Keep family safe
Accidents common on Thanksgiving
     As Americans prepare Thanksgiving meals, it is imperative that they keep safety in mind since cooking fires are more likely to occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. The incidence of home cooking fires on Thanksgiving is roughly three times the daily average.
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On a Christmas mission
     HANDCRAFTED EYE-CATCHER- Thousand Oaks resident Claudine Schooley and her daughter, Jordane, 8, a thirdgrader at Weathersfield Elementary School, look at ornaments made of goose eggs at the Mission Council of Emmanuel Church annual Christmas Mission Market on Saturday. It's the season for ho
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Prepare your house for winter
     According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating accounts for almost half of the average family's winter energy bill, making it by far the largest energy expense for most homes. The following are a few tips to assist in combating the cost of heating your home:
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Mothers of Preschoolers sponsoring holiday boutique
     The Friday Mothers of Preschoolers will sponsor a holiday boutique. The boutique
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Be a Santa to a Senior campaign delivers gifts
     Residents may purchase a gift to be given to a local needy senior citizen in the Be a Santa to a Senior program.
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Share's Holiday Challenge underway
     This year's "Holiday Challenge," the annual countywide food and fund drive sponsored by FOOD Share Ventura County, ends Dec. 24.
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Food bank seeks donations
     HELPING HANDS- From left, Terri Arias, Terry Moerler, Raymond McCarthy and John Gorham, executive director of Manna food bank, unload canned goods and household items to be distributed to people in need. Manna, at 3020 Crescent Way in Thousand Oaks, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Wed., No
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