HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene April 2003 - 04.01.2003March 2003 vol. xxvi no. 7
A monthly publication of the city of Cupertino
CUPERTINO SCENE
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The 20th annual Cherry Blossom Festival hon-
oring the 25th Anniversary of the sister city rela-
tionship with Toyokawa, Japan, will be held at
Memorial Park, Sat-
urday and Sunday,
April 26 and 27.
Hours are from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Ad-
mission is free.
The event offers
a wide selection of
Japanese food and
beverages, enter-
tainment, demon-
strations, cultural
exhibits, art, crafts
and clothing for sale. A special children’s section
will feature activities and hands-on arts and crafts.
During the festival, a series of cultural displays
and demonstrations will be featured at the
Quinlan Community Center. This year’s
guest cultural exhibitor is Isako Wasano
who, along with her students, will be dis-
playing her handmade Japanese dolls and
demonstrating her special techniques.
Other cultural exhibits and demonstrations
include ikebana (flower arranging), bonsai
(miniature trees), suiseki (rocks without wa-
ter), nihon shishu (embroidery), origami
(paper folding), shodo (calligraphy), temari
(decorative balls), sushi making and sumi-
e (brush painting). Representatives of
Silken Treasures will be on hand for a fash-
ion show and Japanese storyteller, Megumi
will enchant all with her tales. There will also be a
fabulous display of Japanese Koi Fish sponsored
by the Santa Clara Valley Koi and Water Garden
Club. Look for them outside the Quinlan Center.
Akita and Shiba Inu dogs will be shown on the
lawn behind the food court.
All-day entertainment takes place in the park
amphitheater. Among
scheduled events are
three Taiko groups,
Japanese dance, mar-
tial arts and children’s
musical perfor-
mances.
Food offerings will
include chicken salad,
green tea, teriyaki
hamburgers and hot
dogs, teriyaki
skewered corn, sushi,
tempura, chicken
teriyaki, udon noodles, gyoza (meat in Japanese
pastry), yaki soba, fruit on a stick, ice cream, beer,
sake, wine, soda and bottled water.
Craft booths throughout the park will offer a
wide variety of items for sale, including kimonos,
cards, paper sculptures, pottery, jewelry, washi eggs
and dolls, Japanese antiques, clothing, paintings,
candles, photos, woodwork and T-shirts.
The festival benefits the nonprofit Cupertino
Sister City Committee, which promotes friend-
ship and student exchange programs between the
two cities. Activities in celebration of the 25th
anniversary include an exchange of gifts and visits
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2002 Student Delegation
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In This Issue
Cherry Blossom ......................1
Library is Open .......................2
Topic for Citizens Group .......3
Disneyland ..............................3
Teen Community Forum ........3
The Cupertino Store...............4
Street Sweeping Schedule ....5
Senior Program Expands......5
Handel’s Messiah ...................5
Simply Safe..............................6
Florescent Bulb Disposal......8
Symphonic Band ....................8
Quota Luncheon ....................8
Nupur Dance Academy ..........8
Crab Feed ................................9
Bicycle Rules of the Road .....9
Immersion Program ...............9
Roots: Follow the Trail........ 10
ECO-News ..............................11
Teacher Housing ..................11
Community Calendar .......... 12
Council Actions ................... 14
Agenda Previews ................ 14
Sound Off ............................. 15
City Meetings ....................... 16
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Library is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is Open
Library Hours in the Temporary Library
Monday 10 to 9
Tuesday 10 to 9
Wednesday 10 to 9
Thursday 10 to 9
Friday 10 to 6
Saturday 10 to 6
Sunday 12 to 6
The Cupertino Temporary Library is lo-
cated at 10441 Bandley Drive, one block
west of De Anza Boulevard between
Lazaneo and Mariani. Parking / Entrance
at the back of the building.
Library telephone numbers are:
General Library 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/, as well as a
Telnet Catalog at telnet://library.
santaclaracountylib.org, and a Dial-in Catalog.
A brochure, Library Catalog Access from home
or work, is available at the library.
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.
Celebrate: National Library Week April 7
to 13, National Poetry Month during April,
Young People’s Poetry Week April 14 to 19
Schoolage kids:
Come in and pick up a Poetry Power Packet
to get started with poetry anytime during Young
People’s Poetry Week.
Drop in between 3 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, April
15 for “Create-a-Poem Crafts.”
Children’s Storytimes
Bedtime Storytime (3 years and up), Tuesdays,
7 p.m.; Toddler Storytime (ages 2-1/2 to 3-1/
2), Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Toddler Storytime
(ages 1-1/2 to 3), Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
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DisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneyland
Attention all junior high
and high school stu-
dents. April 23
though 26, travel to
Southern California
to experience the fun
of visiting Disneyland,
Magic Mountain, Cali-
fornia Adventure, Down-
town Disney, and Medieval Times. You and
your friends can spend your spring vacation
having the time of your lives. First, we will visit
Magic Mountain - the Xtreme Park, guaranteed
to make your stomach turn. The following day,
it’s on to California Adventure and Downtown
Disney. That night, we will head over to Medi-
eval Times where you will cheer your favorite
knight on to victory in an adventurous dinner
show. After another restful night’s slumber at
the Carousel Inn, it’s on to Disneyland for a
fantastic day of fun and excitement. Registra-
tion is $335. Only 40 spaces are available, so
sign up now. Fee includes: Chartered bus trans-
portation, admission into all attractions, hotel
accommodations, and supervision. You will
not want to miss this great trip. For more in-
formation or to register please call Parks and
Recreation at 777-3120.
