Get out of the stands

Here's a good idea to, hopefully, silence those who feel that high school basketball exists for the sole purpose of disagreeing with every call made by every official in every game. With the regular and unwarranted abuse heaped on officials it should come as no surprise that people aren't exactly breaking down the doors to officiate high school games, and the referees are looking for a few or more good men and women.

Classes for new basketball officials will be held at Spaulding High School beginning on Oct. 29 from 6:30-9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. To register, or for more information, contact Gary Lavin at 802-479-9118 or Ed Clodfelter at 802-229-0967.

The loudest of you who prefer officiating from the stands should put up (in the form of signing up for the classes) or shut up (and at least not drive those who do take whistle in hand away from the court).

And there's money in it too.