BUSH TO FLY IN FOR AIR FORCE ONE EVENT.Byline: Angie Valencia-Martinez Staff Writer 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. - President George W. Bush is scheduled to arrive today in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, , the day before his appearance at an invitation-only dedication of the $31 million Air Force One Pavilion at the Reagan Presidential Library. Bush will be joined by first lady Laura Bush and former first lady Nancy Reagan at the ribbon-cutting for the 87,000-square-foot pavilion, which houses a Boeing 707 that served as the official plane for him, Reagan and five other former presidents. ``We are very proud that President and Mrs. Bush accepted our invitation to attend our grand opening,'' said Melissa Giller, a spokeswoman for the Reagan Library. ``We know it means a lot to Mrs. Reagan. ``Not only did Bush fly on the plane, he represents what this is all about: the 'Flying White House.''' The jet, also known as ``The Spirit of `76,'' serves as the centerpiece for the new pavilion, which also features a former Marine One helicopter, a presidential limousine and an Irish pub. The exhibit tells the story of Reagan's legacy in promoting peace and democracy worldwide. About 750 people are expected at the exclusive grand opening, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the hilltop library, where Reagan is buried. The 45-minute program will include remarks by Bush and Nancy Reagan, a flyover by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and music by a 75-piece orchestra. A separate luncheon program features speeches by former Air Force One pilots. But the highlight, for many, will be the brief appearance by the commander in chief. ``Anytime the president of the United States The head of the Executive Branch, one of the three branches of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution sets relatively strict requirements about who may serve as president and for how long. attends an event in your hometown home·town n. The town or city of one's birth, rearing, or main residence. Noun 1. hometown - the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence; "he never went back to his hometown again" , it's a huge honor,'' said Simi Valley City Councilman Glen Becerra, who will attend Friday's ceremony. ``It's something I'm very proud of because it says how important the event is not only to the community but the country. ``The opening of the Air Force One Pavilion has national historic value.'' The Reagan Library will be closed today through Sunday to prepare for Monday's grand opening, although private, invitation-only events are scheduled for the weekend. ``It's really come full circle for us,'' Giller said. ``We can't wait to open our doors and let the public come see what we have been able to see every day.'' Because of Bush's visit, Madera Road between Country Club Drive West and Country Club Drive East, and Wood Ranch Parkway between Madera Road and Country Club Drive will be closed on Friday. Hundreds of law enforcement officers, including those with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department The Ventura County Sheriff's Department (VCSD) provides law enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, California, USA, as well as several cities within the county. The cities that VCSD serves are Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, and Thousand Oaks. , Simi Valley Police, and California Highway Patrol highway patrol n. A state law enforcement organization whose police officers patrol the public highways. , will be on hand to assist Secret Service agents with the visitation VISITATION. The act of examining into the affairs of a corporation. 2. The power of visitation is applicable only to ecclesiastical and eleemosynary corporations. 1 Bl. Com. 480; 2 Kid on Corp. 174. of the president. ``Because there are a number of dignitaries who have been invited to the event, there will be extensive security,'' said Ventura County Undersheriff Un´der`sher`iff n. 1. A sheriff's deputy. Craig Husband. Angie Valencia-Martinez, (805) 583-7604 angie.valencia(at)dailynews.com --The Air Force One Pavilion will open Monday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs , 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For information, call (805) 577-4000, or see www.reaganlibrary.com. |
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