Community Forum toCommunity Forum toCommunity Forum toCommunity Forum toCommunity Forum to
Focus on TFocus on TFocus on TFocus on TFocus on Teen Issueseen Issueseen Issueseen Issueseen Issues
Parents, teens, teachers, school administrators,
civic leaders, local law enforcement representa-
tives, and interested Cupertino residents who
care about teens and the future of our youth
will gather at a city-sponsored community fo-
rum on Wednesday, April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.
at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N.
Stelling Road in Cupertino.
At the forum, Cupertino teens will talk about
the major issues impacting their lives, such as
stress, isolation, competition, and alcohol and
drug abuse. School resource officers, school
guidance counselors, city parks and recreation
officials and other agencies will provide over-
views of current teen programs. Community
officials will share their ideas and visions to ad-
dress the needs of teens.
Participants will also have opportunities to
discuss their views and concerns about teen is-
sues and will work with others to develop ac-
tions and recommendations.
The seventh annual forum is part of the City
of Cupertino’s ongoing efforts to promote dia-
logue, gather information, and build commu-
nity. In past years, forums have focused on di-
versity, the development, and other issues of
concern to Cupertino residents. For more in-
formation, call 777-3331.
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Ruben Abrica, adjunct faculty member at the
National Hispanic University and instructor at
De Anza College will talk about local Latino
history and culture at the Citizens of Cupertino
Cross-Cultural Consortium’s (5Cs) quarterly
multicultural presentation on April 2. The meet-
ing begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall, Conference
Room C.
Abrica teaches courses in multicultural educa-
tion, Latino culture, and educational sociology
and psychology. His experience includes work-
ing for Migrant Education summer school and
serving as a Spanish language translator and
teacher for the Peace Corps.
At its May 7 meeting, the 5Cs will review
“Breaking Through” by Francisco Jimenez, pro-
fessor at Santa Clara University’s Department
of Modern Languages and Literatures and di-
rector of Ethnic Studies.
The memoir is about 14-year-old Francisco
and his family who are caught by la migra (im-
migration officers) and forced to leave their
California home, but soon find their way back.
According to Publishers Weekly, the author ex-
plores the prejudice and challenges they face
while also relaying universal adolescent experi-
ences of school, dances, and romances.
The 5Cs organizes multicultural presentations,
book reviews, and ethnic restaurant visits every
three months. The 5Cs meets on the first
Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Cupertino
City Hall, unless noted otherwise. Established in
1997, the group of residents was formed to
create an infrastructure that promotes a harmo-
nious, yet diverse community. For more infor-
mation, call 777-3331.
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by members of the commu-
nity to each city.
Parking is available at De
Anza College. Purchase a
one-day parking permit for
$2 from machines on lot (8
quarters required).
For further information
about the Cherry Blossom
Festival, call festival coordi-
nators, Lucille Honig, at 257-7424 or Marge
Taniguchi at 255-2093.
Continued from page 1
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
Schedule of Events
Sat, April 26, 2003
Amphitheater
11:00 a.m., Opening Remarks: Bill
Nishimoto, M.C.
11:05, Sunnyvale Suzuki Violinist
11:30, Palo Alto Kendo
12:00 p.m., Welcome Remarks, Mayor
Michael Chang
12:10, 20th Annual Cherry Blossom Fes-
tival
12:20, “Stevens Creek, Naturally” Shirley
Kinoshita, The Fine Arts Commission
12:25, Koi Club
12:30, Silken Treasures
12:40, San Jose Taiko
1:30, Bando Mitsusa Kai
2:00, Satsuma Dojo
2:30, Chikaho Kai
3:00, Cupertino Judo Club
3:30, Aikido of Silicon Valley
4:00, San Jose Taiko
4:45, Closing Remarks: Bill Nishimoto
Quinlan Center
1:00 p.m., Koto Studio
2:00, Silken Treasurers Fashion Show
3:00, Tales By Megumi
Sun, April 27, 2003
Amphitheater
11:00 a.m., Opening Remarks
11:05, Fujimoto Kai of San Francisco
11:30, N. California Naginata Federation
12:00 p.m., Western Aikido Yosho Kai
12:30, Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble
1:15, Bando Mitsusa Kai
1:45, Satsuma Dojo
2:15, San Jose Kendo
2:45, Okinawa Dance Academy
3:15, Cupertino Judo Club
3:45, Aikido of Silicon Valley
4:15, San Franciso Taiko
5:00, Closing Remarks
The Cupertino Store:The Cupertino Store:The Cupertino Store:The Cupertino Store:The Cupertino Store:
Heart of a CommunityHeart of a CommunityHeart of a CommunityHeart of a CommunityHeart of a Community
The Cupertino Historical Society and Museum
announces the opening of a new exhibit titled,
The Cupertino General Store, Inc., Heart of a
Community. The exhibit is an interpretation of
the store that once stood at the Crossroads, the
intersection of Stevens Creek and De Anza
Boulevards, in Cupertino.
In 1890, the village of West Side, now
Cupertino, consisted of a blacksmith’s shop, a
community hall, a cooper’s shop, a doctor’s
office, the Union Church and a general-
merchandise store. The Cupertino General Store
was more than just a place to buy merchandise.
To the people of Cupertino it was the first Santa
Clara County library, post office, and social
center where one learned the latest about crops
and neighbors. Built by local architect Enoch
Parrish, the store was originally owned by Alex
Montgomery and later passed to James Dixon
and Arch Wilson. The store reflected the needs
of the small community, carrying everything
from candy to dynamite.
