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Volume 48, Number 35, Published on 08/28/1995

News

Competing in the classroom

Los Altos public schools address concerns of declining education

Los Altos police gearing up for Labor Day's Avoid the 13

The Los Altos Police Department will have an extra patrol car on duty Friday through evenings over Labor Day weekend, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., looking exclusively for drinking drivers.

Man pleads not guilty after scuffle with police

Hugo Hauser, a 66-year-old Mountain View resident charged with assault on a Los Altos police officer, pleaded not guilty Aug. 22 in Palo Alto Municipal Court.

Proposed St. William purchase draws resident concerns

It isn't often Los Altos City Hall has standing room only for a Planning Commission special meeting, but residents were there in force protesting the city's possible purchase of the St. William Parish Hall.

Parade to celebrate State Street project completion

Strike up the band and join the crowd Friday as it marches down a new State Street. The scheduled 3 p.m. parade celebrates the completion, set for tomorrow, of a monthlong repaving/renovation project.

Candidate slates now complete for Nov. 7 election

The Los Altos City Council and Foothill-De Anza Community College election slates are now final and candidates now have a little more than two months to discuss their agendas with voters before the polls open for election Nov. 7.

Post office box thefts trigger mail safety questions

A Los Altos Hills resident has reported mail missing from his post office box in the lobby of the Los Altos Post Office, prompting concerns that the local mail is not safe from thieves.

Comment

COMMENT

With the recent passage of candidate filing deadlines, campaigns for council and school board are in full swing for the November election.

Letters to the Editor

Regarding the anniversary of the conclusion of World War II: I am most impressed that you put the "people" emphasis rather than the "event" emphasis in your paper.

People

Ellie Brandon

A graduate of the University of Illinois, she came to the Bay Area in 1959 to manage the University Club. She had previous hotel experience working at the U. S. Grant Hotel and the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.

Royal Stanton, founder of Schola Cantorum, dies in Arizona

Mr. Stanton is best known as a creative choral organizer to thousands of former students and community singers who participated in his choral groups. For more than 40 years, he created and led choral groups in Northern and Southern California. Among the music organizations he created is the popular performing Schola Cantorum, now celebrating its 32 year.

Robert Davis, Stanford business professor from LAH Robert T. Davis of Los Altos Hills, the Kresge professor of marketing at Stanford Business School, died from pneumonia Aug. 17 at Stanford University Hospital. He was 74.

Mr. Davis was also a board member of more than 30 firms, including Saga Corp., Roman Meal Co., Kaiser Cement Corp., Armor All Products, Blitz-Weinhard Co. and Anthem Electronics.

Community

CSA manager carries on, despite vandalized kitchen

He's the manager of the Community Kitchen and with his crew he prepares a nutritious hot meal four times a week for low-income and homeless people in Mountain View. McManamy depends to a great extent on the generosity of volunteers and community donations to run the program, which feeds 80 to l00 people every night at the facility at The First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View.

Hidden Villa celebrates 25 years of environmentalism with forum

Sponsored by Hidden Villa and co-hosts The Committee for Green Foothills, Bay Area Action, and the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, the forum, titled "Environmental Activism from the Grassroots," celebrates the 25th anniversary of Hidden Villa's environmental education program.

Rancho to get rockin' Sept. 8

Admission is $4 per person. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or other adult, and those wishing to assist at either the dance or the parade are invited to call 941-5353.

Pages of the past

In the Sept. 2, 1970 issue, the Town Crier reported on a group of Native Americans encamped on Alcatraz Island in 1970 that managed to hold its own in resisting several governmental attempts to oust them. They represented many tribes and called themselves "Indians of all Tribes." They hoped to focus attention on Native American land and treaty rights.

Bus Barn's inaugural performance features Diane Squires

The inaugural event in Los Altos' new Bus Barn Theater will be "An Evening of Musical Enchantment," featuring singing actress Diane Squires. Starting at 8 p.m. Sept. 9, soprano Squires will present her first performance since graduating from the New England Conservatory of Music this past spring.

Community health care topic of League Women Voters forum

Come to an open forum to hear answers to these important questions as well as other questions that you might have from a panel of health care experts serving our communities of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, and parts of Cupertino and Sunnyvale.

September Chefs Who Care dinner at Chef Chu's

When Chef Chu's is featured as the benefit dinner, two seatings are necessary for the demand, organizers said, based on past Chefs Who Care benefits at Chef Chu's.

Schools

Pacific Ballet announces summer awards

School of American Ballet: Emily Hagenmaier, Lauren Steffel.

Mountain View Union High School class of 1945 to celebrate 50th

Fifty years ago, Los Altos High School did not exist. Los Altos residents went to the Mountain View Union High School. There were 57 graduating classes from 1924 through 1981.

