Re: “Inquiring minds want to know…” (9/21/2012) by Marsha M. Rea
To the Editor:
It would be my hope that sooner or later the voter majority would come to their senses and realize that “NOTHING IS FREE” in this life or on this planet. If you ever feel you did receive something for free it was a kind gesture from someone else or it was taken from someone else, unwillingly. In either case that kind gesture was a transfer of someone else’s hard work. We or too many of us have come to the belief that State or Federal monies are an act of kindness from the U.S. government but in reality it was the acquiescence of the U.S. taxpayer. Rea’s recent articles have revolved around the subject of the amounts of chloride into the waste water systems and the alleged culprits that cause the pollution according to the state and federal agencies. Although Rea admittedly cannot for certain cite the real reason for the rise in chlorides she has nevertheless has been pushing for a supplemental system to the new wastewater treatment plant. This is all well and good but where does this money come from? Without discussing the merits and the need for the additional system, the issue of where the money to pay for this system should be answered first before going on to step #2. Unfortunately the writer of these articles, Marsha M. Rea has suggested using low interest loans or state grants. Here again, we’re enticed into asking federal or state government for money it doesn’t have; when do we wise up folks? I don’t know if Rea’s purpose for promoting her reverse osmosis system is political or environmentally driven but usually activists who promote their agenda will try to justify their cause with murky numbers, statistics and questionable information. Many Santa Paula residents already face a minimum of $85 per month in sewage fees attached to the water bill and it escalates in cost dependent on the usage. Imagine the outcry if additional fees are attached for this supplemental system, the senior citizens on fixed income, the minority rights activists and other unwilling participants. We have become accustomed to hearing of “free grants”, “free federal aid”, and other goodies but never realize that these windfalls all come disguised as higher taxes but sad to say the majority of the electorate continue their lives uninformed, uncaring and falsely believing that it doesn’t matter because they don’t have to pay for it but the caveat is your children or grandchildren will! If these thoughts are a sign of your principles or integrity; well “no problem”!
Andrew F. Castaneda
Santa Paula
Re: California’s Prop 30?
To the Editor:
Governor Jerry Brown’s sales tax increase from 7.25% to 7.5% and the so called Millionaires Tax” is a phony and desperate disguise on the Brown’s behalf of propping up the public unions unfunded pension liabilities. This proposition has backing from the Democrat Party, Calif. Teacher’s Assoc., SEIU, Calif. School Employees Assoc. AFT, CFT, and other public unions as well as Jerry Brown. As of Sept. 17, $32 million had been raised on Yes on 32; $2.1 million had been raised by No on 32. All the ads, bumper stickers, etc. will of course be directed at your emotions; “it’s for the children”! And what cruel person, what low life, what uncaring millionaire or middleclass patriot would dare be against the “children”. Some colleges are now threatening tuition increases if the ballot measure fails, remember, “it’s for the children”! Now really, the educators seem to be the only ones getting any salary increase. Does the Chicago School District’s recent strike ring a bell? That strike was also meant; “it’s for the children”! So much money has been literally thrown into the schools coffers and where have you seen the difference, can anyone give an example without lying?
Andrew F. Castaneda
Santa Paula
Congratulations Chief Cordero
To the Editor:
It is good to see our community pull together with law enforcement, as I see it, law enforcement is most successful when we all work together as a team. The Tip Jar Bandit capture is a beautiful example of the Santa Paula citizens showing a spirit that makes me proud to be a Santa Paula citizen.
David Kaiser
Santa Paula
For better schools
To the Editor:
I want to urge YES on Measure M, school unification. It’s a rare opportunity to help our youth.
Measure M is a community effort led by parents, our Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce, and City Council. It’s probably unrealistic to expect lower taxes, but students in unified districts enjoy better education at lower cost, a single calendar, and a coordinated curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. Unified districts are more attractive to prospective teachers.
If Measure M is adopted, a new unified district board will be elected. There are six candidates seeking election to it. To my knowledge, Michelle Kolbeck is the only one of the six opposed to Measure M, so I will be voting for the other five. It makes no sense to entrust control of a new unified district to someone who has told us it won’t work.
Delton Lee Johnson
Santa Paula
Moonlight party
To the Editor:
For those of you who didn’t go to the giant gala “Moonlight at the Ranch,” you missed a great time that was a big fun and social time. A few hours of dancing to the music from a live band on a real dance floor. There was a lot of food from vendors from Santa Barbara, Ojai, Santa Paula, Ventura and Oxnard among others and included in the ticket. A big drawing for gift prizes was well done (as always) during mid party time by always a good emcee Peggy Kelly.
There was (I’m guessing) about 600 plus revelers there for the sixth annual much fun party dressed in costumes of mystery films of the past. Gary Nasalroad and wife, John and Susan Kulwiec, and a tall blonde beauty (and that is very well meaning) uh, well uh, a, well done up long hair, uh, blonde something by a name of uh, “Miss” Kroon, uh. And Heidi Juarez.
A very well done hearse was constructed by Carlos Juarez and crew for a fun funeral parade with an oomp band even. And this fun gala couldn’t happen without the many volunteers, SPPD, Citizen Patrol and SPPD Explorers. Everyone there had a fun and social night at the big Limoneira Ranch gala.
All tickets and raffle ticket money goes to help the sponsors to buy equipment badly needed. There was/is no monies in their bank to buy these items. Sponsors are the Chamber, Santa Paula Police and Fire Departments. Our safety first.
Ken Zimmet
Santa Paula
