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Volume 48, Number 36, Published on 09/04/1995

News

Local Football Teams looking to kick it into high gear

Town Crier Sports Editor

Churches abound, as does God's presence

Special to the Town Crier

Post office, police offer seniors security through the mail

During this month, canary-yellow stickers, like two-inch round smiley faces, will start appearing inside some mailboxes in Los Altos.

Baseball coach's termination triggers barrage of parent reactions

Bob Bowers, whose contract to coach varsity baseball at Los Altos High School was not renewed, attended the Aug. 28 Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District trustees meeting with his attorney looking for answers.

Peninsula Symphony plans high tea benefit

The benefit event features a flower arranging demonstration by Bonnie Chome, instructor at West Valley College, flower arrangement exhibits by auxiliary members, a boutique of tea related items, a raffle, a tea and refreshments.

Michael Maehler appointed as Mountain View police chief

"Chief Maehler brings an impressive mix of management and law enforcement skills to Mountain View," Duggan said. "He is known as an intelligent and innovative manager, a good listener and a chief who is receptive to community participation."

Comment

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

During one of our recent heat spells, I opted not to cook dinner and headed for Draeger's for high quality deli food. With clean containers in my shopping bag, I made two choices and asked the clerk to put each in my own container. And I briefly explained why.

COMMENT

Just in time for Halloween, a huge, 120,000-square-foot Wal-Mart is due to open Oct. 28 at the San Antonio Shopping Center in Mountain View, just across the Los Altos border.

People

Gerald R. Schoonhoven

A resident of Los Altos since 1971, he was employed by Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. for 15 years, eventually becoming general manager of Fairchild's Optoelectronics Division. At the time of his death, he was vice president and senior partner of the Thomas Group Inc. in San Jose.

Angelo Semino

After graduating from Stanford University in 1922, he was a mechanical engineer for 25 years, eventually forming his own company with three partners in Southern California. On his retirement, he and his wife moved into Pilgrim Haven where he remained until his death.

Alfred W. Fields

A chief with the United States Navy, he was a member of the Shriners, Sunnyvale Shrine Comics, American Legion, The Fleet Reserve and the Peninsula Widow-Widowers Association.

Marina Yvonne Sigafoose Marina Yvonne Sigafoose, a native of Taiwan, died Aug. 22 in her home in Fremont. She was 40.

She is survived by her husband of 13 years, James Sigafoose of Fremont; a daughter, Patria Sigafoose; her parents, Arvid and Helen Maurine Hamer of Los Altos; and her grandmother, Ruth Hamer of Los Altos. The funeral was held at Berge, Pappas Smith Mortuary in Fremont. Inurnment was at Irvington Memorial Cemetery.

Emilie K. Reinbold Emilie K. Reinbold, a native of Germany, died Aug. 25 at Pilgrim Haven in Los Altos. She was 101.

Private family services were held under the direction of the Mountain View Chapel of Spangler Mortuaries.The family prefers donations be made to the charity of choice.

Elizabeth H. Landergren

A former resident of Brookville, Penn., she was a teacher at the Pingry Academy.

Community

John B. McDevitt, NASA scientist instrumental in space program

National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientist John B. McDevitt died Saturday morning at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering aeronautical research. He contributions included designs for two wind tunnels and experimental research that represented some of the earliest work in transonic aerodynamics. In recognition of his contributions to the nation's space program, NASA presented Mr. McDevitt with an American flag that was flown aboard the Space Shuttle in 1981.

Cleanup day in Los Altos Hills this Saturday

In order to verify eligibility, residents will be required to show their driver's licenses to a representative of the Los Altos Garbage Company.

Local artist exhibits at Gallery Saratoga

Waterman holds a degree in fine art from San Jose State University and has works in private collections in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and California.

Foothill Stamp Club

The Foothill Stamp Club is changing its meeting place from Great Western Bank to to the Los Altos Bank, 30 Whitney Ave., Suite 1. The new location accommodates members who are unable to navigate stairs. Access is from street parking or from the parking garage to ground level by elevator.

Area residents attending U.N. conference to set global agenda for women

Special to the Town Crier

Community health care topic of League Women Voters forum

The League of Women Voters of Los Altos-Mountain View and the Los Altos Main Library are sponsoring a health care forum 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 16 from at the Los Altos Main Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road in Los Altos. The forum will offer 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.

Jewelry business looking to help CSA shine

"A lot of our customers need very minor repairs or adjustments on their jewelry, or perhaps some cleaning," said Connie Seidel, head goldsmith for the jewelry business, located at 388 Second St. "They always want to pay us for these services but we don't ordinarily charge for them. We decided to adopt a local charity and encourage our customers to contribute their own idea of the value of these services to help others."

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.

Fall projects scheduled for regional MROSD volunteers

The District depends on volunteers to provide assistance in many ways. The Preserve Partners program needs volunteers on the third Saturday of the month for trail maintenance, removing exotic plants, and other projects to restore areas to their natural condition.

Restaurants join to take a bite out of hunger

Participating Los Altos restaurants are Armadillo Willy's BBQ, Chef Chu's Restaurant, Marie Callender's and Mandarin Classic.

