On Plaza would make downtown Whitewater more vibrant
Posted on September 7 at 7:57 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'd be happy if they just fixed the section of Whitewater St. they tore up, and left as gravel for months now. Other than that, I think the whole downtown is pretty idyllic already, whether they upgrade that section or not.
On Don't give up on the Fourth Ward
Posted on September 6 at 2:26 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Maybe Janesville could expand on the idea of community service. The people who get in trouble often find themselves in front of a judge. Get them involved in activities around town, maybe where they live. Show them how their effort is helping others in the community. After their commitment is over make it clear to them that they're still needed to help, because the job's not done. They would need to work side by side with others that aren't court ordered to do it, but do it because they want to. Make them believe Janesville is a better place because of them.
On Dumping debt: Financial workshop planned
Posted on September 4 at 3:24 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Just a simple comment from me about whether the article would have been better as a paid advertisement brought unusual criticism about issues that weren't even mentioned by me. Churches don't charge money, they ask for donations. How much does the Salvation Army charge for housing, feeding, and keeping someone from dying? How much does the House of Mercy charge to let an entire family stay there for weeks on end, feeding them, getting them clothes, a job, a place to live? I'll tell you how much - nothing. Now tell me how this is money thing is such a great deal? Tell me how rotten I am for asking a very honest question. Ask yourself why you're so upset over something that was never said.
On Dumping debt: Financial workshop planned
Posted on September 4 at 12:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Shouldn't this have been a paid advertisement rather than a news article?
On Nader says he has signatures for Wis. ballot
Posted on September 2 at 12:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Voting for someone outside the two major political parties would certainly never work, but if enough people voted for someone in a third party, ANY party, those votes would be noticed if there were enough of them put together. It would show the entrenched parties that their power was waning. They would have no choice but to change, or declare marshal law, and demand our obedience. Voting for the lesser of two evils only feeds the problem. Either vote for an outside long shot, or write in "none of the above". I'm writing in my choice, even though they aren't running, and I suspect many others will, too. If you vote for either the Dems or GOP, you're voting for the same old stuff. Ask yourself a question: Has anything really changed when going back and forth between the two parties? Why do you think the vote is always so close? Could it be because there's really no difference?
On Wis. emergency officials: No calls for help
Posted on September 2 at 12:34 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
He hasn't gotten any requests because they're orders now. The States don't have any control over their National Guard anymore. I'm surprised nobody seems to care that all 50 governors opposed this, yet it still happened. Why did the president do this? Because the States are getting sick and tired of the illegal war in Iraq. Support our troops by getting them home NOW! It makes me know for sure who runs this country today, and it sure isn't the Citizens like it's supposed to be. The Gazette doesn't report on many stories like this unfortunately. As much as I like the "puppy dog smells first flowers of spring" type news as much as the rest of us do, we really need to know what our government is doing more. If people would like to find out more about how president Bush did this, plus authorizing 1/2 TRILLION DOLLARS for the war in 2007, search of H.R 5122. You will be amazed if not red faced angered.
On Park decoy patrol designed as deterrent
Posted on September 2 at 10:05 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think I'll start hanging out at Carver's Rock to see what the cops are up to. Hiding out in camouflage outfits? Who would want to go to any park knowing they're being actively watched by police who could pop out of the woods at any moment for any reason? How many people like being followed by a squad car in town? I don't go to Rotary Gardens, either, because I don't think parks are any place for cameras. I'd like to hear from people who don't share the same view.
On Rotary Gardens to charge fee
Posted on August 26 at 1:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I hope in the future there will remain at least one park that some special interest group hasn't taken over for their own good intentions.
On 'A lot of sacrifices': Single father's poverty affects his daughter and parents, too
Posted on August 25 at 8:07 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Careerbuilder.com and Monster.com aren't showing a lot of welding prospects at the moment. From what I've seen around here, and from reading the article, I think Bruce could excel in a maintenance position. There's a lot of variety, no line work to keep up with, and a welding degree is really a plus most people don't have. Many maintenance departments take care of some sort of housekeeping, so entry level positions should be available. Monster.com returns 121 hits for maintenance within 30 miles of Janesville.
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On Gearing up for an awesome autumn
Posted on September 7 at 4:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
That last rain started Fall off for me. The wood's stacked out back, and I cleaned the chimney today. I'm all ready for that first toasty fire to fall asleep in front of.