Practically Speaking
Kyle and her husband moved to Brookfield in 1986. She became active in local politics and started blogging in 2004. Her focus is primarily on local issues but often includes state and national topics, too. Kyle looks at things from the taxpayers' perspective in a creative, yet down to earth way, addressing them from a practical point of view.
Tom Wacker rings Red Kettle Salvation Army bell again at Pick 'n Save
Tis the season! The Salvation Army Red Kettles are out and about in shopping malls and in front of local businesses.
This year, the Bluemound Pick 'n Save in the Brownstones shopping mall is again allowing the Salvation Army bell ringers to collect donations in front of their store. Thank you, Pick 'n Save! (The Red Kettle is located outside at the east entrance.)
Brookfield resident Tom Wacker* and long time bell ringer will be manning the kettle at the Pick 'n Save at various times between now and Christmas.
Tom used to be a fixture at the Elm Grove Sentry store at Christmas time, but since that store closed and became a Sendik's, they no longer allow the Salvation Army to collect at their location. (Many have tried to convince them otherwise, but they won't budge on that issue. Sendik's says they contribute to local charities through their Food magazine and in other ways.)
Tom sent out this message to his past supporters:
Now is that special time of the year when I look forward to sharing some Christmas good wishes and help raise funds for my favorite charity, the Salvation Army. This past year has presented more than a few of us with some special challenges. But I think you'll agree that they pale in significance compared to the most difficult problems encountered by those of us that the Salvation Army serves. And as always, they deliver those services in a most caring and efficient way.
If you care to, please join me in contributing to their fine work. Through your generous gifts, last year I was able to "stuff the kettle" with a total of $1740 in checks from you!
Tom is sure to get
you in the Christmas spirit, so stop by, say hello, and throw something in the pot!
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Links:
Brookfield7, Fairly Conservative, Vicki Mckenna, Jay Weber, The Right View Wisconsin, Mark Levin, CNS News
1 COMMENTS
Midnight Cowboy - Dec 07, 2008 10:00 PM - Report Abuse
Honestly I don't understand how any well meaning resident of the school district not having a heart of stone can manage a sound night's sleep knowing those dangerous, malevolent, counter productive risers are still there making it all but impossible for the band to conduct it's learning and practice.
No wonder they've sounded so terrible over the years!
I for one am about to grab my sledge hammer, drive on over there in my f150 and take matters into my own hands. Of course, I fully intend to stop by and fill Tom's kettle en route.
Have a merry Xmas. Should I get out on bond, I will personally complete work on the bag Santa is filling for your house.