Celebrate, be merry, but don't forget Memorial Day
      It's Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the countless Americans throughout history who put their lives on the line for this dream we all enjoy living and whom paid the ultimate price.
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Friends help out mourning mother
      Victor, Irma Cortez's 20year-old son, died a year ago while earning a living to help support his family. Victor and his cousin, Jose, were cleaning carpets in a Moorpark home when tragically, the generator fumes flooded the home.
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Scouts ask for old flags to retire
      One of the points of the Scout Law is "loyalty," which includes loyalty to country. For many years now, my Scout troop has had the honor of helping the American Legion with its ceremonies each Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
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Flo says hello from her new home
      You can take the old lady out of Moorpark, but you can't take Moorpark out of the old lady. My weekly Moorpark Acorn keeps me informed on the goings on in Moorpark and I miss you all immensely.
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Enjoys the new business column
      Congratulations to the Moorpark Acorn for your new business series by Randy Wheeler. His article published on May 11, "Find expert help when needed," is right on target. Any small business owner should read this article over and over again.
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