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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 52, Number 23, Published on 06/02/1999NewsGraphic lesson in lifeTown Crier Staff Writer read moreSpecial meeting this Thursday focuses on new Los Altos Hills budgetThe budget numbers look good in Los Altos Hills. This may allow hiring of additional public works staff and rebuilding a termite-ridden Town Hall. read moreNews BriefsSupervisor Joe Simitian, who represents the north county on the five-member board, will be hosting a meeting from 7-9 p.m. next Monday at the Mountain View City Hall, Plaza Room, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. He will hold a second meeting from 7-9 p.m., June 9, at Cubberley Community Center Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. read moreCouncil OK's study of downtown zoningThe Los Altos City Council directed the city's planning staff to begin a study of uses in the downtown, focusing on Main and State streets. Also included will be a look at the downtown ambiance. read moreNeighborhood 'angels' post 25 mph signsHundreds of blue signs, asking drivers to "Be an Angel! Drive 25," line streets from the city's Hillview Community Center to the Los Altos Nursery. read morePolice confirm two child annoyance incidentsLos Altos police have confirmed that there have been two recent incidents of a heavy-set blond woman approaching a child and inviting the child to go with her. read moreTown hall meeting addresses Los Altos county residents' concernsSanta Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, following up on a pledge for better county communications in the unincorporated pockets of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, presided over a May 26 "town hall" meeting at Hillview Community Center in Los Altos. Simitian estimated more than 100 residents came. read moreCommentA View from the HillsMonastery bell tolls for Sister Miriam Joseph read moreLetters to the EditorGloria Steinem's remark about motherhood (Town Crier, May 12) was demeaning to all women who choose to raise their own children. The women's movement is about an agenda and not about women. read moreA Side of ClydeIs the watch on your wrist ready for Y2K? read moreCommunityPages of the PastGeorge Keith, forum chairman, urged citizens to talk to neighbors over the back fence, at church meetings or at the 19th tee prior to attending the first Citizens Forum meeting. Topics for the June 21 event were: Should San Antonio Road be widened to four lanes? Should Los Altans elect the members of the Fire Commission? Should Los Altos Elementary School district be merged with Mountain View and Whisman districts? Should the new high-speed, four-lane highway run through Los Altos along the railroad track or at the foot of the mountains? read moreLocal artists to 'Paint the Town' beginning SaturdayThe event offers the public a chance to watch the artists at work throughout the day. Each artist will have 30 more days to complete the work and have it framed for display.The event is supported by the Los Altos Art Club, Los Altos Village Association, the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce and the PenWest Board of Realtors. read moreRancho Roundup pancake breakfast this SaturdaySpecial to the Town Crier read moreFive generations gather for Los Altos reunionFive generations of the Pavlina family gathered recently for a family renunion at the Parc Regent senior housing complex in Los Altos. read moreFrench exchange program looking for hostsCivi-Ling, a non-profit organization located in Brittany, France, "provides a wonderful opportunity for the American families to gain some insight into the French culture through the day-to-day interaction with the students," said Francoise Jegou, local coordinator of the program. Students are available for stays in this area from Aug. 6-26, Jegou said. read moreLibrary NewsClappe, who wrote under the pen name of Dame Shirley, will be portrayed by scholar Kate Magruder. She co-founded the Ukiah Players Theatre and teaches humanities and theater arts at Mendocino College. read moreLos Altos millennium celebration a comparative bargain helping good cause, organizers sayThe Los Altos millennium celebration, scheduled for Dec. 31 on the grounds of the Hillview Community Center, offers tickets at $500 per person. It may sound like a lot of money for a one-night affair, but not when you shop around for other options, organizers said last week. read moreCommunity BriefsThe Gorin School of Music will perform classical music and songs from musical shows at the Chefs Who Care picnic, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 14, in Cuesta Park, Mountain View. Proceeds benefit the Community Services Agency. read moreSimitian honored as 1999 Challenge Team Champion for YouthThe Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Challenge Team has awarded Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian its 1999 Champion for Youth Award, recognizing his leadership and support of collaborative efforts addressing youth issues in the community. read moreCalendarLos Altos Architectural and Site Control Committee, 4 p.m., City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. read morePolice ReportMay 24, 9:09 p.m., 1400 block of Cedar