It’s Paddy not Patty

It’s Paddy not Patty- Originally Published in the Pine County Courier March 23, 2016 Emilee Franklin (Disclaimer: I do not claim to be an expert on Ireland, or St. Patrick’s Day, I would love to share traditions I have experienced spending two St. Patrick’s Days in Ireland.)   No leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold, or […]

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Empty Bowls to be Filled

Empty Bowls to be Filled Originally printed in the Pine County Courier March 16, 2017 Emilee Franklin The clinks of silverware, slurps of soup and melody of music were just few of the noises heard at the Sandstone United Church of Christ (UCC) this past Saturday. Over 75 people gathered and had their bowls filled […]

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Skipping School for Service

Skipping School for Service Originally printed in the Pine County Courier February 23, 2017 Emilee Franklin Twelve National Honor Society (NHS) students and their coordinator Cassie Gaede last week ventured into the Sandstone United Church of Christ (UCC) during school hours. Why would such a group of students known to be studious be skipping school? […]

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