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Volume 48, Number 51, Published on 12/18/1995

News

El Camino Hospital board member relates conflict of interest allegations to state committee

El Camino Hospital District board member Mark O'Connor offered his version of the ongoing battle for control of the hospital during a Dec. 6 meeting of the state's Assembly Committee on Judiciary in Sacramento. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss conversion of publicly-funded hospital operations to private use and whether existing law assures protection of the public interest.

Mr. Campbell goes to Washington after winning 15th Congressional race

The Republican moderate won handily in the Dec. 12 election against Democrat Jerry Estruth to capture the 15th Congressional District seat vacated by an early retiring Norm Mineta. Campbell, who outspent his opponent $1.5 million to $700,000, captured 52,676 votes, or 58.7 percent, to Estruth's 32,208, or 35.9 percent. Independent candidate Linh Dao received 4,790 votes, or 5.3 percent.

Old themes revisit a new council

Old themes revisited a new Los Altos City Council at its Dec. 5 meeting, the first full meeting with mayor Patti Williams presiding and the first full meeting with newly elected members Lou Becker, Kris Casto and Francis La Poll on the dais.

People

Nancy Budde

A dental secretary for Wayne Martin DDS, she is survived by her husband, Scot Budde; children, Joseph, Brian and Gina Budde of Mountain View; mother, Genevieve Celestre of Los Altos; and brother, John Dreier Celestre of Santa Rosa.

Virginia Fitz

A long-time resident of Los Altos, she helped her husband in their mushroom growing business in Mountain View. She was also an avid painter.

William A. Bergan

Bergan was born in New Britain, Conn. and attended Plainville grade and high schools and entered Maryknoll in 1930. He took his perpetual oath June 20, 1941.

Joe Garcia

A syrup specialist with Libby's food, he is survived by a son, Joe Garcia of Cupertino; grandchildren, Joe Garcia and Kelly Bretthem; and siblings, Isabel Garcia of Santa Clara, Therea Costa of Iowa and Antonio Garcia of Santa Clara.

Community

United Way campaign kicks off in Los Altos

The volunteer Board of Directors of the United Way's Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Chapter is asking friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers in the community to donate and help kickoff the United Way of Santa Clara County's 1995 campaign.

Los Altos Post Office helps out during the holidays

Make sure the contents are cushioned with newspaper or bubble wrap. Nothing should move around if you shake the package.

Garbage companies team for successful food and toy drive

Special to the Town Crier

Community Briefs

for local course

Funds sought for downtown twinkle lights The Los Altos Village Association is seeking financial support for the twinkle lights that will adorn many of the trees in downtown Los Altos during the months of November and December. The financial management of the project includes the cost of new light strings, maintenance, replacement, repair and labor force to put and take down the lights.

Please send contributions to the "Holiday Tree Lighting Fund" care of LAVA, P.O. Box 1076, Los Altos 94023 or call 949-5282 for more information.

Pages Of The Past

As reported in the Dec. 23, 1970 edition of the Town Crier, the Christmas tree at State and Main streets, decorated by nine Los Altos Brownie troops, was judged the best outdoor display in the 1970 decorating contest sponsored annually by the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce.

Almanac

Today

Kay, Keith Peterson celebrate 50 years of marriage Kay and Keith Peterson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with parties in San Clemente that include high school friends, and then a family gathering in San Pedro. They were married Dec. 23, 1945 in the Long Beach Navy Chapel while Mr. Peterson was still in service during World War II. Mr. Peterson retired from FMC Corp. in San Jose in 1977. Prior to that, he worked as an engineer at Westinghouse Electric Co.

As a local historian, she received many awards including a Mayoral Proclamation from Sunnyvale. She has taught history classes at DeAnza College History Center and for the Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Department.

LAH neighborhood finds a new way to make donations to CSA

The mission at Community Services Agency is to promote independence and self-sufficiency through direct service to local residents who have an economic, physical or social need.

