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April 4, 2008 / Front Page

Imagination takes flight

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers WINGIN' IT- Debbie Brown-Lundsford, a student in the Moorpark College Exotic Animal Training and Managment Program, and parrot Barney share the spotlight during a Spring Spectacular performance at the zoon on Sunday. More...

Moorpark welcomes new police chief

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Capt. Ron Nelson was recently appointed acting Chief of Police for the city of Moorpark. Moorpark is one of five cities in the county that contract with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department for police services. More...

Health & Wellness

Do I need a therapist or life coach?

By Renée Haas Special to the Acorn

You know you want to improve your qualify of life, and you've decided to seek professional help. Now one of your choices is whether to use the services of a psychotherapist or a life coach. What are the differences? More...

Get the skinny on high protein diet claims

When it comes to getting protein into a diet to build more muscle and stay lean, there's a limit to show much the body can actually absorb. "The book and supplement industry centers its marketing on 'nutritionalism. More...

Childrens Dental Group welcomes new orthodontist

Dr. Jennifer Horton has recently joined the orthodontic team lead by Drs. Shamala Pizza, Peter Galgano and Vincent Smith at the Camarillo and Simi Valley Childrens Dental Groups. More...

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Business

Aladdin dealer receives President's Award

Company noted for quality customer service

Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp., recently announced that Wayne G. Beck of Aladdin Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. has been awarded the Carrier 2008 President's Award, one of the highest honors for its dealers. More...

Café Firenze opens with remodeled interior

Partners Mike Takeda, Jacopo Falleni and Fabio Viviani have opened Café Firenze, the former Bauducco's Italian restaurant, at 563 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. More...

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Sports

Area fans celebrate magic of Opening Day

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Thomas Boswell of the Wash ington Post once wrote: "Time begins on Opening Day. More...

Moorpark AYSO team finishes second

SOLID EFFORT- The Moorpark AYSO girls' U-10 team finished as runners-up at the District Tournament. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Sarah Hassan, Karter Lang and Alexis Cleverly. More...

L.A. Lightning set to touch ground at Cal Lutheran

Pro basketball team holding second round of tryouts today and Saturday

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Mark Harwell was nicknamed "White Lightning" at Prairie View A&M University. Fittingly enough, Harwell now owns the Los Angeles Lightning, the newest franchise in the International Basketball League. More...

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Family

Colorful carnival raises funds for local Boys & Girls Club

WELCOME- Moorpark residents, from left, April Swan, 13; Naomi Carrillo, 10; Hillary Litberg, 10 (in back), and Lora Carrillo, 10, greet guests at the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark's Carnival of Venice 21st annual auction and dinner Saturday at the R More...

Red Cross to host 'Safe Kids Day'

The American Red Cross of Ventura County will hold a Safe Kids Day event from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., April 5 at the Moorpark Community College dining room, 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark. More...

FAMILY MEN

High-powered machinery My wife and I recently bought a new vacuum and I've since changed my attitude about the carpet cleaning chores around the house. Let me break down the model we bought. First of all, it's not your typical vacuum. More...

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Letters

Missing letter changes message

In last week's edition, Lesli Marie Hogan wrote about how the Mesa Verde Middle School marquee was promoting religion. The marquee, according to Ms. Hogan, was promoting a "Lent program at a Moorpark public middle school." Yikes! More...

Another opinion about marquee

I don't know what the Mesa Verde marquee said, but it may be that Lesli Marie Hogan has misread the Constitution and the First Amendment. More...

McCoy annoys

Regarding "The Real McCoy: Its all pretty much the same, just different," your attempt at humor to prove your point did justice to none. More...

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Real Estate

Prudential California Realty Comes To Moorpark

During the first office meeting at his new Moorpark office, broker/owner Bob Majorino told his agents and staff, "We are excited about joining our new neighborhood and becoming a part of the Moorpark community. More...

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President greets local Air Force colonel

COMMANDER IN CHIEF- Lt. Col. Kenneth Plaks, a Moorpark native and a career Air Force officer, meets President George Bush when the chief executive recently visited Plaks' class at the National War College in Washington, DC. More...

New city budget may lack funds for DARE

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Predicted budget deficits may compel Moorpark city and school officials to revisit a contentious subject that triggered much debate last year. More...

Seven deaths in one day on county roads

Seven people died in a 15-hour time period on Ventura County freeways and train tracks last week, though none of the deaths appear to be related. "It's completely random," said Capt. More...

Random thoughts about our town

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@adelphia.net

Every once in a while I like to just note a few things that keep bouncing around in my head that won't quite fill a whole column. More...

Community

Youths needed for Teen Council

The Moorpark City Council is seeking interested persons to serve on the Moorpark Teen Council for a oneyear term ending June 30, 2009. More...

Dispose trash for free

Free Landfill Day for Moorpark residents will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 20 at Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 Madera Road. More...

Education, law enforcement promote safety on Hwy. 118

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Highway 118 Safety Task Force members met last week to review progress made in 2007 and discuss goals for 2008. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., APRIL 4 International Dances West Valley Folk Dancers teach international dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. More...

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Schools

What the college-bound athlete should know

When a college football or basketball team wins a championship, the school typically receives a nice boost in applications for admission. No wonder colleges recruit student athletes. More...

California Lutheran presents fall dean's list

California Lutheran University named more than 400 students to the 2007 fall semester dean's honor list. Students qualify for the honor by maintain a 3.5 grade-point average in their academic subjects. More...

College fair helps students, parents prepare for higher education

Moorpark High School will host the ninth annual College Fair and Workshops on Wed., April 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the new high school gym, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Employees of a gym in the 500 block of Los Angeles Avenue are reported to have illegally opened personal accounts for their own use, constituting a misappropriation of funds. More...

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Faith

Faith Briefs

Church to host college concert Lighthouse Bible Church will host a concert by the singing group Majesty of the Master's College in Santa Clarita at 6:30 p.m. Sun., April 27 at the church, 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

Interfaith group promotes peaceful alternatives

The Ventura County Interfaith Community will sponsor an Alternative to Violence demonstration/ lecture and a Victory Over Violence exhibit at 7 p.m. Tues., April 8 at the SGI-USA Oxnard Activity Center, 2340 Wankel Way, Oxnard. More...

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On The Town

The MOVIE Nut

The buzz is this: "Well, it's not as good as the book." Okay, so name one movie that is. Wait a sec- maybe "The Godfather." Maybe Elmore Leonard's "Out of Sight" (George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez), for the last five minutes alone. More...

'Full Monty' takes the stage in Simi Valley

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents the Americanized version of the musical "The Full Monty" from Sat., April 19 though May 25 at the theater, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. More...

Moorpark College hosts auditions

Community may participate in two musicals

Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department will host auditions for its summer production of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" and the fall production of "Bat Boy: The Musical" on Mon., April 21 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. More...

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