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It's Our Turn: O' Silent Night, non-denominational night
Do we all have to celebrate the same holiday to have a happy one? You can’t say Merry Christmas. You can’t pledge allegiance to the flag. You can’t pray in school. Well, in most cases those instances are becoming unacceptable by “society’s” standards. But, whose society?
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Do we all have to celebrate the same holiday to have a happy one? You can’t say Merry Christmas. You can’t pledge allegiance to the flag. You can’t pray in school. Well, in most cases those instances are becoming unacceptable by “society’s” standards. But, whose society?
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Calendar - Support Groups and Club Meetings
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
'The Gift of the Magi' presented by radio theater
Lakes Area Theatre will air two holiday stories on Sunday, December 23 on KXRA 1490 AM at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Lakes Area Theatre will air two holiday stories on Sunday, December 23 on KXRA 1490 AM at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Photo of the Week: Cardinal
Kathy Midtvedt of Alexandria took this photo of one of the six cardinals that like to hang around her bird feeder on South Darling Drive.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Kathy Midtvedt of Alexandria took this photo of one of the six cardinals that like to hang around her bird feeder on South Darling Drive.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - The greatest gift you can give
This time of year, more than any other, our thoughts turn to gift giving and gift receiving. We consider what we will give to whom, and wonder what we would like to receive. It’s a curious thing, this emphasis on the urge to give gifts, driven by advertising and retailers.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
This time of year, more than any other, our thoughts turn to gift giving and gift receiving. We consider what we will give to whom, and wonder what we would like to receive. It’s a curious thing, this emphasis on the urge to give gifts, driven by advertising and retailers.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
You asked: Why is probate so complex?
When a person dies, their estate lives on until it can be properly distributed. Most people don’t deal with death and legal issues every day, which raises questions – questions that are deemed legal advice.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
When a person dies, their estate lives on until it can be properly distributed. Most people don’t deal with death and legal issues every day, which raises questions – questions that are deemed legal advice.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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
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
School safety is top priority
Local school leaders want the community to know they’ve prepared the best they can to protect students. In the wake of last Friday’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, District 206 Superintendent Terry Quist told the Echo Press that school support teams were ready to respond to students as needed.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local school leaders want the community to know they’ve prepared the best they can to protect students. In the wake of last Friday’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, District 206 Superintendent Terry Quist told the Echo Press that school support teams were ready to respond to students as needed.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Hooray! Winter makes a come-back
When I woke up last Sunday, the room was filled with angelic white light – that kind of light that can mean only one thing: new-fallen snow. I got up and looked out the windows. Snow! Still softly falling, it had blanketed everything.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
When I woke up last Sunday, the room was filled with angelic white light – that kind of light that can mean only one thing: new-fallen snow. I got up and looked out the windows. Snow! Still softly falling, it had blanketed everything.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: I'm grateful for my cancer journey
The doctor called this week and said, “You’re clear, no more cancer.” After hearing news like that, you’d think I’d be walking on clouds and sharing wise, cotton-candy-sweet sentiments. But something else has settled into my heart – it’s a strange mix of denial, guilt, relief, humbleness, and a sense of being lost.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The doctor called this week and said, “You’re clear, no more cancer.” After hearing news like that, you’d think I’d be walking on clouds and sharing wise, cotton-candy-sweet sentiments. But something else has settled into my heart – it’s a strange mix of denial, guilt, relief, humbleness, and a sense of being lost.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Calendar - Support Groups and Club Meetings
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
In 30 minutes or less: Douglas County commissioners approved 2013 budget and levy
In what might have been the shortest tax hearing in Douglas County history, commissioners passed both the levy and budget for 2013. About a dozen people, mostly department heads, attended the half-hour meeting at Public Works on the evening of December 12.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In what might have been the shortest tax hearing in Douglas County history, commissioners passed both the levy and budget for 2013. About a dozen people, mostly department heads, attended the half-hour meeting at Public Works on the evening of December 12.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Sheriff’s office figures debated before budget hearing
They fought the law and the law won. A small victory was scored for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting. Sheriff Troy Wolbersen was granted permission to retain one of his deputies until construction of the law enforcement center in Alexandria is completed.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
They fought the law and the law won. A small victory was scored for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting. Sheriff Troy Wolbersen was granted permission to retain one of his deputies until construction of the law enforcement center in Alexandria is completed.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County keeps license bureau, talks public health, solid waste and fire
Seven Douglas County families can resume their lives as usual without fear they are losing a source of income. Douglas County commissioners voted on whether or not to turn the license bureau service over to the state at Tuesday’s meeting. In a three-to-two vote, the motion failed.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Seven Douglas County families can resume their lives as usual without fear they are losing a source of income. Douglas County commissioners voted on whether or not to turn the license bureau service over to the state at Tuesday’s meeting. In a three-to-two vote, the motion failed.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Elected county officials request pay raises
Four elected officials in Douglas County discussed salaries with commissioners for the coming year at Tuesday’s board meeting. Salaries will be set at the December 27 county commissioners’ meeting.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Four elected officials in Douglas County discussed salaries with commissioners for the coming year at Tuesday’s board meeting. Salaries will be set at the December 27 county commissioners’ meeting.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - 1962: Evansville is only village in Douglas County to vote 'dry'
DECEMBER 2002 Alexandria Clinic announced plans for a $3 million expansion project. Part of the space will be leased to the Minneapolis Heart Institute for diagnosis and treatment.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
DECEMBER 2002 Alexandria Clinic announced plans for a $3 million expansion project. Part of the space will be leased to the Minneapolis Heart Institute for diagnosis and treatment.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Former Alexandria resident publishes cookbook
Bob Wechsler, formerly of Alexandria, recently wrote and released a 152-page cookbook titled It’s Magic to raise money and awareness for organ and tissue donation in memory of his son, Cristopher “Crist” Wechsler.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Bob Wechsler, formerly of Alexandria, recently wrote and released a 152-page cookbook titled It’s Magic to raise money and awareness for organ and tissue donation in memory of his son, Cristopher “Crist” Wechsler.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
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
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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
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