A big blossom going to Turner Hall and the Swiss Singers> for a beautiful tree lighting event. Everything was wonderful, from the hot chocolate and cookies, to the singing. Thank you. - Nusbaum family>
A huge blossom to Alexa and Carly and all the students at Monroe High School >for raising money for the Make a Wish Foundation. I was on my way home from work on Thursday, Dec. 3, and heard that they raised $1,500 for the Make a Wish Foundation radiothon on Z104 in Madison. I think it is great that the students of MHS donated money to a wonderful organization! Great job girls! - Emily B.>
A blossom to Jimmy John's >for delivering free subs to City Hall, the Police Department, Post Office, etc., on Wednesday. It was very much appreciated! - City Hall workers>
A Christmas blossom to the 15th Annual Festival of Trees and Scherer Moving. >Thanks to big hearts in Monroe, there's a beautiful, patriotic Christmas tree on the Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at the Milwaukee VA. The good people of Habitat for Humanity of Green County did an amazing job decorating an inspirational tree, sponsored by the Monroe Clinic, for our veterans. Louie and Dave from Scherer Moving volunteered their time, braving bad weather and low bridges in Milwaukee, to deliver the tree to the hospital. The staff and patients on the unit literally were moved to tears over these kinds gestures. Events like these make you proud to be associated with Monroe. - Sarah Endicott>
A huge Christmas blossom to the following >for their help on last Monday. More than 425 apple boxes were wrapped and decorated for Christmas Stocking food boxes. To the Monroe United Methodist Church and their members, area Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts troops, Monroe residents, Monroe Middle School Project World class, Monroe Woman Club members. To the produce department at Monroe Pick 'N Save and Jason Kjerstad for saving and collecting the apple boxes from the start of September. Hans Schmidt, for the use of his trailer to transport the boxes to church and then to Dearth Chrysler-Dodge- Jeep. With all your help, a huge task was accomplished in record time. Merry Christmas to all of you, and my gratitude. - Mary Schmidt, Monroe Woman's Club>
A blossom to Alphorn Ford. >After spending two nights on call at the hospital, I managed to lock my keys in my Explorer while clearing off the snow. Since my vehicle had been purchased at Alphorn, all it took was a call. They looked up my VIN number, made me a key and delivered it to the hospital. I was in my Explorer in a matter of minutes. The charge was the cost of a key blank. Thanks for changing my day from a disaster to delight. - Leila Rowe, RN>
A blossom to the Apparitions, the Roadhouse and everyone >who had a part in helping with the Toys For Tots event last Saturday! The foster children in our county are able to have a happier and more blessed holiday because of your generosity! Also, a blossom to all of the businesses and individuals >who donated items and gift certificates for the raffle! The entire evening was a huge success! - Tia>
A huge blossom to the Green County Highway Department >for clearing off Highway 69 to almost perfect driving conditions after the blizzard on Dec. 8th. I commute to Middleton daily and after having my first snow day in 18 years I was pleased to get back on the road Thursday to almost a perfectly clear Hwy. 69. A different story when I hit the Dane County line. I went from 50 miles an hour to 20. I don't mind driving slow, but the Dane County roads are still treacherous. Keep up the good work! - Mary Kubly>
A blossom to the Monroe Clinic CEO. >In a recent Letter to the Editor, he clarified the confusion about real estate taxes. It's good to know the Monroe Clinic pays property tax just like everyone else in Monroe. Based on my calculation, the new $85 million building will pay $2.3 million per year in property taxes. This is based on the current $27.85 mill rate. This is great! I have called my city alderman and recommended that some of this money be used to reinstate Spring Cleanup Days. - Anonymous>
A barb to the editorial board of The Monroe Times >concerning the city administrator position. The City Council made mistakes, but in the end came up with right answers. The strength of our city lies in the decisions our City Council makes. This is how we got into problems on a state and federal level. We took the power away from our Congress, where a president or a governor has more power than they do, and we're not any better off for it. It's easier for corporations to lobby one person than all of the Congress. We should get away from all these closed sessions and present things publicly and learn to respect the rights of a 6-4 vote without the mayor breaking a tie vote and make a non-binding vote a binding one. - Mr. and Mrs. La Vern F. Isely, Monroe>
Many barbs to the Monroe City Council. >You could have asked 95 percent of the people in Monroe one month ago who would get voted in to be city administrator and they all would have said Rex Ewald. Why put these other candidates through all the questioning when it's all cut and dried before it is even posted? Our school board and city council are all in the same bed. Most all positions to be filled are known long before they are posted. It is sad that Monroe is so political. - Disgusted citizen>
A blossom to the four angels >who came to help two women out of a ditch Dec. 3 between Browntown and Monroe. My friend and I were happy to see out of the dark a bright light, a really bright light. One man, a school teacher, and three men from Carrousel Farms made sure we were OK and helped us get back on the road. So I wish more people could remember and see the care these men gave to us. All we really want to say is thank you, thank you sincerely. - Gloria Hammel and Char Berry, Monroe>