Pear Street art sale deemed a big success

The work on display was created by 18 local artists, all either students or ex-students of the Packard Art Studio of Los Altos.

Now's your chance for input on Adobe Creek planning

Special to the Town Crier

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.

Three Los Altos artists exhibiting at Allied Artists West

The Allied Artists West is a group of well known professional artists of Santa Clara County. Three artists from Viewpoints Gallery at 315 State St. in Los Altos will be exhibiting at this show. They are Carolyn Hofstetter, Marge Arnold and Robyn Crumby.

Rancho rocks back the clock this Friday

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.

LAMP mediation program building caseload Organizers say the Los Altos Mediation Program is off to a good start since its initiation last April.

She said volunteers have handled 15 cases with three resolutions.

25 years ago in the Town Crier

Powell, a Los Altos High graduate, spent a year staying with a family in Leverkusen, Germany. He planned to continue his schooling at the University of California at Berkeley.

Schools

Foothill College Speakers Forum to feature Charles Kuralt, Tom Foley and Margaret Thatcher

Tom Foley, Margaret Thatcher, Charles Kuralt, Mary Matalin and James Carville will be the speakers for the Foothill Celebrity Forum during the 1995-96 school year.

'Roots' classes offered through LA-MV Adult School

The beginning class is designed for those who want to start tracing their family heritage. There are field trips planned in addition to personal help organizing one's materials. The class starts Sept. 13 and will be held from 9-11:30 a.m.

Schools shadow program prepares instructors for real world

"We shadowed people in every area of business from fire stations to corporate board rooms," said Steve Hope, assistant superintendent for personnel and technology and former MVHS principal. Teachers compared notes at a de-briefing session in which four skills -- writing, speaking, listening and computers knowledge -- emerged as vital for the business world. Above all else, instructors ranked teamwork as the most important.

Foothill-De Anza budget looking good, for a change

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees are scheduled to adopt a final 1995-96 budget Sept. 11, a budget that gives district officials cause for hope.

School officials rave about new MVHS principal

Not only did freshmen begin their first day of school at Mountain View High on Aug. 30, but so did their principal.

School Briefs

to MV-LA seniors

Music For Minors training begins Tuesday

The organization, whose mission is to nurture in children a lifelong love of music, trains adult volunteers to teach music in elementary school classrooms.

Foothill College tuition will decrease for with bachelor's degrees

Contrary to the governor's January proposal, there will not be a student fee increase at Foothill and De Anza colleges this fall, and there will be a decrease in fees for those who paid the additional fee because they had a bachelor degree.

LASD's Gratiot named state superintendent of year

Marge Gratiot, superintendent of the Los Altos School District, one of 1,000 school districts in California, has been named superintendent of the year for the state of California.

Sports

Kohan grabs 8 gold medals at summer Maccabi Games

Athletes from all over the country and Canada competed in such sports as swimming, track and field, soccer, volleyball, tennis and golf, to name a few.

Sports shorts

SUPER START: Stanford's No. 1-ranked women's volleyballers opened their season by notching the State Farm/NACWAA Volleyball Classic title Aug. 26 in Lincoln, Neb. The Cardinal, minus injured Marnie Triefenbach and potential Olympian Kristin Fokl, beat No. 2-ranked Nebraska 3-1 in the championship match. In the ESPN-televised match, Stanford rallied from a 14-6 deficit to win the fourth and final game.

St. Francis High Log

Two-time defending state champs

MV-LA Jaguars net De Anza Cup title

In an undefeated run (three wins, one tie) through the cup, the team outscored its opponents 13-1 and never trailed in any game. Other teams competing during the 100-degree weekend heat were from Butte/Chico, De Anza, West Valley and San Lorenzo Valley.

SCOREBOARD

City of Los Altos Recreation Department

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.

Business & Real Estate

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.

Four Seasons event coordinators handle food and all the details

Carlos wanted his daughter's wedding to be an exquisite affair. It was her day and he wanted her to remember the wedding day and have fun. He asked a caterer about ethnic foods that could be served and discovered caterers do more than supply food these days - they are event coordinators.

Mac Q's and A's

Special to the Town Crier

Realtors, managers happy with Coldwell Banker/Fox & Carskadon merger

When Coldwell Banker Corporation announced the purchase of Fox & Carskadon last Jan. 12, it created the largest residential real estate firm in the San Francisco Bay Area.

NAWBO meeting tackles politics

The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 625 El Camino Real, in Palo Alto.

You've heard the hype, but how will Windows 95 really benefit you?

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

MUSIC

PIANO LESSONS with Nassimova Nigora, a 16-year player with a master of art, are available for beginners and intermediates. For more information, call 969-9097.

Plan your finances before you retire

Special to the Town Crier

How should you invest your lump sum distribution?

Special to the Town Crier

How to handle finances of those who can no longer cope

According to lawyers and professionals who experience the problems and witness the trauma firsthand, discussing financial affairs of aging parents can be difficult for everyone.

Competition for the sales tax dollar in Santa Clara County is fierce

Government finance in California is provided by the sales tax, the income tax and the property tax. Restrictions on property and income taxes have led to a steady shift of the tax burden to the sales tax whose proceeds are shared by state and local governments.