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November 17, 2006 / Front Page

Councilman steps down from office

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Clint Harper is known as a straight shooter who's fair and deliberate when he makes decisions on behalf of Moorpark residents. But few people know that Harper also is an entrepreneur, a talented musician, and an adventurous man. More...

Honoring Veterans Day

SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES- Students Sarah Hernandez, 6, and Miranda Guy, 6, of Moorpark, sing to veterans gathered at Peach Hill Elementary School for a commemoration. See photo essay on page 8. More...

Health & Wellness

Seniors may be at risk with too many doctors, prescriptions

A study released earlier this fall revealed that the more doctors seniors see, the greater their risk for dangerous drug errors. More...

Students to learn about human body at Science Night

Walnut Canyon School will host its annual Science Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 20 at the campus, 280 Casey Road, Moorpark. The theme is "The Science of the Human Body." More...

Agency on Aging awards grant for Moorpark elderly

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging announced a grant award of $40,000 each to the senior services departments of the cities of Oxnard and Moorpark to provide programs to enhance the health and wellness of individuals 60 years and ol More...

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Business

Moorpark Chamber accepting award nominations

The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual awards to be presented at "A Star Studded Evening" Installation More...

Tree lighting, free candy at Simi Valley Town Center

Families are invited to the free annual Holiday Community Tree Lighting Celebration at 6 p.m. Sat., Nov. 18 at the Center Court, Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. An encore lighting will be at 7:15 p.m. More...

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Sports

MHS looking to rebound vs. Camarillo

Westlake, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks and Royal set to begin Northern Division playoffs

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells once said: "This is the reason you lift all those weights." He was talking about postseason football. More...

Marc Tyler or Darrell Scott, who's the better college football prospect?

Acorn Newspapers editors Kyle Jorrey and Stephen Dorman debate which running back has the most skills

No offense to Mr. Scott, a super-talented high school running back in his own right, but Oaks Christian's Marc Tyler-like the Lions themselves-is on another level. More...

State cross country championships to remain in Fresno

Fresno, Calif.'s Woodward Park will remain the home of the CIF State Cross Country Championships for another three years, the CIF executive committee has announced. More...

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Faith

Presbyterian church grows to serve community

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Rev. Dave Wilkinson came to Moorpark 20 years ago to establish a church. Launched by a group of six people, Moorpark Presbyterian Church today is home to about 460 members. More...

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Family

Here Comes Christmas

Now that Halloween is over, let the Christmas season begin. More...

Businessman finds energy, relaxation through Transcendental Meditation

By Steve Ames Special to the Moorpark Acorn

Almost 35 years ago, when Paul Squillo came across a More...

Gifts for sale at Hanukkah Boutique

Congregation B'nai Emet in Simi Valley will host its annual Hanukkah Boutique from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. 19 at 4645 Industrial St., No. 2C, Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Van Dam thanks supporters

With the election count continuing in Ventura, I believe it is premature to claim a victory that has yet to be certified by the county. The race for the second City Council seat is separated by approximately 300 votes. More...

Hagman relative praises activism

I want to take this opportunity to thank the Moorpark Acorn More...

Prop. 87 should have passed

I was extremely disappointed in the outcome of Proposition 87. Did the people who voted no even read the proposal or really understand it? Don't they want cleaner air and to reduce petroleum consumption? More...

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Vacation Photos

Take your Moorpark Acorn on vacation

UP, UP AND AWAY- Jenna, 7, and Kyle Hernandez, 4, of Moorpark, prepare to ride the high-speed elevator to the top of the Sears Tower, the tallest building in the United States. They're in downtown Chicago. More...

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Absentee vote count favors Foy

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The longwinded race to decide who will represent Simi Valley and Moorpark on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors finally looks like it's coming to a close. More...

Fatal accident hits Hwy. 118

Bertha Valencia, 39, died in a crash on rural Highway 118 west of Moorpark just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday. More...

Community

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. More...

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. More...

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 More...

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Bulletin Board

The Final Frontier "Star Clusters" Trail to the Stars. Explore largest objects in the known universe from the comfort of a neighborhood park. Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve. 7 to 9 p.m. More...

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Schools

High schoolers active

Students from the Junior Achievement High School Heroes Program of the High School at Moorpark College will be teaching at Campus Canyon Elementary School on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 and 13. More...

School board notes outstanding scholar

Dianne Bach, senior at the High School at Moorpark College and Simi Valley residentwas recognized by the Moorpark Unified School Board on Tuesday. More...

High school students host bake sale

The Moorpark High School Active Citizens of Today Club will host a benefit bake sale beginning at 1 p.m. Sun., Nov. 19 at the local Ralphs, Albertsons and Vons grocery stores to raise money for schooling orphans in Africa. More...

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Police Blotter

Vandalism was reported on the 400 block of Harry Street Nov. 6 at 7:45 p.m. More...

Deputy warns of increase in car break-ins

Car burglaries are on the rise in Moorpark, according to Senior Deputy Ed Tumbelson of the Moorpark Police Department. More...

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On The Town

Global experts to speak at Conference on Poverty

The fifth annual Conference on Poverty will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sat., Nov. 18 at California State University at Channel Islands. More...

Chumash Cultural Center to collect toys for Native Americans

Redbird, a group that celebrates Native Americans, will hold its annual toy and school supplies drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 at the Oakbrook Park Chumash Interpretive Center, 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks. More...

Lecture on condors

The National Wildlife RefugesCalifornia's Unknown Public Lands lecture about the California condor and other wildlife will be presented by biologist Richard Posey at 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 18 at the National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. More...

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Editorials

Automation needed for counting absentee ballots

As this is being written, Ventura County is still More...

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Suppose they gave a career day and nobody came?

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@adelphia.net

Yesterday was to be "Career Day" at the high school. It was going to be one of those chances that one gets to give back to the community. It was going to be a day to help prepare our youth for the future. It was not to be. More...

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