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June 26, 2009 / Front Page

Moorpark's got talent

SHOWIN' THEIR STUFF—Above, local rock band Ichorous brings a high energy act to the High Street Arts Center for the theater's inaugural Battle of the Bands last Saturday. More...

Public safety departments battle large-scale budget cuts

State could siphon $8 million from county firefighters

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Although demand for services is growing, the Ventura County Fire Department will lose money if state budget cuts strip cash from local coffers. More...

Sheriff says he's retiring after 36 years on the force

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Sheriff Bob Brooks said last week he will not seek reelection next year. "I have been honored to serve with the Ventura County Sheriff 's Department for 36 years, 11 of them as your sheriff," Brooks said. More...

Health & Wellness

County needs mental health court, grand jury says

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Jail is not the best place for people who have a serious mental illness and have committed nonviolent crimes, according to a Ventura County grand jury report released June 15. More...

New director will beef up food bank shelves with more protein

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Last month FOOD Share, Ventura County's regional food bank, named Chris DeVan, 27, its director of food sourcing and purchasing, putting him in charge of finding new sources of food, especially protein. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., JUNE 26 Newcomers Club Meets at Corner Bakery, corner Thousand Oaks and Westlake boulevards next to Bed Bath & Beyond, Westlake Village. New members welcome. Phone: 818.874.9357 Time: 10:00 a.m. More...

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Schools

10-year-old saves friend using Heimlich maneuver

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Zane Pope doesn't speak much when he's on the spot, but the 10yearold springs into action when it's needed. More...

Sign up for youth summer theater workshop

The High Street Theater Foundation is sponsoring the Steve Robertson Youth Summer Theater Workshop, a six-week program for Moorpark youth who are interested in the performing arts. Rehearsals are from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

Moorpark student named arts scholar

Moorpark High School student Paul Patterson has been named an Arts Scholar for the California School for the Arts (Cal Arts) summer InnerSpark program. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

A man was arrested June 8 for allegedly hitting his wife. The incident occurred on Grand Isle Drive. On June 7 someone stole property from a car parked in the first block of Majestic Court. More...

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Faith

The miracle of you

"If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thru chinks of his cavern. More...

Hadassah hosts bunco bash

Simi Valley/Moorpark's Hadassah group, L'Dor Vador, will host the second annual Bunco Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., June 28 at a private residence near the 118 Freeway at Kuehner Drive in Simi Valley. No experience is necessary. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Exceptional singing sells this grisly classic

Play review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Revenge is a dish best served piping hot and spicy—inside a meat pie—in Camarillo Community Theatre's current production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Stephen Sondheim provide More...

Kingsmen will present tragedy of 'Macbeth'

Since 13 is the unluckiest of numbers, the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will kick off its 13th season with what is considered the Bard's most superstitious play, "Macbeth." The play has a long history of disastrous events associated with produc More...

New ice cream shop in town

John Wen and his wife have opened a Carvel Ice Cream and Bakery Store in the Walgreens shopping center at 144 W. Los Angeles Ave., Ste. 112, Moorpark. Wen has been running Carvel Ice Cream stores for more than 15 years. More...

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Editorials

Keep a positive attitude about public schools in Moorpark

Parents of children in Moorpark Unified School District are concerned about the future of public education in our city, but there's no reason for panic. The school district is in good hands. More...

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Real Estate

Chris McClintock

Dilbeck Realtors has announced the association of Chris McClintock with their Westlake Village office. Under her title of manager of agent development, her focus will be on helping every agent to achieve their potential. More...

Opening Of Alternative Realty Group

Chuck Leko and Norman Brust have an nounced the opening of their new real estate com pany, Alternative Realty Group. More...

Article

Prudential California Realty's Westlake/North Ranch office has presented top honors for February and March. Terry Holland was named top listing agent and top producer in February and March. More...

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Rock tossed onto freeway leaves man hospitalized

Three vehicles struck within one hour shortly after midnight June 18

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Local authorities are on the lookout for whoever is responsible for throwing rocks at three cars on the 118 Freeway after midnight on Thurs., June 18 and causing serious injury to one of the three drivers. More...

MUSD adopts grim budget for 2009-10

Programs cancelled, class sizes to increase

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

School leaders this week reluctantly canceled optional programs and agreed to increase class size to maintain core programs and balance the district's 2009-2010 budget. More...