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Across the Fence:  Our town is back on the news :(  |
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 06:25:39 AM
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Well, our schools are in the news again. This time it is my dd's school and her science teacher that was arrested yesterday for stupidly bringing a weapon to work. (Please, no debating here).
What is even worse is the media parked all over the lawn of the school. The news trucks are back. It's like our town is a fishbowl.
When my mom sent me to school, she did not have the worries we do and I certainly did not have the stress at that age that the kids have to deal with. I often wish I could've home schooled my dd.
Our little town is so quiet and peaceful normally, and it is so unnerving to see it on world news again. 
Ugh. Just ugh.
~Nicole
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YellowRose
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 06:30:57 AM
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Nicole sorry for the headline news Sandyhook is getting again.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 06:34:07 AM
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Thanks, Sara. I just wish we could get through a school year without a headline. It takes a toll on the kids, and it puts grey hair on the heads of the parents.
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Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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hudsonsinaf
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
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Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 06:55:50 AM
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I know my parents worried about us all the time, just because that's what parents do, but I can't help but think that the idea of school not being physically safe probably never entered their minds! Granted, I went to school back in the dark ages of the 1960s, but my biggest worry was getting good grades -- I was more worried about being chased by mean dogs than I ever was about something scary happening at my actual school. I suppose it is just a symptom of our society, but it makes me sad. Then again -- kids today will think that this is normal, and it will be, for them.
Hopefully the news media will get their fill and go away and stop inflicting themselves upon your town to boost their sorry ratings. It makes me weary to watch the "news" people at work.
Hug your kids, ladies.
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
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KristiW
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Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 09:04:23 AM
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I'm so sorry Nicole. It's a horrible situation all around.
Kristi
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Red Tractor Girl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 10:16:19 AM
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I am sorry to hear about this Nicole. It is hard to have everyone feel safe when these things keep cropping up.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 10:54:31 AM
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I for one will not be turning on my TV. That sends the most powerful message to these newshounds who only care about ratings. And I am sorry they are damaging the schools' lawn. The kids deserve better than this.
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
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forgetmenot
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 10:57:48 AM
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I am so sorry for the unrest in your school/town, Nicole. I've often had that fear that our children of today will think all of this is the norm. Prayers for the kids and parents.
Farmgirl sister #3926
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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 12:07:12 PM
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I am so sorry Nicole. It makes me sad that our world is so crazy and that schools aren't even safe for our children. I hope things get better for your family and others soon.
Krista |
Edited by - MaryJanesNiece on Apr 07 2016 12:07:39 PM |
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Song Sparrow
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Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 1:07:02 PM
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Nicole, so sorry to hear this. Your town and your children have been through enough! I hope this latest bit of nastiness passes quickly and the media does drag it out. I'll be praying for you all.
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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lovinRchickens
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Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 5:47:10 PM
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Nicole
I am praying for your dd and her school. It is so rough in school these days. Too scary for parents.
Farmgirl #5111
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Bonnie Ellis
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 8:36:36 PM
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The news media can be so insensitive and in your face. So sorry your school and your town had to be in this mess.
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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2016 : 08:03:43 AM
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Thanks girls. I had to be at the school last night and the parking lot was filled with news vans. Thankfully, spring break is this week coming so maybe by the time kids go back to class the story will have died down.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Calicogirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2016 : 06:11:19 AM
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I'm sorry Nicole. The media can be so insensitive like others have mentioned. Prayers for everyone.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2016 : 1:24:46 PM
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Thanks Girls. The hoopla has seemed to die down and spring break has been this past week.
All is calm here again.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 10:46:46 AM
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Happy to hear the better news, calming down. Prayers to you and your town.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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crafter
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2016 : 11:40:09 AM
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I'm so sorry for your dear community- I keep your community in my daily prayers. It is hard to live in fear. love and hugs to you!!!
Lori
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Across the Fence: Our town is back on the news :( |
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Our town is back on the news :(
