We cannot afford to shortchange students

While we appreciate the concerns of those who are voting against the school levy we must express our concerns for the continuation of quality educational programs for our youth. Before moving to Sandpoint we raised our eight children in one of the best school districts in the Midwest. We struggled financially as we lived in a community of many more financially secure citizens. However, we realized the benefit to our children of having the excellent school district and park district programs and activities and never failed to vote “yes” on any school or park district levy or bond issue.

Yes, these are hard times for us all and we all have to “tighten our belts” but we cannot afford to shortchange our children. They deserve and need the best education we can provide to equip them for adulthood. They deserve our support. As senior citizens on a fixed income we encourage all seniors to remember their children’s education and vote “yes” on the school levy which will simply extend the levy we already have in place. Our future is in the hands of our youth.

BARBARA and JIM HANSEN

Sandpoint