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Volume 48, Number 42, Published on 10/16/1995

News

Halloween headache

Rethinking of school district's religion policy triggers controversy heard across the nation

Fire consolidation issue leaves public with burning questions

Los Altos residents had a chance to ask questions about fire service consolidation during a city-hosted public forum Oct. 11 at the Hillview Community Center.

Lucky's dispute more than just a hole in the wall

Fifty-some neighbors from south Los Altos attended City Council to explain why an opening in the fence at the end of Neston Avenue has divided the neighborhood and become much more than just a hole in the wall.

Council, school board candidate forums scheduled Several scheduled forums within the next month may offer voters a glimpse into the perspectives of six candidates vying for three open Los Altos City Council seats and four candidates seeking spots on the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees.

Scheduled forums include:

Council candidates fail to address specifics at election forum

Special to the Town Crier

Comment

Bowers 'letter to the editor' for 10/18

Where Mrs. Baker received her information is unclear to me-especially regarding the phone conversation between Dr. Brazer and myself. Since the facts didn't come from me I can only assume that they came from Dr. Brazer.

Comment

A group of well-meaning, but meddling parents has spooked the Los Altos School District into restricting Halloween activities during school hours.

People

Harry Miracle

Mr. Miracle, an instrumental music teacher and a member of the Santa Clara County Genealogical Society, is survived by his wife, Louise Miracle of Los Altos; children, Ronald Miracle of Glendale and Margaret Middleton of Sherwood, Ore.; brother, Fredric J. Miracle of Lake Almanor Peninsula, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

Gale Gothberg Whisnand

Mrs. Whisnand was a graduate of Awalt High School in Mountain View, Foothill College in Los Altos Hills and received a bachelors degree in linguistics and teaching credential from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Charles Gopen

Mr. Gopen, a director of marketing with Synopsis, Inc., and member of Congregation Beth Am and the I.E.E.E., is survived by his wife, Arlene Gopen of Los Altos; children, Josh, Gabe and Shaina of Los Altos; and brother, Howard Gopen of Palo Alto.

Community

Italian immigrant helps peninsula residents view the world more clearly

Special to the Town Crier

Margaret Thatcher

Thatcher did a retrospect on the past century noting that there were three major insolences that impacted the century and the world. One, science, starting in 1900 before there were cars, airplanes, computers and all the medical wonders that have changed the world. The second impact was Nazism and Communism as ideologies, one of which survived from 1917 until the present, in some ways. And the third was the impact of the two World Wars and the Cold War. She said that stepping up our defense was the only way we won the Cold War and a strong defense is essential to keep peace in the world.

Little Los Altos girl grows a big, big pumpkin, wins Nut Tree prize

When asked to describe what she did for the summer, Megan Bohlo's answer may turn some heads. While most 5-year-old girls spent their time playing with Barbie dolls or watching the Lion King for the 100th time, she was out in her back yard creating Linus' holiday hero, the Great Pumpkin.

Beausejour sponsors 'Chefs Who Care' dinner A "Chefs Who Care" dinner to benefit the Commuity Kitchen of Community Services Agency will be hosted by Beausejour, 170 State St., Los Altos, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7-8.

All entrees are served with warm, crusty French bread, summer mix salad with a Dijon mustard house dressing and a beverage. Vegetable entrees and low-fat preparations are available upon request.

Residents optimistic about future of women after international conference

Special to the Town CrierLos Altos Hills resident Larissa Keet and Los Altos businesswoman Bonita Banducci recently returned from China where they attended the largest international conference for women in history.

25 Years Ago in the Town Crier

In presenting the trophy and award, Realtors' Board President Marvin W. Lee said, "At age 39, Robin has already participated in more community activities than most men do in a lifetime."

Community Briefs

invites new docents

Lt. Brian Dupin recently completed his first carrier cruise about 50 miles east of Sarajevo, and returned to the United States on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Dupin, a Homestead High graduate, is an FA-18 pilot with the strike-fighter Squadron 87 Golden Warriors. He is the son of Bill and Penny Dupin of Los Altos, and is married to Cynthia Chamberlain of Los Altos. The couple live in Jacksonville, Fla.

Navy Lt. James L. McReynolds has departed on a six-month overseas deployment aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill as part of the USS Independence Battle Group. McReynolds, a 1983 Los Altos High graduate, is one of 450 sailors aboard the cruiser, which departed Yokosuka, Japan, along with four other ships. He is the son of Thomas and Barbara McReynolds of Los Altos.

Schools

Red Ribbon Week

On October 23, students of all grade levels will be wearing a red ribbon on their backpacks, shirts and varsity jackets. The little pieces of fabric are more than a fashion statement, they are a part of Red Ribbon Week, a national drug-free schools program.

