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Volume 50, Number 19, Published on 05/12/1997

News

Trying to find common ground

Town Crier Staff Writer

Sunnyvale Medical Clinic operating successfully as Camino Medical Group

Camino Medical Group officials have announced they have reached an understanding with a real estate investment trust to purchase real estate assets presently owned by the El Camino Hospital District. The assets are being sold in accordance with the settlement agreement reached last Oct. 1. The transaction could be closed by as early as this week.

LAH council may consider shrinking town planning board

The Los Altos Hills Planning Commission, beset by conflicting philosophies among its seven members, may need a reduction of members, one city council member said last week.

Foothill-De Anza faculty, students vent wrath over management practices

The hiring of a police officer to allegedly spy on employees and the retention of an outside law firm to negotiate are two reasons why the Foothill-De Anza Faculty Association is accusing the district of a bankruptcy in leadership.

Foothill-De Anza District dips into reserves to complete '96-97 third-quarter budget

Adjustments to the Foothill-De Anza Community College District's third quarter 1996-97 budget have been necessary, officials reported last week, following district faculty and staff wage settlements.

Massive 92-condominium plan at former Tree Farm site 'well received'

Gloria Bauer said the second study session on the proposed development of the Tree Farm project in north Los Altos "was well received.

Morning Forum treated to music - the way it was

It wasn't the usual music heard in the United Methodist Church. Instead of organ and choir music, Weslia Whitfield and Michael Greensill treated the Morning Forum of Los Altos last week to 40 years of popular music.

No more tires burning at Kaiser Cement, officials maintain

If you are smelling burning rubber, the aroma probably isn't coming from Kaiser Cement.

401 Rosita Task Force considers gym at civic center

A new idea surfaced at the last meeting of the 401 Rosita Task Force: putting a gymnasium at the civic center on Hillview Avenue, where the soccer field is now and replacing the soccer field at the Rosita site.

Comment

Letters to the Editor

It is not often that a community is fortunate to have an individual who is both concerned enough to bring about change and talented enough to make it happen. Springer School is blessed with one of these individuals.

Solutions to the dog problem

Other Voices

The dragon lady lives

Reflections

Community

Los Altos Weather

Pet paraders, line up for your place in history

Town Crier Staff Writer

Diverse outdoor sculptures - Friday reception for artists

Fine arts will get plenty of recognition in Los Altos this weekend with the Rotary Club's Fine Art in the Park show. But another date to keep in mind is this Friday, when Ingrid Jackson MacDonald, owner of Sunbird Gallery in Los Altos, will hold a reception for the winners of the sixth "Outdoor Sculpture on Loan Contest." The reception, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will be at the gallery, 333 First St., across from Draeger's Market.

Pages of the Past

The May 17, 1972, issue of the Town Crier reported the Los Altos site of an early day Ohlone Indian village and burial ground was proclaimed a historical point of interest by the California Landmarks Commission. The settlement was bounded by today's El Monte Avenue, Milverton Road, O'Keefe Lane and Adobe Creek.

Library News

As a correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle, Life, Yank, Colliers, Associated Press and CBS, Brodie drew enduring images of the wars in the Pacific, Europe, Korea, Indochina and Vietnam. His book collects 70 of his drawings for the first time, accompanied by his own battlefield journals.

Community Briefs

Dermatologists at Stanford University Medical Center will offer a free skin cancer screening for the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday. The yearly screenings are part of a national campaign sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology to promote early detection and prevention of skin cancer.

Almanac

Los Altos Hills Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road.

Town Choir welcomes new voices

They stole hearts away singing and dancing through a medley of well-loved Irish tunes at their St. Patrick's Day concert.

Los Altos Rotary's 'Fine Art in the Park' this weekend

The Los Altos Rotary Club welcomes art lovers young and old for the 22nd annual "Fine Art in the Park" extravaganza this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Lincoln Park, located on the corner of Foothill Expressway and Main Street in downtown Los Altos.

