Support our schools, vote for levy

Published 2:47 pm Monday, December 21, 2015

Support our schools, vote for levy

I am so proud of the Auburn school system.

When I lug some vote-for-schools signs down the street and stop first where Rottles used to be, I am disappointed because Rottles is not there to take the two signs they always accepted. But I can walk on and find Love Travel, which will take a sign.

I continue on and find the Rainbow Café, which is happy to have a sign. Then, on the corner, there is H&R Block, which will take a sign. Heading out to the car dealers, I find Scarff’s, which will take a sign, and Volkswagon will let me put up a sign.

There are some who do not want a sign and that’s their right of choice. But those who take a sign are the heart of Auburn.

One of the privileges of begin a teacher is that you get to know many families. And you get to share with parents the fun of getting to know them and their offspring. One can share the pride of a new high school, which is under budget and on time.

I am lucky to have known many of the merchants I speak with as students.

So I hope you will vote for the replacement levy on Feb. 9, which will not increase school taxes and will fund special education, textbooks, athletics, drama, band, bus maintenance, etc.

– Harold Valentine