Teachers today are overpaid crybabies
      If you've ever wondered why old geezers like me look in unsympathetic disapproval at the cockeyed California school system, listen up and learn.
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Saying goodbye to Calabasas High
      Last Thursday my daughter graduated from Calabasas High School. Her proud parents, grandmothers, and other extended family were there to cheer her own. This grand event ended a long four years of tears, and cheers, but mostly success.
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WAGS are winners
      It was with much excitement that the Westlake Agoura Girls Softball community saw the announcement by the Tri-Valley League of its All-League first and second team players. Of the 19 girls nominated, 11 of the girls participated in the WAGS softball program.
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No discrimination at Sumac school
      In the letter "Feminism at Sumac" June 25, a reader bemoans the fact that all four essays selected to be read at the Sumac School graduation were written by girl students, despite scholastic awards indicating that the boys are on average equally intelligent.
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Nightclub bad news for city
      Quack, quack, quack. If it walks like a duck, sounds like a duck, it's a duck. If a business has liquor, live entertainment, live dancers, a cover charge, and needs security in the business and in the parking lot, it is a nightclub.
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Grad night board says thanks
      The Oak Park High School Grad Night 2009 Board of Directors would like to express a big "thank you" for the generosity of the many families and businesses that supported the OPHS Class of 2009 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
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Leaf blowers big polluters too
      Recently the city of Calabasas has taken a stand on smoking and banned it in our city for health reasons. While I commend them on being concerned with the health of our citizens, I think they have overlooked one of the biggest offenders: gas leaf blowers.
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Your turn to speak
      Just as physical exercise is good for the body, First Amendment exercise is good for democracy. The Acorn Letters to the Editor section gives you an excellent opportunity to put your freedom of speech to work by voicing opinions, thoughts and concerns on any matter you wish.
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