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ou’ve noticed it – the shadows lengthening and the days growing shorter. The days are still steamy, but there’s that little bit of coolness to the evenings. There’s a little nostalgia as cooler air brings back childhood memories – the excitement of returning to school tinged with a little sadness at the end of summer fun.

Summer is coming to an end, and with that end comes the final Vacationer issue for this year.

But the change in seasons doesn’t bring an end to the fun here in the lakes are. Still ahead of us is fair time – 4-H exhibits, carnival rides and cotton candy – an event that has always, to me, been the kickoff to autumn.

Autumn. I love when fall brings crisp leaves that crunch under my shoes as I walk along the Lori Mork VACATIONER EDITOR trail at a state park or listen to the sound of geese as they gather for their southbound journey.

Autumn also brings apple picking – crisp, juicy apples that make

“By all these lovely tokens September days are here.

With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.”

Helen Hunt Jackson POET AND AUTHOR

your mouth water – and the bounty of wonderfully fresh produce that can be found at local farmers’ markets.

Maybe one of my favorite things about autumn are the bazaars and church suppers at this time of year. Great crafts, great food, great people – what’s not to love?

So browse through our final Vacationer and see what’s waiting for you. It’s a great time to be here and you won’t be disappointed that you’ve decided to spend these days with us.

Arts & Entertainment Quilts along the Trail.........................................................4 Osakis Area Events...........................................................5 Grape Stomp ....................................................................6 Applefest ..........................................................................7 Festival of the Lakes .........................................................8 Theatre L’Homme Dieu...................................................10 Dining Guide ...................................................................22

Activities Shop downtown Alexandria ...........................................11 Fall Classic racing ...........................................................12 Strike out Illiteracy Bowling Tournament........................14 Douglas County Fair .......................................................16 Church Directory.............................................................17 Area Events Calendar .....................................................18 Women’s Showcase .......................................................20 Resorters Golf Tournament ............................................21 Golf Directory .................................................................28 Fishing Contest...............................................................32

Publisher: Jody Hanson Vacationer editor: Lori Mork Graphic Designer: Karla Mikkelson Echo Press • (320)763-3133 • www.echopress.com A publication of the Echo Press

Lakes & Parks Big Ole and the Runestone ............................................24 Spruce Hill Park...............................................................26 Central Lakes Trail...........................................................30 Parks ...............................................................................34 Lakes...............................................................................36 Beaches ..........................................................................38

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ON THE TRAIL

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VacationerAlong Colorful cloth stitched with love

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hey’re colorful, intricate and exquisite – a kaleidoscope of designs and patterns all carefully stitched together into one-of-a-kind heirlooms. And they’ll be on display September 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as the 8th annual Quilts Along the Trail show in Osakis opens.

Quilts of all styles and sizes will be displayed for public viewing along a two-block area of the Central Lakes Trail in downtown Osakis as the exhibit showcases the talents and skills of central Min-

nesota quilters in many varieties and time periods from antique and vintage to traditional and contemporary.

This event also includes vendor booths featuring arts and crafts, entertainment, food and beverages, “Make and Take” workshops and quilts and quilted items for sale.

Each year there is a special showcase that focuses on a specific theme in addition to the annual “Bed Turning” and “Challenge Quilt Show.” Free to the public, the event allows visitors to enjoy the art and beauty of quilts.

In case of rain, visitors are invited to see the displays and challenge quilts at the Quilts Along the Trail Museum at 2nd Avenue and Main Street in Osakis.

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WHAT Quilts Along the Trail WHEN Saturday, September 8 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE Central Lakes Trail, downtown Osakis APPROXIMATELY 250 QUILTS were on display last year in five categories: Antique, Contemporary, Challenge, Quilts of Valor and the special section “Star Patterns” NEARLY 500 PEOPLE attended last year’s Quilts Along the Trail THE “BED-TURNING” will have several individuals bedside featuring 10 quilts. The presenters will turn through each quilt, giving a brief narrative on each

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FALL FESITVAL

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It’s a stompin’ good time!

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t’s fun. It’s messy. It’s a stompin’ good time. Whether you’re a stomper or just cheering the teams on, there’s a weekend of fun waiting for you at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria when its annual Grape Stomp and Fall Festival gets going.

Held September 14-16, the festival attracts more than 14,000 visitors from all over the country during the three-day celebration.

And it’s not just the stomp you can enjoy.

The festivities include wine tast-

ing, seven live bands, and more than 150 artisans, comedians and magicians.

Then round out the experience with a huge variety of food booths.

The highlight of the event is the Grape Stomp each day, with the “Trash the Dress” bridal grape stomp on Friday and “The Grapes of Laugh - I Love Lucy” look-alike competition on Saturday.

The festival is handicap accessible, and is held rain or shine. There is plenty of free parking for passenger vehicles and buses on site.

For more information about the event, including how to participate in the grape stomping fun, visit the Grape Stomping and Fall Festival website at www.ccwgrapestomp.com. You can also get a more detailed events calendar online closer to the event, or check out the Echo Press website at www.echopress.com as the event draws near.

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Wine time THE GRAPE STOMP AND FALL FESTIVAL is in its 12th year at Carlos Creek Winery MORE THAN 150 artisans, comedians and magicians, as well as seven live bands will entertain you THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT is the stomping of the grapes competition and the “I Love Lucy”look-alike competition THE EVENT RUNS Noon-7 p.m., Friday, September 14 10 a.m.-7 p.m. , Saturday, September 15 Noon-4 p.m., Sunday, September 16 ADMISSION IS $3 per person Friday and Saturday, with free admission on Sunday. Ages 12-younger, free.

