November 3, 1999    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Town plans Thanksgiving

    It's turkey time for Los Gatos seniors, who are invited to the Senior Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center.

    Coordinated by the Community Services Department and Senior Drop-In Center volunteers, the dinner will include a pianist, door prizes, and food catered by C.B. Hannegan's and other local restaurants.

    The dinner is free, but seniors are asked to bring canned food donations for St. Luke's Church's holiday food bank. Anyone interested can call the Community Services Department at 408.354.6820.

    Police arrest a robbery suspect

    Los Gatos police arrested a Los Gatos man in connection with an armed robbery Sept. 1 at Downey Savings Bank on Blossom hill Road.

    Police officers from Los Gatos' investigative unit, in conjunction with FBI special agents from San Jose, conducted a parole search of Richard Thrig's Los Gatos residence, located several blocks from the bank.

    Thrig was arrested and booked at the Santa Clara County jail on charges of robbery and violation of parole. Thrig was on parole for a previous robbery conviction.

    The IRS offers 'problem solving'

    Every American's favorite department of government, the IRS, is trying to help individuals with long-standing tax problems through National Problem Solving Day on Nov. 6.

    Taxpayers can make appointments to speak face to face with an IRS employee at the downtown San Jose IRS office at 55 S. Market St. Those planning on going to the office are asked to bring relevant documentation. Call the IRS at 408.817.6550.



Cover Story
Downtown parking restrictions create hardships for employers

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News Briefs

Community members point out ambiguities in North Forty Plan

Young Los Gatos director creates film that defies classification

Maxxim Medical Inc. vinyl glove plant closes

Police department switches to black-and-white vehicles

Old Town celebrates rebirth with 'Thanks and Giving' event

Police Report

Letters & Opinions
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Editorials

Remember when comic books were funny?

Some cultural differences are just plain garbage

Education
Daves Avenue School honors clay art program creator Debbi Robards

Around Town
The Prowler

Historic Homes Tour features six houses

Local priest performs at St. Luke's evensong concert

Photo: The California Youth Symphony

Photo: Los Gatos Rotary Club Halloween picnic

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Picture From the Past

Gardening
Guadalupe Gardens demonstrate irrigation with reclaimed water

Seniors
Take steps to increase chances of long life

Taste
Viaggio features cuisine from around the Mediterranean

Sports

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Los Gatos varsity team defeats Wilcox

Frosh-soph Wildcats lose heartbreaker to Chargers

Little League, Pony League signups

Basketball registration now underway

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