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November 9, 2007 / Front Page

Special preschool class teaches students of different abilities

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A new preschool combination class offered by Moorpark Unified School District integrates typical students with peers who have special needs. More...

Health & Wellness

Plan ahead to avoid stress during the holidays

The holidays don't have to be stressful. Still, they often bring financial worries and family-related anxieties. Here are tips to help consumers deal with holiday anxiety. •Plan ahead. More...

Doctor has new remedy for varicose veins

Dr. Peter Lawrence, UCLA's chief of vascular surgery, picks up size 7 crochet hooks from a fabric store- not to make sweaters but to use in a new technique he has developed to treat varicose veins. More...

Nar-Anon group to meet

a Simi Nar-Anon Family Group, a support group for families and friends of drug addicts, will host a guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 17 at the United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

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Business

Businesses need value statements

By Randy Wheeler Special to the Acorn

As businesses grow and more employees need to be hired, many business owners experience increasing difficulty getting their arms around their business. Instead of running their company, it seems like the company is running them. More...

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Sports

It's pure drama as football regular season enters final weekend

Sifting through postseason scenarios like swimming in mud- it isn't easy

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The possibilities seem endless, the outcomes virtually immeasurable. As we enter the final weekend of the regular season, trying to figure out which high school football teams are going to make the playoffs is no easy task. More...

Whiteout in Westlake

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers BRING YOUR GEAR- As Greg Morrissey, center, and the rest of the Moorpark football team prepares to travel to Westlake tonight for a 7 p.m. More...

Ventura County Bombers score direct hit

BOMBS AWAY- The Ventura County Bombers, a U-10 baseball team with members from Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura, won the Mustang Division at the Simi Valley Youth Baseball Halloween Tournament. More...

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Family

Benefit concert for officer from Simi Valley

Friends and colleagues of the late George Michael Selleh will hold a benefit concert in his memory at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills on Sunday, Nov. 11. More...

Fundraising run/walk scheduled

The third annual Rabid Dog Run is scheduled for Sun., Nov. 18 at the Tierra Rejada Ranch Walnut Grove, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. The 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. and the 1-mile Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. More...

Sign up for youth volleyball

The United States Youth Volleyball League is taking early registration for the upcoming Spring 2008 season. The league meets at Campus Canyon Park in Moorpark, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. More...

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Letters

Make your opinions known

Should the vice president be impeached? Resolution HR 333 calling for the impeachment of Vice Presi dent Richard B. Cheney was introduced as a privileged resolution on Nov. 6. It was then referred to the House Judiciary Committee. More...

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Columns

It sure was an easy election this time

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@roadrunner.com

The front page of the Oct. 26 issue of the Moorpark Acorn featured a headline which read, "Voters turn down taxes for more services, facilities." I don't remember voting. More...

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Real Estate

Replace Your Home's Biggest Water Waster

Ready to make your home more environmentally friendly? If you're planning to join the ranks of those who want to do their part for Planet Earth, the bathroom is a good place to start. More...

View Property

Gently rolling view property on 10 acres is zoned for 30,000squarefoot horse-zoned estate lots. The parcel is a perfect developer site with utilities close by. More...

This End Unit Has Views Of The City From Almost Every Window And Has Only One Shared Wall

This large end unit has views of the city and city lights from almost every window and only one shared wall. More...

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Common ground sought on city, school issues

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

City and school district representatives have formed an ad hoc committee to discuss and seek solutions to issues of common concern. The advisory panel will tackle joint issues but it does not have the power to make decisions. More...

Moorpark senior wins big on 'Price is Right'

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Life is a little easier for Moorpark resident Marie Bentley, now that she's driving a brand new 2008 Chevrolet Equinox to visit friends and pick up her groceries. More...

Community

Early holiday deadline for Acorn

Thanksgiving on Thurs., Nov. 22 forces the Acorn Newspapers into early deadlines for the issue dates of Nov. 22 and 23. Letters to the editor, press releases and real estate ads must be received or reserved by noon Thurs., Nov. 15. More...

Contact your area representatives

Board of Supervisors District 4: Peter Foy (Serving Moorpark, Simi Valley, Somis, Las Posas Valley, Santa Susana Knolls, Box Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home Acres, Sinaloa Lake, and Tierra Rejada Valley) 3855-F Alamo St., Simi Valley, CA More...

Teens consuming energy drinks that contain alcohol, caffeine

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

That energy drink your teen is so fond of may contain a potent mix of alcohol and caffeine. More...

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