Candidate's efforts to protect Simi's drinking water deserve notice
      My family lives in the shadow of Rocketdyne, where rocket engines had been tested for decades. Today, it is clear that soil and groundwater in Simi Valley have been contaminated by perchlorates, a toxic compound used in rocket fuels.
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Pet waste is more than a nuisance, it's pollution
      I'd like to respond to Randy Campbell's letter (Sept. 5, Simi Valley Acorn ) regarding pet waste. First of all, you have a real genuine complaint, and most people are not aware of the pollution pet waste is.
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Residents throw their support behind Miller
      When people ask me where I live, I say, with a great deal of pride, "Simi Valley, California." Thanks to the leadership of Paul Miller, our mayor for the past 12 years, Simi Valley is a terrific community. The streets are clean, the laws are enforced, and the bills are paid. I feel safe here.
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Salutations from new Special Olympics director
      I would like to introduce myself as the new regional director of Special Olympics Tri-Valley. I realize that I have some large footsteps to fill, and I can promise that I will do my very best to keep alive the amazing organization that Jan Maseda helped build.
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