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Voters upset by Oak Park election problems
     With thousands of absentee and provisional ballots still being counted by Ventura County more than two weeks after Election Day, concern continues over the voting process in Oak Park.
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Early Acorn deadlines
     Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 23, will affect deadlines at the
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FOR THE RECORD
     The correct spelling for one of the students in last week's Lindero Canyon Middle School, Bank of America art appreciation photo is Rachel Apthorp.
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Pavley environment award goes to Calabasas
     After six years of service in the California Assembly, Fran Pavley is stepping down as the representative of the 41st District. But before leaving office next month, Pavley had an important stop to make.
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Environmental award open
     The Calabasas Environmental Commission is accepting nominations for the 2006 Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Award. The award is a symbol of commitment to California's environment. It honors individuals, businesses, municipalities, government agencies, organizations and institutions which
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Dr. Andrew Weil dispenses expert health advice at Distinguished Speakers event
     Dr. Andrew Weil, a Harvardtrained physician, bestselling author and world-renowned expert on healthy living, has been called an alternative medicine guru, but it's not a title he embraces.
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Acorn Bits
Seats available
     About 50 seats are still available for the Distinguished Speakers Series. The five remaining speakers are Robert Redford, The Capitol Steps, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Tommy Franks and Tim Russert.
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Japanese Garden explores ancient tea art
     The Japanese Garden at the Donald Tillman Reclamation Center will host two of Southern California's tea ceremony masters of the Urasenke School as they demonstrate the ancient art of the Japanese tea ceremony.
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Tony Bennett concert raises funds for Painted Turtle
     The starstudded benefit concert that celebrated musical legend Tony Bennett's 80th birthday will help brighten the lives of countless children who endure chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
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Charity League will hold annual ball
     National Charity League, San Fernando Valley Chapter will host its 41st annual Charity Ball, "Imagine," on Sat., Nov. 25 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The Charity Ball will honor 12 young women representing communities throughout the San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley fo
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New officers announced for Republican group
     The Westlake Village Women Republican Federated installation of officers will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., Dec. 8 at Sherwood Country Club.
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Calabasas Library offers great deals at book sale
     A VERY GOOD READ- Irwin Goldman gets an early start on his holiday shopping as he peruses books for sale at the Friends of the Calabasas Library book sale held at the library recently.
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Stocking stuffer tips
     Here are some unique stocking stuffers for tweens to get holiday shopping off on the right foot.
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Conejo Singles to meet
     Conejo Singles hosts meetings for single people at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., on the corner of Hampshire Road.
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School district, cities discuss technology partnership
     Imagine a classroom wired like a corporate boardroom. School videoconferencing would allow teachers to connect with a variety of experts anywhere in the world. Specialists could provide students with a depth of understanding on any subject not normally available in the conventional cl
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Moorpark College Foundation receives scholarship money for nursing students
     The Los Robles Medical Staff organization has donated $10,000 to the Moorpark College Foundation to be used for scholarships for Moorpark College nursing students.
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Turkey talk trivia
     In mid-November, the most popular of American fowl is the domestic turkey. Here are some interesting facts about the bird and Thanksgiving Day:
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Leonis Adobe Museum to host Victorian holiday party
     The Leonis Adobe Museum will host a 19thcentury California holiday party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 at 23537 Calabasas Road in Old Town Calabasas. The public is invited to this free event.
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Go watch birds with the Audobon Society
     The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will host the following birding field trips for December. Visitors are welcomed and events are free. Participants should bring bottled water and dress warmly.
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Sorority sponsors boutique
     The Conejo Valley Chapter of Phi Alpha Kappa will host its inaugural holiday boutique from 6 to 9 p.m. Tues., Nov. 28. at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The public is welcome, and admission and parking are free.
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Winter Arts Festival coming to Pierce College
Patrons can view work, watch demos, buy pottery
     Pierce College will present its annual Winter Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 at the college, 6201 Winnetka, Ave., Woodland Hills.
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Westlake/TO Chamber introduces guests
     NETWORKING- Sharing a mixer moment are Lost Hills Sheriff deputies Robert DeSantos, left, and Shawn Brownell, right with Mid State Bank and Trust officer Michelle Hertler during the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Mid-State Bank and Trust in Thousand Oaks last wee
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Make season happier for children of divorced parents
     The holidays can be stressful on families-even more so for children of divorced parents. For many, the picturesque holiday of families celebrating with food and gifts, with mom, dad, son, and daughter joined under one roof has been displaced.
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Students recognized for school project
     GO GREEN- Willow Elementary School students, from left, Benjamin Baraad, Miles Engelhart, Gage Shellow and Lukas Villarin, along with music teacher Colleen Hyelle, belt out their school song after receiving awards from 41st District Assemblymember Fran Pavley for completing a project to plant new Au
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Be Santa to a senior this season
Agencies partner to bring cheer to seniors
     Residents may purchase a gift to be given to a local needy senior citizen in the Be a Santa to a Senior program.
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Golf Classic supports special needs kids
     CLASSIC- Sports stars head out to the Calabasas Country Club to play in the Stillpoint Resources Gold Classic to support families of special needs children. Ross Porter, former Los Angeles Dodgers announcer, hosted the tournament. Dr. Ross Porter Jr. is founder and executive director of
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Food Share's holiday challenge underway
     This year's "Holiday Challenge," the annual countywide food and fund drive sponsored by FOOD Share Ventura County, will continue through Dec. 24.
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William Craddick receives top award
     Col. Patrick Carey presented William Craddick with the Very Important Student Award before he addressed members and guests of the World Affairs Council of America, California Central Coast at the council's Nov. 15 dinner in Agoura Hills.
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Tips on shipping holiday gifts
     When the holidays hit, the U.S. Postal Service gets swamped. More than 20 billion cards, letters and packages are delivered between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
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Local gardens should deer-proof plants
     Deer have huge appetites and eat just about anything they can reach, according to The Green Scene, a designandbuild landscape firm in Canoga Park, which offers a list of plants that will not tempt deer to dine in the garden.
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See the Rose Parade up close and personal
Trip will happen rain or shine
     The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services is offering a trip to the 118th annual Rose Parade on Mon., Jan. 1, 2007.
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Couple celebrates 73 years together
     LOVEBIRDS- Michael and Mary Fichera will mark their 73rd anniversary on Dec. 17. The Westlake residents have two children, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The couple came to California from the Bronx, N.Y. in 1948. Congratulations to you all.
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Rabbi's daughter engaged
     Rochel Bryski, daughter of Rabbi Moshe and Matty Bryski, executive director of Chabad of the Conejo, announced her engagement this week to Rabbi Eli Laber.
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Local artist exhibits her work
     FINE ART- Dr. Paul Finkel of Westlake Village studies a sculpture by 84-year-old artist Theodora Ilowitz of Newbury Park on display at Illuminari Aesthetics in Agoura recently.
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Angels in Agoura
     BABY DOLL- Agoura High School ninth-grade student Hannah Teitelbaum helps Julia Baird, 6, a Sumac Elementary School first-grader, choose a doll at the Angels in Agoura Flea Market at Agoura High School on Saturday. Proceeds will be donated to Casa Pacifica, a nonprofit organization in Ca
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