WHAT Carlos Creek Winery’s 5th annual Applefest

Celebrate the closing of apple harvest at Carlos Creek Winery as the winery hosts its fifth annual “Applefest” Saturday, October 20, featuring fun for the whole family.

Join in on the fun with the catapult pumpkin tossing, horse drawn wagon rides, pumpkin carving and winery tours.

WHEN Saturday, October 20 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

There will also be wonderful foods for sale, including apple pie, panini and pizza.

For information, visit the website www.carloscreekwinery.com or you can check out the Echo Press website at www.echopress.com as the event nears.

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APPLEFEST

5th annual Applefest October 20

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Instrumental and vocal magic

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eady for music that will make your heart sing? Then take in a performance during the 20th annual Festival of the Lakes concert series.

The series will open Friday, August 3 and on August 4 will feature a guest appearance by Ensemble 61, a new and exciting Twin Cities-based contemporary music group that brings new and experimental works to the public.

The group is named after Highway 61 as tribute to Bob Dylan and the rich cultural history of the road as the organization presents the music it performs to communities along the highway.

Music by a wide variety of classical composers will be performed by professional musicians from the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra and other nationally renowned groups during the following concerts.

Festival-goers will hear several different instruments in various combinations, including the violin, viola, cello, horn, piano and clarinet, which will provide a wonderful musical experience, and will also be treated to the voice of Emily Lodine, renowned mezzo soprano.

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FESTIVAL OF THE LAKES

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WHAT Festival of the Lakes concert series WHEN The Festival runs August 3-12 WHERE United Methodist Church 2210 6th Avenue East, Alexandria CONCERT TIMES Friday, August 3, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 4, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, August 10, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 12, 7 p.m.

TICKETS Tickets for this year’s Festival of the Lakes are $10 for adults and free for students. Student tickets, however, are only available at the door.

All seats are general admission. Tickets are available at Cherry Street Books at 5th Avenue and Broadway in downtown Alexandria or by calling (320) 763-9400.

For more information, visit the Festival of the Lakes website at www.alexfest.org or call (320) 762-5666 (administrative) or (320) 7639400 (tickets). Please note that the main office is not staffed full-time, but phone messages and e-mails are checked every day.

1. Watch the sun rise.

2. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Alexandria.

3. Have your picture taken with Big Ole.

4. Fish off the pier at Alexandria City Park.

5. Take a hike up Inspiration Peak to enjoy the view.

6. Take a boat tour of Alexandria’s chain of lakes.

7. Build a sand castle at a lake.

8. Attend a Beetles baseball game at

17. Grab some new reading material 32. Go shopping at the mall. from a bookstore before heading to the beach.

33. Watch the kids play at an area park.

18. Check out the music and nightlife at local clubs.

34. Photograph nature at a local 19. Step back in time at the histori- park. cal society.

35. Go to the stock car or go-kart 20. Watch the ducks at Noonan Park. races.

Walk the historic Silk Stocking 21. Go for a bike ride on the Central 36. district on Douglas and Cedar streets Lakes Trail.

22. Visit the Lady of the Hills near Millerville.

23. Take a scenic drive around Lake Osakis.

Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium.

24. Make a decision – is the Rune9. Go horseback riding. stone real or fake?

10. Take a tour of Senator Knute Nel- 25. Fly a kite at Kensington Rune-

in Alexandria.

37. View the Indian crafts at the Pope County Museum.

38. Paddle a canoe along the shoreline of an unpopulated lake.

39. Go water-skiing.

40. Take in a play at Theatre

son’s home.

stone County Park.

L’Homme Dieu.

11. Take an “antiquing” day trip.

12. Explore the trails at Lake Carlos

26. Go bowling.

27. Go to the waterpark.

28. Tour a winery.

29. Examine the many plants at the

41. Have a pontoon picnic.

42. Go hiking at Spruce Hill County

State Park.

Park.

13. Have lunch at a small town café.

14. Take in a matinee movie.

Terrace Learning Garden.

15. View the exhibits at the Rune- 30. Go for a swim at Chippewa

43. Take a plane ride over the lakes

16. Rent a kayak and try a new sport. 31. Play a round of golf.

at an amusement park.

stone Museum.

LOTS OF FUN

45 things to do in the Alexandria Area

County Park.

44. Attend an event at the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre.

45. Race go-karts or bumper boats

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TLHD SCHEDULE

DIRECTIONS 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria I-94 to Alexandria, MN Take the Alexandria exit (HWY 29) north to Co Rd 42 (Holiday gas station intersection). Go left, continue 4 miles to Co Rd 120, and turn right. The theater is 0.1 mi. on the left.

Gilligan’s Island closes out the season

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et ready, Alexandria – Gilligan's Island: The Musical is docking at a desert island near you. The hilarity found in America's cherished sitcom is in full effect in this larger-than-life musical! Bringing back all those well-known and beloved characters, this fun-filled musical comedy is sure to please audiences of all ages. You’ll be singing in the aisles as you set off on a nostalgic less-than-threehour musical tour you’ll never forget!

For more than 50 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) has presented exceptional and entertaining theater in the Alexandria lakes area. TLHD partners with national and regional theaters to present five comedies and musicals throughout the summer.

Season ticket packages are now available for

the 2012 season and can be purchased online at www.tlhd.org.

The box office opens one hour before showtime.

SET YOUR SIGHTS ON HEALTH.

Naturally. AT CORNERSTONE CHIROPRACTIC. Cornerstone Gardens raise naturally grown vegetables, fruit varieties and cut flowers in an integrated work environment. Their fresh produce is packed with nutrients and flavor!