Openings still available at Los Altos Parent Preschool

This high-quality school program includes art, science and music, as well as motor skills and language development elements. Parents participate in organizing some of the diverse class activities and field trips. The enthusiasm of teachers and parents and a focus on the individuality of each child has distinguished LAPP, its proponents say.

St. Simon Parish breaks ground for new center

The Rev. Ludwig Andre, pastor, used the same shovel June 24 that was used April 22, 1956 to break ground for the church.

Host families still needed in Los Altos area

According to Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.) Executive Director, John Doty, the students are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years, are English-speaking, have their own spending money, carry accident and health insurance, and are anxious to share their cultural experiences with their new American families. P.I.E. currently has programs ranging from a semester to a full academic year during which the students attend local high schools.

Sports

Correction

Kristy Larkin and Charles Ferguson were chosen most outstanding athletes at Cupertino Junior High for the 1994-95 school year.

Sports shorts

ADD SWIM: Girls and boys ages 5 and older are invited to try out for Solo Swim Club's fall team Sept. 15 from 4-4:30 p.m. (last names beginning with A-M) and 4:30-5 p.m. (last names beginning with N-Z). Swimmers must be able to proficiently perform the overarm crawl. Free tryouts will be held at Burgess Pool, 501 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. The first month's fee at the club is $45. For more information, call head coach Tom McRae at 851-9091.

SCOREBOARD

City of Los Altos Recreation Department

St. Francis High Log

Four-time defending Central Coast Section champs

Give us your sports story

Send your item to: Sports Editor, Los Altos Town Crier, 138 Main St., Los Altos 94022; or fax it to 948-6647.

Sharpley sharpens up volleyball skills over summer

Town Crier Sports Editor

Business & Real Estate

Mac Q's and A's

Special to the Town Crier

September KALEIDOSCOPE focuses on real estate

Glenn Quinn is the news anchor, host and segment producer for the month. He has researched the topic and has met with Seville Properties, Elliott Ames Mortgage Company, Eureka Bank, and Old Republic Title Insurance Company that share market information, tips for a successful sale or purchase of a home in Silicon Valley, what is an escrow, what about capital gains, the basis in a home and types of mortgages.

Los Altans tee off for Chamber golf tourney Sunny skies and perfect playing conditions prevailed for the more than 130 golfers playing in the sixth annual Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament held Aug. 21 at the Los Altos Golf and Country Club.

Renati also recognized tournament sponsors and donors. "Without their generosity we couldn't have a fund-raiser," he said.

Nancy Stuhr

A resident of Mountain View, Stuhr enjoys flying, gardening and hard work. Her strengths lie in applying old-fashioned values to the service and dedication to her clients.

Wise remodeling practices help sell houses, experts say

The house was up for sale and after a full year not one offer was received. The house was occupied by an elderly couple for more than 30 years and no improvements were made.

Gary's Video Library closing after 15 years in MV

For 15 years, Gary's Video Library offered an extensive collection of movies for residents' VCRs. Now video seekers will have to go elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions about things technical

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

MUSIC

PENINSULA WOMEN'S CHORUS, a nationally recognized 60-voice choir sponsored by Foothill College, holds auditions for sopranos and altos Sept. 7 and 10. For more information, call 968-5292.

Midsummer burst of blossoms:

Special to the Town Crier

No surprises

How do homeowners protect themselves from these scenarios? How do you ensure that the project comes in on time, on budget and as envisioned? The answer lies in careful, thorough homework on the part of the homeowner, a comprehensive contract that covers all aspects of the remodeling project, attention to cash disbursements and an experienced contractor.

Seniors cash in with 'HouseMoney'

The video shows how seniors can use HouseMoney to meet financial and lifestyle needs. HouseMoney plans are designed for people age 65 and over who have a home valued at $75,000 or more. These plans are currently offered by TransAmerica HomeFirst in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Consigne - a new store for home decorators

Longtime Los Altos resident Lynn Barricks Fossum and business partner Larry Brown feel they've created the perfect match for clients and customers.

Antiques

There probably is a box of old family pictures in your attic. Have you tried to organize your family's collection?

Household help

Special to the Town Crier

Pella pulls shades on furniture fading

College-educated Americans, especially those ages 35-44, list home decoration as the top choice for where they would spend more. But once the dollars are spent, many homeowners believe they have to turn their homes into caves to keep natural sunlight from fading their new furnishings. New technological advances indicate otherwise.

Sturman launches Budget Blinds

Sturman, who recently moved to Mountain View with his wife Phyllis, is one of the first to open a Budget Blinds franchise in this area. "I always liked the Bay Area," he said, "so my wife and I decided to settle down here."

Home tips

STAIN REMOVER - My stain cleaner is good old mechanic's hand cleaner - not the pumice kind, but the lanolin kind.