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$7,000 theft of 200 cigarette cartons leads to 2-hour police pursuit, search
One suspect is found hiding under two coats on the floor of residents' car
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      A commercial burglary at a Simi Valley Rite-Aid resulted in a fullfledged manhunt last Saturday night after two men allegedly stole 200 cartons of cigarettes worth about $7,000, according to police. Takis Tucker, 31, of Sherman Oaks and Lamar Jackson, 32 of Los Angeles were arrested by Si...
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Firm found at fault in 90-year-old's death
      A Los Angeles jury assessed $1.3 million in damages against a construction company for the wrongful death of a 90-year-old Simi Valley man. A utility truck owned by B&D Enterprises Co. backed over Harry George Raya on June 15, 2005, while he was on his morning walk to McDonalds for cof...
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Second surprise sobriety checkpoint of year on way
      The Simi Valley Police Department will conduct a licensing and sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city sometime within the next two weeks. The goal of the checkpoint is to arrest drivers who are operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and...
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Residents use rare access to put spotlight on various county issues
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      The first-ever Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting held in Simi Valley opened the door on Tuesday night to more than 30 members of the public, who took full advantage of the opportunity to voice their concerns to district supervisors in a local venue.
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Acorn photo editor wins CNPA first place
Receives three additional awards
      Jann Hendry, photo editor for the five editions of the Acorn , received first place honors last weekend in the California Newspaper Publishers Association's Better Newspapers Contest.
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Public invited to a moonlight meditation
      American Indian Dr. Mike Willis and Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones, Acorn columnist and director of OneSpirit Center in Simi Valley, will present a moonlight meditation and drumming circle at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 at Underwood Family Farm, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark.
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Military officers host picnic in T.O.
      The ConejoSimi Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and the Conejo Valley Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars invite all current and prospective members to a summer picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Ro...
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WINS to meet in Moorpark
      Women InFo Network Simi will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at the Secret Garden restaurant, 255 E. High St. in Moorpark. The guest speaker is Chef Michel Bardavid of the Secret Garden. Bardavid will share some cooking tips and secrets.
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Bingo offered every Tuesday at Sorrento Villas
      Residents are invited to play bingo on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sorrento Villas Senior Community, 415 Country Club Drive, Simi Valley. For more information, call (805) 527-7838.
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Organizers buttering up for '07 Lobsterfest
      Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley will serve its 13th annual Lobster Fest from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. This popular family event features whole Maine lobster flown in that morning and cooked by master chefs. Steak will be availa...
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Local club celebrates 'America's sports car'
Members show off their coveted rides all around Southern California
By Robin Nasby Special to the Acorn
      As a teen in the 1960s, Russ Bartoli dreamed of the day he'd be sitting behind the wheel of the elite American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette. Not a fan of some of the popular foreign sports cars on the market at the time, the young Bartoli admired the Corvette's style, its shape and espec...
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Toastmasters host district's former official
      Simi Valley Toastmasters will host guest speaker, James Riley, immediate past district 33 governor, at their 7:30 p.m. meeting Wednesday, July 25 at Sonrise Assisted Living, 5300 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. There is no charge to attend, and visitors are welcome.
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The Movie Nut
      "Sicko" Directed by: Michael Moore Rated: PG-13 (for brief adult language) Running time: 112 minutes Best suited for: those who suspect insurance companies, HMOs and medical healthcare in general is broken.
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