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Thirty Years Of Fores

Simi Hills closing in on anniversary
By Scott Tittrington
scott@theacorn.com
When he purchased his home on Choctaw Avenue back in May 1981, Larry Egan didn’t truly consider himself a golfer. More...

Special banners honor Simi’s fallen heroes

City Council welcomes families of those killed while serving
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

For Maria Venegas, this is a tough time of the year. On April 7, 2005, her son, Juan Carlos Venegas, was killed while on his second tour of duty in Iraq. After graduating from Simi Valley High School, Juan joined the Marine Corps in 2003. More...

Health & Wellness

Toast of the Town

Photography: JOE WOODS
Special to the Acorn

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ— Simi Hospital volunteer Gloria Stehura, above left, and her daughter Vicki Turziano brought a bit of glamour to the Hooray for Hollywoodthemed Simi Valley Hospital Vo More...

Connecting

Anger: brave new world or stress unleashed?

My sister and I were driving along, engaged in conversation, when we noticed a black BMW following closely behind. It was so close that we could clearly make out the driver’s upraised middle finger. More...

Doctor leading free chat on varicose veins

Trung D. Bui, M.D., vascular surgeon and endovascular specialist on staff at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, will discuss the causes, resulting effects and current treatments for varicose veins at a free seminar from 9 to 10 a.m. More...

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Schools

Students make science come alive

By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com

Students with a passion for science put their knowledge on display April 6 and 7 at the 57th annual Ventura County Science Fair at Seaside Park. The projects they designed were borne of serious inquiry and fanciful conjecture. More...

Royal shows off its creative side

By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

On April 8, artists, musicians, singers and actors at Royal High School shared their talents in a one-day Fine Arts Showcase in the school’s auditorium. More...

Sixth-graders do outdoor school in style

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

Sixth-graders at Arroyo Elementary School journeyed to outdoor school last week, but they weren’t exactly roughing it. More...

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Police

Sheriff’s bureau looking into hacking of county computers

The Ventura County sheriff’s major crimes bureau, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is looking into reports that a Ventura County computer used in processing online payments was the target of an illegal phishing operation More...

Police Blotter

April 4 In the 4100 block of Ish Drive, a 43-year-old woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. More...

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Family

Sun-deprived gardeners can grow a variety of shade-loving plants

By Gloria Glasser
Special to the Acorn

Much as I dreamt during many a northeastern winter of “sunny Southern California,” the property that came to be my home in the West is long on shadow, situated beneath a vast multitrunked native oak whose canopy roofs the entire backyard. More...

Supper Club meets in T.O.

Supper Club Toastmasters will have a dinner club meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight., April 15, at the Greenhouse Cafe in Thousand Oaks. Attendees will order off the menu and pay by separate checks. More...

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Letters

Some people need to lighten up

I have just three words for reader Linda Lippiatt, who was unhappy with your “Happy Face Hill” April Fools’ joke: “Get a life.” More...

April Fools’ story good for a laugh

I thought your front page April Fools’ article about the Happy Face was really great fun, and I am 93 years old. I am saving it to read to my family the next time we gather. More...

Student needs to think about others

Regarding the article about the Santa Su Student who never missed a day of school: While I think it’s commendable that Sefra Orlick perseveres through her illnesses and doesn’t let them stop her, I am concerned that she is being a little More...

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Columns

Ask the Arborist

Going deep for water

Q: After reading my column in the Acorn last month, Dave of Thousand Oaks contacted me with a question. More...

Figuring out retirement

By Essie Landry
Special to the Acorn

For almost every American worker, Social Security is part of the plan for a secure retirement. If you are among the roughly 95 percent of workers in the U.S. who are covered under Social Security, here’s a primer on retirement coverage. More...

On the Trail

The legendary red fox of the headlands

Winds alternately caress or pummel the Point Dume Headlands that rise above Big Dume Cove, creating unstable sand drifts. More...

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Neighbors

Simi dancer riding high

Haggard reaches new peak with role in Ailey production
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

For Simi Valley resident Darrell Haggard, dancing is like riding a roller coaster: There are highs and lows, and in the end you feel elation. More...

