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November 2, 2007
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A show of appreciation
MAKING A DIFFERENCE- Members of the Marcus L. Miller African Drum and Dance Corps leap and twirl at Adolfo Camarillo High School above a banner thanking students for their previous donations to the HERO Club during the HERO fundraising kickoff on Wednesday. More...
Old Town fire station now zoned for restaurant
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

The Camarillo City Council voted unanimously last week to rezone the long defunct fire station on Ventura Boulevard in Old Town to allow for a restaurant in a public building. The new restaurant and refurbishment of the landmark comes on the heels of a $5.5-million redevelopment project that... More...

Catering company to run library's cafe
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Camarillo Library patrons looking for a cup of coffee to go with their murder mystery or romance novel won't have to wait much longer. The Camarillo City Council voted 5-0 last week to allow DJ's California Catering to operate the library's cafe. More...

 Community
•Humphrey, longtime Camarillo resident and veterinarian, dies at 91
Weden P. Humphrey, a man many say was the quintessential country veterinarian, died last week. The 91-year-old Camarillo resident died in his home on Oct. 21. Humphrey is survived by Ruth Humphrey, his wife of 64 years, and his daughters, Karen Humphrey, 63, of Camarillo, and Karel Mu... More...
•Jackson announces candidacy for state Senate seat
•Watkins to give city's annual economic forecast
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 Health & Wellness
•Every little bit helps
TEAMWORK- Kylie, Mitchell and Tanner Soczek, all from Camarillo, pull a wagon full of bottles and cans they collected to help raise money for the Relay for Life event held at Adolfo Camarillo High School on Oct. 13. The youngsters, along with their mom and one of the event's organizers, Theresa S... More...
•Grant will help nurses to return to workforce
•HR officer completes program
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., NOV. 2 Stop Here First Moorpark Packer Competition Cheer Team sponsors One Stop Holiday Shop Open House, 4 to 9 p.m., 12319 Willow Springs, Moorpark. Several vendors. Public welcome. Shelly, (805) 404-3309. More...
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 Business
•Expert advice on dealing with unpaid taxes, uncollected refunds
Tax season will roll around before you know it. Your family and friends will soon start collecting and organizing their tax documents. If it's been awhile since you filed a tax return and need help, or if you can't find all your receipts and tax documents, don't panic. There is he... More...
•Partridge named to county Red Cross board
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 Schools
•Teen Talk
ACHS freshman explores the meaning of success
First in a monthly series offering perspectives from high school students After completing four years at Adolfo Camarillo High School, most students will head for college believing that a college degree will automatically steer them to the road of success. More...
•Technology used to improve school bus safety, performance
•Sewing the seeds of philanthropy
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 Sports
•Stakes high for Scorpions
Camarillo football team heads to Oxnard tonight with Pacific View League title on the line
When the Camarillo High football team travels to Oxnard High tonight, it will be more than just a matchup between two rivals. The game will be for at least a share the Pacific View League title. Both teams enter the contest with overall records of 6-2, 3-0 in league. More...
•Surviving River Ridge no easy task for golf teams
•Runners post solid results
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
SWEET FACE- Carly is a 3-year-old a dachshund/beagle mix. She is a little shy at first, but once she meets someone she is curious, friendly and sweet. She is okay with cats and other dogs. Carly can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo; ask for animal iden... More...
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Camarillo A 20yearold woman and 21year-old man were arrested Oct. 20 in the 2100 block of Lyndhurst Avenue on spousal battery charges. More than $1,200 in personal property was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the 300 block of Avenida Valencia between Oct. 21 and 22. More...
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 Family
•Steering a young hand
FALL IS IN THE AIR- Camarillo resident Luke Kinsley, 3, plays in the restored tractor on display at the Thiessen Family Barn during the Pleasant Valley Historical Society's fourth-annual Harvest Festival held Sat., Oct. 20 in Somis. More...
•Display your talents for art contest
•Habitat for Humanity celebrates 24 years
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 On The Town
•An intricate collection
John McMullen knew he'd struck a good deal that day in Japan when he traded a few cartons of cigarettes for a sterling silver vase. But what he didn't know 60 years ago was how much Japanese art and culture would influence his life. More...
•Ojai double-header to unite Maori, Celtic performers
•Art show to include mixed media
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 Letters
•Atria residents fire back at union
We, the Executive Resident Council at Atria Las Posas in Camarillo, wish to respond to the inflammatory advertisement published in the Camarillo Acorn by the SEIU union against our home. We resent these accusations and are outraged by the union's meanspirited and ridiculous effort to... More...
•Letter Opener
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 Editorials
•Buying local best way to protect city's economy
Camarillo, for the most part, enjoys a stable local economy. In general, unemployment remains low, area real estate is still a good long-term investment and local businesses are able to rely on buyers with a loyalty to hometown stores. More...
•Political Cartoon
•FOR THE RECORD
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 Neighbors
•Book brings family's Christmas tradition to life
Growing up alongside a twin sister and younger brother, Chanda Bell always knew Santa Claus was keeping a watchful eye on the family's Georgia home. St. Nick himself may not have been sitting in their living room, but he had sent a small elf dressed in a red cap and jumpsuit to report... More...
•Dancers bring the beat to ACHS
•Story of blind cougar a lesson in compassion
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 Real Estate
•Beautiful Home
Beautiful 1story Westlake Village gated home, everything was completely remodeled and taken all the way down to the studs. The chef's kitchen has stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, granite slab bullnosed counter tops and stone flooring, as well as a window that overlooks a priva... More...
•Luzette Vidal
•Jeb Adams
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