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April 17, 2009  RSS feed

Spring has sprung on the farm
SHE'S SUCH A HAM—Audience members, above, give some love to Lucy the pot-bellied pig during an animal show last Saturday at the Underwood Family Farms Easter on the Farm event in Moorpark. Two-year-old Jonelle Bruce, at right, watches as her egg is dyed purple, her favorite color, during an egg coloring workshop. The event ran April 10 and 11 and included an Easter scavenger hunt, tractor-drawn wagon rides and, of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny. Please see related story on page 12. Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers More...
Council race gathering steam
Sweet leads in campaign fundraising, spending
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

With the May 19 City Council election only a month away, campaign signs are popping up all over Moorpark. Seven men are vying for the seat that became available following Janice Parvin's election to mayor. To help local voters get to know the candidates better, the Chamber of Commerce will host a forum at the High Street Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tues., April 21. More...

Man convicted for 2007 sexual assault of a disabled woman in Moorpark

A former Moorpark resident was recently sentenced to 11 years in state prison for the 2007 sexual assault of a developmentally disabled woman. Sean Edward Carroll, 39, of Palmdale, had been found guilty of assault with intent to commit rape, penetration with a foreign object, and assault with a deadly weapon. More...

 Community
• article has image Fire department wants weeds whacked
Brush clearance helps to stop wildfires
The Ventura County Fire Department will mail nearly 14,000 weed abatement notices on April 20 to property owners with land covered under the Fire Hazard Reduction Program. The notices inform property owners that they must establish a 100-foot clearance on their land to protect against wildfires. More...
• Chamber to question council candidates in forum
• article has image Tale of John Ballard inspires poetry class
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 Health & Wellness
• Pain, depression can be treated
There may be hope and help for many people who are sad and suffering. With proper pain management, a person's overall health, well-being and quality of life will improve. The mind and body will be less stressed. The person will probably be able to sleep better and enjoy better relationships with friends and family. More...
• Los Robles names first female chief of staff
• Autism walk scheduled
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
FRI., APR. 17 Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated Luncheon meeting at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. John Allan Peschong speaks on "The GOP, where we've been and where we're going." $20. Reservations required. More...
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 Business
• article has image Local roofer has Little League covered
Moorpark-based GreatWay Roofing installed a new roof on the concession stand/headquarters of Moorpark Little League this week to celebrate GreatWay's 10th anniversary and to help the league during difficult fiscal times. More...
• Residential cleaning service open for business
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 Schools
• College fair to help students prepare for future
Moorpark High School will host its 10th annual College Fair and Workshops from 7 to 9 p.m. Thurs., April 23 in the new high school gym at 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. The fair is free and open to students and parents from any high school or college. More...
• Moorpark College speech team finishes third in national tournament
• University pursues stem cell research
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 Sports
• article has image Off-speed kills
Changeup makes Moorpark's Hunt a top-flight pitcher
Nasty. Filthy. Wicked. Devastating. There are plenty of ways to describe a knee-buckling changeup, like the one being utilized by Moorpark High senior pitcher Landon Hunt this season. "His changeup is dirty, one of the best on the team," said Moorpark senior catcher Brandon Tucker, who's played alongside Hunt since their days at Moorpark Little League. More...
• Second half should be full of fireworks as teams vie for baseball crown
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 Police Blotter
• Sheriff's Blotter
Someone used a stolen bank card to make purchase at a store in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue on March 28. The value of the loss was not disclosed. Vandals caused damage to a property sign in the 15700 block of Arroyo Drive sometime between March 23 and April 1. More...
• Moorpark CHP officer honored
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 Faith
• article has image Together, with feeling
"To wish that those we dislike and fear would not suffer can feel like too big a leap. This is a good time to remember that when we harden our hearts against any one, we hurt ourselves." —Pema Chodron Many years ago I heard one of my teachers tell a story about compassion that I would like to share with you. More...
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 Family
• article has image Family farm touts the advantages of locally grown food
Spring was in full bloom at the Moorpark Underwood Family Farm last week as families visited new hatchlings at the animal center and school children visited the fields to harvest their own strawberries. More...
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 Dining & Entertainment
• Festival to showcase local artists
Local residents are invited to discover the arts at the annual Moorpark Arts Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 26. More...
• Singing group to perform
• article has image "Sunshine Cleaning"
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 Letters
• Fund set up to honor Lowenberg
Life can be very unpredictable, and my sympathy goes out to the family of Councilman Gary Lowenberg, but I will always associate the good he has done so his legacy will thrive in the community of Moorpark. More...
• Moratorium will affect open space
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 Editorials
• Train memorial welcome, but other steps still required
Last week the city of Simi Valley finalized plans for the Metrolink Community Memorial. And while the idea of honoring the 24 people killed in last September's Metrolink train collision—five of whom were from Moorpark—will mean a great deal to the victims' families and their community, More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image Real Estate
Bob Majorino, broker/ owner of Prudential California, extends congratulations to seven of Prudential California Realty's agents who recently earned their Green Designation, awarded the National Association of Realtors and the only green real estate professional designation recognized by them. More...
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