Communities Help Raise Thousands for Stow Kindergartener with Cancer

The owner of a Kent restaurant helped put on the fundraiser for the Stow student.

More than $8,000 was raised last Sunday when hundreds of people poured into Laziza in Kent to show an outpouring of love for a Stow Kindergartener with cancer.  Keith Burkett, a Fishcreek Elementary Kindergarten student, was diagnosed with an unspecific soft tissue sarcoma.  According to Jennifer Morris, who helped organize the event July 8, Keith's doctors are optimistic that chemotherapy and radiation will shrink the tumor to a size when it can be surgically removed.   "It will be a year or more of hospital stays for Keith," she said. So, to help the family, Morris, other volunteers and Laziza owner Michael Awad organized a fundraiser dinner. "There were about 180 tickets sold and we had a silent auction," Morris said. "The owner and his…

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After Knowing Gino Altieri, Woman Who Started Porch Light Vigil Not Surprised by Nation's Compassion

Nationwide participation in a porch light vigil renews faith in humanity.

A few years ago, before Fishcreek PTA President Jen Taylor knew Gino Altieri, she said she would be surprised by the support of a community and the nation after a family lost their 10-year-old son to cancer. But, after knowing Gino for the last few years, she said she knew the community and the nation would be compassionate and supporitve of the Altieri family — whether they knew them or not.  Nearly 100 people left comments on a Stow Patch story from states all over the country and even in England to say they were joining in the light vigil campaign for Gino. Many said they did not know Gino or the family.  Gino is survived by his parents Domenic and Gina; sister Adelina; grandparents Eduardo and Maria Altieri and Don and Gail Laney; plus…

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Funeral Arrangements Made for Gino Altieri

Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday in Hudson.

Calling hours and funeral arrangements for Gino Altieri, the 10-year-old from Stow who passed away Sunday, have been scheduled: Click here for more information from Redmon Funeral Home:  Accessorize in red for Gino, his favorite color! Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery.  PLEASE MEET AND FORM PROCESSION AT THE CHURCH.  IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, please make memorials at www.curesearchwalk.org/northeastohio/jedigino or to Akron Children’s Hospital, Oncology Dept., One Perkins Square, Akron 44308. After Gino Aliteri, 10, of Stow died Sunday afternoon after a two-year battle with cancer, Fishcreek PTA President Jen Taylor decided to start a porch light vigil to mourn his passing.  People from across the country — in states as far as Texas — have commented …

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Gun Missing from Unlocked Truck

The following information was supplied by the Stow Police Department.

A Stow resident told police May 12 that his gun, a .45 Springfield model XD9, was taken out of his unlocked 1998 Ford F-150. The man said the car was parked at his home at the 4500 block of Fishcreek Road from May 10 at 5 p.m. to May 11 at 5 p.m. The truck was also parked at various locations in Twinsburg both days before he noticed it was missing, according to the report.  The gun was valued at $500. Also stolen was a custom made leather holster, valued at $100.  The firearm was entered into LEADS as stolen.

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LOOK: Father-Daughter Night: 'The 1980's — The Decade of Your Dad'

There were a lot of sweaters around the neck, mullets and Madonna-inspired looks. Take a look at the hilarious photos added by Heather DeSessa.

LOOK: More Raccoon 5K Run Photos

There were about 600 runners during the Fishcreek race, which means a lot of cameras were snapping pictures! Add yours here.

Add Photos from the Raccoon Run 5K Here!

More than 600 people attended the first-ever Fishcreek 5K, which means there were tons of cameras snapping photos. Share them here!

Get Your Paws Moving — Fishcreek Raccoon Run is April 29

Fishcreek’s goal is to raise $10,000! If they do, Mrs. Julie Obraza, Fishcreek’s Principal, will dye her hair blue, which is one of the elementary school’s colors.

Watch Stow Students Connect with Kent Buddies Online

Find out how these students have adopted a new way of communicating and learning through their computers.

About once a month, students at Fishcreek Elementary students and St. Patrick School in Kent meet — but travel time is minimal as the students just have to go to their nearest computer. The first grade Fishcreek students are virtually traveling and meeting up with their eighth grade Kent buddies through Skype.  "Through Skype, the students can see one another, learn about interests and read stories to one another," said Tiffany Harris, a first grade teacher at Fishcreek. "I'm proud of the fact that each day, I see evidence of 21st-century learning and skills: creativity, critical thinking and problem solving." Not only are the students chatting through their computers, but they've also developed a Wiki page.  "If you’re familiar with how …

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Short School Board Meeting Nov. 14: Award, Extended Field Trip, Fishcreek Building Report

Take a look at what's on the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education's agenda tonight.

The Stow-Munroe Falls School Board meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Fishcreek Elementary Nov. 14. Here's a quick preview of the agenda: The full agenda is attached to this post in the form of a .pdf. There are no exhibits for tonight's meeting. 

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