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December 1, 2006 / Front Page

Waltz of the Flowers

SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES- Members of the Moorpark Civic Ballet will present the classic holiday ballet "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Dec. 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 at the Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center. More...

Young educator challenges children

LIFE LESSON- First-grade teacher Debbie Sontag's Campus Canyon Elementary School class on Wednesday gets a lesson from Chris Cochran, a junior from The High School at Moorpark College. More...

Health & Wellness

Common sense can prevent children's sports injuries

Participating in sports is a great way for children to get exercise, challenge themselves and learn to interact with others. More...

Adventist Health/Home Care Services honored for excellent healthcare

Adventist Health/Home Care Services of Simi Valley Hospital has been recognized by Outcome Concept Systems as a 2006 Top Tier HomeCare Elite agency, ranking in the top 25 percent among nearly 7,000 home health agencies in the United Sta More...

Class open for parents of toddlers

The Child Development Center at Simi Valley Hospital will host the Twilight Infant Parent class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in December beginning Dec. 5 at the center's Play Space, 1900 Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley. More...

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Schools

Faculty member stages original play for theater benefit

The Moorpark College Foundation and the college Theatre Arts Department will present "Santa's Night Off," a play written and directed by John Loprieno, at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16 on the Main Stage of the campus Performing Arts Center. More...

Spotlight Awards seeks visual arts entries

The Music Center of Los Angeles County has extended its deadline for applications in the Visual Arts for the 19th Annual Music Center Spotlight Awards. More...

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Police Blotter

Strangers entered an apartment without permission and remained for more than three hours at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 4 on the 100 block of Moorpark Avenue. More...

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Faith

Local church pastor teaches, preaches around the world

By Steve Ames Special to the Acorn

As a congregation whose meeting place is at a motel in Agoura Hills, the Bethel Christian Fellowship is hardly traditional. More...

The Fountain announces Christmas services

The Rev. Reggie Mercado will present a threepart series, "Authentic Christianity: A Season For Forgiving," 9 a.m. Sun., Dec. 3, 10 and 17. More...

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Letters

Make Hwy. 118 safer for driving

On Wed., Nov. 15, a mother of two was killed in a traffic accident on rural Highway 118 west of Moorpark. This is one of many fatal accidents on an extremely dangerous roadway. More...

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Columns

Surprised again

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@adelphia.net

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was destined to spend last week dealing with two of the most feared government agencies on the face of the earth: the Ventura County Superior Court and the United States Postal Service. More...

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Editorials

Try to be patient during the holiday season

Imagine, if you will, a hypothetical day in the life of a local resident during holiday season: •Running behind schedule because of a worse-than-usual traffic jam at your daughter's school, you remain stopped at a green light whi More...

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Guest opinion

Council members roles, public involvement

By Roseann Mikos Moorpark City Council

As the Moorpark City Council prepares to welcome a new member to join in analyses and deliberations about the issues that face our community, I thought it would be helpful to reflect again on what I believe to be the roles of a City Council member More...

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City to move downtown filling station

High-end retail planned for site

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Moorpark Redevelopment Agency has plans to buy the old fueling station owned by J.E. Clark Corp. at 450 E. High Street. More...

Holiday shoppers seek bonuses and bargains

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The holiday shopping season is off to a promising start, according to Nicole Schmitt, senior marketing manager for The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks. More...

Foy appoints CHP veteran as assistant

Peter Foy, Ventura County supervisorelect of District 4, recently announced the appointment of Mark Lunn to the key position of senior administrative assistant. More...

Community

What's 'hot' for the holidays

Sales last weekend at The Oaks mall were particularly strong in jewelry, children's apparel, women's specialty apparel, health and beauty, and electronics. More...

For the Record

The byline was omitted from the Nov. 24 article "Directors discuss their work at the Best of Ojai Film Festival." The story was written by Sally Carpenter. More...

Applicants needed for air pollution board

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District is seeking two people interested in serving on i t s Hearing Board. Candidates for the position must be Ventura County residents. More...

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Bulletin Board

FRI., DEC. 1 Handel and Mozart Los Robles Master Chorale, Moorpark Symphony Orchestra present Handel's Messiah (Christmas portion) and Mozart's Requiem today and tomorrow, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 4 p.m. More...

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Business

Provide a gift for a needy senior through local program

Residents may purchase a gift to be given to a local needy senior citizen in the Be a Santa to a Senior program. More...

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Sports

Paul Vargo captures inaugural CLU dodgeball championship

It's the realization of a dream, coach says

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

For Paul Vargo, it doesn't get any sweeter than this. More...

Moorpark defense must limit Hart's attack

It's a Week 2 rematch as MHS hosts Hart of Newhall in the CIF-SS Northern Division semifinals

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The writing is on the wall for the Moorpark High football team. More...