To the Editor,

Now that I’ve had time to think about my experience at the Capitol in Lansing on May 22, for the Star Power Rally, I’d like to voice my thoughts.  I was with the Lenawee County group with Tecumseh and Adrian parents.  I appreciated the time and the answers that Senator Cameron Brown and State Representative Dudley Spade were able to provide us even as limited as they were.  I appreciated Senator Brown’s honesty about our budget deficit and hope that we can find some way to work through these early education needs amongst the many, many other pressing issues in the State of Michigan.  I have always been impressed with State Representative Dudley Spade’s attentiveness.  I believe these men have our children’s best interest and I have high hopes for our children because they are our future.  I want them to be well prepared to jump into this busy world!  

I only feel pressure now about pre-school since it seems that kindergarten and the whole curriculum is changing and the kids need to be more prepared to even just start their first year of school.  I plan to work with my 3-year-old as best I can and know that she will be able to take advantage of our local “Lenawee’s CHILD” group as long as they are still funded.  I really do appreciate the program.

I do adore this area, and my hope is that our economy will come around.  I especially have high hopes for Lenawee County.  It seems like we’ve been hit especially hard.  I’m willing to do my part to help make changes if I can.

Again, a sincere thank you to both of these men.  I’m aware of how difficult it is to spare the time when meetings are going on and you are expected in many different places at one time.  So, from one mom, thank you!

Julie Rowe
Tecumseh