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September 24, 2010 / Front Page

SUPER SIMI—

SUPER SIMI—Thousands of local residents enjoyed the 26th annual Simi Valley Days festival last week. Above, families shriek with glee on a small roller coaster on Fri., Sept. 17. More...

After years of work by the developer and a two-hour public hearing at city hall Monday, the City Council put its stamp of approval on a proposal to build 43 homes at the corner of Royal Avenue and Corto Street. More...

Health & Wellness

Not all fruits are created equal

Berries pack vitamins, not extra sugar

An apple a day just doesn’t cut it anymore, and too many apples could make a person fat. That’s the advice of Iva Young, a nutritional expert who warns that the wrong kinds of fruits can actually do more harm than good. More...

Health literacy key to better outcomes

Researchers looking to help improve communication

Studies show that nearly half of all Americans have difficulty understanding health information. More...

Shamanic medicine will be focus of CLU talk

Mark Plotkin, PhD, will present “Shamanic Medicine, the Mind- Body Connection and the Future of Healthcare: An Amazonian Perspective” at 10 a.m. Mon., Oct. More...

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Schools

CTA rep seeking spot on school board

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

To a former student, it would appear that Simi Valley school board candidate Arleigh Kidd hasn’t changed much since his days teaching social studies at Valley View Middle School. He is still a gentle giant, towering at 6 feet 4 inches tall. More...

Mock arrests made in the name of education

BOOK ’EM—Rotary Club members Pat Abruzzese, left, and Steve Pietrolungo, right, principal of Simi Valley High School, are cuffed by SVPD Officer Richie Lew at a Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise More...

Another application season begins

College application season has officially begun, and there are some developments that could impact your college choices. More...

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Pets

PLAYFUL—

PLAYFUL—Sophie is a sweet 2-year-old female rabbit. She loves to be outside and craves attention. If you would like to adopt Sophie, ask for animal ID No. More...

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Faith

Simi temple planning ‘feast of tabernacles’

Celebrate Sukkot at B’nai Emet

Congregation B’nai Emet will present the following programs at the synagogue, 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley, unless otherwise noted. •Sukkot, the feast of tabernacles, will be celebrated at 8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 24. More...

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Obituaries

Beau Mitchell Forlizzi

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Dining & Entertainment

With an ordinary oven mitt, vocalist cooks up some fun

Resident performs for good causes

By Angela Randazzo
Special to the Acorn

Not many folks have an oven mitt for a friend. Deborah Ellen does. Ellen and her puppet pal are part of an interactive show the youthful 41-year-old created two years ago. More...

Story of Argentine starlet to take High Street stage

‘Evita’ opens Oct. 8 in Moorpark

The High Street Arts Center will present the musical “Evita” from Oct. 8 to Nov. 14. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a special twilight performance at 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 24. More...

Island-style banquet offers gourmet tastings

The Simi Valley Dream Cuisine “Hawaiian Holiday” will be from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 26 at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The event will honor the late President Ronald Reagan and U.S. Rep. More...

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Neighbors

Simi couple rescued toddler from lake

By Angela Randazzo
Special to the Acorn

Colette Thiel and her family were listening to music and playing dominos when they heard the cry for help. It was Fri., Aug. 6, and day was beginning to turn to night. More...

Patriotic quilt show to benefit local vets, nonprofits

The Simi Valley Quilt Guild will host a quilt show with the theme “America, My Home” at 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 2 and 3 at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Workshop will discuss ‘green’ garden practices

Interest in a recent water-efficient landscaping workshop organized by the city of Simi Valley and Golden State Water Company was so successful that a similar landscape workshop has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. More...

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On landfill expansion: What’s in it for us?

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

With about six months until the county decides whether or not to approve the proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill, the City Council is asking “What’s in it for us?” More...

Man shot during ‘warehouse party’

The Simi Valley Police Department received 911 calls on Sept. 18 that an individual had been shot and was waiting for assistance at 2235 First St. At the location police found Fernando Lira, 20, of Simi Valley, who had been shot once in the arm. More...

Gallegly proposes payout increase for Metrolink victims

By Joann Groff
joann@theacorn.com

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly has joined the victims of the Sept. 12, 2008 Metrolink train crash who say a $200-million liability cap for railroad accidents isn’t enough. More...

Vote for your favorite vacation photo

The annual Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation photo contest is upon us and you can vote on this year’s winner by taking part in our online poll. More...

Community

Norwegian Grade delay over

The waiting for road improvements is over. Drivers can now expect detours around a narrow, winding, deteriorated thoroughfare that is getting a $1.5-million face-lift. More...

Councilwoman Foster still humbled by her role as city leader

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

When she stops a moment in her busy schedule to think about it, Michelle Foster says sitting on the City Council the past five and a half years has been a bit “surreal.” More...

For the record

Kiwanis and its partners regret to announce that the Americana MusicFest, which was to be held on Sun., Oct. 3 at Paramount Ranch, has been postponed this year and may be rescheduled for a future date. More...

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Business

Acorn teams with online coupon provider to offer ‘amazing’ discounts

Consumers can save up to 90 percent at local businesses

How’d you like to get 90 percent off on your family’s next night out? Sound impossible? Too good to be true? More...

New salon seeks stylists to rent space

Sweet 9 Flex Salon was conceived by Larry Cohen, a 35- year hairstylist in the Thousand Oaks area. This is the newest business model for stylists that are used to paying weekly rent or high commission. More...

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Sports

Phenomenal freshmen are so fast it’s frightening

Baxter, Vorgitch power Pioneer cross country

By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com

Michigan basketball had the Fab Five. Simi Valley High’s girls’ cross country team has the Tenacious Two. Sarah Baxter and Maddi Vorgitch are among the most promising—and talented—freshmen to ever run for the Pioneers. More...