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Volume 51, Number 19, Published on 05/11/1998

News

Parade rains cats and dogs

Overcast weather didn't cloud spirits of marchers in 51st annual pet promenade

Lincoln Park weekend of Fine Art in the Park

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos says no to 2-story addition

When John and Stephanie Friend appealed their two-story addition and remodel to the Los Altos City Council, the answer was no.

Historical designation delayed for 1924 cottage

Town Crier Staff Writer

Council approves 'affordable' 2nd living unit plan for Los Altos

In one stroke, the Los Altos City Council broadened the scope of affordable second living units and then limited the lots that are eligible.

El Camino Hospital prepares for new accreditation, deals with surprise occurrences

Special to the Town Crier

Work together on LAH off-road pathways

Even in a sophisticated community like Los Altos Hills, it seems that emotion and a lack of understanding have gotten the best of many residents caught up in the issue of off-road pathways.

Have you ever been to the Montecito School? It is a fairyland for children and parents. The 35-year-old preschool is on Grant Road. The school yard has several large California oaks on the property. It is magical to visit.

The last parade with daddy

The Living Experiment

Los Altos Weather

Pages of the Past

As reported in the May 23, 1973, issue of the Town Crier, local business man and president John W. Huston received the 1973 Community Service Award. It was presented by the Los Altos Board of Realtors in recognition of Huston's accomplishments over the years in making Los Altos a better place in which to live and work.

Diamonds, swinging stars and other shining philanthropy

Socially Speaking

Colin Powell sets priorities on youth, not presidency

Special to the Town Crier

Conley's 'Boys' leaves motives open to question

Book review

Library News

The forum will take a non-partisan look at the nine state propositions on the June 2 ballot. Experts from the League will present pro and con statements as well as offer background information on the ballot measures.

Community Briefs

Local residents who would like to sing, but were afraid to ask, are invited to Los Altos Town Choir rehearsals as the choir prepares a program of patriotic music over the next two weeks.

County candidates square off in League of Women Voters election forum

The often tense exchanges between Santa Clara County District Attorney George Kennedy and his challenger, district attorney's office procecutor Melvin Anderson, highlighted last Wednesday's county candidates' forum at Mountain View City Hall. The forum was sponsored by the local leagues of Women Voters.

Police Report

May 11, 10:43 a.m.: A caller said she received a note from a student alluding to possible suicide threats. She said the student currently was in class.

Almanac

Los Altos Architectural and Site Control Committee, 4 p.m., City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Road.

SLAC's Panofsky addresses LAH history buffs

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Bank donates 10 computers to Egan classes

Egan Intermediate School recently received 10 Macintosh computers from Citibank as part of the company's statewide Technowiz Program.

CUSD approves Mandarin class

Members of the Cupertino Union School District Board of Trustees added Mandarin Chinese to the district's curriculum in a 4-1 vote during the regular meeting May 12.

Speaker to address parent, teen relationships

Family-life educator Steve Saso will present "What Parents Want From Their Teens and What Teens Want From Their Parents," a workshop for parents and children to help build better family relationships, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the Egan Intermediate School Gym, 100 W. Portola Avenue, Los Altos.

School Briefs

Foothill College will hold its annual Job Faire from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 27 in the Campus Center at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills.

School Officials re-examine controversial health program at Los Altos High School

Town Crier Staff Writer

Blach students create Web site

Students at Blach Intermediate School are creating a Web site to promote volunteer opportunities for kids, teens, and adults in the Los Altos area. They are researching the area, contacting organizations and creating pages that describe a variety of volunteer jobs to meet the time restrictions and interests of area residents.

Seven chosen as 'students of the month'

Ekwa Msangi, Lorena Aguilar, Ayana Carter, Amina Chaudhry, Shauna Johnson, Mong Mai and Lorraine Ramirez were named students of the month at Los Altos High School for organizing the school's annual multi-cultural week last March.

Several local athletes to see double duty at CCS semifinals

Subsection Meet

Area tennis teams making racket in CCS

Town Crier Staff Writer

Locals make their point at fencing championships

Los Altos resident Nick Wood won the bronze medal at the All-State Fencing Championships April 25 at George Washington High in San Francisco.

