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Remembering the terrible costs of freedom
This week’s VetsRoll trip to the war memorials in Washington, D.C., gave about 200 World War II and Korean War veterans chances to remember their fallen comrades. How will you pause to reflect this weekend on the heroes who gave their lives fighting for the freedoms you enjoy?
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Janesville vs. Menards
The Janesville Plan Commission rejected Menards’ plan to convert its vacant former store into miniature storage units. Was this the right move? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Should the US government INCREASE SPENDING on the arts?
Should the US government INCREASE SPENDING on the arts? Reflecting on her Discovering Democracy IV research, BONNIE WILSON asks, “Why is it that in America, if you are very good at math, you are said to have a great future ahead of you, but if you are equally talented at ...
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Grassman pick at BTC raises eyebrows
Vic Grassman, forced to resign as city of Janesville economic development director, is being recommended for hire as the dean of advanced manufacturing and transportation at Blackhawk Technical College. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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An outlet for creative writing
Have you done any creative writing? If so, have you entered it in any contests? Why not consider the Wisconsin Writers Association’s fall Jade Ring contests?
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What should be the role of women in the US military?
What should be the role of women in the US military? This is the significant public policy issue which BRITTANY BROOKHISER researched on Discovering Democracy 2013. I urge you to read her opinion statement and comment. I will be posting additional STUDENT OPINIONS. One-week from TODAY is the annual Discovering ...
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How to halt copper thieves
Thieves around Rock County have been targeting vacant homes to steal any valuables left behind and cut out copper pipes and wires. How can such thefts be halted? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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Tears at the chapel
Tears flowed Sunday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Janesville as the Rev. Randy Timmerman announced he will be leaving for a new parish in Madison.
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Do you go to 'the cross' church?
I was stopped by a co-worker a few days ago and they asked if I still went to 'the cross' church. A year ago this same person asked if I ...
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What to do with dandelions
Dandelions have been the subject of debate in The Gazette’s Sound Off feature. The bigger issue is yard care—or lack thereof—overall.
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Stormy days and stormy nights
How does one sleep when a storm is approaching and after reading about and seeing photos and video of the devastation in Oklahoma? Fitfully.
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Janesville vs. Menards
Editor's Note: Was the Janesville Plan Commission right to reject Menards' plan to convert its vacant former store into miniature storage units?
