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Skip to comments.Utah Baby Names (That distinctive name that says, "I'm Mormon.")
Posted on 01/24/2003 4:41:20 PM PST by A.J.Armitage
When my husband and I moved from Utah to the Washington, D.C. area seventeen years ago, we knew nothing of the inadvertent legacy we carried from our four years in Utah. Shortly after we arrived in our new home, we saw a television commercial for a local grocery store chain. The spokeswoman's name was the unusual "Odonna." "She's gotta be from Utah," I said to my husband. "That's a Utah name if I ever heard one."
We eventually learned that Odonna was, indeed, Utah born and bred.
It dawned on us that many names we'd heard during our college careers, and found only mildly remarkable, were indeed unique to the Utah Mormon culture. Thus began our quest to define what makes some names singularly Utahn, and what sets them apart from ethnic names with roots in other cultures, such as Juanita or Shoshanna; or African-American names such as Tawanda and Shaquille; or the newly common, soap-operaesque handles such as Skylar, Tiffany, Raven, and Adrienne. There's a difference, and it's not just the obviously Mormon scriptural names like Mahonri or Nephi or Moroni. Often identifying a Utah name is a gut feeling akin to Justice Potter Stewart's definition of pornography: you know it when you see it.
The quintessential Utah name often has a French-sounding prefix such as Le-, La-, Ne-, or Va-. Often names appear to have genesis in the combined names of the parents--Veradeane or GlenDora, for example. Related is the practice of feminizing the father's name--as in Vonda (dad is Vaughan) or Danetta. Others, such as Snell or Houser, appear to be surnames called into service as first names.
Related is the curious tendency, more common in Utah than elsewhere, for men (women do not seem to do this) to use the first initial, then the full middle name as the given name, such as L. Flake Roberts, who ran for office in Utah County when we lived there. (Come on, you've noticed this habit among the general authorities of the LDS church!) Besides puzzling over why someone would want to be known as "Flake," it makes one wonder just what the "L" stands for.
[Hmmmm. Where have we heard about that before? --A.J.]
So my husband and I entertained ourselves by collecting the often bizarre names we found in Utah publications (including the obituaries, which indicates that this is not a recent fad) and of Utah natives we met. We compiled a list and shared it with our friends, who often as not had a few more to add. We really hit a bonanza when one woman shared our observations with her mother, who worked at a Utah bank and had access to lots of names. She started her own list and began sending the names to us. (My personal favorite, LaNondus, came from this source.) Another friend told us of a set of sisters, all of whose names began with "Ja."
Once my husband had Internet access, he collected more names and corresponded with another couple who amused themselves the same way. They made cleverly categorized lists: "The ward choir director's daughters: LaVoice, Choral, Audia."
It makes you wonder what some parents were thinking when, for instance, they named their baby girl Lanae (la-nay)--and she unfortunately ended up with a big nose (le nez [la-nay] in French means "the nose"). Or the girl named M'Lu--are clever wags endlessly asking her to skip to it? And how the heck do people with apostrophes in their names fill out computerized forms? There's no apostrophe space. The guy I really pity, though, is the one saddled with the unfortunate moniker, Rube.
Of course, parents cannot predict what new interpretations the marketplace will bring to the names they lovingly bestow on their offspring. I once worked at a company which had dealings with a woman named LaPriel (pronounced la-prell). When I told my former roommate about this inexplicable first name, she sardonically replied, "What's her sister's name--LaTegrin?"
With the generally larger-than-average family, often saddled with the very ordinary surnames Smith, Johnson, or Young, it's not surprising that many Utah parents look for unique given names for their children. When you throw in the reverence for family and ancestors forwarded by the LDS Church, it seems inevitable that someone would end up with LaEarl, KDell, Arnolene or Hariella.
Some names, though, seem to defy description--if not pronunciation. While pride of place may have spawned Utahna, how did somebody come up with Wealtha? And while Lloydine's genesis seems plausible, how on earth were Printha or Noy coined? And I have no idea what constitutes the correct pronunciation for Kairle or Tawhnye. (I suspect they may be wildly creative spellings of Carol and Tonya.)
Perhaps the following list (by no means comprehensive) will amuse you. Perhaps it will offend you. Perhaps you will find your name, or the name of a relative, on it. Or perhaps you will be so enchanted by a particular name that you'll want to bestow it upon one of your own offspring. If that is your plan, first do this: go to the back door, fling it open and yell the name at the top of your lungs six or eight times, because that's how it's going to be heard for the next eighteen years. And remember, when little Wynante (boy or girl, you choose) grows up, you'll have to live with the consequences.
The new parents couldn't be happier: Gladell & Delightra (sisters), Luvit, Delecta, Delite, Joyette, Joi, Joyia, Joyellen, Joycell, Hallah Lujah [How about Hallah Back Y'all? --A.J.], Bliss, Joyanne
Cleanliness is next to Godliness: Zestpoole, Sparkle
The Ward Choir Director's Daughters: Aria, Audia, Aurel, Choral, LaVoice, Tonilee, Capella, Chime, Rocksan Violin
Jewels every one: Amulet, Pearlette, Pearlene, Emerald, JewlyAnn, Ahmre Jade, Treasure Tonya, Turquoise Nova, Sequin, Amethist.
Girls you just know have big, floofy hair: Blondeen, Rayette, Faundaree, Shazette, Shasheena, Honilynn, Najestica, Teasa, Shazzanna, Pluma, Bobbette, Blonda, Breezy, Wenderella, Aquanetta, Brinderella, Dazzlyn
Maybe they're in the Klingon Ward: Tchae, Xko, Corx, G'ni, Vvhs, Garn, Ka, Deauxti, Xymoya, Sha'Kira [Her older sister is called Macare'na.], Zy, Xela, Tscharna, Nivek, Zon'tl, Zagg, Xan, Judziah Datz (a female, named after a character in Star Trek), K'lar (ditto), Jarna Nazhalena, Chod, Xarek, Grik, Stod, T'Shara, Tral, Sherik, Curg
[I am Krang the Merciless!! And I'm a Mormon!]
The Worth of a Soul: Cashley
Astronomical: LeVoid, Sunan, Moonyene, Starlene, Sunelly, Luna, Lunia, Solinda, Sunirae, Staryl, Marandastarr, Season, Aries, Starlyn, Cressent, Celestial Starr, Summerlyn, Astrolena
Could only be LDS: Cumorah Hill, Liahonna, Ensign, Nauvoo, Kirtland, Templa, Templer, Tempella, Tempalia, Ziona, Deseret (and Desereta), Tabernacle, Woodruff, Pratt, Tithing, Quorum, Helamans Warrior, Iron Rod, Morona, Manti, Stripling, Nephi Courage, Celestial Glory, Celestian, Brighaminie, Zion, Xione (pronounced "zion")
Parents were BYU math majors: Alpha Mae, Seven, Seavenly, Twenty, Prime, Omega Lee, Jennyfivetina, Tenna [Mormon porn star: Tenna Tameson.], Elevena, Ninea, Eighta
[How would you like to be named after your birth order?]
You can name a kid this, but you shouldn't ingest it: Cola, Vinyl, Orlon, Chlorine, Clorene, Florene, Florine, Lexann, Dow, Tide, Downy, Codiene, Daquari, DeCon, Starbuck, Crayon, Treasure Cocaine
[Classy. Real classy.]
