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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 49, Number 47, Published on 11/11/1996NewsTurning teen lives aroundTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLAH council sets new rules for standing committee appointmentsThe Town of Los Altos Hills, like many municipalities, appoints standing committees to help form city policy and advise its city councils. The problem is, some committee members are not bothering to show up. read moreNew face on hospital board; status quo in Los Altos Hills; turnaround in supes raceVoters apparently liked the way things are going in town government, because they returned all three incumbents to the Los Altos Hills City Council. read moreFaulty address delays 3-story condo projectBecause nobody told Tom Harrington about the three-story 24-unit condominium complex proposed for his neighborhood, the city has delayed final approval until he can be heard. read more2 more child molestation charges against StiritzThe district attorney filed two new felony child molestation charges against Los Altos resident James Alvin Stiritz, charges that stem from incidents with two newly identified victims, both 4-year-old girls. read moreSamaritan saves two neighbors from swarmTown Crier Staff Writer read moreCommentLetters to the EditorI am a registered nurse and a patient with two major injuries. People think their physician can protect them. That's not true. Even if you have a serious problem and a doctor tries to go out on a limb for you, the doctor has no control. read moreFew voters and fewer candidatesThis past election elicited the smallest statewide voter turnout in recent history. Even more unsettling locally, is that the few voters who did go to the polls had so few choices to select from. read moreThe telegram you never wanted to readA Side of Clyde read moreCommunityPages of the PastAs reported in the Nov. 11, 1971, issue of the Town Crier, Adelle Davis, nationally acclaimed nutritionist author, lectured early in November 1971 to an enthusiastic crowd of 300 at the Sand Castle Restaurant in Los Altos. She emphasized that nutrition is a means of building health and stressed the relationship between all the nutriments needed by the body. read moreMorning Forum lecturer analyzes world's great music conductorsTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLAGCo's 'Spirit of Sharing' lights up the holiday seasonThis holiday season, Los Altos Garbage Company (LAGCo) and Foothill Disposal will hold the annual "Spirit of Sharing" food and toy drive Sunday to Dec. 13 to benefit needy families served by Community Services Agency (CSA). read moreLotus Trio performs free concert at CSMAThe Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) will offer a free family concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday on the campus at 253 Martens Ave., in Mountain View. read moreFamed floral artist returns to Los Altos; Gallery 9 offers jewelry as art showing** missed drop char **Manabu Saito's new exhibition of watercolor paintings opens at ZYT Galerie Nov. 21. The famed watercolorist, best known for his annual visits to Los Altos, will be demonstrating his botanical painting technique throughout the weekend (Nov. 22-24) in his only West Coast appearance. Saito's paintings have appeared in National Geographic, Horticultural, and Audubon magazines. read moreLots of winners to go around for Halloween window paintingThe winners of the 33rd annual Halloween Window Painting Contest, sponsored by the City of Los Altos Recreation Department, have been announced. This year's winners will be recognized at a regular meeting of the Los Altos Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Road. read moreSenior BriefsThe Mountain View Senior Center is located at 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. For more information, call 903-6330. Following is a list of special events for the month: read moreVision 21 successfully meets its goalLos Altos residents demonstrated the color of their generous hearts through their pocketbooks again. This time it was the campaign to upgrade the technology and science sections of the Los Altos Library, called Vision 21. read moreLibrary NotesThe books are available on a first-come, first served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. read moreMemorabilia night for Los Altos veteransVeterans are invited to bring their wartime photos, scrapbooks, clippings, medals, and other artifacts. read moreCommunity BriefsThe fall plant sale at Foothill College will be open from 9:30 am to 2 p.m. Saturday in the outdoor classrooms of the Ornamental Horticulture Department. Parking lot T provides close access to the location. read moreSingers needed for 'Town Choir'Organizers of a Los Altos Town Choir need volunteer singers to perform at the official