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December 14th, 2006
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Westlake City Council rejects Bruno as mayor
Abandoning a longstanding tradition, the Westlake Village City Council passed over Mayor Pro Tem Jim Bruno and instead retained incumbent Sue McSweeney for a second oneyear term as mayor of the city. Coun cilmember Philippa Klessig was appointed to replace Bruno as mayor pro te... More...
Prognosis not good for local alternative medicine doctor

Dr. Alan Schwartz, medical director of the Holistic Resource Center in Agoura Hills, faces charges of professional misconduct that could result in the loss of his license. In a complaint by the Medical Board of California, viewable at the website w w w. c a s e w a t c h . More...

Holidays change Acorn deadlines

Because of the holidays, the deadline for real estate advertising in The Acorn will be noon Thurs., Dec. 21 for the Dec. 28 edition. That’s also the deadline for letters to the editor and press releases. Display ads must be reserved by 11 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 22. More...

 Community
•Mulholland Highway gets day in the sun
Mulholland Highway has been officially dedicated as a Los Angeles County Scenic Highway along two designated stretches in the local Santa Monica Mountains. Driving east from Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, the designation continues for 13 miles to Kanan Dume Road and then resumes at... More...
•FOR THE RECORD
•Planning commission says no to another Old Agoura ‘mansion’
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 Health & Wellness
•Checkups are best gift to family
Just as important as a new winter coat, festive decorations, family gatherings and resolutions this holiday season, a physical exam will help prepare your child or teen for a healthy year ahead. School requirements have changed, and many important immunizations are required prior t... More...
•Beating the winter blahs
•Blood needed due to decline from holidies
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., DEC. 14 Rose Lovers Ventura County Rose Society hosts annual holiday party, 6:30 p.m. Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. Bring salad or dessert for potluck dinner, $10 gift exchange. Officer installation, awards given. Janet Sklar, (818) 993-6622 or Dawn-Marie ... More...
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 Business
•Mortgage myths and strategies
A home is typically the largest financial asset in an individual’s life. Yet effectively managing and capitalizing on this significant investment is often marred by common misconceptions that may leave homebuyers and homeowners alike feeling confused, hesitant and intimidated. More...
•New director for business center
•Westlake, T.O. business people meet
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 Schools
•Las Virgenes District studies possibility of new charter school
Alternative education is a trend that’s been growing in the Las Virgenes Unified School District for several years, but district officials and board of education members will soon be asked to add another layer of choice to their program. More...
•New technology revolutionizing the classroom
•Local teacher trades places with Irish counterpart
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 Sports
•SoCal U-10 Black soccer club wins big
COAST SOCCER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS— The Real SoCal Black U-10 team finished the club season with a 12-1-1 record, taking home first-place honors in its division. SoCal Black now advances to the California State Cup early next year. Pictured standing from left to right is Madison Lipton, Hanna Ball, McKy... More...
•Aces are wild at Westlake Golf Course
•Maddox leads Oak Park over NPHS
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 Pets
•Animal shelter kicks off fundraiser
The Agoura Animal Shelter has begun a fundraiser for Malibu Pet Companions, a nonprofit medical fund that benefits the shelter animals. Two bins have been set up outside the shelter at 29525 Agoura Road to collect old printer cartridges and cell phones. More...
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 Police
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Agoura Hills A laptop and a diamond ring worth $8,500 were stolen from a home on Hillrise Drive Nov. 30. A thief stole baseball paraphernalia valued at $2,500 from a home on Green Grass Court Nov. 30. Someone stole a $2,500 computer from a business on Triunfo Canyon... More...
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 Faith
•Temple Beth Haverim hosts menorah lighting
Temple Beth Haverim of Agoura Hills will host the 10th annual menorah lighting at The Promenade in Thousand Oaks at 6:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 18, the fourth night of Hanukkah. More...
•Westminster Pres. invites community to Christmas services
•Local Chabads announce Hanukkah events
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 Family
•A fun way to get in shape
WORKOUT— Left, Justin Dalton, 6, and Ryan Ansari, 6, of Oak Park, participate in a parentorganized lunchtime exercise program at Red Oak Elementary School. More...
•Conejo debutantes introduced
•Preventing tantrums during Santa’s season
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 Obituaries
•Edward J. Gorlitz Jr.
Ed, a 22 year resident of Oak Park, was born in Hicksville, N.Y. 54 years ago to Edward and Minnie, lost his 3-year long battle with colon cancer on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathleen, sons Edward of Thousand Oaks and... More...
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 On the Town
•Movie classics for the season
Christmas in Hollywood Some may feel that the same ol’ classic movies have been aired way too much during the holidays. But others (me among them) take a subtle joy in setting the holiday season with another colorless dose of Jimmy and Cary and Bing. (Granny’s high-octane goose liver egg... More...
•Studio Channel Islands hosts eclectic exhibit
•Choosing a good wine made easy
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 Letters
•Council impugns Bruno’s integrity
I attended the annual reorganization meeting of the Westlake Village City Council on Dec. 6. It has been the city’s tradition that the current mayor pro tem is appointed as mayor. Regretfully, the City Council broke this tradition and Mr. James Bruno did not become mayor as all other mayo... More...
•Council member was ‘mugged’
•City’s leadership falls under fire
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 Columns
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Grace and Power Walking out the front door, my attention was caught by a deep guttural honk. I turned to my left and spied enormous wings ascending over the curvature of a nearby hill. The long wingstrokes were slowly coursing and straining against gravity. The light was muted in th... More...
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 Editorials
•City Council member censured for taking a stand
In November, voters decided by a 12 percent margin to reject the Lowe’s home improvement store and town center proposed for Westlake Village. Following months of acrimonious debate about whether or not to build the commercial development, the message was made clear: Put something e... More...
•Political Cartoon
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Acorn on Vacation
PEACE IN THE VALLEY—Oak Park resident Karen Wright finds tranquility among the dozens of rock cairns which hikers have placed on a trail plateau outside Sedona, Ariz. The popular vacation spot is perfect place to find balance in one’s life. More...
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 Real Estate
•Built In 1998 And Has Many Upgrades
This home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, an open floorplan and is approximately 2,839 square feet. Built in 1998, it features upgraded neutral carpeting, upgraded tile and a freshly painted interior. The living room and formal dining area have vaulted ceilings. More...
•Luzette Vidal
•Howard Schuster and Helen Borland
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