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National champions!

Academic decathletes score A++ in contest
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Moorpark students prevailed over about 350 participants from 41 states at the 2008 National Academic Decathlon competition in Garden Grove last week. The team accumulated 53,119 points out of a possible 60,000. More...

Health & Wellness

Children succeed in schoolwork Early vision check-ups can help

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Vision problems are not always easy to spot in young children because preschoolers don't know how to verbalize that they have trouble seeing. More...

We're all in this together

I vividly recall an incident in my family when I was about 9 years old. It was a beautiful summer morning and I had just sat down on a swing seat in our backyard. More...

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Schools

Theater camp to present 'Beauty & Beast'

Scholarships available for youths to participate

The High Street Arts Center, in association with Gypsy Productions, will present the 2008 Summer Musical Theater Camp for youths ages 7 to 15. The camp will culminate with four performances of "Disney'sBeauty and the Beast. More...

Sage Publications CEO to speak at commencement

Blaise Simqu, president and CEO for Sage Publications, will be the speaker at the Moorpark College commencement scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thurs., May 15 on the Campus Center Quad. More...

Carnival at Chaparral

Chaparral Middle School will host "Showcase of the Stars" from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today, Fri., May 9 on campus, 280 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

On March 18 in the 6400 block of Westwood Street, known suspects set fire to someone's property, causing total destruction. On April 12 a dog was stolen from a backyard in the 11000 block of Honeybrook Court. More...

City police to enforce seat belt laws

The Moorpark Police Department will be aggressively enforcing the state's seat belt laws as part of California's 2008 Click It or Ticket mobilization, taking place May 12 through June 1. More...

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Letters

Teacher appalled by budget cuts

On May 14, the teachers of Moorpark Unified will be picketing specific corners to inform the communities of Moorpark how devastating the impending cuts are going to be for our students. More...

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Editorials

Let's hear it for Mom!

It doesn't seem fair. For all they do, only one day of the year is set aside to recognize moms. A week seems more appropriate. More...

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Real Estate

This Home Includes A Cook's Kitchen, Private Dining Room And Large Family Room

This home includes a gourmet cook's kitchen with professional appliances and a cooking island. The private dining room and large family room open to the kitchen. The master bath has cherry colored cabinetry and a walk-in closet. More...

The Neals

The Neals are a trio of Realtors with Prudential California Realty's Thousand Oaks office. They are also a tight-knit family. Spearheaded by veteran agent Kathi Neal, the Neals represent two generations of real estate professionals. More...

Move-in Ready

This Ventu Park home is move-in ready. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters and custom cabinetry. There is stone flooring throughout the living areas. More...

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Boy Scouts work to restore their community

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Brian Hoapili and fellow members of Boy Scout Troop 605 are determined to win the battle against vandalism, one patch of paint at a time. More...

Community

Resident wants stolen SUV back

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Gabriela Hoban drove to Fillmore on Monday and to the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday in search of her SUV, which had been stolen from the Moorpark Marketplace parking lot early last Sunday afternoon. "I'm very upset. More...

High Street loses more trees

TIMBER!- Workers remove two large pine trees from the 400 block of High Street. City officials state the trees were taken down because the plants were diseased. One of the trees had a girth of 13 feet and the other, 7 feet. More...

Suspect arrested for attempted murder

Police arrested Gilbert Joseph Gutierrez of Moorpark on May 1 for allegedly stabbing Camarillo resident Gregory Allan Ruiz, 19, in the back following an argument in the 100 block of Moorpark Avenue last month. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., MAY 9 American Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers will dance 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. American dance "Mega Mambo" taught. For all ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...

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Sports

Despite blowout loss, Musketeers have a reason to celebrate

Baseball players, coach say season was a success, regardless of tiebreaker outcome
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Ten minutes after suffering an 11-2 loss to Thousand Oaks High in its regular-season finale Wednesday afternoon, the Moorpark Musketeers baseball team was spread across the diamond in a state of subdued anticipation. More...

Holding his ground

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers NO FREE PASSES- Moorpark High varsity baseball player Colton Gabrielson tries to avoid being tagged out by Moorpark Little League Coach Pitch White Sox catcher Jesse Vasquez, 6, during an exhibition game at MHS Monday even More...

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Faith

Mormon choir to sing in Simi

The Southern California Mormon Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Sat., May 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sinaloa Building, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

'Monkee man' wows the crowd at CVD

Concert Review
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Fans came from as far away as Lodi, Calif., to greet Monkees lead singer Micky Dolenz on May 1 at Conejo Valley Days in Thousand Oaks. Audience members began arriving at 5 p.m. to stake out front row seats for the 8 p.m. show. More...

"Iron Man"

Directed by: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow Rated: PG13 (mostly bloodless action violence) Running time: 125 minutes Best suited for: superhero fanatics Least suited for: More...

Swept away by inspiration

CHALK TALK- Miranda Lipson, 11, of Moorpark, battles the wind as she takes part in a chalk drawing in a parking lot during the Moorpark Arts Festival on Sunday. More...

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