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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 2002 - 10.01.2002October 2002 vol. xxvi no. 2 Cupertino Scene TTTTTourourourourournament of Bandsnament of Bandsnament of Bandsnament of Bandsnament of Bands On Saturday, October 12, 2002, we will be holding the 32nd annual Cupertino Tournament of Bands. At 10 a.m., the Parade Competition begins. The parade will procede down Stevens Creek Boulevard starting at Torre Avenue and ending at Cupertino High School. At 4:30 p.m., the Field Show Competition begins at the Cupertino High School football field. All five high schools in the Fremont Union High School District will participate (Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista) in the competition. For more information contact Denise Moffat at (408) 366-7377, or at denise_moffett@fuhsd.org. To protect the community and environment from hazardous waste associated with computers, (e- waste), Apple Computer and the City of Cupertino have jointly de- veloped a program to recycle un- wanted electronic equipment from Cupertino residents. A six-month pilot will begin on September 30. The Apple recycling facility at 10300 Bubb Road will be open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to accept the following: all computer components and peripherals (in- cluding CPUs, monitors, keyboards and printers), fax machines and home copiers, stereo equipment, non-wood speakers, VCRs, laser discs, and DVD players. No monitors with cracked glass, or any TVs, will be accepted. There is no cost, however, partici- pants need to provide documentation showing they are Cupertino residents in order to participate in the program. For additional information for Cupertino residents on recycling computer compunents, please call Apple Computer’s e-waste informational message at (408) 862-2667. Computer Recycling for Cupertino ResidentsComputer Recycling for Cupertino ResidentsComputer Recycling for Cupertino ResidentsComputer Recycling for Cupertino ResidentsComputer Recycling for Cupertino Residents -2- In This Issue Computer Recycling .......................1 Tournament of Bands.....................1 CUSD Community Meetings ..........2 Commission Vacancies ..................2 Foundation Fundraiser ..................3 Garbage Fee Increase .....................3 Below Market Apartments ..............3 Oh, Sari. What a wrap!....................4 Soothing the Silicon Soul .............4 Restoration Event ...........................4 Wildlife Education Day ...................5 Arts and Literacy Benefit................5 Oktoberfest ......................................5 Library News ...................................6 Simply Safe.....................................7 Cupertino Cuisine...........................8 Final Book Sale ..............................9 Senior Center Travel.......................9 A Goodbye to Three Ladies .........10 City Jobs ....................................... 11 Community Calendar ..............12-13 Council Actions ............................14 Agenda Previews ..........................14 Sound Off ......................................15 Monthly City Meetings .................16 The Cupertino Scene is published monthly except in August and distrib- uted to all residents and businesses in the city. Information may be submit- ted via e-mail to rickk@cupertino.org. Questions may be directed to the Pub- lic Information Office at City Hall, 777- 3262. Deadline is the first Wednesday of the month for the next month’s issue. CUSD CommunityCUSD CommunityCUSD CommunityCUSD CommunityCUSD Community Input MeetingsInput MeetingsInput MeetingsInput MeetingsInput Meetings The Cupertino Union School District’s Middle School Attendance Areas Task Force will re- view district middle school boundaries and make recommendations for a new school’s at- tendance area. The school will be located at the Collins site on Vista Drive in Cupertino. Each Task Force meeting will be identical in content so community members will have an opportu- nity to attend the meeting that best meets their schedule. Meetings will be held: October 28, 2002 Hyde Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room 7 to 9 p.m. 19325 Bollinger Road, Cupertino October 29, 2002 Kennedy Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room 7 to 9 p.m. 821 Bubb Road, Cupertino Working sessions of the task force will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Garden Gate Elemen- tary School on October 2, October 16, and November 6. While the public is welcome to attend task force meetings, public input will be limited to the two community meetings on October 28 and 29. The task force will present a report to the Board of Education on No- vember 12 and the Board is expected to make a decision on November 26, 2002. BicycleBicycleBicycleBicycleBicycle Pedestrian CommissionPedestrian CommissionPedestrian CommissionPedestrian CommissionPedestrian Commission Residents are encouraged to apply for posi- tions on the newly formed Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. The Commission consists of five members appointed by the council to four- year overlapping terms. Commissioners will review, and make recommendations for City bicycle and pedestrian traffic, parking, educa- tion and recreation. