LETTERS

TO THE EDITOR

Correction

To the editor:

I am glad that the Record sent a reporter to cover the meeting of the Marion County Democrats. The story appeared in the Feb. 14 issue. Former superintendent John Fast had a fascinating tale of his dealings with the state in hearings to save small schools.

However, I want to make a small correction. I was quoted that I “introduced Fast to party members, spoke about current claims that smaller districts should be shut down, closing districts where population is less than 2000….”

This is not a current situation. I was telling a story about years ago, when a consolidation plan to close many schools was presented. But this is not the case now. Readers should not panic. I am not aware of any current consolidation plans.

Having said that, it was a very interesting meeting in which attendees learned a lot about the workings of state government. And we do need to be alert to bills that are being proposed that would affect the lives of our citizens.

Brian D. Stucky
Goessel