Visitors to the exhibit can enjoy seeing health
and beauty items, hair and grooming aids,
children’s toys, stationary supplies, and tools that
date from 1890 through the 1940s. Also on view
are pages from the old Sears catalogs, old letters,
postcards and war ration books. Kids can weigh
themselves on the old grocery scale and purchase
penny candies at the store counter.
The Cupertino Historical Society meets the
fourth Tuesday of the month. Gatherings begin
with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. Participants are
expected to bring a dish of their choice. The
lecture begins at 7:30 in the Cupertino Room
inside the Quinlan Community Center located
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Handel’s Handel’s Handel’s Handel’s Handel’s Messiah,Messiah,Messiah,Messiah,Messiah,
The Spring SingThe Spring SingThe Spring SingThe Spring SingThe Spring Sing
Sunday and Monday, April 13 and 14, 7 p.m.
West Valley Presbyterian Church, 6191
Bollinger Road, Cupertino.
The West Valley Presbyterian Church is host-
ing the 12th annual Spring Sing of Handel’s Mes-
siah. Sing it yourself accompa-
nied by a full, 40-piece
orchestra! It’s easy to
forget that G. F.
Handel’s beloved ora-
torio is actually Eas-
ter music. Come cel-
ebrate the season by
singing the popular
choruses and solos, as
well as the less famil-
iar Easter section that
other programs usually omit.
Free, but required tickets are available by send-
ing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the
church with number of tickets requested and
date of performance desired. For more info,
call 252-1365 or visit our web page at
www.wvpc.org/messiah.
at 10185 North Stelling Road. The lecture is $3
for non-members and free to members.
The Cupertino Historical Society is a public
benefit corporation dedicated to the
preservation and interpretation of the history
and culture, both past and present, of Cupertino.
It operates its main museum in the Quinlan
Community Center. Museum hours are
Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and admission is free. For information call
Christine Jeffers at 973-1495, or
cuphistorysoc@juno.com.
Street Sweeping ScheduleStreet Sweeping ScheduleStreet Sweeping ScheduleStreet Sweeping ScheduleStreet Sweeping Schedule
The city street sweeping schedule is designed
to sweep each street twice a month. Sweeping
is done Monday through Friday, alternating
weeks, with the exceptions of, the fifth week of
a month, New Years, Fourth of July, Thanks-
giving, and Christmas. This year, all holidays fall
on weekdays. Scheduled sweeping on these holi-
days will be skipped due to the already full
schedule for staff and equipment.
To find out when your street is scheduled to
be swept, or for more information on the city’s
street sweeping program, call 777-3269.
Senior Center Program Senior Center Program Senior Center Program Senior Center Program Senior Center Program
Expands to NightsExpands to NightsExpands to NightsExpands to NightsExpands to Nights
Adults 50+ are offered a great variety of
classes, social activities and services during the
weeknights at the Cupertino Senior Center.
Membership to the Senior Center is a must for
taking classes or participating in social activities,
however social services are open to anyone over
the age of 50. Some evening programs are open
to all seniors in the community. Fees are charged
for classes, socials and membership.
Evening class offerings are in the areas of the
arts, technology and fitness. The arts program
features Beginning Japanese Flower Arranging
on Tuesday evening and Beginning Watercolor
on Wednesday evening. The technology pro-
gram has three offerings: Mac 1 on Mondays,
PC User Group on the first Wednesday evening
of the month and Mac User Group on the third
Wednesday evening of the month. The fitness
program offers three different levels of yoga:
Gentle Yoga for the beginner, Continuing Yoga
for advance students and Yoga for Seniors open
to all levels. The Yoga classes are held on Tues-
day and Thursday evenings.
Social activities held during the evenings are
fun and friendly. On Monday evenings, Table
Tennis is available and Duplicate Bridge is held
on Wednesday evenings. The first Wednesday
night of the month, an evening dance is held
featuring D.J. music. The second Tuesday
evening of the month, The Gathering is held.
This event is a Persian cultural exchange social.
Duplicate Bridge and Evening Dance are open
to all seniors.
The social services program at the Senior
Center offers a Caregiver Support Group meet-
ing on the third Wednesday evening of the
month. The time of this meeting is from 6 to
7:30 p.m. The Case Manager, Jackie Baddeley,
facilitates these meetings.
Please contact the Cupertino Senior Center for
program fees and registration information at
777-3150.
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Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe
by Marsha Hovey
Earthquake Preparedness Month. There’s
never been a better time to prepare. Information
is available at Quinlan Center, the City Hall and
Library. Here are some basic tips.
Being prepared for an emergency is easy. Be-
ing unprepared causes unnecessary
anxiety and stress. Don’t be a vic-
tim. Take charge of your safety
and that of your family. Make this
be the month you assemble these
fivebasic preparedness supplies:
• Water – 1 gallon per person,
per day – don’t forget pets.
• Food – Dried or canned foods
and a manual can opener
• First Aid Kit – Bandages,
headache medicine, prescription
drugs, etc.
• Battery Operated Radio –
Store batteries outside the radio.
Tune to KLIV 1590AM or KCBS 740AM for
emergency information.
• Flashlight or Light Sticks
The Red Cross recommends you keep enough
supplies for three to five days at home, in your
car and at work.
Sources of water: Hot water heater, ice cubes,
rear toilet tank.
Purifying water: These two methods will kill
most contaminants in water.
1. Boiling: Boiling is the safest method of
treating water. Bring water to a rolling boil for
three to five minutes, keeping in mind that some
water will evaporate. Let the water cool before
drinking.