Names inspired by the family car: Audi, Fairlene, Celecta, Pontiac, Vonda, Vonza, Auto, Cherokee, Lexus, Porsche, Skylark, Truckston, Avis, Chevrollette, Chevonne, Caprice, Dodge
["Honey, nothing says class like Lexus. Now go make some jello."]
Wishful thinking: Darlin', Courage, Winsome, Justan Tru, Pictorianna, Paradise Sunrise, Sage, Angelic, Breed, Godlove, Myrth, LaVirgin, DeFonda Virtue, Chastice, Normalene, Lovie Angel, Precious Blessing, Heavenly Melanie, Glee, Mormon Beauty, Pledger, Jentill, Devota, Coy, Fondd, Bridella, Verna Noall, Vervine, Viva, Golden Noble, MarVel, MemRee, Brunette, Merrily, Merry Ann, Celestial, Cherrish, Kash, Cashelle, Teton, Forever, Luvit, Mystiq, Worthy, Truly, Pleasant, Speedy, Hereditary, Shrudilee, Halo, Gentry, Truthanne, Finita, Mavryck, Amen, Merrijane, Marvelous Man.
Dad's hobby is obvious: Justa Cowgirl, Rode O, Hazer, Durango, Rifle, Laker, Jazz, Truck. Granite, Garnet, Gneiss (and other sisters with rock names beginning with "G.")
Conversational: Whisper, Chat
Indications of possible birthplace: Arizonia, Floria, Montania, Utah, Utahna, Idahana, Idaho, Mauntana [Flunk spelling, name you kid Mauntana. Study hard!], Michigan, Nevadna, Okla, Vermont, Wyoming, Wyoma, Cache, Jordana, Payson, Vernal, Boise, Brookelynn, Lexington, Demoyn, Fredonia, Leremy, Platte, Salina, Seattle, Takoma, Tulsa, Tustin, Vail, Lundyn, Londyn, Irelynd, Irelan, Madrid, Manila, Cairo, Damascus, Tyre, Desert, Shahara, Trinidad, Houston, Cachelyn, D'Asia, Edon, Takoda, Orem, Shannon doah, Davenport Shore
No man (or woman) is an island - exceptions: Oahu, Irlanda, Tonga, SeaBreaze, Tiki Lou
Possible conception placenames: Hilton, Nafeteria, Bridges, Castle
Indications of possible birthdates: Juneth, Junola, LaJune, Julyn, Halloween, Novella, Summerisa, Winnter, Christmas Holiday, Merrienoel, Kris Miss, Tuesdee, Aprella
The day dawn is breaking: Dawnae, Dawnia, Dawnel, Dawnelle, Dawnene, Dawnalyn, Dawnette, Karadawn, RaDawn, Keturah Dawn, SheriDawn, LuDawn, LaDawn, Le Dawn, El Dawn, Dawnetta, Dawnese, Mistidawn, Berva Dawn, Celestial Dawn, Bodawn, Honey Dawn, Sunrise, Dawny, Yodawn, Dawnika, Dawnray, Denverly Dawn, Sunni Dawn, Dusty Dawn, Taradawn, Twyla Dawn, Georgia Dawn, Iva Dawn, Marva Dawn
Dad was a plumber: Valva, BeDae, Latrina, La Jonne, Digger
Dad worked for the postal service: Mailene
Dad's a lawyer: Justicia
Dad had a hernia: Truss
Less is more: La, Oa, NB, T, M, Q, JJ
I hope the computer will accept apostrophes in the name fields: D'Ann, D'Aun, D'Bora, D'Dee, D'Elise, D'Loaf, D'Shara, E'all, L'Deane, L'orL, Ja'mon, J'Costa, J'dean, J'Leen, J'net, J'Shara, J'Vonna, La'Donis, Me'shell, M'Jean, M'Kaaylie, M'Kenna, Mi'Lara, M'Lisa, M'Liss, M'Lu, M'Recia, O'lea, R'dell, R'lene, Shan'l, Young'n, B'andra, De'lys, D'Dree
["And the called her... O'Lestra. She had the runs a lot."]
Future names of prescriptions: Lyravin, Monalaine, Nyleen, Merlaine, Monease, Naquel, Ronalene, Nylan, Rolayne, Tyron, Lexine, Lyrin, Mikatin, Artax, Xtrin, Tylene, Qedrin, Tamrin, Denilyn, Kevrin, Nicolin, Xylan, Tolex, Zylan, Daycal, Falycid, Zerin, Davon, Sydal
Wow! What a Babe!: Wavie, Zhalore, LaTanna, Tressa, LaDreama, Amourette
Fluid-related: Thermos, Soda, Logan River, Jordan River, Susquehannah, Canteen
When simple alphabetic characters aren't enough: K-8 (pronounced "Kate," I guess)
[Kids: that's happens when you're illiterate. Stay in school!]
Politically incorrect: Sambo, Aryion
[Maybe they weren't thinking "Aryan", but "Arian". Heretics gotta stick together!]
Heard chanted in the Salt Lake airport: Ara-Om
Has food connotations: Dianarea, Dicey, Vindalu, Blenda, Strawberry, Sugarlee, Beena, Pork Chop, Sesami, Jar, Karmel, Kresent, TaffiLyn, Chipo
Had breathing problems in the hospital nursery: Azure, Syrullean
You might find in a forest: Wrendie, Jilbear, Timber, Oaks, Pixie, LaFawnduh, Fawn-Dew, Ember, Bird, Magpie, Serenity Fawn, Paradi, L'Aire, Brookelle, Sylvan, Fawna, Lawn, Rain, Gazelle, El Fawn ["El" makes it masculine, "Fawn" makes it girly-poofy. El Fawn: expressing pride from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.], Aspen, Acacia, Panda, Briar, Rhodendra, Fernnola, Birdene, Hummingbird, Disney, Chinchilla Zest, Haven, Glade
No doubt about it, this kid's in charge: Rexina, Rexine, Queenola, Dominee, Ruger, Messiah Angel, Oden, RexDee, Navy, Jentry, Czar, LeeMaster, Quintessa, Marquessa, Leviathan, Captain.
Smells: Cachet, Reaka, Violeet, Avon, Budla
Faux ethnic: Laddie, Walkasheaqua, Bsjonet, Hishla, Chilnecha, Forthilda, Kaltighanna, Alainka, Chip-wa, Pawnece America, Zem Saxon, O'Ann, WaThene, Sheighlagh, Valliere
Commemorating something or another: Welcome Exile, Confederate American, Southern Justice, Liberty Lulu, Young Elizabeth, Genesis, MistiNoele, Imagine, Thankful Flood, Friends Forsaken, Joyous Noel, Tennyson, Knight Train, Miracles Precious One, Sunday's Hoseana, Disney, Blessing Ream, Stormy Shepherd, Denim Levi, Vernal Independence, Sincere Devotion, Mothers, Elvoid, Noah-Lot, Mormon Miracles, MyLae, Nightrain Lane, Zion Anakin, Jeopardee, Statehood, Denim Levi
Let's hope not: Rube, Sleeza, Nymphus, Golden P., Burns, Hydra, Non, Malis, Talon, Beefea, Patches, Storm, Slayer, Sterile, Slaughter, Jynx, Hyde, Prynne, StormiAnn, Sham, Apathy, DeRail, Dull, Gamble
In a class of their own (In fact, I'm not sure I believe these but we asked for details and a confirmation and got convincing replies, so here they are): NaLa'DeLuhRay, Phakelikaydenicia, Zaragrunudgeyon ("Zarg," for short), Jennyfivetina, Tiarrhea, Nudity, VulvaMae, DaLinda LaDale, Tugdick, Saunsceneyouray, and, yes... Clitoris.
