Kings Mountain Information Booklet

Contents Kings Mountain Community Organizations ...................................................................................................................... 2 Community Definition................................................................................................................................................ 2 Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade, Inc. (KMVFB) .............................................................................................. 2 Kings Mountain Fire Department (KMFD) ................................................................................................................. 2 Kings Mountain Association (KMA) ........................................................................................................................... 2 Kings Mountain Emergency Preparedness (KMEP) ....................................................................................................... 3 Kings Mountain Radio Club – N6ZX .......................................................................................................................... 3 The ECHO ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 The Kings Mountain Yahoo Group .............................................................................................................................. 3 Kings Mountain Online .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Kings Mountain Art Fair (KMAF).............................................................................................................................. 4 Kings Mountain Garden Club (KMGC) ........................................................................................................................ 4 Frequently Called Numbers ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Utilities ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Propane Companies .................................................................................................................................................... 7 AmeriGas.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Kamps Propane ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Ferrellgas.............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Suburban Propane ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Garbage & Recycling Pick Up ................................................................................................................................... 10 Republic Services (Allied Waste Services of San Mateo County) ................................................................................. 10 GreenWaste ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Electric Service on the Mountain ............................................................................................................................... 11 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)........................................................................................................................... 11 Water .................................................................................................................................................................... 11 California Water Service ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Kings Mountain Calendar of Annual Events .................................................................................................................. 12 Kings Mountain Yahoo Group ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Kings Mountain Community Center Rental Process ......................................................................................................... 13 Kings Mountain Emergency Preparedness (Plan) ............................................................................................................. 14 Kings Mountain Elementary School ............................................................................................................................... 15 Kings Mountain School: A Commitment to Academic Excellence ............................................................................... 15 Kings Mountain Association Membership Application Form ............................................................................................. 17 Apr-16 Page 1 of 17

Kings Mountain Community Organizations Community Definition The boundaries of the community are the corridor extending along Skyline Blvd. between Highway 92 and Bear Gulch Road West. Throughout its length, the corridor extends approximately one mile to the west and one-half mile to the east of Skyline Blvd. In addition, properties adjoining those roads that are accessible only within the boundaries as described above are included. This includes Star Hill Road, Bear Gulch Road West, Native Sons Road, Durham Road, and Bear Gulch Road East.

Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade, Inc. (KMVFB) Mailing address: 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062 The purpose of this nonprofit organization is to maintain and manage, with legal authority and obligations, the structure and grounds at 13889 Skyline Blvd, known as the Community Center/Firehouse, and to promote civic and social interest among the members and families of this organization and community. It is governed by a board, consisting of 7 members, 6 of whom are elected by the members, and the Fire Chief. A volunteer Building Manager may be appointed. Funding is from the Art Fair, donations and annual membership dues (due on January 1). Membership includes the privilege of using the Community Center for private functions.

Kings Mountain Fire Department (KMFD) The Fire Department’s purpose is to protect life and property from fire (with the aid of Home Locator forms), and to render services in the case of accidents or other emergencies. The department is a sub-organization of the Brigade. The Department consists of an elected chief, 2 assistant chiefs, volunteer fire fighters, and Disaster Services workers who are all trained with the assistance of the California Department of Forestry. Funding is from the Fire Brigade, donations and special event proceeds.

Kings Mountain Association (KMA) Mailing address: 13883 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062 The KMA exists for the purpose of organizing projects that benefit the Kings Mountain community, facilitating and communicating items that interest or concern the community, and for holding special activities whereby members of the Association may become acquainted with each other and the community’s organizations. The board consists of 7 directors and elects 4 officers from this director pool. Funding is derived from annual membership dues (due on January 1). Apr-16

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Kings Mountain Emergency Preparedness (KMEP) This is the support structure needed in the event of a major emergency on Kings Mountain. Through the use of Area Captains and CB radios, every house can be checked for any reportable need. Funding is from the Art Fair and donations. The group works closely with the Fire Department for training and drills.

