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Volume 49, Number 45, Published on 10/28/1996

News

An eye on our local P.I.s

Town Crier Staff Writer

Halloween spooks black cats who fall victims to pranks, experts say

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos road officials respond quickly to possible bike hazard

Special to the Town Crier

Don't fret over yellow tape - Los Altos crews counting traffic

Residents who noticed a black extension-like cord taped across their street need not worry about a traffic light going up in their front yard.

Planning Commission OKs wireless guidelines

After eight months of review, the Los Altos Planning Commission approved guidelines for wireless communications facilities at its meeting Oct 17.

Hospital candidates victimized by sign thefts, supporters say

Campaign signs are being taken by the hundreds and the prime targets appear to be incumbent candidates for the El Camino Hospital District board, supporters said last week.

Sanwa Bank California considers retail use in former drive-up area

What began as a possible crisis turned into a positive solution by the end of a recent city council meeting.

Los Altos second and fifth graders continue to score high nationally

For the fourth consecutive year, Los Altos second and fifth grade students improved their scores in the California Achievement Test and rank in the high 80 percentile nationwide.

Comment

Letters to the Editor

There is a sign at the entrance to Rancho San Antonio Park that informs the public of the changing closing time conforming to the longer summer and shorter winter days of the year. I'm sure it would be much easier for those who manage the park to have a static closing time year-round, but the park users, especially those who work, benefit greatly as the days lengthen and there is more time to enjoy the trails in the evening. It would be impossible to change the open-closing hour to accommodate each natural occurrence such as meteor showers, eclipses or "blue moons."

Bough for hospital district; Doran for LAH council; Bruno for SCV water district

ith the election a mere six days away, we offer our final word on endorsements for races and issues especially relevant to Los Altans.

Take me back to that old-time Halloween

Every holiday was a joy where I grew up, but Halloween is still one of my favorites. It's a day for children dressed as witches, goblins and monsters running through the streets with bags in hand, ringing doorbells and saying "trick or treat." It's also a day of giggles and mischievous tricks and panic sprints in unexplored neighborhoods.

Town Crier endorsement check list

14th Congress: Eshoo

Community

Window decorating contest brings together old friends

Special to the Town Crier

Library Notes

Ideas for 'Home for the Holidays'

Submit your entry to "Home For The Holidays," Los Altos Town Crier, 138 Main St., Los Altos 94022. You can also fax us at 948-6647 or e-mail us at towncrier@losaltosonline.com

Pippin the horse needs support

For the past eight years Thomasina Fry has marched in the annual Los Altos Pet Parade with her Appaloosa mare named Pippin. But Pippin will most likely miss next year's event.

The mansion on Dead End Drive

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Pages of the Past

As reported in the Nov. 3, 1971, issue of the Town Crier, Realtor Gerald M. Schwartz, president of the firm of Schwartz and Graham, was named "Realtor of the Year" by the Los Altos Board of Realtors.

Vets appreciation event Nov. 11

The Los Altos Town Crier and American Legion Post 558 will celebrate Veterans Day by sponsoring a public recognition rally 4-5:30 p.m., Nov. 11 at the Community Plaza, State and Main streets, in downtown Los Altos.

Halloween 'Spooktactular Smash' in Los Altos

The Los Altos Village Association and the Los Altos Town Crier are sponsoring "A Spooktacular Smash" from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday in downtown Los Altos.

Community Briefs

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has scheduled a public workshop to discuss revisions to its Basic Policy at 7 p.m. tonight at the district's office, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos.

Signature ocean scenes at Dzigurski art show

An exhibition of new oils and water colors by Alexander Dzigurski II opened last Thursday at ZYT Galerie. Many Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residents know the Dzigurski name which is synonymous with colorful, turbulent ocean scenes and sublime mountain ranges.

Almanac

Los Altos Senior Center, 9-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, 97 Hillview Ave.

New Foothill Celebrity Forum schedule announced

Foothill College presents its 29th annual Celebrity Forum for 1996-1997 with another renowned collection of celebrity speakers. The program was founded by Foothill dean Dick Henning in 1968.

Schools

Santa Rita students learn the dangers of tobacco during Red Ribbon Week

Special to the Town Crier

LAHS Eagle Marching Band soars to top

Marching to the beat of its own drummer, the Los Altos High School (LAHS) Eagle Marching Band captured first place for field show performance and third place in parade competition at the Cupertino Tournament of Bands on Oct. 12 at Cupertino High School.

