Los Altos History Museum Database Subset (2024)

By doing an appropriate "search" of this database for all objects associated with the "Town of Los Altos Hills", a subset of this database could be created separately and then re-formattedto be accessible via the Internet as a web-page.

This subset of the database was captured in early 2013, and thus does not reflect a completely up-to-date status of the Museum's collection. However it is complete enough to be of great interestin providing an easy-to-access overview of the most interesting objects that are stored in the museum. There are approximately 530 "entries"in this database (i.e. each entry describing an object) and each entry consists of four "fields"as follow:

• Object Id (i.e. the unique identifier for this object in the collection)
• Type of Object (i.e. Newspaper clipping, scrapbook, photograph, etc.)
• Description (i.e. textual description of the object itself - may be very brief or very extensive)
• Title (i.e. a brief descriptor providing an "at a glance" indication of what the object is about)

Useful Tip - if you with to search the contents of this web-page using a keyword, then you can use the "search" function of your browser - typically invoked by typing CTRL-F which will bringup a "search box" on your computer screen. Type your suggested keyword into the search box and hit carriage return if necessary (depending on the browser being used).Typically this is useful to search for hits in the "Description" field, but of course it can also be used to "jump directly" to the entry for a specific object if the value of the "Object Id"is known for that Object.

1. "UNDER THE GASLIGHT" (1954--PTA and Dad's Club for Los Altos Recreation Fund);
2. "HALF CASTE" (missing);
3. "CLEOPATRA, PEARL OF THE NILE" (1956--Los Altos Dad's Club for community swimming pool equipment)
4. UNINHIBITED ISLE (1957--Dad's Club for Los Altos Youth Center Fund);
5. "AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS" (1958--Los Altos Dad's Club);
6. "ROMEO AND JULIET" (1960 for Los Altos Dad's Club for Garden House and Youth Activities);
7. "CARMEN" (1961--Peninsula Frolics Assn. for Emotionally Disturbed Rehabilitation Center);
8. "THE KNIGHTS DRAGON" (1962--Peninsula Frolics Assn. for El Camino Hospital Cobalt 60 Fund);
9. "THE GOOD GAMBOL OF MARCO POLO" ( 1963--Peninsula Frolics Assn.);
10. "CAPSULE AHOY" (1964--Peninsula Frolics Assn.);
11. "THE QUAFFINGHAM CURSE" (1965--Peninsula Frolics Assn. for the Foothill Acuatic Club Youth Activity);
12. "WAY OUT WEST" (1966--Peninsula Frolics Assn. for Little Leagues of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills);
13. "THE REEKING INHERITANCE" (1967--Peninsula Frolics Assn. for The Christian Children's Fund);
14. "DRUMS OF OUDE" (1957--High School Summer Theater for Los Altos Youth Center Fund);
15. "LOVE, COMMON OR PREFERRED" (1958--High Summer Theater);
16. "BABES IN TOYLAND" (1960--Peninsula Frolics Association and Los Altos Youth Symphony Orchestra);
17. MASQUERADE IN VIENNA (1961--Jr. Artists' Guild); BRIGADOON (1962--Jr. Artists' Guild);
18. "CAROUSEL" (1963--Junior Artists' Guild);
19. "SOUTH PACIFIC" (1964--Peninsula Frolics Assn./ Junior Artist Guild);
20. "KISMET" (1965--Jr. Artists' Guild);
21. "VAGABOND KING" (1966--Junior Artist Guild);
22. "THE MUSIC MAN" (1967--Peninsula Frolics Assn./ Junior Artist Guild);
23. "OKLAHOMA" (1968--Junion Artist Guild); 'CAMELOT" (1969);
24. "WEST SIDE STORY" (1970--Junior Artist Guild);
25. "SHOWBOAT" (1971--Junior Artist Guild) Red cover 16-1/4" x 12-1/2" with gold print and black hand printed text on front cover. Subject: Date/Place:

"The town of Los Altos Hills" was first inhabited by Indians then the Spaniards and then Americans. An Indian legend that was passed down says that the golden gate and Santa Clara valley did not exist in the old days. An elderly Indian Monico described this legend. The Ohlone Indian Territory included San Francisco peninsula, western Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties. Other local neighboring tribes were the Coast Miwuk, Pomo, Wintun, Wappo, Maidu and Northern Yokuts.

These Indians were not ignorant and had order, laws and social system. These Indians enjoyed the climate and land but left little enduring trace. The Ohlones were provided with a bountiful supply of acorns, game, fish and plant foods from nature. Beauty was important to these Indians. Women would tattoo their faces and men would paint their faces as well as pierece their ears. Unfortunately the red cinnabar called "mohetka" was a mild poison that was sometimes fatal.

These local Indians had many choices for food, including, fish, birds, edible insects(grass hopper) and acorns. Many drank acorn soup daily. The Native Americans used bones(from animals like deer) and rocks to catch, kill and prep their food. They dried and cooked their food over fires made from rubbing dry willow sticks together. Cooking pots and water containers were made of basket-work so finely and closely worked. Local Nature also provided California Indian natives with necessities such as fuel, medicine, tools and utensils. The gum of pine was often used as glue and many other parts of a pine tree was made into a tea to cure, colds, coughs, sore throat and blood purifier.

Natives made boats for travel, however most did not travel far from their village. During Early California Indians built graineries and storehouses which they would kept food for the winter months. To discourage squirrels from robbing the storehouse a broad band of pitch was smeared around the trunk of the tree.

Leadership was usually passed by descent, which meant a succession from father to son. Each village had a leader or chief and each hamlet had a leader above all the leaders. People paid much tribute to these leaders. Marriage was a festive time. Members of the same clan could not intermarry. Proper marriage etiquette required the bride to scratch the groom severely with her nails. Presents and food were brought for the 3 to 4 day celebration. Birth records were very few. An orphan child was unheard of. Great love and understanding were given to the young and the old alike. The shaman or medicine man was expected to have influence with the evil spirits, control weather and crops and cure the ill. Shamans needed to pass the knowledge they had on. The Indians believed in the immortality of the soul following death.

Indian sports and games were simple and greatly enjoyed. Many of the old Ohlone Indian campsites have long been destroyed by erosion, drowned by rising sea levelsor eliminated by the relentless push of the bulldozer.

Los Altos was granted the first "Historical Point of Interest", April 21, 1972 for the Ohlone Indian village and burial ground which was unearthed during excavations for a condominium at O'keefe lane and El Monte ave. Professors and Students from both Stanford University and Foothill Community College were helpful in making these discoveries. Thousands of human bones, tools and other Indian artifacts have been found by these teachers and students. Most Human remains were taken to the Ohlone cemetery in Fremont, CA for reburial at the request of Phillip Galvan, a decendant of the Ohlone tribe. Others were taken to Foothill Community College for further study.

It's assumed that Duvenecks Hidden Villa Ranch(Frank B. Duveneck) was once part of the original Mission Santa Clara lands since the maker for the first mission site is only a few miles in distant. Olive orchards are still planted in this area.

Not all the Indians in the area were converted by the tremendous efforts of the padres. Chief Yoscolo, who studied at the Mission Santa Clara became chief of all the Indians at the mission when he was only 10 years of age. Yoscolo and many others stole from mission store and freed many Indian girls and escaped to the Mariposa mountains. Yoscolo was later decapitated by Alferez Prado Mesa and taken back to the mission and mounted as a warning to the Indians.

The first Mission Santa Clara was dedicated Jan. 4, 1777 on the banks of the Rio Guadalupe. The present day Bayshore highway and De la Cruz interchange now surround the first mission site.

Marcelo was perhaps the most famous picturesque of all our Santa Clara Valley Indians. He weighed over 200 pounds and stood over 6 ft tall. Marcelo was one of the mission's most dependable builders, a mason, foreman, guide and later a chief or "alcalde". Marcelo was given thousands of acres of land but foolishly sold it to Jacob D. Hoppe, first post master of San Jose for only $500. He lived the rest of his life bouncing from farm to farm and died on Sept. 25. 1875.

The home was built by B. P. Oliver for his wife and eight children. In 1923, the Olives decided to deed their property, which was located in Los Altos Hills, to the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent dePaul.

The donation was in Memorial of Helen Oliver ( one of the eight children), who died during childbirth. The Daughters of Charity, then, fixed the house to make it a summer vacation home to dependent and neglected girls in the area, being known then as Mount St. Joseph's Home for Girls.

The scrapbook also contains brief historical information on the Daughters of Charity, which was a worldwide organization of around 40,000 nuns with a central government in France. The scrapbook also contains an article written by Sister Evelyn Bogart, on November 1974 about the Seton Provincialate.

• Page 1: California's Stagecoach Era-Boosted State's Early Development in 1800s (3/21/1973 Valley Journal)
• Page 2: Tips for Stagecoach Traveller's- Reprinted from the Omaha Herald, October 3, 1877. Accompanied with a Photo of Wells Fargo and Co. Overland Stagecoach.
• Page 3: Stage Coaches Roacked along Moody Road- Old-time route ran from Mountain View to Pescadero. The original Moody Road in Los Altos Hills was a stagecoach road, starting more than a century ago. The original stagecoach Halfway House still in use at the hidden villa ranch. The old Stagecoach barn at the Frank Duveneck's Los Altos Hills Ranch. There are two photos taken by H.Lawrence Fava of the Stagecoach Barn, and Halfway House. (Town Crier, Wednesday, March 8, 1972)
• Page 4,5,6: The Smith Family and the Stagecoach Stop at Hidden Villa written by Lidella R.Ware in December 17, 1971. (Accompanied by a photo of Mrs Lidella Ware) This document is a reflecting on the life and relations of Mrs Lidella Ware, given a brief description of her relatives based around the country, through her eyes.
• Page 7,8: Map- Accompanying the report of the viewers in the matter of the petition if Geo. Thistleton, eral for a private road in Mountain View Road District. Page 9,10,11,12: West Valley Stage Coach Route- Mountain View to Lexington (Written by Colleen Cheney)
• Page 13: Map by Louis Stocklmeir, Sr
• Page 14: Early Stage Coach Days on Peninsula Recalled by Ray Spangler
• Page 15: Photo of the Old Toll House in Los Gatos
• Page 16,17,18,19,20: A document about in accident that occurred on one of the Stagecoaches. Written by Bob Torello
• Page 21: The Gal Who Fooled The West (Title Page) For 50 years Charley Parkhurst had the reputation of being one of the most fearless, skillful , dependable 'Jehus' of the old west. It was not until 'her' death that Charley's secret was discovered
• Page 22,23: News Clippings for previous article
• Page 24: San Francisco to San Jose- Central Pacific Railway and Oakland Ferry arrival times, and Fares Card. Accompanied by Stockton, Sonora, and Columbia U.S Mail Stage Route times.
• Page 25: More Arrival Times from around the Bay Area. Also A list of Wells Fargo Agents for Mountain View, California between 1870-1910
• Page 26: News Paper Clipping from San Jose Mercury posted Monday, May 12, 1975- Old Stage Rolls Again.

The council discussed on whether the Town or Westwind Co-op would obtain insurance coverage for the Westwind Barn operations. The motion failed twice because some councilmen disagreed with the agreement. Then it was finally approved.

"Two puzzles get council's scrutiny," by Mary Vitakis One of the mystery was the mystery of the shrinking land. Apparently, the city had the option to buy 10.4 acres between Byrne Park and Moody road, but it decreased to 4.4 acres. The Mayor Keith Brown instructed staff members to review minutes of previous meeting to determine how the size of the property shrunk.

The second mystery was the disappearance of a table and folding chairs. Councilmen Robert Cheney brought the council's attention to the great mystery during a meeting. When Brown asked what the purpose of raising such a trivial issue, a heated exchange of insults and accusations broke out. The mystery was finally solved after the table and chairs were located at Westwind Barn.

"Associate memberships in Friends of Westwind" Friends of Westwind was accepting applications for membership. All members can use the riding facilities and participated in club activities.

Editorial "Hills community's remarkable asset," By The Friends of Westwind The Friends of Westwind thanked all of the volunteers who helped clean the barn and surrounding areas. Even though things were moving along smoothly, there was more work to be done.

"No more ill winds for Westwind barn," by Carrie Peyton The work of making the barn ready for occupancy was mainly done by families who board horses there. The Friends of Westwind rent the stalls out for $110 a month and the organization pays $400 a month for rent to Los Altos Hills. Any money made after barn expenses are put into improvements for the barn. City manger Robert Crowe said that Friends of Westwind were excellent tenants and ran a clean, quiet operation.

• Page 1: A brief article featuring Architect William Simrell Jr.'s suggested plan for the Los Altos town hall. Simrell describes the architecture as having "California atmosphere with New England trimness" and sought to make it as simple as possible.
• Page 2: A photograph of William Simrell, Planning Commission member and Mayor Sidney Treat of Los Altos Hills in Purissima School, where all town meetings were held at the time.
• Page 3: A photograph of Martin Taafe, who donated the grading for the hall; Holger Spohr, general contractor; Mayor Sidney Treat; Councilman John M. Fowle, who carried out the land pledged by his late father, Arthur Fowle, and William Simrell Jr., chairman of the planning commission, who donated his services in designing the building.
• Page 4: An illustration of the community at work on the new town hall.
• Page 5: A photograph of the town hall before completion with C. Earl Dawson who with his wife donated most of the money for the public building, and Mayor Sidney W. Treet.
• Page 6: "Los Altos Hills Had Busy First Year," a newspaper article highlighting the events and issues encountered by Los Altos during its first year of conceivement. "The Planning Commission and City Council have been working long hours to carry out the pledge the area would remain a quiet, rural community." "They believe their incorporation of a completely rural area will prosper, and there will be a minimum of government and a maximum of pleasant living in the town's rolling foothills."
• Page 7: "It's Open House Tomorrow, Sunday For Los Altos Hills Town Hall" announces an "Open House" event for the new town hall and the contributions it had received.
• Page 8: A newspaper article announcing Open house at the new town hall on the next day and a full listing of its contributors.
• Page 9: "Ceremonies mark opening of Altos Hills town hall" describes the historical moments that took place at the opening ceremony of the newly built Los Altos town hall.
• Page 10,11: The transcription of Mayor Sidney Treat's speech which was delivered at "the first meeting held in the new building on Monday, February 25, 1957, at the hour of 8:00 P.M.."
• Page 12: A photograph of the Los Altos Hills town hall's first addition which will expand the council chambers.
• Page 13: A photograph of the town hall plaque, commemorating the individuals behind the conception, the original town, and the reasons for which it was incorporated.
• Page 14: Three articles reporting on plans to expand the town hall. Research yields that the construction bids are too high: approximately $15,000 more than the town is willing to spend, on an unpopular proposal.
• Page 15,16,17,18: August 1, 1973, 7:30 P.M.. Minutes of study session to review plans for the expansion of the town hall.
• Page 19: Floor plan of the first proposed revisions to the town hall.
• Page 20: Three articles about the changes in the status of the proposed revisions for the town hall. Angered Town Manager Bruce Lawson wins OK to remodel 'cramped' town hall. A bid for the remodeling has come out to $17,923 which is $2,000 less than originally estimated.
• Page 21,22: May 22, 1974. Minutes of an adjourned meeting awarding the bid on the remodeling of the town hall to the firm of Gearhart and Spivey in the sum of $17,923.00. However, it is now 1974 and there is not enough time and the money awarded from the federal government will return to the federal government unless an extension of time is granted by the Secretary of Treasury. If it happens, the plans will be underway.
• Page 23: A summary of the activities that have occurred over the remodeling of the town hall for the past year. There are still some who express dissent and would rather see the money go towards repairing roads instead. However the decision became final and if proceeds as planned, construction was estimated to complete by the end of summer. Meanwhile, it was anticipated that the council would meet in the auditorium of a local school.
• Page 24: A photograph of the first hole dug, breaking ground for the new Los Altos Hills town council chamber, an addition to the town hall, which is being remodeled simultaneously.
• Page 25: A photograph of the town hall being remodeled for staff offices and architect Bill Minckley.
• Page 26: A newspaper article reporting of what was at the time, current progress on the remodeling of the town hall and the construction of a new city council chamber which would be built directly next to the present to the town hall.
• Page 27: A photograph of the town hall before the new addition and the engineering building.
• Page 28: More photographs of the town hall before completion of new addition and a brief article reporting that the council chambers' status of nearing completion.
• Page 29: An excerpt of the city council minutes that took place on November 6, 1974 about the sound system in the new council chambers.
• Page 30: An announcement from the mayor cordially inviting all residents to attend the town's nineteenth birthday celebration and the dedication ceremony of the new council chambers.
• Page 31: A letter addressed to the mayor from Caroline on behalf of Girl Scout troop 558 expressing their appreciation for being allowed to pretend to be mayor and town council members.

This association was based on Los Altos Hills residents and home owners. The main purpose of this association was to help the busy councilmen to know what the people of the town were thinking and wanting.

In this document we can find the first set of directors elected by their neighbors in march 29,1957 and they were; Richard Dawnson, Mrs. Walter A. Benson and Mrs. Irma Goldsmith. This document also contains their pictures. Los Altos Hill Association also has its own BY- LAWS which includes eleven articles.

1. COUNCIL Stanley W. Grabowski
2. Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson
3. Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Cheney
4. Councilman Thomas
5. McPeynolds
6. Councilman Diana S. Miller
7. GUESTS State Senator Jerom A. Smith State Assemblyman Richard D. Hayden County Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg Gunn High School Concert Choir Mr. Walter Thomas, Director UNVEILING OF PLAQUE Stanley W. Grabowski BENEDICTION Reverend George G. McNeely
8. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
9. Architect Mr Wilton Minckley, AIA. Contractor - Arad Construction Company Landscape Architect
10. Mrs. Cecelia Mogensen Stonemasonry
11. Mr. Phil DeRosa Stained Glass
12. Mrs. Judy Miller Historical Display
13. Mrs. Florence Fava City Manager
14. Robert E. Crowe

• Page 5 A picture of the Town Hall Council Chamber, By Bruce McClelland Newspaper clip on
• Page 6 Los Altos Hills Little League was among the groups and individuals contributing plants and trees to the town in celebration of the dedication. A photo by Phil Nelson of Doug Gelbach, Dewey Shepherd, Bill Parker and Todd Imbernon. Photograph on
• Page 6 Bullis-Purissima Parents Group contributed a silk oak tree to the town, Los Altos Hills on the occasion of its 19th birthday. By Phil Nelson of Mayor Stanley Grabowski, Council members Leslie Helgesson and Diana Miller and Linda Kramer, Parents Group President. Photograph on
• Page 7 Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 558, Planted trees to beautify the Town Hall, in result of earning a "our community" badge. By Phil Nelson Photograph on
• Page 8 Two pictures of the council of chamber. Including Rev. George G. McNeely, Rabbi Sidney Akselrad, Councilwoman Diana Miller, Councilman Thomas McReynolds, Deputy Mayor Leslie Helgesson, Mayor Stanley Grabowski, Councilman Robert Cheney, State Assemblyman Richard Hayden, County Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg, State Senator Jerome Smith. Photograph on
• Page 9 Gunn High School Concert Choir. Walter Thomas as Director, and Visitors and Guests, Photograph on
• Page 10 Councilman Robert Cheney, State Assemblyman Richard Hayden and Santa Clara County Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg. Mayor Stanley Grabowski accepting bear flag and certificate from Assemblyman Hayden. Councilman Robert Cheney and County Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg. Photograph on
• Page 11 State Assemblyman Richard Hayden, County Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg, State Senator Jerome Smith. Mrs. Frank Gillio, Supervisor Geralidine Steinberg and Frank Gillio, Town Attorney. Photograph on
• Page 12 Dedication of Los Altos Hills, Photo by Fred English of Barbara McReynolds and Lee Grabowski. And a Picture of Mrs. Keith Brown cutting the town's birthday cake. Town Manager Robert Crowe in the upper left corner. Photograph on
• Page 13 Mildred Gallo, Los Altos Hills Association president with the town's birthday cake. Photograph on
• Page 14 Mrs. Leslie Helgesson and Committee Room Visitors. Photograph on
• Page 15 On the first picture there are People admiring the stained glass window at the Town Hall. Second picture displaying Patrol Officer Smith showing a radar gun to visitors. Photograph on
• Page 16 Verna Hall, ARBC representative presenting American Revolution Bicentennial flag abd document to the Town. In this Photo, Rabbi Sidney Akselrad, Councilwoman Diana Miller and Councilman Thomas McReynolds. Second Picture of Councilwoman Miller, Verna Hall presenting articles to mayor Stanley Grabowski, Councilman McReynolds and Helgesson. Photograph on
• Page 17 three pictures of the Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 558, planting violas. Photograph on
• Page 18 1. Mayor Stanley Grabowski with tree. Deputy Mayor Les Helgesson, Linda Kramer and Diana Miller. 2. Pictures of the New Council Chambers and Staff Offices. Photograph on
• Page 19 1. The new Council Chambers 2. The new Council Chambers including Council McReynolds, Deputy Mayor Helgesson, Mayor Stanley Grabowski, Assemblyman Hayden, Supervisor Steinberg and Senator Smith. 3. Rev. McNeely, Rabbi Akselrad, Councilwoman Miller, Councilman McReynolds, Deputy Mayor Helgesson, and Mayor Grabowski. Photograph on
• Page 20 Gunn High School Concert Choir, Walter Thomas Director. And two Pictures of Council Chamber Members. Photograph on
• Page 21 Verna Hall, American Revolution Bicentennial representative presenting flag. Mrs. Frances Brown and Mildred Gallo. Photograph on
• Page 22 1.Agnes Helgesson and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Cheney. 2. Agnes Helgesson and Mary Cheney 3. Irma Goldsmith Photograph on
• Page 23 1. Town Manager Robert Crowe, Mrs. (Bobbie) Crowe and Agnes Helgesson. 2. Mrs. Mildred Gallo, president of Los Altos Hills Association 3. Irma Goldsmith and Board showing town Committees On page no. 24 there is a copy of a Record from Refreshment Committee of the dedication & 19th Birthday Celebration including names as, Mayor Grabowski and Mrs. Grabowski, The Zappattini Family, Mildred Gallo, Florence Fava, Lucille McLaughlin, Agnes Helgesson, Mary Cheney, Elia Downey, Ann Anderson, Laura Bourgillas, Ann Spencer, Suzy Johnson, Diana Miller, Barbara McReynolds, Judy Carico, Francos Brown, Teddi Schick.

At the beginning the five hundred families that lived in Los Altos Hills had to fight against developers that wanted to turn their land into a City.

Later in the 1950s the town of Los Altos Hills became a City, Santa Clara County's 14th city. In January 23rd of 1956 the first city Council was established. Arthur E. Fowle was Selected as first Mayor but due to a heart attack was replaced by his son John M. Fowle for the first two years. Sidney W. Treat was the town's first Officiating Mayor.

Through this booklet one can see how Los Altos Hills was organized from its beginnings in order to fulfill its residents demands.

• Page 1: It includes two restaurants' business cards: Jed Smith Society Breakfast and Annual Institute Luncheon.
• Page 2: It is a program list of the Twenty-eighth Annual California History Institute during March 14-15, 1975.
• Page 3: It is a member list, which contains the name and phone number of the members, of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society.
• Page 4: This Page includes a program of the Conference of California Historical Societies called "Involving Youth". It also includes a little newspaper cutting titled: "Historical Conference On Today", announcing the mentioned Conference.
• Page 5: It is an invitation from the Los Altos Historical Society to discuss about the "Flea Market 'Round Up'". It also includes a newspaper cutting titled: "Los Altos Lions hold annual flea market".
• Page 6: Is it a hand written letter in 1975, co-signed by the members of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society a petition for a place to exhibit their historical collections.
• Page 7-8: It is a typed letter by the Los Altos Hills Historical Society giving a brief wrap up of what they had achieve in the month of May, 1975.
• Page 9: This
• Page contains of two paper cuttings, one newspaper cuttings and a hand written letter regarding the Los altos Historical Society.
• Page 10: It includes a Notice of Program and Meeting of the Los Altos Historical Society on August 28, 1975. It also contains a new paper cutting titled: "California missions in slide show".
• Page 11-12: This is a two pages long report recording one of the important event of Los Altos Hills Historical Society in August 28, 1975.
• Page 13: It is a letter of thanks written by the president of the Los Altos Hills Society for Mr. Wasson's efforts and supports to the Organization.
• Page 14: It is an invitation to the 2nd Annual Potluck Supper held by the Los Altos Hills Historical Society in November 20.
• Page 15: It is a one paged typed announcement about the establishment of Los Altos Hills Historical Society as an non profit organization.
• Page 16: It is a letter from Mrs. Florence M. Fava to the president of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society about a default on the election of officers in the organization. Page 17: It is a financial report of the money raised by the Los altos Hills Historical Society attached with a logo of the organization.
• Page 18:-19: It is a hand written letter from Florence Fava to Lucille N. Gould expressing her anger at what happened at a meeting of the historical society.
• Page 20: It is an announcement titled " Exciting News! Permanent Home For Town's Historical Artifacts and Town's 20th Birthday Celebration" by the Los Altos Hills Historical Society.
• Page 21: It is a newsletter about a general meeting in March 1976 by the Los Altos Hills Historical Society.
• Page 22: It is a resign letter written by the Board of Director, Mrs. Florence M. Fava, due to high pressure and conflict to the President , Mrs. Rosemary Meyerott in April 9, 1976.
• Page 23: It is a respond letter to Mrs. Florence M. Fava's resignation.
• Page 24: A newspaper cutting titled " Florence Fava resigns as town historian" with a picture of her. There is also another article named "History room is closed for awhile".
• Page 25: There are totally four newspaper cuttings and one of them includes a big portfolio picture of the new president of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society, Mr. George Pfeiffer. Other news are also about him.
• Page 26: The first newspaper cutting is titled " 'Retirement' in consulting Publishing never perishes from George Pteiffer's life" published in September 29, 1976. Another article named "Wells Fargo history topic of Historical Society meeting" is also included in this page.
• Page 27: This
• Page includes the minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of the City Council, and two newspaper cuttings,which is titled "Old Horse tack display at Hills Town Hall" in March 9, 1977 and "Hills history society meeting to organize flea market booths" in May 19, 1976.
• Page 28: It is an announcement by the Los Altos Hills Historical Society to ask all board members to learn about the Peninsula Railroads in the days of steam engine in 1977.
• Page 29: It is a letter written by the president of the Los Altos Hills Society to encourage people to support and join the organization in March 18, 1977.
• Page 30: It is also another letter to the members of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society to encourage them to participate in the Los Altos Hills Founders Night on May 26, 1977.
• Page 31: It is a consent form asking in what ways did the members want to contribute to the Los Altos Hills Historical Society and a promotion of the Flea Market Function.
• Page 32: There are two articles titled "A first-Hand Look at Hills Beginnings" and "Los Altos Hills first Council to reconvene" respectively.
• Page 33:There are two articles about how the Los altos Hills Historical Society promote the historical knowledge of Los Altos to its residents and to reminisce about the turbulent times before and after the incorporation.
• Page 34-35: It contains articles titled " Nostalgia and wit spice Hills reunion" and pictures taken in the "Founders Night", which discuss about the advocation of incorporation.
• Page 35: It is a news published by The Mercury in May 27, 1977 titled "A Little Nostalgia In Los Altos Hills", which said that incorporating was actually a good idea for Los altos Hills.
• Page 36-37: These are Newspaper clippings about the open house on Hills History, which displaced a large amount of Los Altos related historical collections.
• Page 38: It is the information about the open house of the Los Altos Hills Association and invited speakers.

