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November 9, 2007
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Simi honors its vets
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
Residents across the city will be honoring retired and activeduty members of the armed forces this weekend as part of Simi's long-standing tradition of recognizing Veterans Day. The main ceremony to honor veterans will take place Sunday at 11 a.m. at Veterans Plaza in Rancho Tapo Communi... More...
Solidiers from two different generations share war stories
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

In a residential home on the east side of Simi Valley, Jules Frank sits gingerly on a couch, like an origami crane on a lily pad. The 88-year-old Bronx native is sharply attired in navy blue dress pants and a sky blue collared shirt. His hair is combed neatly to one side. Frank s... More...

New police unit dedicated strictly to youth
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Police Department is rethinking the way it deals with the community's troubled teens. More...

 Community
•An Acorn sitdown with former mayor and VCTC head
Q&A
Former Simi Valley mayor Ginger Gherardi remembers the days when the Santa Susana Pass was the only way to get to Los Angeles. She remembers when Simi was full of open space and only 55,000 people populated the city. More...
•Council members accuse critics of Runkle rousing
•Early deadlines set for Nov. 22 and 23 editions
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 Health & Wellness
•Hospital's breast center receives technology donation from Fuji
Officials say new equipment can save lives
Simi Valley Hospital and the Nancy Reagan Breast Center recognize Fuji's donation of digital mammography technology in celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "This new technology donated by Fuji is anticipated to be up and running by midNovember," said Jeremy Brewer, hospi... More...
•Give blood and get free ice cream
•Work exercise into your day
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., NOV. 9 Worldwide Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixer dances. All ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...
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 Business
•Chamber names business, person of the year
The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected California Oaks State Bank as the Business of the Year and resident Harry VanDyck as the Business Person of the Year for 2007. More...
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 Schools
•Relax during interviews
At the recent USC counselor conference, we read applications submitted by last year's freshmen hopefuls. One of the files included a report written by an interviewer, who described the prospective student as "boring." It was jarring to see a respected admissions officer label this student a dud... More...
•University offers four-year degrees locally
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 Sports
•Marmonte football title up for grabs
Many postseason possibilities still exist
The possibilities seem endless, the outcomes virtually immeasurable. As we enter the final weekend of the regular season, trying to figure out which high school football teams are going to make the playoffs is no easy task. More...
•Simi's Koizumi skating in Women's Four Nations Cup
•Throw out the records- it's Royal-Simi week
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 Police
•Blotter
A 28-year-old man was arrested Oct. 29 on the 2300 block of First Street and charged with two counts of forgery, two counts of auto theft, conspiracy and two counts of theft by false pretenses. On Nov. 1, a 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with battery on a peace officer on th... More...
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 Faith
•Simi Prez passionate about putting faith into practice
Places of Faith
Questions of faith (answered by Cheadle) What is the purpose of life? One of the historic creeds of the church puts it well. The chief end of humankind is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever. More...
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 Family
•No magic
In this story, my grandma will die, my family and I will get stuck on a defective aircraft, explosive personalities will collide, people will cry, and I'll realize that all this material won't make for such a great column after all. More...
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 On The Town
•'Ragtime' shines with blend of music and mayhem
The Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi's presentation of "Ragtime" proves that you don't have to have a large stage and tons of money to put on an effective, firstrate production. The 1998 Tony Award-winning musical is based on E.L. Doctorow's novel about life in America from 1906 to 1914. More...
•"Martian Child"
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 Letters
•Developer, council failed the residents of Simi
Opening up the Nov. 2 edition of the Simi Valley Acorn only to read the front page feature was nothing short of infuriating. Not only has Larwin Co. raped our beautiful gateway to the valley on what used to be Happy Hill, but now they may not be completing the godforsaken proj... More...
•Larwin has some unfinished business to do
•Governor's decision on field lab leaves many questions unanswered
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 Editorials
•A salute to our veterans
Maybe you know somebody who served in America's armed forces. If you appreciate what they did for our country, let them know about it. Sunday, Nov. 11 is the traditional Veterans Day, and Monday will be a holiday for schools, banks and government offices. Originally called Armistice Day, th... More...
•Cartoon
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 Neighbors
•In spite of obstacles, Royal High senior 'pushes through'
Amanda Rossi's smile is infectious. An 18-year-old senior at Royal High School, Rossi is usually smiling ear-to-ear, whether she's walking the halls between classes, encouraging her teammates on the girls' volleyball team or spending time with her brother and two sisters. More...
•Annual Civil War reenanactment pits the Blue against the Gray
•Kiwanis Club hosts poker tournament on Veterans Day
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 Real Estate
•This End Unit Has Views Of The City From Almost Every Window And Has Only One Shared Wall
This large end unit has views of the city and city lights from almost every window and only one shared wall. The open floor plan includes a family room, den/study, formal dining room, breakfast bar and eatin kitchen with a 6foot garden window. More...
•This Home Features Hardwood And Designer Paint
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