CVD grand marshal race officially begins

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'THE SINGING COWGIRL'- - Irene Brennick, left, sings karaoke at Enrique's Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks last week as Cindy Brand dances with her friend "Buffalo Bob" Rickards, the 1985 Grand Marshal of Conejo Valley Days. The annual event helps raise money for worthy causes. Brennick's fundraisers will help Hospice of the Conejo.