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January 23, 2009 / Front Page

Residents celebrate landmark event in U.S. history

Simi church salutes life of King Jr., inauguration of first African American president

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

As they've done every January for many years, community members filled the pews of Simi Second Missionary Baptist Church on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More...

Health & Wellness

Debunking the myths about adult ADHD

Campaign aims to demonstrate that condition is real, treatable

Nearly everyone knows friends, co-workers or family members who are disorganized, always late for appointments and constantly starting tasks and not finishing them. More...

When fighting off a cough, be sure to take the accurate dose

During the winter, coldrelated cough is increasingly common as respiratory germs spread easily. Avoiding the spread of germs is the first step to staying healthy. More...

Community cancer program receives American College of Surgeons' approval with commendation

Simi Hospital ranked among best for treating cancer

Simi Valley Hospital recently joined a list of the nation's best ranked community hospital cancer programs by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, receiving an approval with commendation following a stringent onsite perf More...

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Sports

For Highlanders, defense, not shooting, is the issue

Royal allowing too many easy baskets

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

With a pair of sharpshooters in juniors Matt Padavick and Sam Schaefer, the Royal High boys' basketball team hasn't had many problems making 3-point shots. More...

Uebelhardt done as RHS football coach

Royal High's Gene Uebelhardt has stepped down after 21 seasons as head football coach of the Highlanders. "It's not a big deal," Uebelhardt said. More...

Gridiron stars honored by CIF

The LA84 Foundation has announced its All-CIF-Southern Section football teams for the Northern Division. More...

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Family

Local Girl Scout cookie deliveries begin Feb. 21

Troops selling three new flavors along with the classics

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast will take orders for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale through Wed., Feb. 4, with delivery beginning Feb. 21. Booth sales will run from Feb. More...

Probate services have moved to Oxnard Juvenile Courthouse

All probate, conservatorship and guardianship of estate matters will take place at the Juvenile Courthouse in Oxnard. These matters were previously handled at the Hall of Justice in Ventura. More...

Bird-watching trips in January

The Conejo Valley Audubon Society is offering the following birding trips in January: •Jan. 25, Gillette Ranch. Meet 8 a.m. Las Posas Park and Ride or 8:30 a.m. at the Ranch. See sparrows, bluebirds, hawks. More...

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Editorials

It's up to us to carry on King's dream

With our country's inauguration of its first black president, there's been much talk about the progress we as a nation have made in the area of racial equality. The United States is getting closer, it seems, to realizing Dr. More...

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For the Record

In a story about the Magna Carta coming to the Reagan Library, the Acorn incorrectly stated that the Lincoln Cathedral is in London, England. The cathedral is actually located in the city of Lincoln, almost 150 miles north of London. More...

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Datebook

SAT., JAN. 24 Chinese New Year Festival 1 to 4 p.m. at Constitution Park, Paseo Camarillo and Carmen Drive, Camarillo. More...

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Crime down in Simi in '08

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Reports of property crimes dropped 16 percent in Simi Valley in 2008, according to statistics released last week by the police department, part of a 14.9 percent drop in overall crime. More...

Remember falling in love?

Share your romantic tales

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More...

Community

Case of mistaken identity causes stir in Houghton Park

wo schools locked down before police realize they have the wrong man

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A robbery and carjacking suspect was arrested this week, but only after the wrong man was detained and two schools were locked down. Taylor Green, 20, was wanted in connection with a vehicle taken at gunpoint in Inglewood Jan. More...

Despite need, housing help on hold

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The head of Ventura County's Area Housing Authority said anyone looking for help getting into affordable housing will probably have to wait until 2010. More...

Openings for citizens on county's Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board

Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks is seeking qualified citizens to serve on the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board. The board is a liaison between the community, the Ventura County alcohol and drug programs and the board of supervisors. More...

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Schools

All the presidents' pins

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

When Nick Tinoco was 4 years old, he and his father visited the Ronald Reagan Library. While on tour, Nick started rattling off the names of all the U.S. presidents. More...

Diamond days just around the corner

Opening Day for all Simi youth baseball leagues is March 7

Four local youth baseball leagues are eagerly waiting to hear two of the happiest words uttered on a baseball diamond: "Play ball!" Opening Day for all leagues is March 7. More...

Adult school adds weekend parenting class

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Simi Valley Adult School has a reputation for its quality parent education programs, including once-a-week classes for parents and their young children. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On Jan. 15, a 31-year-old man was arrested in the 700 block of Warrendale Street and charged with domestic infliction of corporal injury. In the 1500 block of Patricia Avenue, a 48-year-old woman was arrested Jan. More...

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Faith

Celebrate Black History Month with gospel workshop in Santa Barbara

The 14th annual Steven Roberts Gospel Workshop, a program of the second annual Black History Month Celebration, will take place at 7 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., Feb. 5 and 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara. More...

Shrink to speak at synagogue

Psychotherapist Dr. Barton Goldsmith will be the guest speaker at Congregation B'nai Emet's Shabbat service at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 23 at the temple, 9 W. Bonita, Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

Ventura's Rubicon Theatre to host Poetry Out Loud contest

Students recite memorized poetry

The Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura's downtown cultural district will host the 2009 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest county competition on Thurs., Feb. 19. More...

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Letters

Woman says decision changed her life forever

When I was a teen I decided, due to a bad experience involving molestation, that lesbianism would be right for me. But a boy pointed out that the Bible said God's plan was for his children to be heterosexual, so I chose to be straight. More...

Dog's bark can be worse than its bite

This in response to the letter sent last week by Coleen Hester about a troublesome barking dog. Like you, we've dealt with the frustrating, infuriating experience of living near a barking dog. More...

Approach to marijuana dooms DARE to failure

One reason why DARE is a failure ("Studies show DARE doesn't work," Simi Valley Acorn , Jan. More...

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Neighbors

Simi's own show

City native creates website dedicated to the valley

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Unlike the cities of Laguna Beach and Beverly Hills, Simi Valley probably won't see its name attached to a network television series anytime soon. More...

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