There were 18 responses to this week’s Tele-Talk question: “Do you agree with Conway schools’ decision not to participate in the Junior Ski Program?” It was a pretty even split, with seven responses of yes and nine responses of no. Two people didn’t directly answer the question.
I do not, and I am incredibly happy with my children’s school voting to participate this year. Skiing is an individual sport. There is little contact involved. My children have been able to put on their own snow gear and ski equipment since 4 years old. As an employee of a local resort, I can attest to the level of thought and care put into the logistics of opening safely. These programs are THE ONLY WAY many of the valley’s children EVER get to ski. Monica Ingham
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