On evolution versus creationism, think for yourselves
      This is in response to two letters on evolution in the March 29 issue, sent in by Pete Gerard and Michael Newlon. Your readers who are interested in this topic might find it enlightening to know what some of the world's greatest scientists and thinkers have concluded on the subject of human...
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Still looking for proof of evolution
      I'd like to respond to Andrew Kinkella's response ("Evolution can be your friend," T.O. Acorn , March 29) to my challenge. First, however, I offer this tutorial in recognizing a common American name. Gene and Jean sound the same, yet are spelled differently. Gene is given to boys and Je...
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Home Depot will kill smaller stores
      Regarding your April 5 article ("Home Depot seeks approval from Chamber of Commerce" and editorial ("The odds favor Home Depot this time around"), as president of the Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, I'd like to point out that there's more than one Chamber that represents busine...
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Editorial makes an unnecessary prediction
      The editorial in your April 5 edition makes a convincing and articulate case for the opening of Home Depot on Hampshire Road. Unfortunately you weaken the impact of your editorial with your contention that "The usual NIMBY crowd will claim that the Home Depot will destroy life as we know it.
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School board is unresponsive to kids and parents
      In response to your recent editorial that said, "The school district undoubtedly had solid reasons for its action" (regarding not renewing the contract of Principal Darlene Hale), I'd like to add that we'll never know whether they had solid reasons because the school board will say,...
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Defends writing exercises in CVUSD
      Hold on there, Mr. Kessler ("Not pleased with existing school standards in CVUSD," April 5 Thousand Oaks Acorn ). As a retired teacher of 33 years, I must take issue with your comments on your son's education in Conejo Valley Unified School District.
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Discovery Center would be a jewel in the city's crown
      After years of moving throughout the United States, I decided to make Thousand Oaks my home. That was almost 21 years ago. I'm very pleased and proud to be here, to have raised my son in this area and actively contributed as a community volunteer and professional to enhance the quality of life...
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