Concerned about trees
      The rape and destruction of trees is all too common in Thousand Oaks. The example of overzealous and irresponsible pruning reported in the May 10 Thousand Oaks Acorn is but one example. We live in the Waverly area, and I am frequently shocked whenever shortsighted homeowners rip out big trees.
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Keep Silas Road open
      Pertaining to the Silas Road closure, it seems as though everyone is concerned about fairness to the developer ("Delaying the developer should have consequences," May 3 Thousand Oaks Acorn ). No one seems to be concerned about fairness to the residents.
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Make all Triunfo seats elected
      Why should the rate payers of Triunfo Sanitation District have three appointed board members and only two directly elected ones? That means that decisions can be made about rates and projects by people who do not even live in the district.
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Immigration law flawed
      The Immigration Reform Bill, as hammered out between the Senate and the president, is terribly flawed, and I agree that it will worsen the problem, not solve it. Labor unions' stated position thathe new bill will depress wages and will create a permanent underclass ignores the fact thathere already is a permanenunderclass and wages are depressed already due to the existing situation
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Scout loves the T.O. Acorn
      My name is Nicholas Millar, and I am a Boy Scout in Westlake Village, Troop 745. I am working on a merit badge called Com munications. As one of my requirements, I am to contact someone in the field of communication.
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Apply to arts group
      The deadline to apply for a position on the city of Thousand Oaks Arts Commission is tomorrow, Fri., May 25. There is one vacancy to be filled. For an application or more information, call the city clerk's office at (805) 449-2151 or go to city hall at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
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