FALL 2011

Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association

San Jose, California

Volume No. 2, Issue No. 5

NEIGHBORHOOD HOTLINE: (408) 426-4876

COMING IN SEPTEMBER
Fall Yard Sale and Transportation Meeting
See Pages 2 & 4

COMING IN OCTOBER
RGNA Barbecue (Oct. 2), Bingo (Oct. 22).
See Page 2 for more information

Training dogs to behave off leash

BY JENNIFER PAN, OWNER, BISCUITS DOG BOUTIQUE ometimes it can be a stirring event when dogs display anti-social or aggressive behavior. Socializing your pups at a young age is key to introducing them to the environment. Sometimes we still find a dogs social behavior calls for correcting. As an owner of three amazing dogs, Ive gained a trove of valuable information and hope to pass a few easy tips that can bring harmony to your pack.

Teaching off leash recall techniques

Be aware, while off leash training is an important tool, it should only be used in controllable environments for the safety of you and your dog. Rosemary Gardens Park requires dogs to be leashed at all times. Rosemary Gardens nearest dog park is Ryland Dog Park at the corner of N. San Pedro St. and Ryland St. Another park not too far away is San Joses newest dog park at Watson Park, which opened Aug. 27 at E. Jackson St. and 22nd St. A complete list of San Jose dog parks can be found at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services website at: http://www.sjparks.org/dogparks/ As dog lovers, the worst scenario are loose, uncontrollable dogs. Not only for those who are walking their dogs on leash, but also for those who practice off leash walking. Without proper recall techniques, your dog can easily be distracted and even though he or she may have no track record of attacking another animal or running into the middle of the street, it just
See RECALL TRAINING

Ice cream social participants (left) Ezaiah, Manuel and Eli enjoy scoops given to them by (right) volunteer scoopers Phillip, Charlie and Rafael.
Photos by Kathleen Stahr

Our National Night Out

riends and neighbors of Rosemary Gardens celebrated the 28th Annual National Night Out on August 2, 2011. The goal of National Night Out is to strengthen neighborhood spirit, camaraderie and send a clear message that we are a strong community. The RGNA board members and volunteers served ice cream to over 190 participants in NNO. Thank you to the neighbors who came to satisfy their sweet tooth and to promote the power of knowing your neighbor. Together we can continue to make Rosemary Gardens a safe and peaceful place to live. A special thanks to Liz Moscato, Cathy Baca, Jay Prunty and Tom and Helen Masuda.

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FALL 2011

ROSEMARY GARDENS NEIGHBORLY

Rosemary Garden Neighborhood Association

ANNUAL PICNIC
Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood BBQ October 2, 2011 Noon to 4 p.m.
Picnic, Potluck and U-Grille BBQ.
All Rosemary Gardens residents, family and friends are invited to join together.
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Helpful Phone Numbers

RGNA Hotline: 426-4876 Airport Fumes: 501-7706 Airport Noise Complaint: 452-0707 Animal Care and Services: 578-7297 Blight: 277-4528 Caltrans: 426-0930 City Council: 535-4903 City of San Jose Customer Services: 535-3500 Code Enforcement: 277-4528 Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch: 277-4133 Dead Animal Collection: 578-7297 Department of Transportation Planning: 277-4373 Garbage and Recycling: 535-3515 Graffiti Hotline: Day 277-3208 Night 277-2758 Homeless: 271-0237 Household Hazardous Waste: 299-7300 Library Information: 808-2000 Poison Control: (808) 222-1222 Police Information: 277-2211 Potholes: 277-4373 Shopping Cart Pickup: 977-0555 Sidewalk Repair: 277-2572 Street Lights: 277-5517 Street Maintenance: 277-4373 Street Striping, Marking and Sign Request: 277-5341 Traffic Enforcement: 277-8900 Vector Control: 918-4770 Vehicle Abatement: 277-5307 (unpaved surface and lawn) 277-5305 (public streets) Newsletter Editor: RGNAnewsletter@gmail.com

Spread a blanket on the grass and enjoy the day. Bring a potluck dish and something to BBQ!

BBQ grills, beverages, condiments, utensils and plates are provided. Drawing for Great Prizes and Silent Auction Tickets for Drawing are on sale now call (408) 621-5408
BBQ............................................Noon 4 p.m. Silent Auction opens...............................Noon Music .................................................1 - 2 p.m. Drawing ..................................................2 p.m. Silent Auction closes .......................2:30 p.m. Music .............................................2:30-4 p.m.

CALLING ALL NEIGHBORHOOD BANDS: We are looking for a band to perform at the barbecue, Call Lara (408) 621-5408. Please have a demo CD or music available on the Web.

Office of Councilmember Sam Liccardo invites you to a Community Meeting

The City of San Jose has a small amount of funds available for the Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood to spend on traffic calming, lighting improvements or other safety improvements. Dept. of Transportation staff will be present to discuss what options are available.
Thursday, September 15, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bachrodt School 102 Sonora Ave (at Keoncrest) For more information please call (408) 535-4903

ROSEMARY GARDENS NEIGHBORLY

FALL 2011

Annual half marathon race to bring road closures

Mark your calendar for the return of the Dodge Rock n Roll San Jose Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 2. The course has not changed since last year. The race starts in downtown San Jose and completes a tour of many downtown landmarks, running past City Hall, through Japantown, on The Alameda, and through the Rose Garden neighborhood before culminating with a finish line festival and post-race concert at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Some road closures occur between the hours of 4 a.m.4 p.m. on Oct. 2. Full information detailing

Kicking off the year with a new principal

access lanes, no parking and alternate directions can be found at http://competitor .com/community. Competitor Group, the event organizer, asks that you review the road closure information and contact their community relations staff as soon as possible if you have questions in the weeks prior to the race.

