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Cops bust businesses for selling to minors

Nineteen Sunnyvale businesses were cited during a Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety sting operation on May 28 for allegedly selling liquor and tobacco to minors.

Of the 62 businesses targeted by public safety officials and the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 13 sold alcoholic beverages and six sold tobacco products, Public Safety Capt. Steve Pigott said.

The businesses cited for selling liquor were Nob Hill Foods; Longs Drugs, three 7-Eleven stores; Fiesta Liquors; TNT Market and Liquor; Pizza Bytes Inc.; Wild Oats Market; Bill's Liquor; Trader Joe's; Mary Manor Liquors and Wolfe Road Liquors.

Those that sold tobacco were Safeway Food Store; Olympic Service Station; Drug Barn; K and C Liquors; a Shell service station and a 7-Eleven store.

Liquor cannot be sold to people under 21 years of age, and tobacco cannot be sold to those under 18.

Nineteen employees face misdemeanor charges of selling alcohol and tobacco to minors, Pigott said. They are scheduled to appear in Municipal Court in Sunnyvale at unspecified dates.

The sting operation is one of two conducted by the Department of Public Safety each year, Pigott said. The businesses, visited by 10 Public Safety officers and two ABC officers, were selected at random, he said.

The state agency will investigate each business cited, Pigott said.

Bicyclist paralyzed

A 70-year-old man was seriously injured while riding his bike on Fremont Avenue. The man, whose name was not released at press time, was riding near Warren Avenue when he crossed against traffic to make a left turn.

As he crossed the street, he was hit by a car and thrown into the air. The man landed on the windshield and rolled in front of the car. The man broke his spine and had several cuts and bruises. The man was paralyzed.

The driver of the car was interviewed and released. The accident is still under investigation. Sunnyvale police are asking witnesses to contact Lt. Paul Parsons or officer Dave Longanacker at 730-7110.

Council OKs burger joint

The Sunnyvale City Council May 27 unanimously approved construction of an In-N-Out Burger at the southeast corner of Remington Avenue and El Camino Real. The burger shop will fill a vacancy on this corner where a gas station used to stand.

Many residents opposed the project at the City Council meeting, citing increased traffic as their concern.

According to Councilmember Pat Vorreiter, the city's staff said the intersection could handle any additional traffic.

"The building has a nice design, and I'd hate to say no because they would be a successful business," she said.

Staneck honored

Jeanine Stanek has been named the recipient of the Sertoma Club of Sunnyvale's 1997 "Service to Mankind" award for helping children develop leadership skills.

Stanek started up a "Leadership Sunnyvale" program for high school juniors and has been a lead volunteer.

Last year, Stanek served as the head of the program for five months. She also was recognized as the top alumna of the program this year by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce.

The Sertoma Club honored her at a banquet at the Sunnyvale Muni Golf Course on May 29.

Chamber hosts talk on business on the Internet

Companies can learn how to create Web sites to boost their business at a June 12 meeting hosted by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce at the Radisson Inn, 1085 East El Camino Real.

At the "Wake Up Sunnyvale" meeting, sponsored by Mellis & Associates, representatives from the company will discuss Web sites and how to integrate graphics and designs.

The meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. that day. An $11 and $16 fee will be charged to members and non-members, respectively. For more information, call 736-4971.

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This article appeared in the Sunnyvale Sun, June 4, 1997.
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