February 27, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Youngster lets fly with snowy missile

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers EIGHT TONS OF FUN—William Gratke, 5, throws a snowball at his teacher Camille Eastin during Snow Day at Rainbow Children's Center in Moorpark on Wednesday. More...

Tiny dancer

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers MUSICAL THEATER—Sarah Markus and Brent Ramirez perform "Soon It's Gonna Rain" from "The Fantasticks" at the 2009 Moorpark College Winter Wonderland Talent Show last Friday evening. More...

Pflaumer wants to serve city

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A Moorpark resident who appreciates the support he received from the community in his time of need wants to return the good deed by serving on the City Council and representing the interests of residents. More...

Health & Wellness

Hospital tips its 'Hats Off to Women'

Event to feature guest speaker Ann Jillian

Emmy Awardwinning actress and breast cancer survivor Ann Jillian will be this year's featured guest speaker at Simi Valley Hospital Foundation's annual Hats Off to Women fundraising event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Hearing loss group meets

The Hearing Loss Association of Simi Valley will host Tomas Garcia at the regular monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., March 9 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Free course to discuss mental illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Ventura County will offer a free, 12-week course titled "Family to Family" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. starting March 9 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1756 Erringer Road, Ste. 100, Simi Valley. More...

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Schools

College media class helps students get a jump on careers in TV

Already at home in front, and behind, the camera
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Skills acquired in a Moorpark College broadcast journalism class have helped two local residents land jobs in the television industry before they've even completed school. More...

Navy battalion finds support from local school

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Using only their words, children can lift the morale of troops deployed overseas, a local Navy Seabee officer told students at Campus Canyon El ementary School last week. More...

Lunch time school traffic is unsafe, says trustee

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A recent traffic accident involving high school students and unsafe driving conditions during the lunchtime period at Moorpark High School incited school trustee Ron LaGuardia to request changes in lunch policies and offerings at a meet More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

During a Jan. 31 probation search on Penrose Street, a known suspect was found to be in possession of gang paraphernalia, marijuana and a stolen electronic monitoring device. During a probation search on Gabbart Road on Feb. More...

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Family

Her moment in the spotlight

TALENT TO SPARE—Ashley-Jade Thewlis, 21, belts out "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney at Moorpark College's "Winter Wonderland" Talent Show last Friday evening. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers More...

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On The Town

Egg artistry show

The 30th annual California Egg Artistry Show and Sale will be on Sat. and Sun., March 14 and 15 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Festival selects featured artist

Kathy Ikerd has been selected as the featured artist for the Moorpark Arts Festival 2009. Her original paintings will be on display during the festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 26 at the Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. More...

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Real Estate

Smashing Lighting Upgrades On A Shoestring Budget

The economy may be in the doldrums, but that doesn't mean your decor has to be there too. It's possible to turn dark, dreary and dated decor into light, lively and "now" on just a shoestring budget. More...

Don't Let Cold Weather Stall Home Improvement Projects

Cold, harsh winter weather has arrived. Home improvement projects may not be at the top of your to-do list, but this is a great time of year to consider potential exterior enhancements. More...

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Police get personal transporters

The Moorpark City Council voted to purchase two Segway Personal Transporters so police can more easily patrol schools and narrow or crowded areas in the city. More...

Walkway to link Moorpark shopping centers

To improve safety for downtown residents, city leaders have agreed to spend $90,000 on a public walkway between Moorpark Avenue and Park Lane. More...

Miller announces council bid

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.co

An experienced negotiator who learned about infrastructure and development while serving in the military plans to run for public office in Moorpark this spring Jonathon Miller, a claims adjuster for Farmers Insurance, is one of six potenti More...

Community

Man charged with violating copyrights

Suspect accused of posting new movies on Internet

While Hollywood was honoring top movies at the Academy Awards show on Sunday, a 21-year-old Moorpark man probably was not celebrating two recently released films he was accused of pirating. More...

Steps taken to create state park

Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) recently introduced Assembly Bill 102, which directs the Department of Parks and Recreation to establish the Santa Susana State Park Advisory Committee to help create Santa Susana State Park. More...

A little help from our friends

WORKDAY WELL DONE—Both Rotary Clubs in Moorpark team with Catholic Charities on site workers and volunteers to organize and clean up the food pantry facilities last Saturday morning. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., FEB. 27 Winter Used Book Sale Friends of Woodland Hills Library has book sale at 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. New, gently used books for adults, children. More...

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Sports

Moorpark softball team banking on young talent

Freshmen will have a major impact for Musketeers
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

The Moorpark High softball team needs to start wearing its jerseys. More...

Wrestling update

Moorpark High junior Saul Garcia won the 125-pound weight class at last weekend's CIF-SS Southern Division Chaparral Regional. Garcia advanced to the Masters Meet at Temecula. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SHY BUT SWEET—Devon is a 1½-year-old Chihuahua mix. She is a little shy, and she is very sweet, tolerant and loves to have her belly rubbed. If you would like to adopt Devon, ask for animal ID No. More...

Foundation spays, neuters pets

The Herman Bennett Foundation is a private nonprofit organization that aims to prevent the overpopulation of cats and dogs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties through community education programs and financial contributions to support spayi More...

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Faith

Cornerstone launches mission to Uganda

A team of seven men from Cornerstone Community Church of Moorpark will travel to Entebbe, Uganda, in East Africa on March 5 for a mission trip. More...

Chabad to celebrate Purim, first anniversary

Chabad of Moorpark will be celebrating its oneyear anniversary in conjunction with the holiday of Purim at a festive celebration at 7 p.m. Mon., March 9 at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. More...

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Letters

Getting to the root of graffit

It is my belief that the graffiti issue in Moorpark goes much deeper then a local gang claiming its territory. It's more then just a group of kids that are angry and want to be known. More...

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Editorials

Crime prevention is everyone's job

Scoundrels and swindlers like to visit Moorpark. They like it for two reasons: We have nice things and we are too trusting. Therefore, our nice things quickly become their nice things. More...

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Contact your area representatives

Board of Supervisors District 4: Peter Foy (Serving Moorpark, Simi Valley, Somis, Las Posas Valley, Santa Susana Knolls, Box Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home Acres, Sinaloa Lake, and Tierra Rejada Valley) 980 Enchanted Way., Ste. More...

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