On Planning underway for Monterey Hotel
Posted on August 8 at 11:43 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The Orleans was a cool place when I was a kid - Janesville needs some nice, local restaurants, enough of the chain places! Too bad people didn't support Fusion 5 more - one of the best chefs. Anyone remember the King's PUB? Or the DownUnder? Character. That is what Jvl USED to have - bring it back!
On "City of Parks" prepares for the Emerald Ash Borer
Posted on August 5 at 2:21 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Just so long as the pesticides they are using or developing are non-toxic to humans - which never happens. We always find out after the fact that whatever they are using causes damage to people along with whatever pest they are trying to kill.
On Downtown mainstay Cherry's looks for new location
Posted on July 31 at 8:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Brian - go for the waterfront location! This town needs a spot to stop on the river for a good lunch, and ice to go. You could maybe get the City to allow some docks - outside seating - would be THE only spot in town! When the ski tournys are in town you would clean up!
On Milton schools look at saving money and saving the earth
Posted on July 10 at 7:40 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Evansville High School was built over 5 years ago with geothermal heating and cooling. Three months ago, when I contacted the Jvl School District, to see if we are incorporating "green" energy into Craig and Parker renovations - geothermal heating and cooling, the answer was "no". I don't understand why Janesville is always 20+ years behind everyone else - with the uncertainty of oil for fuel - geothermal is a no-brainer. Call your school board members and ask them why this wasn't looked at.... maybe the gym space would've had to have been smaller or something - if it is sports related, this town will spend the money on it - but not to save the planet, and yes, the planet does need saving if humans are to continue to live here.
On Janesville School Board considers lower taxes
Posted on July 9 at 12:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Maybe the School Board should have a talk with the City Council. 500K for an underpass. 1.4M for a baseball field. Property acquisition for parkland, etc. etc. This is a refreshing viewpoint, but the place we NEED to be spending money is on the education of our children - smaller class sizes, music and art, more special programs to bring the community into schools - so kids learn about the real world.
On Man sues city in runaway street sweeper crash
Posted on July 7 at 6:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
When "saywhat" and "havealife" say "Pay the Man" - do they realize it is the residents - wait - homeowners that live in the City of Janesville that will be paying for this? Teh Council recently approved a huge settlement for a realtor that was "injured" when a police officer made a u-turn, and she got whiplash. The guy didn't get hit. Send the parks dept to fix his landscaping, and a local contractor to fix his garage. 20K - this guy is asking each of us that own homes here to pay him. Another example of a ridiculous law suit. If he loses, he should have to pay the City back for attorney fees.
On Committee will keep talking about new site for 4-H fair
Posted on June 26 at 5:56 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
We are spending WAY too much money on "wants" and not on "needs". How can the fair board ask the taxpayers to provide them with a new location to hold their fair? If they want a new spot - if the one provided isn't good enough for them, then let them find their own spot. Pay for it themselves. Half a mil for an underpass. 1.4 mil for baseball fields. 70 mil for the schools - that are dropping enrollment. 15 mil in the latest round of spending. NOt to mention the fact that with the global food shortage, and fuel crisis, we will need that rich County farmland to feed ourselves. JUST SAY NO. Try to contact the fair board to tell them your thoughts. Is nearly impossible to get to them. So call your county board supervisor. The pressure is on them from the fair board - so you have to call to let them know your thoughts.
On Council OKs tunnel under East Milwaukee
Posted on June 24 at 11:07 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
This is fiscal irresponsibility. Wisconsin law give pedestrians the right of way when in a crosswalk, so the tunnel is a waste of taxpayer money. There are too many other options to look at, besides the most expensive. Tunnels have their share of drawbacks also - and maintenance will be a huge one. Where does the council think all this money is coming from??
Posted on June 24 at 11:04 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think Staskal should be placed in Byron's home. What ever happened to common sense? Precaution? If the guy's own parents don't want him released, why would a judge go against that? This judge has obviously lost his ability to logically judge a situation, and to protect the people in our communities. If Byron wants Staskal released, let Byron provide housing for this guy in his own home.
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On Sustainability committee begins green education
Posted on August 15 at 11:24 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Eco-municipality - Sustainable Community. These ideas can't co-exist with "take garbage for cheap" landfilling. Things to change in Jvl - Businesses that don't recycle - how many people empty their car out at the gas station or McDonald's drivethru? These businesses don't recycle, even though it is a State law. Also observe Jvl festivals - for example, the Corn Roast; they serve beer in disposable cups - (can they be recycled in Jvl, #1 or 2 plastic?). A great idea, how about putting Sharpies at the beer stations so people can write their name on their cup - AND REUSE IT - get a refill, instead of throwing and getting another. Throwing and getting another. Then, observe whether separate trash cans are provided for recyclables - or whether the plastic cups are sorted from trash, or simply dumped in the landfill. EVERYONE in Wisconsin is required to recycle, not only residents. These are all huge issues - thank goodness there is a group to handle these things - and make some changes - raise awareness.