Comments by proartist
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Posted on March 28 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
People can also visit the Washington D.C. WWII Memorial on line at: http://www.
wwiimemorial.com
and, if a name of a veteran you know is missing, add it at this site.
Posted on March 26 at 8:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thought provoking radio? Democracy Now, please.
Posted on March 4 at 7:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats to Gennett and Horbaczewski! Not only do they have the opportunity to help save an historically significant building but they also have the foresight and initiative to give consumers the opportunity to make healthy, local food choices. BEST WISHES! I hope Janesville entrepreneurs and downtown revitalization advocates are taking notes...
On Revitalization saves Beloit building and brings ag downtown
Posted on February 16 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Please join Barack Obama at a 'Stand for Change' Rally in Beloit, where he'll talk about his vision for bringing America together and bringing about the kind of change we can believe in.
Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama
Flood Arena
Beloit College
700 College Street
Beloit, WI
Monday, February 18, 2008
Doors Open: 8:00 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged.
http://wi.barackobama.com/beloit
For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted.
On Rock Obama
Posted on February 15 at 6:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
votenow: I've yet to meet anyone, including myself, who isn't "passionate in providing for the homeless". BUT....I think we also can agree that any responsible program and/or facility that serves those in need or at-risk MUST be required to obey the same laws, codes, zoning, city/state/federal regulations, and so forth that ANYONE else does. Those laws exist for the public well-being. Then what's the problem? CHURCHES (and even all the new so-called ministries that have no buildings) ARE EXEMPT from ANY laws by the vague language of RLUIPA. CHECK IT OUT! (Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act) Any person running for city council who doesn't know about the chaos this federal act has caused nationwide (since 2000) should sit down and talk with our city attorney. Some churches do "love our neighbors as ourselves" while far too many others are using this Act without regard for those harmed in the process.
Posted on February 13 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Correct, bucksandy34. Only those who live adjacent to these churches are qualified to speak about the REAL adverse affects. "Unsupported opinions" do come from anyone else - even the volunteers who can do their good deeds and then LEAVE to the comfort and quiet of their own homes even 1 block away. Institutions should not be loved and cared for over the people adversely affected by them, nor over those served by them as demonstrated by the lack of handicapped accessibility at some of the shelters. "GOOGLE" the chaos caused by RLUIPA to residential neighborhoods nationwide which is becoming a growing phenomenon. The shame of too many "faith-based" charities is that the definition of "neighbors" is so quickly "qualified" allowing naive supporters to dismiss and ignore those good Janesville people who, as property owners, TRULY are caring, contributing, and extremely patient neighbors. Demonizing property owners who speak the truth only reflects badly on the programs and institutions who aren't listening nor paying attention. Let's hope the new Council members who are elected will not only have loud voices for all citizens but also open ears and minds for everyone.
Posted on February 13 at 1:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I doubt Tom McDonald LIVES by any of the rotating church homeless shelters he supports given, "Any open wants or warrants, or recorded sex-offender status will prevent an applicant from taking advantage of this service." Where does he think these guys go once they've been brought into a neighborhood and then are "rejected" amid those adjacent homes and schools???? Thanks but no thanks for this new "revitalization" given some of the GIFTS churches (some involved don't even have buildings!) are downtown. The homeless do desperately need shelter but an unlicensed, unregulated, volunteer program that only siphons funds that might otherwise go into professional and responsible shelters is NOT the way to provide safe and healthy shelters for anyone.
Posted on December 8 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Obviously those who believe skate boarding is dead are never in the downtown area after business hours. It's alive and well ... and in the center of every street and empty parking lot. It's not only a safety hazard for those doing it who often aren't obeying the red stop lights and for those who are driving vehicles, but also for those who are trying to keep their properties maintained let alone preserve historic buildings.
Posted on November 5 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
System error? Vote continually being returned as ""it wasn't valid".
On None
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Posted on May 13 at 7:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We once lived in Minnesota where our taxes did NOT include garbage/recycling pick-up service. But, even 20 years ago, when homeowners there had to individually contract with one of the 4 available trash removal companies ($200-400/year), everyone paid according to the amount of trash that was picked up each week. Recycling was not picked up either and had to be delivered to designated receiving sites. While, in many ways we found Minnesota not quite as "Green" as they promoted themselves (i.e., newer, more energy efficient car license fees were HUNDREDS of dollars a year thus encouraging junker, gas guzzling cars on the highways) they did get it right with trying to contain the amount of trash generated.
On Trash Talking