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., City Hall in Conference Room A. Applications are due Friday, October 11 by 5 p.m. Interviews are scheduled for Monday, October 21 in Conference Room A, begin- ning at 5:30 p.m. Call 777-3223 for more in- formation. -3- Back to the FutureBack to the FutureBack to the FutureBack to the FutureBack to the Future The Fremont Union High Schools Foun- dation will hold its seventh annual Recognition Dinner, “Back to the Future,” on Thursday, October 24, 2002, at SGI. We will be honoring three-time Olympian and head coach of Stanford Field Hockey, Sheryl Johnson and will be recognizing the contributions Don Allen has made to education. We will also honor six outstanding high school students from our district. This is a major fundraising event for the foundation, which serves the Fremont Union High School District: Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook and Monta Vista high schools. Funds raised at this event will be used to support three primary initiatives: • The Baylands Ropes Course: To bring this experience to every student in the Dis- trict. • Digital Divide/Technology: To provide access to technology to students who might not be able to afford it. • College/Career Centers: To enhance the Centers at each of the five high schools as they help students select the path to follow after graduation. For more information, please contact Sandie Zander, Executive Director, at (408) 773-1218. Or visit our website at http:// www.fuhsfoundation.org. Garbage Fee IncreaseGarbage Fee IncreaseGarbage Fee IncreaseGarbage Fee IncreaseGarbage Fee Increase The City has received a few inquires regarding the recently granted 4.75% cost-of-living increase to the Los Altos Garbage Company. Although the Con- sumer Price Index (CPI) was reported to be 2.1%, the increase to the garbage company is based on a formula that takes into consideration more factors than just the CPI— factors resulting from changes in the economy. The garbage com- pany has, for many years, received less than the CPI in increases, and overall, that’s been the case for the last ten years. Below MarketBelow MarketBelow MarketBelow MarketBelow Market Rate ApartmentsRate ApartmentsRate ApartmentsRate ApartmentsRate Apartments Cupertino Community Services (CCS) is proud to announce the availability of 12 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom below market rate apartments. The newly developed units are expected to be avail- able for occupancy in January 2003. An eligibility list is now being formed. The one bedroom units can accommodate one to three persons and the two bedroom units can ac- commodate three to five persons. The rental units are being offered to very low-income families only. The household income includes all family members’ 18 years or older. Eligibility is determined by house- hold size and income. Contact CCS for details. Applications are available at: • Cupertino Community Services, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. • Telephone (408) 451-4108 Ext. 9 to have an application faxed. • Go to www.cupertinocommunityservices.org The deadline to turn in applications is 5 p.m., Fri- day, November 15, 2002. All eligible applications turned in before the November 15th deadline will be placed in a lottery. The lottery will de- termine an applicant’s place- ment on the Eligibility List. Each applicant will be notified of lottery placement and formal qualifying procedures. The location of these apartments is 10114 Vista Drive, behind the new firehouse on Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino. The site is not open to visitors but one can view the outside of the units from Vista Drive. Opportunities to view the units will be avail- able to qualified applicants after the lottery. -4- Restoration EventRestoration EventRestoration EventRestoration EventRestoration Event On October 11th, the Earth Renais- sance Club of De Anza College, will be planting native seedlings at an event starting at 10 a.m. in the far southwest corner of De Anza College, in the tri- angle of land between Highway 85, McClellan Road, and the campus inner road. The plants have been grown over the past few months, in an effort to try to restore the ecosystem of that small piece of land to the state that it was in before it was developed. The plants to be restored are not only California na- tives, but regionally native, and grown from seeds collected in the Calabazas and Stevens Creek Watersheds. All are invited to help. Food and drinks will be available. The planting will last until the last seedling has been set. For more information contact Robin Classen at robin_claassen@yahoo.com. Soothing the Silicon SoulSoothing the Silicon SoulSoothing the Silicon SoulSoothing the Silicon SoulSoothing the Silicon Soul In its 54th season, the Peninsula Symphony is uniquely comprised of volunteer musicians who do- nate their time and talent to make concert-going affordable for all. Three members of the orchestra are local Cupertino residents. Marshall Holliman, is a consulting engineer in the electronics business by day, but for 36 years has played clarinet for the symphony. Clocking up 16 years on the bass clarinet, Ron Miller also serves as in-resident composer, and will have an original composition performed at the March concert. A Lockheed employee, Miller volunteers with the music programs at Monta Vista and Kennedy Junior High where his children attend. Audrey Gore began with Peninsula Symphony ten years ago, moving from the English horn to