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Volume 51, Number 50, Published on 12/14/1998

News

Mall vs. the manger

Town Crier Staff Writer

Sherwood plan raises housing density, traffic issues in north Los Altos area

After hearing concerns about high density housing and disappointment with the consultant's help with the Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan, the Los Altos City Council asked for more time.

News Briefs

The St. Joseph the Worker Center received a $60,000 grant from Community Foundation Silicon Valley. The funds will help the center, which serves day laborers who congregate on El Camino Real, with job development, training and placement.

Hundreds take part in Los Altos Hanukkah

Special to the Town Crier

Rosario, former Los Altos cop, paroled Friday

Former Los Altos Police officer Rafael Rosario, who served 21 months in prison after being convicted of felony sexual battery, was paroled from Soledad Prison Friday, said Los Altos Police Chief Lucy Carlton.

Noontime thief robs Washington Mutual

A noontime robber made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from a downtown Los Altos bank on Dec. 16.

Next step: Millennium Eve planners to decide on site

Plans are under way for a community-wide Millennium Eve bash that will be more than just a party.

Comment

The Christmas Story as told in the King James translation of the Holy Bible - Luke 2: 1-16

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

Christmas tree passion

Blue Jeans & Jelly Beans

Letters to the Editor

Three weeks ago one of our two dogs - a gentle, 10-pound silky terrier - was mauled to death by a Rottweiler that lives about a quarter-mile from our home in Los Altos Hills.

Local pioneers giving us new ways to communicate

Media Watch

Community

City hall started in a stable downtown, old-timer says

Ruth McMahon came to Los Altos in 1940 as the 19-year-old bride of Merritt McMahon. Her husband was an accomplished artist and painted Los Altos landscapes and portraits of "just about every child in Los Altos."

Visiting relatives in a nursing home can be best gift of all

A Side of Clyde

Morning Forum speaker Richard Reeves decries direction of today's journalists

Special to the Town Crier

Hidden Villa guides in demand

Hidden Villa of Los Altos Hills is looking for volunteer guides who love children and nature to help them explore the wonders of this 1,600-acre wilderness preserve.

'Home for the holidays' holds new meaning for this Los Altos woman

Town Crier Staff Writer

Beanie Babies put to good use through giving residents

With all the adult collectors' greed displayed over Beanie Babies, once upon a time created for kids, at least some Los Altos residents are using them to benefit others.

Library News

Autosite (buying, maintaining cars, trucks) www.autosite.com/

MV library computer system upgraded

The Mountain View Public Library has recently upgraded its computer system with new services, accessible to patrons through computers at home, at the office, or within the Library itself.

Community Briefs

Los Altos Hills announces that a new exhibit featuring local artists will be on display in the Los Altos Hills Council Chambers from 8 a.m. to noon and from 2-4 p.m. beginning Jan. 10 through March 31.

Police Report

Dec. 14, 5 p.m., 1400 block of Oakley Drive: A caller reported that a registration tag was stolen from the rear plate of his Chrysler.

Kidney patient at El Camino needs funds for transplant

Special to the Town Crier

Almanac

Christmas Day. City offices closed.

Schools

Controversial painting becomes a national hit

Town Crier Staff Writer

Schools Briefs

Sixth-grade students and new students are invited to tour the campus at Egan Intermediate School and to observe classroom activities during Egan's Tour Week, Jan. 25-28.

Students get down to business for the holidays

Schools roundup

Ask Marge

The Town Crier plans to launch a new feature in the School's section this Winter, called "Ask Marge."

Sports

Sports On The Side

The Los Altos Recreation Department has announced details of its 1999 snowboard season. There are four one-day trips scheduled from January through March. The season kicks off Jan. 30 with a trip to Kirkwood. On Feb. 27 the group heads to Northstar-at-Tahoe. The last two trips will take place March 13 and 27. The cost for each excursion is $70 and includes an all-day lift ticket, chartered bus transportation and supervision. The trips are open to anyone in junior high and high school. Those interested can sign up at the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave. For more information, call teen program coordinator Cesar Zapata 941-0950, ext. 301.

A tired Foothill team just can't keep up with Skyline

Foothill Roundup

Pinewood, St. Francis capture tourneys

Special to the Town Crier

LAHS cross country celebrates season

Special to the Town Crier

McBain leads St. Francis to 2-0 victory over Gunn

Boys

This week's lineup of local high school and college sports

Boys Basketball

Untouchables cap stellar campaign

The Mountain View-Los Altos Untouchables were almost unbeatable this year.

MV can't match up

Prep Boys Hoop Scoop

Palma edges Los Altos for first in Lynn Dyche Classic

Finishing second in a top-notch wrestling tournament like the Lynn Dyche Classic would give most coaches a good reason to celebrate.

In The SPOrTLIGHT

Where: St. Francis High, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View.

Business & Real Estate

Business Briefs

Larry Lollar is the new vice president for university advancement of Golden Gate University. Golden Gate has campuses at 5050 El Camino Real in Los Altos and 2880 Zanker Road in San Jose.

Investors unfazed by Clinton's problems

Special to the Town Crier

Los Altos businesswoman can sweeten any event

Special to the Town Crier

Uncle Art grapples with Social Security

Sound Advice

The 2-2-2 rule gives guidance when refinancing your home

Special to the Town Crier

Transactions

Cupertino

Business community gets its say on economic development

Special to the Town Crier

Weekly Special

'A Funny Thing' will be coming to Flint Center

The madcap musical comedy "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" will hit the Flint Center stage in Cupertino Jan. 19, 20 and 21.

Weddings

Tammy McMillan and Wade Wheeler were married Sept. 19 at the Royal Palms in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Obituaries

Dorothea Best died Dec. 3 in Palo Alto. She was a native of Pennsylvania.

Mtn. View center will hold the Pickle

San Francisco's New Pickle Circus returns for its annual holiday season presentation, bringing new faces, old favorites and laughter to Mountain View.