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August 24, 2007 / Front Page

Veterans post thanks military personnel

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LEGIONNAIRE LUNCH- Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Panet of the American Legion Moorpark Post No. 502 chows down on a plate of chili on Sunday at Poindexter Park in Moorpark. More...

FOOD Share asks for contributions

FOOD Share, Ventura County's only regional food bank, has announced "Faith for FOOD Share" Weekend to take place Fri., Sept. 7 to Sun., Sept. 9. More...

Suspected gang members arrested

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Five suspected gang members, including a 15- and 16-year-old, were arrested last week on a number of charges, including vandalism, resisting arrest and battery on an officer. Sgt. More...

Health & Wellness

Stress reduction classes offered for cancer patients

An eight-week comprehensive MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction course will be offered free of charge to cancer patients and their family members from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 25 through Nov. More...

Hospice training program to start at Los Robles

Hospice of the Conejo will offer a new volunteer training program in the board room at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, 215 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Times and dates for the classes are 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays Sept. More...

Kids, seniors need good eye care

By Brad Elkins Special to the Acorn

Whether a person is young or old, good eyesight is vital to a happy and productive life. It's important that the eyes receive proper care and maintenance. More...

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FRI., AUG. 24 Luau Fun Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts luau dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dance lessons 7 p.m. Music by Aristicats. Door prizes, refreshments. Proceeds fund senior programs. More...

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Sports

Play review 'Diary of Anne Frank' packs a powerful message of life

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Many of today's teens are preoccupied with video games and shopping. But for 13-year-old Anne Frank during the Holocaust, her priority was survival. More...

Local dancer studio wins high awards at contest

Dancers from Pam Rossi's Dance Ten in Moorpark recently competed at the Rainbow Connection National Finals held in Las Vegas. More...

She doesn't have a license, but she can drive

Fifteen-year-old Trophy Kart racer is a force on the dirt track and in the business world

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

After eight years of excelling in gymnastics, 15-year-old Moorpark resident Kayla Sues decided to quit the sport two years ago. Sues, however, needed something to keep herself occupied and searched for another sport to compete in. More...

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Faith

Loving the moment doesn't mean we have to like

This September marks the beginning of my 30th year on the spiritual pathway. As I pause and reflect back upon my journey, I realize that those 30 years represent more than half my life. It hardly seems possible to me, but it is true. More...

Church offers Alpha Course

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church will offer the Alpha Course free of charge to the community with two identical sessions from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning Mon., Sept. 3 and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 6. More...

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Letters

Tell public about predators

In response to the Aug. 17 editorial "The predator who lives next door," I find your position that "these people have served their time behind bars and do not deserve to be 'outed' again" both disturbing and repulsive. More...

Lost pet returns to happy family

My family experienced the most amazing miracle Wednesday night, and I wanted to share it with you. We lost one of our cats last year in August. All of our cats are declawed. More...

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Editorials

Not the best of times for Countrywide and Amgen

While cold hard statistics say unemployment is down, the numbers are meaningless to Countrywide and Amgen workers who will soon receive their final paychecks and, if they're lucky, severance pay. More...

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Countrywide Financial Corp slashes workforce

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation's largest mortgage lender, has begun laying off staff. According to a report released bythe company, about 500 positions have been eliminated across the country. More...

City to host eminent domain workshops

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Moorpark Redevelopment Agency will host public workshops early next month to discuss the city's plans concerning a controversial eminent domain amendment. The meetings will be at 7 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 6 and Tues., Sept. More...

Community

Early deadlines for Labor Day

Mon., Sept. 3 is Labor Day. The three-day holiday weekend requires the Moorpark Acorn to advance the deadlines for our Sept. 7 edition. More...

Metrolink officials aim to create safer train crossings

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

With the number of train commuters up about 30 percent over the last five years, mass transit officials have been working to improve the safety and reliability of local train corridors. More...

Jolly good! British store coming to Moorpark

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Residents of east Ventura County will get a taste of British shopping in their own backyards when the UK's largest retailer opens up four convenienceformat stores in the area. More...

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