• 1- A letter to a Mr. Fritschle from a historian named Mrs. Florence Fava regarding the towns 17th birthday and arranging a "week long exhibit on the areas Indian and land-grant maps".
• 2- A letter to the Mayor Helgesson and members of council from Mrs. Florence Fava, the historian, asking permission to create a Los Altos historical society. Robin Faisant, the town attorney is briefly mentioned.
• 3- A letter to Mrs. Florence Fava from the city manager, Murl M Fritschle. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Bullis have been suggested by Robin Faisant to be great choices to mention to the Board of Directors of the Los Altos Hills history and art association.
• 4- A letter to Mrs. Florence Fava from Murl M Fritschle proposing an establishment of the Los Altos Historical association and a meeting with council on October 24th.
• 5- A appreciation and acceptance letter from Mrs. Florence to Murl Fritschle.
• 6- A letter to Mayor Leslie Helgesson from Florence M. Fava, asking the council to disregard her previous letter; she does not believe the formation of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society should be part of the governing body of the town and thus desires a non-profit organization.
• 7-City council Agenda for October 24, 1972
• 8- and 9- Letters to Florence from Mary West asking her to consider becoming a member of the California conference of Historical Societies. Mary West mails Florence a membership brochure and "Organizing a Local Historical Society". She also invites Florence to a Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Cupertino joint meeting on Nov. 14th.
• 10- A letter from Florence to Gardner Bullis, Dave Mackenzie, Earl Dawson, George Pfeiffer III, Prof. R. McDonald, Timothy Hall, Mrs. Angie Boissevain, Mrs. Josephine W. Duveneck, Mrs. Lyssa Helgesson, Mrs. Linda Craig, Mrs. Florence M. Fava.These individuals are to be the first board of directors for the Los Altos Historical Society. First meeting is at Mrs. Joephine Duveneck's ranch on October 25th at 7:30 P.M..
• 11-News article titled LA Hills Historical Society Formed, discussing the first Historical Society meeting.
• 12- A thank you letter to Florence from Mrs. Viola W. Morley for requesting materials and information on how to form a new historical society and an offer to suggestions when needing help.
• 13- List of LA history society Board of Directors
• 14- 3 checks for $360.00 from Florence Fava and Los Altos Hills history Society to the LA post office for renting a P.O. Box.
• 15- 17- Statement of Purpose and 10 articles of incorporation for Los Altos Hills Historical society.
• 18- A Letter to the Internal Revenue Service: Exempt Organizations on July 18, 1974 from Gardner Bulls. It is a in response to a previous IRS inquiry about the Los Altos Hills Historical Society's budget and Articles of Incorporation.
• 19- An invoice for $29.80 LA hills historical society to Gardner Bullis for expenses of Incorporation.
• 20- to 21- Notes on discussions and conclusions reached in a LA Hills historical society meeting on Oct. 25,1972.
• 22- Letter from Mrs. Florence informing that the incorporation papers for the society were prepared and signed on November 5, 1973. C. Earl Dawson passed away and is being honored as the society's first honorary member along with the first town's mayor Arthur E. Fowle.
• 23- Lucile Gould has been added to board of directors
• 24-29- Again proposed Article of Incorporation and Proposal by Law.
• 30 - A copy of a check to the Los Altos Hills Historical Society for $5.00. From Diana S. Miller. Another Copy of a check to the Los Altos Hills Historical Society for $5.00 from Mathew & Annabell Boissenvain. A note dated 11/6/1973 to Florance "This is for the "Fund"" form Linda Craig.
• 31 - Three newspaper clippings. "Hills historical society seeks non-profit status", Town Crier 11/7/1973. "Hills City Historians Incorporate", Mercury 11/14/1973; this article announces the incorporation papers for the newly formed Los Altos Hills Historical Society. "Historian seeks site information", unknown Newspaper, 11/21/1973; this article is asking for people to turnover historical information for structures or sites in Los Altos area.
• 32 - A blank application for Membership to the Los Altos Hill s Historical Society as well as a blank membership card provided by George Pfeiffer III.
• 33 - A letter to the Board Members from Florance Fava dated 12/10/1973. It is in regards to the filing of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society's incorporation papers in Sacramento, and having official status on 11/28/1973.
• 34 - A photocopy certification document form the State of California issued on 12/26/1973 by Edmund G. Brown Jr. Secretary of State.
• 35 - A flyer announcing an open house for the Los Altos Hills Historical Society from January 27 to February 3 1974 honoring Los Altos Hills 18th Birthday.
• 36 - Two newspaper clippings. A photo graph of Historical society offers Mmes. Lucille Gould, Florence Fava, and Llyssa Helgesson Town Crier 1/23/1974. A picture of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society's seal, as designed by Mildred Gallow, unknown newspaper, unknown date.
• 37 - A letter to Mrs. Florance Fava from Los Altos Hills Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson. In which he thanks the Historical Society for their help in celebrating the town's eighteenth birthday.
• 38- to 39 - Personal photographs of the Historical Society's open house for the Los Altos Hills 18th birthday celebration.
• 40 - A letter dated 4/23/74 to the Los Altos Hills Historical Society from the State of California Franchise Tax Board. It indicates that the Society is considered exempt form the state franchise or income tax under section 23701d.
• 41 - A newspaper clipping from the Mercury dated 5/26/1974. "'Know What To Keep,' Says Historical Chief." This article profiles Debbie Covintons job on how she determines what to keep for the Cornwall area.

• 1 to 2 - Newspaper clippings from the Town Crier 2/20/1974. A short article with photographs third and fourth grade Bullis students visiting the Los Altos Historical Society's and looking at their Indian artifact exhibit for the Celebration of the cities 18th birthday celebration.
• 3 - A letter from the Los Altos City Manager Bruce Lawson to Mr. Zappettini on 2/11/1974. It thanks Zappettini for the flower arrangements he contributed to the city for the eighteenth birthday celebration.
• 4 - A letter from Lucille Gould on behalf of the Los Altos Historical Society to Mildred Gallo on 4/4/1974. It thanks Mrs. Gallo for the creation of the societies official seal.
• 5 - A Conference of California Historical Societies membership card issued to the Los Altos Hills Historical Society issued in February 1975. A notice $8.00 in paid membership due from the Conference of CA. Historical Societies Univ. of the Pacific. A newspaper clipping from the Town Crier 2/20/1974 urging pioneer resident of the Hills area to attend the Los Altos Hills Historical society's 2/21/74 meeting at Town Hall.
• 6 - A full page copy (8-1/2"x11") of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society's official seal.
• 7 to 8 - Los Altos Hills Historical Society's Meeting minutes for 2/21/1974. They discussed of their by-laws and proposed three major changes to them.
• 9 to 11 - Los Altos Hills Historical Society's Meeting minutes for 5/31/1974. They discussed their application for Federal Tax exemption status, the mailing of membership cards, the expenditure for the printing of official letterhead by Good-Go, selected the official slogan of "learning from the past creates understanding of the present and wisdom for the future."
• 12 to 14 - it is an amended articles of incorporation of Los Altos Hills Historical Society. It contained six articles which has an initial and primary purpose for which the corporation is formed is to bring together those people interested in history particularly the history of Los Altos Hill, and to discover and collect any historical material which will assist therein.
• 15 - two reply letters from State of California country of Santa Clara. It was signed by Los Altos Hill City Manager Bruce Lawson on 14th Jan. 1974 and 16th Jan. 1974. Generally the letters are about the approval of the amended articles of incorporation of Los Altos Hills Historical Society which has been described before.
• 16 - it is a correction note for the amended articles of incorporation of Los Altos Hills Historical Society article 2.
• 17 to 21 - the by-laws of Los Altos Hills Historical Society. It regulated and rules the society in many perspectives, include class of memberships, regular member meeting time, rules and place. The initial list of the board of directors, duties of the officers, etc.
• 22 - it is a member contact list of 1974.
• 23 - A letter to Mr. Gardner Bullis from L. M. Gould who represented the Los Altos Historical Society to express its deep appreciation to Mr. Mullie about his great efforts and contributions.
• 24 - A letter to Mr. George Pfeiffer III from L. M. Gould who represented the Los Altos Historical Society to express its deep appreciation to Mr. Pfeiffer about his great efforts and contributions.
• 25 - A blank formal letter paper for Los Altos Historical Society.
• 26 - A small newspaper news regarding the Los Altos Historical Society's meeting. A employee envelope for the Los Altos Historical Society
• 27 to 28 - two letter from Lucille Gould represented the Los Altos Historical Society to Mrs. Mildred Gallie and Mrs. Jeanne Mager. To appreciation their generous help.
• 29 to 31 - some advertisem*nts. and news about the Los Altos Historical Society's 1st anniversary supper.
• 32 - news from newspaper regarding to the new elected officer for Los Altos Historical Society.
• 33 to 35 - two invitation letters for the Los Altos Hill Historical Society's members.
• 36 to 38 - a brief summary of the final meeting on November 21, 1974. It mentioned the election for the new officer for next year.
• 39 - a member recruitment letter from the Los Altos Hill Historical Society's vice president, Barbara McReynolds.
• 40 - a receipt for attending the Conference of California Historical Societies in 31 Jan, 1976.
• 41 - a recruiting members flyers for the Los Altos Hill Historical Society.

It explains in detail how this incorporation affects the Foothill residents as well as the changes in government and taxes that will result. It addresses police jurisdiction, school zoning, and the proposed budget for the new town of Los Altos Hills. Maps of the platform incorporation are also included.

• 1- 2- News about the first city manger of Los Altos Hill, Paul Salfen. He appointed at 1960 and resigned under fire six years later.
• 3 - A photo of Paul Salfen.
• 4 - a news about two town clerk Henry Paulman and Paul W. Salfen reigned from their position about Paul Salfen.
• 5 - A photo of Lowell Morse, the second city manger in Los Altos Hill. Form 1966 - 1969
• 6 - an article regarding the resignation of Loweel Morse as the city manger in Los Altos Hill.
• 7 - A photo of Murl Fritschle, 3rd city manger in Los Altos Hill, from 1969 - 1972.
• 8 - A news about how Murl Fritschle got fired from his position of city manger in Los Altos Hill, and Mr. Fritschle begun his new position as city manger of Anderson in Shasta county.
• 9 - A photo of Bruce G. Lawson, 4th city manger of Los Altos Hill, from 1972 - 1974
• 10 - Several news about the resignation of Gruce G. Lawson as the city manager of Los Altos Hill. "Serious differences in philosophy" between himself and council members became the reason of resignation.
• 11 - a Photo of Robert E. Crowe from 1974 - present
• 12 - a news regarding Robert E. Crowe misused the public fund. The news were from 5/6/1977 and mentioned that Robert used the public fund to pay for his private auto repair.
• 13 - a news about how Robert E. Crowe appointed and hired as the City Manger of Los Altos Hills. Robert E. Crowe is married and had a daughter, originally from Fairfax, undergraduate and graduated at CSU Long Beach.
• 14 - a article form Robert E. Crowe's wife. It is about the response of the earlier news regarding her Mr. Crowe misused public funds. There are another news written by Mr. Crowe himself, about how the government wasted thousands of dollars on investigating on his false allegations.
• 15 - Two different new about the process of investigating on Robert E. Crowe misuse public funds on gas.
• 16 - a list of city clerk from 1956 to 1977.

It mainly focus its attention on Mary C. Davey , the Deputy Major and Lee J. Kubby new council of the town Los Altos Hills; The recall was mainly done in order to find out how the residents of Los Altos Hills felt about the Council had been handle by its members. The residents could express how they felt about each of the councils and if they were satisfied with their job.

The recall created a lot of controversy and the residents were questioning its results. This recall happened in a off-election year; therefore, the residents were more aware of the issues. Some of the issues were the Los Altos Hills zoning.

A new City manager is also appointed Bruce Lawson; he started strong his first task was to provide jobs by filling in positions at the town hall. The Recall was done in order to cure the dissension of the Los Altos Hills, but some believe that the recall was not the solution; on the contrary, it would divide the town. In order to find a solution the residents and council member leave their differences, and have their mind set to find an agreement.

The Scrapbook also includes surveys given to Los Altos residents about what they thought of their councils. If they agree or disagree about restoring the Responsive Council and saving The Cure. There are sort of summaries of the meetings held by the City Council. Letters sent to the residents, so they were part of town's meetings.

There is also documentation that shows the pros and cons of the recall. The Councils that were to be recall was Mary C Davey and Lee J. Kubby there are a lot of fliers and other sort of information that shows all the good things that these two councils did for the town. And were always fair in their decisions. This is why they were against for the recall. All this trouble was done in order to make Los Altos Hills better and make their residents happier.

In this Scrapbook we find: William Phy, Murl Fritschle, Ted Kluzec, John Fowle, Stanley Corbett, Robert Cheney, Diana Miller, Leslie Helgesson, Stanley Grabowski , Herb Hudson, Mildred Cohen Gallo, Robert I. Pack, Ronald Reagan, Tomas McReynolds, Robin Faissant , Hans Harder, Joseph Dochnahl, Patricia Standring, Theodora Shick, Frederick Brutschy, William Hahn, Bruce Lawson, James A. Seeba, Albert Henley, Wallace Stegner, Edward Ginzton, Melvin H. Hawley, Alexander C. Prentice Jr. , Helen Ashby, Edith M. Williams, Theodore Moreno, Martin E. Packard, Ruth B. Spangenberg, Keneth Young, George Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Duveneck, Dana, Robert C. North, Gertrude Sherlock, Wilton F. Minckley, William T. Powerll, Lois C. Hogle, Stacy French, Barbara, Eastman, Donald, L. Everingham, George Waltuch, Majorie Cray, Crason Flammer, Lily Estrada, Theodora Schick, Lisa Merritt, Stanley Weigel, Alan L. Helgesson, Cortez Lane, Lawrence Dawson, David Bellucci, Alan S. Maremont, Willian Getz, Kathlyn Crament, Maqrge Muncie, James Muncie, Keith Wadsworth, Georgia M. Neuenberg, Robert Linn, Chuck Boyenga, George Hayes, Ralph W. Kane, Lee Katz, Frances A. Bioletti, Mary Davey, Matthew Allen, William Downey, Carol M. Phy, Adrian R. Hatfield, Barbara B. Eastman, Herbert Abrams, Irene Abrams, David Jansson, S. Smith, Theodora Schick, Carol Hake, Dexter Hake, Judith A. Carico, Charles Adams, Ella Jean Hahn, Mildred Cohen Gallo, Fred Brutschy, Artemas A Ginzton, Patricia M. Standring, Robert W. Boresel, Paula B. Olinger. John S. Ewing, Florence M Fava, Viginia Royden, Priscilla R. Weisbart. Herbert H. Hudson, I. Goldsmith, Leslie A. Helgesson, Ivan Grossman, Jack Ronsiek, Jack Linsk, Haile S. Clay, Ottmar F. Kotick, H. Schick, Gardner Bullis, Stanley Grabowski, Laurence Dawson, WM. Ross Aiken, A. M. Laws, Fred E Gutt, Frank B. Duveneck, D. K. Harryman, Jack Wahle, Dolly Sacks, Walter A. Benson, Janet W. Owens, A. Spencer, E. A. Mclaughlin, Cordy Bishop, Clara Johns, Jeans Struthers, John M. Fowle, A. G. Lambert, Nicholas C. Hart, Florence C. Magruder, William P. Eckert, Albin E. Danell, Albert Henley, Oscar Buneman, A. B. Bergh, William Gunning, Evelyn Gunning, Keith Brown, Wallace Stregner, Anne Bernstein, Angie Boissevain, Alma E. Wood, Bobette Gugliotta, Richard C. Waugh, Halsey Royden, Carson Flammer, Richard T. Orth, Josephine Duveneck, Robert C. Cheney, Joseph W. Dochnahl, Robert T. Anderson, and James Clement.

It begins with his campaign for Los Altos Hills Mayor. Including newspaper clipping of his positions on legislation, his policies of reform, and his promises once he takes office. Also includes articles during his term, many telling of political t in the council and public displeasure.

There are articles regarding the proposed removal of Cheney. Aswell articles about Stanley Grabowski, Mayor Protem, and his resignation. And he successor Thomas McReynolds. Also Cheney's eventual removal from office.

• Page 1) Cover page entitled "The Jogging War"
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• Page 3) Los Altos Hills city council minutes 10/19/77; Councilman Proft questioned the Hazardous road situation on Moody road due to the large groups of joggers and recent construction their on Sundays. Town Crier newspaper article 10/26/1977; "Hills traffic hazard created by joggers" Sunday joggers were taking over an entire lane on Moody road on Sundays due to construction. Councilman David G. Proft said Large groups of joggers were creating a traffic hazard by taking up an entire land on Sundays with "complete disregard" for the safety of runners and cars.
• Page 4) Partial document; Los Altos Hills City council minutes 10/24/77; Councilman Proft requested that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance prohibiting organized jogging on public streets without a permit. Partial document; Los Altos Hills City council minutes 1/4/78; Councilman Proft questioned when the Ordinances concerning brick walls and organized jogging would be forthcoming. Town Crier newspaper clipping, unknown date; "Prying Reporter Question: What is your opinion of the crackdown on joggers on the main busy roads in Los Altos Hills? Response: Jim Soxx "I pan to do my future jogging on secluded pathways - not on the main drags. I would hate to have a citation for reckless running on my record.""
• Page 5) Town Crier newspaper article 11/23/77; "Cars menaced by runners?!" this was a letter to the editor form Joe Henderson of Los Altos. It was a protest against the recent backlash against running. He argued that is was not the runners who were dangerous but the oncoming cars. He stated that each morning since 1973 a group had been meeting at Foothill college every Sunday for a fun-run and now this groups was numbering from one to two hundred people. For the more than 250 consecutive Sunday runs there was only one accident involving a runner and a car that was on the wrong side of the road. Mercury newspaper article 1/20/78; "Hills city may ban jogging on streets." This article summarized how jogging has become popular but cased a hazarded on Moody road where the runners were running in the road four to five abreast. It also stated that the city council asked it Atty. Frank Gillo to prepare two draft ordinances. One would prohibit jogging on improved streets and the other banned joggers running in groups of two or more unless they obtained a permit.
• Page 6) P. A. Times newspaper article 1/20/78; "Hills runs scared as joggers invade town's narrow roads" This article by Evelyn Richards talks about the possible city ordinances as well as that the Sunday fun runs were organized by Runners World Magazine. The co-founder of the fun run Rita Anderson states that their has been a simmering issue of safety for sometime about running Moody Road due to its blind curves, narrow roads and little or no shoulders. P. A. Times newspaper, opinion article 1/23/78; "Reckless Joggers Dashed divers dread" by Alexander Bodi; He felt as though the Stanford area has the same issues as los Altos with regards to reckless runners, and how they "frequently collide with bicyclists." P. A. Times newspaper, letter to the editor from Susan Smith of 23230 Ravensbury Ave. Los Altos Hills 1/25/78; In her brief letter she congratulates the Los Altos Town Council for recognizing the danger that people are to their streets. Then she posses the question of what the jogging ordinance will prohibit. Postulating that it might prohibit folks from walking their dog, families from taking a stroll, etc.
• Page 7) Mercury newspaper article 1/27/78; "Runaway interest in proposed Hills Jogging Laws"; This article states that the proposed jogging ordinances has generated a lot of interest and that most of the calls that city hall has been receiving were from reporters.
• Page 8) P. A. Times newspaper, letter to the editor form Lester D. Earnest, 12769 Dianne Dr. Los Altos Hills 1/28/78; In his letter he states that he is pleased with City Councils plans to deal with the towns serious jogging problem. But that the ordinance needed to be drafted carefully and target "the individual jogger because he is hardest to catch." As well as making sure that the ordinance allowed for beneficial activities. Mercury newspaper, letter to the editor from Jon H. Baumgartner of Los Altos Hills 1/30/78; This letter is a counter offer to deal with the safety of the Los Altos joggers. It explains that the joggers to not want to be "smothered in a blanket of bureaucratic regulations" when they have worked so hard just to live in such an area. He proposes that because speed limits are widely ignored by motorists, that pedestrians should be present in high volume areas, holding a lantern and ringing bell. These should be visible and audible from up to 200 yards. P.A. Times newspaper, Forum Letters clipping. This is another letter to the editor from Gerard Putallaz of Mountain View, on 1/31/78. This letter expresses all of his concerns regarding Los Altos joggers. He first speaks of many of the problems with already proposed plans. These include joggers not running in single-file, policing, and taxpayer issues. He concludes his letter with suggestions on how to fix the proposed problems. He proposes that skateboards and horses be banned, while the city widens, cleans, and fixes the bike lanes from time to time. He also suggests that shoulders be repaired and that speed limits and parking zones be better enforced.
• Page 9) This page includes a series of newspaper clippings related to the jogging issues surrounding Los Altos. The first is a panoramic picture by Amy Huntoon of a Las Altos Hills 'Fun Run,' depicting the traffic problems created as a result. The second is an article from the S.F. Sunday Examiner & Chronicle World, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1978. This is a clip from an interview of Los Altos Hills City Manager, Bob Crowe. He says that joggers who impede traffic could soon be liable to incur misdemeanor penalties if the ordinance is passed requiring runners to obtain permits and refrain from jogging on city streets. The third is an article from the P.A. Times on 1/30/78 coordinating to the picture clipping on the page. It informs on the traffic hazard that the joggers present, and that the City Council will consider the matter on the following Wednesday. The fourth is a letter to the editor from the P.A. Times on 2/3/78, by Earle Sloan, M.D. He argues that the cars, not the joggers should be restricted during 'fun run' events. The fourth is a letter to the editor from the P.A. Times on 2/5/78, by M.G. Boulger. This is a rebuttal letter to Earle Sloan, M.D. sarcastically inviting him to persuade the Menlo Park city government to let the joggers run there.
• Page 10) This is an article from the P.A. Times, by Evelyn Richards, on 1/31/78. She first addresses the jogging issue in Los Altos Hills, and informs on the massive amount of press it has received. She mentions City Manager Robert Crowe, and his feelings on the subject as well as the wide amount of press that has been received. She discusses the two ordinances that will be discussed by the City Council. She also mentions that Councilman Robert Cheney will be an advocate on the side of the joggers in this debate. She continues to discuss the Runners World organization and its influence across the country, as well as thoughts from one of their employees, Terri Bremer.
• Page 11) This is comprised of two newspaper clippings on the jogging subject. The first is from the San Jose Mercury, on Wednesday, February 1, 1978. This is a photograph of Stephen Peck jogging in front of the Los Altos Hills Town Hall. The article is in reference to the proposed ordinance that would restrict jogging in Los Altos. The second is from the Palo Alto Times, on Wed, Feb. 1, 1978. It states the time and place of where the Los Altos City Council will meet to discuss the jogging ordinance.
• Page 12) This is a newspaper clipping from the Los Altos Town Crier, on Feb. 1, 1978. It briefly discusses the proposed ordinance concerning the Los Altos Hills joggers. It also includes a large photo of many runners, by Rich Benyo, of Runners' World Magazine.
• Page 13) This is a newspaper clipping from the Los Altos Town Crier, on Feb. 1, 1978. This article first discusses the Los Altos Hills jogging problem that has ballooned into an issue of national significance. Many huge names in journalism, such as The British Broadcast Company, Time Magazine, CBS News, the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as local television, radio and newspapers in Wisconsin and Arizona have covered the story.
• Page 14) On this page, there are three newspaper clippings. The first one is a letter from Michael Eliastam, M.D., Director of emergency services from Stanford University Hospital. This letter describes his thoughts and feelings about the people, including Mr. Bodi, who are commenting that joggers are a significant risk in the Los Altos Area. Michael Eliastam, M.D. is in favor of joggers and argues that there is not enough information and statistics to prove anything negative about joggers. For instance, he argues that one needs to compare accidents caused by joggers to the number caused by cyclists. Also, one needs to look at how much land is set aside for golfers, tennis players, and horse riders, then decide , based on the number of joggers, whether the land is fairly distributed. He also argues that data recently published shows that jogging is a valuable exercise and does provide health benefits compared to tennis, golf and other activities which do not provide health benefits. He concludes his letter with suggesting that the Los Altos Hills city council spend money on finding out real facts so that they can make their decision based on facts rather than on politics. The second newspaper clipping is from Philip DiHasa writing to an editor comparing joggers to pesky squirrels. He refers joggers as "another kind of varmints." The third clipping is a picture of a lady in which they ask her opinion on what she thinks of all the public attention being given joggers in the Los Altos hills.
• Page 15) It is a proposal/ordinance of the city of the town of Los Altos Hills amending article 9 entitled "Pedestrians." Included in this ordinance, are sections 1. Findings (talks about why jogging is dangerous), section 2. Amendment of Code and section 4-3. Jogging, running; where prohibited.
• Page 16) This is a continuation of the proposal/ordinance which states the restriction of running by groups of two or more.
• Page 17) Another continuation of the proposal/ ordinance stating that joggers/runners now need to get a permit to jog on the streets. Also, included is a list of things that needs to be included in the application for the permit.
• Page 18) A continuation of the proposal/ordinance stating the rules about the permit. The chief of police issues the permit and needs to act upon the application for the permit within 5 days after the filing thereof.
• Page 19) A continuation of the proposal/ordinance stating more rules and the effective date of these rules.
• Page 20) This is an article explaining how a group of 100 joggers squared off with the Los Altos Hills Town Council over a proposed ordinance that would restrict running by groups of two or more. Cherry bombs were exploded while the council was discussing the issues about joggers. While the council argues that this proposal was for safety issues, joggers disagreed.
• Page 21) This is another article about joggers being upset about the proposal. This article states that all of the council members except profit admitted at some point in the discussion that they enjoy some form of jogging.
• Page 22) A statement (letter) by Diana S. Miller, stating her opinion about the ordinance made for joggers. She states how the definition of a jogger and runner are not clearly defined. She also states how the roads were never designed for all the horse traffic, cyclists, joggers, runners, or even the strollers. In the areas of roads in Los Altos Hills, the number one problem is the speeding sports cars. Her main point she is trying to get across is that there are far more important issues to be concerned of than jogging.

