Stimulus money on the ice trail? What kind of long term job building is that? Once the trail is done, that's it--the jobs disapper. How about giving that stimulus money to some small businesses who can grow and hire people for the long term. Small manufacturers, assisted living facilities, etc. I know there are more possibilities. Building the ice age trail sounds like an idea from a environmental agenda--not a jobs agenda. Not that taking care of the environment is a bad idea but when the area is leaking jobs can't we find some other avenues? Also, how do you build an ice age trail in Wisconsin during the winter? Or is it just for summer jobs?

Personally I don't consider myself a part of the "spelling police". However, I did learn that 'fuze' is an acceptable way to spell that word - something I didn't know a day earlier. Heck, even editor Angus got thrown on that one!

I work at Amtec it's spelled with a "Z". Some people need to chill out! Are you the spelling police that bored you need to find stories that have spelling that you think is wrong and complain get over yourselves and move on!!!!

It's spelled "Fuze" at AMTEC. I should know, I work there. It has nothing to do with the way the paper is edited. Fuze is an acceptable spelling of the word. Amtec makes munition (yes, that's a word, too!)fuzes which are different than burn fuses.

From Wikipedia:
In an explosive, pyrotechnic device or military munition, a fuse (or fuze) is the part of the device that initiates function. In common usage, the word fuse is used indiscriminately. However, when being specific (and in particular in a military context), the term fuse describes a simple pyrotechnic initiating device, like the cord on a firecracker, whereas the term fuze is used to indicate a more sophisticated ignition device incorporating mechanical and/or electronic components e.g. a proximity fuze for an M107 artillery shell, magnetic/acoustic fuze on a sea mine, spring-loaded grenade fuze[4][5][6], pencil detonator or anti-handling device[7].most countries use the 'z' spelling to distinguish between simple burning fuses and more complicated munition fuzes, which contain mechanical and/or electronic components.

from Dictionary.com:

fuze
   /fyuz/ [fyooz] Show noun, verb, fuzed, fuz⋅ing.
–noun
1. a mechanical or electronic device to detonate an explosive charge, esp. as contained in an artillery shell, a missile, projectile, or the like.
2. fuse 1 (def. 1).
–verb (used with object)
3. Also, fuse. to attach a fuse or fuze to (a bomb, mine, etc.).
Origin:
1635–45; var. of fuse 1

These are just examples, the Wikipedia page goes into greater detail.

When the business explodes, they will just add the 3rd shift back in. O'savior O'bama will save us all.

Ok, Scott, if you're going to spell it with a 'z' then shouldn't the word be capitalized? The only reason it might be spelled Fuzes is if it's a proper noun, right? Otherwise, it seems that it still should be fuses. But then, it's your paper!

I'm not sure what the turning point for Janesville is going to be, but I can tell you that Buffalo Wild Wings isn't going to be our savior. Hopefully some company, any company, somewhere that pays a living wage realizes that Janesville is a good location.
I don't have a problem helping the helpless, but I'm not a fan of helping the clueless. The stimulus package does very little for people who didn't get in a pile of debt and are just barely making ends meet. No mortgage saving deals for me unless I purposely miss payments? At best this package will keep things from getting much worse than they are. At worst it does nothing more than accumulate more debt for our country and perpetuate our problems for decades to come.

Wait a min here we are sending more troops but cutting back on bombs? What are we peace keeping over there?

Reporter Jim Leute confirms: It's fuzes. Fixed back. Oops.

Scott Angus

Actually, I work at AMTEC. The type of Fuzes we make are spelled with a Z- FUZES. And the address is Capital Circle with an a not an o.

Chrystol,

Good catch. It's fixed now. Thanks.

Scott W. Angus
Editor

Ummm...spell check, anyone? Especially for a newspaper? FUSES!

I guess business is not "booming" at AMTEC...(it's a joke folks)

Someone should tell that to our new government officials. Mark my words, this stimulus package is going to do little or nothing to stimulate the economy and get people to spend. The money is going to the wrong sources.

in a more positive way? how does that get the economy on it's feet. we need more jobs, and more people spending money to get the economy running.

jmags, the money could certainly be spent in a way that would not only create you Duh jobs but benefit those in need in a far more positive way.

the ice trail will not build itself. it will have to have people do it. DUH! more jobs, or less lay offs.

It will only get better when we insist our Government wise up. Look at the story about the $1 million of "stimulus" money to be spent on the ice age trail. That kind of thing is why it continues to get worse. Those in power with their own agendas who do not care about the people they represent.

true as to that being the saying, but how much worse before it gets better??

So sad and it just continues to get worse. But the saying it has to get worse to get better is really hitting hard.