TO THE EDITOR:

Plans for community participation in the observance of American Education Week, November 12-18, 2006 were released today by North Branch Post No. 85 of the American Legion by Post Commander Orville Otterness and Unit President Julie Solle.

Eighty-five years of concern and interest will be observed during the annual nationwide observance of American Education Week.

This yearís theme is: ìGreat Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.î

Since 1921, The American Legion, its Auxiliary and other professional groups have promoted, with good cause, the idea of visitation to our schools.

Though the reasons for their initial activities have changed, these groups and others continue to lead the way in seeking the aid and assistance of every concerned American for better schools.

American Education Week is not just for active parents and educators, itís for everyone.

Without the aid of statistics, it is quite apparent that many citizens have not visited their local schools since their own graduation from high school.

Exercise your right and responsibility in 2006 and visit the school of your choice.

This yearís theme should remind each of us that we have a duty and a responsibility to see that our children are prepared to take up the roles of citizens and leaders in the years to come.

Orville Otterness
NB American
Legion Post #85