This is a big, late-blooming blossom to all the generous people involved in our the GCHS and ENAH Spay/Neuter Day, held May 28. The blossom goes to Sherri Fiduccia for generously donating the use of Monroe Auto Sales. Thank you so much - your facility was perfect! The blossom also goes to the United Way for funding the portion of the event that covers Green County people in need. And it goes to our anonymous sponsor who donated the funds for the Lafayette County half of the expense. We couldn't do it without our sponsors!
A blossom goes to Rhonda Schwarze, Heidi Treuthardt and Chris Reis for providing lots of delicious food for the hungry volunteers and team members. We had some wonderful new volunteers that day: Geri Bartholf, Kathy Dreikosen, Sharissy Ling Lee, Sarah Rhoe, John Rosa and Emily Seivers. Thank you so much! If I have forgotten anybody, please forgive me; there are so many people involved in these events.
A blossom goes to all the GCHS and ENAH Spay/Neuter Team members. About 80 man hours go into pulling off a spay/neuter day like this. We have now spayed or neutered 90 cats during these past three spay/neuter days. It is surely making a difference to the cat overpopulation in the area.
Finally, this is a budding blossom to the person who has already stepped up to sponsor our fourth spay/neuter day to be held in late July where 30 more cats will be spayed and neutered. Hooray! Thank you to all. - Peggy Miller Sheffer, ENAH Inc. president
A barb to all those who write in and complain about high school sports, coaches, etc. Sports is a lot more than winning and losing - it is about learning teamwork, discipline, time management, and so many other skills. Plus, sometimes it is just fun to play! My boys are in all three sports each year just because they enjoy it - they know they will never be pros or play in college. They just like playing. Parents, ask why your kids are really out there. Hopefully, it is because they enjoy it, and not because they feel they have to please anyone. It amazes me when people write in about how only kids with "names" get to play. Funny, I thought all kids had names! - Sports Mom
A blossom to the downtown businesses that "painted their stores purple" in honor of Monroe's Relay for Life. It was nice to see the window paintings, beautiful purple bows, purple decor hanging outside and the beautiful purple dresses in the windows. Thank you for supporting Monroe's Relay for Life. - Downtown Shopper
A huge blossom to Greg Anderson and his band. Greg (accordion), Jim Feuling (saxophone, flute, clarinet) and Leanne Foster (drummer) - with vocals being done by all - were very much appreciated at two events this past weekend. Saturday night, June 19, Greg organized "Polkas on the Solstice" at "The Piazza" with Terry and Nancy's (Nancy Meadow Herbs) an Outdoor Concert in the scenic hills of Green County. The polka potluck was delicious. The schedule artists who were featured in the evening's concert were, Gary Pulver on his tuba; John Wegmueller with his alphorn; McKenzie Chapman's vocal ability; Gabriel Jelle, a young yodeler from New Glarus; Barb Meier, Monticello, and Janine Finck, Madison.
A special added treat to the concert was hearing Greg's two children joining their dad (the night before Father's Day). Adam and his family came from Oshkosh, and Amy Roselle from Whitewater, and added so much to the night's festivities.
On Tuesday, June 22, Greg organized a polka boat trip on the Mississippi River. Gary Bruggen's band joined us at the dock in Dubuque and we went "Cruising up the River." Three busloads of Greg's fans enjoyed traveling to and through north locks/dam area with dancing from 2 to 5 p.m. Supper was enjoyed at Briettback's in scenic Balltown, Iowa.
It never ceases to amaze us of the many talents of this young man. Monroe is mentioned so many times in such a positive way when his band is announced on television's Big Joe Polka Show and wherever Greg plays. One of his mottos is: "Keep live music alive."
Hats off, Greg! We had a wonderful time during both events and at your many regularly scheduled events we all enjoy so very much. - Your fans, the "Greg Anderson Faithful Followers," the Styrofoam Sisters
I would like to send a barb out to the Green County Humane Society Board and Executive Director. Last month I attended a Rescue Rally in Freeport where the proceeds from the weekend's activities were split between the participating rescues. I asked someone there where the Green County Humane Society was, and they stated that the over $900 that the GCHS was given last year for participating in this event must not have been sufficient enough for them to do it again. Why would the Humane Society turn down money? I then attended the Beast Bash in Monroe and again GCHS was not present. The posters advertising this event stated that the proceeds would go to animal welfare organizations. I am assuming that GCHS did not need any of that money as well. A couple of weeks ago, I attended Dogfest in Madison, and there were over 150 rescue organizations present from all over southern Wisconsin as well as northern Illinois.
Again, GCHS was not present. But the most disturbing point in all of this, is that the GCHS had people serving alcohol at the Concerts on the Square. Am I missing something? I thought the Humane Society was about the animals, or for you, is it not really about the animals? The connections and relationships formed at events specifically for animals and animal lovers seems to me to be priceless.
