Stand Against Racism
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on April 25, 2013 - 12:52 p.m.
While census figures show roughly 36% of Beloit residents identify themselves as a minority, and Janesville's minority population has doubled in the last decade, the biggest challenge in our community is that most of us do not know many people of color personally.
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The Talk.
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on March 27, 2013 - 2:59 p.m.
Too many parents believe that their teen doesn’t listen to them or care what they think.
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The "but" to end all "buts"
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on February 27, 2013 - 10:08 a.m.
If we’re not careful “but” will become such a part of our everyday lives that we’ll stop taking responsibility for our own actions and choices, allowing rationalization and relativity to dictate our every move and decision.
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Creating change with change
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on February 22, 2013 - 11:19 a.m.
One Rock County family finds an inspiring way to make a difference.
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Keep Janesville parks alcohol-free
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on January 30, 2013 - 9:23 a.m.
If, for $3,000 of projected revenue, the city allows alcohol in our parks they contribute to the culture that normalizes alcohol.
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Someone to help
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on January 4, 2013 - 10:32 a.m.
One day you will be at the right place at the right time and be that “somebody to help”.
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Youth prescription abuse
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on December 17, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.
In response to recent pharmacy robberies, Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change offers proactive ways to prevent opiate abuse.
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UPDATE--ECHO distribution
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on November 15, 2012 - 3:27 p.m.
A follow-up to the previous entry on ECHO Thanksgiving baskets.
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Stuffed and thankful
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on November 7, 2012 - 4:20 p.m.
Need for ECHO's Thanksgiving baskets has nearly doubled in the past decade.
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Restraining orders & gun violence
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on October 28, 2012 - 9:50 a.m.
"Restraining orders themselves are not a complete solution." -WI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Brookfield shooting hits home
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on October 22, 2012 - 11:53 a.m.
WI Coalition Against Domestic Violence: "From the facts currently available, it appears clear the shootings were a planned attack to assert control over a spouse who was attempting to leave an abusive relationship."
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Keeping young teens out of trouble
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on October 8, 2012 - 3:58 p.m.
The majority of episodes of young teens' high-risk behavior, including sexual activity, substance abuse, and criminal actions, occurs weekdays between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.
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No child left inside
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on August 23, 2012 - 9:39 a.m.
Facilitating a healthy balance between technology and physical activity.
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"Everyday terrorism"
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on August 10, 2012 - 9:53 a.m.
The word "terrorism" is used a lot these days. Is it fair to compare domestic violence to terrorism?
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After Aurora
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on July 25, 2012 - 1:37 p.m.
Agrace Hospice provides grief counseling for schools, community groups and businesses facing a sudden tragedy like the shooting in Aurora, Colorado.
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Finding the Tip of the Iceberg
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on July 19, 2012 - 1:30 p.m.
Only a small percentage of homeless people actually live on the streets.
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Safe Surfing
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on July 16, 2012 - 7:54 a.m.
The Boys & Girls Club of Janesville teaches its members to protect themselves from online predators.
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Let's start the conversation
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK TALLON on July 9, 2012 - 10:24 a.m.
A new collaborative blog features writers from Rock County's non-profit agencies.
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