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February 13, 2009 / Front Page

A Simi Valley love story

Valentine's Day Special

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

He thought she was a telemarketer. Really, she just wanted a date. And so goes the love story of Scott and Susan Price. More...

Teen finds solace inside the lines

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

CJ Faulwell's story is a tale of pain and perseverance. It was only six months ago when the Simi Valley High School junior had to bury his father, Jerry, who succumbed to cancer following a short battle with the disease. More...

Health & Wellness

Relational security

I recently received a call from the director of a local charity appealing for money very early in the year as more and more people are in need of their services. Families are losing primary breadwinners to company layoffs. More...

Library hosts free tutor training class

The Reading Program Tutor Training teaches adults how to help other adults read better. The training consists of 14 hours of instruction in four sessions of 3.5 hours each. The classes and materials are free. More...

Cancer survivor cycling to support the cause

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Dennis Warner won't let cancer get him down. More...

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Schools

Young saxophonist wins chance to take stage with Cuban jazz legend

Simi High senior to perform tomorrow at Ventura Music Festival

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Not many high school students get a chance to play on stage with a Grammy-winning musician. Michael Peddycoart will get that chance. More...

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Sports

No love for Royal's Cortez at league finals

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Love them or hate them, Royal High's wrestling squad proved once again why they are the cream of the crop in the Marmonte League. More...

Football proposal lumps Grace Brethren with Oaks Christian, St. Bonaventure

Decision by Northern Area heavily criticized

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Northern Area representatives in charge of putting together high school sports leagues for the 2010 through 2014 seasons voted 31-23 in favor of forming a four-team private-school league for football only on Tuesday in Santa Barbara. More...

Local gymnast earns top marks

Katie Chamberlain, a thirdgrader at Vista Fundamental Elementary School in Simi Valley, competed in the Level 4 California State Gymnastics Championships at Bakersfield. More...

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Family

Kids learn magic of art through Abrakadoodle class

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will offer art classes, for children ages 1½ to 3, titled Abrakadoodle P.A.M. (Parent and Me) Twoosy Doodlers from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for four Thursdays starting Feb. More...

Youths can join Naval Sea Cadets

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps has openings for a limited number of young people ages 11 to 17 to join the crew of Langley Division. More...

Humane Society to host pet adoption day

The Humane Society of Ventura County will host a Pet Adoption Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Feb. 21 at Whole Foods Market, 740 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Editorials

Best role models still mom and pop

Now we know. Michael Phelps and Alex Rodriguez are in fact human beings. They're not superheroes from another planet; they're fallible just like the rest of us. Maybe even more so. More...

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Contact your area representatives

City Council *All council members can be contacted through the city manager's office: (805) 583 6701. Mayor Paul Miller E-mail: pmiller@simivalley.org Councilmember Steve Sojka E-mail: ssojka@simivalley. More...

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Neighbors

At 88, 'Fahrenheit 451' author still fanning readers' flames

Ray Bradbury visits Simi Valley

By Karma Christine Salvato karma@theacorn.com

Acclaimed American author Ray Bradbury discussed his life and loves during a lecture and book signing at the Simi Valley Library on Feb. 1. More...

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Real Estate

Now Is The Time For Smaller Home Remodel Projects

While new home construction has come to a grinding halt in most of the country, smaller homerenovation projects are still a viable option for homeowners. More...

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SVUSD considering cutting 170 teaching positions

Board members forced to shave millions from next year's budget

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Barring major changes to the governor's budget proposal, the Simi Valley Unified School District may be forced to reduce its number of classroom teachers by up to 170 next year. More...

Body found inside church

The body of a 58-year-old man was found inside a Mormon church in Simi Valley on Wednesday morning. The Ventura County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office later identified the man as Walter Madrid, a Simi Valley resident. More...

Community

Williamson found in violation of city's campaign finance laws

Council member says she's ready to move on after paying $2,000 fine

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

City Councilmember Barbra Williamson handed over a $2,000 check to the city last week following the completion of an investigation into campaign contributions she collected during the 2008 election season. More...

Two arrests made in late-night stabbings

Two teens were stabbed in Simi Valley Wednesday night in what appears to be a gang-related incident, according to the Simi Valley Police Department. The stabbing occurred around 10:50 p.m. Tues., Feb. More...

Strathearn Park adds Friday tours

Historical society still in need of volunteers

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

For Judy Pepiot and other members of the Simi Valley Historical Society, even small accomplishments are cause for celebration. More...

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Business

Being divorced doesn't mean you're separated from Social Security

Some divorced people may gea higher benefibased on their ex's work

By Essie Landry Special to the Acorn

If you are divorced, there are several things you should know about Social Security. A divorced spouse may be eligible for benefits on more than one work record, such as one's own record and an exspouse's record. More...

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