["Well, it sounded pretty when the doctor said it, and my wife Placenta likes it."]
Teletubbies: Laalaa
Guaranteed to get last place on our list (or anyone else's): ZZkora
I can't think of anything clever to write but these must be mentioned: Barbeli, Revo Cram, Feramorz, Glint, LaNondus, Wynante, Camera, Lecoya, AureJudd, NaNon, Bimberly, DavidO, Leumas ("Samuel" backwards), Ralphene, Shimber, T-vive, Synthi, CoJane, Nona-rene, Gaylawn, Txanton, LaZello, Daycal, Sancie D'Wan, RaVoe, Zenus, Gatobon, LaEarl, Trystal, AndiOdette, Serenity-Tabitha-Ann, Alexavier, X Y Zella, Bonquisha, Musser Cenia, Jubeltine, Oryeon, Shlori, Danlonaga, Zedwain, Casualeen, Young'n, Shambertine Crille, Canon, Malique, LeeWitt, Jazzeri, DeRaunz, Teru, Aaro, Divid, Cimemthymia, LaDonnaJosephrania, LaDeeDee, deRalph, MaddLynAlain, Vyquetoriya, Falycid, Rophis, Mick BonScott, Kaysional Tempest, Darianlelo, DeLaVerne, BoChe', Minnet, Kandle, Seena Tawnya, Dwodger, J Thoral, Xanderrick, Abcde, KNikkol, Demeatrice, LLean Shanalyn, Scytha Solena, HiDee
Your Spirit brother!
All Spirit babies
are spirit siblings!
Dear Sister and Brethen help me to hold my tongue!
Was this a lie?
From Time magazine interview with Hinckley August 4, 1997
On whether the LDS Church holds that, "God the Father was once a man, he sounded uncertain, I dont know that we teach it. I dont know that we emphasize it ... I understand the philosophical background behind it, but I dont know a lot about it, and I dont think others know a lot about it," Hinckley told Time.
And they think the idea of the Trinity is too confusing. :-)
The Subject is cloning?
You do know the differents don't you?
I am starting to wonder about you!
Rest, first of all your position is nuts. You stated: clones evolve from a test tuble and when they expire they they no longer exist not even in the spirit world, and are NOT resurrected on Judgement Day!
So the implication is that babies who are conceived or evolve??? in a test tube have no soul. Now if you mean that only cloned test tube babies have no soul that still does not make your argument any more sane. Your position on this case completely lacks any scientific or theological basis. The fact of the matter is that there are millions of clones in this world today. I used to date one. About one in every 100 births is a clone.
Now if you can give me any scriptural or scientific basis for your theory that these people have no soul, I would appreciate it.
And is your position the official position of the LDS Authorities?
A Clone is DNA from a previous living or living being!
Test tube babies are created from a ~
Sperm & Egg
There are no proven human clones in existence !
Yet PM said he dated one!
"The fact of the matter is that there are millions of clones in this world today. I used to date one. About one in every 100 births is a clone."
Another such example is a woman in SLC heard about a hospital in Guatamala who were wrapping the babies in newspaper to send home with their mothers. This LDS woman sprang into action, and enlisted the women in her ward's Relief Society to make quilts for newborns for this orphanage. I know upwards of 800 quilts were sent down in a very short time. A woman in my home ward who is a quadriplegic (she has limited use of her hands and arms) has made over 400 dresses for little girls, the dresses are sent to Africa. In the ward I am visiting right now, at our RS Enrichment night, we put together 370 newborn kits (comprising a fleece blanket, a nightie, a pair of booties, a pkg of diaper pins, a bar of soap, and some white cloth for diapers.) The women in that ward had spent the previous six months sewing the blankets, booties, and nighties, and donated the money for the other items. I don't want to go on because I feel like I am boasting.
I think it is wonderful what Samaritan's Gift is doing. I went out to their website and looked around. Wow, it is very impressive. I think the point is to serve others who are less fortunate than we are, where ever they may be. The members of the LDS church have always been active in serving others and providing service to the communities that they live in. It has been very exciting to have the Humanitarian Center also, each ward has a couple of specialists that are assigned to organize activities that will bless the lives of others. I've made blankets that are donated to the police department to give to frightened children who are taken from their parents for whatever reason (abuse, etc). On an ongoing basis, I knit tropical sore bandages (for those who suffer from leprosy). They range from 4 feet to 7.5 feet long.
I guess I didn't realize it was a competition between churches to see how much we donate monetarily to others, or how much time. I think the point is that we serve others, as we have been admonished by Jesus Christ: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
If you want more information about the Humanitarian Center or other things that the LDS church does in service to other, here is the URL: Humanitarian Center. For me, it is exciting to have such resources available, I try my best to serve in the local community, but it is a good feeling also to be able to give to those in immediate need also overseas, etc.
And one more item I found (sorry, I didn't mean to go on so long). Humanitarian Services often partners with other humanitarian organizations to help provide relief to those in need. The impact is much greater than each organization could have made alone. Humanitarian Services partners with organizations that have a strong local presence and understand local needs.
However, I will set the record straight on my father and others who serve as mission presidents (I have firsthand knowledge of that.) They are provided a home to live in, a car to drive, and a frugal budget. They are called for three years and serve 24/7. The money comes from the tithes of the members of the LDS church. He was very blessed to be called to serve the Lord in this capacity, and did so honorably.
And I do not begrudge any of our leaders anything. You may cast aspersions upon their heads, if they are misspending the money for "nice suits", they will be held accountable for it. Period. It is kind of ironic that you say that poor people can't serve in the LDS church or be called to certain positions because of money, and yet if they have temporal needs, you then cast aspersions because they are taking money from the LDS church for those temporal needs while serving.
For me, it is an act of faith to pay my tithing. I am showing obedience to my Heavenly Father and to Jesus Christ by doing so. I have seen in my life blessings for paying tithing, I have seen how that tithing money is spent. It is not wasted, the people administering the money are very careful and prayerful in their decisions. It is also an act of faith to trust in the Lord and in those whom he has directed to use tithes properly. Audits do go on in the LDS church, each ward is accountable for the money that comes in and is spent, each stake is, and so on up the line.
But I think it is more titillating to say that the figures aren't made public, so of course some hanky panky MUST be going on. I like to have more trust than that.
BTW who makes a profit on the sale of the underwear ..that is handled by the local bishop right? What other things is he the middle man for? Does he have a credit card for fuel etc?
No profit is made from the sales of garments. I can give you prices, it is well under what underwear costs, that is all I will say. No, one can purchase them at Distribution Centers, at Beehive Clothing stores (located in various communities, mostly in Utah), and in the same communities as there are temples. There is no middle man who gets paid. The bishop is not the middle man, and doesn't have a credit card from teh LDS church. There are no secretive people getting rich off of our tithing funds. It just isn't so.
