New stoplights at Olsen and Highway 23 making Simi drivers red
      <!-- Page Number: 4--> I was happy to hear the Simi Valley City Council discussing the new lights at Olsen Road and the 23 Freeway. These stoplights have succeeded in making an already bad commute worse. In the mornings they have backed up Olsen Road all the way into Wood Ranch and now they are backing up the 23 Freeway in the evening and creating a hazardous condition.
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Public input is vital to landfill expansion process
      <!-- Page Number: 4--> It is great to see the interest generated by the landfill expansion. Waste Management is not necessarily good or bad- they are just a company trying to maximize profits. There is room for a neighborhood council review and an advisory committee, as well as a paid professional critical review.
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In response to letter targeting Faith columnist
      <!-- Page Number: 4--> I've read Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones' column in the Acorn many times, and there is no doubt he is a truly compassionate individual with good intentions, and I appreciate his efforts to bring more love and light into the world.
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Another opinion on Faith columnist's view of Jesus
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> Mr. Buchler seems upset by the columns in your paper by Dr. Jones. I am not a member of his church but have been involved with its philosophy for several years. Ernest Holmes, who founded this philosophy, didn't really intend for it to become a church, but something that any person could incorporate into their belief system.
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Deep thoughts on park district's proposed smoking ban
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> They came for the smokers, but I don't smoke, so I did nothing. Then they came for those passing gas, but I don't- hey, just a minute here. Why not just penalize the arrogant people that blow smoke where it's not wanted?
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