CLINTON —
I am writing this letter in support of Easton Valley.
Forget all of the numbers, rumors, and lies you’ve been bombarded with and think of the countless reasons Easton Valley makes sense.
One of the advantages of being born and raised in a small town is the special bond and the ever-present support that we have provided to each other throughout stages of hardship as well as times of joy.
I think that many of you can recall a time where your community has offered you a helping hand; I know I can. I will forever be grateful for the support that I received during my battle with cancer years ago.
Entering my senior year as a student at the University of Iowa, I’ve been able to get a firsthand taste of life in a rural community as well as a larger, more heavily populated urban area, and the differences are staggering. Both come with their own perks, but the altruism, kindness, and care provided during my childhood and early teen years back home is unmatched and could never be duplicated within a more populous locale.
Without a school, the three small communities of Miles, Preston, and Sabula run the risk of vanishing.
Our small family-owned and operated businesses, which we have worked for decades to build and maintain and take the utmost pride in, stands the chance of closing.
The number of young people moving to this area to start their own families will decline, denying many growing families that small town compassion and support that can’t be duplicated elsewhere. Are you willing to throw away the numerous advantages that small towns offer?
For the sake of the education of children and the advantage of saving our small communities, can’t you put all your hard feelings and hatred aside?
With increased focus being placed on education and the push for students to receive degrees from accredited higher institutions to be more ready for the working world, it’s important now, more than ever before, that our youth is receiving the best quality of knowledge and insight as possible.
Opinions, rivalries, and grudges aside, we can’t deny the fact that we owe this to our communities and our youth.
Take pride in our small communities, join hands with our neighbors, and let’s create a prosperous school district abundant in opportunities.
On September 11th, 2012, I challenge all of you to find that compassion deep in your hearts and vote yes.
Your community has been there for you, and now is the time to give back.
Kallie Tebbe,
2009 graduate of Preston High School
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Preston graduate supports Easton Valley
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