Volunteers still needed for California Trails Day project

Simi Valley will participate in the statewide California Trails Day project. This event will take place in communities throughout the state to celebrate nature trails and the benefit they bring hikers, bikers and equestrians. More...

Public input requested on residents’ needs

Community Action of Ventura County has scheduled two meetings in the coming weeks to seek input from the public on how the local nonprofit agency can best serve the needs of lowincome and disadvantaged residents during the next two years. More...

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Planning commission says okay to expansion

Modified version of landfill proposal passes with 3-2 vote
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

The third time really is a charm for the Ventura County Planning Commission. More...

City looking to increase sanitation fees

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

After two years with no increases, the City Council is looking to bump up sanitation fees by a dollar every month for the next five years. More...

Community

Working on a clean cut

LET THE CHIPS FLY—Jonathan Hill, 13, right, of Simi Boy Scout Troop 689 stays focused under the watchful eyes of other Scouts and sets a quick time in the bucksaw event at the Boy Scouts Campor More...

City to take stand on landfill

During the City Council’s April 4 meeting, Mayor Bob Huber updated his colleagues on the city’s negotiations with Waste Management. More...

Don’t fall victim to tree scammers

Homeowners throughout California have experienced damage to trees due to harsh winter weather. More...

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Business

Small business forum coming to Simi Valley

The city of Simi Valley will host the 2011 Small Business Forum on Wed., April 20 at the Grant Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Registration and continental breakfast start at 7:15 a.m., and the program begins at 7:45 a.m. More...

Power Speakers meets Tuesday

Power Speakers, a Toastmasters International club, meets from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p. m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Vintage Hills Community Room, 5300 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Simi’s DeFlavio finds his form

Pioneer golfer aims high and shoots low
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com

Joe DeFlavio is an adrenaline junkie who unwinds on the golf course. DeFlavio enjoys riding mountain bikes and snowboarding, but he also soaks in the serenity of green pastures and hitting a tiny white ball. More...

Things get chippy at league golf tournament

A DAY AT THE BEACH— Royal High’s David Stitt blasts a shot from a bunker during the first round of the Marmonte League golf finals Tuesday at Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oak More...

Grace Brethren winter athletes honored

The Frontier League has announced its all-league selection for winter season high school sports. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

HAPPY TABBY—Frappo, an adult white-and-brown tabby cat, needs a new lap to snuggle in. He is very friendly, good with kids, housebroken and loves attention. More...

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Faith

St. Francis services mark Holy Week

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host the following services for Holy Week in the sanctuary, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The public is invited. All services except Good Friday will have Holy Eucharist. More...

Simi Adventists celebrate Easter

The Simi Valley Seventhday Adventist Church invites the community to its services for Easter at the church, 1636 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. A service at 7 p.m. More...

Egg hunt fun for all ages

Trinity Lutheran Church will host the annual community Easter egg hunt and Resurrection Festival at 11 a.m. Sat., April 23 at the church, 2949 Alamo St., Simi Valley. Families will meet in the sanctuary for a brief devotion with the Easter bunny. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Scandinavian Festival returns to CLU

The annual Scandinavian Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., April 16 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 17 on the grounds of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Simi resident showcased in CLU art exhibit

An exhibit showcasing the work of senior art students at California Lutheran University will run from Mon., April 25 through Sat., May 14 in Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture in Soiland Humanities Center, south of Memorial Parkway near Regent Aven More...

‘Superstar’ rock opera hits Simi stage

The Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi will present Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” from April 16 through May 22 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. More...

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Editorials

A perfect weekend getaway

It’s a beautiful time of the year in our area, a perfect time to pick up the dog and bike and pay a visit to one of the local trails. More...

Political Cartoon

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

Send your photos to vacation@theacorn.com

How to submit: E-mail your vacation photo as a .jpg attachment only to vacation@theacorn.com. Include name, address, phone number and a brief description of the scene. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., APRIL 15 Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Best Western Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. David Spady of Americans for Prosperity in California speaks on state pension crisis. $25 for lunch. RSVP. More...

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