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Volume 50, Number 32, Published on 08/11/1997

News

Circus with a smile

Town Crier Staff Writer

Council election conduct defined

Kris Casto and Lou Becker want folks to play fair during city elections this fall. These two Los Altos City Council members drafted a how-to of conduct for council members during an election year.

Moffett resolution: yes to NASA, no to general aviation

Town Crier Staff Writer

Seek help regarding encroachments, experts advise businesses

Liability seems to be the key issue in the reason why few downtown businesses have complied, thus far, with requirements for sidewalk encroachment permits. But city officials and yes, insurers, are suggesting it would be wise for merchants to start coming forward.

Parking problems plague Farmers' Market at Loyola

The rejuvenated Farmers' Market at Loyola Corners may be a victim of its own success and of the city's failure to respond to requests for help.

Police investigate bathtub drowning

A 911 call came to police at 6:59 p.m. Aug 4. Steven Gazzera had been unable to revive his wife, Peggy Gazzara, whom he found in the bathtub. He had called to her and when she did not respond he went and found her in the water, according to the police report.

Council OKs valet parking, banquet rooms for restaurant

Town Crier Staff Writer

Comment

A week in Denver: A world within a world

Reflections

Letters to the Editor

The thoughtlessness of some people never ceases to amaze me. A case in point occurred recently, about noon at the intersection of El Monte Avenue and El Camino Real.

Perhaps County Fire is better, after all

Last December, some Los Altos City Council members and residents alike feared the worst as the city prepared to finalize a contract with the Santa Clara County Fire Department for fire protection.

Miss America will turn into a navel battle

I noticed, in the Town Crier's Pages of the Past, that 50 years ago, a Miss Los Altos and a Miss Cupertino entered in the Miss Santa Clara County Beauty Contest. The lucky winner went on to represent the county in Miss California and finally Miss America beauty pageants.

Community

Pages of the Past

As reported in the Aug. 16, 1972, issue of the Town Crier, the Los Altos Art Club, officially founded in June 1947, climaxed the celebration of its 25th anniversary in August 1972 with its annual show at the Rancho Shopping Center.

Almanac

Deadline for candidates to file for Los Altos City Council seats for fall election.

Monkey-making ladies desperately seeking nylons

Town Crier Staff Writer

Jewelry designer, painter both look to nature

On the Arts

Zen of every day for Les Kaye: 'A life not captive to the busy-ness'

Town Crier Staff Writer

Classic cars at Fall Festival

The Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival will feature its annual classic car show for the Oct. 4-5 festival. Through the organization of longtime classic car owner Paul Averill, the two-day event will feature classic pre-1969 cars. Forty cars will be on display Saturday, Oct. 4, and 40 cars on Sunday, Oct. 5.

It's a dog's world and that means 'Trouble'

Book signing

Post office still seeking sites for carrier annex

The U.S. Postal Service is back to square one in locating a temporary site for the carrier annex at 1525 Miramonte Ave. during construction of a full service retail facility on the site.

Library News

The exhibit shows the award-winning work of talented young people, including two local children.

Community Briefs

Residents are needed for a study of parking stall usage in the downtown Los Altos retail core. Volunteers will follow specified procedures and data will be routinely gathered regarding parking stall occupancy.

LAH Historical Society making annual horse trip

The trip starts from the Los Altos Town Hall parking lot 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, and arrive at the Best Western Gold Country Inn in Grass Valley in time for rest and dinner at a local restaurant.

Summer reading program draws 1,300 readers

This year's Summer Reading Club at the Los Altos libraries, under the theme, "Reading Safari," attracted more than 1,300 young readers to the program, librarians said last week.

Los Altos Weather

Sports

This Week in Sports

Major League Baseball:

MV-LA Fireballs fizzle at San Diego soccer tourney

The Mountain View-Los Altos Fireballs, an under-17 boys' soccer team, lost a battle of the ages earlier this month at the San Diego Surf Cup.

Mercury rises to the occasion

Special to the Town Crier

Ralston not ready for retirement

Special to the Town Crier

Business & Real Estate

Check the small print on your credit card statement

Whether you like it or not, within the next two months the envelope containing the monthly statement for those credit cards in your wallet will include a densely printed leaflet announcing a change in the terms.

Los Altos accountant makes sense out of new tax plan

It will take months, perhaps years, to understand all the implications of Washington's balanced-budget agreement, but one thing is dead sure: Millions of investors will have to take another look at their long-term strategies and more likely than not, make some changes.