I've been in leadership positions, and been in ward council meetings where the ward yearly budget is discussed. It is out in the open, and is discussed at the yearly ward conferences, where the ward clerk makes an accounting of the funds for that ward. You really are barking up the wrong tree here.
No, it is not considered a virtue to lie. Where are you getting this information from? Yikes. The LDS church does work with Catholic charities, there are some places where the charities have been established, and the two churches work together to fill the needs of those in that area.
KJV Luke 11:42
42. But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.KJV Luke 18:10-13
10. Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
NIV Leviticus 27:30
30. "`A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.NIV Numbers 18:21
21. "I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work they do while serving at the Tent of Meeting.NIV Deuteronomy 12:5-6
5. But you are to seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to put his Name there for his dwelling. To that place you must go;
6. there bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, what you have vowed to give and your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks.NIV 2 Chronicles 31:5-6
5. As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, oil and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything.
6. The men of Israel and Judah who lived in the towns of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things dedicated to the LORD their God, and they piled them in heaps.NIV Malachi 3:8-10
8. "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, `How do we rob you?' "In tithes and offerings.
9. You are under a curse--the whole nation of you--because you are robbing me.
10. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
KJV Hebrews 7:1-12
1. For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
2. To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
3. Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
4. Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
5. And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
6. But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
7. And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
8. And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
9. And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
10. For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
11. If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
12. For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
The Scriptures teach that GOD is the owner of all persons and things, that men His stewards of both life and possessions, that GOD's ownership and man's stewardship ought to be acknowledged, and that men shall be held personally accountable to GOD for the exercise of their stewardship. To this end all His children should faithfully tithe and present offerings for the support of the gospel.STOREHOUSE TITHING: Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into the church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and The Wesleyan Church shall be regarded by all its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of The Wesleyan Church are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as GOD has prospered them.
NIV Genesis 14:20
20. And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.NIV Genesis 28:22
22. and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth."
NIV Leviticus 27:30-32
30. "`A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.
31. If a man redeems any of his tithe, he must add a fifth of the value to it.
32. The entire tithe of the herd and flock--every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd's rod--will be holy to the LORD.NIV Deuteronomy 14:22
22. Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year.NIV Proverbs 3:9
9. Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;NIV Proverbs 3:9-10
9. Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
10. then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.NIV Proverbs 11:24-25
24. One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.NIV Malachi 3:10-11
10. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
11. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit," says the LORD Almighty.NIV Matthew 23:23
23. "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices--mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law--justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.NIV Acts 4:34-35
34. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales
35. and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.NIV Acts 6:1-4
1. In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
2. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.
3. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them
4. and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."NIV 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
1. Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
2. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.NIV 2 Corinthians 8:13-15
13. Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality.
14. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality,
15. as it is written: "He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little."NIV Hebrews 7:1-91. This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,
2. and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means "king of righteousness"; then also, "king of Salem" means "king of peace."
..6. This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
..9. One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,
NIV Luke 6:38
38. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
2 Corinthians 91. There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the saints.
2. For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.
3. But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove hollow, but that you may be ready, as I said you would be.
4. For if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we--not to say anything about you--would be ashamed of having been so confident.
5. So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given.
6. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
7. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
8. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
9. As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
10. Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
11. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
12. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.
14. And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
15. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
What the 10% does is help one to keep their focus on the Lord in many areas in their life.
When one is consistant soon the blessing will over flow and it has happen for many of the LDS that have been faithful.
Some still are caught because of debt and living beyond one means and it dose make it a struggle to fullfil. Yet when the effort is applied along with prayer and daily scripture reading the Lord is able to free up those forces that was holding one hostatge. There are endless stories of where folks were in great trouble money wise and when they learn the laws of money they are amazed how the same amount could meet those obligations. And the door opens for an increase in funds.
This is learning how to exercise faith and grow in the ways of the Lord! One of the ways to exercise the Spiritual muscle!
I think it is wise not to let anti-LDS know where the LDS invest the money. We get enough oppostion in trying to build the Lord's Temples, or other land investments or what ever the Lord servants need to do to fulfill the Lord work!
This sort of reminds me how some liberals wants our President to tell all what he knows about the sites of Saddam Arms hideouts to be revealed.
Some time when there is a war or a spiritual war it is not wise to show your hand!
I will not post a LONG treatise on this issue here, as others have chosen to do, but I will refer you to Biblical teaching on this subject. The Christian and Government: Paying Your Taxes
The relevant section is about 1/3rd of the way down, under the heading:
2. In Israel. When God established the nation of Israel, did He have a taxation system?
a) The Lord's tithe
I humbly offer this lesson as a means of expanding the discussion and bringing another perspective to the issue. Please take the time to read it, it is very well done.
Got news for you spirits are wait to enter the body of the baby! And when you die the spirit returns to God until Judgement day unless you are wicked then you reside inspirit prison!
SO! if a Spirit returns than it had to pre-exist!
Yet if you read this same words in a novel about a father and son you would not put them in the same spiritual forum.
It is a fact Jesus has a resurrected Body of Flesh and Bone! So if he is the Son of Heavenly Father, His Father to would have a Body of Flesh and Bone! It is you guys that reject logic!
The Bible teaches that to reveal Himself to mortal man, the Second Person of the Trinity humbled Himself, and took on flesh, and became a Man - John 1:14
And the Man, the Second Adam, died on a Cross for you and me, to take away our sin, and to make available to us eternal life.
Luke 24
36 ¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
(those who die are spirit and Jesus is explaining that he has a resurrected body not like those who die and had to wait to receive the resurrected body)
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 ¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 ¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
Now who has a Spirit?
1-Pre-Existent spirit
2-Fallen angels like Lucifer! will never receive a body of Flesh and Bone
3-Those who pass on are leave their mortal body and are Spirits until Judgement Day
Who has an immortal Body?
1-Jesus has a resurrected body of Flesh and Bone
2-Two angels men in Sodam during the time of Lot
3-Those who rose from the grave after the resurrection of Jesus.
4-Two Angels that were there when Jesus accendant to Heaven!
The Father and Son are one in mind.
The Son Talks to the Father and the Heavenly Father talks to the Son.
The Father said this is my beloved Son hear him.
John 4
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him MUST worship him in spirit and in truth.
So we to MUST worship God in SPIRIT! Our Spirits are to worship God.(we are also Spirit and body of Flesh and Blood!
1Tim. 1
17 Now unto the King ETERNAL, IMMORTAL, IMVISIBLE, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen
Now we read that the Heavenly Father is -
1- Eternal
2- Immortal
3- Invisible
The light of the Heavenly Father is so bright that you could not endur seeing him in you natural form.
Jesus is -
1- Eternal- (so are our spirits eternal)
2- Immortal
3- Invisible- Now we would have to be taken up not in our natural state to see him.
The Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary defines 'eisegesis' as: an interpretation, esp. of Scripture, that expresses the interpreter's own ideas, bias, or the like, rather than the meaning of the text.
To continue this thread with you would make me guilty of casting "pearls before swine."
Enjoy your twisted, tortured re-interpretation of Scripture. My guess, if you are like most Mormons,is that none of what you have said is based on your own thinking, but has been fed to you by false prophets, who are anit-Christ.
So, barring some amazing twist, I am through on this thread.
Our prophets and our apostles are some of the most profoundly wise men ever put on this planet.
Which group comes in second, the Imperial Wizards of the Ku Klux Klan?
