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August 17, 2007 / Front Page

Back to school in the zoo program

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ME AND MY BUDDY- Kat Wheaton and her 2-year-old dog Mojo relax at at Paul Griffin Park during the annual gathering for students in the Moorpark College Exotic Animal Training and Management program on Tuesday eve More...

Getting ready for her big day

UDDERLY DELICIOUS- Daisy the cow enjoys her dinner at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark on Tuesday. More...

Health & Wellness

Poor vision can affect school performance

By Dr. John Wood, OP Special to the Acorn

More than 80 percent of learning in the classroom results from vision. If a vision problem exists, your child may have difficulty with reading comprehension and retaining information, which may result in poor grades. More...

Support group meets for ALS

The ALS Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 25 at the Westlake Village City Hall community room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. There is no charge to attend. More...

Seafood is brain food for kids

Fish provides a variety of nutrients

How does this year's National Spelling Bee champion spell success? S-E-A-F-O-O-D. Champion speller Evan O'Dorney has a unique precompetition ritual. He enjoys eating a tuna fish sandwich. More...

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Business

Here comes the Bridal Premiere

The 24th annual Bridal Premiere, a day of bridal exhibits and fashion shows, will be on Sun., Aug. 19 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Exhibit hours are 11 a.m. More...

Area businessman wins company trip

Michael Lerch, who operates a Kirby Distributorship in Moorpark, recently won a trip to Taormina, Sicily, from the Kirby Company. More...

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Sports

Grace Brethren football team will continue to air it out

Tri-Valley League quarterbacks are under the microscope

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

After reviewing the Marmonte League starting quarterback scenarios a few weeks back, let's now focus our attention on a few of the local Tri-Valley League schools and detail how their quarterback competitions are shaping up. More...

It's the stuff of Legends

RUN PRODUCERS- The Moorpark Legends U-7 baseball team took first place in the Port Hueneme Firecracker Tournament. The team scored 106 runs in four games. More...

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On The Town

Arts center auditions for gothic tale

The High Street Arts Center will host auditions for "Victor" by Alistair Faulkner. This original play was produced in the United States only once previously, in North Hollywood in 2002, More...

Chorale tryouts

The Village Voices Chorale announces open auditions beginning Aug. 26. Men and women singers may call (805) 4952701 for information and an audition appointment. Choral singing experience and sight-reading skills are a plus. More...

Ojai to celebrate the vinyl record

Tribute bands, vendors are planned

Vinyl Record Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the cultural influences, recordings and cover art of the vinyl record, will host its annual celebration tomorrow, Sat., Aug. 18, at Libbey Bowl in Ojai. More...

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Editorials

The predator who lives next door

After serving their debt to society, sexual offenders are being released back into Ventura County neighborhoods, but how can we be sure they won't repeat their criminal behavior? Have they been rehabilitated? More...

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Planning for the long-awaited vacation

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@roadrunner.com

Next year my wife and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. This is remarkable not only because of the longevity of the marriage in these times but because we both lived to see it. More...

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State budget impasse may affect Moorpark school programs

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The state of California has moved into its second month without a finalized budget because agreement on a plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1 is stalled in the state Senate. More...

Low-income residents invited to apply for affordable homes

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Low-income earners who live or work in Moorpark and dream of home ownership will have a chance to make that dream a reality later this year. The city will hold an affordable housing lottery on Oct. More...

STAR test results reveal shortfalls

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

State school officials voiced concern over a notable disparity between academic achievements of Caucasian and Asian students compared to their Latino and African American counterparts. More...

Community

Animal protection bill proposed in House

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland, Ore.) have introduced a bill designed to protect animals from human cruelty. More...

Early holiday deadlines

Mon., Sept. 3 is Labor Day. The threeday holiday weekend requires the Acorn Newspapers to advance the deadlines for our Sept. 7 edition. More...

Fiction in a Nutshell

In 100 words or less, write a short fiction story and e-mail it to moorpark@theacorn.com. You may also send it by mail to the address on page 4A. Include your name, address, age and phone number. More...

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Bulletin Board

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FRI., AUG. 17 Roll A Strike Calabasas Chamber of Commerce sponsors second annual Bowling Tournament and Mixer, 5 to 9 p.m., AMF Woodlake Lanes, 23130 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. $275 team of four. $5 donation nonbowlers. More...

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Schools

Moorpark College studies 'Year of the Environment'

Moorpark College seeks to prepare students to be responsible members of the global community. More...

First 5 presents Kindergarten Kickoff

The Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhood for Learning, a First 5 funded program, will hold its first Kindergarten Kickoff from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., Aug. More...

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Police Blotter

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A shoplifter stole an item on Aug. 13 at Chick's Sporting Goods in the 700 block of Los Angeles Avenue. A thief entered a car and stole personal items on Aug. 11 in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue. Sometime between Aug. More...

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Faith

Bea Thompson award nominations open

The OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living, also known as the Simi Valley Religious Science Church, is open for nominations for the Bea Thompson Make a Difference Foundation. More...

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Family

Helping children cope with tragedy

People all across the country were shaken by the recent bridge collapse in Minneapolis. Continuing media coverage has included dramatic pictures of submerged and partially submerged cars and other wreckage. More...

Youth are moving on up: make an easy transition to college

At this time of year, many parents are helping their collegebound children pack up and head off to university. Steve Yapp, owner/operator of PODS of Ventura County and Santa Maria, offers some tips to make the move easier. More...

Annual Lobster Fest to serve up tasty crustaceans and steak

Kiwanis fundraiser will feature live blues band

Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley will serve its 13th annual Lobster Fest from 2 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., Aug. 18 at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. More...

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