Monkey (age unknown) a Sandy resident, returned to his family today after nearly a week long absence. Both Monkey and his family are overjoyed. When questioned of his whereabouts, Monkey had no comment, but was rushed to the washing machine to remove the stinky garbage from his soft, brown fur. The families alternate monkey, "2 Monkey" was promptly thrown back in the toy box where he shall remain until further notice.

"2 Monkey isn't really the right monkey, he is just the fake one" quotes Weston (age 4 and 1/2) "Lucy doesn't really like him, but she will love him if monkey is all gone."

To prevent his tragedy from happening again the family intends to make sure monkey is left nowhere near open garbage cans of any sort as his poor little body may fall apart if he has to take one more washing.