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Volume 49, Number 34, Published on 08/12/1996

News

Putting garbage to good use

Town Crier Staff Writer

Fire services: City staff recommends Central Fire over Palo Alto

In a report released last Friday, city staff recommended the Los Altos City Council pursue a contract with the Central Fire Protection District for fire services and eliminate Palo Alto from further consideration.

Rottweilers euthanized after killing 2 cats, owner faces charges

Two Rottweilers, who went on a rampage in Los Altos and killed two cats Aug. 5, were euthanized Aug. 6, Los Altos police said.

City officials consider wireless antenna guidelines

At an Aug. 6 joint study session with the Los Altos City Council and the Los Altos Planning Commission to review a draft of guidelines for wireless communication facilities, comments zeroed in on location.

All local incumbents file for re-election with few challengers

Last Friday's filing deadline came and went with no surprises in the Los Altos Hills City Council, El Camino Hospital District and Purissima Hills Water District elections to be held Nov. 5. All incumbents filed for re-election.

Clubhouse workers save choking victim's life

A pleasant Friday evening dinner Aug. 2 at the Los Altos Golf & Country Club turned into a life-or-death struggle for a 73-year-old Atherton man who choked on a piece of meat. Fortunately, two clubhouse employees came to the rescue and figured prominently in saving the man's life.

Comment

Dear Jean

Need advice? Write to Jean Hollands, chief executive officer of the Growth & Leadership Center in Mountain View. Address your letter to "Dear Jean," 1451 Grant Road, Suite 102, Mountain View 94040.

A View from the Hills

The great earth mother

Letters to the Editor

mismanagement

Community

Pages of the Past

As reported in the Aug. 18, 1971, issue of the Town Crier, downtown Los Altos anticipated its first used car lot when the Council approved a three-year conditional use permit with Jim Loose on the lot at 499 First St.

History House Museum wins federal grant

The History House Museum has been awarded a museum assessment program federal grant by the Institute of Museum Services. Through guided self-study and on-site consultation with museum professionals, the grant will enable the History House to evaluate its current practices, establish priorities to achieve professional museum standards, and plan how to best serve the community.

'Rock Back the Clock' dance-benefit set for Sept. 6

The theme "Oldies" will provide a wide choice of dance music by Steve Wozniak. His "A Sound Investment" music system and dance direction will provide the entertainment.

Free hikes in August offered with MROSD docents

Come out with a canine friend on Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at the Fremont Older preserve, next to Stevens Creek Reservoir, for the "Dog Days Hike." This hike is a leisurely paced three- to four-mile hike that your dog may enjoy.Docent Nancy Stillger will point out plants and wildlife along the Seven Springs Loop Trail. Owning or bringing a dog is not required to go on this hike but reservations are. Those who are bringing a dog should supply a six-foot leash and water.

First recipients of the Duveneck Humanitarian Awards to be honored

Hidden Villa is offering Josephine and Frank Duveneck Humanitarian Awards to recognize outstanding contributors to the preserve. Honorees will receive their awards Sept. 28 at Hidden Villa.

Hidden Villa offers first photo contest for children and adults

Children ages 9-12, teens 13-16 and young adults 17 and over may enter photos in two categories: "Listening to One Another: Celebrating Diversity" and "Listening to Earth: Celebrating Nature."

Community Briefs

This workshop introduces gardeners to the basic steps in starting and maintaining healthy compost bins.

Los Altos CEO named Vision 21 honorary chairman

"I am pleased to be part of this effort to make the library resources as advanced and accessible as possible. In the high-tech capital of the world, we should have top-of-the-line capabilities," Stein said.

Los Altos group seeks help for Russian 'sisters'

Los Altos Sister Cities, Inc. is collecting donations of new toys, pediatric wheelchairs and other medical equipment and supplies (no medications accepted) to be sent to the Russian sister city, Syktyvkar (pronounced: sic-tiv-car).

Almanac

Los Altos Hills Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road.

Town Crier publisher named to state newspaper board

Los Altos Town Crier publisher Paul Nyberg has been named to the board of directors of the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA).

