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2002
40 Years of Fun!
This year marks the 40t' anniversary 9-12
of the Cupertino Parks and Recreation
Department. Here are some of the highlights
of what has occurred over the last 40
years.........
1962 - Parks and Recreation Department
opens. Three playground programs held. Bal-
let is first specialty class. Learn -to -Swim pro-
gram and Gymnastics classes begin.
1964 - Bond issue passes for five park sites.
First Halloween event is held. Judo Club is first
co -sponsored club.
1965 - Live Long and Like It Club, for se-
niors, joins the Recreation Department. First
Egg Hunt held. Parks & Recreation Commis-
sion starts.
1966 — Santa's Visit, Teen Dances and rec-
reation program for children with disabilities
begins.
1967 - First Tiny Tots preschool program,
Day Camp, Teen Disneyland trip.
1968 - Portal and Wilson Park opens. Se-
niors program produces a weekly radio pro-
gram.
1969 - Children's theater program begins.
1970 - Linda Vista Park opens.
1972 - First bike trail opens on Stelling Road.
Tennis program begins.
1973 - Somerset Square Park opens. Com-
munity Gardens program starts.
1974 - Senior Adult Drop -In Center, "The
Little Blue House", opens. Walk -A -Golden Mile
starts. Varian Park opens.
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In This Issue
40 Years of Fun!
1
Summer Concert Series
3
Shakespeare Camp
3
Shakespeare in the Park
3
College for Kids
4
Announce Your Birthday
4
Internet Bottleneck, Part 2
4
Simply Safe
5
SK8 Fest
5
Library News
6
Compost Workshop
7
Watch Your Soap
7
Grasscycling
7
Yardwaste Options
7
Use Your On -Call Days
7
CREST Winners
8
Roots: Last Blacksmith
9
Cupertino Cuisine
10
Senior Center News
11
Community Calendar
12
Council Actions
14
Agenda Previews
14
Sound Off
15
Monthly City Meetings
16
The Cupertino Scene is published
monthly except in August and distributed
to all residents and businesses in the city.
Information may be submitted via e-mail
to rickk@cupertino.org, or via fax to 777-
3366, or sent to Rick Kitson,10300 Torre
Ave., Cupertino, 95014. Questions may
be directed to the Public Information Of-
fice at City Hall, 777-3262. Deadline is
the first Wednesday of the month for the
next month's issue. E-mail preferred.
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Continued from page 1
1975 - McClellan Ranch Park opens. Me-
morial Park opens. Nature program begins.
1976 - Fourth of July celebration and fire-
works begins. Junior Nature Museum opens.
First Ghostwalk, Summer Concert Series, Se-
nior Flu Shots and nighttime softball.
1979 - Monta Vista Rec. Center opens.
1980 - New Senior Center opens.
1981 - Three Oaks Park opens.
1982 - First Big Bunny Fun Run race is held.
1984 - Noontime program at elementary
schools begins.
1987 — Senior Volunteer Recognition Lun-
cheon begins.
1988 —First Cupertino Community Heritage
Parade is held. Hoover Park opens.
1990 — Cupertino Sports Center and Quin-
lan Community Center opens.
1991 - Blackberry Farm opens. Begin reno-
vating eight school fields for youth sports
leagues. First Cupertino Day held.
1992 - Jollyman Park opens. Tree Lighting
and Breakfast with Santa begins.
1993 - McClellan Ranch Park Master Plan
completed. Shakespeare in the Park begins.
Last Children's Theater program held.
1994 - Highway 85 Grand Opening.
1995 - After School Enrichment Program
begins. Cherry Blossom Festival moves to
Memorial Park. Last Cupertino Community
Heritage Parade held.
1996 -Last Walk -A -Golden Mile held.
1997 - Rotary Club's Oktoberfest moves to
Memorial Park.
1998 - Creekside Park opens. Chamber of
Commerce Art and Wine Festival relocated
to Memorial Park.
1999 - Moon Festival holds first event in
Memorial Park.
2001— The new Senior Center opens. Cin-
ema at Sundown begins. Teen Commission is
appointed.
2002 — Mobile Skate Park opens.
Come celebrate Cupertino Parks and
Recreation Department's 40" Birthday.
June 27, 6 p.m. at the Memorial Park
amphitheater. Come for the cake, stay for
the music.
Summer Concert
Series 2002
An Evening of Fun.
Bring the family and a pic-
nic, and enjoy an evening
of free music Thursdays '
from 6 to 8 p.m. All con-
certs take place in the Am-
phitheater at Memorial jam:
Park, located at the corner
of Mary Ave. and Stevens Creek Blvd. In the
event of rain, or for more information, please
call the Parks and Recreation Dept. at (408)
777-3120. No concerts July 4 or August 8.
June 27, Cheeseballs
Groovy, funky, and danceable hits of the 70's
and 80's, brought to you by this high energy
eight member band. Also, come celebrate
Cupertino Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment's 40" Birthday. Cake will be served.
July 11, Cupertino Symphonic Band
Classical, symphony, waltz, big band, and
patriotic music.
July 18, Shabang
Caribbean, steel drums, reggae. Traditional
Caribbean dances by "Island's of Fire."
