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June 12, 2009 / Front Page

'How low can you go?'

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers IN LIMBO IN CHILE—Moorpark High School students Nick Ustach, 17, left, and Corey McCourt, 17, hold a limbo bar for a Walnut Canyon Elementary School student as she wiggles underneath it during "Around the Spanish Spe More...

Elvis is seen crying in the chapel

Courtesy Pat Coulter 'TREAT ME NICE'—Local Elvis Presley impersonator Raymond Michael, the featured entertainment at Holy Cross Catholic Church's annual parish volunteer appreciation dinner on May 31, serenades Mary Lupe Ellis, a lector More...

Health & Wellness

Local resident among winners at Love Run

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers AT THE FINISH LINE—Winners in their respective age divisions at last weekend's 5K Love Run for Senior Concerns in Westlake Village were, from left, Keith Noren of Simi Valley, Russell Stockard of Oak Park and Terry More...

Helping teens to treat acne

Parenting a teen can be challenging as these budding adults start to assert independence by handling problems alone, but there are still many ways by which parents can guide and support their child. More...

Tips on caring for a child with autism

As doctors, families and schools learn more about autism, people living with autism have overcome obstacles to lead healthful, meaningful and productive lives. More...

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Business

Real estate leader sees reasons for optimism

Second in a two-part series

As homeowners and homebuyers in Southern California, including those in the local markets, continue to cope with struggling residential sales, Acorn managing editor John Loesing continues his two-part question-and-answer series with l More...

New frozen yogurt shop adds flavor to Moorpark

Menchie's has opened a new frozen yogurt shop at 530 E. Los Angeles Ave., near Wood Ranch BBQ in Moorpark. The franchise is operated by local residents Nicole and Michael Blakely. Menchie's was voted No. More...

Classes for business owners

The Ventura County Chapter of SCORE is offering a summer workshop program called The Entrepreneur Series for current and future business owners. The six seminars will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

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Sports

East topples West at county football game

Moorpark High's varsity coaching staff honored

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Next month, Grace Brethren senior wide receiver Travis Sproat is scheduled to enter boot camp at Camp Pendleton as a member of the United States Marine Corps. More...

Summer basketball camp sign-ups

Advantage Basketball Camps is taking registration for summer camp at Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6 through 12. More...

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Faith

Lay Your Story To Rest

"When we drop down below our stories, we are led back to the mystery of here and now." —Jack Kornfield "The Wise Heart" Lay Your Story To Rest Recently I had the honor of conducting a daylong Mindfulness and Meditati More...

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Letters

Council member isn't helping solve the problem

I have listened over the years to Roseann Mikos, first as a public speaker at council meetings and more recently as a council member, but her verbal attack of a public speaker at a recent council meeting and her guest opinion spin job in the J More...

Departing teachers are taking much with them

As a Moorpark resident I have always been proud of and have admired the hardworking teachers of this school district. More...

Clinic condemns murder of abortion provider

In the wake of the murder of Kansas abortion provider, George Tiller, I want to express my sorrow for this sad occurrence and make it very clear that the Community Pregnancy Clinic of Simi Valley/Moorpark in no way con dones the brutal killing that More...

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Editorials

Moorpark academic decathlon team needs new leadership

The success of the Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon team over the past two decades can be attributed not only to the hard-working, smart students on the squad, but also to the team's dedicated leader, Larry Jones, who crafted five stat More...

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For the Record

The two young girls pictured on the front page of last week's Moorpark Acorn were incorrectly identified. They were Stella Alalbandian, 4, and Rita Gevorkyan, 5, both of Hollywood. More...

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Higher density considered for Hitch Ranch

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

With Moorpark approaching complete buildout, the City Council voted last week to consider the possibility of increasing housing density in certain areas within the city's borders. More...

Pink-slipped counselors offer advice to school board

Student advisers say it's the kids who will suffer

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Counselors who serve 2,300 students at Moorpark High School fought to save their jobs during a May 26 school board meeting. More...

Supervisor's big decision could affect race for sheriff

Looking ahead to the 2010 county elections

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Sheriff Bob Brooks has said he may run for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors if incumbent Peter Foy decides to make a bid for governor. Both are Simi Valley residents. More...

Community

Property rights group to meet in Moorpark

The Citizens Alliance for Property Rights Ventura County chapter will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Thurs., June 18 at Rancho De Las Palmas, 3566 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark. More...

City decides on angled parking for High Street

Officials last week selected a conceptual streetscape design for High Street that will incorporate angled parking. The City Council considered two plans during several public hearings in recent months. More...

Retirement of longtime aca-deca coach leaves void at Moorpark High

Future of team in doubt if replacement isn't found

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark High School is saying goodbye to Larry Jones. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI, JUNE 12 31st Annual Greek Festival 5 to 9 p.m. today. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. More...

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Schools

Senior overcomes personal tragedy to thrive at Community High

Grad coverage: Community High School

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

When Karina Troncoso received her diploma at Wednesday's commencement ceremony at Community High School, her mother was not there to see it. Eudelia Troncoso lost her battle with cancer when Karina was just 8 years old. More...

Oh, The Places You'll Go

Community High grads cross the stage at Wednesday ceremony

JOYOUS OCCASION— (clockwise from top left) Graduates applaud as Bruce Thomas, president of the Moorpark Unified School District Board of Education, certifies their diplomas and presents the Moorpark Community High School graduati More...

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