PTA brings together experts to talk about student health
Program addresses exercise, healthy food choices and prescription drugs
By Mira Reverente Special to the Acorn
      Healthy eating, exercise and drug prevention were the key topics during a health and fitness program hosted by the 12th District PTA at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo on Thurs., Oct. 18. Focused on health issues facing local students from kindergarten to high school...
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Ghostly history of holiday originates in Celtic Ireland
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      Halloween, as celebrated today, is actually a combination of traditions from different cultures, developed over generations. It was not widely observed in the United States until the 1900s. The holiday is believed to have originated in Ireland 2,000 years ago as part of an ancient Celt...
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Modeling for a good cause
      WALKIN' THE DOG- Casa Pacifica therapy dog Archie shares the runway with "model" Alan Horwitz, husband of Casa Pacifica board member JoAnn Horwitz, as they model fancy dress clothes during the Casa Pacifica Angels Spotlight on Style 2007 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza on Saturday.
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Homes for the ghoulish at heart
      Halloween is but once a year and many holiday revelers enjoy a good scare to go with their tasty treats. And although high winds and unhealthful air qualities throughout most of this week made decorating a real challenge, the following list of haunted spots in Camarillo assures trick-...
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