Milton schools should release Garrow records
Posted by GREG PECK on November 30, 2012
In our editorial Sunday, we’ll explain why the Gazette Editorial Board believes it’s in the best interests of the Milton School District and district residents to release records related to suspended Superintendent Mike Garrow.
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Watch your Internet sources
Posted by GREG PECK on November 30, 2012
The Internet can be a useful tool for looking up facts—or not.
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Do Badgers deserve to be in title game?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 29, 2012
Two questions are on the minds of some frustrated University of Wisconsin football fans as the Badgers prepare to tackle Nebraska in Saturday’s second Big Ten Championship game. We’ll explore the answers in our editorial Friday.
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Unlucky in lottery
Posted by GREG PECK on November 29, 2012
Did you join the bandwagon of ticket buyers seeking the riches in that massive Powerball lottery jackpot Wednesday night? How did that work out for you?
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Do DA’s offices merit more money?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 28, 2012
An analysis says Rock County is short nearly nine attorneys in the district attorney’s office. What can and should be done about it? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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A hermit’s haven
Posted by GREG PECK on November 28, 2012
The remains of a single man’s home are crumbling in a field in Marinette County.
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Reflecting on Burtness plans
Posted by GREG PECK on November 27, 2012
Burtness Chevrolet is driven to expand in a way that might benefit both the Orfordville auto dealership and the village it calls home. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Should older drivers be retested more often?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 27, 2012
A fatal accident June 29 in Eau Claire involving a 90-year-old motorist might drive efforts to reduce Wisconsin’s eight-year interval between license renewals.
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Should council approve city budget?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 23, 2012
The Janesville City Council likely will approve the 2013 budget when it meets Monday. But should it? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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Will you spend more or less this holiday season?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 23, 2012
Hey, all you Black Friday shoppers—stop right where you are. Have you created a budget for your holiday spending?
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Will AirFest show go on?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 21, 2012
Absent one of two U.S. jet teams, more sponsors or public funding, the future appears bleak for the Southern Wisconsin AirFest. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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"Dr. Knowledge" focuses on Ryan in 2016
Posted by GREG PECK on November 21, 2012
Did you hear the short radio program, “Knowledge in a Nutshell,” on WCLO this morning? The focus was on Janesville’s Paul Ryan and whether he might make a successful presidential bid in 2016.
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What makes you give thanks?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 20, 2012
As families and friends prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a letter in today’s Gazette says a lot about our community. What are you thankful for? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Great weather for outdoor chores
Posted by GREG PECK on November 20, 2012
Instead of wrapping up Christmas gifts purchased early, I’m busy wrapping up late-autumn yard chores. This weather has been great for doing so.
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How should state fund road projects?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 19, 2012
A new study commission says the state faces a shortfall of billions of dollars in highway funding in the next decade. How should it plug this gap? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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A standing ovation for Parker’s “Miss Saigon”
Posted by GREG PECK on November 19, 2012
Did you get a chance to see Parker High School’s rendition of “Miss Saigon, School Edition”? I saw the final show Sunday afternoon.
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About that one-word discussion
Posted by GREG PECK on November 16, 2012
Sunday’s Gazette editorial will reflect on my blog from last Friday that asked readers to describe Janesville in one word.
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Does district’s Chinese program make sense?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 16, 2012
Just what was the point of the trip to China that Janesville School District Superintendent Karen Schulte and school board member Kristin Hesselbacher took, and what might be the benefits? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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About Milton's superintendent
Posted by GREG PECK on November 15, 2012
What sort of grade does the Milton School Board deserve for not disclosing whether Superintendent Mike Garrow is being paid during his leave of absence? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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Thoughts on Great American Smokeout
Posted by GREG PECK on November 15, 2012
Did you kick the smoking habit during recent years? Or do you still smoke? If it’s the latter, perhaps today’s Great American Smokeout can help.
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What lessons does poaching case deliver?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 14, 2012
Last week, the DNR announced the convictions of three Rock County men for shining and shooting deer west of Janesville. What lessons should these convictions send? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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How I got my door problem fixed
Posted by GREG PECK on November 14, 2012
Here’s an update on a blog I posted Sept. 5 about a home repair job I faced.
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Don’t forget yard waste pickup
Posted by GREG PECK on November 13, 2012
The city of Janesville delivered news of upcoming events and services in a Gazette insert this weekend. Absent was one item worth noting.
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Looking ahead to Parker YMCA
Posted by GREG PECK on November 12, 2012
Excavation work is expected to begin this week on the new Parker YMCA in Crossridge Park at Townline Road and Parkview Drive in Milton. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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A frustrating weekend with my Tracphone
Posted by GREG PECK on November 12, 2012
My 15-month-old Tracphone died last week, and I spent a frustrating amount of time replacing it this weekend. It left me wondering: How badly do I really need a cellphone?
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How we can honor our veterans
Posted by GREG PECK on November 09, 2012
Veterans Day is Sunday, and in our editorial that day, we’ll explain how we can give our country’s military personnel a lift in two ways.
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What word would you use to describe Janesville?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 09, 2012
I saw a movie the other night in which the characters were describing big cities around the world in one word. What word would you use to describe Janesville?
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How can we prevent domestic violence?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 08, 2012
A man shoots up a Brookfield spa before killing himself. A man stabs two girls in a rampage in Whitewater. What’s behind such incidents, and what can be done to prevent them? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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What age is too young for an iPad?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 08, 2012
A reader sent me an email the other day with an interesting question: At what age is it appropriate for a child to get an iPhone?
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Heroin appears to be rising threat
Posted by GREG PECK on November 07, 2012
Our story last Sunday suggests that overdose deaths of heroin, other opiate-based drugs and other toxins have been on an alarming upward trend since 2008. What can be done? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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What surprised you about voting results?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 07, 2012
Did any outcome of Tuesday’s elections surprise you?
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Your hopes now that voting has ended
Posted by GREG PECK on November 06, 2012
What must our elected leaders do to move our country forward? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Crowds at First Lutheran polls
Posted by GREG PECK on November 06, 2012
I voted at about 10 a.m. today after about a 25-minute wait. I’ve never seen lines this long at First Lutheran Church. Have you voted already, or when will you?
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Dealing with “facts” in Your Views
Posted by GREG PECK on November 05, 2012
A good letter to the editor involves statements of opinion supported by just enough facts. Just what the “facts” are, however, can lead to lots of questions.
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Notice black spots on maple leaves?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 05, 2012
Did you get your leaves to the curb for the city pickup? Notice black spots on those maple leaves?
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Will it be Obama or Romney?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 02, 2012
Has Barack Obama done enough to deserve a second term as our nation’s president? Is it time for change? This will be the subject of the Gazette Editorial Board’s endorsement editorial Sunday.
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Do you back Tammy or Tommy?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 02, 2012
The race to fill Wisconsin’s open U.S. Senate seat is between Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and former Gov. Tommy Thompson. This will be the subject of the Gazette Editorial Board’s endorsement editorial Saturday.
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Should voters re-elect Ryan over Zerban?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 01, 2012
On Tuesday, Janesville’s Paul Ryan faces what many believe is his greatest challenge to re-election in the 1st Congressional District. This will be the subject of the Gazette Editorial Board’s endorsement editorial Friday.
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Will new cellphone ban make difference?
Posted by GREG PECK on November 01, 2012
A new state law takes effect today that bans new drivers from using their cellphones while operating vehicles. Will it make a difference?
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