July 25, Sidesaddle
Traditional blue grass, vintage country,
Cajun, cowboy, gospel, and folk.
August 1, Molly's Revenge
Traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, and
England and a jig or two.
August 15, Kapalikiko
Traditional Hawaiian melodies and hula les-
son. Don't miss this family favorite.
Shakespeare
Camps Return
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's
popular Bay Area Shakespeare Camps, de-
signed for ages 8 to 18, will be held from June
17 to August 23. Each camp session is two
weeks long, Monday through Friday, from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m., with optional aftercare avail-
able until 5:30 p.m. for a nominal charge. To
enroll in Bay Area Shakespeare Camp or for
more information call (415) 422-2222.Outside
of the 415 area code call (800) 978-PLAY.
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Free Shakespeare
in the Park 2002
The City of Cupertino teams up with the
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival to present
the seventh season of Free Shakespeare in
Memorial Park. This year Free Shakespeare
in the Park offers The Winter's Tale.
A jealous husband destroys his own happi-
ness; a faithful servant makes the ultimate
sacrifice; young lovers on whom rest the hopes
of two kingdoms; many of Shakespeare's re-
curring themes unite in The Winter' Tale, a
romance written at the height of the bard's
power. It's the perfect choice for the 20'
Anniversary of Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Don't miss this epic tale of jealousy and
faithfulness, true love and redemption. The
first half of The Winters Tale, like Othello,
explores the dark emotions of jealousy and
groundless paranoia. King Leontes' baseless
suspicion of his virtuous wife leads to esca-
lating tragedy, culminating in Shakespeare's
most famous stage direction, "Exit pursued
by a bear."
At its darkest point, The Winter ' Tale turns
from tragedy to comedy, carrying us forward
16 years (by Father Time himself) to magical,
pastoral Bohemia. Fantastical events of re-
generation, resurrection, redemption and, most
importantly, forgiveness create a happy end-
ing both deep and moving.
This summer is the perfect time for The
Winter' Tale. Bring a picnic dinner and en-
joy Shakespeare under the stars.
What:
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2002
The Winter's Tale
Where & When:
Memorial Park, Cupertino
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:30 p.m.
August 9,10, & 11
August 16, 17, & 18
August 23, 24, & 25
For Information call the San Francisco
Shakespeare Festival at (800) 978-PLAY, or
visit www.sfshakes.org.
The Internet
Bottleneck, Part 2
By Sal Algieri
Chair, Telecommunications Commission
Last month we discussed DSL (digital sub-
scriber line) as a high-speed Internet connec-
tion. DSL uses the telephone lines going to you
home to provide this service. Unfortunately,
most people cannot get this service due to dis-
tance limitations until the telephone companies
install remote switches in neighborhoods.
There are three alternate technologies that
have one thing in common. They bypass the
local telephone network. The most common is
cable modem. Since the cable system was up-
graded in Cupertino to a fiber optic two-way
network, cable modem high speed Internet has
been available to residents (if your home is
passed). The cable system is a broadband sys-
tem meaning it can support hundreds of chan-
nels. The system in Cupertino is one ofthe most
modern in that it has 750MHz of bandwidth.
Most of this bandwidth is allocated to TV or
pay per view channels although some chan-
nels have been reserved for high speed Inter-
net. The service taps a signal off the cable via
a special modem installed in your home. The
modem converts the computer's digital signals
to the proper RE signal that is sent through the
cable to the head end. At the head end another
modem strips off the Internet allocated chan-
nels, demodulates to recover the digital signal
and forwards the digital signal to a switch that
connects to the Internet.
Another technology is wireless. A serve pro-
vider sets up a mountain top repeater that trans-
mits and receives RE signals sent to and from
your home. At the home a small antenna and a
modem are used to connect to your computer.
This technology is very convenient but has some
limitations in the number of users that can ac-
cess the network at any one time due to band-
width and frequency allocation much like cel-
lular telephones. (It is not known if Sprint
Broadband is still accepting subscribers for this
service.)
The third technology is DBS (direct broad-
cast satellite). If you are a subscriber to DBS
television, you can most likely also get high-
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speed Internet service. The concept is identi-
cal to the cable modem in that channels are
reserved for the Internet signals. A special
modem is also required to connect to your com-
puter. This service does not suffer from the
same limitations as wireless but you must be a
subscriber to DBS TV.
We have mentioned several alternatives to
get high-speed Internet service. Investigate
each carefully, chose the one, which is, best
for you and enjoy high-speed surfing.
College for Kids
De Anza's Extended Year Program (for-
merly titled College for Kids) will be available
this summer from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from
June 24 to July 19.
For students in middle school: Classes at
Hyde and Kennedy middle schools will include
computer robotics, geometry via origami, PSAT
preparation, integrated algebra and geometry,
photography, graphic arts, foreign language,
math, mock trials and debate, calligraphy,
Shakespeare, ESL process writing and many
others for students entering grades six through
nine. Accelerated math and accelerated lan-
guage arts classes will be available for GATE -
identified students entering grades six through
nine.
