News Archive for March 25, 2012
Castroneves wins IndyCar season opener at St. Pete
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Sunday, March 25, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. --
Helio Castroneves used a bold pass of Scott Dixon to win the IndyCar season opener through the streets of St. Petersburg, where he celebrated with a tribute to the late Dan Wheldon.
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Janesville School Board candidates weigh in on issues
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Voters will choose at least two new members for the Janesville School Board in the April 3 elections.
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Six seek seats on Parkview School Board
By GINA DUWE - Sunday, March 25, 2012
ORFORDVILLE --
Parkview School District voters face not only a $5 million referendum on the April 3 ballot, but also the choice between six board candidates with opposing views on how the district should consolidate its elementary schools.
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Two seek seat on Bradford Town Board
By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, March 25, 2012
BRADFORD TOWNSHIP --
Two people, including one incumbent, are squaring off for one supervisory seat on the Bradford Town Board.
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Public record for March 25, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Statistics don't support perception of crime in downtown Janesville
By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The notion that crime is worse in downtown Janesville has been around for years, but police say their statistics don’t support the long-held perception.
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People Who Matter 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Sunday, March 25, 2012
The Gazette unveils its selections for the 2012 edition of "People Who Matter."
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Laurie Valley is a vanguard of generosity
By GAZETTE STAFF - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
If Laurie Valley was any more generous, she would have to get a bigger van. Since early 2010, Valley has been the coordinator, driver and muscle behind a donation collection and distribution service.
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When it comes to volunteering, Barbra Cisler can't walk away
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Barbara Cisler finds joy in working with people and doing things for others. That's why the Janesville woman has devoted her life to volunteerism since becoming involved with the Mortar Board American national honor society in college.
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Michelle Turner creates a positive learning environment in her Delavan classroom
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Relevancy, rigor, relationships. That's Michelle Turner's formula for classroom success. The first two parts make her sound like a tough old bird, a teacher with a sharp tongue and eyes in the back of her head.
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Tony Farrell Sr. could lead a plush life, but volunteerism calls
By ANN MARIE AMES - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
There's no end to the places where you'll run into Tony Farrell Sr.: Rock County Board meetings, Janesville School Board meetings, Freedom Fest, Janesville Performing Arts Center ... sometimes it seems he's everywhere.
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Janesville's Brigette and Bruce Thoms combine to help cancer patients
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Along with other members of the Rock County Cancer Coalition, Brigette and Bruce Thoms raise and distribute money that directly benefits cancer patients in Rock County.
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Dave Johnson uses his connections to help Janesville
By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Whenever Ron Ochs has needed community service help, he's found it with Dave Johnson. Johnson, retired general manager of The Gazette, has an extensive history of serving the community.
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The Slabacks' faith and time help church and students grow
By GINA DUWE - Sunday, March 25, 2012
ORFORDVILLE --
Since moving to Orfordville almost seven years ago, Ryan and the Rev. Wendy Slaback have helped grow and sustain their church and have helped shape young minds.
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Ann Forbeck is a dynamo for families
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Sunday, March 25, 2012
For Ann Forbeck, it's all about family. Her job is helping families in crisis. Her own family is just as challenging. She's the mother of five, four of whom arrived at the same time. That's right, quadruplets.
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Even in retirement, David Kemp swings a hammer for others in need
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
David Kemp worked his way up from swinging a hammer to managing construction projects for Janesville's J.P. Cullen & Sons. Now retired, he hasn't stopped working or inspiring others with skillful leadership.
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Marc Perry is a beacon of hope for at-risk youth, the homeless
By ANN MARIE AMES - Sunday, March 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Just when he thought he knew a thing or two about life, Marc Perry spent a week as a counselor at a camp for HIV-positive children.
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Ohio State beats Syracuse 77-70 to reach Final 4
By JIMMY GOLEN - Sunday, March 25, 2012
BOSTON --
The final weekend of March Madness is next, and the Buckeyes will be there.
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Louisville in Final 4 with 72-68 win over Florida
By EDDIE PELLS - Sunday, March 25, 2012
PHOENIX --
Russ Smith, who finished with 19 points, followed Behanan's bucket with a pair of free throws and then Florida freshman Bradley Beal and teammate Kenny Boynton each missed chances to tie in the final seconds.
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Hill scores 24, Pacers beat Bucks 125-104
By CHRIS JENKINS - Sunday, March 25, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
George Hill scored a season-high 24 points and the Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 on Saturday night.
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De Pere wins WIAA Division 1 state championship
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Sunday, March 25, 2012
MADISON --
De Pere claimed a 60-57 victory Saturday and the WIAA Division 1 girls basketball state championship over Milwaukee King after a 3-pointer by King's Shakeela Fowler that would have forced overtime went in-and-out at the buzzer.
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New London wins 2nd consecutive D2 championship
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Tara Knapstein scored 12 points and Emily Steffanus added nine points to lead New London to its second consecutive WIAA Division 2 girls basketball state championship with a 43-39 victory over New Berlin Eisenhower on Saturday.
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View from abroad: US facing woes, but still No. 1
By DAVID CRARY - Sunday, March 25, 2012
NEW YORK --
Anyone worried about an erosion of America's global status might consider this modest fact: Facebook is the dominant social network in Mongolia.
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White Sox rally from four down to beat Brewers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Sunday, March 25, 2012
PHOENIX --
Randy Wolf wasn't too upset that he gave up most of a four-run lead. He was facing a White Sox lineup with few recognizable names, after all.
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Moderately speaking
By KATHLEEN PARKER - Sunday, March 25, 2012
LAS VEGAS --
We must recognize moderation once again as a virtue, both in our public and private lives. Those who shun political moderation view its practitioners as traitors to some higher cause, spineless and weak.
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