first oboe position. Currently an engineer with Apple Computers, she played previously with the Santa Clara University Orchestra. All three Cupertino residents will be playing in the “Grand Opening” concerts, beginning October 18th, 8 PM, at San Mateo Performing Arts Center, followed by an evening performance at the Flint Center on October 19th. For the first time, Peninsula Symphony is coming to the Fox Theatre in Redwood City on Sunday afternoon, 4 PM, October 20th. The premier piano duo of Thomas Hansen and Daniel Glover are guest soloists for Poulenc’s “Concerto for Two Pianos in D Major”. Tickets are available by calling (650) 941-5291, or purchase them on-line @www.peninsulasymphony.org. Oh, Sari. What a wrap!Oh, Sari. What a wrap!Oh, Sari. What a wrap!Oh, Sari. What a wrap!Oh, Sari. What a wrap! Staying in diversely rich Bay area, it is not unusual to find a lady wearing the traditional costume of India- Sari, in supermarkets, malls and parks. In India, Sari is adult attire. The demure floor length garment, with the tantalizing display of the midriff often intrigues westerners. Sari is simply a very unique garment, which covers all, yet reveals all. Sari is an Indian woman’s statement to the world. On October 26, 2002, Hema Kundargi will host the Sari Show at Cupertino Library at 3:30 p.m. She will talk about the legend of how sari originated, the variety of saris worn, exclusive regional ways to drape the sari and unique ways to use old saris. There will be hands on tuto- rial of draping a sari with audience participation. Come discover why saris have been in style for over 5,000 years. A fascinating way to learn about Indian attire and customs, this workshop is open to the public and free of charge. -5- OktoberfestOktoberfestOktoberfestOktoberfestOktoberfest The Rotary Club of Cupertino will hold its 21st annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th at Memorial Park, across from DeAnza College. The two-day German cultural fair features an expanded entertainment program, a wide vari- ety of food and beverage selections, over 100 artists and craftspeople, and a special Kinderplatz (children’s play area). The Oktoberfest takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Both admission and parking are free. Proceeds from Oktoberfest will benefit local charitable organizations. Gala to BenefitGala to BenefitGala to BenefitGala to BenefitGala to Benefit Arts and Literacy Arts and Literacy Arts and Literacy Arts and Literacy Arts and Literacy The Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation’s eighteenth annual black tie Gala is returning to Cupertino as the opening community benefit at the chic new Cypress Hotel and Helios Restaurant on Saturday, October 5 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Acknowledged as one of the premiere “parties with a purpose” in the valley, the CEEF Gala regularly attracts over 750 corporate and community leaders in celebration of educational partnerships. Proceeds will benefit the new $6 million CEEF endow- ment to provide permanent funding for arts and informa- tion literacy programs at all schools in the Cupertino Union School District. For more information, please call (408) 446-CEEF or check our website at www.ceefcares.org. WWWWWildlife Education Dayildlife Education Dayildlife Education Dayildlife Education Dayildlife Education Day The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society will be holding its 11th Annual Wildlife Education Day on Saturday, October 12, 2002, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wildlife Education Day will be held at McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Road, in Cupertino. Families are invited to join Santa Clara Audubon and over 20 other environ- mental organizations to celebrate nature and wildlife. Activities include a bird banding demonstration, birdhouse and bird feeder build- ing, guided nature walks, a scavenger hunt, edu- cational presentations, and a poster contest. Live animals, including birds, bats and reptiles, will be shown. For “Early Birds,” SCVAS will hold a guided shorebird walk at Charles- ton Slough in Mountain View’s Baylands at 8:00 a.m. Following the walk, participants will cara- van to Wildlife Education Day festivities in Cupertino. RSVP is required for the walk only. Contact Jen- nifer Peritz at, (408) 252-3740, for details on the poster contest and to RSVP for the walk. -6- Library NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News Thanks to the City Council, Citizens and City of Cupertino, Extended Library Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m. 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 catalog at telnet://library.santaclaracountylib.org/. The 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 Lobby Book Sale The Friends of the Cupertino Library have a book sale in the library lobby, with books priced from $1 to $4. Children’s Storytimes Preschool Storytime(ages 3-1/2 to 6) Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Bedtime Storytime (3 years and up) Tuesdays, 7:00 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. Moon Festival Storytimes in Mandarin Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., October 3 and 10. Children and their parents are invited to join Librarian Bonnie Wang for a special series of storytimes in Mandarin, featuring stories, riddles, crafts and puppet shows. Sari Fashion Show Did you know that