FEATURES
Eric Klimek wins groundwater fest logo contest
On Wednesday, May 2, nearly 500 4th grade students from Douglas County area schools will participate in the 19th annual Kids’ Water Festival at the Runestone Community Center.
April 25, 2012
New Horizons open house set
Grief program for widowed persons celebrates 20 years
By Tara Bitzan , April 25, 2012
Area churches promote viewing of pro-life movie, ‘October Baby’
Several churches in the area joined forces to bring the movie October Baby to Alexandria.
April 11, 2012
Imaginations Run Wild
Three District 206 Destination ImagiNation teams advance to state.
March 28, 2012
Bringing generations together through technology
With communication moving away from letters, telephone calls, and face-to-face contact, understanding technology has become a vital skill.
By Caroline Roers, contributing writer , March 21, 2012
Living in a broken body
“I loved being a stay at home mom and always being there for my son and daughter – but I can’t anymore,” said 28-year-old Marisa Ostendorf of Alexandria.
Women dream about starting their own families and being a mother, but for Marisa, this dream came to a jarring halt.
By Caroline Roers , January 25, 2012
Life lessons through art
“The thing that is most challenging is that there are all levels [of students]. You just adapt,” Seykora said. “I don’t feel like I can say, ‘You can’t do that’ [to a student]. That’s not what learning is about.”
By Amy Chaffins , January 20, 2012
A magical wish becomes reality
“When I found Wishes & More I was so used to hearing no. But Hannah fit all of their criteria, and one day we got a letter in the mail with Disney princesses all over it,” Chris recalled. “In school, Hannah had been working on reading, so I let her read the letter. When she got a few of the words she yelled – ‘Dad, Dad! I’m going to Disney World!’ ”
By Caroline Roers , January 18, 2012
The rocking horse with a name
The inscription had a missing letter, but there was no doubt E.Z. Clay made the rocking horse displayed in the gallery window. And Kathleen Kuseske from Villard is happy she stopped to check.
By Stacie Kimball , January 11, 2012
Area youth meet at ‘Skyline’
Area youth can now find more than just some good snow and lots of snowboarding and skiing action at Andes Tower Hills near Alexandria.
When taking a break from the outdoor fun, they can now head into the chalet for some ministry and music as well.
By Caroline Roers , January 06, 2012
Beautiful Bolonkas
Debby Buse of Brandon was bored one day and decided to search the Internet for rare dog breeds. She didn’t know she was about to embark, pun intended, on an award-winning dog adventure.
By Stacie Kimball , January 04, 2012
Watch D.O.G.S. are looking out for St. Mary’s students
Numerous studies have shown that children do better academically when their fathers are involved in their school.
If that’s true, many students at St. Mary’s School in Alexandria will be getting straight A’s this year.
By Tara Bitzan , December 21, 2011
Realize a talent and believe
It is amazing what people can do when they realize their own talents. After years of doubt in her abilities, Tracy Anderson of Alexandria realized her talent and pursued it.
Anderson’s uncle is an artist and retired art professor. She remembered, as an enthused young girl, watching him draw and asking, “Can you draw me a horse?”
By Stacie Kimball , December 16, 2011
What will they think of next?
If a list titled “Favorite Cards to Grace Our Mailbox” was created, the Eckhoffs of Alexandria would surely top that list. At least if the more than 80 recipients they send cards to had anything to say about it.
By Stacie Kimball , December 14, 2011
What will they think of next?
If a list titled “Favorite Cards to Grace Our Mailbox” was created, the Eckhoffs of Alexandria would surely top that list. At least if the more than 80 recipients they send cards to had anything to say about it.
December 11, 2011
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