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Volume 51, Number 21, Published on 05/25/1998

News

There's safety in numbers

Town Crier Staff Writer

Win a Beanie Baby at the Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival

The Beanie Babies craze will also impact the huge Los Altos Art & Wine Festival July 11 and 12, when hundreds of assorted Beanies become available in a "Wheel of Fortune" game and a raffle for four of the highly sought collectibles at the KIDZONE in the State Street parking plaza.

Council makes changes to proposed SLU ordinance

The changes were few. And they didn't address the city staff's concerns about cutting back on opportunities for affordable second living units. But the changes were significant enough to require the Los Altos City Council members to schedule another second reading for their proposed affordable second-living-unit ordinance.

Gas station appeal continues on June 9

Gas-N-Save service station on Fremont Avenue in south Los Altos just received a two-week reprieve.

Neighbors urge code enforcement of Sunkist cottage

Town Crier Staff Writer

News Briefs

The Santa Clara County Planning Office will be holding two meetings for providing information regarding the building moratorium that went into effect May 5 that affects unincorporated areas of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Hills. Planners also hope to gather community input regarding development issues.

Los Altos, too, blitzed by Beanie Babies boom

Special to the Town Crier

Election results for June 10 TC edition

Due to the Town Crier's Monday night press deadline, results from yesterday's election will not be published until the June 10 edition.

Council to pursue joint use with school district

Even though school trustees said no to a city gym at Covington School, Los Altos City Council members agreed to pursue their dream of some kind of city-school joint use for recreation.

Comment

Letters to the Editor

I would like to register my vote in favor of persuading Los Altos residents to consider the pathways as being an aesthetic as well as an environmental attribute to our community.

Give priority to revising design guidelines

We urge city officials to proceed quickly in their review of the city's residential guidelines.

Interim manager made a big difference

Zaner, who finished his stint as interim city manager for Los Altos yesterday, made a major positive impact on city operations during his approximate three-month stay.

Sonora gold fever

A View from the Hills

Community

Pages of the Past

According to the June 6, 1973, issue of the Town Crier, summer 1973 at the Los Altos Library children's room was designated "the summer of the book." Through many media, such as storytelling, puppet shows and films, children of all ages had an opportunity to discover good books.

Rancho Roundup features pancakes, and a tribute to rock greats

Enjoy free pancakes and hear top youth entertainment during the 39th annual Rancho Roundup, held from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at the Rancho Shopping Center. The center is located at the corner of Foothill Expressway and Springer-Magdalena avenues.

Posthumous Weymouth exhibit to open at Sunbird Gallery

A new exhibition of still life and floral oil paintings by the late Frank Weymouth opens Thursday with a reception from 5:30-8 p.m. at Sunbird Gallery, 333 First St. Weymouth, who died last February at his Los Altos home, was 87.

Local barbershop legends celebrate 50 years in town

Socially Speaking

Russian fair at Albert Schultz brings cultural treats to town

The Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center will be transformed into a Russian village for its sixth annual Russian-American Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 14. The cultural extravaganza, full of non-stop entertainment, culture and fun, will be held at the community center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto.

KRON-TV's Rollin Post brings political analysis to the Los Altos Morning Forum

Special to the Town Crier

Seniors News

The Los Altos Senior Center is located at the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., in Los Altos. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 948-7483.

Library News

Registration will begin on June 15 at both libraries. The children's summer reading programs and awards are generously funded by the Friends of the Library.

Personalized bricks in plaza cap funding effort for playing fields at Blach, Egan schools

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Community Briefs

Music For Minors, a locally- based, nonprofit organization that sends docents to schools to offer music education, is the chief sponsor of a Children's Music Festival, set for 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 20, at Egan Intermediate School in Los Altos.

Police Report

May 22, 1:22 p.m., 800 block of Riverside Drive: A caller reported that his car was "egged." He said he thinks this was done because he helped the police department with an ordinance violation.

Almanac

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

Los Altos Weather

Schools

Key personnel changes in local school districts

The Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School Board of Trustees named Matt Neely assistant principal of Mountain View High School at the regular meeting May 11.

State gives go-ahead to strobe light crosswalks at Foothill

Pedestrians at Foothill College may soon find themselves in the spotlight. The California State Department of Transportation recently approved the installation of new crosswalks with strobe lights at the Los Altos Hills campus.

Noteworthies

Mike Berberian of Boy Scout Troop 75 was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout after completing the construction of a 120-foot retaining wall at St. Simon School in Los Altos.

