Day 1499: Football vote

No new photos today, very little news.  We've walked over twelve miles so far this week, but now a cold front is sweeping in.  It's ok, I welcome a storm because I have lots left to do on the book. I made progress on the query, the chapter titles and the appendix.  Not bad.

The School Board voted tonight 6-1 to merge our football team with Brocton and Westfield.  It was the only way to keep it going because of low enrollment and participation.  Most of the community is rejoicing, but in the long term, some families will regret the decision.  If I had been on the board, I would also vote no, not because of money spent on a small group of students, but because of the injuries young men's brains sustain over years of impact.  Sports are important.  There's no denying the benefits of participating in a team activity.  They build strength, endurance, friendships, teamwork.  But there are healthier options.  I applaud Michael for voting his conscience.  It was a courageous stance.  Folks are going to be gunning for him for the foreseeable future.