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May 4, 2007 / Front Page

City Council unveils plans for new hotel

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark businesses, sports teams and residents will soon be able to direct their guests to the Fairfield Inn & Suites-Hotel on Sage Road just east of the 23 Freeway and Los Angeles Avenue. More...

Live on stage and on the air

RADIO REHEARSAL- The final performance during the Moorpark Art Festival will be the High Street Broadcast, a live musical throwback to the golden age of radio. More...

The Wellspring Counseling Group in Moorpark is offering several free activities to help local residents assess their mental health needs in honor of National Mental Health Month in May. Wellspring will host an open house between 10 a.m. More...

Food service sells low cost, nutritious meals

"The Extreme Fitness Meal Program" is available through Supper Thyme USA of Thousand Oaks. The program is designed to help individuals eat healthfully while participating in a comprehensive wellness program. More...

Experts discuss nursing shortage

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Ventura County needs nurses. So says a group of experts who met at the Nursing Summit held at California State University at Channel Islands on April 20. More...

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Business

Super Suppers provides quick, easy meals

Super Suppers of Simi Valley will open tomorrow, Sat., May 5, in the Simi Valley Plaza. The store is owned and operated by Cimberli Tadeo and Emmy Sundeen of Simi Valley. More...

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Schools

Outer space adventure

IN TRAINING- Garrett Rios, 7, of Moorpark, jumps rope to exercise as astronauts do to prepare for space missions during Flory Academy of Science and Technology's astronaut simulation program on Friday. More...

Open house, auction at Chaparral

Chaparral Middle School will host Showcase of the Stars from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., May 10 at the campus, 280 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. More...

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Police Blotter

A burglary attempt took place in the 15700 block of Arroyo Drive on April 23 when someone tried to pry a window screen out of place to get into a home. An arrest was made later the same day. More...

Postage costs go up and up

The governors of the U.S. Postal Service approved an increase in the price of a first-class stamp to 41 cents, authorized the issuance of the Forever Stamp and approved shape-based pricing. These new prices will take effect Mon., May 14. More...

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Family

'High Street Broadcast' to premiere on Sunday

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark residents are invited to come experience the history and sound of old-time radio at the High Street Arts Center this weekend. Several local talents have joined forces to create The High Street Broadcast variety show. More...

Nominations open for Educators' Hall of Fame

Nominations are being sought countywide for the inaugural Educators' Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony this fall. Nominees can include teachers from preschool through university. More...

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Letters

Thanks for the article

Thank you so much for the great story you ran in last Friday's Moorpark Acorn, "Moorpark Arts Festival to entertain all tastes." We really appreciate the publicity, and having the photos included, with one on the front page, should be great More...

See photo project at arts festival

The Moorpark Arts Festival is this Sunday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moorpark Civic Center and throughout the theater, galleries and restaurants on adjacent High Street. More...

Latest news from Pflaumer

Greetings to all from Breanna Pflaumer. I hope this update finds everyone well. As for me, I'm doing swell. More...

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Editorials

Buckle up your greenbelts- Reagan Library belongs in Simi

There's no debating it: the Ronald Reagan PresidentialLibrary and Museum should fall under the jurisdiction of the city of Simi Valley. More...

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Greenbelt sparks fiery debate

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

County officials voted 4-1 to meet with representatives from Moorpark, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley to see if they will agree to turn into law the 20-year-old Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt Agreement. More...

Fatal crash kills Moorpark woman

Moorpark resident Beverly Ann Noel-Ewing, 47, died in a head on collision on Highway 126 Wednesday morning. More...

Tell us why mom's special

Mother's Day is May 13 and the Moorpark Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. More...

Community

Acorn photographer recognized by CNPA

SHARP EYE- The California Newspaper Publishers Association has awarded honorable mentions to photo editor Jann Hendry for three pictures she took in 2006. Left: military veterans stand beneath fluttering flags at Camarillo's Constitution Park. More...

Freeway walls become a graffiti nightmare

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Graffiti vandals seem to think the new sound walls installed on the 23 Freeway are big blank canvases just begging to be filled. Their efforts to oblige are rewarded: Graffiti often remains on the sound walls for days. More...

State funds boost local school programs

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The California Department of Education recently announced it will grant $500 million for the enhancement of physical education and visual and performing arts programs in public schools. More...

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Bulletin Board

FRI., MAY 4 Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. More...

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Sports

Local track and field athletes soar to new heights

Karam and Finley shine at county championships

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Stars shined and records were shattered during last week's Ventura County Track and Field Championships at Moorpark High. Oak Park High got the action started on the track with a victory in the girls' 4x800 relay. More...