Four local high schools slide into CCS playoffs

Prep Softball

Sports On The Side

A STAR IN TEXAS: Former Mountain View resident Dan Forsman finished in a four-way tie for sixth place at the Houston Open, held April 30-May 3. He led the first two days of the golf tournament and was tied for first after three days, but fell off the pace in the final day to finish with a 280. Forsman earned $64,750 for his efforts.

This week's lineup of local sports

Baseball - CCS Playoffs

Records fall at area swim meet

More than 700 swimmers from Bay Area clubs participated in the 10th Annual Long Course Meet April 24-26 at Foothill College. Sponsored by the Los Altos-Mountain View Aquatic Club, the meet featured swimmers ages 6-19.

St. Francis, Gunn hoping for better things in CCS

Special to the Town Crier

Simoni runs his way into Blach record books

With a hectic afternoon schedule that already included school work and Little League baseball, Brian Simoni wasn't sure he would have the time or energy for track and field this spring.

Flying Tigers drop third straight game

The Flying Tigers, the area's amateur adult football team, saw their losing streak reach three games after a 41-16 setback against the North Bay Rattlers last Saturday at Foothill College.

Ambassadors improve to 4-1

The Silicon Valley Ambassadors soccer team improved to 4-1 by winning both its games last weekend at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills.

It's all in the timing for Arata, new CCS golf champion

St. Francis High senior Nick Arata couldn't have picked a better time to win the second golf tournament of his high school career.

Family business planning wins - watch the dynamics

Jean on the Job

Change to Sundays opens up the food gates at Los Altos Farmers' Market

Special to the Town Crier

Women In Business

Special to the Town Crier

The choice for 'Scoop' owner was obvious: family over business

For Mini Kalkat, being a woman business owner of the Cranberry Scoop in Los Altos has been a labor of love. But thoughts of going into labor with her second child has prompted her to get out of the business.

Lower technology company profits sink

Special to the Town Crier

Transactions

Los Altos

Futurists seek local input for shaping Silicon Valley in 2010

Special to the Town Crier

Weddings

Corinne Wayshak and Christopher Paul Gonzales were married April 25 at the Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society in Half Moon Bay. They held a second reception at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Faculty Club in Cambridge, Mass.

Obituaries

Herbert E. Thayer, a former longtime resident of Los Altos, died April 25. A native of Iowa, he was 79.

Noteworthies

Writers from all over Europe and the United States descend for a week each May upon this tiny village of 3,600 to discuss their latest works, read works in progress, and exchange ideas.

Service News

Navy Seaman Recruit Michelle R. Adams, daughter of Eric Williams of Mountain View, recently completed Navy basic training.

Births

A son was born Feb. 23 to Mountain View residents Lilliya Z. Sultanova and Khalil R. Shagiyer at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.

Looking at a spiritual side of Memorial Day

Companion on the Journey

Nova Vista Symphony ends season in fine fashion

Special to the Town Crier

Local soprano to make West Bay Opera debut

For soprano Diane Squires of Los Altos, landing her West Bay Opera debut role as Flora in the upcoming production of "The Turn of the Screw" had everything to do with being in the right place at the right time.

San Jose Symphony to perform this Saturday at Flint Center

The San Jose Symphony comes to Flint Center in Cupertino at 8 p.m., Saturday to perform a concert titled "Prelude to the Symphony."

PYT to present 'The Red Shoes'

Peninsula Youth Theatre will present Hans Christian Andersen's "The Red Shoes," Friday and Saturday at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Show times will be at 9 and 11 a.m., Friday and 1 p.m., Saturday.

Non-beneficial treatment panel discussion

Copies of the proposed policy are available by calling 940-7348.

New surgical procedure for kidney donors makes transplants easier

Because of a new, minimally invasive surgical procedure, a Palo Alto worker, 26-year-old Mario Ricardez, was able to help save his sister's life with relatively little disruption of his own.

Area workshops, programs for arthritis month

In recognition of May as National Arthritis Month, many workshops, support groups and classes are available in the Los Altos area.

Guided imagery in pain management

Headaches are common, seldom dangerous

The mighty migraine

Sitting tall, ergonomic gadgets

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos native teaches wilderness medicine

Business Profile

Health Briefs

The Senior Coordinating Council of the Palo Alto Area presents "Stroke Prevention Screening," from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Senior Center of Palo Alto, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Cost is $2. For more information, call 327-2811.