Kings Mountain Information

Booklet

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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

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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).

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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

N6ZX@comcast.net

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 semi-

isolated 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 rockmore79@gmail.com. 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

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

New Service set up 888-959-6783

DirecTV Customer Service 800-531-5000

New Service set up 855-852-4388

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 650-364-1811

Kamps Propane 510-471-7279

Kings Mountain Art Fair 650-851-2710

Kings Mountain Children’s Center 650-529-0204

Kings Mountain Echo, Editor

Kings Mountain Emergency Preparedness (KMEP) Steer Committee

Frank Adams 650-851-0915

Bill Goebner 650-851-8095

Pat Wurster 650-851-2272

Kings Mountain Garden Club 650-747-9239

Kings Mountain Radio Club Bill Goebner 650-851-8095

Frank Adams 650-851-0915

Kings Mountain School 650-712-7180

Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade (for non-emergency calls) 650-851-1594

Mountain House Restaurant 650-851-8541

Peninsula Humane Society 650-340-8200

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PG&E 24-hour Power Outage Information Center

800-743-5002

24-Hour Residential Customer Service Center

800-743-5000

Police, Sheriff 650-364-1811

San Mateo County Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance)

650-364-1313

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

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

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

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

peninsulacs@greenwaste.com

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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 Jul-09

Kings Mountain Art Fair Labor Day Weekend Sept 3-5 Sept 2-4

KMA Halloween Party Halloween Oct-31 Oct-31

KMGC Wreath Party 1st Saturday in

December

Dec-03 Dec-02

KMA Holiday Party 1st Sunday in

December *

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 rockmore79@gmail.com.

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

kmcc.calendar@gmail.com. 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.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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 yes maybe

If you answered yes or maybe, please provide the name of the interested member and any particular area(s) of Interest.

OPTIONAL 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 KingsMountainAssociation@gmail.com.

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.

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? yes 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