FOR THE RECORD
| February 22, 2007
A headline for last week's story about the Styrofoam ban in Calabasas incorrectly stated that the "law goes into effect next week." While the ordinance banning polystyrene products was adopted...
Helping reduce water runoff
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com | February 22, 2007
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is hoping to have 100 local homeowners enrolled in a voluntary program that will advise them how to reduce excess runoff. So far, just...
Westlake Village springs a big leak
| February 22, 2007
GIANT GUSHER- Above left, Dep. Mark Merino inspects the bare tire treads on a car that smashed into a fire hydrant at the corner of Agoura Road and Greengate Court...
Candidate’s passion for open space prompts campaign
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com | February 22, 2007
When Dale Reicheneder moved to Calabasas in 1987 as a junior at Pepperdine University, it was to a home away from home, the Malibu Meadows Apartments. Twenty years later, he...
Foundation seeks trustee
| February 22, 2007
The Community Foundation for Oak Park Board of Trustees is seeking a resident of Oak Park to fill a vacant position on the board. The board normally meets quarterly. The...
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| February 22, 2007
Dirty Harry: Bug Killer I saw a flying insect the other night. As spring nears, more and more flying insects begin to occupy the night. Come summertime, they're everywhere. I hate when flying insects get into my home. I must destroy them, as their buzzing...
Couple engaged
| February 22, 2007
WEDDING BELLS- Ann Woodward and Craig Raber plan to marry next summer. Woodward is the daughter of Roger and Margaret Schueller of Thousand Oaks. Raber is an Agoura High School graduate and the son of Steve and Barbara Logue of Agoura Hills. The couple will...
Student collects cellphones for Make-A-Wish
| February 22, 2007
Lindsay Katz, 17, a junior at Calabasas High School, is collecting cellphones to help make wishes come true. Katz organized "Cellphones 4 Wishes" as a community service project and will donate all the money received from recycling the phones to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The phones...
Eat healthy for Nutrition Month
| February 22, 2007
Members of the Coastal TriCounties Dietetic Association will stress the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables during March, National Nutrition Month, at the Ventura County Farmers' Markets in Ventura. The monthlong event will be Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Farmers' Market...
In takes a lot of heart
| February 22, 2007
WHOLE LOTTA HEART- Sumac Elementary School students participate in the Jump for Heart fundraiser which raises money for the American Heart Association. The event, under the supervision of fitness instructor Kathy Stewart, coincided with Valentine's Day.
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By Deborah Barber Special to The Acorn | February 22, 2007
Are you hiding? There appears to be a lot of hiding in relationships these days. By that I mean hiding oneself from the other while making a strong attempt to maintain the appearance of a relationship. There may be an illusion of communication and shared...
Coyotes refuse to go quietly into the night
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com | February 22, 2007
Last Friday against Harvard Westlake, the boys' basketball team from Calabasas High outplayed the Wolverines for three quarters. Unfortunately for the Coyotes, they couldn't quite...
Lady Lions on fire in the postseason
| February 22, 2007
REFUSE TO LOSE- Caroline Cislo of Oaks Christian goes in for a goal during Tuesday's 7-1 playoff victory over Bell Gardens. After qualifying as a...
Westlake boys’ soccer squad drops a grudge match against Loyola
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com | February 22, 2007
The two may be located 41 miles apart, but Westlake and Loyola High schools seem to be developing an intense rivalry in boys' soccer. Regrettably...
New book calls for changes in public education
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com | February 22, 2007
The public education system needs to change, not only for the health and well-being of children but also for the future of America, according to...
Agoura High drives on to National Auto Tech Competition
| February 22, 2007
Agoura High School finished first in the High School Auto Tech Competitions at Cerritos College Sat., Feb. 10. The team will represent Los Angeles at...
Ventura County schools earn grants
| February 22, 2007
Ventura County schools have received $3.28 million in After School Education and Safety grants. The funds will be used to open 29 new afterschool programs...
Sneaking a smooch
| February 22, 2007
PUCKER UP- Westlake High School competition cheerleader Sarah Hagey, a junior, gets a kiss from To Know Me, a year-old camel, while teammate Erica Albritton...
Leno brings chuckles to The Canyon
| February 22, 2007
Jay Leno, NBC's "Tonight Show" host, will perform a benefit show for Tri-Valley Special Olympics Wed., March 7 at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills. All proceeds from the evening, including a silent and live auction, will go to fund the TriValley Special Olympics sports...
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| February 22, 2007
The 79th Annual Academy Awards Has Hollywood finally gone global? Lost its tightly knit inner sanctum? Shed its haughty domesticism? Call this the year of cultural diversity. Penelope Cruz, for instance, was born in Madrid. She's been nominated as Best Actress for her performance in...
Top film and television titles featured on latest DVD releases
| February 22, 2007
More than 200 new titles have been released to the public on DVD this month. Film and television author Randy Williams profiles the best of the latest movie, television, documentary and music programs now available for purchase online or at your local retail store. The...
Kids read to dogs
| February 22, 2007
Parents are invited to bring children in grades K to 3 to share in a unique reading program at the Calabasas Library on Sat., March 3 between noon and 2 p.m. Therapy dogs, trained through Paws 4 Healing, will sit or lie and listen while...
St. Max volunteers collect goods for local charities
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com | February 22, 2007
Project Response, an outreach ministry at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Village, recently stocked the shelves and coffers of 22 local charities. On Feb. 1, the ministry collected...
Children’s books are brought to life
| February 22, 2007
More than 150 youth ages 12 to 18 will present six musical comedy plays based on the theme "Classics in Children's Literature" at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 23...
Class revisits Jewish court of law cases
| February 22, 2007
The Conejo Jewish Academy will present a four-week course titled "You Be the Judge" at 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 28 at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The course, taught...
Weiser giddy over Addy
| February 22, 2007
Weiser Creative Group of Westlake Village earned 13 awards for its 13 submissions at the...
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| February 22, 2007
Agoura Hills Vandals caused $5,000 in damages to a car parked by Agoura High School on Driver Avenue Feb. 14....
Help the sheriff fight reckless driving
| February 22, 2007
The Sheriff's Teenage Traffic Offender Program (STTOP) wants you to be the eyes and ears of the community. If you...