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September 18, 2008  RSS feed
Restaurant owner takes over Stage Door
Venue will focus on children's plays
Paul Schell, owner of Blue Ultra Lounge and Restaurant in Agoura Hills, announced that he and his partner, Carlos Costa, will take over the Stage Door Theatre lease in November. More...
Oaks Christian mourns the loss of Paul Long
Popular teacher victim of train wreck
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When people remember Paul Long, they rarely recall just one man. With Long came his wife and son—they were a package deal. They were inseparable. Long, who was an English teacher at Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, was one of the 26 people who died in the horrific Metrolink crash last Friday. More...

Here's your 2008 Acorn on Vacation winner!

FRONT PAGE NEWS— Siblings from Westlake Village spent their recent vacation by joining the 1930s Great Depression bread line at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. Renee, 16; Natalie, 12, and Riley Olson, 10, pose while mom Caryn takes the picture. The family wins $100 for this first-place photo. More...

 Community
• Freeway signage stumps drivers
Lack of adequate signage and a mandate from Caltrans have been blamed for traffic jams on Kanan Road at the 101 Freeway on- and offramps, said a city official. More...
• article has image Firefighters receive thanks for swift action
• Water issue under examination
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 Health & Wellness
• Los Robles cancer seminar will address the changes experienced by aging men
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center will sponsor a free community seminar, "Understanding Prostate Changes as a Man Ages," from 9 to 10 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 25 at The Oaks mall near Macy's Women's store on the lower level, in Thousand Oaks. More...
• article has image Reporter finds motivation to complete Extreme Boot Camp in Calabasas
• Diners with dietary restrictions finding more options
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 Bulletin
Board
• article has image Datebook
THURS., SEPT. 18 Floral Design Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents floral design classes in the Sogetsu style, garden center, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. $15 for class, $10 for flowers. More...
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 Business
• article has image Comerica Bank names Morris VP
Comerica Bank hired Dana Morris as assistant vice president, banking center manager for the new Westlake Village branch in Ventura County, scheduled to open soon. Morris, who has more than 22 years of experience in the financial industry, was previously a branch manager for Community West Bank. More...
• Macy's finishes Oaks remodel
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 Schools
• Students can brush up for tests
Students from any high school who need help with study and test-taking skills or with writing personal statements for college applications may attend one of two seminars on Sept. 28 at Oak Park High School. The first, to be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in room G-9, is a study and test-taking workshop geared toward freshmen and sophomores. More...
• article has image Local man runs camp for special needs, underprivileged kids in Conejo
• Oaks Christian breaks ground for new school
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 Sports
• article has image Oak Park boy finds success in jumping
Aidan Kastenberg loves the excitement he feels when arching his back and sailing over a high bar. The Oak Park 11yearold channeled that emotion into a successful track season last spring, qualifying for the high jump at the Junior Olympics held in Detroit in July. More...
• article has image The Acorn's High School Football Game of the Week
• Weekend schedule
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
TOP DOG— Lucy is a 3-year-old golden retriever mix. She is friendly and okay with cats, but needs to be the only dog in the home. Lucy can be adopted at the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. Ask for ID No. A3806915. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit the website at http://animalcare.lacounty.gov. More...
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 Police
• Residents get inside look at sheriff's station during open house
Local residents will have the chance to get locked up in jail, meet the K-9 unit and find out how officers at the Malibu/ Lost Hills Sheriff's Station in Agoura Hills handle a variety of emergencies and crimes at the station's open house on Sat., Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 27050 Agoura Road. More...
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 Faith
• Temple Beth Haverim works through bankruptcy
Membership and debt service problems lead to Chapter 11
Despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 22, Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills is conducting business as usual. The preschool is in full operation—with a waiting list— and the excitement of the Jewish High Holidays is drawing near. More...
• Church ministry to offer job search support
• Grandparent figures help needy kids
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 Family
• Fire safety expo helps educate public
The department plans to conduct teaching events at least once a year
The Los Angeles County Fire Department last week unveiled its "Wildland Fire Protection Initiative," a new educational series developed in response to the recent spate of fires in the area. More...
• Space exhibit lands at Oil Museum
• article has image Registration opens for annual D.C. trip
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 On the
Town
• article has image Reyes Adobe Days kicks off
The fourth annual Reyes Adobe Days, an Agoura Hills festival featuring entertainment, music, cultural activities and recreation for all ages, will feature several new events this year, city officials said during a Sept. 11 kickoff event. More...
• article has image "Burn After Reading"
• article has image Fair maidens on stage
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 Motoring
• article has image Fast, but not street legal
LIKE A SPEEDING BULLET— George Poteet's Speed Demon is among the world's fastest car and motorcycle streamliners. The vehicle will participate in an international land speed competition on Sat. and Sun., Sept. 20 and 21 in Bonneville Flats. The exotic cars were on display last week at World Class Motoring in Agoura Hills. More...
• article has image Car owners pony up at Calabasas show
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 Letters
• Stage Door's call to arms
In response to one letter which stated, "Does anyone care?" regarding the Stage Door Theatre's closure, the answer is an absolute "yes." Obviously many people love Mike and Gale, who contribute so much to our community. More...
• Farewell to Oak Park's Dick Billingsley
• Non-district students should pay more
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 Editorials
• Lights out at the Stage Door Theatre?
The saga of the Stage Door Theatre in Agoura Hills took an interesting twist last week with the announcement that the longtime community playhouse isn't closing after all. Paul Schell, owner of the Blue Ultra Restaurant and Lounge on nearby Lewis Road, said he and a partner will be the building's new renters and will keep the venerable old stage alive. More...
• article has image In Memoriam
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