June 26, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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The true meaning of sport

SWING FOR THE FENCES—Coach Laura Marko congratulates Michael DeFazio, 7, after hitting a home run in the Simi Valley Little League Challenger Division All-Star baseball game at Rancho Tapo Community Park last Saturday. "Home run! Home run! More...

Police keeping a close eye out for seat belt offenders

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

On Monday evening, a Simi bicycle cop pedals into the intersection at Sycamore Drive and Cochran Street. More...

Health & Wellness

County needs mental health court, grand jury recommends

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Jail is not the best place for people who have a serious mental illness and have committed nonviolent crimes, according to a Ventura County grand jury report released June 15. More...

Workshop on living wills

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will present a workshop on living wills, trusts and advanced care directives by attorney Christian Arrieta at 1 p.m. Thurs., July 9 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

New director will beef up food bank shelves with more protein

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

FOOD Share, Ventura County's regional food bank, named Chris DeVan, 27, its director of food sourcing and purchasing last month, putting him in charge of finding new sources of food, especially protein. More...

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Schools

Apollo grads have much to be proud about

Grad Facts Apollo High SchooClass of 2009 Number of graduates 60 Valedictorian Kelly Gray Salutatorian Chris DeLapp Class motto The 4 A's—AcceptancAppreciation, More...

Senior standouts: Apollo High School

Editor's note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

From June 17 to 18, the following were arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance: a 31-year-old man in the 1700 block of Sunnydale Avenue and a 23yearold woman in the 2000 block of Magnolia Street. More...

Break-in at Simi Adult School

A Simi Valley teenager was arrested Mon., June 22 after he allegedly burglarized and vandalized the Simi Valley Adult School. Police officers responded to a silent burglary alarm at 1880 Blackstock Ave. More...

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Family

I hate dancing

I'm in the sixth grade. It's a birthday party. Someone put together a bad '80s music mix tape that blasts through a HiFi stereo system. She comes to me with the sweetest smile, one that's loaded down with innocence. More...

Children's Bureau hosts adoption orientation

An orientation for potential adoptive parents will take place from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tues., June 30 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Hit pins, help schools at Harley's Bowl

Simi Valley Education Foundation and Harley's Simi Bowl have created a partnership that will raise money for Simi Valley public schools. More...

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Letters

Get help for drug abusers before it's too late

I write this letter hoping to cause someone to decide to be rescued or help another to have the courage to rescue someone from the hellish clutches of drug addiction. If you are a user, whatever it takes, get help. More...

Save energy, stop SCE from building substation

What does conserving electricity really mean to all who live or work in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and Moorpark? It means a lower electric bill, providing immediate savings by keeping more money in your pocket. More...

There's no easy solution to the barking dog issue

Dog lovers see it differently when it comes to their pet. A dog is more that just an animal; it's a family member. But a barking dog when left outside is a nightmare for a neighbor. More...

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Neighbors

Simi man turns empty ink cartridges into scholarships

Local founds the Hero Appreciation Network
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

To Simi resident Russell Lee, an ink cartridge is a symbol of hope. That's because Lee has found a way to turn old, expended cartridges into scholarships for collegebound high school students. More...

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Real Estate

Home Features A Center Island Kitchen With Granite Counters And Walk-in Pantry

This home has four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and is approximately 2,262 square feet. It is an open, single-story floor plan with recently painted interior and exterior with upgraded maple and chiseled stone floors. More...

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Owner makes major concessions at Candlelight

Under pressure from residents, venue will no longer operate as a nightclub
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The owner and operator of Candlelight Kitchen & Bar said last week that pressure from neighbors has led him to shut down the nightclub component of the embattled Simi Valley venue. More...

Sheriff to say so long

Longtime lawman Bob Brookwon't seek reelection in 2010
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Sheriff Bob Brooks said last week he will not seek reelection next year. "I have been honored to serve with the Ventura County Sheriff 's Department for 36 years, 11 of them as your sheriff," Brooks said. More...

Train crash memorial approved for federal funding

Earlier this month, the City Council approved a plan that utilizes both public and private funds to pay for the construction of the Metrolink Memorial Plaza at the Simi Valley train station. More...

Community

Fireworks hotline is back

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

With the Fourth of July a week away, Simi Valley Police Department officers are on the lookout for unlawful fireworks activity. More...

Simi fireworks show promises plenty of 'Siss! Boom! Bah!'

The Rotary Club of Simi Valley noontime club will host the 39th annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza at Rancho Santa Susana Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley. More...

Radio hams host public demo

The Ventura County Amateur Radio Society, Simi Settlers Amateur Radio Club and Ventura County Amateur Radio Club will demonstrate the emergency capabilities of amateur radio for 24 hours starting at 11 a.m. More...

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Business

Leadership SV class graduates

Group ready to put tools to use

With the Class of 2009, Leadership Simi Valley has graduated its 20th class. The 18 participants recently completed the 10-month program to develop effective community leaders. More...

Safety comes first at Galena Avenue post office

The Simi Valley Post Office at 2551 N. Galena Ave. has earned "Star" status in the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program. More...

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Sports

Beautiful game

Challenger Division All-Stars have a blast on the diamond
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

With a blue Dodgers cap pulled down near his eyebrows, 7-year-old James Kirkland wheeled up to home plate looking for a pitch he could hit. A tee was available, but the young slugger wanted to face live pitching instead. More...

Meet the All-Stars

The following players were All-Stars for the Simi Valley Little League Challenger Division this season: Erick Fults, Heather Klumb, Brittny Susim, Melissa Sweis, Kevin Sherwin, Carlos Garcia, Max Dueker, Logan Guy, Kate Tomas, Nathaniel More...

Area players make all-section squads

Postseason honors continue to pour in for local athletes. This time, the CIF-Southern Section recently released its allsection teams. More...

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Faith

New St. Rose of Lima priest hails from Indonesia

The Rev. Budi Wardhana was recently ordained a priest and has been assigned to his first parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Simi Valley. Wardhana was born in 1975 in Jakarta, Indonesia to Indrawan Jusuf and Elisa Maliwa. More...

View fireworks at Simi Prez

Worship service, barbecue will precede the big show

Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will host a Fourth of July event at the church parking lot at 4832 Cochran St. The public is invited at no charge. A worship service in the sanctuary will be at 5:30 p.m. More...

Simi/Moorpark Hadassah to host bunco bash

Simi Valley/Moorpark's Hadassah group, L'Dor Vador, will host its second annual Bunco Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., June 28 at a private residence near the 118 Freeway at Kuehner Drive in Simi Valley. No experience is necessary. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Loverly 'My Fair Lady' at Arts Center

Play review
By Cary Ginell Soundthink@aol.com

"My Fair Lady" has traditionally been one of the most difficult Broadway musicals to get right. More...

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Editorials

When people and businesses collide

The first time our staff learned of the controversy over Candlelight Kitchen & Bar, we had to ask ourselves: Would Acorn readers across Simi Valley care about the battle over a single restaurant/bar/event venue on the eastern ed More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., JUNE 26 Newcomers Club Meets at Corner Bakery, corner Thousand Oaks and Westlake boulevards next to Bed Bath & Beyond, Westlake Village. New members welcome. Phone: 818.874.9357 Time: 10:00 a.m. More...

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