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Citizen journalism as we know it at the Ventura County Star has changed. With the new year comes a new site. We've moved to VenturaCountyStar.com/YourNews. Along with the new location, we have a new print format and new opportunities ...with the same citizen journalism concept: news about and by YOU. That's why we're calling it YourNews. What changes, besides th...
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Provided by: kEVIN LUKES

The Conejo Recreation & Park District's Board of Directors recognized Katie Cochrane with its Young Athlete Award. Katie, a senior at Thousand Oaks High School, was presented with the award at the December 6, 2007, Board meeting. A member of Equestrian Trails Incorporated Corral #37, Katie is an accomplished rider with numerous first place ribbons for Gymkhana Compe...
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The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County (JGSCV)will hold a general meeting, co-sponsored with Temple Adat Elohim, on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Temple Adat Elohim 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The Topic: Documenting Immigrants to America 1882-1954 Both the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...
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Provided by: Toni Szydlowski

Students from Shotokan Karate of Newbury Park recently collected over 30 toys to donate to Interface Family Services in Camarillo. The students hope the toys will help to ease the stress of children from families in transition during the holidays. "It is the season for giving and sharing," said Trudy Tanita, a student at the dojo. Sensei Mike Szydlowski, who coord...
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Provided by: Marilee Ullmann

December 13, 2007 Every year Conejo Recreation and Parks Department gives an award to a young athlete who stands out in their sport and achieves outstanding merits as competitors. There is nothing more valuable to our society then our young people. They are our future. To recognize and nurture our children's capabilities is a great contribution to our own legacy. ...
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