Community ushers in holiday with a bang

FREEDOM FLAG- Right, Moorpark American Legion Post 502 member John Kress hands out flags to Tony and Ann Crane at the July 3 event. Tony decorates his wife's hat with the stars and stripes.

KICKING BACK- Above, Moorpark City Councilman Keith Millhouse relaxes before the start of the fireworks at Arroyo Vista Community Park on Tuesday. WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAILED- Top right, Miss Ventura County Jamie Angelise Gruttemeyer, a Moorpark resident, sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at the annual Fireworks Extravaganza.