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July 4, 2008 / Front Page

Patriotic pool play

COOL DOWN- Simi Valley resident Jennifer Tenorio, 7, at right, shows she is ready for Independence Day with a new red, white and blue bathing suit as she enjoys a good splashing Wednesday in the spray pool at Rancho Tapo Community Park. More...

Health & Wellness

A Wii bit of fun keeps seniors young at heart

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Eighty-one-year-old John Larmour focused his eyes on the 10 pins standing in front of him, visualizing a strike. His challenge clear, he pulled his motorized wheelchair into place, reared back his arm and tossed the ball down the lane. More...

Health agency offers guidelines to beat the heat

Heat waves and high temperatures can create dangerous situations in which heat-related illnesses are possible. Children and the elderly are most susceptible to heat stroke. More...

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Schools

Apollo still in running to win $100,000 fitness center

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Apollo High School in Simi Valley is one of 75 California schools still in the running to win a new, $100,000 fitness center. More...

Leadership academy accepting applications

The Ventura County Leadership Academy is accepting applications for participation in Class XIV for the 2008-09 program year. Participation is open to anyone living or working in Ventura County. More...

Local students win essay contest

Two local students placed in the 200708 annual Rotary District 5240 essay contest, which was open to students throughout Ventura County. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

LADY LIBERTY- Liberty is a 10-week-old domestic shorthair kitten. She is cuddly, purrs a lot and came with a litter of brothers and sisters who would also love to be adopted. Liberty is available at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID No. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On June 24, a 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with making criminal threats on the 800 block of Country Club Drive. On the corner of E. More...

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Family

A free 'Ticket to Ride'

HAPPY JUST TO DANCE- Simi Valley residents Sommer McCarthy, left, and her mother Diana George, right, dance in their seats with McCarthy's daughters Josephine and Alexandria Abbott as they enjoy Ticket to Ride, a Beatles tribute band June 28 at O More...

Modeling builds skills

Want to help children develop fine motor skills and educate their minds? It's easy- put them into the 3-D world of modeling, where their imaginations can take flight. More...

Youth camps offered

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents a variety of classes for children. For more information or to register, call (805) 584-4400 or go to www.rsrpd.org. Kindergarten Crash Course Tuesday/Thursday, July 15 to Aug. More...

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Letters

Acorn graduation coverage should be fair and balanced

What a sad day it is today opening up my weekly Simi Val ley Acorn only to find graduation photos, in color no less, from the two largest high schools in Simi Valley. More...

Freeway widening leaves reader with wide smile

The additional lanes on the 23 Freeway save me about 40 minutes on my commute to and from work each day. I no longer have to fight my way to work on surface streets. I don't have to worry about being late due to traffic backups. More...

Officers need to be trained to detect animal abuse

In response to the letter written by Margie Williams dated June 27, "Reader relates story of animal abuse," I wholeheartedly agree that the Simi Valley Police Department needs to be trained to detect and deal with animal abuse. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

HOG WILD- Members of the Simi Valley Harley Owners group took their Simi Valley Acorn along on a ride to the state HOG Rally held last October in Fresno. More...

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Datebook

4th of July CELEBRATIONS CALABASAS City of Calabasas hosts annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Gates open 5 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Fast Times live band. Free children's play zone. More...

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Real Estate

A Three-Bedroom Home Located In The Parklane Gated Community In The West End Of Simi Valley

This house is located in the Parklane Gated Community in the west end of Simi Valley. The complex features a pool, spa, basketball courts, playground, walking paths and more. More...

Dave Ward

When Broker/owner Bob Majorino opened the Moorpark branch of Prudential California Realty, he chose veteran agent Dave Ward as branch manager. More...

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Commission wants Target to do more to meet city requests

Proposal sent back to city staff for additional review

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Planning Commission voted 4-1 last week to refer a proposal to build a Target store at 51 Tierra Rejada Road back to city planning staff because of issues that remain unresolved. More...

Simi fireworks display will be largest to date

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The Rotary Club of Simi Valley is making sure tonight's 38th annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza at Rancho Santa Susana Park will be the best in the city's history. More...

Filing period to run for city office opens July 14

Mayor, two City Council positions are up for election

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The nomination period for candidates for the city of Simi Valley's Nov. 4 general municipal election will open Monday, July 14. The period will continue until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. More...

Community

Chemicals in pool water can harm the Arroyo

City wants residents to be mindful of where they drain

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

For many people, finding relief from summer's scorching heat means a quick dip in the swimming pool. More...

General Plan meeting will focus on alternate land uses

The Simi Valley City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss the city's General Plan Update at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 14 in the Council Chamber, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Answers to questions about the new 'hands-free' laws

Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving went into effect July 1. Following are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the laws. What is the difference be tween the two laws? More...

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Business

Wells Fargo unveils new 'envelope-free' ATM in Simi

Wells Fargo & Company will soon eliminate paper envelopes from its 93 ATMs in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Customers will be able to deposit cash and checks directly into Wells Fargo ATMs without an envelope. More...

Company starting to process FHA loans

LoanSmart Inc. is now processing FHA loans, which have not been available to homebuyers in California for the last 10 years because of their low dollar limits. More...

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Sports

Little League All-Star games in full swing

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The bunting is up, the chatter is loud, the fields are in tiptop condition, work schedules have been altered, and the bracketologists are putting in nearly as many hours as the volunteers at the snack shack. More...

Anderson back in Futures Game

Simi Valley High grad Bryan Anderson has been selected to represent the USA at the 2008 XM All-Star Futures Game, to be played July 13 at Yankee Stadium in New York. Anderson, a catcher for the Memphis Redbirds, a Triple-A affiliate of the St. More...

Simi Valley youth teams are red-hot this summer

FINAL FURY- The Pacific Fury Black team won the U-17 Silver Bracket of the UPG Memorial Weekend Classic in Orange County. Front row, from left: Lindsay Jesseman, Gabrielle Root, Anne Yoshimura and Nicole Messner. More...

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Faith

Church supports police with prayer card ministry

From her kitchen table in Peoria, Ill., Cathie Wilton writes a personal note on a purple card. More...

Lighthouse hosts July 4th celebration

Lighthouse Bible Church and Pacific Camps invite the public to "Come Celebrate America" starting at 4 p.m. today, Friday, July 4, at 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

Pirates invade Ventura harbor

Arrhh, mateys. Keep a weather eye out fer pirates invadin' Ventura Harbor Village from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., July 19 and 20 on Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Boulevard in Ventura for the third annual Pirate Days. More...

Park district offers movies and more

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District offers a number of family friendly entertainment events in Simi Valley this summer. For more information, call (805) 584-4400 or visit www.rsrpd.org. More...

See the Irish countryside via artist's landscapes

Cultural arts center displaying paintings for month of July

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Irish landscapes are among the themes artist Maureen GaffneyWolfson enjoys capturing in oils. She's traveled to Ireland many times to paint the land of her ancestry. More...

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