In response to Shields' letter
      Reading the letter to the editor from Darby Shields, president of the High Street Theatre Foundation, reminded me of listening to a child who has told a fanciful story so many times that they actually begin to believe it.
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American Legion tips their hat
      The Moorpark American Legion Auxiliary wants to thank the paper for all its support. As a small group who work hard at trying to do many things for our veterans, as well as our current military, you have supported us in letting the public know what we are doing.
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Yes, Moorpark needs the theater
      Yes, Mr. Mayor, the city needs to continue funding the High Street Arts Center. The City Council has taken a leadership role in establishing support for this unique and historic theater that is both a town centerpiece and a significant engine for cultural enrichment.
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Youths speak up for the arts
      We are young performers at High Street Arts Center and we believe that the City Council should keep the theater. It is very old and is an important part of Moorpark's history. It also helps children expand their theater knowledge and careers.
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Arts funding at Simi Valley center
      I am writing this letter in response to the Jan. 4 letter written by Darby Shields to the Moorpark Acorn . Although I agree that the Simi Cultural Arts Center Foundation does provide a different pay schedule to nonprofit organizations who wish to rent the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Cente...
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Teachers skip service meetings
      There were a sufficient number of Moorpark Unified teachers not attending the afternoon inservice meetings. This necessitated the teacher's union to change their contract to hold an in-service meeting once a week in the morning. This requires each school to start their classes about one hou...
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Thank you from food drive
      The Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond food drive would like to thank each and everyone for their donations to make the turkey drive such a success. Donors from Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Moorpark and Simi Valley include the following.
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