On Bar owner raising money for Footville fireworks
Posted on June 26 at 4:31 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
My dad, who was the assistant fire chief in Footville for years, helped Footville get fireworks for the old Farm Days celebration that Footville had in August. I remember being in many parades. Yes Footville had a parade, a yearly parade. Crowds came to Footville, because people could put their names in a drawing for free stuff. If you couldn't use the item, you looked at the person you standing by and ask them if they could use it. There was contests for who had the tallest stalk of corn. They were ususally tied up by the bank. And there was the "biggest foot" award too. Later on they moved the celebration to the weekend before the 4th. I went to that one too. Good Luck Footville, I hope this will continue.
On Town of Magnolia candidates
Posted on April 7 at 10:31 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The challengers really likes to throw the 4-H involvement around. I would like newcomers to the area know that Fern McCoy was the chairman of the Magnolia 4-H Club for many years. Back then parents with the name of Andrew, Larson, McCoy, Mauerman, Radtke, Hamilton, Howard, Hatlen, Burhans, Fenn, Rowald, Spanton, Miller, Perry worked together to make Magnolia 4-H Club a strong club even back then. I wish the that citizens would remember that time and start working together.
On Little Evansville’s dream season still begs the question, ‘What if?’
Posted on March 15 at 3:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Thanks John, for bringing back some "Happy Days'" to the people of Evansville. It is suprising the high calibur athletics that came from that gym at the end of fourth street. The only thing you miss was how Steve Showers dressed as the Blue Devil Mascot lead the team out of the locker to the Evansville's fight song. The other blogger commented about the lack of sportsmanship. Well I hate to tell him there are still people that were students at EHS in 69 that to this day will not cheer for a Janesville Craig team. You just had to be there to understand.....And I was. Thanks again....Class of 72
On Happy birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Posted on February 14 at 5:02 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I was surprise to see the reporter from Milwaukee did not realize that Ma Ingalls or Caroline was born in Brookfield Wi and there is a marker to that effect sponsor by the Elmbrook Historical Committee. There is a series of books about Caroline early days that was written long after Laura died but in the Little House style. I have been a "little house girl" since I was 10 years old. My grandmother gave me my first book "Little House on The Prairie" It was hard cover that was something special in 1964. My favorites
"Long Winter" "Little Town on the Prairie" and "These Happy Golden Years". It was quite a surprise 7 years ago when I was doing research that Laura is one my family tree.
She and my great great grandmother were sixth cousin. Happy Birthday Laura, you gave so many of us wonderful childhood memories.
On Craig's Hazekamp second in backstroke at Big Eight meet
Posted on February 8 at 7:56 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why not mention the Parker's swimmers by in the article. They work just as hard as the Craig's swimmers. This young team represented their school well. Keep your reporting fair balance Janesville Gazette
On Friday could be even colder
Posted on January 15 at 12:20 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Kids today are not pampered, those of us that had stayed home moms were. They made us hot breakfasts on days like this, made sure we have two pairs of mittens and socks on, sweaters, coats, hat, scraves, by the time we left the house we were sweating underneath all those levels. And when the bus broke down going to school on the way to school, we were glad that we were dressed like that. Today many students, parents are gone for the day, before school starts, they fix their own lunches, get their own cold breakfast, maybe has to get a little brother or sister ready beside themselves, and then walk to school. Kids will forget hats, mittens, because they are worrying about being late. Other families are in hard times, they couldn't afford boots for everyone this year, maybe the coats aren't warm enough, and there isn't enough gas to get the old car going to drive the kids. It is much safer to call off schools. I appreciate the Evansville School District,sending home letters informing of their plans today and on Friday and what would happen if we need to make up any days. We need to think about the safety of the children instead of what it was like when we were kids. Oh yes I remember the blizzard of 79, it was so bad that I couldn't get to my home on A for three days. We haven't seen anything like that for a long time. So chill out or grab another blanket and enjoy a day at home with a good book , hot cocca
or coffee, and thank God we don't experience hurricanes and wildfires. Stay Warm everyone
On Share memories of GM in Janesville
Posted on December 11 at 6:04 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I want to thank the The Gazette for allowing us to share the good memoires many of us shared with fathers,husbands,uncles, grandfathers, brothers, and sisters who worked to see the cars and truck go down the line. I know I already wrote something, but I got thinking about the most important gift GM gave to my family. At that is our small family farm. My dad was 21 in 1949 when he went to work at the plant, his dream, a farm, he was only going to work there five years until he got the money saved to buy one. He retired in 1979, but in those years we did get a small family farm, where we milked cows, raised pigs, chickens, ponies, horses, ducks, and rabbits. GM allowed my dad to achieve his dream and gain security for him and mom. Those days are "gone with the wind."
On Share memories of GM in Janesville
Posted on December 10 at 10:28 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
My dad was called "Farmer" and he worked at "The Plant" for 30 years, 25 of them was driving a fork lift on the docks. He was so proud of of what he did and the cars and trucks that were made in Janesville. It was a big deal, when the employees could take their families on a tour. In 1973 he took us on one and he took us to places he told us, the head man don't even know exist. My fondest memory was when dad ordered a new car from Orfordville and he had the opportunity to walk the line and watch the Biscayne Station Wagon get built. When mom and dad brought it home, other employees wrote special messages on tires and other parts of the car. Dad always said that car was the BEST Janesville ever built. I loss my dad 7 years ago and when I heard the plant was closing, I cried for him and the others who walk the picket lines trying to make life better for their families which in turned helped others in different carreers. I am in mourning this month, we are seeing a way of life disappearing right in front of our eyes. Those politicans that say the car industry should not be saved, don't know the pride the people of Janesville have when it says "Made in Janesville, Wisconsin." I am glad my dad doesn't have to see this.
On More than just 'a cop in Evansville'
Posted on October 1 at 12:15 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Art will miss by all of Evansville, young and old alike. He was so respected by the young people of this town that when my high school son came home and broke the news to me, he was in shock and tears. To many he was Officer Friendly. He was someone the youth of this town trusted. People like him can never be replaced. My prayers are with his wife Pat, and the entire Phillips family, May God Be With You All
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On Larson Acres plans expansion
Posted on July 21 at 10:34 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Please keep 4-H out of the politics of Magnolia.
There are both outstanding 4-H families on both sides of this land issue. Using 4-H as a political tool, you are creating undue tension between our youth and and goes against the true spirit of 4-H.