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DMV remodel delayed
     The city council last week rejected all four construction bids on a project to renovate the Department of Motor Vehicles building because two of them arrived incomplete.
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Kiwanis clean up, beautify school grounds
     On Sat., March 25, 12 volunteers from Simi Valley Kiwanis arrived at Knolls Elementary School in Simi Valley armed with shovels, rakes, gardening implements, gloves and sun hats for "Total K Day."
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Local resident a father, a professional communicator -and he loves punk rock
     Youth sports have special meaning for Keith Jajko, a Simi Valley resident who shares his expertise not only with his own children, but with others in the community.
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Suspect in murder case enters plea of not guilty
     Randall Clifton Kling, 50, on March 24 plead not guilty and denied all special circumstances to charges related to the murders of Michael and William Budfuloski.
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Some charges in supervisorial race may be inaccurate, according to law officer
     The three candidates who are vying to represent the Fourth District on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors all say they support law enforcement. The challengers contend that incumbent Supervisor Judy Mikels hasn%27t been doing her job to ensure that public safety needs are met.
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Storm water pollution prevention awareness program announced
     The Public Works, Environmental Compliance Division of the city of Simi Valley is reminding residents that water from recreational swimming pools, Jacuzzis, fishponds and fountains often contain chemicals used for sanitizing or cleansing purposes. These chemicals, such as chlorine or co
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Kiwanis plan golf tournament
     The Simi Valley Kiwanis 27th annual Golf Tournament is one of the club%27s biggest fundraisers of the year and is scheduled for tee off at 1 p.m. Mon., May 8 at the members-only Wood Ranch Golf Course, 301 Wood Ranch Pkwy., Simi Valley. The tournament is open to men and women.
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Popular antiques store makes a comeback
     Now antiques shoppers can rest easy. Penny Pinchers is scheduled to reopen Sat., April 1 at its new digs at 2355 Tapo St., Ste. 16 in Simi Valley.
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Cellphones to be donated to seniors
     Home Instead Senior Care and the nonprofit organization Phones for Life will distribute free cellphones to seniors in need throughout Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties.
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Art for the public to enjoy
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers 'HERE'S MINE'-Brittany Love, 7, of Simi Valley is happy to show the tile that she hand-painted in the cement benches around the playground at Vista del Arroyo Park. The park at 3451 Chicory Leaf Place was the site of a recent official dedication ceremony.
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Getting the point across the dangers of teen driving
     ACCIDENT ODDS- Lt. Roy Jones, commander of the Simi Valley Police Department traffic unit, addresses the neighborhood council joint chairs meeting. As part of his recent presentation, Jones informed the council that first-year drivers are four times as likely to have an accident as other drivers. In an upcoming city council meeting, the police department will recommend that the city of Simi Valley adopt the Sheriff's Teen Traffic Offender Program (STTOP), in which residents may report dangerous driving habits. For more information on the program, check www.sttop.net. BILL SPARKES
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Theater foundation seeking new directors
     The new season for the Theater on High Street in Moorpark will be from September through August 2007. The foundation is soliciting proposals from local community theater directors before announcing the season%27s schedule of events.
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Once in a lifetime
     'WINNAH, WINNAH, WINNAH!'--This past weekend, the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset's St. Paddy's Beer Fest produced a lucky winner. With a Hole-In-One contest as one of the highlights of the inaugural Beer Fest, Simi Valley resident Fred Rohmer stepped up to the tee, took his best swing and, before he could say "Cheers," watched his ball sail 205 yards and sink into the cup, making him the winner of a $35,000 Toyota from DCH Toyota of Simi Valley.
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Salon owners win management award
     Regis Corporation recently awarded Daryl and Larry Kleintob the honor of Supercuts "Under 10 Stores" Franchisee of the Year for 2005. The Kleintobs own six Supercuts hair salons in Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley. The award recognizes a franchisee for successful management skills
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