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Volume 52, Number 49, Published on 11/24/1999

News

Athletes' sports dilemma

Town Crier Staff Writer

John Moss will be 'millennium mayor'

Special to the Town Crier

Open space district to annex coast land

The Los Altos-based Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board decided to proceed with the process of annexing land on the San Mateo County coast at its Nov. 10 meeting. The board also considered the ethics and scope of eminent domain, otherwise known as condemnation, and decided against its use.

News Briefs

Grinding and paving work along El Camino Real in Los Altos and Mountain View will slow traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Nov. 15 through Dec. 10. Caltrans officials predict delays of up to 10 minutes.

New law to address illegal U-turns

Special to the Town Crier

Councilman sorry for negative impressions, will work to resolve his permit violations

In a special meeting last Thursday, three members of the Los Altos Hills City Council discussed a request, denied by the town's planning commission, to amend a permit and variance for construction completed on Councilmember Steve Finn's property. This is the second instance within a month in which a city official found himself in violation of the regulations he was sworn to uphold.

Comment

An apolitical candidate could help LAH

The sudden departure of Councilman Bill Siegel means Los Altos Hills voters will be deciding on a new councilmember in a special election next March.

Becker served city well as mayor

The fact that Lou Becker has been an effective mayor was not lost on the voters of Los Altos. After barely squeaking by in the 1995 election, Becker was the top voter-getter this time around.

The vegetarian on Thanksgiving

Blue Jeans & Jelly Beans

Letters to the editor

I would like to express my support for the plan of new pre-school facilities.

Community

Save the Date

Los Altos Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m., Community Plaza, downtown Los Altos, State and Main streets.

Police Report

Nov. 15, 1:54 p.m.: Police responded to an assault/domestic violence case.

Local parade to light up the holidays

The 22nd annual Festival of Lights Parade will get under way 7 p.m. this Sunday in downtown Los Altos.

Driving at 14 and other jobs, after-school work in the '40s

The hard work ethic was part of the lifestyle of the 11 Blach children. After-school and summer jobs in the '30s and '40s were part of Jim Blach's childhood memories of Los Altos. Jim Blach is still working as the owner of Clarke's Charcoal Broiler in Rancho Center, where he was interviewed earlier this year.

Tree lighting ceremony leads host of downtown holiday events

In addtion to to the Festival of Lights Parade, downtown Los Altos is offering other special events.

Nothing fishy about the shrimp industry, Los Altans discover

Town Crier Staff Writer

Mac's continues its Thanksgiving tradition - feeding the needy

Special to the Town Crier

Tree lighting ceremony in downtown MV

Santa will join in a sing-along, help light the tree, and have his picture taken with children. Thousands of spectacular holiday lights, live music, refreshments and a face painting booth highlight the free community event.

New support for Los Altos Millennium Celebration

Two new developments have given the upcoming Millennium Celebration in Los Altos an unexpected bonus.

Volunteer service awards scheduled for Dec. 3

The community is invited to attend the 17th annual Los Altos-Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards Luncheon at 11:45 a.m., Dec. 3, at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road, in Los Altos.

Calendar

Happy Thanksgiving! City offices closed.

Community Briefs

The Federated Woman's Club of Los Altos will hold its next monthly business meeting at 11 a.m., Dec. 1, at the Hyatt Hotel, Palo Alto. Luncheon and program will start at 12:30 p.m.

weather chart

Schools

Foothill's Innovation Center gives first award

Schools Roundup

Local high schools show off programs to 8th graders at open houses

At a glance ...

Egan memorial relocated under new site plans

The final architectural plans for the renovation of Egan Intermediate School are close to completion.

State architect stalls construction of theaters at Mountain View and Los Altos high schools

The curtain came down on the proposed theaters at Mountain View and Los Altos high schools this month. The State Architect's Office denied final approval of the architectural plans, citing noncompliance with the American Disabilities Act, which requires reasonable accommodations for handicapped persons.

