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Westlake Council reorganizes
      The Westlake Village City Council reorganization occurred last week.
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The Middlecrest miracle in Agoura Hills–– Daisy the dog survives coyote attack
      "It looks like they sewed her head back on her neck," said Cinco Paul, owner of Daisy, the Bichon Frisee dog that suffered a near-death coyote attack on Sat., Dec. 2 in the Paul
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Lindero Canyon Middle School to celebrate Blue Ribbon Friday
      Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills will celebrate its recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., Fri., Dec. 15 with a gala assembly for 1,460 students and its staff, parents and the community-at-large. The program is planned to congratulate all of the entities that came together to earn the school the Blue Ribbon designation.
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Westlake Village considers historical bell
      Years ago, in towns between Baja in Mexico and San Francisco, bells were installed by the missions of California called El Camino Real Bells. Through time, the bells deteriorated from poor upkeep or were destroyed from vandalism. There isn
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24 acres to protect viewshed
      Mountains Restoration Trust (MRT) officials have announced acquisition of 24 acres adjacent the organization
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Driving range again in line of fire
Acorn Staff Writer
      Homeowners in Westlake Village who are teed off about the lights and errant golf balls from the Lake Lindero driving range might see the matter come to a head at next month
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For the record
      Tim Fitchett, who was 9 years old in 1988, was the youngest member to ever serve on the Agoura Hills Disaster Response Team (DRT).
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Woman takes seat on Oak Park MAC
      Deena Parry is the mother of three children and has a full-time job as a sales representative.
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Calabasas auto dealership officially approved
      After many months of wheeling and dealing with the planning commission, city council, city staff and local homeowners, Tim Smith finally got a green light to build his BMW dealership in Calabasas. The city council officially approved the proposal last week.
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Kalember takes the gavel on Oak Park’s Board of Education
      Last week at the Oak Park Unified School District board meeting, a new president was appointed. Jim Kalember, former vice president, took Jan Iceland
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‘The Canyon’ hosts Chamber event
     SALUTING A JOB WELL DONE
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Chamber salutes outstanding teachers
Acorn Staff Writer
      Lynn Coleman, a teacher at Indian Hills in Calabasas, keeps a "bad day" folder at the school that she likes to peruse whenever she thinks things are going bad.
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Westlake’s Mickey Rooney still looms large
Acorn Staff Writer
      Tireless Mickey Rooney returned to his Westlake Village home after a recent tour abroad with his wife, Jan, his batteries recharged and ready to restart.
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Westlake site of Santa Lucia Pageant
      The annual Santa Lucia Pageant will be celebrated at 5 p.m., Sun., Dec. 17 at the First Neighborhood Center in Bennett Park, 31830 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. The event commemorates the Swedish custom of children of each village, led by Santa Lucia, bringing light to each home on Dec. 13, the darkest day of the year.
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A.E. Wright students learn about the lives of their grandparents
Acorn Staff Writer
      The things we never knew about our grandparents.
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Donate toys for tots
      Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park and Mortuary in Westlake Village is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots" annual campaign. Their facility at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road will be used as a collection point.
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Mock collision shows harsh realities of drunk driving
Acorn Staff Writer
      Along Memorial Parkway within the California Lutheran University (CLU) campus a re-enactment of a traffic collision that involved a drunk driver took place Wednesday of last week.
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New skate park in the making
     JANUARY COMPLETION ESTIMATED
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Bank officials warn that ATM dangers lurk during holiday shopping season
      While holiday shoppers are busily searching store after store for the perfect gifts for loved ones, Bank of America offers the following tips to guard against fraud and crime during this busy season.
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Post office dreads Dec. 18
      The U.S. Postal Service expects Mon., Dec. 18 to be the busiest mailing day of the season.
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Bookmobile to stop in Agoura
      The Las Virgenes Bookmobile has added Seminole Springs Mobile Home Park, 30473 Mulholland Highway, Agoura, to its route. The bookmobile will be parked at this location from 10 a.m. to noon every Friday, beginning Jan. 12.
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Santa visits more than the malls
     A FRONT YARD SANTA
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Donations sought
      The Marines & Friends group of Simi Valley, led by founder Sgt. John Miranda, have begun their fundraising drive for the 12th annual MetroKids Christmas Extravaganza at Metropolitan State Hospital, Norwalk.
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Brownies do the right thing
     TROOP DONATES FOOD
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Cub Scouts are helping, too
     CUB SCOUTS HELP OTHERS
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Greeting cards still available
      Interface Children/Family Services is having a 16th holiday/greeting card sale. Proceeds from this annual event will support the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Division of Interface Children Family Services.
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Here are suggestions on what to do following a traffic accident
      Although responsible drivers try to avoid getting into auto accidents
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Useful hints for fundraisers
      Almost everyone has been involved in fundraising in one way or another
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Tips for last minute shoppers
      Are you a last-minute shopper? You
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Gifts can help others
      That CD or T-shirt you purchase for a friend this season may also benefit breast cancer or AIDS research, as catalogers support worthwhile causes through the sale of designated products.
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Booklet available on government giveaway programs
      The Free Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. has published a new booklet, "The 100 Most Popular Government Giveaway Programs," with information on a how and where to take advantage of the most popular government giveaway programs.
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Business gift-giving draws customer appreciation
      The cost of attracting new customers is going up every day from increasing competition. As a result, many savvy business owners are focusing their attention on retaining current customers, reducing the urgency to find new ones. This concept is even more important for small businesses in which a handful of customers may contribute the bulk of total sales.
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Westlake building sold for $2.2 million
      Westlake Office Plaza, a fully-occupied, 10,000 sq. ft., two-story office building located in Westlake Village at 2835 Townsgate Road, has been acquired by local investors for $2.2 million.
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For families and friends of alcoholics, holidays aren’t happy
For News USA
      Holidays can bring out the best and the worst in people. The holiday season means family gatherings, special dinners, gifts and lots of celebrating. But along with the fun and festivities, many family members and friends of alcoholics also experience drunken scenes, unhappy memories, hopelessness, despair and loneliness.
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National Wildlife Federation works to protect, create habitats
      To some people, especially those living in urban areas, enjoying nature and wildlife means packing up and heading off to the park or the forest. But thanks to a program developed by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), more and more people are learning to cultivate and enjoy nature
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Sports gifts recommended for kids
      When shopping for gifts for children this holiday season, you may be glad to know you needn
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Classic ideas are best for family fun
      As you prepare for winter, consider low-cost, creative ways to entertain your kids at home
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Abused, neglected kids get a party from county’s top cop
      Earlier this month, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and Anita Bock, director of Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, hosted a "*999 for Kids" Christmas party. The code "*999" is the law enforcement radio code for "Officer Needs Emergency Help."
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Children discover philanthropy
      The Los Angeles Make-A-Wish Foundation wants to alert parents, teachers and PTA members of the opportunity to help children discover the importance of philanthropy and community service through the Foundation
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