BRIEFLY.England to speak at Reagan Library 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. -- Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England will speak Aug. 17 about the war on terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act during a free lecture at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs , 40 Presidential Drive. Reservations are required for the 1 p.m. lecture. Call (805) 522-2977. England, a former secretary of the Navy and deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , was appointed deputy secretary of defense by President George W. Bush in January and he was confirmed by the Senate in April. -- Daily News Simi SIMI Sea Ice Mechanics Initiative SIMI Search for Intelligent Monkeys on the Internet SIMI Students Islamic Movement in India SIMI Society of Irish Motor Industry SIMI Smallholder Irrigation Markets Initiative man guilty in embezzlement embezzlement, wrongful use, for one's own selfish ends, of the property of another when that property has been legally entrusted to one. Such an act was not larceny at common law because larceny was committed only when property was acquired by a "felonious taking," i. VENTURA -- Andrew John Hulit, 33, of Simi Valley pleaded guilty Thursday to forgery and embezzlement of over $13,600 from former insurance brokerage clients, officials said. Hulit fraudulently collected insurance premiums from clients between 1999 and 2001, keeping the money for himself, prosecutors said. Hulit faces a maximum of four years, eight months in prison when he is sentenced Oct. 4. -- Daily News Golf event to help police programs SIMI VALLEY -- The Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive. Proceeds will benefit the department's youth Explorer post, anti-drug programs, citizen's academy, SWAT team and K-9 police dog program. For information on participation or sponsorships, call (805) 526-0265 or (805) 732-5040. For information about the foundation, call (805) 526-6105 or see www.svpf.org. -- Daily News Homes tour is cancer benefit WESTLAKE VILLAGE -- The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is seeking volunteers for the group's 15th annual holiday homes tour. The self-guided tour A self-guided tour is where one navigates a route themselves as opposed to an escorted tours where a tour guide person directs the route, times, information, and places toured. Many self-guided tours come with suggestions, maps, instructions, directions, and items to see or do. on Dec. 2 and 3 will raise money to support people fighting cancer and their families. ``The Holiday Homes Tour has always been a favorite annual event in the community, and I am honored to be part of this amazing vehicle for bringing hope to local families,'' said Beate Christina Waggoner, chairwoman for the tour event. Volunteers should call Ellyn Wallen at (805) 379-4777. -- Daily News Habitat will get bowling earnings SIMI VALLEY -- A bowl-a-thon to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Brunswick Bowl, 5255 Cochran St. A fee of $15 will include three games and shoe rental. For information, call (805) 813-6014, (805) 331-0472 or (805) 657-6019. -- Daily News Retired doctor lauded by Rotary SIMI VALLEY _ Dr. Otto Austel has received the Rotary Foundation's Distinguished Service Award, one of 50 awards presented to Rotarians worldwide each year. Austel is a member of the Rotary Club of Simi Valley who retired as a physician in Simi Valley in 1996, but went on to travel the world volunteering his services. He served as a volunteer with the Centers for Disease Control and a consultant for the World Health Organization, and has been active in Rotary International's efforts to eradicate polio in the world. He has helped the Karaja Indian Tribe INDIAN TRIBE. A separate and distinct community or body of the aboriginal Indian race of men found in the United States. 2. Such a tribe, situated within the boundaries of a state, and exercising the powers of government and, sovereignty, under the national in Brazil by working to establish medical clinics, training health care workers, installing solar-powered water systems and developing literacy material. He has also worked in Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ghana, Angola, Egypt Pakistan and India. -- Daily News Harbor museum seeks volunteers OXNARD -- The Ventura County Maritime Museum A maritime museum (sometimes nautical museum) is a museum specializing in the display of objects relating to ships and travel on seas and lakes. A naval museum focuses on navies and military use of the sea. is seeking volunteers to conduct guided tours, do research and help out in the office at the museum in Channel Islands Harbor. The museum has 100 volunteers, and docent training classes are scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays from Sept. 11 through Nov. 20. Call (805) 984-0822. -- Daily News |
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