Library Notes

Do you want to know your city better? The Los Altos Library provides a variety of materials on Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, including:

Los Altos Weather

Schools

Foothill-De Anza students can register on-line

Foothill and De Anza are the first community colleges in the state that offers admission applications and class registration through the Internet, school officials announced last week.

MV-LA Child Development Center completes playground installation

The parents, staff and children at the Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education Child Development Center, located at 333 Moffett Blvd. in Mountain View, celebrated the completion of their new playground on July 25.

LASD hires 17 new teachers for additional classes

Since the state budget allows for elementary schools to reduce class sizes in the first three grades, the Los Altos School District has not wasted any time in hiring 17 of the 18 teachers needed to accommodate the new classes.

School Noteworthies

Kathryn Moll, daugher of G. Alan and Leah Moll of Los Altos, will be attending Wellesley College in Massachusetts, as a member of the class of 2000. She recently graduated from Los Altos High School and was active in the National Honor Society, journalism and the California Youth Symphony.

Two MV-LA district board members will not seek re-election this time around

The Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District will be losing two of its board members in December. Lynn Alvarado and Ann Baker have both announced they will not sit on the board for another term.

School construction ahead of schedule

The summer underground utilities construction at Mountain View and Los Altos high schools will be completed ahead of schedule and under budget, according to reports given during the Construction Overview Committee (COC) meeting on Aug. 8.

Sports

Fenway Park, Camden Yards highlight tour

Town Crier Sports Editor

Mickey Clements snags success on the gridiron

Town Crier Sports Editor

Gorham nets big tennis title

Of the three, his favorite sport is tennis, "Because it's only me out there, and I either win or lose based upon what I do," Skate said.

Sports Shorts

SOCCER KICKS: The World United under-12 girls soccer club is looking for players. For more information, call Coach VaVa Marques at 949-7309.

Business & Real Estate

Ten reasons why some Realtors are successful

Town Crier Staff Reporter

PenWest Realtors give money to local non-profits

The Realtors Charitable Foundation of the Peninsula West Valley, a charitable foundation sponsored by the Peninsula West Valley Association of Realtors (PenWest), has announced the grant recipients for the spring quarter of 1996.

Residential real estate market still gaining strength

The Bay Area's market in residential real estate will mature as it brings in additional categories of property such as condominiums, townhouses and investment properties.

Transactions

Los Altos

Business Briefs

Staff members Ron Gruenwald and Landy Darrow created the markers to help those businesses which have entrances on the Central Plaza for better identification.

Weekly Special

Gourd workshop in time for Halloween at CSMA

A special one-day "Great Gourd Goblin" workshop for kids in grades 3-6 will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 26 at the Community School of Music & Arts (CSMA) campus at 253 Martens Ave., in Mountain View.

Los Altos Youth Theatre tackles Twain

Special to the Town Crier

Learnarium launches its World Wide Web site

The site features information about the company and its learning programs for children as well as adults. Customers are able to get direct e-mail access for questions, comments and to get answers to frequently asked questions.

Tiny destination offers big-time paradise

Special to the Town Crier

Palo Alto bilingual school adds new programs, location and name

Celebrating a new mission, name and location, the International School of the Peninsula will open its doors in Palo Alto on Sept. 4.

Set sail for Shoreline Park and Spinnaker Sailing summer camps

Let your kids set sail this summer with Spinnaker Sailing summer camps at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.

Grinding it out

Town Crier Sports Editor

Businesses stocking up on new school supplies for coming year

It's back-to-school time again. When you're a student, it's back to the real world with computers, books, clothing and personal school supply needs. It's back-to-school for the teacher, too. Here's what's new this year for the teacher and the student:

Charles Armstrong School teaches rules of grammar through the senses

Basic rules of grammar such as, "i before e, except after c," may be known automatically to many students, but for a dyslexic student, they're anything but automatic.

Learning Express goes back to basics with toys that inspire imagination

Special to the Town Crier

Boarding schools popular with parents

Special to the Town Crier