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June 19, 2009 / Front Page

MHS class of '09 is feeling fine

SCHOOL'S OUT—Above, a group of female Moorpark High School seniors show their excitement, while at right, a few guy graduates huddle up to reminisce last week before the start of the school's 88th annual commencement ceremony. More...

Public input sought on proposed power lines

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The California Public Utilities Commission has agreed to hear local residents' opinions on a 3.5mile power line project slated to run through the Tierra Rejada Valley. More...

Health & Wellness

Men: Don't ignore your health

Families want their husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles and grandfathers to live long, healthy lives. But men often neglect healthcare and physician appointments. More...

AHA needs donations to meet goal

The American Heart Association, TriCounty Division has announced it will finish the fiscal year having raised more funds to fight heart disease and stroke than in the previous year. More...

Official grand opening for new farmers market is this weekend

The Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market Association will open a new farmers market at Moorpark College, an activ ity sponsored by the Moorpark College Foundation. The market will officially open from 8 a.m. More...

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Schools

Their own version of the American Dream

Two Moorpark High grads don't let cultural barriers stand in their way

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Sergio Calix departed El Salvador three years ago to live in Moorpark, motivated by the example his mother had set to excel in the United States and make her proud. The young man graduated with honors from Moorpark High last week. More...

Senior Standouts: Moorpark High School

Editor's note: Senior Standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves. Maxwell Dyce, the son of Trevor and Kim Dyce, was captain of the Moorpark High School track team. More...

School district says farewell to retirees

At a board meeting earlier this month, school leaders recognized three educators, who, during their long careers with Moorpark Unified School District, made a significant impact on students. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Police cited a 21-year-old driver May 14 for "peeling out" and spinning his tires on Moorpark Avenue near Los Angeles Avenue. More...

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Family

Learn about the 'roughing it' at backpacking seminar

Members of Outdoor Venture Crew 9642 will conduct an indoor/outdoor backpacking seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., June 28 at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. The seminar is targeted to youths ages 14 through 20. More...

Children's entertainer will play at Arroyo Vista Park

Charlotte Diamond, a singer, songwriter, storyteller and musician for children, will perform a free, family friendly concert in the park from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri., June 26 at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. More...

Last chance to view Magna Carta

The Magna Carta, which has been on display at the Reagan Library since January, will return to Lincolnshire, England, on Mon. June 22. The public can view the document from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

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Editorials

The color of love

"A father carries pictures where his money used to be." —Anonymous If love can be measured in crayons, markers and imagination, then it's abundantly evident from the drawings of dads in this week's edition that Moorpark's fath More...

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Moorpark High has a new principal

Selection formerly taught at MHS

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

School district officials selected a new principal for Moorpark High School on Tuesday during a closed session meeting. More...

Moorpark DARE goes up in smoke

Drug prevention program falls victim to budget cuts

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE ) program has run its course in Moorpark. More...

Former candidate arrested for striking elderly man on school campus

A candidate in this May's Moorpark City Council race was arrested on charges of hitting and threatening an elderly man at Mesa Verde Middle School last week. More...

Community

Huckabee scheduled to speak at library

Tickets to see former Arkansas governor are $65

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will appear in a Reagan Forum and book signing at 6 p.m. Mon., June 29 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

More the merrier for this Moorpark dad

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

With the media blitz surrounding "Octomom" Nadya Suleman and the growing popularity of the television series "Jon and Kate Plus 8," large families seem to be the latest Hollywood obsession. More...

Summer reading club to kick off

The Moorpark City Library will have its Summer Reading Club kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Tues., June 23 at 699 Moorpark Ave. Ken Frawley will present the KCCO Radio Musical Mystery Show. Future performances will be presented Tuesdays until Aug. 4. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., JUNE 19 Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated Luncheon meeting at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Assemblymember Chuck DeVore speaks on "The next great tax revolt." Cost $20. Reservations requested. More...

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Sports

Lightning thundering toward hoops playoffs

Team having success in second season

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

A couple Los Angeles basketball teams won big games Sunday. More...