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CLU commencement is on Saturday
     California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks will present Newbury Park resident Hank Lacayo with the Exemplar Medallion during undergraduate commencement services on Sat.
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Shuttle service provides access to
Wellness Community
     The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
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RV storage facility delayed
     Thousand Oaks residents must wait a little longer for a new city-owned recreational vehicle parking and storage facility to be built.
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Sports groups can apply for grants
     Applications will be accepted for the city of Thousand Oaks
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D.A., sheriff get federal money
     Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten recently announced that the district attorney
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Point of view
Holocaust Day a time for reflection
     The long shadow of World War II and the Holocaust darkened my youth as my parents
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Burglars target storage facilities
     When Kevin Shepard and his family moved from Newbury Park to Thousand Oaks last September, they decided to store their belongings at Hollywood Storage in Newbury Park while Shepard and his wife, Jenna, remodeled their home.
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Conejo group continues tsunami relief effort
     The Conejo Compassion Coalition, formed in January to help with tsunami relief efforts in Southeast Asia, is continuing its fundraising and awareness efforts.
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Suspect who stole purse may have been armed
     The Thousand Oaks Police Department has reported that Shirley Ross, 70, was accosted by a male suspect who demanded her purse in the parking lot of apartments at 555 Laurie Lane, Thousand Oaks.
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Embracing Our Differences
     I was thrilled when I was able to hire five new, experienced and very professional nurses to work the night shift in our Critical Care Unit, but I was also concerned.
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The Power of Nursing
A Message From One Thankful
Los Robles Nurse to Another
     The nurses, physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists had tears in their eyes when they spoke of the miracle that they witnessed that day. Many would not and could not leave the hospital until they knew that this patient was going to survive.
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The Language of Caring
     
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Heart to Heart
     I will never forget this selfless act of kindness. When I worked as a cardiac educator, my job was to instruct patients before they had open heart surgery and give discharge instructions classes.
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Going the Extra Mile
     While I was working in OB, I met a couple having trouble conceiving. After they finally did, they, sadly, lost the baby. They tried again, and were successful.
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Feeling Like Family
     I have been a nurse for about 8 years, obtaining my bachelors degree from the University of New Mexico. When I graduated from nursing school, I wanted to be a pediatric nurse, but the first position available to me was on an oncology unit at a hospital in New Mexico.
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Retiree group provides service to others
     Like real-life superheroes, they selflessly give of themselves to make the Conejo Valley a better place to live.
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Gardens of the World volunteers saluted
     Newbury Park resident Brenda Cochran believes in expressing her appreciation to local volunteers.
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Fundraiser helped battered women
     The Building Industry Association-Southern California Women
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Kiwanis to host Bike Rodeo
     The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will present its inaugural Bike Safety Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., May 14 in the Sears parking lot, 145 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
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Keeping healthy together
     RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers POWER STROLLING AND EXERCISING--Several times a week Liza Mastrella, Kristina Millar, Stacy Williams, Alex Gugliuzza and Cindy Lagerquist, left to right, take their toddlers, 10 months to 2 years old, out for power strolling, stopping often for moderate exercises.
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GOP women to learn about Afghanistan
     The Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated will host a luncheon meeting beginning with boutiques at 11 a.m. Thurs., May 19 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village.
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Explore local trails, experience beauty of area’s wildflowers
Visit the National Park Service
     Nature lovers still have time to hit the local hiking trails to revel in the colorful display of native wildflowers in full bloom this spring. Cooler weather and late rains have prolonged the show, although some of the grasses and wild oats have dried out and gone to seed, and the season
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Identity theft happens everywhere
     EPIDEMIC OF CRIME-Many Americans have been victims of identity or credit theft, according to Donna Larkin, who spoke during a luncheon meeting of the Westlake Village Republican Women Federated.
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Famed author Ray Bradbury to make T.O. appearance
     Author Ray Bradbury will make a guest appearance at 7 p.m. Sun., May 22 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Recognized as a "master craftsman with words," he is the author of such works as "The Martian Chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451.
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Author of dog’s tale to visit library
Michael Konik and his dog, Ella, will be at
the T.O. Library
on May 18
     Bestselling author Michael Konik along with his dog, Ella
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County residents learn about elder abuse during symposium
Officials worry that abuse is underreported in Ventura County
     A few years ago the California legislature decided to hold forums in counties throughout the state to make the public aware of the growing problem of elder abuse.
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How to recognize elder abuse
Provided below are the names,
phone numbers of organizations
dedicated to halting a growing problem
     How to Identify Elder Abuse, What Can Be Done about It?
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Former teacher finds new meaning in art
     A painter who focuses on one work at a time might run into a hurdle that stumps him, possibly affecting the painter
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Westlake girl gets wish fulfilled
     The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties granted the wish of Westlake Village resident Jessica Shuben recently with a full day of events in Agoura and Thousand Oaks.
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Cancer survivor to visit Wellness Community here
     Pancreatic cancer survivor Tom Cronan will spend nearly six weeks on his Harley-Davidson visiting 22 Wellness Communities across the U.S. while waging a nationwide war on cancer across 6,600 miles.
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Novelty basketball team to perform in Ventura tomorrow night
     The globetrotting Hollywood All-Stars, a celebrity freestyle basketball team, will entertain "children of all ages" during their "Slammin
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Rare WW II plane makes visit to county
     With unquestionable power and a noble authority, the B-17 bomber owned the tarmac like a heavyweight champ owns the ring.
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Local merchants to help Many Mansions
     The following special events are being offered by Conejo Valley merchants in support of Many Mansions.
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Newbury Park teen earns Eagle Scout
     Ian James Miller, 18, the son of Cathy and Brock Miller of Newbury Park, will be recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at noon on Sat., May 14 at St. Matthew
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Grocer supports open space
     Whole Foods Market presented a check for $4,070 to Conejo Valley Open Space Foundation yesterday, Wed., May 11 at the store, 740 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Cops finish fourth in relay
     The Ventura County Sheriff
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New sign to draw attention to replica of old schoolhouse
     A monument sign will be unveiled at 10:30 a.m. Sat., May 21 intended to draw residents
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New directory available
     The Membership Business Directory and Community Guide for the Conejo Valley is currently available from the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber. It includles a great deal of information.
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Young artists’ winning works on display
     Young at Art Studios presented its students
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