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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 48, Number 43, Published on 10/23/1995NewsHealing hands: getting the massage in Los AltosTherapy gets more clients, respect following city ordinance read more'Pit' bull death sentence reversed by Los Altos councilAfter a public hearing in which three "pit" bulls who had attacked a Los Altos resident and her dog were declared vicious and condemned to death by the hearing officer, the Los Altos City Council in a closed session overturned the decision. read moreBeware the beasties on Halloween:Town Crier Staff Report read moreFoothill-De Anza trustee candidates discuss education goals at forumWhat better place for a Foothill-De Anza College Board of Trustees candidate to explain political goals than sitting in a chemistry classroom? read moreNew council members will decide fate of St. William siteAlthough the Los Altos City Council decided not to buy the St. William School site, the fate of the 5.74 acre-lot lies once again in the Council's hands. read moreSchool board revokes policy, leaves Halloween aloneMore than 600 cheer members on at media event read moreComment10/25 CommentExperience is our best teacher read morePeopleread moreread moreread moreCommunityAlmanacToday read moreUnderground hangout for teens open on HalloweenThe Underground is located in the basement of the Garden House at Shoup Park, 400 University Ave. The Underground is open to all students in Junior high or high school or ages 11-19. read moreBoard has no obligation to accommodate the beliefs of a fewRegarding Halloween, a secular holiday, I feel its celebration in our schools should be determined at each school by the administrator and teachers. No direction is needed by the school board. read more25 years ago in the Town CrierThe pennies, nickels and dimes collected by costumed youngsters were destined to help deprived children in more than 100 developing countries. According to the 1970 Los Altos UNICEF Chairman Mrs. R.H. Nord, a total of some $3.25 million had been raised in 1969. read moreHalloween's religious origins? History says 'not so'There is always a small but usually strident number of people whose pleasure is gained principally from obstructing the pleasure of the large but usually acquiescent majority. Over the years it has been the practice of the acquiescent majority to acquiesce and this has given the minority an erroneous impression of their worth and the worth of their causes. It is good to know the majority is at last beginning to show it has decided enough is enough. read moreChildren need exposure to varying religous customs, beliefsMy position has not changed from our original discussion in January, regarding the recognition of religious beliefs, customs and celebrations. I feel the children of Los Altos are extremely fortunate to have children of other nationalities, races and religions as neighbors and classmates. This is a superb opportunity to learn other religious beliefs and customs are not threatening, but a personal way. It is my hope our children will develop tolerance and acceptance of other viewpoints. read morePerspectives on HalloweenThe Oct. 16 Los Altos Elementary School Board meeting generated many thoughtful comments on the issue of celebrating Halloween in the schools. The Town Crier has agreed to print a few of the statements read at that board meeting to allow some perspective on what has become a national news story. read moreNoteworthiesread moreCommunity Briefsboutique sale Nov. 3 read moreFrightfully fine art shown at Rancho in Los AltosVirtually all media will be represented from glass to wood, oils to watercolors and dolls and beads. read moreCranston gathers roundtable of world leaders for Gorbachev forumSpecial to the Town Crier read moreDentist offers money - and grapes - in exchange for Halloween candyThe candy for dollars and grapes program is Freeman's way of encouraging kids to enjoy more healthy snacks and better dental health. He also hopes it will help fix what he feels is Los Altos new image of an anti-fun town with the recent media hype over not celebrating Halloween in local schools. "We just want to keep this light- hearted," he said. "Kids should be able to dress in costume and enjoy themselves, so long as they don't rot their teeth." read moreWilma Dykeman headlines Stegner Lecture SeriesDykeman's lecture, titled "Our Own Space: A View for Survival," is the first in a four-part lecture series presented by the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). The lectures honor the late author and environmentalist Wallace Stegner, who lived in Los Altos Hills. Stegner died in 1993. read moreA war correspondent recalls his Vietnam days at Los Altos Morning ForumWhen Jacques Leslie was sent to Vietnam he did not carry a weapon. He was a foreign correspondent working for the Los Angeles Times. At 24, on his first full-time job, he carried a pen and worked out his despair and despondency by writing a book 12 years after the war. read moreA tribute to Rudolph and his caretakersSpecial to the Town Crier read moreDistrict just trying to be sensitive regarding religious celebrationsIt seems the board has accomplished, with the Halloween directions we gave our superintendent, the essence of what we have been struggling to accomplish in a policy - sensitivity. Sensitivity to how others view and feel about "holidays" such as Halloween. Unfortunately, as in every draft of a policy, the words have been interpreted in ways we never anticipated. read moreMountain View House of Horror- a cauldron of spooky monstersBarbara Bush used to hang in the corner next to the one-eyed giant. She's long gone now, but her husband is still hanging around, dangling on a shelf next to Mike Tyson. read moreLet there be light: 'Opening Night in the Village'"The idea came from Marion Jackston," said Jane Reed, former executive director of the Los Altos Village Association. "(Jackston) said, 'Pier 39 does it and so does Union Square in San Francisco - we should do something.'" read moreSenior BriefsLos Altos Senior Center read moreLos Altos WeatherFriday Oct. 13 84 57 50 Good read moreBeausejour 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. read moreSchoolsLos Altos-Mountain View PTA turn to community for new membersThe 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. read moreAlmond School craft faireAn 8-by-8 space inside the multipurpose room is available for a $35 fee. read moreSanta Rita school to present the 35th annual Witches' Delight carnivalCarnival games and activities include phantom football, buried treasure, a candy tree, a balloon toss, mummy fingers, and a wheel of fortune. read moreSpringer adopts volunteer reading program Springer Elementary School in Mountain View has adopted the acclaimed "EVERYBODY WINS" reading program, a program where adults read one-on-one to children during their lunch hour.Adult volunteers spend one school lunch a half-hour per week with an individual child, reading for pleasure from good children's literature. The schedule is arranged and monitored by a school coordinator. read moreThe parent factor and its effect on Los Altos schoolsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSchool NotesMariah Lee Hammonds, of Los Altos, has been accepted and will be attending Southern Methodist University in Dallas this fall. read moreJust for kids: A page of their ownFor the next Children's Page, students K-6 are invited to submit artwork and/or essays on the fall season or the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.Please limit submissions to a half-page and use ink rather than pencil. read moreSt. Simon Parish celebrates 40th anniversaryArchbishop John J. Mitty of San Francisco established the parish in June 1955. The late Rev. James Spooncer was appointed the first pastor and remained until his retirement in June 1989. He was succeeded by the Rev. Ludwig Andre, the present pastor, who was appointed by Bishop DuMaine. read moreSportsPrep roundupTown Crier Sports Editor read morePrep footballSpecial to the Town Crier read moreJunior college footballSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSports shortsZACK ATTACK: Zack Walz of Los Altos, a sophomore outside linebacker for Dartmouth College, was voted defensive player of the week in two recent contests with Cornell and Yale. Against Cornell, the 6-foot-4, 210-pounder recorded 14 tackles, three blocked passes, one sack and an interception; in the Yale game, he had five tackles, three blocked passes and recovered a fumble. For his effort against Yale, Walz - a former St. Francis High player - was also named co-Ivy League player of the week. read moreAthlete of the WeekMountain View High's Benji Cantwell calls himself a quiet leader on the football field. But when the ball is snapped, his actions speak loud and clear. read more |
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