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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene September 2006 - 09.01.2006VOLUME XXV NO. 1 | SEPTEMBER 2006 IN THIS ISSUE: St. Joseph Community Carnival ...................2 CCS Barbeque .............................................2 Cupertino Jubilee ........................................2 Cupertino News .................................................3 Roots ..................................................................4 Eco News ....................................................5 Cupertino Library ........................................6 Children’s Programs ..................................6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs................6 Library Programs and Classes ....................7 Community Calendar ...............................8-9 Simply Safe ...............................................10 Safety First .................................................11 Senior Center News ..................................12 Fabulously Fit ..........................................12 Ready for Football? .................................12 The Better Part ........................................13 Citizenship Classes ....................................13 Trees Are Good ..........................................14 Council Actions .........................................15 City Meetings ............................................16 CONTENTS YMCA Adventure Guides The Northwest YMCA’s Adventure Guides is accepting sign-ups now. Programs include a number of large and small group activities each year. Recent activities include camping, rocket launch, ice skating, Roaring Camp Railroad, father and son sleepover on USS Hornet, father and daughter sleepover at San Francisco Zoo, Pinewood Derby (for fun), and weekend at Camp Campbell in Boulder Creek. For more information, please visit www.adventure-guides.org or contact Aaron Adam at the NWYMCA, 408.351.2429 or aadam@scvymca.org. City-wide Garage Sale Is Here Cupertino’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held September 23 and 24 at individual homes and other private locations in the city. The city is inviting residents and com- munity organizations to register starting August 14 through September 8, and will provide free advertising, and a garage sale “how-to” kit, for all registered sellers. We are anticipat- ing that about 400 residents and community organizations will hold sales this year. Sign-up by September 8 at www.cupertino.org/garagesale Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 2 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 2 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 St. Joseph Third Annual Community Carnival St. Joseph of Cupertino School’s third annual community carnival is back. The three-day event, called Family Fun Festival, is scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6, 7 and 8, at the school, 10120 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino. This year’s festival features more carnival rides—14 in all—along with games, prizes, food and continuous live entertainment, including a free concert by the Joe Sharino Band on Friday at 6 pm. Also planned is a community talent show, with over a dozen chosen acts competing for three top cash prizes of up to $500. In addi- tion, the carnival will offer a wide assortment of food and beverage booths. Hours for the event are: Friday, 5 - 10 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 10 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm. Contact: Rosie Carmona, Publicity Coordinator 408.248.6550 or rosie_c@pacbell.net Beth Chetcuti, Carnival Chair 408.248.8837 or vchetcuti@earthlink.net September Events Saturday, September 9, 2006, 4-9pm Blackberry Farm 21975 San Fernando, Cupertino $35.00 per adult $10.00 per child (12 & under) Plenty of Food, Fun and Entertainment! For tickets, stop by or call: Cupertino Community Services, Inc. 10104 Vista Drive. Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 255-8033 Or g a n i z e d a n d p r e s e n t e d b y t h e C u p e r t i n o C h a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e , C i t y o f C u p e r t i n o , H P , a n d C u p e r t i n o R o t a r y . Ma j o r s p o n s o r s h i p p r o v i d e d b y H a r t e - H a n k s P e n n y s a v e r . Ar t b y C h r i s t i n a S u e * H a r t e - H a n k s P e n n y s a v e r Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 2 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 2 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 News from Cupertino Fine Arts League Show The Fine Arts League of Cupertino hosts the Jubilee Art Show on September 16 and 17, 2006, from 10 am to 6 pm in the Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. Art works of acrylic, watermedia, oil, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and fabric will be for sale. The Jubilee show is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cuper- tino and Cupertino Fine Arts Commission. There is an awards reception on Friday, September 15 from 7 to 9 pm. The juror of awards is Dr. Nancy Canter, Dean of the Creative Arts/ De Anza College. For further information: Susan Ashley, Publicity ashley_arts@pacbell.net Travel Office Vacancy The Cupertino Senior Center is accepting ap- plications for a Travel Office Assistant. Successful applicants will assist the Travel Coor- dinator in planning travel and tour programs. The assistant works with bus companies, wholesale tour operators, museums, restaurants, music and theater companies, travel companies and agents. This position will prepare promotional material on the travel program and contact travel participants. Escorting day trips will be required. This position works 20 hours per week and pay range starts at $13.25 per hour. Applications and job announce- ment may be picked up at and returned to the Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. or go online at www.cupertino.org. Applica- tions are due by September 8, 2006 at 4 pm For more information, please call 408.777.3150. Volunteers Cupertino Community Services (CCS) is ur- gently in need of gleaners (food pick-up volun- teers) and substitute volunteers. Gleaners must be 21 years or older driving their own vehicle