the sari has been fashionable for 5000 years? On Saturday, October 26, 2002, 3:30p.m. - 5:30p.m., in the library’s Community Room, Hema Kundargi will present a Sari Fash- ion Show. The presentation will in- clude an history of the sari, a dis- play of some unique draping styles and also an hands on tutorial of draping techniques. For more information, please call the the Reference Desk at (408)446-1677. Two Years after the Handover: the U.S., China, Panama and it’s Canal Cupertino resident, Leslie Larson, recently spent four months at the San Lorenzo Protected Area, a former U.S. Army base that’s located at the edge of the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal. She’ll discuss the Canal, it’s im- portance to the U.S. and China and the impact on tropical forests on Wednesday, October 9th at 7 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at (408)446-1677. 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 five participants and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be able to use a computer key- board and mouse. Those interested should come to the Adult Reference desk at 10 a.m. on Sat- urday mornings. Library Bestseller Collection Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Li- brary, the Bestseller Collection is a special col- lection designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestseller on the library shelf. The books are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Located next to the New Books area on the main floor near the adult reference desk, all titles check out for one week. 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. -7- Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe by Marsha Hovey This month, Cupertino School Districts are partnering with Pacific Gas & Electric to provide one hour of Emergency Preparedness training in their classrooms to commemorate the October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta earth- quake. Cupertino was selected as one of only three cities to participate in the pilot project. The curriculum was prepared by PG&E and offered free of charge to any class- room willing to participate. Topics include gas and electric safety and earthquake preparedness. Thanks to PG&E for their support. Did you know…that Cupertino is the only city in Santa Clara County that offers Commu- nity Emergency Response Team (CERT) train- ing free to residents? CERT starts October 1st. Classes will be held Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and includes fun, hands-on training that will help you know when and how to turn off your gas, how to use a fire extinguisher, how to safely remove people from damaged buildings, how to respond to possible terrorist attacks, and what to do in a medical emergency. Class dates are Oct 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23, with graduation on October 26. Congratulations to two newly prepared neigh- borhoods: Deodara Dr., Cypress Ct, Cypress Dr, Baywood Ct., Merritt and Creekline Dr., Jeanette Ct., and November Dr. Each held suc- cessful earthquake exercises on September 7. In both cases, only one member of the neighbor- hood had completed CERT training – that’s all it takes to get started. Upcoming Classes: Basic First Aid, November 22, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kaleidoscope Public Safety Camp for Jr. High and High School January 3,4,5, Limited to 20 students Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (Date Change) January 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Graduation, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Gas meter safety update. Gas meter valves – the part you turn to shut off the gas - come in different sizes. Dur- ing routine maintenance, PG&E can exchange the meter valve, for a different size, with- out you being aware of it. If you have purchased a special tool to turn off the gas during emer- gencies, make sure it still works. This month, everyone should go out to their gas meter and be sure you know when and how to turn it off. Only turn off the gas if you hear hissing, smell natural gas or see the meter dial spinning. If you discover a problem, turn the valve ¼ turn in either direction until it is facing straight across from the pipe (perpendicular). Test your valve with a crescent wrench or other device by turn- ing the valve just 1/8th turn and then back to its normal position. You won’t turn off the gas, but you will know that your valve isn’t frozen in place. Do you have the correct phone number? Some flyers were passed out listing an incorrect seven digit emergency number for Cupertino. Be sure that 408-299-3233 is programmed into your cell phone so that emergency calls you make in Cupertino can go directly to your local dis- patch center. Remember that 9-1-1 calls from cell phones go to the Highway Patrol in Vallejo and then they have to transfer you to the proper agency wasting precious time. