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November 15, 2007
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Placing bets to help children
SHE WINS- Bobbie Spampinato of Westlake, left, bursts into giggles after winning a round of cards during the Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament at Borderline Bar and Grill. Reacting are Rene Dizon, center, a dealer with Casino Entertainment Industries, and Arthur Naulin of Thousand Oaks. More...
School resource officers now on high school campuses
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

New faces can be found on the campuses of Conejo Valley Unified high schools this year. With public safety in mind, the school resource officer program kicked off in September, and according to teachers and staff, the new additions are already showing their value. More...

School district sets guidelines on school closures
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Two months after the school board voted to close two schools in 2009, parents now have a better idea of how Conejo Valley Unified staff members will go about deciding which neighborhood schools could be shutting their doors. More...

 Community
•Legislators act to protect fruit
Twenty-four bipartisan California members of Congress sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting the government not weaken safeguards that prevent the shipment of canker-infested citrus from Florida. More...
•Insurance fraud charges dismissed
•Plans move forward on museum in T.O. Library
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 Health & Wellness
•Tips on preventing children's ear infections
Heeding some simple advice could help children avoid an ear infection or help identify an infection early so that parents can take action quickly. Middle-ear infections (acute otitis media) are so prevalent that 83 percent of children under the age of 3 have had one or more, and nearly 5... More...
•Vision exams, along with protective eyewear, can keep athletes in the game
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 Dining & Entertainment
•Young Artists to present 'The Secret Garden'
The Young Artists Ensemble presents "The Secret Garden" through Sun., Nov. 18 at the Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The musical by Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman is based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The production is directed by Michael Fischer. More...
•Arts Council bestows award
•Methodists collect food for Thanksgiving
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., NOV. 15 Sushi For Chamber Aris Institute and Spa hosts special reception for Agoura/Oak Park/ Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 8 p.m., second floor, 3723 Thousand Oaks Blvd. SUKI 7 sushi bar and grill of Westlake Village caters. RSVP Alex Soteras, (818) 889-3150. More...
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 Schools
•Young people should know the truth about the Internet
Senior Dep. Julie Novak with the Camarillo Police Department offers tips on how parents can safeguard their children against online predators and inappropriate websites. Safe Internet behavior starts in the real world, with focus on imparting values and standards. More...
•High School Highlights
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 Sports
•Sun Devil fans embrace Carpenter
Westlake grad quarterbacks ASU to a 9-1 start, first win at Rose Bowl since 1996
Rudy Carpenter is feeling the love. Prior to their team's 2420 victory over UCLA at the Rose Bowl last Saturday, a large contingent of Arizona State football fans partied outside of the stadium at Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate. Sprinkled into the maroonandgoldclad mix were several supporter... More...
•Girls' volleyball teams tripped up in quarterfinals
•Craft weighing his options following OCHS loss
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 Business
•Michele Pettes named Southern Cal Gas Co. public affairs manager
Michele Pettes, president and CEO of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County for the last four years, will become the new Ventura County Public Affairs Manager for the Southern California Gas Company. More...
•WaMu adds two new top executives to its loan center
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers GENTLE- Pili, a 10-year-old female German shepherd mix, was surrendered by her owner. Pili can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. Ask for ID No. A3747721. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (818) 991-0071 first or visit anim... More...
•Humane Society needs donations
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 Police
•Blotter
Newbury Park The following subjects were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence at the times, dates and places shown: A male, 21, at 11:06 p.m. Oct. 30 on the 101 Freeway, east of Ventu Park Road; and a male, 46, at 2:25 a.m. Nov. 3 at Calle Turquesa and Paseo Esmer... More...
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 Faith
•Holy Trinity Lutheran Church hires new worship music leader
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has announced the call of Lindsey Riddle in the new position of contemporary worship music leader. Riddle is a junior at California Lutheran University majoring in music, with a minor in religion with an emphasis in youth ministry. More...
•Event will help fill local food banks
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 Family
•Flour power brings in 'bread' for Maple Elementary
Maple Elementary School of Newbury Park won the competition for the opportunity to bake, bag and sell bread and cookies at Great Harvest's "Baker for a Day" event on Sunday. The school kept 100 percent of the sales from that day and will use the proceeds to help fund a new ... More...
•Drama continues at OCHS
•Something to smile about: keeping teeth, gums healthy
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 Letters
•Administrators at schools use bad judgment
What a breath of fresh air from Dan Goldberg and the following letter by Sheri Hancock. We can only describe as brainless those principals and superintendents who have children arrested or expelled for innocently bringing to school a tiny Boy Scout pen knife on a key chain. More...
•In the 1960s principals had common sense
•Has no sympathy for critics of the park district who live in Dos Vientos
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 Editorials
•No matter what the district does on school closures, some will be unhappy
The Conejo Valley Unified School District is trying to find the best solution to a perplexing problem: What's the fairest way to close two schools? To reach an equitable arrangement, the CVUSD will make a preliminary decision based on four criteria. The first priority is resident students. More...
•Cartoon
•Early deadlines start today
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 Real Estate
•Real Estate Leaders Look Ahead
As homeowners and homebuyers across America, especially those who live in Southern California, continue to feel the effects of a struggling real estate market, The Acorn begins a multipart series with leaders in the local real estate industry about the future of the market. More...
•Scott Urquhart
•This Home Has A Garden Entrance
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