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January 25, 2007  RSS feed
Brush fire kindles fear but causes little damage
When the Ventura County Fire Department officially closed the fire season on Jan. 15, Mother Nature didn't get the memo. Fortunately, fire season or not, the fire department is always prepared. "Whenever there is a Red Flag alert, the game is on," fire department spokesman Capt. Barry Parker said. More...
Watchdog dads patrol campus at Manzanita
Plenty of mothers help the school, but PTA wanted students to see fathers get involved
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Last May at the Parent-Teacher Association state convention, PTA delegates from Manzanita Elementary were on a mission to find a program that would help bring fathers to the campus. Lilly Dollenmayer, PTA president at Manzanita Elementary, said the group hit pay dirt when they found Watch DOGS (it stands for Dads Of Great Students) of America. More...

Rancho Potrero Equestrian Center funding approved
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

What Councilmember Claudia Bill-de la Pe More...

 Community
• County in good shape, official says
Ventura County has a healthy economy but lacks sufficient affordable housing, the county's executive officer said last week at a meeting of business and government officials. "We're in good shape," John Johnston told an audience of about 200 at Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. More...
• Chamber offers Networking Breakfast
• Republican Women Federated to host GOP press secretary
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 Health & Wellness
• Reduce risk of heart disease
A free public education program on the prevention of heart disease will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Feb. 10 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village. The symposium will cover the causes and risk factors that contribute to heart disease, diagnostic and treatment options, and practical preventive strategies the public can use to reduce the risk of cardiac problems. More...
• Los Robles to host seminar on cervical cancer vaccine
• Valentine's gift sale to benefit Hospice
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., JAN. 25 Play On The Chaparral Middle School string orchestra, jazz band perform a concert, 7 p.m., Chaparral Middle School, 280 Poindexter Road, Moorpark. Free. New Officers Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts installation luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada (new location). 2006 board, Arlene Bernholtz honored. More...
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 Schools
• article has image High schools unite to create a robot
The metal shop at Thousand Oaks High School bustles every day after school with kids planning, programming and building. The group stays well into the evening and on Saturdays, too, with one goal in mind: building a robot with dexterity. More...
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• article has image Lang Ranch student reads to dog
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 Sports
• article has image Marmonte League girls' basketball race entering final phase
Newbury Park remains undefeated in league play, but Moorpark is right on the Panthers' tail
It might not be a date that jumps off the calendar, but Feb. 4, 2005, is an important landmark in the recent history of Marmonte League girls' basketball. On that day nearly two years ago, Newbury Park High went on the road and was defeated by Westlake 57-49. Since then, the Panthers have been perfect in league play, reeling off 25 consecutive victories. More...
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• article has image Lions searching for late-season magic
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 Business
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Prices are updated weekly from the Internet Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. PST. For accuracy check prices with your stock broker.                         Companies listed in the stock chart are headquartered in the Acorn distribution area. More...
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 Pets
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GOOD DOG- Charlie, a 10-year-old male black-and-gray Lhasa apso, is shy and gentle. Charlie can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Charlie home, ask about idenfication No. A1684526. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. More...
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 Police
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Thousand Oaks Police responded to a narcotics violation Jan. 12 in the 2800 block of Camino Dos Rios. An act of battery occurred Jan. 12 in the 2800 block of Borchard Road. A vehicle was burglarized Jan. 12 at the intersection of Agoura Road and S. Westlake Boulevard. More...
• T.O. Police Department will present parenting classes
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 Faith
• New classes at Conejo Jewish Academy
The Conejo Jewish Academy will offer the following winter semester classes to all adults. No affiliation or membership is necessary. All programs will be at the academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. For more information, a complete listing of classes or to register, call (818) 991-0991 or visit www.jewishacademy.com. More...
• Nature and trees highlighted at Shabbat Dinner in Westlake
• Chamber music concert at Westminster
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 Family
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Uh-oh!
The following are thoughts that go through a family man's head when he hears someone say "uh-oh": *Something needs fixing *A cookie or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is stuck in the VCR or DVD player *The "Godfather" DVD trilogy is in danger More...
• Malibu Horizon offers services
• article has image Girl Scout Troop receives Silver Award
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 On The Town
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I remember watching Garbo in "The Painted Veil" (1934) a long time ago, late one night when such vintage films are often shown for insomniacs. And I remember thinking, way back when, that I could easily scoop out the melodrama with a ladle and puddle it like so much oozing goo at my feet. More...
• Local bands to perform at 'Rock the Oaks'
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo to perform at Pepperdine
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 Letters
• Grateful to those who rallied behind the parade
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This letter is full of thanks to all of you out there who helped bring back the Conejo Valley Days Parade. Thank you to the Thousand Oaks Acorn and Nancy Needham on the wonderful articles that were written. More...
• Mixed use with better restaurants recommended for T.O. Boulevard
• Traffic signal unnecessary in front of library
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 Editorials
• Doesn't it bug you when . . .
the coffee industry puts out another study about the wonderful effects of caffeine? We all love our cup o' Joe in the morning, but it will not make you live to be 100. Doesn't it bug you when you answer the phone and the person at the other end demands to know, "Who's this? More...
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 Vacation Photos
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GREAT WARRIOR- Erik and Kimberly Livingston of Thousand Oaks learn about Native American history at the still-unfinished Crazy Horse Monument in Black Hills, S.D. Revered among his people, Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux chief who with Sitting Bull and Gall defeated Custer at battle of Little Big Horn. More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image 4 Bedroom Home With Many Upgrades And Large Master Suite
This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has an open floorplan and a bonus room and is approximately 1,888 square feet. This home features upgraded tile floors, neutral carpeting, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting and raised panel doors. The living room has a fireplace and formal dining area. More...
• Give All the Wood in Your Home a Like-New Glow
• Dilbeck Real Estate Announces New And Improved Website
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