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Volume 51, Number 15, Published on 04/13/1998

News

Living outside city limits

Town Crier Staff Writer

Open space district settles dispute with Russian nuns

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board has reached a compromise settlement with a Russian convent that the district had earlier sought to force off their rural property.

'Milestone' Quarry Hills agreements

get Los Altos Hills council approvals

News Briefs

The Los Altos Police Department received a $30,000 grant from the Packard Foundation to develop a program of volunteer community service officers. These folks will assist with duties such as crime prevention, neighborhood watch organization as well as property evidence maintenance.

Los Altos planning commissioners OK affordable 2nd living unit ordinance

Affordable second living units may be coming again to Los Altos.

Wrongful death suit against Foothill-De Anza district

Daniel and Florine Ruano, the parents of a construction worker who was electrocuted while working at Foothill College last October, have filed a claim for wrongful death against the Foothill-De Anza Community College District.

9 car break ins, 3 stolen cars over weekend

Residents from a four-block area in north Los Altos kept police officers busy Sunday morning as they reported, one after another, vehicles stolen and vehicles that had been broken into.

Planning commission denies use permit for gas station at Grant and Fremont

Even though the city planning staff recommended approval, the Los Altos Planning Commissioners unanimously denied a use permit for an existing gas station located in south Los Altos.

Internet filters may come to Los Altos libraries

Internet filters to screen pornography sites may be coming to the children's room in the Los Altos Library and in other county libraries.

Comment

Mercy killings for high school baseball?

A statewide rule applying to high school baseball only, beginning this year, states that games must be called after four innings if the winning team is ahead by 10 or more runs.

Stop using downtown as dumping ground

With all the talk about downtown parking these days, one other problem we shouldn't overlook is trash.

Spring training

Blue Jeans & Jelly Beans

Letters to the Editor

Your lead story (March 25 cover story) and gracious editorial published on April 8 regarding El Camino Hospital operating under public control are very much appreciated. As a chronicler of events important to the community, you wield enormous influence. Recognizing our efforts in your paper was indeed gratifying.

Community

Cherry Blossom Festival set for this weekend

Los Altos residents might want to consider heading a few miles south of the city limits for the 15th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, set for this Saturday and Sunday at Memorial Park on Stevens Creek Boulevard across from De Anza College.

Pages of the Past

As reported in the April 25, 1973, edition of the Town Crier, the Los Altos High School chess team set a marathon chess-playing record of 51 hours three minutes, passing the previous world record held by two English high school students of 50 hours two minutes. The champion students planned to participate in the national chess tournament in Chicago, May 4-6, 1973.

Third graders embark on local history tour

As a culminating activity for their study of local history, Los Altos third graders are participating in the sixth annual historical tour of their hometown.

35th Community Service Award luncheon set

A luncheon honoring the recipient of the 35th annual Community Service Award is set for May 7 at Michael's at Shoreline restaurant in Mountain View.

Los Altos 11-year-old finds her big voice a match for the Giants

Los Altos resident Jesse Lee Levin had the 11,000 San Francisco Giants fans at 3Com Park cheering before the start of the baseball game April 14 as she belted out the national anthem. They even called her back during the seventh inning to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."

Library News

The new Getty Museum, which opened in December 1997, features Greek and Roman antiquities, Renaissance and Baroque paintings, 18th-century French decorative arts, illuminated manuscripts and photographs.

Community Briefs

In honor of Earth Day, Hidden Villa farm and wilderness preserve will present "Second Generation Solar Living" from 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday. This lecture features David Arkin and Doug Livingston discussing sustainable building techniques and alternative energy.

Police Report

April 13, 8:22 a.m., 1500 block of Kensington Circle: A caller reported that his '97 Acura Integra was stolen sometime April 12.

Disabled riders to showcase talents at Los Altos Hills horse show

The Premier MidPeninsula Special Riders Horse Show and Play Day will begin at noon, Sunday, at Westwind Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, in Los Altos Hills.

Almanac

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

Resident presides over Stanford 'Festival'

Los Altos resident Robert Ornstein is one of the Stanford University authors featured at "A Festival of Words and Music." This event of readings and performances by Stanford's authors and musicians will be held 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at MacArthur Park Restaurant, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. Ornstein is the author of "The Right Mind, Making Sense of the Hemispheres." Chairing the event is Ingrid Powell, also a Los Altos resident.

Los Altos Morning Forum lecture audience treated to overview of Middle East history

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos Weather

Schools

Local schools facilities bond measures pass handily

School bond measures passed with an overwhelming majority in both the Mountain View and Fremont Union High school districts at special elections April 14. A two-thirds majority vote was needed to pass the bonds.

