A GOOD TIME FOR ALL ON FRIDAY NIGHT...

I would like to extend a big thanks to the Ripon Education Foundation for asking me to be a part of their fundraising dinner on Friday night. The food at the America Restaurant was outstanding, as was the wine and the service. My table was a discussion of local politics and issues, as well as state and federal political issues. The topics were covered ranged from the downtown redevelopment plans to the stimulus package to the city's plans to improve and modernize its website. It was a very rewarding, free-flowing exchange of ideas and opinions, and it raised a good chunk of money for scholarships in our community. If you get a chance next year, please consider taking part.