Carnival season delights young and old alike
Rides light up skyline like Las Vegas
Photos by

BILL SPARKES

CARNIVAL GROUNDS— A local Catholic church, St. Rose of Lima Parish on Royal Avenue, lights up the night sky of Simi Valley with an annual carnival last weekend. Simi Valley High School at 5400 Cochran St. will host a similar carnival from 4 to 10 p.m. today and tomorrow and from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. The school’s band and orchestra will get a portion of ticket sales. ‘WHO TALKED ME INTO THIS?’—No doubt excited is Conner Holmes, 11. He’s having a wild ride aboard the Orient Express. HOLDING ON TIGHTLY—The Tran brothers of Simi Valley, Brandon, 8, left, and Kevin, 10, seem to be laughing their heads off while simultaneously being scared. Children are fun to watch at carnivals, midways and amusement parks. They can show expressions of fear, excitement and delight—all at the same time. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION—Laura Cavillo, 3, left, of Simi Valley is pleased, but her sister, Karla, 5, looks like she’s ready for a ride that’s more exciting. The ones that were fun two years ago aren’t the same when you’re 5. Another carnival continues at Simi Valley High School today through Sunday. MASTER AT THE GRILL—Ron Mikusky of Simi Valley prepares hamburgers at the St. Rose of Lima Parish carnival. Food, snacks, beverages and games of chance are popular attractions at carnivals. The soft drink vendors should do well this weekend at Simi Valley High School.