Ah, racism is beside the point.
The real issue is, is the Mormon Jesus the real Jesus? It's been argued over, here and elsewhere. But I don't think anyone's yet asked a simple question. If the Mormon Jesus isn't the real Jesus, who is he?
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6:44)
But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I had said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any hand pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them to me, is greater than all, and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. (John 10:25-30And who do the Mormons attribute the above teachings to?
Joe Smith flipped Jesus and Satan.
The Mormon Jesus is Satan.
As the_doc would say, Mormons are caught in a weird trap: they worship Satan, and they don't even know it.
Can the blind lead the blind? Shall they not both fall into a ditch? (Luke 6:39b)
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The 1904 General Store came from the 1904 World's Fair. We sell fudge, chocolate bars, candy, and retail gifts/furniture. Open Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Full line of cross-stitch supplies with hand-dyed threads. Also available are "affordable luxury soaps," lotions and beauty accessories made in Oregon, Illinois. In addition, Longaberger baskets, antiques and more are sold. Located in Conover Square Mall.
2nd Street Music has a wonderful selection of music and collectibles.
43rd Fall Fox Valley Antique Show and Sale
Authentic antiques offered by 55 dealers from 14 states are exhibited indoors. Catered lunch. Free Parking. ATM. Not-for-profit organization, admission benefits local historical and educational endeavors. Admission $10. (Discount coupon at CSADA.com
CITY:St. Charles
Take a break and enjoy a full-service espresso bar, premium wines, and craft beers. Treat yourself to a selection of pastries and appetizers after a busy day shopping in Amish Country.
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Venture out into the country and experience an authentic general store. New and used home décor and furnishings, antiques, local food products, honey, fresh eggs.
A Hundred Acres Orchard and Market
A fun-filled orchard featuring apples, berries, melons. The indoor market is filled with jams, jellies, sauces, dips, salsas, candy and homemade "take n bake" pies. Also unique is the Krazy Kernel Kettle Korn, produced right in Princeton! Specialty cheeses, such as Antonella, Buffalo Wing Jack, and Tomato Basil Yellow Cheddar are also available. Pair these cheeses with some of the wines that are sold in the new wine shop, or enjoy your purchase on the newly constructed outdoor patio area. The Cider Mill banquet room has been expanded to accommodate 200 guests, so plan your wedding, reception, party, or reunion here!
A Perfect Pear Boutique is Peoria's favorite boutique for Your Perfect Look! Located in Peoria Heights, they offer the most fashionable labels and designers. Their style experts provide their clients with the most current fashion advice. Our expert wardrobe consultants are ready to help you create "Your Perfect Look." Stop in today to update your wardrobe with the perfect addition. They have been creating Perfect Looks for the past 7 years! A Perfect Pear Boutique offers the latest fashions from the top designers. Their inventory arrives daily and is constantly changing. A Perfect Pear carries a limited selection of each style to insure your individual look.
CITY:Peoria Heights
A unique shop filled with antiques, gifts, collectibles and crafts. Wide variety of limited edition collectibles including Santas, angels and other figurines.
Offering you a wonderful experience while you shop. This antique store gives a shoppers a lot to consider.
Beautiful arranged gift shop. It has lovely wedding and shower gifts. Huge selection of candies, specialty coffee and other various unique items throughout the store.
Abe's Tradin' Post Antique Mall and More
Across from gate four of the State Fairgrounds. Antiques, primitives, oak furniture, depression glass, collectibles, sports cards, fishing items, coins, Nascar racing items.
New and discount books, and comics. The largest selection of board and card games around. Open: Sunday: Noon to 4 pm; Monday and Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm; Tuesday: Noon to 9 pm; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: Noon to 8 pm
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
Museum quality souvenirs ranging from period furniture to an Abraham Lincoln top hat.
Abundance Antiques & Design is located in a 4000 sq. ft. 1880's hardware store building where all the authentic antiques and decor are artfully displayed.
A unique shop offering handcrafted jewelry, handmade glass beads, purses and objects of art. We do custom and repair work. Precious metal, clay, jewelry-making classes and glass bead-making (lampwork) classes are available. Visit us.
CITY:Forest Park
Ackerman Farms, celebrating over 100 years as a working family farm, invites everyone to join us from the 3rd week in August through the 3rd week in December. We feature over 150 different varieties of pumpkins and squash in all shapes and sizes, over 25 varieties of beautiful hardy mums, and over 15 varieties of apples from our orchard - everything you need for your fall decorations and for your table. Plan to spend the afternoon with us in our family friendly corn maze, ride a hay rack, browse the gift shop and visit our friendly farm animals. At Christmas, join us for hot cider by a cozy fire and leisurely shop our wonderful Christmas selection of gifts and decor. Don't forget to call us to schedule birthday parties or class field trips.
Whether you are new to tea or far along on your journey, you will enjoy discovering farm-fresh teas at Adagio Teas. Come to experience a fresh and flavorful selection from around the world. Tea, tea-to-go, teaware, and tea classes.
Step into Adams Shoe Store and find the perfect footwear at low prices. With over 40 brands of footwear available in stock- from Red Wing, Danner, Timberland Pro, to Rocky. At Adams Shoe Store, you'll never miss a step again. They carry work shoes, western boots, uniform shoes, coal mining boots, steel toe tennis shoes and much more.
The view is incredible and the wine selection is unbeatable every season of the year on top of the bluffs at Aerie's Winery. During the spring and summer, the outdoor deck offers a breathtaking view of recreation on the river. As the temperatures cool, you can lounge inside next to the fireplace. Aerie's also offers cottages and a lodge to accommodate the needs of overnight guests, all within walking distance of the winery. Seasonally, check our calendar for live music on the decks Wine, cheese, sausages and pizza are available.
An artist studio and gallery exhibiting more than 80 contemporary original paintings. Artists featured were among the winners of the "Chicago Artists of the Year" awards between 2009-2011.
Air Play Sports & Espresso Bar
Air Play Sports in Sterling is your source for Alternative Sporting Goods. We carry northern Illinois' largest selection of disc supplies, stunt kites, boomerangs and more. We are also the town's only full coffee bar with gourmet coffees, espresso, cappuccinos, lattes and more. We are family friendly with toys and coloring books for younger children as well as changing station in our clean restroom. We have live inventory on our website and we can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
AJ's Lena Maid Meats is a complete meat processing company and retail sales outlet founded over 50 years ago. The high quality locally raised meats are cut the way you want with many specialty cured meats and sausge products as well as local cheeses, unique grocery items, gift boxes, party trays, custom and wild game processing and beef and pork sides and quarters.
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Alden Resale is a flourishing resale shop with excellent prices on a wide variety of quality merchandise. Specializing in furniture and memorabilia. This is a bargain hunter's paradise.
Alison's Commons Scents is an eclectic shop with organic goods. A helpful and friendly staff is waiting to help you. Also, Dave's Homebrew sells beer and wine-making supplies.
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Carroll County's only Western Store! We carry men's and women's retail clothing & accessories, home décor and much more. We also carry some of the biggest brand names: Justin cowboy boots, Noble Outfitter apparel and horse tack, Johnny Ringo boots for women, Ariat, Wrangler, Cruel Girl, Cinch just to name a few. Our store also carries consignment pieces from local residents. We also carry unique, one of a kind handmade blankets and coats. It's worth the drive so come take a peek!
