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Volume 51, Number 25, Published on 06/22/1998

News

Vocal about singing

Special to the Town Crier

City celebrates 4th with Vet Memorial dedication

Town Crier Staff Writer

News Briefs

Following the two community meetings held in June for members of the unincorporated areas of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills regarding the building moratorium for small lots, two more meetings are planned.

New city manager looks ahead to diverse issues

Town Crier Staff Writer

Council rejects increase for debris boxes, asks for audit

The Los Altos City Council is not ready to OK a rate increase for debris boxes, those Dumpster-like containers that sit in driveways during remodels and roof jobs.

Comment

Letters to the Editor

After reading Lynn and Fritz Liepertz's comments about the gas station (June 17), I feel that the readers need to know that the Liepertz family live on Estate Drive, directly behind the station.

A world of inconsiderates

A Side of Clyde

Chivalry and a bride-to-be

A View from the Hills

Community

Pages of the Past

According to the July 4, 1973, issue of the Town Crier, the Bullis School kindergarten class observed the close of school for the summer with its very own circus. The classroom was colorfully decorated with streamers and balloons and became the "Big Top." Painted cages and animal pictures covered the walls to help create a carnival-like atmosphere.

Library News

The Los Altos Library now subscribes to the Business Consumer Guide. The magazine gives current, detailed information on equipment, services and supplies that a business might need, such as fax machines, paper shredders, phone headsets, laser printers, voice mail systems, overnight delivery services and payroll services.

Longtime librarian begins a 'new chapter' in life

Town Crier Editorial Intern

Town Choir performs 'Independence Day Salute' on local TV

The Los Altos Town Choir will be featured in an "Independence Day Salute" concert, to be aired on cable television Channel 26's "New Horizons" program.

Gruff on goats in open space preserve

There has been a confirmed sighting of at least 60 artiodactyl at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve near Skyline Boulevard. The public is urged to remain calm, not panic, and go about their business as usual. Biologists report that this sighting is not related to the recent Godzilla hysteria.

Shuttle will get you to the festival in time

Don't worry about finding a parking space for this year's Arts and Wine Festival in downtown Los Altos this year. On Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, the Los Altos Village Association will provide a free Festival Shuttle Service between Los Altos High School to the festival on Main and State streets.

A Web of schmoozers and lunch with Fergie in Milan

Socially Speaking

History House pioneers honored

History House of Los Altos is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.

Community Briefs

Teens seeking summer employment can post their interest or look for employment offerings on the Teen Job Board posted at the Los Altos Recreation Department through the Teen Program. The recreation department office, at 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, is open from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 941-0950, ext. 315.

Police Report

Sunday, 3:04 p.m., Chester and San Antonio roads: Someone wearing all black on a bike, "split near the north end," police said, dumped the bike, and dropped a backpack that contained burglary tools.

Senior Briefs

For more information, call 948-7483.

Almanac

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

Schools

Young (and good) at art

Some who decry disbanding the National Endowment for the Arts cite concerns over where the next generation of artists will come from. Regardless of whether the federal funding stays or goes, it's obvious that the next generation of artists is alive and well.

Noteworthies

Scott Aston of Los Altos has been initiated into the Beta Theta Pi International Fraternity by the colony at Pepperdine University.

MV-LA district $140,000 richer, thanks to Foundation efforts

The Mountain View-Los Altos High School Foundation Board of Directors recently presented a check for $140,000 to Superintendent Rich Fischer and Robyn Phillips, associate superintendent of business services, in support of the district's educational program.

Foothill awards 504 associate degrees, largest class in two decades

Special to the Town Crier

Local youths study in France through exchange program

Town Crier Editorial Intern

CSMA future determined by Mountain View City Council

The Mountain View City Council was scheduled to vote last night on a plan that would lease city-owned property off San Antonio Road to the Community School of Music & Arts. CSMA will begin a capital campaign to build a permanent state-of-the-art facility for music and arts education on the site.

Foothill-De Anza College trustee Jackman resigns

Special to the Town Crier

Blach Intermediate School fourth quarter honor roll

(Grade Point Average 3.7 and above)

Sports

Sports On The Side

TEEING OFF: The seventh annual Ecumenical Hunger Golf Tournament is set for noon, July 13 at the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Palo Alto. The $200 entry fee includes lunch and dinner at Hyatt Rickeys. Proceeds benefit the Ecumenical Hunger Project. Registration begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call 856-3200.

This week in local sports

Joe DiMaggio League

Head rush

Town Crier Staff Writer

LAH resident really knows 'Howe' to toss the shot put

When 67-year-old Marjorie Howe tells people she likes to throw the shot put in her free time, they don't always believe it.

Post 375 drops two games at Western States Classic

Palo Alto American Legion Post 375 was eliminated from the Western States Classic at Diablo Valley College by losing two of its three games last weekend.

And the winners are...

LOS ALTOS HIGH

Chico puts an end to Ambassadors' 12-game winning streak

The Silicon Valley Ambassadors' winning streak ended at 12 games last Sunday, as the Chico Rooks trounced the home team 6-0.

Business & Real Estate

Late on the job? Start committing

Jean on the Job

Summer rally for tech stocks may have started

Special to the Town Crier

Maltby's, serving an American cuisine, now open on Fourth Street

Special to the Town Crier

Transactions

789 Berry Avenue - C. & C. Syer to B. & J. Donahue for $775,000.00

Bank of LA wins award from chamber

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

'Talley's Folly' is one gem of a play

Special to the Town Crier

The Trans Sport is a good fit for families

Special to the Town Crier

Obituaries

Mary Margaret Elsberry died June 4 in Los Altos. A native of South Dakota and a 24-year Los Altos resident, she was 65.

Noteworthy

Births

A son was born March 14 to Los Altos residents Carolyn Musante and Felix Castillo.

Engagements

Nadia Mae Zedan and Craig Alan Phillips announced their engagement on Memorial Day, May 25. A winter wedding is planned for Dec. 19, 1998, in Crestline.

Seven local boys attain rank of Eagle Scout

Special to the Town Crier

Church involvement in housing inspired by Holy Spirit

Along the Spiritual Path

Spiritual Life Briefs

The Los Altos-based Jesuit Retreat House offers two eight-day silent retreats, one beginning next Tuesday, the second beginning July 17. They will be held at the Retreat House, 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos. For more information, call 948-4491.

PYT performing children's stories weekly in Mtn. View

Peninsula Youth Theater, in partnership with the City of Mountain View, is presenting free children's theater productions this summer in downtown Mountain View.