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Volume 49, Number 19, Published on 05/08/1996

News

Finding the right school

Local consultant helps parents, kids with choices

Hidden Villa offers fresh produce weekly to its shareholders

Hidden Villa's Community Supported Agriculture project (CSA)offers its shareholders a weekly basket of produce, from earlyspring greens to late fall squash, harvested fresh from its organicgardens.

Foundation realizes the benefits of hospital philanthropy

Far from cacophony of the El Camino Hospital management controversy,the hospital's Camino Healthcare Foundation works virtually behindthe scenes in tandem with donors to turn contributions into services.

FUHSD teachers remain stalled with district board, appeal

Town Crier Staff Report

Spring into sun-baked skiing at affordable Sierra resorts

Special to the Town Crier

New date set on mediation efforts to resolve hospital conflict

Mediation efforts are apparently continuing in the struggle forcontrol of El Camino Hospital, a physician with the Camino MedicalGroup confirmed last week.

Kaleidoscope features home-based businesses in May

One business is Painted Illusions by Jan Meyer, famous for hermany whimsical murals in local homes as well as the painted bencheson Main Street. She is also the artist who painted the muralsoutside the Costume Bank, Kahn's Corner Pharmacy and KentuckyFried Chicken.

Los Altos Hills votes to go on-line with the Internet

Los Altos Hills, where numerous Silicon Valley CEOs call home,has yet to join the high-tech communications revolution representedby the Internet. But the council last week took a serious firststep when members approved, in concept, an effort to go on-linewith the town's own "Home Page."

Radical broadcaster says KFJC 'airjack' may be act of vengeance

Special to the Town Crier

Coldwell ownership changes hands again

Coldwell Banker Corporation, with two brokerage houses in LosAltos, agreed to be sold last Wednesday to HFS Inc. in a dealworth $640 million.

GTE cellular tower to go before planning commission

After approximately two years of talks, the Los Altos PlanningCommission will consider at Thursday's meeting approval of an89-foot GTE Mobilenet tower to improve cellular phone communicationsin central Los Altos.

Just for kids: A page of their own

For the next Children's Page, students K-6 are invited to submitartwork and/or essays on the holidays, the winter season or writea letter to Santa. Please limit submissions to a half-page anduse ink rather than pencil.

Who's on the Foundation?

Elliot C. Lepler, M.D., chairman

'Tango' an intriguing array of photo art by Argentinan Eduardo

Special to the Town Crier

Comment

Letters to the Editor

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Community

Free mediation services available

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Renown floral designer speaks at garden club meeting

Wood has designed the floral arrangements for the inaugural festivitiesof Presidents Bush and Clinton, and floats for the Rose Bowl andthe Football Hall of Fame. His design programs also have beengiven at the New York Botanical Gardens and major charitable events;including programs with Jane Packer, floral designer to Fergiefor her wedding to Prince Andrew. His work has been publishedin numerous national and international publications.

Seniors

The Los Altos Senior Center is located at the Hillview CommunityCenter, 97 Hillview Ave., in Los Altos. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 948-7483.The Mountain View Senior Center is located at 266 Escuela Ave.,Mountain View. For more information, call 903-6330. Followingis a list of special events for the month:

Local author writes new book on gourds

Book review

Almanac

To list school and civic related activities, call Lee Lynchat 961-0394.

Pages of the Past

As reported in the May 12, 1971 issue of the Town Crier, Awalt

Los Altos Weather

Measured rainfall. ( in inches)

Community Briefs

Golden Gate Park, Yosemite Valley, and areas of San Franciscoare the inspiration for some of the recent paintings artist LarryMorace will be exhibiting at the Sunbird Gallery in Los Altosduring the month of May. The exhibition will begin today and runthrough May 26. A reception for the artist is scheduled for Thursday.

Hidden Villa readies for annual Spring Fair

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the festivities,which include children's activities; sheep shearing; an old-fashionedMay Pole dance; blacksmithing demonstrations; ethnic food, musicand entertainment; arts and crafts vendors; and animal pettingcorrals.

Director named for new day worker center

A graduate of Dominican College (San Rafael) in internationalstudies, she has also studied social economics at the Universityof Guadalajara. Most recently, she was employed as a tutor advisorin the Migrant Educational Program, Santa Clara County Officeof Education. In that position, she helped to acclimate migrantfamilies to the community and local schools.

Locals receive Silver Bowls for Junior League voluntarism

Three local residents received Silver Bowl Awards for outstandingvoluntarism at the 27th annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheonsponsored by the Junior League of San Jose on April 26.

Leaders discuss future of Silicon Valley at June conference

The one-day conference, organized by Foothill College CommunityServices Dean Richard Henning, features Henry Kissinger, formerSecretary of State; Ann Richards, former governor of Texas; JackKemp, former U.S. Congressman; Richard Dreyfuss, actor and activist;Larry King, talk show host; and noted authors John Naisbitt andRosabeth Moss Kanter. Beach Blanket Babylon and humorist RichLittle will provide entertainment for the day.

CSMA offers financial assistance for music lessons

"We are pleased that over the years we have been able tomeet the needs of many families seeking music education,"said Dr. Nicholas Isaacs, music director. "By offering tuitionassistance, we have not only served students at all skill levels,but we have also identified students with outstanding musicaltalent.

