i go out plowing(not a city driver or county) and i go slow and had no problems. i had to drive to get there and no problems. stop whining!!! also my kids are not going an extra day at the end of the year because the school district should have put more snow days into the schedule, especially after last year

Jeff valdez once said - "Cats are smarter than dogs, you can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow." - Yada yada yada - let it snow!
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Get ready everyone, get out your violins. We are all going to have to be ready to play a song of sorrow for the whiners after our next snowfall.....tomorrow morning aught to be interesting again about how the plow drivers didn't plow. BUT let's not forget, there is a city ordinance that a city WILL NOT plow until a certian amount of snow or criteria is met. I can't quote what that is, but most cities it is 3" or more warrant plowing. So, unless you are going to plow yourself, and we don't get a sizeable amount of snow, I suggest you spare your ticker some stress, and don't expect it. High expectations only lead to disapointment. ;)

Thank you city plow drivers for the 20 hours of non-stop plowing. I also want to thank the city workers union for there generosity of donating $1000 to local charity. These workers not only keep you safe but also have a heart in giving back to those who are unfortunate. Thanks again DPW employees.

Woohoo....I am so glad that there are other PRO-snow plowers. Yes, they did an excellent job. Our road which is a way way out in the backwoods side road was even plowed by afternoon. I really didn't expect them to get to us until late, and I wasn't concerned....but pleasantly surprised that they were able to make it out here so early.

Good job plow drivers!!!

Thank God the mall opened up.

The people that left their cars in the road are going to have one heck of a time digging them out. No need to ticket them, they have been punished enough..:)

I commend the plows (and their management) this time. It seemed like they were out on the streets when and where they needed to be this time.

I could care less if my road is last - I don't live on a busy street. But the streets that needed it - were well cared for.

Oops, thought the first one didn't go through. Guess I might need a nap now....lol.

OH! I am so jelous!! I haven't taken a nap in so long. I LOVE naps. I think that is on my to do list tomorrow..... ;~)

Oh! I am so jelous, I can't remember the last time I took a nap. I LOVE naps. I think that is on my to do list tomorrow. ;~)

ISTOP- I agree! I had a ball with my day off. (TWO NAPS!!!)and cookies for all, even my great neighbor who snowblowed my sidewalk after it took me 1+hrs to get the short driveway clear!! I was waiting for my backup "boys" to do the sidewalk, but they went to work today! AFTER the plow came thru!
My company didn't close- they managed without me.
Better late than never...
or, better tomorrow SAFELY!!!!!!
CARPE DIEM!!!!! Sieze the day

Flying...isn't it sad that people have to get so worked up about something so silly?? I actually enjoyed my day, baked cookies, had my WHOLE family home with me, had a fire and just hung out....I think most of these people that complain must have been picked on by the neighborhood bully as children. They think everyone is out to get them.

ISTOP... Wish I could have said it as well as you have. Thanks!

+ 2 for istop!

I just think you all just need to get off the pity potty and choose your battles. Is this really going to matter in ten years? Nope. Not goona effect your life in the least. And if someone's life is taken because of an 'unplowed' road, that is unfortuneate, but ultimately it is one's own decision as to how important their own safety is......10 - 12 inches of snow is not considered safe to drive in. Period. I don't care if your the president. Your little black treads should not leave your residence until the weather permits. I don't know about you, but my oxygen intake is more important than any amount of coin.

Maybe they're plowing those roads twice that people don't think should be plowed twice because it's just the way the plowing pattern goes? Maybe they're doing it twice just to get to the next section? Heck, I don't know how they do it, they just do it somehow.

to quote myself "for those of us that had no choice but to go out TO GO TO WORK because the management decided NOT TO CLOSE THE FACILITY, then it was a matter of putting our safety on the line so that we, much like the plow drivers, could make an honest living and pay the bills..." I'm well aware of the fact that they are only doing it as a job, however, why is it that it's allowed for "other roads (that aren't apart of the main drag, a part of the bus route, or a main artery for the city) to be plowed twice... yes, a residential road to many may not qualify to many as imperative enough to plow for the City of Janesville, but why is it then that there are quite a few roads that don't hold a major association to the reasoning afformentioned in recently past articles in conjunction to what roads are considered "priorities" (legitimately so)... however, all the main roads, in the meantime, have been cleared prior to my having to venture out (to work)...
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I'm not discrediting anyone who drive plow, but I'm looking at it as the City of Janesville needs to reevaluate their priorities... many residental roads are getting hit twice prior to those that remain under snow and ice until they (the "City") deem it necessary to plow them out... it is because of that factor that many of us wind up missing work...

+1 for istop!

Ok, not to be mean by calling all you people who complain about plow drivers, idiots...but have YOU NOT listened to the news this year. They have made it exceptionally CLEAR that side roads and residential roads WILL NOT be touched until the main roads are clear, beacause of all the whining last year. And if you can't figure out why this would be, then you don't deserve your road plowed at all. Seriously, get a clue. I realize that there will always be those thorns out there that have to needle everyone, but I am quite certain the plow drivers don't have a list of who's been naughty or nice, and plows the streets accordingly.....your a bunch of goofballs.

ARMYOF3...I understand when some HAVE to go to work.
We ALL work hard at making a living.
But don't put it on the "drivers" shoulders.
They are just doing their jobs, AS TOLD..
Don't wanna start a "frazzle", just want those plow drivers to be appreciated.
Their work is hard, and so is your work, and my work, period.
Just stating that if you don't HAVE to be somewhere,... don't go!!