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Buy some extra lightsticks. They work great in jack-o-lanterns and provide many hours of emergency light during power outages. Keep one near your bed, along with a pair of shoes. After an earthquake, you’ll have a readily avail- able light source and a way to protect your feet from broken glass. To register for classes or request additional information on how to be prepared, go to “Emergency Preparedness” at www.cupertino.org, or contact Marsha Hovey, 408 777-3335. Registration forms are also avail- able at the Library, Quinlan Center and City Hall. -8- Cupertino Cuisine:Cupertino Cuisine:Cupertino Cuisine:Cupertino Cuisine:Cupertino Cuisine: Simply Dal-iciousSimply Dal-iciousSimply Dal-iciousSimply Dal-iciousSimply Dal-icious by Hema Kundargi Dal is Hindi term for len- tils, beans and peas. Here just as we would say bread and butter to denote simple food, in India the equivalent term is dal-roti. Roti is Indian bread. Vegetarian cuisine in India has evolved over the centuries and has one of the most elaborate displays of vegetarian en- trees than anywhere else in the world. A ma- jority of Indians are vegetarians- for religious reasons, for economic reasons and lately for high cholestrol reasons too. Thus in a vegetar- ian diet the primary source of protein is dals. The dals besides being protein rich has the added benefit of being high in fiber and natu- rally low in fat. Served with bread and/or rice, paired with a salad and vegetable it helps make a complete and nutritional balanced meal. Frankly beans, lentils or peas are quite bland and tasteless if you were to eat it plain. This is where the Indian spice blends called as Masalas come in handy. Besides imparting taste, the spices also have medicinal value as described in the ancient Indian medicine, Auyerveda. Spices like ginger and cumin help reduce the flatulence that is generally associated with beans. Spices have quintessential role in cooking dals, besides adding zest to the bland beans, it also aids in digesting them. There is a unique tech- nique, which brings the dal alive, known as “tarka” or spice infused oil which is added to the cooked dal. A teaspoon of oil is heated and spices (as per your liking) like cumin seeds, mustard seeds , ginger, garlic and curry leaves are toasted. I personally like to add only cumin seeds and garlic to this hot oil. Presoaking the beans cuts down on cooking time consider- ably. I soak beans overnight in large quantities and later freeze them in small freezer bags. This way instead of reaching for a can of beans, I just thaw a bag of beans. If you are new to cooking dals , here are some helpful hints: 1. As with any new food start with small portions so that your body gets used to it. Then gradually increase the quantity. 2. Improperly cooked dal is very difficult to digest. You can over cook the dal but never under cook it. 3. If you are serious about cooking beans and peas, a pressure cooker is a good invest- ment. It saves time and money in the long run. 4. Spices are essential to give flavor as well as helps in digesting dals. There are hundreds of varieties of dals eaten thorough out India. I will share with you a simple soothing recipe that has been adapted to the in- gredients and spices that are available in local gro- cery stores and health stores. Kitchidi Rice and bean porridge The two distinct features of mung beans. Easy to cook and easy to digest have made it a favor- ite amongst all beans. It is usually paired with rice to cook a smooth porridge called Kitchdi. Kitchidi is a porridge-like dish which is served when you are under the weather or simply too tired to cook. It is the Indian equivalent of what Chicken soup is to the western society. Kitchidi is one of the first solid foods served to infants. 1 cup basmati rice 1 cup split yellow mung beans 1 teaspoon cumin seeds slightly crushed 1 inch piece ginger minced ½ teaspoon tumeric 6-7 whole black pepper 4 cups water Salt to taste Wash rice and beans in water, drain and keep aside. In a thick bottom pan add all the ingredi- ents. Let it come to a rolling boil on high heat. Cook it on low heat for 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning. This porridge like rice is served with a spoon of ghee or clarified butter. Hema’s hints: For simple variation I replace yellow mung beans with lentils and/or add grated carrots, peas, cashew nuts to make it more nutritious. Hema Kundargi is native of Pune, India, and produces and hosts the award winning show, ‘Indian Vegetarian Gourmet’ on Cupertino public access channel 15. You may write to her at comments@massala.com. -9- CupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertino Senior CenterSenior CenterSenior CenterSenior CenterSenior Center TTTTTravel Prravel Prravel Prravel Prravel Pr ogramogramogramogramogram There is excitement at our Cupertino Senior Center as readers quickly turn to the travel page to read about the new trips that have been carefully researched and planned for them. They know that our mission is to serve the needs of members who enjoy traveling together while meeting new people and making new friends. Of course, the fact that they are having a wonderful travel experience is the icing on the cake. A variety of destinations serve a population with diverse interests. Always trying innovative types of trips that appeal to many tastes is our goal. Fun, cultural, theater, including dramas, musicals, opera, ballet, museums housing many kinds of art – quilts, planes, ships, mummies, labels (yes, even labels,) automobiles, microchips, fire engines – you name it, we’ve probably visited the place where they’re located or its “on the list”. Next year, Arizona for Spring Training, South America, Italy, Shakespeare in the Utah Desert, Australia and New Zealand as well as a wonderful New York City Theatre tour make up the bulk of our out-of-country itineraries. How important is