Which school board candidates make the grade?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 29, 2013
Six candidates are running for three open seats on the Janesville School Board in Tuesday’s election. We’ll name our endorsements in our editorial Sunday.
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Name your picks for city council
Posted by GREG PECK on March 29, 2013
Seven candidates are running for four open seats on the Janesville City Council in Tuesday’s election. We’ll name our endorsements in our editorial Saturday.
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Who’s best to lead Milton into future?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 28, 2013
On Tuesday, Milton voters will have a choice of three candidates for mayor. We’ll offer our endorsement of one candidate in our editorial Friday.
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A hunting they will go
Posted by GREG PECK on March 28, 2013
In Wisconsin, hunters can target lots of birds and animals, and even more seasons are proposed. That has many wildlife lovers up in arms.
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Why state high-court justice is critical election
Posted by GREG PECK on March 27, 2013
Tuesday’s race for Wisconsin Supreme Court justice is between incumbent Justice Pat Roggensack and challenger Ed Fallone. We’ll offer our endorsement in Thursday’s Gazette editorial.
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Does your home have an “electronic elephant”?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 27, 2013
Do your children or do adults in your family spend too much time with the “electronic elephant” in your home?
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Our endorsement in DPI race
Posted by GREG PECK on March 26, 2013
The choice for voters April 2 in the race for state superintendent of public instruction is between incumbent Tony Evers and state Rep. Don Pridemore. We’ll reveal our endorsement in our editorial Wednesday.
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There’s a hole in the roadway
Posted by GREG PECK on March 26, 2013
This has been a busy season for pothole crews in Janesville. Have you hit any big holes lately?
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How are schools’ new breakfasts working out?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 25, 2013
I attended a “thank you” breakfast for volunteers Friday at Roosevelt Elementary School in Janesville. The event gave me a chance to see how the new breakfast program is working out.
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A quaint show at JPAC
Posted by GREG PECK on March 25, 2013
My wife and I enjoyed a close-up look at “The Glass Menagerie” on Saturday night at the Janesville Performing Arts Center. Here’s how organizers set up the small stage in JPAC's gallery room.
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April 2 election takes dramatic turn
Posted by GREG PECK on March 22, 2013
News in recent days makes the April 2 election in the city of Janesville all the more critical. We’ll explain in our editorial Sunday.
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A few thoughts on teacher contracts
Posted by GREG PECK on March 22, 2013
Tensions mounted last week when the Janesville Education Association threatened to sue the district if it didn’t agree to negotiate a new contract. The rhetoric dissipated this week, and reasonable minds met. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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More thoughts on low interest in reading
Posted by GREG PECK on March 21, 2013
On our website today, columnist Esther J. Cepeda discusses what seems to be a growing trend—the lack of interest in reading books among youths today. Maybe more kids should grow up like author Michael Perry did.
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Building a summery “bucket list”
Posted by GREG PECK on March 21, 2013
Maybe it was the thought that Wednesday was the first day of spring. Whatever the case, I came across an intriguing idea to add to my summertime “bucket list.” What’s on yours?
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Should airport tower stay open?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 20, 2013
Whether the control tower at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport stays open amid the budget sequester could be decided this week by officials in Washington. Why should they keep it open? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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Are government officials in over their heads?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 20, 2013
I had an interesting email conversation with a reader the other day. She thinks our government officials, from local ones to those in Washington, are in over their heads.
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A standing ovation for Craig club
Posted by GREG PECK on March 19, 2013
When a high school sports team wins a state championship, the whole community celebrates. Similarly, our community should be applauding the Janesville Craig High School Engineering Club. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Can Bucky make the Sweet 16?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 19, 2013
It’s what most Wisconsin sports fans have been waiting for since the Packers got swept out of the NFL playoffs—the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. How far will the Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles go?
