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Council reorganizes, Gillette new mayor
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
     The Thousand Oaks City Council held its annual reorganization meeting last week, selecting a new mayor, paying tribute to former Councilmember Ed Masry, who
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Westlake Village resident new medical director at Los Robles Hospital
     Westlake Village resident Barry Thall, MD, has been appointed to the position of medical director of Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, effective Jan. 1. The announcement was made recently by Jim Sherman, hospital president and CEO.
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Amid holiday joy, a reminder about driving
     The holiday season can be the most dangerous time of the year for drivers and pedestrians. Given that speeding is a factor in roughly 30 percent of all traffic fatalities, there are plenty of reasons to slow down this holiday season. And as the season hits its stride, here are four major points to
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T.O. City Manager to be paid $195,135 per year
     New Thousand Oaks City Manager Scott Mitnick received a pay increase last week after the city council approved a salary and benefits contract.
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Eight days of Chanukah begin on Sunday
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LIGHTING THE CANDLES
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Minister in a kilt
     HOLIDAY PIPES
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California Highway Patrol on the lookout for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violations
     This holiday season the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will dispatch a major strike force cracking down on DUI, speeding and seat belts, the three major contributors to deaths on the roadways.
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Here’s what to do with your Christmas tree, old electronics
     Disposing of holiday trees and old electronics in Thousand Oaks should be an easy process, according to city officials.
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Trash collection schedule will remain the same
     Since both Christmas and New Year
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Park District to host holiday golf, tennis camps
     Conejo Recreation and Park District will host the Junior Golf Academy Holiday Camp from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 4 and Thurs., Jan. 5 at Los Robles Golf Course, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.
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     Air Force Airman Joshua Fields has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Fields is the son of Philip Fields of Thousand Oaks and a 2000 graduate of Westlake H
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For the record
     A headline last week mistakenly said that a free holiday dinner on Christmas Day is for the
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Romantics want a special way to ring in the New Year
By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com
     With only a few more days left until Christmas and Hanukkah, shoppers are still dashing through stores for that last-minute gift they hope will make this year a memorable one.
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Carolers by the truckload
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SINGING THEIR HEARTS OUT
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Women’s Club raises $18,000 for area charities
     The Westlake Village Junior Women
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Botanic Garden course to teach how to draw wildflowers
     Artist JoAnn McGeever Metzger will teach
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Turning his world upside down
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
     Step into Dale Manquen
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A winter wonderland of Oz
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE
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Give more than gifts this season
     The holidays are a joyous time for friends and family to get together and share gifts, laughter and memories.
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Officers team with radio station to help needy
     Each year, employees of the Ventura County Sheriff
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Santa has landed
     MODERNIZED TRANSPORTATION
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Learn the art of rose pruning
     The Ventura County Rose Society will host a pruning demonstration
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Philharmonic to present holiday program
     To salute the fast-approaching Christmas and New Year
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Three services planned for Christmas Eve
     United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will offer three services on Christmas Eve, Sat., Dec. 24.
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Debutantes attend 40th annual Charity Ball
     The National Charity League Inc. San Fernando Valley Chapter celebrated two special events this year, the chapter
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Reception set for art exhibit
     The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley presents
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City offers tips on having an eco-friendly holiday season
     There are ways to cut down on trash and still enjoy the holidays.
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Famous equestrian painter to address Art Guild
     Fred Stone, recognized as one of the world
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     AS HANDSOME A PAIR AS WE
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World Peace Meditation scheduled
     The Westlake Church of Religious Science will join with churches and synagogues around the world in a unified awareness that peace and freedom are possible. The church will observe the World Peace Meditation at 4 p.m. New Year
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Juried art show coming soon
Deadline for entry forms and slides set for Jan. 7
     The Thousand Oaks Art Association
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Wrapping it up for others
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers GIFTS TO GO
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Four executives named to board
     Four local executive leaders have joined the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura board of directors. They are Thomas Cromwell, Dole Food Company vice president and chief information officer; Joe DiDonato, Countrywide Financial Corporation executive vice president and chief technology learning
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CLU an excellent school for Hispanics
     California Lutheran University (CLU) in Thousand Oaks was selected for the 10th consecutive year by
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Get a tax deduction by donating that old vehicle before Jan. 1
     Cars4charities has a unique opportunity for you to get a yearend tax deduction and help one of more than 250 charities at the same time.
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Also a time to remember lost loved ones
     IN MEMORY OF HIS MOTHER
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Drive safely during holiday
     This holiday season, the roads can be much safer with everyone
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Brownies perform for senior citizens
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers BROWNIE SMILE SONG
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