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Stow High
May 9, 2008
I just wanted to write an comment for parents of Stow High. Recently while taking my 8th grade daughter and her 9th grade friend to a dance, we had a discussion of what goes on in the halls and stairwells. The 9th grade girl informed me that kids make out (not just kiss) in the halls and...
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Wild animals
May 7, 2008
Its my opinion we should not pay people too kill all wild animals that come too our yards as they are looking for places too stay as its our fault they have no homes anymore. many are not dangerours or rabie carriers, they just want too live like us and have familys. marilyn L Strunk Stow...
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Property Taxes
February 27, 2008
Its my opinion Senior Cititzens should not have too pay property taxes any more as we dont have children in schools. and we allready have enough too pay like food, medical,medicine, gas too heat our homes. people too take care of our lawns, and Handy men services.gas for cars, clothing.utilities, cab fare...
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MY DAUGHTER & THE PRESIDENT OF THE USA
February 26, 2008
My daughter, who is 11 years old and a student at Lakeview has always shown an interest in politics, and in particular, our past presidents. Some of the questions she was asking my wife and I about the White House we could not answer, so we suggested she write a letter to President, George W. Bush and state the same...
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School Levy
February 17, 2008
Why are we taxing for schools where school children live? Little Johnny needs an education, but little Johnny also needs a roof over his head and food on the table in order to function in school. A lot of our people in the community are hurting right now. People are losing their homes or trying hard to keep...
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Global Warming and the 2% solution
January 30, 2008
Dear Editor, I was relieved to hear President Bush acknowledge the need to confront global warming in his State of the Union address. However, his is a voluntary approach that doesn't go far enough. America must be a bold leader when it comes to confronting global...
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GetGo Location Bad Decision for Stow
December 19, 2007
I'd like to state that I am for a Giant Eagle GetGo in the city of Stow. However, where Giant Eagle Corp has decided to place their new GetGo location in Stow with approval of the Stow Planning and Zoning Commission at the intersections of Darrow Road/Stow Road/Liberty Road (at the former Marathon gas station) is in my opinion, a...
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The Stow Band
October 31, 2007
The Stow Monroe Falls Band program is truelly great. I am a sophmore trumpet player and i can homestly say that i love band. This year the band has over 260...
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School the way i see it
October 31, 2007
the Stow Monroe Falls High School is a fantastic school. I have gone to Stow schools all my life and have found the schools to be uber. Currently a sophmore, i have had the oppurtunity to partake in many of the high school's extracurricular...
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2007 Stow Bulldogs 'Friday Night Lights'
October 30, 2007
On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to extend a big 'THANK YOU' to the 2007 Stow Bulldog football team, cheerleaders, band members, Stow Booster Club (which I am a proud member of), the fans/student body, and all of those behind the scenes who made this years 'Friday Night Lights' such a great success! From the kids...
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We The People...Not the just the BOE
October 30, 2007
I want to start out by talking about the Levy. The Levy is extremely important for everyone in the education system, including myself, a 10-grader at Stow-Munroe Fall High School. If the Levy does not pass, then some drastic changes will be seen in the...
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Our Wonderful School District
October 27, 2007
To all of our wonderful citizens, teachers and students of Stow Munroe Falls City Schools, I am currently a sophomore at Stow Munroe Falls High School. I am one of the kids in today's society that loves to go to school. I wake up in the morning and think, "Wow, I GET to go to school today." I know that...
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Support the upcoming Renewal Levy
October 26, 2007
As graduates and now parents of two Stow-Munroe Falls students, we would like to urge the residents of Stow/Munroe Falls to support the upcoming Renewal Levy. We have enjoyed and witnessed the excellence and dedication of Stow teachers and staff; whom all of us entrust with our children each day. It is through their efforts and hard work that much...
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Salary increases affect SMF schools
October 19, 2007
When I read the article and learned about this, I was upset. To think that the taxpayer's money was being spent unwisely is appalling to me. Some BOE members are getting enormous pay rises, as much as $20,000, where the teachers only got as much as a 3%...
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Board of Education and Teacher Salary Raises
October 18, 2007
10th grader Rachel Rutherford at Stow Munroe Falls Highschool. More problems have been encountered with the new salary decrease for teachers than problems solved. Teachers are not always recognized for all the work that they...
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BOE and Teacher Salaries at SMF City Schools
October 17, 2007
Sara Rutherford 10th Grade Stow- Munroe Falls High School More problems have been aroused involving salary and the Board of Education in Stow Munroe Falls City Schools. The teachers do a great amount of work both in and out of school and are not acknowledged for their hard work. Some BOE members have had recent increases in wages, some up...
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School Board's Approval of Salary Raises
October 6, 2007
As a student at Stow Munroe Falls High School, I have heard a lot about the need for more money for our schools. Many people within the community have expressed their concern for the way their money is being spent in the schools as well and it always shows when the levy comes around. When I learned about the pay...
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Stop the negativity and start being positive
September 18, 2007
I am sick and tired of Ohioans putting down their region. On too many occasions, I have witnessed this negative behavior. General comments have included that this is "ugly Ohio", "why would anyone want to move here", "failure is our norm", or "we have nothing to offer." Having recently moved from Chatham, New Jersey, I have simply found that these...
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Good Neighbors
August 19, 2007
I have had the privilege and the pleasure of volunteering at the Good Neighbors BACK TO SCHOOL program for the area. I am a member of Twin Falls United Methodist Church and this summer's Vacation Bible Adventure's Mission was to donate school supplies to Good Neighbors. Our Youth Leader thought it would be a good idea to follow through and...
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Stow Schools Need Leadership
August 8, 2007
I have lived in Stow for over 21 years and I'm very concerned about the lack of progress in the negotiations between the Stow-Munroe Falls School Board and the teachers' association. Even with a federal mediator there has been no significant progress. Where is the leadership?...
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