Local Castilleja students earn top honors, receive awards

Seven Los Altos and Los Altos Hills students who currently attend or are graduates of Castilleja School in Palo Alto have scored high in the advanced placement examinations and the National Merit Scholarship Program.

School Briefs

The annual Loyola School Book Faire will be held in the school's multi purpose room from Nov. 4-9. Faire hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, with special hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 9.

MVHS chemistry moles invade the campus quad

Mountain View High School had an invasion of moles on campus last Wednesday with the arrival of Moledonna, Bob Mole and Molerose Place.

St. Nicholas celebrates with picnic, Oktoberfest

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CSMA receives three grants to fund financial aid program

The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountain View recently received three grants in support of the school's financial aid program and general operating expenses. Funds totaling $125,000 have bee awarded to the school by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The Valley Foundation.

Loyola students walk for funds

A breezy day set the scene for the Loyola School annual walk-a-thon held on Oct. 19 at the school. This is the biggest fund raiser of the year for the elementary school.

Student survey from Bullis-Purissima looks at presidents

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Blach gets building refurbished

The remodeling of the library-science building at Blach Intermediate School should be completed this week, according to school officials.

School Noteworthies

Erin Lilly-Davison received her masters degree in education from Portland State University in Ore. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Portland. Lilly-Davison was a student teacher at Gresham High School in Gresham, Ore. and taught summer school in Portland. Currently she has become a member of the faculty at her alma mater Saint Francis High School in Mountain View.

Sports

Mtn. View playoff hopes dim after loss to Fremont

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Young golfers are a swinging success

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Athlete Of The Week

This Los Altos High sophomore cross-country runner chugged to first place in the recent Shoreline, Fremont and Central Park invitationals, placed third at the Center Meet and fourth at the prestigious Clovis Invitational.

Cuesta netters fall short at national tournament

After proving it was tops in Northern California, the Mountain View-based men's squad traveled to Tucson, Ariz., at the beginning of October to play for the national 3.5 title. In the 17-team tourney, the guys won one of three matches and failed to advance past the round-robin bracket.

This Week in Sports

Football

Foothill links first in tourney

Although she wasn't Foothill College's top golfer at the recent Bay Valley tournament, Jill Olerich shot her best round of the season to help the Owls link first place. Foothill's No. 5 player notched an 89 on the par-71 Sunnyvale Municipal course to finish sixth in the individual standings.

De Anza action is heating up for local teams

Prep volleyball

Los Altos sticks wins over Live Oak, Mitty

Town Crier Staff Writer

Sports Shorts

SET AT WELLESLEY: Katie Antypas of Los Altos, the starting setter and co-captain of the Wellesley College women's volleyball team, recently garnered all-tournament honors at the Springfield Invitational. The Mountain View High graduate earned 10 kills, 34 assists, five aces and 12 digs while leading the Blue to their second-place finish. In the latest New England Women's 8 conference release, Antypas ranks third in assists with 390 total and 6.29 per game.

Referees aren't always right, but neither are the players

In the professional sports ranks, referees are spit upon, grabbed and given repeated tongue lashings from players and coaches. Armchair quarterbacks can be even worse, as evidenced in a 1970s NFL playoff game between Minnesota and Dallas when a fan cracked an official in the head with a bottle.

Business & Real Estate

Exterior colors can make or break the sale of a home

The color of the exterior of a home can make or break its potential for sale, Realtors say. Two local Realtors see a trend in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills that homeowners should keep in mind.

Transactions

Los Altos

Los Altos-based ShapsGroup shows huge growth, qualifies for Inc. 500 list

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

Life is a 'Cabaret' for TheatreWorks

Special to the Town Crier

Obituaries

Barbara T. Barlow died Oct. 1 at home in Los Altos after a long and gallant struggle with cancer. She was 70.

Weddings

Jill Kristine Campbell and Russell Patrick Stryker were married Aug. 3 at Saint Cecelia's Church in San Francisco. A reception followed at the Olympic Club in Lakeside.

Service

To receive rank as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in the Corps of Cadets, a cadet must be proficient in academic and military subjects and must have demonstrated exemplary qualities of leadership.

Lightkeepers shining bright

Town Crier Staff Report

A clean chimney gives Santa an easy arrival

Town Crier Staff Writer

Sophisticated update for Hills home

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Deck your halls in downtown Los Altos

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President of heirloom pottery visits Maria's Antiques

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Local store features hand crafts

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Holiday gourd crafts

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