Clark is studying in Ireland

Jenna Clark, daughter of Kathy Distel of Dassel, is studying in Galway, Ireland during the 2009 fall semester, through the Office for Education Abroad at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph and Saint John’s University in Collegeville. Jenna is a junior communication major at CSB.

The program gives students an opportunity to explore the history, culture, literature, and sociology of Ireland. While students are exposed to Gaelic as a living language, courses are taught in English. The focus is on a structured curriculum, leaving room for the exploration of unique opportunities presented by the intellectual and cultural resources of Ireland.

Engagement: Amanda Carlson and Derrek Harju

Dennis and Linda Samuelson of Cokato are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Derrek Harju, to Amanda Carlson, daughter of Wayne and Norene Carlson of Browerville.

Derrek is a 2005 graduate of Dassel-Cokato High School, and a 2009 graduate of Alexandria Technical College with a degree in law enforcement. He is employed as a deputy for Dunn County in North Dakota.

Amanda is a 2007 graduate of Browerville High School, and a 2009 graduate of Alexandria Technical College with a degree in administrative office management. She is currently employed at Geno’s restaurant in Long Prairie, MN.

Derrek and Amanda will be married Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at 1 p.m., at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Dassel.

Birth: Carter Douglas Raisanen

Pierre and Jennifer Raisanen of Cokato are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Carter Douglas Raisanen, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the Buffalo Hospital.

Carter weighed 7 pounds, 0.7 ounces, and measured 21 inches long.

Birth: Oliver John Josephson

Phil and Tara Josephson of Cokato are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Oliver John Josephson, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the Buffalo Hospital.

Oliver weighed 7 pounds, 10.9 ounces, and measured 19.75 inches long.