Rare visit from Polish president draws far-off visitors to Simi
European leader honors Reagan's efforts to fight onslaught of Communism
By Robin Nasby Special to the Acorn
      Lech Kaczynski, president of Poland, visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library last week to induct the Cold War president into his nation's Order of the White Eagle. The library's courtyard was filled with hundreds of guests waving Polish flags, speaking in their native language an...
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Residents now required to report stolen firearms
Those who don't could be charged with a misdemeanor
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      The City Council adopted an ordinance Monday night requiring citizens to report cases of lost or stolen firearms. The intent is to assist law enforcement in keeping track of weapons that could potentially be used in crimes.
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Is your family ready for the next wildfire?
      The Ventura County Fire Department will conduct a community meeting to discuss the Ventura County Wildfire Action Plan at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. The campaign encourages citizens to make their plans now to either evacuate early ...
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Man pleads guilty in child porn case
      Glenn Gerard Calkins, 56, of Simi Valley, recently pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. Calkins had subscribed to a website that dealt in child pornography, and he possessed child pornography on his computer, although he did not distribute it.
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Skateboarding in parks a problem
By Meg Boberg Special to the Acorn
      Summertime skateboarders are once again drawing the ire of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. According to park officials, in the past three months, 385 skateboarders have been given formal warnings by park rangers for unlawfully boarding on district property, compared to 225 such...
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Fitting tribute
      SAME PLACE, NEW NAME- From left, Judy Mikels, Peter Foy, Bob Dougherty and Sue Dougherty unveil the renamed James R. Dougherty East Ventura County Courthouse last Tuesday afternoon. Dougherty, one of the five original members of the Simi Valley City Council, went on to serve as a member of...
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County officials vote to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      By voting on Tuesday to develop a 2007 Climate Change Action Plan, Ventura County supervisors are trying to set a good example for local residents. The action plan contains a longterm commitment and enables the county to seek grants and extra funding to sustain its efforts, which have al...
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Superior Court judges retire from bench
      Two Ventura County Superior Court judges, Steven Hintz and Barry B. Klopfer, have retired. Hintz served 25 years after being appointed by Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr. He graduated from UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law in 1971. He joined the Ventura County district attorney's offic...
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Rotary donates $5,000 to fallen firefighters
      Cindy Belmonte, past president of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset, presented a check for $5,000 to the Ventura County Firefighters for the department's Fallen Firefighter Memorial Fund at a recent Rotary Club meeting. The club raised the money from the 2007 inaugural Gator Run on May 27.
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Little League names new board president
Fall registration begins soon
      Simi Valley Little League welcomes a new president, Tom Tenney, and a new board of directors for the 2007-08 season. The board is a mix of veteran board members and newly elected members. "We (the board of directors) are excited to begin a new era for Simi Valley Little League" said Dan H...
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Work is a treasure hunt for recycling center employees
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Like modern pirates in search of lost treasures Joey Ramos and Mark Corralejo successfully turn people's castaways into gold every day. But they don't have to raid ships to gather the loot.
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S.M. Mountains brochure on sale
      The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is featured in a new, 16-page, full-color brochure available from Western National Parks Association.
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Prime real estate
      CHIPPER- Santa Susana Kiwanis President Wayne Schultz sells plots for Kow Chip Bingo to Simi Valley resident Lori Beesley, right, with help from Kiwanis member Sheri Murphy, center, during the Moorpark Kiwanis Wine and Moonlight fundraiser at the Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks on Saturday....
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Local girl a finalist for Miss California Pageant
      Melissa Alex, 9, of Simi Valley will compete as a state finalist in the National American Miss California Pageant to be held Aug. 16 to 18 at Hyatt Orange County in Garden Grove. Melissa will be competing with girls ages 7 through 9.
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