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December 16, 2005
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MORE FOOD THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT—Teacher Richard Letus’ second-period class brought in 11,291 items of food for the Royal High School PTSA canned food drive. Although the school’s goal was 10,000 items, the schoolwide total was a staggering 26,250 pieces, a record-breaking number. The food wi... More...
Grand jury forces Boeing to hand over test field paperwork
By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com

A federal grand jury is investigating Boeing Co. for allegedly breaking environmental laws due to waste runoff water from their Santa Susana Field Laboratory, Boeing officials confirmed earlier this week. More...

Park District to make $421,000 in repairs to area golf course
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District recently approved sending out to bid a $421,000 repair project for the Simi Hills Golf Course. More...

 Community
•Tribute to veterans at Tapo Community Park complete
Gayle Soles has such a strong urge to quilt that she believed it had to be inherited. So the Simi Valley resident researched her genealogy and, although she didn’t find any quilters, she was surprised by what she did find: many of her forebears were involved in major wars. More...
•Hand-painted ceramic tiles will enhance park
•Big Brothers Big Sisters now separate from Interface
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 Health & Wellness
•Personal emergency response systems can help seniors
Seniors who live independently often feel better knowing they can reach someone quickly if they need help. A personal emergency response system (PERS) can offer peace of mind to seniors and those who care about them. More...
•Moorpark College nursing program graduates 37 students
•Eat ‘superfoods’ to avoid packing on holiday pounds
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 Datebook
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FRI., DEC. 16 Skating Spectacle Oxnard Ice Skating Center: At 7 p.m. tonight and at 2 and 7 p.m. tomorrow the Channel Islands Figure Skating Club will present “Holiday Magic on Ice,” a fundraiser for Children’s Services Auxiliary of Ventura County. $10 to $22, with VIP table $150. (805) 98 More...
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 Schools
•Simi Valley teen goes to the Capitol
Julie Katske is going places. And the director of the private school she attends is helping to send her. The director nominated the 16-year-old Simi Valley resident to attend the Na More...
•YMCA winter swim classes to begin
•Simi student named to college dean’s lis
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 Sports
•Simi Valley boys’ basketball squad says balance will create success
At the end of the 2004-05 season, the Simi Valley boys’ basketball team was second in the Marmonte League to the Calabasas Coyotes. The Pioneers were 22-8 overall, 11-3 in league, to the Coyotes’ record of 26-5 overall, 13-1 in league. More...
•Tales from the Target World Challenge
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 Police
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Police arrested a suspect for battery and public intoxication at 1:15 a.m. Dec. 5 in the 2800 block of Tapo Street. At 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the 2800 block of Cochran Street, police arrested a petty thief. A suspect was arrested for commercial burglary at 8:40 p.m. Dec. 3 in the More...
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 Faith
•B’nai Emet announces activitie
The Rev. Michael Carcerano of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Simi Valley will speak at the Shabbat service at 8 p.m. tonight, Fri., Dec. 16 at Congregation B’nai Emet in Simi Valley. Carcerano will discuss “Nostra More...
•Chabads, Reagan Library to host Chanukah fest
•Catholic church to present Christmas concer
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 On The Town
•Tribute band to rock the Tree House
Heart tribute band, Dreamboat Annie, will perform at the Tree House in Simi Valley tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 17, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.  More...
•L.A. Philharmonic sets holidays to music
•‘The Christmas Dragon’ roars to life on stage
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 Letters
•Benefit promoters thank community and participants
When 50-year-old drummer Ron Whitaker teamed with singer Cherie Currie to raise funds for the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, they could not have fathomed how their dream to help the disadvantaged would come to fruition. More...
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 Editorials
•It’s the holidays, don’t be so serious
In a desire to spread good cheer in the days leading up to Dec. 25—but also making sure their comments are viewed as politically correct—many Christians opt for the words “happy holidays” when they greet a friend or an acquaintance for fear that a simple “Merry Christmas” might be perceived as offen More...
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 Real Estate
•Stunning, Newly Updated Westlake Village Home With Private Backyard and Pool
A stunning Westlake Village home with about 2,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Every room is impressive. More...
•2-Story Deer Ridge Home
•Katy Ho
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