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Volume 48, Number 22, Published on 05/29/1995

News

Headline: Last chance for better buildings?

High school district rolls dice a third (and last) time to pass facilities bond measure

Headline: Live theater to return to L'ACT building after council OK

The show will go on, following Los Altos City Council action May 23.

Headline: Italian restaurant gets OK for downtown location

I Fratelli will be an upscale Italian restaurant. The owners plan to build a loft in the restaurant which will seat 20 people.

Headline: Suspected Ponzi schemer targeted

A San Jose real estate attorney, representing dozens of investors, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Los Altos Hills resident Charles Herpick and his son, James Herpick, for allegedly embezzling in excess of $100 million from private investors.

Headline: Los Altos council approves new market for Rancho center

The closure of one family supermarket will pave the way for the opening of another, following May 23 city council approval of a use-permit for Andronico's Market.

Comment

The tragic question: Where is God?

Where is God? This question surfaces any time a tragedy like Oklahoma City occurs. Whenever there is a calamity, a disaster, a senseless death, or an obvious, blatant act of evil, our humanity cries out, "Where is God?"

Letters of the Editor

The Los Altos Homeowners League endorses Measure D, to renew our Los Altos and Mountain View High Schools, for excellent reasons. The primary reason is that the present facilities are an embarrassment to the entire community. These facilities detract from the quality of education delivered.

Vote 'yes' on Measure D

Measure D, the new proposal before the voters Tuesday, is the result of efforts from a school district that has listened.

Dear Jean Column

Dear Jean: My boss seems to having an affair with someone else in our small office. I am afraid of him and now of her. What shall I do? I love my job and I really also like my boss. He has been through a long and sad divorce and he deserves some happiness. It is frightening though, because our commissions are based on the assignments he hands out. He has always been fair. Now I am beginning to wonder. I like her too but my income is at stake. I'm in a bind

Sidewalk Question: Where are you going for your summer vacation?

Lee and Louie Seligson

People

Gustav Ebert

He was a 50-year member of Pipefitters Union Local #38 and a resident of Los Altos since 1948.

Les Werner

Mr. Werner resided in Los Altos for 40 years and is survived by his daughter, Lorayne Campbell; son, Larry Werner of Felton; brother, Ed Werner of Los Altos; and five grandchildren.

Therese Bigelow

She was a registered nurse with the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto, served in the United States Navy during World War II as a lieutenant junior grade and was a member of St. William Catholic Church and the "Lunch Bunch."

Paul Herrin

He served in the United States Navy for 30 years and worked for Litton Industries in San Carlos until he retired. He was a member of Roller Lodge in Palo Alto and the Zamora Shrine Temple in Birmingham, Ala.

Thomas Hagood

A carpenter for 35 years, he is survived by his wife, Naomi Hagood of Los Altos; son, Tom Hagood of Mountain View; and daughters, Carleen Hagood of Ukiah and Linda Boyd of Augwin.

Community

Headline: Brownies warm fire department with teddy bear donations

The Los Altos Fire Department recently received a warm fuzzy from Brownie Troop 1099 when the community-spirited girls donated 16 teddy bears to the department to be used in crisis situations.

Headline: Foothill College Summer Fine Arts Performances open June 2

"Bodies and Soul," created by Bubba Gong, director of dance, will feature 100 dancers surrounded by heart-thumping music and stunning laser effects. The entire dance gamut will be run, from tap to ballet, from ballroom to rap. Music will range from such contemporary works as those from Prince, "The Lion King" and "Dead Can Dance," as well as the full spectrum of Asian, African, Latin and American rhythms.

Headline: Rotary clubs help out with Russian student's college expenses

Senkin came to the attention of a number of Rotarians when he attended Los Gatos High School as a Rotary Youth Exchange student. He expressed a desire to study business at an American university so he could return to Russia and enter the banking field.

Headline: ACCEPT offers joys of international adoption

But the ambience at ACCEPT -An Adoption and Counseling Center, is also enhanced by a pull-apart doll house, Power Rangers, books, toys and dolls, and walls lined with pictures of beautiful children from all over the world. The sounds of these children coming in for follow-up post-placement visits with their happy adoptive parents also fill this professional, warm and friendly office suite, occupied in October 1994 when the three-year old non-profit agency moved from downtown Palo Alto to Los Altos.

Headline: No smoking signs available free of charge from city hall

Smoking is only allowed in bar areas of restaurants, said Richard McKim, code enforcement officer.

Pages of the Past

According to the June 3, 1970 issue of the Town Crier, new officers were elected for the Class of 1971 at Los Altos High School.

Headline: Why I love my Los Altos Dad contest held in honor of Father's Day

Kids in the following age groups; 3-4 years, 5-7 years, 8-10 years, and 11-13 years, are eligible to win fun prized for themselves and their dad's in time for Father's Day. All entries must be hand written, one page essays (50 words or less) stating what makes your Los Altos dad so very special.

Headline: AISE seeks host families for foreign students

Each year, AISE places thousands of students with families across the United States. Families may select their students according to country, sex, age, religious beliefs, hobbies, grades and family background. Local area representatives are on hand to show student profiles, and help families select the student who best suits them.

Headline: Kiwanis Special games to be held at De Anza College June 2

About 500 boys and girls from 30 schools are registered to compete in short track events, slaloms, obstacle courses, and specially designed games like bean bag toss, skittle bowl, hit the can, and softball and Frisbee throws. The students are placed in groups with similar abilities and separated into wheel chair, walker, etc. Last year over 500 students participated.

