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September 28, 2007
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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. in the next few months, probably before the end of December. Since he was 13 years old, Lewis has wor... More...
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. The softball fields at Rancho Simi Community Park, nicknamed "Duck Park," on Royal Avenue will be completely refurbished and sheltered with fences in a project coordinated by the Amanda Mc... More...

 Community
•Residents of Indian Hills Drive stand firm on their sycamores
Street repair plans originally called for the removal of 32 mature trees
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
•Lawsuit could jeopardize funding for school districts
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 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
•Pharmacy offers flu shots
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 Datebook
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FRI., SEPT. 28 Learn Folk Dances West Valley Folk Dancers teach international dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. All ages, experience levels welcome. Croatian couple dance "Snesice" taught; Greek line dance "Triandafilia" reviewed. $4. (818) 591-9078. 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
•Local realtor sponsors tomorrow's Wag N' Walk
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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'
•RHS senior is semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship
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 Sports
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Grace Brethren junior wideout Travis Sproat leads the county in receiving yards
Travis Sproat never played a down of football before entering high school. Now, nobody can slow him down. A junior wide receiver for the Grace Brethren High football team, Sproat quickly has become an offensive star in the Lancers' pass-happy system. More...
•Homecoming weekend for Simi Valley, GBHS
•Former Royal cross country star hopes to qualify for Olympic trials
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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. 19, a 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weap... 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
•United Way announces new donor program
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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. Casa Pacifica is a residential facility in Camarillo that treats abused, neglected and emotionally disturbed children in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. More...
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 On The Town
•CAC presents 'Edwin Drood,' a solve-it-yourself whodunnit
Play review
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. He created a musical wherein the audience is asked to ... More...
•Celebrate Oktoberfest at Underwood
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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. June Goudey went out of her way to make it known that her church and congregation made a deci... More...
•Mayor 'off base' for trying to bill church
•Church is responsible for creating situation
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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...
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•For the Record
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 Neighbors
•Coalition for Simi Valley Youth gaining influence
Group against teen drinking about to begin second year
The Coalition for Simi Valley Youth and Community is a snowball that just keeps getting bigger. While its goal last year was to gather information on how Simi teenagers are able to get their hands on alcohol, the organization in its second year will be trying to find new and effective ... More...
•Residents win big at Kow Chip Bingo
•Public invited to attend birthday bash
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 Real Estate
•This Home In Woodridge Estates Has A Custom Spa
This home in Woodridge Estates has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a custom spa in more than 4,100 square feet. The home, built in 2001, has been highly upgraded. Stone flooring leads through the entry, past the courtyard and wine closet into the family room, which has a custom media ... More...
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•Kathy Fontana and MarleneMortimer
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