February 10, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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A night of scientific discovery

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Love endures

Romance began more than 60 years ago
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Big band music echoed along the walls of the Vanity Ballroom in Detroit, Mich., while hundreds of people danced the night away on a Sunday night in 1950. More...

Health & Wellness

Medicare covers home health services

By David Sayen Special to the Acorn

Medicare covers a variety of healthcare services that you can receive in the comfort and privacy of your home. These include intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speechlanguage pathology services and occupational therapy. More...

Nominations needed for Woman of Year Award

The Simi Valley Hospital Foundation invites community members, organizations and businesses to nominate a woman for the Woman of the Year Award that will be presented by the First Ladies of Simi Valley Hospital Foundation at the annual Hats Off To Wo More...

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Sports

Marmonte League wrestling finals

Pioneer grapplers pile on in Moorpark
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

If this ends up being Guy Greene’s last full season as head coach of Simi Valley High’s wrestling team, he’s going out on a glorious wave, like Patrick Swayze in “Point Break.” More...

Local sluggers put a beat down on Buena

PASSING GRADE—The Moorpark Baseball Academy’s U-14 team captured the MLK Baseball Tournament championship by defeating Buena’s A squad 11-0 in the title game. More...

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Pets

FLUFFY LOVEBUG—

Robbie, an adult tabby cat, needs a warm lap to cuddle up in for Valentine’s Day. He is extremely cuddly, easily handled and playful. More...

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Police Blotter

Blotter

Jan. 15 An 18-year- old woman was arrested on Moorpark Avenue and charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance. She was cited and released. Jan. More...

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Family

Think about the birds and the bees on Valentine’s Day

Go green with these eco-friendly gifts
By Roxanne Estrada roxanne@theacorn.com

Camarillo beekeeper Wayne Scott believes his locally made honey makes the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. “It’s sweet for your sweetie and it never spoils,” Scott said. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

‘Solid Gold’ dancers reunite tomorrow

Moorpark dance instructor and studio owner Pam Rossi will host a “Solid Gold” reunion with dancers from the television show from 3 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 at Pam Rossi’s Dance Ten and Performing Arts Center, 650 Flinn Ave. Ste. More...

’Harvey’ auditions

All roles are open in this comedy classic

High Street Arts Center will have auditions for “Harvey” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wed., Feb. 15 and Thurs., Feb. 16 at 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Directed by Ken Rayzor and produced by Kathee Boyer, the play is about Elwood P. More...

Play review Camarillo Skyway Playhouse delivers promising debut

‘110 in the Shade’ runs weekends through March 4
By Cary Ginell originjazz@aol.com

“ 110 in the Shade” is the debut production for the new Camarillo Skyway Playhouse, so named for its home at the Camarillo Airport. More...

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Moorpark repeats as safest city

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Moorpark was the safest city in the county for the second year in a row, according to statistics released last week by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. More...

County college district’s accreditation threatened

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges are at risk of losing accreditation after all three campuses were placed on probation this week, district officials said. More...

Fire chief to retire

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Ventura County Fire Chief Bob Roper believes a good leader is one who encourages innovation, recognizes achievement and promotes success. More...

Community

College basketball fundraiser to benefit cancer research

Moorpark College Athletics and Associated Students present Celebrate Life: a cancer awareness fundraiser, on Sat., Feb. 11 at the Moorpark College gym, 7075 Campus Road. More...

Reagan Library seeks volunteers

The newly renovated Reagan Library is seeking outgoing individuals who enjoy history and want to share historical information with visitors of all ages. More...

In remembrance of President Reagan

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Schools

Elementary school musicians string together a rousing debut

TAKE A BOW—The Moorpark Elementary String Orchestras made this season’s debut performance at Arroyo West Elementary School on Jan. 26. More...

Teaching children about honesty

In today’s fast-paced, wired world, all that separates people from sharing their guiltiest thoughts and darkest secrets with the rest of the planet is a single mouse click or a finger stroke on a smartphone screen. More...

Hit the ice

Camarillo family wants to introduce sled hockey to disabled in Ventura County
By Roxanne Estrada roxanne@theacorn.com

Camarillo teenager Brock Waidmann speeds across the ice rink with his eye on the hockey puck as he weaves through oncoming players. Sliding into the opponent’s territory, he scores a goal. More...

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Faith

‘Hiding Place’ ballet

Ballet Magnificat will present “Hiding Place” at 7 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26 at Camarillo Community Church, 1322 Las Posas Road. More...

The Power of Silence

“The Pause; that impressive silence, that eloquent silence, that geometrically progressive silence which often achieves a desired effect where no combination of words, however so felicitous, could accomplish it.” More...

Sermons on the seven deadlies

Moorpark Presbyterian Church will present a sevenweek sermon series on “Avoiding Rocks That Can Shipwreck Your Life: Gilligan’s Island and the Seven Deadly Sins,” beginning Sun., Feb. 19 at the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. More...

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Letters

A thank-you to responders

I was startled by the sound of an awful crash at 1:30 a.m. last Sunday morning. When I opened my door to investigate, I was greeted by raining red embers and a wall of flames fast approaching my home. More...

Saving his breath

After reading Mr. Odum’s Feb. 3 letter, I wonder what has gotten into the Simi water. Who cares what foreigners think about our “leader”? Mr. More...

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Editorials

Editorial Submission Policy

The Moorpark Acorn welcomes your letters and comments. “Letters to the Editor” cannot be longer than 350 words. The Moorpark Acorn usually doesn’t print letters which appear in daily newspapers. More...

Brain food, exercises may delay Alzheimer’s

Anyone can take steps to keep their brain fit and flexible as they age. In fact, some experts say that through proper diet and routine mental health exercises, people can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. More...

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