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ROCORI Boys Basketball @ State Tourney vs St. Thomas

"THE  AGONY OF DEFEAT"

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In the hard fought battle between our own ROCORI boys basketball team and the St. Thomas Academy Cadets at the 2007 State Tournament... the game would go "just 30 seconds too long" for the Spartans.  This short teaser includes the highlights of those final seconds.
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The lead went back and forth throughout the game with ROCORI on top by 7 with just under a minute left in the game.

 

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ROCORI will play for third place against Spring Lake Park on Saturday, March 24th @ 2:00 pm, on the campus of Concordia University in St. Paul. 
 

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See total game highlights on DigElogROCORI early next week.

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
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ROCORI Pep Band @ STATE TOURNEY

ROCORI PEP Band Plays "WIPE OUT!"

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The "Land Of ROCORI" croud at the State Tournament game against St. Thomas Academy on Thursday was huge.  By the size of the croud, I'm not sure who was left back at home to keep the towns running.  The PEP Band kept the croud roaring throughout the game.

ROCORI Boys Basketball Win First Game @ STATE

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In the quick clip above you'll see ROCORI Senior Justin Stommes break the back of the St. Michael team with a backwards slam dunk that really changed the course of the game.

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See Complete Game Highlights Later This Week
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ROCORI Plays at Noon tomorrow against last year's State Tournament opponent St. Thomas Academy and DigElogROCORI will be there.
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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
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ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Willmar SECTION FINALS

FIRST HALF

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Here is the highlights to the Section 8AAA finals between our own ROCORI Spartan boys basketball team and the Willmar Cardinals.  In the first half of the contest, ROCORI would jump out to a quick lead against a familiar foe. It would be the third consecutive year the teams would face off to see who would advance to the state tournament. Justin Udermann scored the first 5 for the Spartans but it was a very slow paced, sluggish first half.

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SECOND HALF

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In the second half Willmar would put up a fight. ROCORI would build a 12 point lead but fiesty Senior guard, Kyle Townswick would hit a number of key shots to cut the lead to 2. It was a slugfest and ROCORI's seniors would be the difference in the end.

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When it was all said and done ROCORI would win by 3 to advance to their third consecutive State Tournament. They will face off against St. Michael on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. This season so far has been a magical one and they look to keep the season going for one more fun filled weekend. Best of Luck guys.

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CLASS AAA STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
See Other Central Mn Federal Credit Union Sponsored Stories

Central MN Fed Credit Union Website

 

The Power Of Lighting A Candle

There has always seemed to be something magical about lighting a candle.  I learned early on as a youth minister that I could talk about anything, even with a group of junior high guys, in a dark room, lying on our bellies, with a candle burning in the center.  I have also learned that families thirst for time when they can discover the spiritual light in their midst.  These prayer ideas are designed to be a guide to candletime prayers.  Shut off the phone, the TV, and the lights.  Do whatever you need to help your family, group or yourself ignite your hearts in prayer and conversation.

PLEASE, SORRY, THANK YOU

These three little words will help our wee brothers and sisters with their first prayers.  Don't assume though, that this simple prayer reminder is only for small children.  This simple pattern readily provides a memory tool for all who come before God in prayer.

This story is an excerpt from the book Heart Ignite by Lyle Griner & Diane Monroe.  For more information see The Youth & Family Institute

Lawrence (Larry) Samuelson * Obituary

Age 75

Richmond

May 16, 1931 - March 18, 2007

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN (151 Oakwood Ave. SE) for Lawrence (Larry) Samuelson, age 75, who died Sunday at his home.   

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.

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CAPITAL REPORT : Rep Larry Hosch BUDGET UPDATE

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Local State Representative Larry Hosch provides an update on the State Budget.  Representative Hosch describes the difference between one time dollars vs long term revenues and how they can be used to help reduce property taxes, increase the State's contribution to local education and health care.

ROCORI Headed To STATE TOURNAMENT

It was ROCORI'S game to loose.  They were in front most of the game by as much as a dozen points.  But when the clock dropped below the one minute mark in the game... there was just two (2) points separating ROCORI from Willmar and ROCORI was in the lead.
Check back for more details later this weekend.

ROCORI wins it and will play their first game in the State Tournament at 10:00 AM next Wednesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.  They will play the 4AAA champion Saint Michael-Albertville H.S. .

If you look closely... there's no net on the basketball hoop in the background.  It was cut down by the ROCORI Spartan 8AAA Basketball Champions.

ROCORI'S path to the State Tournament.
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St. Michael-Albertville's path to State Tournament.
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CLASS AAA STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS

 

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
See Other Central Mn Federal Credit Union Sponsored Stories

Central MN Fed Credit Union Website

 

 

Lucille (Lu) Petermeier * Obituary

Age 72

Richmond

November 19, 1934 - March 15, 2007

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Lucille (Lu) Petermeier, age 72, who died peacefully surrounded by her family. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond (151 Oakwood Ave. S.E.).  The Christian Women and Richmond Legion Auxillary will pray a rosary at 4:00 p.m.  Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. followed by songs from the Richmond Choir on Sunday evening.

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2007 Business & Community Showcase... PRIZES

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This year's Business & Community Showcase will begins with a Pancake & Sausage breakfast from 8 to 10:30 am with the Showcase open from 9 am to 2 pm.   A special addition to the program this year will be a series of presentations and demonstrations by local experts and consultants.  There will be lots of fun for everyone.  Door prizes, product samples, give aways and drawings will take place throughout the showcase. 

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2007 Business & Community Showcase Demonstrations Story
2007 Business & Community Showcase SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

Here's a breakdown of the topics and their schudule during the expo.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

TIME	TOPIC	SPEAKER	LOCATION
10:30 AM	Get Involved, Be a Faith In Action Volunteer	Pat Tomasek	Media Room
	Senior Fitness	Krista Dotseth, Assumption Campus	Cafeteria
	New Rockville Park & Rocori Trails	John & Linda Peck	Auditorium Lobby
11:00 AM	Title & Abstracts for Buyers & Sellers	Melanie Walz, Tri-County Abstract	Media Room
	How to Stay Healthy Through Chiropractic	Dr Keith Schleper, Chiropractic Connection	Cafeteria
	Cold Spring Farmer's Market	Russ Willenbring	Auditorium Lobby
11:30 AM	Tips on Buying & Selling your 1st Home	Dave Olson, Premeir Real Estate Service	Media Room
	District #750 News	Scott Staska, Dist #750 Superintendent	Cafeteria
	Home Fire Prevention	Jim Maile, CS Fire Chief	Auditorium Lobby
12:30 PM	Children's Eye Care	Dr. Mary Jo Femrite, Lakes Eye Clinic	Media Room
	Long Term Care Insurance	Tom Graham, State Farm Insurance	Cafeteria
	Hispanic Community Connection	Ramon Querreles	Auditorium Lobby
1:00 PM	Residential Auctions	Keith Sharer, Granite Realty of MN	Media Room
	Marketing Your Small Business	Kathleen Stanger, St Cloud Times	Cafeteria
	Planning your 1st Cruise	Rita Hennen, Great Escapes Travel & Tours	Auditorium Lobby
1:30 PM	Friends of the Library Update	Larry Lahr, CS City Administrator	Media Room
	Cold Spring Area Historical Society	Mary Steil, Rocori Senior Center	Cafeteria

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