August 10, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

001p1_xlg.jpg

Hundreds gather to say 'so long' to Selleh

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
Friends and family of George Michael Selleh agreed that those who knew him loved him. And those who loved him struggled to find the perfect words to do justice to his memory. More...

Health & Wellness

Fresh fun at Simi farmers' market

PLAY AND WORK- Left, Johanna Burga, 7, of Simi Valley shrieks and giggles as she flies into the air on huge bungee cords at the Simi Valley Town Center Farmers' Market on Friday afternoon. More...

Connecting

Communication 101 Communication- actually the lack of it- is an issue that often brings couples into therapy. A recent study has disputed the age-old understanding we've had about "men of few words. More...

Top 10 weight loss tips for teens

According to the American Obesity Association, 30.4 percent of children ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight, 15.5 percent are classified as obese and the prevalence of obesity within this age group has more than doubled over the p More...

Click here for all stories

Sports

It's time to step up

Tri-Valley League QBs will be under the microscope this season
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

After reviewing the Marmonte League starting quarterback scenarios two weeks ago, let's now focus our attention on a few of the local Tri-Valley League schools and detail how their quarterback competitions are shaping up. More...

Showcasing their skills

Four basebalplayers from Marmonte League in Area Code Games
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

When Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda shows up to watch a baseball game between high school teenagers, it's a pretty big deal. More...

Eclipse soccer squad makes semis in Camarillo

POWER ON THE PITCH- The Simi Valley Eclipse Soccer Club was a semifinalist at the Island Classic Tournament in Camarillo. Pictured in the back row from left are Joanna Schimmel, Katie Kennedy, Mariah Ewing, coach Jami Marmalejo and Hannah Adler. More...

Click here for all stories

Faith

Group from Simi Prez learns a new way to minister

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Ready to put into practice the care techniques they learned at a July seminar are Simi Valley Presbyterian Church associate pastor Bob Coppock and church members Mary Pratt, Sue Cover, Martha Siditsky and Cyd Mutal. More...

Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit draws church goers to San Diego

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Faith meets historical evidence as seen by local church members when they recently traveled to San Diego to view the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Natural History Museum. More...

Click here for all stories

On The Town

Local art on display at Camarillo Art and Jazz Festival

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

It took awhile for Deborah Jarchow to find someone to teach her how to weave, but once she did she knew the gentle art was her calling. She'd always had an interest in creating fiber art, having knitted and crocheted for years. More...

Be a Pooh bear in a play

The Elite Theater has put out a casting call for an intergenerational cast in the play "Winnie the Pooh." Auditions are 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 13 and 14 at the theater, 730 S. "B" St., Oxnard. More...

The Movie Nut

"The Bourne Ultimatum" Directed by: Paul Greengrass Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Albert Finney, Joan Allen MPAA r ating: PG13 (for in tense action violence) Running time: More...

Click here for all stories

Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

GETTING DEEP- Along with 9,000 other women from around the country, members of Simi Valley's Discovery Church, from left, Nancy McGinley, Tina White, Dana La Fountaine and Margie Ings, attended the LifeWay women's conference "Deeper Still: More...

Click here for all stories

Neighbors

Youth baseball leagues team up for worldy cause

SVBL raising money to buy proper baseball equipment for team in Africa
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Donations of used sports equipment and apparel for children in Ghana in West Africa, are being sought over the next two weeks by the Simi Valley Baseball League. More...

Click here for all stories

Real Estate

You Can Have It All

You can have it all with this home in a Westlake Village gated community. There are 5-bedrooms plus office, gym and fabulous kitchen, approximately 4,655 square feet. More...

Gary and Colleen Wolfson

Gary and Colleen Wolfson of Prudential California Realty's North Ranch/Westlake Village office won the award for Top Listing Agents for April. More...

The Ovdat 'Action' Team

Syd Leibovitch, broker/ president of Rodeo Realty, welcomed the "Ovdat Team" to the Rodeo Realty Westlake office. More...

Click here for all stories

County health facility moving to Mountaingate Plaza

Sierra Vista will occupy site of former movie theater
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Public health patients in the East County will have better access to medical services when the Sierra Vista Family Medical Center moves to an expanded 32,867square-foot facility next year. More...

Thursday morning quake rolls through the area, does little damage

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Capt. More...

Community

Superior Court receives award for Quickstart

The Ventura Superior Court's QuickStart Assessment Center has received the Justice Achievement Award from the National Association for Court Management. More...

Serving in Uniform

Air Force Airman Ryan P. Blake has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. More...

Memorial service for Korean War vet

A memorial service for U.S. Army Korean War veteran Ray Sucholl of Simi Valley will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 in the Simi Valley Veterans Plaza at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi. More...

Click here for all stories

Schools

College Corner

Financial matters As the cost of a college education continues to increase, there is much discussion among higher education professionals about how to provide access to students from lower-income families. More...

Moorpark College welcomes incoming frosh

Moorpark College has invited approximately 4,500 freshmen to a Freshman Orientation/Social on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the campus. These freshmen are firsttime college students ages 17 to 21 who are starting in the fall semester. More...

CSUCI earns accreditation for first time

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Two local universities made the grade last month. More...

Click here for all stories

Pets

Pet of the Week

MARVELOUS MOBY- Moby is a beautiful, young, neutered, white German shepherd. He is a very sweet, friendly dog who gets along with other dogs. Moby is housebroken. More...

Click here for all stories

Police

Blotter

At the intersection of Mildred Street and Kirsten Avenue a 27year-old male was arrested Aug. 2 and charged with possession of stolen property. An 18-year-old male was arrested Aug. More...

Click here for all stories

Family

Simi birthday boy gets down in the dunks

WET BIRTHDAY- At left, Nathaniel Rodriguez, 7, and friend Anna Marie Rangel, 8, both of Simi Valley, giggle with their family members as, above, Paige, 10, of San Dimas is dumped into the dunk tank at the Rodriguez's house in Simi Valley on Saturd More...

Classic rock festival returns

The Ojai Classic Rock Festival will return for its fifth engagement from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai. Gates will open at 11 a.m. More...

August highlights at the Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is offering a variety of activities in August. The museum is at 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. Tickets are $9 for adults, $6.50 for students and seniors and $2 for children ages 5 to 12. More...

Click here for all stories

Letters

City should end contract with WM and admit it was wrong

Mayor Miller's letter failed to hit the nail on the head in explaining his deal with Waste Management Inc. What is wrong with saying, "Oops, we made a mistake"? More...

In favor of dog park at Big Sky, not skate park

I don't agree with the letter published in the Aug. 3 edition of the Acorn, "Since when did we start putting dogs before humans?" Big Sky is a peaceful, nice, quiet area. More...

Click here for all stories

Editorials

Let's be shaken to our senses

It shouldn't take the shifting of two enormous tectonic plates to get us thinking about emergency preparedness. More...

Question of the Week

How prepared are you and your family in the event of a serious natural disaster?

LARA TABBARA, 33 Business specialist "We're probably not very prepared. It's not something we think about often." More...

Click here for all stories

Datebook

Datebook

FRI., AUG. 10 A 'Tender' Play Stage Door Theatre opens romantic comedy "The Tender Trap," 8 p.m., 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Continues through Sept. 15. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 12, 26. $12 and $15. More...

Click here for all stories