For students in elementary school: Classes
for students entering grades one through five
will be held at Collins, Muir and Regnart el-
ementary schools. Classes will include math,
chess, Japanese, science, fine arts, reading,
Spanish, language arts, English tutorial and com-
puter keyboarding.
Program brochures are available at De Anza
College and at local libraries. For more infor-
mation regarding this program, check out the
Web site at:
www.communityeducation.fhda.edu and click
on the Summer Youth Program link. Limited
walk-in registration will take place at De Anza
on May 31 and on June 3 to 7 from 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. in the Short Courses office in the Fo-
rum Building, Room 6b. For further assistance,
call De Anza's Community Education at (408)
864-8791 or (408) 864-8469.
Simply Safe
by Marsha Garcia
The 1991 Oakland Hills fire destroyed 3,000
structures and left over 5,000 people without
homes. Each year California's wild lands burst
into flames, averaging losses of 163 million
dollars. Mother Nature's harsh reminders
should lead homeowners to ask not IF a fire
will occur in their neighborhood, but WHEN.
Fortunately, it is possible to live in a fire -prone
area and still feel reasonably safe. This confi-
dence depends on two important factors,1) that
you acknowledge that fire can happen to you,
and 2) that you must become your own first
line of defense.
Your street name must be clearly marked
with easy to read signs. Have two exit routes
from the neighborhood. Ensure proper access
for fire trucks — rickety bridges and narrow
winding roads can't accommodate a 35,000
pound fire truck.
Create a defensible space between your home
and the fire. Clear 30 feet around the house
and plant fire resistant foliage. Your local nurs-
ery and fire department can give you sugges-
tions. Work with neighbors to reduce fuel
sources in common areas ... and teach children
about fire safety.
Your house numbers must be at least 4" high
and easily readable at night. Install smoke de-
tectors in every level of your home and near
sleeping areas. Surround decks with a non-
flammable solid skirt. Keep working hoses
available. Don't pile wood or debris near the
house.
Non-combustible roofing material is the num-
ber one best way to reduce fire risk. Clear
away pine needles and debris. Trim trees hang-
ing over the roof or within 10 feet of chim-
neys. All chimneys should have spark arrest-
ers installed.
County Fire offers free home inspections and
suggestions. For inspections call Fire Preven-
tion at (408) 378-4010. To receive a packet of
information call Public Education at (408) 341-
4459. You can also check the web at
www.firesafe.org. Remember, your prepara-
tion can make the difference between defense
and devastation.
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Upcoming Events/Classes
June 22,23- Amateur Radio Field Day
June 27- Emergency Preparedness for Se-
nior Citizens
July 12- CERT, Fridays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
July 12, 13,19, 20, 27 & Aug. 2, 3
July 13- CPR for Adult/Infant/Child
July 8 to 12- Kaleidoscope, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you do only one thing to prepare this
month...
Share this information with a friend and stay
safe this summer.
To register for classes or request additional
information on how to be prepared, go to
"Emergency Preparedness" at
www.cupertino.org, or contact Marsha Garcia,
(408) 777-3335. Registration forms are also
available at the Library, Quinlan Center and
City Hall.
S K8 Fest
Once again the
City of Cupertino:WE)
Parks and Recre-
ation Department a
will be sponsoring
their annual Cupertino SK8 Fest. The
Fest will take place on June 8th, 3 to
7 p.m. at Memorial Park in the lot clos-
est to Quinlan Center. The lot will be
one big skating rink.
Come to skate or come to watch.
On hand will be the departments Se-
nior Citizen In -line Skating Instructor,
Phil Lenihan, to answer questions and
do some coaching.
U6 Other instructors
will also be avail-
able. Any skates
are acceptable,
quads or in -line,
but you do need
a helmet. For in-
formation call
Parks and Recreation at 777-3120, or
Phil Lenihan at 996-8302.
Library News
Thanks to the City Council,
Citizens and City of Cupertino,
Extended Library Hours:
Monday 10-9
Tuesday 10-9
Wednesday 10-9
Thursday 10-9
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 12-6
Library telephone numbers are:
General Number (408) 446-1677
Accounts, Billing 1-800-286-1991
Dial -in Catalog 1-877-471-3349
TeleCirc 1-800-471-0991
The library has a Web Catalog at http://
webpac.santaclaracountylib.org/, and a cata-
log at telnet://library.santaclaracountylib.org/.
The brochure, Library Catalog Access from
Home or Work, is available at the library. Book-
mark 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
Lobby Book Sale
The Friends of the Cupertino Library have a
book sale in the library lobby, with books priced
from $1 to $4.
Summer Programs for Kids
Storytimes (July and August)
Bedtime Storytime (3 years and up)
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Toddler Storytime (ages 1-1/2 to 3)
Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
Discover a Hoppin' Place @ Your Library
Summer Reading Club, 6/17 to 8/8
Kids are invited to join Summer Reading Club.
Come to the library between June 17 and July
31 to sign up and receive a reading folder. Kids
who read or listen to 10 or more books over
the summer will be awarded a certificate and
a free paperback book. School age kids are
also invited to Thursday Fun Programs at 2:30
p.m. for storytelling, crafts and more.
