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Published January 02, 2013, 12:00 AM

January 2, 2012

Photos from the January 2, 2013 edition of the Echo Press


The biopesticide Zequanox was applied in a barrier in Deep Quarry Lake in DuPage County, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Irons, Illinois Department of Natural Resources)

  • The biopesticide Zequanox was applied in a barrier in Deep Quarry Lake in DuPage County, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Irons, Illinois Department of Natural Resources)
  • A Christmas Nativity pageant was held at Knute Nelson on December 24. The pageant focused on Christmas carols that told the Gospel story. Children portrayed animals as part of the pageant. Residents and staff enjoyed putting on the pageant for those in attendance. (Contributed photo)
  • Young people with the Alexandria Youth Hockey Association delivered food baskets to senior citizens in the area through the Santa for Seniors program. (Contributed photo)
  • Led by Maureen Bumgarner, students from Zion Lutheran School performed Christmas songs at Walmart on December 20. (Photo courtesy of Julie Anne’s Studio 29)
  • Gary Brever operates a Community Supported Agriculture organic farm near Parkers Prairie. (Contributed photo)
  • Kathy Seifert, an Evansville veterinarian, uses an alternative approach to treating animals. (Contributed photo)
  • Kathy Seifert, an Evansville veterinarian, uses an alternative approach to treating animals. (Contributed photo)
  • The winners were Kyle Hanson and Kaitlin Lannes.
  • Runners up included (back row, left to right) Kenzie Abrahamson, River Pehrson, Tyler Minnerath, Jordan Nissen, McKenna Goracke, Natalie Minnerath, Hannah Jodsaas and (front) Cayla  Turnquist. (Contributed photo)
  • Holly, a 3-year-old springer spaniel owned by Joe Stallman of Alexandria, competed against nearly 120 dogs at the National Spaniel Field Trials in Illinois last November, finishing second overall. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • Joe Stallman is Holly's owner, and the two have hardware that showcases the springer spaniel's talent. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)