2. Bleach: You can use household liquid
bleach to kill microorganisms. Use only regular
household liquid bleach that contains 5.25 per-
cent sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented
bleaches, colorsafe bleaches or bleaches with
added cleaners. Add 16 drops of bleach per
gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 min-
utes. If the water does not have a slight bleach
odor, repeat the dosage and let stand another
15 minutes. The only agent used to treat water
should be household liquid bleach. Other chemi-
cals, such as iodine or water treatment prod-
ucts sold in camping or surplus stores that do
not contain 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite
as the only active ingredient, are not recom-
mended and should not be used.
Tips for Mobility Impaired
Be prepared. Before the quake, let your neigh-
bors know you may need assistance getting out.
During a quake, your mobility will
be affected and you may not be
able to seek cover under furniture.
If you are in a wheelchair, stay in
it. Lock the wheels and cover your
head with your arms. If you are in
bed, or out of your chair, seek
cover under a bed, desk or table.
After the quake, debris may block
your exit and elevators are not safe
to use. Make evacuation easier by
clearing a path, finding alternate
routes, or securing objects, such as
bookcases, that might block your
path. If you are trapped, do any-
thing to attract attention. Keeping a whistle close
by to help make noise. Keep a disaster supplies
kit, including medications and eye glasses.
Great preparedness websites:
www.redcross.org and www.ready.gov
Need preparedness information in other
languages? www.redcross.org/services/disas-
ter/foreignmat
Shelter in Place
After the accidental or intentional release of a
dangerous chemical, “Shelter in Place” instructions
may be given. Shelter in Place means to remain
indoors, turn off air conditioning, close all vents
and seal out as much outside air as possible until
the hazard passes. An interior room will provide
the most protection. Be sure to keep emergency
supplies with you at all times. Your local radio
stations for emergency information are KLIV
1590AM and KCBS 740AM. Additional infor-
mation about shelter in place can be obtained by
contacting Cupertino OES or going to the Red
Cross website, http://www.redcross.org/ser-
vices/disaster/beprepared/shelterinplace.html
Homeland Security Advisory System offers gen-
eral explanations for preparedness activities at each
level, but these were intended mainly for govern-
ment agencies. Across the country questions of
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“What does a condition ‘yellow’ mean to me or
my family? or What does this mean to a business
or school?” are yet to be answered. The Ameri-
can Red Cross recognized the need and devel-
oped a complementary set of guidelines for the
following areas: Individuals, Families, Neighbor-
hoods, Schools and Businesses. Go to
www.redcross.org for downloadable information
or contact OES for a hard copy.
CERT Graduation
Congratulations to our most recent CERT
graduating class who complete their training on
April 5. This is the first graduating class of CERT
Saturdays. They committed only one Saturday a
month for three months and completed all the
training. Don’t be left out. Sign up for the next
session of CERT. Bring two or three of your
neighbors to help speed up your organization
process. All communities are encouraged to at-
tend. Special invitations go out to Milky Way,
Orion Place, Orion Ct., Derbyshire, Lunar Ct.,
Robindell and Hunterson. Let’s get prepared.
Concerned about keeping important documents
with your emergency sup-
plies? Put them in a Safe
Deposit box, give copies
to your out of area contact,
or place them on a CD or
Floppy Disk that is pass-
word protected.
Fire Extinguisher
Sales and Recharging
April 19, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. at City Hall. Home
fire extinguishers should be
recharged yearly, or after
each use. Nikkel Fire Com-
pany of San Jose has offered to come to
Cupertino and recharge extinguishers for $18 each
plus $2 per pound of dry chemical. Call
Cupertino OES, 777-3335, to schedule your re-
charge appointment or to purchase extinguishers.
Reminder to CERT team members
Regional earthquake drill on April 19 at 10 a.m.
Contact OES if you have not registered to par-
ticipate.
Basic Emergency Preparedness – FREE
A discussion of how to prepare yourself and
your home for emergencies in the community.
Designed for those who have done little or noth-
ing to prepare. Learn about emergency supplies,
turning off utilities and using a fire extinguisher.
April 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 7:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m.
Kaleidoscope Public Safety Camp
For grades 6 through 12, $15. April 23-25 from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) - FREE
Day and Evening – Duplicate Sessions – Chose
your time.
July 17, 24, 31, or Aug 7, 14. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
or 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Graduation for both groups
Aug 16, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CERT Saturdays begins again on Aug 2. Spend
only one Saturday a month, for three months, and
take the complete 18-hour course. Aug 2, Sept 6,
Oct 4.
CPR
$10 per class - June 7 or 27
First Aid
$10 per class – May 3, June 7, July 24
CPR and First Aid classes are free to CERT,
CARES and Kaleidoscope members.
If you do only one thing to prepare this
month…
Get a piece of white fabric (sheet, T-shirt, etc)
and keep it with your earthquake supplies. Fol-
lowing a major earthquake, check your home and
family. If everything is OK, use the fabric as a
“flag” and place it in a prominent location in the
front yard. CERT team members and other re-
sponders know that if they see the white flag,
they don’t need to check on you…but if there is
no white flag, there may be a problem. It really
speeds up the rescue process.
To register for classes or request additional in-
formation on how to be prepared, go to “Emer-
gency Preparedness” at www.cupertino.org/
emergency, or contact Marsha Hovey, 777-3335
or email OES@cupertino.org. Registration forms
are also available at the Library, Quinlan Center
and City Hall.