downtown "Opening Night Tree Lighting Ceremonies" the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29. The newly organized "Town Choir" sponsored by the Town Crier, will be the centerpiece for the countdown to the tree lighting in the Community Plaza. read moreAlmanacWednesday read moreLos Altos Weatherread moreSchoolsNew executive director helps students get A's in lifeElizabeth Johnson has decided to make a career out of helping local students become successful people. read moreElection '96 student-styleStudents learned about the candidates like Bill Clinton and Bob Dole, so they were able to make a knowledgeable decision. read moreMVHS band finishes competition on a high noteSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSchool BriefsThe Foothill Ceramics Sale will spotlight pieces of ceramics made by students enrolled in Foothill College ceramics courses 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26 at the Foothill Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto, 4000 Middlefield Road. Parking is free. read moreSchool NoteworthiesLos Altos resident Alan Min-Hon Wu, son of Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Chang of Los Altos, has been selected to play in the Brown University Orchestra in Rhode Island. Wu is a first-semester junior at the university majoring in neuroscience. read moreSportsPinewood, St. Francis ace league titlesTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLos Altos boys playing it coolWater polo spotlight read moreOwls can't get by De Anza, goal postsFoothill College men's soccer read moreMtn. View nets first tennis titleTown Crier Staff Report read moreFoothill holes Bay Valley crownWith the Bay Valley Athletic Conference championship on the line, yet another Foothill College women's golfer stepped up to the tee and helped the Owls swing a victory. read moreSports ShortsTUFTS GUY: In his third season as a starting defensive tackle for the Tufts University (Medford, Mass.) football team, Los Altos native Glen Fries has registered 28 tackles, two quarterback pressures, a sack, a fumble recovery and an interception returned for a touchdown. A league all-star four straight years and the team captain at Homestead High, Fries had started 18 games during his career at Tufts, including the last 14 as of Oct. 29. He had 22 tackles as a freshman and 37 tackles and three fumble recoveries as a sophomore. "Glen has done everything we've asked of him this year and last," Coach Bill Samko said of the Dean's List student majoring in political science. "He's very bright and he's a tough kid." read moreSt. Francis gains ground on CCS; Los Altos winsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLos Altos beats Monta Vista, opens CCS playoffs tonightTown Crier Staff Report read moreBusiness & Real EstateVideo, pizza at Rancho CenterTown Crier Business Editor read moreE-mail, voice mail, fax mail: Communication blockers when people are at oddsFlaming e-mails cause fire in hot areas read moreRancho remodel includes $100,000 for re-roofingTown Crier Business Editor read moreSeniors prefer living in their own home - but make few preparations to stay thereMost people want to live comfortably, securely and independently as they grow older, but many fail to take the steps necessary to do so. read moreWeek of Nov. 71418 Arbor Avenue - D. & C. Peterson to C. Collier/R. Gould for $475,000.00 read moreBusiness BriefsLos Altos resident Dr. Eugene A. Bauer is one of four Stanford scientists belonging to the American Association of the Advancement of Science who has been elected a fellow this year. read moreWeekly SpecialHolidays at SeaSpecial to the Town Crier read more12 inches makes for a great hikeSpecial to the Town Crier read moreBook reviewSpecial to the Town Crier read moreWarcraft 2 challenges experienced game playersSpecial to the Town Crier read moreObituariesMark Van Horn, a 1988 Los Altos High School graduate, died Oct. 28 in Salt Lake City after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor. He was 26. read moreLAHS marching band racks up awardsThe Los Altos High School Eagle Marching Band continues its success in both competition and individual excellence. read moreWeddingsCarrie Posch and Jason Minchin were married Aug. 24 at Christ Episcopal Church in Los Altos. A garden reception followed at Rengstorff House in Mountain View. read moreFarce and absurdity rule roost in 'Inspecting Carol'Special to the Town Crier read moreEnsuring happy holidays - when traveling, Los Altos agency offers helpful insightsTravel isn't what it used to be. In the past, getting there was considered half the fun. These days it's more often described as half the battle. Especially during the holidays. read moreYosemite: A food and wine winterfestSpecial to the Town Crier read more |
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