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July 13, 2007
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Anticipated movie brings in wizard fans
HOT TICKET- Hogwarts fans Whitney Elmore, 13, left, and Paige Curson, 12, are first in line to purchase tickets from Leslie Reno, 17, a Moorpark High School senior, for the first showing of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" at Mavericks Cinema 3 on Wednesday. The two girls came from Tho... More...
Education board paying $288,000 for lobbyists
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Board of Education is spending $288,000 to retain the services of lobbying firms in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. "If the lobbyists bring results, then it's a worthwhile investment, but if they don't, the money could be better used elsewhere," said Charles Weis, Ventur... More...

Wildfire Action Plan can save lives
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A Wildfire Action Plan brochure has been created by the Ventura County Fire Department to give residents practical advance planning tips and tools while firefighters remain on high alert for the next big blaze. More...

 Community
•Air monitoring plan available
The Ventura County Air Polluion Control District has released ts 2007 draft Ambient Air Moni oring Plan for public review and comment until Fri., July 27. More...
•Cellphones can be used for 911 calls
•Seniors can get payment for housing costs
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 Health & Wellness
•Hospital has home monitoring
Technology prompts patients, relays results to staff
Imagine stateoftheart technology that can prompt patients with chronic illnesses to take their medications and measure their blood pressure and weight themselves. Now imagine this technology in the comfort of one's own home. More...
•Keep pets safe from poison
•Planning a vacation for a child with asthma
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., JULY 13 Be Our Guest City of Westlake Village TGIF presents "Broadway Night," City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Roxy's Famous Deli sells $5 dinner at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Cabrillo Music Theater presents scenes from "Beauty and the Beast." Children may wear costumes, bring tea cup for Bell... More...
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 Business
•See new technology at business expo
The annual Business Technology and Marketing Expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by Office Technology Group Inc. More...
•Job search workshop offered
•Chinese Medicine Works now open
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 Schools
•College offers enrichment classes for seniors
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State Channel Islands offers two evening courses for seniors, 50 and over, at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Courses are intended for intellectual stimulation. There are no tests, grades or college credits. More...
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 Sports
•Little athletes play in big game
RUNNERUP- The Moorpark 8and-Under Softball took second in the Moorpark June Jamboree Softball tournament. The Moorpark team defeated Montebello in the semi-finals to qualify for the championship game. Pictured in the front row are Sarah Ketering, Emily Thiele, Samantha Lawrence, Julia Al... More...
•Moorpark All-Stars trump T.O. just in time
•Moorpark Gold's win is extra special
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
A man was arrested in the 100 block of Everett Street on June 30 after admitting that he and four other suspects vandalized a home on Walnut Street May 19, causing an estimated $3,000 in damages. A thief was caught in the 4200 block of Tierra Rejada Road July 8 after attempting to steal... More...
•Not sure about the new driving laws and fines?
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 Faith
•Military chaplain reflects on his ministry to soldiers and their families
This "letter home" was writ en by Chaplain Paul C. Kauffman for a Memorial Day service at Christ United Method st Church, Selinsgrove, Pa. I was asked to write this as a etter home from a soldier. More...
•Guest preacher
•Houses of Worship
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 Family
•Collins family dynasty rules area roller hockey
'It was something we could do together. It's a good, fun team sport.' - Walt Collins
The Collins family is a fast crowd. Brothers Ned of Simi Valley, Rick of Agoura Hills and Walt of Moorpark love the fast pace of roller hockey. They've played the sport together since childhood and, as adults, run local leagues and hockey businesses. Now their children play togeth... More...
•Party brings home the realities of teen drinking
•'Train' your family for fun in Fillmore
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 On The Town
•"Transformers"
Directed by: Michael Bay Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Rachael Taylor, Jon Voight, John Turturro, Anthony Anderson Rated: PG-13 (intense CGI violence, brief adult situations with sexual humor, More...
•Local musicians play out-of-town
•Cabrillo to open 'Beauty and the Beast'
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 Letters
•Up in the air on July 3
I was in the back seat of the lead airplane for the flyover on July 3. This is a picture from the air of the formation from the lead ship. The four pilots that flew the formations were Jason Somes (lead), Chris Rushing (No. 2), Ken Gotchall (No. 3) and Will Kalbermatter (No. 4). More...
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 Editorials
•Magic can be shared through community involvement
One of the most ballyhooed events of this summer deals with broomstick riding, the study of wizardry, and the casting of a Patronus spell. The wild success of the Harry Potter books and movies proves that something in these beloved characters speaks to a universal audience. More...
•Cartoon
•For the record
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Moorpark Acorn on Vacation
HUMANITARIAN- Jackie Youngern of Moorpark serves on a mission to Yei, Sudan in Africa. More...
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 Real Estate
•Gazebos: The New Gathering Place
Many homeowners wish to turn their backyards into outdoor living spaces, bringing indoor comforts into the fresh outdoor air. Gazebos are uniquely suited to do this by providing a covered retreat that adds distinction to the outdoor living space. More...
•Rose Acosta
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