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March 14, 2008 / Front Page

Royal High student wins chance to fight for self-authored bill

Foster teen inspired after judge denies request for early enlistment in military

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Last Friday, hundreds of Royal High School students gathered at an oncampus rally to congratulate their peer, Shawn Sage. The Simi Valley foster teen has done something few 17-year-olds can match: He's proposed a new California law. More...

Another city department head announces retirement

Director of environmental services stepping down

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

After nearly 12 years of working with the city of Simi Valley, Al Boughey will retire on May 15 as director of environmental services. More...

Health & Wellness

Tips on feeling fine after 50

Young baby boomers are feeling younger than ever. Despite their advancing age, boomers continue to feel mentally fit, but physically, they are starting to feel the aches and pains of aging. More...

Lifestyle changes to help reduce the risk of cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, cancer related deaths are on the rise. Up to two thirds could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. More...

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Schools

Area youth and business leaders discuss ethics

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

About 130 local high school students and business leaders departed their classrooms and offices on Feb. 26 and met to discuss the meaning of ethics in today's society. More...

Beautiful music springs forth from Royal concert choir

Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ALL TOGETHER NOW- Choir director Bonnie Graeve leads the Royal High School women's ensemble in song during the choral department's spring concert, "Salut Printemps: Welcome Spring" held on Wednesday evening at St More...

Grants available for arts in school

The Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the guidelines and applications for the 200809 Arts in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program have been sent to the principals of every public elementary school in Ventura County. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

KNOWS HIS MANNERS- Brody, a 1-year-old shorthair mix, is the perfect puppy. He is neutered, housebroken, and already knows how to sit, stay and shake. His owners surrendered him because they thought he was too young. More...

Come fly with teaching zoo's Butterfly Project

America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College was established as a captive rearing site for the endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly in February 2007. Since that time a revolutionary method of hand feeding has created successful results. More...

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Police

Blotter

On Feb. 29, a 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with participating in a speed contest on the corner of Alamo Street and Santa Lucia Street. On the 3900 block of E. More...

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Family

Help your children understand the importance of brushing

When it comes to children, ensuring proper oral healthcare doesn't have to be a daunting taskAlthough in a recent survey of 2,000 adults 39 percent said they find it challenging to engage their children in brushing their teeth, it can and should More...

B&G Club hands out hardware

Annual recognition luncheon held

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley presented awards and installed a new board of directors at the annual Recognition Luncheon held on Feb. 22 at the Posada Royale Hotel in Simi Valley. More...

Group of young dancers enjoy continued success

FANCY FEET- A collection of Simi Valley young ladies from Rosalie's School of Dance recently finished second place in a dance competition held in February in Long Beach at Wilson High School. The group has been dancing together since they were 3. More...

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Letters

Widening road would not make the Knolls safer

In response to the Acorn's March 7 article "Park district has issues with Knolls development," Ventura County requires two exits for a development like the one proposed in The Knolls, an especially important rule in a fire-prone area like our More...

Developer's spin is a sin

Wow! To hear Colton Lee's spin, one would think this developer is here to save the Knolls. Nothing could be further from the truth. More...

Nothing wrong with church's desire to expand

I am puzzled. Perhaps one of the other Acorn readers can help? There seems to be a bit of controversy and some newsworthiness to the Cornerstone Church expanding. More...

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Neighbors

Fanning the flames of preparedness

City-owned structure is set ablaze to allow firefighters to train

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

A former day-care center at 3802 Avenida Simi was intentionally set ablaze last weekend when more than 70 firefighters from the Ventura County Fire Department used it for training. More...

A titan of transportation

Bus driver has helped Simi Valley residents get around for 20 years

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Paul Rosenfeld's coworkers sometimes like to call him "Grumpy." Despite having a personality that suggests quite the opposite, the 45yearold bus driver acquired the nickname soon after starting his career with Simi Valley Transit. More...

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Datebook

FRI., MARCH 14 Broadway Medley La Reina High School Regent Performers present "Gypsy Robe: Our Broadway Favorites" 7 p.m., 106 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Singers, dancers perform medley of Broadway songs. $8 adults. $5 students, children. More...