Produce can be purchased weekly by the box, ordered for pick up and in some cases delivered throughout the summer and early fall.

Contact Mark to place your order.

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t’s big, it’s bold, it’s brash, it’s the 10th annual Viking Fall Classic, one of the last WISSOTA National points races of 2012 and it will be in Alexandria Thursday-Saturday, October 4-6. If you love dirt racing action, this is for you.

The WISSOTA Late Models will lead the chase for the big prize of $4,000, while the Modifieds are looking at a purse of $3,00 and the Super Stocks have a $2,000 to-win prize. Street Stocks and Midwest Modifieds can take home $1,000 while the Mod Fours are racing for $500 to win.

Practices will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The pits and grandstand will open at 3 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday, with racing to begin at 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. All heat races will be run on Friday, with all B-Main and Features on Saturday.

For more information, visit www.vikingspeedway.net.

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Viking Speedway Fall Classic WHEN Thursday-Saturday, October 4-6 Racing begins at 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday Sunday, October 7 is the rain date WHERE Viking Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, off County Road 82, west of Alexandria ADMISSION Adults $16 on Friday, $20 on Saturday Children 10-15 $6 each day Children younger than 10 free Pit passes $30 Friday, $35 Saturday, 2-day pit pass $55

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Newspaper works to promote literacy in Alexandria area schools

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ove to bowl? Then grab some friends and join the Echo Press newspaper in the 5th annual Strike Out Illiteracy Bowling Tournament on Tuesday, September 18 at 5 p.m. at Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria The tournament uses the procees to provide newspapers and educational activ-

ities to area teachers for use in their classrooms and is part of the Echo Press’s Newspapers in Education program. The tournament is presented by the Echo Press with the help of the community and area businesses.

Teams are welcome. Cost is $140 per team and includes three games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pop for the team and prizes.

So if you’re looking for a little fun for a good cause,or would like more information, contact Lynn or Elaine at (320) 763-3133.

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Did you know?

THIS YEAR’S STRIKE OUT ILLITERACY bowling tournament is Tuesday, September 18 at the Garden Center Lanes.

MORE THAN 15,600 copies of the Echo Press were delivered to classrooms last year and papers are provided to schols at no cost ADMISSION is $140 per team and includes three games of bowling, shoe rental, prizes, as well as pizza and pop for the team PROCEEDS GO TO The Echo Press newspaper’s Newspapers in Education program, which provides newspapers and educational activities to area teachers for use in their classrooms

Come Worship With Us!

Lakes Area Churches Welcome You

ALEXANDRIA Alexandria United Methodist 2210 6th Ave. E, www.alexumc.org Jeffrey Hansen, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 9:30am Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend). Coffee & Fellowship 9:00am.

Berea Lutheran Brethren Church 1605 E. 6th St., 762-1092 www.welcometoberea.org Steve Walswick, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Calvary Lutheran (E.L.C.A.) 605 Douglas Street, 763-5178 Pastors: Hans Dahl & David Wangaard Saturday: Worship with Holy Communion 6 :00pm Sunday: Worship Services 8:30am & 10:00am Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3

Catalyst Covenant Church 1401 So. McKay, 759-1800 (Woodland School) www.catalystcov.org Pastor: Steve Eng Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Church for the Harvest 1910 Aga Dr., 759-1400 www.cfthonline.com Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month Youth: Wednesdays 6:30pm

Cornerstone Church 202 7th Ave. E, 762-1565 www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Darryl Knappen, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays

First Lutheran (E.L.C.A)

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

822 Douglas Street, 762-2196 Pastors: Marilee Bergerson & Greg Billberg Saturday Worship: 5:30pm Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:00am.

10:30am at Carlos State Park.

11:00am at City Park.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays & opposite Saturdays.

Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM

420 Irving Street, 763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.org Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Masses: 5:00 pm; Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00am Weekday Masses: Contact church for times.

Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday

Good Shepherd Lutheran 2702 Hwy. 29 N, 762-5152 www.goodshepherd-LCMS.org Eric Van Scharrel, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 9:45am Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays

Lake Community Church 1751 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-5424 www.lakecommunity.org Ron Berget, Senior Pastor Melody Warren, Minister of Women Jeff Pankratz, Student Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am Weekdays: Student Mentoring and Activity Groups June Vacation Bible School

Living Waters Assembly of God 1310 N Nokomis NE, 763-5224 www.mylivingwaters.org Sam McKay, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30am Wednesdays: Family night for kids, youth and adults at 6:30pm

New Testament Church 2505 Hwy 29 North, 762-2444 Peter Reishus, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am

Shalom Lutheran 800 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-8641 www.shalomlutheran.org Grant Aaseng, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:30am (traditional blended) 10:45am (contemporary)

Zion Lutheran (LC-MS) 3rd Ave. E. & Lake Street, 763-4842, zionluth@ zionalex.org, www.zionalex.org David Hinz, Senior Pastor Terry Finnern, Assistant Pastor WM. Moeller, Visitation Pastor Sunday Services: 8:00am & 10:00am.

Holy Communion: 8:00am 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10:30am 2nd & 4th Sundays

OTHER AREAS Fahlun Lutheran 3550 Co Rd 74, Nelson, 763-9500 Barbara Lund Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30am Coffee Hour 9:45am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Nelson, 762-0140 Barbara Lund Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am

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Family fun for everyone!

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ummer may be winding down in the Alexandria lakes area, but not the fun as one of the most memorable events of the summer, the Douglas County Fair, gets set to open August 16.