or 25 and older if they wish to use the CCS van. All food pick-ups must be done by 9:30 am. Our current gleaning openings are the following: Monday – Marina Foods – pick-up time is at 9:20 am, takes 45 minutes – 1 hour. Marina foods is our only source of fresh fruits and veg- etables for our food pantry. We need substitute gleaners for the following positions: - Tuesday & Thursday - Le Patisserie – pick up time is between 8 - 9:20 am. Le Patisserie pro- vides us with a bag of pastries and baked goods. - Tuesday – PW Market – pick up time is between 8 - 9 am. PW Market provides milk, juice, and yogurt. They are the primary source for these items and usually the bulk of our milk/juice donations. For more information on how to volunteer, please contact Vicki at vickiy@cupertinocom- munityservices.org or 408.255.8033 x303. For more information about CCS, please visit www.cupertinocommunityservices.org. Leadership Cupertino Returns Leadership Cupertino-An Introduction to Community Involvement is a course designed to introduce adults to volunteer opportunities within the community. Class members meet on the first Thursday morning from 8:30 am to noon for 10 months. A kick-off barbecue is planned for October 5 at 6:30 pm. The course is open to all individuals that live or work in Cupertino who wish to become more involved in the Cupertino community. Among the topics covered are local city government, law enforcement, fire service, land use and economic development, education, leadership and team- building and getting involved in the community. For more information about the program or to request a brochure, please call 408.777.3220. Tu- ition is $175 for residents and $200 for non-resi- dents. Registration deadline: September 21, 2006. Green Home Tour Do not miss the first Build It Green Home tour in Santa Clara County. On Sunday, October 1st, from 10 am - 5 pm, eleven homeowners will open their doors for the Build It Green Home Tour. The one-day tour will introduce attendees to hom- eowners and building professionals who have built or remodeled green. The tour covers the spectrum, from remodels to brand new custom homes, and will demonstrate materials and technologies such as FSC Certified wood products, natural lino- leum flooring, radiant floor heating, passive solar design, and natural day lighting. A guidebook is required for admission and costs $15/person. You may purchase guidebooks now online at www.BuildItGreen.org or at local retail locations beginning on September 1, 2006 (check website for retail locations). Guidebooks will also be sold at the Solar & Green Build- ing Fair at DeAnza College Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies on tour day (October 1st) from 9 am - 2 pm (as supplies last). For more information on the tour or our green building workshops, please visit www.BuildItGreen.org or call 888.404.7336. Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 5p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 5p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 ROOTS School has started - Hordes of students throng the halls - years from now they will be telling tales of their school days and the friends they made - where are they now? - and all the things that happened during their growing up years. One of the fun things in writing ROOTS are the notes I get from people about the subjects that appear in the column. The column on Preston School of Industry brought in some great memo- ries from folks who lived in Ione in the old days. Recently I got an email from a former Cupertino High classmate and fellow choir member, remi- niscing about growing up in Cupertino during the 1950’s and 60’s. Ernie Thor was a year behind me in school - a self proclaimed “sullen, skinny youth who wore the requisite 1950’s-60’s haircut and the Levi’s of the day which are definitely not today’s stone-washed, designer jeans. Levi’s back then were stiff as a board and had to be washed a couple of times just so boys could get into them and thereafter they were NEVER washed because the goal was to get them so stiff with accumulated grime and car grease that they would stand up in a corner by themselves. Ernie’s minute descriptions of the ins and outs of Levi, slacks and Khaki buying and wearing and cutting off of belt loops, rolling up cuffs on the inside to better hide a cigarette pack and the differences between ethnic groups in hairstyles, pants and making group statements by what you wear doesn’t sound a whole lot different than how things are now, just a lot more nostalgic. Boys lived on their bikes in those days. Girls were not nearly as mobile and besides, girls had to wear dresses at all times which made it more difficult to go on a bike. Schools had dress codes back them and woe betide the girls who showed too much knee or cleavage. They were instantly sent home. Sometime in high school, Ernie acquired a 1937 Ford. He remembered going to Cupertino Auto on Highway 9 (De Anza Blvd) where he recalled the guys could look at just about any grease-covered part you brought in and identify the make, model and year. Cupertino Auto was near the Donut Wheel. For those of you who never had the opportunity to hang out at the original Donut Wheel, well, you missed a teenage rite of passage. According to Ernie, the original building was an old real estate office and he and John and Dan Williams would sleep outside in the William’s back yard during the summer and then sneak out at 3 a.m. to the Donut wheel for coffee and the best donuts on the west side. Cupertino Crossroads in the 1950’s-60’s also had a drug store, soda fountain, beauty salon, Flying A gas station and the aforementioned Ange’s store that carried a little bit of everything; clothing, shoes, hats, undergarments, jewelry and acces- sories. Quoting Ernie, “Mr. Ange was a big man that always was full of energy and very atten- tive to his customers. He parked his Cadillac out behind the store where I folded newspapers (for his paper route) with John Williams, another paperboy. Our newspapers came tightly bound with a single steel wire. We simply pulled the center papers out of the bundle, leaving the wire hoop intact, which we tossed out into the gravel parking lot. One afternoon, when John and I were folding our papers, Mr. Ange exited his