Parent -Child Catalog/Internet Classes
Parents of schoolchildren may schedule
appointments with a children's librarian for ei-
ther introductory Internet (exploring web sites
for children) or library catalog instruction. The
classes are open to parents alone or with their
children. To schedule an appointment, call
(408) 446-1677, Ext. 3320.
Break Free! Read for Fun!
Break free and join Summer Reading for
Teens at the library. Sign up at the library June
17 to August 16. Participants who read at least
five books and write one book review will re-
ceive a gift certificate to a local bookstore.The
gift certificates are generously donated by the
Friends of the Library. Teens, ages 13 to 19
are invited to join by picking up a folder at the
Adult Reference Desk.
Internet Basics for Adults
Basic Internet classes for adults are held at
the library every Saturday, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
These drop -in classes are limited to 5 partici-
pants and are filled on a first -come, first -served
basis. Participants must be able to use a com-
puter keyboard and mouse. Those interested
should come to the Adult Reference desk at
10 a.m. on Saturday mornings.
Internet Classes in Mandarin Chinese
Basic Internet instruction in Mandarin is
available at the library by appointment. If you
would like to schedule an appointment please
call the Reference Desk at 446-1677.
Library Bestseller Collection
Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Li-
brary, the Bestseller Collection is a special
browsing collection designed to make it easier
than ever to find a bestseller on the library shelf
when you visit the library. The books are avail-
able on a first -come, first -serve basis (no re-
serves). All titles check out for one week. Lo-
cated next to the New Books area on the main
floor near the adult reference desk.
Library Tours
Library tours are held Wednesdays from 1
to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Tours
include demonstration of the library's online
catalog, reference database access, and library
collections and services. For information about
weekly tours, call (408) 446-1677.
Compost Workshop
A free how-to backyard composting work-
shop will be held at McClellan Ranch on the
June 1st at 10:00 a.m. Workshops are taught
by master composters. Get a tour of our com-
post bin demonstration area to take a look at
the common bins that gardeners are using. Call
918-4640 to register.
Watch Your Soap
Since all types of soap and detergent (even
"biodegradable" soaps) are toxic to fish and
other aquatic creatures, when you wash your
car, don't pour the leftover bucket of soapy
water into the street or down a storm drain.
Storm drains are directly connected to the near-
est creek. Instead,
soapy water should
be poured down a
sink or a toilet, or
onto a landscaped
area where it won't
run onto a sidewalk
(the soil bacteria
can break the soap
chemicals down).
C o n s i d e r
whether you even
need to
uac ;5vap
when you wash
your car. Much of the dirt on cars can often
simply be hosed off with water or wiped off
with a wet sponge.
Grasscycling
A reminder for gardeners: turf experts rec-
ommend that grass clippings be left on the lawn
to return the nitrogen in the clippings (one of
the primary ingredients in fertilizer) back to the
lawn. This will reduce the amount of fertilizer
needed, and will cut down on the yard waste
that will need to be collected for composting.
Short clippings will fall into the lawn's root area
and decompose quickly. For best results, use
a mulching mower.
This practice has been followed by
Cupertino's Parks and Recreation Dept. in our
city parks, with good results, for many years.
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Yardwaste Options
• City residents (with "can" garbage service)
can order a yardwaste/woodwaste "on -call"
recycling day (residents get two days per cal-
endar year). No charge. Call the Los Altos
Garbage Company at 725-4020. Materials are
picked up on a resident's regular recycling day.
4' X 4' X 8' pile limit. No branches larger than
6 inches in diameter and 4 ft. long. Bundle or
box branches and trimmings. No loose mate-
rial please.
• Get a second yardwaste toter for $5.67/
mon. (minimum of 3 months) from the garbage
company.
• Start a compost pile. Call 918-4640 for in-
formation on workshops.
• Haul the
yardwaste to one of
three area landfills
(typical cost is from
$7-$13 per cubic
yard for yardwaste
that is not contami-
nated with garbage.
Garbage costs range
from $16-$20 yd.).
Call 777-3241 for in-
formation on land-
fills.
Use Your On -Call Days
Residents with lots of "clean-up" garbage
should remember they can use "On -Call" gar-
bage disposal days (two days per year), at no
charge. Call the Los Altos Garbage Company
for an appointment: 725-4020. (Available to
residents with "can" garbage service only.)
Residents with just a couple of extra bags of
trash can order "extra garbage" tags from the
garbage company by calling 725-4020. Tags
cost $4.78 each or 10 for $45.49 (which would
be added to the next bill).
And for information on how to recycle just
about anything, call the Recycling Hotline: 924-
5453, or look on-line at: www.recyclestuff.org.
For a list of local non -profits that accept dona-
tions, call Public Works at 777-3337.
City Recognizes
Community Volunteers
Seven individuals and one service organiza-
tion received the City of Cupertino's 2002
CREST Award at a ceremony held Thursday,
May 16, at the Quinlan Community Center.
