Camp Ripley will be the site of a college fair organized by Central Lakes College's (CLC's) Veterans Resource Center in Brainerd. It will be the first time the military base has hosted such an event.

Area events Wednesday BOYS BASKETBALL No. 8 Bemidji at No. 1 Brainerd in Section 8-4A quarterfinals 7 p.m. South No. 3 Little Falls at South No. 2 Alexandria in Section 8-3A quarterfinals 7 p.m. ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY St. Paul Humboldt vs.

Winsten Fenske and Erica Rehnblom were the top boys and girls lifters in the 23rd annual Sertoma Sunrise Warrior Liftathon Feb. 27-28 at the Brainerd High School weight room. Fenske, a junior, attained the top boys Most Pounds Per Ounce (MPPO) at 5.64.

Backus Legion Auxiliary breakfast BACKUS - The Backus American Legion Auxiliary's monthly breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 10.

The future of renewable energy in Minnesota will be discussed by four professionals Tuesday at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. The free event starts at 7 p.m.

■ Chapter DV, P.E.O. to meet Chapter DV, P.E.O. will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the home of Martha Bolton with Katherine Herold as co-hostess. Sharon Halliwill will give a Minnesota scholarship report and elections of new officers will take place.

■ Mission Township annual meeting is March 12 The annual meeting for Mission Township will be at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Mission Township Hall. In case of inclement weather the meeting will be March 19.

Don't be too hasty to dismiss the Crow Wing County solid waste mailer hitting the mailbox, there is loot inside.

■ International students receive a taste of Minnesota winter Four international students had their first experience of walking on lake ice Sunday thanks to area fishing guide Nick Miltemore, who introduced them to Gull Lake in February.

■ Auxiliary president to be at Nisswa Legion NISSWA - Peggy Thomas, national American Legion Auxiliary president, will visit eight Minnesota American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units throughout Minnesota.