BRIEFLY COUNCIL APPROVES BREEDING PERMITS.SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - The City Council has OK'd zoning recommendations to allow breeding of cats in all residential areas, and breeding of dogs in neighborhoods that allow livestock. Under the proposed amendment, residents can keep up to 16 cats in their homes. Dog breeders would be allowed to keep up to 25 dogs on their property. Residents would be required to apply for a special use permit. They also would have to obtain a kennel license from the county's animal regulation department. The city's Planning Commission Noun 1. planning commission - a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments commission, committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle will review the proposed zoning change in the form of an ordinance, which if approved would then make its way to the City Council for final clearance. - Daily News Spooktacular is set to run today MOORPARK - Animal shows, face painting, photos, pumpkin painting and games will be part of today's Halloween Spooktacular at America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Moorpark College is a California-state funded community college located on a 134 acre (542,000 m²) property reclining on a hill in Moorpark, a town in Ventura County, California. . The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the zoo. The cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children. For more information, call (805) 378-1441. - Daily News Street Fair ready for Halloween run THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. - The Thousand Oaks Street Fair has been rescheduled for today, with some new Halloween attractions added to the popular event expected to draw about 25,000 people. Rain caused cancellation of the fair Oct. 17, so the event was moved to Halloween from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many of the vendors will have candy for children who attend, said Mike Hebert, chairman of the event for the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks. ``It wil be huge for the kids. We want them to come in costume and enjoy themselves,' he said. ``We've put together a great kids area this year.'' The fair is expected to attract about 25,000 people who stroll up and down Moorpark Road between Hillcrest Drive and Wilbur Road, near the Janss Market Place. The fair will feature food, music and dancing, along with about 250 arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. vendors. The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks sponsors the event, with proceeds earmarked for charity. A Taste of the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by section will offer food samples from a number of area restaurants. One stage will be set up at Moorpark and Brazil Street and another at Wilbur. Entertainment will include the Harry Selvin Orchestra, with veterans of the Big Band era; the Spirit Cloggers of the Conejo Valley; and Benise, a Latino jazz band. Entrance to the children's area, near the Janss mall entrance, is $10 per child. It will feature a petting zoo, unlimited rides, a slice of pizza, a soft drink, a magician and face painting. Information about the fair is available at www.ThousandOaksRotary.org. - Daily News Alcohol sting nabs 8 area workers SIMI VALLEY - Eight employees of local businesses were arrested last week on suspicion of furnishing alcoholic beverages
During the Wednesday operation, three 18-year-olds attempted to purchase alcohol at 71 locations throughout the city, and sales were made to the minors at eight locations. The names of the businesses where sales occurred will be sent to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (or ABC) is an agency of the government of the state of California charged with regulation of alcoholic beverages. and the businesses face sanctions ranging from fines to suspension or revocation The recall of some power or authority that has been granted. Revocation by the act of a party is intentional and voluntary, such as when a person cancels a Power of Attorney that he has given or a will that he has written. of their liquor licenses. - Daily News Meetings are set on new Medicare SIMI VALLEY - The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program in Ventura County will hold a series of forums in November on new Medicare changes, including the Medicare Advantage changes for 2005 and the drug discount card program. The forums include one at the Goebel Senior Adult Center in Thousand Oaks at 10 a.m. Thursday, one at the Moorpark Active Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10, and one at the Simi Valley Senior Center Nov. 18. Information about the locations and reservations is available at the advocacy program office at (800) 434-0222. - Daily News Golf tournament to help hospital SIMI VALLEY - About 175 golfers are expected to swing their clubs Wednesday in support of the the Simi Valley Hospital Simi Valley Hospital (SVH) is a Seventh-day Adventist hospital located located in Simi Valley, California. SVH is a member of Adventist Health. New Construction Simi Valley Hospital is in the process of building a new wing to the hospital. Foundation's ninth annual golf classic at Lost Canyons Golf Club, after the original event, on Oct. 20, was rained out. The tournament at 3301 Lost Canyons Drive will raise funds for the hospital's patient care tower, a four-story, state-of-the-art facility that will accommodate a neonatal intensive care unit Noun 1. neonatal intensive care unit - an intensive care unit designed with special equipment to care for premature or seriously ill newborn NICU ICU, intensive care unit - a hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care , a comprehensive cardiac care program as well as advanced diagnostic equipment. ``Our annual golf tournament is an activity where friends of the hospital can have a great time playing golf, provide some financial support to help fund our patient care tower and give us a chance to thank our donors. Without the community's support, this project would not be possible,'' said Lorri Adams, executive director of the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation. The event will run throughout the day, and all golfers in the tournament are invited to attend the scheduled lunch, dinner and awards ceremony scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Interested golfers wishing to participate should call Judi Gibas at (805) 955-6213 for more information. - Daily News Women's club Women’s clubs first arose in the United States during the post-civil war period. As a result of increased leisure time due to modern household advances, middle class women had more time to engage in intellectual pursuits. sets fashion show SIMI VALLEY - The Simi Valley Women's Club is offering The Joy of Giving Holiday Fashion Show Luncheon and Boutique from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Santa Susana Santa Susana can refer to several places:
Harp music will be played during the luncheon and women's club members will model fashions from Stein Mart Stein Mart NASDAQ: SMRT is a chain of department stores that sells boutique, apparel, footwear, linens and home decor. Stein Mart, Inc. is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and describes itself as "a hybrid between a better department/specialty store and a traditional clothing stores. A boutique featuring gifts ranging from jewelry to home decor will be open to the public during the event at the entrance to the community center. People interested in reservations for the luncheon, which costs $20, should call (805) 584-6114. The event raises funds to help local high school graduates purchase books for college. - Daily News |
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