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September 20th, 2007
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Winner of this year's 'Take Your T.O. Acorn on Vacation'
2007 CONTEST CONCLUDES--Chulack boys enjoy the Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland while on a European vacation with their family. This photograph, submitted by Debbie Chulack of Thousand Oaks, wins first place in this year's "Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation." Chulack will get a... More...
Hike in water rates will be greater than expected

Water in Thousand Oaks just keeps getting more expensive. An increase in water rates over the next two years for customers served by the city of Thousand Oaks water system will be the topic of a public hearing during next week's City Council meeting on Tuesday night. More...

Trustees vote to close two schools

As a result of severely declining enrollment in the district, the Conejo Valley Unified School District board voted Tuesday night to close two elementary schools in fall 2009. Initially, board member Dorothy Beaubien made the motion to wait until fall 2008 to decide whether to close schoo... More...

 Community
•Ventura County Fire Department names new information officer
Bill Nash has joined the Ventura County Fire Department to serve as its public information and marketing officer. His position supports the efforts of Capt. More...
•A new scam targets debit card users
•Man shows gun, robs two women of their jewelry
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 Health & Wellness
•Technology offers hope for back pain
Spinal Aid Centers of America has announced the opening of a new franchise in Thousand Oaks for chronic back pain sufferers. The Spinal Aid Center offers a relatively new technology, called nonsurgical spinal decompression, as a treatment for sufferers of severe, chronic back pain. More...
•Elks donate to nursing home and for training
•Providing relief to disaster victims makes life more meaningful
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 Dining & Entertainment
•Pianist Roger Williams to play in marathon Reagan Library concert
Pianist Roger Williams will perform in concert for 14 and a half hours in celebration of his 83rd birthday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 1 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...
•Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Witch's Curse' will be performed
•Tap dance masterpieces presented at Pepperdine
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., SEPT. 21 Evolving Planets Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room Mesa Union School, Somis. Speaker: Stan Metchev, postdoctoral fellow UCLA. Topic: "From stars to planets," on planetary evolution. Free, open to public. (805) 642-5166, vcas1@aol.com, www.vc... More...
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 Schools
•CLU hosts homecoming weekend
The California Lutheran University Alumni Association will celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend Fri., Oct. 5 through Sun., Oct. 7. The annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. That evening, ... More...
•High School Highlights
•College Corner
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 Sports
•The Acorn's High School Football Game of the Week
With a 48-game winning streak on the line, Oaks Christian will get its first true test of the season when it plays St. Bonaventure tomorrow night at Larrabee Stadium in Ventura. Although OCHS is ranked No. 13 in the state by CalHiSports.com, St. Bonaventure is ranked No. More...
•Weekend schedule
•Marmonte standings
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
FRIENDLY GAL- Sheela, a 3-year-old female Labrador retriever mix, needs a home. Sheela can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Sheela home, ask about identification No. A3708863. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first o... More...
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 Police
•Blotter
Newbury Park At 4:44 p.m. Sept. 10 at Avenida Del Platino and Hillcrest, a male, 35, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The following were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance at the times, dates and places indicated: a male, 26, at 1:11... More...
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 Faith
•Book club explores 'Soul Cravings'
The Joshua Tree Community, a new community of faith in the Conejo Valley, will host a book club beginning Sun., Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at Coffee 'N Dreams at the Janss Marketplace, 265 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The discussion group will be exploring "Soul Cravings" by Erwin McManus. More...
•Vendors needed for Jewish fest
•Young adults go bowling
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 Family
•Award winners show their 'trophies'
PINNACLE IN SCOUTING- Girl Scout Troop No. 402 from Aspen Elementary School did much more than sell cookies to take the Bronze Award, the highest for their category. The girls had to win many badges and show leadership and planning in completing a service project, which was organizing and h... More...
•High blood pressure linked to kids' diets
•Enjoying art in three dimensions
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 Letters
•Homeless people need compassion and assistance
I felt compelled to respond to the article "Homeless campers create conflict in Thousand Oaks" (Sept. 6 T.O. Acorn ). I work for State Farm Insurance, a company that believes in giving back to the community, and am currently on loan to United Way. More...
•Park district has distinct choices on Rancho Potrero
•Guests will enjoy drama production in TOHS theater
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 Editorials
•Happy about vacation photos, unhappy about something else
Thank you if you took a copy of the Acorn on vacation and sent us a picture or two during the past year. For the next few months, probably into January, we'll print as many vacation photos as we can. The winning picture is on page 1; second- and third-place photos and honorable mentions are on ... More...
•Cartoon
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation Photo Contest
I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND- In this winner of second place in the vacation photo contest, Melissa Weiner, 13, dances with the T.O. Acorn and a decoration at Cirque du Soleil's "Love" Beatles show at the Mirage in Las Vegas. More...
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 Real Estate
•A Tudor Two-Story Home In Agoura Hills On A Cul-De-Sac Street In A Family Neighborhood
The "Ovdat Team" comprised of Bev, Saul and Tami presents a Tudor twostory home in Agoura Hills with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a cul-de-sac street in a family neighborhood. The home has a brick-lined driveway and brick entry, newly painted rollup garage door, shaded grassy area and... More...
•This Spacious Home Has A Large, Open And Updated Kitchen
•Gary and Gregg Ericson
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