Kings Mountain Radio Club – N6ZX [email protected] Kings Mountain Radio Club works closely with the Kings Mountain Fire Department and the Kings Mountain Emergency Preparedness group. We strongly encourage members of our community to obtain amateur radio licenses to aid our residents in case of emergency or disaster due to our semiisolated location. An amateur radio license is relatively easy to obtain and requires no knowledge of Morse code. We can help you earn your license.

The ECHO Mailing address: 13887 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062 This is the community’s publication used by the community organizations and residents as a medium of communication. The editor is a volunteer. The funding of this newsletter comes from the Art Fair and donations.

The Kings Mountain Yahoo Group This is a private online e-mail group where residents share views and other information regarding our neighborhoods, offer help and items for sale, advertise their own services to other community members, and generally stay in touch. Any resident of Kings Mountain or environs as well as people who have a viable interest in this community can join. To receive an invitation to join, contact Joe “Rocky” Rockmore, at [email protected]. Be sure to include your address or other qualifying information. *See section in this booklet on the Yahoo Group.

Kings Mountain Online www.kingsmountainonline.org Kings Mountain Online (KMO) is a resource for general information about the Kings Mountain Community. It is the source for information and events for the community, provided by the community. All relevant local groups and their websites are listed. Browse the Mountain History section for articles written by local historian Ken Fisher. Registered users may submit calendar events for publishing in the KMO calendar.

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Kings Mountain Art Fair (KMAF) www.kingsmountainartfair.org Mailing address: 13106 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062 This is a nonprofit corporation which functions as the community’s main fund raiser. There is a Board of Directors and the Executive Director oversees committee chairpersons who control the many functions of the annual fair, held every Labor Day Weekend. Functions include Grill 56, Beverage Booths, Publicity, Information Center, Kiddie Hollow, Shuttle, Mountain Folk Art, Booth-sitting, Welcoming, Registration and Grounds Maintenance. Funds are distributed based on requests and benefit for the community.

Kings Mountain Garden Club (KMGC) Mailing address: 12520 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062 Founded in 1995, this organization is open to all Kings Mountain residents who are interested in gardening. The club holds business meetings, occasionally with speakers, and plans special events such as plant sales, local garden tours, landscaping at the community center, local tours of interest, and holiday decoration demonstrations and sales. The club has 4 elected officers. Funding is from annual membership dues (due on January 1) and from special events held throughout the year.

*Note*:

The KMVFB, KMA and KMGC are separate entities. To be entitled to

membership in each, separate dues must be paid to each organization.

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Frequently Called Numbers Fire or Emergency  

Landline ----- 911 Cell Phone ----- 650-363-4911

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Name

Comment

Number

Allied Waste

650-592-2411

Amerigas

408-293-1252

California Water Service (CalWater)

650-561-9709 (after hours)

650-553-4631

Bear Gulch District

650-851-0529

Caltrans

800-427-7623

Chronicle

(Woodside delivery)

800-953-2400

Comcast

Service, Billing & Technical Support

800-226-2278 888-959-6783

DirecTV

New Service set up Customer Service New Service set up

855-852-4388

800-531-5000

Ferrellgas

831-227-6567

Green Waste Recovery

650-568-9900

Half Moon Bay Library

650-726-2316

Half Moon Bay Review

650-726-4424

Highway Patrol, ambulance Kamps Propane

650-364-1811

Kings Mountain Art Fair

650-851-2710

Kings Mountain Children’s Center

650-529-0204

510-471-7279

Kings Mountain Echo, Editor Kings Mountain Emergency

Frank Adams

650-851-0915

Preparedness (KMEP) Steer Committee

Bill Goebner

650-851-8095

Pat Wurster

650-851-2272

Kings Mountain Garden Club Kings Mountain Radio Club

650-747-9239 Bill Goebner

650-851-8095

Frank Adams

650-851-0915

Kings Mountain School Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade Mountain House Restaurant Peninsula Humane Society

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650-712-7180 (for non-emergency calls)

650-851-1594 650-851-8541 650-340-8200

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PG&E

24-hour Power Outage Information

800-743-5002

Center 24-Hour Residential Customer Service

800-743-5000

Center Police, Sheriff

650-364-1811

San Mateo County Emergency Medical

650-364-1313

Service (Ambulance) San Mateo County Fire

650-345-1611

San Mateo County Sheriff

650-363-4911

San Mateo County Times

650-348-4321

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Utilities Propane Companies AmeriGas

1155 N. 15th St. San Jose, CA 95112 408-293-1252 http://www.amerigas.com/ AmeriGas provides the following discounts to KMA members: We at AmeriGas Propane are proud to offer the Kings Mountain Association the following service programs.       

