Carolyn Bogott, Author at Austin Daily Herald

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Carolyn Bogott: The giving nature that guides Mari Jo Stanek

Mari Jo Stanek emanates competence, patience and grace.    She gives much time to quilting (by long-arm quilting machine), which are all donated by the ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:23 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Jennifer Lawhead is a gift to Austin

Jennifer Lawhead’s grandma, Phyllis, always told her to “bloom where you are planted.”  And we are so fortunate that Jen has been planted and blooming ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:18 pm

Mower County

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Anne McKeig connects with AHS Students

On Friday morning, during an all-school assembly at Austin High School, Associate Justice Anne McKeig, told her story in a talk titled “Just a Girl ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:16 am

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Carolyn Bogott: Trio of volunteers are dynamic

What a dynamic trio these three women are. If you have ever visited the rabbit building at the Mower County Fair, you had just a ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:12 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Sarah Lysne is an inspiration

Many of you have been inspired by Sarah Lysne, the columnist in the Austin Daily Herald who wrote features about finding joy in everyday activities. ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:39 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: An innovator making an impact

Kristy Rooney is an innovator. She emanates sincerity when she says she can’t be in a job that is not making an impact.  Currently, she ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:21 pm

Mower County

Notable Women of Austin: Melodee Morem

Melodee Morem’s 22 years as the International Student Advisor at Riverland Community College has changed her whole outlook. She said she has grown from a ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:45 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Creating life adventures for seniors

Christy Haag, Life Enrichment director at South Grove Lodge Senior Living, can only be described as a dynamo of caring. The calendar of activities she ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5:40 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Gonzalez Perez has walked an unexpected path to helping people

Johana Gonzalez Perez is confident and self-assured in her position as development coordinator at the new Community Action Building, working for the Parenting Resource Center ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:55 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: A contributor to the community

Peggy Benzkofer’s calm demeanor, wisdom, and sense of humor have contributed to many areas of our community in her 57 years in Austin. Good communication ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:12 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Finding a student’s potential

Suzette Overby, Human Services Program coordinator, and instructor at Riverland Community College, describes an early experience, which perhaps showed her “calling,” although she didn’t think ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 7:25 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Debock uses experience in her job with Austin Aspires

Jwokamer Debock’s eyes communicate caring and wisdom.  This wonderfully articulate woman brings her own experience as an immigrant refugee to bear on her work with ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:42 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Tammy Snee shares with the community

Tammy Snee lives by the philosophy that if you have something to share, you should share it. One of the things that she has to ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 5:09 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Donahue advocates for Austin’s seniors

“If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart, If someone’s burden was lighter because you did your part, If you caused a laugh that ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:35 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Making self-care a priority

One of Jenni Linnett’s colleagues and friends, Gema Alvarado Guerrero, said Jenni “brings a sense of tranquility and grounding when she walks into a room.” ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:20 pm

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