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November 19, 2009  RSS feed
School district might close another elementary school
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Just a year and a half after Conejo Valley Unified School District voted to close two of its schools, a third elementary school is being considered for closure. More...

Member of Assembly to seek seat in Ventura County
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Assemblymember Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) announced this week she’ll run for the post of Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector in 2010. The treasurer is responsible for collecting taxes that fund county government. The annual salary is $150,445. More...

 Community
• Funeral tomorrow for NPHS grad killed in recent car wreck
A funeral for Taylor Moss, 19, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Nov. 20, at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 2475 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Moss died after a collision on the 101 Freeway in Encino just after 2 a.m. Nov. 1 as she and two girlfriends were driving home from a Hollywood teen dance club on Halloween night. More...
• Conejo Valley shelter program will open soon
• Projects will improve stormwater runoff
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 Health & Wellness
• Mental health specialist to address trauma and addiction among women
Gloria Miele, PhD, a mental health specialist, will discuss the treatment of women suffering from both trauma and addiction at a free presentation from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 30, in the Roth Nelson Room at California Lutheran University, Mountclef Boulevard near Memorial Parkway, Thousand Oaks. More...
• article has image Federal study highlights Los Robles
• Nursing assistants are recent graduates
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 Dining & Entertainment
• Popular children’s singer to perform in Thousand Oaks
Performances To Grow On will present the Juno Awardwinning singer Charlotte Diamond in concert at 10 a.m. Mon., Nov. 30 at the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Known for her personality, singable songs, props and comedy, Diamond is a favorite of children and teachers. More...
• Spend Thanksgiving at Westlake Inn
• Symphony opens Sunday at UCLA
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 Schools
• article has image Score choice dilemma
When the College Board announced its new Score Choice program last year, high school students were excited about the prospect of being able to control which SAT and Subject Test scores would be sent to colleges. More...
• TOHS band to host annual holiday caroling fundraiser
• article has image High School Hi-Lights
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 Sports
• article has image Conejo Valley teacher, coach a budding MMA star
The baddest man in T.O. may be the nicest guy you’ll ever meet
Most people take one look at Joseph Henle and think, “I don’t want to run into that guy in a dark alley.” Henle has wild, dark hair like Samson in his prime. He has a thick beard, muscles and tattoos. More...
• Diaz-Yi powers into state golf finals
• Sherman named all-league
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 Business
• Leadership Council nets $7,000
Employees of Meathead Movers served nearly 110 patrons at Fiamme Restaurant and Bar in Thousand Oaks during the recent Girls’ Night Out, which raised more than $7,000 for the United Women’s Leadership Council of the United Way of Ventura County. More...
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park The following subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: a male, 23, at 2:35 a.m. Nov. 13 at Capitan Street and Marjori Avenue; a female, 41, at 11:42 p.m. Nov. 6 at Kimber Drive and Dewey Avenue. More...
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 Faith
• Loved ones to be honored at holiday memorial service
Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks– Griffin Mortuary will present its annual nondenominational holiday memorial service at 6 p.m. Sun., Dec. 6 in the chapel at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. There’s no charge to attend. More...
• Experience Bethlehem at Westminster event
• Calvary to host holiday boutique
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 Letters
• If Park Oaks closes Conejo kids and parents lose again
Last night I attended a meeting convened by Conejo Valley Unified School District, where more than a hundred parents, students, teachers and staff were informed that Park Oaks Elementary is being considered for school closure to help balance the district’s budget. More...
• Open classroom concept deserves to stay alive in T.O.
• Here’s another reason to approve the charter school
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 editorial
• There are things to be thankful for
After gathering around the table and sharing a prayer a week from today, some families will take turns sharing what they’re thankful for. Chances are, the conversation will be shorter than last year. In fact, it might take the least amount of time that anyone remembers. It’s hard to be optimistic when the world is dominated by negativism. More...
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