Automatic delivery Fully Trained Staff Smart Pay Plan Ameri-Guard LineGard Protection 24 Hour Emergency Call Center staffed with fully trained AmeriGas Employees On line payment options

Fuel price The Kings Mountain Association will be honored a fixed margin of .65 over Market index posting. This price will fluctuate up or down with the refinery pricing however the margin will remain the same. The pricing will be updated by-weekly and made available upon request for distribution. Tank Rental   

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150 gallon tank = $49 250 gallon tank = $69 500 gallon tank = $89

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Kamps Propane

3664 Depot Rd. Hayward, CA 94545 510-471-7279 http://www.kampspropane.com/ Kamps Propane provides the following discounts to KMA members: We are pleased to submit the following service program to you. This agreement will consist of a total and comprehensive plan to minimize your cost without giving up quality service. Kamps Propane has a long history of providing excellent service. Some of these would include:        

Smart System Tank Monitor (No charge for installation & no monthly fees) this program ensures you never run out of propane* Fully Trained Service Staff EZ Saver (Monthly budget Plan making an equal monthly payment) available for enrollment in Spring EFT (Auto Pay) or Credit Card Payment Gas System and Appliance Inspections 24 Hour on Call Service to all Routed and Current Account Balance Customers Cell phone numbers of Lora Brazil (510-326-9983) will be provided to KMA Members. Due to the low rates, no other discounts will apply to this pricing plan.

The pricing plan for your propane and related equipment are listed as follows: Fuel Price 

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All pricing will be based off laid in cost to Kamps Propane Hayward, CA from Dynegy Bay Area, and posted in the BPN Newsletter. Price will fluctuate up or down with Bay Area refinery pricing. Price of propane will be provided at the beginning of each month. Kings Mountain Association members mark-up would be $0.750 over Laid-In Cost to Kamps Propane from Bay Area refinery.

Tank Rental   

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250 gallon tank = $65 500 gallon tank = $85 1,000 gallon tank = $125

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Ferrellgas

6519 Redecker Pl Newark, CA 94560-4209 831-227-6567 http://www.ferrellgas.com/

Suburban Propane

3105 Monterey Rd San Jose, CA 95111 1-800-PROPANE (800) 776-7263 Local Phone: (408) 227-8464 http://www.suburbanpropane.com/

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Garbage & Recycling Pick Up Republic Services (Allied Waste Services of San Mateo County)

12310 San Mateo Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 650-726-1819 http://www.republicservices.com/locations/california/redwood-city/94062

GreenWaste

1500 Berger Drive San Jose, CA 95112 Phone: (408) 283-4804 Fax: (408) 287-3108 www.greenwaste.com Peninsula Cities (877) 203-8970 [email protected]

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Electric Service on the Mountain Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

If you should have interruption of your electric service, call PG&E at 800-743-5002. This is a 24 hour hotline specially designated for inquiries as to when electrical service will be restored. https://m.pge.com/#contactus

Water California Water Service

Contact Information Customer Support Services (Corporate headquarters) 1720 North First Street San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 367-8200 https://www.calwater.com

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Kings Mountain Calendar of Annual Events Event

Regular Schedule

2016 Schedule

2017 Tentative Schedule

KMA Spring Brunch

Palm Sunday

Mar-20

Apr-09

KMA Annual Dinner Election of Officers

1st Saturday in May

May-07

May-06

KMA Summer Party

2nd Saturday in July

Jul-09

Jul-08

KMFB Golf Tournament

3rd Monday in July

Kings Mountain Art Fair

Labor Day Weekend

KMA Halloween Party KMGC Wreath Party KMA Holiday Party

Jul-09 Sept 3-5

Sept 2-4

Halloween

Oct-31

Oct-31

1st Saturday in December 1st Sunday in December *

Dec-03

Dec-02

Dec-04

Dec-03

*Except when the 1st Sunday in December is Thanksgiving weekend.

