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February 2, 2007
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East meets West in school benefit
FELINE FRIEND- The Camarillo Chinese Lion Dancers came out to Walnut Canyon Elementary School's Art Night on Monday. The performers, dressed in traditional Chinese lion costumes, came down into the audience and danced in the aisles. Art Night, which included pottery and painting demonstrations and... More...
County officials to lobby for transportation funds in D.C.
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Ventura County officials will be taking a trip to the nation's capital next week to lobby for funds needed to improve road conditions and rail traffic throughout the county. "Although legislators may be cutting back on appropriations, there will be some funds available, so we ... More...

Property owner says county blocking his way
Lot location leads to dispute
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A Moorpark property owner said Ventura County employees are discriminating against him because they're blocking his ability to access his land. David Davidson bought a small vacant surplus lot from Caltrans for $2,500 in 1994. In order to put a home on the site he proposed building... More...

 Community
•Accident scene remembered
FLOWERS AND PRAYERS- A makeshift shrine appeared this week along the railroad tracks where Moorpark resident Lowell Withington's truck was struck by an Amtrack train on Jan. 29 as he tried to drive through an unmarked crossing to visit a piece of property he leased. Withington was pronounced dea... More...
•City offices to relocate today
•Emergency landing made
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 Health & Wellness
•A healthy heart will keep beating for many years
With Valentine'sDay around the corner, it's a great time to take a look at the state of your heart. "Coronary heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death for both men and women in the United States. However, healthy lifestyle habits can prevent disease and markedly impr... More...
•Simi Valley Hospital to sponsor START! program
•How to support a healthy immune system
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 Bulletin Board
•Full Story
FRI., FEB 2 Cup Of Coffee Conejo Valley Newcomers Club hosts open coffee for all new, longterm residents of Conejo Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley. 10 to 11 a.m., Corner Bakery restaurant, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 677-2628. More...
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 Business
•Simi Chamber names Ambassador of Year
Ben Gilbert, owner and publisher of Welcome to the Neigh borhood magazine, was named Ambassador of the Year by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. This award is presented to Chamber members for outstanding leadership and contributions to the Simi Valley business community. More...
•Businessman wins company award trip
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 Schools
•Elvis sings as school's good luck charm
Raymond Michael will present his Tributes to Elvis and Tom Jones, backed by a band with a horn section, at 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 10 in the performing arts center of Moorpark High School. A silent auction will precede the concert from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. More...
•Acadeca hosts fundraiser
•McScholarships are now available
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 Sports
•Local bars and restaurants offer many deals on Super Sunday
Super Bowl XLI is almost upon us. Finally. Over the years, you may have had a hard time watching the big game for a variety of reasons. Maybe it was a house with 30 people attending and only one couch and television, and only one bowl of chips. More...
•The Acorn's Super Bowl XLI showdown, Bears vs. Colts
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 Faith
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Appreciate the Gift
"Appreciation of life itself, be coming suddenly aware of the miracle of being alive on this planet, can turn what we call ordi nary life into a miracle. We come awake to such a realization when we recognize our connection to a spiritual dimension. More...
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 Family
•Activities in Moorpark keep children busy
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers TEA FOR TWO- Jan Jue of Moorpark and daughter Kianna, 9, a student at Flory Academy in Moorpark, enjoy snacks at the Mother/ Girl Scout Tea on Saturday at the Moorpark Presbyterian Church. The scouts decorated the tables and put on a fashion show featuring the hi... More...
•Scouts to serve pasta dinner
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 On The Town
•Melodramatic Beatles premiere on High St.
The Secret Garden Restaurant and The High Street Theater Foundation have joined forces to put melodrama back on High Street with "The Beatles Slept Here," a musical directed by actor Allan Hunt. The Secret Garden Restaurant, at 255 E. High St. More...
•Town Center presents local swing band
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 Letters
•Find solutions to truck traffic
We have a serious truck traffic problem in Moorpark. Mayor Hunter acknowledges the problem and asks our legislators to do something. We continue to hear over and over that it is out of our control as the mayor says, "Moorpark is absolutely powerless to govern any aspect of the highway. . . . More...
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 Editorials
•Double your fun with two High Street plays
When the High Street Theater Foundation was first created, the mission of the group was to make sure the former Moorpark Melodrama served as an arts center for the city. How the vision would become a reality remained unclear. More...
•Rizzo
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 Real Estate
•Linda Rich
Linda Rich is known for her straightforward, "rollup-your-sleeves" approach to selling real estate. So it's no surprise to see this familiar face back in the business just as the market is proving to be a bit of a challenge. "I thrive in an environment where creativity and tenacity are needed i... More...
•Needs Some TLC
•A Simi Valley Home With Designer Touches
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