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Fatal accident claims local teen
      Ryan Brockett, a 19-year-old Conejo Valley man, was killed at about 12:30 a.m. the morning of Wed., July 11. According to officials, his passenger, Trenton Anthony Rossi, also 19, a Westlake Village resident who suffered only minor injuries, was treated and released from Los Robles Regional Medical Center.
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Telecommunications benefit businesses
      The Bush administration, responding to pressure to clean up the environment, has launched a pilot program that will benefit employers who allow some of their personnel to work from home.
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Parents unhappy after field trip to Sacramento ends in illness
Acorn Staff Writer
      In mid-June, 11 fourth graders from Chaparral Elementary School got sick on a field trip and parents still haven
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Westlake councilmembers give final approval for Foxfield Park plan
Acorn Staff Writer
      Last week, Westlake Village approved the Foxfield Park master plan. The park will be built on Foxfield Drive near Lindero Canyon Road with an anticipated completion date in November.
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Call for new hospital labeled ‘politics’ in Westlake
Acorn Staff Writer
      A city councilman in Westlake Village, Iraj Broomand, is interested in joining forces with other city councils to build a new hospital and emergency room in Westlake Village.
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Student’s art makes big impression
Acorn Staff Writer
      Unsurpassed numbers of artists practice their craft in the world today. Whether they
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Volunteering pays off GENE DOWD/The Acorn
     HELPING OTHERS HAS ITS REWARD
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GOP women will play cards, enjoy lunch, donate books
      The Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated invites all card-playing women to a summertime bridge luncheon and canasta party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mon., July 23 in the community room of the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Participants are asked to bring a new or gently used children
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Tips for keeping bouquets looking bright
      Summer gardens are bursting with blooms right about now. Thinking of cutting a bunch for a beautiful indoor display? Here are some tips for making flower arrangements:
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Gardening is for all ages
      Gardening is one of the best legacies parents can give their children. It helps create a love of the earth and joy in seeing things grow; and it provides an outlet away from an increasingly complicated and technological world.
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Red Cross to teach first aid, CPR
      Conejo Valley residents can learn how to be prepared to help others and themselves in time of emergencies and disasters by enrolling in first aid courses to be offered on Sat., July 28 at the Conejo Community Center, 1300 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. The courses are as follows:
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Calabasas teen helps American Indians
      Ryan Marrinan, 16, of Calabasas is participating this summer in the Landmark Volunteers
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Agoura equestrian wins title
      Annette Peterfy of Agoura recently captured a Reserve World Championship title at the World Championship Paint Horse Show in Fort Worth, Tex. The event is the premier competition of the American Paint Horse Association.
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New film goes to bat for spelunking
      The adventure of cave exploration meets the myth and folklore of bats in a summer program running through Sept. 3 at the California Science Center, 700 State Drive, Exposition Park. Los Angeles.
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Golf tourney to benefit youth
      Visions for Recovery and Optimist Clubs of Conejo Valley are collaborating to present a $2 million hole-in-one competition, a golf expo and craft faire and golf tournament with a $1 million hole, a Harley Davidson motorcycle hole, a $10,000 putting contest plus other special prizes.
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Theatre helps in teen’s fight for life
Acorn Staff Writer
      The owners of the Agoura Stage Door Theatre last week hosted a fundraiser to benefit the younger sister of one of their theatre family. The evening raised almost $1,000 to help fund 15-year-old Adrienne Wilson
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Kids learn firsthand it’s better to give
Special to The Acorn
      Unfortunately, many children in underprivileged neighborhoods don
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MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn
     FOR A GOOD CAUSE
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Conejo Valley Jaycees host special events in August
      Conejo Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) serves the communities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. They
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Summer school reading classes availaable
      Los Angeles Pierce Extension, Community Services is offering the last in their series of summer reading skills programs in Agoura Hills. The program meets once each week for five weeks and will begin the week of July 25. The tuition is $269 per student.
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Kids: Play the Math MazeTM Puzzle
      Children or adults will enjoy playing the Math MazeTM Puzzle.
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Local student makes Dean’s List
      Vincent J. Lupinacci of Agoura Hills has been named to the Dean
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Soft rock group to perform in concert Sunday
      The musical group "Ambrosia 2001" will headline the next Agoura Hills "Summer Concert in the Park" at 6 p.m. on Sun., July 22 at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills.
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Westlake resident earns degree
      Kelly J. Smith of Westlake Village has graduated from Claremont McKenna College, earning a bachelor of arts degree as an economics-literature major.
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CLU offers nature study
      California Lutheran University will host a four-day Elderstudies Program on discovering, preserving and conserving nature in Ventura County from Aug. 13 to 16 on the CLU campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Leads club hosts visitor month
      July is Visitor Month in the Calabasas Chapter of Ali Lassen
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