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Alexandria Jaycees gear up for community projects
The Alexandria community hosts hundreds of conventions and conferences each year and this weekend, the spotlight is on a convention with a local connection. The Alexandria Jaycees organization will host the spring Minnesota Jaycees State Convention this weekend.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Community spirit keeps Jingle Bells alive
Program changes after KSAX closed its doors earlier this year had folks concerned about a silent night during the annual Jingle Bells telethon in Alexandria. But the show must and will go on thanks to community support.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Toys being collected for Jingle Bells Telethon
The 64th annual Jingle Bells Telethon, hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees, is fast approaching.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Owner of organic farm gets big honor
Gary Brever was named the 2012 Outstanding Young Farmer by the Minnesota Jaycees for his work in advancing the agricultural career, soil and water conservation practices, and contributions to the well-being of his community, state and nation
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Jingle Bells will still jingle this year
The show will go on – even though the TV station that was broadcasting it has ceased operations. The annual Jingle Bells telethon, hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees, is a tradition that has positively impacted families in the Alexandria area for more than 60 years.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Volunteers brave snow, cold
On behalf of the Jingle Bells Foundation and the Alexandria Jaycees, we want to thank everyone who helped make the 64th annual Jingle Bells Telethon such a huge success!
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Project Bookshelf collects books for kids
2012 marks the 23rd year that the Alexandria Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Community Education District 206 are sponsoring Project Bookshelf. New children’s books are being collected and redistributed through the Jaycees Jingle Bells program.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Five hundred books donated to Project Bookshelf
More than 500 new books were collected for this year’s Project Bookshelf.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education

Jingle Bells to air on Selective TV
The Jingle Bells telethon will be on the air again this year – on a new channel through Selective TV. The 64th annual fundraiser will take place Saturday, December 8 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Lake Geneva Christian Center.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

A park full of art
It was hard to tell what was more beautiful last weekend – the weather or the art. The Alexandria Area Arts Association’s (AAAA) 37th annual Art in the Park was a big hit, drawing thousands of people to City Park Saturday and Sunday.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - 1987: Jacqui Donahue earns black belt in karate
NOVEMBER 1912 Firefighters had little or no wind to contend with in fighting another mysterious fire in a shed filled with straw near Frank Steven’s livery stable.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Brian Priebnow, 66
Brian Dean Priebnow, 66, Alexandria, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Douglas County Hospital.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

VIDEO: A dashing success for Jingle Bells
A white Christmas scene arrived just in time to set the stage for the 64th annual Jingle Bells telethon at the Lake Geneva Christian Center on Saturday.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Viona Snyder, 68
Viona “Vi” Snyder, 68, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

On the Street - July 6, 2012
Scott and Wendy Snyder of TruGreen Lawn Care received the Franchise of the Year award for outstanding service, growth and retention. In addition to the award, they have been one of the top five candidates for the past six consecutive years
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Column - 1912: New fire whistle should awaken soundest sleepers
JULY 2002 Natalie Heckert, owner of Nutrition and Aerobic Training Service, was named fourth runner-up in the Mrs. Minnesota pageant.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Carlos Creek Winery gears up for Grape Stomp and Fall Festival
The annual Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp and Fall Festival runs Friday through Sunday, September 14-16.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

John Splettstaszer, 76
John “Johnny” Splettstaszer, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from pneumonia.
Tuesday, October, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Column - 2002: Douglas County Hospital named Best Small Community Hospital
December 1912 At its recent meeting, the W.C.T.U. Council discussed moving the piano from their hall and into the new Kensington school, which is anxious to have the use of it.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Donald Waletzko, 76
Donald Anthony Waletzko, 76, passed away at his home in Alexandria, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 5, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

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