Seat belt enforcement tightens up
     Drivers and passengers on the state's streets and freeways who don't bother to pull their seat belts on and buckle them have a particularly good chance of getting caught and fined this month.
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Recreation chief leaves Agoura
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     After 14 years as recreation manager for the city of Agoura Hills, Dale Sumersille will be making a shorter commute to her Oxnard home and enjoying an ocean view from work. She's accepted a general manager's position with the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District in Santa Barbara C
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School district debates assistant principal job
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@stheacorn.com
     Cory Campbell, assistant principal at Lupin Hill Elementary School in Calabasas, is nearing the end of his two-year term at the school, but parents and teachers say they want him to stay.
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After election defeat, city attorney back in Calabasas
     After losing his bid to be elected to the Nevada County Superior Court, Calabasas city attorney Michael Colantuono says he'll remain in his post as city attorney.
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Year-end carnival a hit
     BALLOON TOSS CHAMP- Jenny Tannenbaum, a sophomore at Agoura High School, awards carnival tickets to Anthony Gonzales, winner of the water balloon toss at a recent fundraiser at Willow Elementary School.
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Seniors can file for exemptions from school parcel tax
     Measure E, a $98-per-year parcel tax that has raised about $2 million annually for the Las Virgenes Unified School District, will begin its third year of funding this fall.
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New resident at Leonis Adobe
     MAGNIFICENT-A young visitor to the Leonis Adobe welcomes the museum's newest acquisition. Merlin, a 2-yearold black gelding, came from an equestrian animal rescue organization. As part of its summer reading program, the museum is inviting children ages 6 to 10 to write stories about the horse. Please see page 18A for complete story.
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Westlake Village announces grant funding
By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com
     The Westlake Village City Council recently approved $90,000 in grants to 27 community organizations in the region..
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'Old farmhouse' owners want to keep horses, run trail ride business
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     John Fisher and Laura Toston, owners of the historic "old farmhouse" property in Calabasas, have been called "the perfect people with the perfect plan on the perfect property" by local equestrians.
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New horse arrives at Leonis Adobe
     The Leonis Adobe Museum has announced the arrival of a spunky, beautiful Percheron horse at the historic rancho in Old Town Calabasas.The 2-year-old black gelding, Merlin, is from an equestrian animal rescue organization.
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Agoura Hills beach bus hits the streets
     The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services has announced its Summer '06 Beach Bus program for all ages to Zuma Beach in Malibu.
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CLvFFie nominations due soon
     The deadline for CLvFFie award nominations is June 30. That's when all nomination forms for the Sixth Annual Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation CLvFFie (pronounced "Cliffie") awards must be received.
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Honor a life in golf tourney
     The community of Calabasas will gather to celebrate the life of Kyle Patrick Rudow by participating in the third annual Kyle Rudow Memorial Golf Tournament on Mon., June 19.
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Relay for Life in Calabasas
     The fourth annual Calabasas Relay for Life is coming soon to the campus of Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. The event lasts 24 hours, from 10 a.m. Sat., June 24 to 10 a.m. Sun., June 25.
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50s singles to meet, mingle
     Fun 50s, a singles social group for women and men in their 50s, is hosting its inaugural event.
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Setting the stage
     PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers YET HERE'S A SPOT-Chelsey Williams plays Lady Macbeth, washing her bloodstained hands in scenes 3 and 4 of Shakespeare's classic play, during a morning performance at Oak Hills Elementary School last Thursday.
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Teamwork pays off
     IT'S FUN TO WIN-Some of the 37 winning dancers at the Hollywood Vibe Dance Competition and Convention show off their awards. Front, Katelyn Andreassen. Middle row from left, Krista Andreassen, Alexandra Kovner, Michaella Yarnell, Enna Ikuta and Alexa Yarnell. Behind, their teacher AJ Deneka.
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Dancers tapped for excellence
     Thirty-seven competitive dancers, ages 7 to 17 with the Agoura Hills Dance & Performing Arts Center recently returned victorious from the sectional Hollywood Vibe Dance Competition and Convention in Palm Springs.
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Second graders collect aluminum
By Stephanie Bertholdo Bertholdo@theacorn.com
     Students at Chaparral Elementary in Calabasas collected 56 pounds of "pop tabs" for the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena in their "Pull for the House" program.
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Remodeled weight room dedicated
     PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers EXTREME MAKEOVER-From left, Dennis Stephenson, Beth Benton, Michelle Goldsmith and Terry Shorten break in the equipment in the recently remodeled weight room during a dedication ceremony at Oak Park High School. The 1,400-square-foot facility features state-ofthe-art power station lifting equipment and new paint and flooring. The project updated the 26-year-old original center at a cost of $55,000.
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Tamuri to speak to Rotarians
     GUEST-Maureen Tamuri, community development director for the city of Calabasas, will speak at the Rotary Club of Calabasas/Agoura Hills. The group meets every Thursday for lunch at the Native Caf, 23536 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. For information call (818) 888-0138.
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Summer activities slated
     The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services presents a number of activities and services for all ages this summer. For more information on any of these city programs or to register for classes, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361, or stop by the Recrea
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Award-winning author discusses his career
     A SCRIBE AT SCHOOL-Neal Shusterman speaks with Lindero Canyon Middle School students at a recent assembly. This author of several award-winning books for young adults shared information on how he became a writer, the process of writing and where he finds his ideas.
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Elvis is in the park this Sunday
     The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and NeftinVolkswagen/VW have announced the first concert in the annual summer "Concerts in the Park" series.
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Rancho Simi Rec & Park seeks help
     Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up, cleaning up and working during various events sponsored by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, such as the upcoming Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
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Happy Faher's Day
Father's Day is June 18 and Acorn readers offer these best wishes to the greatest dads in the world
     And now, an acrostic poem for our loving father,
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