Christmas Poetry

The son returns again at Christmas

Senior Briefs

Mountain View Senior Center

Los Altos Weather

Friday Dec. 8 63 50 20 Good

Safe ride helps teens get home safely during the holidays

Organizers say that providing rides during the holidays is especially important. "Students don't quit drinking just because it's the holidays. In fact, they probably drink more," said Travis Park, the Safe Ride Coordinator.

Trio steers local Alpha Omega shelter to success

Special to the Town Crier

Family history classes now available on Sundays

Special to the Town Crier

Coalition encourages extra care on highways during holidays

The CVCC offers a few suggestions to make holiday driving this year much safer:

Los Altos rec department offering winter classes

Most winter classes will begin the week of Jan. 8, 1996. A limited number of copies of the fall/winter activity guide are available for pick-up at the recreation department office, 97 Hillview Ave., City Hall or at the public libraries in Los Altos.

History House exhibits old style magic lanterns

The exhibit, "It All Began With Magic Lanterns," is on loan from the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto.

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Schools

Los Altos High School staff member of the month

Students appreciate Salsman de Rodriguex's cheerful attitude and her willingness to help students at any time. Coming to Los Altos three years ago from St. Francis High School, she teaches Spanish IV/V/VI AP, Spanish III and Spanish III Honors classes. In addition to teaching her classes, Salsman de Rodriguex also serves as advisor to the sophomore class, the Spanish Club, the Star Trek Club and the Coffee Club.

Los Altos Departmental Students of the Month November 1995

Business academy - Christina Nieto

Generations correspond for the holidays

What started out as a writing assignment for third-graders at Santa Rita Elementary School in Los Altos has blossomed into pen-pal friendships with a number of Pilgrim Haven residents.

Play-goers course meets Thursdays at Foothill College

Class members attend plays and discuss live theatre. Cost of the play tickets for the quarter will be approximately $50 and there is no textbook.

Blach Intermediate School first-quarter honors

7th grade:

LAHS student awarded for volunteer service

Assisteen Auxiliary, sponsored by Assistance League of Santa Clara County, gives local teen girls the opportunity to become volunteers.

School Briefs

look for new members

Egan Intermediate first-quarter honors

7th grade:

Sports

Sports shorts

ADD TENNIS: The University Club of Palo Alto's 3.0 senior women's tennis team recently netted second place in the national championships in Tucson. Team members included Los Altos' Carol Rasmussen, Lary Muller and Genie Gallagher, and Los Altos Hills' Emily Dirksen and Alice Lowe.

Prep basketball beat

Special to the Town Crier

Athlete of the Week

While some high school wrestlers get hyped up before hitting the mat, Los Altos High junior Stefaan Lodge has a different approach. "I mostly try to calm down, and think of what I'm going to do," he said.

Girls prep soccer preview

Town Crier Sports Editor

Local Sports Calendar

Today, Dec. 20

Scores

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Krikorian inspires UCLA to win water polo title

Town Crier Sports Editor

Business & Real Estate

From the real estate bookshelf

Your house is a reflection of yourself

Business Briefs

law professorship

Wining and dining over the Internet

'Virtual Vineyards' offers safe and sane shopping via the PC

Real Estate Briefs

goes on-line

Weekly Special

Dark Chocolate Mint Velvets

Serves 4

Wet Stuff

1 1/4 oz. Light Rum

A Toast In Many Languages

Arabic = Besalamati

Wines For New Year's Eve

Schramsberg Vineyards: In 1965, Jack Davies boldly decided to make high-quality sparkling wine in the Napa Valley. Perseverance pay, as Schramsberg is still one of the best names. Try the Blanc de Blancs.

Getting There & Getting Back

Unlike most foods, alcohol can be absorbed into the bloodstream in its natural state. It is carried to the brain immediately, where it impairs judgment, then physical responses.

A Great Gift For Giving

For as little as $15, gift-givers can now purchase membership gift subscriptions to Peapod's computer grocery shopping and delivery service. Peapod Holiday Gift packages (available in 3, 6, 9 or 12 month memberships) contain everything needed to grocery shop from home or office by computer and modem including a software starter kit, access to Peapod's membership/technical support staff and unlimited online shopping time.