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Disposal of FluorescentDisposal of FluorescentDisposal of FluorescentDisposal of FluorescentDisposal of Fluorescent
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Because fluorescent tubes and compact fluo-
rescent bulbs contain a small amount of mer-
cury, when they no longer work, they should be
disposed of as hazardous waste. Be careful not
to break the tubes or bulbs. Store them carefully
and bring them to the County Household Haz-
ardous Waste Program. Call 277-7300 for a free
disposal appointment. The Program also accepts
other mercury-containing products, including:
pre-1997 tennis shoes that light up, “Silent” wall
light switches, wall heater thermostats, broken
mercury fever thermometers
If a thermometer breaks, collect as much of
the spilled mercury as possible (two pieces of
stiff paper can help to collect the mercury from
a smooth surface), and place it into a small glass
jar for transport. Do not vacuum up mercury.
Vacuuming would contaminate the vacuum and
aerosolize the mercury.
Mercury has been found in the sediment of
some of the creeks in the South Bay, as well as in
some types of fish (especially shark and sword-
fish). The cities throughout the Bay Area are mak-
ing a concerted effort to prevent mercury from
being released into the environment.
Symphonic BandSymphonic BandSymphonic BandSymphonic BandSymphonic Band
The Cupertino Symphonic Band will give a free
concert on Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m. at Quinlan
Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road,
Cupertino. The concert will be conducted by
R o b e r t
G o m e z
and Tom
Narcisso
and will
feature a
variety of
marches,
symphonic
favorites,
and show
tunes. Canned food donations for the Community
Services are welcome. For more information call
262-0474 or visit out website at
www.netview.com/csb.
Quota StaffQuota StaffQuota StaffQuota StaffQuota Staff
Recognition LuncheonRecognition LuncheonRecognition LuncheonRecognition LuncheonRecognition Luncheon
Plan to recognize your staff at the Cupertino
Quota Club Annual Salute to Staff Luncheon,
Thursday, April 24, at Quinlan Center from 12
to 1 p.m. The main speaker at the lunch will
be DeAnza College President, Martha Kanter.
Cost is $15 per person for lunch provided by
Alotta’s and served by Quota members.
Proceeds support Quota’s service focus to
support the hearing impaired and disadvan-
taged women and children. Tickets available
from any Cupertino Quota member or call
Barbara at (408) 257-0625.
Nupur FolkNupur FolkNupur FolkNupur FolkNupur Folk
Dance AcademyDance AcademyDance AcademyDance AcademyDance Academy
This year the academy will
be presenting the 3rd annual
performance, “UTSAV
2003” from 5 to 7 p.m. on
May 3rd at the Hyde
Middle School Audito-
rium. For the past three
years, Nupur Folk
Dance Academy has
been one of the
leading folk dance
institutes in Bay Area teaching folk dances from
India. The academy goal is to propagate the cul-
ture of Indian folk dances and make them as
popular as other Indian classical dances.
Dance like any other art, is a universal language
that crosses all boundaries, making it appropri-
ate for multicultural, multilingual as well as the
multigenerational audience. The themes will be
mainly communicated through music, body lan-
guage, gestures and facial expressions.
Folk dances from India are very vibrant and
fast. The dancers dance and sway to the fast
rhythm and the beats of the drum. Each folk
dance is characteristic of the particular region and
reflects the day-to-day life of the people of that
region. Along with teaching the folk dances, ev-
ery year, the Academy presents a performance
highlighting folk dances from different states of
India. For more information contact Nirmal
Gosavi at nirmalgosavi@hotmail.com.
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The Cupertino Language Immersion Program,
the newest alternative education program of the
highly acclaimed Cupertino Union School Dis-
trict, is celebrating five years of unprecedented
success by having a Fifth Anniversary Banquet
on April 5, 2003, at Hong Fu Restaurant in
Cupertino.
Along with program families, school district,
city, county, and state officials, and businesses have
been invited to participate in this celebration. The
evening will include entertainment by children of
the program, a silent auction, an awards presen-
tation, and a Chinese dinner.
The Cupertino Language Immersion Program,
a two-way immersion program is an exciting and
innovative way by which children develop the
ability to speak, read, and write in English and in
a second language. In this type of program, chil-
dren learn in a very stimulating and creative way
leading to intellectual flexibility and high academic
achievement. Knowledge of more than one lan-
guage and culture is becoming more and more
important for our children’s full participation in
a culturally and linguistically diverse world.
The program, which started with just one kin-
dergarten class in 1998, now has enrollment of
over 170 children, and by fall of 2003 there will
be over 230 children in this program.
Although Cupertino Union School District sup-
ports the program with teachers, facilities, and
the English portion of the program, all aspects
of the Mandarin portion of the curriculum have
been financed by outside sources. Primarily
through direct donation by the parents and sup-
porters of the program, the funds raised have
financed instructional aides in the classrooms,
teacher’ salaries for curriculum development, and
all Mandarin specific classroom teaching materi-
als. Other items funded by parents and support-
ers include the Mandarin specific classroom equip-
ment, Chinese cultural and enrichment activities,
staff and parent development, and the hiring of
grant writers.
For more information or to participate in this
event please contact Diana Dong at 257-9894.
If you would like further information on the
Cupertino Language Immersion program please
contact, Collins Elementary School at 252-6002.
Crab FeedCrab FeedCrab FeedCrab FeedCrab Feed
Fremont Union High Schools Foundation
Crab Feed “Fun” Raiser April 4, 2003
The Fremont Union High Schools Foundation’s
Fourth Annual Crab Feed “FUN” Raiser will be
held on Friday evening, April
4, 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the
Hinson Campus Cen-
ter at DeAnza Col-
lege. Once again,
this event is being
cosponsored by
The Foundation,
The Rotary Club
of Cupertino, and
DeAnza College. Tick-
ets are $30 and may be pur-
chased at each high school office, Cupertino, Fre-
mont, Homestead, Lynbrook and Monta Vista,
and through the Foundation Office by calling
(408) 773-1218. In addition to all the cold crab,
pasta, salad and bread you can eat, there will be a
silent auction, a live auction, and drawing prizes.
At last year’s Crab Feed, over 900 people ate
heartily and bid generously on outstanding live
and silent auction items. Almost $40,000 was
raised, helping to provide Grants for Grads, sup-
port for the College and Career Centers at each
of the district high schools, and technology grants.
Tickets sold out in advance for the third year in a
row, so get your crab feed tickets early. Tickets
will not be available at the door. Call Barbara
Juhl, at 253-6841, or Laurie Dean at 252-0758
for tickets and information.
Bicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the Road
DMV Rule 21201:
Bicycles ridden at night
must have a white
headlight, a red rear
reflector, and white or
yellow pedal reflec-
tors.
Safety Tip: Follow
lane markings.
Do not turn left
from the right lane. Do not go straight in a lane
marked right-turn only.
For more rules on bicycle safety check http://
www.dmv.ca.gov/about/bicycle.htm.
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RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots
By Gail
Fretwell Hugger
Follow the TFollow the TFollow the TFollow the TFollow the Trailrailrailrailrail
One of the issues being discussed by the city
of Cupertino and citizen groups is the Stevens
Creek Trail project. Some favor a natural, me-
andering path and some favor a hard surface,
bicycle accessible surface. Whichever view pre-
vails, it would be interesting to look at the area
where a portion of the trail will go through the
Blackberry Farm/McClellan Ranch Park sites
and see what kind of history this area holds.
Down at the creek one day a few summers
ago, (a favorite family hang-out for generations)
my grandsons and I found a portion of an an-
cient Indian grinding bowl; probably washed
down the creek bed with winter rains. It was
exciting to examine the old, round stone with
the ground out hole in it and talk about how the
early inhabitants in our valley gathered acorns,
and the time consuming grinding and leaching
process that finally turned them into edible
food. We sat on the creek bank for a long time,
listening to the creek merrily tumbling over the
rocks and the breeze sighing through the big
trees lining the creek banks and thinking about
what it must have been like 200 or 300 or 500
years ago, living near the water and gathering
nuts and berries and hunting small animals - or
maybe even a grizzly bear! It was a fun, thought-
ful and special afternoon.
The well-documented Spanish exploratory
and settler expedition, led by Juan Bautista De
Anza came by the little creek in 1776. Father
Pedro Font’s diary talks about riding along the
little creek, with dozens of Indians, running at a
distance, shouting at the strange looking men
astride their horses. De Anza had given his men
strict instructions not to harm the Indians all along
their route from Tubac, Arizona to the San Fran-
cisco Bay. What a sight these Spanish explorers
must have been to the Native Americans, never
having seen white men or horses or all their ac-
companying equipment. Father Font gave the
area the name Arroyo San Joseph de Copertino,
after the Italian saint from Copertino, Italy and
later on, the creek was called Cupertino Creek.
They camped near the creek and the next morn-
ing, a March day in 1776, rode north a short dis-
tance, to a high knoll, from which they could see
the huge expanse of water that is San Francisco
Bay. I wonder what De Anza would think if he
could see our valley now.
In 1844, a crusty, curmudgeon of a mountain
man turned wagon train master, named Captain
Elisha Stephens, led the Murphy-Stephens party
of settlers from east of the Rocky Mountains,
over the mighty Sierra Nevada mountains with-
out the loss of a single life, an phenomenal ac-
complishment, given that they were practically
blazing their own trail through hundreds of miles
of wilderness and desert.( The ill-fated Donner
Party, 2 years later in 1846, lost over 40 mem-
bers of their party, coming over the Sierras.) The
cantankerous Captain Stephens gave up leading
wagon trains and settled on the banks of
Cupertino Creek, where Blackberry Farm is now.
Captain Stephens lived in his isolated cabin; hunt-
ing, trapping and fishing and ate rattlesnakes for
dinner. (No, I am not making this up!) Folks
who came by to visit always questioned him care-
fully about the menu before staying for dinner.
In 1856, Captain Stephens stated that the area
was becoming “too durn civilized” and moved
to Kern County to Bakers- field, named after a
friend - “Baker”.
By this time, the whole of California was ex-
periencing its first population explosion due to
the gold discoveries in the Sierra foothills. The
little Cupertino Creek and surrounding area were
part of a huge Spanish land grant, Rancho San
Antonio, established before California became
part of the United States. When the newly ar-
rived gold-seekers and settlers voted in 1850 to
make California part of the United States, Span-
ish land grant boundaries and California settler’s
claims were hotly contested issues for the next
hundred years. Next month we’ll look at what
happened to the Cupertino/ Stevens Creek area
after Captain Stephens sold out and moved away.
(For the reasons why it’s called Stevens Creek and
not Stephens Creek, you will have to read Mary
Lou Lyon’s little book on Captain Elisha
Stephens.) Sources: The West Side and How
We Grew by Robert Levy; Various historical ac-
counts and papers - Cupertino Museum and
author’s collection.
