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Volume 49, Number 37, Published on 09/02/1996

News

Changes for the better

Town Crier Staff Writer

El Camino Hospital assets return to District control following agreement

Culminating months of turmoil and controversy over El Camino Hospital management practices, the Camino Healthcare Board of Directors has approved the transfer of hospital assets back to the District, contingent upon a list of terms. Those terms will be discussed at a 6:30 p.m. public meeting this Thursday in the hospital cafeteria.

Council says shop around for animal control

The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills adopted an agreement for emergency animal control and sheltering services with the City of Palo Alto on Aug. 21, but asked the city manager to find out what alternatives were available.

Organizers still after site for day worker job center

It's been a struggle for organizers to find a building to house St. Joseph The Worker Job Center, a destination for day workers who congregate along San Antonio and El Camino Real in Los Altos. However, a new site appears promising.

'Grandpa Jim' now facing molestation charges

James Alvin Stiritz, a 62-year-old Los Altos man in custody on charges of attempted kidnapping, now faces an additional 10 felony counts of "lewd and lascivious conduct" stemming from separate incidents in Grant Park involving two 4-year-old girls.

Comment

Drawing a line on the lawn

Just when I was getting bored with being a supporter of Continental Drift (not enough action), an article in the Aug. 19 issue of the New Yorker Magazine has provided me with a new crusade: "BAN ALL LAWNS."

Letters to the Editor

Planning commissioner Honor Spitz (thankfully) opposed the GTE Mobilnet monopole in downtown Los Altos. I am in complete agreement with Honor and have asked for her help in fighting the installation of the pole.

Mother-in-law an unwelcome family addition

I have a wonderful huge and hairy dog and she is always bringing her dog hair pick up brush with her to OUR HOUSE! I don't bring my dog to her house, but I wish she wouldn't try to make the rules at my house. Of course my baby husband won't speak up to her. Phoebe decides our holidays, our vacations (because we have to all go together, of course.) She is a maniac. Worst of all, when she phones and I answer she never says a word to me - just, "Can I speak to my adorable baby boy?"

Community

'Rock Back the Clock' dance-benefit on Friday

The "Rock Back the Clock" family street dance, hosted by Rancho Shopping Center, will be held 6-10 p.m. this Friday. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Los Altos.

Almanac

Wednesday

Los Altos Hills to clean up on Saturday

Pick-ups will be made at the following locations with a truck and debris box: Town Hall parking lot; Magdalena at Interstate 280; Foothill College Parking Lot A; Altamont Road at Black Mountain Road (Westwind Barn); Page Mill Road at Arastradero (truck only).

Rotary exchange team looking for volunteers

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International conducts a group study exchange program each year and is looking for volunteers to travel to Belize, Guatemala and Honduras free of charge.

'Brown Bag Thursdays' have art and music for lunch

The Los Altos Village Association and the Los Altos Art Club combined to make "Brown Bag Thursday" a success on Aug. 22 and 29. Additional Brown Bag Thursdays will be held tomorrow and Sept. 12.

Pages of the Past

The Sept. 8, 1971, issue of the Town Crier reported that male supremacy had been dealt a blow by Megan Rutherford of Los Altos Hills.

'Rock Back the Clock' dance-benefit on Friday

The "Rock Back the Clock" family street dance, hosted by Rancho Shopping Center, will be held 6-10 p.m. this Friday. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Los Altos.

Pilgrim Haven to showcase talents with art show

Retirement has turned creative for artists Miriam Bjornson and Avie Urch, who will display their work at the Pilgrim Haven Art Show Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Los Altos senior retirement community.

Library Notes

The group will discuss the mystery novels of Ross Thomas. Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly sessions. For more information, call 948-7048.

Los Altos Weather

Community Briefs

The Los Altos-Mountain View American Association of University Women launches this year with the traditional fall brunch and a "Get Out The Vote" theme 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Forum in Cupertino.

Hidden Villa offers first photo contest for children and adults

The entry deadline for the first Hidden Villa photography contest is fast approaching.

