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Home My WebLink AboutScene September 2004 - 09.01.2004September 2004 vol. xxviii no. 1 A monthly publication of the city of Cupertino CUPERTINO SCENE Citywide Garage Sale October 2 Cupertino’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held October 2 and 3 at indi- vidual homes and other private locations in Cupertino. All residents and commu- nity organizations are invited to register. The city will provide free advertising and a garage sale “how-to” kit for all regis- tered sellers. About 500 residents and com- munity organizations will hold sales this year. Participants can register online at the city’s website, www.cupertino.org, or by calling 408.777.3354. The last day to reg- ister is September 20. On September 28, a list and map of all registered sales will be published on the city’s website, with printed copies avail- able at City Hall, Quinlan Community Center and the Senior Center. Online viewers will be able to search for specific items on the list by using the “find” func- tion. Block and multi-family sales will be highlighted. In addition to finding unusual treasures, this is an opportunity to learn about our community by shopping in other neigh- borhoods. For more information, check the city’s website, www.cupertino.org, or call 408.777.3354. Continued on page 3 CCS Auction and Barbecue Cupertino Community Services (CCS) will hold its 20th annual auction and bar- becue event at Blackberry Farm on Sep- tember 11, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The day is dedicated to honoring local firefighters. To show their appreciation, CCS has switched the traditional cowboy hat for a firefighter’s helmet on the event logo. As in past years, the barbecue din- ner will be prepared by our local firefighters. The event will feature live and silent auctions, children’s games, food, and entertainment. Event proceeds will benefit and sup- port CCS, a private, nonprofit, commu- nity-based agency that provides basic so- Cupertino Library Closes Sept 14 More information on page 2 -2- The Cupertino Scene is published monthly, except in August, and distributed to all resi- dents and businesses in the city. Information may be submitted via e-mail to rickk@cupertino.org. Questions may be di- rected to the Public Information Office at City Hall, 777.3262. Deadline is the first Wednes- day of the month for the next month’s issue. In This Issue Citywide Garage .....................1 CCS Auction .............................. and Barbecue ....................1 Library Closes Sept 14 .........1 The Better Part ........................3 Citizenship Classes ...............3 Five Myths About West Nile Virus ..................4 YMCA Playground ..................5 Science Center Opens ...........5 Garbage Rate Increase ..........6 Start a Compost Pile...............6 Computer Recycling ..............6 Auto Pollution .........................6 Compost Available .................6 On-Call Yardwaste/Woodwaste Days ....................................6 Walk/Bike to School Survey Result.......7 Library Donations Needed....8 CEEF Celebrates 20 Years.....8 Roots: The Shoe Shop ....... 10 Historical Gathering ............ 10 History Meeting at Apple .....11 HDTV: today or wait? ..........11 Council Actions ................... 14 Agenda Preview ................... 14 AccessCupertino ................ 15 City Meetings ....................... 16 Temporary Library Closes Sept 14 The new Cupertino Library grand opening will be Saturday, Oct. 30 at noon. In preparation for the move into the new library, the Cupertino temporary li- brary will close permanently at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 14. There will be no library ser- vice in Cupertino from Wednesday, Sep. 15 through Friday, Oct. 29. Library patrons are encouraged to check out lots of library materials in the two weeks prior to the closing of the temporary library and keep them until the new library opens. In the meantime, please use the other nearby Santa Clara County libraries: Saratoga Li- brary, Los Altos Library, and Campbell Li- brary for your library needs until the new Cupertino Library opens at 10800 Torre Avenue. Cupertino Temporary Library Hours through Tuesday, September 14, 2004 Monday 12 to 9 Tuesday 12 to 9 Wednesday 10 to 9 Thursday 10 to 9 Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday Closed The Cupertino temporary library is located at 10441 Bandley Drive, one block west of De Anza Boulevard, between Lazaneo and Mariani. Parking/Entrance is located behind the building. Library telephone numbers are: General Number 408.446.1677 Accounts, Billing 800.286.1991 Dial-in Catalog 877.471.3349 TeleCirc 800.471.0991 The library has a Web Catalog at http:// webpac.santaclaracountylib.org. A brochure, Library Catalog Access from Home or Work, is available at the library. -3- The Better Part The Better Part, produced by and for se- niors, airs Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights at 7 p.m. on Comcast cable channel 15 in Cupertino, Los Altos and Mountain View. Programs for S e p t e m b e r 2004 include: September 6, 7, & 10 #757, Digging your Grave with your Teeth. You’ll smile while you learn the latest scoop about keeping healthy teeth and gums. September 13, 14, & 17 # 673, Fitness After Fifty. This program presents strategies on becoming fit and staying fit. September 20, 21, & 24,# 772, Changing Faces. An intimate talk with two reporters about what many of us think but won’t say. September 27, 28, & October 1 # 769, Stroke. You, or a loved one, may be the victim of stroke, and this program will show you how you should respond. 