By the way, if you want to know where the stars sleep when they're not on stage, try the Pruneyard Inn, one of the sponsors for the Villa Montalvo concerts. They offer secluded lodging for some very special guests, says a representative of the inn.
The sign on Corinthian Corners antique shop last week said it was closed because it had no electricity. Turns out the lack of voltage was occasioned by replacement of the old roof with a new one. During the process, the electricity had to be disconnected. The shop was closed for a few days, but the store should be open again by now with a brand-new lid.
Also seen on Big Basin Way was a sign for a new business, The Work Shoppe, right next to The Bank, which of course is not a bank any more but a cozy bar. The shop, opening soon, promises body care, image consulting, and aromatherapy, plus grooming and etiquette lessons for teens and preteens. Having parented a couple of teens, I'd like to see them make that last part work.
But maybe there's hope. The youngest Lick traded his long locks for a crewcut last week. He looks just like somebody from the 1960s, when I was a kid.
Well, this is the last installment of this column. After the March 20 issue, I will be leaving the Saratoga News as editor, passing the glass office on to Carolyn Leal, who has most recently been editing the Cupertino Courier. Carolyn lives in Monte Sereno and has edited several other local papers, including the Los Gatos Weekly and the Santa Clara Sun. In fact, she was my boss for a while back in the 1970s, so I know she's good.
I won't be far away, however. I will continue working part time for Metro Newspapers, writing lots of stories for the community weeklies, including the Saratoga News. The other half of the time, I will pursue several book projects, spend more time on my music career and pay some attention to my neglected family.
See you in print.
--Sue Fagalde Lick
This article appeared in the Saratoga News, March 13, 1996.
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