Council set to determine how community development grant money will be used
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      The City Council will decide at its next meeting how to divvy up thousands of dollars in federal government money intended to help provide services and housing for moderate-to-lower income individuals. The council meets Mon., May 4 at 6:30 p.m. inside council chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley.
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Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations
      Public Service Programs: 1. Long Term Care Services Ombudsman- $15,000 2. Samaritan Center, Case manager/PADS- $36,345 3. Hospice of Conjeo- $6,000 4. Boys & Girls Club- $21,600 5. FOOD Share- $8,400 6. Senior Concerns- $10,661 7. Turning Point Foundation$2,000 8.
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Vote on RV storage facility delayed
Council unsure if neighbors are aware of potential impact
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      The City Council decided not to take a vote Monday regarding a proposal to build an RV storage facility near First Street, citing concerns that nearby residents may not be aware of the impact the project could have on their neighborhoods.
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Fire department honors its best
      PROTECTING OUR VALLEY— Simi Valley's Battalion 4 Firefighter of the Year Rob Schaper, right, receives his award from Fire Chief Bob Roper at the Ventura County Fire Department's awards ceremony held last week in Oxnard.
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Active Adult Programs
      The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. For more information and registration, call the recreation coordinators at (805) 583-6059.
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