On Social service program loss affecting dozens of Walworth County families
Posted on October 26 at 3:52 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
MikeF - finally a voice of reason in the group. Some people just lack compassion and they like to advertise it here on these boards!
On Social service program loss affecting dozens of Walworth County families
Posted on October 26 at 3:09 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Hannah, you honestly think $750 is enough to care for a disabled child?! Do you realize that it can cost that or more for FT daycare for a healthy child. Children with special needs require extra attention that can financially devastate even families who are well off. The one young lady is recovering from the effects of a brain tumor. Have you any idea the financial burden medical bills can put on a family? Have you ever had to make a trip to the ER? Do you know that a day in ICU or on a neuro unit can cost up to $3,000/ day or more? Most insurance companies max out at $250k per year. One major injury or illness can leave a family with hundreds of thousands of medical bills they are unable to afford. Shame on this young lady for getting a brain tumor that has left her disabled. Shame on her family for not being wealthy enough to pay for everything on their own. Fools that they were having a child that was born disabled and then the nerve of them giving their other healthy child a brain tumor and not being able to care for these children. The funny thing, it is ignorance on your part thinking that you could actually plan for the hurdles these families have been forced to overcome. God help you if you ever have children that need special attention - because according to you that sole responsibilty is yours and you aren't mentally or financially equipped to handle it.
On Social service program loss affecting dozens of Walworth County families
Posted on October 26 at 2:43 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
No - :) So these families that were blessed with gifts from God should not be allowed any type of assistance because they are asking for "money in exchange for nothing"? Financially I was and am prepared for the births of my children as they were born healthy and were able to attend a daycare for children who have no disabilties and a public school for children who have no disabilties. That being said, if my children would have been born with a disability, financially I would have been devastated. One can never plan for a child being been born not of sound mind and body. I am grateful that all of my children were born healthy and with no ill effects, but would be greatly appreciative for a community organization willing to help keep life as normal as possible for my family - especially children who deal with so many trials and tribulations on a daily basis. These kids should not be forced to suffer and not have care when needed just because a regular daycare would not provide the nurturing environment necessary for them to flourish.
On Social service program loss affecting dozens of Walworth County families
Posted on October 26 at 1:36 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I am appauled at some of these comments. These women are not looking for hand outs, just some assistance while working FULL TIME jobs to financially provide for their families. Have a little bit of compassion. These may be their children and like some of you said "their responsibilties", but what is wrong with the community helping them in a time of need. I can't believe anyone would honestly believe they don't deserve a little bit of help caring for their children that are disabled. You that feel that way should be forced to spend a day in their shoes or move out of your glass houses.
On Elkhorn Middle School principal receives prestigious national award
Posted on October 8 at 4:36 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
3 of my kids have had the pleasure of attending the Elkhorn Area Middle School whilst Mr. Gendron has been the principal there. He is approachable, compassionate and a great educator. I can't think of anyone who is more deserving of thi prestigious award. Way to go Mr. Gendron
On Seven Big Foot students injured in crash
Posted on October 7 at 11:05 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Quote from Teacher:
"I have had paintballs shot at my car and house, I have had flamming bags of dog manure set aflame on my doorstep at 3:30 am, I have had death threats from students' parents."
Do you think this could possibly be because you behave like a closed minded lunatic who obviously has a deep seeded dislike for mankind. I have read some of your comments and am grateful I do not live in Walworth so my children do NOT have to be "taught" by somebody as loathesome as you. I am totally appauled at a majority of your comments and cannot believe you have found the testicular fortitude to continue on in your rampage when it has become apparent that virtually nobody agrees with you. Except for a few other idiots who were lucky enough to afford a computer. Space Wasters!
On Big Foot students hurt in crash
Posted on October 4 at 9:25 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Any updates on these kids conditions would be greatly appreciated. I have kept them and their families in my thoughts and prayers since it happened? Does anyone know the status of these children?
On Big Foot students hurt in crash
Posted on October 3 at 11 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think many bloggers have forgotten the point of this story -- 7 teenagers which in my opinion and many others, still kids!(whether innocent or guilty of a heinous crime) were involved in a horrific accident that will forever change not only their lives, but lives of many CARING people in their community. Can everyone just take a step back and stop pointing fingers and placing blame? Take a moment and remember these kids and their families and the devastation they are going trhough right now. As angry as everyone wants to be, it isn't necessarily the tp'ing or the chasing that should be the topic of discussion. It should be everyone, including those who think tp'ing is the most vicious of crimes, praying for the full recovery of these kids injured in an accident that has affected so many people. Believe me, they will not forget will happened, they will pay for what happened for a very long time. Even if the law doesn't press charges, these kids have learned a hard lesson. A lesson that I would not wish on anyone and neither should any of you. To all the families of the children involved, may God be with you and ensure all of you heal, not only physically, but emotionally.
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On Social service program loss affecting dozens of Walworth County families
Posted on October 27 at 1:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I am happy to see that I am not the only compassionate person to posts on the Gazette articles. I was starting to believe that Hannah's views were that of the majority. I actually stopped reading the comments for a bit because I was becoming so angry at the ignorance some people exude while commenting on topics. Like the old adage "it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are stupid, then to open it and remove all doubt". In this case the typographical errors make them look even more foolish.