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 There will be no Friends of the Cupertino Library lobby book sale or annual book sales until the new library opens in October. Children’s Programs Storytimes There will be no more storytimes at the Temporary Library. Storytimes will begin again when the new library opens. Parent-Child Catalog/Internet Classes These classes will be available until Sep. 14 when the Temporary Library closes in prepa- ration for the move to the new library. Classes will be offered again when the new library opens. Parents of schoolchildren may schedule appointments with a children’s librarian for either introductory Internet (exploring web sites for children) or library catalog instruc- tion. The classes are open to parents alone or with their children. To schedule an appoint- ment, call 408.446.1677, ext. 3310. 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. The books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. The collection is located next to the New Books section in the Tem- porary Library. cial and housing services to thousands of low- income families and individuals in the West Valley each year. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for chil- dren under 12. For ticket sales, information, or to make an auction donation, please call CCS at 408.255.8033 or visit their website at www.cupertinocommunity services.org. Continued from page 1 Citizenship Classes Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Commu- nity Education offer two citizenship classes. They are an ESL/Citizenship Preparation Class, for those students who are at an inter- mediate 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, Au- gust 30, and end on Wednesday, October 31, 2004. The ESL/Citizenship Class, whose hours are from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m., is in room 82, at Fremont High School. The Citizenship Class is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in room 83, at Fremont High School. In these classes stu- dents will learn about American history and government, fill out the N-400 application, and practice for their oral interview. In addi- tion, there will be several speakers who will talk about the naturalization process, local government, and voting. Students should reg- ister in class. For more information, please call 408.522.2736. -4- Five Myths About West Nile Virus According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, there are five common myths about West Nile Virus. The myths and truths con- tained in this article represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control. Myth No. 1: “There’s not much I can do about West Nile virus.” Truth: There is a lot that you, personally, can do to reduce your chance of West Nile virus infection. Reduce the number of mosquito bites you get. Make a habit of using insect repellent with DEET when outdoors. Spray repellent on exposed skin and clothing, but get the details about safe repellent use. Prime mos- quito-biting hours are usually dusk to dawn. Pay special atten- tion to protection during these hours, or avoid being outdoors. You can reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home. Mosqui- toes breed in standing water, so check your yard once a week: get rid of containers that aren’t being used, empty water from flower pots, change water in bird baths and main- tain clean gutters. Make sure window and door screens are in good condition. Myth No. 2: Kids are at the most danger of getting sick from West Nile Virus. Truth: People more than 50 are at the highest risk for developing severe West Nile disease. Relatively few children have been reported with severe West Nile Virus disease. By con- trast, most of the deaths due to WNV are among people over 50 years old. It is always a good idea for children to avoid mosquito bites, but it’s also important for adults – especially older adults – to take steps to avoid mosquito bites. Myth No. 3: It’s only people who are al- ready in poor health who have to worry about West Nile virus. Truth: Healthy, active older adults who spend time working and exercising outdoors have been affected by severe West Nile Virus infection. Being over 50 is a risk factor for develop- ing severe West Nile disease if infected with the virus. There is a risk of getting mosquito bites while leading an active life outdoors. This doesn’t mean you have to stay inside – it does mean that it’s important to use repellent when you go outside. Myth No. 4: Repellents containing DEET are not safe. Truth: Repellents containing DEET are very safe when used ac- cording to direc- tions. Because DEET is so widely used, a lot of testing has been done. When manufacturers seek registration with the U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency for products such as DEET, laboratory testing regarding both short-term and long-term health effects must be carried out. There are products with different strengths (percentage of DEET) available. The longer the protection you need, the higher percent of DEET needed. Repellent with DEET can be used for both adults and children, accord- ing to directions. Myth No. 5: “As long as my area has a mosquito-control program, I don’t have to worry about using repellent.” Truth: Mosquito-control activities don’t eliminate every mosquito, so personal