Matter of Ackerman

OPINION

HUSPENI, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order for commitment of appellant as mentally ill under Minn.Stat. § 253B.09 (1982). We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Jay Ackerman was committed to-Anoka State Hospital after a commitment hearing in January, 1984. Upon motion by appellant’s counsel, a new commitment hearing was held February 13, 1984.

At the February commitment hearing, Ackerman’s parents testified concerning his continuing hostility and danger to himself and others. The parents recounted at least three instances where Ackerman had stuffed a towel into the furnace flue of their home. On…