tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post4871723565505540933..comments2023-11-05T03:25:19.346-05:00Comments on Salisbury News: A Letter To The Editor 9-4-12Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10469687445528023080noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-25548074332573197092012-09-06T16:18:13.880-04:002012-09-06T16:18:13.880-04:00Send the 3 students to Bennett Middle. We can'...Send the 3 students to Bennett Middle. We can't waste time and useless energy for 3 students. The majority needs our time and must be society's focus.We feel sorry for those few who fall thru the cracks but we can't please everybody or afford to do so.Norrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-35219532836031870402012-09-06T03:13:42.161-04:002012-09-06T03:13:42.161-04:00Modern critics of the poem emphasize its many hist...Modern critics of the poem emphasize its many historical inaccuracies. For example, the poem depicts the lantern signal in the Old North Church as meant for Revere and not from him, as was actually the case. The historical Paul Revere did not receive the lantern signal, but actually was the one who ordered it to be set up. The poem also depicts Revere rowing himself across the Charles River when, in reality, he was rowed over by others. He also never reached Concord.[15] Another inaccuracy is a general lengthening of the time frame of the night's events.<br /><br />The majority of criticism, however, notes that Longfellow gave sole credit to Revere for the collective achievements of three riders (as well as the other riders whose names do not survive to history). In fact, Revere and William Dawes rode from Boston to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams that British soldiers were marching from Boston to Lexington to arrest Hancock and Adams and seize the weapons stores in Concord. Revere and Dawes then rode toward Concord, where the militia's arsenal was hidden. They were joined by Samuel Prescott, a doctor who happened to be in Lexington. Revere, Dawes, and Prescott were stopped by British troops in Lincoln on the road to nearby Concord. Prescott and Dawes escaped, but Revere was detained and questioned and then escorted at gunpoint by three British officers back to Lexington.[16] Of the three riders, only Prescott arrived at Concord in time to warn the militia there<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-68858249452996974432012-09-05T00:15:25.317-04:002012-09-05T00:15:25.317-04:00They had a fire drill today, with the fire departm...They had a fire drill today, with the fire department present. All went well, everyone safe in a timely manner. What's the issue here? Sorry for your child's disability, but please don't make the other 890 + students be held accountable. Like another poster said, " take him to Mardela middle/high" or if it's thats a problem then homeschool. Do you realize your child is going to have to adapt to similar situations later in life. If he gets hired by a company on the third floor of a building, are you going to demand they switch places with another company on the first floor? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-74714272211874158872012-09-04T21:37:07.338-04:002012-09-04T21:37:07.338-04:00The proposal to move the classrooms from the secon...The proposal to move the classrooms from the second to the first floor is utterly ridiculous, absurd and shows absolutely how obtuse the thinking is. First of all who is going to do all this work, to move teachers and their classrooms, talk about a law suit- what about the employees of the county that will be moving these classrooms- can you say workman’s compensation , risk prevention… We are not talking about “everyone grab your books and let Johnny have your room”. What happens if the very next day a disabled child is enrolled and has to placed on the second floor: Lets play Chinese fire drill. At some point this absurdity has to stop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-54834099828794930252012-09-04T21:21:02.152-04:002012-09-04T21:21:02.152-04:00SMOKE KILLS and they want to put these children in...SMOKE KILLS and they want to put these children in an area that would act as a chimney to allow the smoke to rise to the second floor with these kids basically waiting for the smoke. WTF, all they talk about is fire, its the smoke that is the issue. Maybe before the 2 way radios come they should train these kids on how to use an oxygen mask and allow them to carry them around by any means possible.