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Published August 17, 2012, 12:00 AM

August 17th, 2012

Photos from the August 17th, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


Jack Schouweiler of Garfield with the Chippewans 4-H Club explained his cactus garden project to the judges Thursday. (Photo by Lowell Anderson)

  • Jack Schouweiler of Garfield with the Chippewans 4-H Club explained his cactus garden project to the judges Thursday. (Photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Those bringing livestock to the Douglas County Fair awaited veterinary checks Thursday. The fair continues through Sunday. (Photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Lake Community Church reported a steady voter turnout Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Paul and Gladys Jobe, century farmers in Alexandria, stood by the barn that has been on their property since 1910. The farm is located near 50th Avenue Southeast. (Photo by Leah Stinson)
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  • Last year’s Sertoman of the Year recipient, Lee Backhaus, awarded the 2011-12 Sertoman of the Year to Chris Mohr. (Contributed photo)
  • New and renewing members of Runestone Referrals were announced. Back row L-R: Josh Seidel, Tim Asche and Sean Petermeier; front row L-R: Dr. Christopher Larson, Donna Jensen, Lynae Beckwith and Jacob Wiener. (Contributed photo)
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  • Carlos pitcher Joe Snaza threw in a game against Miltona earlier this summer. Snaza got the start in the Cougars’ 8-7 win over Perham last Friday. He lasted just 1/3 of an inning after struggling to find the strike zone against the Pirates. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Alexandria’s Logan Doyle dunked over a Morris defender in a win over the Tigers on January 17. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Lisa Grimes won her third Minnesota Women’s State Open recently, using a two-day score of 145 to claim the title. (Echo Press photo by Lori Mork)
  • Scott Hillig, left, and Dave Storck were inducted into the Viking Speedway Hall of Fame last Saturday. Both have been long-time competitors at the track. (Contributed photo)
  • More than 40 campers participated in the general sports camp.
  • Ten campers took part in the FCA golf camp at Becker this summer.
  • Eight campers took part in the leadership camp sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
  • Outstanding senior
  • Representing The Bickersons in the Lakes Area Theatre upcoming radio show are (left to right) Bob Piotrowski, Kip Sundlee, Bruce Wegner, Jamie Sandberg, Patty Wicken, Claudia Bursch and Deb Long. (Contributed photo)
  • The Northwestern Trombone Quartet will perform a concert on Wednesday, August 22 at 4 p.m. in the Mount Carmel Chapel near Alexandria. (Contributed photo)
  • Jimmy Jenson will perform for the Red Willow Arts Coalition's free concert on Thursday, August 23 on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn. (Contributed photo)
  • Joyce Larsen (center) plays Mah Jongg with a group of women who gather every Wednesday at the Elks Club in Alexandria. (Echo Press photo by Caroline Roers)