On Wis. Dems say recall wins show governor vulnerable

Posted on August 11 at 9:22 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

http://www.deptofnumbers.com/employment/...
http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.wi.htm

We are definitely facing complex issues in our State. But take a minute to check out some of the numbers for this year, and I think it is fair to say that at least we are headed back in the right direction.

3 biggest areas of job growth for this year:
- "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities"
- "Manufacturing"
- "Education & Health Services"

If these numbers continue, and I hope we are all hoping for that, it will make the case to recall Walker a very difficult one for any except for those whom this is primarily a political and emotional issue.

On Fuddruckers to give away food as fundraiser for CARE House

Posted on November 15 at 3 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

See you all there tomorrow!

On Fuddruckers to give away food as fundraiser for CARE House

Posted on November 9 at 6:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

justsay and jen - that's one of the great things about his event and the amazing generosity of Fud's., especially considering the economy. Families can come and enjoy a great meal for everyone. If all they can afford to give is $5, then CARE House is another $5 ahead with the much needed support they provide. All who participate are blessed - families who might not normally be able to eat out and the CARE House.

Pass the word!!

On Fuddruckers to give away food as fundraiser for CARE House

Posted on November 9 at 10:31 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

This is an open to close event (10:30AM - 9:00PM). What a great opportunity for the CARE House and kudos to the generous folks at Fudrucker's and the people of Faith Community for raising awareness.

On Faith Community CARES and shares

Posted on May 18 at 1:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I think this is really great! I really like how the church is willing to support ministries that already have good distribution systems in place. Why reinvent the wheel? A great demonstration of entire family of God working together, and meeting needs.

On The conservative ‘happy warrior’

Posted on May 7 at 10:53 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

In the end, I wonder which is better. A centrist who pretends to be more conservative to get elected, or a leftist who pretends to be more centrist??

On The conservative ‘happy warrior’

Posted on May 7 at 10:18 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

whythink - Thought provoking comment comparing McCain and Obama. So would we agree that both McCain and Obama assumed there was a benefit in running a more conservative campaign?
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Say "Hi" for me and keep up the good work there.

On February referendum likely for Clinton schools

Posted on December 8 at 9:27 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

whatever. I hear you, and assuming your email was respectful (no reason to think otherwise) it was a mistake for the school b. pres. not to communicate back. It doesn't take long to at least thank you for taking the time to write.

Perhaps I'm too optomistic, but I think the general economy will be seeing some big improvements this Spring and that things will be picking up. And knowing how quickly building expenses and costs increase, we may end up paying a lot more for a lot less. I understand that it can be kind of tricky playing the "what if" game but I think we have to make our best judgment call on it.

Who knows, by Feb. we may even be seeing some of the upswing in the economy.

On February referendum likely for Clinton schools

Posted on December 5 at 12:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

whatever. Thx for the tax link, it's a good one and I would encourage people to take a look. Here's a bit of the info from that link:

Expense per pupil / Tax rate
Beloit - 10,296 / 10.36
Beloit Turner - 9,111 / 9.30
Brodhead - 8,575 / 8.09
Clinton - 9,222 / 10.29
Delavan-Darien - 8,375 / 6.79
Evansville - 8,577 / 9.81
Janesville - 9,041 / 7.71
Milton - 8,138 / 7.31
Palmyra-Eagle - 8,424 / 8.71
Parkview - 9,528 / 8.87
Sharon J11 (K-8)- 9,201 / 6.20
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average: 8.49

For example:
property of $150,000.
at the average of $8.49 would = $1273.50/yr or $106.12/m
at Clinton’s rate of $10.29 = $1543.50/yr. or $128.63/m

Just the info, and then you can decide if that is out of control or not.

On February referendum likely for Clinton schools

Posted on December 5 at 12:05 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Voicing your opinion is doing something about, at least the first step. I would just want to encourage everyone to focus on how to be part of the solution.