Family friendly, the fair is filled with familiar attractions, entertainment, competitions, rides and, of course, food, and is truly the place to celebrate the kid in everyone.

This year, the fair will

offer some new entertainment at the 4-H stage as well as a new 40’x80’ children’s tent with many new activities for the younger fairgoers.

You can also visit the new log cabin, filled with a display of Native American culture and will feature several speakers.

There’s also the Mutton Bustin’ rodeo, and, in the children’s tent, piggy races, clowns and a visit from Ronald McDonald.

For more information, visit the Douglas County Fair website at www.mndouglascofair.com.

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Activities

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Douglas County Fair WHEN Thursday-Sunday, August 16-19 8a.m. -10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Sunday ADMISSION Adults $6, Children 12 and younger free, Season ticket per person $15 WHERE Douglas County Fairgrounds off County Road 82, west of Alexandria

Entertainment at Centennial Stage THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Noon – The Wedinger Band 3 p.m. – The Wedinger Band 6:30 p.m. – Kentucky Thunder

11:30 a.m. – D.C. & Hawk 2 p.m. – Enterprise 3:30 p.m. – Doo Wop Divas

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

Noon – Sax Appeal 3 p.m. – Kris Hanson 5 p.m. – Dancin’ Off Broadway 7 p.m. – Cassie and the Bobs

10 a.m. – Church service 11:30 a.m. – Century Farm Noon – Knudtson Family 2 p.m. – 4-H Presents (4-H stage)

WELCOME TO THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR August g 16 - 19, 2012 Douglas County Fairgrounds • Alexandria THURS., AUG. 16 8 a.m. GATES OPEN. Senior Day 1 p.m. CARNIVAL OPEN, tickets ath Midway Ticket Booth 4 p.m. BIKE DRAWING at RCC East. Must be present to win; ages 4-12. Register at site.

6 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBY Viking Speedway (grandstand) Admission: Ages 13 & older: $9.00 Ages 7-12: $5.00 Under 7: Free

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8 a.m. GATES OPEN

1 - 5 p.m. KIDS DAY on the Midway. Prices on most rides are reduced for ages 12 & younger.

11 a.m. PORK CHOP FEED west of DNR building.

10 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE 4-H Centennial Stage

4 p.m. BIKE DRAWING at RCC East.

Must be present to win; ages 4-12.

Register at site.

6 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBY Viking Speedway (grandstand) Admission: Ages 13 & older: $9.00 Ages 7-12: $5.00 Under 7: Free

1 - 5 p.m. KIDS DAY on the Midway. Prices on most rides are reduced for ages 12 & younger.

2:30 p.m. TURTLE RACES in front of 4-H Lunch Stand 5:30 p.m. WISSOTA RACING Viking Speedway (grandstand) Admission: Ages 15 & older: $12.00 Ages 10-14: $6.00 Under 10: Free

1 - 5 p.m. & 6-10:30 p.m.

WRISTBAND DAY on Midway.

1 p.m. 4-H OLYMPICS at Erickson Pavilion 2 p.m. TRACTOR & TRUCK PULL Viking Speedway (grandstand) Admission: Ages 13 & older: $8.00 Ages 7-12: $5.00 Under 7: Free

• Adults: $6.00* • Children 12 and Younger: Free • 4-H and FFA Exhibitors: Free • Season Ticket: $15.00* Season Passes will be on sale at Pete’s County Market and Elden’s Fresh Foods for $13. *Sales Tax Included

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EVENTS CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Enterprise at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.

Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.

Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by BZ Girls at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series – Go the Distance, 10K, 5K, 1K at Big Ole Park, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com, search for Holy Moly Ole Five.

9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 2 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

4 to 8 p.m.: Lakeside Dance Club dance at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, featuring Sammy Jenson; (320) 762-0441.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a Corvette welcome.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Noon to 3 p.m. Murder Mystery Lunch Theater at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com/events.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com/events.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria; www.mndouglascofair.com.

6 p.m. Demolition Derby, Viking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.

7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Salty Dogs at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria; www.mndouglascofair.com.

6 p.m. Demolition Derby, Viking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria; www.mndouglascofair.com.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Adam Hammer at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria; www.mndouglascofair.com.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Funky Gumbo at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 4 to 8 p.m.: Lakeside Dance Club dance at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, featuring Myron Sommerfeld; (320) 7620441.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a Corvette welcome.

5:30 p.m.: Mystery and Wine Book Club at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Emergency Stop at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts Along the Trail on Central Lakes Trail, downtown Osakis; 320-859-6777.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Noon to midnight Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Noon to 4 p.m. Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

4 to 8 p.m.: Lakeside Dance Club dance at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, featuring Velvet Brass; (320) 762-0441.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 5 p.m. (Registration at 4 p.m.) Strike Out Illiteracy Bowling Tournament presented by Echo Press at Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria; (320) 7633133, www.echopress.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com.

4 to 7 p.m. Alexandria Downtown Merchants Girls Night Out. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com.

11:30 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series – Homecoming Sprint, 1 mile sprint or walk at 5th Avenue and Broadway, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com, search for Holy Moly Ole Five.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 3 to 4:30 p.m. 10th annual Impact Alexandria featuring speaker Brian Tracy, Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria; 1-888-759-2908; ww.impactalexandria.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Women’s Showcase presented by Echo Press at Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133, www.echopress.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 6 p.m. Viking Fall Classic car race at Viking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 3 p.m. Viking Fall Classic car race at Viking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 4 to 8 p.m.: Lakeside Dance Club dance at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, featuring Doc’s All Stars; (320) 762-0441.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carlos Creek Winery Apple Festival, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat, www.downtownalexandria.com.

