Carolyn Bogott, Author at Austin Daily Herald

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Carolyn Bogott: Leadership at the heart of Crystal Peterson’s guidance

If you could choose your boss, and Crystal Peterson was among the candidates, she would likely be your preference. Her manner is direct, and her ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 5:54 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Happiness is a having a cause

Sara Sayles ardently believes that “the path to happiness lies in having a cause greater than yourself.” At a point in her life when she ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5:24 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Sheehan an advocate for children’s mental health

Some years ago, Jeanne Sheehan had a friend whose fifth grade child needed in-patient mental health care because of a family crisis. Jeanne knew that ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:40 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Penny Kinney guides with a passion for the arts in Austin

Penny Kinney currently serves as board president of Austin Area Arts. How lucky they, and we, are to have her in this role. Her bio ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Friday, March 7, 2025 5:49 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Showing a keen interest in history

Do you have a local historical question or mystery in your family? Here is the person to consult. Sue Doocy’s eyes shine with pleasure and ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:37 pm

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Carolyn Bogott: Non-profit creator planting the seeds for the love of reading

Noelle Day is living proof that one person can make a huge difference. Noelle is making an impact in the school readiness of many children ... Read more

by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 8:00 am

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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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