this part of our Senior Center? How about making new friends, traveling or shopping or seeing a movie together, taking pictures, sharing experiences and memories? All of the components of our travel program are easily accessible to you. After paying a small membership fee to become a member, you only have to be a young 50 years old, enjoy the company of friendly people, and laugh a lot. For more information call (408)777-3150. Final Book Sale Until New Cupertino Library is BuiltFinal Book Sale Until New Cupertino Library is BuiltFinal Book Sale Until New Cupertino Library is BuiltFinal Book Sale Until New Cupertino Library is BuiltFinal Book Sale Until New Cupertino Library is Built If you have not attended a book sale before, this is your final opportunity before the City closes the library to begin construction of the new library set to open in October 2004. The Fall Used Book Sale is hosted by the Friends of the Cupertino Pub- lic Library and will be held on Saturday and Sun- day, October 19 and 20, 2002. The sale is located in the lower level of the Cupertino Library located at 10400 Torre Avenue. A wide variety of books, CD’s and videos will be offered, including: fiction, non-fiction, travel, health, home and garden, romance, cookbooks, children’s and young adult’s books, reference, science, engineering, foreign languages and many other topics. There is also a separate “select” room where special interest books on popular subjects are offered at slightly higher prices. This last book sale is expected to be exceptional given the high volume of book donations throughout the summer and fall. Sale hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. The children’s book area is open only to children from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The popular “Bag Day” is on Sunday when most books are offered for $3 per bag. Volunteers are always needed. Please call Gladys Maiden at 408-253-4591. -10- RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots By Gail Fretwell Hugger A Goodbye to Three LadiesA Goodbye to Three LadiesA Goodbye to Three LadiesA Goodbye to Three LadiesA Goodbye to Three Ladies Some days stick in your memory forever. For Cupertino old timers, Saturday, August 24, 2002 will be one of those days. We lost three old friends on that same day; Mae Edwards Regnart, Mathilda Mariani Sousa and Thelma Regnart Nauman. Mae had just turned 80, Mathilda was 91 and Thelma was 89. We went to three services in two days. Obituaries will be written in other papers. This little story just contains memories of times gone by. Mae, and husband Herb Regnart, did not have children of their own. Many memories were shared at her service by old friends who remembered her standing in as second mom, or best aunt at school events when parents were unable to come. Mae worked in the office of the old Rifredi’s Market in Monta Vista. If you were a kid and brought in a paper dollar, she’d give you a big old real silver dol- lar in exchange, in those days the value was the same. She lived up Regnart Canyon most of her life. What a great place for a kid to ride their bike up the narrow road and explore- dogs, cats, cattle, horses, the hills in the warm summer sun and the smells of the fields and barns on their ranch and in the stable -petting the horses’ wet muzzles and handing them handfuls of grass to munch on - watch out for those big teeth! The land on which Herb and Mae’s first little house stood was part of the ranch where, ear- lier in the 1900’s, uncle Robert Regnart and wife Jessie raised fruit trees and seven children - their family was known as “the Jessie gang.” Mae was a great sports fan. Her knowledge of players and sta- tistics was well known. I now have one of her be- loved plants, a tuberose, that bloomed the week af- ter she died. It will be a gentle reminder of her every year and for that, I am thankful. Someone shared their memory of the Mariani property that sat on the northeast corner of De Anza Boulevard and Highway 85. “Remember,” they said, “how you’d come up the freeway exit and look to the right and there would be those acres of apri- cots, drying on trays in the sun?” And a beautiful sight it was, too. Mathilda Mariani Sousa used to work in the Mariani company office, the little house that used to face out onto Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. The little house and the big dry yard were all that was left of the large land holdings in the Cupertino area that the Mariani family had accumulated over the decades the family had built their fruit process- ing business. Mathilda had a smile that lit up her face and any room or gathering she entered. A family member shared at her service how Mathilda could bawl the kids out when they were small and still have that great smile on her face the whole time she chewed them out. She knew everyone and treated every person she met with dignity and re- spect; she was a great lady. Another person recalled how Mathilda started and organized the Vallco an- nex of the Cupertino History Museum. She loved to volunteer in the little room that housed much of the Picchetti collection and many other farm and home implements and talk to visitors about how people lived and worked in the old days in early Cupertino. Mathilda’s history and photos of the Mariani family are only part of the wonderful and valuable legacy of memories that she leaves behind in the community and her beloved