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Sandy: not blown out of proportion
Almost everything Audrey Pagano knows from her childhood is gone. “The whole neighborhood is wiped out – homes that have been there for a long time,” said Pagano. An Alexandria resident for 37 years, Pagano grew up in Staten Island, New York, where Hurricane Sandy ripped a path of destruction on October 29.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Almost everything Audrey Pagano knows from her childhood is gone. “The whole neighborhood is wiped out – homes that have been there for a long time,” said Pagano. An Alexandria resident for 37 years, Pagano grew up in Staten Island, New York, where Hurricane Sandy ripped a path of destruction on October 29.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - A private pledge will match up to $15,000
When I was a child, my mother was careful with our limited finances. We had only the necessities, and I remember her sighing and saying, “Well, I guess I can do without… if it means we can…,” sacrificing her needs to ensure that my sister and I had what we needed.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
When I was a child, my mother was careful with our limited finances. We had only the necessities, and I remember her sighing and saying, “Well, I guess I can do without… if it means we can…,” sacrificing her needs to ensure that my sister and I had what we needed.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letters - Students realize poverty is present in this area
Below are letters from three students in this English class, taught by Chris Kragenbring. Their message to others is based on what they have learned through this English unit.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Below are letters from three students in this English class, taught by Chris Kragenbring. Their message to others is based on what they have learned through this English unit.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Outdoorsmen invited to sportsmen's swap meet
The Elks Lodge and United Way will hold their first sportsmen’s swap meet for all outdoorsmen on Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
The Elks Lodge and United Way will hold their first sportsmen’s swap meet for all outdoorsmen on Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Volunteer opportunities
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available in Douglas and Pope counties. For information, call the numbers listed with each below. To learn about additional opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at (320) 834-7800.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available in Douglas and Pope counties. For information, call the numbers listed with each below. To learn about additional opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at (320) 834-7800.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Letter - This group of people is working hard to make a difference
I have had the privilege of serving on the board of directors for United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties for the past year. In that time I have seen many of the amazing things that the United Way does for our community.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I have had the privilege of serving on the board of directors for United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties for the past year. In that time I have seen many of the amazing things that the United Way does for our community.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - United Way changes lives
“One more donor. One more dollar. One more life changed.” This is the theme of this year’s United Way Campaign for Douglas and Pope Counties. It reflects the importance of the difference that just one dollar can make in the life of an underprivileged person living in our communities.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
“One more donor. One more dollar. One more life changed.” This is the theme of this year’s United Way Campaign for Douglas and Pope Counties. It reflects the importance of the difference that just one dollar can make in the life of an underprivileged person living in our communities.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Individual charitable giving up in Minnesota
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) this week released its Giving in Minnesota, 2012 Edition research report, the most comprehensive analysis of charitable giving in the state. The report shows giving by individuals, foundations and corporate giving programs totaled $5.2 billion for the 2010 research year, a modest 2.6-percent increase over 2009.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) this week released its Giving in Minnesota, 2012 Edition research report, the most comprehensive analysis of charitable giving in the state. The report shows giving by individuals, foundations and corporate giving programs totaled $5.2 billion for the 2010 research year, a modest 2.6-percent increase over 2009.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cooking up tasty lessons about healthy food on a budget
Elden’s Fresh Foods is giving back to the community by sponsoring the location for Cooking Matters in Minnesota. Cooking Matters in Minnesota is a hands-on, cooking-based nutrition education program that teaches low income families how to prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks on a limited budget.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Elden’s Fresh Foods is giving back to the community by sponsoring the location for Cooking Matters in Minnesota. Cooking Matters in Minnesota is a hands-on, cooking-based nutrition education program that teaches low income families how to prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks on a limited budget.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
When home hurts: Domestic violence awareness in Alexandria
A step in the right direction, and another, and another. Citizens, victims and survivors of domestic violence led the sixth annual Taking Steps Against Domestic Violence walk through Alexandria on Tuesday to raise awareness of the crime.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A step in the right direction, and another, and another. Citizens, victims and survivors of domestic violence led the sixth annual Taking Steps Against Domestic Violence walk through Alexandria on Tuesday to raise awareness of the crime.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Out and About: Foli-Ole-Fest
The United Way of Pope and Douglas County teamed up with KXRA Radio to collect coats and winter items for the less fortunate. More than 200 coats were donated.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The United Way of Pope and Douglas County teamed up with KXRA Radio to collect coats and winter items for the less fortunate. More than 200 coats were donated.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria School District hires new superintendent
At its October 15 meeting, the Alexandria School Board voted unanimously to hire Richard (Rick) Lahn, as the new superintendent of Alexandria School District 206.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At its October 15 meeting, the Alexandria School Board voted unanimously to hire Richard (Rick) Lahn, as the new superintendent of Alexandria School District 206.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Once upon a chili
If you haven’t guessed it by now, this story is about United Way of Douglas and Pope County’s annual chili feed and silent auction on Tuesday. This year’s event, the 15th annual, carried the theme, “Once Upon a Chili – Grimm Fairy Tales.”
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
If you haven’t guessed it by now, this story is about United Way of Douglas and Pope County’s annual chili feed and silent auction on Tuesday. This year’s event, the 15th annual, carried the theme, “Once Upon a Chili – Grimm Fairy Tales.”
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Shedding light on a dark problem: violence in the home
It’s time to turn the spotlight on a problem that’s too often shrouded in secrecy and shame: domestic violence. As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Douglas County is joining thousands of communities across the nation in stopping the cycle of abuse.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It’s time to turn the spotlight on a problem that’s too often shrouded in secrecy and shame: domestic violence. As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Douglas County is joining thousands of communities across the nation in stopping the cycle of abuse.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Volunteer opportunities
A variety of volunteer opportunities is available in Douglas and Pope counties. For more information, call the numbers listed with each opportunity. To learn about additional volunteer opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at (320) 834-7800.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
A variety of volunteer opportunities is available in Douglas and Pope counties. For more information, call the numbers listed with each opportunity. To learn about additional volunteer opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at (320) 834-7800.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Lunchroom lowdown: What has new legislation changed about our kids’ food?
A flickering fluorescent light hovering over a stainless steel counter where bleak-faced school children shuffle their feet through the lunch line to receive their mystery meat patty on a bun with a side of syrupy fruit substance and an unfulfilled midday meal. That’s a vision of yesterday.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A flickering fluorescent light hovering over a stainless steel counter where bleak-faced school children shuffle their feet through the lunch line to receive their mystery meat patty on a bun with a side of syrupy fruit substance and an unfulfilled midday meal. That’s a vision of yesterday.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Newcomers to celebrate 60th anniversary with special event
The Alexandria Area Newcomers Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special event on Wednesday, October 10 at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center near Alexandria.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
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The Alexandria Area Newcomers Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special event on Wednesday, October 10 at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center near Alexandria.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
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