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November 30, 2006  RSS feed
Poised for winter
CONCENTRATING ON HER BALANCE--Noel Sparks, 9, of Thousand Oaks keeps her balance while her friend, Katrina Kuxhausen, 7, of Vista, Calif. plays in the water at Conejo Creek Park North. The weather is slightly chillier now, but it still makes Midwesterners jealous. More...
City Council approves new home for Mount Clef Ridge
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

A home described as invisible to Thousand Oaks was approved by the City Council late Tuesday night over the objections of wildlife advocates who appealed the planning commission's approval. More...

New problems force school committees to change goals
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

With new issues emerging due to declining enrollment and financial ups and downs, goals for Conejo Valley Unified School District committees have been revised to address new concerns. More...

 Community
• New traffic commissioner replaces Garvin
Joel Price was recently selected by the Thousand Oaks City Council to serve as a commissioner on the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee. More...
• Arrest made in T.O. bank robberies
• T.O. Transit gives holiday shoppers a break
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 Health & Wellness
• Hate long workouts? Go for short walks instead
If you need to lower your blood pressure but enjoy a long workout about as much as going to the dentist, some new medical findings may be just the thing for you. More...
• Ways to avoid the flu this winter
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 Dining & Entertainment
• TOHS band members to go caroling on the road
The Thousand Oaks High School Band will be in the community caroling on Dec. 8 and 15. More...
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• Holiday concert scheduled
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., NOV. 30 Songs About Santa Westlake High School Choir presents holiday concert, "Santa Unplugged," school theater, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road. Today through Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and also 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 2. $7, all seats reserved. (805) 4976711, Ext. 2111. More...
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 Schools
• Visual arts applications sought for Spotlight Awards
The Music Center of Los Angeles County has extended its deadline for applications in the Visual Arts for the 19th annual Music Center Spotlight Awards. Visual Arts applications must be received online or postmarked no later than Fri., Dec. 8. The program is free and open to all st More...
• Parenting workshop to be presented
• Viewpoint School announces AP scholars
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 Sports
• article has image NPHS girls' basketball team competing in Moorpark High's Tip-Off Classic
It's a good local tournament, Parvin says
With winter just around the corner, it's time for basketball season at many high schools. Four teams in the Marmonte League will get an early glimpse this week of the 2006-07 season when they compete at Moorpark High's TipOff Classic Tournament. More...
• article has image Wild ride for Newbury Park truck driver at Blythe race
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 Business
• Children's Fitness Centers work cooperatively with major toy manufacturer
My Gym Children's Fitness Centers will integrate Playskool toys into the 160 My Gym locations nationwide through an arrangement between the two firms. More...
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Pets
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GOOD GIRL- Robbie, a 4year-old female tri-color coon hound needs a big yard. Robbie can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Road. To take Robbie home, ask about identification No. A3215257. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (818) 991- More...
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 Police
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Thousand Oaks A vehicle was burglarized Nov. 20 on the 1400 block of Oak Trail Street. More...
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 Family
• article has image Eight become Eagle Scouts in T.O.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT- A Court of Honor last weekend recognized eight youths for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting. Back row, left to right, are Dean Lang, Jonny LeFevre, Mike Lang and Danny Lang. In the front row are Spencer Call, Dallin Scruggs, Tom Lang and Jas More...
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 Letters
• Teacher's 'litmus test' fails in CVUSD for good reason
In the Nov. 16 Thousand Oaks Acorn , teacher Steve Koraly recaps the recent Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education election by alternately recognizing the value of unions and then taking a swipe at the leadership of the Conejo teachers' union for daring to take More...
• Separation of church and state makes America a stronger country
• Don't blame the City Council for the loss of the CVD parade and rodeo
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 Editorials
• Try to be patient during the holiday season
Imagine, if you will, a hypothetical day in the life of a local resident during holiday season: •Running behind schedule because of a worse-than-usual traffic jam at your daughter's school, you remain stopped at a green light while four vehicles disobey a red light and turn left More...
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