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Habitat to conduct housing workshop tomorrow
Membership required of those hoping to move into future homes
      Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County will conduct a homeownership workshop at noon tomorrow, Saturday, April 21, at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Attendance at the workshop is mandatory for an opportunity to help build and own one of three detached...
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For the Record
      In last week's story about the Tierra Rejada Cleanup, Ed Hayduk was incorrectly identified as the general manager of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. Hayduk is the assistant general manager while the actual general manager is Larry Peterson.
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What did you learn from this week's tragedy at Virginia Tech?
     ANASTASIA SOROA, 35 Legal secretary "That there's still people out there who don't value life . . . Without schools becoming Fort Knox, what more can you do?"
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County AOA looking for new membership
      The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on its advisory council. The purpose of the council is to recommend the direction of senior services and programs in Ventura County. New appointments are being considered for twoyear term...
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Tell us why your mom is special
      Mother's Day is May 13 and The Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. Whether it's a poignant memory that you have, a small story you'd like to tell or just a few kind words for mo...
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Resident refuses to give up her purse without a fight
Incident shows dangers of taking the law into your own hands, police say
      Unknown thieves stole a woman's purse in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 255 Cochran St. shortly after noon on April 15. Debra Rodriguez, 51, of Simi Valley had just finished shopping at Wal-Mart and was pushing a cart with her purchases into the parking lot when a man approa...
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Town hall meeting will address longterm plans for the Arroyo Simi
Park district wants input from the community
      The city of Simi Valley and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will conduct a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. The public is invited. The meeting will present the longterm plans and ideas for further enhancing and revitalizing th...
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Garden club hosting plant sale
      The Simi Valley Busy Hands Garden Club will host its annual plant sale Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road.
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Date set for annual Arroyo Cleanup
      The city of Simi Valley Neighborhood Council's fifth annual Arroyo Cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28. Volunteers will meet at Madera Road, south of Easy Street and behind The Decor Store. Waste Management will provide a complimentary barbecue lunch.
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Gator Run will raise money for fallen firefighter memorial
Names of deceased to be placed on pedestal of bronze statue
      Proceeds from the 2007 Inaugural Gator Run 5K/10K Run/ Walk, coming this May, will benefit the Ventura County Fire Department's "Fallen Firefighter Memorial Fund." The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset will present the event on Sunday, May 27 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi V...
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Brand-new ducklings host pool party
      KEEPING GUARD- A mother duck maintains close watch over her flock of 10, one-day-old baby ducklings while in the glow of underwater lighting. The family recently set up residency in the swimming pool of James and Lisa Dellamonica, who live on Bristol Avenue in Simi Valley.
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