Los Gatos Weekly-Times | October 25, 2000

October 25, 2000

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Best of Los Gatos 2000 Readers share their favorite discoveries
The Best of Los Gatos has become such a tradition that one could almost imagine coming upon a long-hidden cave and discovering a list carved on its walls suggesting the best places for al fresco dining or taking a hike. There's something about a discovery that makes us want to share with friends, and that's as true with petroglyphs as it is with email. It's also the premise behind Best of Los Gatos. Whether it's the best place to steal a kiss or enjoy the exotic pleasures of a well-made martini, our readers want to tell all. More


News Los Gatos Town Council will decide on Safe Routes to School program Council to vote on whether to join Monte Sereno in securing $200,000 in federal funds for traffic study. More	News Decorum rule for meetings is now official The Los Gatos Town Council voted unanimously to amend code to curb willful disruptions during meetings. More	News Children's Hospital Task Force presents three-phase plan Task force, supporters endorse general concept of a children's hospital. More

Opinion Council candidates voice their opinions As part of the Los Gatos Weekly-Times' coverage of the town council election, Los Gatos council candidates present their views: Paul Dubois, Steve Glickman, Mike Abkin, Sandy Decker.	Gardening 'Sudden death' of oak trees is more complex than first thought Beetles, root rot and Ambrosia fungi combine to cause epidemic disease in native trees. More	Taste There's something good in the oven at Mama's Bakery Baker Ali Shemirani shares the results of a lifetime of culinary experience. More



	The Best of Los Gatos 2000

	News Briefs Deadline to apply for federal traffic safety funds approaches Children's hospital task force presents a three-phase plan to town council Proposal for new LGHS foreign language/mathematics building moves closer to approval Funding approved for two new bridges on Quito Road U.S. Geological Survey to conduct seismic imaging tests in Los Gatos Creek area Holiday parking plan to include temporary two-hour limits on University Ave. Town council passes decorum rule to regulate behavior at meetings

	Letters Editorials: Yes on Measure A, Rebecca Cohn for Assembly Paul Dubois: Campaign should focus on four primary issues Steve Glickman: Walking precincts puts all the issues into focus Mike Abkin: Creative measures preserve Los Gatos Sandy Decker: Town can outsmart pressures for growth

	School boards join campaign against Proposition 38 Los Gatos High School students earn high honors in National Merit Scholarship Competition

	The Real Deal Remodeling can add to the value of a home Coldwell Banker introduces a new home search engine Local Home Sale Listings

	The Prowler Villa Montalvo celebrates its 40th annual yuletide fundraiser Sister Teresina Bretz draws on her life experiences for artistic inspiration St. Luke's Episcopal Church hosts organ recital, evensong service Congregation Shir Hadash celebrates two milestones Engagements Obituary

	Main Street Picture from the Past

	Beetles, root rot and Ambrosia fungi combine to cause epidemic disease in oak trees

	Mama's Bakery always has something good in the oven

	Sports Briefs Panthers make a little history Dickerson goes to Washington Frosh-sophers end streak with win over Wilcox

	Lectures, readings, auditions, sports & recreation,announcements, theater & arts, kids' stuff, clubs, public meetings...

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