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Volume 48, Number 44, Published on 10/30/1995

News

Signs of a healthy Los Altos

The building boom becoming quite visible in throughout Los Altos

Surprise infant death at day-care home triggers investigation

Police and other authorities have no explanation following the tragic, sudden death of a 5-month-old baby boy Oct. 23 at a Los Altos day-care home.

Money coming in fast for council candidates, records show

The crucial weeks before the Los Altos City Council election has candidates stepping up their collections, according to the campaign contribution reports obtained last Friday by the Town Crier.

City Council candidates on last lap to election

Five more days of intense campaigning remain for the six candidates aiming to win a seat on the Los Altos City Council. Their myriad exercises in answering questionnaires and speaking at community forums are finished and all that remains is some last-minute campaigning before voters make their decisions Nov. 7.

On your marks, get set, stop! Willy's Road Race comes to a halt

After 15 years of organizing Willy's Road Race, event director Ellen Clark has called it quits.

Historic first: Los Altos Council candidates on Internet

Los Altos OnLine is becoming a "virtual village." Under development since last May, it is the an official Internet site for Los Altos/Los Altos Hills. All Los Altos area services, businesses, schools and organizations can be posted on the World Wide Web as part of Los Altos OnLine.

It's official: Los Altos libraries now on the Internet

Standing in front of a computer screen at the Los Altos Main Library last Friday, a large group of public officials eagerly watched a World Wide Web of information appear before their eyes. With a single keystroke at 1 p.m., the Los Altos and Woodland libraries were connected to the Internet.

El Camino Hospital fate may be determined in closed meetings

The El Camino Hospital District board met in a closed session last Thursday to confer with the District's legal counsel and determine whether to begin litigation against El Camino Hospital management over conflict of interest charges. Board members continued to meet over the weekend with no outcome announced publicly.

Comment

COMMENT

Why we endorse local candidates

People

Virginia Buschmann

She lived in Los Altos from 1949 until 1986 and moved to Arizona after her late husband, a Pan American World Airways pilot died in 1985.

Paul Robert Moyce

A native of Buffalo, NY he spent his childhood in Southern California, attended school in San Bernadino and received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of San Francisco in 1966. His M.D. degree is from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Kathryn Jane Harrison

A resident of Redwood City, she was raised in Los Altos Hills and attended Los Altos High School, San Diego State University, and San Francisco State University. She was a professional tennis instructor, most recently at Ladera Oaks Swim and Tennis Club in Portola Valley.

Community

Environmentalist headlines Stegner Lecture Series

Dykeman'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.

LAGCo's 'Spirit of Sharing' lights the holidays

Special to the Town Crier

Choirs, bellringers usher in 'Opening Night In The Village' Bells will be ringing and choir members will be singing at the Los Altos Village Association-sponsored "Opening Night In The Village" 6-9 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Community Plaza, Main and State streets, in downtown Los Altos.

Glenn Pickett, conductor for the 75-member choir and small orchestra, said this is the third year members will be serenading for the ceremony. The repertoire includes favorites like "Silver Bells" and "It's Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas."

Troop 37 gets drenched in the soggy, rugged terrain of Canada's Manitoba

Special to the Town Crier

Heirloom quilt highlights items for sale at Pilgrim Haven bazaar

When residents of the Pilgrim Haven Retirement Community in Los Altos want to buy something extra for their common area, they can turn to the money they raise at their annual fund-raiser, the Candy Cane Bazaar. Pilgrim Haven's 31st bazaar will be this Friday and Saturday.

SERVICE

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Edward R. Moore, a 1982 graduate of Mountain View High School, was promoted to his present rank while serving at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Rough and Ready Island, Stockton.

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.

'Holidays in the Village' features train rides, tree lighting

The Los Altos Village Association's "Holidays in the Village - Opening Night" on Nov. 17 combines, for the first time, the annual downtown tree lighting ceremony, choir singing and bell ringing events with extended shopping hours. LAVA-affiliated stores will stay open until 9 p.m.

Music For Minors offers workshops

On Saturday, two dynamic women team up for a morning of learning and fun. Joanne Olshansky Hamniii, a well-known singer and songwriter from the Boston area, has been teaching and performing for more than 20 years. Her portion of the workshop will focus on games that teach musical concepts.

