A huge barb to the person who took a white cloth bag of groceries with the block handles tied together from Aldi's on Tuesday, Jan. 3. These items were part of a Christmas gift-certificate purchase by a 73-year-old stroke survivor from a granddaughter. God knows who you are. - Anonymous
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This is a huge blossomto Nancy Faith and Colony Brands. I want to thank you for donating the gift baskets and candy for Paws with Santa at Monroe Auto Sales in December. I hope everyone really sees all that Colony Brands does for our community. We are very proud to have you here. Thank you very much. - Sherri Fiduccia
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A big rosey blossom-topped bouquet of roses goes to Gov. Scott Walker for the calling for the investigation that lead to the arrest of three people all on felony charges. Kevin Kavanaugh worked in the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Commission and was charged with one felony count of embezzlement and four counts of fraudulent writing by a corporate officer. He's accused of embezzling $42,232 from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Tim Russell, a former Milwaukee housing director, is being charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor felony count of embezzlement. He's accused of stealing $10,000 from a private entity that he controlled that was supposed to benefit military veterans. He's also charged with stealing $3,550 from two separate campaign funds. And a third man, Brian Pierick, who worked for the Department of Public Instruction that dealt with education for homeless children and youth, and just happens to be Tim Russell's partner, is being charged with two counts of felony enticement and exposing his genitals. All of this information had to be gleaned and pieced back together like a puzzle from the article titled, "3 arrested in probe into Walker aids" written by AP writer Scott Bauer, who deserves the thorny, barby stems of this bouquet for the way they (the AP) twist the truth. It should be rewritten and titled "Walker called for probe that netted 3 felony arrests." - Dennis Potter, Monroe
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Blossoms to all of Pleasant View's wonderful volunteers and musicians who made 2011 a memorable year. You have all made significant, positive differences in the lives of our residents. Special thanks to the following recurring volunteers: Monroe Alternative School, Monroe Middle School, Cooties, Carolyn Soddy, Betty Heer, Barb Tollakson, Jerry Hastings, Randy Groth, Jeff Gibbons and pet dog Tucker, Barb Smith and therapy dog Suzy, Elder and Sister Wilkes, Elder Reynolds, Elder Nielson, Irv and Kay Case, Paul Mitchell School, Judy Frauchiger, and the many Green County churches. Thank you again for volunteering in 2011. We look forward to many fantastic volunteers to make 2012 another great year. - Jennifer Stollenwerk, Life Enrichment Supervisor, Pleasant View Nursing Home
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A blossom: How can we thank everyone enough for supporting Green Cares Food Pantry in Monticello? The support that we have been able to give to the residents of Green County would not have happened without the support of individuals, businesses, schools, corporations, foundations and volunteers. It has been a hard year for many of our residents in Green County. But through the efforts of the entire county, we have been able to feed, shelter and clothe those who have need. Thank you for the food you have provided, for the volunteer work that often goes unrecognized, and for the support you give not only to Green Cares Food Pantry in Monticello, but all the food pantries in the county. A large bouquet to all who have been part of this effort. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. - Green Cares Pantry, Mary Gafner, board president
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A heartfelt bouquet of blossoms to The Twilighters for coming out to Twining Valley on a snowy and cold day to perform for our residents. A wonderful afternoon filled with beautiful music and laughter was enjoyed by all. Thanks again. - Twining Valley residents and staff.
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A barb to the anonymous barber of Green County Humane Society. Where I can't condone the actions of the person who didn't follow-up with reference calls, I can't condone yours either. A simple call to the shelter or the GCHS President Paul Barrett would have alerted the group to the issue without more bad press. I proudly sign my name: - Sue Curran, member and former board member of GCHS
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A huge and heartfelt blossom to Colony Brands, Inc. for implementing the Associate Donation Program this past fall. The Literacy Council of Green County, Ltd. has been honored with a generous donation made by permanent employees with two years of service or more, allocating which charity or charities they wish the gifting to be shared with. The community of Monroe is truly blessed to have Colony Brands, Inc. supporting those who try their best to help others in a variety of ways. The Literacy Council is committed to helping others, one word at a time, and is very appreciative of the support of Colony Brands, Inc. - Ellen E. Hossman, executive director
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A barbto Dem Sen. Erpenbach's quotes in the Walker articles. He accuses Walker "of needlessly sowing division among Wisconsin residents" and says Walker "isn't interested in compromise or negotiation." I can't find any quotes from Democrat Erpenbach from 2005 when then-Gov. Doyle used the Frankenstein veto to transfer close to $500 million from the transportation fund to the teachers or raise property taxes from 2 to 3.8 percent without any debate, negotiations, meetings or compromises with Republican legislators. There weren't any negotiations or compromises with Republicans in 2009 when the Democrats, with Erpenbach's help, passed a bill (without any public meetings at all) that increased taxes by more than $1 billion. Republican legislators stuck around when these things took place; they didn't run off to another state like Erpenbach and his cronies did. There was plenty of division among Wisconsin residents when these events took place (along with hundreds of other transfers, etc. by the Democrats.) The difference was that the taxpayers waited for an election to show their displeasure. We couldn't illegally leave our jobs to go to the Capitol to protest. We had to keep working to have enough (money) to keep paying our taxes. Walker did what he had to do to balance the budget; Doyle and Erpenbach wouldn't make the hard decisions necessary when they were in charge. - A taxpayer
