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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 48, Number 31, Published on 07/31/1995NewsArtists have historically made strong statements in city's big pictureDon't just paint - make a statement. Helene Barber gives that advice to her students in every class. "I encourage each of my art students to develop their own creativity so they don't all look like clones," she said. read moreFire service consolidation study launchedTown Crier correspondent read moreLA Council passes election ethics code, sort ofSpecial to the Town Crier read moreHidden Villa closed to public during summer campSpecial to the Town Crier read moreFirst grant received for day worker center in MVThe proposed St. Joseph the Worker Center for day laborers in Mountain View has received its first funding last week in the form of a $6,000 grant from the Campaign for Human Development (CHD), a program of the Catholic Diocese of San Jose. read moreGo 'light on white' says LAH residential design guidelineThe Town of Los Altos Hills adopted its present color board in 1987, but in the past year there has been increasing concern about exterior paint colors on new residences and remodels. read morePeopleread moreHorace Van NormanA native of Minneapolis, Minn., he was known locally for his unique piano playing style, which graced many a social event. He performed as a musician at many senior functions, including events at the Los Altos Senior Center, and worked as the minister of music at the Palo Alto Baptist Church. read moreGeneva M. AnayaA native of Tennessee, and a former teacher with the County of San Mateo, she is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Anaya of Los Altos Hills. She is also survived by her daughter Gloria Borchers of San Jose, and her son Dennis Anaya of Atlanta, Geo. read moreI'Lee B. BaileyA native of Washington, she was a member of the Menlo Country Club, a former member of the Burlingame Thurderbird Country Clubs and a resident of Smoke Tree Ranch at Palm Springs for 45 years. read moreCommunityPersonologist to face read, sign new book at Heintzelman'sLos Altos resident Naomi Tickle will tell you that the key to knowing a person is no more than skin-deep. read moreStoryteller commemorates Hiroshima bombing with peace readingSpecial to the Town Crier read moreAugust Chefs Who Care dinner at Fresh ChoiceFresh Choice officials will donate 100 percent of the price of the dinner to the Community Kitchen so that Kitchen staff can continue serving a hot evening meal four nights a week to low-income and homeless individuals and families. read moreFriendly visitors bring kindness, friendship to Los Altos seniorsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreKiwanis Club celebrates 'Family Day'Family Day seeks to dramatize family solidarity and pride, reaffirming the family's role as the cornerstone of society and the best vehicle for teaching basic truths and morality to children. read moreRotary contributions totaled nearly $35,000 over the past yearRotarians gave a $1,500 check to the Boy Scouts Skyline Council, followed by a $1,500 check to the Girl Scouts of Santa Clara. The pervious week, Cann presented a $6,000 check to City of Los Altos representatives to help purchase a dog for the police canine corps. read moreArmy officer braves jungle life to participate in fictitious combat mission in ThailandSpecial to the Town Crier read moreWorld War II vets to be honored at Aug. 12 Coffee KlatchThe event offers the opportunity for the community to say a belated thank-you to veterans for service. The klatch also will feature 1940s Hit Parade music. read moreSchoolsProponents hoping brakes won't be applied to LAHS auto programSpecial to the Town Crier read moreGroup to oversee high schools' construction sets first meetingThe commission, set up to oversee facilities rehabilitation, will review all aspects of the five-year construction project to upgrade and modernize facilities at Los Altos and Mountain View High Schools. Voters approved the $58 million bond measure last June. read moreFoothill teacher inspires students to publish anthologySpecial to the Town Crier read moreBay Area Mathematics and Science Alliance awards local achieversSeven Los Altos-area residents were awarded cash prizes for their outstanding scores during a recent competition conducted by the Bay Area Mathematics and Science Alliance (BAMSA). read moreBusiness & Real EstateQuestions about things technicalSpecial to the Town Crier read moreChristie's Great Estates name Cornish & Carey exclusive affiliateChristie's recently acquired Great Estates Inc., the largest network of independent real estate brokers specializing in the sale of prestigious properties. Christie's Great Estates encompasses 145 offices and 7,000 estate agents offering local expertise and worldwide connections. read moreStanford, Palo Alto medical services approve step to strengthen cooperationThe agreement, finalized last week, is pail of broader discussions that began last year. The two health care providers signed a letter of intent Oct. 31 to form a joint network to provide primary-care services in the Palo Alto-Stanford region. The broader network agreement would include Sutter Health, of which PAMF is an affiliate. PAMF headquarters is located off Homer Avenue in Palo Alto, with a satellite office recently opened at Distel Circle in Los Altos. read moreWeekly SpecialLaughter, romance and music in old BudapestSpecial to the Town Crier read moreDATEBOOKFOOTLOOSE, Los Altos Youth Theatre's West Coast premiere, runs Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 24-27 at Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. More than 50 talented actors, ages 8-20, will groove to the rockin' rhythm of "Let's Hear It For the Boy," "Almost Paradise" and "Footloose." For tickets and times, call 941-0950. read moreExpenses to record, expenses to saveSpecial to the Town Crier read moreImportant things to know about capital gainsWhat is a long-term capital gain? It is the gain on the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for more than one year. For example, an asset acquired on Aug. 15, 1994 would yield a long-term gain if sold on or after Aug. 16, 1995. An earlier sale at a profit would yield a short-term gain, taxed at the taxpayer's ordinary income rate. read moreReceiverships: a safety net for businesses in troubleWhen Ferguson's Supermarket in downtown Los Altos was in bankruptcy and closing, Jerome "Jerry" Robertson was appointed receiver. To better understand the bankrupt food business, Robertson acted as a bagger and helped check out merchandise for his shopping friends. read moreThe lowdown on IRA withdrawalsWaiting too long to begin the payout process carries stiffer penalties than withdrawing too soon. If you don't take out the minimum sum required each year, the IRS will take 50 percent of the amount you fail to withdraw. read moreThe 'portfolio lender': Ensuring theSpecial to the Town Crier read more |
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