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
On Alaska governor moves to national stage
Posted on September 2 at 10:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
lakennedy, I know a woman quite high in the Wisconsin's Hillary Campaign, she traveled all over the country to help Hillary. I asked her after Hillary lost, how did she feel. She told me
"I am over it", "We all have to get over it" and support Obama if we are to make a difference.
On Alaska governor moves to national stage
Posted on September 2 at 2:14 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I supported Hillary 100% not because she was a woman, but because of her ideas and experiences. There is no way no how will I vote Republican this year, my vote can't not be bought with a woman who don't have the experience or even the knowledge of what the vice president does. I really thought the GOP would put Condy Rice on the ticket, she is smart,experience, and she could of divide the African-American and Woman Vote. Ms. Rice must of seen something with McCain that she didn't like. If McCain can't not circle himself with the best and the brightest. Why should I vote for him. It will be Obama
On Hunting for fun? Try the Thresheree
Posted on August 28 at 1:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
According to my family members The Rock River Threshree is better than Christmas. It is fun,it is educational, and it is addicting. Bring the whole family. There is something for everyone.
On Poverty's punch: Stress, uncertainty haunt children in poverty
Posted on August 25 at 10:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
jethro, As a teacher once told me, he honestly felt, that the students with ADHD don't catch up to education, but education catches up to them. Their brains are going so fast, that they lose interests and most of them can't stand busy work. Once they can get into a subject that will hold their interests and get a teacher and administration that believes in them, success will come. When my son graduate from high school I had an advance math teacher come to me and say how sorry she was that my son wasn't given a better chance in taking higher math courses, because he became a gifted student in math once he got into Geometry. ADHD kids needs chance to succeed. My other son that has ADHD is growing out it now too, he made the honor roll was for the first time last year. He will be a junior, in the honors geometry program and varsity on cross county.
On Poverty's punch: Stress, uncertainty haunt children in poverty
Posted on August 25 at 1:03 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Once again the public and the media do not understand what ADHD is. From someone who has raised two boys with it and my experience fighting with schools, teachers, working with IEPs and 501s, I tell people I have earned a Master Degree in ADHD. Like Tipi16 stated children who are ADHD do not learn or think like the regular students and most children do not get SSI because of it. ADHD children minds are going so fast that they get bored easy and they react. This young man is angry, because he feels different, and his home life is different. He is mad at his mom and believe it or not his dad too. How would you like to be a child and know your dad don't want anything to do with you. He wants to act like other kids in his class. But because of his brain chemistry, he has a hard time. ADHD is about brain chemistry and not behavior. No amount of spankings will get rid of ADHD. I was a single mom with a ADHD son, the only kid in school on medication. Homework was a nightmare, please let him stay on task was part of my daily prayer, I did everything possible to get him through elementary school and middle school was a total waste of time. His kindergarten teacher told me that my son would never write, read, or be capable of drawing a circle. But then all of a sudden in 10th grade when he could pick the classes ( no special ed )he was interested in which included college prep classes, he started making honors and even high honors. He graduated from high school with honors. Oh boy I wanted to take that honor code and shove it in the face of that kindergarten teacher. He went on and graduated from MATC with a two year degree. He is a hardworking young man that have inspired many parents that live with children with ADHD. Kathy don't give up on your sons, help them do their best. It takes time, patience, love. I know how one can get overwhelmed and so tired of hearing nothing but bad news about a son that you love very much. Life certainly haven't been kind to you and some of these comments are trying to put you into a darker hole. There are many people out here that understands your plight.
On Poverty series something special from Gazette
Posted on August 23 at 5:22 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Kinsohn, and Truecitizen, I did follow the rules that you mention, I graduated from high school, got married after getting a degree, then had a child. Then I became a single mom, receiving support I don't know what I would of done with out the support (not always monetial) from my parents and grandparents. They were there to babysit while I worked not in the field I got the degree in because I need the family support , and supply my son with some of the fun extras that a little boy. I told my grandparents many times if it wasn't for them and my parents we would be living in a car. Many people are not lucky to have a family and friend network to help them like I did. Sure people make mistakes, but don't beat them up with their failures. We need to uplift people up with education and then a job. The majority want to work. They want self respect and the respect of others. Education and a good paying job that will let them pay rent, food, health care, clothing is the way out of poverty. Not pointing fingers and sitting in judgement.
On Poverty series something special from Gazette
Posted on August 22 at 11:04 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
kinsohn Wow blame all of our economic woes on children born out of wedlock. I was a single mom that raised a son alone because his father who I was in deed married too, became a dead beat dad. I worked hard making alot less than the men who were doing the same work. I was making 5.00 more than the moms who were getting welfare checks back then which I was cashing at the bank. How about equal pay for equal work. How about there is no opportunities to make a good wage even after one gets a college degree. How about higher education that doesn't put the student or their parents deeper in debt. There are many reasons why people are facing hard times. People that are now living in poverty have jobs, did you read the article about more middle class people are shopping at Goodwill,
and many of them are families that have a mom and dad. Get off your soap box and stop judging people until you yourself walked in their shoes.
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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."