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Simi's oldest youth sports league has historic Opening Day
Home fields will get long-awaited renovations
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      The oldest youth sports league in Simi Valley is about to get a facelift. The Santa Susana Baseball program, which started in 1962, got a welcome surprise on Opening Day Saturday at Houghton Schreiber Park when Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District board member Gene Hostetler ann...
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Simi rancher killed in fall remembered for his heart
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      Donald Harrington and his wife, Paula, used to get on their yellow ATV and watch their cattle graze peacefully on the pastures of the Cerro Viejo Ranch at the top of Tapo Canyon Road.
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Let the learning begin
     GIVE IT A LICK- Young Simi Valley resident Sydney Hamann, 5, takes a swing at the ball during the "BataThon" fundraiser held as a part of the festivities for the Simi Valley Girls Softball Opening Day on Sunday, March 2 at Big Sky Park. Festivities were originally set for Feb. 23 but had to be resch...
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Local model/actress featured in 'American Idol' music video
By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn
      The hit television show "American Idol" has produced stars from coast to coast- talented crooners as well as memorable characters. But not all who've felt the glow of "Idol" fame had to face Simon first.
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Upcoming schedule at senior center includes Hawaiian dance, Irish Shake
      The Simi Valley Senior Center is offering new courses for people over 50. A Hawaiian dance class will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays from March 8 to April 19 at the senior center. The class stresses expressing song lyrics through hand gestures and understanding the history behind the danc...
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Things are hopping at the Reagan for Easter
      The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum will hold the fifth annual Easter event beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Games for children ages 3 to 10, separated by age group, will begin hourly starting at 10:30 a.m. ...
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B&G Club has new board president
      The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley recently installed new board president Sally Grant for a two-year term. Grant served on the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board for nine years, was chair from 1995 to 1996, and was named Chamber Business Person of the Year in 2004.
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RHS student will be honored at assembly
      A Royal High School student is being recognized today, Friday, March 7, at a school assembly for winning the "Write a Bill Challenge" sponsored by 38th District Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita).
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Court seeking grand jury nominations
Serve the public by keeping eye on government departments
      The Ventura Superior Court has announced that nominations for the 2008-09 grand jury are being sought by the county of Ventura.
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Youth league will throw first pitch tomorrow
      The Simi Valley Baseball League will host Opening Day ceremonies at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 8, at the league complex on Royal Avenue between Sequoia Avenue and Tapo Canyon Road in Simi Valley.
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Kiwanis hosting special guest breakfast
Learn how the club serves the community
      Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley will host a Special Guest Day Breakfast at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 at Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Guests interested in learning about the differences they can make in their community and what a difference Kiwanis can ma...
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