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June 28, 2007  RSS feed
Ready for an emergency
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, THEY'LL BE THERE TO HELP- Ham radio operator Rob Hanson of Newbury Park talks with other operators nationwide as he participates in the Amateur Radio Relay League's Field Day. Hanson was working at the National Park Service building grounds last Saturday. Amateur radio, often called "ham radio," has always been the most reliable means of communication when other systems fail. Novices can purchase a basic radio for about $150, and a license will cost $14. For details, go to www.cvarc.org. More...
Summertime compassion

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers GARDEN GUESTS- Guests at the 2007 LoVEFest relax at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks on Sunday during an annual fundraiser for Lily of the Valley AIDS Foundation Inc. The gala featured food, wine tasting, music and auctions to support orphans in AIDS clinics in Africa. Lily of the Valley is a nonprofit organization based in Agoura Hills. More...

Book readers to get on the same page
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

For those wondering what book to read this summer, the city of Thousand Oaks community reading program, Thousand Oaks Reads, has a recommendation. Thousand Oaks Reads, a part of the One City One Book project, was created to encourage the entire city to join together in experiencing the same book. More...

 Community
• Garbage collection revised for some next week
In observance of Independence Day, employees of Newbury Disposal will be taking the day off on Wed., July 4. As a result, rubbish collection next week will be one day late for customers who normally get Wednesday, Thursday or Friday pickups. More...
• Rattlesnakes out in full force
• Acorn stands by its story
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 Health & Wellness
• What to look for in joining a gym
Choosing the right health club isn't always simple, especially with high pressure sales offers and confusing ads. The experts at the Better Business Bureau offer these tips: +Determine your goals. Do you want to lose weight, increase strength or fine-tune a skill? Do you want to achieve this through weight training, yoga, swimming or other techniques? More...
• Varicose veins can be diminished
• Health pros to meet in Agoura Hills
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 Dining & Entertainment
• article has image "Evan Almighty"
Directed by: Tom Shadyac Starring: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Wanda Sykes and John Goodman MPAA rating: PG (mostly, I believe, for bird poop) Running time: 90 minutes Best suited for: families (Frankly, even 6 and 7yearolds should have fun with this one. More...
• Agoura Hills dance students head for New York City
• Jazz concert features music of Mel Torme
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., JUNE 28 Organic Roses Ventura County Rose Society meets Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. 7 p.m. Q&A by consulting rosarians, rose show (bring roses to display). 7:30 p.m. program: Sandy Gaal, consulting rosarian from Santa Paula, gives slide presentation on growing roses without chemicals, creating unique garden rooms. More...
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 Schools
• Casa Pacifica gets a new library
During a recent history lesson on American heroes, teachers at Lang Ranch Elementary in Thousand Oaks wanted to impart more than textbook knowledge to their 140 second-graders. They wanted the students to learn by doing. More...
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• Local students receive scholarships from cable companies
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 Sports
• Memories will last a lifetime for Cipriano, Anteater baseball team
Area trio helped UC Irvine become darlings of College World Series
From the banks of the Missouri River, separating Nebraska from Iowa, to the outskirts of Boys Town, located off a stretch of pavement known as Route 6, Omaha, Neb., quickly became the epicenter of Anteater Country. More...
• article has image T.O. Bulldogs pounce on trophy
• Tri-Valley League honors spring standouts
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 Pets
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JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers FANTASTIC FELINE- Coal, a 5-year-old female domestic shorthair, needs a home. Coal can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Coal home, ask about identification No. A3676951. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. Pet owners are reminded that it's always a good idea to keep animals indoors on July Fourth so they won't be started by fireworks. More...
• Rotarian wins special award
• Fear Lab opens
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 Police
• article has image Newbury Park
The following were arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs: A male, 44, at 2:40 p.m. June 15 in the 2000 block of Newbury Road; a male, 20, at 3:56 a.m. June 18 at Lynn Road and Felton Street; and a male, 31, at 2:49 a.m. June 20 at Hillcrest Drive and Avenida Del Platino. More...
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 Faith
• Children's music events taking place at St. Pat's
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church will offer several music camps for children this summer. Reservations are requested by calling the church office between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Thursday, at (805) 495-6441. Teddi Cassity will lead a music theater camp from 9 a.m. to noon in two sessions. Children will take all parts in the production. More...
• Church message asks 'What Is an American?'
• Westlake Lutheran to host 10:30 service in Oak Park
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 Family
• article has image Staying cool while having a ball
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers FUN IN THE SUN- Monty Miravet, 8, left, of Newbury Park watches her twin sister, Mackie, get a soaking from Ciara McDaniel, 14, center, of Thousand Oaks. The girls were part of about 140 Girl Scouts who enjoyed last week's day camp at Cypress Park. More...
• 'Guys and Dolls Jr.' acting out
• Auditions at Conejo Players
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 Letters
• Absolutely opposed to new plan for T.O. Boulevard
I own a business here in Thousand Oaks and have for 25 years. I've lived here for 35 years. I guess that makes me one of those people- "the certain element"- who need to be pushed aside so T.O. can "grow smartly." I'm physically sickened by the attitudes of people quoted in staff writer Nancy Needham's article ("T.O. More...
• Greater intensity a bad idea for the boulevard
• Values, beliefs and public schools are being threatened by a new menace
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 Columns
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Deciphering botanical guides Walking through the chaparral, I am enticed by the deep redpurple berries of the golden currant. I eat a few for a juicy snack, pleased to add another species to my list of edible plants. Knowledge of species that could feed me felt good if I was ever in dire straits. More...
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 Editorials
• When it comes to your dog, are you a good neighbor?
Staff writer Nancy Needham has another story in today's edition on page 10 about a dog attacking another dog. It's our brand of community journalism- the kind of story we'd report that the dailies won't cover- unless an actual human being is killed or maimed. More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image This Home Has A Security System, Central Vacuum And An Indoor Laundry Room
This former 5-bedroom model now has 4 bedrooms, with a sitting room off the master bedroom, and 3 bathrooms. The house is about 2,830 square feet with an open floor plan, hardwood floors, beige carpeting and custom window treatments. More...
• article has image Dan Bonfiglio
• article has image Erin Pohl and Bob Pearson
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