Volunteer service awards luncheon scheduled for Dec. 1

Volunteer awards from civic staffs, school districts, library districts and individuals from both cities will be recipients of the awards.

Earthworks to have fund-raiser for local dance company

Jewelry designer Ray Tracey will appear at the reception of his Earthworks sponsored trunk show at the Nov. 3 benefit only. The trunk show will continue Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

THE PAST

The Nov. 4, 1970 issue of the Town Crier reported ghosts, goblins, witches, bats and the famous Great Pumpkin decorating the windows of downtown merchants as youngsters enjoyed the annual Halloween Window Painting Contest sponsored by the Village Association and the Los Altos Recreation Department.

New video, 'A Sense of Place,' chronicles Los Altos history

The video highlights many of the landmark properties within Los Altos, explains the commission's role in the preservation of historical sites and answers frequently asked questions about property owners' rights. The video also gives the viewer an overview of the history of the Los Altos area from the Ohlone people through modern times.

Author talks about efforts to restore African wildlife at Linden Tree

If you name any country in the world, chances are Cristina Kessler will say, "Been there. Done that."

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.

Schools

'Can Do!' recycling races scheduled again this year at Foothill

Special to the Town Crier

Foothill-De Anza board refutes UC Regents stand against affirmative action

After two hours of speeches and personal convictions, Foothill-De Anza Community College District approved a resolution at last week's board meeting opposing the controversial University of California Regents' plan to eliminate affirmative action in admissions policies.

Four candidates vie for two spots on Cupertino school board

Four candidates vying for two open seats on the five-member Cupertino district board. The candidates are Michael J. Henningsen, Roberta Pabst, Barry Chang and Harry A. Bettencourt.

LASD board members await new terms with optimism

Phil Faillace and Terri Sachs can rest assured the results of November's elections won't determine whether or not they keep their jobs. Faillace, the Los Altos Elementary School District board of trustees president, and fellow board member Sachs are running uncontested for their own seats which are up.

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.

Springer 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.

Sports

Kiburis swishes with hoops clinic

Eighty youngsters turned out for last month's "Off the Glass" fall instructional league, which proves that Kiburis is on the ball at getting them hooked on hoops.

Prep football

Special to the Town Crier

St. Francis/Bellarmine Football

Special to the Town Crier

Sports shorts

STURDY WALL: Los Altos High graduate Kevin Wall recently ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns in Kansas Wesleyan University's 24-22 win over Ottawa University. For his play, Wall - who also caught a 34-yard pass to set up the winning field goal - was named the conference offensive player of the week. The Coyotes are 3-1 conference and 5-1 overall.

SCOREBOARD

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Athlete of the Week

Pinewood High's Jennifer Arton is the epitome of an all-around athlete.

Prep roundup

Town Crier Sports Editor

Business & Real Estate

Wal-Mart opens today at San Antonio Center in MV

The store is the centerpiece of a renovated San Antonio Shopping Center, bordered by Showers, El Camino Real and San Antonio Road, just across Los Altos city limits.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

business solutions

Local high school prepares for the next century

Special to the Town Crier

Programming, a great way to stimulate thinking

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos businessman named president of statewide CPA board

As president of the 15-person board, Young will oversee a program designed to meet the mandatory 80 hours of continuing education required for CPAs every two years.

Weekly Special

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Chef

BONUS RECIPE

(Serves 1)

AH COM'ON HAVE A HEART

Of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, heart disease is No. 1 and annually kills more Americans than the combined total of all other nine leading causes of death, including cancer, AIDS, suicides and homicides.

WET STUFF

1 oz. Vodka

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

(Serves 2)

HAPPENINGS

John, as many of you know, was executive chef at Los Altos bar & Grill for a number of years and prior to that at Michael's. He is a graduate of the California Culinary Institute and worked at some famous San Francisco hotels before moving on to the Peninsula.

El Camino Hospital District tax money awarded for community projects

So far this year, more than $900,000 tax money collected by the El Camino Hospital District has been awarded to health programs designated for the children in the community.

The stock market is the place to be

The stock market seems to be taking kangeroo jumps on the Dow Jones Industrial average these days. One day it goes down 30 points, and the next day it goes up 28. Is it trying to find a level after the nice run-up earlier this year? Should you wait to see which way it goes before you invest any more money in the market? Those questions bother many an investor in stocks these days.