Osakis Community Halloween Party for preschool thru 6th grade at Osakis School cafeteria.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hunting Widows Weekend at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Noon Osakis Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Osakis Presbyterian Church; (320) 859-4550, www.osakispresbyterian.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 10 a.m. to noon Osakis Santa Day at Osakis School cafeteria.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Hometown Christmas Experience.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Hometown Christmas Experience.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Hometown Christmas Experience.

9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

Sat., Dec. 8 9 a.m. to noon Santa Day at Echo Press, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133, www.echopress.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Runestone Community Center Garage Sale, Alexandria.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Lisa Lynn at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

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adies, this one’s for you! The can’t-miss Women’s Showcase in Alexandria returns to the Broadway Ballroom Thursday, October 4 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.

An annual event that features more than 40 exhibitors as well as games, prizes and much

more, the Women’s Showcase is fun for women of all ages.

Check out interesting exhibits, listen to some great music, learn about all the latest fashions and pick up some helpful cooking tips from an expert. Best of all, you can do all this for free.

Whether you’re looking for information or just an entertaining outing, the Women’s Showcase is the place for you.

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With women in mind WHEN Thursday, October 4 3:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND •More than 40 exhibitors with booths tailored toward women’s interests, including jewelry, scarfs, clothing, food, fitness, wealth management, weight loss, technology and more •Food, entertainment and information for women of all ages •Fitness trend such as Zumba, Pilates and more •Karen Simmons from the Douglas County Library •Food demonstrations from Elden’s Food Fair •Fashion trends for fall and winter by Bon Jos •Floral trends from Downtown Floral •Recycle and decorating trends •Rox Tarrant – it’s time to laugh

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Resorters under way at Alexandria Golf Club

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ction in the 91st annual Resorters Golf Tournament will be under way at the Alexandria Golf Club and features many of the best amateur golfers from several states. Past tournaments have even had players from out of

The 2011 Resorters Golf Tournament champions were (left to right) Jon Empanger, Senior Men’s Division; Emily Kvidera, Women’s Division; Pat Vincelli, Masters’ Division; Nick Heinen, Junior 13-15 Division; Christopher Adams, Junior 10-12 Division; Tim Peterson, Executive Men’s Division; and Ben Vangsness, Men’s Division.

the country.

This year, the tournament celebrates its 91st anniversary, and again, many of the best golfers in the state will be competing in the week-long event. The galleries will be filled with family and golf enthusiasts, all on hand to share the beautiful drives, the errant shots and the game-winning putts on a course filled with history and signature holes.

The tournament, which runs July 29 through August 4, will include not only some very serious competition that kicks off with the annual Pro-Am on opening Sunday, but some lively fun as well with a putting contest and the ever-quirky derby, sure to coax a laugh from even the most serious player.

The Alexandria Golf Club and the Resorters Golf Tournament are nothing short of spectacular. Of the three largest golf competitions in out-state Minnesota – the Pine-to-Palm in Detroit Lakes and the Birchmont in Bemidji – the Resorters is the longest-running tournament.

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at Geneva Golf Club 3 miles East of Alexandria on Hwy. 27 to Liberty Road, North 3/4 mile

320-762-7092 • Full Service Bar • Finest Quality & Wide Variety of Menu Choices • More than 50 Lunch Choices • Dinner Specialties Hand Cut Steak, BBQ Ribs, Pan Fried Walleye, Prime Rib, Broasted Chicken

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The Area’s premier wine bar and restaurant • Over 70 wines by the glass • Specializing in unique craft beers • Eclectic gourmet food all from scratch • Live music every Thurs. & Some Sat.

Tues-Wed 4-10 • Thurs-Sat 4-11:30 sixthavenuewineandale.com

Home of “Shoot The Minnow” Fridays and Fishing Opener thru Labor Day An 80 year tradition of bringing you the BEST Chicken and Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs you will find anywhere!

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Rudy’s Redeye Grill has been noted as having the best steak in town. We know you will also enjoy our Walleye, Pasta, and Sandwiches, or take a look at our full menu. Also don’t forget our famous pizzas & every Wednesday Pasta Bar!

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Just off Hwy. 29 on Co. Rd. 102, W Side of Lake Irene

218-943-2471 • 320-760-5639

Saloon Downtown Alexandria

Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes.

•Large Menu •Salad Bar • Pizza - The Best in the Area •Dine In or On the Deck • Full Loung, TV’s, Pool Tables & Games •DJ Thurs-Sat Nights •Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available Reservations recommended, but not a must!

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110 30th Avenue West • 320.763.7763 [across from Cinema 9 & Viking Plaza Mall]

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Everyday 3-6 pm & 9pm-Close.

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Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffles and Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat until 10 AM • Home-made Soups & Daily Specials • Deli Sandwiches – Area’s Best Salad Bar • Caramel Rolls & Home Made Pies 511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH HOURS: Sun.-Thurs.

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Mon-Thurs 3-6 & 9-11 • Fri 9-11 MON. $5 Pizza Special TUES. Burger & Beer Special WED. Wing Special, 38 Flavors FRI. Prime Rib SAT. & SUN. Broasted Chicken & Ribs FULL MENU • FULL BAR KITCHEN NOW OPEN UNTIL 10pm LIVE MUSIC ON SAT.

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Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am • Over 25 varieties of tap beer • Nightly drink specials

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320-759-0885 Full Menu 11 am - 11 pm daily Hwy 94 & Hwy 29 S, Alexandria www.doolittlesrestaurants.com

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-1am Fri.-Sun. 11am-1am Full Menu including Ribs, Broasted Chicken & Burgers!