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-9068714760414673802012-09-04T19:22:29.271-04:002012-09-04T19:22:29.271-04:00My son was on crutches last year at Bennett High a...My son was on crutches last year at Bennett High and had to use the elevator for 3 months to get to the second floor. He was told to stay in the stairwell as well during drills. If your son's grade was moved to the first floor, what would stop another parent of a student being relocated to the second floor for complaining just like this if they had to use crutches or a wheelchair for a certain amount of time?. Some things are better left how they are. If you are really unhappy with this there are several private schools available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-28449324796282037122012-09-04T16:10:36.700-04:002012-09-04T16:10:36.700-04:00 Joe, on one of the earlier posts someone made a... Joe, on one of the earlier posts someone made a comment that these magnet parents are at it again. Neither of these kids or their parents were ever part of the magnet program. Nice try though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-11278479100082152762012-09-04T15:32:22.209-04:002012-09-04T15:32:22.209-04:00 There are two issues. Safety is one, but the ... There are two issues. Safety is one, but the follow through of board of ed. staff is the other. Parents are always told whatever the board thinks will make them shut up and go away. The conflict comes if you try to make staff live up to what they said would they do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-91842695242277856562012-09-04T12:24:43.992-04:002012-09-04T12:24:43.992-04:00The building is safe and the Office of the State F...The building is safe and the Office of the State Fire Marshal's suggestion for an area of refuge is more that adequate. It goes above and beyond the National Fire Code. The building is fully sprinklered and code compliant. If there was ever a fire in this building one sprinkler head could and would put it out. The building is made out of block and steel and and it isn't combustable. These 2 parents are crying wolf and taking advantage of their poor child's disability. This issue has been going on for 3 years and the 2 mothers love whining. There really isn't an isssue. Now is there and issue between the parents and the current principal, maybe, but it goes beyond fire safety. All children, staff and visitors of that school are safe otherwise the State Fire Marshal would not have issued a certificate of occupancy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-85588954282027005022012-09-04T11:32:00.522-04:002012-09-04T11:32:00.522-04:00I think we will have 12 more firemen in the city ,...I think we will have 12 more firemen in the city , so , response time will be much quicker. Not to worry lady.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-27143652002275000102012-09-04T09:38:28.291-04:002012-09-04T09:38:28.291-04:00My understanding of Fire Department, is buildings ...My understanding of Fire Department, is buildings have to be up to fire code, buildings need to be inspected for occupancy and fire safety, and meet current code. This is done prior to any fire and when a fire does occur the Fire Marshall comes in to inspect. The plan should have the fire safety blessing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-45062101586686765452012-09-04T09:19:46.450-04:002012-09-04T09:19:46.450-04:00Since when does the fire department dictate such d...Since when does the fire department dictate such decisions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-65361495385570505612012-09-04T08:01:06.881-04:002012-09-04T08:01:06.881-04:00Good luck in your quest for a safe and viable opti...Good luck in your quest for a safe and viable option for your precious youngster. School administrators need to be held accountable for their lack of action and poor choice in this particular situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-4581465987545841372012-09-04T07:23:59.525-04:002012-09-04T07:23:59.525-04:00Since the BOE doesn't feel like the children w...Since the BOE doesn't feel like the children will be in any danger why is a teacher or some adult staying there with them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-64721769217313814112012-09-04T07:06:53.802-04:002012-09-04T07:06:53.802-04:00My goodness , give it a rest.
They will be saved!...My goodness , give it a rest.<br />They will be saved!<br /><br />Don't vote for Obama!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-20671600328811092782012-09-04T07:06:37.020-04:002012-09-04T07:06:37.020-04:00Or just offer to move the 3 kids to the one story ...Or just offer to move the 3 kids to the one story Mardela Middle/High school which will solve the problem for everyone until the kids graduate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-25649476379438398242012-09-04T07:00:08.749-04:002012-09-04T07:00:08.749-04:00My heart breaks for this parents and the others. T...My heart breaks for this parents and the others. Their hands are tied by the ignorance of our BOE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-3865106183741479352012-09-04T06:59:12.977-04:002012-09-04T06:59:12.977-04:00Would it be possible to build an outside ramp from...Would it be possible to build an outside ramp from the second floor? I don't recall, since it has been several years ago that I had a child there, if there is an exit door up there or not. Perhaps volunteers would donate materials and labor? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-86187215806755947792012-09-04T06:29:30.133-04:002012-09-04T06:29:30.133-04:00historically speaking, if you a parent makes real ...historically speaking, if you a parent makes real waves, the school will drown you. just speaking from experience. good luck and we support you and your child 100%Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com