museum. Thelma Regnart Nauman hated snakes. If she was watching TV with her family and a picture of a snake appeared on the screen, she turned away and wouldn’t look again until it was gone. That particu- lar fear was aroused because her cousin, Alice Regnart and childhood neighbor, Genevieve Ziegler, scared her with a dead snake as she trudged home from school, up the dusty road in Regnart Canyon. “Home” was with the rest of the “Jessie gang”, her six brothers and sisters and her parents, Robert Regnart Jr. and wife, Jessie. Many are the memo- ries of the cousins who belonged to the “Jessie gang” and the “Annie gang,” the other Regnart family who lived a little ways farther up the canyon. Mother Jessie was a talented pianist and father Robert played the violin and little Thelma remembered fondly the musical evenings the family spent at their little home in the canyon. Since she was the “baby” of the fam- ily of seven children, she was a little bit pampered by the others but sometimes being a tag-a-long was discouraged by her older siblings. Older sister Berneice would say, “Oh, leave Thelma home. She’s too little to come.” But the oldest sister, Doris, would reply, “Let her come,” and would take Thelma along. Sadly, Doris died at the age of 26 years, the first of the “Jessie gang” to pass away. Thelma had two children and was twice widowed. At the end of her life, among the last words she spoke, was Doris’ name. We will miss these ladies and their memories of a past era when our valley was covered with fruit trees and the perfume of blossoms filled the air in spring. -11- City JobsCity JobsCity JobsCity JobsCity Jobs AAAAAvailablevailablevailablevailablevailable Legal Secretary, Cupertino City Attorney’s Office The Cupertino City Attorney’s Office is seeking a Legal Secretary. This full time position will start at $4,422 per month. Excellent benefit package and fully paid PERS (2%at 55). Requires good computer skills, knowledge of court calendaring, document preparation, word processing, organizing and maintaining documents, ability to multi-task. Final Filing Date: October 11, 2002. Principals only send resume to: Cupertino City Attorney 10320 S. De Anza Blvd., Ste. 1D Cupertino, CA 95014 Fax 408-777-3401, no phone calls please. Code Enforcement Officer Salary $4,487-$5,454 monthly (+ 7% city paid PERS) Final Filing Date: October 21, 2002 Perform work involving inspection, regulation, and enforcement of codes and ordinances includ- ing nuisance abatement, property maintenance, housing, signs, and noise. Perform related duties as required. Investigate and respond to citizen complaints regarding City codes and ordinances and initiate appropriate action. Complete and maintain a variety of records, reports, documents and cor- respondence. Perform traffic control and park- ing enforcement. Work with other City depart- ments and regulatory agencies having jurisdiction within the City to assure City Code conformity. Issue warning notices, notices to appear, and cita- tions. Experience: Two years of related administra- tive or investigative experience dealing with the public. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license. Posses- sion of P.O.S.T. 832 certificate is desirable. Must wear City provided Code Enforcement Officer uniform. Applicants must complete an official City of Cupertino application and return it to the Human Resources Division no later than 5:00 p.m. on Oc- tober 21, 2002. Account Clerk The City of Cupertino is seeking an Account Clerk. Salary ranges from $3,582-$4,354 monthly (+7% city paid PERS). The Account Clerk will per- form clerical accounting and data entry tasks, including prepara- tion, posting, maintenance, and reconciliation of A/R, A/P, and/or P/R. Assist and pro- vide information to City cus- tomers and City staff in person or telephone. Duties include balancing cash and prepare bank deposits, provide billing, pay- ment and other accounting infor- mation to customers, vendors, and others. Assist with preparing, reviewing and verifying purchase orders, vendor invoices and related documenta- tion, and confirm authorization; maintain purchas- ing files and prepare warrant register. Assist cus- tomers with business license applications and pro- cess license payments. Maintain and update busi- ness records. Process payroll for 150 FT and up to 150 PT employees including tax reporting. Minimum qualifications include: one-year respon- sible clerical accounting experience, including bookkeeping, numerical calculations and/or pro- cessing of financial data. Governmental account- ing skills are desirable. Equivalent to the comple- tion of the twelfth grade and additional special- ized training in bookkeeping; accounting, data processing or a related field. Valid class C Cali- fornia Driver’s License Interested applicants must submit a City of Cupertino application to the Human Resources division no later then 5 p. m. on October 21, 2002. Applications may be obtained from www.cupertino.org or from contacting Human Resources at (408) 777-3227. EOE 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. OCT. 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 481-9236 973-7803 252-3830 243-8462 2 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* Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs) 7:30 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. 