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Volume 48, Number 25, Published on 06/19/1995

News

New stage company gets city OK to use L'ACT theater

The curtain is about to rise on a new theater group in town, the Bus Barn Stage Company. The Los Altos City Council authorized the city manager to complete an agreement with the new group for use of the former Los Altos Conservatory Theater (L'ACT) building at the council's last meeting June 13.

Alleged furniture burglar at real estate sales arrested

Six police agencies working together arrested a suspect June 9 on burglary charges in connection with 18 peninsula homes, including two in Los Altos, that were burgled between February and June, said Los Altos Police Sgt. Bob Lacey.

Planning Commission approves Parc Regent

The Los Altos City Planning Commission gave final approval to the 57-unit senior citizen condominium project, Los Altos Parc Regent, planned for the 2.4-acre site at Edith Avenue and San Antonio Road at its meeting Thursday night.

Merchants reactions mixed as word is 'go' on State Street repaving plans

Renovations to State Street from First to Fourth streets, which include the addition of brick crosswalks, the elimination of the Second Street dip, improved landscaping and a chess and checkers table near the Costume Bank, will begin July 31, city officials confirmed last week.

People

Leon Goldich

A technical editor with Lockheed, he is survived by his wife, Tobi Goldich, of Los Altos and is the father of Robert Goldich of Washington, D. C., Harriet Schiftan of Los Gatos, Steve Kaplowitz of San Jose, and Mac Kaplowitz of Mountain View.

Helen Harvey Diemer

A florist designer most of her life, she was a native of Denver, Colo., and lived in Los Altos and Mountain View since 1970.

Ralph W. Kane

He attended Clarkson College of Technology of Potsdam, N.Y., and worked at Sperry Gyroscope with the Varian brothers before moving to California.

Scott Young

An interior designer for 15 years he is survived by his wife Patricia Young of Atherton and his mother Lydia Young of Los Altos.

Mary Mulhinch

A homemaker for 50 years, she is survived by daughters Moira Fulton of Los Altos and Irene Hahn of Michigan and her sister Catherine Mulhinch of Michigan. She is a grandmother of six.

Larry Coykendall, Los Altos businessman, enjoyed special rapport with employees, customers

Special to the Town Crier

Donald Miller

A zone manager with Buick Motor Division, he is survived by his wife Shirley Miller of Los Altos. He is the father of Sue Miller of Newark, Judith A. Melrose of Eldorado Hills, David C. Miller, of Texas, and Donald N. Miller of Bremont. He is also survived by his brother, Hartwell H. Miller, of Pasadena, and six grand children.

Margaret Redlus

A homemaker, she lived in Sunnyvale for 23 years.

Community

The change (life in Latvia) will do her good - right?

On June 1, I departed for Riga, Latvia as an eager volunteer in the Peace Corps. I am excited and nervous at the same time, and also amazed at how far I have come in life.

Los Altos High students who have made a difference

Special to the Town Crier

CHAC holds second annual art auction/fund-raiser

Every bearer of a ticket ($35 for a bearer and guest) is guaranteed to take home an art piece from the drawing. Live music and complimentary refreshments also will be featured.

25 and 50 years ago in the Town Crier

Featured speakers were Dr. W. Glenn Campbell, Director of the Hoover Institute, and George W. Parkyn, a visiting Professor of Education from New Zealand.

Los Altos Hills resident heads for Miss California competition

Los Altos Hills resident Kamee Merrill, the reigning Miss Greater San Jose, had a send-off to celebrate her participation in the Miss California Pageant next month in San Diego.

Car buffs gear up for Concours d'Elegance

The show annually attracts up to 20,000 lookers and history buffs who ogle and covet every curvy and rakish line of Cobras, racy Corvettes, spiffy T-Birds and legendary Packards. Hollywood movie producers check out an entire class of Ferrari, Cadillac/LaSalle and other marquees for possible future use in pictures..

Variety of entertainment planned for Los Altos arts, wine festival

Windham Hill jazz recording artist Ray Obledo makes a return engagement to headline the festival. Obledo is one of the Bay Area's premiere guitarists in pop, jazz and Latin music, as well as an influential pop songwriter and contemporary jazz composer. His band will perform on Sunday from 1:15-3:15 p.m.

Pre- festival bike safety day set for June 25

This first-time safety event for residents is sponsored by the Los Altos Village Association (LAVA), Valley Cyclery and the Los Altos Police Department. Police officer Matt Hartley, who holds the newly formed position of bicycle pedestrian safety officer, will assist in hosting the event. Downtown's Valley Cyclery, 395 First St., will be giving away free water bottles to all attendees that day and will host a raffle to win a new mongoose mountain bike.

Schools

Los Altos High School Class of 1995

Gold Seal Graduates

Los Altans Finish Colleges

Mindy Alter, of Los Altos, graduated from Cal Poly with a bachelor of science in soil science.

School District continues discussion of controversial religious policy

The Los Altos School District board met twice last week to discuss a long-awaited and controversial policy dealing with religious curriculum.

Sports

Los Altos Little League

Town Crier Sports Editor

Sports shorts

Wrestling - 1-3 p.m. June 26-30 at the Mountain View Sports Pavilion. Jay Heib and staff will instruct boys and girls ages 11-14 on individual techniques, offensive and defensive moves. Beginner to intermediate grapplers welcome. Fee is $23/residents, $28/non-residents.

LAHS awards

Varsity High Letters - Peter Anton, Barry Taylor, Frank Vegh.

Business & Real Estate

Eckert: A real estate company with a different outlook

Paul Eckert will tell you that real estate sales is a misnomer, and selling real estate is an inapplicable designation. It's a service business!

Chartwell condominiums enhance the charm of downtown Los Altos

Chartwell, in London, was known as Sir Winston Churchill's estate. He considered it a sanctuary to get away from the world of politics. Chartwell, in Los Altos, is also a sanctuary where people who live there can get away from the tumultuous world of change to a serene and luxurious home with a downtown address.

Chamber of Commerce banquet awards June 28

The Chamber takes the opportunity to recognize businesses, individuals and organizations who contributed to the commercial success of the Los Altos business community. The following awards will be presented:

Weekly Special

TheatreWorks opens 'Women' tonight

Currently enjoying a successful run in England with acclaimed actress Joan Plowright, it will premiere on the West Coast tonight at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

THEATER

PALO ALTO CHILDREN'S THEATRE is now accepting kids in grades 8 to 12 for the Foothill Theatre Academy, part of the Foothill Summer Youth College Program. The Academy, which features classes in acting, theater history, technical theater, design and costuming, runs June 26-Aug. 4. Participants may receive 5 1/2 college credits. No experience necessary. For registration, fee and location, call 949-7446 or 329-2216.

Lisa Yuen: from Los Altos Hills to Broadway

Special to the Town Crier

Local dermatologists spread

the scoop on sun screen

Common sense, preparation go a long way in an emergency

Special to the Town Crier

As the allergy season arrives,

experts are ready with advice

Juice Plus - another way

to eat fruits and vegetables

Calorie conscious and hungry in Los Altos

We are living in health food-crazed times.

Speaking of your health

Special to the Town Crier

Health & nutrition

Special to the Town Crier