Agoura Hills reaches out to city’s business leaders
Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing
      The city of Agoura Hills wants to change its stripes and become friendlier to the local business community.
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World’s largest rodent found in Thousand Oaks
Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing
      Rats, it almost got away.
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Deputies to push for safe graduation parties
      Capt. James N. Glazar and the Juvenile Intervention Team of Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff
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Deadline tomorrow for T.O. Council on Aging applicants
      The closing date to apply for one of five positions open on the city of Thousand Oaks
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City of Westlake Village awards $50,000 in grants
      The city of Westlake Village recently awarded community service grants totaling $50,000 to the following organizations "that provide specialized social services and cultural programs to local residents," according to city officials.
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Library proponent honored by Westlake
      Beverly Herr, a leading force in the creation of a library for the city of Westlake Village, was selected by the city to be honored in the Older Americans Recognition Day ceremony conducted recently at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles.
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Pavley revs up support for tailpipe emissions bill
Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing
      The proposed California legislation that would regulate greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks badly needs a tuneup, opponents say, but the criticism has stalled in some circles. And according to its author, the bill now has enough support to pass.
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Lovely concert planned by Herman’s Hermits
Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing
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Winds meet sails at Westlake Lake
     MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn SHIPS AHOY-White sails filled the air last Sunday at Westlake Lake when the Westlake Yacht Club hosted its 30th annual Cup regatta. Sailors competed in three different races during the all day-long event. In addition to competitive races and other events, the yacht club offers sailing classes and social gatherings.
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4-H Club concerned about environment
     CLEAN CANYON--Members of the Shadow Hills 4-H Club of Agoura Hills spent a day recently collecting trash from Cheeseboro Canyon. From left to right: group leader Sharon Brummnett, Danielle Rosen, Analia Biscaldi, Nicole Anderson and Amy Schneider. Megan Achin, not pictured, also helped with the cleanup. For more information about 4-H, please call (818) 991-5210. Cheeseboro Canyon, by the way, shouldn't be confused with Chesebro Road in Agoura Hills.
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T.O. tourney to remember Oak Park golfer, help worthy cause
      The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host its annual golf tournament on June 10 at Spanish Hills Golf and Country Club, 999 Crestview Drive, Camarillo.
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Westlake teacher finishes long career
Acorn Staff Writer
By Michael Picarella
      After 34 years, Westlake Hills Elementary School first-grade teacher Helen Harrington will retire on June 13.
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Calabasas poet creates ‘digital Blake’
Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing
      The largest body of unpublished poetry and metaphysical writings in this country
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Poster contest combines art, water awareness
     ADAM DAVIS/The Acorn WATER AWARENESS-Top finalist Whitney Rosenheim, a fourth-grader at Sumac Elementary in Agoura Hills, stands next to Principal Karen Hansen, left, and Ginger Bistrow during an awards ceremony last week for the 10th annual Las Virgenes Water District poster contest. Over 1,100 students entered their posters in the competition. The drawings addressed issues of water quality and conservation.
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Chamber announces new networking group
      The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Camber of Commerce has announced the addition of a seventh chamber sanctioned networking group
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ArtWalk: An international attraction
T.O. Acorn Editor
By John Phane
      Jamaican-based artists Daniela and Garret Came came to Thousand Oaks to display their wares during ArtWalk 2002 in the parking lot of The Oaks Mall last weekend because they heard about the show from other artists.
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Local singer says it’s never too late to do what you love
Acorn Staff Writer

By Michael Picarella
      Agoura Hills personal talent manager Frank Campana, in his senior years, has a lot to smile about lately. He
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Quacky weekend in store
T.O. Acorn Editor
By John Phane
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Sun., June 9 Great Conejo Duck Race schedule:
     
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Community pays tribute to resident battling Lou Gehrig’s disease
Acorn Sports Writer
By Wayne Harrison
      Ernie Walingren was honored at Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas recently, a tribute given to the local resident because Walingren, who
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Friends of primary-immunodeficiency victim follow through on last wishes
Acorn Staff Writer
By Michael Picarella
      Now in its fourth year, Oak Park residents Mark and Monica Spiro continue to fulfill the last wishes of a dear friend by raising money in an annual triathlon to improve patient facilities at different hospitals. The Spiros
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AHS student earns science prize
      Alexandra Garcia, an 11th grader at Agoura High School, recently won third prize at the 51st annual California State Science Fair. Nearly 1,000 contestants, all winners of county science fairs, competed at the California Science Center.
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Store offers Italian walnut collection
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Serving In Uniform
      Air Force Airman 1st Class Tineke Agner has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Tex. Her grandmother, Delores Agner, lives in Westlake Village.
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Bellinghiere makes the grade
      Anthony Bellinghiere of Boy Scout Troop 775 in Westlake Village was honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout on June 2 in a ceremony at Rockwell Scientific Center, Thousand Oaks. He is a junior at Oak Park High School where he has been active in football and track for three years.
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Acorn Sound off –– Michael Picarella
     If you had your say, what would you do with the land that previously stood beneath the World Trade Center?
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Medea Corp. moves to Calabasas
      Data storage company Medea Corporation has relocated its corporate headquarters from Westlake Village to Calabasas, signing a four-year, $2 million sublease for 27,000 square feet at the Malibu Canyon Corporate Center and Business Park.
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Union Bank of California opens T.O. branch
      Union Bank of California, N.A., will open its first branch in Thousand Oaks at 3887 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. on Mon., June 10.
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Girl Scouts camp out with The Acorn
     ON THE TRAIL-Girl Scout Troops No. 449 and No. 2626 pose with The Acorn during a recent campout in Malibu Creek State Park. Both groups are part of the Rancho Calabasas Girl Scout Services Unit and brought along this particular issue of the newspaper because of a story enclosed about ticks. We hope the girls didn't experience any problems with the pesky bugs.
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Help your child make dreams come true
      Few joys are sweeter than seeing children fulfill their dreams, yet many kids just don
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Summer activities to kick off in Calabasas
      This summer, many activities for all ages will be offered at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Comm-unity Center at 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas.
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