A blossom to all those involved with the 11th Annual Just Tri Youth Triathlon that was held on Aug. 2, 2014 at the Green County Family YMCA. An event such as this cannot happen without the help and support of the city, community and volunteers. A big thank you to all the kids who "TRI'd" and to the Monroe Optimist and Kiwanis Clubs, Monroe Safe Kids and local businesses for their generous donations. - Chris Sachs, race director



A huge blossom to the young lady at Piggly Wiggly Tuesday afternoon. She went into the store and brought me out a shopping cart to use as I struggled slowly to make it to the entrance. I was diagnosed with leukemia last Thanksgiving and have been in and out of the hospital since. I sure appreciated her assistance. The world needs more people like her. May God bless her forever. - Morlin "Morey" Zimmerman, Monroe



A blossom to the Monroe banks for collecting donations of school supplies on our behalf. The generous amount collected from community members will help many local school children. - Monroe Noon Optimists