School Briefs

celebrated

Littmann Educational Foundation becomes a reality

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos-Mountain View PTA turn to community for new members

The PTAs comprises parents, teachers and concerned citizens who work together to improve the education and quality of life for children. As a member, you will learn what is happening in our schools, get to meet students, contribute to their knowledge and widen their horizons by becoming involved in a volunteer program.

Santa Rita cleans up to save money for education

Special to the Town Crier

John Bryant of Los Altos has been selected to attend The National Young Leaders of Tomorrow conference in Washington, D.C. Bryant, a senior at St. Francis High School, will be among 350 outstanding national scholars attending the conference from across America. The conference allows students with leadership potential to interact with key leaders and newsmakers from the three branches of government, the media and the diplomatic corps to discuss important issues facing the nation.

Sports

Los Altos volleyball players a spiking success at Villanova

Stacy Evans and Elizabeth Jones continue to excel on the volleyball court, far away from their Los Altos home.

Scoreboard

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Prep roundup

Town Crier Sports Editor

Athlete of the Week

Los Altos High field hockey coach Kathleen Brown describes junior Anne Rippetoe as the "backbone" of the team.

Sports shorts

FAIR PLAY: Los Altos High senior Lorrie Fair was one of last week's Sporting News/ROTC "Leaders Pursuing Excellence." Accompanied with her photo in the Oct. 16 issue of Sporting News, Fair was commended for her 3.74 GPA, participation in the school band, work with the Safe Ride program sponsored by the Red Cross and - of course - stellar soccer play. The 1994 Parade magazine high school All-American recently trained with the United States national team in San Diego.

Business & Real Estate

Cornish & Carey hires former Fox & Carskadon chief financial officer Jaime Pera

Pera, who graduated from the University of Santa Clara in 1979, brings 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and management to Cornish & Carey. Before working at Fox &, Carskadon, Pera spent seven years as the vice president and controller at Prudential California Realty.

Los Altos' ZYT art gallery celebrates 20 years in the business

It started out as a small picture framing shop 20 years ago and has expanded into the largest art gallery in Los Altos and one of the largest frame shops in the Bay Area.

Unique mainframe computer saved from destruction by local historical association

Weighing more than four tons, the SDS 930 was one of the fastest computers available when it was installed at the Table Mountain Observatory of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 1965. It performed real-time date acquisition related to nuclear test compliance and spacecraft data transfer until it was shut down in Feb. 1995. At that time, the agency contacted CHAC rather than see the unique computer scrapped.

Listen up - a lesson in mouse hygiene

Special to the Town Crier

Visitors, Chamber organizers happy following rejuvenated fall festival

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

BONUS RECIPE

(Makes 3/4 Cup)

HAPPENINGS HAPPENINGS

The gourmet dinner (gourmet in the true sense of the word) was limited to 40 guests from the surrounding area.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

CHOCOLATE CAKE

NEVER LET IT BE YOUR MASTER

Part II

Study on breast cancer and diet needs volunteers

Women 18-70 years old who have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the past four years may be eligible to participate in the study which is conducted at Stanford University Medical Center. For more information, call Judy Brodsky, study coordinator, at the Northern California Cancer Center, (510) 429-2580.

Health briefs for 10/18

Camino Healthcare at El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, offers free mammograms during this week for women 50 to 65 who have never had a mammogram. Call (415) 988-7600 to schedule an appointment. Limited space is available.

'Earthquake' trains local health care workers

Special to the Town Crier

Tips for lowering heart disease risk

I recently treated a 55-year-old gentleman who previously had enjoyed good health. He came to see me with a complaint of mild chest pain brought on by physical exertion. He subsequently was diagnosed with severe blockage in an artery that supplies blood to his heart, a condition called "coronary artery disease." Since then, he has had two minor procedures to open up the blocked artery. He has also modified his lifestyle by becoming physically active and by taking medication to lower his cholesterol level. Today, his prognosis is excellent and his cholesterol level significantly improved.

Facing fears helps shyness, experts say

As many as 50 percent of people describe themselves as being shy, an increase of 10 percent from 10 years ago, according to a study done by an assistant of Philip G. Zimbardo who has studied shyness for 25 years.

For the Nelson family, home care is where the heart is

Kent owns and operates Bay Area I.V . Therapy, a home intravenous therapy pharmacy, which supplies pharmaceuticals for I.V. patients who live at home. His brother Bart owns Bay Area Home Health Care, a medical equipment supply company, also for patients who stay at home.

Tips for asthma sufferers

Special to the Town Crier

The league with a grand view

Several Los Altos residents are part of the group which has created a new fund-raising organization for the American Cancer Society called the Grand View League.

Author on food, aging process to appear locally

Neal Barnard, M.D., author of "Eat Right, Live Longer," will be signing copies of his new book 7:30 p.m. Monday at Heintzelman's Bookstore, 205 State St., Los Altos.