Termite control causes pesky problems for tenants
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Termites are causing problems for residents of the Woodcreek Apartment complex in downtown Moorpark. Tenants will have to spend a few nights away from home to make way for pest control efforts early next month, when circus-like vinyl-coated nylon tarps will cover the buildings for fu...
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Acorn photographer wins CNPA first place
Also receives honorable mention
      Jann Hendry, photo editor for the five editions of the Acorn , received first place honors last weekend in the California Newspaper Publishers Association's Better Newspapers Contest.
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Council approves new apartment complex
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Downtown will be home to 200 more families when the Essex Portfolio LLP apartment complex is complete. The new residents will have pedestrian access to shops and schools. They will also be able to commute to Los Angeles without having to get into a car because the Metrolink statio...
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Court offers electronic transcripts
      The Ventura Superior Court has expanded its website to include information on Court Reporting Services. The new web page provides an overview of court reporter duties, information on ordering transcripts and department contact information.
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Resident juggles work, home, community activities
'Moorpark is like Pleasantville - everything's better here.' - Brian Angel
By Meg Boberg Special to the Acorn
      Moorpark is always on speed dial for Brian Angel. Vision Wireless president Angel mixes work and play, using his business know-how to help nonprofit groups in the community, such as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, the Boys & Girls Club and the Academy of Science and Tec...
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Knights of Columbus announce golf tournament
Event raises funds for charities
      Moorpark Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council No. 9969 will host its 11th annual charity golf tournament on Sun., Aug. 19 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Check-in begins at 11 a.m., with a putting contest at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start is 12:30 p.m.
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Lobsterpalooza serves good eats
Kiwanis' annual benefit flies in fresh fish
      Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley will serve its 13th annual Lobster Fest from 2 to 8 p.m. Sat., Aug. 18 at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. This popular family event features whole Maine lobster flown in that morning and cooked by master chefs. Steak will be a...
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Summer turns shelter into beast of burden for volunteer
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Nicky Thole had no idea 12 years ago that feathers and fur would become such a huge part of her life. It all began with guilt. The Camarillo Heights resident became a volunteer at an animal shelter after her cat injured a rabbit. Thole had tried to nurse it back to health and felt qualif...
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Club plans to charter soon
      Residents who would like to improve their communication and leadership skills are invited to attend the new Moorpark Toastmasters Club which meets 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Moorpark Boys & Girl Club, 200 Casey Road. The club is planning to charter by the end of July.
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Kiwanis present wine tasting benefit
      Moorpark Kiwanis will host a Wine and Moonlight fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., July 21, at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks.
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County woman braves the fray for homeless veterans
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Claire Hope calls the months between March and July "countdown to the Stand Down." That's when she and other volunteers start the innumerable preparations needed to put on the Ventura County Stand Down. For the 15th straight year, the three-day intervention event for homeless veterans ...
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OneSpirit to present inspiring outdoor event
      American Indian Dr. Mike Willis and OneSpirit Center director Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones will present a Moonlight Meditation and Drumming Circle from 7 to 10 p.m. Tues.
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Civic Arts Plaza seeks 'Friends'
      Residents are invited to become volunteers as a Friend of the Civic Arts Plaza. The annual cost is $15 as a Friend or $25 as a Patron. Friends have the option each year of renewing membership and changing their level of participation.
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Serving in Uniform
      Air Force Airman Jeffrey D. Behrman has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
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