Food Served Until 11 pm Full Service Bar For more information call 320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726 during club hours.

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Born in 1965, the Viking has become a much-respected resident in the lakes area.

The idea for the statue began in January of 1964 when North Star World’s Fair Corporation in Osseo began working on an addition to the Minnesota display for the New York World’s Fair.

The display was to feature the historical Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was the 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue.

Big Ole was completed by Gorden Displays of Minneapolis in April of 1965 and was transported to New York just in time for the World’s Fair.

Big Ole arrived at his home in Alexandria in front of the Runestone Museum in December of 1965. Now, almost 45 years later, he still stands strong.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONE It’s a controversy more than 100 years in the making: Did an immigrant Swedish farmer find a buried rock in 1898 that contained an ancient runic message carved by Viking explorers 100 years before Columbus landed in America? Or is the whole thing a hoax, perpetrated by the farmer or some other prankster?

A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located at a small, wayside rest. Visitors can read the inscription and take a photo by the replica. The replica is located in a small park at the east end of 6th Avenue in Alexandria.

Explore the controversy for yourself at the Runestone Museum, located at 206 Broadway in Alexandria.

For more information call (320) 763-3160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org.

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BIG OLE The 28-foot tall Viking statue is located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Park, across the street from the Runestone Museum at 206 Broadway.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONE The world-famous Runestone is located at the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexandria.

RUNESTONE MUSEUM 206 Broadway, Alexandria. Summer hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Along with the Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, the history of Alexandria, a memorial/gun exhibit, a Minnesota wildlife exhibit, and a hands-on children’s area.

FORT ALEXANDRIA Houses the Runestone Museum and is a nearly exact replica of the stockade built in 1862 and contains several original buildings, including an 1889 church, a log cabin built in the late 1860s and an 1885 schoolhouse.

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pend a day hiking the trails and taking in all that nature and Douglas County history have to offer at historic Spruce Hill Park in the northeast corner of the county. This 97-acre park is located at the site that was once the village of Spruce Hill along the

old Otter Tail Trail – one of Minnesota’s earliest highways.

The village was vacated in the early 20th century, but remnants of it are still evident today through depressions in the ground and old building foundation pieces. The remains of an earthen dam constructed to power a sawmill are also still visible in the landscape.

Douglas County saw the value of the area, rich with history, and purchased nearly 100 acres in 1979 for use as a county park for all residents and visitors to enjoy.

Signs were created to mark focal points of the old town to help visitors relive the steps of settlers long past.

If you’re a history buff, or just a lover of nature, don’t miss this wonderful park!

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Hike through history SPRUCE HILL PARK Once a vibrant and growing town, Spruce Hill did not survive progress as it was bypassed by the railroad, and could not combat a broken dam and the Panic of 1893. The settlement was vacated in the early 1900s.

THRIVING VILLAGE The village quickly built up to include a hotel, blacksmith shop, post office, store, school and a sawmill, which operated from a dam built on Spruce Creek.

NTEREST RENEWED Anderson Dahl sparked an interest in the history of old Spruce Hill as did rural artist, Ada A. Johnson before her, who penciled a sketch of the old town. The sketch is prominently displayed at the historical society.

HOW TO GET THERE To reach the park, take Highway 29 N from Alexandria to County Road 5. Travel east on County Road 5 for about five and one half miles. Turn left on Spruce Hill Park Road (gravel) and travel another half mile. The park is on the left side of the road.

One of the area’s most beautiful resources is its lakes. The following is a historical account of how area lakes were named: AGNES - Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East.

ANDREW - Named for the first physician in Alexandria.

HENRY - Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler.

IDA - Named by one of the first colonists on the lake, Myron Colony, in honor of a girlfriend who lived out East.

IRENE - (First known as Reservation Lake.)

Named for Irene Roadruck, the daughter of an early settler.

BURGEN - Named for William B. Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore of the lake in 1869.

BROPHY - Named for the Brophy family, early residents.

CARLOS - (See explanation on Lake L’Homme Dieu.)

CHARLIE - Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler.

CHIPPEWA - Headwaters of Chippewa River, named for Native Americans.

COWDRY - Named for Samuel B. Cowdry, an early settler.

DARLING - Named in 1860 for early settler Andrew Darling.

GENEVA - Named for Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

L’HOMME DIEU - Accounts vary, but one is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends who attended West Point Academy.

MINA - Named by Fredric Von Baumback, a Prussian officer and a major in the Civil War, for his mother.

MOSES - Probably named for the religious prophet, but there was also a Moses family that lived in the area.

OSAKIS - The lake’s name was most likely derived from the Ojibwe Indian name for the lake. “Oh-zakees,� which means “place of the Sauk� and refers to the Sauk Indians who roamed the area for a short time.

LATOKA - An Indian name.

OSCAR - Named for the King of Sweden.

Pocket - named for its contour, which resembles a pocket.

LOBSTER- Named for its shape, which resembles a lobster.

SMITH - Named for a family that homesteaded near the lake.

LOUISE - Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler.

VICTORIA - Named for the English queen by Walter S. Shotwell. His father, Daniel, homesteaded between lakes Victoria and Geneva in 1859.

MAPLE – This name was chosen because of the many maple trees that surrounded the lake.

MARY - Named for Mary Kinkead, a sister to some of Alexandria’s original settlers.

WINONA - Probably named by Mary A. Kinkead, sister of Alexander and William, the first settlers in Alexandria for whom the city was named. The first child born in Fort Alexandria was also named “Winona.�

MILTONA - Named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, whose husband had a homestead in Leaf Valley.

