On Cow couture: Bessie statue fine as good idea goes bad

Posted on July 11 at 9:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Mess with the cow and it comes back to haunt you!

On Advocating for children pushes Moloney’s buttons

Posted on January 3 at 9:09 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Awesome Shannon. There is nothing but goodness through this whole article and it's great to read such an uplifting story in the paper. My hat is always off to those who do such good in our communities when there is so much to complain about. Hoping your 2009 is blessed and can't wait to read how we can help out in your next efforts! Hope the Gazette keeps us posted.

On JPD officer discovers house fire

Posted on October 18 at 1:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Oh the cynical always have their voice. Well, the rest of us also have a voice. Great job, Brad.

On Fake 911 call results in charge

Posted on July 26 at 3:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I agree with truecitizen. She needs to learn that even at 14 her actions have consequences. At 14 she should know 911 is ONLY for emergencies, not thrills. Get her any help she needs, and then as a parent I'd arrange for her to pay back what was lost in trying to locate her. I'd ask the police to be patient and have her work whatever odd jobs she needed to in order to pay them back, even at 20 dollars a month. Forget the trips to McDonald's and new ringtones for her cell phone. She'll need that money to pay back what she caused.

On Foreign-language speakers increasing in Janesville schools

Posted on July 20 at 11:53 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

"And again-I keep hearing that anyone moving to this country needs to learn English. Now I'm hearing that when they do it is an unfair advantage. I just don't understand."

Wow what a profound statement. I have to applaud this. Most posts are saying "Learn/speak English or get out". These children will need to learn it..as will the parents. The school is the opportunity to do so. Now a good number of you are complaining when they're attending school to get an education AND learn the precious language you want them to learn. It makes no sense. They have to learn somewhere and for children the easiest way is immersion into school with some patient adults and peers. Instead of blasting those not knowing English, give them resources. Maybe some honestly don't know where to get help to learn English. We must admit it's a very difficult language with all the slang words and ways to say things, including double usages of words. Instead of complaining and blasting the honest people who are in America to make a better way for themselves and their children, how about encouraging them to seek help (give them resources) to learn our language and giving them a pat on the back when they do. Maybe the community and those within it need to do more outreach among groups and even in our own neighborhoods. If you can't be part of the solution in a positive way, then don't complain about the problem.

Let's do more to help our fellow man. It's what we're here for, afterall.

On Runaway paddleboat passengers rescued

Posted on July 19 at 3:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I'm sure everyone involved is grateful these boys weren't seriously hurt, especially the boys. Yes, there is more trouble for kids to get into now days, but to read some of the negative messages on here it's like you condemn the children for one mistake. Yes it could have been HORRIBLY tragic and nothing anyone would wish on a soul. But I have no doubt these children are paying for what they did both in the scare they got, the police who had to get involved plus their family dealing with them. None of us know how this happened and the boys could have slipped away from the yad for a moment while Mom or Dad had their back turned stirring supper on the stove. No doubt rules and regulations have been gone over and will be reinforced after this incident, I hope.
To those of you so quick to condemn and judge, think of all the stupid things you did as a child. How close you came to hurting yourself or your friends doing something impulsive you thought would be cool. I'm not excusing the boys, but maybe have a bit of understanding instead of spouting righteousness and condemnation of them and their parents. I myself am a parent and a diligent one. But I know personally things happen (which they will) and when it's a near miss, you just are thankful everyone is ok. Then reassess what went wrong and what needs to be done to prevent it again...a lesson learned.
Put aside your judgement and instead offer up thoughts of thanksgiving, and hope that these children and parents hug each other a bit tighter and reassess rules/obeying them in the home.

On Runaway paddleboat passengers rescued

Posted on July 17 at 8:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Those are some scared boys and some relieved parents. It's a scary story, but I'm sure lessons were learned on all sides. They are young and we all did stupid things that were impulsive and not thought through. This was one that could have ended in tragedy and I'm sure a life lesson. No doubt they'll be telling their kids and grandkids about the time they took a paddle boat that was washed up. In a way that's what childhood is about, but also could definitely have ended badly. Good job to everyone involved.

"'They paddled their little fannies off,' he said." I had to laugh reading this! I bet they did...and I bet they hung their heads when those parents showed up. Listen to your parents, children.

On South Korea woman killed near Edgerton

Posted on July 6 at 12:22 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

It sounds like an awkward headline to me as well, garyprimer. South Korean sounds better, but I'm not the journalist.

I don't believe anyone was making light of this. Just a comment on what seems to be a lack of proofing some articles get. I don't believe anyone attacked this lady or her family.

Thoughts go out to them....it's hard no matter where you're from.

On Flooding racks up overtime in Rock County

Posted on June 29 at 2:42 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I'm sure these great people helped in other ways we don't know about, off the clock. I'm grateful there are such services and people doing them, both on and off the clock. it makes for a great community.
Thank you guys!

On Cow couture: Bessie statue fine as good idea goes bad

Posted on June 29 at 2:32 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

My goodness!

Bessie is indeed a huge landmark of Janesville. She is VERY famous. I personally am glad she 'represents' what our area is about. We are a hard working farming area and that is what our country survives on. Decent hard working people who still put their back into their work to keep food on our tables.

I won't sit here and angrily type in bold letters she should be left alone and others should go back to where they came from (otherwise that would leave no one in the US but the Native Americans). Yes whatever the owners want can be done with Bessie, but to me it seemed like an attempt that went a bit haywire. It's hard to mess with an icon like Bessie and not rile people up. I do think some have overreacted, however. It's not worth insulting others about or shipping them back home. And yes, I knew it was a mantilla as soon as I saw it on her, but it did make me wonder why.

So, anyone truly so offended please compose yourself, write a constructive email or letter (kindly and concisely)about your feelings regarding our town's icon and send it off to those owning Bessie. That is what will make a difference, versus insults and ranting/raving. That is how to get things done!

Welcome home Bessie!