Family scares up quality time while constructing haunted house
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      s n . e The haunted house on Sebring Avenue is not for the faint of heart. But don't worry. If you're hesitant to take the plunge into the dark unknown by yourself, perhaps 6-year-old Courtney Killips will give you a guided tour.
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Donations to be collected to help families of shooting victims
      Simi Valley Youth Soccer League is taking donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 3 at Hillside Middle School, 2222 E. Fitzgerald Road, Simi Valley. The donation is being collected for the families affected by the recent shooting at Tire Pros.
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Daughter of Robert F. Kennedy makes appearance at Dantona fundraiser
      IN THE SPOTLIGHT- Simi resident Jim Dantona, center, and an old friend, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, former Maryland lieutenant governor and oldest daughter of Robert Kennedy, chat with supporter John Kelleher at the Dantona campaign kickoff party in Simi Valley Oct. 18.
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Railroad historical society hosts swap meet
Events begins tomorrow at 7
      The Santa Susana Railroad Historical Society will sponsor a model railroad swap meet from 7 to 10 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 27 at Santa Susana Park, the pavilion west of the depot, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Admission is a $2 donation for adults. Children will be admitted at no charge.
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Only 14, local Scout earns rank of Eagle
Teen receives thanks from water district
      Aaron L. Friedman, 14, of Boy Scout Troop 687 was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Simi Valley. Friedman began scouting at 6 years old as a Tiger Cub. He continued through Cub Scouts with Den 3 Pack 3609 at Wood Ranch Elementary School.
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Simi-born punk band robbed while on tour
Members trying to regroup after losing 'everything'
By Sandy Bayer-Brandi Special to the Acorn
      Strung Out, a popular local punk rock band that formed in Simi Valley in 1992, is without its instruments after the group's equipment trailer was stolen while on a recent East Coast tour stop. According to Jake Kiley, rhythm and lead guitarist for Strung Out, the band had just checked into their room at a Days Inn in Philadelphia at around 8 a.m., Oct.
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It's 'Ragtime' at the Simi Arts Center
      Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi will present the Tony Awardwinning show "Ragtime: The Musical," based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, from Oct. 27 through Dec. 2 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave.
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Softball registration opens
      Simi Valley Girls Softball, a nonprofit organization, is holding open registration for girls ages 4 to 17 to play fast-pitch softball for the 2008 spring season. Information and registration days are scheduled at Simi Valley Town Center's west end from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 and 8, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.
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