• Page 1 Recall Won't Solve Ills by Marcia Temme , 5/29/1968 Los Altos Hills will continue to grow and have its problems among council members as well as citizenry. Here's An Essay on Power, 5/8/1968 Many new policies came up. THe democrats have some pretty strong reins on the working, voting man, who most likely will keep the political bosses in off ice for fear of losing his job. However, after the new majority discovered there was nothing they could do to stop assessment district proceedings, l they had to concede to them. An Epitath on Sewers, 5/22/1968 Altamont Basin district two suit against the latter because he like the sewer assessment opponents before him. The council was still without guidelines on sewers and septic tanks, they would find themselves back in the dark ages of cobwebs and clouded pools.
• Page 2 Oh for a Patch of Grass, 6/5/1968 Whatever the cost and the time put in by staff and city officials, patches of green saved will be money in the bank and will further the philosophy of rural living in the hills. A Restless Neighborhood, 6/19/1968 The Moodly-Altamont Page Mill (MAPS) area of Los Altos Hills wrote to the council and commission to request further study on roads and circulation.in their mini community A Posterior's Plight, 6/26/1968 Back then there wasn't an exact room with and adequate meeting table to hold on meetings with the Council and the important people that surrounds the Chairman. Wilton Minckenley was the Chairman back then and was excited about the idea of making a desk were meetings can be hold at any time.
• Page 3 The Media Muffs It Too, 7/3/1968 People didn't have sewers so they started complaining about wanting sewers and it got all over the media. Along with the conflict of the people Mayor Ross Aiken of Los Altos got involved with the statement he said "that all people who want sewers will get them, either through extraterritorial jurisdiction to the County or concurrent jurisdiction". People and the Mayor were waiting for and answer of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills since it was on their hands. People kept waiting for the answer as they also kept complaining. A Word From The Poor, 7/17/1968 In Los Altos Hills people moved in and so some new each other and some didn't, but no matter what it was people were able to walk, drive around because it was safe. Those people were leaving a good life and so they did whatever it took to protect their hometown to keep it a safe environment. Council Audience Rude, 7/24/1968 It is frustrating when somebody gets chosen to represent you and your city and when meetings are to talk about the conflicts going on the person that is representing you doesn't bother to do anything about it. That is what happen to the Los Altos Hills resident and they thought it was rude that nothing of what they thought was heard. It really bugged that they wanted some issues resolve, but didn't matter to others what they thought.
• Page 4 Take All The Time You Need Hills: Color Them Noisy, 8/7/1968 "Slope density had made detailed tentative maps a necessity in Los Altos Hills". The people living close to 280 route thought it was too noisy so people wanted to improved that route so people could live in a quieter place. Planners got involved by studying the map and taking their time in coming up with something. The developers got also involved by making their maps perfect and converting them into a piece of art. The people of the hills just had to be patient because it was going to take time. The city itself got all involved trying to make the hills what it is now a good quiet place to live. Noise Makers Must Go, 9/4/1968 Motorcycles seemed to be the most noisy and disturbing for people. The ones who had licenses or did not were prohibited on the hills on private property and roads. Dr. Harold Schick and City Atty. Robin Faisant were the ones in the committee that enforced that. Residents thought that the motorcycles were noisy and dangerous not only for the driver but for others too. The ones in charge of the town were trying to protect the people by having some kind of regulation about the motorcycles not taking away their rights.
• Page 5 It's Refreshing Simplicity, 8/22/1968 Description of one of the eldest and most rustic parts of the community at Los Altos Hills. Why The Highest Taxes? 9/18/1968 Due to the town's services such as the elementary schools, the Foothill College Junior College District, library, the Fire District, the Purisima Hills county Water District, the County Flood Control zone that are bought through the County is the main reason for the high total of taxes. Compromise Route Backed, 9/11/1968 Description of the two different views about the construction of the last stretch of Junipero Sierra Freeway. Negotiations about incorporating the preservation of the land as open space and for recreational accommodation.
• Page 6 Odds n' End of Protest, 9/28/1968 Advantages and disadvantages of the consequences from the Watson initiative (Proposition 9). Here's to the Smiths, 10/23/1968 Clayton Smith, a building inspector, has earned his honor at the Council table due to he has aided the police to discover a large marijuana crop in the hills.
• Page 7 Just a Smooth 40-Minute Meeting, 10/16/1968 40 minutes long, three councilmen, and the lack of political sparks among the three are some of the characteristics of Los Altos Hills Council meetings. From Horse Meat to Pasta, 10/30/1968 "Horsing around" at 2 a.m. and trampling around Los Altos Hills are taking a pretty great risk for the pedestrians. Yet, the had no jurisdiction over laws controlling the problem, which is trespassing pre-empted by state laws. However, a solution to this is that private land and business owners can help by keeping horses in after dark. Sherlock Stirs New Storm, 11/6/1968 People moving and living on Sherlock Road want a quiet, rural area with unpaved roads and room for hiking. A homeowner who is paving his trails has created a huge furor among Sherlock's residents; causing very unhappy days in on of the prettiest and most peaceful areas of Los Altos Hills.
• Page 8 Those Wide Open Spaces, 11/13/1968 Proposal to the City Council which will provide the town of Los Altos Hills with another park for open space reserve. You Say It Can't Be Done? 11/25/1968 Los Altos Hills' sewer policy. The Land: What Price ? 12/6/1968 Residents of the Los Altos Hills rural area want to keep away the pavement in excess, the fire trail that scar the hills and the modern structure that increase erosion. Yet, they do want a definition of private roads and an adequate drainage system to take care of their problem.
• Page 9 On The Not So Beaten Path, 12/11/1968 Many Hillians work hard on committees to study how the town of Los Altos Hills may kept rural. Hills: A Miniature World, 12/18/1968 Los Altos has a promising future, developing roads, sewers, and expanding its 10 square miles cross the hills. George Mader employed by the council of Los Altos as a planning consultant, studying slope density, private roads, and sticklers like subdivision. All this was done to prevent future problems, in this town and in other. The Mail Must Go Through, 12/25/1968 Dennis Lahr, mailman at the town hall, always got the packages delivered. Lahr had a great reputation, working day and night sending out packages. He stamped and scaled so that the packages would make the Christmas mail. One cold afternoon, a woman walks in with her packages, and hollors with all her might: "How come Lahr is not here, my packages must get out!?"
• Page 10 Tidbits For The New Year, 1/1/1969 Police department gets a "thank you" for good patrolling during Christmas, Council meets, managers meet, and a resolution for 1969 is - May all your byrnes be open space reserve. Keep the canyons clean and the knolls rounded and do not smoke around Jansson's house. The Children of Suburbia, 1/29/1969 At a council meeting, suburban children concept was brought up, discussing heartily endorsed after school and summer recreation programs. The idea of children needing wholesome recreation did not convince the Hillians though. One backing up theory is: Parents know that their children are safe with adult supervision on school grounds after classes. Resulted with woman voting and men not seeing the importance of the organized activities. The Money spent on recreations does not only keep leaders in their jobs but also children busy in constructive activity. In The Scheme Of Things, 1/22/1969 As its title refers to this article mentions all the wonderful things that Adobe Creek Lodge has to offer to the Community. It has a marvelous restaurant, it is a very relaxing place where once can enjoy a great walk surrounded by nature, or a place to lay down and stretch under a tree. It is mostly used by executives who want a break from their hectic lives; children also come and visit Adobe Creek Lodge from different high schools to perform dances and other activities. Adobe Creek Lodge is a great acquisition for the town.
• Page 11 Council Debates Over 'Gap' , 2/5/1969 Differences among the major and councilmen John Fowle and Mary Davey where they feel alienated by the mayor, and that there is miscommunication among them whereas the mayor feels that they are mistaken and there is not such gap. It seemed that but the time of elections "when Ross Aiken finally sat on the heavy table "next to two bakers and Davey and Fowle were left in the back ; here is where their miscommuniation among the councilmen and the mayor became evident close with their differences. Where information such as a a list of people that Davey was supposed to have ready for the mayor and she did not ( as the mayor says) where she argues that she did have and showed him such list. Examples like this is where the communication gap relied. And Then There Was Light, 2/12/1969 It basically mentions a night where the lights of the Town Hall went out and everything and everybody was in the dark. Nobody knew who was next to whom or doing what. Until the mayor Ross Aiken drove with his wife to look for a key to open the place and finally have lights. After the lights went on Lawrence Gahagen (Manager of the Radio Station) talked about all the difficulties of the radio station KPGM a station that was based in Los Altos hills history, but was unable to reach all the listeners of the town, but was able to reach listeners from other town such as Redwood City, and San Mateo. Burglary Prevention No. 1 , 2/19/1969 Here the citizens are aware of the increase of burglaries in the Town Los Altos Hills, where the awareness of suspicious people or cars was crucial. First the C. D. Marron explained some of the problems that the Law enforcement had such as the long process and all the reports that officers had to write in order to follow through an burglary that has been reported. The other problem is how the officers are outnumbered by the residents of Los Altos Hills and the students of Foothill College who need protection; a ratio of 26 officers and 13,000 people in town. In order to protect the residents home and valuable which among the things stolen are : color televisions and electrical equipment. Marron also mention some key steps to protect their homes as they go on vacation etc. Such as, cancel daily deliveries, leave some lamps on with automatic timer, so they go on and off through out the night, discontinue paper, notify the sheriff that you will be gone, and when are your planning to come back, leave shades in normal condition, locked all doors, windows, garage, ask a neighbor to hold your mail, and rent a deposit box to put all your valuables.l This will reduce the chances of getting robbed and protect your interests. Keep Out those Bulldozers, 3/5/1969 The argument about if it was best for the town to keep private roads or not aroused during this time. There were some key points of discussion Pros and cons. Among the positive things on private roads was that it keeps the town pretty, avoiding the heavy traffic, the lousy noise from cars, and it gives a rural character to the neighborhood. On the negative side the fact that they are private roads is up to its residents to fix them according to civil code. This creates controversy among its residents because most of them are unlikely to accept responsibility for whichever side of the road needs fixing. This is a big problem between the town and its residents because when storms happen the roads become very moody and extremely difficult to drive, so the private roads start calling the town for help. Private roads would not be an issue if everybody living in that private road kept their maintenance act, but this is not the case. another downside of the private roads is that they are very narrow; therefore, is very hard for firemen to get through in case of an emergency. The private roads enhance the chance of hazard since the combustible tonnage per acre is even greater than the one in Los Angeles. This makes very important for this private road neighborhoods to have several areas of evacuation. Pros and Cons are have very valid point the key is to think about who is in charge of what and to follow such as keep the streets clean, so there are no blocking in case of an emergency.
• Page 12 Pathways Reorganization, 2/26/1969 The pathways committee was reorganized by Mayor Ross Aiken. Commissioner Laurence Dawson had been replaced by Mrs. Artemis Ginzton. People did not think that committee members would be happy with the reorganization. However, the members all seemed to want the best for the land and were willing to work.It seems to be that this committee meets to discuss preservation of land and the future of the hills. Conservationist Hillians, 3/12/1969 The Los Altos Hills Association has a conservation-minded newsletter that wrote about everything from Bryne Park to noise pollution. They are very concerned with noise from cars comparing the noisy car fines of Europe to that of California. The noise abatement committee wanted to keep trucks on 280. The committee was also worried that the opening of Byrne Park to the Public may be wrecked by beer cans and other things that belong in the dump. They also were talking about the beauty of the park.
• Page 13 The Central Drive Enigma, 4/2/1969 The Central Drive enigma is that Central Drive may go through private property. This means that the owner of the property, David Jasnnson. A map made by Oliver Wheeler left out this 40 foot wide road. The controversy was over what to do with this road. If the road did actually belong to Jasnnson he wanted to pave. Others did not agree with his decision. Leave Creek Basin Alone 4/19/1969 Sewer District Eight wants to run sewer lines in the Adobe Creek Drainage Basin. However members of the conservation committees disagree with this idea. They want to preserve the land and keep the history of this area.
• Page 14 Time for Revising Laws 4/9/1969 Due to the once rural community growing city officials believe that it is time to make some new laws. A law needed to be made because it was still legal to firearms on ones property. Also an agricultural one on animal control. Hills Lack Transportation 4/23/1969 There is no public transportation system serving Foothill College or the Los Altos Hills. The only way to get to Foothill is by car, hitchhiking, walking or biking. many students have cars but need to work to pay for gas and repairs. Foothill may add a third campus and they would definitely need a transportation system to connect them all. A public transportation system would allow for lower income students to come to school and this would provide higher education to the many rather than the few.
• Page 15 Basic Tax Rate Increase Looks Inevitable, 5/11/1969 Budget strains on city council are reflecting on the town. There are not enough police to cover the land and Mountain view officers have had to come help lately. They feared a future when they would need police officers protection is really needed. They believe the money isn't as important as the safety and welfare of the citizens. Another Page, Another Dimension, 5/14/1969 The people of the MAPs area are unique. Most want peaceful surroundings, dirt roads and all. However this is growing harder due to pressures from surrounding areas with want for growth and development. The conflict between these two groups is quite noticeable.
• Page 16 Everything Green Except for the Dumpings, 5/21/1969 Contractors are dumping piles of dirt in places that don't need to be filled and the mayor is having a hard time figuring out who is doing it exactly. Bryne Park is owned by the town so would need to be maitenanced by the town. However this is costly and the 55 acres would need lots of men for coverage. The author believes planing for the future will help and asking for state funding as well. Town Council 'Towers' Over Its Audience, 5/28/1969 In town hall a new podium was built. It was made of redwood and quite large. The council that sat in it towered over the people they were spoke to from microphones. The mayor didn't quite like the new podium. However it made for better acoustics in town hall.
• Page 17 Question: When is a Park Not a Park? 6/4/1969 Many believe that Bryne Park is not a traditional park but more like just open space. The people of the town want some where to bring their children, ride horses, gather together and just have a good time. The mayor wanted Bryne Park to be that of like Mountain Views Shoreline. He wanted a golf coarse, serene areas, pools for swimming, concessions, museums and entertainment. The problem was funding, which the mayor found strange from his community. Noise: Not New But Always Present Problem, 6/25/1969 Noise seemed to be a large problem for the Hillians. The noise abatement committee and others worried about noise could go to the Noise Symposium which was sponsored by the County chapter of the National Safety Council. The Noise Symposium had speakers who spoke about basic hearing, physics of sound, basic physics, sound control, legal aspects of noise, loss of hearing from noise exposure, special testing for hearing losses and hearing conservation in industry. Many believed that noise was like the intangible air pollution- it is a new but not readily accepted diaster.
• Page 17 (catalogued again) Question: When Is a Park Not a Park? 06/4/1969 Councilmen talk about Byrne Park, Purrisima Park, and Fremont Hills Country Club. They say that people in the hills like open spaces, and they don't want to have a park. Mayor refers to Shoreline in Mountain View as an ideal park. He wants to create something like that for people in the hills. Noise: Not New But Always Present Problem 06/25/1969 The County chapter of the National Safety Council sponsors the Noise Symposium. The committee wants to get through the Assemblyman George Miiias' bill on reducing noise standards. The Symposium features Robert Burkhalter, who speaks about hearing loss from noise exposure, Chairman of the committee Don Miller, who supports the Assembly bill, Oscar Sobol, who covers basics physics, sound and sound control, Ken Nobs, who shows slides demonstrating sound control in an industrial plant , and William Steffan who covers the legal aspects of noise.
• Page 18 People Multiplying Problem in the Hills, 6/8/1969 City Mgr. Murl Fritschle focuses on long range goals of the town of Los Altos Hills and its problems. A couple of the issues discussed in the article are increasing number of people moving to the hills, and whether Los Altos Hills will need its own police department. The article also contains information about costs of law enforcement. Electric Cars Answer to Air Pollution, 8/20/1969 A member of the Electric Car Association David Jansson works with senators who are interested in the electric vehicles as a tool in combating increasing smog in the valley. Jansson believes that electric cars will be a marketable items in the near future. The local electric car group plans to put up 12 cars on a display in the church. Reverend Florence Fava thinks that the town "should get going on preserving the wildlife that is left in its bounds. She argues that the developers should cover the costs of production electric cars, not the town.
• Page 19 Black Is Beautiful: For City Budget 07/09/1969 Mayor Ross Aiken explains that there isn't any back expense and that the city doesn't have any red financing in the hills, only black financing. The article contains ideas of Councilman John Fowle, and Councilman Mary Davey. City residents argue that the key to town's strength is the budget. Who Controls the Rights to Air Space? 08/06/1969 The author discusses problem of aviation noise in the Byrne property area, and air pollution issues. Law enforcement is another problem. Policemen seem to become more discouraged with their jobs and more likely to retire early. Tom Maudlin is an example of an officer who resigned from his position as code officer, who was interested in "advancements in law enforcement and not in detecting burglars."
• Page 20 Can't Postpone General Plan For Ever 07/23/1969 Planning Commission and the Council know that delaying projects and plans wasn't a good thing. That mistake cost city more money. Looking ahead to what the hills will be like in 50 years is the "essential plan of attack." There are drainage and other projects in plans. Mayor Ross Aiken talks about Snell Lane drainage project as a real issue. Residents want improvement but not too many responds to the problem. Horses Out of Place Unless in A Parade 07/16/1969 The author talks about an incident in which 47 property owners signed a complaint against a man boarding horses on a piece of land. Planning Commissioner Don Hibner with a committee of 8 developed regulations regarding horses in Los Altos Hills. Author argues that horses are out of place in the present day city, unless in a parade, "or if we return to them as a general mode of transportation."
• Page 21 Vacation Bus Over-runs Hills City Officials 08/27/1969 Don Shirk of Mountain View teaches art during a school year and travels during the summer. Shirk and his friend covered 11000 miles in 31 days. The author talks about highlights of their trip, for example "the blast off" of a space shuttle in Houston, Writing School in Phoenix, Arizona, baseball game at the Astrodome, Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, and Expo '67 in Montreal, Canada. Furthermore the article contains more information about Don Shirk. Commission Lights Firecracker 09/10/1969 The article contains information about horse regulations in the area of Los Altos Hills. Dr. Kay Bewely, who served on a horse committee suggests horsem*n in town to organize into a group that could better handle animals problem in town. Assemblyman George Milias decides to tax not more than 10 dollars per horse, or mule per year. The distinction between agricultural and residential zoning plans to be eliminated. Hillians Start Resistance by Marcia Hardcastle 09/10/1969 The Hills Association dedicated to rural living and minimum of city noise and "cummuteritis" are aware of the "encroaching" flow of the traffic to the small streets around Page Mill and Arastradero Road. The author refers to an article written by Florence Fava in 1962, who also centered about the same problem of city noise, pollution, and traffic.
• Page 22 Wild Animals on the Prowl 09/24/1969 The author of the article talks about animal cruelty, which is caused by carelessness and irresponsibility. Hills Committee to Fight 10/01/1969 There was the biggest border disputes in the history of the hills. Plans to widen paths from five to ten feet are not without foresight. Many will be able to use them as Palo Altans, equestriennes, cyclists and pedestrians. Some worry that there is little hope for what little rural atmosphere remains on the Peninsula due to people tearing out orchards to replace them with stubby bushes and trees. Anne Spencer of the Los Altos Hills Association are that of the Palo Alto Land Resources Development on Oct. 15 and the Palo Alto Planning Commission on Oct. 6, they are keeping tabs on anything that has to do with the proposed development and is a good source of information on the subject. Miss Vicki Locey, town hall's newest addition, has a new ring on third finger, left hand. No latest news from the new chief of police, City Mgr. Murl Fritschle, meaning crime must be down in the hills or someone is keeping quiet. Mary Lou Zoglin, Foothill College District of Trustee, at the local shoe store recently and she said all is quiet on campus. Asst. Mgr. Dennis Lahr who is having a terrible time trying to find a boy's name for his next child.
• Page 23 Hillians Look Over the Clouds 10/08/1969 Due to the smog over the hills, which affect all. The city Mgr. Murl Fritschle attended a meeting in San Francisco and came home with several thought pieces for his desk and the town's welfare. Air pollution was given first priority, restricted used-car use, taxes on fuel for research with results by January of 1973 were backed by the League. Electric cars may be on the market sooner than they thought. Another issue was employment of minorities The new Meyers-Milias- Brown Act requires local government meet and confer with employee associations without giving them right to strike. Tax rate in Los Altos Hills could go up if the Los Altos Fire Department asks for more funds from Los Altos, since the fire protection service covers the Hills. Hillians Erecting Fortress 10/15/1969 Los Altos Hills are still putting up its fortress against Palo Alto development. The cuts have shaped the political fronts of the town which have been carried out over the years by one of the most democratic town governments around. Controversy over Coyote Hill between Palo Alto-Los Altos Hills, was an issue the mayor tried to avoid politics to muddy.
• Page 24 Hills Sets Animal Hearing 10/22/1969 By Marcia Hardcastle Vicious dogs or owners of vicious dogs beware? The dog problems in the Hills, led to a hearing which stems out of a recent protest by the Hills residents. Dog clause states that "no person owning or having charge of any vicious animal shall permit such vicious animal to be or remain upon any street or other public place in the county". Recent reports of vicious animals were running loose, knocking down and injuring persons and creating a general nuisance. Mayor Ross Aiken, said that the town had been approached before on the leash law and that there hadn't been enough support for it.
• Page 25 Drainage Affects Everyone 11/12/1969 BY Pat Widder The drainage became an issue with all due to its cost. There were two arguments made; those who reason that everyone, both present and future residents of the town, should pay their share, and those who believe that the majority of the burden should be levied on future property owners and subdividers. Yet, many were forgetting the crux of the matter-namely, the improvement of Los Altos Hills. Hillians Quizzed on Future 2/4/1970 Los Altos Hills celebrates its 14th birthday on Jan. 27. There was a questionnaire distributed to the residents of Los Altos Hills. This questionnaire would attempt to find out what Hillians really want for the future. Some suggestions were made, for instances, the tax structure be modified in some manner so that owners of large parcels of land would not be forced to sub-divide because of high taxes. Another was to create a land bank or trust. Minimum government, which will proved the usual public services for its residents. Involve sub standard roads on streets that are not main thoroughfares. Whatever the town of Los Altos Hills decides to do with its open space will not be easy. They will have to be willing to pay and work hard, nothing worthwhile comes easily.
• Page 26 Hills Horses Have Hearing 1/21/1979 There were two sides represented, those who feel the horse ordinance will benefit the whole community and those who believe that this ordinance is just one more step down the road to degradation by the city government. Los Altos Hills continues to grow- and it will eventually double the horse population, which requires more bridle paths,just as more people require more roads. It is only fitting that those who use the paths shall pay for their upkeep. They felt some regulation of horse population was necessary and it won't detract from the enjoyment of the equestrian art ion Los Altos Hills. Terms Require Clarification 2/18/1970 When Los Altos Hills was found in 1956, a City Council was formed consisting of five men. They are governed solely by Robert's Rules of Order, which allow leeway. They wanted to change the system and make four-year term should be clearly for members of all standing committees. Limit of two consecutive four-year terms should be imposed so that there is some amount of turn-over in committee membership. Hopefully this system would allow more citizens to participate in local governments.
• Page 27 Sewers Badly Needed 3/11/1970 The need for sewers was casting doubt on the economic advisability of the town's present policy. In 1968, the town changed its policy and only those who wished inclusion in a sewer district were included; thus, only those people were charged, regardless of the percentage involved. Hills Crime Will Cost 2/11/1970 Crime has been increasing in the Hills. There seemed to be more burglaries since interstate Highway 280 opened through the city and when Foothill College is in session. The courses of action that have been suggested are: a contract with a private patrol company; an increase in coverage from the Sheriff's Department; a contract with the Los Altos Police Department; re-instating the position of Code Enforcement Officer. Some new source of revenue will have to be found to finance any of the above plans. Pathways Need Financing 02/25/1970 In a maze of rambling streets, Los Altos Hills needs a safe and orderly pathway system to keep the peace between pedestrians and automobiles. However, there are simply not enough funds to finance this development. The town is forced to wait for funds needed now. A consistent method for obtaining funds to finance an adequate pathway system is needed for the safety and convenience of the residents: perhaps a slight general tax increase.
• Page 28 LA Hills Still an Adolescent 03/18/1970 A brief reassessment of what Los Altos Hills has become and a reminder to what its original mission was. New Hills Issues Emerge 04/15/1970 The Daughters of Charity have proposed an amendment to the Los Altos Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow for constructing a convent on the Mount Helen territory. If granted, it would confirm wholeheartedly to one of the founding concepts of Los Altos Hills: preservation of open space.
• Page 29 Fiscal Inquiry Coming 04/22/1970 Election time has passed and the residents of Los Altos Hills have re-elected Mary Davey to the City Council and have also added a Los Altos businessman, Stan Grawbowski. In terms of fiscal policy, both of them are in favor of taking a long hard look at the budget. They seek to bring in more revenue for funding local services and solving the problems that face Los Altos Hills. Cooperative Parks Project? 4/27/1970 Mayor Edward Arnold of Palo Alto has proposed that Los Altos Hills, as well as other foothill jurisdictions, join with them in the formation of a regional park district. Although a commendable idea, it costs money, and it will be in the form of taxation. It was asked if the Hills would be willing to tax itself five cents on each $100 of assessed valuation.
• Page 30 Meeting Debate Smoulders 05/13/1970 At the last Los Altos Hills Town Council meeting, the Council and many of the audience were violently divided over an issue raised by Councilwoman Mary Davey: whether or not three councilmen (Ross Aiken, Les Helgesson and Mayor Walter Benson) meeting unannounced with the members of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee constituted a violation of the Brown Act, dealing with press freedom. Mrs. Davey claimed the meeting was unannounced and was unknown to herself, the public, and the press. Noise Studied 05/20/1970 The noise level has increased so gradually over the decades that very few have really been aware of it. The active noise is a different story now and needs to be put back to where it belongs -- the inaudible level. Page 31 Budget Hearings Beginning Planning and police will be the two major items that will come under scrutiny when the Los Altos Hills Town Council starts hearings on its preliminary budget proposal for the 1970-1971 fiscal year. Furthermore, the town manager has proposed that the Hills hire its own engineering city engineer full time, with a part time draft

• Page 1: Letters To The Editor -it is an article written about how Martin Spangler is taking over the property of one of the most generous person who lived in the Santa Clara Valley which his name is The Duveneck. it was written in 9/24/64 by Florence Fava. -This is an article about how people should be able to participate more when they select the City Government. It talks about how they are many intelligent and enthusiastic people who would like to help chose a good City Council. it was written in 7/05/67 by the editor Town Crier, G.E. Bowler. -The article talks about how the Ranch Camp is being sold to a different people and how these new owners my change things differently and the articles responds as many people will lose a lot of they are to sale the land. Written by Elizabeth B. Goodman in 4/24/64 - On the article "Hills recall a mockery" they talked about how the city council of Los Altos Hills is not going to run for mayor again and it seems like there are too many problems for him to just leave. Because the one Mayor who comes in will not be able to handle all the problems as well as Mayor Henley. Written in 1/11/68 by M. Williams. -this article is about how they are sending a letter to all the residents of Los Altos Hill informing them about that Mr. Preston Burchard might be recalling some the city councils who were in charge before such as like Mayor Henley, Jack Fowle and Mary Davey. this article was written by David Jansson -The article says that some people are opposing to the councils who are running because they seem like they can not make up their mind about running for Council. Written in 1/13/68 by Bill Samuels. -The article speaks about how the Recall of many of the old Mayors and Councils was a waste of time because they still yet to do something good for the community. People are not very happy with the work that they have been doing. it was written in 1/13/68 by Frank J. Taylor.
• Page 2: -The articles says that People are very unhappy about how the Council is not listening to a single word the people of the county want. The Council seem like they want to do what they want and the people do not like that. Written on the 1/13/68 by Florence M. Fava. -Sidney W. Treat writes this article about how he was the Mayor of Los Altos Hills when it was barely growing and he knows that problems of the community are not easy to be solve. He says that it takes a lot of hard work and commitment to be able to fix problems like the ones the community is dealing with during this time. written in 1/19/68 -this was an "Open Letter" written for the Los Altos Hills Councilmen about how the community does not like anything of what they are doing. Written in 1//17/68 by Bill Samuels. -"Hills needs reconciliation" is an article about suggestions of how the town can be a better place if people can actually trust each other work together and maintain their beautiful streets and their neighborhoods. it was written in 1/26/68 by Lois Crozier Hogle. -This article talks about how people living in the community of Los Altos Hills feels like a privilege because they live in a beautiful place like no other and they should always take care of it. written by Mrs. T. Smith in 2/14/68 -the article says that owners who have large land with steeper areas must have sewers so that the town can develop their streets properly. written by Mr. and Mrs. Mathew G. Boissevain in 1/24/68
• Page 3: ACCORD and MYSTIFIED -Frank B. Duveneck tell his opinion about how Los Altos Hills was dealing with many problems and the city council was not doing anything to fix the problems in the community. 1/17/68 -M. Williams gives a quick summary of what happened when they chose to make a new city council all the issues that the town had with the recall of the Mayor and other people. 1/17/68 -Mrs. Donald A. Millers writes on this article how a group from Los Altos Hills wanted t recall more people who had been in charge of the town before since they were many seats still available they wanted people who have experience with problems like the ones the town was dealing with instead of new comers. written in 1/31/68 -Fred E. Gutt comments back on this article about what Mrs. Donald A. Miller wrote in 1/31/68 article. this article was written in 2/14/68
• Page 4: -Catherine C. Hislop expresses her own opinion about how Los Altos Hills people are very dramatic about their problems, how they see their problems as the end of the world of they can not fix them. She talks about how the people of the Hills should worry more about helping people who actually have real problems like poverty instead of council problems. This article was written in 2/26/68. - Florence M. Fava writes this article on the respond of Catherine's opinion. Florence accuses Catherine for not understanding their issues and how she might not care about her neighbors like the people from Los Altos Hills do. written in 3/26/68 .
• Page 5: Top Left- Florence M. Fava writes this article in response of Catherine's opinion. Florence accuses Catherine for not understanding their issues and how she might not care about her neighbors like the people from Los Altos Hills do. written on 3/26/68 . Bottom Left- B. Packard writes this article in response to the re-filing of Mary Davey's position. Packard explains the grounds for the recall and how petitioning in reference to "council majority" will no longer exist after April 9. Written on 3/13/68 Middle- William S. Phy writes this article in response to the Automobile Consumer's Protective Association's decision to single out Los Altos Hills for improved road signs. Dr. Schmidt of this association believes he can cut auto accidents in Los Altos Hills down by half. William proposes some contributing factors in the high auto accident rate as well as some answers to the dilemma. Written on 4/1/68 Top Right- Ottmar F. Kotick writes this letter in response to the pending Mrs. Mary Davey, Councilwoman, versus the CRC.
• Page 6 "Appalled"- Florence Fava writes this letter in response to The Los Altos town hall regarding sewer assessments. Florence Fava is clearly upset that the sewer assessments two and three passed which he expresses in this letter. "The Skyline"- Tom Fiksdal writes this letter in protest of the leveling off of a large chunk of the skyline of the Monte Bello Ridge. "Hills' Welfare more important"- W. Ross Aiken (the mayor) wrote a letter regarding the election of officers at the recent Los Altos Hills council meeting. He explains how the actions taken at the meeting followed the law in every respect and put the welfare of the town above all other considerations. "City Manager's Explanation"- A letter from Lowell W. Morse (City Manager) apologizing for the mishandled agenda preparation. "Mayor Aiken should resign"- This is a letter from Arthur S. Alter expressing his angry towardly the new mayor Aiken. He is very upset because Mayor Aiken held a secret meeting when he feels it was the public's business and not something to be discussed and decided in private. He is also upset because Mayor Aiken excluded everyone but Mr. Corbett , who had withdrawn his lawsuit. "Lawsuit faced Hills Council"- A letter from Robin D. Faisant writing to correct any misapprehensions concerning an executive session of The Los Altos Hills City Council. He then explains that the session in question was held for study of litigation then pending against the town

