Animal protection bill proposed in House
      U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland, Ore.) have introduced a bill designed to protect animals from human cruelty.
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Early holiday deadlines
      Mon., Sept. 3 is Labor Day. The threeday holiday weekend requires the Acorn Newspapers to advance the deadlines for our Sept. 7 edition. The deadline for letters to the editor, press releases and real estate advertising will be 11 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 30. The deadline for displa...
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Fiction in a Nutshell
      In 100 words or less, write a short fiction story and e-mail it to moorpark@theacorn.com. You may also send it by mail to the address on page 4A. Include your name, address, age and phone number. This information must be included or entries will not be accepted.
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Head 'em up- move 'em out
Local residents put their dogs to work
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Training that relies on herding dogs' instincts for rounding up stray livestock out on the range is now used to keep pet dogs well-adjusted. "Herding is one of the best things people can do together with their dog," said Janna Duncan, a dog trainer who offers weekly classes in...
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Legionnaires host a barbecue for veterans, military personnel
      Legionnaires of Moorpark Post No. 502 invite local veterans as well as active and reserve military as guests for a barbecue of hamburgers and hot dogs at the Veterans' Memorial Grove in Poindexter Park from noon to 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 19.
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Young rider leaps into winner's circle
     HIGH JUMPER- Thirteen-year-old Rebecca Gant of Thousand Oaks clears a hurdle on her way to a first place finish in the advanced jumping competition at the Elvenstar Riding Academy Horse Show, which took place in Moorpark on Aug. 12. Gant also won the intermediate jumping competition. She's an incomi...
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Recipe of the week
Homemade summer salmon patties, soup
By Joyce Barnett Special to the Acorn
      This is my mom's old recipe. When you can't think of anything else to fix, these are always yummy. The Active Adult seniors love them also.
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Mesa Verde offers students after-school homework help
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Mesa Verde Middle School parents may not need to nag about homework if their children attend a new afterschoolprogram offered this year. A teacher will be available in a classroom on campus from 3:25 to 4:30 p.m. each day to provide guidance and assistance to students while they compl...
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Sign up soon for annual senior sports
      Fri., Sept. 7 is the deadline for those ages 55 and up to register for the biennial Moorpark Senior Games, which are schedule to run from Sept. 19 through Oct. 12. The event draws participants from Ventura and surrounding counties to compete in 16 events.
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Advisory committee seeks applicants
      The Moorpark City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee. The committee is an appointed body that reviews proposed rules from the Air Pollution Control District's staff before the Air Pollution Control Board...
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