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Volume 48, Number 29, Published on 07/17/1995

News

Investigators report dead-ends in cases of two Los Altos women; new leads open in slaying of controversial developer

Blair Miller-Carlotto, 30, spent part of Thursday at the home of her friend, Cheri Blue, riding one of Blue's horses.

Open space district rangers act quickly to contain fire

District officials said the June 30 fire started when a father and son were apparently testing a model rocket. When the rocket engine ignited, it started a small fire which was fanned by the aftemoon winds, causing the fire to grow quickly to approximately four acres before it was contained.

Parc Regent senior housing project escapes with Council approval

Plans for the 57-unit Parc Regent senior housing project almost collapsed before receiving final approval July 10 at the Los Altos City Council meeting.

Los Altos City Council members vote to double their pay

Los Altos City Council members voted unanimously to raise council pay from $150 to $300 per month, effective Jan. 1, 1996, at the July 10 Council meeting.

People

John Matthews

He is survived by his wife, Marion Matthews of Los Altos, and his sons Robert B. Matthews of Los Altos and D. Gordon Matthews of Cupertino.

Daryl Irene Davey

An animal lover and professional dog trainer, she founded "The Good Dog Company." She was known for her excellence in training dogs on the mid-peninsula and a breeder of German shepherds. A former flight attendant for the United Airlines for 24 years, she was a community volunteer working in many schools and involved in local charity and sports activities.

Jim Nakayama

He was the owner of Nakayama Flowers of Mountain View, and a longtime member of the Mountain View Buddhist Temple.

Minnie Moxon

A homemaker for 56 years, she was a member of the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, and was described as an enthusiastic walker and golfer.

Tatiana Hold

She is survived by her husband, Bill Hold of San Jose, and a daughter, Olga Myllenbeck of Los Altos. She is also survived by her sisters Val Herr and Vera Harff, and a brother Dmitri Evdokimoff, all of Santa Rosa.

Community

POLICE REPORT

July 9, 7:58 p.m.: A person reports that the driver of a gray Oldsmobile Cutlass hit the "no U-turn" sign at Foothill Expressway and Main Street.

Zydeco Flames set to heat up Community Plaza

The Zydeco Flames band members have gained their reputation throughout Northern California as the Bay Area's premiere Zydeco players. Bruce Gordon, the accordionist and Lloyd Meadows, the washboard man, first teamed up four years ago, both drawn to the infectious sounds of Zydeco.

PAGES OF THE PAST

The quaint structure, deemed surplus by the college district board of trustees, was a holdover from a bygone era of elegance when the campus property was a private estate. It was built about 1908 for the estate's owner, William Griffin. He brought three or four Japanese artisans from Japan to design and build the pagoda teahouse as well as other garden structures. No nails were used in its construction except in the roof shingles.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

presents ring show

Public invited to community coffee klatches

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

Schools

Preschool makes donation to help parents at adult ed child center

The Los Altos Parent Preschool presented a $1,000 check last week to help parents in need at the Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education Child Development Center.

Business & Real Estate

BUSINESS BRIEFS

set for Aug. 21

Different investment styles for different investors

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

DATEBOOK

PENINSULA YOUTH THEATRE presents the romantic, tap-dancing musical "My One & Only" July 27-30 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Mercy and Castro streets. Guest artist Ray Toney stars as Mr. Magix. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 for the Friday matinee; for all other shows, $10/adults, $8/seniors and students and $7/children. For more information, call 903-6000.

Immunization the key with Kids in Common campaign

Special to the Town Crier

Buckling your seat belt is good for your health

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons point out in their literature that there are two collisions in every motor vehicle crash. The first involves a vehicle striking an object, and the second collision is the one that causes death and injury. With summer here, more families are taking to the road. This means more children are at risk for injuries that can result from even the most minor traffic accident.

Swimming, low-impact aerobics ideal exercises for pregnant women

Pregnant women usually don't need experts to tell them they shouldn't be doing a lot of heavy exercising. On the other hand, the right kind of exercise, building endurance and strengthening the lower back, can prove beneficial.

Zimmerman joins Camino Healthcare as

Special to the Town Crier

New ECH Auxiliary president prepares for challenges

Special to the Town Crier

Family farmers: Schmitz clan sells produce the Farm Fresh way

If it doesn't taste good, Diane Schmitz doesn't buy it.