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Kings Mountain Yahoo Group This is an online e-mail group where community residents can share views and other information regarding our neighborhoods, offer help and items for sale, advertise their own services to other community members, and generally stay in touch. You can choose to receive e-mails either individually, or via “daily digest” – where all postings for the day are sent in one message. Alternatively, you can receive NO messages, and simply log on to the Yahoo Group to gather your information. Who Can Join: Any resident of Kings Mountain or environs – e.g., La Honda or South Skyline. Also, other interested people who have a viable interest in this community, such as prior residents or those who are hoping to move here. How to Join: To prevent spamming and other disinterested parties from infecting our group, it is set up as a private group, meaning that you cannot find it by doing a search of Yahoo groups, and can only join by responding to an invitation from the moderator. To receive your invitation, please contact the moderator, Joe “Rocky” Rockmore, at [email protected]. Please let him know where you live, or provide other qualifying information. He generally will respond the same day. Other Assistance: If you need help with the group in any other way, please contact Rocky directly via email.

Kings Mountain Community Center Rental Process The Community Center (CC) is for the use and benefit of residents of Kings Mountain. The procedure for utilization of the CC is dictated by the Policy of the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade (KMVFB) Board of Directors. The Board has approved policy for the use of the CC (see User Policy), and specific rules are requited for insurance purposes and to maintain the present tax status. Here are the general rules with directions regarding submitting an event request. Note: We are no longer taking telephone requests for building use on the Fire Brigade phone line. 1. Anyone wishing to rent the Center must be a member of the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade. Annual dues are currently set at $35. (Note: KMA is a separate entity.) 2. Rental fees are subject to time and use of the community center. 3. A contract is required and a deposit may be requested in certain circumstances. Events will not be placed on the calendar until the contract and separate checks for the fee and deposit have been received. 4. For more details and to the contact the Building Manager, please email [email protected]. All information and forms needed to schedule and event are detailed at the http://kingsmountainonline.com/ website. Follow the Event Planning Procedures to submit a request to rent the CC. Apr-16

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Kings Mountain Emergency Preparedness (Plan) KMEP is a Kings Mountain organization founded, staffed and managed by local volunteers who form a community network providing emergency communications, search and rescue operations, earthquake preparedness, etc., in parallel with the Kings Mountain Fire Department, Office of Emergency Services (OES), the County Sheriff’s Department and other in the event of natural or man-mad disasters. In a disaster or emergency KMEP’s Area Captains will check on their neighbors to determine their needs and will assist them in helping to obtain needed services, and to help them in communicating with family or others outside the area. An emergency contact list of Area Captains for Kings Mountain neighborhoods in maintained and updated as needed. We welcome residents of our various neighborhoods to volunteer as Area Captains to assist when needed. KMEP was founded in 1992 and since that time has planned and conducted emergency response drills once or twice annually, checking the OK and HELP signs to determine whether assistance is needed. These drills are followed by neighborhood BBQs at the Community Center in order for members of the Kings Mountain community to meet and get to know their neighbors. KMEP remains active at the present time and in lieu of monthly or bi-monthly meetings will conduct a monthly area communication check-in (phone, CB or amateur radio) per its emergency contact list. KMEP will also arrange training for Area Captains as training resources become available. For further information and questions, please feel free to contact Pat Wurster at 851-2272 or your Area Captain.

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Kings Mountain Elementary School 211 Swett Road Woodside, CA 94062 650-712-7180 http://www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/kingsmountain/

Kings Mountain Elementary School (KMES), the smallest school in the Cabrillo Unified School District, is located eight and a half miles sound of Highway 92 off of Skyline Boulevard. Its rural setting and small size (about 75 students) make it unique to the district, enabling a high level of individual attention in a safe, nurturing community. Working closely with parents, administrators and teachers provide engaging and rigorous academic curriculum. King’s Mountain School’s culture also fosters personal responsibility and citizenship.

