Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1910-12-23
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SITUATION.

The controversy location of the county high school
ought to be settled by compromise To press the issue
vote between Suffer Creek and Jackson would be disastrous
mov whichever way the electors might decide the result
would be two high schoolsone in Jackson and the other in
Suffer Creek This would be deplorabe only because
of the feeling that would be created between the two towns
primarily concerned but also for the that would
tail much heavier tax upon all property holders in the
county outside of the lone union high school district
That those living distance from either should be
subjected increased of contention be-
towns for the honor of securing the county high
school location the most deporabe feature of the whole
business. If there any way avoid this by mutual
cession that that the proper path pursue
1t must be patent impartial mind that county high
school within the limits of Suffer Creek would be of
benefit Jackson The four miles between the
would be just much obstacle the fourteen miles
the high school at lone is On the other hand school
Jackson would relieve the situation for Suffer Creek
and other the north To insist upon either of these
sites is not wise Better have welapponted county
high school, by concessions from both Sides than have
poorly maintained schools the outcome Of jealous rivalry
between the towns.
Why not compromise by agreeing to locate the school at
Martell This involves halfway concession by
each side But obviates the expense of special election
and also Dsures good school instead of poor
1t will commend itself the taxpayers the economical
course involving the lesser burden and that the most
potent consideration with many 1t is in order for either
side to be snecked this proposition. The getogether
spirit the thing needfu now and will be welcomed
the proper solution of the problem matter-whch side
takes the initiative with the olive branch.
The midway location will stir opposition from both Sides
and various grounds 1t is neither thing the
other will say few acksonites will say they would
rather have the school located in Suffer Creek than any half
ste and some Sutteres may express the sentiment
favor of Jackson But this spirit will hardly be favored by
the bulk of the taxpayers who will be called upon foot
the bills And journey of two extra miles for all the
prospective high school students is decidedly preferable
trip Of four miles for half of the school population The
Ledger would like to the county high school in Jackson
not only because it is loyal to its town. but also because
Jackson is the popuous that will undoubtedly furnish
the greater number of high school attendants. But
not shut eyes the welounded objections this PLAN
any than be blind to the arguments from the
county seat standpoint against location in Suffer Creek The
difficulties Of the situation yet adequately appreciated
They will doubtless loom up prominently time
There be funds available for starting the school
until the next tax levy made, if temporary location
selected 1t is just we'll to make haste slowly in
this matter Ample time should be given weigh all the
pros and of the matter before any decisive action
taken.