The annual event to honor outstanding com-
munity volunteers, takes place every year in
May. CREST stands for Cupertino Recognizes
Extra Steps Taken. This year's recipients are:
Don Allen, Don's shoes must be all worn
out for the many steps taken on behalf of Cu-
pertino. Most recently Don was Campaign
Chair for the Cupertino Heart of the City Cam-
paign. He raised over $1.8 million; exceeding
the campaign's target by over $200 thousand.
His involvement with the Heart of the City
Campaign created valuable links with founda-
tions, corporations, and businesses.
Cupertino Community Services Board of
Directors, a remarkably diverse and involved
group of people, they are all passionate and
compassionate. 18 members strong, the CCS
Board of directors are a group for which no
challenge is too big or too small. Their leader-
ship and involvement in the community are in-
valuable to CCS programs and operations.
Gail Fretwell Hugger, is a fourth genera-
tion descendent of William Regnart. Gail has
diligently worked researching, writing and shar-
ing her enthusiasm for the mosaic of people
and characters who have shaped Cupertino.
Her monthly column "Roots" has become the
authoritative voice of where we have been and
what we must be careful not to lose.
Kathy Stakey, for her outstanding contribu-
tions to the Cupertino Library as chair of the
Library Commission and active member of the
Friends of the Cupertino Library. Kathy leads
by example and is always stepping up on be-
half of the library. In addition to being a realtor,
Kathy is treasurer and coordinator of the Stu-
dent Volunteers for the Friends of the Cuper-
tino Library.
Richard Knock, a retired Silicon Valley ex-
ecutive who generously shares his time, tal-
ents, business contacts and technical knowl-
edge with De Anza College, its students and
community. Richard has served on numerous
committees including the De Anza Commis-
sion and the Alumni Consulting Team of the
Stanford Graduate School of Business. Rich-
ard also worked on a project to help De Anza's
bookstore launch a used -book buy-back pro-
gram for students.
Orrin Mahoney, is a singularly active mem-
ber of the community and the Cupertino Cham-
ber of Commerce. During the past year he has
chaired the city's Fourth of July Committee,
he served as a Chamber of Commerce Board
Member and worked on the Chamber's politi-
cal action and economic development commit-
tees. Orrin has also been involved the Rotary
Club of Cupertino and for the past 20 years
has been on the board of Goodwill Industries.
Janice Miyatake, joined Quota of Cuper-
tino in 1996 and quickly became involved in
many club projects. She has served as Trea-
surer and Director of Ways and Means. She is
always there to say, "I'll do it!" with a smile on
her face. Janice has also been active with the
Chamber of Commerce serving as an ambas-
sador, a member of the Asian American Busi-
ness Council and has served on the Chamber's
board of directors. If more were needed, Janice
has been involved with CCS and is treasurer
for Midori Kai, a Japanese women's group.
Robert Yee, has been an active member of
the Cupertino Senior Center for over 20 years.
During his involvement Bob has done more than
just volunteer his time, but takes the extra step
to recommend improvements and make those
improvements happen. Bob has taught many
classes including Tai Chi, golf and the ukulele.
Bob's programs have touched the lives of se-
niors in our community and brought music to
local schools. His age remains a mystery.
Congratulations to all of this year's CREST
recipients. The event may be seen on -demand
at the city's web site, www.cupertino.org, or
on cable channel 26. Check the city web site
for times.
Roots
By Gail
M1 t- Fretwell Hugger
THE LAST VILLAGE
BLACKSMITH
Sometimes newcomers to Cupertino ask,
"where is downtown Cupertino?" "Don't have
one", I say. "We're a crossroads, always have
been." Now, based on the highrises going up,
we're a pretty big crossroads, but in 1898, there
was only the Home Union Store (and West
Side Post Office) and William Baer's black-
smith shop. Then the streets were called
Stevens Creek Road and Sunnyvale/Saratoga
Road (old Highway 9).
Ralph Rambo, who in years past wrote many
small local history books, illustrated with his
own cartoons, reminisced about William Baer's
place in one of his books.
"Under the spreading
chestnut tree". The tree
was missing but otherwise
stage setting and leading
character were duplicate
perfection for
Longfellow's immortal
poem. William Baer was
one of Valley's last typical
country blacksmiths. I
never grew tired of watch-
ing this friendly, powerful
man at work. Usually be -
grimed in a clean sort of
way, he had muscles equal
to Mr. America's. Always he would pause to
answer this small boys' endless queries.
What better blacksmith shop "atmosphere"
than a brief description of "gettin' our old nag
shod"? Unhitched from our spring wagon or
buggy, Prince was led into the smokey, dirt -
floored smithy. Turning his back to horse's rear
end, our smith would pick up a hind foot and
hold it between his (Mr. Baer's) legs, placing
it on his heavy leather apron. Old shoes were
pried off, old nails snipped clean and hoof bot-
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tom pared down smooth and white. Then Mr.
Baer would select a new horseshoe from the
stack of size numbered little kegs ... then toss
one in the forge and start pumping the huge
wooden and leather hand made bellows.
Slumbering charcoal embers would awaken
to emit little spiral curls of pleasant smelling
smoke. Finally small tongues of darting flame
enveloped the iron blue horseshoe buried in the
coals. When white hot, with his long tongs, Mr.
