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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Kiwanis awards scholarships to area students
      Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley has awarded scholarships to the following 2007 high school graduates: Andrew Garcia of Apollo High School will attend Moorpark College and plans to major in business. He led a project that raised money to help educate children in Afghanistan this past year. His...
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Sports Performance Institute to sponsor youth football camp
      The Sports Performance Institute is partnering with coach Terry Gourley for a three-week football camp for youth ages 7 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, July 9 through July 27 at Grace Brethren High School, 1350 Cherry Ave., Simi Valley.
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Camp promises children millionaire status by age 40
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Want to be a millionaire by age 40? It's possible if you start young enough, said Money Camp coaches Judy Powell and Gayle Lipp. Powell and Lipp teach children ages 10 to 15 practical savings and investment strategies in a hands-on program called Money Camp.
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Several county students receive appointments to military academies
      Young people from several area schools have been accepted to U.S. military academies. Nominees were interviewed by a board in December at an all-day Saturday event and recommendations were made through the competitive nomination process.
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+Arts Council honors Simi Valley scholars
      The Ventura County Arts Council recently hosted a Recognition Reception in the sculpture garden of the Studio Channel Islands Art Center for 20 Arts Scholars from Ventura County. Each student passed an application process to be selected to attend the 2007 California State Summer School fo...
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