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March 13, 2009 / Front Page

Power poles may cut through Moorpark

Project unpopular with residents

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A group of concerned citizens has banded together to fight Southern California Edison's Presidential Substation project, which threatens to put highvoltage power lines in front of their homes. "It's a scenic corridor. More...

Eagle Scouts soar

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HIGH ACHIEVEMENT—Matthew Messing, left and Alexander Frank listen to stories of their scouting journey last Saturday during their Eagle Scout Court of Honor. More...

Health & Wellness

Aging population needs more caregivers

The nation's unemployment rate hit 7.6 percent in January. With each day more layoffs are announced, resulting in more Americans looking for work in a time when many companies are not adding to their work forces. More...

Babysitting class offered

A baby sitter training class for teens ages 11 to 17 is scheduled from 4 to 9 p.m. Fri., March 13 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., March 14 at the American Red Cross office, 2355 Portola Road, Ventura. More...

Tooth fairy sighting

HEALTHY SMILES—The kindergarten class at Flory Academy visits Dr. Yossi BarZion's orthodontic office last Friday. About 80 students attended, as well as parents and teachers. More...

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Business

Family Auto Repair Shop Moving To New Location

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Most people dread going to the car repair shop, but customers of Andy's Automotive in Moorpark don't seem to mind very much. More...

Grinder Features Homemade Fare

The Grinder restaurant was established more than 20 years ago and has become a local tradition. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Sometime between Oct. 6 and Jan. 26, a man moved out of a rental in the 4700 block of Moorpark Avenue and stole the appliances. A building on Gabbert Road was broken into sometime between Feb. More...

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Faith

Are teens prepared to make ethical decisions?

A new survey finds that 80 percent of American teenagers believe they are "ethically prepared" for life in the real world but 40 percent believe they have to "break the rules" to succeed. More...

Students declare 'What a Relief!'

About 400 college and university students, student leaders and campus pastors are participating in a special alternative spring break called "What a Relief!" The program, which begins this month, is sponsored by Lutheran Disaster Respon More...

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On The Town

'Producers' goosesteps into Simi Valley

Play review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Any discussion of the musical "The Producers," now playing at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, will involve comparison with the 1968 movie written and directed by Mel Brooks. More...

Ventura hosts film festival

The inaugural Ventura Film Festival is set for Thurs. through Sun., March 26 to 29 at the Elks Lodge, 2126 Knoll Drive, Ventura. More than 50 films and new media projects are confirmed. The festival will salute filmmaker Robert M. Young. More...

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Editorials

Volunteer coaches should be cheered, not jeered

Spring has nearly sprung and what a wonderful time of year. Sure, the flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing, but that's not exactly why the days of March are so special. More...

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Educator explains evaluation process

Guest opinion

By Richard Gillis President, Moorpark Educators Association

The 352 teachers employed by the Moorpark Unified School District are grateful for last week's sympathetic editorial on the involuntary termination of so many employees due to the state budget crisis. More...

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Teachers union leader visits local schools

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

When California Teachers Association President David Sanchez visited Peach Hill Academy last week, he briefly helped first-grader Christopher Bratcher complete a writing assignment about his shoe. His ease with youngsters was evident. More...

Fire sparks twice in same Moorpark home

Firefighters extinguished a fire in the same house twice within 12 hours, on March 9 and 10. The incidents occurred in the 4400 block of Cedarglen Court. The first blaze broke out in the upstairs bedroom of the home at about 3:30 p.m. More...

Community

Don't worry, firefighters have it under control

TRAINING EXERCISE— Firefighters from Moorpark's Station 42 on High Street join with those of Ventura County and Santa Paula fire departments to participate in a two-day training class on fire behavior in Santa Paula. More...

Man stabbed on Moorpark Avenue

A 47-year-old Moorpark resident remains at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks after he was stabbed multiple times in front of a business on Moorpark Avenue March 5. More...

Former security director discusses terrorism in speech at Reagan Library

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

His term of office may be over, but former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff remains a staunch supporter of that department's role in protecting the American people. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., MAR. 13 Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated Luncheon meeting at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

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Schools

Learn about Moorpark College

Prospective students can hear about various programs

Moorpark College Information Night will be at 6:30 p.m. Wed., March 18 in the Performing Arts Center at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. More...

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Sports

The Acorn's 2009 Marmonte Baseball Preview

Westlake Warriors Head coach: Zach Miller (2nd season) Last season's results: 15-14, 7-8 in league (fourth place) Biggest losses: Cutter Dykstra, CF; Shane Kroker, 3B/SS; Joshua Gray, OF; Graham Johnson, P; Alex Gillingham, P; Jordan Mannisto, P; Rya More...

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