The Storm’n Sabres U10B-Green team enjoyed a couple of season highlights last week. On Nov. 23, the team was privileged to have former NHL great Theo Fleury as a guest bench coach. Here he is pictured with team members (front row) Anna Lundeen; (middle row, left to right) Alexis McGinnis, Kelly Jo Carriere, Kailee Falconer, Bailey Reiter and Chloe Reiter; and (back row) Isabelle Rogholt, Peyton Mathiasen, Abigail Dingmann, Theo Fleury, Grace Falconer and Callie Pakkala. Not pictured were Coaches Jeremy Mathiasen, Jason Falconer and Shawn Lundeen. Fleury talked to both Storm’n Sabre U10B teams before their game about the lessons he learned as a hockey player including teamwork, practice, never giving up and respect. It was a tremendous opportunity for all. On Nov. 30, the team celebrated a 6-0 shutout victory over Willmar with goals scored by five different players. The team is looking forward to their first tournament coming up on Dec. 13 in White Bear Lake.
Residents Margaret “Peg” Maurer and Berniece Wipper enjoy a morning of trick or treating with Kids Country children. Country Manor Health Care and Rehab Center celebrated Halloween with a variety of “spook-tacular” events. Festivities were enjoyed by the young and young at heart all through the holiday week. Known as one of the most anticipated and talked about times on campus, employees, residents, clients and children from the Kids Country Child Care and Learning Center joined forces to celebrate with many traditional Halloween activities. The roar of residents’ laughter was heard throughout the morning as they enjoyed skits secretly prepared and performed by each department. The “Haunted Mansion” was especially loved for its intricate attention to detail and large cast of theatrical characters. Pumpkin carving and staff costume contests brought the occasion to life with an array of creativity and clever Halloween attire. A highlight for many guests remained the excitement of the adorable trick-or-treaters from Kids Country who energetically paraded around campus, dressed to impress, proudly accepting compliments from their “grandmas and grandpas.” An abundance of tricks, treats and Halloween greets were enjoyed by all that participated in this year’s festivities.
Joe Gill (left) receives the Outstanding Agricultural Reporting Award from Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson.
Joe Gill of Sartell recently received the Outstanding Agricultural Reporting Award from Minnesota Farmers Union at their 72nd State Convention.
“Joe continually proves his dedication to the stories which impact Minnesota agriculturalists,” said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union president. “He does a great job at serving the agriculture community, which is why Minnesota Farmers Union wanted to honor him for his work and service to rural Minnesota.”
Gill has worked at KASM 1150AM Radio in Albany since the summer of 1999 and as the farm director since 2009. He also works as the radio traffic manager and does sports broadcasting for Albany High School Sports. He is also a member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters.
Joe and his wife Denise live in Sartell with their two children.
