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Published October 05, 2012, 12:00 AM

October 5th, 2012

Photos from the October 5th, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


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  • Rebecca Lukes, playing first singles for the Cardinal girls’ tennis team, defeated her St. Cloud Apollo opponent 6-1, 6-1 Tuesday. The Cards will now begin Setion team competition today, Friday, and will take on Fergus Falls in the first round. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Runners lined up for the start of a recent boys’ cross country meet. Alexandria will host the 40th annual Lions “Meet of Champions” cross country race tomorrow, Saturday, in an event that brings in much of the top talent in the state. (Contributed)
  • Luke Mock (9) ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns to help lead Prairie Valley to a 27-22 win over Verndale last week. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Osakis third singles player Hannah Baker hustled to a ball in the back corner during a match against Melrose this season. Baker has helped anchor the Silverstreaks’ singles lineup on their way to a 17-0 start. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Runners competing in the Lakes Area Recreation Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series broke out of the starting line at one of the races earlier this summer. Ten runners participated in all five races. (Contributed photo)
  • Bruce (left) and Kathleen Pohlig received A Champion in Education Award from Dean Anderson (right). (Contributed photo)
  • The Karnes family came across this moose near Sauk Centre. (Contributed photo)
  • A typical lunch tray in Discovery Middle School on sweet and sour chicken day. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Students are given a guide at Discovery Middle School of what will complete their lunch. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Seventh grader Emily Parent hasn’t noticed much change in the new menus at Discovery Middle School. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Vegetarian and entrée salads are part of school lunch options. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Larry Pearson, Jean Martin-Hampton and Fred Bursch at the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, Martin boat motor induction gathering on September 26 in Alexandria. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Jean Martin-Hampton donated a Martin Outboard Motor to the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. Her father, George Martin, was the founder and inventor of the motor. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • The Jefferson High School (JHS) Carolers are gearing-up for another holiday season. This year marks the group's 50th anniversary. The Carolers were formed in 1962 by Murrae Freng and continue to be a community tradition. This year's members include (back row) Brendan Holm, Kris Aaseng, Anthony Smith, Rocky Chock, Jack Stoeck, Ted Deitz; (middle row) Tori Long, Emma Lawrence, Tyler Maanum, Nic Hanson, Rachel Hansberry, Brendan Sieve; (front row) Mattie Ingebretson, Grace Griffin, Kendra Sukke, Courtney Wosepka, Leanza Wohlfeil and Heidi Bush. The performance season runs November 23 through December 21. To book the group for your holiday event, contact JHS vocal music director, Steve Deitz via e-mail at sdeitz@alexandria.k12.mn.us or call (320) 762-7758. The schedule is typically filled by the end of October. (Contributed photo)<br /><br />
  • Ryder Lenarz took first place in 11 regional tactor pulls this summer, which qualified him to compete at the state level, where he again finished first in his division. He finished second at the national level and qualified for the international event next August. (File photo)
  • A day celebrating the history of the lakes area will be held at Lake Carlos State Park on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (File photo)
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