BRIEFLY : WRIGHT TO ADDRESS WESTLAKE CHAMBER.WESTLAKE VILLAGE - State Sen. Cathie Wright, R-Simi Valley, will be the guest speaker Friday morning at a meeting of the Westlake Chamber of Commerce. Wright, who represents the Ventura County portion of the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by , will discuss key issues facing California and present some of her legislative proposals at a meeting with the chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee. After her presentation, Wright will be available to answer questions. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Westlake Chamber of Commerce offices, 30893 Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. Blvd. For more information, call (818) 225-3650. - Daily News Volunteer docents sought by museum VENTURA - The Ventura County Museum of History and Art needs volunteer docents to lead school and general public tours, conduct school outreach programs and work in the library and front offices. All docents receive training in local history and become part of the museum's docent council, which offers monthly lectures and excursions as well as continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). programs on topics related to history and art. This year's training courses begin Monday and will be held on successive Mondays through June 1. Classes feature guest lectures, field trips and hands-on activities, and participants have a chance to explore Chumash culture, the mission and rancho ran·cho n. pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S. 1. A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers. 2. A ranch. eras, agricultural and oil industries and popular culture through the centuries. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ventura County Museum of History and Art, 100 E. Main St. in Ventura. To register or get more information, call Alexis O'Neill at (805) 653-0323, Ext. 23. - Daily News Future Foundation names new officers THOUSAND OAKS - Beginning its 26th year of studying growth and educational issues in the region, the Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation has named its new executive officers. Richard Woolard, a Calabasas resident, was named the group's new executive chairman, and Margaret Fieweger of Thousand Oaks will serve as vice chair. Additionally, Agoura Hills City Manager Dave Adams becomes the group's secretary, and Patricia Green of Thousand Oaks will be the group's CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. . The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation is an apolitical a·po·lit·i·cal adj. 1. Having no interest in or association with politics. 2. Having no political relevance or importance: claimed that the President's upcoming trip was purely apolitical. , nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to the study of growth and educational issues in the region. Membership is open to anyone. For more information, call (818) 880-1054. T.O. to ask for help in finding manager THOUSAND OAKS - The City Council voted to send a letter to executive search firms asking them to submit proposals to help the council find a new city manager to replace Grant Brimhall, who is retiring after 20 years with the city. The council also voted 3-2 to reject a proposal from Councilwoman Elois Zeanah to begin thinking about the qualifications the council would like to see in a new manager. Zeanah and Parks voted in favor of the failed measure. ``That's something that really needs to be discussed with the search firm,'' Mayor Mike Markey said. The council also voted 5-0 to set Feb. 10 as the date when it will discuss the interim city manager to replace Brimhall when he leaves Feb. 14. - Daily News City rejects group's bid to settle lawsuit THOUSAND OAKS - The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to reject a proposal from the Newbury Park Group to settle a $10 million lawsuit it filed against the city in August. The suit alleges that bickering bick·er intr.v. bick·ered, bick·er·ing, bick·ers 1. To engage in a petty, bad-tempered quarrel; squabble. See Synonyms at argue. 2. by city officials stymied the group's attempts to build an entertainment center on 7.91 acres of land at Newbury Road and Giant Oak Avenue. The city rejected the plan in July 1996 without prejudice Without any loss or waiver of rights or privileges. When a lawsuit is dismissed, the court may enter a judgment against the plaintiff with or without prejudice. When a lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice , which means the applicant could have refiled with just a few modifications, said Councilwoman Linda Parks For the DC Comics character, see . Linda Park (born July 9, 1978) is a Korean American actress who is best known for her portrayal of communications officer character Hoshi Sato in the television series . . ``The developer has the opportunity to resubmit Verb 1. resubmit - submit (information) again to a program or automatic system feed back return, render - give back; "render money" his plans immediately,'' Parks said. ``The lawsuit (settlement) was trying to get special favors.'' - Daily News |
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