Simi's Spanish heritage brought to life

COLORFUL STEPS- Mexican Baile Folklorico dancer Elvira Gallegos of Simi Valley swirls the skirts of her traditional dress at the dedication ceremony for the Old St. Rose of Lima church at Strathearn Park on Friday. First dedicated Aug. 10, 1902 as Simi Valley Presbyterian Church, St. Rose officially got its name in 1921, when it was home to a 20-family Catholic congregation. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers