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September 21, 2007 / Front Page

Council rejects eminent domain proposal

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Downtown residents can now sleep at night, reassured that the city isn't going to take their homes. City officials voted unanimously to reject a proposed eminent domain amendment. More...

Pageant queen fights back

Miss Ventura County 2005, who was dethroned the same year and later accused by pageant organizers of theft and perjury, fought back Friday at a press event organized by her attorney. More...

Health & Wellness

Connecting

By Deborah Barber

The domestication of desire I've heard it said that we Americans are extremely prudish about sexuality as compared to the rest of the world, perhaps a legacy from our Puritan ancestors. More...

The Simi Valley Hospital Volunteer Guild will serve a homecooked spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 3 at Witman Hall, Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. More...

Guest speaker to address Nar-Anon

The Simi Nar-Anon Family Group will host guest speaker Kristy Schadt at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29 in room 10, Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

SAT., SEPT. 22 Fine Weaving Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 & 120, Oxnard. Free, open to public. Chris Villalovos (805) 527-1915. More...

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Schools

School district promotes healthy food for students

Parents can order pre-approved treats

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

About 20 percent of Ventura County children are overweight or obese, according to information released by the county health department in 2007. More...

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Sports

Inexperienced Musketeers quickly learning how to win

Head coach Jason Nevis gains players' confidence

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

For many years at La Mirada High, all Jason Nevis wanted was a home pool for the boys' water polo team he coached to compete in. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Between July 14 and Sept. 16, an employee of Target, in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue, was discovered activating gift cards without paying for them. The employee was taken into custody. On Sept. More...

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Faith

Celebrate peace in Ojai

In celebration of the United Nations' International Day of Peace, the Eleven Days of Global Unity and the Season for Interfaith Celebration will sponsor the "Living Peace in Ojai" event, Sept. 21 to 23. More...

Houses of Worship

Calvary Chapel Tierra Rejada , Pastor Jim Olaiz. Peach Hill Clubhouse, at Rolling Knoll Road and Laurelhurst Road. (805) 407-5337 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. More...

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Letters

Middle school starts too late

I am writing this in response to the Sept. 14 letter written to the Moorpark Acorn by J. Ustach, titled "Confused about new school schedule." Firstly, I wanted to say that I support Moorpark teachers 100 percent. More...

Affordable housing is needed

This letter is in response to Bob Peskay and Shannon Hanley (Sept. 14) regarding affordable housing in Moorpark. I did not see the letter to which they refer from Chad Goodwin (Aug. 31). More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Moorpark Acorn on Vacation Photo Contest

EMERGENCY ACTION- Rob Busch and his son, Derek, of Moorpark wait for the start of a life boat drill aboard the Pride, a Carnival Cruise ship sailing to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. Their diligence earns them second place in the vacation photo contest. More...

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Real Estate

A Tudor Two-Story Home In Agoura Hills On A Cul-De-Sac Street In A Family Neighborhood

The "Ovdat Team" comprised of Bev, Saul and Tami presents a Tudor twostory home in Agoura Hills with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a cul-de-sac street in a family neighborhood. More...

Mike Schmanski

Mike Schmanski, a Realtor in Rodeo Realty's Calabasas office, had an outstanding turnout as he continued his tradition of giving back to his community by serving InN-Out burgers to friends and neighbors at his annual "Neighborhood Apprecia More...

Views Of The Ocean

This Silver Strand cottage has views of the ocean from the rooftop deck. This home has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the family room. More...

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Van Dam reflects on his first year on council

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

"I never knew there would be so many variables and complicated decisions that must be addressed prior to getting things done," said City Councilmember Mark Van Dam. More...

Vacation photo winner

DRAGONMAN- Moorpark residents Bob Olson and Terri Hilliard (not in picture) see the many splendors of China, Beijing and Shanghai on a recent trip to Asia. This colorful pix won first place in the Take Your Moorpark Acorn on Vacation photo contest. More...