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Published May 09, 2012, 12:00 AM

May 9th, 2012

Photos from the May 9th, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


The climbing wall at Luther Crest Bible Camp is the central hub that all other elements work off of. (Photo by Eric Morken)

  • The climbing wall at Luther Crest Bible Camp is the central hub that all other elements work off of. (Photo by Eric Morken)
  • Bonnie Moeller of Pelican Rapids walks the catwalk on the high ropes course on April 25. (Photo by Eric Morken)
  • A group of facilitators in training guide a walker across the catwalk on the high ropes course. (Photo by Eric Morken)
  • Pete’s County Market Assistant Meat Department Manager Steve Takle sliced top sirloin steaks. (Photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Churck Nettestad is this year's recipient of Sertoma's Service to Mankind award.
  • Chuck Nettestad, a deserving volunteer in Scouting as well as other areas, received the 2012 Sertoma Service to Mankind Award last Wednesday. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • As part of the 61st annual National Day of Prayer, people gathered at Alexandria City Hall last Thursday to offer prayers and praise to God. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • Junior General Livestock A (back row, left to right): Gabrielle Palmer, Travis Yohnke, Molly Maudal; (front) Francesca Palmer, Jack Schouweiler.
  • Senior Horse (left to right): Josh Hedstrom, Nicole Giroux, Jenna Hedstrom, Paige Gabrielson.
  • Senior Poultry (left to right): Sarah Buse, Molly Schouweiler, Gabby Way, Megen Way.
  • The Math Masters Team from St. Mary’s took 1st place at the recent Math Masters competition. Members include (left to right) Parker Olson, Meagan Wentworth, Makia Krippner, Megan Vangaal and Lauren Russell. (Contributed photo)
  • Math Masters Team 2 from Lincoln Elementary School placed 4th at the recent competition. Members include (left to right) Sydney Christenson, Macy Trousil, Alex Jost, Jason Moorman and Jon Hubreb. (Contributed photo)
  • Ranae Edwards of the Grant County 4-H Program talked with students about pet safety. She was assisted by her canine friend. (Echo Press photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Students took the pledge to be tobacco free by signing their names to this giant cigarette. (Echo Press photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Students held their noses while breathing through straws to see what it was like trying to breathe with emphysema. (Echo Press photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Zion Lutheran School will present its annual spring musical, Joseph, From the Pit to the Palace, at the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre on Friday, May 11 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. The musical is a musical stomp about the life of Joseph and his relationship with his brothers. Everyone is welcome. Students pictured are Megan Wussow, Emily Safarik, Jessica Kutz, Matthew Vinje and Mitchell Meier. (Contributed photo)
  • Osakis’ Nichole LeBrun (left) slid safely into home plate as the ball slipped out of the glove of West Central Area pitcher Donna Blascyk during Friday’s game at Barrett. The Silverstreaks picked up the win in five innings. (Echo Press photo by Lori Mork)
  • Erich Murphy called for time during an at-bat for the Cardinals in earlier baseball action for Alexandria. The Cardinals fell to Brainerd on Thursday, but came back with a win over Marshall on Saturday. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Alexandria’s Austin McCulloch watched his ball fly down the fairway during the Alexandria Invite earlier this season. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Brainerd’s Hannah Kangas slid to the outside part of the third-base bag to avoid the tag from Alexandria’s Sarah Bruzek last Thursday night. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)