T.O. city manager told he’s out
By Sophia Fischer
sfischer@theacorn.com
     An announcement that Thousand Oaks City Manager Phil Gatch, 64, was retiring was false, charged several speakers at Tuesday night
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Spring Fest, Business Expo is Saturday
By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com
     The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce and The Acorn newspapers are making final preparations for the 2005 Spring Fest and Business Expo Sat., April 9 at Oak Park Community Center.
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Hospice appoints new board members
     Assisted Home Hospice Foundation recently received approval for the establishment of a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and has named its board of directors.
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Resentment builds over water rate hike
By Daniel Wolowicz
and Stephanie Bertholdo
Acorn staff writers
     Facing a recent 10 percent increase in water rates, residents in Triunfo Sanitation District have only one course of action
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Suspect still sought in armed robbery
     Authorities are still looking for an Hispanic male, about 25, who robbed at gunpoint Domino
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Deadline tomorrow to apply for advisory board
     The city of Thousand Oaks is seeking applicants for the Disabled Access Appeals and Advisory Board. Get applications or more information from the city clerk
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Y to break ground today
     The Miller Family YMCA in Newbury Park will officially kick off at 4 p.m. today, Thurs., April 7, during an onsite groundbreaking ceremony. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking.
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City’s general plan has 35th anniversary
     This year marks the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the city of Thousand Oaks
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Local residents reflect on charismatic pope
By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com
     The passing of Pope John Paul II on April 2 moved billions of people, both believers and nonbelievers, to reflect on the life of an extraordinary human being.
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Mahony comments on pope’s passing
     In noting the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony recalled the pope
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Retirement community breaks ground
By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com
     Many of today
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Swing your partner
     PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers 'DO-SI-DO'--Tony Donato of Ventura and Diane Schreiber of Camarillo aren't bashful when it comes to square dancing Western style at the Newbury Park Borchard Community Center.
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Trace your genealogy
     Genealogist Patricia Thomas will discuss "How to Happily Hunt Your History" at 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 25 in Anderson Hall at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.
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Area ghosts alive and well
By Michael Picarella
pic@theacorn.com
     The debate over whether ghosts are fact or fiction has raged for centuries. In fact, people say there are many local areas filled with spirits, especially some of the old historical haunts that go back to the 19th century.
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Ice cream and springtime––life is good
     RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers AT JANSS MARKETPLACE WITH GRANDMA-Jeff Rabinowitz, 10, his grandmother, Dotty Sandford, and his brother, Allan, 12, enjoy ice cream during an outing at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on a warm spring day earlier this week.
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Photographer to discuss the art of landscape shooting
     Noted landscape photographer Tom Gamache will present a lecture titled "Photographic Landscapes as Art" at 6:30 p.m. Fri., April 15 at the National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
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Leaping into spring
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers FOLLOW THE LEAPER-Above, Maple Elementary School first-grade student Christian Gessler, 6, jumps after fourth-grade schoolmate Connor Trumble, 10, at last week's Cosmic Carnival in Conejo Creek Park North in Thousand Oaks.
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Science Fair coming to Seaside Park
     "The Joy of Science" is the theme of the 51st annual Ventura County Science Fair to be presented from Tues. through Thurs., April 26 to 28 at Seaside Park, Ventura.
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Brush up on doggie dental care
     You may want to brush up on a few pet care facts to make sure your dog
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Saying goodbye
     RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers SMILING, BUT NOT A HAPPY OCCASION-Brody Gustavson, 8, and his brother, Skylar, 9, help load goats at Conejo Elementary School.
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Clubbing in the Conejo
From video makers to fashion shows, these local clubs are tossing out the welcome mat
     A variety of Conejo Valley-based clubs will be hosting meetings this month. Among them are the following.
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Antiques Faire coming to Stagecoach Inn
     The third annual Antiques Faire will be presented from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., May 15 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Proceeds from the faire will benefit the museum
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Westlake Village club hosts garden/patio tour
     The Westlake Village Garden Club will showcase five gardens at its 32nd annual Garden and Patio tour from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., April 17 at various locations in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park.
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Licata endowment creates lecture series
     Charles and Rosemary Licata of Westlake Village have made an endowment to the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, creating the Charles and Rosemary Licata Lecture Series.
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City Calendar
     The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office.
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Grinder adds to menu
     The Grinder restaurant, long a popular fixture at 1 Los Angeles Ave. at the intersection of Moorpark and Los Angeles avenues in downtown Moorpark, recently added a broad range of Italian cuisine to their menu.
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Sneakerland to host special events
     April is National Foot Health Month, and Sneakerland, which recently opened in the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, will use the opportunity to educate customers on the importance of wearing quality shoes.
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Summer brochure available
     Conejo Recreation and Park District will mail its summer brochure of classes and activities for all ages to residents on April 21. Brochures will also be available at community centers, chambers of commerce, the Thousand Oaks Library and other locations in the Conejo Valley.
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Chili cook-off guarantees hot fun
     Conejo Valley Days 30th annual Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks, will be presented from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 24 at Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks (east of the 23 Freeway at the Janss Road exit).
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Programs to teach how to use your library
     The Newbury Park Branch of the Thousand Oaks Library will host two free programs on the use of TOMCat, the Thousand Oaks Library Materials Catalog, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thurs., April 28 and Fri., April 29 at 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park.
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Fashion show presented by charity group
     "Inspiration" was the theme for the 2004 Modelette Fashion Show presented by the Conejo Valley Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) at 1:30 p.m.
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