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Man arrested in stabbing death

Simi Valley police arrested a 20-year-old man this week, following an investigation into the Tuesday night stabbing death of 48-year-old Simi resident Dominic Scamaldo, according to police reports. More...

Rubbing noses for schools

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers PUPPY LOVE- Resident Richard Farmer says hello to a 12-week-old Shih-Tzu puppy that was one of the auction items up for bid during the Simi Valley Education Foundation's annual Gala Dinner, Dance and Auction held Saturda More...

Community

Thousand Oaks business lawyer challenges Gallegly

Michael Tenenbaum, a 39year-old business lawyer from Thousand Oaks, recently announced the launch of his campaign to challenge Elton Gallegly for the Republican nomination to represent the 24th Congressional District in the U.S. More...

School district trying to get grasp on impacts of budget cuts

SVUSD stands to lose $7.2 million

The Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education is working with school district staff to gather information on the fiscal impact of the governor's budget proposal released on Jan. 10. More...

The time has come to check smoke alarms

Changing the clocks to daylight saving time is a good reminder to change the batteries in home smoke alarms, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Smoke alarms save lives if they are properly installed and in working order. More...

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Business

Member of Acorn family honored

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers TOP AWARD- Daniel Wolowicz, right, editor of the Camarillo Acorn, accepts the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award during a gala dinner Saturday evening at Las Posas Country Club. More...

Nominate a soldier's wife for a makeover

A Simi Valley-based women's clothing line called Deliciously Evil is honoring the troops and their spouses at home through Operation Deliciously Evil Makeover. More...

Farmer's market returns to Town Center

The weekly farmers' market that ran last year at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall is open again from 3 to 8 p.m. every Friday through Nov. 21 in the mall's parking lot near Dakota's Great Steakhouse. More...

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Sports

Royal boys' volleyball team back to its winning ways

Highlanders take down Westlake in four games

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

From 1989 through 2002, Royal High dominated the Marmonte League in boys' volleyball. The Highlanders' won 14 straight league titles in that span, capturing CIF championships in 1989, 1990, 1992 and 1994. More...

Highlander hitters do a disappearing act in league opener

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The Royal High baseball team took a mulligan in its Marmonte League opener Wednesday at Westlake. More...

Marmonte's finest athletes honored for wintertime work

Call it a clean sweep for the Simi Valley High boys' basketball team. Simi Valley seniors Lorne Jackson and Michael Meza have been named co-Players of the Year in the Marmonte League. More...

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Faith

Weekly 'Kidz' program brings lessons of the Bible to life

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

For 45 minutes every Sunday, youth takes center stage in an upbeat show presented during the 10:15 a.m. worship services at Discovery Church in Simi Valley. More...

Holy Week at Simi Covenant

Simi Covenant Church will present the following special services for Holy Week at the church, 4680 Alamo St., Simi Valley. Guests are welcomed and there is no charge to attend. More...

Celebrating the living Christ

Places of faith

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Church of the Living Christ 171 Royal Ave. Simi Valley (805) 522-0246 Pastor Matti Perttula Founded: 1962 Size of congregation: 100 Denomination: Assemblies of God Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. More...

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On The Town

"10,000 B.C."

Directed by: Roland Emmerich Starring: Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Nathanael Baring and Reece Ritchie Rated: PG-13 (intense action and mostly bloodless violence) Running time: 108 minutes Best suited for: More...

Local students to play in county honor jazz concert

The third annual Ventura County Honor Jazz Band Concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, will showcase 35 jazz musicians from seven Ventura County high schools. More...

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Editorials

A signal from the future

This time next year we'll be saying a farewell to the old analog television technology. All television stations are being required by the Federal Communications Commission to switch to digital programming. The change already is underway. More...

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VFW has a long history helping vets

Guest opinion

By Wayne Wright VFW Post Service Officer

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its auxiliaries, includes 2.3 million members in about 8,400 posts worldwide. More...

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