store and headed for his car. Somehow, he hooked one of our discarded steel wire hoops, resulting in the band circling both of his ankles. Arms akimbo, and feet restricted to tiny steps, he wobbled across the parking lot, cursing. Fortunately, he did not fall and then he gave us “what for” for nearly top- pling him. We picked up our discarded wire hoops and from that time on, discarded them in the garbage. But of course, after poor Mr. Ange left the scene, John and I both died laughing, recalling the image of the huge, pear shaped man tip-toe- ing across the lot looking like an oversized ballet dancer wobbling like a top”. Ernie was the youngest member of the infamous “Iconoclast” gang at Cupertino High. CHS started out with only two classes, freshman and sopho- mores; because it was a brand new school and the students had been taken out of the larger student body at Fremont High School. There was no upper class until 1961 (the first graduating class) - and there were no decades-old traditions to uphold or pass on - no seasoned upperclassmen to be in awe of, so Cupertino students growing pains were more visible and as it was a brand new school, a lot was expected. The “Iconoclast” was a bit more than anyone expected, especially the teaching staff. It was only six or eight double-sided mimeo- graphed sheets, lampooning some of the teachers and activities. It was written, cartooned, printed and surreptitiously handed out by a few of the brighter student lights and by today’s standards, it would hardly cause a ripple. However, back “in the day, it was calamitous. The hue and cry was heard far and wide, made the local papers large and small and heads rolled. The “ringleader” (who shall go un-named) was expelled and had to finish School Days and Boyhood Memories of Cupertino ~ Continues opposite By Gail Fretwell Hugger Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 5p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 5p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 September ECO NEWS Time to Start a Compost Pile Compost is great for gardens and landscaping, and you save money by not having to buy soil condi- tioners, mulch and fertilizers. Backyard compost workshops will be held on the first Saturdays of October and November (Oct. 7 & Nov. 4). Fall is one of the best times to start a compost pile be- cause leaves are so abundant. Workshops are free, and are held at McClellan Ranch Park, at 22221 McClellan Rd. Call 408.918-4640 to register. Garbage Rate Increase The Los Altos Garbage Co. has received a 1.9% cost-of-living increase as of August 1. A typical monthly single-can residential bill will increase from $18.31 to $18.66. Compost Available The city’s compost site is open for bulk compost pickup on Friday and Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 11, at no charge, at the Stevens Creek Quarry site on Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam). No appointments are necessary. Only city residents can use this program, please bring proof of residency. The site will be closed Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1 & 2). For more information call the compost hotline at 408.777.1320. On-Call “Yardwaste/Woodwaste Days” Each home in Cupertino (with “can” garbage service) is entitled to schedule two On-Call Disposal Days in a calendar year. One or both of the days can be designated Yardwaste/ Wood- waste Days if a resident has an unusually large amount of yardwaste or unpainted and untreated woodwaste to dispose of. If specifically scheduled as a Yardwaste/ Woodwaste Day, these organic wastes will be hauled to a compost site, instead of a landfill. Call the Los Altos Garbage Co. at 408.725-4020 for an appointment. Copper in Brake Pads Most brake pad material has a high percentage of copper. As the pads wear down, the copper dust collects on the inside of the wheel wells. Some of the dust drops onto the road, but some stays in the wheel well. When you wash your car, don’t hose out your wheel wells. It’s best to take your car to a com- mercial car wash, where the wash water is sent to a treatment plant and the copper can be filtered out before discharging to the Bay. Copper has been shown to be a threat to lower forms of aquatic life, like algae. Grasscycling A reminder for gardeners: turf experts recom- mend that grass clippings be left on the lawn to return the nitrogen in the clippings (one of the primary ingredients in fertilizer) back to the lawn. This will reduce the amount of fertilizer needed and mulch helps prevent water loss by evapora- tion. Short clippings will fall into the lawn’s root area and decompose quickly. For best results, use a mulching mower. Follow the “1/3 rule”: a lawn should be mowed so that no more than 1/3 of the grass height is cut at any one mowing. This will prevent an unsightly “hay-like” appearance. Mow when the grass is dry to prevent clippings from clumping in piles on the lawn. Thatch is caused by grass roots and stems—not clippings. This practice has been followed by Cupertino’s Public Works Dept. in our city parks, with good results, for many years. Recycling Used Motor Oil Homes can recycle up to two gallons of motor oil at a time by leaving gallon bottles at the curb on their recycle day. For apartment and condominium residents who do not have oil recycling at their complex, Jiffy Lube at the corner of Miller Ave. and Stevens Creek Blvd., ph: 408.253.8570, is a “State certi- fied” oil collection center in Cupertino that accepts used motor oil from the public for recycling. his education elsewhere. The rest were suspended and had to write extensive papers repenting the error of their evil ways and on respecting authority. No parents hired high-powered lawyers or threat- ened to sue the principal, school administrators, school board or anyone else in charge. It’s always fun to hear from former high school classmates about their recollections and experi- ences growing up in Cupertino/Monta Vista. For a complete reading of Ernie’s memories, they are available at the Cupertino Museum. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the first graduating class at Cupertino High School - the class of 1961. There is a combined reunion planned for the 1961 and 1962 classes on September 29 at the Marriott Fremont but class- mates from other years are welcome to attend. For reunion information, email Alice Echverria Fenning at LIZF@isflip.com. ~ Roots Continued Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 6 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 6 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 ~CUPERTINO LIBRARY~ 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. Cupertino Library Open Hours Monday ...................Closed Tuesday ....................12 to 9 Wednesday ...............10 to 9 Thursday .................10 to 9 Friday .......................10 to 6 Saturday ..................10 to 6 Sunday ....................2 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 has a Web Catalog at www.santaclaracountylib.org. Bookmark these library web addresses: Santa Clara County Library Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org Teen Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen Kids Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS MOOn FeSTIvAl STORIeS In MAnDARIn Families are invited to celebrate the Moon Festival as Librarian Lannie Kuo presents a special story- time in Mandarin Chinese Thursday, September 7, at 7 pm SUMMeR STORYTIMeS Bedtime Stories .................Wednesdays at 7 pm Toddler Storytime ............Thursdays at 10:15 am (ages 1-1/2 -3 years) A DULT , T EEN , AND F AMILY P ROGRAMS A lIBRARY CARD IS The SMARTeST CARD ThAT eveRYOne CAn OWn. DOn’T MISS OUT! Look, listen, and enjoy! Apply for a library card this month. lOOkInG FOR SChOlARShIPS AnD FInAnCIAl AID FOR COlleGe? Cupertino Library hosts a free college planning program with financial aid experts Gen and Kelly Tanabe, authors of the award-winning book Get into Any College at the Community Hall on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 7 pm. For more info, call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. ReAl WORlD ReTIReMenT PlAnnInG The Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley is hosting a presentation and Q &A entitled Real World Retirement Planning on Sunday, October 1, 2006 in the Cupertino Library Story Room at 3 pm. For more info, call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. Cupertino Library Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 6 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p. 6 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Do you love to read? JOIn US FOR BOOkTAlkS AT The lIBRARY Librarian Judy Dana will introduce you to some new books for adults on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 from 3:30 - 5 pm in the Library Story Room. Booktalks consist of shorts description of several books, covering many genres and subjects. Booktalks are scheduled every other month. The next session will be on November 15, 2006. For more information please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. neW TIMe FOR 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 floor. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome to attend. 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 literature. 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 databas- es, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. You may choose from any of the available data- bases. For example, you can research a com- pany using Standardand Poor’s Net Advantage, prepare for an academic or professional exam with Learning Express or find information for a state report in America the Beautiful. If you have any questions about the databases, please call the Reference desk, at 408. 446.1677, ext. 3372 during the library’s open hours. The FRIenDS OF The CUPeRTInO lIBRARY BeSTSelleR COlleCTIOn Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, the Bestseller Collection is a special browsing collection designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestseller on the library shelf when you visit the library. The books are available on a first-come, first-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 welcome everyone to their ongoing Lobby Book Sales. The Friends also hold three annual book sales. The next Friends Book Sale will be held in the Community Hall on Saturday, October 14, 2006 and Sunday, October 15, 2006. 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 benefit the Cuper- tino Library. InTeRneT ClASSeS In MAnDARIn Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available in Mandarin, by appointment. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. Teen DATABASe ClASSeS Database instruction for teens, thirteen to nine- teen, is available at the library, by appointment. If you would like to schedule an appointment to learn about the library’s subscription databases, please call the reference desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. InTeRneT BASICS FOR ADUlTS Basic Internet classes for adults are held at the library on the second Saturday of every month at 2 to 2:30 pm. These drop-in classes are limited to five participants and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. If interested, please come to the Adult Refer- ence Desk at 2 p.m on the second Saturday of the month. 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 408.446.167., ext. 3372. Cupertino Library is located at 10800 Torre Avenue Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT.CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE ~1~ Fri Alcoholics Anonymous* Fast Start Group De Anza Kiwanis* Cupertino Las Madres* 5 pm 7:15 am 10 to 1 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 940 S. Stelling Rd. Intl. House of Pancakes Cupt. Library atrium 374.8511 973.1456 861.0417 ~2~ Sat De Anza Flea Market Organization of Special Needs Families* Overeaters Anonymous* Planetarium Shows* 8 to 4 pm 2 to 4 pm 9 am 7 pm De Anza College 20920 McClellan Rd. Union Church De Anza Planetarium 864.8946 996.0858 842.0688 864.8814 ~4~ Mon American Legion Post 642 Al-ANON Steps for Living* Take Off Pounds Sensibly* (TOPS) Overeaters Anonymous* Food Addicts in Recovery * (FA) 8 pm 7:30 pm 6:30 p.m 7 pm 7 pm 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 940 S. Stelling Rd. First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. Union Church St. Jude’s Church 374.6392 379.1051 252.2434 650.327.1649 246.1620 ~5~ 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 ~6~ Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Connect Club III* Cupertino Sanitary Dist* De Anza Optimist Club* Cupertino Optimist Club* Tandem Toastmasters* Macintalkers Toastmasters* Cupertino Rotary Club* Philotesian Rebekah #145 Cup. Symphonic Band* Overeaters Anonymous* Krazy Days Square Dance Club* 7 pm 8:15 am 8 pm 7:15 am 12:15 pm Noon 5:30 pm Noon 7:30 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 940 S. Stelling Road Chamber of Commerce 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 Union Church Hyde middle School 650.734.5869 252.7054 253.7071 253.4424 255.3212 285.4977 macintalkers.com vppr@macintalkers.com 920.2224 252.3954 262.0471 248.8488 725.0344 7 Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cup. Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) Women’s Quilting Group* Connect Club I* Connect Club II* 6:45 am 7:15 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 9:30 am Noon 8 am Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive City Hall West Valley Pres. Church 6191 Bollinger Rd. Holders Country Inn Chamber of Commerce 255.3093 252.6262 650.964.3734 345.8372 253.2984 252.0932 252.7054 252.7054 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. p.  Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 SEPT.CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE 7 Thurs Cont’d Business Networking Intl.* HP Communicators Toastmasters #4606 Overeaters Anonymous* Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)* Cupertino Las Madres* 7 am 7 am 7 pm 7 pm 10 to 1 pm BJ’s Brewery HP Cupt. Site, Bldg. 46T 19055 Pruneridge Ave. Union Church St. Jude’s Church Portal Park 996.9111 BNI.com 650.691.8724 253.8394 378.3499 861.0417 8 Fri Malihini Orchid Society Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm 7:45 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. West Vally Pres. Church 267.3397 253.1232 9 Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement Community 255.9828 11 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 pm 7 pm 20589 Homestead Rd. Community Center Social Room 252.3954 978.6614 12 Tues Sertoma Club* Poets Society* 7:15 am 7:30 pm 1366 S. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. Coffee Society 252.2584 255.5293 725.8091 13 Wed Viewfinders Camcorder Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center Cupertino Room 996.0750 14 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 19 Tues African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 21 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 26 Tues Historical Society De Anza Youth Soccer League meeting 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Community Center Creekside Park 973.1495 deanzayouthsoccer.org 27Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association The Powerful Pens 7:30 pm 7 pm Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 1000 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 501 0..202 lindal@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 11p. 10 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 11p. 10 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 A severe heat wave affects the community. A power outage disrupts activities. Rumors about pandemic flu are everywhere. Where do you go? Who do you call? Where do you look when you want to get the real story? Cupertino website www.cupertino.org home page has a link called “Emergency Informa- tion”. The computer has a backup generator so anyone with wireless Internet access and power to their computer can get details. The Emergency Information site will provide official informa- tion about current City emergencies including services available, road closures, volunteer needs, donation needs and shelter locations. In addition, during a disaster, if phones are work- ing, a phone bank will be set up at City Hall. You can call 408.777.CITY for information. Of course, finding out what the City’s plans for disasters are – before they happen – will allow you a little more time to get ready. The Cupertino Office of Emergency Services website www.cupertino.org/emergency has a wealth of information. The Community Emergency Training Center is another valuable resource. It’s located at Vallco Mall on the upper level near JC Penney. The space was donated by Vallco for the purpose of providing easy public access to preparedness education and training. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, call 408.777.3335 and we’ll get it for you. But what if the disaster happens before you have time to get ready? What if you call 9-1-1 and they are so overwhelmed they don’t have any help to send you? Or the phones don’t work? And you don’t know what to do? City Commu- nity Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps and Ham Radio volunteers will help. School Preparedness Meetings start in September. Cupertino OES sponsors monthly meetings about school preparedness. Any parent or teacher who wants to help their school be better prepared can attend. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 am at the Community Emergency Training Center at Vallco Mall. Can we prepare for a pandemic flu? Of course! Wash your hands frequently. Cover your cough with your arm, not your hand. Get a flu shot. Stay home if you are sick. Because you will be sick for 10-14 days, you won’t feel like going out to buy cough and fever medication (not to men- tion it may be sold out). Be sure you keep a stock of your favorite rem- edies on hand. Don’t forget that you’ll need to stay hydrated. Have a good supply of electrolyte fluid (Gatorade, Pedialyte, etc) on hand. If you’re responsible for feeding the family, you’ll want to have extra food available for them. You won’t feel like cooking! Together we prepare – together we’ll get through anything! A list of flu prepared- ness supplies - and basic preparedness supplies is available on the Cupertino website. You can also call OES for information. UPCOMInG ClASSeS: Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for 6th-12th Grade. $35/$45. February 19 - 23, 2007 during Winter Break. 9 - 1. Community Emergency Response Team Complete day (9-Noon) and evening (6:30 - 9:30 pm) sessions available. Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 6:30-9:30 pm Graduation Oct 7, 9 am - 1 pm FREE CPR and First Aid classes November 4. CPR 9 am to 1 p.m $25/$35. First Aid 2 pm - 6 pm $35/$45 Preparing for emergencies, one month at a time… Be sure everyone you know, knows what you know about preparedness. Safety should be shared! Simply Safe is a monthly article provided to inform the community about emergency preparedness, training schedules and volunteer opportunities. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org, or go to the website www.cupertino.org/emergency for more information. Register for classes through Cupertino Parks & Recreation 408.777.3120. SIMPLY SAFE SEPTEMBER 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 11p. 10 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 11p. 10 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 SePTeMBeR IS nATIOnAl PRePAReDneSS MOnTh Cupertino residents, think about what would you do IF: - another 7.1 earthquake hit the Bay Area - you lost power for several days - your elderly neighbors’ home was rocked off its foundation - you smell natural gas leaking throughout your neighborhood - your children were walking home from school at the time - you had no extra water or food for you and your pets…. The list of potential disasters is long, and the consequences could be terrible. However, with just 3 hours of training, Cupertino residents can learn about personal preparedness and be much better equipped to help yourself, your family and your neighbors. We often praise our Sheriff’s Department and County Fire for being able to respond and react in terrible situations – but dur- ing any large scale disaster these agencies will be overwhelmed and you will need to take personal responsibility for your safety and wellbeing. We hope that you’ll sign up for the Personal Pre- paredness Workshop and/or CERT training, and that you’ll develop a family plan for that untime- ly disaster. We have a number of different free class offerings for adults and youth, ranging from 3 hours to 18 hours. We have the best Amateur Radio Response Team around. With training, you can be the first responder, helping yourself, your neighbors and the city of Cupertino. To sign up or learn more contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services at 408.777.3335, or oes@cupertino. 3 hour Personal Preparedness Class: September 25, 9 am - noon October 20, 6:30 - 9:30 pm November 16, 6:30 - 9:30 pm SeT The exAMPle Due to the increased number of accidents involv- ing cyclists and cars, especially those involving children, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up enforcement of vehicle codes pertaining to bicycles. Kids watch as adult cyclists set the example by: • Not stopping at lights and stop signs. • Riding two abreast on roads • Not riding along the right side of the road. This type of irresponsible riding gives kids the impression that it is okay. It is time for adult riders to set the example! Your participation is greatly appreciated and required by law (CVC 21200 (a)). The Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing violations by cyclists in efforts to increase awareness, educate the public, and provide increased safety. Cyclists must obey all Vehicle Code regulations. WeST nIle vIRUS West Nile Virus has been found in birds in the Cupertino area. When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Fighting mosquito bites reduces your risk of getting this disease, along with others that mosquitoes can carry. Take the commonsense steps below to reduce your risk: • Use “DEET” based mosquito repellant; • Remove standing water from the places where you work and play; • Make sure the screens in your home are in good repair. • Report sources of mosquitoes in your neigh- borhood. The chance that any one person is going to be- come ill from a single mosquito bite remains low. The risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old, although people of all ages can become ill. For more information about the simple steps that you can take to protect your- self, visit http://westnile.ca.gov/prevention.htm neIGhBORhOOD WATCh During 2005 the City of Cupertino experienced 161 residential burglaries. Many of the suspects entered through an unlocked window or door. Many times the house had an alarm but was not turned on. A large number of burglaries involved taking gold jewelry from the master bedroom. What can you do? - Secure all doors and windows. - Secure jewelry in a quality safe. - If you have an alarm, use it. - Report suspicious persons and/or activity, or illegal solicitors in your neighborhood by calling 911. - Be an active member of Neighborhood Watch. To learn more about Neighborhood Watch contact: City of Cupertino Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Steffanie Turini 408.777.3177 steffaniet@cupertino.org Visit www.cupertino.org/neighborhoodwatch Together we can make a difference! Safety First Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 1p. 12 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 1p. 12 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 SENIOR CENTER NEWS FABUlOUSlY FIT AFTeR FIFTY Exercise is probably the single most important thing you can do to age successfully. The benefits are endless. Exercise can enhance your mood and help you manage stress and sleep more soundly. Just as physical activity keeps your body strong, mental activity keeps your mind sharp and agile. That’s why it’s important to continue to learn and challenge yourself. For being fabulously fit after fifty, we recommend the Cupertino Senior Center. Get involved and keep your whole self in top form. MeDICAl exPeRTS ReCOMMenD …CUPeRTInO SenIOR CenTeR OFFeRS Exercise Regularly Low Impact Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi Enjoy Your Exercise Line Dance, Hula, Ballroom Dance TO exPAnD YOUR MInD…. Read Regularly Monthly Book Review Keep A Journal Memoir Writing Class Stay up to date on Technology iMac Classes, PC Classes, E-Mail Classes Explore the Cultural Life International Luncheons, Travelogues Attend Concerts and Plays Trips to Symphony & Theater Shows Learn to play a Musical Instrument Keyboard and Ukulele Develop Artistic Talents Ikebana, Watercolor, Painting, Knitting Learn A Foreign Language Spanish, Italian and ESL Volunteering Reception Desk, Hosting Events and