From athletics to enrichment, local camps appeal to variety of kids', parents' needs

Finding a summer camp to match a child's interests and a family's time schedule can be exasperating, especially with summer about two months away.

MVHS 'Who's Who' teacher honored for her 'loving spirit'

As a teacher, Karen Koshgarian demands the best from her students. And in return, that's what she gives them.

MV arts school working with city on possible downtown location

Representatives from the Community School of Music & Arts in Mountain View will meet with the Mountain View City Council at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the nonprofit school's future.

Take time to choose camps

As you make the decision on summer camp for your child, you need to begin researching appropriate camps now. Whether it's a residential or day camp, take the time to identify and select the camp that is the best fit for your child. Make this a summer that your child is sure to remember.

Noteworthies

Lara B. Waldenstorm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Waldenstrom of Los Altos, and Lara Windett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Windett of Mountain View, were named to the dean's honor roll at the University of the Pacific for maintaining grade point averages higher than 3.5 during the fall semester.

Decision on CUSD Mandarin proposal could come next month

Members of the Cupertino Union School District Board of Trustees could decide as early at next month whether the district will implement a Mandarin immersion program this fall.

LAHS staffer of month adds empathy to language development

Foreign students at Los Altos High School who have experienced the struggles of learning a new language and unfamiliar customs while trying to maintain good grades, probably know Lilian Solis, community liaison-instructional assistant in the English Language Development Department.

Schools Briefs

"Cub Trax," the Cupertino Junior High yearbook, recently won the 1996-97 Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Summer school openings in Los Altos

The Los Altos School District is once again offering a wide array of summer school classes June 22 to July 17 for students entering grades 2-7 in the fall. Classes are scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each school day.

Sports

CSA Invitational Golf Tournament planned for May 4

Community Services Agency (CSA) of Mountain View and Los Altos is teaming up with Bank of Los Altos to host the third annual CSA Invitational Golf Tournament May 4 at the Los Altos Golf and Country Club.

LA-MV Aquatic Club hosts swim meet this weekend

The Los Altos-Mountain View Aquatic Club hosts the 10th annual Long Course Swim Meet this weekend at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills.

Sports On The Side

EAGLES FALL: The Los Altos High softball team lost both its games in last weekend's Strikker Wilcox Tournament at Mission College in Santa Clara. The Eagles lost 10-0 to top-ranked Notre Dame Salinas on Friday and 3-1 to Hollister on Saturday. Los Altos (8-10 overall) plays at St. Francis at 4 p.m. today.

This Week in High School Sports

Today

Pinewood, Gunn going in different directions

Special to the Town Crier

FH tennis team wins another conference title

It's common knowledge that there is only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Maybe it's time to add Foothill College men's tennis and the Coast Conference.

Nesbitt named Big Ten Player of the Week

It's time to recognize more local athletes making an impact at the college level :

Withers reflects on 10-day soccer trip to Germany

Touring Germany earlier this month with the U.S. Youth Soccer Association Western Region team was a real treat for Callie Withers.

Lancers' hot streak ends against Canyon

Town Crier Staff Writer

Winter sports award winners revealed

Several local high schools recently held their winter sports award ceremonies, and the following athletes were honored:

Business & Real Estate

Business Briefs

The 10th annual Los Altos Chamber of Commerce's Business EXPO '98, will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, at the Hillview Community Center. The center is located at 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.

Building business through the back door

Town Crier Staff Writer

Dow at 9,000 vs. skiing infants at 11,000 feet

Special to the Town Crier

Legato Systems stock 'a strong buy'

Town Crier Staff Writer

Transactions

Cupertino

How to fix a broken business relationship

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

The Chieftains to perform at Stanford this Friday

Borders between Irish and popular music blur when the Grammy-winning, chart-topping Chieftains come to Stanford's Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. this Friday.

Weddings & Engagements

Sarah Littlepage Durham and Jason Howard St. Laurent were married Feb. 14 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Palo Alto. A reception followed at the Palo Alto Hills Country Club.

Obituaries

Jill Elizabeth Piper, a Los Altos resident, died April 1. A native of South Wales, she was 60.

Applying for a home mortgage can be a personal and emotional trip

Special to the Town Crier

Fair housing for rentals discussed in upcoming cable TV program

Affordable rental properties are the subject of discussion in a local cable television program titled "On The Move," to air 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Saturday on Cupertino/Los Altos Public Access Channel 26.

From 5 hours to 5 minutes

Town Crier Staff Writer

PA Players deliver 'Baby' this weekend

The Palo Alto Players will deliver the musical "Baby" to audiences at the Lucie Stern Theater in Palo Alto starting this weekend.

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra wraps up season on Saturday

The Junior Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra will give its last concert of the 1997-98 season at 8 p.m. Saturday at Spangenberg Theatre in Palo Alto.