• Page 1 - Title Page "Out Look, Ours and Others
• Page 2 - Our Corner of the Planet We Share by: Rolf Russel Rolf Russel writes about Los Altos being one common space shared by the inhabitants and how the people living in that space care for and manage it. Subjects like the environment, idiocy of the arms race. Bigotry and an unwillingness to think. Los Altos Hills', corner of the planet, wanted to stay a town, but realized it has become a city before the very eyes of its inhabitants. New mayor Grabowski was one of the most comfortable citizens, but on his first day as mayor he was all suited up, shirt, jacket and tie. He intended to run a "tight ship" as mayor. Said the public was allowed to see procedures of debate in council chambers. Only residents though, not neighbors, would be allowed to speak. Another memo from mayor Grabowski was about attendance at planning commission meetings. It explained to the councilmen they would have to, on a rotating basis, attend meetings of the planning commissions. The same way planning commissioners, on a rotating basis, were required to attend council meetings. Communication between the two was considered vital. But the duty and idea of communicating was alien to Grabowski, his boycott of the PPC did the town great damage.
• Page 3 - Our Corner of the Planet We Share (Cont.) by: Rolf Russel At a council meeting that had happened weeks before had helpful aspects. Two subdivisions were turned down. The filled swamps at the end of Dawnridge and the 75 acre subdivision of Deer Park Acres, located on Page Mill and Arastradero. Defense of the rural environment was of importance to Mayor Grabowski. Deef Park was was seized upon because of iffy drainage, but it met all of the town's requirements so it was considered a rape of land. Good land use lanning in the Los Altos Hills will not occur, it will continue to get stratified and divided in a checkerboard fashion. Engineer, John Clegg, was brought to come up with a solution to the checker-boarding, dividing of land in the Los Altos Hills, occurring, but instead posed a threat to the cause that Grabowski was backing. To protect the land in Los Altos Hills.
• Page 3 - Town Crier May 1st, 1974 The California State Automobile association, Triple A, was not so friendly. They were confronted with by conservatives from the CSAA reform. Triple A members enjoyed the perks of being members, and companies were dependent on the automobile industry. Including road workers, truckers, highway constructors, and petroleum manufacturers. Therefore were too greedy and lazy to do necessary research on environmentally clean engines. Unfortunately the CSAA was too stubborn and powerful to consider other peoples opinions, they had a 10-1 vote proxy, making the council seem considerate and as if they would listen and take peoples opinions seriously.
• Page 4 - Town Crier - Both Sides Now Wednesday, June 5th, 1974 The town of Los Altos Hills was incorporated in 1956 after two years of sweat and tears. Hillians wanted to set up a government for the people by the people. One without politics or a politician at its helm. They wanted to discuss problems amongst themselves. The residence of Los Altos Hills wanted to have a sense of rural living. Hoped to keep land per individual household to a one acre minimum. William Simrell Jr. was recognized as the founder of Los Altos Hills and lead the town during its incorporation. On the 18th birthday of Los Altos the town had realized it was used in a political ladder concerned with only money power and personal control. They did it for the advantage of glory. The town is considered a juicy bone, with the establishment of why 280 and Foothill College as the first steps in raping the beautiful rural area of Los Altos Hills.
• Page 5 - Our Corner of the Planet We Share by: Rolf Russel The transformation of Los Altos Hills "rural country" style living was beginning to diminish as subdivisions were being built and cement began to be poured. All because of the city council did not understand the consequences, but it was agreed horses were ok. Watergate was the issue of the year, and mistrust in the government and the way it worked was questioned along with its integrity. proposition 9 was passed, stating that you can only donate so much to a campaigning congressman. Pete Mccloskey returned to Washington to continue his good work as congressman in an era where republicans weren't doing too well. Gordon Knapp was Mccloskey's major opponent who could be written off fairly quickly. His oppressive repressive thinking did not make him very popular.
• Page 6 - Our Corner of the Planet We Share by: Rolf Russell Rolf Russell talks about his last experience with a Los Altos Hills area which was set to be torn down and built into a standardized subdivision. He describes how the grasses and natural beauty were destroyed by replacing it with concrete. One of the main contributors to this issue is watergating, a "...syndrome of big money, big influence, secrecy, dealings under the table, and laundering..." Russell explains that we must pass proposition 9, which was "...carefully drafted by the strictly non-partisan Common Cause...[which] will reform our political system..." One man who Russell sees as a good congressman is Pete McCloskey, who seems to be a selfless man. McCloskey is highly liked by Russell, who sent him a campaign donation above the limit, and received the donation back with a recommendation to set an amount below the limit.
• Page 7- Out Look ours and Others: Town Needs Time to Revise General Plan By: Florence M. Fava Fava talks about a Los Altos Hills town council meeting in which a proposed moratorium to be built is accepted. Fava explains that "it is a pity that the developers and realtors had their way regarding the proposed moratorium as the town needs to take time out to re-evaluate the general plan as it now stands".
• Page 8- Our Corner of the Planet We Share By: Rolf Russell The La Raza case, which was filed against the town of Los Altos Hills, seems to be a very important part of the town's history. It was tried in a San Francisco courtroom where La Raza Unida brought suit that the town's economic discrimination was racial discrimination, being that most of the La Raza members were minorities, blacks, and Chicanos. The case was settled in favor of the town, but was later brought to a three judge panel of the 9th U.S. District Court of Appeals. Russel predicts that the appeals court will uphold the initial ruling. Many speculate that La Raza filed suit because of the planning commission's poor job in keeping their word to make sure that the housing needs of the poor would be cared for.
• Page 8-Our Corner of the Planet We Share By:Rolf Russell City Hall seems to have changed in Los Altos, according to Russell. Headed by Stan Grabowski, it seems as though "life at City Hall has taken on a decidedly military character". Supporting evidence of this includes "...a series of memoranda over the captain's signature, memoranda which set the policies for his command and which, to old timers, were strongly reminiscent of the ALVANAV's by which Navy business has been conducted". Also, people who would like to address the Council are told to state their name, rank, and serial number.
• Page 9- Our Corner of the Planet We Share By: Rolf Russell Lawrence Dawson is a very important player in the suit against Los Altos to discredit a nonsense Sewer Assessment district No. 9. Dawson is pushing for the town to apply it's sewer ordinance, Ordinance No.203 "...to the formation of SAD 9, a district which has not yet gone into effect because the suit by Dawson, is still up on appeal". Ordinance No. 203 was voted into effect by an excess of 1500 signatures but was replaced with Resolution 458. Dawson is asking for SAD 9's exclusion from the district, just as it had allowed SAD 10.
• Page 9-Our Corner of the Planet We Share By: Rolf Russell Recently, a meeting took place in San Jose about transportation issues, which could very well effect Los Altos and Los Altos Hills in a positive way. The meeting was a special workshop for the Santa Clara County rapid transit development. Since both Los Altos and Los Altos Hills are considered to be a part of the Santa Clara County, they could benefit from some new innovations in transportation, or any other extensions. It could throw out any future cases similar to that of La Raza's out of the picture, and could provide lower transportation costs, which could benefit everyone. Such plans seem to be possible and happening very soon.
• Page 10- Los Altans are Ably Represented Editor: Peter B. Lewis Rolf Russell's article in the August 7th Town Cries seemed to mislead many into thinking that many were absent in regards to the San Jose meeting that took place very recently regarding transportation issues. For one, Jack Beckett a Palo Alto resident, was chairman of the meeting. Mountain View resident Victor Calvo was supervisor, and the former mayor of Los Altos were there to represent the citizens of the area.
• Page 10- Our Corner of the Planet We Share By: Rolf Russell The Southern Pacific is a goods carrier that owns railroads, trucks, and pipelines. It was once very famous and influential in California for it's friendly service and astounding presence. Eventually though, it began to deteriorate and because of other services such as Amtrak and the freeway, it is beginning to die in the only places it still exists. This seems to be very sad because the Southern Pacific has the potential to replace many people's ideas of cars as the only means of transportation, with trains. The Southern Pacific is present in Santa Clara County, and Russell wants to make a point that we must take advantage of it's possibilities and services, because any future plans of different transit are not to come for several years. Chain Letter sent to: Rolf Russel A chain letter was sent to one of the writers. It's a copy from the Netherlands that says God will give you good luck if you sign it and sent it out to twenty friends within 96 hours. St. Antonines wrote this chain in Venezuela. Our Corner of the planet we share 9/16/74 Political purposes can't be condoned. Jack Anderson's column reports the politically inspired attack by Immigration on singer John Lennon. Lennon's problems started from complaints from Senator Strom Thurmond who complained to General John Mitchell.
• 10/30/74 Proposition 17 was the most interesting and most important. Four arguments Hydropower, flood control, water and pollution. To the Hills go the cracker boxes
• 11/20/74 The Commissioner Young stated he was chairman of the (open space) committee; however they have never met. Los Altos Hills prides itself on its "rural residential" , yet they have never bothered to make a meeting about it.
• 9/25/74 Rolf Russell defines what a conservative is. In the classical definition, a conservative seeks to preserve and perpetuate the best that these lessons would include: a supreme respect for the individual, his integrity, his intelligence, his surpassing worth just for what he is, one human being; the value of the law as a vital part of the equation, the necessary counter to the frailty. He criticizes Los Altos Hills people as people who "never think". Russell article confuses issues
• 12/11/74 This editor Alma E. Wood argues against Russell and states that his article was confusing and misleading. She explains the simplicity of Los Altos Hills, as being an area for single-family, low density environment. She believes that Los Altos Hills is a unique town and doesn't agree in destroying it. Density changes reject by LAH
• 12/11/74 Another response from a different editor Wm. Ross Aiken, states that the people of LAH have thought about making LAH a high density blockhouses which might save a very small amount of heating fuel, but there are still many costs to that. Editor's Note: Argues that even though Mr.Dawson is vice-president and a stockholder in the corporation which owns the Town Crier, yet he has never dictated editorial policy. United Fund merits our financial support Even though the campaign is behind them, Russell advises to contribute a little more. While listening to volunteer speakers, only 8 cents of each dollar goes to fund raising and administrative costs. All sorts of agencies benefit from the Red Cross to others less well known. For example, Hope for Retarded Children and Adults, Inc. This is demonstrating the value of our United Fund. Keep Los Altos Hills housing safe for ritzy
• 1/15/75 This letter, by Rolf Russell, informs on the rejection of a federal grant to the town of Los Altos Hills. This grant was rejected in the fear that the extra money would bring low-income housing along side it. The letter continues to praise the town council on their decision and urges them to continue to stand their ground in resisting grants and incentives. 'Clustering' Doesn't Equal High Density Development
• 2/5/75 This letter, by Rolf Russell, informs on the Ralston-Purina checkerboard pattern zoning laws in Los Altos Hills. He argues that any other method would bring about the high density development of the town. Russell informs on his meeting with the former Planning Commissioner Dawson. He says that no one except for La Raza has suggested increasing the total density in Los Altos. Russell argues that the La Raza case only failed because it was poorly drawn and that a better suit could succeed. Los Altos Hills Ladies Run Town Government
• 2/12/75 This letter, by Rolf Russell, addresses the invitation to the townspeople of Los Altos Hills to the dedication of the new town hall. He explains the despite the the fact that there is only one female on the council, Mrs. Miller, it is the females that are running the government behind the scenes. Mrs. Davey is briefly mentioned as being the previous isolated female in the council. He then credits the females in Los Altos whom have made differences. They are as follows: Priscilla Weisbart and Ann Spencer, behind the regime of Ross Aiken. Ann became president of the Los Altos Hills association and her husband Don became the planning commissioner. Ann Spencer, Helen Benson, Vera Jones, and Millie Saviano were all behind Walter Benson. Rolf then gives an account of each of these women. More on the Active Ladies Who Really Run Our Town
• 2/26/75 This column, by Rolf Russell, accounts the women in the Los Altos Hills town council. It mentions Les Helgesson, Millie Gallo, Florence Fava, and Priscilla Weisbart. He talks about a mischievous group called LAHA-CURE that causes a lot of turmoil in for the town council. LAH Association Unfairly Attacked.
• 2/26/75 This letter, by Vera Russell, explains her disgust for the many accusations and libellous remarks in the columns by Rolf Russel. Vera explains that amongst his many targets are Stanley Grabowski and Florence Fava. Let's Encourage Dedicated Women
• 2/26/75 This letter, by Mrs. Harold Schick, also criticizes the anonymous Rolf Russell. Her focus is on his most recent column in which Schick believes that he is making fun of women in the town government. She argues that the community should praise and encourage these women. Budget Time's a Piece of Pie for the Pentagon
• 3/5/75 This column, by Rolf Russell, writes about the Pentagon and foreign affairs with Russia and China. It comments on the Soviet deployment of missiles and the Pentagon's response was to release the Secretary of Defense Schlesinger, on a peace tour across the U.S. He believes the U.S. Military is under-budgeted. He then comments on Congressman Don Edwards' report on President Ford's proposal and budget. Be Happy, Rolf Russell
• 3/12/75 This letter to the editor, by Josh Blok, criticizes Rolf Russell as being an annoying and agitating writer. He defends the women supporting Mr. Helgesson and Mr. Stan that Rolf has put down. He defends the LAHA-CURE organization which Rolf has also spoke ill of it.

Letters to the editor. Many to the editor of the (Palo Alto) Times.

• P1. Four letters stating that the Los Altos Hills government should be a municipal government and that the Los Altos Hills should remain rural and preserved. Two of which are by Nicholas C. Hart, one is by John S. Ewing and the last is by Donald E. Spencer.
• P2. Five letters, two of which are saying that Mr. Ewing was wrong in his May 18th letter to the editor on the previous page. By Mrs. S Smith and by Lawrence Dawson. One states that the city council should be changed by Florence C. Magruder.Wilfred P. Eckert says that the los Altos Hills should remaim a residential, quiet and easy going town. The last one states that the writer Virginia E.V. Royden doesn't trust Mr. Grabowski or Mr. Helgesson.
• P3. Three letters to the editor one of which by William C. Downey states that the people who took the audio tapes were only amateurs and couldn't doctor them. The second letter states that the tapes should remail in the town hall to prevent people from doctoring them and the third says that Lisa Merrit is not suing the town but she is suing individuals. that is by Albin E. Danell.
• P4. Four letters one of which states that the town of Los Altos was created for people to love in it by Fredric J. Brutschy. one states that Mr. John S. Ewing should recheck his facts about the tapes from public meetings by Mrs S. Smith. One states that Fright politics are not infallible by Albert Henley. The last one by Oscar Buneman states that opponents to the recall in Los Altos Hills (LAH) would not speak up because they had already voted, they want council members to do their jobs and they think that the opposing side thinks that "two and two make five."

• Page 1 and 2: Large photograph of C. Earl Dawson
• Page 3 and 4: A letter describing C. Earl Dawson. It informs on his roots as a General Motors president fleet of sales, his retirement and property in the Los Altos, and his generous donations to the town of Los Altos. He purchased land form the University of California from Dr. Herzstein. The end of this letter contains a small photograph of Earl Dawson and his wife. Also attached is a small newspaper clipping describing Dr. Herzstein's and Earl Dawson's property, fortune, and donations.
• Page 5: Two newspaper clippings. The first is of the construction site of the First National bank of Los Altos, which was being built by C. Earl Dawson. The second is of the officers of the First National Bank of Los Altos. Included are: Arthur E. Fowle, G. M. McClerkin, Guy V. Shoup, M. J. Wright, C. Earl Dawson, George B. English, and John C. Fischer.
• Page 6: Two photographs of Rancho San Antonio, C. Earl Dawson's home.
• Page 7: One large photograph of two elderly men in front of Los Altos Hills Town Hall.
• Page 8: Three newspaper clippings about the death of C. Earl Dawson and the benefactors of his estate.
• Page 9: A personal letter from Florence M. Fava to Mrs. Dawson.
• Page 10: A tribute letter from the Los Altos Hills Association from Helen Benson to Earl Dawson.
• Page 11: Two newspaper clippings. The first one is about the purchasing of Dawson's land by a Palo Alto realty firm. The second is a picture of Earl Dawson's Land.
• Page 12: Two newspapers clippings. The first one is about the death of Mrs. Dawson and her beneficiaries. The second clipping is about the approval of a housing subdivision on about 72 Acres on Magdalena Rd. and the expected noise to come from it.
• Page 13: A newspaper clipping about the debates over the housing subdivision.
• Page 14: A newspaper clipping ordering an environmental study to take place before doing the planned 42-unit housing subdivision.
• Page 15: Two newspaper clippings. The first one is about The builders of the subdivision asking to use their own environmental study. The second clipping is about how the Los Altos Hills city council reconsiders whether an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) well be required for the subdivision.
• Page 16: A newspaper clipping about The city council ordering a meeting to take place about the noise from the highway 280 and the subdivision.
• Page 17: A newspaper clipping on the environmental concerns and the delaying of the housing subdivision in Los Altos Hills due to the environmental concerns/
• Page 18: A small newspaper clipping about the environmental concerns of the housing subdivision

• Page 1: A small picture of Arthur E. Fowle
• Page 2: A large picture of Arthur E. Fowle
• Page 3: It is a Business Career events list with dates from1895 to 1956. Each year that he wrote signifies and important event in his life.
• Page 4: A photograph of six men in which four of them are members of the Board of Fire commissioners. In 1948 a new fire station building in Los Altos in which Arthur E. Fowle was the architect.
• Page 5: A letter describing where Mr. Fowle came from to settle in California and how he named his home "La Esperanza" (hope). He became the councilman since he was the elected with the most votes. He was an organizer for the Los Altos Fire Protection. He was an active member of the Los Altos Church. He died in March 14, 1956 (aged 85).
• Page 6: A small photograph of Mr. Fowle with a brief description of some events that happened in his life.
• Page 7: A photograph with a group of men being the First Council of Town in Los Altos Hills. An the bottom with a brief description of the council members.
• Page 8: An article describing how the council is starting to take action and so it describes what the council group is going to be doing. Page9: A photograph with Mr. Fowle resigning due to ill health. He explains how he gives a half-acre site for a Town Hall to Los Altos Hills.
• Page 10: An article of how Sidney W. Treat was selected as Los Altos Hills mayor after he was the next one who got the most votes after Arthur E. Fowle who couldn't become the mayor because of his health.
• Page 11: A short poem of "La Esperanza"
• Page 12: A photograph of Martin Taafe Grading the road into La Esperanza in 1926.
• Page 13: A photograph of the entrance to the ranch of La Esperanza in 1927.
• Page 14: A photograph of a private road leading to the home La Esperanza in 1932.
• Page 15: A photograph of the road continuing to get to the home in 1933.
• Page 16: A photograph of the home of Arthur E. Fowle "La Esperanza Ranch 1927".
• Page 17: A photograph of the residency of Mr. Fowles with the address 26311 Esperanza Drive
• Page 18: A photograph of the residency of Mr. Fowles.

Los Altos and Los Altos Hills was once known as Rancho Purisima Concepcion in 1876. The rancho spread over 4,438.94 acres. The property was granted by governor Alvarado to two Indians-Jose Ramon and Jose Gorgonio, in 1840s. It was patented as Juana Briones Miranda by the United States in 1871.

Newspaper clippings of history of many cities and its people in California.

List of articles by Dick Barrett: Of meat and men, Knew his job, Earlier data, Gracious living, Remembers Indian, New look, Golden wedding, Delighted, Information sought, The monastery, Not 'Colonel', The past of pears, Another occupant, Royal visit, Dowey's own story, Produce man, Two new books, He loved the valley, The view in 1949, The source, Early druggist, Bicentennials, Murphy's barn, More descendants of early families, and many more. A newspaper drawings of Dick Barrett, and a picture of him in front cover.

• Policy and Procedures.
• Structure of department of Los Altos Hills town council,
• statement from Los Altos bicentennial commission,
• newspaper clipping,
• pictures of a $30.00 in proze money won by Nathan Shedroff,
• Kari Elmberg, and Becca Rossen,
• Pictures of early Los Altos Hills being made to postcard later sold in Los Altos book stores and town hall,
• list of names on Bicentennial commission,
• list of projects and its street address,
• a picture of Pete McSweeney president of the Los Altos Hill's horsem*n's association dressed as early California explorer Juan Buatista de Anza reads from the proclamation announcing the start of bicentennial celebration.

• Original Los Altos Hills Bicentennial commission program, proclamation by the mayor of Los Altos Hills,
• Photograph images of music guitarist Mary Greene, Hills councilman Lesliue Helgesson,
• State senator Jerry Smith had a chat with Gladys Reese,
• Refreshments were served by Mary McReynolds and Sherry Boborickan, Mrs. Marion Conlisk,
• a sketched by Martha K. Lynn of a water tower,
• a sketched by Nancy McGann of a Hidden Villa Ranch,
• Florence Fava herself,
• newspaper clippings of Florence Fava resigns from 3 historical groups,
• city council minutes on August 6 1975, November 5th 1975 and November 19th 1975,
• Western Union telegram,
• a newspaper clipping of advertisem*nt of Los Altos Bicentennial celebration,
• and a history room to be dedicated for historical data and artifacts.

• Proposed Trek, Los Altos Hills, March 26, 1976: is the map of the streets of Palo Alto and Los Altos
• A newspaper article of Adamo and Mrs. Turek looking over a festival program
• A newspaper article of Joe Adamo that talks about his entrance to California.
• A newspaper article of the De Anza trip re
• enactment under way and also photographs of people in a festival
• The Anza Expeditions 1975 Ellis Ovesen: is a poem which is view of Father Pedro Font.
• A letter written on December 10, 1975 for Mr. Robert Crowe
• A newspaper article of the Spanish Settlers who came into the Valley everything is mapped out.
• A newspaper article written by Dennis Rockstroh
• A newspaper photograph: Riders representing Anza expedition greet bicentennial Joe Adamo, Seonaid McArthur and Rod Dirdon, Commission Chairman
• A newspaper article written by the Palo Alto Times on Wednesday, Feb. 18. 1976
• Newspaper article written by Paul Voakes
• A written document of a Proclamation written in February 4. 1976
• Three different newspaper articles one written on 2/26/76 from the Mercury newspaper, the other was written on 2/28/76 from the Palo Alto Times and the last one was written on 3/4/76 by Mercury newspaper.
• Newspaper article: Monterery Awaits De Anza written on 3/10/76 by the Mercury newspaper.
• Article of Monterey Rewrites Historic De Anza Visit written on 3/3/76 by the Mercury newspaper
• A photograph from the Mercury newspaper taken on 3/11/76
• Newspaper article of Modern De Anza Trek Turns Back The Clock by Willys Peck
• Two different newspaper articles. De Anza Trek Will Pause in Santa Clara written on 1/6/76. The Re
• Enactment written 3/17/76 by the Town Crier
• A document written in March 10, 1976 of the Los Altos Hills participating in the Re
• enactment of the 1776.

1. A brief article describing the original trek of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza on March 26, 1776 and the re
2. enactment of the expedition in 1976.
3. A photograph, from a newspaper article, that shows the expedition party following the path of San Tomas Expressway on horses.
4. Another newspaper photograph of the members participating in the De Anza expedition
5. A newspaper article with a photograph of the participating members of the expedition who walked through Arroyo park (now De Anza park) published on March 31, 1976.
6. A newspaper article, published on March 30, 1976, reporting on the expedition. The article includes a photograph of Lester Strickler of Los Californianos. Some guests of the expedition include Jose Antonio de Urbina, consul general from Spain and Winston Elstob and Helen and Frank Shropshire, state coordinators of the de Anza trek.
7. 2 articles about the De Anza Trek, and a photograph of a group of youth holding candles.
8. A ticket of one of the events in the expedition.
9. Photographs of Rol Bergen who led the re
10. enactment party.
11. Photographs of Father John Tierney, Rev. Oliver Ruud and Rev. John Buenz attending the de Anza fiesta.
12. A part of the minutes in a City Council meeting on March 3, 1976, which was a reminder from Commander Joseph Dochnahl about the time and location of the Anza Trek.
13. A newspaper photograph of J. W. Dochnahl riding a horse.
14. An article describing the expedition and the planning of the event.
15. A newspaper photograph of the de Anza Trek members in front of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church.
16. An invitation letter from Chodi McReynolds, Chairman of the Bicentennial commission for the de Anza Trek.
17. A newspaper article, together with a photograph of the horsem*n from the expedition, describing the event.
18. Another newspaper article describing the de Anza Trek.
19. A newspaper photograph of the Golden Gate bridge.
20. An article about the expedition and the route of the trek, their destination being the Golden Gate Bridge.
21. An article describing the measurement of the El Palo Alto tree, a method used by the expedition led by Jean Bautista de Anza 200 years.
22. An editorial published on April 2, 1976, about the measurement method of the El Palo Alto tree.
23. An article on the event at Rengstorff Park, and a photograph of Mayor Judy Moss handing memorabilia to Raul Beryan.
24. A photograph of Rol Bergen and the members of the expedition arriving at the Santa Clara Mission.
25. An order of the council to decide upon the first expedition of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza.
26. 2 articles on the Anza Trek, together with one photograph of Doris Beezley who poses with one of the bronze plaques she designed that were dedicated to the original route of the expedition.
27. Signatures on the order of the council to found San Francisco and the Bucareli's Decree.
28. A proclamation to announce Friday, March 26 as "Anza Day" by Stanley W. Grabowski, Mayor of the Town of Los Altos Hills dated on February 4. 1976.
29. A dedication of the Anza Corner by Robert C. Cheney, Mayor of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
30. An article by Edwin A. Beilharr on the history of California. He pays tribute to Juan Bautista de Anza.

