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July 25, 2008 / Front Page

Powwow hosts a gathering of the tribes

TRADITIONAL DRESS- A Native American dancer takes part in Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow at Moorpark College last Saturday. See additional photos on page 16 and 17. More...

New housing going up for fire victims

REBUILDING- Shane Lawrence, 13, an eighth-grader at Chaparral Middle School, completes some community service hours this summer by helping out the Moorpark Rotary Club rebuild housing for local fire victims. More...

Writing contest deadline approaches

If you think you have a knack for writing, put your creative juices to work in the Moorpark Acorn contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." In 100 words or less, write a fiction story and e-mail it to moorpark@theacorn.com or send it by mail to More...

Health & Wellness

An ever-present help

The American Psychological Association does an annual survey of attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

Fri., July 25 Children's Adventures Wendee's Musical Adventures, Calabasas Library, 300 Civic Center Way. For children 5 years and younger. No strollers allowed. Free, no tickets required. More...

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Business

Museum program takes off

HIGH-FLYING PRIZE- Aviation Museum of Santa Paula president Judy Phelps shows off a 1947 Stinson Voyager, valued at $25,000, that the museum will raffle off to raise funds for the museum in September. More...

No Tanks to You from Conejo Tankless Water Heaters

When local plumbing contractor Roy Madigan and his wife Christina launched their specialized plumbing business last year, they had no idea how timely their idea was. More...

Insurance Agent Works to Please Clients

Kevin Panet, a Farmers Insurance agent and 16year Simi Valley resident, recently moved his office to the new Tapo Executive Center, 2775 Tapo St., Ste. 101 in Simi Valley to better serve his clients. More...

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Sports

Cowboys return to Ventura County

Five reasons to attend training camp in Oxnard

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

When the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy released its greatest hit in 1976, "The Boys Are Back in Town," it had no references to the Dallas Cowboys or Ventura County. More...

Practice times

Here is the Dallas Cowboys' training camp schedule for the next three weeks at River Ridge in Oxnard. All times are subject to change. Check www.dallascowboys.com for up-to-date information. Practices are free to attend. More...

Moorpark All-Stars finish in first

RISING TO THE TOP- The Moorpark Little League 9-year-old All-Star team won the July Classic at Girsh Park. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Matthew Page, Ryan Cook, Zane Pope, Dane Aguilar, Sawyer Rost and Austin Gaz. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Sometime between April 18 and July 12 a known subject opened a company credit card account without the authorization of the company, running up personal purchases of more than $400. More...

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Faith

Unitarians ready to use new facility

After mostly renting spaces for Sunday services for 46 years, the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet and host programs in a newly built center at 3327 Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park. More...

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Family

Native American tribes converge in Moorpark

CIRCLE OF LIFE- Dancers from the Seneca and Creek tribes perform a hoop dance during Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow on Saturday at Moorpark College. The hoop dance represents the circle of life and interconnectedness. More...

Educational train trips available to students

Teachers can provide their preschool and elementary classes with a historical educational experience onboard the Fillmore & Western Railway Co. School Field Trip trains. The vintage trains depart at 10 a.m. More...

Powwow features music and customs

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers TRADITIONAL DANCER- Eddie Gallegos of San Fernando dances at Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow at Moorpark College on Saturday. He is from the Paiute-Shoshone tribe in the Tehachapi Mountains area. More...

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Letters

Misses the Real McCoy column

I am a loyal fan of the Moorpark Acorn since our regular paper is the L.A. Times- local news is scarce there. But I am completely disappointed in the loss of The Real McCoy. More...

Breanna recovers from surgery

Thank you for the overwhelming concern we have received since Breanna's surgery date of July 15, but due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, surgery was delayed until July 17. Arriving at UCLA at 5:30 a.m. More...

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Real Estate

Understanding 'Distressed' Property Transactions

There are many confusing terms out there today regarding "distressed properties." This article will discuss the different terms used in real estate, such as short sale, and foreclosure to help you understand what you are seeing. More...

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Drugs, heroin on the rise in Moorpark

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A few weeks ago a naked man possibly under the influence of PCP--a powerful hallucinogen--ran past a Moorpark police officer near the railroad tracks on Spring Road. More...

Council member to propose ban on plastic bags

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Councilmember Keith Millhouse wants Moorpark to be a leader in protecting the environment in Ventura County. The local official will propose an ordinance to ban the use of carryout plastic bags at all stores within city limits. More...

Community

Moorpark, Simi Valley to get local community prosecutor

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Local detectives may soon be making fewer trips to Ventura if the County Board of Supervisors approves stationing a deputy district attorney in Simi Valley and Moorpark. More...

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault

Joseph Niles, 36, of Moorpark, was arrested on July 3 on suspicion of sexual assault. According to police reports, a victim reported she met with Joseph Niles on April 7. More...

Volunteers needed for food bank

FOOD Share, Ventura County's food bank, needs gleaning volunteers to go into farms, fields, backyards and orchards at various sites throughout the county to pick seasonal fruit and produce for distribution to the hungry. More...

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Schools

When parents are alumni

When anxiety about getting into college is so high, it's not surprising that people are looking for an edge in the admissions process. More...

Youth receives scholarship for volunteer service

Chaya Turrow, 15, of Moorpark, has been named a recipient of a regional $1,000 scholarship through the Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship program. More...

CSUCI library open for tours

Docent-led architectural tours of the recently-opened John Spoor Broome Library at Cal State Channel Islands are available at 10 and 11 a.m. Mondays and noon and 1 p.m. Fridays. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

WHAT A CHARMER- Gunner, a 1-year-old purebred black Lab, is extremely well-mannered and gentle. He is playful and friendly but very obedient. He would do well with children of all ages and other dogs. More...

Animals can eat well with holistic pet foods

Flaxseed, probiotics and bone-building supplements for cats and dogs? Pets are now on board the holistic health food trend. Just like people, pets can benefit from a holistic approach to overall wellness. More...

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On The Town

"The Dark Knight"

Directed by: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman Rated: PG-13 (for violence and intensity) Running time: More...

Harbor hosts seaside concerts

Channel Islands Harbor continues its free Concerts by the Sea series from 4 to 6 p.m. every Saturday in August at Peninsula Park at Channel Islands Harbor, next to the Casa Sirena Hotel and the Hampton Inn. Parking is free. More...

Dreams dissolve into dust in 'Merrily'

Play Review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Those who appreciated the unusual storytelling of the movie "Memento" will find themselves likewise challenged by the bittersweet musical "Merrily We Roll Along," presented by the Moorpark College Theater Arts Department. More...

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