Baer withdrew the shoe and planted it firmly
against the bare hoof (No pain, gentle reader)
Sizzling, acrid smoke curled up with an unfor-
gettable smell ... Mr. Baer would then critically
examine the scorched surface. By burned and
unburned areas he could exactly see how shoe
fit contour of hoof. With sledge and anvil he
would deliver a few mighty corrective blows.
This operation was repeated until by trial and
error, Mr. B was satisfied and after tub water
tempering, nailed on the shoe. Yes, he made a
nail "ring" for me, as naturally expected as
butcher -wagon free bologna. End of act. Dad
painfully opened his long leather purse and doled
out six bits ($.75) or a silver
dollar. I forget which.
Good men —my Dad and
William Baer. Both worked a
sixty hour week at honest
manual labor —went to
church on Sunday, still very
tired. And the Rev.
Coleman's sermons were
sometimes long and dry. Con-
sequently it took many a
wifely nudge to head off a
snoring duet; Mr. Baer, deep
bass, Dad, high tenor ...long
gone the pungent odors of
burnt horse hoof, sweat, char-
coal, stale tobacco smoke, the musical clank
and clang of anvil and wheezing bellows. Came
the Auto Age and the last of the village black-
smiths."
After all the Baers had passed away and the
old family home at the crossroads was about to
be torn down, the Cupertino Historical Society
was able to save the old blacksmith shop from
destruction.
Cupertino Cuisine:
Beyond Curries
by Hema Kundargi
The secret to Indian cooking is not curry
powder, which is used very little in India, but a
unique spice blend known as masala.
There are as many styles of masala as stars
in the sky. There are no hard and fast rules
about making a masala, which will differ from
region to region. Two cooks can argue end-
lessly about which spices go into a masala, their
proportion, the order in which they are added
and if the spices are used whole or ground or
toasted.
This may seem confusing, but it is easy to
master once you understand the eccentricities
of each spice. Cooking with spices in Indian
cuisine is more an art than a science.
If you are a novice at Indian cooking or have
been discouraged by some unsuccessful at-
tempts, here are some helpful hints:
Try recipes with spices that you are famil-
iar with. Later you can venture into exotic
spices.
Buy spices from a store with a good turn-
over of spices.
If you have spices sitting on your shelf for
more than six months, toss them away as they
tend to get rancid and lose flavor.
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As far as possible buy spices whole and
grind them, with the exception of turmeric.
A small coffee grinder used only for spices
is a good investment.
Thus, the essence of masala lies in squeez-
ing several flavors of the same spice, by roast-
ing it, grinding it, or popping it whole to create
a vast spectrum of taste.
America has come a long way from the meat
and potato menu.Today we do not hesitate to
say lasagna or kung-pao chicken without hav-
ing to say Italian or Chinese.
I sincerely hope the same recognition comes
to the rich and vibrant Indian cuisine rather than
lumping it under a catch -all -title "Curry."
Here is a simple recipe for making grilled
sandwiches. A spicy alternative to grilled
cheese sandwiches.
(Please note there is no curry powder used)
2 potatoes (baked and grated)
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 green chili (optional) (minced)
2 bunches spring onions (chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
8 slices of bread
Heat a big fry pan and add oil. Throw in the
cumin seeds and wait till it sizzles and changes
color to a darker shade.
Next add the green chilies, stir for 10 sec-
onds and immediately add the spring onions.
Stir -fry for a minute and then add the potato,
lime juice, salt and sugar. On medium heat, stir
the mix for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat
and keep aside.
Apply a tablespoon of the potato mix to a
slice of bread and place another bread slice
over it.
Grill the two slices in the sandwich maker
until they turn golden brown.
Repeat with other slices.
Serve with tomato ketchup
Hema's Hints: This is great recipe to take
for your next office party or for picnics.
Senior Center News
For information on these or other senior
programs, call 777-3150.
Mac User Group
The Mac User Group will not be meet-
ing in June, July or August. Please see
the September Newsletter for the next
scheduled program.
Independence Day Celebration
7/2, Tuesday, 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Come to the Senior Center to celebrate our
nation's birthday. Join us for hotdogs, hamburg-
ers plus trimmings with patriotic songs. $7.
Wednesday Weekly Salad Lunches
Wednesdays, 12 noon to 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a delicious lunch of salad served
with rolls and fruit. Now you can buy up to 4
tickets per month at one time. Advance sign-
up is required; tickets will be sold until 10:30
a.m. on the day of the lunch. $3.
Monthly Social and Birthday Party
6/3, Monday, 1 p.m.
Entertainment for the month is a perfor-
mance by the Meyerholz school choir. A group
of 4t' through 6t' graders will perform a vari-
ety of well-known songs. Come and celebrate
with cake, punch & coffee. People with birth-
days are honored; all others contribute a dollar
to help with expenses.
Viewfinder Presentation
6/3, Monday, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Learn tips on how to get more enjoyment
from your camcorder, secrets to better quality
of images and sounds.
Evening Dance
6/5, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m.
Dance the evening away with tunes of the
"Top Hits" swing band. Check out our new
expanded dance floor. $5. Refreshments will
be served.
Line Dance Monthly Social
6/10, Monday, 2 to 3:45 p.m.