6:30 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Road Redeemer Lutheran Church, 940 S. Stelling 20065 Stevens Creek #C Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant Compaq, 10501 Tantau Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School Love Me! Café 20390 Town Center Lane 734-5869 292-8897 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 Friends of Cupt. Library 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 940 S. Stelling Rd. First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. Cupertino Library 374-6392 379-1051 252-2434 253-8294 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 Noon 11:30 a.m. Blue Pheasant 252-8568 257-6136 252-1529 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. Community Center 252-3954 777-0209 15 Tues African Violet Society Viewfinders Camcorder Club 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran Home Community Center Cupertino Room 736-9262 253-9136 17 Thurs Toyokawa Sister City West Valley Republican Women Bicycle/Ped Adv. Com. Rolling Hills 4H Club 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. City Hall City Hall Monta Vista Rec Center 257-7424 252-6312 446-2585 777-3245 257-4745 22 Tues De Anza Youth Soccer Historical Society 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Community Center Community Center 973-1495 23 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association 7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool and Recreation Facility 973-1600 Deadline for submitting November calendar information is Oct. 2. -14- CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil ActionsActionsActionsActionsActions AgendaAgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda PreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviews Tuesday, September 3, 2002 Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Reviewed the Sports Center American with Disabili- ties Act upgrades. Approved the reorganization of property located on the north side of Creston Drive between Berkeley Court and Foothill Boulevard. Asked staff to provide a general policy recommenda- tion to City Council regarding fee waivers. Approved the Sports Center as discussed in the earlier study session. Concurred to amend Teen Commission resolution to not allow commissioners to serve consecutive terms with some exceptions. Allowed quasi-public land use activities at 10051 Pasa- dena Avenue. Monday, September 16, 2002 Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Conducted a joint study session with the Planning Commission regarding the Cupertino Town Center. Approved the reorganization of property located on the north side of San Fernando Avenue between Orange Avenue and Byrne Avenue. Approved a fee waiver of $14,833 for the Moon Festi- val of Silicon Valley. Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc., for the design and construction administration of the City Center Park for $101,500. And to negotiate and execute an agreement with artist Roger Berry for public art called “Perspectives,” for $143,788. Approved a Use Permit to demolish two office build- ings and construct a 28,000 square foot, two-story office building and a 2,500 square foot commercial building at the Cupertino Town Center, located at the Southwest corner of Rodrigues and Torre Avenues. Approved items for the Cupertino Public Library and Civic Center Project: a). Received a status report on the project design, b). Authorized the City Manager to ex- ecute an agreement with Nova Partners for the construc- tion management services for a fee of $850,000, c). Au- thorized lease financing documents. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Apple Computer, Inc. for the disposal of consumer electronics products and computers (e-waste) in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Reviewed development regulations affecting Randy Lane and Larry Way Neighborhood and began rezoning of 19 Acres, of Single-Family Residences, from Agricul- tural-Residential Zone. City Council Monday, October 7, 2002 6:45 p.m., Council Meeting Approve the minutes from the September 16 City Council meeting. Accept the Treasurer’s Budget Report – August 2002 Approve the destruction of records from Finance and Code Enforcement files, which are in excess of two years old. Adopt a resolution making determinations and ap- proving the reorganization of area designated “Creston Drive 02-03”, property located on the north side of Creston Drive between Berkeley Court and Foothill Boulevard. Launch of new City of Cupertino Web site and how to view Council meetings online Second reading of “An Ordinance of the City Coun- cil of the City of Cupertino Authorizing an Amend- ment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Cupertino and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to enhance 1959 survivor benefits.” Second reading of Ordinance No. 1901: “An Ordi- nance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 19.84, Second Dwelling Units in R- 1, RHS, A and A-1 Zones, of the Cupertino Municipal Code.” Adjourn to October 14 at 3:30 p.m. at Blackberry Farm for a closed session regarding performance evaluation of the City Manager. Monday, October 7, 2002 5:30 p.m., Council Meeting Interview candidates for Bicycle Pedestrian Commis- sion. Presentation to City Council regarding the website and new services offered. Approve the minutes from the October 7, and 14 City Council meetings. 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