Place: A caller reported numerous hang-up calls she had received that evening. She also requested officer contact regarding offensive material sent to her 11-year-old daughter via the Internet. read moreread moreSchoolsLASD names new Oak School principalSchools Roundup read moreNoteworthiesHwang, a junior, plays cello; Lin, a sophomore, plays bassoon; and Chen, a senior, plays flute. read moreReading inspires his painting, 4th-grader saysStudent Profile read moreSportsHip hurts Duong's chances of winning CCS singles titlePrep Boys read moreCurfew rules stop game between St. Francis, MittyPrep Sports Summary read moreLos Altos senior wins another scholar-athlete honorLos Altos High senior Andrew Hill has done it again. read moreSports On The SideSpurred by the play of four local girls, the North routed the South 85-65 May 15 in the annual Santa Clara Valley All-Star Basketball Game at San Jose City College. Leading the way for the North was Pinewood's Lauren Smith-Hams, who scored a game-high 21 points, hit three three-pointers and dished out six assists. The point guard was named the game's MVP. Also helping the North's cause was Gunn's Correnda Perkins (eight points) and Homestead's Michelle Wald (nine points, three steals) and Julie Speckels (four points). read moreThis week's local sports lineupTrack & Field read moreHigh School Athletes Of The Montholly Demeter is everything a coach could ask for in a student-athlete, says Lee Gutierrez, who heads up the Los Altos High track and field program. read moreHomestead graduate runs wild, wins Rogaining championshipMelissa J. Coombes, 19, who grew up in Los Altos and attended Montclaire and Homestead High schools, placed first in the under-21 category of the North American Rogaining Championships, held May 22-23 in Nova Scotia. read moreLady Lancers take 6th at NorCal Golf ChampionshipsPlayoffs read moreFremont Hills claims senior tennis crownDespite late notice and a shortage of players, a women's tennis team from Fremont Hills Country Club in Los Altos Hills captured the USA Senior League Sectionals May 16 in Napa. read moreSt. Francis alum to head up Sacred Heart Prep footballSt. Francis High graduate Adam De Maestri has been hired as Sacred Heart Prep's first-ever football coach. read morePrep Baseball PlayoffsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreBusiness & Real EstateLos Altos Card & Party expands into the former Videoman spaceSpecial to the Town Crier read moreWhat is a soothing connection on the job?Jean on the Job read moreBusiness BriefsThe Los Altos Chamber of Commerce will present its 1999 installation banquet and annual meeting at 6 p.m., June 9, at the Fremont Hills Country Club, in Los Altos Hills. read moreBank stocks bring down the Dow this time aroundAfter Thursday's big drop of 235 points on the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, stocks rallied last Friday morning. With three hours left to trade, the market was up 101 points. The upward trading movement was buoyed by a retreat in bond interest rates. read moreTransactionsCupertino read moreLocal merchants provide graduation gift suggestionsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreWeekly SpecialFoothill's spring dance concert set for this weekendUnder the direction of Bubba Gong, the Foothill College Dance Department this weekend presents "Shine On," its 14th annual spring dance concert in Smithwick Theater at Foothill, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. read moreThere's a lot of TLC in Acura's new TL seriesSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLight trucks may face new emission standardsClyde on Cars read moreMtn. View tire shop gives drivers the 'Works'Special to the Town Crier read moreKidney Foundation wants your used carThe National Kidney Foundation is asking people to donate used vehicles to its Kidney Car Program. The foundation will arrange a free pick-up of the vehicle, and the donation is tax- deductible. For more information, call 1-800-488-2277. read moreObituariesLouis J. Haas died May 3 after a year of failing health following an auto accident. A native of Colorado, he was 89. read moreEngagementsTera Hatten and Peter Ford have announced their engagement and plan to be married July 24 at Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos. read moreSpiritual LifeSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSpiritual Life BriefsThe New Wine Ringers, a hand bell choir from the United Methodist Church of Sonoma, will present a concert at 3 p.m., this Sunday, in the Parish Hall of Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos. The Foothills bell choir, Joyful Noise, will also participate in the concert. For more information, call 948-8430. read moreAlong the Spiritual PathBook offers spiritual advice good for the new millennium read moreCYSA to perform free concert Sunday in Los Altos HillsThe California Youth Symphony's Associate Orchestra (CYSA) performs a free concert at 2:30 p.m., Sunday in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. read morePocket Opera ending season with 'Carmen'San Francisco's Pocket Opera closes its season with Georges Bizet's "Carmen," given a new English translation by Donald Pippin. read more |
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