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July 6, 2007 / Front Page

Hurray for the red, white and boom!

FLOWER OF FIRE- Pyrotechnics in patriotic plumage explode over Arroyo Vista Community Park in Moorpark on Tuesday night. Please see more photos of the event on pages 12 and 13. More...

Officials answer Runkle Canyon toxic claims

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Following the direction of local resident John Southwick, officials representing the city of Simi Valley and housing developer KB Home visited Runkle Canyon on Monday to oversee the collection of surface water and soil samples from More...

Dry weather hasn't caused water shortage- yet

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The need for water in our daily lives is indisputable: We drink it, shower with it and use it to clean our homes and keep our yards lush. But the lifesustaining liquid could become less plentiful in the future. More...

Health & Wellness

Dieters need to exercise as well as count calories

The standard recommendation for people who are overweight or obese is "diet and exercise." To lose weight and reap health benefits, one needs to do both. "Studies show that dieting produces more weight loss than exercise. More...

How to choose the best laser surgeon

Not everyone who wants to ditch their contact lenses or glasses is a candidate for LASIK, but other procedures like Intacs, conductive keratoplasty or SUPERLASIK may be options. Before making that decision, ophthalmologist Dr. More...

Doctors may misdiagnosis Hunter syndrome in boys

"Hunter syndrome is my gift, my curse and my life," said Kyle Plunkett, a 14-year-old who battles this rare disease every day. Hunter syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II), is a genetic disease that primarily affects boys. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., JULY 6 Romanian Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers meet 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Romanian wedding line dance "Hora Nuntasilor" taught, Romanian line dance "Joc de Fete" reviewed. More...

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Schools

School district offers free lunch program

Moorpark Unified School district recently announced its policy for providing free and reducedprice meals for children served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. More...

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Sports

Frisbee celebrates 50th anniversary

Sport's popularity continues to grow worldwide

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Oh, how the years seem to fly by. Frisbee, the round, plastic disc that found its way into the American culture like Joseph McCarthy and rock 'n' roll in the 1950s, turned 50 years old this summer. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

A man was allegedly the victim of a battery in the 13200 block of Peach Hill Road on July 1. Thieves stole a laptop computer in the 14900 block of Marquette Street on June 30. More...

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Faith

Finding time for spirituality in a hectic life

We live in a complex world. Technology improves daily, and with it the pace of everyday life increases. More...

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Family

Recipe of the week

Mexicali rice

By Joyce Barnett Special to the Acorn

This is a good one to fix along with enchiladas and beans. It's a California recipe. 1 pound ground beef 2, 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1-1/2 teaspoon salt More...

Scared

My son is almost 4 years old. He's gone almost all four years of his life without really being scared of anything. More...

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Letters

Jot down this message- if you can

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@roadrunner.com

I'm sure that many of you have them. I've seen them in other homes. No one knows how they get there; they just do. I'm sure that most of you have a home of some type. More...

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Columns

Your Horoscope

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Minor mishaps are possible this week. Perhaps you're just clumsier than usual. By week's end, though, you're back in balance. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You usually put your best efforts forward. More...

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Editorials

A community shines on the Third of July

The Moorpark community shared another successful In dependence Day on July 3. (The holiday is traditionally celebrated a day early.) Second only in scope to Country Days in the fall, this patriotic festival bonds local friends and neighbors. More...

Political Cartoon

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Real Estate

Nip And Tuck Your Home For Lasting Beauty

Advances in science and technology have allowed millions of people to enhance their appearance almost immediately through cosmetic surgery. In 2005, Americans spent more than $12.5 billion to make themselves more attractive. More...

Beautiful Flat Lot

This 3bedroom 2.5bath Moorpark home features a large, flat lot with plenty of room for a pool. It backs to open land with unobstructed views of the Moorpark Hills. More...

Laundry Room Trends: Out of the Basement, into the Home

The average person spends six hours a week in their laundry room washing clothes, according to a survey of homeowners conducted on behalf of Sears, Roebuck and Co. More...

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Moorpark mammoth may migrate to Santa Barbara

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

If city officials approve the plan later this month, the Moorpark mammoth fossils wilhave a new home at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural His tory. More...

Play time in the park

FUN AND GAMES- Alondra Chavez, 5, of Simi Valley, makes her way under 'London Bridge' formed by David Pelaez, left, of Moorpark. More...

Community

Area Housing Authority needs local applicants

Applications are needed from Moorpark residents interested in serving as commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the county of Ventura. More...

Council candidate still active with issues

Hagman Lawson keeps her finger in the pie

By Meg Boberg Special to the Acorn

In addition to her desires to serve both family and community, Theresa Hagman Lawson has goals that reach far beyond Moorpark. More...