GENEVA – Facing a no-trespass order issued last week by Geneva School District 304, a man posted an apology on his Facebook page that, in part, blames news media for causing fear in the community after an incident at Mill Creek Elementary School.

Colin McGroarty, 41, whose children attend the school, became upset last week when he said the kindergartners left out the word “liberty” from the pledge.

According to a statement by the district, McGroarty used “language that is not typically heard in a school setting.” Also according to a district statement, the word “liberty” was not left out and the Pledge of Allegiance is recited daily in all of Geneva’s schools.