pro- tection is still important. Public activities, such as using products to kill mosquito larvae and adult mosquitoes, are one part of control. Personal protection, such as using repellent, keeping window screens in good condition and control of household breeding sites are other important steps. Collaboration between the community, the family and the individual is needed to achieve the best prevention of West Nile vi- rus infection. -5- YMCA Playground Dedicated On September 18 at noon, Northwest YMCA will dedicate their new children’s play- ground. This project has been a five year vision and effort to create a safe outdoor space for their members and families. The community is invited to celebrate and par- ticipate in the dedication and a Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cheryl Vargas, Executive Director, sees the Northwest YMCA as a place for the mem- bers of our community to come and get to know each other. “We want our community to come to our YMCA, work out, enjoy a healthy snack or lunch at the picnic tables, play together on the playground, and then participate in the open swim time at the pool. While here, they have the oppor- tunity to get to know the people that live near them but not necessarily in the same neigh- borhood.” More than 2600 Cupertino families cur- rently enjoy the Northwest YMCA as mem- bers. Many others take advantage of the swim lessons and other programs the YMCA of- fers. The playground will also provide kids from the YMCA Teen Center with a place to exercise and play. Leadership, organization, and funding for this project were provided by the YMCA Service Club. Over 90 volunteers came to- gether to assemble the playground on Satur- day and Sunday, July 17 and 18. Y Service Club members, Rotary members, YMCA Board Members, families, and staff were all part of the process. People ages eight to 80 worked to complete the construction that started in February of this year. For more information, please call the Northwest YMCA at 408.257.7160. Advanced Science Center Opens at De Anza When fall quarter begins at De Anza Col- lege on Monday, Sep. 20, students will have the chance to take biology and chemistry courses in a new $20 million Science Center designed to be a vibrant teaching and learn- ing facility. In addition, students will have an easier time parking their cars because the college’s second multilevel parking structure will be ready for use on the east side of cam- pus. Both construction projects were funded by Measure E, which was passed by local vot- ers five years ago. De Anza’s share of those funds is about $130 million. Cupertino resi- dents are invited to attend the Science Center’s grand opening celebration on Friday, Oct. 1, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Guests will have the chance to watch science demonstrations and take tours of the new complex. Agilent Chair- man, President, and CEO Ned Barnholt will be the keynote speaker. The 46,400 square-foot, three-building sci- ence complex is the largest De Anza con- struction project funded by Measure E. Lo- cated to the south of the Planetarium, the Science Center was constructed to be energy efficient, and uses sustainable products wher- ever possible. The new center will feature “smart class- rooms” equipped to project PowerPoint and multimedia presentations, and will have ca- pabilities for overheads, videotapes and DVDs. Some labs and instructional areas will be “super smart” because they will be web- ready. Faculty, staff, and administrators who will use the center, were involved in the design from the beginning, according to the BHES Dean Stephanie Sherman. “Our small, dedi- cated group met throughout the academic year and even in the summertime on our days off,” she said. “We’ve designed the Science Center so additional environmentally friendly features may be added as funding becomes available, including photovoltaic cells in the adjacent parking lot and solar panels on the roof, both for energy production; and ponds, a waterfall and a mural to enhance the beauty of the complex.” -6- Garbage Rate Increase The Los Altos Garbage Company has re- ceived a 1.22% cost of living increase as of August 1. A typical monthly single can resi- dential bill will increase from $17.66 to $17.88. Best Time to Start a Compost Pile Backyard compost workshops will be held on the first Saturdays of October and No- vember (October 2 and November 6). A “kid-friendly” (school-aged children and adults) class is scheduled for the October 2 workshop. Free worm bins will be provided. Because leaves are abundant in the fall, it is one of the best times to start a compost pile. Workshops are free, and are held at McClellan Ranch Park on McClellan Road. Call 408.918.4640 to register. Computer Recycling Reminder: Cupertino residents can recycle computers and other electronic equipment, at no charge, at 10300 Bubb Road, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Auto Pollution The phrase “auto pollution” often brings to mind an old car, with smoke billowing out of its tailpipe. In reality, smoky old cars are only part of the problem. Some of our cars are polluting the watershed in other ways. Leaking motor oil and antifreeze build up on our driveways, streets, and parking lots every day. During rainstorms, rainwater car- ries these pollutants into our storm drain sys- tem, which flows directly into creeks, and into San Francisco Bay—where it can harm the plants and animals that live there. How You Can Help: · Keep carwash water out of storm drains. Washing your car in the driveway, street, or carport can carry detergents, oil, copper from brake pads, metals, and other chemicals to the storm drain. Wash your car in an unpaved area (where many chemicals can decompose in the dirt and the sun) or better yet, take it to a commercial car wash. · Fix car leaks. You knew that! If you see a buildup of fluids on your parking spot, place a plastic tarp or drip pan underneath your car until you repair the leak. · Do-it-yourselfers: Do it right! If you change your own oil, use a funnel to carefully pour the oil into plastic 1-gallon jugs—and recycle it at the curb on recycle day. Capture the first three gallons of antifreeze and radia- tor flush in a drain pan, and take it to the County’s Hazardous Waste Program (call 408.299.7300). Never drain your radiator directly onto the street or into a storm drain. · Carpool, or use a bike, train, or bus when you can to give your car a break. By protecting the watershed, creeks and bay, you are protecting the environment for your- self, your children, and future generations. For more information about how to protect your local watershed, call 1.866.WATERSHED or visit www.watershedwatch.net for a free Watershed Watch Kit. Compost Available The city’s compost site is open for bulk compost pickup on Friday and Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at no charge at the Stevens Creek Quarry site on Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam). No appointments are necessary. As only city residents can participate in this program, please bring proof of residency. The site will be closed Labor Day weekend. Call 408.777.3269 for more information (between 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.). On-Call “Yardwaste/ Woodwaste Days” Each home in Cupertino (with “can” gar- bage service) is entitled to schedule two on- call disposal days in a calendar year. One or both of the days can be designated yard waste/wood waste days if a resident has an unusually large amount of yard waste or un- painted and untreated wood waste to dis- pose of. If specifically scheduled as a yard waste/wood waste day, these organic wastes will be hauled to a compost site, instead of a landfill. Call the Los Altos Garbage Com- pany at 408.725.4020 for an appointment. -7- Walk/Bike to School Survey Result By Eric Zhou, Monta Vista High School Senior, June, 2004 Thirty years ago over 66 percent of all chil- dren walked to school. Yet today, only 13 percent of America’s children walk or bike to school. Recent studies show that 20 to 25 percent of morning automobile traffic is gen- erated by parents driving their children to school. Anyone who lives within half a mile of a school has probably experienced the early morning and the 3 p.m. traffic jams. Most would agree that it is not a pleasant experi- ence. Unfortunately, while nearly everybody agrees that being stuck in traffic outside school is not fun, there is very little consensus on how the problem should be solved. Some say overprotective parents are the problem. Oth- ers say it is the lazy kids’ fault. Still others blame it on the bad drivers and dangerous conditions. How do we find a solution? Last month, the Cupertino Bicycle and Pe- destrian Commission conducted a four-ques- tion survey in an effort to identify problems and solutions. The survey included responses from about 650 parents of children of nearly every elementary school in the area, including Regnart, Lincoln, Faria, Sedgwick, Collins, Garden Gate, and Stevens Creek. The re- sults are quite interesting. For example, nearly half of those surveyed responded that their children walk or bike to school zero times a week. Of the children that actually walked, however, over half walked every day of the week. So it seems obvious that in order to allevi- ate the traffic problem, more kids should be encouraged to walk or bike to school. But what are the reasons why these kids aren’t walking? When asked for the top rea- sons of what would make parents let their kids walk to school, most respondents an- swered that they would if they were assured that there would be no “stranger danger.” A third of the parents said that they would if there was an organized walking school bus, where many students walk to school together, accompanied by a parent. A large number also wanted more crossing guards at major intersections, including the one at Rainbow and Stelling, which was described by one parent as “a time bomb” because the free right turn gives drivers a blind spot. Several parents also expressed concern that not all streets have sidewalks, making walking po- tentially dangerous, as kids are forced to walk on the street itself or on dirt and mud. Sev- eral others were of the opinion that the school day starts too early, because students may have to wake up and walk in the dark during the winter. They advocate that school starting and ending time be moved back half an hour. There was also a question for those par- ents whose kids already walked to school, on the methods that would encourage them to walk more often. The results were close; many said they would if their parents accom- panied them, and others said that monthly prizes would increase participation. Many parents also indicated that having kids walk or bike with their friends would also serve as incentives. Walking to school has many benefits, of course. When asked to select the top three benefits of walking, a large majority of those