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August 29, 2008 / Front Page

Wet and wild

FEARLESS— Moorpark resident Meagan Lapp, 5, takes a dip last Saturday evening at the annual Neighborhood Night Out in the Quailridge One area in Moorpark. Neighbors got a chance to mingle and get to know each other. More...

Authorities catch impaired drivers

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Eight drivers were arrested after failing field sobriety tests at a checkpoint operated by the California Highway Patrol last Saturday. More...

Sobriety checkpoints continue this weekend

Sobriety checkpoints are in effect for Labor Day weekend in Ventura County as Avoid the 14 cracks down on impaired drivers, according to Senior Officer Humberto Jimenez of the Oxnard Police Department and Avoid the 14 campaign coordinat More...

Health & Wellness

Counselor focuses on children, teen issues

Moorpark Counseling welcomes Annette Markowitz, a new counselor to the office. Markowitz is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She seeks to serve the counseling needs of local residents with affordable counseling. More...

Hospital foundation welcomes new director

Susan Myers, director of Adventist Health/Homecare Services of Simi Valley Hospital, has been recently appointed as the executive director of the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation. More...

Desk workers can prevent back pain

Work-related back pain doesn't just happen to physical laborers, as many deskbound office workers can attest. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., AUG. 29 Open Studio Tour Santa Barbara Studio Artists hosts Opening Gala Exhibition for annual Studio Tour, 6 to 9 p.m., Arts Fund Santa Barbara Gallery, 205 Santa Barbara St. Visit artists in studios, 11 a.m. More...

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Schools

Store launches online contest for teens

Students design own ice cream creation

Cold Stone Creamery lauched an interactive contest for high school students and ice cream lovers nationwide. More...

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Sports

Everyone's after Royal, Agoura

Marmonte League preview: Boys' water polo

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

The Royal High boys' water polo team wants what Agoura has, and, no, it's not just a Marmonte League title. More...

Fall sports preview schedule

The Acorn has begun previewing fall sports in the Marmonte League. If you've missed anything, Web users can read archived stories at www.moorparkacorn.com. Here's the ongoing schedule: • Aug. More...

Teams could benefit from Highlanders' tough break

Marmonte League preview: Boys' cross country

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

An injury to Royal High's top cross country runner, junior Travis Edwards, has left the race for the top spot in the Marmonte League wide open. More...

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Pets

Doodle dogs romp for charity

The Southern California seventh annual doodle romp and picnic is scheduled at 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 at a private setting in the Malibu mountains. Owners of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles and their dogs are invited. More...

Pet of the Week

LOTS OF HEART— Fanny, a 1-year-old female brown and white boxer, loves to play and give kisses. She is gentle and mellow, so she would make a great family pet. More...

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Faith

OneSpirit requests nominees

The OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living is open for nominations for the annual Bea Thompson Make a Difference Foundation Award. More...

Back to Shul night at synagogue

Congregation B'nai Emet will sponsor a "Back To Shul Night" on Fri., Sept. 5 at the synagogue, 4645 Industrial St., No. 2C, Simi Valley. A dairy potluck Shabbat dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. More...

Church hosts talent show

Moorpark Presbyterian Church will host a talent show and spaghetti dinner on Sun., Sept. 7 at the church, 13950 Peach Hill Road. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by an ice cream social at 6:16 p.m. and talent show at 6:45 p.m. More...

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Family

Active Adult Programs

The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors in September. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation is requested. More...

Sign up for volleyball league

The United State Youth Volleyball League is taking registrations for the upcoming fall season to run from Sept. 10 through Nov. 1. The league plays Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. More...

Mesa Verde finds 'Nemo'

Mesa Verde Middle School Renaissance will host Family Movie Night featuring Disney's "Finding Nemo" on Fri., Sept. 19 at the school's lower field, 1400 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at sundown. More...

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Letters

Moorpark Prez thanks scouts

The families of Moorpark Presbyterian Church would like to express to you our heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love and generosity shown by you, Moorpark Girl Scouts Service Unit, for our military members at your Aug. More...

Walker makes way for dog owners

Regarding the letter by Verlean Owens, "Requests courtesy from dog owners," Aug. 15, I've had two hip replacements, three knee surgeries and 18 broken bones. More...

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Editorials

Moorpark DUI checkpoints save lives

Some people are passionate about their jobs, especially California Highway Patrol Capt. Cliff Williams. His work is about saving lives. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Communication between schools and local government is key

Guest opinion

By Mark Van Dam Moorpark City Council member

"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." I remember my father telling me that over and over as a child. More...

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Real Estate

What A View

This home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and is nearly 1900 feet. The single familysingle story residence features an updated front door leading to the living room with newer dualpaned window facing front. More...

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath With 3 Car Garage

This 5 bedroom, 3 bath house has a 3 car garage and nearly 2,600 square feet. The house has new carpeting and tile, fresh paint, refrigerator, washer and dryer, vaulted ceilings in the formal living room and a fireplace in the great room. More...

Nancy Fox

RE/MAX Olson & Associates would like to congratulate Nancy Fox for her production in June with Sales of more than $2.6 million. More...

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Budget cuts fail to cripple schools

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

While more than 7,200 students returned to school Wednesday after a long summer break, Moorpark Unified School District leaders prepared for a year that will be marked by both innovations and limitations. More...

Soccer club treasurer arrested for stealing funds

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Alan Olin, a former volunteer treasurer of Conejo Valley Unified Soccer Club, is accused of moving money between several bank accounts managed by the club. More...

Community

Early deadlines for Labor Day editions

Labor Day on Mon., Sept. 1 causes deadlines to advance by 24 hours for the Acorn Newspapers. The deadline for real estate advertising, letters to the editor and press releases has passed. More...

Recycling is everyone's job

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

As more Americans strive to protect the environment and seek products that reduce energy consumption, hardly a day goes by when the term "going green" isn't heard at least somewhere on the street. More...

City anniversary postmark debuts

The U.S. Postal Service main Moorpark office will offer a commemorative postmark in honor of the city's 25 anniversary on Sat., Oct. 4 at the Country Days event on High Street. More...

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Business

City anticipates new film studio

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Commonwealth Studios leaders Bernard Weitzman and John Marshall received a warm welcome at a Moorpark Morning Rotary Club meeting early Tuesday morning. More...

Radio station gains Santa Barbara outlet

KCLU will increase its reach in Santa Barbara County and northern Ventura County with the purchase of KIST-AM 1340. More...

Send us your business brief

If you have business news to announce regarding your operation, such as an award, a promotion or a new location, please write to us at The Acorn , Attention: Business Briefs, 30423 Canwood St. Ste. 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

The following took place in incorporated areas of Moorpark: A known thief stole about 343 pounds of rotor copper material valued at $12,869 from someone in the 12000 block of Hertz Street. More...

Woman arrested for home burglaries

Residents reminded to lock doors, windows

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Simi Valley authorities arrested a local woman in connection with several burglaries in Moorpark and Simi Valley last week. Tricia Moran, 39, of Simi Valley, allegedly entered homes to steal valuables while residents were sleeping. More...

Mail hoax targets homeowners

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Ventura County homeowners are receiving officiallooking letters offering to help them lower their property taxes for a fee. More...

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