Former deputy sheriff says he'll run if Brooks doesn't
Union members prefer Dean over Carpenter
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
      Former chief deputy Geoff Dean has announced he will run for the post of Ventura County Sheriff—with one caveat. Dean, 52, said he may not run if current Sheriff Bob Brooks seeks a fourth term as the county's top cop in the 2010 election.
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City preparing for Arbor Day celebration
      The Simi Valley Tree Advisory Board will host its ninth annual Arbor Day program at 10 a.m. Sat., March 28 at Veterans Plaza in Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi. Cherry trees will be planted to posthumously honor local citizens Paul Molé, Walter Madrid and victims of the Metrolink train crash.
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Active Adult Programs
      The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. For more information and registration, call the recreation coordinators at (805) 583-6059.
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Resident named provost of Cal Lutheran
      PROMOTION— Leanne Neilson has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at California Lutheran University. She had served as interim provost since April.
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Golf event will benefit CPC, Sarah's House
      The Community Pregnancy Clinic and Sarah's House will host their second annual fundraising golf tournament Mon., April 27 at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Registration, putting contest, driving range and continental breakfast begin at 9:30 a.m. Teeoff is 11 a.m. with a silent auction at 4 p.m.
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Tickets on sale for B&G Club auction in June
      Tickets are available for The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley's 31st annual auction, "Alice in Wonderland," on Sat., June 6 at the clubhouse, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. The event will feature such characters as Alice, the Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.
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