Headline: 'Picnic in the Plaza' concert series under way

Citibank is providing seating for the concerts to the first 50 people that attend to get their early. Concerts begin at noon and run through 1 p.m. The premier concert will feature contemporary country and pop music artist, Fred McCarty, who has performed locally and at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. McCarty and Co., his full band, will be performing at the 16h Annual Arts & Wine Festival to be held July 8 and 9.

Headline: Clean Up Day in Los Altos Hills set for June 3

Debris will be accepted that is boxed, bagged or bundled and easy to handle at the following locations:

Headline: Rep. Eshoo to hold Town Hall meetings on Medicare and the budget

Saturday June 3, In Mountain View 3:30 p.m. Mountain View City Council Chambers, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View.

Headline: CSA's Annual Luncheon gives

thanks to community leaders

Headline: Inspiring first novel by Sunnyvale writer

Special to the Town Crier

Headline: Expert touts benefits of a good night's sleep before senior council

As people grow older, their tendency is early to bed and early to rise. But when the Los Altos Senior Coordinating Council met May 23 at 9 a.m. to listen to Dr. Rafael Pelayo speak about sleep disorders, the meeting room was full of wide-awake seniors.

Headline: Los Altos architects build playhouses for charity auction

Dream houses come in all shapes and sizes.

Headline: Los Altos Rotary Club awards outstanding academic students

In addition to significant community service, criteria for the college scholarships include an outstanding academic record and financial need. Individual grants are awarded to local high school seniors and range in amount from $500 to $2,000 depending on the individual circumstances.

Schools

Headline: LAHS supplies underprivileged kids under new program

Special to the Town Crier

Headline: Local computer whiz

John Spade, a graduate of Los Altos High School, has been singled out by California State University at Chico President Manuel A. Esteban to receive an "outstanding contribution to the university" medallion.

Headline: Oak school celebrates carnival - a tradition going strong

Special to the Town Crier

Headline: Los Altos youth among 150 seniors honored nationwide

On May 4-7, she joined 149 other high school seniors in the Coca-Cola Scholars National Competition in Atlanta for interviews with leaders in education, business, government and law.

Hewlett Packard gives $232,000 in

Hewlett-Packard Company announced that 116 high-school seniors whose parents are employed at the company's San Francisco Bay Area sites have been awarded college scholarships totaling $232,000.

Headline: Los Altos City Council honors Safe Ride's drive for safety

"Hopefully we have been able to save some lives," said Katherine Thurston, one of five student coordinators for the Safe Rides program at Los Altos High School.

Bradley H. Belstock, 1995 graduate of Mountain View High School, recently received a Dean's Scholarship from Syracuse University in New York. He will major in broadcast journalism in the Newhouse School of Communication.

Peter Gunadisastra of Los Altos earlier this month received a doctorate in philosophy from Kansas State University.

Sports

Headline: Los Altos, St. Francis dominate CCS track and field finals finals

Special to the Town Crier

Headline: sports briefs

Mountain View High - badminton (3.6 grade-point average), golf (3.4), boys track (3.4).

*CCS softball playoffs

Town Crier Sports Editor

headline: Lancer baseballers, netters

Special to the Town Crier

Business & Real Estate

Successful Bond Investing By Maturity Diversification

Special to the Town Crier

Avoiding law suits through home warranty plans

On any real estate transaction, it no longer holds "Let the buyer beware." Until a few years ago, that legal maxim applied to home buyers, but times have changed and today the legal maxim seems to be, "Let the seller and their real estate agent beware of the buyer." According to a survey conducted by the Gallup Organization, more than 70 percent California real estate agents agreed having home protection plans help avoid "after the sale" problems.

Lower interest rates are boosting spring home sales

Lower rates not only mean lower payments, but also increase buying power for potential homeowners. Based on a 30 year, fixed mortgage, a buyer who would qualify for a $91,000 loan at nine percent would qualify for $100,000 at 8 percent.

Three-day limit makes mailing checks to your broker obsolete

As of June 7, investors will be required to fork over cash to complete any security transaction within three business days after a security trade in a new program called Transaction Plus Three Days, or "T+3."

Weekly Special

SENIORS

HIDDEN VILLA needs volunteers for its Visitor's Welcome Center and its environmental education guide program. For information, call the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, at 321-7232.

VOLUNTEERS

HELPLINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED by the Alzheimer's Association. 3-4-hour shift per week, training provided. For more information, call Karen at 962-8111.

MUSIC

MUSIC MINISTRY OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, 1667 Miramonte Ave., presents: Youth and Adult Handbell Explorations from 4:30-5:30 p.m. today.

Headline: Taking the stress out of cleaning

It may be a popular phrase, but "I don't do windows" is losing credibility these days. Window cleaning isn't half the bother it used to be.

Headline: Los Altos doctor's haven

Special to the Town Crier

Headline: Southern California Gardens revisited in new hardcover

Special to the Town Crier

Headline: How to liven up linoleum

Special to the Town Crier

Headline: Sterling upholstery

Mountain View company

Headline: Helpful hints on dressing up tie-backs

DRESS IT UP - For the past few years, I have been annoyed because I have been taping my tie-backs, since tacks do not penetrate the steel door. My curtains never looked right.

Headline: Chiromagica, silver-cut bowls and Peace Birds

Q. I have a game called a "Chiromagica" by McLoughlin Bros. of New York. The game has a holder and several cardboard discs and paper inserts with questions. Put the disc in the right place and you can learn the right answers to the questions. The game must be old. It asks, "Who is president of the United States?" and the answer is, Ulysses S. Grant. Is it valuable?