BRIEFLY.$10,000 reward offered in slaying 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. -- A $10,000 reward has been offered for information in the Sept. 24 slaying of Walter R. Vela vela plural of velum. , 24, who was fatally shot after a party in Simi Valley. In addition to the reward offered by the law firm of Floyd, Skeren and Kelly, where Vela worked, Ventura County Crime Stoppers stoppers see stopper pad. will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the killer's arrest. The suspect is described as a Latino in his early 20s, 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds. He was a passenger in a black sedan. Anyone with information should call Simi Valley police Detective Randy Foushee at (805) 583-6906. -- Daily News Wellness group offers homes tour WESTLAKE VILLAGE -- The Wellness Community cancer-support organization will host its annual fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday, with self-guided tours of four local homes decorated for the holidays. The tour includes the 27,000-square-foot home formerly owned by Western stars Roy Rogers
Leonard Franklin Slye (November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998), who became famous as Roy Rogers, was a singer and cowboy actor. and Dale Evans. Now owned by Keets and Hugh Cassar, it features a wine cellar, movie theater and indoor pool. A Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. decorated with cartoon characters will help create a ``Fantasy Christmas Wonderland'' in the Sherwood Meadows home of Terry and Dick Goodrich. The Westlake Village home of Marcia and Mike Clark will be decorated with pieces collected worldwide under the theme of a ``Cozy Holiday Family Tradition.'' The Agoura Hills home of Steve and Mary Radenbaugh will be decorated in the theme of ``Christmas in Tuscany.'' The tour will conclude with a holiday boutique at Willow Elementary School elementary school: see school. in Agoura Hills. The cost for the tour is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For tickets, call (805) 379-4777 or see www.twcvv.org. -- Daily News Applications due for task force SIMI VALLEY -- Applications are due by 5 p.m. Dec. 6 to serve on the city's Community Gang Task Force. The task force is co-chaired by City Council members Glen Becerra and Barbra Williamson and includes representatives from law enforcement, the school and park districts, the city's Youth Council, local religious and service organizations and other members of the community. Applications are available at the Simi Valley Police Department The Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) is the police department of the city of Simi Valley, California. The department currently has over 120 sworn officers, and more than 65 support personnel[1]. The department has a patrol area that covers over 39 square miles. , 3901 Alamo Alamo Eighteenth-century mission in San Antonio, Texas, site of a historic siege of a small group of Texans by a Mexican army (1836) during the Texas war for independence from Mexico. St., or at www.simivalley.org. For information, call police Lt. Greg Riegert at (805) 583-6252. -- Daily News Get dressed Verb 1. get dressed - put on clothes; "we had to dress quickly"; "dress the patient"; "Can the child dress by herself?" dress primp, preen, dress, plume - dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera" up for final dance SIMI VALLEY -- The Jerry Dokken Band will perform 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 8 during the Simi Valley Senior Center's last Friday night dance of the year. Partygoers are asked to don holiday attire for the event at the Senior Center, 3900 Avenida 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 . Proceeds from the Friday night dances benefit the Simi Valley Council on Aging. Admission is $6. For information, call (805) 583-6363. -- Daily News Santa Su winter concert planned SIMI VALLEY -- Santa Susana High School's winter concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14 and 16 in the campus auditorium, 3570 E. Cochran Street. More than 100 students in five choirs from the performing arts magnet school will present holiday music ranging from Broadway medleys to jazz to classical religious pieces. Tickets are $10, or $8 for children under 12 and senior citizens. For information, call (805) 520-6800 or go to www.santasusana.org. -- Daily News Adventist agency honored for work SIMI VALLEY -- Adventist Health/Home Care Services of 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. was recognized by Outcome Concept Systems as one of the top home health agencies in the United States. The Simi Valley Hospital service was ranked in the top 25 percent among nearly 7,000 home health agencies in the United States. Outcome Concept Systems is an independent clearinghouse for reporting data from Medicare-certified agencies to the state and federal government and other organizations. -- Daily News 5 cancer groups set in December SIMI VALLEY -- Five cancer support groups will be offered in Simi Valley and Agoura Hills in December by the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, and Simi Valley Hospital. A support group for young women with cancer is scheduled 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Clarion Commons Estates, 5300 E. Los Angeles Ave. A group for breast cancer patients and survivors will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Another support group for women with breast cancer will be held 7-9 p.m. Dec. 11 at Clarion Common Estates. A Chinese-language cancer support group will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Los Angeles Northwest Service Center, 29504 Bertrand Drive, Agoura Hills. A prostate cancer prostate cancer, cancer originating in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the leading malignancy in men in the United States and is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in men. support group will be held 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Simi Valley Senior Center. To register, call (805) 529-2530. -- Daily News |
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