Jumping with mom
      DOUBLE JUMP- La Mariposa Elementary School first-grade student Taryn Liu, 7, and her mom, Judy Liu, jump rope together during the Jump Rope for Heart American Heart Association fundraiser at the school last Friday.
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Make an emergency kit at home
Most Americans unprepared for a disaster
      The recent southern California wildfires caused one of the largest evacuations in the state's history. A 2007 survey shows that even with a history of natural disasters, Americans aren't ready for the next big one.
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Camarillo high booster club needs golf tourney sponsors
      The Adolfo Camarillo High School Boosters Club will host the Scorpion Scramble Golf Tournament beginning at 8 a.m. Fri., May 2 at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Registration will begin at 7 a.m.
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Teach children tooth care early in life
U.S. Surgeon General says dental disease is a 'silent epidemic'
      When it comes to children, ensuring proper oral healthcare doesn't have to be a daunting task. Although in a recent survey of 2,000 adults 39 percent said they find it challenging to engage their children in brushing their teeth, it can and should be done.
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Garden advice
By Ron Reichl Special to the Acorn
      This winter is giving us more rain than we've seen in several years, and although it may cause traffic accidents, disrupt your commute and force you to finally change your windshield wipers, the frequent downpours are a treat for your landscaping.
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Bowling for kids
      STRIKE- Tyler Osterthag, a 14-year-old Camarillo resident, participates in a fundraising event for the the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ventura County at Harley's Camarillo Bowl last Saturday. Nearly 300 bowlers turned out for the event, which also helped raise awareness for the local charity ...
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