Citzens for Quality Schools

How about a senior Citizen's perspective on Issue 34, the 1.9-mill levy for Eaton Schools to build two new classroom buildings to replace two existing old buildings?

My wife and I have lived in Eaton since 1965. Our four children graduated from Eaton High school and were well prepared to enter college and all graduated. In 44 years, I have seen much positive growth in this community. When people visit our community, they express the positive feelings they have for this community that are missing from theirs. Why is this?

I think the answer is simple. It's the importance of education parents convey to their children and the fact that Eaton Community Schools, on a limited budget, command the designation of "Excellent" from the Ohio Department of Education.

Excellent schools are a source of pride to a community. Excellent schools are attractive to new industry and other business.

Excellen schools help with the stability of a community. Excellent schools ensure that students succeed in college, in their occupation and in life.

I was in business for several years in this community.

In order to be successful and remain in business, you must constantly be alert and buy merchandise at prices that can be resold to the customer at an attractive price.

If you find a good buy, you must act quickly or it's gone to someone else.

Enter Issue 34. If this community passes a 28-year 1.9-mill levy, the state will add to that amount approximately $24 million. Voters, that's a deal. However, if we fail to act, the money will be gone.

If we vote "yes," our young people will have the best learning environment as they prepare for this age of technology.

Everyone is sensitive to the economic climate around us. With this in mind, we are looking at a very small millage (1.9 mills).

I think by recognizing this low millage we can handle this and be very proud of voting "yes" for Issue 34.

Gene R. Lindley
Eaton