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Car fire erupts on Princeton Avenue
     BLAZE- An unnamed studenheading to classes at Moorpark College was forced to abandon his car at the bottom of the Princeton Avenue off ramp a8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Station 42 responded to the call, and firefighters quickly subdued the flames and kept them from spreading to the nearby
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Thanksgiving holiday moves up Acorn deadlines
     Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 23, will affect deadlines at the Acorn Newspapers for the issues of Nov. 24 and Dec. 1.
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Voter turnout varies by community
     Westlake Village boasted the highest voter turnout among all local communities in the Nov. 7 election, according to statistics compiled by
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Honoring those who fight for America's freedom
     YOUNG CITIZENS- Veteran Ed Ahl, of Thousand Oaks, stands with his four grandchildren, Riley Driscoll, 8; Kasey Ahl, 7; Samantha Ahl, 10; and Trevor Driscoll, 10, all of Moorpark. He was in the Army airborne from 1945 to 1946. The family was gathered at Peach Hill Elementary as the school celebrated Veterans Day.
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Army sergeant from Moorpark is stationed in Iraq
     Whereas the war in Iraq is a controversial political touch point that changed the balance of power in Washington on Nov. 7, the importance of eradicating terrorism in the Middle East is indisputable for Sgt. 1st Class Ray Hernandez. The soldier with roots in Moorpark is stationed in Iraq with t
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Worldwide Candle Lighting in December to remember children
     Held annually on the second Sunday in December, the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe as they light candles for one hour to honor and remember children who've died at any age from any cause. As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time
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Making the most of holiday leftovers
     Holiday time means turkey, and turkey usually means leftovers. Now you can jazz up roast
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Turkey talk trivia
     In mid-November, the most popular of American fowl is the domestic turkey. Here are some interesting facts about the bird and Thanksgiving Day:
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Enjoy snow, crafts, carols at Hometown Holiday
     The city of Moorpark will once again bring in the holiday season with winter weather and fun festivities at the annual Moorpark Hometown Holiday Sat., Dec. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Community Park.
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Teddy bear design contest announced
     Noah's Ark Animal Workshop has announced its inaugural Design Your Own Teddy Bear contest.
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Sale items may cost more with credit card interest
     The Friday after Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday shopping season. Store promotions and sales lure millions nationwide, but are customers really saving by shopping sales?
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Family Resource Center offers free fresh food
     The Moorpark Family Resource Center and Neighborhood for Learning, a First 5 funded program, will sponsor a free fresh produce giveaway day Wed., Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at 61 High St., Moorpark.
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Prepare homes for winter's cold
     According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating accounts for almost half of the average family's winter energy bill, making it by far the largest energy expense for most homes. The following are a few tips to assist in combating the cost of heating homes:
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A smooth ride
     STEADY HAND- Danielle Mascaro, 7, of Santa Rosa, keeps her glass of sparkling cider level as she rides her 30-year-old horse, Impy, in a fun ride at the fourth annual Santa Rosa Valley Riders Horse Show at the community clubhouse recently. Young Mascaro had taken a tumble off her horse in an
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Global Exchange to screen 9/11 film
     The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters will present a free public forum with the film "9/11 Mysteries Part 1: Demolitions," and its writer/director on Wed., Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road.
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Timely Tips
     SUPER SOUP-I always add a little bit of the turkey drippings from my Thanksgiving turkey gravy to the next day's turkey soup. It really adds a lot of flavor. Regina K.
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