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January 16, 2009 / Front Page

Boys & Girls Club honors Elton

MAN OF THE HOUR— Congressman Elton Gallegly, above middle, receives a standing ovation as he arrives at his table last Saturday during a dinner in his honor at the Reagan Library. More...

Sewage overflow causes a stink

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Two hundred and fifty gallons of sewage spilled out of a manhole into the street last Saturday evening in Simi's south end. More...

Health & Wellness

Medicare Part B enrollment open now through March

Guest opinion

By Essie Landry Special to the Acorn

If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance but you didn't sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you will have another opportunity to apply. Open season for Medicare Part B runs until March 31. More...

Cigarettes more tempting in stalled economy, study shows

For those who are stressed out about the economy and smoking more, they're not alone. More...

Alzheimer's association offers free respite for caregivers

The California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is offering up to 29 hours of free respite care for people who provide care to those with dementia. More...

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Schools

War veteran meets student pen pals

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

A group of fourth and fifthgraders at Sycamore Elementary School in Simi Valley welcomed a special pen pal last week. U.S. More...

Meet Valley View's Mr. Music

Music director is one of seven 2009 Lew Roth Award recipients

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Mitch Schuster is a popular model of consistency. He's been music director at Valley View Middle School for 23 years—longer as director at the same school than anyone in the history of Simi Valley Unified School District. More...

Applications for fundamental schools now being accepted

Applications for children entering kindergarten during the 200910 school year will be accepted at the Simi Valley Unified School District's two fundamental schools from Feb. 2 to the 4 p.m. deadline Feb. 12. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On Jan. 8, a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance in the 3100 block of Galena Avenue. A 27-year-old man was arrested Jan. More...

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Faith

Episcopal church thinking outside the box to put more bodies in the pews

If there's a stereotype of a clergy person who initiates a Goth service, the Rev. Lou Divis defies it. More...

Local pastor to talk finances

Pastor Jeff Cheadle of Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will begin a new message series titled "Finding Financial Freedom" starting Sat., Jan. 17 at the church, 4832 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

The Movie Nut

The talents of Clint Eastwood, director, have typically played off the talents of Clint Eastwood, actor, conjuring bodacious, larger-than-life films occasionally a bit pretentious but more often intelligent, raucous slices of American More...

Submit art for Ventura competition

Buenaventura Art Association announces a call for entries for the 23rd annual Open Competition at the Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. The exhibit will run Jan. 20 to 31. More...

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Letters

How do you stop a barking dog?

We purchased our first house five years ago and built onto it to create a guest house for my now 89year-old grandmother to live in. We love our house—well, with the exception of the neighbor's barking dog. More...

Thankful for those who've helped in time of need

On Dec. 26 our Simi Valley home was heavily damaged by an accidental fire. Our family would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have helped us in this time of need. More...

Ranch reneged on promise to Scouts

It's interesting to hear that the Hummingbird Nest Ranch owners donate to politicians on a regular basis but cheated the Boy Scouts out of thousands of dollars for an international equestrian event. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

PENQUIN PARLOR—Sharon and Fred DeMartino of Simi Valley visit a penquin rookery at Port Lockroy in Antarctica. More...

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Neighbors

Simi High hoops legend coaching youth basketball in Westlake

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

To the 6- and 7-year-old boys on the Tigers Westlake National Junior Basketball team, former UCLA and professional star Don MacLean is just another dad. He's the father of their teammate, Kyle, and also the Tigers' coach. More...

Oakridge tennis team making a racket

QUEENS OF THE COURT—The Wild Pack, a women's tennis team playing out of the Oakridge Athletic Club in Simi Valley, will compete in the Southern California Tennis Association's Doubles League Section Championship Jan. 30 through Feb. More...

Ray Bradbury will do book signing at Simi Valley Library

Author Ray Bradbury will sign copies of his book "Fahrenheit 451: The 50th Anniversary Edition" on Sun., Feb. 1 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Seating and raffle begin at 1 p.m. More...

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Cleanup of field lab will remain under state control

Governor rejects request to give contaminated site Superfund status

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The California Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that it does not support placing the Santa Susana Field Laboratory on the Superfund National Priorities List, choosing instead to let recently passed state law guide the cleanup of th More...

Riders take legal action against Metrolink

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Laws are being passed and lawsuits are being filed four months after the Metrolink train crash that killed 25 people, 10 from Simi Valley, and injured more than 135. On Sept. More...

Father unintentionally drives over his daughter with SUV

In what police are calling a "tragic accident," a Simi Valley man ran over and fatally injured his 16-month-old daughter last Saturday while pulling his vehicle out of the family garage. More...

Community

Date set for dog park grand opening

Park district finalizing list of rules

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Dog owners, mark your calendars: The Simi Dog Park is set to open to the public Sat., March 14. More...

The Founding Fathers' cheat sheet

Piece of world history will spend the next 5 months in Simi

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Under the cover of night, a nearly 800-year-old document slipped into the archives at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Monday. More...

Students: Sign up now for '09 Youth Summit

The Simi Valley Youth Council is accepting applications from high school students to attend the 2009 Youth Summit from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 26 at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Business

Simi-based tire distributor bought out

Company plans to expand its Tire Pros franchise

American Tire Distributors, based in Charlotte, N.C., recently purchased Am-Pac Tire Distributors Inc., headquartered in Simi Valley. More...

Credit union relocates to Tapo Canyon Road

The Ventura County Credit Union has moved to a new location at 2680 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. More...

Housing authority offering homeownership workshops

The Area Housing Authority will sponsor a free education workshop to help new homebuyers understand financial options to homeownership. The workshops are scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. More...

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Sports

Simi starts ice cold

Offense can't get going in loss at Westlake

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

The bus dropping off the Simi Valley High girls' basketball team arrived on time at Westlake High Wednesday night, but the players on board seemed to be running a few minutes late. More...