On Simmons factory lays off 52
Posted on October 8 at 4:05 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
"localboy": LMAO :)
On Should schools check out volunteers?
Posted on October 8 at 4:03 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
School District of Beloit has been doing this for more than 3 years. This not only includes classroom volunteering but also includes checking parents to be able to come on a field trip, which I think is even more necessary than in the classroom (which is also necessary). Think about it...the class boards a school bus and grown-ups dispurse through the bus to help the bus driver by keeping the kids seated and the noise manageable. You have a convicted child molester or convicted child abuser on the bus. Is the teacher able to watch what is going on in every seat, with the adults??? No s/he is trying to make sure kids are staying safely seated in their seats in his/her area. She is trusting that each adult is doing the same in their area of the bus. What if a child "pushes the buttons" of the abuser and they smack a kid? What if that molester "touches" the kid next to them? Yes, I know that there could still be people like this who just haven't gotten caught yet and end up around the kids. I, however, would want to weed out the convicted ones at least. I agree with the other posters. I don't have anything to hide...go ahead and check my background. What do YOU have to hide?
On Albion shooting suspect held on $5,000 cash bail
Posted on October 4 at 11:09 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
wwr1961: I hope you are kidding about thinking this was a set up. I don't get all you people who think the police have nothing better to do with their time. There are many STUPID young people out there and it's possible you have just read about a group of them. If you were joking about a set up, I guess I didn't get it. Sorry.
On Hello? Hello? Janesville School District’s phones on the fritz
Posted on September 29 at 10:11 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Website could probably be down because the techs are trying to fix things from the computer virus that was reported last week.
Posted on September 27 at 2:27 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Janesvillian is correct about the buss factor. We live about 3 miles out of town and the middle school/high school students in our subdivision get on a bus before 7:00 a.m. I can't imagine how hard it is for those teens to get up, showered, dressed, breakfast and to the bus stop by 6:50 a.m. or so and not miss the bus. I'm guessing their using bus time to eat breakfast and it more than likely is NOT a healthy one. I'm not looking forward to my elementary kids having to make that earlier bus as they get older.
On Craig football team escapes crash without injuries
Posted on September 27 at 2:21 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
ang1122: Is your son 18 years old yet? The way I read the story is that "minors" were not allowed to leave the scene w/o parental permission. So if he is 18, perhaps they felt he was an adult and could make the decision to leave by himself. If your son is a minor under 18, I'm very sorry that they are reporting false information and even more sorry that you were not contacted by coaches or the district as reported or that he was unable to contact you via someone's cell phone. Glad your son and all the others were uninjured.
On Police: Pursuit didn't cause motorcycle accident
Posted on September 25 at 10:18 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why do you think it's a cover-up? I don't live in Milton but my recollection is that it's relatively a short distance from E. High St. to Arthur Dr. on Hwy 26. For the officer to call it in, turn from High Street onto Hwy. 26 and increase speed to catch up (even with a cop car engine) to the motorcycle going 60 mph only to find the driver had crashed seems like a logical time frame to me. Sounds like the only problem here was speed and possibly alcohol. Some people around here are so "conspiracy theory" it's sad.
On Beloit Memorial Hospital undergoes expansion
Posted on September 23 at 9:26 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Had both my children there and was 100% satisfied! My first was 20+ hours of labor with an emergency C-section. Cannot find one complaint. People joke about "hospital food", well, I'm a decent cook and I wanted to stay longer. Their food was great and someone else was preparing it other than me. :) The atmosphere was very homelike (for a hospital) and the "husband/wife" dine-together supper was my favorite both times there. The staff was very attentive and caring. My children were WELL cared for and are happy, healthy kids. I live in Janesville and have told my EMT friend that if they ever get called to our house, he knows which hospital to take my family to. THUMBS UP BELOIT!!!
On Council chooses Sedona man as likely city manager
Posted on September 18 at 9:07 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
It is important that city council reps visit Sedona to get a feel for this guy's work. You need to talk to "the person on the street", the taxpayer to get an idea about him. You can embellish a resume and if people want to get rid of you, they will give you some pretty nice references to ensure your departure. Do I think the entire council needs to go??? Absolutely NOT!
I agree with "warfdude". With today's technology and the ability to do a powerpoint presentation, you only need maybe 3 reps to go, and NO spouse or significant other. We have to be very careful on how we spend taxpayer money. Any more than 3 reps would be just more wasteful spending on the councils part.
On a side note: "Unknown", unless miracles happen and the recent presentation to GM keeps the plant open, you better change your 15 month prediction to less than 5 months. As much as I would like to see all those employees keep their jobs as long as possible, I don't foresee any more work past the Christmas holidays, as sad as that is.
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On Delavan Pick 'n Save closing doors on Nov. 2
Posted on October 9 at 9:36 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I plan my trips to the Woodman's area around my grocery shopping needs. All other stops first, then Woodman's last. They do have very good prices for the aisle foods and such. Yes, their produce is a good price too, if you can eat a 4-6 bananas, 16 oz. of Strawberries, 1 lb. of grapes, listless green leaf lettuce, 4 apples, a bag of carrots, 3 tomatoes, etc. in 3-4 days. If you can't, you'll be throwing some of it in the garbage as it has very little shelf life once it arrives home. Their meat is middle of the road for quality and price is not too bad.
I have watched Jvlle P&S really climb the price ladder in the last 2-3 years. I agree with other posters that it might not be able to remain open. It is NOT as busy as it used to be when I used to shop there regularly.
Pick-N-Save variety of brands has gone down and prices are 25-30%+ more than some of the same products at Woodman's. I watch the flyers and buy most of my produce and some of my meats (good/great quality for both) at P&S. Can't afford to buy the other things anymore. Feel sorry for the employees if they would close in the future. I know many women who shop more than one grocery store to take advantage of the best deals. I am grateful that we have a deep freeze. When meat is on sale (sirloins $3.99 this week at P&S) I buy multiples packages and freeze. Really saves the $$$$$$!