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ECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-News
By Pamela Ledesma
TTTTTeacher Housingeacher Housingeacher Housingeacher Housingeacher Housing
The City of Cupertino Housing Commission
will begin reviewing a proposal to provide hous-
ing assistance for Cupertino teachers on March
13, 2002. The proposed program would pro-
vide up to four $50,000 loans to qualifying teach-
ers for the purchase of a home within the City
of Cupertino limits. Interested parties may at-
tend the Housing Commission meeting at 6:30
p.m. on March 13, 2003 in Conference Room
C at City Hall. If you are unable to attend the
meeting and require further information, please
contact Vera Gil at (408) 777-3251.
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The city has recently received a determination
from the State of California that our city was
able to exceed its 2000 recycling goal of 50%,
by reaching 58%. Residents and businesses
should congratulate themselves this Earth Day,
April 22, for a strong and consistent effort.
Businesses can celebrate Earth Day by com-
mitting to start, or expand, their recycling. Call
city staff at 777-3241 for guidance. Remem-
ber, there is no charge for re-
cycling. By not throwing re-
cyclable materials away, your
business may be able to save
money by reducing your level
of garbage service. The city
can help you set up a pro-
gram to recycle cardboard, all
types of clean paper, cans,
glass and plastic bottles (#1
and #2 plastic), and milk or
juice cartons. For info about
other materials, call city staff, or consult the
County’s recycling website: www.recyclestuff.org.
Computer Recycling Program
The city’s computer recycling program, being
handled by Apple Computer Co., has been col-
lecting computers and other electronic equip-
ment from city residents since October. Early
statistics reveal that, from October through the
end of January, 586 households have used the
program, and 1,667 monitors have been col-
lected and safely recycled. (Computer monitor
screen glass contains about 20% lead. There is
concern that this lead can escape from discarded
monitors, if buried in a landfill.) Bring elec-
tronic equipment to 10300 Bubb Rd.. Mon,
Wed, and Fri; 8-4:30. Call 862-2667 for more
info. The service is free to Cupertino residents.
Compost Available Again
Bulk compost is available again, at no charge,
to Cupertino residents, Friday and Saturday
mornings from 8:30 to 11:00, at Stevens Creek
Quarry on Stevens Canyon Rd. (across from
the dam). Bring shovels. Your drivers license will
verify residency. Bags at the site are provided
courtesy of Hanson Cement Co. Call 777-3241
or visit the city’s website (www.cupertino.org)
for information.
Learn to Compost
There are three more chances to attend a free
backyard composting class this Spring at
McClellan Ranch: April 5, May 3, and June 7.
Class is held from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 918-
4640 to register. Visit our compost bin display
area to help you choose which kind of bin to
build or buy.
Pest Control Info Available
Pest control factsheets that include informa-
tion on less-toxic products and
techniques are available again, this
Spring, at two local nurseries in
Cupertino: Yamagami’s and
Summerwinds , both on S.
DeAnza Blvd., just south of Hwy.
85. Nursery staff have received
special training on pest control and
can guide customers in using an
“Integrated Pest Management” ap-
proach to resolve their bug prob-
lems. Factsheets are also available
at Quinlan Community Center and at the
Cupertino library.
Free Low-Flow Toilets Available
The City of San Jose wastewater plant, which
serves Cupertino, is offering free low-flow toi-
lets to residents as replacements for old, higher-
flow toilets. There is an upper limit of three
toilets per household. They will be delivered to
your home. Call 277-2600 for an appointment.
Or you can see the program’s toilet, and apply
on-line at: www.slowtheflow/ulfts.htm.
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.
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly.
Call the contact number for details.
APR. Club/Organization Time Location Phone
1
Tues
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women’s Group
Al-ANON Family Group*
ToughLove*
Cupt. Toastmasters 4608*
Cupertino Kiwanis*
Knights of Columbus
4981*
Cupertino Men’s Service*
6:30 p.m
5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
6 p.m.
Noon
8 p.m.
Noon
Redeemer Luth. Church,
940 S. Stelling Rd.
Bethel Lutheran Church
10131 Finch Avenue
Bethel Lutheran Church
Community Center
The Blue Pheasant
10201 Imperial Ave., #3
The Blue Pheasant
650-903-
0321
379-1051
946-7970
973-7803
252-3830
243-8462
2
Wed
Al-ANON Family Group*
Al-ATEEN*
Narcotic s Anonymous
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*
De Anza Optimist Club*
Cupertino Optimist Club*
Tandem Toastmasters*
Cupertino Rotary Club*
Philotesian Rebekah #145
Cup. Symphonic Band*
Cross-Cultural Consortium
(5Cs)
7:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Noon
8 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Noon
Noon
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
940 S. Stelling Road
Redeemer Lutheran
Church, 940 S. Stelling
St. Jude’s Episcopal
Church, 20920 McClellan
20065 Stevens Creek #C
Holder’s Restaurant
Blue Pheasant
Compaq, 10501 Tantau
Community Center
Cupertino Odd Fellows
Cupertino High School
Cupertino City Hall
650-734-
5869
650-292-
8897
998-4200
253-7071
253-4424
255-3212
865-1815
920-2224
252-3954
262-0471
777-3331
3
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*
Overeaters Anonymous*
HP Communicators
Toastmasters #4606*
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 p.m.