• Photographs of "the crossing" at the Santa Clara County line at the Pajaro River, Florence M. Fava, and Joseph Dochnahl.
• Photographs of the Gardner Bullis school children at Miranda and Freemont, de Anza, Moraga and Commander Dochnahl.
• Photographs of Mayor Cheney, Dochnahl and de Anza. Photos of de Anza, Dochnahl and Brother Timothy as Father Font in Los Gatos. Photos of Chuck Smith, Lou Hoover and their horses while leaving Los Gatos.
• Photographs of the de Anza party entering De Anza College.
• Photographs of the party entering Shoup Park and a photograph of Marjorie Sutton, Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg, Robert Crowe, Town Manager, Mayor Robert Cheney, Carel Incerpi, David Proft, Councilman, Gene Tupper, Palo Alto Times photographer.
• Photographs of Moraga, the horses, Max Rhinehart, de Anza and Florence Fava.
• Photographs of the party leaving Shoup Park in Los Altos,
• Photographs of designs made in leather.
• Photographs of the de Anza party on University Avenue, riding toward Fifth Avenue and "Anza Corner." Photograph of Mayor Robert Cheney welcoming the party,
• Photographs of the dedication of "Anza Corner" and a photograph of Florence Fava and Dochnahl at Anza Corner.
• Photographs of the dedication of Anza Corner with Mayor Cheney and the Anza party.
• Photographs of the Plaque dedication at Anza Corner. A photograph of the plaque,
• Photographs of the Anza party leaving Los Altos Hills, a photograph of Mayor Cheney and the designer of the plaque, Doris Beezley and a photograph of Mayor Cheney and councilwoman Lucile Hillestad.
• Photographs of the party at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital.
• A photograph of the party measuring the "El Palo Alto."
• A photograph of the party in Mountain View.
• A photograph of Florence Fava, Doris Beezley and Joe Adamo at Rengsdorf Park in Mountain View,
• a photo of Jeannie Ryder and Joe Adamo,
• a photograph of the party in Sunnyvale and a photograph of the Anza party in Campbell.
• Photographs of the Anza party at Mission Santa Clara and Dochnahl at communion. Another photograph of Mission Santa Clara and
• Photographs of the trek into back country with Dochnahl in the Photographs .
• Photographs of Doc Dochnahl and Joe Adamo in the Palo Alto Parade.
• More photos of the party in the Palo Alto Parade,
• a photo of Ed Seifert and a participant ribbon.
• A copy of a decree from 1774 during de Anza's departure from Mexico City.
• A written copy of what was written on the plaque at Anza Corner.
• A newspaper article on King Carlos III of Spain getting the boot and
• Photographs of the de Anza party and Cheney and Hillestad.

1. A brief paragraph on the Ohlones, the first people of Santa Clara Valley
2. A photograph of a primitive hand hewn rock bench found on Beaver property
3. Several pictures of the Ohlones Indians, including a map of their territory before the European invasion in the 18th Century.
4. A short essay describing the Ohlones
5. Several photographs of artifacts found at Ohlone Site
6. A reconstructed map of Los Altos Hills, which includes La Purisima Concepcion, San Antonio and El Corte Madera, to show the land grants that made up the most of the town
7. A reconstructed map of La Purisima Concepcion
8. Several articles on the exchange of land ownership in Los Altos Hills in the late 1800s and early 1900s
9. A map of the Taaffe Partition in the Rancho Purisima Concepcion which indicates the Ohlone Village Site
10. Several photographs of the Marie Louise Koenig Home and Hidden Villa
11. A description of Moody road and its origin, together with a map of Moody Road in 1868
12. Several photographs of residence in the 1870s, including Limbach's Red Barn and Gardner Bullis Residence
13. Several photographs of the residence of Captain Merx in 1895
14. Several photographs of Willard M. Griffin Residence, now Foothill Community College Campus, including the Carriage House, Guest House and Henry Dana
15. John Lohman House
16. Several photographs of residence in the early 1900s, including the house of William P. Huth, the C. 'West' Tower.
17. Several photographs of residences in 1905, including Rev. Thomas A. Atkinson "Arroyo Vista Fruit Ranch," Burkhart Home and McKee Home
18. Several photographs of residences, including the Francis Avidano Home(now Arthur Atherton), W.K.H. Panofsky Residence, Dr. Thomas E. Shumate Ranch, Dr. Harold Beaver Residence and a house built by Dr. C. C. Crane (now the H. D. Winbigler's Home)
19. A photograph of a marker in La Purisima Concepcion
20. Several photographs of Canyon Inn in the early 1900s
21. A brief description and a map of Byrne Park and Corridor
22. Several photographs of residences, including the P. H. McCartney Home and the ruins of it, the Gerald Ferrari Home in early 1900, "La Esperanza," the Arthur E. Fowle Residence and the W.N. Miller Residence
23. Several photographs of Adobe Creek Lodge
24. Several photographs of the residence of the first mayor of Los Altos
25. Several photographs of Foothill College and two quick discriptions of how Foothill College came together and who were some of the people who helped to make Foothill a community College.
26. Four different photographs of four different school some are Fremont Hills and Purissima School.
27. Photograph of Fremont Hills Country Club and quick description of how it all began it also describes how big the Country Club is and how many families are still part of it.
28. Four photographs of the Louis Corbettos "Parasol" House
29. Four photographs of the Town Hall Addition in different angles.
30. Four Photographs of Laura Bergener Home they are all in different type of angles.
31. Three photographs of the early 17th century era of Water Tanks
32. Four Photographs of Water Tanks in different locations
33. Four Photographs of similar Water Tanks.
34. A map of the Land that William A and Henry F. Dana obtained during the mid 1800s
35. A map that shows three different type of land owners such as George Chase, Joseph P. Hale and John Snyder
36. A map of how many acres J.P. Hale had in San Antonio
37. The Description of the land that J.P. Hale had during the late 1800s.
38. Map of the Subdivision Hale Ranch that was near Mountain View
39. Two different photographs one of them showing what the street El Monte looked like before and the other one is of the Mesa Hill.
40. Four different photographs of Tomas Wright Residence (J.P. Hale)
41. A Photograph of Cosmo Morgan Home is build in 1910 by Percy Morgan.
42. Four different photographs of the home of Percy Morgan they are all in different angles.
43. Four photographs two of them of two residence one them being for Francis and the other one for Harvey Cook
44. Three photographs two of them are of the residence of Keith Eslate and the other photograph is how it looked before the residence.
45. Two photographs of the land of Earl Dawson and a description of him.
46. Two photographs of John Snyder's Ranch and a description of him.
47. Four photographs two of them are of the St. Joseph Seminary and the other two are of Maryknoll Seminary
48. Four photographs of W.L Grant Ranch they are all in different angles.
49. A description of the Grant Ranch about how it all came together.
50. John A. Sabin's home by Prospect Ave. they are four different photographs of the home in different angles. The house is now the Herbert Dwight Residence.
51. Four photographs of the Guest Cottage of John A. Sabin's Home.
52. Five different photographs of the Hill Brothers Coffe Home and Garden.

• - August 19, 1970 Los Altos Historian Florence Fava spearheaded a petition to restore the historical Japanese teahouse and pond located at Foothill Community College. The petition with over 600 signatures was presented to the Foothill Community College trustees. The pagoda and pond were formerly part of the Willard Griffin estate, founder of California Packing Company. Griffin bought the 98-acre estate in 1901 for $10,000 in gold. Marjorie Ginsburg, Los Altos High School and De Anza College graduate, studies Nepali language at Cal Davis in preparation for a nursing assignment in October 1970 with the Peace Corps Headquarters in Katmandu, Nepal. The parking citation moratorium is lifted in downtown Los Altos. 50 years ago in the Los Altos News
• - August 19, 1970 Los Altos News announces war ended on Tuesday, August 14, 1945 in their August 16, 1945 issue and included a tribute to those who died serving their country. Los Altos youth group, teen-canteen, approves youth rally on August 9, 1945. Two Saturdays a month the Episcopal Church on Orange Avenue hosts the teens with activities such as dancing, games, movies and more. Officers include: Ann Dunham, president; Chris Landels, vice president; Pat Pitts, secretary and Bob Jones, treasurer. Ethel A. Carlson, former promotional manager with Schraff's in New York City, assumes clubhouse and office manager duties of the Los Altos Golf and Country Club. Club also announces Alexander MacKay takes charge of the tennis and allied activities, while Arthur Brooks manages the golf shop, courses and instructions. In The Past… 25 years ago in the Town Crier
• - January 27, 1971 The City of Los Altos was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award for beautification activities during the 1970 National Clean-up Contest. Los Altos was selected from 200 other cities with populations under 25,000. A scrapbook entry documented beautification activities. Los Altos Town Historian Florence Fava published a booklet about Los Altos Hills' history and hosted a party honoring the 15th anniversary of incorporation of Los Altos Hills on January 17, 1971. The party took place at the Los Altos Hills Town Hall on Fremont Road. The 48-page booklet, "The Formation of the Town of Los Altos Hills," traces the town's history from Ohlone Indians to Spanish and Mexican ownership to the formation of Los Altos Hills. Roy F. Eckert and M. Johnson of Los Altos received the Silver Beaver (for men) and the Silver Fawn (for women) awards from the Stanford Area Council of Boy Scouts of America for distinguished service to boyhood. 50 years ago in the Los Altos News
• - January 27, 1971 A dinner and court of honor by the Boy Scout Troop 37 was well attended by the scouts and their families on the Friday before January 24, 1946 attesting to Los Altans commitment to scouting. The evening's speaker, Guy Shoup, a pioneer scout and Troop 37 friend, outlined Los Altos scouting history. Another evening highlight included a tribute to "Auntie Lucie" Stern, a faithful patroness of scouting who donated generously to Stanford Area of Boy Scouts. Louise Stern, Palo Alto resident, died earlier that week. Two Los Altos youth - Joe Martinez and Wendell Lehr S - received Stanford scholarships from Stern. Boy Scouts served as pall bearers at her funeral and as a guard of honor. H.S. Rexworthy of Arbor Drive in Los Altos reported the local rainfall from December to January 4, 1946 as 11.29 inches. Lack of January rainfall causes drought concerns. The 1944 rainfall records show 7.96 inches for that same period. Two additional inches fell the following month. In the Past… 25 years ago in the Town Crier
• - March 7, 1971 The 17th annual Fathers Frolics was staged at St. Francis High School gymnasium. Entitled "The City Charter Caper - Or Mama Takes All" raised funds for needy students. Florence Fava resigned as the Los Altos Hills historian, stating a lack of support for historical projects and failure, by the city, to reimburse her for expenses. Appointed historian in May 1970, Fava arranged an actual dig to locate the site of the Juan Prado Mesa home believed to be located near El Monte Avenue and Summerhill Road. Santa Clara Horseless Carriage Club displayed 17 nostologic horseless carriages at the Rancho Shopping Center in March 1971 for their annual show. 50 years ago in the Los Altos News
• - March 14, 1946 The Allied Arts Guild purchased the building and grounds at Arbor Road and San Francisquito Creek in Menlo Park, where its volunteers have worked since 1936 to support the Stanford Convalescent Home for Children. Purchased from the Garfield Merner family for over $75,000, the property is part of the original land grant to Don Jose Arquello made in the early 1800s. The property was purchased by the Merners in 1930 and has early California-type buildings and landscaped gardens, which attract visitors. Profits from the Arts' lunch rooms and gift shop benefit the Lucille Salter Packard Children's Hospital in Stanford. Nationwide the Parent-Teacher's Association celebrated its 49th anniversary. Meeting in Washington D.C. representatives established the Congress of Parents and Teachers. On March 5, 1946 the local PTA elected officers for the 1946-47 school year. They include: Mrs. Herbert Sutton, president; Mrs. R.E. Erving, first vice-president; Mrs. Virginia Heaslet, second vice-president; Mrs. John Weber, secretary; Mrs. E.H. Pratt, treasurer; Mrs. Marguerite Nash, financial secretary; Mrs. George McKeeman, historian; and Ardis Egan, auditor. Pages of the Past 25 years ago in the Town Crier
• - July 14, 1971 Relics of an Ohlone Indian community located near the Adobe Creek neighborhood were unearthed by bulldozers clearing land at El Monte Road and O'Keefe Lane for the construction of the Creekside Oak subdivision. Developer E. C. Johnson gave first claim to the artifacts to Foothill College instructors for a fall exhibit. Geology instructor Tim Hall, anthropology instructor Dr. Harry Nelson and Los Also Hills' historian Florence Fava took over the direction of the dig. Artifacts include grinding stones, pestles and mortars and three complete skeletons. Riches Research Inc. predicted a nearly 50 percent drop in Los Altos school enrollment by 1975. The firm presented their findings on July 6, 1971 to the Los Altos School District Board of Trustees. The estimated 1971 enrollment is 3,500 to 4,000 students compared to the June 1971 total of 5,200. Marilyn Halliday was elected president of the Los Altos School Board of Trustees at its July 6, 1971 meeting. She succeeded Dr. George Albright. Trustee Jerald Rosenblum was elected vice president and trustee Henry West as clerk. 50 years ago in the Los Altos News
• - July 11, 1946 The Ralph Hansens were awarded the bronze and silver trophy for finishing first in the run-a-bout class of the Tahoe Tavern Regatta at Lake Tahoe. Their boat, the Princess Rae, was clocked at 53 mph. H. Dewey Anderson of Palo Alto reported the highest campaign expenditures of any candidate in the June 1946 California primaries, where he ran for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. According to Secretary of State Frank Jordan, Anderson spent $34,637. Roy E. Stimpson, the incumbent who defeated Anderson, reported a $200 spending. The Union Ice Company announced it would not raise prices.
• - January 26, 1972 Several hundred "old timers of Los Altos" were honored at an open house at the Garden House on University on January 23, 1972. Short talks about early Los Altos School days were given by Ardis Egan, retired superintendent; Marguerite Shannon, principal from 1971-76; and Helen Boardman and Edith Landels, both former teachers. Los Altos' early history was discussed by George Estill, former mayor; Joe Salameda, president of Garden House; and E.O. Huttlinger, realtor. Paintings by Anne Knapp Fitz were on display, as well as an exhibit arranged by Florence Fava of early American artifacts unearthed in this area. Twenty-two members of Blach School's Spanish Club went on a five-day educational trip to Mexico. A student's encounter with a destitute family living near Ensenada resulted in the eighth graders shipping that family a carload of food, clothing and other necessities when they returned home.
• 50 years ago in the Los Altos News --
• January 23, 1947 The paper's editor, George R. Kane, wrote about the "venerable, beautiful oak" near the railroad on Main Street needing urgent medical attention. Local tree surgeon, Cyril Seitz, said the tree suffered from undernourishment and claustrophobia. The town's Business Association contacted County Supervisor C.F. Cooley request the necessary work be done. Kane's article lamented the cutting down of oak trees for housing construction. He sighted a Spanish scribe saying earlier the area resembled an English park. Pages of the Past 25 years ago in the Town Crier - February 2, 1972 A wooden marker, bearing the initials J.B. was set upright again by Santa Clara County Department of Public Works as a reminder of the early-day history of Los Altos Hills. According to Florence Fava, a former Los Altos Hills historian, the square marker originally indicated on of the boundaries of Rancho La Purisima Conception. The large carved initials J. B. stood for Juana Briones the second claimant to the land grant. \ 50 years ago in the Los Altos News
• - Jan 17, 1947 The Los Altos News won an honorable mention for the best front page among weekly papers of California. The award was announced at the California Newspaper Publishers' Association convention held in Santa Cruz. The Rev. Joseph Stack, founder of El Retiro San Inigo, announced he was leaving for Los Angeles where he would be temporarily stationed at Loyola University. He was called to begin preparations for a permanent retreat house in that area. Listing for lots and acreage for sale in Los Altos included: $1,600 each - four 1/3-acre hillside orchard building sites paved street with city water and electricity, with valley view, $13,000 each - three adjacent pieces, approximately 3 ½ acres. Very fine hilltop estate sites, close in, magnificent view. Renowned publisher, person, George Pfeiffer III, dead at 82 Town Crier
• - January 9, 1994 George Pfeiffer III, a native of Merchantville, N.J., composed a history of his hometown and then took the chronicle and serialized it into a weekly newspaper. That was his first introduction to writing and publishing. Before his death, Mr. Pfeiffer's career included helping build one of the major publishing companies in the west called Sunset Magazine, and founding his own publishing company called the American West Publishing with an arrangement with the Western History Association. Mr. Pfeiffer was a resident of Los Altos Hills from 1951 to 1994 before he moved to The Forum in Cupertino. While in Los Altos Hills he became the town historian and held discussions with town founders who included former mayor Jack Fowle, author Wallace Stegner and Florence Fava, who later became town historian. Services were held at the Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos. The Family prefers donations be made to Parents Helping Parents or Opportunities Industrial Center West Printing Department. Pages of the Past 25 years ago in the Town Crier
• - May 17, 1972 Town Crier reported the Los Altos site of an early day Ohlone Indian village and burial ground was proclaimed a historical point of interest by the California Landmarks Commission. The settlement was bound by today's El Monte Avenue, Milverton Road, O'Keefe Land and Adobe Creek. Foothill College and Florence Fava, of Los Altos Hills, were active in the dig at the Indian site with assistance from San Francisco State College, West Valley, and St. Patricks College. A Los Altos student, Claudia Luken, was honored as an "outstanding young volunteer". She worked with patients at Agnews State Hospital and donated more than 2,000 volunteer hours. She helped feed patients, assist with the swim program, taught crafts and cooking and served as a camp counselor. 50 years ago in the Town Crier
• - May 15, 1947 Los Altos News reported a newly organized band at Los Altos Elementary School received a strong vote of confidence and enthusiasm when the school's student body presented them with nearly $450 for the purchase of band instruments. The money had been earned in a paper drive that started as a small project. Because of its success, it required five county trucks to collect the bundled papers and magazines. Admission to the Order of the Coif, a national law school honor society, climaxed the Stanford career of senior Colin M. Peters of Los Altos. He and four others admitted to the order in 1947, represented academically the top 10 percent of their class of 50 students. Started during the Norman period, the Order of the Coif, numbered in its membership such famous legalists as Blackstone and co*ke. Coif referred to the hood worn by early English barristers.
• Los Altos Hills incorporation: the fight 'to save god's little acre' Town Crier February 12, 1958 As the town's historian, Florence M. Fava wrote in "The Formation of Los Altos Hills," "The people in the area did not want a town. They wanted to be left alone in peace and quiet to enjoy the beauty of their rural hills." But by 1950, several forces had conspired to threaten peace in the hills, spurred by the large population growth in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties following World War II. Events that triggered concerns among foothills residents included thefracas surrounding the suspected sale of Morgan manor to a religious cult leader, a situation resolved by the 1952 purchase of the estate by Ford County Day School. The 1951 conversion of the William Hery Davis estate into the Pink Horse Ranch resort brought the threat of commercial development. Opposition to the quarry operation led to the formation of the Page Mill Road Association, headed by Stegner, in 1954. Three other associations banded together around these issues, including the Robleda Association, headed by Joseph McKenna, and Frank Duveneck, head of the Moody Road Association. Finding it ineffective to act alone, the four groups came together as the United Foothills Property Owners Association. On January 10, sixty five percent of voters went to the polls to make Los Altos Hills the fourteenth city in Santa Clara County by a 424-339 vote. Elected to the first city council were Arthur Fowle, attorney Leighton Bledsoe, retired executive and teacher Sidney Treat and chemical engineer Easton Rothwell.
• 50 Community members who have made a difference: 1977-1987 Town Crier
• - October 1, 1997 Art Charmichael served on the Los Altos City Council and was mayor in 1978. Active with Kiwanis, he also served that organization as president. Charmichael received the 1992 community service award "for his dedicated commitment to you programs, charitable foundations and educational organizations of our community." Lucy Ellis was a founder and first executive director of Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. She was a founding member of the Los Altos Senior Center and served on its board of directors. She also reached into the community to organize volunteer efforts by local churches and service clubs. Her efforts were recognized by the American Association of University Women through their Status of Women Award, and by Presidential Commendation from President Richard Nixon Florence Fava McCliman became the first official historian of Los Altos Hills with her book, "Los Altos Hills". She was also an amateur archaeologist and spade-wielder at the excavation of an Ohlone village and burial site abutting Los Altos Hills. She was honored by the Girls Club of the Peninsula with a Distinguished Women in the Mid-Peninsula award, and nominated for a San Jose Mercury and News Woman of Achievement Award. Dick Henning, dean of community services at Foothill College, built a Celebrity Forum speaker series into on of the top draws of its kind in the nation. Among Henning's other community involvements are the Rotary AIDS Project and service on the board of directors of the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. Roy Lave, a councilman and two-time mayor, founded the Los Altos Community Foundation. He is a tireless promoter of activities that promote community building. Lave was a driving force behind the organization of the Bus Barn Theater to preserve Los Altos community theater tradition. Ina Korek worked in the schools when her children were growing up as well as helped neighbors everywhere in Los Altos. As a program chairwoman of the American Association of University Women, she raised money for many causes and ran programs at the Youth Center. Walter Singer was known as "Mr. Los Altos" for his years of participation in community events. An active Rotarian, he was a booster of the Festival of Light Parade. Carol Tefft, Los Altos head librarian, has made invaluable contributions to the quality of the library and its collection during her tenure. Tefft was also an active member of the Quota Club and other service organizations. Dr Mathew Yoshida and wife Naomi: Dr. Yoshida offers his services at no cost or low cost to patients who often would not otherwise be able to see a dentist. Naomi Yoshida is known for her care of the sick and of children from broken homes. Dennis Young is a director and president of the Festival of Lights Association, the Rotary Club of Los Altos, and the Chamber of Commerce. He is also a founding director of the Housing Industry Foundation of the Bay Area and the Los Altos Community Foundation, which he served as a treasurer, and is a director of the Foothill-De Anza Colleges Foundation. Young has served the city of Los Altos as a member of the business advisory and financial advisory committees. He has also played Santa Claus in the Festival of Lights. 50 who made a difference
• - The honor roll Town Crier
• - November 12, 1997 1947-57: Guy Shoup, David MacKenzie, Josephine Duveneck, Ardis Egan, Bill Powell, Christian Wilder, A. Watson Conner, Gardner Bullis, George Estill, Sr. and Sam Kahn. 1957-67: Roy Dunnett, Frank Duveneck, Jane Ladu Eustice, Audrey Fisher, Frank Furuicki, Jack Hutson, LeRoy Kratzer, Lee Lynch, Roland Renshaw, and Billy Russell. 1967-77: Walter Chronert, Bob Grimm, Marion Jackston, Harry Kallshian, Lucille Liewer, David Packard, Jo Salamenda, Joe Shram, Doris Shepherd, and Mary Lou Zoglin 1977-87: Art Charmichael, Lucy Ellis, Florence Fava McCliman, Dick Henning, Roy Lave, Ina Korek, Walter Singer, Dr. Mathew and Naomi Yoshida, and Dennis Young. 1987-97: Margret Abe, Dodie Alexander, Marge Bruno, Larry Chu, John Dodson, Marge Gratiot, Ruth Koehler, Claire Pelton, Jane Reed, and Mary Wallace Wheat.
• Pages of the Past Los Altos Town Crier
• - December 3, 1997 25 years ago in the Town Crier According to the Dec 6, 1972, edition of the Town Crier, a stone found by Los Altos Hills Historian Florence Fava on the Jesuit land west of Adobe Creek appeared to be a monolith but was identified by Fava as an Ohlone Indian pestle. It was one of several artifacts found on the site. The Los Altos City Council approved the annexation of the 17 acres of Jesuit retreat property. The council also gave first reading to an ordinance requiring developers to dedicate a certain amount of land, or an in lieu payment, for parks. The ordinance's aim: five acres for every 1,000 residents be devoted to public park and recreation facilities. In some cases, payment and land could be required. The annual Turkey Trot at Covington Junior High School was held on Nov 22, 1972. 194 Covington students attended the 1.25-mile cross country course. Prizes were turkeys, chickens, Cornish hens, and hot dogs. 50 years ago in the Los Altos News According to the Dec 4, 1947, issue of the Los Altos News, wells in the foothills were failing, and the seriousness of the situation stimulated support for a campaign spearheaded by the Citizens Water Committee. The campaign sought to raise funds for an engineering survey for an area-wide solution of the water problem. Dr. Albert J. Newlin of the Santa Clara University Observatory, said that rainfall for the general area showed definite 11-year cycles, and fall 1947 was a low point on one of those cycles. Colin Peters of Los Altos was one of 31 Stanford Law School graduates to pass the October 1947 California Bar Exam. Los Altos Realtor M.J. Wright was among 170 men and women throughout the valley named to membership on the newly-formed Citizens Committee for the San Jose-based O'Connor Hospital campaign to raise funds for a new hospital. The committee included leaders in the communities from which the hospital drew patients. Pages of the Past Los Altos Town Crier
• - January 21, 1998 25 years ago in the Town Crier The Jan 24, 1973, issue of the Town Crier reported that historian Florence Fava had mounted a historical display at the Los Altos Hills town hall in honor of the town's 17th birthday. The exhibit ran from Jan 17
• - Feb 4, 1973, and included drawings by artist Robert Gebing. Credit for worldwide distribution of over 200 million copies of "Open Letter to Man," a letter protesting the degradation of women as mere sex objects and urged restoration of women's "proper image in contemporary society," was largely traceable to the efforts of Rev. Francis J. Caffrey of the Maryknoll Fathers in Los Altos. Caffrey got permission to use the letter from songwriter Sy Miller and his wife, Jill Jackson, who wrote the letter 13 years earlier. It was then widely publicized and distributed. 50 years ago in the Los Altos News In the Jan 22, 1948, issue of the Los Altos News, the first local town meeting of the United World Federalists, held at Legion Hall, was a rewarding experience. Purpose of the meeting was to open a Los Altos chapter of the World Federalists, according to Alan Cranston, California state chairman of UWF. On Jan 19, 1948, the County Board Supervisors held a meeting, and annexed the old Purissima School District into Los Altos, adding 33 students from the Palo Alto Unified School District to the local school's register. More than 100 people witnessed a memorable event in the history of the Lt. Col. John Howard Post of the American Legion
• - the burning of the mortgage for the Legion Hall. Los Altos Boy Scout Hall, which had been on the brink of being condemned from further use by the state fire marshall, was given a reprieve after numerous repairs had been made. Los Altan George Prouse, a Stanford student, was appointed to serve as paid part-time director for the community's Scouting program.

1. An introduction to this album. This album records some of the experiences involved in the Bicentennial event held in Los Altos Hills. The event was to basically honor Juan Bautista de Anza and to provide an opportunity to the people nowadays what it would have been like to be a pioneer of their land in the past. Compared to the past, more people participated in the Bicentennial event in 1975 and it was considered the biggest one among the Bicentennial years. The event took place starting in Mexico City and later moved to San Francisco. The event involves many awards, proclamations, plaques and certificates presented to the Expedition which caught the press's attention. Numerous documentaries were made as a result.

2. Certificate to Florence Fava, honoring her participation and contribution to the success of the Re-enactment.

3. Held at Duveneck Ranch, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Honor Guard performed the flag ceremony.

4. Santa Clara Senior Center Kazoo Band performed a musical number.

5. Dr. James Fitzgerald emceed the event, and Les Helgesson read the proclamation

6. Senator Smith attended the event, along with historian Florence Fava, Chodi McReynolds, and Lois, Dutch, and Angie Boissevian.

7. Stan Grabowski, Jos. W. Dochnahl, Pat Standring, Opal Tice, Lucile Gould and her friends attended the event.

8. Frank Duveneck, Shirley Smith, Judy Carico, Josephine Duveneck and Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald attended the event.

9. Ann Spence, Pat Standring, Linda Craig and Joanne Proft attended the event.

10. Councilman Bob Cheney, Lucille Gould, Keith Brown, Florence M. Fava who was the coordinator of the event and Elizabeth made their appearance in the event.

11. Wendy Greene, Pete McSweeney, Stella Walker and Barbara Mc Reynolds and her kids attended the event.

12. March 24, 1976, Juan Bantista de Anza Re-enactment March, 1976 was printed on a paper. Pajaro River crossing Santa Clara Co. Line. Florence Fava was waiting for the group to cross the Pajaro River that crosses with Santa Clara Co. Line.

