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The Critical Thinker

My name is Kristan T. Harris. I have run for political office and have worked a political grass roots campaign for Ron Paul. I was nominated and elected to the GOP platform committee in 2012. I am a huge advocate for liberty and freedom.I am a libertarian at heart. I am also a news junkie and love a good mystery.

$9,000,000,000,000 Missing From The Federal Reserve. Kinda misplaced it Huh? $30,000 Stolen From Every American! (June 19, 2013 9:34 a.m.)

This Just In ...

Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely baby daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.

Obamaphones for drugs (June 18, 2013)

Conservatively Speaking

State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.

Senate Calendar for June 18, 2013 (June 17, 2013)

Ms. Elaine Kneeous

Jennifer is a one in a million stay-at-home mom. (More like one OF a million stay at home moms!) She graduated from a liberal arts college but there is nothing liberal OR artsy about her. She is married to Kevin Fischer of This Just In, and together they have a beautiful toddler daughter Kyla Audrey. In no particular order she loves dogs, wine, a good bargain, her family, pizza, and entertaining. Follow her blog of all things miscellaneous including but not limited to cooking and baking, entertaining and party planning, being a mommy, and homekeeping.

Our daughter, the gardener (June 17, 2013)

The Way I See It!

I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions. As a blogger, I intend to provide a different viewpoint "The way I see it!" on various world, national and local issues with a few helpful tips & tidbits sprinkled in.

Cudahy Tourism Commission Volunteers (June 17, 2013)

The Capitol Connection

A fifth-generation Wisconsinite, Dave grew up in a family business, seeing firsthand the barriers to success big government places in front of small business. Hired out of college as an aide to Congressman Paul Ryan, Dave worked the next nine years helping Ryan advance the cause of limited government and the free enterprise system - while also holding a job in the private sector. Elected to represent the 83rd Assembly District in a special election in May of 2011, Dave has fought alongside Governor Walker to put Wisconsin's economy back on track, balancing the budget for the first time in over a decade, enacting concealed carry legislation and helping lead the fight against ObamaCare in Wisconsin. Before his election, Dave also served in various leadership positions in his church and also served on the Village of Big Bend Board of Trustees. In his free time, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and bowfishing. Dave and his wife, Amy, make their home in the Town of Vernon with their five children.

Assembly Passes Injunction Reform Bill (June 6, 2013)

View from the Green

Bob is a retired education administrator who was an academic administrator for a local university for 28 years and spent almost 10 years as an administrator/manager at an educational association in Brookfield. He and his wife now run a small consulting business called DeRoche Consulting LLC.

Greendale Spring Elections (March 29, 2013)

Perspectives in Progress

Tom is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, single father, and long time resident of Oak Creek, who writes regularly about human interaction and perception as it relates to social issues, value fulfillment, and introspection. Tom encourages and challenges the reader to engage new perspectives; believing that through open and honest evaluation of all sides of a debate, conflicting parties can communicate with greater efficacy and more productive outcomes.

Fix the Blame (March 13, 2013)

Board's Eye View

Janet and her husband have lived in the community of Franklin for 35 years and have two married children who attended Franklin Public Schools. She is serving her second three-year term as a Franklin School Board member and is currently Board President. Note: My "views and/or opinions" expressed in this blog are my own and do not reflect those of the "Board."

BOE News 12/12/12 (Dec. 12, 2012)

From the Fourth

Alderman Taylor has been a Franklin resident since he purchased his home in 2006. He was elected to the Common Council in April of 2008 and has served as Common Council President since he was elected. Alderman Taylor was also elected to the La Crosse Common Council in 1997 at the age of 21. Steve is employed by COUNTRY Financial as a Financial Representative.

Scholarship Announcement (May 22, 2012)

Meet Me at the Corner

A former newspaper reporter who has lived in Franklin for more than 40 years, Marjorie is active in several Franklin and Hales Corners organizations.

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft: Hales Corners Woman's Club program on Sept. 9 (Sept. 6, 2011)

Institutional Blogs

Keep the Change

IMPACT is committed to changing lives, for good. Our family of services helps restore the health and productivity of individuals, organizations and workplaces leading to an improved quality of life for our entire community.

IMPACT 2-1-1 is a central access point for people in need. During times of personal crisis or community disaster the free, confidential helpline and online resource directory make it easy for residents to get connected to information and assistance.

IMPACT Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services includes consultation and referral for people concerned about alcohol or drug use.

IMPACT Awareness raises community consciousness about risky drinking and promotes healthy lifestyles with the stop drinking [SO MUCH] milwaukee campaign.

IMPACT Workplace Services provides consultation, training and employee assistance programs to foster a healthy and productive work environment.

We're in the big leagues now (May 21, 2013)

WHS Adoptable Animals

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. For more than 128 years, WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need. We offer adoption services that place 9,000 animals in new homes annually, veterinary services that save thousands of lives, educational programs that instill respect for animals, behavior services to assist guardians and a myriad of other initiatives that help end suffering for animals. We depend entirely on private donations to fund our programs and rely on volunteers in nearly every department. If you are interested in adopting, volunteering, enrolling in a class, taking a tour or making a donation, check out our comprehensive web site at wihumane.org. The adoptable animals' web pages are updated every 30 minutes!

Jennifer Bartolotta elected board president of the Wisconsin Humane Society (May 17, 2013)

Help, Hope & Answers

For more than 75 years, Easter Seals Southeast WI has been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play.

Early Intervention is the Key to Success (July 23, 2012)

Community Watch

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» Falls bounces back with 7-4 road win at Oak Creek 6/18

» Graduation in the suburbs photo gallery now online 6/10

» Cudahy schools lockdown was result of suicide, police say Updated:  6/7

» Franklin wins SEC All-Sports championship award 6/7

» Video: Daykin discusses Rock Sports Complex 6/7

» 2013 WIAA State Track and Field photo gallery updated 6/2

» Oak Creek police called when prom reunion ends with ride on luggage cart 5/29

» Man facing charges after Franklin road rage incident 5/29

» Oak Creek police: Part of man's ear bitten off during fight at bar 5/29

» Franklin police investigating vehicle break-ins at Wehr Nature Center 5/28

» Oak Creek police say drunken driver was texting when he struck and injured motorcyclist 5/28

» Franklin woman faces charges she had sex with teen wrestler she helped coach 5/24

» Man banned from store for stealing 49-cent 'Beavis and Butt-head' tape 5/22

» Are there cougars in Franklin? Police officer sees large, wild cat on bike trail 5/21

» Greendale police arrest boy for graffiti damage 5/20

» Judge dismisses Sikh group lawsuit filed in wake of Oak Creek temple shooting 5/20

» Franklin elementary to reopen today after illnesses 5/20

» Apartment expansion planned for Oak Creek 5/17

» Oak Creek officer shot during Sikh temple rampage retiring 5/15

» Franklin police investigating robbery at KFC 5/14

» Franklin honors outgoing library director 5/10

» Reader's Digest may have buyer for Greendale office building 5/10

» Franklin High School evacuated due to unusual odor 5/9

» Classes resume at Franklin High School after evacuation Updated:  5/9

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