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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 50, Number 15, Published on 04/14/1997NewsHassle over housingTown Crier Staff Writer read moreCats attack dog, customer injured at hardware storeIt was a mismatch on paper: two small cats versus a 200-pound German shepherd. The mismatch, surprisingly, was in the cats' favor. read moreFoothill-De Anza board, faculty agree to new labor contractThe Foothill-De Anza Faculty Association has agreed to a new contract which includes increased salaries and benefits changes. The agreement was announced at the April 7 meeting of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees. read more401 Rosita planning: building a wish listThe folks of Los Altos know how to dream. read moreDolph, the arson-sniffing dog, knows with his noseTown Crier Staff Writer read moreFire victim: '30 years gone in 25 minutes'Claire Pelton has "no recollection" of the drive as she raced up Highway 101 toward her burning home in Los Altos Hills. read moreCommentEnjoying good wine with good friendsA Side of Clyde read moreLetters to the EditorWe wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and thoughts of appreciation to the many well wishers who were concerned for our safety and welfare with offers of food, clothing, and shelter. We are especially indebted to the neighbors and friends on Beatrice Lane who gave us support and aid when it was really needed. We would also like to thank Barbara Packard (bless her!) who gave up her home to us, Rich Staskus, our new neighbor in the hills, and our Brunch Bunch group. Fire is a homeowner's worst nightmare and no one should have to go through it. Many of our friends, too numerous to name here, have come to our aid with supplies, helpful hands, offers of lodging, and sincere support. The College Board and the CORL Division at Hewlett-Packard also have extended their sympathy and generous support. read moreSome questions have no answersReflections read moreCommunityPages of the PastThe April 19, 1972, issue of the Town Crier reported that disappointment and exhilaration reigned in almost equal proportions in Los Altos Hills following a turbulent city council election. read moreGriffin House may get a new lease on lifeTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLibrary NewsAs part of this week, the Los Altos Main Library is inviting the children to "Log on @ the Library" all day today. read moreCommunity BriefsThe Garden Club of Los Altos will hold its spring plant and baked goods sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this coming Tuesday in the Creekside Room patio of the United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. read morePenWest to announce 'Citizen of Year' in advanceThe winner of the 34th annual Los Altos Realtors Community Service Award will be announced in next week's Los Altos Town Crier, April 23. read moreAlmanacCommunity Health Awareness Council, 3:30 p.m., 711 Church St., Mountain View. read moreSociallySpeaking read moreLos Altos Weatherread moreSchoolsSchools BriefsPreparations are under way for Los Altos High School's 1997 Grad Night celebration, planned for the night of June 10. Volunteers are designing, constructing and painting the sets that will enclose the school's quad area and provide the new graduates with a fun-filled, alcohol and drug-free party to celebrate the closing of their high school years. read moreMV-LA district shows off renovated classroomsOfficials in the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District proudly unveiled their new prototype classrooms last week at both Los Altos and Mountain View high schools. The open houses April 7 and 8 were the first official public opportunity to view physical developments in the five-year, $58 million renovation of the two campuses. read moreCollaborative spirit draws superintendent to CupertinoTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLos Altos High School student gets perfect score on Scholastic Achievement TestSpecial to the Town Crier read moreCommunity leaders attend kick-off for KLASS campaignSpecial to the Town Crier read moreDismissed school district employee requests public hearingIn a rare occurrence, a Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District employee dismissed for cause has requested a public hearing in contesting her dismissal. read moreSportsPat Koren raring to run 101st Boston MarathonSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLancers lead the De Anza Division packTown Crier Staff Writer read moreThis Week in SportsBaseball read moreOwls men shooting for state titleSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSt. Francis gymnasts off to flying startTown Crier Staff Report read moreFireballs heat up in State CupTown Crier Staff Report read moreSports ShortsON THE ICE: Aaron Toews, a freshman ice hockey player at Northeastern University in Boston, recently received the "Broadcaster's Award," given by television and radio announcers to the season's most exciting player. The former St. Francis High student and Los Altos resident also succeeded academically, making the dean's list for the fall and winter quarters. read moreAthlete of the WeekThis senior captain on Pinewood's boys volleyball team notched 12 kills and two blocks in the Panthers' victory over St. Lawrence Academy last week. read moreBoys netters hitting big, having funTennis spotlight read moreCrittenden beats Egan for titleYouth basketball read moreBusiness & Real EstateFoothill author has book signing for new novel, 'Mistress of Spices'Foothill College author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, whose collection of short stories, "Arranged Marriage," won three literary prizes, will hold a book signing tonight to celebrate her first novel. read moreEXPO '97 trade fair set for April 24The Los Altos Chamber of Commerce's annual EXPO '97 Business Trade Fair will be held from 5-8 p.m. April 24 at the Hillview Community Center located at 97 Hillview Ave., in Los Altos. read moreTaking Care of BusinessLos Altos receives statewide award for low-budget economic promotion read moreLoyola Corners Farmers Market opens May 3The guest producer for the opening Saturday market will be the Menlo Park based Allied Arts Guild Restaurant. read moreHelp available for buying homes with little cashWhen a young woman lamented that her slow savings program still left her far short of a 20 percent down payment on a home she wanted to purchase, residential sales agent Chuck Wells, CRS, had advice for her to follow. Wells is president of the Northern California chapter of the state's leading agents who have earned their "Certified Residential Specialists" designation. read moreTransactionsLos Altos read moreColdwell Banker wins Premier Office AwardColdwell Banker Los Altos has been selected as the Coldwell Banker Premier Office, the highest honor given to Coldwell Banker real estate offices that consistently demonstrate exceptional performance and dedication. This is the second year this office has been awarded the award. read moreWhat's in a title? Some factors to know about title insuranceIn fact, many home buyers, especially first-time buyers, may not even know what title insurance is or the critical protection it provides to consumers. read moreConsignment center opens in old KFC buildingAfter several months of renovations, the Los Altos Home Consignment Center officially opened with a ribbon-cutting April 9. Occupying the totally remodeled location of the prior Kentucky Fried Chicken building on Main Street, the new business will sell high quality furniture, art, accessories, china, silver, crystal, and fine jewelry on consignment. read moreWeekly SpecialObituariesFrances Aeberhard, a longtime Los Altos resident, died March 25 in San Ramon. She was 90. read moreWeddings & EngagementsMonica Alexandria Brown and Jeffrey D. Berglund were married on Sept. 7 at St. Bede's Church in Palo Alto. read morePassover, a 'freedom holiday,' says local lawyerTown Crier Staff Writer read moreThe faithful find a divine spark in unexpected placesCompanion on the Journey read moreReasons to see 'Seasons': fine acting, set designSpecial to the Town Crier read moreHe opens wide, his office and his heartSpecial to the Town Crier read more299 area residents trained on 'CPR Saturday' at Foothill CollegeTown Crier Editorial Intern read moreEugene Bauer, M.D., Stanford Medical School dean extraordinaireTown Crier Staff Writer read moreHealth BriefsLocal hospice associations present the fourth annual bereavement teleconference, "Living With Grief: When Illness is Prolonged," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Foothill College, Library 25, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. read moreRx for health: a laugh a dayA seventeenth-century British physician once said, "The arrival of a good clown into a village does more for its health than 20 asses laden with drugs." read moreLocal trainers advise how to choose home gym equipmentSpecial to the Town Crier read more |
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