A bouquet to all the dear folks who came to Peace Church on Sunday to wish us bon voyage and farewell. Thank you and God bless you. We will never forget your kindness. - Caroline and Ray Sowersby
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A blossom to the Monroe Optimists for the safe bike rally they held on Saturday morning. What a fun and educational opportunity for students to learn about bike safety. Thanks also to all the helpers and sponsors. - Bike Rider
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A BIG blossom to the Monroe Walmart for making Anthony's Wish Day one he will never forget! On Sunday, May 23, Anthony Schultz received his wish granted through the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, which included a shopping spree to Walmart. The employees went above and beyond to make this day so special for Anthony and his family. Between the decorated shopping carts, the "rest stops" with refreshments and activities, the clown, a finish line to his own register and top-notch shopping assistants, the Monroe Walmart pulled out all the stops for Anthony's special day. A big thank you to everyone that was involved! A special thanks to the anonymous women that made Anthony a Bears quilt. He loved it! We were all touched by the kindness of so many strangers that day, thank you Monroe! - Kari (Krutza) Nondorf, Volunteer wish grantor
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A blossom to the Monroe Middle School Girls 4x400 track team comprising of Allie Coplien, Meghan Sampson, Vanessa Studer and Gabby Ludwig for setting a new Monroe Middle School record, beating the old record by 6 seconds. Also a blossom to the 4x100 Monroe Middle School track team consisting of Vanessa Studer, Gabby Ludwig, Lauren Werth and Maria Laragga for also setting a new Monroe Middle School record, beating the old record by 2 seconds. Being in Middle school, you don't always get the recognition that all of you have earned or deserved, but you are all truly wonderful and loved. Look out Monroe High School, they are on their way. - Your proud parents
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A very large blossom and thank you for all the partners assisting and supporting the Green County Health Department with the medication collection event on May 21, which collected 545 pounds of medications and 129 mercury thermometers:
• Dave Grinder and the Monroe Clinic Pharmacy. A critical partner in our Medication Collections, Dave has been an instrumental part in handling the medications and educating us on medications! Thanks again for your time!
• Dallas Cecil and the staff of the Green County Highway Department. The Green County Highway Department and all their staff have been wonderful in their support and assistance in setting up/taking down of the medication collections.
• Jeff Skatrud and the staff of the Green County Sheriffs Department. Thank you for your support and recognizing the importance of our event.
• Angel Kubly and Albany Police Department for holding an event in Albany on May 8.
• Brodhead Methodist Parish Nurse, Vicki Evenson, and Brodhead Police Department for holding an event on May 21.
• All the environmentally savvy participants of our event who dropped off medications and their old mercury thermometers.
All these partners have been dedicated to assisting us with seven separate medication collections, where we have collected, to date, approximately 1,500 pounds of unused/unwanted medications and 422 mercury thermometers. All of these medications may otherwise have potentially been disposed of in our landfills, polluted our waters, and/or hurt our loved ones or pets. Again, a huge blossom to all of the partners that make this necessary service available in our community. - Green County Health Department
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A HUGE blossom to the couple walking their dog Monday night the 24th near Swiss Colony and witnessed our son's moped accident. Thank you for making sure he was OK and taking him and the moped back to our home. He forgot your names but we want to thank you for your extreme kindness! - Doug and Kelly
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A barb to the Lafayette County court system. The meth lab couple from Gratiot got a slap on the wrist. Getting nine months Huber law for having a meth lab with there own kids in the house is bull. Let alone, other lives they have messed up. The court system is a joke when you can get off the hook like they have. They should have gotten at least five years in prison. Wonder if Green County courts would have been as forgiving? - Crime Does Pay
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Hello, I have a barb I would like to share. My name is Michael and I grew up here in Monroe, currently I live in Phoenix but am back in town for my sister's high school graduation. On Thursday, May 27, I attempted to get change (just some $20s) for a $100 bill from Wisconsin Community Bank, the teller informed me that because I don't bank with them, they cannot complete my request. Really? This is a bank I walked into right? This was a quick, simple request that would've left a good taste in my mouth. Instead it was denied. So I drove to Associated Bank, where they completed my request in a quick and friendly manner, without even asking if I banked with them (my bank is not located here). I then told the teller at Associated Bank what just happened at Wisconsin Community, she just smiled and shook her head in disbelief. I haven't been back to Monroe in a few years, it's nice to come back and explore where I grew up again and see how much things have changed. I've been enjoying the coffee shops on the square and would like to support local economy, but this soured it a bit. Well not too much ... But really Wisconsin Community Bank, that's how you are? Your Web site motto is "Where Good Things Happen." good things did not happen. The funny part is, I was a paper carrier for four years with the Times, I delivered a paper almost every day to that bank. - Michael Cline, 2000 Graduate, still a Cheesehead at heart
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Ninety thorny barbs (one from each of us) to the thieves who took the picnic tables at the Churchill Woods grounds in the middle of the night on Friday, May 21. These tables were used by our disabled/ retired tenants for their enjoyment in the summer months. These were sitting on the grassy area, where tenants could sit and visit with each other and their neighbors. This is their home, and that property you stole was theirs. We would appreciate any information that would lead the police and us to the thieves or at least get the tables back. Note: To the ones who stole them, may you be reminded of your unjust ways when you sit at these (light gray plastic top with dark gray foldable legs) picnic tables. Shame on you!! - Patricia Pate Ormond, Churchill Woods, Monroe Housing Authority.