CITY:Mount Carroll
All Seasons Apple Orchard is a u-pick apple orchard located in Woodstock, the county seat of McHenry County in Northern Illinois. We have more than 11,000 apple trees and 12 varieties of apples, including Honey crisp and the Asian pear. We also have a pick your own pumpkin patch (pumpkin picking), with six different varieties of pumpkins for your decorating and baking needs. Starting Labor Day Weekend, explore our 10 acre Corn Maze with 3 miles of pathways and 2 bridges. Spend time in our petting zoo, country farm market, or indoor grill restaurant which offers seasonal favorites like homemade apple donuts, apple cider, caramel apples, local honey and much more! At All Seasons Orchard, the hay ride (wagon ride) will take you on a tour through our beautiful orchards and is essential to a complete fall season experience! In our 20th year, we continue our commitment to producing the best apples in Illinois for you and your family!
All Spoked Up has the best variety of kids, cruisers, road, mountain, fixed gear and BMX bicycles, along with the highest quality and best price service/rep. Ask them about renting a bike for a day and take a self-guided tour or hit the trails.
An eclectic mix of antiques, retro & vintage clothing. Repurposed spice tins (Canfolks), repurposed jewelry and unique greeting cards.
Stop by the Allan Stuck Studio, just across the from the Boardwalk in downtown Makanda, IL, for an unforgettable meeting with one of the area's most talented local craftsman. Allan Stuck has been forging three demensional design in jewelery since 1964. lindsaylohan His unique designs are the result of many hours of work and great attention to detail.
Choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Handmade wreaths and other seasonal gifts are also available.
Allyu Spa is a sustainably built, luxury day spa in the River North neighborhood. Our services provide results-oriented care with earth-conscious products.
Paddle-board lessons and rentals are provided by Alpine Accessories at Three Oaks Recreation Area. Make reservations by calling 847-854-4754 or online. Walk ups on availability.
CITY:Lake in the Hills
Alsip Home & Nursery Super Store
Ranked among the nations top 100 garden centers by Nursery Retailer Magazine. Top quality nursery plants, garden supplies, Home décor, patio furniture, pool & spa accessories, garden décor, ponds, silk floral, seasonal holiday, and pets & supplies.
Altman's Shoes and Boots for Men
Variety of shoes and boots for men!
Alto Vineyards' retail wine shop and tasting room offers custom gift baskets, gourmet foods and local artwork. Indoor and outdoor seating offers a place to relax with a glass of Alto's finest. Alto's original location is situated in Alto Pass, on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
Alto Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
Nestled in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, sits Alto Vineyards, the region's oldest, most award-winning winery. Founded in 1988 by Guy Renzaglia, Alto introduced a new industry to the area, starting a movement that has altered its landscape. Today, Alto Vineyards shares the region with 11 other wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in the state's first federally recognized grape-growing region, known as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). While continuing to produce some of Illinois' finest wine, Alto opened a new tasting room in Champaign, IL, and began distributing throughout the state and surrounding regions. Celebrating 25 years in business in 2013, Alto constructed a new, modern tasting room next to the vineyard in Alto Pass. Resting atop the new facility lies an outdoor deck for customers to take in the view on one of southern Illinois' oldest vineyards – a truly breathtaking sight that exemplifies the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest and Illinois wine country. We invite you to visit our winery and tasting rooms to experience the tradition of Alto Vineyards.
CITY:Alto Pass
There is something for everyone at the Alton Antique Center. Merchandise from around the world, from inexpensive to investment quality pieces, abound in this shop located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Rare one-of-a-kind items, exotic pieces, oddities, and items from Asia, Great Britain, Europe and America are available. From beautiful to whimsical, there is always something to capture the eye and the imagination at the center.
New merchandise arrives daily at this 13,000-square-foot store. From antiques to crafts to gifts and collectibles, there are unique items available to fit nearly every budget and taste. Over 100 independent dealers offer a wide variety of merchandise. Doors are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Looking for quality restoration of your antique furniture? Check out Alton Landing which offers a complete restoration service. Repair work is also available for pottery, clocks and chair caning.. Canvas boat covers are also available. Open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Anchored by JCPenney and Macy's, Alton Square Mall is the area's regional mall destination. A full-service food court, U.S. Post Office, satellite city library and Christian Science Reading Room are also featured at the mall. Hours: Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Visit this working studio to shop for hand-crafted works of art - lamps, window panes, ornaments, sun catchers, glass beads and more. From decorative items to window panes, make a purchase from the floor or have Lynne custom design a piece for you and your home. Classes are also available. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. or by appointment.
Historic Downtown Alton is better known as "Antique Row," boasting of more than 40 antique and specialty shops offering a wide array of treasures, trinkets, antiques and unusual gifts. Pick up a piece of Alton's rich history from one of the many local antique dealers. From the simple to the sublime, just about everything can be found along Broadway, Third Street and the surrounding neighborhood.
Stroll through four acres and view 1,200 varieties of fragrant, uniquely landscaped herb, perennial and ornamental gardens. Alwerdt's offers a gift shop and garden center.
Historic home's 14+ rooms filled with affordable antiques, primitive to Victorian. Relaxed, kid-friendly, hometown atmosphere.
Ambero Antiques and Decorative Arts
Located on the west side of the historical Courthouse square in Charleston, IL, Ambero Antiques & Decorative Arts provides authentic antique, vintage, and contemporary furnishings at fair prices. Here you will find an eclectic mix of furniture, mirrors, art, ceramics, metalwares, textiles, and jewelry.
Old time pharmacy with soda fountain, penny candy and old-fashioned homemade chocolate for our shakes, malts and sodas.
With a large red barn and "Mary's Wash House" full of early country and primitive furniture and accessories.
Located at the famous Water Tower Place, you'll find the store girls of all ages want to visit. They come from far and near to experience the magic that is American Girl Place Chicago—featuring specialty shops, private dining and, of course, lovable dolls. The only destination of its kind in the world for girls and their families.
American Heritage Antique Center
Antique center.
Area's largest of hand-crafted Amish and oak furniture, collectible prints, and accessories, along with Country Dreams furniture exhibit.
Quilts, crafts, florals, pottery, jams, jellies, popcorn, seasonal items and more. Christmas walk 1st weekend Nov.
CITY:Paw Paw
Nostalgic general store filled with Amish wood crafts, quilts, food products and souvenirs.
Official Illinois cabin featuring Illinois information literature, Lincoln memorabilia, Illinois artisans and Illinois food products and souvenirs.
Full of color gift store with amazing variety of handmade clothing, specialty food items, colorful embellishments and jewelry, run by two of the most wonderful women you could meet. This shop is simply perfect!
Ancient Stone Inspirations/ Mac's Home Brew
Jewelry, books, gifts and home brew retail supply store for beer and wine making. Located in the Historic Quincy Business District. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.
Simply the best chocolates you can get anywhere! Consumers Digest says "One of the best kept secrets in North America!" It's cooked in copper kettles and individually hand-dipped as it has been since 1919. Locally owned family shop.
Anderson's Coins & Collectibles
Kids of all ages will find something to love in the unique and ever-changing selection of toys, which includes Star Wars and Star Trek items, Lionel, Marx and other brands of trains, Coco Cola memorabilia model kits, Barbies, vintage super heroes, Hot Wheels, vintage die-cast, posters and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Anderson's Jewelry offers diamond jewelry, bridal and wedding rings, bracelets, bangles, earrings, men's jewelry and much more.
