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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 51, Number 8, Published on 02/23/1998NewsWealthy head for the 'Hills'Town Crier Staff Writer read moreCHP officer killed in El Niño flooding was '76 LAHS graduate, star athleteWhen news of the deaths of two California Highway Patrol officers from El Niño flooding first hit the headlines, George Avakian thought, "It better not be Britt." read moreLAH Council considers incentives for secondary unitsThe Los Altos Hills Town Council modified its list of incentives for construction of secondary dwelling units in the town following public comment and discussion at its Feb. 18 meeting. read moreNews BriefsRecent heavy rains have forced the closing of the Upper Wildcat and Black Mountain trails at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve according to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District office in Los Altos. read morePolice officer resigns, takes K-9 friend with himTown Crier Staff Writer read moreCouncil, staff reach out to the residentsTown Crier Staff Writer read moreEl Camino nurses ratify two-year contractRegistered nurses at El Camino Hospital Feb. 12 ratified a two-year labor contract with the hospital. The contract provides a wage increase of up to 7 percent over two years, an additional tenure step and retention of benefits. read moreCouncil approves park plan for Edith cornerTown Crier Staff Writer read moreElder care fraud trial may head for jury soonSoon a jury will decide if the manager of a local thrift extended loving service to an elderly widow or if he exercised undo influence, crossing a line into elder fraud. read moreCommentA critical time for LAH developmentAs this week's cover story alludes, these are critical times for the town of Los Altos Hills and its housing identity crisis. read moreA View From The HillsRaindrops keep falling on our heads read moreLetters to the EditorYour Feb. 18 article on the Mountain View High program to educate students about sex and healthy life choices emphasized in word and photo the "proper use of condoms." However, nowhere was there any mention of the only method that works every time it's tried - abstinence. read moreDo nothing until you hear from meA Side of Clyde read moreCommunityLos Altos Weatherread moreMark Your CalendarThe Los Altos Community Prayer Breakfast presents its fourth annual Good Friday event with speakers Nan and Chuck Geschke. For more information, call 948-5518. read moreColumnist to grace LAH historiansCristy, who has written for the Town Crier for more than 40 years, has published fiction, poetry, travel articles and profiles in magazines throughout the United States and Canada and has contributed regularly to Bay Area papers. For information on membership in the historical society, call president Mary Bernstein at 324-9610. read morePlanned postal facility a step closer to realityThe state-of-the art postal facility planned at 1525 Miramonte Avenue in Los Altos takes another step toward becoming reality when postal carriers move this Saturday evening to a temporary facility. read morePages of the PastAs reported in the March 7, 1973, edition of the Town Crier, William Simrell Jr., who had been listed in Who's Who in America as the founder of the town of Los Altos Hills, had returned with his wife Emily from their home in Connecticut for a visit. read more'How West Was Jewish' Purim BallSpecial to the Town Crier read moreHelp for county Next Door Solutions and high-stepping political satire, tooSocially Speaking read moreSci-fi master Ray Bradbury flashes his wit, vision at Celebrity ForumSpecial to the Town Crier read moreCommunity BriefsChildren and adults are invited to enter designs for Hidden Villa's 1998 camp and general T-shirts. Designs must incorporate any or all of the values of the Los Altos Hills-based environmental education center: environmental, multicultural and farm scenes. read morePolice ReportFeb. 23, 1:51 p.m., 700 block of Berry Avenue: A resident reported to police that upon return from a Hawaiian vacation, he found large amounts of cash and jewelry missing. read moreAlmanacLos Altos Architectural and Site Control Committee, 4 p.m., City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Road. read moreSchoolsBriefsThe 28th Annual Henry and Maria Holt Memorial Scholarship Auditions will be held April 19 at Foothill College. A cash award of $2,000 in memory of Henry and Maria Holt will be given to the winner. Additional special awards of $1,000 from the West Bay Opera Guild and $500 in memory of Dr. Jan Popper will also be made. read moreParents proposing Mandarin as part of CUSD curriculumMandarin Chinese could be added to the Cupertino Union School District's curriculum if the parent-organized language proposal is approved. read moreLAHS teacher of month teaches literature and danceAfter teaching at Los Altos High School for the past three years, April Oliver said she still looks forward to going to work every morning. read moreLAHS graduate gets a job playing in a rock 'n' roll bandTown Crier Staff Writer read moreSportsSports On The SideSO LONG, STUBBY: Los Altos resident Dana Stubblefield, a standout defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers the past five seasons, signed with the Washington Redskins Feb. 23. The 27-year-old Stubblefield inked a six-year, $36 million contract that includes an $8 million signing bonus. He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1997, finishing with 15 sacks. read moreSt. Francis and