Wannigan Days :: 50th Anniversary

This years Wannigan Days looks to be the best in many years. www.wannigandays.com

There is a 50's Theme with live music, great food, a hot rod car show, and YES ~ fireworks.

For a complete schedule, visit: www.wannigandays.com.

New Mayor in St. Croix Falls

With the dawn of a new election, I am excited to see new leadership in St. Croix Falls, WI! We have a new Mayor. Good Luck to Mr. Foss, but I am happy to see new leadership in our fair City.

However, I am sad to say that our County is home to some seriously liberal and socially scary folks. While doing some research I came across this bitter diatribe: http://polk-county-board.blogspot.com.

If you want to understand the rational of environmental socialists, read Jeff Peterson's blog. He was on the Polk County Board representing District 5. He has a lot of opinions to share. Mostly about how everyone is doing it wrong, except him.

What do you think?

Yea, I know what some of you are thinking, but I want you to know. I don't dump oil in the sewers, lakes, or rivers...actually I am an avid hunter and fisherman. I love the environment, but I don't worship it and I certainly believe that God's green earth is here for us and not us for it. Although you won't find me hugging a tree in the woods, you may find me sitting in one with a bow or gun.

The real issue is whether we are making a big deal out of nothing and ruining our world in the process. Do we really want to be like Europe? Hello, Europe Sucks!

I don't want to speak Arabic and I don't want to pay $6.50 for a gallon of gas. But we are making more rules that we know what to do with and our liberal leaders are trying to save the earth, which doesn't need saving.

The de-greening of Polk County, as written on: http://polk-county-board.blogspot.com/2008/04/osceola-sun-opinion-piece.html

Check out my opinon: http://www.junkscience.com/

Good Luck,

Concerned Citizen of SCF

The Gratitude Campaign

Ok, I have a brother in Iraq, on his second tour of duty, who is totally in support of what he is doing. I also have a brother-in-law, who was away from his family for over 24 months (including training, but mostly in Iraq). He came back with some pretty bad scars on the inside. Would he do it again, yes. He said we are going to fight them over there or over here...it is our choice.

Wow, how crazy is that! Do we realize the mentality of the men and women who strap on the boots and put themselves in the way of terrorist? Have you thanked a soldier today, this week, this month, or not at all? Read the following and watch the video!

As Quoted from www.gratitudecampaign.org

For the past several years as I've been traveling around the country, I've been approaching soldiers in the airports and thanking them for serving for us. On several occasions I have noticed that it felt a little awkward for both of us. There are several reasons, some of which I am even just now learning as I produce this film and talk to more soldiers. But they have always appreciated being thanked, and I have always felt better having expressed my gratitude.
I started to think that it would be nice if civilians had a gesture or sign that they could use to say "thank you" quickly and easily without even having to approach. I did some research and found the sign that we are now using.

Is this limited to the military? Not at all. If you look around you I'm sure that you'll find lots of people who are serving their communities, from local to global. If you appreciate their service, give them a sign. Say "thank you."

Christmas Light Gone Wild

Here is a display of some Christmas lights that have made their way around the internet for a couple of years. They still are a lot of fun to watch. If you haven't seen them, here you go:

Is there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?

Christmas. Commonly confused with getting gifts, eating too much, and spending more that you make is really not about Santa Clause, Christmas Trees, and Shopping Malls. Does anyone remember what Christmas is really about? Charlie Brown reminds us. Worth taking a look!

Security Guard at the Church was Former Minneapolis Cop

Ok, the Minnesota ties to this case are crazy. Not only were 2 the victims from Minnesota, but the security guard who saved the lives of so many was a former Minneapolis Police Officer. She has been so humble. As things continue to be sorted out, it is amazing to see the out pouring of support by everyone, even the media.