Population increase has taken its toll on Simi
      We, the longtime residents of Simi Valley, are losing the place that we once knew and loved. All of the open land that made this city such a rare and beautiful place has been torn up and turned into a farm of houses built so closely together that it's hard to distinguish one from the other.
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Giving historical perspective on B.V. debate
      Melissa Miller's letter requesting "action" from city government to preserve Grandma Prisbey's Bottle Village deserves a bit of historical perspective. After all, this isn't the first time that Bottle Village enthusiasts have sought public funds to shore it up.
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Library should make room for B.V.
      I think since the library has so much room they should try and put Bottle Village there. They can make room. Let people enjoy it again, and it may help the library get more visitors. The library used to have a wall version of Bottle Village, but earthquakes took it away.
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A parent's view on food restrictions on campus
      In rebuttal to the article from Saamon Legoski in the Dec. 7 issue, as far as snack foods are concerned you also need to see it from the point of view of the parents.
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Unhappy over Happy Face Hill development
      Judging from how negative the response was to the Larwin Co.'s multiple propositions for the construction at the 118 and Kuehner, it seems to me that it was a mistake that the council approved the Kuehner condo project. Now that the land is destroyed, the ancient oak trees uprooted, the serene wi...
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Can't stomach new healthy food laws
      In the past, lunchtime at school was an enjoyable time when kids could purchase their favorite foods if they had the money. Current rules have been passed to limit foods that carry too much fat or calories on school menus.
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Keeping crime rate low takes work
      Simply blaming Simi for the decrease in rank on the safest city list isn't enough. It is not easy, with so many new things in our city, such as the town center, the increasing amount of homes and new community members,
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We can do more to prevent wildfires
      I would like to express my feelings about the fires we had just less than a month ago. I feel like California and, for that matter, Simi Valley are not prepared for the fires that could come again. We need to take certain precautions, like making sure the hills here in Si...
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Protecting our air quality is vital
      In response to your article dated Nov. 30 ("WM reaches $1million settlement with California Air Resources Board"), I'd like to say that I am in agreement with your facts and viewpoint. With Waste Management being the nation's largest trash hauler, there truly is no valid reason why th...
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Thoughts on freeway widening
      Why build another lane of freeway if it is only going to cause more traffic problems? When I drive to school every morning I take the 118 eastbound, and every time I am on the freeway it is always congested because of the construction.
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Hooray for senior lunch programs
      As a community member of Simi Valley, I was thrilled to hear about the nutrition programs go ing into place for the senior citizens in our town. The idea that many cities have changed the meal plans shows that by putting in that extra effort, it can really pay off.
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Freshen up our fresh water supply
      Our fresh water supply has been decreasing rapidly over time. We have also already gone to our reserves. What are we going to do when our fresh water is in dearth? What does the government plan to do? Water is being used in our daily routine at an excessive amount. W...
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Is the curfew askew?
      Maturity comes from acting sensibly when one knows it is the right thing to do. It isn't learned from feeble regulations or decisions cast down by others. It is and always will be the individual who is responsible for their maturity and actions.
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Community college shouldn't have to pay for roads
      In response to Sylvie Belmond's article "Moorpark refiles suit against college district over road improvement concerns," I have to disagree on the viewpoint of the city of Moorpark.
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