Pinewood boys move onto to CCS semifinalsTown Crier Staff Writer read moreThis week in High School SportsThursday read moreCastilleja's LaBoskey may be small in size, but she's a big-time soccer playerOpposing soccer teams often try to get physical with Castilleja School's Sara LaBoskey. read moreLady Owls knocked out of basketball playoffsTown Crier Staff Report read moreSeaside subdues Spartans in quarterfinalsTown Crier Staff Writer read morePanthers get another shot at Gators, CCS titleSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSt. Francis girls look to repeat as soccer champs todayTitans eliminated read moreMiranda pitches no-hitter in Spartans' 8-0 victoryCatrina Miranda pitched a no-hitter Saturday to lead the Mountain View High girls softball team to an 8-0 win over Notre Dame-Belmont in the second round of the Los Altos Tournament. Elisa Barrios had three hits for the Spartans, who improved to 1-1. read moreHigh School Athletes Of The Monthristi Candau's first season on the St. Francis High girls soccer team has been one to remember. read moreBusiness & Real EstateBourbon Street reunion at Los Altos Bar & GrillSome of the original Bourbon Street disk jockies will be on hand, along with several musicians. read moreBusiness BriefsThe Churchill Club, Silicon Valley's Public Affairs Forum, has scheduled its annual IPO review for 6 p.m., Tuesday at Hyatt Rickeys in Palo Alto. read moreCareer Action Center celebrates 25th anniversaryPick any year in its 25-year history and you'll find the Career Action Center adding something new in career counseling services for its individual and corporate clients. And you'll find Los Altos residents in the vanguard. read moreSome local skepticism toward county's 'paperless' promotionThe pristine vision of a society with less paper waste may not be so far from reality if Santa Clara County has any say in the matter. A new program designed to reduce paper usage in area businesses, "Paperless. It's Better for Business," is set to arrive in banks, real estate offices, title companies and law offices this month. read moreTransactionsCupertino read moreSome local skepticism toward county's 'paperless' promotionThe pristine vision of a society with less paper waste may not be so far from reality if Santa Clara County has any say in the matter. A new program designed to reduce paper usage in area businesses, "Paperless. It's Better for Business," is set to arrive in banks, real estate offices, title companies and law offices this month. read moreDon't shy away from feedback - take itJean on the Job read moreWeekly SpecialDMV study shows impounding worksA new California Department of Motor Vehicles study shows that impounding the vehicles of dangerous drivers reduces subsequent crashes by 38 percent and traffic convictions by 22 percent. read moreThis could be a good year to purchase a late-model used vehicleSpecial to the Town Crier read moreAurora isn't like your father's OldsmobileSpecial to the Town Crier read moreWeddingsHeidi Louise Trollman and William Auston Erwin were married Dec. 21 at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. A reception followed at the University Club of Palo Alto. read moreObituariesWilburt A. Ratzburg died at his Los Altos home Feb. 6. A native of Wisconsin, he was 82. read moreLos Altos author explores gourds in the gardenSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSpiritual Life BriefsThe Rev. Diane Phillips, senior minister at Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos, recently announced her resignation that will be effective in early May. read moreSpiritual supplements taken often may be what the doctored orderedAlong the Spiritual Path read more'Anne Frank and Me' is at Bus Barn this weekTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLocal students putting on 'Brigadoon' this weekSeventy students from The King's Academy will put on the play "Brigadoon" starting this week at Cubberly Theater in Palo Alto. read moreDeciding what is 'age appropriate'Age appropriateness for learning is a controversial issue among parents and school instructors. read moreEducating the community about ADDThe Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute offers hope to those affected by Attention Deficit Disorder. read morePreschool Considerations -- local directors offer parents adviceSo many choices, such a big decision. Finding the right preschool - and getting into the one you want - can be a daunting task. What kinds of factors should parents consider? read moreNoteworthiesAnna M. Michel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Michel of Los Altos, was among the 1,310 students named to the dean's list at Emory College for the 1997 fall semester. Students must be in the top 20 percent at Emory College or have a 3.7 grade point average or higher to be named to the dean's list. read moreSports camps enhance skills during summer monthsKids looking for a summer sports camp won't have far to go. A variety of sports camps are being offered in and around Los Altos. A few of them are listed below: read moreLocal counselor offers tips to help children deal with griefKeys to Parenting read moreYou embrace the world when you host a foreign exchange studentSpecial to the Town Crier read moreBirthsA son was born Jan. 16 to Los Altos Hills residents Rebecca and Andrew Colman at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. read moreFoothill College offers 27th year of work abroad programSpecial to the Town Crier read more |
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