Author Archives: Sandy

Excerpts from FATHERS ARE WONDERFUL PEOPLE by Helen Steiner Rice: “Fathers are wonderful people too little understood, And we do not sing their praises as often as we should…” “But Fathers are just WONDERFUL in a million different ways, And … Continue reading →

I attended the ecumenical Stand for Justice event on Sunday afternoon in Mendota Heights. Everyone I talked with was impressed with the presentations and was energized to work more aggressively to improve our communities. Jewish Community Action has documented eight beliefs which would … Continue reading →

Memorial Day is a day set aside to reflect on those who made sacrifices to preserve our country and  the freedoms we enjoy.  This Memorial Day has even more impact because of a friend who died last month.  Knowing Bruce served in the … Continue reading →

The presentations at the education forum this morning highlighted some of the problems our schools are facing. The state owes schools approximately 2.4 billion dollars and there is no plan as to when the debt will be paid back. In … Continue reading →

Just a reminder about the meeting Saturday morning on education funding. This is a collaborative effort to give people in our community the opportunity to discuss the economic challenges facing our schools, a time to ask questions and talk about … Continue reading →

The new Senate District 51  held its Endorsing Convention on March 24th at the Dakota Hills Middle School in Eagan.   It was a long and lively event.   The race for the Senate District 51 position between former State Senator … Continue reading →

Today is the Empty Bowls Event at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church,  3930 Rahn Road in Eagan. It runs from 11:00 A.M. -7 :00 P.M.   This is the big fundraiser for the Eagan & Lakeville Resource Center. Choose a handmade bowl, … Continue reading →

I found this quote in my planner and think it serves as a good reminder for a successful existence. Look up and not down; Look forward and not back; Look out and not in; Lend a Hand. Edward Everett Hale … Continue reading →

Senator Amy Klobuchar delivered a powerful speech on domestic abuse at the 27th Annual Domestic Abuse Luncheon in Lakeville this afternoon.   The fact that almost 300 people attended  this event indicates the importance our community places on curtailing this harmful behavior.  … Continue reading →

I had the opportunity to attend a book discussion with Duchess Harris yesterday.  She talked about the activities that prompted her to write BLACK FEMINIST POLITICS FROM KENNEDY TO OBAMA.   It started when she at a college in Pennsylvania.   She talked about a controversial event … Continue reading →