surveyed said that the regular physical activ- ity provided by walking makes kids healthier and fitter. Half also put down that it helps reduce traffic as a top three reason. Other frequent responses were that walking or bik- ing to school teaches kids about traffic safety and that it gives them a taste of freedom and responsibility in being able to transport them- selves to school. The solution here is to raise awareness. Parents need to understand the great benefits of walking to school, as well as be assured that it is perfectly safe to let their kids do so. Drivers need to understand that it is impera- tive to drive safely, and to always watch out for pedestrians. Schools need to realize the importance of this problem and take steps to spread the message. Everyone needs to get the idea that walking, biking, or scooting to school is a good thing, and helps to raise healthier, more responsible kids. Only by raising awareness can we hope to get more folks off the streets and onto the sidewalk. -8- Library Donations Continue to be Needed By Barbara Rogers, President, Cupertino Library Foundation The Cupertino Library Campaign has en- joyed enormous support from the commu- nity. Many contributions have arrived from the evelope included in last month's Scene. Thank you to everyone for your generosity. Other donations have also come in. The Diana Chien Memorial Fund raised over $25,000 from friends and neighbors, and also from employees at Tivo, Inc. where Diana’s father is employed. The Fund was established as a memorial in Diana’s honor after her tragic death in New York as an NYU sophomore. Because Diana loved to read, and because she passed away at the age of 19, the $25,000 was donated to sponsor the Teen Group Study Area in the Library. After serving two terms on the Cupertino City Council and two terms as Mayor, The Friends of Michael Chang raised $25,000 at a retirement dinner to honor him as the first Chinese-American elected to city council. This $25,000 was designated as a sponsorship for the dais in the new community hall. Prior to election to the City Council, Dr. Chang served on the Cupertino Union School District Board of Trustees. Dr. Chang has been on the faculty of De Anza College for 15 years and teaches in the Inter-Cultural/International Studies division. He also chairs the Asian and Asian-American Studies department and is Director of the Asian Pacific American Lead- ership Institute there. There remains only $396,000 to be raised from the pledge of $1,200,000 for the cost of the new library’s furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The last date for monies to be received is September 27 for inclusion of names on the Donor Wall Plaque, which re- quires a minimum donation of $500, and on the Sponsorship Plaques, which begin at $10,000. Newly available are $1,000 spon- sorships for book shelving units throughout the library. For more information on the library, and hoon how you may help support the Cuper- tino Library, visit www.cupertino library.org, or call Barbara Rogers at 408.252.8568. ROARING 20s: CEEF Celebrates 20 Years The Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation’s (CEEF) twentieth anniversary celebration will culminate in a “Roaring 20s” black tie gala on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Cy- press Hotel in Cupertino from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. All event proceeds will benefit class- room music, art, and information resources at all 24 schools in the Cupertino Union School District. A number of special vintage touches are planned to recapture the classic era, including a red carpet welcome, antique cars, Wheel of Fortune, and a Gatsby treasure hunt. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour tasting of signature appetizers and wines from favorite local res- taurants and wineries, a martini bar, and a ce- lebrity silent auction. The newly reconcepted [reconceptualized?] Park Place Restaurant will cater the formal sit-down dinner in the gardens of Cali Mill Plaza. There will be a lively auction of travel and entertainment packages, jewelry, and ad- ventures. After-dinner festivities will include a casino, dancing, dessert and coffee liqueur bars, a school basket promenade, and a ce- lebrity silent auction. The spectacular appetizer and wine tasting will feature Armadillo Willy’s BBQ, Baja Fresh, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Can- ton Delights Seafood Restaurant, Fontana’s Italian, Hobee’s DeAnza, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Viaggio, and Whole Foods Market. Tickets are $150 per person. For more in- formation or to receive an invitation, please call 408.446.2333 or e-mail gala@ceefcares.org. -9- Fitness Classes Monday 9: 30 am Body Sculpting 5:30 pm Pilate s 7 pm Yoga Tuesda y 9:30 am Yoga 6 pm Step Aerobics 7 pm Circuit Training Wednesda y 9: 30 am Aerobics 5:30 pm Pilate s 7 pm Yoga Thursday 9:30 am Yoga 6 pm The Triad Workout Friday 9: 30 am Aerobics Saturday 8: 10 am Aerobics 9: 15 am Body Sculptin g 10:30 am Circuit Training 11:30 am Fitness Equipment Orientation Sunday 9:30 am Yoga Cupertino Sports Center 21111 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014 408.777.3160 The Cupertino Sports Center features a newly renovated fitness room, child watch, teen center, 17 tennis courts, pro shop, tennis instruction, Cupertino Tennis Club , USTA, 2 racquetball courts, fitness classes, 1/2 court basketball, tabl e tennis, volleyball, and badminton courts! Free