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March 26, 2009 / Front Page

Breathe deep . . . relax

CALM DEMEANOR—Stella Davis of Oak Park leads a chanting circle that relies on the power of music to achieve spiritual bliss. Her songs and vocals soothe the soul and serve as a beacon of light. See Sophia Fischer's story on page 12. More...

Oak Park principal resigns

Oak Park High is seeking a new principal to lead the school beginning July 1. Andi Mallen has resigned effective June 30. More...

Health & Wellness

Asian medicine offers alternative path

By David Lee Special to The Acorn

Asian medicine is gaining popularity as baby boomers age and look for more natural ways to improve their health. Although Asian medicine has been practiced for more than 3,000 years, people in the U.S. More...

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Bulletin Board

Bulletin

THURS., MAR. 26 11th Annual Method Fest Film Festival Opening night film "Adam" screens at Regency Theater, Agoura Hills. Continues through April 2. Screenings of independent films, workshops. Sponsored in part by the city of Calabasas. More...

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Schools

GATE students go on winning Odyssey

By Susan Wachtel Special to The Acorn

Forty Gifted and Talented (GATE) students from the fourthand fifth grades at White Oak Elementary School in Westlake Village traveled to Pasadena on March 7 to participate in the Odyssey of the Mind educational tournament. More...

High School Highlights

Agoura Chargers Fri., March 27: Lip Sync/G building/7 p.m. Mon., March 30: Relay 4 Life meeting/A-1/7 p.m. Wed., April 1: Student council election assembly PFC meeting/9 a.m. Grad Nite meeting/A-1/7 p.m. More...

Grants available to benefit women

The Ventura County Community Foundation's Women's Legacy Fund annual grants program is accepting grant proposals. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Fri., May 15. More...

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Pets

Here's one puppy that really gets into the news

DEVOTED ACORN FAN—Baxter, a 4month-old cocker spaniel belonging to Shelly Gonzales and Anglia Haramis of Simi Valley, tears through a recent issue of The Acorn. More...

Pet of the Week

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers EBONY AND IVORY—An 8-month-old black male Chihuahua mix puppy, left, and Suzette, 4, a white female Chihuahua mix, are playful and cute. They both can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. More...

Let us hear your 'tails'

The Acorn invites you to send your favorite pet story for publication on the Critter Corner page. We love our pets and want to give them the recognition they deserve. Send your pet story to: The Acorn , 30423 Canwood St., Ste. More...

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Faith

Religious groups offer support

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

An increasing number of Conejo Valley residents are turning to their churches and synagogues for both spiritual and financial help during these economically challenging times. More...

Temple to select associate rabbi

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Two candidates for associate rabbi will be interviewed over the next two weekends at Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills. Synagogue leaders hope the congregation and others in the community will attend services to meet the rabbis. More...

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Family

Students of all ages follow the yellow brick road together

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The spring musical being put on by Oak Park High School next week is quite different from its usual annual productions. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

"Sherman's Way"

Directed by: Craig M. Saavedra Written by: Tom Nance Starring: Michael Shulman, James LeGros, Enrico Colantoni, Brooke Nevin, Lacey Chabert, Tom Nance Rated: Not rated (mild adult language, More...

Town Center names artists for calendar

Simi Valley Town Center has announced the artists selected for inclusion in the mall's monthly calendar More than 20,000 Simi Valley Town Center calendars are distributed to Simi Valley and Moorpark households and are available onsite at the More...

Calabasas High theater goes batty

Calabasas High School presents "Bat Boy, The Musical" at 7 p.m. Tues. through Sat., March 31 to April 4, and a 2 p.m. mati nee Sat., April 4 at the school, 22855 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. More...

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Columns

In the Garden

By Suzanne Baird Special to The Acorn

March officially kicks off the start of spring gardening. But before you take that journey to your local nursery or sink your trowel into the soil, I suggest first taking time to reevaluate your landscaping and outdoor living space. More...

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Agoura rec center goes back to the drawing board

With Forest Cove site nixed, new locations are being studied

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

A new recreation and senior center for Agoura Hills received a show of support from residents at a community workshop last week. More...

Dean reinstated by sheriff

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Geoff Dean is glad to be back in uniform, but Sheriff Bob Brooks has made it clear he doesn't agree with a civil commission's decision to allow the 31year veteran to return to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. More...

Pirates and princesses

PRETTY LASSES—Girls in long dresses play princess at the Conejo Valley Moms Princess and Pirate Day on March 20 at Forest Cove Park in Agoura Hills. Boys, dressed as pirates, came along, too. More...

Community

Las Virgenes schools must explain budget moves

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

For the third time since Assembly Bill 1200 passed in 1991, the Las Virgenes Unified School District must file a "qualified" interim budget with state officials explaining why the district might not meet its financial obligations for the More...

Calabasas turns heat on tobacco sales

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The Calabasas City Council is considering an ordinance that would levy a $1,000 fine to retailers who sell tobacco to minors. More...

Plans underway for interchange

The Westlake Village office Huitt-Zollars has been selected as the prime consultant for the approximate $23million freeway bridge widening and interchange project at Lost Hills Road and U.S. 101 in Calabasas. More...

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Business

Muvico's financial woes don't affect T.O. theaters

Local company is owned by separate entity

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Recent reports that the new Muvico theater in Thousand Oaks are already in trouble financially are incorrect, a company spokesman has said. More...

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EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS

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Sports

Youth movement

Marmonte League spring outlook: Softball

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

There's a youth movement taking place on the softball fields of the Marmonte League. More...

Westlake hoops squad takes the fifth

PASSING GRADE—The All-Star boys' team from Westlake National Junior Basketball Association recently won the fifth-grade All-Star game. More...

Talent pool is deep for area high schools

Marmonte League spring outlook: Swimming

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

March has brought with it Marmonte League action in boys' and girls' swimming. More...

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Police

Agoura Hills

A thief stole a $16,000 Honda Prelude from the 26500 block of Agoura Road March 18. A $4,000 Rolex watch and $300 worth of other goods were also taken during the incident. More...

Calabasas

A thief took $6,400 worth of construction equipment from a construction site in the 4300 block of Park Vicente March 17. More...

Oak Park

More than $400 in personal property was stolen from a driveway between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 18 in the 6300 block of Bayberry Street. More...

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Obituaries

A memorial to Bathen Austin

April 1, 1974 - November 3, 1994

We would like to say "we remember you." You taught us much about living, to laugh with the morning breeze your love was true. Sunflowers filled your brief life, the ventures you took were ripe and the book of friends was written. More...

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