more Playing games keeps a fast and accurate mind Bridge, Mah Jongg, Board Games and Bingo Come and join our vibrant center. It is easy to become a member. You just need to be at least 50 years young to fill out a membership application and with a membership fee of $22 for Cupertino residents and $27 for non-residents, that’s it! For more information, please call 408.777.3150. Are You Ready for Some Football? Monday Nights at the Cupertino Senior Center Start the 2006-2007 football season with two September games and end with the Super Bowl in February. Each ticket is good for a “Tailgate Supper” which includes pizza, salad and soft drinks. Snacks will be available throughout the game and drawings for fabulous prizes will occur during the game. For $7.00 a ticket for mem- bers (senior guests pay $10.00), a good time is guaranteed. OPENING SPECIAL – If you purchase tickets to the first 8 games by August 31, your Super Bowl ticket is FREE! All games are shown on our 114 inch screen, so sign up now at the Cupertino Senior Center and pick up your game schedule. Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 1p. 12 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 1p. 12 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 The Better Part - Tv shows by Seniors on Comcast Cable Channel 15 This month THE BETTER PART has a diverse variety of shows. Watch on Channel 15 Mondays at 4:30, Tuesday and Fridays at 7 pm The following special shows are on the September lineup: Sept. 1 Stroke - learn how to respond if you or your loved one are victims. Sept. 4, 5 & 8 Newsmaker Martha Kanter, Chancellor of Foothill Community College District chats with The Better Part. Sept. 11,12 & 15 A Hungarian Experience - moving boyhood memories of Communist occupation. Sept. 18, 19 & 22 Tai Chi and Qi Gong: Alexandria shows us the art and benefits. Sept. 25, 26 & 29 Single Senior Women of The Better Part tell their stories about the Good, Bad, and the Hilarious about being single in the 21st Century. THE BETTER PART Cupertino Senior Center Membership Special Sign-up for a 2006 Membership and receive a $5 credit towards classes, events or trips offered by the Center 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. 408.777.3150 • One coupon per person • Must submit coupon at time of membership registration • Expires September 22, 2006. Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education offers two free evening citizenship classes. They are an ESL/Citizenship Prepara- tion Class, for those students who are at an intermediate level of English proficiency, and a Citizenship Preparation Class, for students who are advanced English speakers. Both of these free classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings; they start Monday, August 28, 2006, and finish on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. The ESL/Citizenship Class, whose hours are from 6:30-9:30 pm, is in room 82, at Fremont High School. The Citizenship Class is from 6:30-8:30 pm, in room 83 at Fremont High School. In these classes students will learn about American history and government, fill out the N-400 applica- tion, and practice for their oral interview. Furthermore, there will be several speak- ers who will talk about the naturalization process, local government, and voting. For both of these classes, students should reg- ister in class. For more information, please call 408.522.2703. Adult and Community Education-Citizenship Classes Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 15p. 1 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 15p. 1 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Trees ARE GOOD Call Before You Cut… Trees are invaluable assets that enhance our community in a variety of different ways. From providing much cherished shade on those lazy summer afternoons to being a home for our furry and feathered friends, trees are a significant resource that should be cherished and preserved. Did you know that the municipal code restricts the removal of certain species of trees and trees that were planted during the development of property? These protected trees are designated to be either specimen or heritage trees. What is a Specimen tree? A specimen tree is a tree that has been classified by either species or special designation by the City Council to be preserved for enhancement of a development. Examples of specimen trees are Oaks, Cedars, Big Leaf Maples, and the California Buckeye. All are designated to be specimen trees if mature enough to meet the minimum size standards. The following table provides a guideline for minimum size standards that qualify the tree as a specimen: Species Measure- ment from Natural Grade Single- Trunk Diameter/ Circumfer- ence Multi- Trunk Diameter/ Circumfer- ence Native Trees: Oak trees 4-1/2’10” (31”)20” (63”) California Buckeye 4-1/2’10” (31”)20” (63”) Big Leaf Maple 4-1/2’12” (38”)25” (79”) Non-native Trees: Deodar Cedar 4-1/2’12” (38”)25” (79”) Blue Atlas Cedar 4-1/2’12” (38”)25” (79”) In addition to the trees listed above, other spe- cies may also be considered specimen trees. If a tree or trees were required to be planted during the development of either commercial or residential property as a condition of approval of the project, they would be considered specimen trees. For example, if in the development of a commercial parcel, the City Council required the developer to plant a row of Magnolia trees along the street frontage, these trees are categorized as specimen trees and may not be removed. Are there other protected trees? Yes, heritage trees are also protected from removal. A heri- tage tree is a tree that has some historical or unique value and significance to the community. Examples of heritage trees are the towering California Fan Palms on Palm Avenue and the majestic Pepper Tree on Pepper Tree Lane. A list of other heritage trees can be obtained from the Planning Division. Specimen and heritage trees cannot be removed without a permit issued by the Planning Divi- sion. A permit is not required to prune a speci- men or heritage tree, but remember pruning more than 25% annually of a protected tree constitutes removal according to the municipal code. Fines and penalties for removing heritage or specimen trees are significant and all property owners are responsible for knowing of any pro- tected tree on their property. In some instances, specimen or heritage trees must be removed due to damage or disease. In this case, a tree removal permit must be obtained from the Planning Divi- sion prior to the tree being removed. What do I do if I see a protected tree being removed? If you see a tree being removed during the week during normal business hours, please call City Hall immediately at 408.777.3200. Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 15p. 1 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 p. 15p. 1 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #1 | September 2006 COUNCIL ACTIONS COUnCIl ACTIOnS Tuesday, July 18, 2006 Council Members Present: Lowenthal, Wang, Kwok, Mahoney Dismissed pending lawsuits of Toll Brothers and Vallco vs. City of Cupertino. Both items will go to an election Nov. 7, 2006. Formed a committee (Knapp, Sandoval, Kwok) to meet with the City Attorney to discuss his contract, and report back to Council on Sept. 4. Received a presentation regarding the Sheriff’s Teen Academy. Presented a proclamation for the Cupertino National Little League Seniors. Presented a proclamation recognizing the California Cricket Academy. Received demonstrations on Cupertino E-Services regarding on-line employment applications. Adopted resolutions accepting accounts payable for June 30 and July 7. Adopted a resolution accepting payroll for June 30. Accepted the Treasurer’s Budget report for May 2006. Adopted the amended Cupertino Conflict of Interest Code for officials and designated employees. Approved municipal improvements for Andrew Ko and Yeon Sook Ko, 10110 Lebanon Dr., and Tracy Hsu and Huei-Hwang Hung & Kong-Yeu Han and Suejane Han, 21811 San Fernando Ave. Adopted city projects by the CB Construction Company. Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agree- ment with Yun Kei Tsang and Saw Hoon Goh, 21708 Alcazar Ave. Adopted resolutions setting a public hearing date of Aug. 15 to consider abating various public nuisances. Approved Application No. U-2006-03, Public Storage, 20565 Valley Green Dr. Adopted a resolution approving assessment of fees for the annual Weed Abatement Program. Authorized Mayor Lowenthal to speak on behalf of Council on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Kaiser Permanent Santa Clara Medical Center Hospital Heliport project. Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 06-1986 regarding rezoning on De Palma Lane. Tuesday, August 15, 2006 Council Members Present: Present: Lowenthal, Wang, Kwok, Sandoval Appointed Anshul Bhagi to a one-year term on the Teen Commission. Appointed Lowenthal and Sandoval to the settlement negotiations team for Rhoda Fry vs. the City of Cupertino pending litigation. Placed RFP proposals regarding the Sports Center pool on the next agenda. Received a presentation regarding on-line City public records. Approve a contract with Freedman, Tung and Bottomley as urban design consultants for the North Vallco Master Plan Study, and placed the process of selecting task force members on the Sept. 5 agenda. Waived a fee for the League of Women Voters for their District Attorney Candidates Forum on Oct. 9. Denied a resolution on ordering abatement of a public nuisance and ordered owner James L. Burtzlaff to maintain his property to avoid any recurring public nuisance. Adopted a resolution ordering abatement of a public nuisance at 10200 Stern Ave., Patrick McGrath owner. Awarded the S.T.P. Overlay Program contract to O’Grady Paving for $518,293.10. Adopted wording for the Cupertino Historical Society plaque commemorating founding Cupertino in 1955. Adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with HNTB Corp. for construction management services not to exceed $100,000 related to the Stevens Creek Corridor Park. Provided direction to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Cupertino Municipal Code on Heritage and Specimen trees. Approved Application No. U-2006-06, Chang Architecture at 10495 N. De Anza Blvd. (former Any Mountain Building). Continued Application No. TM-2006-07, Kelly Gordon Development at 10114 Crescent Ct. to Sept. 19. Accepted the Annual Report for FY 2005/06. Adjourned to Tuesday, Sept. 5 from 5 - 9 p.m. for Cuper- tino Conversations with Council members, a community dialogue examining current issues in our community. CITY MEETINGS CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 POSTAL CUSTOMER PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS Sept. 5 Community Congress - City Council mtg.*** .......................5 pm Sept. 6 Library Commission (Conf. Rm.)...........................................7 pm Sept. 6 Teen Commission (QCC – Social Room) ...............................6 pm Sept. 6 Technology, Information & Communications Commission ...7 pm Sept. 7 Parks and Recreation Commission*** ...................................7 pm Sept. 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 pm Sept. 12 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 pm Sept. 13 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm Sept. 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) .........................................6:30 pm Sept. 19 City Council*** ....................................................................6:45 pm Sept. 20 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ......................7 pm Sept. 20 Teen Commission (Sports Center) .........................................6 pm Sept. 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 pm Sept. 26 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 pm Sept. 27 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm Sept. 28 Senior Citizens Commission (Senior Center) ........................2 pm Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 1050 Torre Ave. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, :0 am to 5:0 pm; Fridays, :0 am to :0 pm For recorded meeting schedule/information after hours, call .200. The City Channel (Comcast Cable Channel 26) offers agenda information, broadcasts of council/planning commission meetings and other programs. All meeting agendas are posted outside of City Hall 2 hours before the meeting. ***These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. www.cupertino.org