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document.write(" Lori Roebuck wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("I havent given up on pyramids closing , I have emailed and started a letter writting campain to raise money for the school ,pyramids has helped too many kids. Melissa has done to much for our kids to have it end this way. She has been a voice for our kids that cant speak. If you can make a donation or have any ideas, please let me know.");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 9, 2009, 8:32 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" SAK wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("I'm surprised that there are so many people commenting on this story, but they really don't know the whole truth. If Melissa cared so much about your children and this business, then I ask you, why did she move to North Carolina? Also, you say the Bank and the County won. Have you read the audit that New York State did on this business? They have indicated in the audit that there was a 'gross mismanagement of state funds, and grant monies'. The audit is posted right on the New York State website - go read it. The New York State Treasurer that conducted this audit, recommended that her business be closed down based on the results of this audit. Also, there are two other agencies in this County that provide all these same services and have great relationships with the County and New York State and also have excellent staff. Don't worry, your children will be taken care of!");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 9, 2009, 3:51 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write("Anonymous");document.write(" ");document.write("Tom, What is wronge with you??? How dare you! These children were getting the care they really needed by professionals! It is not a lack of love from parents, it is parents wanting the best for there children!!!! My husband and I sacrificed a lot so that our two children could recieve such wonderful care!!! Thank you to all the teachers of Pyramids!");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 8, 2009, 3:03 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" Lori Roebuck wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("Obviously Tom doesnt have a clue or a child with special needs.If he had he wouldnt have referred Pyramids as a daycare. The do offer daycare but they also offer services for kids special needs. They are taught together in a school setting which is a great idea. The school has a special education teacher,teachers, councilors,speech therapst, physcial theraspt, aids, daycare providers office staff and bus drivers and bus aids ect. | ");
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document.write(" Amanda wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("Tom, your comment makes no sense. Daycare was only a small PART of what they provided. There are many special needs children in the area that will not have summer services. On another note, many are saying Helping Hands and other agencies are there, well guess what there are wait lists eveywhere!");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 3, 2009, 10:38 AM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" Tom wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("Since these children should be raised by their parents and not by daycare workers anyway, this will hopefully be a blessing for at least a few of them. Parents often excuse their behavior saying 'there's no other way' and this is rarely the case. Hired help does not love children like a mother and a father.");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 3, 2009, 6:40 AM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" Amanda wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("A shame. I like many have a family member who has benefited greatly from the dedicated staff and superior services offered by Pyramids. | ");
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document.write(" Casey wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("What a great school with great staff...the only folks who lose in this is the community. We wouldn't want our daughter going anywhere else and there are waits at most places right now that do not offer the same diversity of services. Hopefully something similar can open and survive in the area.");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 10:03 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" The Barnaby's wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("Pyramids is part of Plattsburgh. It is a center of excellence in child development and care. Our community needs Pyramids because of all that it provides for our children and our future. And, the staff upheld and believed in the values taught and nurtured at Pyramids. The children thoroughly loved being there, it was their home away from home. Despite any financial hardships, Pyramids is a child development center model. Pyramids has been a shining example of what is needed to raise healthy, successful children for parents who offer their talents through work to support their families. One final note, on a national level, education/development of our children begins and is the most crucial, before age five. Why not educate/elicit successful development of children during the first five years in a setting like Pyramids for all children, like we offer to children over the age of five in public, parochial, and private schools? The closing of Pyramids should strike a chord of discomfort and dissatisfaction in all of us because it is an expression of how education/development of our young are dispensable. We all know that education is expensive, yet so is the burden of the uneducated. So, then, shall we begin an education revolution.....");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 9:17 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" darlene wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("well i had one that was in the 6.1.1 class last year and i have one at home that has a very nice teacher and now i won`t have anyone coming to help my youngest grandson out in his needs to help me out well i would like someone to step up to the plate and se if there is anything anyone can do to help all of the little kids that need help and especially the specila needs kid those are the ones i feel bad for.... hopefully we will be able to find someone that would really like to help pyramids out so that they don`t have to close their doors... if i had money i would surely help out cause pyramids is a great place for all the special needs kids to go to there are some teachers that are really great there and i am glad i got to know them all....please help us save pyramids....for the kids sake....");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 8:22 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" James wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("my cuz went to pyramids this year 08-09 and my other cuz has a pyramids teacher come to the house to help him,and it's not fair that pyramids is getting closed so what are the children gonna do now?is there a plan b?probibly not");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 8:20 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" Brittany and Rodeny wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("I really wish something quick would happen for all the kids that need the services right now. The children are suffering right now. As a parent of 2 children that recieve services i Know how this is affecting the children. Please give us all our wonderful teachers back. I am going to miss them");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 5:21 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" Jennifer Peary wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("so what are all the families who have children with special needs going to do for their children? My daughter has PDD and was scheduled to be in a 12:1:1 class this fall at Pyramids. There are no other 12:1:1 classrooms in the area. So now my daughter is not going to be able to go to pre-school. I would like to send a personal 'thank you' to whatever judge it was that decided that Pyramids was going to have to close its doors. Thanks a lot. Now I have to explain to my 3 year old that she can't go to school this fall.");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 12:21 PM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write("Anonymous");document.write(" ");document.write("Clinton County Legislature Chairman Jimmy Langley (R-Area 7, Peru) said the county has been looking for other care providers, in anticipation of Pyramids closing. | ");
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document.write(" kristin wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("thanks darlene, for your kinds words and thoughts!!!!");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 11:17 AM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" SLK wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("Great the banks and the court won, the community loss is immeasurable! Where will the dedicated and creative staff go? Programming like that of Pyramids was a truly unique gift to the children and families of our community. I hope someone, anyone, out there can see that this is a viable business and a now un-met community need. The mismanagement of the business, courts and county arguments is now irrelavant. I hope the same entities that have been embroiled in arguments and court actions will be willing to step up to the plate to see services and care re-established for our children and our community.");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 11:15 AM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" Rodney& Brittany wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("As parents of 2 kids who recieves services through pyramids.We are very saddened to see this day.We had 2 different teachers coming into our home, and we felt very comfortable with them. We recieved a call last night from our childrens' speach teacher telliing us she would no longer be our childrens teacher. It brought tears to our eyes to hear this. We are deeply hurt by this action.");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 10:59 AM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" Candace wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("I feel like this is more of the bank's problem than anything else. If the bank was doing the payroll and were not taking out the taxes properly than there should be a lawsuit filed against the bank. | ");
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document.write(" OMalley wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("My child was served through Bright Beginnings in their integrated pre-school a few years back. They used to work in conjunction with Adirondack Helping Hands. I wonder if AHH can pick up some of Pyramids Services. It is too bad that mismanagement has created a mess like this.");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 8:24 AM"); document.write(" | ");
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document.write(" darlene wrote:");
document.write(" ");document.write("i really think that pyramids does a great job and is working with my grand childeren cause they really need it so i really hope taht someone can help them out thye do a great job and the stafff is wonderful they listen to what your needs are for your children and they care alot for the kids they love each an devryone and i hope taht they still have this program cause clinton county will be have hardship when they lose their daycare and also teaching the children what they need to learn.....please find a way to keep this place open....");document.write(" "); document.write(" July 2, 2009, 7:30 AM"); document.write(" | ");
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