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May 23, 2008 / Front Page

A hug for the graduate

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers ROLE MODEL- Simi Valley resident and Moorpark College student Janine Atkinson gets a hug from her niece, Faith Emmons of Newbury Park, before graduating at Moorpark College's 41st commencement ceremony Thursday, May 15. More...

Feds weighing cleanup options for Rocketdyne's Area IV

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will be soliciting public comments until Aug. 14 on the scope of an environmental impact statement examining cleanup options for a portion of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. More...

Health & Wellness

Lasik not the only option for vision correction

In a recent article for the New York Times , Abby Ellin described her disappointing experience with Lasik surgery. More...

Workshop will look at how addiction affects families

Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital will host a workshop titled "Addiction and the Family" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29 in the gymnasium at 801 Seneca St., Ventura. More...

Lung Association backs statewide asthma plan

Bringing attention to a disease that strikes one out of six children in the state, the American Lung Association of California has endorsed the California Department of Public Health's new five-year Strategic Plan for Asthma in Califor More...

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Schools

Schools compete at Junior Olympics

GOING THE EXTRA MILE- Above, sixth-grader Brieanna Luna,12, left, of Atherwood Elementary School, cuts in front of Taylor Cross of Vista Elementary School to take the lead during the one-mile run final for girls in fifth and sixth grades during the P More...

Summer Art Festival coming to MC

Moorpark College announces the return of the Summer Arts Festival, an annual performance series showcasing the dance, music and theater departments. The festival schedule is as follows. More...

Coping with rising costs

In a time of falling home prices and an uncertain economy, even parents who make good money are worried about the increasing cost of a college education. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

MIGHTY ROAR- Matt, a cuddly male kitten, is available for adoption from the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Call (805) 388-4341 and ask for ID No. A440952. More...

Pet lovers invited to Nuts for Mutts fair

The seventh annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Shepard Stadium at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. More...

Moorpark College teaching zoo graduates 46

Moorpark College celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2008 of the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program on May 9. More than 400 family members and friends of the 46 graduates attended the ceremony. More...

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Family

Local actress can be seen on Disney Channel

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Simi Valley may not be a celebrity haven like Malibu or the Hollywood Hills, but it does boast a few stars in its own right. One is Royal High School graduate Maiara Walsh, who plays Meena on the Disney Channel's tween hit "Cory in the House. More...

RHS girls soccer team recycling to raise funds

The Royal High School Girls Soccer Team will have a fundraising and ewaste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in the school parking lot at 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Happy to see officer's memorial has been restored

We wanted to thank the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District for making right a wrong. Our first hike on the trail that leads to Officer Michael Clark's memorial led us to tears. The memorial had been vandalized. More...

In praise of our peace officers

I had occasion to be at Simi Valley City Hall on Monday, May 12. I watched the proceedings and the various Commendations and Proclamations that were on the agenda that evening. No. More...

City's no-flier ordinance hurts small businesses

As a small business owner in Simi Valley, I find the new ordinance against flier placement unfair and unconstitutional. More...

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Neighbors

Simi mother found motivation in training program

Workforce Investment services free to employees, job seekers

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Single and a new mom at age 23, Kelly McCamy was content three years ago to sit at home and collect welfare. More...

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Datebook

FRI., MAY 23 'Into The Woods Jr.' Curtain Call Youth Theatre opens musical "Into the Woods Jr.," 8 p.m., Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport), Camarillo. Through June 1. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. More...

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Public can provide input on scope of landfill EIR

County names company that will prepare impact study

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The county of Ventura will hold a local meeting June 2 to solicit public input on the scope of the environmental impact report (EIR) for the proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. More...

Memorial Day wasn't always Memorial Day

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

For more than a century, Americans have gathered on Memorial Day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with wreaths and flags- in remembrance of their service to the nation. More...

Schools promoting healthy competition

JOE BINOYA/Acorn Newspapers AND THEY'RE OFF- Torch runners Davis Pinkston of Township Elementary School, Josh McMillan of Garden Grove Elementary School and Matt Sink of Madera Elementary School take turns carrying the torch during the opening cerem More...

Community

Collision on 118 Freeway sends vehicle 300 feet down embankment

During a vehicle collision, a car ran off the 118 Freeway on May 15 at 10:30 a.m. More...

Simi Valley Acorn wants drawings of dad

Sunday, June 15 is Father's Day, and the Simi Valley Acorn is inviting you to take out pen, pencil or crayon and draw a picture of dear old dad. More...

Law enforcement sets sights on DUI offenders

The California Highway Patrol will begin the Memorial Day Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) at 5 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 23, and continue through midnight on Mon., May 26. More...

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Business

Association of female business owners celebrates 10 years

Luncheon marks 10 years for NAWBO

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The National Association of Women Business Owners celebrated its 10th anniversary last week at its annual Bravo Awards, which honors local women and their service to the community. More...

Workshops offered for job seekers

The East County Job & Career Center presents the following workshops for job seekers. Classes are held at the center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Workshops are offered at no cost to job seekers, although space is limited. More...

Horse therapy school is holding bowling fundraiser

The Institute of Equestrian Therapy, a nonprofit corporation teaching horseback riding to the disabled since 1974, will host its inaugural Bowl-athon Fundraiser Saturday, May 31 at Brunswick Lanes, 5255 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Talented track stars bolt to Cerritos for Masters meet

Royal sophomore Edwards qualifies for 1,600 race

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

At the beginning of each season, many track and field hopefuls make it a personal goal to compete in the state meet. The best of the best are now just one step away. More...

Pioneers' playoff push continues

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers MOMENTUM- Simi Valley High southpaw Nick Russo, above, delivers a pitch during the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division I baseball playoffs against Vista del Lago. More...

Schedule for upcoming USA Water Polo matches

The USA Men's Water Polo team continues to train locally for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Beijing. Here's a list of the team's scheduled matches in the 2008 America's Cup and beyond: 2008 America's Cup May 23 -- 5 p.m. USA Blue vs. More...

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Police

Blotter

A 23-year-old woman was arrested May 15 on the 200 block of E. Cochran Street and charged with burglary. More...

Man gets two years for embezzling from Amgen

Robert Nipar, 44, of Simi Valley, was sentenced to two years in state prison for embezzling more than $300,000 from Amgen Inc. of Thousand Oaks. More...

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Faith

Young ambassadors empowered to promote peace and cultural understanding in Israel

Teens learn to let go of long-held beliefs

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

"I have proof that a great friendship between Arabs and Jews is possible," said Amri Shaffer, a Jewish teen who recently spent two weeks at the American Jewish University Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley as a participant in Project T More...

Ten years ago I was warning that our dependence on foreign oil had the potential to cripple the American economy. More...

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