September 5, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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School administrators connect with students

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
In addition to complying with tough federal and state mandates that require all students to make significant progress on standardized tests each year, More...

Local couple establishes race to benefit infant health

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

To commemorate the life of their infant son, Jason, who died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome when he was 4 months old, Katie and Andy Lutz will host Jason's Race, an October benefit to raise funds and awareness about the syndrome. More...

Health & Wellness

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. More...

Hospital offers grief support

Simi Valley Hospital will offer free afternoon and evening grief support groups for those who have experienced the death of a loved one from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday beginning Sept. More...

Hearing loss group to meet

Hearing Loss Association of Simi Valley will meet 2 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 11 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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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. More...

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Sports

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...

The Acorn's 2008 Marmonte League Preview

Agoura Chargers Last season's results: (Tied for 3rd in Marmonte, 6-4 overall) Agoura defended its home turf well, going 4-1 at AHS. More...

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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

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. More...

Chabad Hebrew School opens enrollment

Chabad of Simi Valley and the newly established Chabad of Moorpark will open a Sunday Hebrew School that will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 14 through the duration of the school year. More...

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On The Town

'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 More...

Conejo Players entertain audiences for 50 years

Theater currently presenting 'Annie Get Your Gun'
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Over the past 50 years, volunteers have taged 368 productions at Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks. And they say they plan to continue producing shows for another 50 years to come. More...

Chumash blessing will open art exhibit

Julie Tumamait-Stenslie will give a Chumash blessing from 5:30 to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., Sept. More...

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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. More...

Tove LaRussa

Tove LaRussa was recently awarded Prudential's Sales Professional eCertified Designation. More...

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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. 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. 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. More...

John Dean to speak at Moorpark College

Former White House counsel John Dean is the keynote speaker at the Constitution Day events on Wed., Sept. 17 at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. The public is invited to attend at no charge. More...

Send in vacation photos

Don't forget to share your vacation with other readers of the Moorpark Acorn . It's easy. Take a front page of any edition of the Moorpark Acorn the next time you go on vacation. More...

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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

By Kevin Panet

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

Juice It Up! is a fresh juice and smoothie bar at 6593 Collins Drive, Ste. D5-B in Moorpark. The store originated in Orange County and now has more than 150 stores. More...

Rabobank appoints new local manager

Laurie Rosenberg has been appointed vice president and branch manager for Rabobank, N.A.'s Moorpark Branch, announced Jeff Paul, regional president. More...

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Pets

Widow continues her efforts with Guide Dogs of America Foundation

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

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. More...

Siamese cats need foster homes

Southern California Siamese Rescue, a nonprofit corporation, is seeking foster homes for abandoned Siamese cats. Foster families provide a spare room, food, litter and care. More...

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Family

Young bowlers can earn college funds

By Mira Reverente Special to the Acorn

Fall youth leagues forming at Harley's Simi Bowl offer young bowlers a chance to roll their way into college. More...

Teen Council seeking members

The Moorpark City Council is seeking interested persons for appointment to fill two vacancies on the Moorpark Teen Council for a one-year term ending June 30, 2009. More...

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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. More...

Clean up waste, graffiti in town

I would like to respond to Verlean Owens' concern about pet waste. Good for you and the Aug. 8 person to speak out about this very serious problem. More...

Thoughts on the upcoming election

Clear your minds and remember, you are watching a very expensive, completely scripted and elaborately packaged entertainment. More...

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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. More...

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For the record

Andy Puhek and Dean Johnson were the set designers for the Camarillo Community Theatre's production of "Noises Off." The designers were incorrectly attributed in an Aug. 29 review. More...

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