plans. Approved an application for an Alcoholic Beverage License for Loree Lviquor. Recognized Tom Bradley in support of a commemorative stamp in his honor. Considered Application Nos. U-2007-11 and M-2007-02, Wayne Okubo The Planning Commission recommends de- nial. Appeal granted. Adopted a resolution ordering the abatement of a public nuisance Ordinance No. 724 and Resolution No. 07-201, Resolution No. 08-006. Considered Application Nos. EA-2007-10, U-2007-09, ASA-2007-14, and TR-2007-06, Tantau Investments. Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-2014. Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-2015. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Council Members Present: Sandoval, Mahoney, Wang, Wong Conducted the Annual Council work program study session. Approved the minutes from the January 8, 15, 22, and 23 City Council meetings. Adopted Accounts Payable for January 11 and 18. Adopted Payroll for January 11 and 25. Accepted the Treasurer’s Budget Report for December 2007. Adopted a resolution approving the Treasurer/Deputy Trea- surer appointment. Approved a fee waiver request from the Rotary Club. Adopted a resolution approving records destruction from the Parks and Recreation Department. Accepted the Planning Commission recommendation to ap- point Marty Miller as the Environmental Review Committee representative. Accepted municipal improvements, Sing-Chung Hu and Hsien-Hsien Diana Hu. Accepted municipal improvements, Qi G. Li and Aretha Lee. Considered renewing bingo permits for Cupertino Coor- dinating Council, St. Joseph of Cupertino Church, and De Anza Force Soccer. Considered Application Nos: U-2007-02, ASA-2007-04, TM-2007-05, TR-2007-09 (EA-2007-03), Judie Gilli, Metro- politan Planning Group, Dollinger-De Anza Associates. Adopted a resolution supporting Extended Producer Re- sponsibility. Received a report from the Senior Commission and determine whether to disband the commission or make appointments. Adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter to local members of the California legislature regard- ing fi scal and programmatic diffi culties. Conducted the fi rst reading of Ordinance No. 2008-2022. Conducted the fi rst reading of Ordinance No. 2008-2023. Selected April 29, or some other date, for a City Council team-building session. COUNCIL ACTIONS HAVE SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE? To submit to “Cupertino Scene,” email: scene@cupertino.org. UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for an unscheduled vacancy on the Senior Citizens Commission. It is expected that City Council will conduct interviews in April. Please contact the City Clerk’s Offi ce at 408.777.3224 for details regarding applica- tion deadline and interview dates. Applica- tions can be downloaded from the website at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. Welcome New Businesses AAA Vacuum & Sewing Bay Area Pain Medicine Center Beijing Tong Ren Tang (USA) Corp. Bravura Systems, Inc. Display Consulting Group Inc. Everblossom Healthcare Future Legacy HDH Holding Inc. I.S. Stew House Intelligent Star Ivymax, Inc. DBA Venteus Academy Loree Liquors Maribelle Licardo Mimi Food Corp. Qiworks Readings by Laura RS Beauty, Inc. Sunwize Technologies Inc. VBC Holdings, LLC CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 POSTAL CUSTOMER CITY MEETINGS Mar. 3 Friends of Cupertino Library (Conf. Rm. A) ...............................7:30 pm Mar. 4 City Council mtg.*** ...................................................................6:45 pm Mar. 5 Teen Commission (Sports Center) ..............................................6:30 pm Mar. 5 Technology, Information & Communications (Conf. Rm. A) ......7 pm Mar. 5 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. 100) ........................................7 pm Mar. 6 Design Review Committee Meeting (Conf. Rm. A) ....................5:30 pm Mar. 6 Parks and Recreation (Conf. Rm. 100) .......................................7 pm Mar. 7 C.A.R.E.S (Conf. Rm. C) ............................................................7:30 pm Mar. 11 Planning Commission (Council Cham. Comm. Hall) .................6:45 pm Mar. 12 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .....................4:30 pm Mar. 13 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) ...........................................9 am Mar. 18 City Council mtg.*** ...................................................................6:45pm Mar. 19 Teen Commission (Sports Center) ..............................................6:30 pm Mar. 19 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ....................7 pm Mar. 20 Toyokawa Sister City (Conf. Rm. A) ...........................................7:30 pm Mar. 25 Planning Commission (Council Cham. Comm. 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