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Editorial
Vote Issue 10 for schools
If It’s hard to overestimate the value
to Yellow Springs of good schools. Good schools help our children grow
into responsible, creative and questioning adults who at best learn to
love learning. Good schools attract young families to our community. Good
schools bring new businesses. Good schools give our village a heart and
a soul.
We are fortunate in Yellow Springs to have good schools. But they need
our attention. On March 4 the Yellow Springs school district has on the
ballot Issue 10, a renewal permanent improvement levy. Permanent improvement
levies fund capital projects that are not funded by the school’s
general fund.
Specifically, the schools need upgrades in computers, new busses, a new
HVAC system for the McKinney School, preventive maintenance for the Mills
Lawn roof, a modern telephone system and replacement of the asphalt at
Mills Lawn parking lot.
We are also fortunate in Yellow Springs to have an exceptional school
district treasurer, an engaged new superintendent, excellent administrators
and teachers, and a strong school board. We can trust these folks when
they say they need something.
For our kids, our schools and for our town, vote for Issue 10.
Neuhardt deserves our support
While the News usually does not make endorsements
in primary elections, we’ll make an exception. That’s because
Sharen Neuhardt is running for Congress.
She faces strong competition in the Democratic primary for the 7th District
seat.
Neuhardt and her husband, Dave, took a huge risk for our town in 1999
when they went out on a financial limb to purchase Whitehall farm. Mainly
due to their efforts, the 900-acre farm is now protected by conservation
easements so that the town’s northern edge will stay forever green.
Their bold action speaks of their commitment to green space and to their
community, qualities we’d like to see more of in Washington. Neuhardt,
an attorney, emphasizes the need to provide affordable health care for
all Americans, create jobs, reduce dependence on foreign oil and end the
war in Iraq.
These are all critical needs. Neuhardt deserves our vote.
—Diane Chiddister
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