September 28, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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Head of the archdiocese

PRIESTLY VISIT- Cardinal Roger Mahoney stands with Monsignor Paul Albee at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Moorpark. The church celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday with a mass officiated by Mahoney, followed by a reception. More...

City hires new youth librarian

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Melissa Elliott, the new youth services librarian at the Moorpark Library, wants to attract more young people to the library. More...

Girls in leadership roles

ON MY HONOR- Girl Scout troops prepare bring in the flag at a PTA event at Peach Hill Elementary School. More...

Health & Wellness

Therapy dog Archie recovers from surgery

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Knee surgery went well for Archie, Casa Pacifica's therapy dog, a veterinary hospital spokeswoman said last week. More...

Team scales European mountain as cancer research fundraiser

Prostate cancer survivor Ken Malik of San Francisco; John Loesing, managing editor of the Acorn Newspapers, and Justin Lukasavige of North Carolina climbed France's 15,772-foot Mont Blanc this month, reaching the summit on the mor More...

Record set for seat belt usage

Motorists are buckling up more to save lives

Seat belt usage by California motorists is at a new record high, 94.6 percent, according to an annual survey commissioned by the state Office of Traffic Safety. That's an improvement of more than 2 percent during the past two years. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., SEPT. 28 Learn Folk Dances West Valley Folk Dancers teach international dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. All ages, experience levels welcome. More...

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Schools

College debuts new Raiders mascot logo

Nearly 40 years after students voted on an athletic mascot for the justopened Moorpark College, the athletics department debuted the new Blue Raider at the recent 40th anniversary kickoff celebration. More...

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Sports

Open 24/7

Grace Brethren junior wideout Travis Sproat, a Moorpark resident, leads the county in receiving yards
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Travis Sproat never played a down of football before entering high school. Now, nobody can slow him down. More...

True test begins tonight for Musketeers

Team hopes to parlay preseason success into league play
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Moorpark High defensive coordinator Ron Wilford refers to it as "fitting it." What he's talking about, essentially, is an ongoing expectation level within the football program at MHS. More...

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Family

New film, TV releases on DVD

Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, television shows, docu mentaries and music programs now available for purchase online or at your retail store. More...

Keeping family time fun

There could be good news for the many parents who strive to find the right daily balance as they juggle the demands of work with carpooling kids and teammates to soccer practice twice a week. More...

Plenty to do at Harvest Festival

The Ventura Harvest Festival will be Fri. through Sun., Oct. 5 through 7 at Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. More...

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On The Town

Play review

Simi Valley's solve-it-yourself whodunnit goes for laughs
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Charles Dickens began writing "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," but died before he finished the book, leaving no notes about how he intended it to end. Playwright Rupert Holmes wasn't stopped by a little thing like a missing ending. More...

Ravel to appear in Moorpark show

Musician Freddie Ravel will present his "Tune Up to Success" motivational program tomorrow, Sat., Sept. 29 at the Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. A silent auction will start at 6 p.m. More...

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Columns

Bridging the generations

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@roadrunner.com

Every now and then, I like to jot down a few notes on the happenings in and around Moorpark. By the same token, I occasionally like to have a little fun with the language skills of our youth. More...

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Editorials

Wake up: The kids are drinking

We're all at fault when teens consume alcohol. There are many reasons why, and many ways to help prevent dangerous behavior. First, acknowledge that they're drinking. Chances are your own kids have tried alcohol. More...

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Guest opinion

Thoughts on the eminent domain topic
By Mark Van Dam Moorpark City Council member

What happened during the City Council meeting on Wed., Sept. 19? Why did so many residents of the downtown area attend to rally against the use of eminent domain? Why was this such a heated topic? More...

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Real Estate

Century 21 Adobe Realty Recognized for Top Achievement

Century 21 Adobe Realty in Newbury Park recently recognized its associates for top achievement in the month of August. More...

This Home Features Vaulted Ceilings

This 3bedroom, 2.5bathroom home is approximately 2,087 square feet. There are vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, updated bathrooms, open floor plan with lots of windows and light. More...

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Eminent domain debate not over yet

Critics say council was weak
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

While downtown residents were celebrating a victory last week as city leaders rejected a proposed eminent domain amendment, some Moorpark residents reprimanded officials for caving in to pressure. More...

Eminent domain debate not over yet

City manager recaps intent
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Sympathizing that downtown residents feared they may lose their homes if the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency had the right to use eminent domain, City Manager Steve Kueny recapped that the city never intended to forcibly acquire homes. More...

Community

Mesa Verde to host movie night

The Renaissance Club of Mesa Verde Middle School will host a Family Movie Night with "The Wizard of Oz" on Fri., Sept. 28 at the school's lower field, 1400 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...

Barbecue in Ventura

The Ventura Music Festival will host its Old California Days Barbecue and Musicale at 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 14 at the Old Creek Ranch Winery, 10244 Old Creek Road in Oak View. The winery will provide wine for tasting. More...

Legion collects e-waste items

American Legion Moorpark Post 502 will accept electronic waste from residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Oct. 12 and 13 at the parking lot of the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark, 200 Casey Road. More...

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Business

Cellphone law affects teens behind wheel

By Doug Ridley Special to the Acorn

New laws shouldn't be this confusing. After talking to dozens of clients and colleagues who were confused over the starting date of the new cellphone law, we finally had our clients informed on the state of the law. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

On Sept. 18 known suspects entered a home through an unlocked window with intent to burglarize a residence in the 500 block of Spring Street. The Shell Gas Station in the 300 block of West Los Angeles Avenue was burglarized on Sept. 21. More...

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Faith

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 Lat ter-day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. More...

United Way announces new donor program

United Way of Ventura County has announced the establishment of its new Corporate Cornerstone Partnership. More...

Church presents talks on creation and evolution

The Camarillo Seventh-Day Adventist Church will present "Out of Thin Air" at 6:45 p.m. Fri., Sept. 28 through Mon., Oct. 1 at 3975 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. The series will feature the Rev. More...

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Letters

What new council member can learn

I found it perplexing that on the same page that the article of the eminent domain vote was reported ( Moorpark Acorn Sept. More...

Resident doesn't trust City Council

Many members of the City Council seemed baffled by the lack of trust expressed by those present at the Sept. 19 meeting regarding eminent domain. We know that you don't know what we know. More...

Benefits of water fluoridation

I was shocked and dismayed that members of the OPUSD Wellness Council, which was formed to support the health of our children, publicly opposed the fluoridation of our water supply. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Moorpark Acorn on Vacation

DRIFTIN'- Two-year-old Duncan St. Amand learns to read with the Moorpark Acorn while floating on Lake Mead. His mom and dad, Ron and Julie St. Amand of Moorpark, love the paper, too. More...

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