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October 9, 2009 / Front Page

Halloween comes early at bowling benefit

LETS ROLL—Dressed in classic geek chic, Simi resident Austin Smith, above, sends his bowling ball down the lane during a Big Brother Big Sister Ventura County “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fundraiser at Harley’s Simi Bowl last Sunday. More...

Incorporation didn’t happen without a fight

Simi turns 40

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

In 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as he 37th president of the United States, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and Woodstock ocked upstate New York. More...

Health & Wellness

Rare disease inspires local family to raise money, awareness

During October, Terri and Mark Brubaker of Simi Valley are working to raise awareness and funds for Niemann-Pick disease, a rare genetic and terminal illness that affects their 20-year-old son, Mitchell Brubaker. More...

Institute sponsoring fall speaker series

Local residents can learn strategies to instill health and well-being in their lives from California Health and Longevity Institute specialists during a complimentary wellness speaker series this fall at 7 p.m. More...

Now that’s puppy love

A BIG WET KISS—Simi Valley resident Susan Murata gets a kiss from her dog, Mattie Banana, during the longest kiss contest at the Paws 4 Hope Charity Dog Walk at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake More...

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Schools

Atherwood Elementary’s extreme makeover complete

TRANSFORMATION—Eric Lundstrum, president of the Simi Valley school board, cuts the ribbon on Oct. More...

Cash raised from e-waste collection will go to schools

The Simi Valley Education Foundation will host three free community e-waste recycling days for residents and businesses. The collections will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., Oct. More...

Royal grad earns bachelor’s degree

Matthew Zabel of Simi Valley has graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture and biological sciences. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Sept. 30 During a parole/probation search in the 2000 block of Sycamore Drive, officers arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. More...

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Faith

Seminar topic is coping with cancer

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 15 at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

Fall festival is for the entire family

Lighthouse Church will present the inaugural FallFest ’09 from 2 to 9 p.m. Sat., Oct. 31 at Borchard Community Center, next to Newbury Park High School, at 190 Reino Road. More...

Documentary celebrates farmers

“Fresh” is a documentary celebrating farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are changing agriculture. The movie will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. More...

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Letters

Fear mongering is wrong no matter which side does it

Last week Jacob Clark told us to look at the statistics on hate crimes (“Confederate flag on truck is a bad sign of the times,” letters, Simi Valley Acorn , Oct. 2) More...

School event wasn’t an excuse to break the law

It never ceases to amaze me that people think certain laws can be ignored at certain times (“Upset cars were ticketed at SVHS’s Back-to-School,” letters, Simi Valley Acorn , Oct. 2). More...

Services shouldn’t go to those who sneak into the U.S

In reply to Mr. Hernandez’s disassociated comparison of migrant workers versus water rationing, maybe he should first learn the meaning of the word illegal (letters, Simi Valley Acorn , Aug. 21). More...

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Neighbors

Souls of Simi’s past come to life at annual Ghost Tour

Tours begin tonight at Strathearn

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

To hear the ghost of Francisco Ybarra tell the story, thieves stole a chest filled with silver coins dated 1787 and hid the treasure in the Simi hills. More...

Bad luck benefits good cause

HIT ME—Denise Burns deals out cards to Simi Valley resident Vittorio Mastrocinque, right, and Betsy Bourne and Ron Polanski of the Santa Rosa Valley during a game of blackjack at the “Las More...

Pets lead a blessed life

TRADITION—Simi resident Natalie Boyert, 5, holds up her 3-year-old poodle Coco to receive a blessing from the Rev. Steven Dean at St. More...

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POA prez: City not acting in ‘good faith’

Union head says he wants record set straight

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

As the Simi Valley Acorn first reported a month ago, the Police Officers Association has begun a public relations campaign to aid in the union’s contract negotiations with the city. More...

Santa Susana Pass restriped per resident’s suggestion

Wider shoulders make road safer for bicyclists

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Santa Susana Pass was restriped ast month, making the twisting mountain oad that connects Simi to the San Fernando Valley a safer route for bicyclists and drivers alike. More...

Community

Woman allegedly ran cocaine delivery service

On Sept. More...

Quilt Guild will honor friendship

The Simi Valley Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 14 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The program is Friendship Month. More...

Paratransit committee to meet

The Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 15 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Business

Center has free classes for job seekers

The East County Job and Career Center at 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley presents the following classes free to job seekers. Registration is required by calling (805) 955-2282. More...

Massage event raises nearly $1,000 to help Komen for the Cure

During its participation in a nationwide “Massage for the Cure” event on Sept. 15, Massage Envy Spa in Simi Valley performed more than 90 massages to help raise money to fight breast cancer. More...

Sport Clips celebrating a year in Simi

Sport Clips in Simi Valley is celebrating its first anniversary. More...

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Sports

Kick-starting her career

Locally trained taekwondo athlete has Olympic-sized dreams

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Giuliana Gil is polite and respectful. When the 13-year-old steps on a mat to compete in taekwondo, she takes down her opponent with the ferocity of a charging rhinoceros and the agility of a mongoose. More...

Grace Brethren’s Leffler throws for 510 yards in loss

Max Leffler is putting up video-game numbers. The junior quarterback for Grace Brethren’s football team set a school record for passing yards in a single game in only his third career start at the position. More...

Best on the bench

Despite tragedy and injuries, Scioscia guides Angels back into the postseason

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Mike Scioscia walks toward the front door at Starbucks in Oak Park dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and jeans, his hair slicked back and his head held high. More...

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Family

I don’t wanna hold your baby

Your baby might be real cute, but I don’t wanna hold it. It’s not personal. When I got a new car, I didn’t ask people if they wanted to drive it. When I got my wife, I didn’t ask people if they wanted to date her. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

‘Yeomen of the Guard’ in Thousand Oaks is a show loaded with highlights

Play review

By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

“The Yeomen of the Guard,” presented by Ventura County Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company, is another in a series of outstanding musical presentations of the classic works of English librettist W.S. More...