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Lakes & Parks

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The Central Lakes Trail has something for everyone

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he Central Lakes Trail is a paved, biking and walking trail that spans Douglas County from Osakis through Evansville and on to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County.

The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County.

The trail head and parking area in Alexandria is located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park.

Other trail heads are available in the cities of Osakis, Garfield,

Brandon and Evansville. These trail heads include a parking area, portable restrooms and a trailside shelter. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about one and one-half miles east of Nelson.

The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph.

Together, they make the longest paved bike trail in the state.

The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter, however studs are not allowed.

Share the Trail

BE COURTEOUS All trail users should be respectful of each other, regardless of mode of travel, speed or skill level.

RIGHT OF WAY Know the specific rules of your trail, which may be local, county, regional or state-controlled. In general, cyclists should yield to all other users.

SIGNAL WHEN PASSING Bells are great to use when farther back, especially when followed by a greeting, “Good morning, I’ll be passing on your left side” as you approach. Yelling “On yer left” while passing at full speed is not courteous or safe.

PASS ON THE LEFT Just like a roadway, always pass trail users on the left side and only when it is safe and clear to do so.

USE CAUTION AT CROSSINGS There are many types of trail crossings in Minnesota, and can be very dangerous when not paying full attention. Watch for signage and yield to cross traffic. If there are multiple lanes or blind spots, use extra caution.

BE PREDICTABLE Trails can be great for training, but trails are for everyone. Never sacrifice your own or someone else’s safety for convenience. On busy weekends and evenings, fast training may be best left to the road. Signal your intentions and be sensitive to others.

USE LIGHTS AT NIGHT Some trails may be closed after dark. If open, a white headlight is required along with a rear red reflector. Red taillights are strongly recommended. Dark trails can require brighter lights to see hazards.

DO NOT BLOCK THE TRAIL Group rides are fun, but don’t take up more than your half of the trail. This often means riding single file on the trails.

CLEAN UP LITTER Don’t leave trash on the trail and pick up items (especially glass or other potentially hazardous debris) to make the trail a better place for everyone.

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Fish t s e t n o C 2012

Contest is winding down!

The Alexandria area fishing contest is winding down, but you still have time if you enter your fish before the close of Labor Day weekend.

Entering our Alexandria area fishing contest is easy. You can enter your fish at Christopherson’s Bait in Alexandria or Koep’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood. Entry forms are available in both places and must be filled out completely and clearly or it will not qualify.

You can also e-mail us photos at sports@echopress.com. You must include their name, address, phone number, division being entered, date the fish was caught, species of fish, weight of fish, type of bait used, depth of water and name of the lake where the fish was caught.

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JUNIOR DIVISION WALLEYE JULY 1 – Alex Haessly, Elk River, 8-lb., 6-oz. walleye caught in 15-17’ of water on Brophy Lake using a leech.

SUNFISH MAY 31 – Kyle Hollenbeck, Lowry, 1-lb., 1-oz., 10.5-inch sunfish caught in Lake Rachel in 2’ of water on a spinner bait.

CRAPPIE JULY 5 – Josh DeKramer, Mankato, 1.5-lb., 13-in. crappie caught in 5’ of water on Lake Mary with a jig and minnow.

LARGEMOUTH BASS JUNE 21 – Mitchell Anderson, Montevideo, 5-lb., 4-oz. largemouth bass caught in 1’ of water on Lake Reno using a power bait.

NORTHERN JUNE 29 – Kory Kyro, Champlin, 6-lb., 1-oz. northern caught in 15’ of water on lake Darling using a minnow.

NORTHERN No entries.

SENIOR DIVISION NORTHERN JULY 16 – Mike Sholdhiess, Farwell, 8lb., 15-oz. northern caught in 18’ of water on Lobster Lake using a Rapala.

LARGEMOUTH BASS MAY 31 – Leonard J. Fox, Hastings, 5lb., 7-oz. largemouth bass caught in 3’ of water on Lake Victoria using a minnow.

SUNFISH MAY 28 – Kyle Samuelson, Alexandria, 1-lb., 9-oz. sunfish caught in 4’ of water of Pocket Lake using a worm.

SMALLMOUTH BASS JUNE 23 – Luke Englund, Round Rock, Texas, 3-lb., 14-oz. smallmouth bass, caught in 9’ of water on Lake Carlos using a worm.

WALLEYE JUNE 8 – Chef Dano Soden, Alexandria, 8-lb., 5-oz., 31” walleye caught in 14’ of water on Lake Ida using a leech.

CRAPPIE JUNE 30 – Liz Russell, Holmen, Wisconsin, 1-lb., 14-oz crappie caught in 13’ of water on Lake Ida using a minnow.

To be eligible for the 2012 contest, anglers must fill out entry forms completely or they will not qualify.

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Take your catch and stop by Christopherson’s Bait on 3rd Avenue in Alexandria or Koep’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood, have your photo taken for the Vacationer, then fill out a fish slip to enter the contest.

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There’s one calling your name!

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hether you’re looking forward to several days of camping or just want to stop for a picnic, Douglas County offers a variety of city, county and state parks perfect for your needs.

Most of the communities in Douglas County maintain parks, many offering playground equipment and picnic areas. There’s even a park just for your pup!

Most facilities are open year round for outdoor fun and recreation from hiking and walking to skiing and skating.

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CITY PARKS ALEXANDRIA CITY PARK North Alexandria, 1 block west of Co. Rd. 42.

Playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.

BIG OLE CENTRAL PARK North end of Broadway, Alexandria.