Delicious pickings and treats are available at the marking on Wednesdays at Berwyn between Clark and Ashland from May 11th to August 31st 3pm-8pm and September 7th- October 19th 3pm-7pm.
Angela's Attic Antiques & Collectibles
Angela's Attic is located in a 35,000 square foot historic factory that has been converted into five large buildings of antiques and collectibles, including one-of-a-kind antiques from Victorian to modern era, furniture, toys, jewelry, textiles, collectibles, ephemera, glassware and more.
CITY:South Beloit
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Skip to comments.(vANITY) Mossberg 590a1 and 3" slugs
Posted on 01/30/2013 4:57:43 PM PST by West Texas Chuck
I got me this here Mossberg 590a1 shotgun. Pretty cool shotgun, I already had a 500 so I figured having two with the same parts was wise. Then I took it out and put several typs of ammo through it and ran into something weird.
3" #4 Buck - more of above.
3" 1-1/4oz slugs - WHOA MOMMA, no shoulder left and The Problem (described below).
2-3/4" anything - no problems, works like a champ.
The Problem - On every single 3" slug I put through it the bolt and slide flew back, left the hull in the chamber, and I had to turn it over to pour the empty out and then cycle it again to get the next round. The elevator was down like ready for the next round but the ejector didn't eject, so the next round was still in the magazine.
This is a "military-grade shotgun" and I would expect it to eat just about anything, but to mess up on the worst recoiling of my ammo puzzles me. I sent Mossy an email and they want me to send it in. Has worked fine on all the other ammo since then so I don't want to send it back, but this really perplexes me. Why this problem on that particular round?
Ideas, witty comments, insults all welcome as usual.
Cartridge separator. Mossberg will send you shipping/authorization number. You will need that. Ships to Rio Grande Valley. Turn around time 30-60 days, normally.
Is the barrel stamped for 3" shells? If yes I'd try another brand. If the problem continues take it to a competent gunsmith. You may have a defective extractor.
Out in the west Texas town of El Paso I once fell in love with a mexican squirrel.
Did you load the shells into the magazine and pump them into the chamber?
This may sound a little dumb, but are you sure those aren't 3 1/2 inch slugs? Just a wild thought.
My first instinct would be to check the chamber. What you describe is what happens when you put 3" shells into a 2 3/4 chamber.
You can get away with it with shot or buckshot, but when you put in slugs, look out.
Yeah, it is marked for 3" and 2-3/4"
Big firearms, marginal results.
Personally, I'm ok with knowing that I'm gonna get hurt if I mash that bang switch, because the person on the other end will get hurt much worse, and it makes me mindful.
Yeah, like always.
Federal 12ga 3" 1-1/4 oz. sayeth yon package.
Well JR, I'll be putting these back in the ammo box. Me no likey dem boyz.
Keyboard. You owe me one.
I'm a great Marty Robbins fan.
Marty Robbins, is that you ;)
You need that serviced by a competent gunsmith, Mossberg or other. Your firearm should perform as flawlessly as possible and, in support of that, you need to know that you are doing everything right. A failure like this could lead to a greater failure when you can least afford it. Get it looked at.
I notice you aren't giving them away, or burning them, or turning them in at a 'buy back'.
You'll try it again, after the collar bone has healed up. ;)
If it hurts you that bad... it's gotta be worse on the far end.
Pain is weakness leaving the body.
Do you have a choke in the barrel ?
Only use a cylinder choke or a slug choke with a slug.
That poor skinny gal, her shoulder must be feeling it. She did well though, my hat's off for her sand.
Cool though, that link let me find Hickok45 shooting my scatter gun, will watch later.
Second one to say that. Dang, I really hate to send it away but your thoughts and mine are the same.
No, the barrel is smooth all the way out, no chokes.
Yeah, I sent the 500 to them once. Maverick Arms. I cannot disregard this advice, something ain't right.
My 590a1 with ghost ring sights has always worked fine but I've never put 3" slugs in it.
Good to know, I might have to go get some slugs.
Those sights are the reason I tried the slugs. Figgered I'd sight it in. I hated them and put a cheapo red dot on. I only use it for "plinking" plastic jugs, I keep the 500 hot for emergencies/bumps in the night.
Firearm ownership brings responsibilities non owners can't understand. You already know you have to do the responsible thing. Good luck with it.
Yeah mine is for emergencies so its always loaded. With the tube full and 4 in the stock its got plenty. I have a few tactical 00 and 4 buck and then some full power 00 in it. Instead of slugs I keep the .45 handy.
Now that right there is funny, I don't care who you are.
Coming soon to a town near you
I've put 3" slugs through both my spouse's 590 and my 500 with no issues. The only fte issues have been with light target loads. If you don't want to send the gun back to Mossberg, find a good local gunsmith.
That ain't right. I'll also vote in the "GET IT FIXED" column.
That's an old misconception.
I beg to differ, it is simple physics.
Three and four.
It's done, I sent them an email asking for a return number.
Thanx all, great minds all.
I'm very good with this gun, and I've run into something similar.
first off, the extractors. There are two rods that sit on the sides of the body, they have curved ends to capture and divide the magazine pay-out.
if the magazine tube has been extended, the tube spring may not have been replaced. This too I have run into that prevented the next round from ejecting from the magazine into the loading cradle.
If you need specific descriptions, pictures or video please let me know. I would be happy to provide it.
Old wifes tale about cly choke only with slugs.
I do not see the need for 3 inch slugs. The 2 3/4 inch are the same diameter and the hard cast have plenty of velocity and penetration. Where I like the 3 inch is buckshot. in #4 buck you can go from 24 pellets to 42 pellets. In 00-buck you go from 9 to 15 pellets.
If it is a fixed jag it will not pass. Flexible jags will pass through chokes.
Then you are not familiar with
cleaning a barrel with a Jag.
If it is a fixed jag it will not pass.
Flexible jags will pass through chokes.
I would send it to Mossberg with a short list of what is wrong.
I bought a S&W auto pistol not too long ago which was missing a main component (the extractor). Hard to believe it got by quality control.
I will say dealing with the company was a real pleasure. They sent me a prepaid label and I got it back working perfectly within a week. Oddly enough it went to Maine instead of Springfield.
I think you need to get the terminology correct. Hulls get extracted from the chamber and ejected from the receiver
Is the hull being left in the chamber of the barrel. Or is the hull being partly extracted from the chamber but not being ejected from the receiver.
Then is the next round not coming out of the magazine onto the shell lifter so it can be placed into the barrel.
It sounds to me your get partial extraction and no ejection induce by the extra recoil of the 3 inch mag ammo. This is most likely caused by not holding onto the forend firmly.
Then because the side isn't being pull sharply all the way to the rear it dosen,t' have a chance to trip the shell latchs and allow the next round to leave the magazine.
so when you close the action and bring the forend back you are allowing the action to trip the shell latch's allowing the next shell to come out of the magazine.
Man, there is an epidemic of people losing firearms in bizarre boating accidents.
I say we outlaw fishing boats. Do more firearms have to suffer, Mr. President. End this gun violence now!
Then is the next round not coming out of the magazine onto the shell lifter so it can be placed into the barrel.
