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November 21, 2008 / Front Page

Treasury head shares his thoughts

MONEY TALKS— U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson speaks to a packed house yesterday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley. More...

Time for a healthy snack

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers MUNCHIES—Drake Munson, 4, of Agoura Hills, feeds carrots to Antonio the miniature donkey at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark yesterday. More...

Health & Wellness

Free forum offers health tips

Seniors can learn about holistic practices

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Local residents will have a chance to discover the potential of integrative therapies as well as the merits of memory exercises and selfcomforting techniques at a forum organized by the Moorpark Active Adult Center next month. More...

Red Cross has website

The American Red Cross of Ventura County recently launched a new, upgraded website. More...

Are these boots made for walking in winter?

As temperatures begin to cool, American put away their flip-flops and look for warmer footgear. But illfitting or inappropriate winter boots can cause problems ranging from bunions to broken bones. More...

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Schools

Moorpark High presents fall comedy Dec. 4 to 6

Moorpark High School's Council of Fine Arts will present its 2008 fall play, "My Son Is Crazy—But Promising" by Tim Kelly at 7 p.m. Thurs. to Sat., Dec. 4 to 6 and 2 p.m. on Dec. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

SHY SWEETIE More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

On Nov. 7 someone entered a locked residence on Trevino Drive, stole property and changed the door locks. A theft occurred Nov. 8 on Talmadge Road. On Nov. 8 a young person was causing a disturbance. More...

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Family

Sharing in the season

ALL THAT GLITTERS— Moorpark resident Heather Reeves, owner of Cube Essence, displays her hand-crafted holiday gifts, glowing glass cubes with holiday wrappings, during the Westlake Junior Women's Club Gingerbread Holiday Boutique at St. More...

Yes U Can Foundation presents wine benefit

The Yes U Can Foundation will host a fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Nov. 21 at the home of Gary Lowenberg, 14205 Shawnee Court, Moorpark. The event will feature wine tasting, appetizers and a silent auction. More...

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On The Town

"What Just Happened?"

Hollywood's always been a place larger than life. Even Hollywood's mythology is far more grandiose than whatever mundane mythology you'll find about Topeka or Dayton or anywhere else. More...

Men's choir to sing holiday favorites

The San Fernando Valley Male Chorus will present its annual holiday show "Season of Love" at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 11 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

College to present original student plays

The Moorpark College Theater Department hosts the annual presentation of original student written one-act plays at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 through 6, with a 1:30 p.m. matinee Wed., Dec. More...

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Editorials

Hunger happens, even in Moorpark, and the food pantry needs your help

Unless you're living in a cocoon, you know that the U.S. economy is experiencing a slowdown. This time, it's also being felt in Moorpark and the surrounding area. More...

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Community colleges brace for possible cuts

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Classrooms at Moorpark College may get more crowded in coming months owing to the growing fiscal crisis afflicting all branches of government, but college leaders said they plan to minimize impacts on students. More...

Council approves rate increases for false alarms, trash collection

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark residents will pay about $1.30 more to have their garbage picked up at the curb in 2009. They will also spend more money if police has to respond to a false alarm at the same location more than twice per year. More...

School bond projects move forward

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The passage of school bond Measure S on Nov. 4 gives Moorpark Unified School District $39.5 million for school improvements. The measure, which required a 55 percent majority to pass, was approved with a 65.4 percent majority. More...

Community

Learn about grand jury

Members of the Ventura County Grand Jury will give a 20-minute presentation at 11 a.m. Mon., Dec. 1 at the Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. More...

Court celebrates adoption month

The Ventura Superior Court will celebrate Court Adoption and Permanency Month with a special adoption calendar at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 21 in Courtroom J6 at the Juvenile Courthouse, Judge Steven Z. More...

Still no final count on Strickland-Jackson race

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Republican Tony Strickland continues to build on his lead over Democrat Hannah-Beth Jackson for the 19th District State Senate seat. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., NOV. 21 Economic Outlook Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview, Camarillo. Mini expo 11 a.m. Lunch, program 11:30 a.m. Dr. More...

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Sports

Musketeers earn second overall seed in Northern Division

Moorpark football team to host Camarillo in Round 1

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Four Marmonte League football teams begin their pursuit of a CIF-Southern Section Northern Division championship tonight. League title winner Moorpark High, the No. 2 overall seed in the Northern Division, opens at home against Camarillo. More...