Green Lake State Bank

Did anybody see this article in the Milwaukee Journal from last week? The Baraboo Bank, parent company of the Green Lake State Bank got $20.7 million from the TARP bailout from the federal government.

http://www.jsonline.com/business/38164349.html

City of Green Lake Police/Winn Collins on TV

I think the city of Green Lake is lucky to have the police they do. They do their job with common sense and serve the town very well. That seems to be a rare thing these days. Mostly the police just seem to out to "raise" money for the town budget without regard to individuals. I recently heard the local Princeton police get $4 dollars/hour more than the City of Green Lake police. I realize there budget constraints but when and if there is any money around I think these guys deserve a raise.

Sunday morning Winn Collins was on Wisconsin Public TV talking about the need for funding from the state for more DA assistance. He did a nice job. Good work Winn.

Lindenwood Development & The School

There seems to be a big discussion under another post regarding the land use issue with the new development at the ABA. You might want to start posting that issue here.

Who Remembers When You Could Drink All Night for a $1.50?

Who could forget Mary Jane and look at the phone number!

A Truck through the Ice Monday

I heard a truck went through the ice just below Sandstone this morning. Apparently it was 5 Ripon college students. People who don't know the lake don't know there are currents under the bluff that keep spots from freezing solidly. As they used to say on Hill Street Blues, "Be careful out there guys!"

School Sports Programs

Whatever happened with meeting regarding the sports programs being shared with Markesan? I haven't heard much but I am sure some of you out there know.

Do you know these women or where this picture was taken?

One of the reasons I started blogging was because of the historical aspects of the area I could put online. I never really intended to become the online Sound Off column. I do like the fact that people have a place to vent and let off steam though.

So in that vein I posted this picture because I thought some people would get some amusement from this blog other than complaining about the Christmas Tree lights or the neighbors dog, etc. These ladies were all very involved in community from the 1920's on. One of them recently died at 104 in Ripon. Have fun seeing if you know who they are.

Upcoming Local Elections

Someone has asked me to create a spot for local elections. I guess it isn't too soon for that so here it is. Have a Better New Year than last!