On Parkview referendum fails; school board incumbents ousted
Posted on April 5 at 4:26 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Yes, there are great teachers at Parkview - that's not what I said - it's just that their resources are limited. In order to get into a good 4 year college these days, a student has to have 2 or 3 foreign languages - Parkview I believe - still only offers Spanish. There are many other college level courses that are not offered at Pakview. Many students - myself included - had to take courses at U Rock or Beloit College their senior years so they could meet the course requirements for college.
On Parkview referendum fails; school board incumbents ousted
Posted on April 5 at 11:31 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
justoneof - people weren't having 5 or more kids back in the 1990's either. I personally know of several families in Parkview School District who have decided to send their kids to Evansville, Brodhead or Janesville schools. The main reason is these schools have better facilities, teachers & academic choices.
On Parkview referendum fails; school board incumbents ousted
Posted on April 5 at 10:13 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I am a graduate of Parkview High School. When I graduated over 30 years ago, we had over 130 kids in our class - today they're lucky if they have 1/2 that many. Open enrollment is already killing that district - it has been for years. I had a lot of friends who were from Newark - I'm sorry but I never really understood why they were in Parkview School District to begin with. Many of them already have a long bus ride everyday - many I know live closer to Beloit Turner or even Brodhead. And yes, the schools have NEVER had the support of the people living in that district, which is another reason they're in the mess they're in now. It's sad, but 10 years from now, I doubt if there will be a Parkview High School.
On Voter registration mailer addressed to deceased dog
Posted on March 2 at 5:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Read the article moron - or is that too much to ask. She was NOT registered to vote, just received a form from an outside group saying she was eligible to register. I doubt if the dog would have been able to provide an ID or proof of residence - GEEZZZ.
On Downtown Janesville parking plaza's days are numbered
Posted on February 27 at 10:39 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
li713 - all I can say is AMEN. Your post summed up the mindset of Janesville - sad, but so very true.
On More shuttered storefronts at the mall
Posted on February 24 at 11:19 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
You should go on the weekends - that place is always hopping. Personally, I do most of my shopping in Madison or online - and many of my friends do the same. If they want to bring more shoppers to Janesville, they need more variety - they have the same old discount stores & it's been that way for years.
Posted on October 20 at 3:02 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Love how people stick to the topic - since when was this a referendum on Starbucks? Geeezzz....
Posted on October 20 at 11:30 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I was at that same Starbucks a few weeks ago at lunchtime. I always go inside - the barista who covers the drive thru was out front where they keep the sandwhiches - she was trying to explain all the different sandwiches, salads - what was on them, etc. to the person at the drive thru window. She was a lot more patient than I would've been. I almost yelled over into her headset for that person to get off their lazy rear end & come inside. After I got my latte - & yes it only took a few minutes - the line for the drive thru was out in the street. And the person who was holding things up - no kids or pets - one person who was too lazy to get out of their car was holding things up. UGH. If you don't know what you want or if you have a big order - GO INSIDE.
On Please stick with the sidewalk plan
Posted on September 27 at 6:03 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I do believe the bike trail is close by - hit the trails if you want to go for a walk or run. I know several people who have bought homes in specific neighborhoods because they didn't have sidewalks - retirees who don't want to worry about shoveling in the winter. Now you want them to fork over $$ they don't have to pay for sidewalks they never wanted & probably won't use?? Get a life Steve.
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On Price of freedom hits home
Posted on May 8 at 11:45 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The point of Greg's comment/editorial is that we, the people (unless you are in the military or have family serving) are not making any sacrifies while we are at war. Yes, we are at war - have been since Sept 11, 2001. Talk to anyone who was around during World War II - our whole country pitched in. The civilian population (that means the people here at home) actually sacrficed - taxes went up to pay for the war, food, electricity, rubber,etc was rationed. My aunt still has my grandparent's ration books. You were allowed xx amount of flour, sugar, salt per month - the rest was sent over for our troops serving in the war. No new cars were built - automobile plants shifted production from cars to jeeps, planes, tanks - to help the war effort. How many sacrifices have most of us made to support the current war effort? Would anyone be willing - as an example - to give up your cell phone or any other personal luxury to support our troops? Our grandparents or anyone who served in past war efforts would be ashamed to see the lack of support our troops are currently receiving. The Neal family has made the ultimate sacrifice. They asked that we all pray for our troops still serving - I say we all need to pitch in & do so much more.