These are the people that are your potential adopters, donors and volunteers. Are there a lot of animal lovers drinking at the Concerts on the Square? - A frustrated animal lover
A blossom goes to Rhonda Schwarze, Heidi Treuthardt and Chris Reis for providing lots of delicious food for the hungry volunteers and team members. We had some wonderful new volunteers that day: Geri Bartholf, Kathy Dreikosen, Sharissy Ling Lee, Sarah Rhoe, John Rosa and Emily Seivers. Thank you so much! If I have forgotten anybody, please forgive me; there are so many people involved in these events.
A blossom goes to all the GCHS and ENAH Spay/Neuter Team members. About 80 man hours go into pulling off a spay/neuter day like this. We have now spayed or neutered 90 cats during these past three spay/neuter days. It is surely making a difference to the cat overpopulation in the area.
Finally, this is a budding blossom to the person who has already stepped up to sponsor our fourth spay/neuter day to be held in late July where 30 more cats will be spayed and neutered. Hooray! Thank you to all. - Peggy Miller Sheffer, ENAH Inc. president
A barb to all those who write in and complain about high school sports, coaches, etc. Sports is a lot more than winning and losing - it is about learning teamwork, discipline, time management, and so many other skills. Plus, sometimes it is just fun to play! My boys are in all three sports each year just because they enjoy it - they know they will never be pros or play in college. They just like playing. Parents, ask why your kids are really out there. Hopefully, it is because they enjoy it, and not because they feel they have to please anyone. It amazes me when people write in about how only kids with "names" get to play. Funny, I thought all kids had names! - Sports Mom
A blossom to the downtown businesses that "painted their stores purple" in honor of Monroe's Relay for Life. It was nice to see the window paintings, beautiful purple bows, purple decor hanging outside and the beautiful purple dresses in the windows. Thank you for supporting Monroe's Relay for Life. - Downtown Shopper
A huge blossom to Greg Anderson and his band. Greg (accordion), Jim Feuling (saxophone, flute, clarinet) and Leanne Foster (drummer) - with vocals being done by all - were very much appreciated at two events this past weekend. Saturday night, June 19, Greg organized "Polkas on the Solstice" at "The Piazza" with Terry and Nancy's (Nancy Meadow Herbs) an Outdoor Concert in the scenic hills of Green County. The polka potluck was delicious. The schedule artists who were featured in the evening's concert were, Gary Pulver on his tuba; John Wegmueller with his alphorn; McKenzie Chapman's vocal ability; Gabriel Jelle, a young yodeler from New Glarus; Barb Meier, Monticello, and Janine Finck, Madison.
A special added treat to the concert was hearing Greg's two children joining their dad (the night before Father's Day). Adam and his family came from Oshkosh, and Amy Roselle from Whitewater, and added so much to the night's festivities.
On Tuesday, June 22, Greg organized a polka boat trip on the Mississippi River. Gary Bruggen's band joined us at the dock in Dubuque and we went "Cruising up the River." Three busloads of Greg's fans enjoyed traveling to and through north locks/dam area with dancing from 2 to 5 p.m. Supper was enjoyed at Briettback's in scenic Balltown, Iowa.
It never ceases to amaze us of the many talents of this young man. Monroe is mentioned so many times in such a positive way when his band is announced on television's Big Joe Polka Show and wherever Greg plays. One of his mottos is: "Keep live music alive."
Hats off, Greg! We had a wonderful time during both events and at your many regularly scheduled events we all enjoy so very much. - Your fans, the "Greg Anderson Faithful Followers," the Styrofoam Sisters
I would like to send a barb out to the Green County Humane Society Board and Executive Director. Last month I attended a Rescue Rally in Freeport where the proceeds from the weekend's activities were split between the participating rescues. I asked someone there where the Green County Humane Society was, and they stated that the over $900 that the GCHS was given last year for participating in this event must not have been sufficient enough for them to do it again. Why would the Humane Society turn down money? I then attended the Beast Bash in Monroe and again GCHS was not present. The posters advertising this event stated that the proceeds would go to animal welfare organizations. I am assuming that GCHS did not need any of that money as well. A couple of weeks ago, I attended Dogfest in Madison, and there were over 150 rescue organizations present from all over southern Wisconsin as well as northern Illinois.
Again, GCHS was not present. But the most disturbing point in all of this, is that the GCHS had people serving alcohol at the Concerts on the Square. Am I missing something? I thought the Humane Society was about the animals, or for you, is it not really about the animals? The connections and relationships formed at events specifically for animals and animal lovers seems to me to be priceless.
These are the people that are your potential adopters, donors and volunteers. Are there a lot of animal lovers drinking at the Concerts on the Square? - A frustrated animal lover