Schools

Partners in Education need volunteers

The Los Altos Rotary Club is looking for members of the community who are committed to youth and willing to work one hour a week or work at an occasional volunteer project.

School Noteworthies

Two local students graduated from Duke University in North Carolina in May 1996. Gretchen Marie Watters of Los Altos received a bachelor of arts degree and Allison Dahl Wayman of Los Altos Hills received a master of environmental management degree. Two local students were named to the spring semester 1996 dean's list at Duke University. Mark Christopher Mitchell and James Allen Nelson.

Sports

Sports Shorts

SEEING GREEN: The annual John Welch Memorial Golf Tournament tees off Sept. 14 at Shoreline Golf Course in Mountain View. The format of play is foursome, and all funds raised go to the Santa Clara County Special Olympics. After golf, there will be a barbecue at Cuesta Park and lots of surprises. For more information, call 967-5345.

Walz on the ball for Dartmouth

And the Big Green is expecting more of the same this year if it is to build upon its seven-game unbeaten streak and win the Ivy League title.

Lentz, fellow Lancers are state DiMaggio champs

Town Crier Sports Editor

Cuesta notches NorCal sectional tennis title

Town Crier Sports Editor

Football Schedules

Saturday - at San Jose, 9:30 a.m.

Business & Real Estate

Men beginning to get equal time at beauty salons

The Sept. 9 issue of "Fortune" magazine reports that American men spend $9.5 billion annually on cosmetics.

Antiques faire flashes valuables so Festival of Lights can shine

The faire represents the second major fund-raiser for the annual Festival of Lights Parade, which is scheduled for Dec. 1. The other fund-raiser is Rock Back the Clock at Rancho Shopping Center, a 1950s-theme music and dance celebration, scheduled for this Friday.

'Chefs Who Care' in September

Mandarin Classic will serve hot and sour soup and chicken salad. For two persons, the chef will add beef and asparagus, and prawns with assorted vegetables.

Real Estate Briefs

Quicken's Financial Network Web site, http://www.qfn.com is providing an on-line service called Quicken InsureMarket that will link you to companies offering homeowner's insurance.

Transactions

Week of Aug. 19-23

Chamber's 7th golf tourney most successful to date

The seventh annual Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament held Aug. 26 netted $12,000 for Chamber and community programs with 144 golfers playing at the Los Altos Golf and Country Club.

Weekly Special

Memorable words for the heart

Special to the Town Crier

Looking for a car on the Internet

At http://www.kbb.com you can check the prices of the new 1997 cars and the options. If you aren't sure of the kind of car you want to research, try: http://www.yahoo.com.

Cadillac to introduce its version of economy car

The Catera will have a 200-horsepower V-6 engine and it will be the only Cadillac in the line that does not have a V-8 engine.

Vintage wheels and wine in the fall

Among the many features of the Celebrate Los Altos Fall Festival is the Classic Car Show. The Oct. 5 and 6 event is sponsored by the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce as a promotion event during the fall season.

Texaco is back in town - at Rancho Auto Service

Tom Mooney has operated Rancho Auto Service for 21 years. He knows a car needs good maintenance to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance.

CSA honors 'Hometown Heroes' with awards

Community Service Agency will honor "Hometown Heroes" at its 39th annual awards breakfast 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 to be held at Rickey's Hyatt House in Palo Alto.

Obituaries

Beatrice M. Bauscher, a receptionist at the Huntington Hotel, died July 11 in Mountain View. She was 82.

Engagement

Erica Spaberg and Bill Keirstead recently announced their engagement to be married Saturday.

Spiritual Life Briefs

Foothill Covenant Church in Los Altos invites the public to hear Jack Pearson, Mr. Song-strummin' Storyman, perform at 6 p.m. this Sunday. Pearson is known for his blend of songs, stories and comic wit. He includes lots of picking, fiddling and toy box dancing and invites audience involvement.

LAH church food fest pays mortgage

Special to the Town Crier

Risk vs. reward for college district controller

Ron Galatolo is the consummate risk taker, and that leads to plenty of intrigue in his young career. He is controller of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and in charge of investing district funds.