Casa Pacifica gets a new library
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      During a recent history lesson on American heroes, teachers at Lang Ranch Elementary in Thousand Oaks wanted to impart more than textbook knowledge to their 140 second-graders. They wanted the students to learn by doing.
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USAF Band to perform here
     PATRIOTIC CONCERT- The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West will present music celebrating the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. The free concert is set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues., July 3 at Gardens of the World on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, across the street from the Civic Arts Plaza. ...
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Local students receive scholarships from cable companies
      The Southern California Cable and Telecommunications Association Charitable Foundation has awarded $1,000 college scholarships each to three local students. The foundation's Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship recognizes students who are interested in pursuing careers in the cable and teleco...
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CLU students receive fellowships
      Students at California Lutheran University were awarded Swenson Summer Fellowships, allowing them to complete research projects focusing on various topics in science and technology. The 11 students were selected by a committee comprised of CLU science faculty members.
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Young achiever
     UPSTANDING CITIZEN- Mark Wagner, who recently graduated from T.O. High School, earned the rank of Eagle, the highest in Scouting. For his project, he planned and organized the removal of an unsafe bench from the Conejo Valley Botanic Gardens and the design, construction and installation of two new b...
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Pepperdine undergrads named to dean's list
      The following local Pepperdine University students have been named to the Seaver College dean's list for the spring 2007 semester. Newbury Park: Kyle Thompson and Adam Wall. Thousand Oaks: Hannah Klodt. Camarillo: Andrew Ishibashi, Eric Burdullis, Lindsey Laubacher, Colby Long and Cathe...
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Helping people who are hungry
     DOING A GOOD DEED- From left, Stephanie Lee, Katie Weibezahl, Hannah Press, Kiaya Ongania and Effie Sklavenitis of Colina Middle School postponed the start of summer vacation to collect nonperishable food and other items for Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank. The girls are members of Girl Scout Tro...
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