'Thank you' to good Samaritans
      I do not know your names, but I would like to sincerely thank all of you for your help today (Sept. 18) when I took a nasty fall in front of Starbucks. Don't ask me what happened, for I don't really know. What I do know is that immediately after my fall a man came over, asking I was all right. Another man came offering his help.
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Shocked by fluoride controversy
      I was shocked and dismayed that members of the OPUSD Wellness Council, which was formed to support the health of our children, publicly opposed the fluoridation of our water supply. It is important to note that this matter has never come before the council and these individuals were speaking as individuals.
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Speaking of water
      Las Virgenes Municipal Water District appreciates the growing awareness Acorn readers have concerning "urban runoff," that is, the wasted water that flows down our streets during periods of dry weather.
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Yerba Buena launches website
      We would like to commend Ned Davis and Stuart Selter of the Las Virgenes Educational Foundation (LVEF) and Dr. Don Zimring, superintendent of the Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD), for their vision, support, and leadership.
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Westlake Council needs new blood
      I am gratified to witness the growth, progress and beautification of the city of Thousand Oaks. Each project seems to be the fruition of serious thought and professional understanding of architectural design, color and landscaping, to enhance and accommodate existing structures and to visually unify the city.
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Another nod for Kirschbaum
      I'm very glad that Carol Kirschbaum is running for a seat on the Westlake Village City Council. She has been a dynamic leader in our community for over 20 years with the goal of improving the quality and lifestyle of our citizens. Carol will bring a passionate and positive contribution to our city.
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Drivers, please take it easy
      Maybe I'm just getting older, more conservative, more cautious. Or perhaps it's because I'm self-employed, work from home and don't have to deal with the daily grind of commuting.
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Says Bush has cost us dearly
      The Bush administration and our corporate media keep us focused on Iraq like an adult waving keys in front of a baby's face to grab and hold its attention. Why is this so? It's to keep us from looking at the dismal domestic record of this dismal administration. The gap between "haves" and "have nots" is the highest in the industrial world.
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