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September 5, 2008  RSS feed

School administrators connect with students
In addition to complying with tough federal and state mandates that require all students to make significant progress on standardized tests each year, More...
Numerous short sales hit local real estate market
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

As of Wednesday, 50 Moorpark homeowners were attempting to sell their homes at a loss, according to a local real estate Multiple Listing Service. A short sale occurs when outstanding obligations against a property are greater than what the property can be sold for. If negotiations with the lender succeed, a settlement can be reached to prevent foreclosure. More...

Two injured in Highway 118 head-on crash

A 24-year-old Northridge woman and a 67-year-old Somis man were both injured in a headon collision on rural Highway 118 early Wednesday morning. Both were driving sedans on a straight stretch of the highway. The accident occurred at 5:25 a.m. More...

 Community
• Resident earns 911 certification
Assistant communications manager and county 911 coordinator Erin Brockus, a Moorpark resident, recently passed the Emergency Number Professional examination. Brockus is employed at the Ventura County Sheriff's Communications Center in Ventura. More...
• John Dean to speak at Moorpark College
• Send in vacation photos
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Help is on the way for hurricane victims
READY TO GIVE AID—Members of the Ventura County Fire Department's swift water rescue team stock emergency response vehicles with supplies for those in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustva in Louisiana. Battalion Chief Bob Ameche briefed the workers before they loaded the supplies. More...
• Hospital offers grief support
• Hearing loss group to meet
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
FRI., SEPT. 5 Moorpark Women Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. 9:45 a.m. social time, registration. 10 a.m. meeting. Entertainment by jazz singer Teresa Russell. $20 for luncheon. More...
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 Business
• Get an insurance tune-up
With rising prices at the pumps, people are looking for ways to save money. With fierce competition in the market place, it seems as if insurance companies are bending over backwards to offer discounts to people. More...
• Juice, smoothie bar opens
• Rabobank appoints new local manager
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 Schools
• Award-winning Iranian author to make presentation at college
Event is part of One Campus One Book program
The One Campus One Book program at Moorpark College will host accomplished Iranian poet and playwright Sholeh Wolpe. She will do a public reading of her award-winning work at 5:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 17, on the third floor of the Library/Learning Resources building on campus, 7075 Campus Road. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Hey Moorpark, are you ready for some football?
On the following two pages, the Acorn breaks down the entire Marmonte League title chase, including the defensiveminded Musketeers, whose season begins tonight against Mayfair
Photos by JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers GETTIN' HIS KICKS—Moorpark High place-kicker Steven Picchini, left, boots a ball during Tuesday's practice session at MHS. More...
• article has image The Acorn's 2008 Marmonte League Preview
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 Pets
• article has image Widow continues her efforts with Guide Dogs of America Foundation
Ben Kendall and his wife, Sheila Scott-Kendall, didn't know July 29 would be their last day together. Kendall had seen his doctor earlier in the day to have his heart checked. Though the certified public accountant seemed in good health, he died unexpectedly that evening. The couple would have celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary on Aug. 11. More...
• Siamese cats need foster homes
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 Police Blotter
• Sheriff's Blotter
Between April 1 and Aug. 27 thieves targeted a medical company in the 600 block of Fitch Avenue. Thieves obtained three different credit cards using another person's identity on July 18 and used them through Aug. 26 to make purchases. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Compassion counts
Once I received a note in response to an article I wrote about the idea that we always have a choice as to whether we see our physical bodies as a blessing or a burden. The writer shared with me the fact that her 22-year-old nephew was dealing with neurofibromatosis, also known as Elephant Man's disease. More...
• Chabad Hebrew School opens enrollment
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 Family
• article has image Young bowlers can earn college funds
Fall youth leagues forming at Harley's Simi Bowl offer young bowlers a chance to roll their way into college. "What's so special about this league is the option to obtain college scholarships based on participation," said Charlie Horton, assistant manager and youth director at Harley's Simi Bowl. More...
• Teen Council seeking members
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 On The Town
• article has image 'Little Mermaid' surfaces in Simi Valley
UNDER THE SEA—The all-volunteer troupe of Gypsies in a Trunk presents the final play of the season, "The Little Mermaid." From left, Pat Newbert as Ursula, John Logue as King Triton, Olivia Heulitt as Ariel, Patrick Beckstead as Prince Eric and Chris Carnicelli as Sebastian. The family-friendly show will be presented at 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 at the Rancho Simi Amphitheater in Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Attendees may bring lawn seating, food and snacks but no pets. The show is free but donations are accepted. For more information, call (661) 718-3968 or visit www.fairytalesinthepark.com. More...
• Conejo Players entertain audiences for 50 years
• Chumash blessing will open art exhibit
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 Letters
• Let's just all get along
I have read the two letters regarding dog walking, and I am disturbed by the tone the last letter writer took. Everyone is entitled to walk the streets of Moorpark without fear of attacking dogs or dog refuse left on the streets. Common courtesy on both dog owners and their dogs and those without dogs should be the rule. More...
• Clean up waste, graffiti in town
• Thoughts on the upcoming election
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 Editorials
• Candidates must be ready for 'the rough stuff'
In the weeks ahead the Moorpark Acorn will publish profiles of office seekers who want seats on the school board or City Council. We'll try to report on all of the candidates, but if any of them don't respond to our interview requests, we'll comply and skip their stories. We'll also, of course, inform the public of their refusal to participate. More...
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• For the record
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 Real Estate
• Time Running Out On Buying Programs From Shea Homes
Time is running out to take advantage of some home buying programs from Shea Homes. For a limited time, Shea Homes is offering these opportunities to save money on your dream home: • Lower your monthly payments with belowmarket financing. More...
• article has image Tove LaRussa
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