What discussions are taking place between Jan Bean (Slagle) and Marvin Trott to arrive at these decisions?

It was a tradition to have a cake that had, originally, a bean in it on Jan. 6, and whoever got the bean was to have the next party.

Now the tough decisions arrive.

The majority of meetings should be discussions that lead to decisions.

We've had some injuries, and then (Jan. 19) we lose a guy like Gary (Roberts), that was a real critical juncture of our season. It could've been a time where we hung our heads a little.

What I want," he said softly, "is to stand in this meadow and walk in the light of the sun.