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Brushfire scorches 50 acres
Acorn Staff Writer
      Children playing with matches caused a brushfire in West Hills that burned 50 acres Saturday just west of Valley Circle, according to Bob Collis, a spokesman for Los Angeles City Fire Department. Three fire departments
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Agoura Hills development continues
      The 255,300 square-foot Agoura Ladyface Village Center, site of a proposed controversial Home Depot store, isn
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Two from Las Virgenes Unified School District to serve on state committee
      Two officials from Las Virgenes Unified School District have been called upon to help the California state legislature form a new master plan for public education.
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Agoura Hills City Hall will expand hours with relocation
      Once criticized for keeping its doors open just four days a week, Agoura Hills City Hall is going back on a five-day workweek.
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Life-threatening emergencies described
      The debate continues over the need or the lack thereof for a new hospital and emergency room for Conejo Valley/Las Virgenes (see story on page 1). Los Robles Regional Medical Center is equipped for most emergencies, but it
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Calabasas director of planning resigns, takes position in W. Hollywood
      Mark Persico, Calabasas director of planning and building services, left Calabasas city hall for the last time Aug. 22 to accept a job with the city of West Hollywood.
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Library puts faith in young artist
Acorn Staff Writer
      One thinks of an artist
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Westlake Village man named vice counsel general to Norway
Acorn Staff Writer
      Just like a link to the old country, a vice counsel general helps those adapt to the United States, makes visits to the U.S. more enjoyable and informative, and helps U.S. citizens to more thoroughly enjoy their trips overseas. Newly appointed Dag Gunnarshaug, 67, is that link to Norway and began his services last week as vice counsel general to Norway.
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Local resident earns Dean’s List
      Erin Stroube of Westlake Village was named to the Spring 2001 Dean
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‘The Nerd’ keeps ’em laughing
Acorn Staff Writer
      The Conejo Players has a wildly funny hit with its current production of "The Nerd." The farcical comedy has enough chuckles and downright belly laughs to keep the audience delighted throughout the performance.
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Scandinavian Autumn Fest is coming to Vasa Park
      Vasa Park in rural Agoura will be the site of Autumnfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 16. The event features traditional Scandinavian music, folk dancing, woodcraft, spinning, weaving and quilting exhibits, rosemaling, and a marketplace with foods, keepsakes and gifts. Dressed in traditional garb, Ole Olausson and his famous Royal Court will also be present. The event will also mark the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Awards.
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Chamber to take nominations, host Penland Award
      The Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce will host their annual luncheon honoring the Los Angeles and Ventura County sheriff
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Keep poisons away from kids Most accidents happen at home
      National Childhood Injury Prevention Week is Sept. 1 to 7.
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Garden workshop set for Calabasas
      The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is sponsoring a free Smart Gardening workshop at 9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 15 at Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas.
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Local riders sought for equestrian drill team
      E.T.I. Corral 36 Drill Team currently has openings for intermediate or advanced horse riders, English or Western, to participate in drill team exhibitions that include costumes, music and fun.
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Guitar player needed
      Ted Weise of Oak Park is looking for a few good senior musicians. He
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‘Loungin’ After Dark’ event, dance workshops coming soon
      The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services is offering "Loungin
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Interface will host orientation
      Interface Children, Family Services will hold an orientation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 11 and 25 to introduce prospective volunteers to the opportunities available at Interface.
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Child air bag deaths drop
      A new national report shows the rate of child deaths from air bags has declined 90.3 percent between 1996 and 2000, despite the fact that the number of passenger air bags on the road has more than tripled to 80 million in the same time period.
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City offering karate classes
      The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services is offering karate classes for youth ages 4 to 16 on Tues., Thurs. and Sat. from Sept. 11 through Dec. 11 at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. All classes are taught by a certified, experienced black belt. The class fee is $172 per child.
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Family bowling day will benefit MDA
      Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation will host the second annual National Family Bowling Day to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
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Young Westlake artist is best in show
Acorn Staff Writer
      First Place Blue Ribbons, Judges Awards, and First in Class awards are nothing new for 13-year old Westlake Village artist, Alex Mulhern.
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T.O.-Westlake Chamber will host breakfast in Newbury Park
      The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Grandparents’ Day event planned
      Symphony in the Glen will present its annual celebration of National Grandparents
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Brockovich to speak at convention
      The 44th annual Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) Conference will be Sept. 20 and 21 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
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Conejo Kennel Club to host all-breed dog shows soon
      The Conejo Kennel Club will host its annual back-to-back AKC All-Breed Dog Shows from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun., Sept. 8 and 9 on the campus of Newbury Park High School, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park.
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How to avoid online treachery Safe Surfing: Ten Tips to Protect Your Children Online
      At home, at school and with friends, children today have more and more access to the Internet
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Shadow Hills shines
     BEST SHOW EVER
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters looks for kids’ mentors
      Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ventura County is looking for "Bigs" to become mentors for youth in the local community.
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Business executives know the SCORE
      SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, offers a monthly series of workshops and seminars designed to help new business owners and operators conduct their businesses successfully.
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Restaurateur
     TASTE OF SUCCESS
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Internet Specialists West moves here
      ISWest, a full service Internet provider specializing in server co-location, managed co-location, high speed T1
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Westlake Village commerical building sold
      A 137,760 sq. ft. office building occupied by homestore.com at the newly-opened Westlake North Business Park in Westlake Village has been sold to area investors for $27.1 million, Investment Development Services, Inc. (IDS), the project developer, announced recently.
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New manager
      Ameri Ramirez has been promoted to the position of branch manager at the Westlake Village office of Robert Half International Inc. The company specializes in staffing service in the accounting, finance and information technology fields.
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