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Published July 27, 2012, 12:00 AM

July 27th, 2012

Photos from the July 27th, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


This drawing offers a look at the proposed housing development, Stonemanor, in southeast Alexandria. (Graphics courtesy of Design Tree Engineering and Cole Group Architects)

  • This drawing offers a look at the proposed housing development, Stonemanor, in southeast Alexandria. (Graphics courtesy of Design Tree Engineering and Cole Group Architects)
  • Yellow areas depict buildings in Stonemanor, a development planned in southeast Alexandria directly south of Grand Arbor on Pioneer Road.
  • An osprey built a nest on top of one of the light poles at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Izzy Rusch)
  • WHERE IS DISTRICT 2?<br /><br />Douglas County District 2 includes the townships of Hudson, LaGrand and Lake Mary, the city of Forada and parts of Alexandria – Ward 1, precinct 1 and Ward 5, precinct 1. (District map provided by Douglas County Surveyor's Office)
  • Photo contributed by Claudine Grove.
  • New and current board members and officers include (back row: left to right) Jan Finazzo, Mark Deterding, Chad Coauette, Lynndene Way; (front row) Marie Anderson, Julie Critz, Lori Anderson, Irene Vagle, Janna Lindoo and Joyce Moe. Not pictured: Tim Cullen, Steve Hellermann and Chris Worley. (Contributed photo)
  • The Dairy Queen Grill and Chill at 1701 South Broadway is now serving Orange Julius smoothies and drinks. (Contributed photo)
  • Alexandria VFW I's Grant Toivonen slid in safely as Alexandria VFW II catcher Leif Johnson (left) and pitcher Mitchell Thoennes reacted to the ball reaching the backstop on the throw home. Toivonen's run would be the first of three scored in the fifth inning for VFW I as they went on to take the game 5-3 in the District 5 tournament. (Photo by Eric Morken)
  • The artwork pictured is an example of items on display at this year’s Art in the Park. (Contributed photo)
  • About 30 local youth will take the stage August 2-4 to present Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre. (Contributed photo)
  • The Rockats will perform for the Red Willow Arts Coalition's free concert on Thursday, August 2 on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn. (Contributed photo)
  • Matt Mayfield to perform at the Evansville Art Center for the First Friday Concert on August 3, from 7 to 8:30 (Contributed photo)
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  • A stingy innkeeper with a Bronx accent, an Italian Lazarus who likes pasta and a grieving Thomas, mourning the loss of his friend - all these characters and more come to life with the dramatic presentation Witnesses on Sunday, July 29 at the Mount Carmel Ministries worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. Written by Curt Coninger, the presentation will feature professional actor, the Rev. Jonathan Swenson (pictured).<br /><br />Mount Carmel Ministries is located four miles north of Alexandria on the west side of Lake Carlos. For more information, call (320) 846-2744 or visit <br />www.MountCarmelMinistries.com<br />. (Contributed photo)
  • The artwork pictured is an example of items on display at this year’s Art in the Park. (Contributed photo)