El Camino Hospital workers prepare for emergencies

If the sight of bloodied persons being administered first-aidgave you a scare on the morning on April 25, an explanation maybe in order: El Camino Hospital and several local corporationswere taking part in a massive disaster drill.

'Young at Art' winners will be on display at Los Altos Rotary

Fine Art Show

Local artist exhibits in Town Hall chamber

McCandless' oil paintings and sculptures are large, abstractand colorful, and some reflect on Asian influence as a resultof working with the celebrated artist Kishi. Bronze sculpturesrun the gamut from small realistic figures and animals to pureabstraction.

Bikers ride to improve information access at library

Their flier headlines, "Now is the time for all good cycliststo come to the aid of their library ... " Organizers arereferring to the upcoming Vision 21 Thousand Mile Bike Ride, scheduledto begin Memorial Day, May 27, and finish on Labor Day, Sept.2.

Schools

School Noteworthies

Vera Yandeshevsky of Los Altos has qualified to be inductedas a member of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Chi, a national honorscholarship society, at Menlo College. Membership in Alpha Chiis limited to the upper 10 percent of the junior and senior classesand represents the highest academic society on the Menlo Collegecampus.

Los Altos student sets sail for the Naval Academy

Los Altos resident Amanda Sharp will set sail this summer forthe Naval Academy Summer Seminar in Annapolis, Md.

Brighter picture for MVLA district budget

Half way through the budget process, the picture looks rosierfor the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. Facedwith trimming nearly $1.4 million from the operating budget fornext year, district staff have examined a variety of options toeliminate excess expenditures.

LASD offering summer school at Loyola, Egan

This summer's classes will offer a wide variety of learning opportunitiesand challenges for all students entering second through seventhgrades this fall. Pending on enrollment, primary offerings willinclude: "Exploring Mathematics," "Outdoor Experiences,""Story-Telling and Literature," "Movin' Groovin'Art," "From Mouse to Mouse (computers)" and "SummerSpanish." Upper grade classes feature: "Robotics,""Mater Chefs," "Keyboarding and Computer Applications,""The Galatic Future (science)," "Health and OutdoorActivities," "Art Exploration," "Problem Solving,""Using Geometry," "Drama" and "MusicalTheater," and many more.

Almond School entrance a jungle scene, thanks to mural

Lions and tigers and leaves will mark the entrance to AlmondSchool thanks to the work of parent volunteer Leigh Sullivan.

Los Altos School District students benefiting from Rotary

Special to the Town Crier

Volleying for funds

As June approaches, many seniors from Mountain View High Schoolare awaiting their final activity as a class: Grad Nite '96.

School Briefs

Gone Dancin' is a fund raiser for the Los Altos High School ParentsGroup to raise funds for LAHS programs. The dance will be from8 to 11 p.m. on May 18 at the Los Altos Youth Center (LAYC).

Student dancers bring Broadway to MVHS

Broadway has moved from New York City to Los Altos Hills withthe production of "Dance Spectrum '96" by the MountainView High School dance company.

Student shares experiences of 'Growing Up Asian in America'

and wins award

Students bring Renaissance era, activities to LAHS

Town Crier Staff Report

CSMA students show off at 'Arts in Action'

The Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View and theParents and Teachers Association (PTA) of Springer School sponsoredan "Arts in Action" art show featuring student art workat the school's open house on May 2.

Los Altos High School Honor Roll

Matthew Accola

Business & Real Estate

'Festive' Chamber Expo '96 draws huge turnout

The eighth Chamber of Commerce Expotrade fair on April 25, called "Expo '96," drew hundredsof browsers interested in getting acquainted with a variety ofLos Altos businesses.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

CUPERTINO

Historic luxury LAH homes are put up for sale

Coldwell Banker recently organizeda tour to 10 of the most majestic properties and estate homesfor sale throughout the Peninsula. Most of the homes on the tourwere in the multi-million-dollar selling price and had their ownmarketing plan.

Real Estate Briefs

Questions about life care, continuing care, assisted living,independent retirement living and planned adult retirement communitieswill be answered at Cornish & Carey's third annual RetirementLiving Forum from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 8 at Hyatt Rickey'sCamino Ballroom, 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto.

Business Briefs

Legato Systems Inc. a Town Crier Stock Index company, announcedthe appointment of Kent D. Smith, 47, to the newly created positionof chief operating officer. He is responsible for Legato's worldwidesales, marketing, professional services organizations, engineering,and product development. Smith has more than 25 years experiencein sales and marketing in the information systems industry

Weekly Special

Wedding

Tony Marie McBride and Michael Paul Robes were married Dec. 30at the Edgewater Baptist Church in New Orleans.

Noteworthies

The artists are noted for their painting of florals, landscapesand seascapes.

Obituaries

Maurice Shecter of Los Altos died April 20 in his home. He was83.

Enjoying the good life in Italy

Travel to Italy for its food, wine and people

Author touts virtues of Europe through the 'back door'

Special to the Town Crier

Business guru Jim Keller turned district's fortunes around

Jim Keller is director of business services for the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. He arrived on the campusfive years ago as the white knight to save the district from disaster.

Carol Clawson a liaison to chancellor, trustees, faculty,

students and public