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Volume 48, Number 26, Published on 06/26/1995

News

Is Los Altos a bicycle-friendly town?

Area is a haven for cyclists, but motorist conflicts, safety violations still frequent

Boy killed in boat accident remembered for his enthusiasm, honesty

Preston Crowder received a prize from his Little League team on which he played first base.

Cycling today: a rage, a fashion, a religion

Cycling has generated renewed interest all over the nation with the development of rave new colors, the mountain bike and the return of the tandem.

LAH council approves $2.9 million budget

of year estimate for 1994/95 is $477,000 and the budget for 1995/96 is

Police display stolen furniture for victims to claim

Furniture spilled out of the two 30-by-10 foot storage lockers onto the parking lot June 21 at Shurgard Storage Center in Mountain View.

Water district OKs budget, increases funds for flood zones

The Santa Clara Valley Water District 1995-96 budget has been approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, which includes a seven million budget for the northwest flood zone in which Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View are located.

Los Altos Hills Briefs

With the terms of Emily Chan and Steve Finn expiring June 30, Los Altos Hills city clerk Pat Dowd is accepting volunteers who will be appointed to the planning commission at the July 5 City Council meeting.

Police, library get help despite proposed no-frills budget

In spite of what Los Altos City Finance Director Sherry Lambach described to the City Council June 13 as status quo budgets proposed for the city for fiscal 1995-96 and 1996-97, city residents may benefit from some new programs in the months ahead.

Siegel assumes mayoral role in Los Altos Hills

Los Altos Hills council member William "Bill" Siegel succeeded Elayne Dauber in the largely ceremonial position of major at last week's city council meeting.

Town Crier to present community coffee klatches

Scheduled for the Community Plaza at State and Main streets, the coffee and conversation gatherings are scheduled for six Saturday mornings beginning July 15.

People

Tony Snelson, Jr.

A native of San Francisco, he was a writer for 25 years.

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.

Florence Johns

Mrs. Johns lived in Los Altos for 15 years. She is survived by her daughter, Lillian Slavin of Los Altos, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Elizabeth Gloria Hasler

An investor for seven years and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Los Altos, she is survived by her daughter, Debra Lynn Styner of Los Altos, and a brother, George Fett of New Jersey.

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.

Community

Reggae artist next in line for Picnic in the Plaza concert

Miles also will be performing at the 16th Annual Arts & Wine festival on Saturday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Stage as well.

Los Altos on Internet with new 'Home Page'

With most of the information still "under construction," the new Home Page opens with a large color logo that says "Los Altos Online" in old English text with an added line of type that says "Everything You Want To Know About Los Altos, California." Well, almost.

Senior exemptions from utility tax

Basic requirements for exemption require you to be age 65 or over, reside in a household where the gross annual income of all residents does not exceed $25,200 annually and not be otherwise reimbursed for the utility charges upon which the tax is based.

Junior Girl Scout troop earns service award

In addition to their work at CSA, members of Troop 1084 volunteered their time in numerous projects sponsored by the Loyola School PTA: providing child care at the annual blood drive, helping to inventory emergency supplies, and gathering food and toy contributions during the holiday collection drives.

Air Quality Data

16 33

Los Altos Weather

Friday June 16 65 51 .70

Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival highlights the best of summer

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, the festival sponsored by the Los Altos Village Association will feature original work of 390 artists, two stages of music, street performers, children's entertainment, foods from around the world and an array of Santa Cruz Mountain premium wines.

Adventurers offer tips on readers' 'Quest' for travel on a budget

Grant Shearer and Dave Hirschbein are both 23, but they've already explored more than 50 countries collectively. That's saying something, especially considering both have been college students on a budget.

Murphy's hosting month-long Chefs Who Care benefit for CSA

During the month of July, customers presenting "Chefs Who Care" coupons (see ad elsewhere in this paper), Murphy's will donate half the price of the order directly to the kitchen. Additional coupons will be available at the store upon request.

Gallery 9 to honor founding members on 25th birthday

Gallery 9 was started by nine artists at a tiny gallery in Menlo Park. The Gallery moved to its present location in Los Altos in 1973.

25 and 50 Years Ago

As reported in the July 1, 1970 issue of the Town Crier, the school property at the northeast corner of San Antonio Road and Hillview Avenue had been appraised at $375,000.

A summer full of song, camping at Hidden Villa

Alegr'a de expression of Mexican folk culture is one of several theme weekends and activities Hidden Villa will over the public during most weekends through Aug. 20. Other weekends activities scheduled for this summer include:

Schools

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.

California History Day celebrated at St. Simon

Students enjoyed a program presented by the Stanard University Museum of Art on the Stanford family's contributions to California. The personal items from the Stanford family were of special interest, such as Leland Junior's tiny hand-sewn boots and his bag of carved marbles.

