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Volume 49, Number 40, Published on 09/23/1996

News

Two residents die on same day, same street

Two Los Altos neighbors died on the same day last week, in separate incidents.

Promise on the gridiron

Town Crier Sports Editor

Dole falling 'far behind' in race for president, editor tells Forum

Philip J. Trounstine, political editor for the San Jose Mercury News, applied the perspective of one who has written about politics and government for more than 20 years to the Bill Clinton-Robert Dole race for the White House during a Sept. 17 Morning Forum of Los Altos lecture at the United Methodist Church.

Los Altos Hills reduces trash fees - garbage firm seeks mediation

After two closed door meetings by the Los Altos Hills City Council last Wednesday, the council unanimously reduced the rate for solid waste and recyclable collection service to $23.75 per can, with an additional charge of $5 per 100 feet of driveway over the first 100 feet.

LAH Council OKs $18,000 for crime fighting aids

Los Altos Hills will get $18,000 of $100 million in state funds recently allocated to help local public safety programs.

City chooses consultant to lead 'vision' process

When Rita Held Cartalano, a Los Altos resident since 1983, headed off to the city's "vision" study session Sept. 17, she wasn't sure what to expect.

Changeover date again pushed back for hospital now set for Nov. 1

The dates keep changing as the three parties involved in the legal wrangle for control of El Camino Hospital are continuing complex negotiations through mediation at closed meetings.

Last lunar eclipse Thursday until 2000 can be seen at Foothill College

Astronomy aficionados can catch the last total eclipse of the moon visible from the United States until the year 2000 from 7-10 p.m. Thursday at the Foothill College Observatory.

Youth hits the books at library - the hard way

While most kids were hitting the books, one Los Altos girl hit the library.

LAH Council funds $110,000 for out-of-town housing projects

The City Council of Los Altos Hills voted at its regular meeting last Wednesday to disperse $110,000 of the available $211,000 of its Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. The Town of Los Altos Hills has participated in the Funds program since 1988.

Comment

Yuppie puppies

A View from the Hills

Letters to the Editor

The remedy to traffic gridlock is the reduction of commuting, not the efforts of Measures A and B to make commuting tolerable.

That promised raise didn't come

Dear Jean: This is the bleakest moment of my professional career. My promised raise was dumped because of a company tightening. I had been promised this for months, and I have worked myself into a frazzle to get the job done. I feel so victimized. My boss dismissed this as just a blip in the system. I let him know how disappointed I was. I told him this demonstrated that the company did not value me. I will probably quit. I hinted as much to him, and he did not move. He doesn't seem to care. I want to work for a company that values its employees. I am one more Silicon Valley Victim.

Tears of a stranger

A Side of Clyde

Community

Almanac

Wednesday

Pages of the Past

As reported in the, Sept. 29, 1971 edition of the Town Crier, Lee Lynch, a member of the 1971 Los Altos City Council, was appointed chairman of a subcommittee formed to prepare a program of urban development and open space for Santa Clara County.

Library Notes

Do you know anyone who needs library materials, but is homebound and unable to come into the library?

Community Briefs

Among the features of the Celebrate Los Altos Fall Festival is the Classic Car Show on Oct. 5, 6. The event will feature 80 classic cars, 40 on Saturday, and 40 on Sunday. The show will be staged in the South Parking Plaza, off San Antonio Road, under the Chinese pistache trees

Residents mingle with Hollywood biggies at President Clinton bash

Special to the Town Crier

Hidden Villa volunteers among recipients of first Humanitarian Awards

Town Crier Editor

Los Altos Weather

Schools

Low enrollment, possible parcel tax increase subjects of LASD meeting

Possible budget cuts due to low enrollment and consideration of a parcel tax increase were among the topics discussed at the Los Altos School District (LASD) board meeting on Sept. 16.

School Briefs

The public is invited to a facilities construction update and overview of the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District's building project Oct. 1 at Mountain View High School and Oct. 3 at Los Altos High School.

Foothill-De Anza district approves a healthy budget

Referred to as the best budget in years, Foothill-De Anza Community College District trustees last week approved a final budget for 1996-97. The budget will now be filed with the State Chancellor before Sept. 30.

Local art teacher honored with a grant for bringing art and his students to life

Town Crier Staff Report

Local resident who teaches 'I'm OK, You're OK,' wins award

Los Altos resident Nancy Grippo makes sure there is a clear understanding of the id and the ego at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto.

Local students make semifinal round for National Merit Scholarships

The following students entered the 1997 Merit Program as juniors by taking the 1995 preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and received scores above the semifinalist qualifying score.

