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July 19, 2007
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Award-winning photograph
TOP PIC- The California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) chose Acorn photo editor Jann Hendry first-place winner in weeklies' Breaking News category for this picture depicting the reaction of co-winners of a geography bee at Lang Ranch Elementary School. More...
Grant Brimhall/T.O. Library to tune in new radio wing
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The Thousand Oaks City Council approved a proposal to build a radio archives museum as an addition to the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library. Now the Thousand Oaks Library Foundation, a nonprofit or ganization managing the project, must raise $30 million. More...

District wants residents' input about ideal school enrollment
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

After hearing a second presentation designed to help them make a decision to close schools in the Conejo Valley district, the school board is asking for feedback from parents on an ideal average school size. Jeff Baarstad presented the board with data exploring the relationship between sc... More...

 Community
•T.O. man, an Oaks Christian assistant football coach, killed in plane crash
John Mitchell McKittrick, a 42yearold Thousand Oaks resident, was killed at around 8 a.m. Sun., July 15 when his WWII-era plane, a P-51D Mustang, crashed at the Camarillo Airport. An autopsy is pending. More...
•Victim identified, witnesses needed
•Residents face a power outage
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 Health & Wellness
•Planning safe vacation with an asthmatic child
A successful family vacation offers activities for everyone. When traveling with children who have asthma, however, visiting new places brings changes in climate and exposure to triggers that may increase the risk of asthma attacks. For the family living with asthma, traveling requires extra... More...
•T.O. engineer wins MDA award
•Skin cancer a year-round concern under the sun
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 Dining & Entertainment
•The Movie Nut
"Sicko"
Directed by: Michael Moore Rated: PG-13 (for brief adult language) Running time: 112 minutes Best suited for: those who suspect insurance companies, HMOs and medical healthcare in general is broken. More...
•Jazz coming to Hyatt Westlake Plaza
•'Beauty and the Beast' features local performers
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., JULY 19 An Apple A Day Conejo Valley Moms host OldFashioned Apple Festival, 2:30 p.m., Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Crafts, games, apple treats. (805) 496-9616. Curtain Up Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department presents comedy "Scapino!" 8 p.m., Performi... More...
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 Schools
•Enrollment data presented
The first figures that will help decide if schools will be closed in Conejo Valley Unified surprised no one: Enrollment in elementary schools is dropping. Jeff Baarstad, assistant superintendent, business services, presented the numbers at a CVUSD school board meeting late last m... More...
•Osher Institute to hold info meeting
•School resource officers are replacing DARE
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 Sports
•On a winning streak
TRIUMPHANT- The Westlake Assault boys fourth grade/10U traveling basketball team went undefeated at the June Jumps Tournament, going all the way to win the championship. More...
•Thousand Oaks Big League team well-equipped to defend world title
•Conejo Valley Juniors tripped up by Saticoy
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 Business
•Louanne Masry joins firm
Louanne Masry, lawyer and daughter of attorney Edward Masry of "Erin Brockovich" fame, has joined the law firm of Taylor & Ring in Los Angeles. Masry, an Agoura Hills resident, started practicing law at her father's firm, Masry & Vititoe in Westlake Village, in 1997. More...
•Firm publishes business directory
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
GOOD HEART- Leo, a 12-year-old male ragdoll cat, needs a home. Leo can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Leo home, ask about identification No. A3677418. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcontrol.c... More...
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 Faith
•The Art of Being
"Part of a commitment to liv ing in the mystery more of the time means learning to become more comfortable swimming in a sea of questions rather than standing rigidly on islands of concrete be liefs, More...
•Church seeks donations for U.S. disaster relief
•OneSpirit to host drum circle at Underwood Farms
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 Family
•Kids can catch catfish
Conejo Recreation and Park District, in conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club, will present the Kids Fishing Frenzy from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Aug. 4 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
•Prepare children for summer camp
•Commentary: There is more than one kind of battlefield
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 Letters
•City should approve what's needed, not a Home Depot
This letter is in response to the opinion "Home Depot won't go away just because an EIR is required" that appeared in the July 12 issue regarding the empty Kmart lot. More...
•Commissioner needs more information before taking a position
•The council should circle its wagons
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 Columns
•The Nature of Things
The essential skink In these days of long light and hot sun one often hears complaints about the heat, but not all inhabitants of the Santa Monica Mountains disdain the summer months. Walking through the blazing chaparral at midday, reptiles may be the only other intrepid mountain inhab... More...
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 Editorials
•Take Your Acorn on Vacation
It doesn't matter whether you're taking a plane, train, bus, car or recreational vehicle, a vacation is a vacation. People around here, just like everywhere, enjoy traveling. Whether you're taking a cruise, flying to another continent or just going up the coast, it's important to get away ... More...
•Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•The Granite Kitchen In This Home Has Viking Appliances, Custom Cabinetry And Large Walk-In Pantry
This two-story home on more than 0.5 acre has a refurbished front deck and railing, providing views of the valley, mountains and city lights. The granite kitchen has Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, a Bosch dishwasher and large walk-in pantry. More...
•Kathy Fontana and Marlene Mortimer
•This Townhome Is In A Gated Community In Westlake Village
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