Area students excel in chemistry competitions

Seven out of 10 students taking the test placed in the top 5 percent out of more than 4,400 students from Canada, the United States and Great Britain who wrote the Chem 13 News Exam, out of the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Led by juniors Spencer Peng and Clifford Chen, who both scored at the 99 percentile, Homestead High School tied for first place among 401 participating schools with an average score of 77.3.

Parents hoping to establish county's first charter school

Supporters of Crossroads Middle School in Cupertino say they hope to establish the first charter school in Santa Clara County.

MV-LA district appoints group to oversee facilities construction

The commission will review all aspects of the five-year construction project to upgrade and modernize facilities at Los Altos and Mountain View High Schools. Community leaders Hugh Bikle, David Boyd, Bob Grimm, Sid Hubbard and David Jury, who are experts in the fields of construction and finance, have volunteered to oversee construction.

June College Grads

Boston University

St. Simon school graduates 67 into high school

Pastor Fr. Ludwig Andre presented diplomas as graduates were announced by Principal Sister Mary Glackin, I.H.M. The seventh annual Father James L. Spooncer Scholarship of $1,000 established by the late founding pastor of St. Simon Church was presented to Daniel Carlson "for characterizing the qualities demonstrated by Father Spooncer."

College Grads for Los Altos

Jennifer Lemes, of Los Altos Hills, graduated from Cal Poly with a bachelor of science in physical education.

Mountain View High School Class of 1995

Brain James Aced*

Scholarship offered to MV-LA seniors

The award is open to seniors who are candidates for college admission and reside in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View. Applications must include a written essay about promoting cultural understanding between Japan and United States.

Silicon Graphics CEO delivered address at Santa Clara University graduation

President Paul L. Locatelli presented McCracken an honorary doctor of technology management degree. Locatelli officiated at his seventh annual commencement exercise since taking the reins of his alma mater in 1988. Founded in 1851, Santa Clara is California's oldest institution of higher learning.

Business & Real Estate

Recognizing home prices in a micro real estate market

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos' Foothill Bank names new president

"With his extensive experience in community banking and his thorough knowledge of the mid-peninsula area, Wall has proved himself ideally suited for chief executive officer," Hunton said. "Already, he has played instrumental roles in staff selection and training and creation of new products and services to benefit our individual and business customers."

Assessed home values dip again in some parts of Santa Clara County

A total of 97,000 homes in Santa Clara County had the assessed valuation lowered because the market value sank below the original purchase price.

Assessment notification cards mailed to property owners

The information is particularly important to the 385,000 homeowners," Stone said. "It is generally recognized that the real estate market has declined from its peak in 1989. As a consequence, we have reduced the assessed value of more than 97,000 since 1989."

Weekly Special

Book reviews: Dover publications are good additions for all libraries

Special to the Town Crier

Commmunity DATEBOOK

TONY KHALIFE, local jazz, rock and Mid-Eastern vocalist/guitarist, rocks the Foothills Congregational Church from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday. $2, which benefits the Community Services Agency. The "Merciful Music Coffeehouse" is at 461 Orange Ave. in Los Altos. For more information, call 948-8430.

Kids can solve mysteries

Youths ages 5 and up can join the summer reading program called "Solve Mysteries" offered by the Los Altos and Woodland libraries.

Book review: Martin Luther King biography and a religious treatise

Special to the Town Crier

Summer classes for do-it-yourselfers

For Tom Brenner and 1,500 homeowners a year like him, the answer is the non-profit Building Education Center in Berkeley.

Circus Floors shows locals Howe to fix up their homes

Circus Floors in Mountain View is one of the largest dealers in linoleum since 1968, specializing in high quality, volume and service.

Learn gardening from the Masters

It is the residential gardener's key to locating 39 public gardens, 67 specialty nurseries, seed and bulb sources and garden supply stores. Geographically it covers north to Sebastopal area, south to Watsonville, east to Livermore and west to the coast.

Husband-wife team covers it all at California Paint & Wallpaper

Lynn and Bob Davidson sell more than just a can of paint in their two stores, California Paint & Wallpaper, in Palo Alto and Sunnyvale.

Homeowners reach for pro remodelers' helping hands

"Contractors, especially, are enjoying the homeowner trend to increase spaces and change styles of existing homes," said Joan Cope, sales representative of Los Altos' Pella Sales Company. "Popular larger projects like sunrooms or window configurations require the skills and equipment contractors have and homeowners need."

Bix gets down to business with antiques

If you own a rare Chippendale mahogany block-front chest of drawers that has a broken bracket foot, you can take it to Bix.

Software Review: Books That Work succeeds with 'Garden Encyclopedia'

Special to the Town Crier

'Three Oaks Japanese Garden' - 25-year project for the Uptons

Special to the Town Crier