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April 17, 2009 / Front Page

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. More...

Postal center opens inside print shop

The U.S. Postal Service has opened a new contract postal unit inside Kopy King Printing at 6591 Collins Drive, Ste. E2, Moorpark. The new location offers service Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

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. More...

Los Robles names first female chief of staff

Hannah G. Grossman, MD, obstetrics and gynecological specialist, was recently elected by the medical staff of Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center to serve as the chief of staff. More...

Autism walk scheduled

Autism Speaks will host its seventh annual Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism on Sat., April 25 at the Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Registration begins at 8 a.m. An opening ceremony will be at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. More...

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Business

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

The Maid Solution will begin operations on Mon., April 20, providing residential cleaning services in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park and vicinities. Hours are 7:30 a.m. More...

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Sports

Off-speed kills

Changeup makes Moorpark's Hunt a top-flight pitcher

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

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. More...

Second half should be full of fireworks as teams vie for baseball crown

Marmonte League midseason report

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

We're at the midway point of the Marmonte League baseball season and it's beginning to look like the Wild West out there. Seven teams have a legitimate shot at the championship, with only Calabasas on the outside looking in. More...

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Faith

Together, with feeling

"To wish that those we dislike and fear would not suffer can feel like too big a leap. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Festival to showcase local artists

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

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

The Rosa LoGiudice Trio, featuring soprano Susan Fry, will perform at 7 p.m. Sun., April 26 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. Admission is free but freewill donations will be accepted. More...

"Sunshine Cleaning"

Rose Lorkowski (Amy Adams) is a single mother in her mid-30s living in a small town. Apparently, her best years are behind her. Once a perky high school coed, she's now cleaning homes to make ends meet. More...

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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. More...

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Contact your area representatives

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

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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. 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. More...

Money for Metrolink crash victims going unused

April 30 is the last date to apply for assistance from benefit fund

Metrolink crash victims have until April 30 to apply for assistance through the Metrolink Victim's Benefit Fund. Funds have been distributed to 15 families in need. More...

Community

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. More...

Chamber to question council candidates in forum

Public may attend free of charge

The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates Forum for the City Council election at 6:30 p.m. Tues., April 21, 2009 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street, Moorpark. More...

Tale of John Ballard inspires poetry class

County renames peak in honor of first black settler to the area

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

A movement to rename a peak in the Santa Monica Mountains after the first black man to settle there has inspired poetry by several Moorpark College students. More...

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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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Schools

College fair to help students prepare for future

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

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. More...

Moorpark College speech team finishes third in national tournament

The speech and debate team of Moorpark College finished third at the 2009 Phi Rho Pi National Tournament in Portland, Ore. last week. More...

University pursues stem cell research

CSUCI receives $1.7-million grant

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

A new course of study at California State University Channel Islands this fall will train students to conduct research that could lead to cures for diabetes, spinal cord injuries or cancer. More...

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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. More...

Moorpark CHP officer honored

Moorpark California Highway Patrol Officer Kirk Cederlind has been selected 2009 Moorpark CHP Officer of the Year. The Moorpark Rotary Club, which sponsors the annual event, will host a luncheon in his honor on May 1. More...

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Family

Family farm touts the advantages of locally grown food

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

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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