13. Joe (Doc) Dochnahl was waiting for his group to arrive. Photos of "The Group".

14. "Anza and Moraga" who were Rol Bergen & Ken Oliver respectively.

15. Brother Tim as Father Font. "The Group" marched into Gilroy.

16. "Doc" Dohnahl and the other members of "The Group" holding flags and spears.

17. Photos of the members in "The Group" holding flags and spears.

18. The full troop of "The Group" marched towards Morgan Hill. Mission San Juan.

19. Mission San Juan. The Charro Riders. The arrival to Campbell.

20. Color Guard.

21. The arrival to San Jose and the meeting with Mayor Hayes. The entering of De Anza College.

22. "The Group" with fife and drum corps taken in De Anza College. The appearance of "The Group" in the University Ave in Los Altos.

23. The entering of the Shoup Park.

24. "Anza, Florence, "Moraga" who were members of "The Group". Bob Crowe, Bob Cheney, Carol Incerpi and many others appeared in the crowd. Shona McArthur rides a horse.

25. Different models and images of the horse plats used by "The Group".

26. Los Altos and Los Altos Hills served a hearty breakfast in the Garden House, Shoup Park. A photo of Jeannie Ryder and Joe Adamo. Anza Corner shakes hand with Mayor Cheney and Florence Fava beside.

27. Mayor Bob Cheney makes a speech in front of the troops. The troops listen to the Mayor's speech patiently. A photo of Joe Dochnahl and Florence Fava. A photo of the plaque.

28. Dick Miller and "Moraga", Ken Oliver on their horse. The plague was being covered before unveiling. "Doc" and mayor Cheney unveiled the plaque together. Mayor Cheney makes a speech after unveiling the plaque. The plaque was dedicated by Miranda and Fremont.

29. "Doc" Dochnahl staring at the unveiled plaque. "Anza", Rol Bergen who was also staring at something, probably the unveiled plaque. A close up of "Whiskey" Doc's horse. v 30. Photos of Mayor Bob Cheney and Doris Beezley who was the design coordination of Anza commemorative bronze plaque. "Anza" and Josephine Duveneck shake hands.

31. A photo of Mayor Bob Cheney, Bob Crowe, a manager in Los Altos Hills and an unknown woman. "The Group" leaves Miranda and Fremont. The crowds cheers for "The Group". A close-up of the plaque.

32. The Back Country, "The Group" heads back to where they travel from. Ken Oliver leading the group.

33. Photo of Trif Ivancovich with his horse and a photo of him eating.

34. A short conclusion written by the town historian, Florence M. Fava. She was pleased to hold the Bicentennial event in Los Altos. In fact, it was Joe Dochnahl who asked her for help in documenting the whole event. These 135 photos in the album are particularly important as they recorded the complete event. However, Florence regretted in terminating the meetings and resigned the position due to some specific reasons. The event became a memorable experience to Florence as she had stated at the end of her conclusion. There is also a small article that comes along with the conclusion which is about Joseph W. Dochnahl, one of those who participated in the Bicentennial event.

This Beautiful house was put on the list of historical places and incorporated in the General plan of Los Altos Hills in 1975. It was later listed on the Nation Register of Historic Places. The town went through this threat in 1974 and passed two resolutions in regard to its preservation. Richard W. Longstreth wrote letter urging preservation of this beautiful home was well documented by me on slide s and in albums and are now in the Fava Collection at the History House in Los Altos. Author talks about Foothill College history saying, "As for Foothill College, isn't history part of their reason for being? They are a disgrace for allow this beautiful building to just sit and deteriorate." She goes on saying, "You readers should know that, contrary to Florence Fava's assertions, the Los Altos Hills Council is working to save, not destroy the Griffin House on Foothill College Campus. A group expanded now to include many local residents. They have been working with Nancy mason of the Historical Heritage Commission of the county to explore various approaches that would help save this house - the sole sight in the town on the National Register of Historic Places In spite of our presentations to the Foothill- De Anza Board of Trustees last Monday night, with an announcement of a possible partial funding source, the Board voted unanimously to solicit persons or groups to whom Griffin House could be given for purposes of removing from site. Removal would automatically take the house off the National Register. District approves plans for new Foothill campus fire station

Town Crier - December 30, 1992 For almost 30 years, the carriage house has been the Foothill College fire house. That will end in 1994 when the El Monte Fire Station moves to more modern facilities on the college campus. In a special meeting on Dec. 17, the Los Altos County Fire Protection District agreed to lease 0.7 acres of on Foothill College to build a new station. The district will hold the land for a dollar a year for 99 years, at the end of which the building will belong to the college. Fire Chief Stu Farwell hopes to be breaking ground in early 1993; the station should be open early 1994. The new station will cover construction with tax revenue and should cost less than $2 million total. Since 1963, the original carriage house for the Cusack residence has served as a fire station. The station has several problems, lacking fire sprinklers and air conditioning, and does not meet earthquake safety standards and needs a new heating system. The new station will include sleeping and kitchen facilities, restrooms, a training room, gym, office and shop or maintenance area. Foothill College is excited to keep the station on campus, and has not yet decided how it will use the carriage house.

The carriage house has a lot of history, containing a hay loft and a fire pole, one of the few Fire Stations with a fire pole.

Historical Perspectives Town of Los Altos Hills - Newsletter - Volume XVII - September 1993 The town of Los Altos Hills has established a list of historical sites buildings, one of these is the Griffin House, located on the Foothill College campus. The Griffin House and its carriage house are the only buildings in Los Altos Hills or Los Altos on the National Register of Historic Places. The house and carriage house were designed by two San Jose architects, Wolfe and McKenzie, for Willard M. Griffin. Willard M. Griffin came to California from Maine in the 1870s and purchased 98 acres of land from Daniel T. Ames for $10,000 in gold. Griffin was one of the founders of Griffin and Skelley, a fruit packing company, which merged in 1916 into the California Packing Corporation, which changed its name to Del Monte Corporation in 1967.

The estate was purchased by the Foothill De-Anza Community College District for the Foothill College campus in 1959. The building has been used for storage and not been properly maintained. The October 1989 earthquake further damaged the house. In 1990 plans were made to demolish the house and replace it with an office building, but these plans were shelved in favor of repairs as long as the district did not have to provide any funding.

According to Nancy Mason, head of the Committee to Save Griffin House, over 70% of the $100,000 needed for stabilization of the house has been raised. Selection of an architect to overseen stabilization is proceeding.

Copy of a Letter written to Nancy Mason, care of "Committee to Save Griffin House" Oct 11, 1993 Santa Rosa Committee to Save Griffin House P.O. Box 624 Los Altos, CA. 94023 Dear Nancy Mason, Have been keeping up with the progress of saving the Griffin House through the years, as it was once a favorite project of mine. It's been over 20 years now since I tried (and failed). I thought for a time that I had saved the Japanese Tea Garden with the help of Tom Furuchi -But when it was finished it was vandalized again. Foothill College has never been behind preserving these two very important landmarks and should be helping out with their restoration. After all they are teaching history - are they not? When I first filed for historical preservation and received it - I felt it would be the answer to really having it preserved. Hopefully you'll have more success than I did. When and if it is preserved, and the reason for my letter is that I have a set of the original fruit labels used by Griffin which were given to me by Ralph Ranto. It was my intention then to have them framed and put into the house. When the time comes I'd still like to do just that. I don't know whether you realize it or not but Willard Griffin Jr. gave me the opportunity to duplicate many photos of the house - inside and out. They are in one of the green albums in the History House with the negatives in a carousel marked "Willard Griffin." My love for the preservation of Los Altos history has never diminished, but after 15 years of retirement I cannot continue my "labor of love". I have retired to Santa Rosa, receive the Town Crier and keep up with the happenings of the lovely city of Los Altos and the Town of Los Altos Hills. Wishing you much success, Sincerely, Florence Fava McCliman

Committee to Save Griffin House December 8, 1993 We call upon you to assist in preserving the Willard M. Griffin House, a beautiful and historic building on Foothill College campus. The building is in very poor condition due to neglect and abuse, and faced demolition until a citizens' committee was formed to save it. The committee is now seeking $101,000 to pay for stabilization of the house, the first phase of the project. The house was designed in 1901 by architects Wolfe and McKenzie for Willard M. Griffin, one of the most important fruit grows are packers in the Santa Clara Valley. Due to the prominence of these men and the outstanding architecture, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It is the only structure in our area to be so honored. Committee Members Nancy Mason, Chairman Steve Aced, Dan Alexander, Martin Bernstein, Nancy Couperus, George Espinola, Marion Grimm, Patti Leach, Leslie Masunaga, Terry McDaniel, Rosemary Meyerott, Lillian Pang, Linda Swan, Mignon Trice Major Contributors Los Altos Hills Historical Society Los Altos Historical Commission Los Altos Tomorrow Community Foundation National Trust for Historic Preservation Packard Foundation Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission

Letter to Florence Fava from Nancy Mason regarding the restoration of the Griffin House. February 7, 1994 This letter written by Nancy Mason to Florence Fava discusses a previous letter from Florence to Nancy encouraging the Committee to Save Griffen House to continue their work. The Committee needed to raise $101,000 for the stabilization of the house, before restoration. The committee sent out letters to every house in Los Altos Hills asking for help raising money for their cause. The committee needed to raise $10,000 more, so will probably have a fund raising event during the spring. Nancy credits Florence with helping the Griffin House get on the list of National Historic Places, which helped ensure the preservation of the house. Photos of the house are mentioned, being held in the History House, where they were carefully preserved. Nancy also marvels at the fact that Florence has in her possession some original fruit labels relating to the Griffin House. A new member of the trustees named Paul Fong is mentioned; stating that he shares the desire to help restore the Griffin House, and spent an entire afternoon learning about the house.

Copy of Responding Letter to Nancy Mason from Florence Fava February 15, 1994 Florence Fava describes the Griffin House as one of her favorite subjects to discus, exclaiming her past experience trying to get Foothill College interesting in saving the House. The college was said to have built all their buildings around the Griffin House, in the same style because of their admiration of the house. Florence states her disappointment in the College, lacking the interest in a historical house. Florence praises Nancy for her persistence over several years to save the house, and offers her a check for $100 toward the committee's fund raising event. With the letter, Florence enclosed an areal photo of the area of her "retirement home", which she lovingly named "Oak Haven". Florence offers an open invitation to Nancy to visit her any time, because she does not get out much, but loves the company. Florence refers to Willard Griffin as a subject who keeps coming up in her scrap books about the area.

Article in Los Altos Town Crier, February 16, 1994, about the Griffin House February 16, 1994 Title: Foothill-De Anza College Board approves stabilization plan for Griffin House Written by: Clyde Noel The foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees approved the stabilization and possible restoration of the Griffin House, located on the Foothill campus. The board of trustees also approved a motion to protect Foothill College from any lawsuit that may come from the Committee to Save Griffin House. The Committee will also give funds to the district as a gift. The Griffin House is a 93 year old landmark on the Foothill campus that has withstood the 1906 and 19898 earthquakes, and is still considered a well designed building. Owned by the Foothill-De Anza District, the Griffin House was designed in 1901 by architects Frank Wolfe and Charles S. McKenzie. The house is an example of the housing design between the Queen Ann style and the shingle style. The help of Architectural Resources Group of San Francisco will be enlisted for the stabilization of Griffin House, but not for the restoration. Plans for the House, if restored are still not decided, and the Committee must still raise another $10,000 for the restoration. Hopeful donators should contact the "Committee to Save the Griffin House", 633 Paco Drive, Los Altos 94024.

Article in Los Altos Town Crier, September 7, 1994, about Fund Raisers for the Griffin House September 7, 1994 Title: Griffin House Supporters to Hold another Fund-Raiser Written by: Steve Bonnel The Committee to Save the Griffin House is holding a fund raiser to raise money for the restoration of the Griffin House. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1994, at the Dr. Thomas Shumate House, 12775 Viscano Rd. in the Los Altos Hills.

The Shumate house is a Mediterranean Villa, and was built in 1912. It was completely deteriorated, and was completely restored by the present owners, Ajay and Lisa Puri. A benefit of having the event at the Shumate house, is that potential donators can see what restoration can do for the Griffin House, located on the Foothill College campus. The committee is raising $101,000 for restoration of the California shingle-style house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. $90,000 has been raised thus far, and the Committee has until December to raise the money. $11,000-$12,000 is still needed to start restoration.

The Trustees of the Board of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District approved renovation of the Griffin House last year.

Attending the fund raising event are Co-Chairs Marion Grimm and Eleanor Watanabe. Special guests are to include the two great granddaughters of Williard M. Griffin, who built the house. Food and wine will be served. Front and Back of two Invitations to the Shumate Manson Fund Raiser for the Griffin House Front: Invitation one: Printed sketch of the Shumate Manson.

Below, the invitation reads: "Join us at the Shumate Mansion…A Restored Jewel In Los Altos Hills" Invitation two: Background is printed sketch of the Griffin House. Invitation reads: "Jay and Lisa Webster Purt and the Griffin House Restoration Committee Invite you to Delight in the charming rooms of the historic house. Indulge in an array of delectable finger foods and fine wine. Back in the quiet beauty of the spacious estate grounds at the historic Shumate House. Sunday, October 2, 1994. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 12775 Viscaino Road, Los Altos Hills, California. Attire: Casual Festive.

Note on bottom of page: To preserve the newly refinished hardwood floors, low heeled shoes only, please. Parking is limited. Shuttle service from Los Altos Hills Town Hall, Fremont Road as Conception Road. " Back: Invitation One: "The Shumate Mansion- The Shumate Manson, built in 1915-1916, is a classic example of the Italian Villa style. Architecturally similar to Villa Montalvo, it is a fine example of the elegant houses built after the turn of the century by newly wealthy men. Dr. Thomas Shumate, a prominent San Franciscan, began acquiring property in Los Altos Hills in 1908 and over the years he acquired around 500 acres. The mansion plan is that of a summer house, less formal than an urban dwelling. The living and dining rooms have exquisite redwood paneling that was milled on the site during construction. The home was designed by William Gladstone Merchant, as associate of Bernard Maybeck, and built by Chris Merchant, Mrs. Shumate's cousin. A major renovation from the foundation up has just been completed. From the refinished paneling in the living and dining room to the period plantings in the garden, the mansion and grounds have been lovingly restored to their original splendor my Ajay and Lisa Webster Purt. The Griffin House History: Williard M. Griffin was originally a shipbuilder who moved from Maine to California in the 1870s with his wife and two sons. In 1881, Griffin formed a partnership with E.R.Skelley to buy fruit from local growers and pack it for shipment. Some years afterwards the company joined three others to form the California Packing Corporation, later called the Del Monte Corporation. In 1901, Willard M. Griffin hired Frank Wolfe and Charles S. McKenzie, two well known San Jose Architects, to design a residence and carriage house on his 98-acre estate, now Foothill College. They designed a shingled Craftsman style three-story residence with leaded glass windows, a large porch, tall thin dormers, and a roof with flared eaves. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

The Griffin House Restoration Fund: Currently the Griffin House is in desperate need of repairs. The Restoration Committee has raised $92,000 of the $101,000 required to begin stabilization of this beautiful, historically significant home. We can achieve that goal with your support." Honorary Hosts: Marge and Mike Bruno, Eleanor Cranston Camero, Arthur and Jean Charmichael, Elaine and Phil Dauber, Joesph Eurlich, Jan and Bob Fenwick, Paul Fong, Nan and Chuck Geschke, Robert and Marion Grimm, Sid and Donni Hubbard, Jay Jackman M.D., Yvonne Olson Jacobson, Bob and Susi Johnson, Roy and Penny Lave, William Lester III, Mike and Carol Malone, Mary and John Mason, Florence Fava McCliman, Ed and Sandya McCracken, Judith Moss, Paul and Liz Nyberg Dolores Sandoval, William Stegel, Jim and Emily Thurber, Barbara Tyron, Ward and Holly Winslow, Jo Zschau Event Committee: Marion Grimm and Eleanor Watanabe-Co-Chairmen Steve Aced, Dan Alexander, Martin Bernstein, Nancy Couperous, Terry Eberhardt, George Espinola, Dave Johnston, Jan Johnston, Alice Kaku, Nancy Mason, Terry McDaniel, Lillian Pang, Virginia Russow, John Swan, Linda Swan, Mignon Trice Save The Griffin House Steering Committee: Nancy Mason- Chairman Stave aced, Dan Alexander, Martin Bernstein, Nancy Couperous, Terry Eberhardt, George Espinola, Marion Grimm, Dave and Jan Johnston, Patti Leach, Leslie Masunaga, Terry McDaniel, Rosemary Meyerott, Lillian Pang, John and Linda Swan, Mignon Trice Major Contributors: Elizabeth Griffin Hampson, Barbara Griffin Saxton, Robert and Marion Grimm, Los Altos Hills Historical Society, Los Altos Historical Commission, Los Altos Tomorrow Community Foundation National Trust for Historic Preservation, Packard Foundation, Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission

Letter written to Nancy September 14, 1994 Written by Florence Fava While Florence was going over some of her old correspondence she came across a letter from Albert Shumate she thought Nancy or the new owners of the Shumate house might find it of interest. She sends her a copy of it along with a short history of the Shumate estate. Florence is delighted to hear of the renovation and sends Nancy the best of luck for the Griffin Event

Article in Los Altos Town Crier September 14, 1994 Title: LAH Grants Landmark Status to Shumate Mansion Written by Jan Shaw The Los Altos Hills City Council designated the old Shumate Mansion a historical landmark. The new owners, the Puris, have recently undergone complete renovation and brought the old mansion back to life. A lower property tax was implemented under the Mills Act which allows lower taxes for renovated, historical homes. San Franciscan Thomas Shumate built the house as a summer home in 1915, after his death the land was subdivided. The Okada family took care of the property from about 1915 till about the 1940s. The home was bought by Mrs. Blodgettt where she ran the Happy House Nursery School until the 1950s to the 70s. She sold it to the Puris in 1990.

Article in Los Altos Town Crier September 21, 1994 Title: Fund-raiser for Griffin House The Commission to save the Griffin House has scheduled a benefit to raise funds for restoration. The Griffin house is on the National registrar of Historic Places. The benefit scheduled on Sunday October 2, 1994 was held at the Dr. Thomas Shumate House on Viscaino Rd in Los Altos. The committee hopes to raise $101,000 for the first phase of renovation. It had already raise $90,000. Special guests at the event include the two great granddaughters of Williard Griffin, who built the house. Food, wine and music served.

Article in Los Altos Town Crier October 12, 1994 Title: Hooray for Griffin house Committee Written by Florence fava McCliman Fava sends a message to the community a need for funds in an effort to preserve and restore the Griffin House Historical home. Los Altos Hills Town Newsletter September 1994 Title: Shumate Estate to be Open to Public October 2nd in Benefit for Griffin House A brief history of the Shumate estate is provided and a brief bio on Dr. Shumate himself. Dr. Shumate born in St. Louis Missouri in 1871 came west and worked in San Jose before moving to San Francisco. He acquired property in Los Altos Hills in 1908 and assembled 500 acres over the years. The first to be built on the property was the garage/stable which had rooms on the 2nd floor for staff. The main house designed by William Gladstone Merchant an associate of Bernard Maybeck and was built by Chris Merchant, Mrs. Shumates cousin. The mansion is an Italian style villa, it is an elegant house built after the turn of the century by the then, Nouveau riche. The living and dining rooms have exquisite redwood paneling that was milled on the site during construction. A school teacher acquired the home and ran a nursery in the 1950s. She lived upstairs with her son and ran classes downstairs. Due to lack of maintenance the home was in disrepair when it was purchased in 1990 by the current owners. The renovation is complete and will be open as a benefit for fundraising for the Griffin House renovation. Hors d'oeuveres, wine tasting and music will be available to enjoy. The event will take place on October 2, 1994 from 3-5 P.M. and costs $40 per person

Los Altos Town Crier Article September 28, 1994 Title: Griffin House Benefit to Raise Money for Restoration The Committee to Save Griffin House is hosting a benefit to raise money from the renovation of Griffin House. The Home was constructed in 1901 by Willard Griffin a shipbuilder who was founder of Del Monte Company. The Griffin House is on the National Register of historic Places. The event which will take place at the recently renovated Shumate estate will allow visitors to see what a renovation can do to a historical landmark. Barbara Griffin Saxton, the great granddaughter of William Griffin will be a guest. Co Chairs for the event are Marion Grimm and Eleanor Watanabe. Entertainment includes: wine, food and music. Shown below the article is a check from Florence McCliman to the restoration of the Griffin House. The check is for $100, written on September 12, 1994, presumably for the benefit being held at the Shumate House for the Griffin House. Followed by this check is a letter from the Committee to Save Griffin House to Florence Mc Climan thanking him for his $100 donation. The letter explains that his contribution helped them go over the amount they needed and were sorry he could not join them at the event. The letter is signed by Nancy.

Los Altos Town Crier Article October 26, 1994 Title: Fund-Raising Goals Met for Griffin House The article starts by saying that the Griffin House restoration has been assured thanks to the community and Jay and Lisa Puri, the owners of the Shumate house where the benefit was held. At the benefit five descendents of Willard M. Griffin, the houses builder, were present. There a great great granddaughter, Barbara Griffon Saxton and three great great great granddaughters, Ashley and Hilary Griffon (who are sisters) and Cyler Hampson Kidney. The house was originally 98-acres, and some of the land was converted to become a part of Foothill College and a fire station. Nancy Mason, the chairman of the Griffin House Restoration Committee, more than $10,000 was raised at the benefit and matched by an anonymous donor which gave them more than they needed to meet the Foothill-De Anza Community College Districts $101,000 goal. Bruce Judd from Fellow American Institute of Architects was selected to restore the house. Finally, the article states that Catherine Bauknight, the recording secretary for the district, says that Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees is waiting for a written proposal from the Save the Griffon House Committee in order to take action on restoration. Letter to Hal and Erikia Fava from Dennis A. Young December 14, 1994 This letter was written to Hal and Erika Fava on behalf of the Los Altos Tomorrow, A Community Foundation, to show appreciation for their $20 cash donation to the Griffin House Fund. It is also stated that tax regulations require that charitable donations of $250 or more have to be documented by the recipient and that they should keep the letter for tax records as proof of donation. At Dennis A. Young's signature it says he is Treasurer for the Griffin House Fund. Letter to Florence McCliman from Dennis A. Young December 14, 1994 The letter was written to Florence McCliman to show appreciation on behalf of the Los Altos Tomorrow, A community Foundation, to let him know they appreciate his donation of $100 cash. The letter says that tax regulations require that charitable contributions of $250 or more must be documented by the recipient and that he should keep this letter for tax records as proof of donation. The letter is from Dennis A. Young, the Treasurer.

Article in Los Altos Town Crier August 17, 1977 "Footsie Has a Family Tree" The article says that Footsie, the Foothill College mascot has a "family tree." A very similar owl was on the 1900 vintage label for Owl Brand pears which were packaged by Willard M. Griffin, whose home on the Los Altos Hills campus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Not much is known about Footsies creation, but in 1958 he was taken from the façade of a bell tower that was about to be demolished using ropes and cables. The bell tower was at the top of the former Highway Elementary School in Mountain View, incidentally where Foothill classes were held before the campus was built. On the next page, there is another article titled Footsie Wasn't First on Scene; The Origin of Foothill's Mascot. The article further discusses the origins of Footsie, Foothill Colleges mascot and how it came to be the schools mascot. It was thought the owl became mascot due to the fact that it was first found at Foothills temporary campus. Before instruction could start on the temporary campus, the owl had to be removed from the bell tower so that the bell tower could be demolished. Student election elected Footsie as the college mascot and in May the name was chosen. The article goes again into the origin of the "Owl Brand" being a California fruit packing logo packed by Griffin & Skelley Co. in Fresno. The Co. Owner was Willard M. Griffin, who built the historic Griffin House. Several brands were gathered and shown in the article to depict the stern looking owl the preceded Footsie. More history of the canning company is given, such as how the company became the Del Monte Corp. after Griffin's death. The owl had tough competition becoming the schools mascot, but soon won due to it being a "tangible" mascot. Finally the article goes into the influence that Footsie has had on the campus, such as the renaming of clubs and locations on campus.

On the next page of the Los Altos Town Crier is another article called When Labels Were Fine Works of Art. The article is about labels for canned fruit and how they used to be much more refined than they are now. The article uses the knowledge of 1890s-early 1900s label collector Ralph Rambo of Santa Clara. Rambo describes the meticulous process of creating labels for each can. He even makes the connection that since the labels were so much more high quality than they are now, the contents likely tasted much better as well. The firm of Griffin & Skelley is mentioned for their desire of top quality labels. Letter from Florence to Nancy 1994 A letter saying that Florence has many historic articles that they are willing to give to the Los Altos History Museum. The letter deals mainly with the fact that Florence has found historic can labels and that they are very beautiful and that they would love to donate them.

Article from the Los Altos Town Crier "Griffin House Committee Meets Goals" November 2, 1994 The article is written by Nancy Mason, head of the Committee to Save Griffin House. The article is thanking all donors and guests of the benefit at the Shumate Mansion. The Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees passed the motion that demolition was cancelled and restoration could begin, starting with stabilization. The article concludes saying that the old roof will not be torn of for a while, but when it is about to be, readers will be notified of a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the house.

Article from Los Altos Town Crier "Restoration to Start on Historic Griffin" June 14, 1995 The article states that stabilization is ready to begin on the historic Griffin House. It is said in the article that the building is almost 100 years old and located on Foothill Colleges campus, and that it survived the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes. The article mentions that the houses architects were Frank Wolfe and Charles S. McKenzie. The article briefly summarizes the history of the Committee to Save the Griffin Houses journey to raise the $100,000 needed in order to save the home; otherwise it would be torn down by The Board. On September 20 the committee chose Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to work on the house. Nancy Mason (the Chair of CSGH) said that a lot of work must be done before a new roof could be put on, which would include new shingles and gutters. The Board lets the committee know that the $101,000 budget will not be exceeded at the articles conclusion. Letter from Nancy to Florence September 19, 1995 The letter is mostly personal, with information about the California 20th Annual Preservation Conference in Riverside. At the conference Nancy gave a speech that she enclosed in the letter about the journey of raising money to restore the Griffin House. Nancy goes on to state her irritation that restoration has not started, but that hopefully the roof will soon be torn off. She thanks Florence for his persistence to get the house restored and that without everything he did the house would have likely been demolished. Attached to the letter is Nancy Mason's speech titled, A "Three-Minute Success Story" for the California 20th Annual Preservation Conference, Mission Inn, Riverside, June 2, 1995. This speech first makes the listener see the house as it once was in 1901, then the run down version that of 1980. A very brief history of the home, such as architects Wolfe and McKenzie, and how the home was built by the man whose sons later established Del Monte Inc. The house changed hands in 1956 and was owned by Foothill Community College District, and they wanted to replace the historic home with new buildings (even though it served as a theme for the campus). The National Register of Historic Places and Florence Fava are both mentioned with high regard for helping to save this historic home. The long process of combating the District Board of Trustees is talked about, including the formation of the Committee to Save Griffin House. The speech concludes with the fact that the CSGH raised more than the $100 needed to restore the house. Mentioned at the end are Bruce Judd and the ARG have been chosen as the architects and that soon construction will start on the house. Letter from Florence to Nancy September 26, 1995 The letter is thanking Nancy for keeping her up to date on the committee's activities and the information about the 20th Annual Preservation Conference in Riverside. The letter tells Nancy that she needs to keep urging The Board of Trustees to start work on the Griffin House, since she has had a similar experience in the past with the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco where a pagoda was destroyed and no attempt to do anything about it was made. Florence goes on to reflect on the sadness she feels that neither Foothill College nor the town of Los Altos Hills cares enough about its history to protect this site.

News articles, Los Altos town crier 1994-1995. letters written to the editor reminiscing on the 20 years that have past to save the Griffin House on the Foothill College campus.