Gazebo and parking area for the Central Lakes Trail.

DEAN MELTON FILLMORE PARK Fillmore St. and 15th Ave West, Alexandria FRED FOSLIEN PARK In Victoria Heights, 2 blocks south of Hwy 27 off Knut St., Alexandria GENEVA CREST PARK West side of Lake Geneva, Alexandria. Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave., east on Basswood, two blocks east on Geneva Drive.

GOOSE PARK Three blocks west of Broadway on 5th Ave. West, Alexandria LAKE AGNES PARK South shore of Lake Agnes along Co. Rd. 37 in Alexandria LAKE CONNIE PARK 7th Ave. East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria LAKEVIEW PARK Hwy 27 East and Birch Ave, Alexandria. Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave, west on Runestone Place, west on Lake Park Ave. LEGION PARK Broadway and 8th Ave. West, Alexandria MANOR HILLS PARK Hwy 29 North to Manor Drive, two blocks right on Springdale, Alexandria.

MARTIN’S HOPE PARK 2nd Ave. across from Big Ole Central Park.

NOONAN PARK Nokomis Street and 10th Ave., Alexandria.

OAK KNOLL PARK Northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Hwy 29 North, right on McKay, left on Oak Knoll Drive.

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POOCH PLAYLAND Dog park with fenced-in area. South end of Victor St, east side of Alexandria.

CURT FELT MEMORIAL PARK North of Alexandria off Co. Rd. 42.

Volleyball court, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, softball field.

RUNESTONE PARK Located about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on 6th Avenue East.

SPRUCE HILL PARK North of Alexandria near Miltona. Hwy 29 to Co. Rd.. 5 east 5 miles.

Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, interpretive trail, hiking trails.

COUNTY PARKS KENSINGTON RUNESTONE PARK 15 miles west of Alexandria, State Hwy 27.

Where the Kensington Runestone was found. Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails, historic displays.

STATE PARK LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Near Carlos. Hwy 29 north from Alexandria, west on Co. Rd. 38 at sign. Left into park entrance. Permit is required.

Hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, kids’ play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms with showers, boat landing, amphitheater, equestrian area.

LAKE BROPHY PARK West of Alexandria at the intersection of Co. Roads 82 and 8.

Picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground, scenic views of Lake Brophy.

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CHIPPEWA PARK Three miles north of Brandon on Co. Rd 108.

Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms with showers, drinking water, swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit, camping sites.

OSAGI PARK On Lake Street in Osakis.

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AREA LAKES

AARON Size: 545 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow lake with sandy beaches Public access: Southeast end AGNES Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park, poor water quality Public access: Carry-in access from park on south side ANDREW Size: 946 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side from Co. Rd. 28 BROPHY Size: 289 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Near Alexandria, small, heavy aquatic vegetation Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 BURGEN Size: 184 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, near Alexandria, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end of lake off Co. Rd. 23

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CARLOS Size: 2,520 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public access: North shore in state park, northeast shore near state park, west shore off Co. Rd. 11, east shore CHIPPEWA Size: 1,186 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep lake Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 COWDRY Size: 238 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear lake near Alexandria Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82, west of Alexandria DARLING Size: 954 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos

DEVILS Size: 221 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, spring-fed lake Public access: North side of lake off Co. Rd. 7 GENEVA Size: 631 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: North side, east side HENRY Size: 159 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Near Alexandria, small, next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Agnes IDA Size: 4,289 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear lake with sandy beaches Public access: North side, two accesses on east side IRENE Size: 630 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small lake near Miltona Public access: Northwest side, southeast

L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,744 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, swimming beach Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 LOBSTER Size: 1,308 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, heavy recreational use Public access: West end of lake off Co. Rd. 27 MAPLE Size: 815 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, excellent water quality Public access: Two accesses on north shore near Forada MARY Size: 2,371 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large lake, popular fishing and recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off State Hwy 27, southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4

MILL Size: 461 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, moderately developed Public access: Southeast corner of the lake MILTONA Size: 5,838 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in the county, deep, diverse habitat Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29, township access on east side MOSES Size: 822 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear water, moderately developed Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 OSAKIS Size: 6,270 acres Depth: 73 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis, west side off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd. 10, east side

OSCAR Size: 1,040 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Infested with Eurasian water milfoil Public access: North side off of State Hwy. 27 RED ROCK Size: 708 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side of lake off Co. Rd. 1 SMITH Size: 575 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, diverse aquatic vegetation Public access: Northeast corner VICTORIA Size: 419 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end of lake off Co. Rd. 23 WINONA Size: 190 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Features: Poor water quality, algal blooms, little fishing Public access: City-owned, carry-in access

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AREA LAKES

LATOKA Size: 776 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, very good water quality Public access: North side, west side of south basin

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Public Beaches LIFEGUARD-STAFFED LAKE L’HOMME DIEU BEACH Alexandria. Take Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.

LAKE LATOKA BEACH Alexandria. County Road 82 west from Alexandria, south on County Road 90, then west on Latoka Beach Road.

Public beaches abound in Alexandria area

NON-LIFEGUARD-STAFFED LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street.

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hat could be better on a hot summer day than a dip in the cool waters of a crystal blue lake? And in the land of 10,000 lakes, there are plenty of options for water lovers.

Douglas County offers several options for public beaches, both lifeguard staffed and non-lifeguard-staffed. Cool and clean, bright and sparkling, the waters of the area lakes seem to call your name.

CITY PARK BEACH Alexandria. Lake Henry in the Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis).

ROTARY BEACH Alexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos.

LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Carlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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