Paying for tickets to commencement is outrageous
     Isn't any other parent irritated that they are being charged $10 per ticket, after the first four free tickets, to see their son or daughter graduate? This is outrageous. This is the last chance that the high schools will get to gouge us.
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Trustee stands up against the teachers' union
     Mike Dunn is being viciously attacked for being the only Conejo Valley Unified School District board member to challenge the unreasonable demand of the boss of the teachers' union for a Dec. 23, 2006 Christmas vacation start date. The late start date makes pre-Christmas celebration (travel
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Dunn sticks to his convictions
     Recent news articles highlight the notion that leadership of the local teachers' union would like nothing better than to muzzle Conejo Valley Unified School District trustee Mike Dunn. I would like to thank Mr. Dunn for his integrity in representing the wishes of parents and voter
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Lang Ranch Park deserves to be criticized
     In response to Mr. Ramsey's letter ( Thousand Oaks Acorn
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Not all libraries treated equally
     My commendations to the city of Thousand Oaks for expanding the children's section of the main library.
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Thanks for helping CROP Walk
     A very successful CROP Walk was held on March 12. A hearty 435 walkers raised over $42,000 to assist Church World Service in its efforts to alleviate hunger and despair in poverty pockets in the world. Also, 25 percent of the money will assist these five local charities: Conejo Valley Meals on W
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It's the season to be cautious about opossums
     Now that spring has officially sprung and baby animals are being born in our backyards, we need to be cautious when dealing with the wildlife that surrounds us.
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Volunteers with hospice help when they are most needed
     April 23 to 29 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the efforts of the many thousands of men and women in this country who give of their time and talents to help others. No where is the importance of volunteering more strongly seen than among our community's hospice programs. Ho
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