Who's there? - Potosi... A Community of Character

THE COMMUNITY, THE SCHOOL, AND YOU
I have now been a part of the Potosi community for over 17 years. I have had 2 children
attend school here from 1 st grade/K through graduation, grow up here, and develop
friends in the area. In that time I have been involved in scouting, Lions Club, and
supported other area interests.
Over that time I have seen the community come together to work with the DNR, Corps of
engineers, etc. to plan a recreational update called the "Point Project" (which is still a
project in waiting) and the massive undertaking of special people to bring the Brewery
Project to a successful beginning (It is happening). Sadly I, and you, have watched a
clinic come & go (For some come, go, come & go!) and have seen the grocery store close
(Thanks to the Brunners/Kittoes for serving the community for as long as they could!).
This is not to mention many other enterprises that have started and ended. I can think of
antique shops, gift shops, flower shops, restaurants, and similar enterprises that have
attempted to survive. I can also think of some that have started and continue such as
Main Street Fine Art and Frame, The Quilt Shop, Main Street Pizza, and others. And
now the "Holiday Gardens" will open later this year to complement the Brewery Project.
The 2 by 2 animal campus is projected to be a future draw to this community. We also
have the rental cabins to provide lodging. Maybe other lodging options will also develop.
OK, where am I going with this? Whether it is the school or a business, we depend upon
the community for our survival. AND the community depends upon businesses and
schools for its survival. So long as we support the businesses in town, they will survive.
When we do not, they may be lost. It is our choice. The same is true for the school.
With a strong and well-supported school, people will come to live in our community,
increasing our tax base, and increasing the resources of the community. The stronger the
community is and the stronger the school is… Then the higher the tax base can be, which
can lead to lower taxes even with adequate school funding. IT IS OUR CHOICE to
maintain businesses in town, to make our community strong, and to strengthen our
schools.
THIS ALL GOES HAND-IN-HAND! AS THE SAYING GOES,
"BUILD IT & THEY WILL COME!"
Dr. Steve Lozeau, District Administrator