Whipping up a white Christmas
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      The sun was bright and hot this Christmas Eve. The 70degree afternoon made it one of the warmest days of the month thus far in Simi Valley. But that little weather glitch didn't stop Janet Rejkowski from making her dream of a white Christmas come true.
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Santa-loving senior
     IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers KISS FOR KRINGLE- Simi Care Center resident Virginia Wood blows a kiss to local veteran Sal Ayala, dressed as Santa, on Thursday afternoon as he delivers presents to each resident as part of the "Be A Santa to a Senior" program, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Memb...
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Pioneer grad turned patrolman
      Jonathan Gutierrez of Simi Valley recently completed the California Highway Patrol cadet training and has been assigned to duty at the CHP South Los Angeles Area office. Gutierrez is a 1998 graduate of Simi Valley High School. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadersh...
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Free Christmas tree disposal offered
Curbside collection through Jan. 11
      Simi Valley residents with curbside trash service may either place their Christmas tree in the green yard waste container or place the tree on the curb for collection at no additional charge through Friday, Jan. 11.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
      Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter is offering free support group facilit...
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Teaching zoo offers day camp
      The Junior Safari Winter Day Camp at America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is registering children ages 6 to 11. The camp runs Dec. 31 through Jan. 4 and the theme is "Around the World in Five Days." The camp fee is $275 for full day and $145 for half day.
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Jewish Genealogical Society to hold first meeting of '08
      The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County and surrounding areas will hold a general meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. There is no charge to attend the meeting.
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ARC of Ventura County celebrates the gift of giving
     PRESENTS FOR ALL- ARC of Ventura County instructor Joyce Stavic helps Randy Van Ausdell open his present at the annual Christmas party on Thursday afternoon. This year for the first time, ARC asked community members with Washington Mutual Bank and St. Francis of Assisi Church to help purchase prese...
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Serving in Uniform
      Brandon Michael Lang of Simi Valley recently graduated from Navy boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois. Lang was awarded a sharpshooter ribbon during his weapons training. Lang is stationed in Great Lakes, Ill., for his advanced individual training as an...
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Local Rotarians take children on a holiday shopping spree
      The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise recently gave gifts of clothing to 12 boys and girls ages 6 to 12 who were chosen for citizenship or academic achievement awards at their elementary schools. The Rotarians sponsored a holiday shopping spree at Kohl's department store for th...
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For those watching over us
     WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers THEIR LIGHT STILL SHINES- Becky Craft of Moorpark and Simi resident Eileen Bandsuch hold candles lit in memory of Bandsuch's husband, David, who died April 8, 2006. The candlelight service of remembrance was held Thursday, Dec. 20 at Simi Valley Hospital. A g...
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Don't make a bad accident worse
      The National Traffic Incident Management Coalition has launched a program to clear lanes quickly, keep traffic moving and protect emergency medical technicians and other roadside responders after a traffic accident.
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