Drop in for an afternoon of dance and fun.
Instructor Donna Frankel, will demonstrate and
call up steps. $3. Refreshments provided.
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Arioso Trio Performance
6/10, Monday, 2 to 3 p.m.
Three young ladies combine strings with pi-
ano to bring you classical music of the past
and present. Refreshments will be provided.
Choraliers Summer Celebration
6/16, Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Father's Day and summer with
sparkling music by the Choraliers. Invite friends
and bask in the warmth of good music from
several eras designed to entertain and delight
you. Refreshments and light snack will be
served. Donation of $4.
Advance Directives by SALA
6/18, Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m.
SALA (Senior Adult Legal Aid) is a non-
profit agency providing legal assistance to se-
niors. A special workshop on Advance Direc-
tives has being scheduled; please sign up for
this informative presentation. Chinese transla-
tion is available.
Hawaiian Luau
6/24, Monday, 12 to 2 p.m.
Come and celebrate the Kamehameha Day
with Hawaiian food, dances by the Aloha Nani
Hula Dancers and music by Bob Yee. $6.
Emergency Preparedness
6/27, Thursday, 10 a.m.
Emergency Preparedness
Disasters can happen at any time. Will you
know what to do? Cupertino's Emergency Ser-
vices Coordinator, Marsha Garcia, will offer
simple tips to help you prepare for emergen-
cies. Topics include Personal Emergency Sup-
plies, How/When to shut off utilities, Use of
fire extinguishers and Terrorism Awareness.
April Puzzlement
Congratulations to Joseph Genovese,
Sanghee Lee and Paul Lucas who solved
the April Puzzlement and correctly identified
the newest city commission (at the time) as
the Housing Commission.
June Puzzlement
Where is the old blacksmith shop now?
Hint: It opened in 1975. E-mail your answer
to internetforum@cupertino.org. Five will be
randomly selected from correct responses
to win a Cupertino rosewood pen and case.
JUNE
1
Sat
3
Mon
4
Toes
5
Wed
hair
Club Organization I inie
De Anna Flea Market 1 8 to 4
American Legion Post 642
8 p.m.
AI -ANON Steps for Living"
7:30 p.m.
Take off Pounds Sensibly"
6:30 p.m.
TOPS
Friends of Cup(, Library
7-30 p m
6:30 p.m
Alcoholics Anonymous'
Women's Group
AI -ANON Family Group'
5:30 p.m.
ToughLove"
7 p.m
Cupt. Toastmasters 4808,
6 p.m.
Cupertino Krwanrs"
Noon
Knights of Columbus
8 P.M.
4981"
Cupertino Men's Service'
Noon
Cross -Cultural Consortium
6:30 p.m.
(5Cs)
AI -ANON Family Group"
7:30 p.m.
AI-ATEEN"
8:15 P.M.
Cupertino Sanitary Dist'
8 p.m,
De Anza Optimist Club"
7:15 a.m.
Cupertino Optimist Club'
12:15 p.m
Tandem Toastmasters'
Noon
Cupertino Rotary Club'
Noon
Philotesian Rebekah #145
7:30 p.m.
Cup Symphonic Band'
7 p.m
De Anza Lions Club"
6 45 a.m.
Cup. Host Lions Club"
7.15 p.m.
Northwest Y Service Club"
7 p.m.
Cupertino Amateur Radio
7.30 p.m.
Emergency Service
Women's Quilting Group"
9:30 a.m.
Connect Club 1'
Noon
Connect Club II'
8 a.m.
Connect Club III'
Noon
Location Phone
De Anza College 854-MMS
10201 Imperial Ave., #3
374-6392
940 S. Stelling Rd_
379-1051
First Baptist Church
252.2434
10505 Miller Ave.
Cupertino Library
253-8294
650-903-
Redeemer Luth_ Church,
940 S. Stelling Rd_
0321
Bethel Lutheran Church
379.1051
10131 Finch Avenue
Bethel Lutheran Church
481-9236
Community Center
973-7803
The Blue Pheasant
252-3830
10201 Imperial Ave., #13
243-802
The Blue Pheasant
Dasaprakash Restaurant
777-3331
940 S_ Stelling Road
734-5869
Redeemer Lutheran
292.8897
Church, 940 S. Stelling
20065 Stevens Creek #C
253-7071
Holder's Restaurant
253-4424
Blue Pheasant
255-3212
Compaq. 10501 Tantau
865-1815
Community Center
920-2224
Cupertino Odd Fellows
252.3954
Cupertino High School
262-0471
Holders Country Inn
253-3219
Mariam's Restaurant
252-2633
Northwest YMCA
725-8195
20803 Alves Drive
City Hall
345-8372
West Valley Pres Church
253-2984
6191 Bollinger Rd.
252-0932
International House of 252-7054
Pancakes St_ Crk_ Blvd.
Chamber of Commerce 252.7054
Chamber of Commerce 252-7054
6
Thurs
Rolling Hills 4H Club
7 p.m.
Monta Vista Rec Center 257-4745
Overeaters Anonymous'
7 p.m.
Union Church 541-9069
HP Communicators
7:00 a.m.