Schools

Local 5th graders pull the plug on TV

Special to the Town Crier

Noteworthies

More than 800 teens from across the state will debate in a variety of categories, including dramatic interpretation, original oratory, humor, advocacy and team debating. Qualifying rounds for the state competition took place during March at Leland, St. Francis and Saratoga High Schools. Participation in the Speech and Debate Program involves students in countless hours of study and intensive preparation. A practice event for Bellarmine qualifiers will take place in the campus center on April 22. Bellarmine College Preparatory qualified 31 students for the state meet.

Volunteers support Montclaire School

Town Crier Staff Writer

Schools Briefs

Representatives from area businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies will discuss career opportunities at the annual Foothill College Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 28, in the Campus Center.

Fields renovation date set for Blach, Egan schools

Special to the Town Crier

Broad support for Los Altos School District parcel tax

Special to the Town Crier

Sports

Lancers in step with the best

Town Crier Staff Writer

Scoreboard

Men's Tennis

This week in sports

Baseball

Los Altos alumni baseball game, home-run derby set for Saturday

Los Altos High alumni baseball players will take on the current Eagle team this Saturday at the school's diamond at 201 Almond Ave. A home-run derby is slated for 2 p.m. with the game to follow.

St. Francis set for the postseason

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos on a slide, hopes to finish strong

Softball roundup

Sports Shorts

For more information, call 941-4006.

Mercury kickers race off with state championship

Town Crier Staff Report

Athlete of the Week

This junior pitcher is sporting a 12-2 overall record this season for the Pinewood softball team.

Burnell skates into the roller hockey game

Special to the Town Crier

Business & Real Estate

Acquisition means changes at Foothill Plaza

"We believe in the strength of the market, and believe we can do things to add value to both properties," said Ross Berry, asset manager at Burnham Pacific. "Our immediate goal is to lease up the long-standing vacancies."

Fresh fruits, hard-to-find foods 'produce' successful market

Town Crier Staff Writer

Transactions

Los Altos

Silicon Valley industrial real estate on frenzied pace

Grubb & Ellis Company, in its quarterly market activity summary for Silicon Valley, indicated both industrial and office markets continue on a record-setting pace.

Local conditions indicate real estate market to stay hot

Special to the Town Crier

When colleagues cheat the company

Jean on the Job

Weekly Special

Obituaries

Richard Victor Bell Sr. died April 1 in Mountain View. He was 86.

Alta View Alpha celebrates 40 years of building friendships

Alta View Alpha, a locally based social and philanthropic organization, will be celebrating its 40th year with a 12:15 p.m. luncheon Thursday at the Palo Alto Elks Club, 4249 El Camino Real.

D.H. Kelly, visual pioneer who became TC columnist

Donald "D.H." Kelly, a renowned scientist who exercised a creative writing flair as a Town Crier columnist, died May 1 at Stanford Medical Center after complications from elective surgery. He was 73.

Active elders

Town Crier Staff Writer

Other peninsula area senior events

The Mountain View Senior Center will celebrate 20 years of service to the community from 9 a.m. to noon, June 5, at the Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.

Downtown Los Altos location fuels Parc Regent popularity

Location, location, location. It's been touted as the key to many a success story. The Los Altos Parc Regent senior housing at San Antonio Road and Main Street is one more link in that chain of successes. Its proximity to downtown Los Altos and the amenities there helped attract many residents to the new condominium complex for active seniors, age 62 and older.

MV-LA school district honors 'Older Adult Learner of 1997'

Betty Fahs has been selected by the Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School as the "Older Adult Learner of 1997." This award is given to an adult, 55 years old or more who is currently attending one or more older adult classes.

Senior Health Briefs

free program

D.H. Kelly, visual pioneer who became TC columnist

Donald "D.H." Kelly, a renowned scientist who exercised a creative writing flair as a Town Crier columnist, died May 1 at Stanford Medical Center after complications from elective surgery. He was 73.

'Assault on Aging,' a daylong seminar, slated

The Rev. Bob Andersen, one of the planners for the daylong seminar called an "Assault on Aging," said he doesn't see the word "assault" as being negative.

How you can enjoy a tax-deductible education

Special to the Town Crier

Actors make something out of 'Nothing'

Special to the Town Crier