Adult Day Pass Br ing this coupon to the Cupertino Spor ts Ce nter fo r a day of fitness. Coupon is good for fitness room, adult spor ts and fit - ness classes only. Limit one per person. Adult Sports Free for Passhold er s or $5 for Dr op Ins! Basketball Monday 8:30 pm Thursday 7:30 pm Friday 6:30 pm Badminton Wednesday 8:30 pm Volleyball Satu rday 10:30 am Table Tennis Tuesday 7: 30 pm -10- Roots By Gail Fretwell Hugger The Shoe Shop Found an old story about Monta Vista’s first shoe repair shop. It was run by Ned Kirkish and his wife, Marie, who lived on Byrne Ave. Their first little repair shop was right by the railroad tracks in Monta Vista in the 1950’s. Originally, the tiny building had been a real estate of- fice. Ned’s brother helped him add a little space for a waiting area and more workroom in the back. In the 1960’s, Ned reminisced about moving into the shop next to the rail road tracks. “It took a couple of weeks to get used to the area”, Ned said. “When the passenger trains came by the whole building shook. This didn’t bother my customers as much as when the trucks would hit the tracks. Nowadays we have an- other problem—flying hubcaps. Most every day someone hits those tracks too hard and loses a hubcap. One day one flew right through the window but I just kept on work- ing. Three months ago, a car came through the window. Back one day in 1959, I stopped to read a newspaper outside the shop before opening up. I found out later that while I was standing there engrossed in the story a car collided with the train. The collision shoved the car right past my shop. I didn’t even know about it until the officials came to question me.” Ned joked about getting used to the noise after awhile. Wife Marie helped in the shoe repair shop in its early days. Ned and Marie were of the Seventh Day Adventist faith, so the shop was closed Saturdays and open Sundays. Business was brisk on Sundays. Marie said that after awhile Ned got along fine on his own so she stayed home with son, Rick. The shop was owned by neighbor Paul Quinterno, who had the Shell station a few yards away. Paul’s house was behind the sta- tion. Finally, the building became so old that it was razed and Kirkish moved his shoe re- pair shop into a space in the old Creamery building, a few hundred feet down the road. The building is still there; the Creamery (a local teen- age hangout in the 1950/60’s) be- came Vivi’s, but Ned’s little shoe repair shop is still next door, under the present owner- ship of a friendly and very capable Asian gentleman who has had the business for some time. The Kirkish family moved to Monta Vista in 1948. They lived next door to Hub and Posie Fretwell and since there were very few churches nearby at that time, Marie would hold a little Sat- urday (instead of Sunday) school class in her home and invite neighborhood chil- dren to learn the Bible sto- ries as she illustrated them with flannel figures on a flannel board in her living room. She was a very sweet lady. If you go into the little shoe repair shop, nothing has changed a lot. There are smells of oil, polished leather and the sound of stitching machinery. Ned used an old Singer machine with a foot treadle. Monta Vista has a number of flourishing mom and pop busi- nesses, a refreshing way to do business in an age of mass production and high tech. Resource: Cupertino Courier - Jan. 14, 1965. Gathering at the Crossroads Gunfight at Mussel Slough Author to Speak at History Museum. It was one of the dead- liest gunfights in the history of the West. When the dust settled, seven people lay dead. May 11, 1880 lived long in the minds of the set- tlers in the San Joaquin Valley’s Mussel Slough. The haunting tragedy of that fateful day -11- Should You Get HDTV today or wait? By Dave Eggelston, Telecommunications Commissioner This is the fifth of a five-part series regarding high definition television (HDTV). This is a good question with an “it de- pends” type of answer. If you want to fo- cus on the pluses, the bottom line is that we cannot help but find HDTV to be irresist- ible. We are sensory animals. The combina- tion of high-resolution display and three-di- mensional sound stimulates our sensory sys- tem in a way that few other forms of enter- tainment do. For the first time, it is within reach for a family to recreate the theater ex- perience at home and provide each family member with the “best seat in the house” for favorite films and events. The HDTV system supports images that are sharp, and appear more realistic. We have become accustomed to seeing the highest quality images in our magazines and movie theaters, and in doing so, that becomes the standard by which our home entertainment systems are measured. HDTV provides home users the level of quality set by these commercial standards. With the additional packaging advances in flat panel and plasma displays, HDTV systems can become part of a home’s décor, creating an impact far be- yond any previous experience with television. Why is it so expensive? With many new technologies, early adopt- ers tend to pay a higher price than more pa- tient consumers. We have seen this sequence in many items like personal and handheld computer systems, cell phones, fax machines, and entertainment systems. The display portion of the system is usually the most expensive component as well as the part that is most driven by your individual preferences. The highest quality displays will always be the most expensive because of the materials used and the