Teacher wars
      Recently a couple of people have written letters to The Acorn insulting our teachers. All we have to do is examine their rant a little closer to see that they are disgusted only with themselves. Individuals who are not at peace with themselves find it easier to attack others than ...
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Classrooms are politicized
      For three decades teachers have conned and coddled school boards, parents and voters into providing exactly what they are now whining about. The teachers got what they wanted, both for themselves and their students, but they are still complaining, and their students are lagging further ...
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The right move
      Last week’s editorial was titled, “Council member censured,” as it should be in my opinion. Community leader, Jim Bruno, teamed up with forces outside of our community in making his decision. The Do-It Center, formerly know as Lumber City, had undue influence in our community. I remember whe...
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‘Sore losers’ on City Council
      I was appalled to read in The Acorn of the political spanking of Jim Bruno by the Gang of Three. Big box or no big box, big deal.
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Charity check
      Last year at this time, The Acorn ran an article about an Agoura-based couple who created a nonprofit organization called Charity Checks. They sell Giving Certificates in various denominations that are valid for nearly 1 million U.S. charities recognized as IRS nonprofit group...
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Remember pets this holiday
      We know how super busy you are during this holiday season, but in all the rushing about, you may forget gifts for some very special friends. All the cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and bunnies at the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter have hung wish cards on their very own Christmas tree right outside t...
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Principal applauds principles
      I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the generous donations from our community partners. Because of your generosity, the Oak View High School Turkey Walk for Needy Families was able to donate more than $1,700 to the Santa Comes to Agoura project.
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Heartfelt thanks
      I would like to thank you for all of your support during the past year. I appreciate all of your kind cards and phone calls. The Chamber has established a memorial scholarship fund in the name of our former executive director, Patricia Soteras.
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