On What's the 4K way?

Posted on February 14 at 9:22 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

4K is not a daycare. I work with a 4k program and we hardly babysit your children. We do have daily lesson plans and various activities that are geared towards teaching in a fun manner, but is very much educational. There is actual material we are to use to teach your children the alphabet, what sounds the letters make, how to make those letters, how to spell their name. We also teach them how to use glue, scissors, how to hold a pencil, etc that are important tools for children to have. It's amazing how many children who are 4 have never even touched glue or scissors before. We also teach them manners, how to interact socially, responsibility, hygiene such as washing their hands after the bathroom or blowing their nose, how to get dressed in their winter gear to go outside independently, to pack their own backpack, how to speak up for themselves and say 'please stop' if they don't like how someone is treating them, routine, safety and love that we're predictably there for your child, nutritious meals where we discuss what is healthy/not healthy/good occasional treat. We also interact with parents, give advice, bring concerns to them about their children or share cute stories from the day before, get to know the families and care for them as well as be a sounding board when they're having a difficult day. I could STILL go on about the benefits of our program. Those believing it's glorifed daycare or it's a program to be looked down upon...please do not knock it until you've spent a day in a 4k classroom. Don't put our (ours and the child's) hard work down when you see a little child's face light up when they write their name independently for the first time ever in their short life. It's priceless.

On Janesville woman still earning accolades for CAMDEN Playground

Posted on June 18 at 9:02 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

To vote...click on "Milwaukee Brewers" and see the three finalists from Wisconsin. http://www.mlb.com/peopleallstarsamongus...

On What's the story behind the pizza demo queen?

Posted on January 3 at 8:49 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

My husband got a slice of pizza from this beautiful lady just today. So nice to see her there and to see an article about her!

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.