Kings Mountain School: A Commitment to Academic Excellence Kings Mountain’s three multi-age classrooms: K/1, 2/3 and 4/5 provide educational opportunities for children to learn from each other. Two intervention teachers and a K – 1 aide provide additional support. Administrators and teachers are involved in ongoing professional development in preparation for new Common Core Standards. Professional development was provided to teachers by Knox Education, funded by KMAP.

KMES Curriculum Highlights         

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Dedicated science teacher offering a specialized, hands-on curriculum for grands 2-5. Classroom teacher teaches FOSS science curriculum for K-1 Student to Certified Teacher ratio of 19:1 Every Day Math programs supplemented by IXL online learning and Khan Academy Writer’s and Reader’s Workshops, with student publication in the school newsletter Smartboards and student chrome books support core curriculum activities and assessment Emphasis on student citizenship, social interaction, and fairness Weekly school library visits and biweekly visits from the San Mateo Library Book Mobile Art in Action program taught by parent volunteers, with art exhibits to display student work Music teacher who works with all grades and coordinates school-wide performances Technology grant for laptops and Smart Boards Page 15 of 17

KMES Parent Leadership Two parent leadership groups are committed to providing the highest quality education to our children. The School Site Council (SSC), composed of parents, staff, teachers and administrators work together to determine the school’s academic needs, curriculum and capital improvements. Kings Mountain Associated Parents (KMAP) administers fundraisers to support these needs, as well as school promotion and social activities.

KMES After School Care Kings Mountain Children’s Center (KMCC) is an on-site, affordable, independent, after school child care program. A great resource for working parents and commuting families on the go, KMCC provides parents the peace of mind they have entrusted their children to caring hands and an engaging environment until 6 p.m.      

Homework club Art class Outdoor games Nature study Gardening Healthy Snacks

KMES Honors

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California Distinguished Elementary School Award in 2008, 2014 Nominee– CA Dept of Education – Award First in math proficiency and fifth in language proficiency for California reporting schools with less than 150 students  2012 California Distinguished School  2010 A+ rating from Homefacts  2008 Royalty in the Redwoods  Top Ten High-Performing Schools in San Mateo County – Letter  CBEE Foundation Scholar School – Press Release  Teacher Commendation – San Mateo County – Award  Teacher Award – Education Foundation Grant

KMES 2015 CLASS

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Kings Mountain Association Membership Application Form **Please print legibly if you are completing this form by hand

Name List primary member name before other household members’ name(s) **Amerigas & Kamps customers: List primary member’s name identically to the name on file**

Kings Mountain Address Property address owned or rented on Kings Mountain

Preferred Mailing Address If different from Kings Mountain address

Contact Telephone

email address **required**

**required**

When did you move to Kings Mountain? year

May we publish your name as a member of the KMA?

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yes

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no

May we contact you by mail or email to keep you up-to-date on KMA activities or to ask for your opinion on issues?  yes  no OPTIONAL

How do you learn what is happening on Kings Mountain? Check all that apply

OPTIONAL

Please help KMA meet your needs by telling us a little about yourself

 KM Yahoo Group  The Echo  kingsmountainonline.com  Word-of-Mouth  Other __________________________________________

If you purchase propane for use at your Kings Mountain address, what supplier or company do you use?

What suggestions or ideas do you have for ways in which KMA might best serve the community?

Is a member of your household interested in serving on the KMA Governing Board or in participating in the KMA in some way? Checking yes or maybe does not obligate you in any way If you answered yes or maybe, please provide the name of the interested member and any particular area(s) of Interest.

OPTIONAL

 yes  maybe

OPTIONAL

All KMA memberships run for a calendar year, and the annual membership fee is $25 per household. Additional donations are gratefully accepted; every extra penny helps the KMA fulfill its mission of improving community life on Kings Mountain. For additional information, email [email protected]. Please complete and return this form with your check made payable to “KMA” to: KMA Treasurer Kings Mountain Association 13883 Skyline Blvd. Woodside, CA 94062-4573 Please Note: Based on the information you provide, a member of the KMA Governing Board will contact you if you do not qualify for regular membership in the KMA. Renewal forms are due February 1 for membership year.

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