"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." These words inspire veteran Don Meyer, 80, whether he hears them recited or- facing a flag with his hand over his heart- speaks them himself. More...

Katie Pedeflous, 18, has had an inkling of what her life's calling would be since she was 4 years old. Pedeflous, a holistic healer, said that when she was in preschool she would heal herself through light energy. "(Whenever) I was sick, I would imagine white light and, the next day, whatever I had would be gone," Pedeflous said. More...

THURS., JUNE 12 Around The World Irma Kackert, world traveler and writer, presents slide show on India, 1:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2744. Popular Music Lecture Friends of Platt Library hosts James Domine, music director of San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. More...

Adler Realty Investments Inc. said three new tenants are coming to the 120,000-square-foot Agoura Design Center. Westpoint Furniture Design Center, the Mattress Store and the Power of Home have signed lease agreements and will open soon, the Woodland Hills-based broker said. More...

Oaks Christian School's motto, "Preparing minds for leadership and hearts for service," was a theme that carried throughout the school's June 5 commencement in Westlake Village. It was visible in the gift the senior class presented to the school. More...

It's June. Soon you'll be beachside, or poolside, or lakeside, or in Riverside- somewhere where you'll need something to read. Unfortunately, the Weekly World News is no longer in circulation, so you won't have that option to fall back on. More...

LIVELY- Lance, 6, a male orange and white longhair cat, was surrendered by his owner. Lance can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Lance home, ask for ID No. A1096368. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http:/ /animalcare.lacounty.gov. More...

Agoura Hills Authorities arrested two men on charges of gun possession on May 28. The arrest occurred after residents in the Grey Rock and Kimberly Drive area reported seeing the men acting suspiciously as they drove through streets checking on parked vehicles. More...

Honor your father and mother. It made the Top Ten (commandments), coming in at No. 5, between the commandments about our relationship with God and spirituality and those about how we treat other people. It made it into the Holiness Code: You shall revere your mother and father, appearing right after God tells Moses to tell us to be holy. More...

With Father's Day approaching, my mother has just told me I've been a great dad to my 4-year-old son and a great husband to my wife. She said I was a great family man like her father- my Grandpa Balsamo. This was a huge compliment. I felt touched. I felt honored. I felt like my mom was going to say, "Hah, just kidding! More...

THE PLAY'S THE THING- From top, Willow Geer, Gerald Rivers and Samara Frame perform "As You Like It" at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum from June 1 to Sept. 28. For ticket information, call (310) 455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com. More...

My dad, John, is a man that everyone should have the pleasure of meeting. He's the man that would encourage you to live life to its fullest. You might meet him playing baseball. He's on Desert Storm, the winning team of 80year-olds that took first place in the World Championship for 2008. More...

As I watch spring transition into early summer, my thoughts turn toward seeds. Even though new flowers continue to bloom, early spring blossoms are now wilted and dried, leaving only their seeds as evidence of life. The wild cucumber's spike balls peel open to drop their potential. Likewise, the lupine pods dry out and curl apart to release their pealike seeds. More...

Summer's here and the kids have nothing to do? Not a chance. Not in this town. Just look at all the opportunities there are for fun and games, camps and activities. Unfortunately, children often waste their days on video games, movies and television. More...