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September 28, 2007 / Front Page

Simi's oldest sporting goods store reaching its finish line

Lewis' closing up shop after 35 years

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Steve Lewis doesn't know what he's going to do now that everything's changed. Lewis Sporting Goods, the longest running sports store in Simi Valley, will close its doors on 4419 Cochran St. More...

Waste Management refiles request for expansion

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Waste Management resubmitted its application to expand the Simi Valley Landfill this week, more than five months after an initial submission was determined by the Ventura County planning division to be incomplete. More...

Health & Wellness

High blood pressure cases increasing among children

A recent study by Morehouse School of Medicine reports that the rate of high blood pressure is on the rise among American children. More...

VC Fire Department gives tips on candle and sprinkler safety

Candlelight can be beautiful but also deadly. More...

Pharmacy offers flu shots

CVS/pharmacy stores in Simi Valley will offer flu vaccinations in October. Times and locations are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at 2825 Cochran St., (805) 5226904; and Saturday, Oct. 6 at 4440 Alamo St., (805) 522-3120. More...

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Schools

Students say 'See you at the pole'

SENDING OUT A PRAYER- A group of Valley View Middle School students join hands and begin to pray Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. More...

Foundation will 'Tee Up for Kidz'

The Simi Valley Education Foundation will sponsor the Tee Up for Kidz Golf Tournament on Friday, Nov. 2 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

RHS senior is semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship

Bradley Axen, a senior at Royal High School in Simi Valley, has been named as a semifinalist in the 53rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More...

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Police

Blotter

A 41-year-old man was arrested Sept. 18 on the 800 block of Ashland Avenue and charged with battery. On the 3500 block of Evans Drive on Sept. 18, a 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with prowling. On Sept. More...

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Faith

The Art of Being

"Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time. More...

Jewish Genealogical Society to meet in Thousand Oaks

The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley, Ventura County and surrounding areas will hold a general meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

United Way announces new donor program

United Way of Ventura County has announced the establishment of its new Corporate Cornerstone Partnership. More...

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Letters

Applauds mayor's decision regarding sanctuary church

Right on, Mayor Miller. Finally somebody with courage and intelligence applies common sense to a growing problem of people with good hearts protecting people who are in this country illegally. Rev. More...

Mayor 'off base' for trying to bill church

Thank you for your editorial on the United Church of Christ in Simi. The Mayor of Simi is indeed way off base in charging the church for monitoring the demonstration last Sunday. More...

Church is responsible for creating situation

The city acted only after the church made a public political statement. More...

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Neighbors

Coalition for Simi Valley Youth gaining influence

Group against teen drinking about to begin second year

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The Coalition for Simi Valley Youth and Community is a snowball that just keeps getting bigger. More...

Residents win big at Kow Chip Bingo

The Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana hosted the 14th annual Kow Chip Bingo game on Sept. 16 during the Simi Valley Days carnival. More...

Public invited to attend birthday bash

Longtime resident and wellknown local musician Dale Honsinger will celebrate his 55th birthday starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. More...

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Council, church find common ground

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Mayor Paul Miller agreed Monday to put on hold the city's attempt to collect nearly $40,000 for police services from United Church of Christ in Simi Valley. After the mayor met privately with the Rev. June C. More...

Joint effort aims to revitalize 'Duck Park'

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

When one plan doesn't pan out, another one is often right around the corner. Or down the street. More...

Community

Residents of Indian Hills Drive stand firm on their sycamores

Street repair plans originally called for the removal of 32 mature trees

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

A strong reaction by residents of Indian Hills Drive has led the city to reconsider a road improvement project that originally included the removal of more than 30 mature sycamore trees. More...

Sex offender living in a tent 'somewhere' in the county

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Sexually violent predator Ross Leo Wollschlager, who was released from a state mental health facility in August, is now living in a tent somewhere in Ventura County, according to Ventura County Sheriff's Department spokesperson Capt. More...

Lawsuit could jeopardize funding for school districts

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A lawsuit filed Monday by a Ventura County school district could result in monetary losses for districts all over the Conejo Valley and beyond. More...

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Business

Simi-based seminar will teach the basics of blueprints

The Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County Building Industry Association of Southern California Women's Council will host a "Navigating Blueprints" seminar from 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 12 at the Countrywide office in Simi Valley. More...

Business outlook conference

The Ventura County Economic Development Association will focus on what issues businesses face in the 21st century at its 37th annual Business Outlook Conference, "The 21st Century Express: Building a Competitive Edge Through Innovation and Excelle More...

Local realtor sponsors tomorrow's Wag N' Walk

Sharon Staples, realtor with Rodeo Realty's Simi Valley branch, will participate in Wag N' Walk tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 29, starting at the Rancho Simi Community Park. More...

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Sports

Open 24/7

Grace Brethren junior wideout Travis Sproat leads the county in receiving yards

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Travis Sproat never played a down of football before entering high school. Now, nobody can slow him down. More...

Homecoming weekend for Simi Valley, GBHS

Simi Valley and Grace Brethren high schools will both celebrate homecoming during halftime of their respective football games tonight. Simi Valley (2-1) hosts Moorpark (2-1) at 7 p.m. More...

Former Royal cross country star hopes to qualify for Olympic trials

Serrano was a Highlander from 1998-2002

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Although Charlie Serrano isn't currently affiliated with any running team, he's hoping that by training hard now he can join the most high-profile squad of them all- the United States Olympic Team. More...

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Family

Archie the Casa Pacifica therapy dog goes national

Knee surgery went well for Archie, Casa Pacifica's therapy dog, a veterinary hospital spokesperson said last week. More...

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On The Town

CAC presents 'Edwin Drood,' a solve-it-yourself whodunnit

Play review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Charles Dickens began writing "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," but died before he finished the book, leaving no notes about how he intended it to end. Playwright Rupert Holmes wasn't stopped by a little thing like a missing ending. More...

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Underwood

The Newbury Park Rotary Club will present its 21st annual Oktoberfest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30 at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. More...

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Editorials

Teens need our help to make the right decisions about alcohol

A new school year has begun, so it's a good time to remind everyone about the dangers of teenage drinking. It's a huge problem, and may, in fact, be getting worse. If you have kids in high school, the chances are good that they've tried alcohol. More...