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Shooter kills 1, injures 3 at Simi dental office
      Last Wednesday morning, a man wielding a high-powered military-style assault rifle opened fire at a dental office on the west end of Simi Valley, killing one woman and critically wounding three others, police said.
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Turning 'Bad News' into good news
Fresh face on City Council got jumpstart acting in 1976 comedy classic
      While many Moorpark residents have become familiar with David Pollock's works in the community, few know his past as a child television and film actor.
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See Independence Day fireworks in T.O.
      The annual July 4 Janss Marketplace Fireworks Spectacular will be from 4 to 10 p.m. tomorrow at the shopping center, off the 101 Freeway at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. Admission is free. The event will have free music, games, fireworks viewing, giveaways, balloon twister, face painting, and Bounce House.
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How much is doggy in window?
      Tiny Loving Canines is a dog rescue organization which specializes in small breeds under 15 pounds. TLC has weekly adoptions from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays at Petco, 742 Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. Adoption applications and photos of dogs available for adoption are available at www.tinylovingcanines.org.
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Active Adult Programs
      The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free except as noted. For more information or to RSVP, call (805) 517-6261.
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Poets, pick up a pen
      The Women's Artistic Network of Simi Valley is sponsoring the Carol E. Doering Poetry Contest in memory of the local poet and network member. The contest is open to all poets. Prizes range from $50 to $100. Entry fees are $5 per poem or $10 for three poems.
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Checkmate
      A chess club meets weekly from 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays at the Simi Valley YMCA, 3200 Cochran St. Fifty new players are needed. Men, women and children are welcome. Players are encouraged to bring a chess board or chess clock.
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Unique project earns Gold Award
      Moorpark resident and Moorpark High School graduate Zoë Sophos, 17, received her Girl Scout Gold Award during a ceremony at her home in June. The Gold Award is the highest achievement that can be earned in Girl Scouts.
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Big, ol' juicy burgers
Recipe of the week
      This week, July 1 to 7, Vons has fresh 80 percent lean ground beef for $2.69 per pound and Signature Cafe red, white and blue potato salad for $3.49 per pound.
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