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Does community have enough rides for seniors?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 18, 2013
For older people who no longer drive, finding rides to and from doctor appointments and grocery stores and making other crucial trips can be a constant struggle. That’s why a volunteer service is so crucial. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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A story about family reunions and living a full life
Posted by GREG PECK on March 18, 2013
The Peck family doesn’t have family reunions. That’s what makes it so remarkable that I saw so many of my cousins Sunday as we honored one remarkable lady.
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Are schools keeping up with technology?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 15, 2013
With smaller neighboring schools equipping students with iPads or announcing plans to do so, is the Janesville School District keeping pace on technology? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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What to make of planned gravel pit
Posted by GREG PECK on March 15, 2013
On Monday the Milton Town Board approved plans for a gravel pit on North Klug Road. So is it a done deal? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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What do you make of caucus meetings?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 14, 2013
The Wisconsin Open Meetings Law allows exemptions, and one of these allows our state legislators in Madison to huddle behind closed doors in separate Republican and Democratic caucus meetings. Does this make sense? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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How we handle student letters
Posted by GREG PECK on March 14, 2013
We sometimes get batches of letters from classrooms. How do we handle those? Here’s a good set of guidelines.
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An inside look at homelessness
Posted by GREG PECK on March 13, 2013
Gazette reporter Neil Johnson’s week of “homelessness” was a chilling eye-opener. What was the point of his five-day experience? We’ll share our thoughts in our editorial Thursday.
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Could these tips on dogs save lives?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 13, 2013
In the aftermath of a tragedy in Walworth County in which two pit bulls attacked and killed a 14-month-old boy, PETA offers “lifesaving dog-bite prevention tips” in a letter in today’s Gazette.
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Should state enact sobriety checkpoints?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 12, 2013
A Milwaukee lawmaker thinks the time is right to pass legislation to allow law enforcement to set up sobriety checkpoints and nab more drunken drivers.
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A tip of the hat to the nap
Posted by GREG PECK on March 12, 2013
Did you know that Monday was National Napping Day? Don’t tell me you slept through it.
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What’s the point of Sunshine Week?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 11, 2013
Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote the importance of open government and freedom of information. In our editorial Tuesday, we’ll reflect on some local and statewide concerns during this weeklong spotlight.
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Cellphone etiquette: Contradiction in terms?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 11, 2013
Cellphone etiquette—or lack thereof—seems to be a growing problem.
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What might ag complex mean to region?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 08, 2013
People rooted in farming have been quietly building support for an ambitious plan they might plant on Evansville’s east side. What might this agricultural event and education center mean for Rock County? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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What’s value in new UW-Rock program?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 08, 2013
This week, UW-Rock County announced it will offer a new bachelor of applied arts and sciences degree starting this fall. Why is this four-year program valuable to our community? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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What to make of Walker’s casino stance
Posted by GREG PECK on March 07, 2013
How do you explain the stance Gov. Walker took last week that all but shut the door to any new off-reservation casino proposal? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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Fond reflections on the Oreo
Posted by GREG PECK on March 07, 2013
The Oreo cookie turned 100 this week. When did you last eat one?
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A simple fix to an annoying problem
Posted by GREG PECK on March 06, 2013
For months that kitchen faucet drove me crazy: Drip, drip, drip. Now, it’s fixed.
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Did you stick with the Dow?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 06, 2013
Five years after the stock market’s frightening drop, the Dow Jones closed at a record high Tuesday. Were you along for this roller-coaster ride?
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Attractive living in downtown Janesville
Posted by GREG PECK on March 05, 2013
For critics who argue that downtown Janesville is dead, Sunday’s Gazette must have been an eye-opener. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Is Molly still a puppy?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 05, 2013
Our pup, Molly, turns 2 years old today. Does that mean she’s no longer a puppy?
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How do caregivers find help?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 04, 2013
The Rock County Council on Aging will begin courses Thursday titled the Family Caregiver Information Series. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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Are you as sick of winter as I am?
Posted by GREG PECK on March 04, 2013
Didn’t that ground rodent suggest on Feb. 2 that we were going to have an early spring? He must have gone to meteorology school.
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