Voter registration up again in California
      September 3, 2004 Political Party # Democratic Green Libertarian Peace and Freedom 6 Republican Decline to state2 Miscellaneous TOTAL The ranks of registered California voters continue to grow
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Postage is lower on vote by mail ballots
      The Ventura County Elections Division recently announced a change in the postage required to return Vote by Mail ballots. The rate will be 59 cents to return the two-card ballot. "In these times of economic turmoil we want to make sure the voters get accurate information on the postage," said Philip Schmit, county clerk recorder.
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Gallegly votes no on bailout
      U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) issued the following statement, somewhat edited, this week after voting against the Economic Stabilization Act: "The underlying reason for Wall Street's troubles is the lax standards it has employed for determining who qualifies for home mortgages.
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Council challenger wants to help kids and seniors
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Helping those in need isn't new to Thousand Oaks City Council candidate Ernest LeGault, the owner of a local business and president of the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra. "I've always been involved in community service and been civic-minded," LeGault said.
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New home goes back to the drawing board
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Mayor Jacqui Irwin and Councilmembers Andy Fox and Tom Glancy sent the plans for a single-family detached dwelling on Corrine Hill Court back to the planning commission for a redesign, which went against the recommendations of Councilmembers Dennis Gillette and Claudia Bill-de la Peña.
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Help available for unemployed
      The Human Services Agency and Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County provides free job seeker and employer services at the Job and Career Centers throughout Ventura County. Services are for those who are entering the job market, reentering after a layoff, or looking to change careers.
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Stagecoach Inn presents historical play with dinner
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
      The Conejo Valley Historical Society recently premiered "Our Towns on the Conejo," a new play that traces the founding of settlements in the Conejo Valley through the centuries.
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Learning about a folk hero
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CELEBRATING A LEGEND- Maple Elementary School kindergartners Joshua KammerichsBerke, left, and Max Sowry, both 5, visit the Newbury Park Albertsons supermarket to learn about Johnny Appleseed. Their teacher, Kathleen Sisco, a Pennsylvania native, explained that Johnny Appleseed's journey had passed directly in front of her childhood home and that last Friday was Johnny's birthday.
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Emancipation Proclamation draws crowds to Reagan Library in Simi
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com
      "And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all per sons held as slaves within said designated States and parts of States are and henceforward shall be free.
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Simple suggestions lead to big savings on water bill
      Area residents can significantly save on their finances by taking a few extra steps in their day to conserve water. The following are some easy steps residents can take to promote a better environment and save on their household expenses.
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Obituary
      Walter J. Birkedahl, age 88, died in Grand Junction, Colorado on September 26, 2008. He was born on April 23, 1920 in Denver. After graduation from South High in Denver he toured the Midwest and South with a dance band.
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Time to run through orchards
      SOAR (Save Open-space and Agricultural Resources) will hold its fourth annual SOAR 5K "Run Through the Orchards" beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sun., Oct. 12 behind Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. The race will be run on an alldirt course through walnut, avocado and orange groves in the Tierra Rejada Valley greenbelt.
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Serving In Uniform
      Antonio, Texas, and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Debra and stepdaughter of Dennis Gass of Thousand Oaks and a 2002 graduate of Westlake High School. She earned an associate degree in 2006 from Moorpark College.
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Hadassah hosts dessert reception
      Thousand Oaks Chapter of Hadassah will host a new member dessert reception from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 15 at Bellavino Wine Bar, 3709 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. Anyone interested is invited to meet the members and learn about Hadassah's works.
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Discovery Center to host science speaker series, exploration
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      The Discovery Center, a science and technology educational "museum without walls," will conduct its first Science Speaker Series—"Science Everyone Can Understand"—beginning Thurs., Oct. 16 with a discussion by actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr.
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Center holds arts, crafts fai
      The Center for Spiritual Living will hold an arts and crafts fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 12 in the inner courtyard of the Water Court Building, 880 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village.
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Both hands, no cellphone
     WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers GOING FOR A SPIN- Julia Leonard, 4, of Westlake Village gets behind the wheel of a race car at the St. Jude's Church Country Time Faire. Last weekend's fundraiser at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Westlake Village included rides, bingo, food, games, a marketplace and book sale.
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Club breaks ground on two new tennis courts
      Sherwood Lake Club at the Sherwood Country Club community has broken ground on two tennis courts. A grand opening for the professional grade, hard surface courts is planned for late fall.
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At The Library
      The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library announces its upcoming events. For more information on any event, call (805) 449-2660. •Book Arts Experience will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 4 at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road.
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Women's Club has anniversary meeting
      The Westlake Women's Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary during its general meeting at 10 a.m. Tues., Oct. 14 at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Past club presidents, charter members and president emeritus will share stories about the early days of the club.
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Political memorabilia show presents collectibles
      American Political Items Collectors will sponsor a political collectibles show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 12 at 10100 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. The show will feature sales of political collectibles and memorabilia such as buttons, posters and flags.
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Girl Scout troops forming
      Girl Scout troops are forming for the new year and newmemberralliesare scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 5 at Mae Boyar Park, 139 Kanan Road, Oak Park and from 5 to 6 p.m. Mon., Oct. 6 at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd.
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City accepting enhancement grant applications
      The city of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department will accept applications for the 200809 Community Enhancement Grant Program from Wed., Oct. 1 to Fri., Oct. 31. The program provides grants o nonprofit community and school groups to raise funds to support group activities.
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Bike rodeo to help kids be safer
      The city of Thousand Oaks Bikesafe campaign and the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club will cosponsor the inaugural Glenn Garvin Memorial Bike Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 in the Teen Center parking lot at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Kids examine insects—really big ones
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CREEPY CRAWLY—Moorpark College Teaching Zoo member Briana Messerschmidt, a Thousand Oaks resident, shows off a pair of Madagascar hissing cockroaches to Conejo Elementary School students during a presentation at the school last Friday in Thousand Oaks.
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COSCA needs Trail Work Day volunteers
      The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA), in conjunction with the Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee and the Conejo Open Space Foundation, will hold its 18th annual COSCA Trail Work Day on Sat., Oct. 18 starting at Conejo Community Center, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks.
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Have fun with games of chance and help Hospice
      A "Las Vegas Cool" fundraiser to benefit Hospice of the Conejo will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sun., Oct. 5 at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Proceeds will help Hospice of the Conejo provide programs that give comfort and dignity to those with a lifethreatening illness.
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Kids Health and Fitness Expo has children jumping over hurdles
     'I CAN DO THIS, TOO'- Sophia Stewart, 7, of Thousand Oaks giggles as she runs the canine agility course during Conejo Recreation and Park District's Kids Health and Fitness Expo. She and her sister Julia volunteered to be "new puppies" on the agility team and ran the same course the dogs used. The expo included games and activities emphasizing nutrition and exercise.
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They love new Mazdas
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn NewspaperZOOM ZOOM—Neftin Motors owner Howie Neftin shares a laugh with Julie Eaton, a Thousand Oaks residentduring a recent celebration at the new Neftin Mazda dealership in Thousand Oaks.
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