7:00 a.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
Union Church
HP Cupt. site, Bldg. 46T
19055 Pruneridge Ave.
253-3219
252-2633
725-8195
345-8372
253-2984
252-0932
252-7054
252-7054
252-7054
541-9069
650-691-
8724
4
Fri
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Fast Start Group
5:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran
Church 940 S. Stelling Rd
374-8511
4
Fri De Anza Kiwanis* 7:15 a.m. Intl. House of Pancakes 973-1456
5
Sat
De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 De Anza College 864-8946
7
Mon
American Legion Post 642
Al-ANON Steps for Living*
Take off Pounds Sensibly*
TOPS
8 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
10201 Imperial Ave., #3
940 S. Stelling Rd.
First Baptist Church
10505 Miller Ave.
374-6392
379-1051
252-2434
8
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
9
Wed
Krazy Dazys Square
Dance Club*
7 p.m. Collins School 245-9156
10
Thurs
Quota Service Club*
(Aids hearing & speech impaired)
Cupertino-West Valley
Welcome Club
Viewfinders Camcorder
Club
Noon
11:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Blue Pheasant
Community Center
Cupertino Room
252-8568
257-6136
252-1529
253-9136
11
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
12
Sat
Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m. Sunnyview Retirement
Community
255-9828
14
Mon
Cupertino Odd Fellows*
Fine Arts League
8 p.m.
7 p.m.
20589 Homestead Rd.
Creekside Park
252-3954
253-2230
15
Tues
African Violet Society 12:30 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran
Home
736-9262
17
Thurs
Toyokawa Sister City
West Valley Republican
Women
Rolling Hills 4H Club
7:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
7 p.m.
City Hall
Monta Vista Recreation
Center
257-7424
252-6312
257-4745
22
Tues
Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495
23
Wed
Rancho Neighborhood
Association
7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation
Facility
973-1600
Deadline for submitting May calendar information is April 2.
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CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil
ActionsActionsActionsActionsActions
AgendaAgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda
PreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviews
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.
City Council Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2003
6:45 p.m.
Proclamation for the Future Business Leaders
of America.
Presentation to Parks and Recreation Supervi-
sor Tom Walters.
Presentation from Carl Guardino and Rocky
Hill regarding an update on the Housing Trust
and opportunities as a result of Prop 46.
Accept Citizens’ Option for Public Safety
(COPS) Grant Allocation.
Accept California Law Enforcement Equip-
ment Program (CLEEP) High Technology Grant.
Accept municipal improvements (off-site), The
O’Brien Group (Oak Valley), Subdivision Im-
provements.
Hold a public hearing regarding adoption of
the 2003-04 Fee Schedule.
Initiate a General Plan Amendment regarding
the Use Permit for the Blue Pheasant.
Discuss the possible cancellation of the Coun-
cil meeting on April 21.
Receive a status report on the Voluntary Stu-
dent Parking Permit Program.
Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2003
6:45 p.m.
April 14, 2003, 6:45 p.m.
Applicant: Prometheus, 20800 & 20900 Home-
stead Road.
Tentative Map to subdivide a 23.86-acre parcel
into four lots. Lots 1 and 3 will be mapped for
542 condominiums and one lot held in common.
Use Permit to demolish 194 existing apartment
units and construct five buildings totaling 542 units
on approximately 10 acres of two existing apart-
ment complexes (Villa Serra and The Grove).
City Council Meeting
Monday, March 3, 2003
Council Members Present: Chang, James,
Kwok, Sandoval, Lowenthal
5:00 p.m. – Conference Room A
Appointed Martin Miller to the Planning Com-
mission and David Kim to the Fine Arts Com-
mission.
6:45 p.m. – Council Chambers
Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Man-
ager to apply for, accept, and appropriate
$600,000 in FY 2003-04 funding from the State
Bicycle Transportation Account for the Mary Av-
enue Footbridge Improvement Project
Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Man-
ager to negotiate and execute a reimbursement
agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water Dis-
trict for $90,000 for the District to fund the ef-
forts of the Watershed Protection Collaborative.
Adopted a resolution authorizing the Director
of Public Works to negotiate and execute an agree-
ment in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for
with CONCUR, Inc. for the administration of
the Watershed Protection Collaborative.
Conducted the public hearing and voted for
option B from the staff report to delay the schedule
for the Crossroads Plan and evaluate it as part of
the General Plan.
Took no action regarding labor compliance.
Moved to have staff review and give an interim
report on March 17, regarding Sandoval’s pro-
posed policy on responsible contracting.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 4, 2003
Council Members Present: Chang, James,
Kwok, Sandoval, Lowenthal
Directed staff to identify how hillside excep-
tions for residential development are reviewed and
approved process as a design review process in-
stead of an exception process.
Refered the housing assistance program for
Cupertino teachers to the Housing Commission
to evaluate the process and report back to Coun-
cil, and requested to remove the policy which al-
lowed houses to be purchased outside City limits.
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April 2 Telecommunications Commission 7:00 p.m.
April 3 Parks and Recreation Commission***CANCELLED
April 7 City Council***6:45 p.m.
April 8 Teen Commission (Community Center) 5:30 p.m.
April 9 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:30 p.m.
April 10 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) 6:30 p.m.
April 10 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m.
April 14 Planning Commission***6:45 p.m.
April 15 Library Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m.
April 16 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:00 p.m.
April 21 City Council*** Check for cancellation 6:45 p.m.
April 22 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m.
April 24 Teen Commission (Community Center) 5:30 p.m.
April 28 Planning Commission***6:45 p.m.
April 30 Community Forum on Teen Issues 4:00 p.m.
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10300 Torre Ave. City
Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For
recorded meeting schedule/information after hours, call 777-3200. The City Channel (AT&T Cable
Channel 26) offers agenda information, broadcasts of council/planning commission meetings and other
programs. All meeting agendas are posted outside of City Hall 72 hours prior to the meeting
***These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org,
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