March 9, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Skill and nerves

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers TAKING FLIGHT- Sean Olinyk, 13, of Moorpark is ready to jump over his own shadow with his skateboard as he pulls a pop shove-it move off the cement bench in Arroyo Vista Community Park. More...

Time change comes earlier

Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sun., March 11. The time change previously began on the first Sunday in April, but has been moved forward three weeks on the calendar in an effort to save more energy. More...

Health & Wellness

The Work of Marriage

I was at a wedding reception recently when a woman at my table, upon learning that I was a therapist, leaned over and said, "I don't believe in working on a marriage. More...

Daily computer work can strain eyes

Some 125 million American employees suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome, a condition caused by prolonged computer use, according to Dr. Marty Schneider, therapeutic optometrist. More...

Bulletin Board

FRI., MARCH 9 Guest Speaker For GOP Las Posas Republican Women Federated meets 11:15 a.m. (noon lunch), Las Posas Country Club, Camarillo. Guest speaker Jane Rozanski, CEO Camarillo Health District. $20. Interested persons invited. More...

Business

Mirasol joins Haircut Place

The Haircut Place announces that hairstylist Mirasol is back by popular demand. Mirasol has 15 years of experience in the field. More...

Schools

From Home School to College

Thirty years ago, there were fewer than 20,000 students being home-schooled in the United States. The number is probably close to 2 million now. Some families choose home-schooling for religious reasons. More...

Old college library to receive major renovation

An $8 million renovation effort is underway on the former library at Moorpark College as a step toward the completion of the campus master plan. More...

Learn about universities, tech schools, SAT

Moorpark High School will be hosting the eighth annual College Fair and Workshops from 7 to 9 p.m. Wed., March 28 in the school's new gym, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. There is no charge to attend. More...

Police Blotter

A man, 20, was arrested for grand theft at 126 E. "A" St., Port Hueneme, at 8 a.m. Feb. 6. The crime was committed at 4300 Cerzanne Drive, Moorpark. More...

Faith

"Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expec tations." - Earl Nightingale Once upon a time a traveler from a distant town approached a wise man who was just leaving the city the traveler More...

On The Town

College production of 'JB' tackles tough issues

Moorpark College's Performing Arts Department announces the casting of "JB" by Archibald MacLeish, to be performed March 23 through 31 at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center as part of the Year of Science and Religion program More...

Letters

Sex ed assembly not appropriate

In reading the article on the Mesa Verde school sex education scandal, I was reminded of how much progress towards becoming a socialist country we have made. More...

Praise for reporter's story

I just wanted to say how I appreciate the story done by Sylvie Belmond on the Mesa Verde school assembly in the March 2 Moorpark Acorn . More...

City tearing down too many trees

I see on page 8 of the March 2 Moorpark Acorn that the city of Moorpark will be planting trees on Arbor Day, March 10. More...

Real Estate

Reuben Brentwood

Local homeowners can avoid stress and have access to important information thanks to Reuben Brentwood, an experienced agent who has put together a report which reveals several ways consumers can get the most out of their home sal More...

A Nice Starter Home

This is a 2bedroom, 2bath, one-story townhome with attached twocar garage. The unit is attached on one side and has a large yard with a builtin barbecue and river rock fountain. More...

Steve Young

Steve Young and Debi K. recently received acknowledgement for top achievement at Century 21 Adobe Realty in Agoura Hills. Young was recognized for top listings and Debi K. More...

Mayhem is standard in traffic around local schools

Traffic safety around school campuses continues to be a concern for city officials and school district leaders. More...

County board of education revives debate around evolution vs. intelligent design

The debate over evolution versus intelligent design was rekindled at a recent Ventura County Board of Education meet ing when both a school official and a parent expressed concerns over the content of a new seventhgrade science textbook More...

Community

Grand jury to host open house

There will be a Ventura County Grand Jury open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., March 23 on the third floor of 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, across Victoria Avenue from the County Government Center. More...

Supervisors to review necessity of multiple advisory groups

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted last month to review the operations of all nonmandated citizen advisory committees that serve the county. More...

Change in law affects city's possible use of eminent domain

A Jan. 1 change in redevelopment laws has prompted the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency to alter its contract with Urban Futures, Inc., the consulting firm that is helping the city restore eminent domain authority. More...

Sports

High school baseball is back

The Musketeers have lost some quality players from last year's squad, but the team still believes it has what it takes to compete in the ultra-tough Marmonte League. On the following two pages, Thomas Gase and Stephen Dorman preview all eight Marmonte tea

Photos by BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers LET'S GET IT STARTED- The Musketeers defeated Buena 7-2 at home Tuesday afternoon to push their overall record to 3-1. More...

CLU to dedicate new stadium

California Lutheran University will dedicate its newly completed 308-seat Ullman Baseball Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m. More...

The Acorn's 2007 Marmonte Baseball Preview

Westlake Warriors Head coach: Mike Lee (2nd season) Last season's results: 17-11, 6-8 in league (tied for fourth in Marmonte) Biggest losses: Jeff Rapoport, OF; Stephen Notaro, C; Randy Harmala, OF; Jake Fiss, P; Nick Slezak, P Notable re More...

Family

Shift happens - Keep health records safe for emergencies

California seismologists recently launched an earthquakereadiness campaign with the slogan "Shift happens." While the campaign centers on how to secure heavy furniture and appliances, there are other additional steps to be taken before More...

Editorials

Both sides of an issue can be discussed intelligently

Let's examine the word "theory" as it's used in discussing the subject of evolution versus intelligent design. More...

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Quotes to chew on

"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion; that we here highly resolve that these dead More...