high manufacturing standards for production. That will prob- ably only change as production quantities in- crease from the manufacturers. Early adopt- ers of large plasma displays will pay the most for having first use of the new technology. As more digital format entertainment is available and the digital components of the HDTV system become more sophisticated, users will find a wide array of affordable choices. A continual improvement in the digi- tal technology part of the HDTV system should result in increased features and reduced price in the following years. HDTV system prices are falling and today, a review of electronic store advertisements usually include a complete entry level system combination of an HD monitor and digital receiver that can be had for around $1500. This is much less expensive than just a year ago, and the expectation is that the prices will continue to fall. So, in answer to the question, “Do I want an HDTV system?” my answer would be “Oh yeah”. My plan is to buy the best dis- play device I can afford, to get a good re- ceiver knowing that better ones will be avail- able within a year, and to start enjoying the HDTV experience. gripped California’s writers as well: John Muir, Frank Norris, and others brought the story and its characters to life in articles, car- toons, and novels like The Octopus. In his new anthology Gunfight at Mussel Slough: Evolution of a Western Myth, Terry Beers uses the gunfight to examine the mechanisms whereby history becomes story, and specifi- cally how writers create theme and meaning out of tragedy, and how their writings re- flect the time periods in which they lived. Professor Beers will be speaking on this topic at a lecture sponsored by the Cuper- tino Historical Society, which will be held on Tuesday, August 31. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Cupertino Room inside the Quinlan Community Center located at 10185 N. Stelling Road. The lecture is $5 for non- members and free to members. For more information, please call 408.973.1495. History Meeting at Apple The Cupertino Historical Society will hold their annual meeting September 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Apple Computer to discuss recent developments at Apple. Dinner will be pro- vided at a cost of $10 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to 408.973.1495 or cuphistorysoc@juno.com. Community Calendar Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 777-3202 lindal@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. SEPT Club/Organization Time Location Phone 1 Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Al-ATEEN* Cupertino Sanitary Dist* De Anza Optimist Club* Cupertino Optimist Club* Tandem Toastmasters* Cupertino Rotary Club* Philotesian Rebekah #145 Cup. Symphonic Band* Overeaters Anonymous* 7:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Noon Noon 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Road Redeemer Lutheran Church, 940 S. Stelling 20833 Stevens Creek #104 Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School Union Church 650-734- 5869 650-292- 8897 253-7071 253-4424 255-3212 285-4977 920-2224 252-3954 262-0471 247-8488 2 Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cup. Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service Women’s Quilting Group* Connect Club I* Connect Club II* Connect Club III* HP Communicators Toastmasters #4606* Overeaters Anonymous* 6:45 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon 8 a.m. Noon 7:00 a.m. 7 p.m. Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive City Hall West Valley Pres. Church 6191 Bollinger Rd. International House of Pancakes / St. Crk. Blvd. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce HP Cupt. site, Bldg. 46T 19055 Pruneridge Ave. Union Church 253-3219 252-6262 725-8195 345-8372 253-2984 252-0932 252-7054 252-7054 252-7054 650-691- 8724 253-8394 3 Fri Alcoholics Anonymous* Fast Start Group De Anza Kiwanis* 5:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church 940 S. Stelling Rd Intl. House of Pancakes 374-8511 973-1456 4 Sat De Anza Flea Market Organization of Special Needs Families* Overeaters Anonymous* 8 to 4 2 to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. De Anza College 20920 McClellan Rd. Union Church 864-8946 996-0858 842-0688 6 Mon American Legion Post 642 Al-ANON Steps for Living* Take off Pounds Sensibly* TOPS Overeaters Anonymous* 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 940 S. Stelling Rd. First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. Union Church 374-6392 379-1051 252-2434 650-327- 1649 7 Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group Al-ANON Family Group* 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Redeemer Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. Bethel Lutheran Church 650-903- 0321 379-1051 7 Tues ToughLove* Cupertino Kiwanis* Knights of Columbus 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* Cupertino Sr. TV Prod.