I was lucky enough to attend the BMHS Graduation Sat, June 13. Although the rain
put us in the Gym it was a great celebration to see 430 graduate. I hope the
Beloit Daily News will do a article on the event. All the graduates need to be
reconized. Some have over come many things to get where they are today. As a
parent of one of the graduates it was a very proud day for me.














--- In CityofBeloit@yahoogroups.com, "Kris" <kriscll62@...> wrote:
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> We first moved to Beloit because housing was a much a better value then
Janesville. I think the Schools are great. We currently have one child that
Granduated from BMHS and one that will be in a few weeks. I think the School
system is great and they do provide many great oppertunities for kids. My oldest
went through the CNA program and is still working as a nurse today. My other
child got involved in the Rock County Aviation program through the school and
wants to go on to become a Commercial Pilot. My Husband and I both work in
Beloit and we are very thankful to have a short commute to work. We have been
here for 10 years and since my children mostly grew up here I think we will
stick around.
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> --- In CityofBeloit@yahoogroups.com, grs44 <no_reply@> wrote:
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> > Know it or not, many people look at this page. Many from outside the
> > area who are looking to move here, like those with Kerry, check out this
> > page. That, and I deal with an investor who bought a building here in
> > Beloit, and he lives in Pennsylvania. He says we need to do a better
> > job of telling people about Beloit, as he has found this be a great
> > place to do business. Here are a few reasons why I chose to live in
> > Beloit:
> >
> > 1. Housing Value. I know of no other place in the country where
> > you can buy a house, in a good neighborhood, with good schools, at
> > the prices we have in Beloit. I still enjoy sending our real
> > estate listings out to friends in California. This area is the
> > best real estate deal in the country.
> > 2. Schools. Yes, our test scores lag, but we have great
> > schools, excellent teachers, and good facilities. That and your kids
> > get to learn how to deal in the "real world", one that is truly
> > diverse (often an overused term). Here you will learn how to get
> > along with poor and rich, white, black, Hispanic, and more. This
> > is not a middle class class, white ghetto. The lessons one learns
> > in Beloit Schools go far beyond test scores, and you will be the
> > better for it. If you want a good education, look no further.
> > 3. Social Life. You will not find a more friendly city than
> > Beloit. Here you have multiple opportunities to get together, such
> > as: Music at Harry's Place; Riverfest; Beloit International Film
> > Festival; The Artwalk; Beloit College Activities (plays, recitals,
> > lectures); Heritage Days; and the list goes on..... Try and find
> > another small city with this much "stuff" going on, and the list
> > will be short. (If you are doing something, you are not trying.)
> > 4. Location: We are close to Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and
> > major airports. If you want small town living, but you want to be
> > close to big city life, where else can you get it this close?
> > 5. Problems. Why add this? Because rather than keep problems
> > under wraps, and keep them quiet, Beloit deals with issues. Race
> > issues, housing, development, etc. We revel in the fact that
> > problems are there to be solved. It is not always pretty, but we
> > deal with issues here. If you wish to ignore the big issues, move to
> > the suburbs where the big issue will be what car your children drive to
> > school or what they will wear that day. Here in Beloit we chuckle at
> > those minor issues...
> > 6. Restaurants. Do you like to go out but don't want to spend an
> > arm and a leg. OK, you won't get French cuisine that sets you back
> > $100 per person. But you will get great food, a great price and a
> > good atmosphere. Try Dominico's, Casa Grande, Tilley's, Gun Club,
> > Anna Maria's, The Rock, and many more. Eating here is fun, not a
> > mortgage payment.
> > 7. Involvement. When you first move to a city, it is sometimes
> > hard to get involved and feel like you are part of a community.
> > Not here. Opportunities abound. Coach sports, volunteer, help at
> > the schools, work at the Filmfest or Riverfest or Heritage Days.
> > Beloit people get involved, so you will meet a lot of people and
> > feel like you are part of the City.
> > 8. Beloit College. The college is central to many activities in
> > Beloit. It is not only the intellectual heart of the city, but it
> > helps serve as a social hub as well. A true gem in the middle of
> > Beloit (and at times overlooked).
> > 9. Downtown. All downtowns are having problems, but Beloit
> > keeps fighting to keep the downtown vibrant and alive.
> > 10. Sports. I like to bike, and we have great roads for biking
> > with a mix of flats and hills. Cross Country skiing, lot's of
> > trails for that. Baseball, no problem. Parks, lot's of them.
> > Walking, no excuses get outside. The list goes on.
> >
> > OK, our taxes are higher than Illinois, but I will guarantee you that
> > you will keep more of your money than you will in Illinois. I might add
> > to this list later on, but I think it is important to remember that
> > while we have problems, we deal with them, and that we have a lot of
> > reasons to live here in Beloit, Wisconsin.
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