Los Gatos Weekly-Times
   April 16, 2003     Los Gatos, California Since 1881
Classifieds Advertising Archives Search About us
Photograph by George Sakkestad
Fisher Middle School seventh-grader Sean Goodison (right), dressed in a suit of armor, readies himself for a joust as Erland Cole looks on.
History comes alive during Fisher's annual Medieval Faire
By Gloria I. Wang
Fisher Middle School's annual Medieval Faire is a celebrated event just for seventh-graders. In addition to dressing up in period costumes, students take part in outdoor games, stained-glass making, stitchery, fencing and falconry, making it a day of 'living history.'  More
News News News
Cell towers Trader Joe's Flag-burning photo
About nine months after the town of Los Gatos first set out to formulate a telecommunications ordinance, members of the community will have one more chance to provide feedback on the draft ordinance before it goes to the planning commission.  More Trader Joe's has received approval from the Los Gatos Planning Commission to move into the old McWhorter's building at 15466 Los Gatos Blvd.  More After she learned that a Los Gatos High School teacher had posted on her classroom wall a picture of a flag burning, Robin Flury launched a campaign to have it removed. While she believes she is just defending patriotism, many parents at the school say she's gone too far.  More
Schools Schools Around Town
School boundaries shift S.O.S. forums Supporting the troops
A proposed boundary shift for Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue and Van Meter elementary schools has Oka Road area residents fearing a neighborhood divided.  More Having kicked off its S.O.S.—Save Our Schools—program, the Los Gatos Union School District plans to hold two more forums to inform the community of the schools' financial crisis.  More When Michael Frangadakis returned from fighting in Vietnam, he was greeted by angry citizens and war protestors. Now, through Operation Yellow Ribbon, he's making sure American troops in Iraq know their country is behind them.  More
Cover Story
History comes alive during Fisher's annual Medieval Faire
News

Cell towers rise up again as an issue facing town council

James Boccardo—a man of many talents

Council OKs bar and grill's cafe but not extended Thursday hours

Flag-burning photo inflames town resident

Trader Joe's will be setting up shop on the Boulevard

Los Gatos City Council votes

News Briefs

Letters & Opinions

Letters

Editorial: Schools sending out an S.O.S. to the community

Sparrer: There was a time when we didn't lock our doors

Cartoon: DeCinzo

Valley Homes

The housing market has a silver lining

Home sales and property listings

Condos, town homes—they're selling fast

Around Town

The Prowler

'Yellow Ribbon' bonds residents to troops

Obituaries

Births

Education

School Briefs

Elementary schools trying to get even

Superintendent to speak at S.O.S. forums

Photo: Los Gatos High School students perform at 'The Next Step'

Columns
Main Street
Taste

It's good friends, good advice, good food at Oriental Gourmet

Sports

Sports Briefs

Pierpoint runs to Great Race victory

Howell leads Cats to win with his bat, arm

Calendar
Lectures, readings, auditions, sports & recreation, announcements, theater & arts, kids' stuff, clubs, public meetings...
Feedback
Something to say?
Copyright © SVCN, LLC.