Letters - Dec. 3, 2009

Disappointed

I was extremely disappointed with the actions taken by the Colfax School Board last week when they prohibited the high school football team their traditional Thanksgiving Day practice. My disappointment that this practice was prohibited is minuscule compared to my disappointment in how it was prohibited.

As I understand the situation, last year a few parents contacted board members regarding this traditional practice expressing their disapproval. The board then directed the superintendent to contact the high school coaches and prohibit this practice. This year several parents and...