Schools Briefs

Bullis-Purissima School in Los Altos Hills will hold its annual Holiday Book Fair Monday through Dec. 3 at the school, 25890 Fremont Road.

Sports

Sports On The Side

Woodward Park, in Fresno is once again the site for the CIF State Cross Country Championships, set for Saturday. The St. Francis girls and boys teams have both qualified for the meet, along with individuals John Fong of Los Altos High and Yasemin Kimyacioglu of Pinewood.

St. Francis girls close out successful tennis season

Special to the Town Crier

Wildcats spoil Gunn's first CCS appearance

Special to the Town Crier

On Deck: the local sports lineup for Nov. 24-30

Football

Lancers rout Leigh in CCS opener

A look at the rushing stats from last Friday's Central Coast Section Division I quarterfinal tells the story of St. Francis High's 31-6 football win over Leigh.

Gray has career day in Foothill's 35-14 football win

Men's Basketball

Lancers fall in field hockey; water polo teams move on

Prep Sports Summary

Los Altos battles back to beat Los Gatos for title

Town Crier Staff Writer

Business & Real Estate

Bandera serves up good food using strong management techniques

The atmosphere is unique. The menu is simple, even sparse. The food tastes great, and the portions are large. The service is fast - each server is responsible for only three tables - efficient and congenial. But it is Bandera's floor design, staff and food management that are extraordinary.

Adobe Creek restaurant opens with new owners and different cuisine

Special to the Town Crier

After last week's highs, expect a quiet market this week

Stock Report

Transactions

Cupertino

How do you give? Passive-aggressive withholders do their own thing

Jean on the Job

Weekly Special

Obituaries

Grace Hay Stanton died Oct. 22. She was 76.

Noteworthies

Molly Mathews, founder, owner and principal of Montecito Preschool in Los Altos, has been an educator for 38 years. She has trained, counseled and lectured in the field of drugs and alcohol abuse and child abuse prevention. She was director of the Child Advocacy Council and a volunteer at Hospice and Women's Resource Center. Her creativity in interior design is exercised through her business, Eden Art. She will be marketing and public relations chairwoman for the institute.

Weddings

Julie Anne Bishop and Michael Raymond Thurston were married Dec. 20, 1998, at the Valley Presbyterian Church, Portola Valley.

Archibeque leads SJSU concerts

The 24th annual San Jose State University Scholarship Concerts are set for 8 p.m., Dec. 3 and 4 at St. Joseph Cathedral, 90 S. Market St., San Jose. A Dress Preview for seniors, groups and students is planned for 7 p.m., Dec. 1.

PACO musicians play beyond their years

Special to the Town Crier

Messiah Sing set for Sunday

Schola Cantorum presents its annual holiday Messiah Sing at 8 p.m., Sunday at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Schola music director Gregory Wait will conduct the audience and a full orchestra in Handel's Christmas classic, "The Messiah."

'Greetings!' from Bus Barn Stage Co.

Bus Barn Stage Company presents Tom Dudzick's "Greetings!" Dec. 2 through Jan. 2 at the Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.

What color is a classic? My 1999 choices are ...

It was bound to happen. While I was researching a story on brand new homes, a builder told me the newest trend in kitchens is all white appliances. Next, we will return to kitchens with white walls, white countertops and mottled red linoleum floors, like the ones I remember from my childhood in the 1940s. Back then, kitchens were white and bathrooms were white. No decisions were necessary, except to call the painter every five years or so and request another coat of white paint.

S.F. floral designer: 'Wow flowers on a limited budget'

Special to the Town Crier

St. Francis Women's Club 'Christmas at Our House' tour

Special to the Town Crier

Home Briefs

The Los Altos Recreation Department presents its annual gingerbread showhouse exhibit Monday through Friday, Dec. 6-10, in Room 2 at the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave.

Italian retreat

Special to the Town Crier

Fruit and vegetables create edible holiday centerpiece

Special to the Town Crier

At Los Altos Hardware, Santas shop for holiday supplies

Special to the Town Crier