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ROCORI Cross Country Invitational

This story provides a glimpse at the only home meet for the 2006 ROCORI Cross Country team. The weather was dreadful combining the elements of cold, rain, and extremely windy conditions for the runners.  If you have never been to a C.C. event its truly a site to see. The runners go all over the course, up hills, down hills, and around sharp corners. This year's team is having a very promising season with many runners finishing in the top 20.


Artcle Submitted by Nadine Schnettler

      Wind and rain were uninvited guests at the 2006 Rocori Invitational cross-country meet held this past Thursday at River Oaks Golf Course in Cold Spring.  The athletes endured some of the worst weather the season has to offer, with the exception of snow.  Ten teams including Alexandria, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Little Falls, Moorhead, Rocori, St. Francis, Sartell/St. Stephen, Sauk Rapids/Rice, and Tech competed, with Moorhead taking first in all six of the varsity, JV, and junior high events.  Varsity girls were led by Caitlyn Dingmann in 10th place (16:28)  and Caitlin Schnettler in 14th place (16:40) out of 69 runners.  Varsity boys were led by Scott Fischer in 17th place (18:18) and Joel Gregory in 31st place (18:47) out of 67 runners.  JV boys were led by Justin Boldt in 54th place (22:19) and Eric Folwarski in 60th place (22:26) out of 96 runners.  Junior high girls were led by Raija Eskuri in 15th place (15:02) and Kristin Kotzer in 20th place (15:41) out of 51 runners.  Junior high boys were led by Corey Krey in 8th place (12:55) and Jason Stice and Trek Frantti in 46th (14:41) and 47th (14:42) place out of 83 runners.  Runners in the top ten places earned medals.  Winning teams took home Cold Spring Bakery cakes so Moorhead had plenty to eat on the bus ride home.

Kristen Kotzer battles her way between two competitors.

      Runners with season best times at the Rocori Invitational included:  Brianna Larison, Katie Massmann, Mandy Heinen, Tracy Sklucazek, Kaia Lahr, Kirsten Meier, Kirsti Orbeck, Kate Dockendorf, Ellie Schorn, Trent Eisenbacher, Joel Gregory, Charlie Harren, Ross Brink, Joe Holan, Justin Boldt, Eric Folwarski, and Mike Holbrook.  Tracy Skluzacek is the only Rocori runner who has performed at a season best level in all five meets this fall.  Next closest to Tracy's record are Trent Eisenbacher, Adam Kollmann, Anton Young, Mike Holbrook, Brianna Larison, Katie Massmann, and Caitlin Schnettler with season best times in four out of five meets.

      Comparing this year's times to last year's times on the same River Oaks course demonstrated many Rocori runners improved since last year; and some improved significantly. Runners with reduced times from last year include:  Ross Brink (6:34), Ryan Meyer (4:26), Katie Massmann (2:05), Tracy Skluzacek (1:27), Mandy Heinen (1:19), Anton Young (1:05), Charlie Harren (1:00), Michaela Nordstrom (:37), Kristin Kotzer (:36), and Caitlin Schnettler (:20).   These are great reductions considering the terrible weather conditions they encountered this year.

Trek Frantti (L) and Jason Stice (R) race their way to the finish line.

      Our runners will be very busy this week with two meets on the schedule.  Tuesday's meet starts at 4:10 PM in Albany (at the high school) and Thursday's meet starts at 4:30 PM in Paynesville (on Koronis Hills Golf Course).  Let's hope they've all warmed up after the chill of last week and they perform to the best of their abilities. 

Good luck runners!

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Magdaline “Maggie” Gross (Obituary)

Magdaline “Maggie” Gross

Age 70

Rockville

March 25, 1936 – September 26, 2006

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Mary of Immaculate Conception Church in Rockville, MN for Magdaline “Maggie” Gross, age 70, who died Tuesday at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids, after her courageous battle with cancer. Maggie was very strong and brave during the past two years since being diagnosed with cancer. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4p.m. Monday and from 9 – 10 a.m. Tues. morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Christian Women and Red Hatters at 7:30 p.m.

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ROCORI Varsity Football vs LITTLE FALLS

Last night the ROCORI Varsity Football team traveled to Little Falls to play the Flyers.  This is a quick update showing all of the scoring highlights during the game.  Watch for another story later in the week that will include complete offensive and defensive highlights of the game here on DigElogROCORI.

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Punt Pass & Kick

The local punt, pass and kick contest was held at the Cold Spring Elementary and there was a great turnout. Kids from ages 8-15 compete in four age groups to advance to the section, state and national tournament. It gives the kids a chance to showcase their skills.

ROCORI Varsity Football vs Brainerd

• Friday, September 15th, 2006
• ROCORI VS BRAINERD - Varsity Football

ROCORI had a very tough string of games to start their season. They entered with a record of 1-1 as they took on Brainerd. ROCORI hasn't beaten Brainerd since 1991. Would the string continue or would the Spartans be able to put together a great game to beat the Warriors.

With the Spartans up 20-17 at the half could they and would they hold off the charging Warriors. It was another close game that came down to the last moments. The Spartans are showing these powerhouses that they are here for good. It might be the toughest three game stretch in recent Spartan history and to be in each of the first three games is saying something.

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Bruce Shows Off His Bugs

In this Bruce installment he shows the kids some of the different bugs he brought with him. He has cockroaches and millipedes and the kids actually get to hold and interact with the bugs. Its another fun show for Bruce and the audience really connects with The Bug Expert.

• Bugs You Can Eat
• Bruce Talk Beetles

New 20/20 Vision For Future...

Some 75 persons participated in the Cold Spring 20/20 Visioning session that took place at the St. Boniface Parish Center last night.  The group enjoyed a meal together and then sat down to work defining Cold Spring's ASSETS, CHALLENGES and DESIRED OUTCOMES.

At the end of the evening everyone had the opportunity to vote on their most important Desired Outcomes.  See the top results below.