A blossom to Dave Searles, >the biggest complainer on here. I want to give you a great big bright wonderful blossom so that maybe you will smile for the first time this year before the year runs out. In return, you will have a good holiday season and think of something on the brighter side. Remember, it's not good for your health to get worked up over everything you disagree with. Please try to choose your battles, as I have chosen the biggest blossom off the plant just for you. Happy holidays and best wishes! - Smile>
Blossoms to The Monroe Clinic, Twining Valley Retirement Community and Monroe Main Street >for sponsoring the Christmas Trolley Ride; Heather Thoman for being the lighting chairperson for the Christmas Lighting Contest and Monroe Parks and Recreation Department for the judging of the contest; Sue Barrett for helping with the outside decorations at the museum; Swiss Colony for providing yummy treats; Brennans for providing cocoa for the trolley guests; Das Baumhaus for providing spices for the cider; Jake Scharer for providing a parking place for the trolley. A big thank you for our Green County Historical members Jan LeFevre and Bobette Traul for being the speaker and navigator for the trolley rides. They did a wonderful job. Also, thank you to all the Green County Historical Society members who decorated the museum and those that worked Friday night. It was a fun night for everyone. - Christie Strait, Green County Historical Society>
I have a barb to the Times >for having blogs set up for sports and Mixed Media and not having anyone blogging on them. The last time the sports one was updated was July 30 and the Mixed Media was April 11. I do give Jeff Rogers a blossom >for blogging on his From the Editor's Desk as often as possible. I love reading the paper online and wish you would once again try to get these areas covered or get rid of them. - Anonymous>
I would like to send out a blossom to Dennis Dalton >for all his work on this year's Christmas Parade. A blossom to all those who braved the cold to watch and participate in the parade, as well, and finally a thank you to all the sponsors and the fire and police department for your efforts in a job well done. - R. McCarthy>
A huge blossom to Tom and Ingrid Ranum, >who most graciously donated a wonderful collection to the Monroe Police Department to be shared with children who have contact with the police department. In the vast majority of these contacts, the child is a victim, and any comfort to them helps ease their pain. Your generosity is most appreciated. Thank you so much! - MNPD>