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This is a huge blossomto Nancy Faith and Colony Brands. I want to thank you for donating the gift baskets and candy for Paws with Santa at Monroe Auto Sales in December. I hope everyone really sees all that Colony Brands does for our community. We are very proud to have you here. Thank you very much. - Sherri Fiduccia
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A big rosey blossom-topped bouquet of roses goes to Gov. Scott Walker for the calling for the investigation that lead to the arrest of three people all on felony charges. Kevin Kavanaugh worked in the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Commission and was charged with one felony count of embezzlement and four counts of fraudulent writing by a corporate officer. He's accused of embezzling $42,232 from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Tim Russell, a former Milwaukee housing director, is being charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor felony count of embezzlement. He's accused of stealing $10,000 from a private entity that he controlled that was supposed to benefit military veterans. He's also charged with stealing $3,550 from two separate campaign funds. And a third man, Brian Pierick, who worked for the Department of Public Instruction that dealt with education for homeless children and youth, and just happens to be Tim Russell's partner, is being charged with two counts of felony enticement and exposing his genitals. All of this information had to be gleaned and pieced back together like a puzzle from the article titled, "3 arrested in probe into Walker aids" written by AP writer Scott Bauer, who deserves the thorny, barby stems of this bouquet for the way they (the AP) twist the truth. It should be rewritten and titled "Walker called for probe that netted 3 felony arrests." - Dennis Potter, Monroe
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Blossoms to all of Pleasant View's wonderful volunteers and musicians who made 2011 a memorable year. You have all made significant, positive differences in the lives of our residents. Special thanks to the following recurring volunteers: Monroe Alternative School, Monroe Middle School, Cooties, Carolyn Soddy, Betty Heer, Barb Tollakson, Jerry Hastings, Randy Groth, Jeff Gibbons and pet dog Tucker, Barb Smith and therapy dog Suzy, Elder and Sister Wilkes, Elder Reynolds, Elder Nielson, Irv and Kay Case, Paul Mitchell School, Judy Frauchiger, and the many Green County churches. Thank you again for volunteering in 2011. We look forward to many fantastic volunteers to make 2012 another great year. - Jennifer Stollenwerk, Life Enrichment Supervisor, Pleasant View Nursing Home
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A blossom: How can we thank everyone enough for supporting Green Cares Food Pantry in Monticello? The support that we have been able to give to the residents of Green County would not have happened without the support of individuals, businesses, schools, corporations, foundations and volunteers. It has been a hard year for many of our residents in Green County. But through the efforts of the entire county, we have been able to feed, shelter and clothe those who have need. Thank you for the food you have provided, for the volunteer work that often goes unrecognized, and for the support you give not only to Green Cares Food Pantry in Monticello, but all the food pantries in the county. A large bouquet to all who have been part of this effort. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. - Green Cares Pantry, Mary Gafner, board president
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A heartfelt bouquet of blossoms to The Twilighters for coming out to Twining Valley on a snowy and cold day to perform for our residents. A wonderful afternoon filled with beautiful music and laughter was enjoyed by all. Thanks again. - Twining Valley residents and staff.
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A barb to the anonymous barber of Green County Humane Society. Where I can't condone the actions of the person who didn't follow-up with reference calls, I can't condone yours either. A simple call to the shelter or the GCHS President Paul Barrett would have alerted the group to the issue without more bad press. I proudly sign my name: - Sue Curran, member and former board member of GCHS
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A huge and heartfelt blossom to Colony Brands, Inc. for implementing the Associate Donation Program this past fall. The Literacy Council of Green County, Ltd. has been honored with a generous donation made by permanent employees with two years of service or more, allocating which charity or charities they wish the gifting to be shared with. The community of Monroe is truly blessed to have Colony Brands, Inc. supporting those who try their best to help others in a variety of ways. The Literacy Council is committed to helping others, one word at a time, and is very appreciative of the support of Colony Brands, Inc. - Ellen E. Hossman, executive director
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A barbto Dem Sen. Erpenbach's quotes in the Walker articles. He accuses Walker "of needlessly sowing division among Wisconsin residents" and says Walker "isn't interested in compromise or negotiation." I can't find any quotes from Democrat Erpenbach from 2005 when then-Gov. Doyle used the Frankenstein veto to transfer close to $500 million from the transportation fund to the teachers or raise property taxes from 2 to 3.8 percent without any debate, negotiations, meetings or compromises with Republican legislators. There weren't any negotiations or compromises with Republicans in 2009 when the Democrats, with Erpenbach's help, passed a bill (without any public meetings at all) that increased taxes by more than $1 billion. Republican legislators stuck around when these things took place; they didn't run off to another state like Erpenbach and his cronies did. There was plenty of division among Wisconsin residents when these events took place (along with hundreds of other transfers, etc. by the Democrats.) The difference was that the taxpayers waited for an election to show their displeasure. We couldn't illegally leave our jobs to go to the Capitol to protest. We had to keep working to have enough (money) to keep paying our taxes. Walker did what he had to do to balance the budget; Doyle and Erpenbach wouldn't make the hard decisions necessary when they were in charge. - A taxpayer
