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July 18, 2008
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Cute kids make a big splash
SPLISH-SPLASH- Moorpark residents from left, Yair Banuelos 3, Kylie Garcia 4 and Gensis Garcia 3 practice their diving form during swim lessons Tuesday July 15 at Maverics in Moorpark. The lessons were part of the "Kids Learning to Swim" program which is offered by First Five in conjunction with ... More...
Jury gives Metrolink killer life without parole

A jury that convicted Juan Manuel Alvarez of the firstdegree murders of 11 people who perished in a fiery Metrolink crash in January 2005 recommended earlier this week that he be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. More...

Highlands residents rally for lower fee assessment
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark Highlands homeowners, disappointed they won't soon have a new neighborhood school, want the $15.8-million in special assessments they're supposed to pay for the school site put "back into the pot" to reduce their future fees. More...

 Community
•Breath alcohol program credited to forensic lab
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department Forensic Sciences Laboratory has be come the first lab worldwide to achieve accreditation for its Breath Alcohol Calibrations through the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/ Laboratory Accreditation Board. More...
•Nervous moments outside bank
•It's wise to check your Social Security statement
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 Health & Wellness
•Free carotid artery testing offered
Ventura County residents age 60 and up may receive free carotid artery testing on Fri., Aug. 1 and 29 by appointment only at the Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. More...
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., JULY 18 Fruity Fun 41st annual Kiwanis Citrus Festival, Harding Park, 1300 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula. 5 to 11 p.m. today; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Carnival rides, car show, citrus and avocado pavilion, specialty foods, arts and crafts vendors, family fun stage, head... More...
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 Schools
•Keep kids learning during vacation
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell has offered his top 10 suggestions to help parents keep their children active and productive during summer vacation. "This is a tough year for families because rising costs are forcing many of us to stay close to home and l... More...
•Leadership academy accepting applications
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 Sports
•Moorpark T-ball team rises to the top
BEST OF THE BEST- The Moorpark U-7 All-Star team won the Lawrence King Memorial Tournament in Port Hueneme. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Sarah Hernandez, Ryan Bozick, Joshua Schultze, Chris Russell-Diehr and Garrett Stanley. Middle row: Bailey Williams, Jake Peoples, Garrett Austin, ... More...
•Four for the Month
•MHS hires four new varsity coaches
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 Pets
•The eyes are the windows to the soul
CUDDLY KITTY- Romeo is a male, four month-old domestic short hair kitten. He is playful, cuddly and loves to give kisses. Romeo can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, ask for ID A444469. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 388-4341 or visit www.vcar.us. More...
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 Police Blotter
•Sheriff's Blotter
The following took place within incorporated areas of Moorpark: On June 30 burglars entered someone's storage area and stole property. The incident took place in the 4500 block of Tierra Rejada Road. More...
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 Faith
•Nigeria work camp announced for February 2009
A special call has been issued for skilled carpenters and plumbers for the 2009 annual Nigeria work camp, jointly sponsored by the Church of the Brethren, Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN- the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), and Mission 21 (formerly Basel Mission). More...
•Church to hold Vacation Bible School
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 Family
•Energize kids with model building
Want to help children develop their fine motor skills and educate their minds? It's easy- just put them into the threedimensional world of modeling, where their imaginations can take flight. More...
•Citrus Classic Hot Air Balloon Festival opens
•Wife not a fan of my habit
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 On The Town
•"Journey to the Center of the Earth (3-D)"
Directed by: Eric Brevig Cast: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem Rated: PG (for some intense action moments) Running time: 92 minutes Best suited for: the arcade/ video game set Least suited for: More...
•Pirates invade Ventura Harbor Village
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 Letters
•Breanna makes a request
The first thing I want to share is the excitement of my high school graduation ceremony with my class of 2008. Yes, I am officially a graduate of Moorpark High School and I owe it all to the administration and teachers, because without them I would never have been able to do it by myse... More...
•Stimulate this
•Full Moon
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 Editorials
•Parents need to talk to teens about dangers of house parties
The tragic murder of 20-year-old Jose Luis Castro at a party in Camarillo Sun., July 13 was the second time in the past two months in which a young man was stabbed and killed by uninvited guests trying to crash a house party. More...
•Cartoon
•For the record
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 Real Estate
•Located In The Parklane Gated Commmunity In Simi Valley
This house is located in the Parklane Gated Community in the west end of Simi Valley. The complex features a pool, spa, basketball courts, playground, walking paths and more. More...
•Jean Norman
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