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Comments from Patchland: Football Coach Choice Angers Families

In our roundup of the choicest comments from St. Louis Area Patchland, the board of education riles some, crime reporting is questioned and...who let the goat out?

Where else but Patchland can you find comments ranging from home-schoolers running for school board to the successful return of farm animals? Check out some of the comments this week:

"There are a lot of folks angry, disappointed and upset over the decision. The Brentwood School Board and administration basically thumbed their noses at the recommendation of the committee that was a part of the interview process and decided to go with the candidate that the (athletic director) wanted. Why bother to involve parents, alumni and others in the process if their input means nothing anyway?"
— Tim Kobler, Maplewood-Brentwood Patch

"I do feel somewhat badly about them going out of business but then I remember how many small mom and pop shops they've assisted putting down and the feeling of sorrow turns to what comes around goes around."
— Miriam, St. Charles Patch

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: "Keep up the good work and you will go far in life. I see you always wanting to pickup trash in the lunch room thanks for helping to keep it clean. From the cashier that always tries to give you a hug!"
— GlendaCavanas, Wentzville Patch 

: "If any readers wonder why you did not cover the discussions on why we chose or did not choose a towing company there was nothing to cover. The entire discussion on towing focused only on nine council members versus 10 on the charter...it was very frustrating to sit there and listen to this."
— Jim Frain, O'Fallon Patch 

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 canceled: "More than 30 days before the election and they can't find the time to meet with parents and answer questions. Yet, we are supposed to vote for them? Is this district asleep? Why do parents not care about the place our kids are at most of the day?"
— parkwaydad, Chesterfield Patch

 "It has been a pleasure to watch the growth of the Patch. Since I have been in hospice for my lymphoma, it brings local news and events to my computer for easy access. Thanks to all."
— George Weber, Eureka-Wildwood Patch

"I hope you don't live in a close neighborhood subdivision in Wildwood. We lived in a subdivision once that allowed chickens. It grew into rabbits, ducks and then goats and sheep in their back yards. Please don't let it get out of hand. There's a place to do all that and it's on a farm."
— MartyMoose, Eureka-Wildwood Patch

 "I checked the rules: after the first 400 years, 'Spoiler Alert' isn't required."
– Paul Sagan, Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch

 "In the history of western civilization, the only book read more than Shakespeare plays is the Bible (spoiler alert: at the end Jesus is crucified, raised from the dead and his disciples form a church). I can't decide which is more tragic, that some of these people don't know basic Scottish history or that they don't have a working familiarity with Shakespeare's plays."
— Gregor Newland, Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch

"I'm actually a bit surprised the University City Patch would release the name of a minor who was arrested (not convicted). Is that normal?"
— Earl Higgins, University City Patch

 "If you're 17, you're not considered a juvenile in Missouri — and thus we use the name of a 17-year-old when he was arrested."
— Joe Scott, Contributor, University City Patch

"The best is the simplest: to prevent any later suspicion of misdoing or malfeasance, participation should be above the table — err on the side of 'excessive disclosure.' Motives come under question when actions are only revealed by third parties."
—Gene Rovak, Creve Coeur Patch

"Why should I vote for a individual who doesn't trust the public school system to educate their own kids?"
— R. Kohn, Florissant Patch

"We found the goat! Thank you for all who were concerned and involved in the safe return!"
— Rick Hoelzer, Fenton-High Ridge Patch 


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