* 7 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. Noon 9:30 a.m. 10131 Finch Avenue Bethel Lutheran Church The Blue Pheasant 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 The Blue Pheasant Senior Center 946-7970 252-3830 243-8462 252-2667 8 Wed Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* The Powerful Pens Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs) Viewfinders Camcorder Club 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Collins School Sunnyview Retirement Community, 22445 Cupertino Rd. Community Center Cupertino Room 245-9156 626-9784 285-7332 253-9136 9 Thurs Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club Noon 11:30 a.m. Blue Pheasant 252-8568 257-6136 252-1529 10 Fri Malihini Orchid Society Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm West Valley Pres. Church 267-3397 253-1232 11 Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m. Sunnyview Retirement Community 255-9828 13 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. Community Center Cupertino Room 252-3954 255-6559 14 Tues Southbay Toastmasters* Sertoma Club* Poets Society* 6:30 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100 N. Tantau, Rm. 1258 1366 S. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. Coffee Society 253-7622 252-2584 255-5293 725-8091 16 Thurs Toyokawa Sister City West Valley Republican Women Rolling Hills 4H Club Embroiders’ Guild of America 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. City Hall Monta Vista Recreation Center Sunnyview Lutheran Home 257-7424 252-6312 257-4745 578-5917 21 Tues African Violet Society 12:30 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736-9262 22 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association The Powerful Pens 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 18000 Chelmsford 6269784 28 Tues Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495 Deadline for submitting October calendar information is Sept. 1. -14- Council Actions City Council Meeting Thursday, July 19, 2004 Council Members present: James, Kwok, Lowenthal Sandoval, Wang Authorized the City Manager to Execute the Stevens Creek Corridor Restoration Part- nership and Collaborative Action Plan Agree- ment. Approved request by Santa Clara County Library Department to purchase additional furniture and equipment for the new Cuper- tino Library in the amount of $30,000. Changed regular Council meeting date to the first and third Tuesday of the month, ef- fective November 2004. Adopted Resolution authorizing applica- tion for the Surface Transportation Program Funding Program to fund Wolfe, Stelling, McClellan, and Stevens Canyon Roads Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Approved fiscal year 2004-05 terms and conditions of employment for the City Employee’s Association and Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Stevens Creek Corridor Restoration Partner- ship and Collaborative Action Plan Agree- ment Monday, August 9, 2004 Council Members present: James, Lowenthal Sandoval, Wang. (Kwok absent). Voted to waive the 51% Cupertino resi- dency requirement for DYSL soccer for field use only for the rest of the calendar year, based on the conditions outlined by the Mayor, which included: (1) Working together on a policy to be reviewed at the meeting of September 20 and (2) Presenting verifiable information to staff on residency. Monday, August 16, 2004 Council Members present: James, Kwok, Lowenthal Sandoval, Wang. Presentation by Assemblywoman Sally Lieber for Pearl Cheng as the Assembly Dis- trict 22 Woman of the Year. Gave architectural and site approval for park space as a part of the Civic Park devel- Agenda Preview Planning Commission September 13, 2004, 6:45 p.m. Applicant : Etsuko Kuromiya, 19990 Homestead Rd. Modification of a use permit for late night activities: extending the hours of operation of a karaoke studio to 2 a.m. Applicant: City of Cupertino. Location: Citywide. Amendments to Chapter 19.28 of the Cupertino Municipal Code (R1 Ordinance) Continued from Planning Commission Study Session of August 23, 2004 Tentative City Council date not scheduled.. Please Note: Agenda items are subject to change. Prior to the meeting, confirm agenda with city clerk, 777-3223. Copies of agendas are available at City Hall on the Thursday preceding council and planning commission meetings. opment on Town Center Lane. Accepted donation of a sculpture of Cyrus the Great and directed the Fine Arts Commission to hold a public hearing regard- ing its location. Approved the relocation of the Cuper- tino Morion sculpture to City Hall. Adopted a resolution establishing policies for donor artifacts in City facilities. Adopted a resolution to revise the City policy on responsible contracting. First reading of ordinance regulating skat- ing and rollerblading in city parks. Denied the petition for reconsideration of lease assignment for Blue Pheasant Restau- rant. Added a Council study session on August 31 to discuss the possible changes in public noticing procedures. This is a partial listing of Council action. Minutes and staff reports may be viewed at www.cupertino.org. Click on "Agendas & Minutes." You can watch current and previ- ous meetings via webcasting. Visit www.cupertino.org and click on "View Meetings Online," then "Webcasting Ar- chives." -15- Cupertino Scene PRSRT-STD Cupertino City Hall U.S. Postage 10300 Torre Avenue PAID Cupertino, CA 95014 Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS Postal Customer Monthly City Meetings September 1 Telecommunications Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:00 p.m. September 1 Design Review Committee (Council Chambers) 6:00 p.m. September 2 Parks and Recreation Commission*** 7:00 p.m. September 7 City Council*** 6:45 p.m. September 8 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:30 p.m. September 9 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) 6:30 p.m. September 9 Public Safety Commission (Conf. 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