February 2017

Dear Editor,
No one today has to be a genius to figure out that America and the rest of the world is in a lot of trouble.  And it may get worse before it gets better. But be assured, it won’t all be solved or improved by our friends in Washington, D.C.  We have grown so far away from our original roots.  Now I have the right to do anything I want, think anything I want. And I don’t need to at least respect your viewpoint!

Clementine Grace Cohen was called to be one of God’s Little Angels shortly after she was born on February 2, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison to her parents, Anthony and Stacy (Ferris) Cohen.
Clementine is survived by her parents; brother, Theodore; grandparents, Carolyn and Pedro Paulete; and grandfather, Kenneth Ferris.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sharon Ferris.
Private graveside services were held at the Swiss Church Cemetery in New Glarus.
The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus assisted the family.

Tax-related identity theft is an established concern nationwide, as state and federal tax authorities have wrestled for years with a blight of criminals filing fraudulent tax returns using other people’s personally identifiable information.  For a scammer, tax identity theft means quick cash.  For a victim, it’s a delayed return, concern about who has their personal information, and the fear of what else the criminal might do with these personal details. 

The journey through grief is difficult. Many people find it comforting to face grief with others experiencing similar challenges. To help through the journey, Monroe Clinic Hospice is holding a Hope Eternal After Loss (HEAL) grief education and support group, which provides resources and encouragement for people grieving the death of a loved one. The six-week HEAL group meets Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., February 15-March 22, at the St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th Street, Monroe.