News Articles and photo from the Los Altos Town Crier 1996 commenting on the Griffin House located on the Foothill College Campus the house uses new funds for new fireproof roof. Letter to Nancy August 2, 1996 congratulating her on her success on the Griffin House News Article November 20, 1996 Griffin House on Foothill Campus might be moved to a new location. Possible renovations are costing to much money for student and faculty use.

Los Altos Town Crier December 4,1996 letters to the editor from Elayne Dauber trying to keep the house on campus. second letter was from Nancy Mason saying that this house is old news and cost is to much, last letter is from Dan Alexander also saying that the house should be kept where it is cause of its historical value and the cost that has been put into it.

January 22,1997 Los Altos Crier Committee presents possible use for the historic Griffin House, some ideas were an art studio, and space for performers.

April 16 1997 Los Altos Crier Griffin House may get a new lease on life. Chacellor Leo Chavez comments on historical uses for the Griffin House.

• Page 1 4/29/74. Los Altos Hills Warrant List This document is a warrant list for the Town of Los Altos Hills, which shows the categories of: Check Number, Payee, Description, Amount, and account Number.
• Page 2 Date N/A. Picture This is a picture of a Florence Fava McCliman holding a display case of sharpened rocks which had been used as "Scrapers, Knives, Arrow Points, etc."
• Page 3 2/5/75. Letter to Mrs. Florence Fava This is a letter to Mrs. Fava from Los Altos Hills City Manager Robert Crowe concerning the City councils adoption of guidelines for the "functions and duties" of the Town Historian. The Letter goes on to say that the council also adopted a four year term for Mrs. Fava as Town Historian.
• Page 4 2/5/75. Guidelines of Functions and Duties for Town Historian This is an attachment to the letter from Page three of the scrap book. It is the Guidelines for the functions and duties of the Town Historian. It lists the duties of the Town Historian to be; to document the culture and history of the Town, and report in written form these findings periodically to the city council, to locate and acquire items of substantial importance to the culture and history of the town, and to prepare displays of documents and artifacts as requested by the City Council. The document also says that it shall be the duties of the City council to determine the manner in which the documents and artifacts are maintained, appoint and/or remove the Historian by a majority vote, and to establish the term of office for the Town Historian.
• Page 5 2/3/75. Letter to Mrs. Fava This is a letter to Mrs. Fava from Councilwoman Diana Miller thanking her for planting the Town Hall grounds.
• Page 6 2/10/75. Letter to Mrs. Fava This is a letter to Mrs. Fava from Los Altos Mayor Stanley Grabowski expressing his and the councils thanks and gratitude to Mrs. Fava for her efforts to plant the Town Hall grounds, in serving the dedication committee, and in preparing cookies for the dedication ceremony.
• Page 7 2/6/75. Newspaper Clipping This clipping is from an article in the Palo Alto Times detailing the Los Altos Town Council decision to allow residents to vote later than year, on May 27th, on whether they want a on time property tax levy of up to 2.5 cents per $100 assessed valuation in order to restore and preserve the Willard Griffin Home on Foothill College Campus. 2/9/75. Newspaper Clipping This newspaper clipping from the Mercury paper regarding the Los Altos Town Council decision to place a request for a one time property tax increase on the May 27th ballot in order to restore and preserve the Willard Griffin House at Foothill College. 3/12/75. This is a letter to Mrs. Fava expressing the Poncha Tribe's thanks to her for her interest and knowledge in the History of the Ohlone Indians' shooting star. It is signed by many tribe members.
• Page 8 2/12/75. Variance and Permit Commission Document This is a document from the Variance and Permit Commission regarding a Variance request, for the lands of Wong, for a tennis court. The document details conditions that there be no lights on the proposed tennis court and that the Town Historian be present during excavation.
• Page 9 3/18/75. Letter to Mrs. Fava from University Of The Pacific This is a letter to Mrs. Fava from the University of the Pacific expressing their gratitude to her for her "generous gift to the Stuart Library of Western Americana.
• Page 10 Date N/A. Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Document This is a document from the Town of Los Altos Hills City Council titled "Minutes of a Regular Meeting". It Contains a Roll Call showing the people Present and members that ere absent. It also contains a description entitled "Presentations From the Floor. This section contains a description of a presentation by Mrs. Fava regarding a marker to able placed at the intersection of Fremont and Miranda. Mrs Fava also noted that the evening's agenda did not include a report by the city manager regarding the Willard Griffin Home. There is then a section detailing City Managers Robert Crowe's brief to the Council regarding the status of his discussions with Foothill College, regarding the home.
• Page 11 3/31/75. Letter to Historical Heritage Commission This is a letter to the Historical Heritage Commission from Los Altos City Manager Robert Crowe confirming Mrs. Fava's request to have the Willard Griffin Home be included on the Santa Clara County Alternatives to Priority List. It also expresses the concern for the historical site, saying that it is currently endangered.
• Page 12 4/2/75. Town Crier Newspaper Clipping This is a newspaper clipping from the Town Crier regarding the Willard Griffin home being called worthy of historical landmark status. It talks about the county's application to have the site approved by the state as a landmark so that the necessary funds to restore the house could be obtained. 4/2/75. Town Crier Newspaper Clipping This is an article in the Town Crier by Florence Fava. It expresses her concerns with the treatment of Historical sites on Foothill College Campus, such as the Willard Griffin Home and the Japanese Tea House. The article talks in much detail of how the Tea House was carefully restored and yet today it is in much of the same condition that is was originally found in before its restoration. She criticizes the College's neglect of its duties to maintain its historical sites.
• Page 13 4/2/75. Town of Los Altos Hills Warrant List This document is a warrant list for the Town of Los Altos Hills, which shows the categories of: Check Number, Payee, Description, Amount, and account Number.
• Page 14 4/15/75. Letter to Mrs. Fava with attached Mercury Article This is a letter to Mrs. Fava from Mayor Stanley Grabowski, in which he asks for her attention regarding an attached newspaper article. The article, dated 4/10/75, is about how the government has given a grant to the city of Los Altos for subsidized low-cost housing. The letter goes on to thank Mrs. Fava for her presentation before the council that suggested they reject the program.
• Page 15 4/16/75. Town Crier Newspaper Clipping (photo) This photo contains a caption that says that $30 was divided among first, second and third place winners of a contest to design a logo for the bicentennial commission. The photo shows Mrs. Fava holding the prize money, standing behind Becca Rossen (first place), Kari Elmberg (second place), and Nathan Shedroff (Third place) who are holding their logo designs. 4/16/75. Town Crier Newspaper Clipping (article) This article talks about the three winning contestants of the Bicentennial logo contest. It gives a description of each of the first, second, and third place winners logos, and how much each won from the contest. It also says that the first place logo will be used for the Bicentennial commission's official postcards and stationary. Finally the article lists the other 37 people who entered into the contest.
• Page 16 Date N/A. Photos of Bicentennial Logo deign winners This Page contains color photos of the winners (first, second and third place) from the bicentennial commission's logo design contest. There are four photos total. The first photo (left to right on Page 16) shows the three finalists standing outside holding their designs. The next photo shows the first place winner Becca holding her deign. The third photo shows the finalists standing with Mrs. Fava and others. The fourth Photo shows the finalists standing with another older woman, each holding their deigns.
• Page 17 4/28/75. Car Expenses This is a document is Florence Fava's gas expenses list, detailing the dates which she drove to perform here duties, where she drove and how many miles that drive was. At the bottom of the document there is a total number of miles which is converted to a dollar amount to be reimbursed.
• Page 18-19 Date N/A. Resolution Establishing the Office of Town Historian This is a resolution by the City Council of Los Altos, which states the establishment of the office of Town Historian, and the term for that office to be four years. It also states that the historian shall be appointed by a majority City Council vote and can be removed at any time if a majority vote to do so is made. It next lists the duties of the historian to be to document the history and culture of Los Altos, and to locate and acquire artifacts and documents, and to prepare displays of these documents and artifacts as requested by the City Council.
• Page 19 4/30/75. City Council Minutes This is a clipping from the City Council Minutes which shows the document title and the presentations from the floor section. In this section it details a request by Mrs. Fava to the mayor to declare may 12-18 National Historical Preservation Week.
• Page 20 5/27/75. Letter From Mrs. Fava This is a letter from Florence Fava to the Los Altos Mayor and City Council Members. She is asking for a place to store her historical records, and since the town just acquired West Wind barn she feels that part of the space should be put to use as a history room. She says that members of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society could staff it.
• Page 21 1975. Preliminary Budget 75-76 This is a Budget Summary for the Town of Los Altos. It lists the budget amount, the amount requested and the amount proposed for the category of Materials, Supplies and Services.
• Page 22 June 1975. Invitation This is an invitation to attend the Parent Volunteer Tea at the Purissima School, from the Gardner Bullis-Purissima School Staff.
• Page 23 6/10/75. Los Altos Hills Club Newsletter This is a newsletter to Los Altos Hills Club Members talking mainly about an event where Mrs. Fava will be talking about Los Altos in the 1800s and sharing slides along with Historical society president Lucille Gould. It also talks about a luncheon for members and guests and a tasting luncheon. Finally, the newsletter tells members to bring potential members by 6/16/75 to submit applications so that they will be able to participate in the events. Finally it lists the names dates and times of Interest Group Meetings.
• Page 24 Letter This Page contains two documents. This is a letter to Florence Fava. It is a thank you letter from the Los Altos Hills Club, written by the corresponding secretary. The letter thanks Fava for a talk she gave about Los Altos Hills. Los Altos Hills Club Newsletter The top portion of the newsletter is covered by the letter to Fava, but the half of the top paragraph one can see is advertising the talk that Fava and Lucille Gould are giving about Los Altos Hills' history. There is also an advertisem*nt for a luncheon at that house of Helen McCullough. After the information for the event is given.
• Page 25 4/30/75-6/15/75. Expenses This document contains a list of expenses that Florence Fava made between April and June. The expenses are from gas ($19.65), a phone call to Sacramento to Bill Richards ($1.63), a phone call to San Francisco to Kent Williams ($1.05), a map and research copy ($4.80), and film development ($3.57). The total came to $30.70.
• Page 26 Letter to Sandra J. Elder titled, "RE: Griffin Home Application This letter is from Fava to Sandra J. Elder of the History Preservation Section in the Department of Parks and Recreation in Sacramento, CA. It says that the application for State Landmark status for the Griffin House was put at risk due to a council members' (Diana S. Miller) intervention without the consent of the entire council. The application had been approved by the Santa Clara County Heritage Commission and was sent to Sacramento. Then the State sent Architectural supplement forms that needed to be filled out then filed with the original application. Fava had no knowledge of this because the forms were intercepted by Councilwoman Miller. She encloses the letter that Sacramento sent reminding her to fill out the forms with no idea what they were talking. She hopes that the Commission will be patient while they are filled out.
• Page 27 623/75. Memorandum to Florence Fava from Art Ogilvie This letter is to Fava saying that she has not contacted Santa Clara in order to have the Griffin House looked at to have forms filled out about it to be sent to Sacramento. He says that he sent the forms to Diana Miller to be sent to Fava and that she needs to complete the forms. They must then be sent to Sacramento. Sacramento did not hear anything more about the forms needed so they did not have a hearing for the Griffin house to become a State Historical Landmark. Art says that the earliest they will meet over this is during the September meeting, provided they have received the forms.
• Page 28 7/2/1975. San Jose Mercury article, "Historian Raps Hills Official" The article talks about Florence Fava's accusation that Town Councilwoman Diana Miller attempting to sabotage the Griffin House becoming a state historical landmark. This complaint is based on a memo from Art Ogilvie saying that he had mailed Miller the forms needed to complete the process and that they were then never sent to Fava. Miller denied the claims made against her. 7/2/1975. Los Altos Town Crier, "Griffin Home Hearing Delayed" The article talks about the delayed meeting of the State to determine whether or not the Griffin House will become a state historical landmark. The meeting was scheduled for July 10 in Sacramento. Architectural supplement forms are needed as well as the landmark status application. These forms are for an architect's inspection and report on buildings that are applying for this status. The forms are needed and then the meeting will be rescheduled. 7/3/1975. Palo Alto Times, "Town Historian Quits Three Posts in Dispute Over Altos Hills Site." The article says that Fava will be quitting three of her five offices due to the Griffin House dispute with Diana Miller. The posts she will be quitting are the Los Altos Hills Bicentennial Planning Committee, the Santa Clara County Bicentennial Planning Committee, and the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission Task Force. The article summarizes the Griffin House dispute, where Miller was accused of withholding essential forms to the houses registration of a state historical landmark. The article says that the meeting to decide the houses status cannot meet again until at least November. The article briefly states that Fava resigned as town historian in 1971 due to a dispute with the Town Council, and was reinstated in 1972.
• Page 29 7/3/1975. Letter from Florence Fava to Deputy Mayor Leslie Helgesson The letter is addressed to Deputy Mayor Leslie Helgesson. The letter briefly states that Florence Fava can no longer be the chairperson of the Los Altos Hills Bicentennial Commission due to "many pressures", effective immediately.
• Page 30 7/3/1975. Letter from Florence Fava to Rodney J. Diridon of the Santa Clara County Committee. In this letter Fava is saying that is resigning from the Bicentennial Planning Committee, effective immediately.
• Page 31-32 6/25/1975. Los Altos Town Crier, "Mrs. Winchester's Other House." On Page 31 is the article title with two pictures of the, one of the front and one of the back. On Page 32 is the article. It says that Sarah Winchester is known mainly for the Winchester House in San Jose, but she had many other houses along the Peninsula. The article gives the early history of the house and how it was originally owned by Fowler and Hargrove, and when they moved Julia Van Reed and her husband owned the house. The article then talks about Sarah Winchester's move to California after her husband's death, where she purchased a house from John Hamm as well as additional land. Then her sister, Isabelle Merriman moved with her family to California in 1885. Winchester bought more land from Alexander Campbell in Los Altos which included the land that the initial house she bought was on. The house was remodeled to Winchester's taste and then her sister moved into it. The house became a productive ranch, and Florence Fava discovered an article describing an elaborate feast given there. The property was eventually sold to the University Land company due to railroad building. The house was converted into the Chandler School for Girls, a mostly outdoors school.
• Page 33 6/25/1975. Letter from Pauline Pace of the Historical Heritage Commission to Florence Fava. This letter is a thank you letter to Fava for her work in preparing the County Inventory. In the letter it is also said that the Inventory is an ongoing matter but that most of the survey is ready to be sent to Sacramento.
• Page 34 7/3/1975. Letter from Florence Fava to Pauline Pace of the Historical Heritage Commission. This is a letter thanking Pace for her previous letter but saying that Fava has to resign from the Task Force Committee due to the fact that it "does not mix well with politics."
• Page 35 6/30/1975. Letter from Joseph Baird to Florence Fava. The letter is saying that Baird has examined the photographs the Fava sent him. He says that the house should definitely be preserved and adapted to be put to modern use. He believes that if the shell is intact that the inside should be reworked and put to "contemporary use." He then goes on to praise the architectural beauty of the house.
• Page 36 7/9/1975. Mercury, "Historian Wants Official Censured." The article is again returning to the dispute between Florence Fava and Diana Miller. Fava wants Miller to be either "admonished or censured." This comes from Fava's accusation that Miller withheld the forms that the town must complete in order to register the Griffin House a state historic landmark. This also led to Fava resigning from the towns bicentennial committee as well as two other Santa Clara County posts. Miller said she never received the forms even though they were mailed to her by Art Ogilvie, claiming they were likely stolen from her mailbox. 7/9/1975. Town Crier, "Florence Fava Resigns from 3 Historical Groups." The article talks about Fava's resignation from three town and county historical groups. This is due to the conflict between Fava and Diana Miller, who Fava claimed withheld forms to allow the Griffin House to become a state historical landmark. Art Ogilvie had mailed the forms to Miller, but she believes they were stolen from her mailbox as vandals had been doing so the previous weeks. Fava declared she would step down from three committees, staying only as town historian and to work with the county historical commission.
• Page 37 Letter to Florence Fava from Lucille Gould, president of the Los Altos Hills Historical Society. The letter states that the Los Altos Hills Society her efforts to preserve the Griffin House and talks about the situation where the house was almost demolished even though it had great historic value to the city and Foothill College. Gould spoke to Sarah Boutelle of Santa Cruz and Richard Longstreth of Berkeley about the house. Longstreth wants to investigate whether the house might be an Ernest Coxhead since he is an expert on this period. She then again thanks Fava for all of her hard work.
• Page 38 7/22/1975. Letter to Florence Fava from Richard Longstreth. The letter says first that the house is not an Ernest Coxhead house, but likely a Newsom brothers house. He recommends she write to David Gebhard at U.C. Santa Barbara about the house since he researches them. He goes onto say that the architect is not as important as the fact that the Griffin House is amazing architectural feat and since the original house is still standing it should be preserved. He tells Fava she should write to John Frisbee of the National Trust's Western Field Representative in San Francisco, or to Sally Woodbridge, or Professor Gebhard for an additional supportive letter.
• Page 39 7/28/1975. Letter from Dominic Cortese, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors County of Santa Clara to Florence Fava The letter is confirming Florence Fava's resignation from the Bicentennial Community Planning Committee. With the letter is a certificate to express their appreciation for all that she has done.
• Page 40 7/22/1975. Certificate from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara to Florence Fava. A certificate to Fava thanking her for services to the people of Santa Clara during her time on the Bicentennial Community Pkanning Committee.
• Page 41 7/2/1975. City Council Minutes. This document is a "special report." It is about Fava appearing on the Floor, to ask the Council to charge Councilwoman Miller with interference with Fava's attempts to have the Griffin House turned into a state historical landmark. She requested that Miller be "admonished" by the Council and that Fava be endorsed by the Council to seek the landmark status for the house. She also declared her resignation from three of her posts, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, the Town's representative to the Santa Clara County Bicentennial Commission, and the Historical Geritage Commission Task Force. Mayor Grabowski said there would be no debate over Fava's charges since Miller had no idea they would be made and suggested Fava take the matter up with the City Attorney is she had more evidence to support her claim. Miller denied all the charges, and the Mayor said if she wanted to pursue the matter further to put it into writing for further examination, and hoped she would reconsider her resignations.
• Page 42 9/16/1975. Memo to the Town Manager Robert Crow from Florence Fava. Fava starts by mentioning the first native born became a saint (Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton). She feels they should send a resolution from the town to the Daughters of Charity, Seton Provincialate since the Seton Motherhouse resides in Los Altos Hills. Fava then says that they should start leasing the Willard Griffin house on Foothill College's Campus. Fava also mentions placing historical plaques purchased for/by the town. She then suggests naming the site at Fremont and Edith "Anzo Park". Fava then lists historical street names that should be re-instated, "Elizabeth," "Yuba," "Marian," and "Charles." Fava also mentions that the Griffin Home cannot have many requirements of its restoration due to being in the National Register of Historic Places and it should become a historical depository.
• Page 43 Advertisem*nt for two books. This is an advertisem*nt for two limited edition books, "Anza Was Here" by Florence Fava and "San Francisco's Mayors 1850-1880" by William F. Heintz. "Anza Was Here" is about the history of "a small town" along with unpublished photographs. Her background is given along with the selling information. "San Francisco's Mayors 1850-1880" is about various mayors of San Francisco. The selling information is given in the ad as well.
• Page 44 07/30/1976 A letter of why Mrs. Florence M. Fava has resigned three out of her five positions in Los Altos Hills. She mentioned that the work load and not enough help was too over-barring for her. And when politics became involved in her job she did not like it. She was a Historian not a politician. In 1973 the Los Altos Hills Historical Society was founded and she was the first president and also it's Historian. With all of this work and with lecturing to students in the local school and organizations everything became too much to handle. 09/10/1975 Article on how The California state historic preservation commission unanimously voted to give recognition to the Willard Griffin home on the Foothill college campus. The home would be placed in the National Register of Historic places. Florence Fava who was the town historian attended the meeting.
• Page 45 The Los Altos Hills City Council Minutes April 30, 1975 Special orders so that the town of Los Altos Hills could purchase the property within the town known as "Westwind Hungarian Horse Farm". Mr. Crowe reported that he would utilize and facilitate the property to the best advantage of the town. There was a discussion between the town and staff. Mayor Grabowski asked for comments about the acquisition. Mr. John Ewing, Lupine Road: supported the purchase of the property, Mrs. Florence Fava, town historian: felt it was a great opportunity for the Townspeople to work together. Councilwomen Miller hoped the Council would set aside a portion of the property for use by the Historical Society. Councilman Helgesson moves, seconded by Councilwomen Miller to adopt resolution #880. Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Councilwomen Miller, Mayor Grabowski

• Page 2 The letter is to Mrs. Florence Fava from Lee H. Toole, the mayor of the city of Los Altos, thanking her for the help she put in the City's 20th Anniversary celebration and the display of the historical articles at the library.
• Page 3 The letter is to Mrs. Fava from Shona Khorsand, assistant at the California History Center, appreciating her for assisting at the Los Altos exhibit. The photographs attached to the letter are photographs of the exhibit Mrs. Fava helped out.
• Page 4 This Page has three photographs of the Los Altos exhibit.
• Page 5 The letter is to Mrs. Fava from Murl M. Fritschle, the city manager of Los Altos, informing that the city council approved her request to have an Open House at Town Hall. The city council agreed to provide the birthday cake, coffee, punch, and cookies.
• Page 6 It is a postcard to Mrs. Florence Fava from Margie. She got the postcard in December 1972. The postcard is about Margie thanking Mrs. Florence for the flowers she brought over to the party she had yesterday. She also comments on the success of the open house.
• Page 7 This Page has two newspaper clippings from the San Jose Mercury. The newspaper clippings describe the display of the historical exhibits directed by the town's historian, Mrs. Fava, in honor of the 17th birthday of Los Altos city. The open house affair was held in the Town Hall's council chambers on Jan. 27th to Feb. 4th. The exhibit will also display some drawings from Robert Gebing
• Page 8 It is a flyer about the Open House at the council chambers on January 27th to February 4th. The exhibit is in honoring Los Altos Hills 17th birthday. There were historical articles found at the O'Keefe Lane and Spanish-Mexican historical accounts at the exhibit.
• Page 9 It is a photograph of Mrs. Fava handing a piece of cake to Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson, at the Los Altos Hills' 17th Birthday celebration.
• Page 10 This Page is a photograph of Mrs. Florence Fava, Bruce Lawson, and Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson.
• Page 11 The letter is to Mrs. Fava from Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson, thanking Mrs. Fava for her efforts in arranging the historical exhibit. The major was glad he attended the celebration that Mrs. Fava assisted in. Mrs. Florence Fava received the letter on February 9, 1973.
• Page 12 Page twelve is clippings of the minutes of a City Council meeting on February 7, 1973. The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. by Mayor Leslie Helgesson. Mrs. Fava spoke about the success of the exhibit and suggested that letters should be written to all the donors of the painting and poem in the Council Chambers.
• Page 13 Page thirteen has three photographs of the Celebration of the town's 17th birthday.
• Page 14 This is a letter to Bruce Lawson, the Town Manager, from Mrs. Florence Fava, the Town Historian, informing Mr. Lawson the historical points of interest for and in the town of Los Altos Hills. A copy of the historical points of interest was sent to the Historical Land Commission in San Jose. Mrs. Fava writes that she hopes the town of Los Altos will implement an historical ordinance in order to preserve some of the Historical and archaeological areas of the town.
• Page 15 This Page is a copy of the Historical Points of Interest for the town of Los Altos.
• Page 16 This page has two newspaper clippings about the plaque dedicated to the Ohlone Indian Village and burial ground. The AAUW president presented the plaque to Peter Lewis, the Los Altos Councilman, who accepted on behalf of Los Altos. The village site is bounded by Milverton road, O'Keefe Lane, Adobe creek and El Monte avenue.
• Page 17-18 The City Council, Town of Los Altos Hills, calls a regular meeting regarding the position of Town Historian and presentation from the Floor. Mayor Leslie Helgesson hosted the meeting at 7:50 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. Councilmen Davey, Grabowski, Kubby, Miller and Mayor Helgesson were all there. Councilman Miller reported the Town Historian, Mrs. Florence Fava, had not received any payment from the Town. Councilman Grabowski supported the idea that Mrs. Fava was deserving of some remuneration. They wanted to put the expenses into the Town Budget for Fiscal Year 1973-1974. Councilman Grabowski also suggested that Foothill College or Bullis School may provide a location free from danger of vandalism. However, Councilman Kubby was against the idea of Bullis School for its wild and irresponsible. Speaking from the floor, Mr. Laws suggested that a monthly salary of some sort replace the expense account proposed. Mr. David Jansson said an individual recording the town's history should not live within the Town, but Mr. Frank Gorman said that the Town Hal might be a suitable location for the Town's historical collection. Mr. Frank Gorman wished it would happen after the election in June. Mrs. Fava stated that the Council had failed repeatedly to act upon the matter of expenses. Mr. Frank Gorman expressed concern and support for Mrs. Florence Fava with regard to her position as Town Historian.
• Page 19 Mrs. Florence Fava was angry because her work was unsupported and unappreciated. Mrs. Fava was working without being paid. Councilwomen Dianna Miller said Mrs. Fava at least should be pay for her mileage, stationary, and newspaper subscription. Mrs. Fava spent $ 2,000 of her own in historical work. She had collected 40 albums of town history. Councilwoman Miller agreed that Mrs. Fava should receive about $200 a month. After Mrs. Fava Stormed out of the meeting, Frederick Gorman suggested that she be hired as a part time city employee and that the city buy her historical collection.
• Page 20 This is an apology letter to Mrs. Fava from the Mayor, Leslie A. Helgesson due to his doubt in her status as a Town Historian. Leslie stated that he would take the proposal in Mrs. Fava's letter into consideration. In order to be fair to Mrs. Fava, Leslie suggested that job description and explicit guidelines are necessary for the position of Town Historian so that expenses can be estimated for the job. He also instructed the staff to confer with Mrs. Fava in preparation for the next meeting. Last but not least, Leslie hoped that the issue can be solved.
• Page 21 This is a letter from Mrs. Fava to the Mayor. Mrs. Fava replied by saying that she had acknowledged the letter written from him. Mrs. Fava stated that she has been available since the last meeting and heard nothing from Miller. She also agreed with the suggestion made by the major.
• Page 22-23 This is a letter to the Mayor and City Council in regards to the issue of Town Historian from the City Manager. The City Manager, Bruce Lawson stated that a job description of the position of Town Historian is available for review and consideration as the staff has prepared it during the last Council meeting. Although Mr. Lawson did not have the chance to meet Mrs. Fava and discuss the expenses need, he included $500 in the proposed budget to cover the expenses incurred by the Historian. The Council Agenda was also attached with this letter. It stated the particular discussion of the position of Town Historian which includes it's definition, distinguishing features, examples of duties and minimum qualifications for the job.
• Page 24-25 The minutes of a meeting in the City Council on May 2, 1973 regarding to the position of Town Historian. Mayor Leslie Helgesson hosted the meeting in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. Councilmen Davey, Grabowski, Kubby, Miller and Mayor Helgesson were all there. Councilman Miller reported that Mrs. Florence Fava should be receiving compensation for expense. The City Manager has prepared a staff report about the responsibilities and qualification of the position of Town Historian. Mayor Helgesson stated that the reinstatement of Mrs. Florence Fava as a Town had been approved. Councilman Miller asked for the list of expenses of Mrs. Fava. Councilman Grabowski suggested that the job description should be modified. He also expresses his concerns on various artifacts. Commissioner Lachenbruch suggested that some words should be changed in the job description for better understanding. Mr. R. C. Cheney stated that Mrs. Florence Fava's work ought to be recognized. Mrs. Florence Fava made suggestion for the land acquired recently. Mayor Helgesson stated that Mrs. Fava is the Town Historian.
• Page 26 The article on the top that states the most important points made by different Councilman in the City Council meeting regarding to the position of Town Historian. The bottom article on the right states that since some jobs in town are not recognized and not being paid the request for $200 from Mrs. Florence Fava from her work should not be paid because her work was considered to be a hobby.
• Page 27-28 This is a letter from Mrs. Florence Fava to Mayor Helgesson. Mrs. Florence Fava finds herself disagreeing with Mr. Lawson's ideas. She emphasized that her work is not for sale but to be treasured and for further uses instead. Moreover, she complained that Mr. Lawson's unacceptable behavior. Mrs. Florence Fava was pretty upset with the use of town hall tapes. She describes her experience to the Mayor hoping that the situation can be improved. Finally, she hoped that politics would not affect her historical work.
• Page 29 Two articles from Palo Alto Times. The article on the top stated that the property tax rate for Los Altos Hills may be reduced. The reduction in property tax rate depends on the cost of the property. Nevertheless, Lawson said that spending may be reduced at the same time which includes the elimination of $500 for historical work. One of Mrs. Fava's supporters read a poem which basically states that Mrs. Fava lacks support and appreciation from the town. The article in the bottom is about the general budget of the town. Mrs. Spencer requested the town historian position to be kept.
• Page 30 The minutes of a meeting in the Council on June 20, 1973 regarding to Mrs. Spencer's request. Mrs. Spencer believes that the budget should be spent for historical work instead for the rental and cleaning of uniforms as the former has a greater value to the town later on which is more preferable for Mrs. Spencer.
• Page 31 This is a letter to the Palo Alto Times Editor from Mrs. Florence Fava regarding to the article "Labor and Love". Mrs. Florence Fava stated that the information provided by the editor was not accurate. She then explained what the $200 was particularly about. She also expressed her feelings in which she hoped to be wealthy enough to continue her historical work. Finally, she stated that the editor should follow up the recent news before criticizing her.
• Page 32 A poem titled "Baallad of O'Keefe Lane" dedicated to Mrs. Florence M. Fava by Ellis Ovesen in 1973.
• Page 33 A poem titled "Baallad of O'Keefe Lane" dedicated to Mrs. Florence M. Fava by Ellis Ovesen printed in the Town Crier on 4 July, 1973.
• Page 34 Minutes of the meeting in the Council regarding to the presentations from the floor. Mrs. Florence Fava requested to have a Historical Ordinance adopted. The Council then ordered Mr. Faisant to proceed with the Historical Ordinance and request the City Manager and Mrs. Fava to meet and work out a space for historical monument. Furthermore, the Council gave permission to Mrs. Fava in arranging the Bicentennial celebration. Below the minutes was an agenda about Ordinance No. 213.
• Pg. 35 Brief letter from historian Florence M. Fava to attorney Robin Faisant notifying of the historical ordinance for the town, as well as other City and County ordinances presented through other historical agencies, that shall be sent to him - March 22, 1973.
• Pg. 36 A copy of the suggested historical ordinance for the town of Los Altos as mentioned in the letter written by historian Florence M. Fava to attorney Robin Faisant - March 22, 1973.
• Pg. 37 A copy of pg.1 of an ordinance of the town of Los Altos Hills amending the Los Altos Hills municipal code by adding thereto provisions relating to the preservation of historical sites - (SEC. 9-6.01, 9-6.02, 9-6.03).
• Pg. 38 Continuation (pg. 2) of the ordinance of the town of Los Altos Hills amending the Los Altos Hills municipal code by adding thereto provisions relating to the preservation of historical sites - (SEC. 9-6.04, 9-6.05)
• Pg. 39 The final Page (pg. 3) of the ordinance of the town of Los Altos Hills amending the Los Altos Hills municipal code - (SECTION 2). Certification signed by city clerk.
• Pg. 40 First newspaper article was published by the San Jose News Thursday, August, 16, 1973.It speaks of Councilmen in the Los Altos Hills who took a step toward passing the town's first ordinance of historical sites in the community. Second article published by Mercury August 24, 1973 confirms approval by Councilmen in Los Altos Hills of the ordinance designed to help preserve historical and anthropological sites in the town.
• Pg. 41 A copy of MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING held on August 15, 1973 by the City Council, Town of Los Altos Hills. Briefly describes what was presented, by whom, and purpose. Lower section introduces Ordinance No. 213.
• Pg. 42 Written August 25, 1973, by the Los Altos Hills Association Board of Directors, this letter was sent to notify recognition of a lifetime membership offer for historian Florence M. Fava to join the Los Altos Hills Association. Recognition made in appreciation for her on-going efforts to preserve the heritage and keeping residents aware of the Town's history - signed by the association's president, Mildred C. Gallo.
• Pg. 43 First article is a brief newsletter publicizing the decision of The Board of the Los Altos Hills Association to give historian Florence M. Fava a lifetime membership for her long service in preserving the heritage of the Town. Laha Newsletter, September 1973. Second article published by the Town Crier September, 5, 1973 also highlights the Hills association directors vote to give life membership to Mrs. Fava.
• Pg. 44 In the first article, published by the Town Crier September, 5, 1973, it speaks of the Juan Prado Mesa adobe site in Los Altos Hills that was considered as a "historical point of interest" on Sept. 6 by the California Historical Landmark advisory committee. If approved, the site was to be the first historical landmark in Los Altos Hills to be granted state recognition. Secondly, the article titled "Historical interest label delayed for Los Altos site" describes the reason for why the nomination of the Juan Prado Mesa Adobe site had been tabled for at least a month. In addition, it briefly summarizes other local historical sites nominated for considerable recognition -Palo Alto Times, September, 8, 1973. Lastly, the third article ("Historical status decision of Mesa adobe postponed") restates cause for delay on Juan Prado Mesa decision confirming postponement until October when the Committee shall meet again for consideration of the site - Town Crier, September, 19, 1973.