It sounds to me your get partial extraction and no ejection induce by the extra recoil of the 3 inch mag ammo. This is most likely caused by not holding onto the forend firmly."
This. I was pretty timid about the recoil. You describe the symptoms in spite of my difficulty with terminlogy. The empty was still in the receiver. The next round was still in the magazine.
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican squirrel
She was petite, with a dancer's swift feet,
I loved her red hair and I gave her a whirl
Blacker than night were the eyes of Sciuridae,
Wicked and evil while casting a spell,
I loved her & wanted her, but I was damned hungry
Grabbed the Mossberg 500 and blew her to hell.
Are the shells commercially manufactured ? If the brass is not properly sized
Is the brass high or low on the 3" ?
they will jam in the chamber.
Are the shells commercially manufactured ?
If the brass is not properly sized
No, all commercial. Federals, high brass.
Honestly, I think RiverRunner hit it. I may have to try again before I ship her off.
Gawd, I hate squirrels. My motto is "exterminate the species."
I mean, if I want another tree in my yard I'll dig a hole and buy one in balled burlap.
MEC Shotshell Checker for brass diameter.
I've seen full choke barrels that handled slugs just fine. There is no safety factor involved in shooting slugs in any modern barrel you have if the chamber length is correct.
After the shot before you take it off your shoulder sharply work the side rear ward they are made to be worked sharply and hard you will not hurt it see what happens.
A good pump gunner does not remove the shotgun from his shoulder between shots.
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By CODY THORNTONWatertown, Mass. Orangeville, Utah (hometown)
Dear Editor,
As an individual who is economically conservative and socially liberal, I would like to translate Patrick Sundstrom's most recent letter to the Editor for the closed-minded liberals whom he claims to have studied. The translation goes something like this: "Whine whine whine rant rant whine whine."
The best name calling that Mr. Sundstrom can find is to say that liberals want to kill babies and hope that America will undergo further terrorist attacks. Why does the Progress print this man's rants? Am I just misreading a really great humor column?
We have all heard these same arguments for several years now from the "conservative" propaganda machines as they try to convince people to stick with The Party through the barrage of liberal logic and reasoning that is about to undo their agenda.
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when i saw that kakashi had ms, i was a little worried for my namesake but it all worked out in the end
Naruto and Sakura vs Kakashi (they really do suck if they won with such a cheap trick)
Kakashi and Naruto vs Deidara (ZOMG MS ON KAKASHI!?! I'M WET ALL OVER)
Chio and Sakura vs Sasori (puppets make me excited)
Gai vs Kisame (Taijutsu always makes awesome fights)
Kakashi and Naruto vs Itachi (a big rasengaan is always awesome no?)
Deidara vs Gaara (Sand on Clay action! MOAR!!)
Naruto vs Oro (I enjoy epic battles -_-)
Team Gai vs their clones (if you pick this you are failure and a banned member as of right now)
Naruto vs Kakuzu
Asuma and Shikamaru vs Hidan
when i saw that kakashi had ms, i was a little worried for my namesake but it all worked out in the end
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
You left out Pain v. Jiraiya
and Itachi v. Sasuke, diedara v. Sasuke.
Those were the some of the most notable fights considering people died in them.
They were more important than some of the fights you listed on your poll.
Ill always say.."the best fight was 3rd hokage vs orochimaru"
there's only one word that can explain that battle
sakura and naruto vs kakashi made me laugh
naruto and kakashi vs deidara kakashi's ms lol
sasori battle my personal favourite cause sasori owns pity he died :(
deidara vs gaara EPIC
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Isn't tobi and diedara suppose to show up soon
Isn't tobi and diedara suppose to show up soon
yes mabe over 5 episodes!!!
Heheheheeheheheheheheheeh you guys actually watch this crap?.... heheheheheheheheheheeheh i am so done with this anime it is not funny ....manga is good enough for me
I've not seen it since the filler began. We still in filler?
Far too awesome for your eyes!
i hate filler act.
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The Office of Residential Life & Housing makes every effort to offer housing to those students who are interested in living on campus. However, because of limited housing space, we cannot guarantee housing for transfer students. We have a waitlist process that allows transfer students to place their name on our list. By returning your housing interest card to the Office of Admission, your name will then be added to our waitlist. As space becomes available through the year our staff will offer housing to those students on the waitlist in the order that the requests were made. Students on the waitlist do not make the housing deposit until a space is offered. At the time of acceptance, a student will have 24 hours to make the housing deposit. If not, the space will be offered to the next person on the list.
Incoming Graduate Student
On-campus housing is open to all interested full time graduate students who wish to reside in a residence hall, but housing assignments are not specific to graduate students only. Interested students should contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing for more information.
Current Resident
Current residents who want to live on campus for the Fall 2017 semester will need to pay the $220 deposit to their MyRIC account. Deposits are due by the First Friday in March. Additional instructions on how to pay the deposit can be found here or (copy and paste the following link into a browser: http://www.ric.edu/bursar/payment.php#ways).
Current residents who do not pay a housing deposit by First Friday in March can join the waitlist on May 1st. Spaces will be assigned following based on the available spaces following the 2017-2018 room selection process.
Current Student Not Living on Campus
As a current student of Rhode Island College, you may request to live on campus. We will open the waitlist for current students on May 1, 2017, after we complete the room selection assignments and know where we have available spaces. At the end of the spring semester, we begin to combine the current student and incoming transfer waitlists and make assignments based on date of request.


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TMZ acquired the save the date notification for the upcoming wedding of Miami Heat star LeBron James and longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson. Let's break it down like the Zapruder film, shall we?
1. For a wedding that's sure to be classy, this is an interesting save the date. The top looks like it was ordered from a discount store on Etsy. The drawing , which includes LeBron's two sons (without their Kid 'N Play haircuts), looks like it was drawn by a talented caricaturist at a Bat Mitzvah.
2. The wedding will be held on the weekend of Yom Kippur. Good, maybe they can atone for that caricature.
3. Technically it's not a "save the date" card, but a "save the weekend" card. Shouldn't it go without saying that the whole weekend needs to be saved? Even if you're not invited to the rehearsal dinner or brunch, there's still travel time to consider. It's pretty much guaranteed people are going to have to waste/spend their whole weekend attending your nuptials. If they're going to get technical in the save the date note, they should have included other obvious reminders like "dress to impress," "you have until Sept. 14, 2014 to send a gift" and "please have your bow ties, fedoras and ironic, hipster glasses ready."
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4. San Diego is a lovely U.S. city with many breathtaking locales for a wedding. So why does it feel like a letdown? Shouldn't LeBron be getting married in an elaborate, multi-million dollar structure specially built for him on Marlon Brando's private island? With Jay-Z officiating? And ice sculptures of his MVP awards surrounding the congregants? And Earth, Wind and Fire playing him down the aisle? With Pat Riley calling out seating arrangements? All while Maverick Carter bawls in the corner?
5. It's good they added their last names to the front of the card, otherwise people may have been confused this with the other Savannah/LeBron wedding on their calendars.
6. Why is there a Puerto Rican flag in the drawing? Is it a sign that LeBron and Savannah may make a last-minute decision and take their vows to San Juan?
[UPDATE: A commenter points out that it's Ohio's state flag, which makes much more sense. Still doesn't explain why they're getting married in San Diego, however.]
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