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A blossom to the Monroe Optimists for the safe bike rally they held on Saturday morning. What a fun and educational opportunity for students to learn about bike safety. Thanks also to all the helpers and sponsors. - Bike Rider
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A BIG blossom to the Monroe Walmart for making Anthony's Wish Day one he will never forget! On Sunday, May 23, Anthony Schultz received his wish granted through the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, which included a shopping spree to Walmart. The employees went above and beyond to make this day so special for Anthony and his family. Between the decorated shopping carts, the "rest stops" with refreshments and activities, the clown, a finish line to his own register and top-notch shopping assistants, the Monroe Walmart pulled out all the stops for Anthony's special day. A big thank you to everyone that was involved! A special thanks to the anonymous women that made Anthony a Bears quilt. He loved it! We were all touched by the kindness of so many strangers that day, thank you Monroe! - Kari (Krutza) Nondorf, Volunteer wish grantor
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A blossom to the Monroe Middle School Girls 4x400 track team comprising of Allie Coplien, Meghan Sampson, Vanessa Studer and Gabby Ludwig for setting a new Monroe Middle School record, beating the old record by 6 seconds. Also a blossom to the 4x100 Monroe Middle School track team consisting of Vanessa Studer, Gabby Ludwig, Lauren Werth and Maria Laragga for also setting a new Monroe Middle School record, beating the old record by 2 seconds. Being in Middle school, you don't always get the recognition that all of you have earned or deserved, but you are all truly wonderful and loved. Look out Monroe High School, they are on their way. - Your proud parents
***
A very large blossom and thank you for all the partners assisting and supporting the Green County Health Department with the medication collection event on May 21, which collected 545 pounds of medications and 129 mercury thermometers:
• Dave Grinder and the Monroe Clinic Pharmacy. A critical partner in our Medication Collections, Dave has been an instrumental part in handling the medications and educating us on medications! Thanks again for your time!
• Dallas Cecil and the staff of the Green County Highway Department. The Green County Highway Department and all their staff have been wonderful in their support and assistance in setting up/taking down of the medication collections.
• Jeff Skatrud and the staff of the Green County Sheriffs Department. Thank you for your support and recognizing the importance of our event.
• Angel Kubly and Albany Police Department for holding an event in Albany on May 8.
• Brodhead Methodist Parish Nurse, Vicki Evenson, and Brodhead Police Department for holding an event on May 21.
• All the environmentally savvy participants of our event who dropped off medications and their old mercury thermometers.
All these partners have been dedicated to assisting us with seven separate medication collections, where we have collected, to date, approximately 1,500 pounds of unused/unwanted medications and 422 mercury thermometers. All of these medications may otherwise have potentially been disposed of in our landfills, polluted our waters, and/or hurt our loved ones or pets. Again, a huge blossom to all of the partners that make this necessary service available in our community. - Green County Health Department
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A HUGE blossom to the couple walking their dog Monday night the 24th near Swiss Colony and witnessed our son's moped accident. Thank you for making sure he was OK and taking him and the moped back to our home. He forgot your names but we want to thank you for your extreme kindness! - Doug and Kelly
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A barb to the Lafayette County court system. The meth lab couple from Gratiot got a slap on the wrist. Getting nine months Huber law for having a meth lab with there own kids in the house is bull. Let alone, other lives they have messed up. The court system is a joke when you can get off the hook like they have. They should have gotten at least five years in prison. Wonder if Green County courts would have been as forgiving? - Crime Does Pay
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Hello, I have a barb I would like to share. My name is Michael and I grew up here in Monroe, currently I live in Phoenix but am back in town for my sister's high school graduation. On Thursday, May 27, I attempted to get change (just some $20s) for a $100 bill from Wisconsin Community Bank, the teller informed me that because I don't bank with them, they cannot complete my request. Really? This is a bank I walked into right? This was a quick, simple request that would've left a good taste in my mouth. Instead it was denied. So I drove to Associated Bank, where they completed my request in a quick and friendly manner, without even asking if I banked with them (my bank is not located here). I then told the teller at Associated Bank what just happened at Wisconsin Community, she just smiled and shook her head in disbelief. I haven't been back to Monroe in a few years, it's nice to come back and explore where I grew up again and see how much things have changed. I've been enjoying the coffee shops on the square and would like to support local economy, but this soured it a bit. Well not too much ... But really Wisconsin Community Bank, that's how you are? Your Web site motto is "Where Good Things Happen." good things did not happen. The funny part is, I was a paper carrier for four years with the Times, I delivered a paper almost every day to that bank. - Michael Cline, 2000 Graduate, still a Cheesehead at heart
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Ninety thorny barbs (one from each of us) to the thieves who took the picnic tables at the Churchill Woods grounds in the middle of the night on Friday, May 21. These tables were used by our disabled/ retired tenants for their enjoyment in the summer months. These were sitting on the grassy area, where tenants could sit and visit with each other and their neighbors. This is their home, and that property you stole was theirs. We would appreciate any information that would lead the police and us to the thieves or at least get the tables back. Note: To the ones who stole them, may you be reminded of your unjust ways when you sit at these (light gray plastic top with dark gray foldable legs) picnic tables. Shame on you!! - Patricia Pate Ormond, Churchill Woods, Monroe Housing Authority.
