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July 28, 2009

Opinion

Letters or guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Stanwood/Camano NEWS or its staff. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for length, frequency, libel, and taste. All letters must be signed and include a telephone number to permit checking of details. The phone number is for internal use only, not publication. Letters should be typed, if possible, and delivered to the NEWS office, mailed to P.O. Box 999, Stanwood, WA 98292, or e-mailed to newsroom@scnews.com before noon Friday prior to Tuesday’s publication. If typing is impossible, please print neatly and avoid cursive. Letter writers are allowed four letters per calendar year.

Be part of the solution

Dear Editor:

I have had the privilege to live in Stanwood 14 years.

My oldest daughter graduated from SHS and my middle daughter is at PSMS. My son is at TCE.

We all know that our schools are suffering financially. Since I am trying to teach my kids to be a part of the solution, I have a few suggestions on how we all can help the schools and the community:

• Cut the Boxed Tops for Education of products that you use and give them to your favorite school. Each one is worth 10 cents. Also peel off the Campbell Soup labels; they are worth money to our schools.

• When you are out shopping, buy a few extra school supplies to donate. Ask a teacher or the office staff what they need, maybe some tape, staples, or new playground equipment. Just ask, maybe you can help, or know someone who can.

• If you see a drop-off box for donations, drop something in.

I challenge the residents of Stanwood to show what it means to invest in our future.

Teresa Henry Stanwood