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May 21, 2004
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Neighborhood Focus
Worker goes postal, but in this case that’s a good thing
By Sophia Fischer
sfischer@theacorn.com
When customers walk into the post office, the last thing they expect is fast, friendly service. More...
Wheels, deals and automobiles

MICHAEL COONS/Simi Valley Acorn SWEET RIDE-Rudy James, above, looks at a 1998 Chevy Tahoe that was propped up on three wheels with special hydraulics during last weekend's Cubs and Car Car Show in Simi Valley. More...

Countrywide shuffles the deck
Corporate pullout in Moorpark won’t affect Simi Valley
By Saria Kraft
kraft@theacorn.com

The fourth largest employer in Moorpark will pull out of town this fall. Countrywide Home Loans is expected to move about a third of its employees from the Moorpark center as early as August, said Vice President Rick Simon, a company spokesman. More...

 Community
•Simi Valley rolls out carpet for annual Cajun/Creole festival
The 15th annual Cajun/Creole Music Festival coming soon to Simi Valley is an opportunity to do more than kick up your heels to syncopated Zydeco music. More...
•Ventura County Fire Dept. to host fire safety expo
•Early deadlines approach
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 Health & Wellness
•Hospital volunteers honored
ADAM DAVIS/Simi Valley Acorn GIVERS, NOT TAKERS-Lorrie Adams, left, Dottie Curameng, Joan Rodgers and Debbie Shultze help pay tribute to the 2003 Simi Valley Hospital donors during a reception recently at Wood Ranch Country Club. More...
•Red Cross
thanks members
•La Leche League offers support
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 Business
•Women’s group recognizes education
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) recently honored students who participated in two contests the group sponsored. More...
•Area students earn school scholarships
•Colleges sponsor golf classic
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 Schools
•Ed Foundation raises record amount
The Simi Valley Education Foundation raised a record $200,000 this year, $80,000 more than in previous years, officials announced recently. Foundation President Leigh Nixon credits the C-4 bond measure with raising community awareness about school needs. More...
•Actress to lead kids camp
•Students honored
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 Sports
•Simi downs Downey in wild card round of CIF playoffs
Simi Valley High (22-7 overall, 9-5 Marmonte League) is in the CIF Division II baseball playoffs after soundily defeating Downey 11-1 in a wild card game played Tuesday. More...
•Royal softball nabs piece of title
•Right back at you
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 Pets
•Pet Of The Week
Sponsored by
American Veterinary Hospital
Cookie-This neutered male Mexican Hairless has a big personality. He even sits and waves his paws. He is good with kids and other animals ... and is hypoallergenic, since he has no hair to shed! More...
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 Police
•Police Blotter
Police arrested someone for petty theft at 6:40 p.m. May 9 at the K mart on Tierra Rejada Road. More...
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 Faith
•Acorn house of worship
MICHAEL COONS/Simi Valley Acorn OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN-This Simi Valley church is located at 4191 Cochran Street. Sunday Services are at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. More...
•Give credit to Sunday school teachers
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 On The Town
•New ballet takes a journey to Heaven and Hell
The first full-length, original ballet with an original score ever to be produced in Ventura County will make its world premiere tonight at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Fred Kavli Theatre. More...
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 Letters
•Budget will hurt children with special needs
United Parents is a Ventura County-based nonprofit organization of families and professionals that are devoted to children and adolescents with emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. More...
•Contact Your Area Representatives
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 Columns
•On The Trail
Forget about global warming. It’s already happened. Right in my backyard. More...
•The Movie Nut
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 Editorials
•Budget gridlock
terminated in Sacramento
Regardless of whether you like Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger or not, you can’t help but admire his tenacity. More...
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 Neighbors
•Tree trimming endangers squirrels
Before trimming trees this time of year, homeowners should use caution because baby squirrels could be nesting. More...
•Moorpark offers summer camps
•Match needed to save Simi resident
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