News from Apple Computer generates stock excitement

Town Crier

New classified additions

No. 105 Thinking of You: In our May 21 paper, we offer this category for people who have a special occasion and want a somewhat different way of expressing their feelings. We are also equipped to use graphics to enhance the copy.

Transactions

Los Altos

Capital gains may not help real estate inventory

Special to the Town Crier

Competency is not enough - make some noise by 'tooting your horn'

Jean on the Job

Weekly Special

Kiddie Academy opening delayed

The Kiddie Academy planned for Foothill Plaza Shopping Center will not be opening this fall as planned.

Kenneth Kaye elected president of CSA

Los Altos resident Kenneth R. Kaye has been elected president of the board of directors of the Community Services Agency of Mountain View and Los Altos.

Obituaries

Leonard Burts died at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View July 3.

Anniversary Follies focus on fun

Mark your calendars for Oct. 4 when the Anniversary Follies pokes fun at our foibles. This year's performance celebrates the 40th anniversary of Foothill College, the 50th anniversary of the Town Crier and the third open season of the Bus Barn Theater.

Seniors News

Aug. 22: 1 p.m., August birthday/bingo party. Come to room 11 for an afternoon of bingo, sing-along and birthday cake.

50-plus years later, she's still stunning in satin

That beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime wedding dress we carefully clean and put away after one wonderful wearing - how many of us women ever wear it again?

West Bay set to present 'Don Pasquale'

Palo Alto-based West Bay Opera begins its 42nd season with performances of "Don Pasquale," beginning Oct. 10 at Lucie Stern Theatre. The production is sponsored in part by the Los Altos Town Crier.

A musical comedy royale: LAYT's 'Mattress'

Town Crier Staff Writer

Cannon promises a blast at Los Altos Bar & Grill

Is there a firearms fixation going on when it comes to choice of performers at the Los Altos Bar & Grill? Following the Aug. 5 performance by Rick Derringer, we await an 8:30 p.m. Thursday appearance by Joe Cannon.

'West Side Story' coming to De Anza's Flint Center

Individual tickets go on sale this coming Sunday for the musical theater classic "West Side Story," returning to the Bay Area in a new, national touring production at The Flint Center in Cupertino for a limited engagement Sept. 16-18.

Town Crier 50th anniversary quiz #3: Answers

1. (b) Hitting 30 home runs

Town Crier 50th anniversary quiz #3: Time to test your 1947 IQ

Test your knowledge of this important year. The correct answers are available. Take the previous quiz!

Calling all TC alums for reunion

The Town Crier is calling on all newspaper alums for a special reunion the paper has planned next month as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.

The train returns to Los Altos to recall gloried past

The last train groaned through Los Altos in 1964 before the tracks were ripped up to be replaced by Foothill Expressway and the age of the automobile.

The Children's Health Council

Town Crier Staff Writer

New St. Francis president committed to upholding school principles

Town Crier Staff Writer

Foothill College prepares for Silicon Valley's 'help wanted'

With the Silicon Valley demand for workers exceeding the supply of available people, Foothill College is helping people prepare for their spot in the Valley's eye-popping job mania.

Construction begins on Menlo School's hall

Construction to seismically upgrade Menlo School's hall is under way.

New Fremont schools chief vows to mend wounds from contract dispute

The Fremont Union High School District will start the new school year with a new schools chief. Joe Hamilton is the unanimous choice of the board of trustees of the Fremont Union High School District to replace retiring superintendent Mary Panucci.

Program gives kids a new world view

A year ago, 11-year-old Kevin Chaves of Los Altos had never thought of going to Jordan. In fact, he'd hardly thought about Jordan at all. Now he looks forward to going back.

Los Altos may serve as model as state looks to raise school standards

In an attempt to raise academic standards in California, a 40-member committee met last month to formulate a state incentive proposal that will punish or reward educators depending upon student performances.

High-tech fitness testing at Foothill

Whether you're a triathlete, weekend warrior or armchair athlete, you can now take advantage of state-of-the-art fitness testing offered at Foothill College.

St. Francis linked with Gore's Web team

Saint Francis High School was part of the team organized by United States Vice President Al Gore to create a prototype for the National Educational Web Site that will be used to link schools, parents and students to educational information nationwide.

Los Altos School District update

The following information was taken from the meeting of the Los Altos School District Board of Trustees on July 21.

School Briefs

The National Education Association wants all 1997 high school graduates to "grade" their school experience. The NEA will use student feedback to ensure that upcoming high school students get the best education possible. Students can e-mail comments to the NEA at graduate@neatoday. nea.org. post them at www.nea.org/graduate, or mail them to Chase at NEA, 1201 16th ST. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036.