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Newbury Park
     Between 6 p.m. April 8 and 10 a.m. April 9 in the 1100 block of Newbury Road, a thief smashed a vehicle window and stole a stereo. The total loss was $2,000.
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CVD kids’ parade is Saturday
     Children from throughout Conejo Valley can march in their very own parade during the 49th annual Conejo Valley Days Children
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Improvement project for Erbes Road slowly makes progress
By Sophia Fischer
sfischer@theacorn.com
       Improving the heavily traveled Erbes Road in Thousand Oaks has been an ongoing proposition since the late 1970s. With the recent drafting of an environmental impact report (EIR), the project is taking a step closer to being realized.
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For the record
     The Senior Concerns gift shop in Thousand Oaks has been in the green and profitable
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Two elementary schools drop sixth grade; donors help CVUSD
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By Michelle Knight
     The Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously last week to move sixth grade at Walnut and Acacia elementary schools to middle schools at the start of the fall semester.
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Valuable bird stolen from T.O. couple’s backyard
sfischer@theacorn.com
By Sophia Fischer
     A heartbroken Thousand Oaks pet owner is appealing to the public for help in finding his stolen cockatoo, which was taken from his backyard aviary on March 30.
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ADL warns about hate mail
     The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has fielded dozens of calls from Jewish community members who have received almost identical hate mail recently.
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Trying to beat the tax deadline
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers NO TAX RELIEF ON APRIL 15-Waiting in line to beat the tax return mailing deadline at the Thousand Oaks Post Office was another hassle last Friday.
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Gallegly bill could help local prosecutors solve old crimes
     U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Ventura and Santa Barbara counties) recently introduced a bill that would provide federal grants to local prosecutors to help them prosecute cases stemming from "cold hit" DNA cases, where a prisoner
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Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers
     Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is currently looking for experienced business persons to serve on the board of directors, a part-time staff person to act as project manager overseeing specific building sites and a part-time staff person to serve as construction site supervisor in charge of on-site volunteer supervision and various aspects of Habitat
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Secretary of Education will speak in Oxnard
     "From High School to Workforce, The Neglected Path" will be the basis for discussion when Secretary of Education Richard Riordan takes the podium as keynote speaker at an informative luncheon on Thurs.
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Many Mansions honors donors
     Many Mansions, an organization that works for affordable housing, recently honored donors who had given a gift of $1,000 or more last year in support of Many Mansions services and programs. Those donors are members of the Cornerstone Club.
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Singles group provides fun for ‘Fabulous Forties’
     Singles in the Conejo Valley area don
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Ready to explore the Serengeti
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers AFRICAN NIGHT-Mrs. Falde's Lang Ranch Elementary School first-grade class sings African tales during a performance last week.
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Westlake Village Art Guild to host Peruvian artist
     The Westlake Village Art Guild will host Victor Martinez, a watercolor artist from Peru, on Tues., May 3 at the Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.
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‘I weight that much?’
     SURPRISED BY HOW BIG HE IS--Garrett Poteet, 11, can't believe his eyes when he gets on a scale at the recent Thousand Oaks Titans Football League signups in the Conejo Valley Shopping Center parking lot at Moorpark and Janss roads in Thousand Oaks.
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Square dance with Buckles and Bows
     The Buckles and Bows Square Dance Club is hosting a Plus Level square dance from 7 to 10:45 p.m. Sat., April 23 at the Goebel Senior Center on Janss Road, just west of the 23 Freeway, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Library in T.O.
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PTAs help schools with funding
By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com
     Katie Rogers took the helm as principal for the day at Banyan Elementary School in Newbury Park last week. The third-grader led a school assembly, met with the PTA, and performed other administrative duties with real Principal Judie Tetzlaff by her side.
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Yacht Club celebrates Opening Day
     SALUTE-One of the founders of the Westlake Yacht Club, 93-year-old Rena Cree, joins club newcomer Leslie Calvelli for some sunshine on the deck during Opening Day ceremonies last Saturday.
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Garden to host plant sale
     The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden will present its annual spring plant sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun., April 23 and 24, in the Kids
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E-mail is false
     The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce is informing its members that an e-mail from a Bob Martino is not being generated from the Chamber.
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Big Oak Imaging features state-of-the-art-MRI
     Big Oak Imaging has announced that patients and physicians in the community and region may now access the latest-generation magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, manufactured by Philips Medical Systems.
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Toastmasters host area contest, winners will advance to division level
     More than 70 members of five area Toastmasters clubs attended an area contest last month. First-place winners Doug Devine and Ralph Gordon will represent the area in the division contest.
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Temple artists display their work
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspaper YOUNG ARTISTS-Trevor Weltman, Samantha Olesker, Evan Schneider, Sarah Cohen, Brandon Freedman, all 5, and art instructor Jenny Hitchcox display artwork the children produced in their year-long study of Jewish artists at the Temple Etz Chaim on Janss Road in Thousand Oaks.
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Sequoia students turn off the TV
By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com
     Cheryl Hodge had a bold idea. About three years ago, after hearing about a national movement where students give up TV for a week, the eighth-grade history teacher decided to challenge her students with the concept.
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Families can bond at dinner time
     Eating together benefits the entire family. Recognizing the positive impact of sharing meals, the Borden® Cheese Brand has launched the inaugural Home for Dinner Night.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder tough on kids, parents
     Childhood is a time for new experiences. Kids branch out and go to school, discover their interests and make new friends. But for children with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), even everyday activities can become a source of frustration and anxiety.
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Kids help pets at shelter
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers COLINA KIDS ARE GENEROUS-Colina Middle School students present a $360 donation to the Agoura Animal Shelter in Agoura Hills last week.
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True Yoga offers new classes, free workshop
     True Yoga has announced the addition of four new classes on the regular schedule designed specifically by and for the community. The studio is at 2873 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
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Tips on preparing Passover seder
By Sharon Simpson, Chef
     Passover is one of the best-known Jewish holidays. The first night is celebrated with a family meal called a seder. My grandmother
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Bob Dole to sign books at Reagan Library
     Bob Dole will discuss and sign copies of his new book, "One Soldier
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Local firm helps plan perfect vacations
     Village Travel can make dreams of a Hawaiian vacation an affordable reality with their many special package offers. They are the "Runaway" vacation experts and invite local residents to "seize the savings" while choosing from packages that include free nights, meal discounts, upgrades and more.
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