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Calabasas goes postal over mail delays
Problem shows improvement
     Neither rain, sleet, snow nor hail stops the United States Postal Service from delivering the mail- except in Calabasas, it seems.
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Melody makers
     Lupin Hill thirdgrader Austin Jelinski fiddles his finest during the Lindero Canyon Fiddle Fest last week. First-year students, playing under the direction of Peggy McClintick, joined more experienced musicians led by Greg Fried, in a concert that ended with a rousing rendition of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" performed by all the musicians.
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Pavley will assist child safety seat inspections
     California State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (DWoodland Hills) will be joined by the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Sheriff %27s Office conducting inspections of child safety seats from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., March 18 in the parking lot of the Ralph%27s Shopping Center, 23841 Mal
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Contact your local Sheriff's Department
     From area code 818 (Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Hidden Hills, West Hills or Westlake Village), please call (818) 878-1808.
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Tips on crime prevention
     Residents can learn how to protect themselves from crime by following these simple, common sense suggestions. Share these tips with your neighbors and friends too, and make it tough for criminals to work in your neighborhood.
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Bond measure gets school board approval
     The Las Virgenes Unified School District has voted unanimously to place a $128 million bond measure on the June ballot.
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Legislation would help autistic students
Students and parents to receive the most up-to-date tools available
     Fran Pavley, Assembly member for the 41st District, said she will author legislation to create a statewide clearing house on issues regarding autism.
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FOR THE RECORD
     In last week%27s story about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an incorrect phone number was given. The correct phone number is (866) DHS-2ICE (866-347-2423).
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Schumacher named planning commission alternat
     Rick Schumacher is the new alternate member of the Calabasas Planning Commission.
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Purim celebration begins
      JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers QUEEN FOR A DAY-Chabad of the Conejo member Chana Bryski, 16, gets a final fitting as Queen Esther from Brocha Sapochkinsky before Purim celebrations begin at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza on Monday. Purim is observed with a reading of the Megillah (the book of Esther) which recounts the story of the Purim miracle.
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In Calabasas, it's everything according to plan
     Calabasas residents really don%27t seem to mind when neighbors remodel their homes, even if the improvements, such as adding a second story, change the aesthetics of the neighborhood.
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Local man travels north to experience dog's life
     The clank of shopping carts across rail lines, the howls of revelers and the eccentric costumes left the tourists walking the streets of San Francisco with stumped expressions.
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See old-fashioned living at Leonis Adobe Museum
     WHAT'S COOKIN'-Historians Gary and Nita Standke demonstrate rancho-style food prep at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas. The museum is hosting Family Fun Day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sun., April 2, an afternoon filled with fresh baked bread, a blacksmith forging tools, sheep shearing and wool spinning, with a special egg hunt for children. For more information, call (818) 222-6511.
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Students learn about Ellis Island
     A civics lesson became a personal quest for third grade students at White Oak Elementary School in Westlake Village when they reenacted the lives of their ancestors entering America through Ellis Island more than 100 years ago.
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AHS graduate helps indigents
     For Brad Altman, a 2001 graduate of Agoura High School, a smile is worth more than a dollar.
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A flight of fancy in rural Calabasas
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers BIRD LOVERS-Cindy Schotte, right, describes a bird sighting to Chris Lord during a bird walk at Soka University recently. In the background, Lillian Almdale and Earlyn Mosher are searching for other feathered friends. For information about Soka's free bird walks, call (818) 878-3741.
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Agoura temple trying to retain home
     Good things come from adversity. It is a tough but productive lesson that members of Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills are learning.
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Senior recreation program gears up for spring
     The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program spring newsletter has been mailed to current program members. A copy may also be picked up at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., at City Hall or the Agoura Hills Pu
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Library cooks up green eggs and ham
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers YUMMY!-Skye Vaughn-Perling, 5, and Celeste Schreifels, 3, of Agoura, check out the green eggs and ham simmering at the Agoura Hills Library as part of an event celebrating the inimitable writer Dr. Seuss' (Theodor Geisel) 102nd birthday. The celebration included readings, a student play and, of course, plenty of fine food.
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Calabasas Historical Society to learn about pioneers
     The Calabasas Historical Society will meet on Tues., March 21 at the city of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, Calabasas for a program on pioneers. For event time, please call Arlene Bernholtz at (818) 2225680.
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Weekly speakers coming to Rotary meetings
     The Rotary Club of Calabasas/ Agoura Hills meets at 12:10 p.m. Thursdays at the Native Cafe, 23536 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Visitors and guests are always welcome.
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Women's club to show fashions
     The Westlake Women%27s Club will present its 37th annual spring fundraiser, "Fashions on Parade," at 10 a.m. Fri., April 21 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The public is invited.
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