• Page 1 Title : Planning Commission Town of Los Altos Hills Location and Date: Los altos Hills, California 4/24/1974 Reel 24, side 1, track 1-176 to end Present: Carico, Lachenbruch, Perkins, Phillips, Spencer, Young, Mueller Summary: This was a meeting about appealing the state to preserve historical sites like the Willard House instead removing them and resolving the controversial boundary issue.
• Page 2-3 Title: Resolution No.774 Date: 6/5/1974 Summary: The resolution claimed that the residents of Los Altos Hills and the students of Foothill College had the right of condemning Foothill College District for permitting deterioration of the Griffin Home and Japanese Tea Garden and urging their preservation.
• Page 4 Title: Historian Eyes Shack For Items Source: San Jose Mercury 7/25/1974 Author: Linda Nelson Summary: Los Altos Hills Historian Florence Fava was try to ask for the engineer's shack on Town Hall grounds as her office and storage space for her voluminous files and 50 scrapbooks.
• Page 5 Title : Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date :7/17/1974 Present: Cheny, Helgesson, McReynolds, Miller, Grabowski Summary of the meeting reports: City Council Meeting made the decision that they would consider Town Historian Mrs. Florence Fava's request for Location of historical exhibition on August 21st meeting.
• Page 6-7 Title: Facility for Historical Displays and Artifacts of Los Alto Hills Author: Florence Fava Date: 8/13/1974 Summary: This was a letter from Mrs. Fava to explain why she needed this facility. 1. 12-years accumulated historical artifacts of Los Altos Hills were valuable. 2. These items represented local history needed to be known by people 3. The material was worthy to be exhibited. 4. Requested for the engineer shed for a historical room 5. Bicentennial City needed this historical preservation 6. She hoped City Council took her proposal.
• Page 8-9 Title: Date: 8/20/1974 Summary: This was a supported letter from Los Altos Hills Historical Society who hoped the Engineer Shack could be historical use.
• Page 10-11 Title: Continued material showed people's signatures from Los Altos Hills Historical Society.
• Page 12 Title: Date: 8/9/1974 Summary: A supported letter from Marilyn Lane, a school teacher who urged Los Altos Hills Town Council, Town Hall to consider Mrs. Fava's request.
• Page 13 Title: Hills Council 'Infighting' Irks Official Author: chuck Anderson Summary: Town Councilwoman Diana Miller remained in City Council and didn't plan to disclose her term. The reason she wants to step down before was a series of incidents including the discussion about Mrs. Fava's request about the Engineer's shack using as historical display. City Manager Lawson disagreed with this proposal. He thought that was not a good place for people to stay.
• Page 14 Title: Tax rate, historical site on LAH council agenda Summary: City Council would set 1974-75 tax rate and also would discuss Mrs. Florence Fava's proposal. Title: Lawson unleashes wrath over engineer's shack controversy Summary: Mrs. Florence Fava's proposal was in discussion. Even though she received support by LAH history society, a resource teacher at Bullis School as well as Gallo, president of the Los Altos Hills Homeowners association, the city manager disagreed on the proposal. He thought the Engineer's shack was not a proper place for Historical Exhibition, also he said that's a place for Town Hall maintenance men changing cloths.
• Page 15-17 Title: Towns of Los Altos Hills Minutes of Regular Meeting Date: 8/21/1974 Present: Cheney, McReynolds, Miller, Helgesson, Spencer Summary: Mrs. Florence Fava's proposal became complicated. Many voices came out including up-grading the shed, fire problem and whose property etc. So the proposal was postponed by next meeting.
• Page 18 Title: Town of Los Altos Hills Warrant List Date: 9/18/1974 Summary: Warrant List for September.
• Page 19 Title: Commissioners and Committee members Joint study session of September 24, 1974 Date: 9/17/1974 Summary: This was a message that Mayor Grabowski sent to Commissioners and Committee members about their complaints about working conditions and urging them prepare for the study session.
• Page 20 Title: Table of Organization Date: 9/24/1974 Summary: An Organization Chart of the Los Alto Hills City Council.
• Page 21 Title: Agenda Material Date: 9/25/1974 Summary: City Manager Robert E. Crowe ordered that Planning Commission and all Standing Committees submitted their previous agenda material and minutes.
• Page 22 Title: Minutes of a Joint Study Session Date: 9/24/1974 Summary: Mayor Grabowski requested the purpose of the meeting was to resolve questions regarding areas of responsibility and authority, intra-agency communication, fiscal privilege, staff support, balance of interest and other issues in connection with the functioning of Commissions and Committees.
• Page 23 Title: 4 Newspaper articles about Los Altos Hills being chosen as a National Bicentennial Community and a picture of Mrs. Florence Fava Article 1) Palo Alto Times, 10/25/1974 Article 2) Town Crier, 10/30/1974 Article 3) San Jose Mercury, 11/6/1974 Article 4) San Jose Mercury, 11/1/1974 Summary: Los Altos Hills has been designated a National Bicentennial Community by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. The towns bicentennial planning group will be led Mrs. Florence Fava.
• Page 24 Title: San Jose Mercury, Historical Designation Sought Date: 11/4/1974 Summary: Two early California structures in Los Altos Hills have had applications submitted for official designation as points of historical interest. Willard Griffin home and carriage house at 12345 S. El Monte Ave, and a Spanish barn and silo on Moody Road.
• Page 25 Title: North County Landmarks Date: 11/4/1974 Summary: Willard Griffin home on Foothill College campus in Los Altos Hills and Spanish barn and silo have been submitted for official state designation by the State Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee. Pictures included.
• Page 26 Title: 3 Articles Article 1) Flotsam (without jetsam) Town Crier, 11/6/1974 Article 2) A place for our history, Laha Newsletter, October 1974 Article 3) Two History Sites in LAH, Town Crier, 11/6/1974 Summary: Willard Griffin home on Foothill College campus in Los Altos Hills and Spanish barn and silo have been submitted for official state designation by the State Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee.
• Page 27 Title: Letter to Mrs. Mardi Gualtieri from Board of Supervisors of County of Santa Clara Date: 11/01/1974 Summary: Letter to Mrs. Gualtieri stating that on October 19, 1974 at the meeting of the Board of Supervisors, authorization was given for the execution of applications for Points of Historical Interest for the Willard Griffin Home and Carriage house and the barn and silo.
• Page 28 Title: Proposal for Implementation of Community Development Block Grants for Los Gatos, California. Date: Summary: Part of the Community Development Act of 1974. Maintenance of existing historic housing stock in the core area to provide an attractive residential environment for persons of low and moderate income. Submitted by Mardi Gualtieri.
• Page 29 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes Date: 11/06/1974 Summary: Mrs. Florence Fava brought to the Council's attention a violation of Historical Ordinance #213 by the owners of the old Purissima School who in remodeling had changed the exterior of the building.
• Page 30 Title: Town Crier, Town Historian raps irreparable damage to 73-year-old Purissima schoolhouse Date: 11/20/1974 Summary: Remodeling at Purissima School has caused irreparable damage according to Florence Fava. The school was founded in 1901 by the first group of settlers.
• Page 31 Title: Town of Los Altos Hills Warrant List Date: 11/20/1974 Summary: Los Altos Hills Warrant List
• Page 32 Title: 2 Newspaper articles, Article 1) Plaque to Mark Altos Hills Site of Ohlone Indian Village, San Jose Mercury, 12/7/1974, Article 2) Errors in Dial-a-Ride maps, Town Crier, 12/11/1974 Summary: Article 1) Plaque presented to Los Altos Mayor Peter Lewis in 1972 will finally be mounted in the historical site. Article 2) Florence Fava brought to attention that the Rider's Guide a supplement to local newspapers was inaccurately shown.
• Page 33 Title: Letter to Mrs. Florence Fava from Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County Date: 12/04/1974 Summary: Letter to Mrs. Florence Fava thanking her for bringing to the Board's attention of the errors in the new transit district map.
• Page 34 Title: Letter to Members of the Los Altos Hills Council from Florence Fava Date: 12/10/1974 Summary: Letter to the Los Altos Hills city council from Florence Fava saying that they have failed in their positions as city council members and should look at the platform and the constitution the city was founded on.
• Page 35 Title: Letter to Mrs. Florence Fava from Mayor Stanley W. Grabowski Date: 12/16/1974 Summary: Letter thanking Mrs. Florence Fava for bringing to the Council's attention to the founding concepts of Los Altos Hills.
• Page 36 Title: Letter to Mrs. Florence Fava from Robert E. Crowe, City Manager Date: 12/11/1974 Summary: Invitation and request that Fava to provide a display in the cabinets in the Council Chamber in conjunction with the Dedication Ceremonies for the new Council Chambers.
• Page 37 Title: Letter to Mayor and City Council Date: December 18, 1974 Summary: The letter is the general outline of what the city council may use as a guideline of duties and functions for a Historian. The historian should document the history of the town and submit written reports to the city council locate and acquire artifacts and documents, and display documents and artifacts of historical significance.
• Page 38 Title:
• Page 2 of Letter to Mayor and City Council Date: December 18, 1974 Summary: The Historian is appointed and/or removed by a majority vote of the City Council. They serve an unspecified term or a four year term of office commencing January 1, 1975.
• Page 39 Title: Letter to Mayor Grabowski from Florence Fava Date: December 19, 1974 Summary: The letter is Mrs. Fava explaining to the Mayor Grabowski that other cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and Cupertino have historians that get paid. She resents the draft made by the city manager.
• Page 40 Title: Minutes of Regular Meetings, Town of Los Altos Hills Date: January 15, 1975 Summary: Mrs. Fava didn't have the opportunity to review the recommendation made by the City Manager. Council deferred action on this item to a later date. Council suggested several changes. Councilman Helgesson moved and seconded by Councilman Cheney.
• Page 41 Title: newspapers scraps from the Town Crier Date: Wednesday, January 22, 1975 Summary: The former Willard Griffin home and the old Spanish style barn and twin silos on Moody road were officially designated as points of historical interest by the California landmark commission. Applications for all three were prepared by Hills Town Historian Florence Fava.
• Page 42 Title: Letter to Mr. Ogilvie from Assistant Executive Secretary, James M. Doyle Date: January 23, 1975 Summary: The letter states that the State Historical Resource Commission approved Mr. Ogilvie application for the registration of the three points of Historical Interest in the county.
• Pg. 43 Title: Point of Historical Interest - "Willard Griffin Home and Carriage House" Date: January 17, 1975 Summary: This "Point of Historical Interest" document was submitted for the Griffin home and carriage house located on the Foothill College Campus. Details include its historical significance and ownerships prior to Mr. Griffin. Title: Point of Historical Interest - "Horace Hill Barn and Silo" Date: January 17, 1975 Summary: This "Point of Historical Interest" document was submitted for the Old Spanish style barn and twin silo that were built in 1915 located on Moody Road in Los Altos Hills. Further details include its historical significance and ownerships prior to Mr. Wendall Roscoe.
• Pg. 44 Title: Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Clara - Letter Date: January 24, 1975 Summary: This letter is an invitation on behalf of the Board of Supervisors for Mrs. Florence Fava, appointing her to the Bicentennial Community Planning Committee. It asks that she have the Oath executed before a Notary Public or in the presence of a Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
• Pg. 45 Title: Certificate of Appointment - Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County, California Date: December 31, 1976 Summary: This document details the appointment of Mrs. Florence Fava on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to the Bicentennial Community Planning Committee, including Mrs. Fava's Oath of Office, signed and dated by the appointee herself and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Dominic L. Cortese.---*

Scheduled Items:
• -Flood control work for Adobe Creek from Tepa Way to El Monte Road
• -Report of Pathway Committee
• -Public Hearing to consider abandonment of a pathway easem*nt in Rosehill Estates #1
• -Variance- Richard Trimble
• - Request for reduction of side setback from 30' to 22' for pool at 26792 Robleda Ct.
• -Use Permit- Clarence Henderson
• - Request for secondary dwelling on 2.8 acres net at 27020 Purissima Road
• -Action on pending legislative matters- Councilman Grabowski Unscheduled Items:
• -Report re: amendments to Town's Zoning Ord. #78 for antenna controls
• -Report re: The Williamson Act and the Town's General Plan
• -Report re: Assembly Bills #1301, 1302, 1303, 1304
• -Announcement by Mayor re: "Public Protection Commission" and "Environmental Management Commission"
• -Report re: CATV by Councilman Corbett
• -Presentation of Audit for Fiscal Year 1970-71
• -Staff Reports

Agenda is item # 1981.744.006a Envelope is item # 1981.744.006b

In this letter Florence Fava addresses an issue that was discussed in the November 15th 1971 regular town hall meeting.

Fava writes to Lloyd Fowler to propose a stop to cementing the Adobe Creek. She proposes that instead they use planting techniques to stop erosion. Fava states that the estimated cost ($400,000) could supply more than enough plants and workers to plant along the creek.

Fava proposes to Fowler that they put a halt to the destruction of the earth and the waterways through use of asphalt and cement. Fava wants to begin this change with the Town of Los Altos Hills

1981.744.007b

This document is an agenda from the Town of Los Altos Hills regular town hall meeting on November 15, 1971. The meeting was scheduled to discuss Tenative Maps, Site buildings, and action of legislative matters.

In addition, the groundwork of draining Adobe Creek were discussed. Also, a request to abandon a portion of the Equestrian Trail Easem*nt of the RHus Ridge Ranch Subdivision was proposed. Furthermore, lease of Byrne preserve was reviewed.

1981.774.007c This document is a letter by Florence Fava to Lloyd Fowler, Director of Engineering for Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District. She is stating that cement and lighting to the creek is not the answer to solving the overflowing problem. Mankind has already damaged the natural resources. Cement lines will not help the plants survive. She disagrees with the cement lighting and purpose a program to help reduce the flooding, She suggests a program to clean the sewerage yearly on all the creeks. This will help with the erosion problem.

1981.774.007d This is a response letter back to Florence Fava from the Santa Clara County Flood Control. In the is Letter the Flood Control informs Fava that they are aware of the problems that could consist while constructing a cement line across the creek. However, the County must take action in order to protect the houses that might be victim to of floods and erosion.

1981.774.007f This response letter seems to continue from the one mentioned above. It continues the response from the first letter above. The city of Los Altos Hills and other communities are trying their best to improve the issues; creek channelization in the foothill areas. Mentions a solution for these issues and what they are able to assist with. Developing reasonable liability damage laws.

1981.774.007g This document is an agenda from the Town of Los Altos Hills regular town hall meeting on December 6, 1971. The meeting was scheduled to discuss one of the first pointed announcements, hearing on Flood Control-Adobe Creek from Tepa way to El Monte Rd (2hr long) meeting. Also, other noted announcements might have been delayed hearing about The Abandonment of a Pathway Easem*nt in Rosehill Estates #1.

Reports, permits and pending legislative matters might have been addressed.

Other unscheduled items on agenda ranged from report on actions-antenna controls, The Williams act and announcement by Mayor. Audit for the year 70-71. 1981.

744.007h This document is a note from someone (Wendel Roscoe) who might have attended the meeting mentioned above and they estimate the costs (327,000) for rear vertical concrete. No decisions have been made (Flood control) although the city is able to do whatever they want is stated.

1981.774.007i This document is a letter addressed to Mr. Fowler about the Public Hearing that took place on 12/6/1971. Stating to read the letters that were sent from Mr. Oliver, Mrs. Flava and Mc Illoith...The notes are suggesting the output the individual obtained from the hearing. Mentioning alternatives in cost and what hasn't work. Mostly about suggestions for the Flood Problem.

Office is located in Palo Alto at the Penninsula Conservation Center. Moved from Menlo Park in November cause of a need of space for offices and meetings. Costs $250 a month for the center. Committee has supported financially conservation groups and causes such as, Planning and Conservation League in Sacramento and the California Coastal Alliance.

Issues Involved in The Past Year. ;

Transit;

Devil Slide - Committee recommends a lower speed recreational road rather than a planned 6 lane freeway.

Metropolitan Transit Commission - planning regarding the coast highway.

Skyline Scenic Recreation Route - Plan to move skyline north of half moon bay road to route 280 or old skyline. Oppose construction of road above Pacifica.

Airports - Notified Airport Commission and San Francisco Board of Supervisors of concern over inadequacy of Environmental Impact Report for $400 million airport expansion plan. San Jose City Council informed of opposition to airport study. did not satisfy requirements of the National Environmental Quality Act.

Dumbarton Bridge - Proposed that the replacement bridge come under MTC review, and that there be local jurisdiction approval.

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San Mateo County Coast - Efforts to prevent San Mateo County Harbor District from beginning $11.8 Million project at Pillar Point Harbor north of Half Moon Bay. Presented to Army Corps of Engineers, Board of Supervisors, Planning Commissions and local agency formation. Regarding destructive quarrying operation, fill permits, and financial growth implications. Successful in State Court of Appeals and produced valuable case law regarding the need for and content of Environmental impact statements.

Land Use.;

Redwood Shores - Watching Mobile Oil Estates, Ltd. Roth Development

- Working with San Carlos Residents who oppose overdevelopment of the last scenic backdrop in the community.

Save Sugarloaf -

Active in supporting Save Sugarloaf Committee's Preserve prominent piece of open space in the city of San Mateo.

County list of priorities.

El Retiro Property - Encouraged members to attend Los Altos Planning Commission meeting concerning this property.

Coyote Hill - Reached settlement of a 1969 suit with Stanford University to protect Coyote Hill.

Long Term Open Space Agreements

Kaiser-Permanente Quarry - Contributed to re-landscape the quarry's raw edges viewed from the Los Altos-Cupertino-Saratoga area and to not lower ridgeline beyond 1,500 feet.

Frontierworld - Requested Environmental Impact study by the City of Santa Clara be made of 566 acre ''theme park'' and surrounding area.

Frenchman's Hill - Supported concept of low cost housing on Stanford land at lowest possible density.

San Francisco Bay; Mountain View Shoreline Park - Requested that marshlands and Charleston Slough be kept out of army corps of engineers permit area.

Legislative And Election Issues; Supported Creation of Mid-peninsula Regional Park District in Santa Clara County, and Charter for Parks Amendment in San Mateo County.

Prop 20 - Coastal Initiative. Supported Dunlap's AB 920 which provides revenue for purchase of park and open space land in CA. Initiated campaign to get State tax surplus funds for a park and open space revolving fund.

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- List of Board of Directors 1973-74

Kent Dendrick - President Staunch defender of the bay, successful in retaining the natural use and beauty of the bay, resident of Menlo Park.

Pat Barrentine - Vice President Worked on numerous conservation issues in San Mateo County, resides in Redwood City. Received the Sierra Club's Conservationist of the Year Award in 1971.

Mary Davey - Vice President Currently Director of Fair Housing Activities for the Mid-peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing. Former Councilwomen in Los Altos Hills, served as chairwoman of the Hillside Subcommittee of the Planning Policy Comm. in Santa Clara County.

Nils Nilsson - Vice President PhD in Electrical Engineer with SRI. Lived in Ladera where he has been involved with the Recreation District. He also involved in the Save Our Country organization, and various political campaigns.

Vicki Kojola - Secretary She interested in Ladera and San Mateo County, where she is concerned with open space. She is a biochemist from Stanford.

Lennie Roberts - Treasurer Founder of and currently active in Ladera Garden Club, Lennie conceives and promotes our fund raising and membership services programs.

Betsy Ross - Membership She took care of seeking new members and retention of current members. Active in the Woodside Atherton Garden Club, Family Service Agency, and political campaigns.

Beth Zientek - Conservation Chairmen He was coordinating our efforts in Santa Clara County. Active in AAUW and worked extensively on the Frontierworld "Theme Park" project in Santa Clara.

Jim Wheeler - Conservation Chairmen Beth's counterpart in San Mateo County. He is a devoted backpacker, active in the Sierra Club, and the San Mateo County Scenic Roads Commission. He worked for Ampex as electronics engineer.

Betsy Bechtel - Directors at Large Served on the Board of the League of Women Voters for three years. She lived in Palo Alto and closely follow events in Palo Alto.

Tom Brown - Director at Large Lived in Los Altos, he was on the Board of the Peninsula Conservation Center, as well as Friends of the Foothills.

Janet Condron - Director at Large Resident of Sunnyvale, She involved in the League of Women Voters, and the Mid-peninsula Regional Park District.

Bill Dawson - Directors at Large As an attorney has been invaluable to us as he specialized in environmental law. He practiced in Menlo Park and lives in Portola Valley.

Barbara Eastman - Director at Large Lived in Los Altos Hill, she was a member of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Board of People for Open Space and Save San Francisco Bay Association.

Bill Esselstein - Director at Large New Board member, he was an attorney in Menlo Park and active in many legal associations and Save the Hills Committee.

Robert Girard - Director at large Stanford law professor, Chairman of Common Causes' California Legislation Committee, and a Director of the League of Conservation Voters.

Fred Lyon - Director at Large Attorney in San Bruno and lived in El Granada on the coast. Active in Coast highway and development issues.

Phyllis Quain - Director at Large New to Bay Area and the Board, she brought great depth of experience in citizen environmental action. She represent us at Santa Clara County Flood Control District.

Charlotte Trainor - Director at Large Lived in San Mateo and had been pursuing the need for more parks in that city.

New to the Board. Mike Zimmerman - Director at Large Board of Directors of the Skylonda Association. He lived in Woodside and was a patent attorney in San Jose.

Advisory Council - Donald Aitken; James Bjorken; Eleanor Boushey; Ted Carlstrom; Claire Dedrick; Mary Gordon; Herb Grench; Nonette Hanko; Lois Hogle; Martha Hopkins; Thomas Jordan, Jr.; Sidney Liebes, Jr. Roger McConnell; Norman McKee; George Norton; Barbara Ramsay Paul Bruce Smith; Frances Spangle; Gerry Steinberg; Georg Treichel.

On Sept. 29 and Sept. 30, the Committee for Green Foothills and the Peninsula Conservation Center helped in a massive clean-up project for lands which will become the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It took place at Redwood City Marina.

A non-credit short course called "Toward a new Land Use Ethic" set on the beginning Oct. 18, eight session course, scheduled for every Thursday evening at 7:30 to 10:00. the Speakers are the Planning Consultant Larry Livingston, earthquake researcher Robert D. Brown, Jr., and the director of the Mid-peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing Mary Davey.