Woman able to give back goodwill she once received
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      For Irene Brennick, the season of giving is a year-round occasion. The 48-year-old Simi Valley resident is a board member of the Conejo Hospice. She spends weekends visiting inmates at the Ventura County Jail. And on a daily basis, she manages more than 600 volunteers as the community se...
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Local artist hopes music will inspire compassion
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      Singer-songwriter Natalie Marie channels her experiences into writing music for the greater good. "A lot of the painful things that I've gone through have really induced my songs," she said. "But my inspiration more than anything, I would say, is God.
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Seniors groove into the New Year
Simi Valley Senior Center enjoys final dance of 2007
     DECKED OUT FOR CHRISTMAS- Janet Hendry of Simi Valley, dressed in pearls, dances with a friend during Friday's event. Below, Santa Clarita resident Lois Willams, left, and Shirley Dow of Simi Valley groove to line dancing music by Denis Lapron and the Swing Dance Trio.
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