LAKELAND: Schools bolster community

Lakeland area schools are known throughout the state as being among the finest in Idaho. Virtually every year, teachers and administrators are recognized as being the best in the state. Our students continue to excel with the foundation we provide for them. Many of us chose to move to the Rathdrum area and continue to reside here because of the outstanding school system and the community that supports the level of excellence we demand. Our schools are the backbone of our community.

We now have a choice, to again support our schools and continue to demand the excellence we have come to expect and take for granted. Or we can choose to not support the levies and see our home values decrease, our efforts to attract new business and jobs fail, witness our schools crumble and choose to drive away any chance at growth and prosperity. Yes, our schools are that important to our future and our well-being as a community.

Please vote YES on the two levies on March 13. They will not increase your taxes and they continue to provide a critical investment in the bright future of the northern part of our county.

KEVIN SHARRAI

Rathdrum