Recall training for your dog

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takes one time to possibly end his/her life. The important lesson in allowing your dog off leash is your ability to retrieve him/her in any situation. That means even when your dog is in instinct mode, eyes wide on that little squirrel or bird perched up in the trees. Teaching recall techniques to your pup is a life saving technique, especially when living in a city environment. The first step is to invest in a whistle. A whistle is perfect because its constant, it sounds the same no matter what environment or who is using it. It also produces a sound that cant be replicated and can be heard from half a mile away. Youll also need a high value treat, and when we say high value, that means something you might even want to take a nibble out of. Create a pattern with the whistle, something along the lines of two short tweets, then one long one. After setting this pattern, whistle the combination and give your dog a treat.

This will teach him/her that after they hear this combination, they are entitled to a mouth watering reward. Continue practicing this for about 2-3 weeks, starting in your home so your dog become accustomed to the sound and reward. Move along to the backyard or dog park, while your dog is distracted do the combination and when he/she returns to you, give them that high value treat. Continue this for another 2-3 weeks. In the end, that whistle will be your best friend as well as theirs.Weve seen this technique used at the busiest dog parks, where distraction is at every corner and it has worked beautifully. Teaching recall is not only essential in keeping your dog safe but can also help if they escape from the yard. Since again the whistle can be heard from quiet a distance, it can cut your search short with just a few tweets!
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ummer is over and the Bachrodt Eagles are back in school for another incredible school year! On Saturday, August 13th, students were on campus for the Back to School Kick Off event. The kindergarteners and their families spent some time on their playground getting to know each other and their teachers. Throughout the morning, the students and families received a lot of helpful information, met their teachers and celebrated the start of the new school year. Bachrodt is excited to have a new principal, Mr. Rigoberto Palacios. Mr. Palacios comes to Bachrodt from Hoover Middle School and he brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the school. He has been hard HEIDI WOLCOTT Vice President, at work since July, and is already Bachrodt PTA making a remarkable difference at the school. He is making a very positive impact on the students, staff and families at Bachrodt. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has already met and is planning many activities for the Bachrodt Community. Some of the activities include an outdoor family movie night in September, a Halloween carnival in October, the annual Turkey Trot walk-athon in November and the Winterfest in December. There will also be several fundraisers happening throughout the year to help provide additional opportunities for students and to help support educational initiatives. The PTA is also excited to be offering several after-school enrichment classes for students, including art, tap & ballet, ballet folklorico, choir and robotics. These classes give students an opportunity to explore new opportunities right on campus! A reminder to our RGNA neighbors ... please remember that there are no dogs allowed on the Bachrodt field. Students do not enjoy stepping in surprises during recess or P.E. Please walk your dogs in Rosemary Gardens Park, across the street from the school. On behalf of the students at Bachrodt, we really appreciate your cooperation! Thanks to the RGNA for their continued support. We look forward to collaborating on more events this year!

This is the second in a three-part series of dog training tips from local dog advocate Jennifer Pan.

FALL 2011

ROSEMARY GARDENS NEIGHBORLY

S AVE T HE D ATE !

Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Neighborhood dates to remember
September 10 September 14 September 15 8 a.m. Recycle Drive 7 p.m. Board Meeting
Volunteers: Meet at Rosemary Gardens Park at 8:00 a.m. Location: Sonoma Chicken Coop, 90 Skyport Dr.

Autumn Yard Sale

Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$4 will be collected the day of the sale, which will help defray the cost of advertising.

Tips for a successful yard sale:

Group items that are the same price. Keep pricing simple, like 25 cents, 50 cents or $1. Have bags available for people who purchase multiple items.
The RGNA Neighborhood Yard Sale is advertised by the association through local media and large signs posted in the area.

6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Transportation Meeting Location: Bachrodt School, in the Media Center. September 24 Neighborhood Autumn Yard Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

October 2 12-4 p.m. Annual Neighborhood Picnic Location: Rosemary Gardens Park. October 8 8 a.m. Recycle Drive 2 p.m. Bingo Game
Volunteers: Meet at Rosemary Gardens Park at 8:00 a.m.

RGNA Bingo!
Our bingo is so popular, it deserves its own day!
Join your neighbors on October 22 from 2-4 p.m. at Bachrodt School in the Media Center

October 22

Location: Bachrodt School, in the Media Center.

Can you help the neighborhood?

PRIZE DONATIONS: Do you have a product or a service that you or your business can donate among our prizes at our Neighrborhood Picnic or the Bingo Game? RGNA can provide you with a tax-deductible receipt for your donation, and its a great way to promote your business in the neighborhood. Contact Lara at (408) 621-5408 or e-mail RGNAnewsletter@gmail.com RECYCLING VOLUNTEERS: We have a recycling fundraiser every 2nd Saturday of the month. Call the RGNA Hotline at (408) 426-4876 for more information. ADVERTISE: Advertising in our newsletter is a good way to get your business card sized message into neighborhood homes. It also helps us offset the rising cost of printing 500 newsletters. E-mail RGNAnewsletter@gmail.com or call Lara at (408) 621-5408. DISTRIBUTION: Volunteers distribute newsletters to over 400 homes in Rosemary Gardens. If you can help please contact Lara at (408) 621-5408 or e-mail RGNAnewsletter@gmail.com.

Pumpkins in the Park

Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Guadalupe River Park / Discovery Meadow Phone: 408-298-7657 Giant Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Row Apple Tasting, Fresh Apple Cider Guadalupe River Education Lots of Free Kids Activities Children's Concert

No cans, bottles, alcohol or dogs.

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