HP Cupt. site, Bldg_ 46T 650-691-
Toastmasters #4606•
19055 Prunerid a Ave. 8724
7
Alcoholics Anonymous*
5:00 P.M.
Redeemer Lutheran
374-8511
Fri
Fast Start Group
Church 940 S_ Stelling Rd
De Anza Khvanls•
7:15 a.m.
Intl- House of Pancakes
973-1456
g
Daughters of Norway
9:30 a.m.
Sunnyview Retirement
255-9828
Sat
Community
McClellan Ranch
9:30 a,m
McClellan Ranch
255-2422
Volunteers
10 Cupertino Odd Fellows' 8 P.M.
20589 Homestead Rd_
252-3954
Nion
BicydeiPed Adv_ Com_ 7:30 p.m.
City Hall
777-3240
Fine Arts League 7 p,m.
Community Center
777-0209
11 Southbay Toastmasters' 6:30 p.m.
Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100 253-7622
•rues
N. Tantau, Rm. 1258
Sertoma Club" 7:15 a.m.
1366 S Saratoga- 252-2584
Sunnyvale Rd. 255-5293
Poets Society' 7-30 p.m,
Coffee Society 725-8091
Collins School 245.9156
12
Krazy Dazys Square
7 p.m.
NN'ed
Dance Club'
13
Ouota Service Club"
Noon
Blue Pheasant 252-8568
Th a rs
(Ads heath g a speech Impaired)
Cupertino -West Valley
11:30 a.m.
257-6136
Welcome Ctub
252-1529
Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm 267-3397
14
Malihini Orchid Society
7:30 p.m.
Fri
Cupertino Coin Club
7:45 p.m.
West Valle Pres_ Church 253-1232
18
African Violet Society
12:30 p.m.
Sunnyview Lutheran Home
736.9262
Tues
Viewfinders Camcorder
7 p,m.
Community Center
252-2667
Club
Cupertino Room
20
Toyokawa Sister City
7:30 p.m.
City Hall
257-7424
Thurs
West Valley Republican
11:30 a.m.
252-6312
Women
BicyclelPed Adv Com
7 p,m,
City Hall
446-4144
777-3240
26
Rancho Neighborhood
7:30 p.m.
Rancho Pool and 973-1600
`N ed
Association
Recreation Facility
25
De Anza Youth Soccer
7:30 p.m.
Community Center
Tuts
Historical Society
6:30 p.m.
Community Center 973-1495
Deadline for submitting.M4, caletular infvrnialicni is.lruir 3.
Council
Actions f/P
Monday, May 6, 2002
Council Members Present: Chang,
James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval
Authorized a request to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for Funding for the
San Tomas Aquino -Saratoga Creek Trail in the
amount of $80,000.
Authorized staff to apply for two Safe Routes
to Schools grants for Cupertino High School
area and Garden Gate area, and requested a
commitment of $65,500 for local share.
Set tentative date of June 19 at 5:00 p.m. for
Teen Commission interviews.
Authorized the Mayor to forward comments
to the Foothill/De Anza Community College
District regarding the De Anza College Facili-
ties Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact
Report.
Adopted resolution to implement a 2-hour
parking restriction on the north parking lot at
Memorial Park and that notice of the permit
parking change be posted for 2 weeks prior to
the change.
Monday, May 20, 2002
Council Members Present: Chang,
James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval
Accepted Wolfe Road Bicycle Facility Im-
provement Project and Bollinger Road Bicycle
Facility Improvement Project.
Approved Guidelines for the Selection of
Public Art. Accepted the conceptual design by
artist Roger Berry for the plaza area at the
corner of Stevens Creek and De Anza Blvds.
Amended the ordinance establishing the Bi-
cycle Pedestrian Commission.
Continued consideration of spending $57,800
of general fund money to construct an addition
to the Cupertino High School field house, so
that table tennis equipment can be stored on
site, and purchasing table tennis equipment for
an additional $9,000.
Council decided not to not repair the gate at
Pacifica Avenue near Torre at this time and
asked staff to identify other traffic control de-
vices in town and to arrange for public input
about the possibility of removing those as well.
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Agenda
Previews
City Council
Monday, June 3, 2002
6:45 p.m., Council Meeting
Treasurer's Budget Report — April 2002
2002/03 Budget
First reading of an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino Amending
Chapters 3.22 and 3.23 of the Cupertino Mu-
nicipal Code Regarding the Purchasing of Sup-
plies, Equipment and Services.
City Council to review the amount of rev-
enue produced by the storm drainage service
charge and the estimated cost of the City's
Non -Point Source Control and Storm Water
Management Program. City Council shall hear
and consider all objections or protests, if any,
to the report referred to in this notice. Upon
the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council
may adopt, revise, change, reduce, or modify
any charge or overrule any or all objections
and shall make its determination upon each
charge as described in the report, which deter-
mination shall be final.
Ordering abatement of public nuisance
(weeds and brush).
(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 pre-
ceding council and planning commission
meetings.)
To mail, fold in thirds with return address showing. Tape at top.
Or, Sound Off online at: http://www.cupertino.org/update/sound/sound.htm
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