Trego's Mountain Ear

At school board meetings, we’ve been talking about putting a special levy on the ballot this Spring.  My thoughts were that it would have two chances of passing – slim and none.  But I had forgotten – I live in Trego, and my neighbors are some outstanding people.

It was Sunday morning – I had just poured the last cup of coffee from the pot, and decided it was warm enough that I didn’t need to nuke it – and the phone rang.  It was a simple conversation – Would I be home to take a $20,000 check to cover next year’s budget shortfall, and keep the donor anonymous?

Obviously, the answer was yes.  An hour later, I was holding a $20,000 check and a package of warm blueberry muffins.  Monday afternoon, the check was headed for deposit – and I’m fairly certain the request for anonymity has been maintained.

I’m in Trego.  The community works differently than most of the world.  And I can express thanks publicly for the quality of my neighbors.