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June 20, 2008
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Graduation 2008
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Despite major disruptions during her high school years, Breanna Pflaumer, who was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was a freshman at Moorpark High School, continued to do her schoolwork so she could graduate with her peers last week. More...
Hunter will not seek reelection
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Mayor Patrick Hunter announced Monday that he will not seek another term in November. "This was both a very easy and a very difficult decision to make," said the mayor, who began his career in local politics in 1992 with a four-year term on the City Council and is now finishing his s... More...

Parvin announces candidacy
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Following Mayor Patrick Hunter's announcement that he won't seek another term this November, Mayor Pro Tem Janice Parvin, who has been planning to run for mayor of Moorpark since late last year, is now revising her campaign strategy to adjust to the unexpected news. But the core ... More...

 Community
•Local involved in heroin bust
A Moorpark resident and two other suspects were recently arrested for an alleged sale of heroin. Last month, narcotics investigators of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department received information of heroin sales in Moorpark. Timothy Paredes, 23, of Moorpark, was identified as the hero... More...
•Resident to compete for pageant title
•Recipe of the week
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 Health & Wellness
•Stay on the road to motorcycle safety
Operating a motorcycle takes different skills than driving a car, but the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same. A combination of consistent education, regard for traffic laws and basic common sense can go a long way in helping reduce the number of accidental mo... More...
•Keep kids safe around pools
•The grace in aging
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., JUNE 20 'Pippin' Camarillo Community Theatre presents musical "Pippin," 8 p.m., 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport). Through July 27. 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For ages 12 and up. $17 adults, $13 seniors, students, military. (805) 388-5716. More...
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 Business
•Studio in Moorpark provides variety of home video services
The Home Video Studio offers individuals, businesses, schools and organizations at least 27 types of professional video services, such as video to DVD transfers, photo-video montage keepsakes, videotape duplication, More...
•Residential, commercial loans offered
•Beauty salon remodeled
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 Schools
•Young adults selected for military academies
Moorpark resident appointed to Naval Academy
Twelve young men and women from the 24th Congressional District have been accepted to U.S. military academies, representing six different high schools in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Four local applicants were accepted to the Air Force Academy. More...
•Student receives corporate scholarship
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 Sports
•West beats East 7-4 in county All-Star game
Paper beats rock. Rock beats scissors. Scissors beats paper. Camarillo High's Kevin Ball apparently beats them all. At the 11th annual Jim Parker Ventura County Baseball AllStar Game last Sunday, Westlake High's Zach Miller, coach of the East, decided to determine his starting lineup by ... More...
•Quotes by Yogi Berra
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 Police Blotter
•Sheriff's Blotter
The following took place in Moorpark incorporated areas: Burglars attempted entry to a locked residence on May 23, coming in through a backyard in the 14100 block of Stagecoach Trail. On May 24, the tailgate of a truck was removed and thrown into the front windshield, causing it to sh... More...
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 Faith
•'Agree quickly with thy adversary'
Have you ever noticed how the need to be right causes much suffering? Yes, there are times when you may be legitimately right, but still, would you rather be right . . . or happy and at peace with yourself? Why do you suppose it is so easy to get sucked into an argument? Because most ... More...
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 Family
•Squirrel of the Month
BIRDSEED ROBBER- Sandy Barry of Thousand Oaks has a backyard squirrel who's showing signs of climbing the tree of evolution. She takes a daily stretch, Sandy says, to rob the bird feeder. "She even attempts her theft of seed by hanging upside down from the branch above." Send digital Squirrel of th... More...
•Fireworks to explode on July 3
•Moorpark High School Class of 2008
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 On The Town
•Reagan Library to serve Sunset Dinners
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum has announced the schedule for its summer Sunset Dinners to be held at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Special prices for children under 10 are available. More...
•'Shrek the Third' on outdoor screen
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 Letters
•Relay for Life is a success
Just a quick update to let you all know about this year's Moorpark's Relay for Life recently. With all your help, I exceeded my goal of $2,500 and as of today I raised $3,110 and believe monies are still coming in. I would like to thank each of you so much for your support in helping find... More...
•Congrats to the high school grads
•Offended by troupe's title
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 Editorials
•Help your kids make the most of summer
Summer arrives on Saturday, and some kids are already complaining they have nothing to do. We've heard it before, but this time we're not buying it. There are plenty of things to do in Moorpark, T.O. and Simi Valley. Check with the parks and rec department, Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCAs for affo... More...
•Cartoon
•Special events happen once in lifetime
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 Real Estate
•Make the Most of Your Tax Rebate: Reinvest in Your Home
In an effort to jumpstart the struggling economy, the federal government has approved an economic stimulus package that will send rebate checks to qualifying taxpayers, some as early as May. Homeowners can use this refund to invest in home improvements that add value in a dif... More...
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