Chris wrote on 2/27/2008 at 22:12:38I think I agree with Family, they make a very valid point. We do tend to complain alot on this site. I have always admired Flanagan as a town, and I have friends there that check out site often to see sports scores, etc, and they've often asked me why everyone complains so much on here. I do think that some people in town are too easily offended and want to complain about everything, or perhaps they like to post things to start trouble (probably so)..and this forum DOES aid that behavior, truly. What do you suppose we can do to rectify this?
to Family wrote on 2/27/2008 at 10:25:29Can't you just say "Thank You" for the compliments to your town, school, and the girls' basketball team, and accept an apology for not mentioning Cornell? Do you really need to be so critical? By the way, where is your name on your comment??
To: Family in Flanagan wrote on 2/27/2008 at 09:22:36I just wonder, after all the nice things this article has to say about Flanagan, why did you see fit to bash the website? Seems a simple thank you could have sufficed.
To: Family in Flanagan wrote on 2/27/2008 at 09:22:36I just wonder, after all the nice things this article has to say about Flanagan, why did you see fit to bash the website? Seems a simple thank you could have sufficed.
Hopeful wrote on 2/27/2008 at 09:16:25Dave, I respect your opinions and you often have great information. I don't believe that Minonk is as diverse as you say it is. It is no different than any other small town. I believe there is a lot of volunteerism in this town. More than most. There could be more working together to resolve issues, but overall things are good. I think the conflicts come from strong people with strong opinions. As for their team, it could just be a good year for them. Sometimes the pieces just fall into place. I think the real issue is we need to work together to resolve the few issues that are hurting the community now, the school and the water problems. Fighting won't resolve either. Open and positive communication is a start.
Family in Flanagan wrote on 2/26/2008 at 15:38:43Yes, Congrats to our girls! However, you forgot to mention that Flanagan Woodland also includes Cornell in school and sports...so it's FWC. Further, as far as ACT scores (and ISATS) the teachers drill, drill, drill students on the content that will be tested. Parents are sent forms and study guides so we can "practice" with our child at home. Thirdly, there ARE issues in Flanagan, but they aren't hung out like dirty laundry on the world wide web. To close, I'll add some thoughts as some of us have been talking---perhaps if you want your town to look better in the eyes of others, you might consider making some changes to this website. Every town has naysayers, but giving them a forum to hide behind instead of having them speak their opinions at town meetings is not doing a service to your community.
Just a thought wrote on 2/25/2008 at 20:13:09Maybe there is something about why it's important to have sports in the schools.