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May 11, 2006  RSS feed
Conejo Valley Days waves goodbye
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers 'LOOK MOM, NO HANDS'-From right to left, Morgan Simcik, Shannon Grabianowski, Emily Randall and Ellie Mozaffarian, all 12, are having a blast as they ride the Orient Express at Conejo Valley Days. The first three girls are from Thousand Oaks and Ellie is from Westlake Village. Conejo Valley Days ended Sunday night when the carnival was dismantled for another year. The sunny weekend weather helped increase the turnout. Look throughout this edition of the Thousand Oaks Acorn for photo coverage of the carnival, parade and other events. More...
Council calls for added disclosure on campaign bank accounts
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Thousand Oaks City Council candidates who raise $10,000 or more for a campaign will now be required to disclose their campaign bank account statements. The council approved the municipal code amendment earlier this week. The rule does not apply to personal bank accounts. More...

District revises wellness policy after draft draws criticism
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Conejo Valley Unified School District continues to work on a wellness policy to comply with federal law. The last draft, which drew criticism from some parents and teachers for being too drastic and far-reaching, has been revised. More...

 Community
• City transit continues to attract more passenger
More people are riding the buses in Thousand Oaks but a city transportation official isn't exactly sure why. More...
• Riders can get accurate arrival times on TOT system
• T.O. man to sign copies of his cover art
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 Health & Wellness
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CELEBRITY HONORED- The Los Angeles Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge honors Connie Stevens, actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian, during its 42nd annual celebration "Wings of Freedom" at Sherwood Country Club last Sunday afternoon. Wink Martindale was master of ceremonies. The patriotic event recognized Stevens for helping improve the lives of underprivileged kids and those with special needs. Rosemary Licata organized the event. PATRICK SHELBY Acorn Newspapers More...
• Older adults need special doctors
• Fewer prostate screenings reported in California
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., MAY 11 Gem Club Shines Conejo Gem and Mineral Club invites public to learn about shiny stones and much more at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A Pepple Pup workshop for youth opens the event. (805) 532-1916 More...
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 Schools
• Superintendent praised at benefit
Conejo Valley Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Fraisse was the honored guest at a fundraising reception sponsored by Adopt-A-Future Foundation at Boccaccio's Restaurant in Westlake Village on May 2. More...
• CLU professor honored
• Elks reward top students
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 Sports
• Track and field athletes shine at Marmonte League Championships
There were several standout performances by local track and field athletes during the Marmonte League Championships last Friday afternoon at Moorpark High. More...
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• article has image TOHS frosh/soph team wins league title
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 Business
• Salon offers new hair process
Salon owner Tony Ina of Tony Hairtron Haircutting and Design in Newbury Park has developed an innovative technology for tresses that is a natural alternative to the harsh chemicals used in permanent waves. His new hair texturizing product is called Re4mer. More...
• Think Vitamins announces discount
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 Pets
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WANTS NEW HOME- Nadia, a domestic female medium hair gray tabby and white cat, is very affectionate. Nadia can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Road. To take Nadia home, ask about identification No. A34946561. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit the website at http:// animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. JANN HENDRY Acorn Newspapers More...
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 Police
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Newbury Park Police arrested a shoplifter at 1:40 p.m. May 1 at Ralph's supermarket in the 500 block of N. Ventu Park Road. More...
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 Faith
• Lutheran theologian to discuss book of Revelation
Dr. James Kallas, former professor and chairman of the theology and philosophy department at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, will give a presentation on the Book of Revelation, "The Last Word," from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat., May 20 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 160 More...
• Service times change at Redeemer
• article has image Bat mitzvah raises funds for autism
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 Family
• Guide your child's TV viewing
Your child may be devoting less time to reading because he or she is watching too much television. But TV watching and reading don't have to cancel each other out. Recent studies show that watching television in moderation (up to 10 hours per week) can actually contribute to school read More...
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• Book giveaway promotes literacy
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 On The Town
• Poetry, song of the West celebrated at musical event
Conejo Players Theatre, Inc. will present its eighth annual Cowboy Poetry and Western Music event on Fri. and Sat., May 12 and 13 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
• Work training agency benefits disabled
• Soroptomists host Margarita Mix-off
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 Columns
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The pause before the bloom Is spring a little late this year? Or is it just that I'm waiting for its arrival with the expectancy of a kid counting down the days till Christmas? More...
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 Editorials
• Dirty political campaigns need to be cleaned up
Mudslinging during political campaigns is as American as baseball and apple pie. It's just not as nice. More...
• Election-related letters have early deadline
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 Real Estate
• article has image This Home Features Dual Paned Windows And Fresh Paint
This single-story 4-bedroom and 2-bathroom home is move-in ready. The bathrooms are updated and upgraded as is the kitchen with ample storage. Upgrades include newer dual-paned windows, six-panel doors, neutral carpeting, fresh paint in and out, plus central A/C & heating systems More...
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• article has image This Newbury Park Home Features A Fireplace And A Wet Bar
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