In for a spin
     HANG ON- Alyssa Shaver, 14, of Simi Valley, and Monica Schuberg, 14, of Moorpark maintain tight grips as they fly by on a ride called Sizzler at last weekend's St. Rose of Lima Carnival.
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Good thing she doesn't have any sticks
     IN RHYTHM- Dianna Barnette plays drums on the back of Pat Crowley of Simi Valley as they listen to the Rolling Stones tribute band Jumping Jack Flash, which played to a receptive crowd recently at the Rancho Simi Community Park.
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Conservancy offers summer hikes
     The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority offers a variety of summer familyfriendly hikes in the northern rim-of-the-valley parks, including Sage Ranch in the Simi hills.
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Kiwanis Club donation to help purchase vehicle for transportation of disabled
Van will be used for alternative recreation trips
     The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley has donated $20,000 to support transportation services for local residents with disabilities.
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Twins' academic prowess earns pair a trip to nation's capital
By Joe Cohen jcohen@theacorn.com
     Valley View Middle School sixth-graders Austin and Connor Tingley have been chosen to attend a leadership conference in Washington, D.C. in August.
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