"If you HAD to go somewhere today, and YOU GOT THERE, THANK A PLOW DRIVER. If you didn't HAVE to go... why fuss! If they say DON'T GO OUT, DON'T."
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ok, for those of us that had no choice but to go out TO GO TO WORK because the management decided NOT TO CLOSE THE FACILITY, then it was a matter of putting our safety on the line so that we, much like the plow drivers, could make an honest living and pay the bills... how is a person's fault when he/she has no choice but to travel when our roads weren't plowed, yet, other roads (that aren't apart of the main drag, a part of the bus route, or a main artery for the city) to be plowed twice?? we all know that if it weren't for the city's "reilable" services, more of us would've been willing to go to work... with the economy the way it is, who can REALLY afford to miss work?? I, for one, can't...

uh ok

If you HAD to go somewhere today,
and YOU GOT THERE...
THANK A PLOW DRIVER!!
If you didn't HAVE to go... why fuss!
If they say DON'T GO OUT, DON'T.
These road departments KNOW how it is!!
They know it's WIS, they know it SNOWS...LOTS!!
If your road isn't plowed "according to your schedule"... STAY HOME!!
Go sledding with your kids, bake cookies, curl up with a good book! Don't "diss" the plows!
They are doing their jobs, doing them well, and doing the streets/roads they are told.
Just like you and I do our jobs as we are told/expected to do.
Thanks "plow drivers"!! For doing your best to keep us ALL safe!!
EVEN if WE stupidly "NEED" to get to the darn mall!!!!!

My beef with the snow-plowing is that they seem to leave snow on the road -- like on Milton Avenue after what was a fairly small snow fall. Was that because it plummeted after the last snowfall? I just don't get why they leave so much?

last I heard, we were 9.5" - 10"...
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bad enough we may have to travel out to Milw. on Sunday for Christmas w/ my dad-in-law... not looking forward to the roads if what the NWS is right on this one...

Does anyone know exactly how much snow we got?

We live in Wisconsin it tends to snow here. Deal with it.

the school district is not entirely to blame for the amount of snow days built in. From 1996 through 2006 I believe the district had a total of 2 snow days. (This is what I remember, could be a little more) There was no reason to build more into the calender. Also, the schedule is decided a few years in advance. I don' know if they can change it or not, but if they can't any changes they make won't take affect for a few more years.

I was just watching the neighbors trying to get there daughters car back in the driveway. She tried to leave and didn't get to the next driveway. A pickup truck finally came and pulled it out. We have a Christmas party at 7:30, hope we can get out.

New Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday night into Sunday. 4-7" more :)

It's ok if you're last to be plowed. But not at all is more than ridiculas. This is what creates all the ruts in the roads the snow plows can't stand.

marge123: it's not a matter of who gets plowed first or last... it's a matter of a few streets that aren't main drags, on/apart of bus routes, or arteries to the afformentioned getting hit at least twice prior to any other streets being done... it's nothing against your husband by any means, for he's only doing his job... just figure that in the amount of time it takes to go over streets 2-3x that aren't an integral part of what the city claims it's doing, don't you think your street, much like others in the community would've been done by now??

My husband was clled in to plow at 2 a.m and is still plowing and has about another 7 or 8 hours left. They plow more then just a few steets and believe it or not...some street has to be first and some last. Maybe you all should get a hold of the managers and tell them why your more special and should be plowed first ( and no.. my street is not plowed yet)

trish: unfortunately, she doesn't live on a bus route, which doesn't make any sense to me...
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gina51: we're on Park Ave. (not that far from you)... plow JUST went through... maybe it's on its way over to you...

I'm surprised my street is plowed already. Usually they come around 7 PM. and it freezes pretty fast into a long chunk of ice. I could actually clear the snow in daylight this time. Joy!

It's 2:00pm and W. Holmes still hasn't been plowed. Can't get out of the driveway. Driveway's clear but the streets are about 9 inches deep. Hope they plan to plow sometime today.

Anyone remember the 'blizzard' of 1979? I believe we didn't have school for about a week. I've never once had to go to school past the usual end of school date. I guess the school district from my home town must have had more common sense and better planning.

armyof3, Could it be that your mother-in-law lives on a bus route? I do and I was plowed first thing this morning. Couldn't tell you if they came down once or twice as it was done before I got up at 9. Streets just a block away from me haven't been plowed at all yet.

to me, it doesn't make any sense to only allow for one snow day a year... bad enough, we, along with some friends of ours, are still waiting for the plows to come down our street, when my mother-in-law's street (not a major road) has been plowed twice already since the storm hit... so much for efficiency...

gabby06 - one of the articles in the Gazette last spring about the Saturday makeup days mentioned that the school district was asked if they were going to build extra days into the 2008-2009 school year in case the snow days pile up (pun intended) again this year. The district official (I don't recall who it was) said no because the school district never has multiple snow days in a year. They were certain it wouldn't happen again. Hmmmm...guess they got caught with their pants down, huh?

what about companies who allow 3rd shift workers to jeopardize their lives knowing this storm was a whopper or does safety first only apply onthe clock? they dont care how u get there or IF u make it home

If the schools wouldn't have given the kids 2 full weeks off for winter break, they wouldn't need to make up a day. This is just the beginning. How many more days are the kids going to have to make up due to poor planning by the school board? FOCUS people!

Seriously, one snow day?
We live in southern Wisconsin, and they allow for one snow day? What a joke.

If this keeps up, we will have even more flooding this spring.

What happened to planning for the worst and hoping for the best? Then you wouldn't have to consult the union on your decision making.

it does seem odd that only one snow day is scheduled.
and that evert needs to consult with the union to see how to make it up.
my guess is the union will tell evert:
1. to hire more magicians and hypnotists to teach our kids on a couple saturdays
2. go suck eggs, it's not really about the kids or education, it's about protecting union members

THATS WHAT YA GET FOR THINKING!!!!

I thought after last years snow storms, the school district was going to make more snow days?