Foundation's nonprofit status
      Rolland Petrello's letter in last week's Moorpark Acorn made incorrect statements regarding the tax-exempt status of the High Street Theater Foundation. As an attorney specializing in nonprofit and taxexempt organization law, I assisted the High Street Theater Foundation in obtai...
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Bring back the melodramas
      I read Mark Walsh's editorial about the High Street Arts Center (Jan. 11) and its financial woes. I must agree with him that what the theater needs are shows that pull in the family audience. Moorpark doesn't want eclectic dramas and obscure comedies that don't sell tickets. This area does not ha...
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Theater is important to city
      I have read the recent Moorpark Acorn articles and letters. I am writing because I strongly believe that the theater is important to Moorpark's past, present and future, integral to keeping the arts alive in our city, and essential to High Street's revitalization. It is a wonderful r...
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The purpose of teachers' meetings
      I would like to respond to Karen Dittman's letter, "Teachers skip service meetings" (Jan. 11). I believe that Ms. Dittman is confused as to the use of the new teacher meetings. Ironically, this does not affect me, as I am an elementary teacher. We still continue to meet in grade levels on our...
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Yes, students are monitored
      In response to "Teachers skip service meetings" (Jan. 11), there are several inaccuracies and misconceptions contained in Ms. Dittman's letter concerning the collaborative meetings in Moorpark schools. There is no relationship between attendance at the quarterly (four times per year) af...
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Theater discussion is entertaining
      The Simi Acorn is a great paper but the Moorpark Acorn is a far more fascinating read. The melodrama being played out in its pages is priceless. The plot revolves around a former community treasure beloved by all, the little theater on High Street.
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