[Mike B.]

The other day, I over heard a couple of men talking about a synthetic turf to be put on Memorial Stadium. Does anyone know about this? I think it is a turf about like Astro-Turf. It must be very expensive! I've always heard that this type of surface can play havoc on young peoples bodies. Knees and ankles especially. I have a couple of questions if anyone knows about this topic!

1. Are High Schools and/or even major colleges, across the U.S., moving away from this type of turf? If so, Why?

2. Would USD 443 be better off using the money to pay off existing debts?

3. Who are the individuals behind this movement? And what is their motivation?

4. Will tax dollars be used? And will USD 443 up the Mill Levy to pay for this?

I'm not saying I'm for or against, just was needing some answers!

Mike B.