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September 28, 2006  RSS feed
Holding up the first-place photo
DOING HER PART TO SAVE A LANDMARK- Melissa Weiner of Thousand Oaks leans into the Leaning Tower of Pisa, trying to prevent it from toppling. This photograph takes first place in the 2006 "Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation" contest. The photographers, Melissa's parents, Susan Weininger and More...
Family finds body of man who died in motorcycle accident
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

After searching for hours recently, family and friends found the broken body of Ned Gibbs under some shrubbery near the 101 Freeway at Lynn Road. More...

Two Conejo schools get Blue Ribbons
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Two Conejo Valley Unified District schools made the list of the nation's 2006 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools. More...

 Community
• article has image City Council candidate has expertise in disaster communications, readiness
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. More...
• Public safety in the spotlight of T.O. National League of Cities meeting
• For the record
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 Health & Wellness
• Children who walk to school gain in fitness
Children in California are gaining more weight than ever before, which can be detrimental to their health as they move into adulthood. More...
• Kaiser hosts free bereavement group
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 Dining & Entertainment
• Gingrich to deliver 'Reagan Forum' at Presidential Library
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will deliver "The Reagan Forum" at 6 p.m. Fri., Oct. 6 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...
• Schedule listed for Conejo Valley Children's Concert series
• Learn everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about sea urchins
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., SEPT. 28 Chamber Mixes It Up Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Keyboard Concepts, 104 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Food catered by Cisco's, door prizes, drawing, contacts. (818) 889-3150 More...
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 Schools
• NPHS has new principa
The new principal at Newbury Park High School has a lot of ideas, but Athol Wong's No. 1 priority is preserving the high standards already in place. More...
• article has image School board candidate has strong background in sports
• Thousand Oaks High student attends leadership seminar
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 Sports
• Equestrians to compete in several Foxfield Derby events
The 35th annual Foxfield Medal Finals is scheduled for Sat. Oct. 7 at Foxfield, 1250 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village. This is one of the West Coast's foremost equestrian jumping events with entrants from all over the western states. More...
• article has image The Acorn's High School Football Game of the Week
• Players to Watch
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 Business
• Newbury Park bakery changes its name
Serendipity Baking Company, a bakery in Newbury Park will be changing its name as of Oct. 1 to Susannah Baking Company. More...
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 Pets
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IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME- Zeus, 5, a male domestic shorthair black and white cat with a More...
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 Police
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Notice The East County Sheriff's Station is providing the public with fewer details on incident reports than it did previously. The policy may change. More...
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 Faith
• Chabad to present services for Sukkot
To help the Jewish community celebrate the holiday of Sukkot (Festival of Booth), Chabad of the Conejo has arranged with Beit Judaica to present t he One-StopSukkah-Shop from Tues. through Fri., Oct. 3 to 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Friday until 4 p.m.) at 30315 Canwood St., Ste 11, Agoura More...
• New church opening in Newbury Park
• Interfaith Council to hold Gandhi Day
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 Editorials
• Maybe T.O. campaign tactics can maintain a positive tone
The first of several forums featuring City Council candidates was presented last week in Thousand Oaks. Nobody made a fatal blunder and the candidates treated one another with respect. Maybe the local political campaigns can stay that way--at least we hope so. More...
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 Vacation Photos
• article has image 'Take Your T.O. Acorn on Vacation' Winners & Honorable Mentions
Second Place: Oaks Acorn with a new friend at the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, N.M. Does the government know what she's doing? The family wins $50 for this second-place photo. More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image One Block From Westlake Lake
You are invited to come have a look at this tastefully renovated townhome, located just one block from the lake in Westlake Village. This upgraded residence has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2-car garage, and nearly 2,000 square feet of cheerful living space. More...
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• article has image Nick Cormier
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