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June 8, 2007
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City celebrates courageous cancer survivors
VICTORY WALK- Breanna Pflaumer, 16, leads the survivors' lap during Relay for Life on Saturday in Moorpark. With her are Barbara Liley, cancer survivor and Relay for Life Committee Chair, and Larry Jones, a teacher at Moorpark High School. Breanna was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December 200... More...
Hitch Boulevard accident driver pleads no contest
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Ashley Marie Ponce, the young woman who was involved in a deadly traffic accident that killed a van full of people west of Moorpark on Aug. 15, 2005, pled no contest to seven misdemeanor counts of vehicular manslaughter Monday. More...

Homeowners to get tax relief from state

The property and tax valuation bill AB-793, proposed by Assemblymember Audra Strickland (R-Moorpark) to reduce the tax burden for some homeowners in the Moorpark affordable housing program, was unanimously approved by the Assembly on June 5. More...

 Community
•Democrats to meet
The Democratic Club of Conejo Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wed., June 13 at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. At 7 p.m. Emily Gold, field director for state Sen. Sheila Kuehl (DSanta Monica), will give details on the single payer health initiative. More...
•New Community Services officer ready for the task
•Identity theft criminals use jury duty scam to get data
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 Health & Wellness
•Take steps to prevent child drownings
Summer has arrived, and UCLA emergency physicians remind parents how to prevent drownings and water-immersion injuries involving children. These unfortunate events most often occur in the summer months, which are filled with water activities. More...
•Practice safe grilling during backyard barbecues
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., JUNE 8 Die Laughing Stage Door Theatre presents "The Murder Room," zany spoof of British mysteries. 8 p.m., 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Through July 21. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. $12 to $15. (818) 889-5209. More...
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 Business
•Moorpark Chamber honors owner of martial arts studio
Peter Carrube was recently named the 2007 Chamber Member of the Year by the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce at the recent annual Top Ten Awards Luncheon. The awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to benefit the community. More...
•Quake Kare signs lease
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 Schools
•High School at Moorpark College grads celebrate
After two days of long practices under the hot sun, the 18yearold is ready to graduate. Sitting in her robe surrounded by the rest of her graduating class, the young woman is lost in thought as she gently pulls on the red rope that adorns her shoulders. More...
•Class of 2007
•New attitude toward education
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 Sports
•Moorpark Rotary Celebrity Golf Tournament brings in big bucks
To help raise money to support local youth sport teams in the area, the Rotary Club of Moorpark and the Moorpark Packers youth football team held the second annual Moorpark Rotary Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday at Wood Ranch Golf Club. More...
•Marmonte League produces three CIF state champs
•Baseball team finishes first in Camarillo
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 Police
•Sherriff's Blotter
A man struck the surface of a woman's car with his fist, causing visible damage. The crime took place June 1 in the 500 block of Los Angeles Avenue. Vandals spray-painted graffiti on private property in the 10 block of Los Angeles Avenue some time between May 31 and June 1. More...
•Holiday crackdown nets 120 DUI suspects
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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 Latter day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. More...
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 Family
•Recipe of the week
Honey-glazed teriyaki chicken
2/3 cup Kikkoman teriyaki marinade and sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves Combine first four ingredients. More...
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 On The Town
•Arts Center posts new play season
The 2007-08 season at the High Street Arts Center will include two dramas, a comedy, a holiday classic and a popular musical. "We'll continue to strive to offer a variety of quality productions that appeal to our local community," said L.J. Stevens, manager of the city-owned arts center. More...
•Greek fest invites public to enjoy sweets, music
•Active Adults host Bingo Bash
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 Home Improvement
•Homeownership class open
The Area Housing Authority of the county of Ventura will offer free educational classes on homeownership. The next seminar is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Tues., June 19 at the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, 2400 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. More...
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 Letters
•Guest opinion
DARE program too important to stop
The city of Moorpark has enjoyed the enviable distinction as the safest city in Ventura County for well over a decade. Despite our many successes, however, we are not without our challenges. Eliminating juvenile crime is a high priority and an important goal. Every child, even an academ... More...
•Just say no to DARE's demise
•Relay chair thanks community
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 Columns
•A tale of two entirely different cities
Nothing makes one appreciate being at home like being away from it. I think that we sometimes take Moorpark for granted. I've lived here for more than 21 years, and I will admit to occasional lapses when I've failed to appreciate how lucky I am to live here. More...
•Your Horoscope
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 Editorials
•The end or just the beginning?
It's no surprise that the word commencement comes from the French word that means beginning . This month's high school and college graduation ceremonies mark both an ending and a beginning for those receiving their diplomas. The giddy ex-students are probably happiest about the ending- gl... More...
•Moorpark Acorn
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 Real Estate
•Private And Spacious
This more than 3,700square-foot home is light and bright with high ceilings, uppercase windows and recessed lighting. There is a travertine entry, two-story living room with a fireplace and formal dining room. More...
•Real Estate Brokerage Has Posted Strong Earnings For The First Quarter Of 2007
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