School Briefs

The parents of the 1998 graduating class at Los Altos High School have been making preparations for the 37th annual Grad Nite celebration on June 10.

Program helps students explore secrets of the garden and literacy

Town Crier Staff Writer

Sports

Ambassadors sweep road trip; improve to 7-1 on the season

The Silicon Valley Ambassadors kept their perfect road record intact with wins over the San Gabriel Highlanders and the Central Coast Roadrunners last weekend.

Lodge returning as Los Altos High athletic director

Monica Lodge will return as Los Altos High athletic director after all.

Mitty blanks St. Francis in Division II semifinal

Special to the Town Crier

Knapp accepts basketball scholarship to USF

Town Crier Staff Report

Flying Tigers come roaring back to beat visiting Buccaneers 26-12

The Flying Tigers won their second straight game last Saturday to even their record at 3-3.

Sports On The Side

QUITTING TIME: Diane Carson-Gibbs last week announced she won't return for a 10th year as Gunn High gymnastics coach. Carson-Gibbs, who led the Titans to five Central Coast Section titles, will be replaced by assistant Jesse Hragan next season. Carson-Gibbs, who has two young children and a full-time job, said she no longer has the time to coach.

This week in local sports

Saturday

Gunn's Young wins third straight badminton title

Enjoying the comforts of home, Gunn High badminton player James Young captured his third consecutive Central Coast Section singles title May 22.

Four Tomahawks named NorCal Lacrosse All-Stars

Four local members of the Palo Alto Tomahawks lacrosse club have been recognized for their stellar play this past season.

High School Athletes Of The Month

n Barry Ivers 20 years as St. Francis High softball coach, he can't recall a player more competitive than pitcher Cory Montalbano.

LAHS grad Chung wins Maynard Award

College Kudos

11 locals heading south for the weekend

Town Crier Staff Writer

Locals don't last long at CCS tennis tournament

The Central Coast Section Boys Individual Tennis Tournament was short and not so sweet for the five local players who participated last week.

Business & Real Estate

Los Altos firm gives 'Publishing Power' to businesses on the World Wide Web

Special to the Town Crier

Business Briefs

Los Altos Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Center will host the next Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours Mixer. The event is scheduled from 5:30-7 tonight at the center, 809 Fremont Ave. For information, contact the chamber at 948-6238 or visit its Web site: inquiries@losaltoschamber.org.

Investors on edge over world problems

Special to the Town Crier

Cutting commercial waste

Town Crier Staff Writer

A few tips from the trenches for those looking to buy a new home in the area

Special to the Town Crier

Transactions

Los Altos

What are Red Ink Behaviors?

Jean on the Job

Weekly Special

Great Performances cancels season

Great Performances, a concert series featuring acts from the 1940s, '50s and '60s, has mailed postcards to its subscribers announcing the current season has been canceled. This includes Saturday's show at Flint Center, which was to feature the Mills Brothers and The Four Lads. Great Performances left no phone number for information.

Arthritis Foundation asking for used cars

The Arthritis Foundation asks people to donate cars, trucks or recreational vehicles to its Auto Round-Up.

Parking beside a sports utility vehicle can be dangerous

Special to the Town Crier

Mtn. View buys 3 electric cars

The City of Mountain View took a step toward providing cleaner air for local residents by acquiring three new electric vehicles last month.

Police aren't the only ones who like the Crown Vic

Special to the Town Crier

Former Los Altos paperboy turned big-time writer pens second novel, religion thriller 'Dark Blossom'

Book review

Obituaries

Robert Noel Wenborn died in Mountain View May 26.

Weddings

Kristine Elizabeth Baumel and Michael Patrick Barrett were married Dec. 27, 1997, at St. Simon Church in Los Altos.

Noteworthies

Three Los Altos Troop 33 Scouts received Eagle recognition and awards at a Tuesday Court of Honor at the Los Altos United Methodist Church.

New senior minister at Los Altos First Baptist

Town Crier Staff Writer

Briefs

The Jesuit Retreat House offers a weekend retreat on "Healing through Grief," June 12-14 at the retreat house, 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos. The retreat will offer special help to those who have lost a loved one.

Spiritual direction may salve hidden pain

Along the Spiritual Path

Foothill puts on 'The Water Engine'

Students enrolled in the Foothill College drama program are performing David Mamet's "The Water Engine" this month in the Studio Theater at Foothill, 12345 El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills.

Ghosts delight West Bay audience

Special to the Town Crier