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re: New Waukesha "Landmark" ???

dkdemo — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:16:59 GMT

The traffic will decrease significantly I think when (if) the Lowe's opens on Sunset and people on the southwest side of town won't be forced to drive to Home Depot or the new Menard's.

re: New Waukesha "Landmark" ???

Steve Bukosky — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:57:16 GMT

It puts some money in my pocket! The HVAC and building control system is purchased from where I work and is serviced by customers of mine, as are all Menards. Now, if the city would put some lumber racks on the city buses, it would clear up the traffic congestion that is going to happen.

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re: Could Mother Teresa qualify for Waukesha School Superintendent opening?

James Wigderson — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:06:41 GMT

As for the search group, given the format and the timing, did you actually think you were there to have an actual say in the process? Or was it a classic case of "Let's have a meeting with the possible players so we can claim they had input into our decision."

So which of you suggested that the community interviews and deliberations be moved to an auditorium so that the community could actually participate? Did any of you suggest the school board, if they were going to take your input seriously at all, would need more time than a hastily scheduled meeting with no agenda posted on their website? I'll admit that I was late to the room, but the only objection I remember to not communicating the deliberations to the various groups you represented came from Chris Lufter of the Waukesha Taxpayers League.

See Jay, you were given a time, position, and authority to object. Instead you rail at unnamed critics of the administration in an unconstructive fashion. You're guilty of exactly what you're accusing unnamed others of doing. The next time you're in that meeting room, and you feel the process is awry, do something about it.

re: Could Mother Teresa qualify for Waukesha School Superintendent opening?

James Wigderson — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:54:17 GMT

But then, this isn't very constructive either. If you're reacting to nothing in particular, the targets of your ire escape any responsibility. You've created and oppose an amorphus "them" to whom nobody belongs.

re: Could Mother Teresa qualify for Waukesha School Superintendent opening?

Jay Walt — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:43:13 GMT

Frustration? The criteria used by the search firm in their analysis would not, if applied evenly, have allowed for endorsement of anyone - regardless of credentials. Or...one could say that the multiple page, single-space criteria would have allowed for almost anyone. It depends on how it would be used.

There was and is no specificity to the groups I referred to. One has to merely follow local publications with citizen's comments to validate my contention that local criticisms, whether directed toward local pols, the School Board, and/or the departing Superintendent, have often veered towards personal attacks - without constructive criticism.

re: Could Mother Teresa qualify for Waukesha School Superintendent opening?

James Wigderson — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:22:49 GMT

Perhaps you could be more specific to which groups you're referring.

It's hard to understand the point of your criticism without any specifics.

I also don't understand the source of your frustration when you clearly didn't demonstrate it on Tuesday.

re: Mayor Larry Nelson - Worthy of scorn or support?

Dean Culver — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:23:09 GMT

Maybe you can be his next campaign adviser. Two years in office is not enough time to see the effects of his policies. What is the positive spin on the lastest budget mess. Maybe putting "fees", aka a tax, to try and make up the 2 plus million short fall will be good for an already over taxed Waukesha? Maybe he wants us to no. 1 in that category also.

re: Rep. Scott Newcomer and a lesson in the "Red Herring" marketing technique...

Dean Culver — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:10:18 GMT

You are correct sir! Unfunded mandates, from federal and state, are killing communities. It starts from the home and then spreads to the community. The schools need to realize that they are NOT the social service agency... concentrate on reading, writing, and math and then the young people will develop the skills necessary to deal with all aspects of life!

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re: Rep. Scott Newcomer and a lesson in the "Red Herring" marketing technique...

Steve Bukosky — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:14:15 GMT

I would have left the topic alone if not for your mention of the need for renewed second language emphasis.

Even as I think about purchasing the latest language teaching system for myself, I cannot go without saying that if our students are limited in what courses can be offered to them, I'd certainly forego a second language, in favor of basic economics, insurance needs, retirement strategies and especially credit management. One only has to look at the personal bankruptcy and home foreclosure numbers to see that the need is there.

If parents were never taught these things, how can they guide their children to live within their means and plan for the future?

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Gag Order - Judicial ruling barring public disclosure or discussion (as by the press) of information

re: Mayor Larry Nelson - Worthy of scorn or support?

Jay Walt — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:32:13 GMT

Luke,

While Waukesha will continue facing challenges in the coming years, I believe having a Mayor who is a strong, visible supporter of the Community is far better than having a pure "politician" telling us what they think we want to hear. Unquestionably Mayor Larry will tell it "like it is".

re: Mayor Larry Nelson - Worthy of scorn or support?

luke — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:58:43 GMT

Jay,

I had Mayor Nelson as a teacher in eighth grade English at Butler Middle School about 15 years ago. I really didn't care for him back then, but it was school and English class for that matter and I didn't care for either one to begin with.

But I digress. Mayor Nelson hasn't changed much. His wardrobe, while unorthodox for a Mayor, is the same as it was when I had him as a teacher. But I think that helps him. He is not some stuff suit that sits in a big chair in an office with a window. He is out and about. Wears Crocs and sandals because he is comfortable. It gives him more of a common man look and is easy to relate to.

I am excited about some of the changes that he has brought during his tenure. While I am sure many of them may have happened either way, the big one is being on the forefront of the water issues.

He is helping to bring more businesses into Waukesha and cleaning up areas that need help, i.e.. Fleming plant.

I think Mayor Nelson has been refreshing to the city and I am looking forward to his continued success.

BTW-I did email the Mayor about a certain issue and heard back from him within a couple of days. I emailed him to just give an opinion and didn't expect a response. Nice to know that my voice is being heard.

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re: It's "S'now joke!"

Jay Walt — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:21:37 GMT

Elmbrook notwithstanding, does anyone remember the "blasting" Waukesha Superintendent David Schmidt took last year for not closing Waukesha schools? How did the Waukesha Community become polarized to the point where even "snow days" become a platform for judgement of character? At some point - trust your leadership. If Elmbrook said "no" to a snow day - so be it. If Waukesha judged otherwise - so be it. Now, as for my contention that TV weatherpeople are alarmists disguised as marketing creations???

re: It's "S'now joke!"

Brien Lee — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:41:10 GMT

I may not have walked 10 miles to school when I was a kid, but am pretty sure classes weren't cancelled over a couple inches of snow. One thing this "storm" reminded me of is how automobile-dependent our society is. (If it's going to possibly be too slippery for the cars at some point in the day, lets think about calling off school) Elmbrook was the only district in the area to remain open and is taking criticism and praise. I have to agree that Elmbrook did the right thing this time by saving snow days for when it's really needed (winter's not even here yet) and not crumbling under pressure from all the surrounding school closings. Unless we personally know Mother Nature, then weather will always be just an educated guess.

re: "Excellence" in food, music, entertainment...And all that's needed is YOU!

KWalt — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:45:59 GMT

How exciting! Being a product of the Waukesha School District, I could not be more excited to be able to give back and take part in such a wonderful event.

re: Hey! It's "Dance Fever" at the Waukesha WAC Club...

choesly — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:11:25 GMT

I just had to say that if this article doesn't want to make readers join the WAC, I don't know what will! My kind of humor! I do not know any of these people but if I ever met them, I would take pride in saying, "Hey, you are one of those people that dances to Wham!" I love it! Nice work Jay!