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Volume 48, Number 27, Published on 07/03/1995

News

Impacts of a festival

Festival gives downtown Los Altos the ultimate exposure

Los Altos resident claims new county position of family law referee

In order to relieve the overloaded Santa Clara County family court calendar, Santa Clara County Superior Court appointed Los Altos resident and lawyer Margaret Johnson as the new family law referee.

Los Altos on target with balanced budget

At a time when neighboring cities face budget cuts, the Los Altos City Council was able to pass a status quo budget for their fiscal year which began July 1. At their June 27 meeting, the Council also passed the budget for fiscal 1996-97.

New library hours in effect in wake of Measure A

Los Altos residents began seeing the fruits of the Measure A parcel tax they passed last November when new, additional library hours began July 1.

Water district OKs budget, increases funds for Los Altos 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 $7 million budget for the northwest flood zone in which Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View are located.

CEO Pettingill resigns from El Camino Hospital District board

Reacting to conflict of interest concerns, Richard Pettingill agreed to resign last week as chief executive officer of the El Camino Hospital District. However, Pettingill will continue as president and CEO of Camino Healthcare, which is responsible for day-to-day operations at El Camino Hospital.

Three 'hate crime' suspects in custody, police announce

The three men involved in a May 1 hate crime against a Korean man are all in custody as of June 29, said Los Altos Police Sgt. Bob Lacey.

User fees generate new city revenue for police, History House

New user fees approved by the Los Altos City Council at its June 27 meeting will provide the city with an estimated additional $18,660 for the fiscal year that began July 1, said Layne Long, assistant to the city manager.

Comment

What do you like best about the arts and wine festival?

I like the variety of artisans in the festival. To me the festival is social. I'm French and it gives me the opportunity to taste California wines and taste the difference. I also like the art because it is so different than what I see in France.

By Don Grant

Recently I read where kids raised in the military, had formed a group called Military Brats of America. This group was started to be a positive source of communication and support for those, like me, who were raised in a constant state of change. About every two years, we moved. New schools, new friends, new surroundings. In the fourth grade I went to four different schools. Growing up never making deep friendships or relationships became a defense mechanism I have carried into adulthood. The exposure to people, life and various parts of the world is an education in itself.

The importance of family

We don't mean to sermonize, but we'd like to suggest something a bit daring, even radical for the coming summer months: take time to spend with your family.

Child safety

As the mother of three young boys, I love the Hillview Recreation Center and the plethora of classes to choose from.

By Bruce Dunvegan

She's lonely out there on the range in her sod house and writes poetry and ties it to tumbleweeds, which blow and roll South where Conagher is punching cows for an outfit.

People

Eric Schoenbeck

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynne Schoenbeck of Los Altos; son, Stephen Schoenbeck of Campbell; daughter, Sara Schoenbeck of San Francisco; mother, Florence Hilton of Grand Junction, Colo.; and siblings, Hal Schoenbeck of Fruta, Colo., Dale Schoenbeck of Grand Junction and Lynne Schoenbeck of Gaithersburg, Md.

Mary L. Gault

The former resident of Los Altos is survived by her husband of 48 years, Donald E. Gault of Vallecito; and children, Kathleen Gault of Bend, Ore., Frank Gault of Vallecito and Jan Gault of Colorado Springs, Col.

Community

Place

Saral

Los Altos High grad continuing to thrive despite disability

Alette Coble, 23, doesn't mind the valley heat because she loves her job. For the summer she's working with 340 10- to 16-year-olds in the National Youth Sport Program at the University of California at Davis.

25 years ago in the Town Crier

A complete restoration job was next scheduled, recalling the luxurious days when the coach traveled over the rails in 1910. It was dubbed the Lucius Beebe Observation Coach and the owner, Mrs. Donald Halverson, planned to have it serve as a museum gift shop.

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.

Schools

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.

MV-LA trustees OK budget, construction overview group

The Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District Board of Trustees adopted the 1995-96 budget, named the new alternative education program and appointed new members of the Construction Overview Committee during its June 26 meeting.

Sports

By Andy Nystrom

Los Altos Hills' hitters hammered Sunnyvale National, while Braves pitcher Greg McCullough silenced the opposition.

Business & Real Estate

Discovery Shop

The Los Altos American Cancer Society Discovery Shop has closed its doors at 142 Main St., and will be reopening at the former Sunbird Gallery, 243 Main St., on July 14 and 15. The grand opening party will include a variety of entertainers and refreshments will be served.

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."

Chamber names member of year, installs new board of directors

Los Altos banker Wyatt Allen was named "Chamber member of the year," highlighting activity at last week's installation of officers meeting for the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce.

Weekly Special

CSMA jazzes up the summer

The summer jazz program, which begins today and runs through Aug. 22, offers combos, theory and appreciation, Escola de Samba and week-long camps for teens. All ages, instruments and levels of experience are welcome.

MUSIC

All at Mountain View Center

Tough decisions

To pay cash for a retirement home or take a mortgage?

Think taxes when getting a divorce,

Special to the Town Crier