Sports

THIS WEEK IN SPORTS

Football

Sports Shorts

CARD CHAMPS: Five Los Altos and Los Altos Hills bridge players deserve a big hand for their recent victories in the American Contract Bridge League All-Western Championships. They are: Mary Van Tamelen (Charity Pairs Stratum B), Linda Spengler (Flight B Consolation and Flight A Swiss TM), Jody Read (Flight B Consolation), Margery Yates (Women's Pairs Stratum A) and Norma Wolf (Women's Pairs Stratum B).

Gusmao battles cancer coaching youth soccer

Town Crier Sports Editor

Mtn. View streaks by Jefferson

Special to the Town Crier

Stanford, chamber team up for football ticket promotion

The Stanford Football-Chamber of Commerce game promotion will offer Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residents a regular $10 ticket with a $2 discount. For every ticket that costs $8, an additional $3 will be given to the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce for selling the ticket.

Twisters Gym set for Sports Bash

Children ages 6-12 will safely enjoy indoor soccer, gymnastics, rock climbing, new games and pizza dinner and drinks.

Los Altos can't hold onto Aptos

Town Crier Staff Report

Spartans splashing the competition

Town Crier Sports Editor

Business & Real Estate

Town Crier Staff Report

Quimper is a name known for pottery made in the town of Quimper in the province of Brittany, France.

Business Briefs

A VIP panel of judges selected three winners in the Mountain View 25th annual Art and Wine Festival window display contest. They are Hobee's Restaurant in Mountain View, The Quilting Bee, and Mountain View Lock and Door.

Los Altos retailers on the move - in and out of the city

Town Crier Business Editor

Local financial advisors team up

The decision to work with a registered investment advisor makes more sense than ever, given the maze of decisions investors face today. So, three longtime registered advisors from Los Altos recently joined together to form an independent team called the PruneYard Financial Group, located in Campbell.

Home inspection business rated one of top franchisers

Inspectech, the west's largest home inspection network, has been named one of 29 of the best home-based franchises in America by Successful Franchising magazine in its August issue.

From building block homes - to selling million dollar homes

Robert Reid, a top agent for Seville Properties of Los Altos, spends the majority of his days offering high-end homes in the Silicon Valley. But recently he and his wife, Myrna, and their 13 year old daughter, Lauren returned from Guatemala where they helped build homes with the Habitat for Humanity Program.

Transactions

LOS ALTOS

Real Estate Briefs

In July, Freddie Mac announced it would impose a delivery surcharge on all California condominium loans delivered to the corporation on or after Sept. 7. The delivery fee equals 1 percent of the borrower's unpaid principal balance. This fee can be reduced or waived, depending on the particular characteristics of the condominium complex involved.

Coldwell Banker launches a new glossy magazine

Coldwell Banker is producing a new preview magazine called Exceptional Homes, employing a rich design that executives hope is unlike any other publication for the local real estate market.

We want your ideas for 'Home for the Holidays'

We'd like to hear from you if you have a recipe or entertainment tip that could be included in this special edition.

Weekly Special

'Mack & Mabel' pair up for a laughing good time

Special to the Town Crier

Obituaries

Thomas G. Casey died July 9 in Mountain View. He was 63.

Service

Lauro is a student at the University of San Francisco.

Weddings & Engagements

Madeline Durie and Stephen Ruffner will be married Oct. 12 at L'Auberge Resort in Del Mar.

U.S. and Germany to unite in 'Voices Around the World'

Foothill College's Peninsula Women's Chorus will join the Berolina Chorensemble of Berlin, Germany, in song 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley St. in Palo Alto.

From Hair to Halls

Special to the Town Crier

ASID offers tour Saturday of six Los Altos area homes

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) will feature a tour of fabulous homes in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this coming Saturday.

Crib shopping - beware the hand-me-down

I've been crib shopping and have learned the importance of a half inch.

Your Home Briefs

"Successful Vines for the Peninsula," a new book compiled by members of the Western Horticultural Society, will debut and sell for a 20 percent discount (regular price: $15) at the Society's next general meeting, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Garden House at Shoup Park in Los Altos. Speaker Charmain Guiliani of San Francisco's Strybing Arboretum will discuss choosing and growing great vines; there will also be a vine auction. No fee for the program; visitors are welcome.

Working with an interior designer: advice from three local experts

Special to the Town Crier

Create a fall foliage arch for doorway or mantel

Special to the Town Crier

Monterey pines dying throughout Los Altos

You may notice an epidemic is sweeping through the Monterey pine trees in Los Altos neighborhoods once again. Two years ago, the trees were hit hard because of the drought. This fall, beetles and borers are active again.

Los Altos Nursery to open next spring

Special to the Town Crier