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October 23, 2009 / Front Page

Scouts scuffle for skit

ALL IN GOOD FUN—Cub Scout Cullen Little, 9, tackles Boy Scout Jack Jones, 13, as they practice a skit for the conclusion of Webelos Woods at Corriganville Park recently. More...

Concerns over landfill expansion bubbling up

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Since the release of the draft environmental impact report for the proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill, city officials and concerned residents have been poring over the document to decipher the project’s potential impact o More...

County grand jury brings charges against dental office shooter

A Ventura County grand jury has indicted Jaime Paredes, 30, for the July 1 mass shooting at Family Dental Care in Simi Valley. More...

Homeowners advised to be ready in case of fire

Fall often signals the start of the hot, dry Santa Ana winds, making conditions ripe for rapidly spreading brush fires. More...

Health & Wellness

Get flu shots, screenings at Free Clinic of Simi

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley announces its annual Make A Difference Day, where residents can receive free flu shots, health screenings and information about the clinic’s services, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. More...

Vascular surgeons save legs and feet

Patients with diabetic vascular disease are at risk of developing blockages in their arteries secondary to peripheral vascular disease. More...

CSUCI hosting Senior Summit

The second Ventura County Senior Summit will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 at California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo. More...

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Schools

Learning the secrets of the tomb

MUMMY PREP—At right, Title 1 Teacher Leanne Lomax and “priestess” Sarah Apostolof, 11, fit a mask of the pharaoh Tutankhamen to Eric Reiteyk, 11, while preparing a skit about mummifi More...

Learn of blood-sucking legends

‘Dracula and his world’ topic of seminar

UCLA Extension will present a special seminar on “Dracula and His World” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 in Haines Hall, Room A18 on the UCLA campus in Westwood, Los Angeles. More...

Beacon Hill to host info night

Beacon Hill Classical Academy will present an information night for the parents of prospective students at 7 p.m. Tues., Oct. 27 at the First Baptist Church of Camarillo, 1601 Temple Ave. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

SWEET TREAT—Andy is a 3-year-old cockapoo. He is shy and gentle and appears to be house trained. If you would like to adopt Andy, ask for ID No. A479546 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Oct. 15 Officers responded to a call of a family dispute in progress in the 1600 block of Fremont Avenue and arrested a 34-year-old man on a charge of elder endangerment. Oct. More...

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Faith

Catholics may view rosaries, displays of Marian shrines

Catholic school students and heir families throughout the archdiocese of Los Angeles will be able to take a virtual journey o several Marian shrines around he world without leaving the Los Angeles area at “Family Rosary Pilgrimage: Ar More...

Can prayer heal the economy?

Christian Scientists host free talk

“Prayer: God’s Stimulus Plan,” is the topic of a free talk hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Simi Valley at 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 7 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. More...

Lecture at church all baby talk

Michael C. Lu, MD, will discuss his new book, “Get Ready To Get Pregnant: Your Complete Pre-Pregnancy Guide to Making a Smart and Healthy Baby,” at a free lecture at 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. More...

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Letters

Don’t balance budget on backs of officers

In regards to the Simi Valley Police Officers Association not being willing to accept a pay cut. We live a city whose greatest claim to fame is the fact that we always rank high in the safest city category. More...

Resident offers advice on watering with less

The Simi Valley Acorn ’s Oct. More...

Cemetery grateful for support of war memorial

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the hundreds of community members, elected officials, Scouts and businesses, including the Simi Valley Acorn , that joined us in bringing the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience to Westlake V More...

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Editorials

Contract negotiations between city, cops have gone from bad to worse

There’s a lot of smoke being blown in the ongoing contract dispute between city officials and the Police Officers Association, and even Simi’s windy conditions can’t seem to clear the air. More...

Cartoon

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Datebook

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Shocker: Oaks Christian, St. Bonaventure to join Marmonte for football

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

LONG BEACH—The latest twist in the CIF-Southern Section Northern Area releaguing saga carried the shock value of a murder mystery climax. Southern Section leagues voted to put Oaks Christian and St. More...

Police union pickets outside council member’s home

Neighborhood cul-de-sac the site of latest officer protest

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Members of the Simi Police Officers Association took to the streets again this past weekend with signs in hand, but this time their target location wasn’t the Civic Center—it was a City Council member’s house. More...

Man sent to hospital after parking lot beatdown

Attack appears to be gang-related

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A Simi Valley man was hospitalized last Friday after being severely stabbed and beaten after leaving a local sports bar—an incident that police believe may be gang-related. More...

Slow sales has city concerned

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The high spirits at city hall after the celebration of Simi Valley’s 40th birthday were fleeting, due to some disappointing economic news. More...

Community

Vets no longer must battle bumpy sidewalk

ACTION TAKEN—In August the Simi Valley Acorn series “What’s up with that?” featured a letter from a resident concerned about the bumpy, cracked asphalt in front of Simi Valley& More...

Man arrested in connection with purse thefts

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

A Los Angeles man has been arrested in connection with a string of local purse snatches. On Oct. More...

Spots open on crime prevention task force

The Simi Valley City Council is taking applications from residents interested in serving on the city’s Community Crime Prevention Task Force. More...

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Business

Career shops offered

The East County Job and Career Center at 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley, presents the following career shops. Classes are free to job seekers although space is limited. Prior registration is required by calling (805) 955-2282 to enroll. More...

College students to help Habitat

In Project Management Practicum, the capstone course of UC Santa Barbara Extension’s Professional Certificate Program in project management, students apply their learned project management skills to assist a community service organization More...

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Sports

Wright girl for the job

Senior Kathleen Wright is the catalyst for Royal’s volleyball team

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Kathleen Wright’s passion for volleyball is embedded in every molecule of her body and soul. More...

Shocker: OCHS, St. Bonnie to join Marmonte for football

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The latest twist in the CIF-Southern Section Northern Area releaguing saga had the shock value of a murder mystery climax. Southern Section leagues voted Thursday in Long Beach to put Oaks Christian and St. More...

Pioneers having a blast on, off tennis court

Simi Valley is in playoff hunt

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

These Pioneers know how to win and have fun. After losing a solid core of seniors, the Simi Valley High girls’ tennis team didn’t know what to expect this season. More...

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Family

Learn guitar at senior center

The Simi Valley Senior Center will offer a guitar and ukulele workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 29 through Dec. 17 at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The class is for beginning to intermediate students. The fee is $53. More...

Registration open for girls’ softball spring season

Simi Valley Girls Softball will accept registrations for the spring 2010 season through Nov. More...

Crafty seniors show off their goods

FIRED UP—Gary and Betty Jones of Simi Valley talk with a customer at their table filled with handmade ceramics for sale at the Simi Valley Senior Center Fall Arts and Crafts Fair last Friday. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

‘Oklahoma’ will leave audiences singing

Love triangles stir up trouble in classic musical

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Hard to believe the classic musical “Oklahoma!” is 66 years old. Camarillo Community Theatre presents the show with a cast of mostly young faces, many of them first-timers to this stage. More...