Tell us why your mom is special
      Mother's Day is May 13 and the Moorpark Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. Whether it's a poignant memory that you have, a small story you'd like to tell, or just a few kind words for mom, your ...
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GOP candidate debate closed to the public
      Due to limited space and security restrictions, the general public will not be able to obtain tickets for the GOP Presidential Candidates Debate scheduled for Thurs., May 3 at the Ronald Regan PresidentiaLibrary in Simi Valley. The public will be able to watch exclusive television coverage ...
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Contact your area representatives
      District 4: Peter Foy (Serving Moorpark, Simi Valley, SomisLas Posas Valley, Santa Susana KnollsBox Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home Acres, Sinaloa Lake and Tierra Rejada Valley) 3855-F Alamo St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063 Phone: (805) 582-8010 E-mail: peter.foy@ventura.
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Thoughts and prayers for Virginia Tech
     IN MEMORIUM- On Monday President Bush ordered all government facilities to lower flags to half-mast in remembrance of the students and professors who lost their lives in the shooting at Virginia Tech University.
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Affordable insurance offered for low-income drivers
      Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has announced that he California LowCost Automobile Insurance Program is available in Ventura County, among other regions in the state. The program offers lowincome good drivers the opportunity to purchase auto insurance for less than $400 a year.
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Romney selects support team for presidential campaign
      Gov. Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) last week announced the first 15 members of the Romney for President California Leadership Team, a group of Californians who will support Romney as he begins his 2008 campaign.
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Multicultural Day brings out an international rainbow
     FLAMENCO FROCKS- Skirts whirling, from left, Miranda Carillo10; Talia Vestal, 9, and Olivia Villalovos, 11, all of Santa Barbaraperform a spirited flamenco dance at the Moorpark College Multicultural Day on Wednesday.
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Chamber seeks nominations for community volunteers
      Moorpark Chamber of Commerce officials invite the community to nominate deserving individuals, organizations and businesses for the Top Ten Community Awards, which will be presented Thurs., May 10 at the Moorpark Country Club. The annual event, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., ...
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Strawberry Festival tickets are available
      Tickets are on sale for the 24th annual California Strawberry Festival, which will be held Sat. and Sun., May 19 and 20. Advance tickets are available at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center box office, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, (805) 486-2424, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; and...
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Kids have a romp with Ronald
     CLOWING AROUND- The visit from Ronald McDonald at the grand opening of Moorpark's second McDonald's restaurant off Collins Drive near Moorpark College came with fun, games, laughs and prizes. Ronald entertained the children with a magic show and activities, including the large cube toss, above, des...
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      The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors in May. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation is requested. For more information on any program or to RSVP, call (805) 517-6261.
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      Army National Guard Pvt. Christopher J. Thompson has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Debbie Thompson of Simi Valley and a 1998 graduate of Moorpark High School. Air Force Airman Wesley J.
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City opens doors of new restaurant
     BURGER BUDDIES- Members and ambassadors of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce welcome Deborah Voss, center with scissors, and her new McDonald's, with a golden ribbon cutting last Monday. The restaurant is on the north side of the Collins Drive off ramp just south oMoorpark College.
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GOP mixer announced
      There will be a Ventura County Republican Party mixer at 7 p.m. Wed., April 25 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One Pavilion. Cyrus Nowrasteh, producer and writer of "The Path to 9/ 11," will speak, and local elected Republican officials will attend.
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Dance the night away
      The Moorpark Active Adult Center will host a dance from 2 to 5 p..m. Sun., April 29 at the center, 799 Moorpark Ave. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The Unforgettables, an 18piece band, will provide music. Admission is $7. Singles and couples are welcome.
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Writer's club announces poetry contest winners
      The Ventura County Writers Club announced the winners of its inaugural poetry contest. Unpublished poets: Firsplace, Melissa Grossman, "8th Birthday"; second place, Danielle Brown, "Joy in the Morning"third place, Paul Westefer"Battles.
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Take your Moorpark Acorn on vacation
     DRAGONMAN- Moorpark residents Bob Olson and Terri Hilliard (not in photo) see the many splendors of China, Beijing and Shanghai on a recent trip to Asia.
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