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Published December 12, 2012, 12:00 AM

December 12, 2012

Photos from the December 12, 2012 edition of the Echo Press


Justin Cumberbatch, left, tried to find a way to toss Brainerd’s Casey Bievers to the ground during the 220-pound match during the Cardinals’ dual meet Thursday night. Cumberbatch was able to break a deadlocked match and pin his opponent, but the Cardinals couldn’t overcome the upper weight strength of the Warriors, falling 45-30. (Lori Mork, Echo Press)

  • Justin Cumberbatch, left, tried to find a way to toss Brainerd’s Casey Bievers to the ground during the 220-pound match during the Cardinals’ dual meet Thursday night. Cumberbatch was able to break a deadlocked match and pin his opponent, but the Cardinals couldn’t overcome the upper weight strength of the Warriors, falling 45-30. (Lori Mork, Echo Press)
  • Blizzard forward Bryce Mitzel raced toward a puck along the boards during the third period of Alexandria’s 8-0 win over Quad City on Saturday night. Mitzel finished with a goal and an assist against the Jr. Flames and was one of 13 Blizzard players to record a point on the night. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • Senior forward Patrick Leary handled the puck during a game against Prairie Centre earlier this season. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • This is a still shot from trail camera video showing a cougar lurking in the Osakis area about four weeks ago. (Video image courtesy of Jerry Kuhlman)<br /><br />
  • At age 95, Bernice Winter of Alexandria is still active with church and community volunteer work. She makes blankets, like the one pictured here, for church mission projects. She knits baby blankets for newborns at the Douglas County Hospital and loves to cook for family and for church fundraisers. (Photo by Brooke Erickson)
  • This is a sample of the handiwork Bernice Winter has done over the years. (Photo by Brooke Erickson)
  • The Small Mall held December 3 and 4 gave youngsters in Alexandria the opportunity to “purchase” gifts for their families while also helping to purchase gifts for children in Haiti. This little boy holds several wrapped gifts that he picked out for his family. (Contributed photo)
  • More than 600 area juniors attended the annual career fair held at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on November 20. They visited booths and attended breakout sessions that emphasized various careers. (Contributed photo)
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  • Phone bank volunteers hard at work. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Alli Prestby performed a vocal and guitar solo. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • The Tricoustics choir, previously all female, added three fellas this year. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • The Johari Tribe belly dancers drew a phone-in pledge challenge for one of the announcers to join them during their second act with their performance. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Announcers Joe Korkowski (right) and Lions members. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)