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September 28, 2007
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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...
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. The amendment would have enabled the redevelopment agency to acquire private proper... 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. Snacks and playing on the field begin at 6:30 p.m. The movie will start at approximately ... More...
•Barbecue in Ventura
•Legion collects e-waste items
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 Health & Wellness
•Therapy dog Archie recovers from surgery
Knee surgery went well for Archie, Casa Pacifica's therapy dog, a veterinary hospital spokeswoman said last week. Casa Pacifica is a residential facility in Camarillo that treats abused, neglected and emotionally disturbed children in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. More...
•Team scales European mountain as cancer research fundraiser
•Record set for seat belt usage
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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. Croatian couple dance "Snesice" taught; Greek line dance "Triandafilia" reviewed. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...
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 Business
•Cellphone law affects teens behind wheel
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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 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
Travis Sproat never played a down of football before entering high school. Now, nobody can slow him down. A junior wide receiver for the Grace Brethren High football team, Sproat quickly has become an offensive star in the Lancers' pass-happy system. More...
•True test begins tonight for Musketeers
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 Police
•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
•Church presents talks on creation and evolution
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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. Wild Hogs- Weekend road warriors suffering from midlife crisis are played by John Travolta... More...
•Keeping family time fun
•Plenty to do at Harvest Festival
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 On The Town
•Play review
Simi Valley's solve-it-yourself whodunnit goes for laughs
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. He created a musical wherein the audience is asked to vote ... More...
•Ravel to appear in Moorpark show
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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. 21), there was an article describing Councilmember Van Dam's first year on the City Council and all that he has learned. More...
•Resident doesn't trust City Council
•Benefits of water fluoridation
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 Columns
•Bridging the generations
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. I was curious to see what would happen if I combined the two. We're about to find out. 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. Second, don't think that parties today are like the ones you attended as a kid. The... More...
•Political Cartoon
•Guest opinion
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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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 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. Kitty Hutchinson received top listings honors; Tristan Ahumada was recognized for top sales; and Kathy Fontana and MarleneMortimer received congratulations for their gross... More...
•This Home Features Vaulted Ceilings
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