To the Editor:
On July 19th, 2012 I experienced severe medical problems and called 911 for assistance. I cannot say enough praises about the prompt response from the Fillmore Fire Department and EMT unit.
They not only took care of my crisis but reassured and comforted my wife. The American Medical Response EMT's transported me to the hospital while monitoring me constantly.
After I was released from the hospital I stopped to thank Chief Landeros and the American Medical Response EMT's Bob Scott and Bruce Rivera for all their help and what I found was a genuine concern from both entities about my well being. That is what a small town's closeness is all about. Fillmore residents should be very proud of our Fire Departmentand EMT's for the care and concern they display every day
Victor Westerberg
Fillmore

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To the Editor:
Ventura County’s Future
When you talk about strong leaders in California, ideally we as constituents look for people that fight for important issues and give a voice to the voiceless. In Ventura County presently in this heated election year we have the opportunity to choose a new congressional leader to represent the county. Whatever your party affiliation maybe the one thing that voters can agree on is that things need to get better, not only for our current constituents but also for future generations that aspire to make a life in Ventura County.
As a resident of Ventura County, a good leader that I have seen in our community is Tony Strickland. A man that I know will be the voice to the voiceless for our fair county, that I know we all want to see prosper again. Tony has lived in the Ventura county area his whole life and has the first hand experience to see everyday that our fellow constituents need help now more than ever to have a fighting chance in the years to come. Through out his endless service representing our county as a State assemblymen and a state senator, Tony has always placed the needs and wants of Ventura County constituents first. In his time as our state senator Tony received perfect scores from both the Chamber of Commerce and the California Taxpayers Association. Tony has shown that even in times such as the present when families are struggling to save every dollar that he has found ways to bring jobs and reduce taxes for hard working families.
As the days continue to proceed closer to election day, put down your strife over what party you have to support and think about what’s best for the county. Leadership is what we need, and whether for you as a voter that Julia Brownley or Tony Strickland be confident in your decision that you make in that voters booth. The choices that we make today can shape our world tomorrow.
Greg Sefain
Simi Valley

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To the Editor:
As an owner of more than five cats, each of which was obtained from a local shelter, I applaud Senator Tony Strickland's unwavering dedication to the issue of animal rights, for it is easily overlooked in today's political theater. Acting as Co-Chair of the Animal Protection Protection caucus in Sacramento, Tony worked across party lines both to pass humane policies and to reduce the suffering of animals in our communities. Legislation co-authored by Tony, such as SB 917 (a ban on the sale of animals in parking lots) and AB 1117 (which restricts animal ownership by criminals convicted of animal cruelty), demonstrates a commitment to animal rights that extends beyond words and into action. Tony's contributions have greatly improved living conditions for animals across California, earning him an endorsement from the Humane Society Legislative Fund, America's leading political advocate for animal welfare. Come November 6th, I hope you will join me (along with my pets) in Tony Strickland's congressional campaign.
Spencer Whitworth
Thousand Oaks

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To the Editor:
Tumult in the Middle East may seem distant and inconsequential to many people in America, but our dependence on oil exports from this region has not only made us directly beholden to this region to satisfy our energy needs, but also has affected American citizens economically by driving up their own individual energy costs. During a time of economic instability at home, most Americans cannot afford the pay price importing foreign oil. Congress needs to focus on finding new ways of engineering economic energy independence so events around the world wont affect us when it comes to oil prices.
Tony Strickland is a candidate with a proven record of supporting energy independence in the California State Legislature and he will continue to push the message of energy independence at the federal level. Americans can no longer continue to depend on Middle Eastern stability for affordable gas prices. That is why I am supporting Tony Strickland.
Ernesto Ambrocio
Newbury Park

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To the Editor:
Recently I have seen a lot of Anti-Strickland letters in the paper. All I see is a repeat of what happened to Linda Parks: people come to Ventura County from Washington and L.A. and attack a candidate with the sole purpose of knocking them out of the running. This is not Ventura County voicing out its concerns but rather the Julia Brownley campaign following her to Ventura County in an attempt to get its vote. Tony Strickland is a local candidate who genuinely cares about this community and that is why I won't fall for these "out of Townley's" attempt to steal my vote. Tony Strickland still has my support.
John Philen
Westlake Village