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September 21, 2007 / Front Page

Emotions run high at Sunday's UCC protest

Immigration debate comes home to Simi

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The typically quiet sidewalks in front of the United Church of Christ on Royal Avenue were transformed into a stage for angry demonstrators Sunday, as protesters with opposing viewpoints on immigration verbally clashed with one another while More...

And the winner is...

ACORN TAKES FLIGHT- Nancy and Katharine Walker of Simi Valley are first-place winners of the 2007 "Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation" photo contest. More...

Health & Wellness

Face a headache head-on

Knowing the cause can help you find the right cure

More than 45 million Americans suffer from headaches that disrupt their daily routine. Medical professionals recognize headaches as a legitimate neurobiological disease. More...

Hospital Guild to serve spaghetti dinner

The Simi Valley Hospital Volunteer Guild will serve a home-cooked spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Witman Hall, Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. More...

Surgeon to talk about 'Doctors Without Borders' at T.O. Library

Tom Measles, MD, a general surgeon in Thousand Oaks, will discuss his experiences as a volunteer with Doctors Without Borders, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in May 2006, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. More...

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Schools

Top tips for working parents in helping kids with homework

By Raymond J. Huntington Special to the Acorn

Working parents can over come homework hassles Parents and caregivers are constantly reminded of how important it is to pay attention to children's homework habits. More...

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Sports

Pioneers moving forward with new coach

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

During the offseason Melissa Stites was promoted to head coach of the Simi Valley High girls' volleyball team after two years serving as an assistant. Now Stites is looking to elevate her team to another level as well. More...

Simi soccer squad gets defensive

TOTAL ECLIPSE- The Simi Valley Eclipse girls' U-12 soccer team went undefeated in winning the 2007 Simi Valley Eclipse Labor Day Tournament, an event they also won in 2005. The team allowed only one goal in five games this year. More...

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Family

Family Men Don't Wear Name Brands

Thumb sucker Does anyone know how to cure a thumb-sucker? My son is now 4 years old. Six months ago, the dentist told me that my boy needed to stop sucking his thumb by the age of 4 or he'd push his teeth out and would need braces. More...

Simi Valley Days Parade

Toots, whistles and clowns around

Photos by Iris Smoot

FUNNY FOLK- Simi Valley resident Teresa Median, above, laughs when a clown with the Simi Girls' Fastpitch Softball league gives her daughter Kaitlyn, 2, a high-five during the Simi Valley Days Parade on Saturday morning. More...

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Letters

Agrees with parent who opposes Rosh Hashana rule

I agree with Mr. Scherr's objection to the Simi Valley school board's two-year-old rule that no student-athlete in the district can practice or play any sporting event on Rosh Hashana. More...

Father is sending the wrong message to his son

Being a practicing Jew, I am outraged that this father is teaching his son and the entire community that sports are more important than religious beliefs ("Father of Jewish player doesn't agree with Rosh Hoshana rule, More...

More thoughts on UCC and 'Liliana'

I thank you, Joy Lomenick. I did call the police in Simi Valley to ask what was going to be done about the illegal alien that was living on the church grounds asking for sanctuary. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation Photo Contest

GREAT GLACIERS!- Kevin, Dave and Renee Kieselbach, from left, cool off with their Simi Valley Acorn during a summer vacation at the Aialik Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. More...

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Datebook

SAT., SEPT. 22 Fine Weaving Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 & 120, Oxnard. Free, open to public. Chris Villalovos (805) 527-1915. More...

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Real Estate

A Tudor Two-Story Home In Agoura Hills On A Cul-De-Sac Street In A Family Neighborhood

The "Ovdat Team" comprised of Bev, Saul and Tami presents a Tudor twostory home in Agoura Hills with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a cul-de-sac street in a family neighborhood. More...

Adobe Realty

Century 21 Adobe Realty in Agoura Hills recently recognized its associates for top achievement in the month of August. More...

One Percent Rebate Offered

American Homes Real Estate is offering their represented home buyers a full 1 percent rebate on the purchase price of the home of their choice. More...

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Mayor to pastor: This one's on your tab

Miller wants church to pay $39,306 for police costs

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Mayor Paul Miller wants the city to hold Simi's United Church of Christ financially liable for law enforcement costs related to maintaining the peace during Sunday's three-hour protest outside the church- a bill in upwards of $39,000. More...

More tests to come for Runkle Canyon

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Simi Valley's proposed Runkle Canyon development will soon undergo further geologic and environmental testing following a recommendation by the California Department of Health Services. More...

Community

Dethroned beauty queen defends her actions, points finger at accusers

Targets another contestant's mom, who works for the DA

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Miss Ventura County 2005, who was dethroned the same year and later accused by pageant organizers of theft and perjury, fought back Friday at a press event organized by her attorney. More...

Judge recommends Simi doctor not treat women

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

A Simi Valley emergency room doctor will be prohibited from treating female patients if the Medical Board of California upholds a recommendation made by an administrative law judge on Sept. 4. Dr. More...

Police radar trailer vandalized

A radar trailer belonging to the Simi Valley Police Department's Traffic Unit was vandalized sometime between Sept. 5 and 7 while parked in the 6200 block of Nelda Street in Simi Valley. The damage was discovered at 7:57 p.m. Friday, Sept. More...

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Business

Charity helps keep hunger at bay for county residents

Part three of a three-part series

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

A woman named Ruby left a Camarillo food pantry on a recent afternoon with bags of fresh fruit and vegetables, canned goods and boxes of breakfast cereal, pasta and graham crackers. More...

Local Business Briefs

Simi insurance agents know how to sell Two local Farmers Insurance representatives/district managers have been inducted into the Farmers' Topper Club of top sales producers: Vincent Vartanian, 1919 Williams St., Ste. More...

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Police

Blotter

Personal property valued at $700 was reported stolen Sept. 10 from a vehicle parked on the 1500 block of Meander Drive. More...

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Faith

Places of faith

Hope is on its way

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Hope Coming Ministries 2250 Union Place Simi Valley (805) 577-9102 Pastor Frank Tomlinson Founded: 2005 Size of congregation: 75 Denomination: nondenominational Service: Sundays at 10 a.m. More...

Simi Prez to host men's conference at Reagan Library

The Valiant Men ministry of Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will sponsor a No Man Left Behind Conference from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

Famed pianist Roger Williams to play marathon concert at Reagan Library

Pianist Roger Williams will perform in concert for 14 and a half hours in celebration of his 83rd birthday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Star-studded lineup doesn't disappoint at Vino Jazz Fest

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Good friends and perfect weather lured legendary songstress Nancy Wilson to perform at the fifth annual Vino Jazz Festival at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall on Saturday. More...

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