City Council candidate has expertise in disaster communications, readiness
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
     When a disaster strikes-earthquake, fire or flood-Jerry Goldman will be on the airwaves organizing communication among first responders. The 26-year Thousand Oaks resident will be using his knowledge as an amateur radio operator along with his other disaster-preparation expertise.
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Public safety in the spotlight of T.O. National League of Cities meeting
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
     About 60 people from throughout the U. S. came to Thousand Oaks today to attend a meeting of the National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy Committee Steering Committee.
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For the record
     We received several phone calls and 31 letters on Monday from Sharon Radashan's sixthgrade class at Lawrence Middle School in Chatsworth regarding a front page photograph in the Sept. 14 edition of the
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Competing cable coming to T.O.
     Competition in the cable television market was opened up last week when the Thousand Oaks City Council gave Verizon California Inc. approval to provide cable services to the city.
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U.S. flags to be honorably retired
     If you have a soiled, torn or tattered U.S. flag, it will be properly disposed of during a American Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1 p.m., Sun., Oct. 15. Please deliver your old Stars and Stripes to Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91358. The Elks have
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Girl hit by car
     A 14-year-old Newbury Park girl walking home from school Sept. 11 was struck by a Chevrolet van as she walked east on Wendy Drive inside a marked crosswalk at Gerald Drive, CHP Officer Randy Pickens said.
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Painter wielded his brush as weapon against repression in former U.S.S.R.
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
     Val Klever was born with paint, not blood, running through his veins.
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4-H Club installs new officers to lead projects, help children
     The Mount Boney 4-H Club has installed new officers.
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Harvest Festival rescheduled
     The Ventura Harvest Festival Art and Craft show, originally set for this weekend, has been rescheduled for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8 through 10 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura.
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Operation School Bell outfits kids in need
     Assistance League of Conejo Valley recently distributed new clothing and backpacks filled with school supplies to area children in need of help.
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Top cop honored twice
     SHERIFF IS ALL SMILES- Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks receives the YMCA Leadership Award. Also presenting a plaque of appreciation is Assemblymember Audra Strickland, left. The awards were presented recently at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.
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Breakfast of Champions meet
     The Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will have a breakfast on Fri., Oct. 6. This month's topic is "Who are you and what do you do?" Effective networking techniques will be discussed.
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A sign of things to come
     COMING IN A COUPLE OF YEARS- Thousand Oaks resident Jade Barth, 5, walks past the newly unveiled Nordstrom display in The Oaks mall on Monday.
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More council forums are scheduled, one is tonight
     Westlake Joint Board of Homeowners Associations will host Thousand Oaks City Council candidates at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 28, at North Ranch Community Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Candidates will speak and answer questions. The public is welcome. For more information
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New midshipmen
     REPORTING TO CLASS- Brian, left, and Scott Purcell, the twin sons of Bruce and Lorraine Purcell, participate in acceptance ceremonies at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. Both are graduates of Thousand Oaks High School. They have been accepted as midshipmen in the class o
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GOP women meet for seminar
     POWER LUNCHEON- The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated hosted an "Empowering Woman" seminar last week. Panelists included, from left, moderator Maribeth McGinley, Karen Kukurin, Rosemary Licata, Federated President Donee Chaot, Kate Wright and Diane McGlinchey. The event was held at West
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