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Below is a directory of churches and faith services in McPherson.
First Presbyterian Church
About the church
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Pastor: The Rev. H. Dick Reynolds Jr.
Staff: Youth director and family ministries — Brian Perry; office manager — Donnata Perry; financial secretary — Cindy Miller; organist — Connie Hoover; building and grounds — Paul Schultz; nursery manager — Brooklyn Lemons
How long in the community: organized June 22, 1879; first building was dedicated June 1884 at the southeast corner of Elizabeth and Ash; second building was dedicated June 1916 at the southwest corner of Main and Sutherland; present building was dedicated Jan. 30, 1977 at 1400 N. Main St.
Wednesday activities include: 6 p.m. dinner for all; 6:30 p.m. classes for kindergarten through adults, nursery providedYouth outingsMission tripsYouth-led worship servicesChurch camp opportunitiesPotluck meals four times a yearLocal Mission opportunities include: Meals on Wheels, Loaves & Fishes, Habitat for Humanity, Food Bank, Churches United in Ministry, Mt. Hope Sanctuary and CROP WalkImportant Information
Sunday service: 10 a.m.
Additional services: Easter week services and Advent services
Address: 1400 N. Main St.
Phone: 620-241-1819
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.fpcmac.org
McPherson Free Methodist Church
About the church
Pastors and staff: Deborah Somerville — senior pastor; Dallas Burgeson — associate pastor of worship and discipleship; Zach Fleming — pastor of student ministries; Dawn Young — middle school coordinator; P. Thomas Mayse — visitation and adult christian education; Jan O'Dell — children's ministry director; Beth Schimke — office manager.
How long in the community: 134 years
Sunday morning: Sunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m.; morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with live broadcast on KBBE 96.7 FMPrayer service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; men's prayer groups on Saturdays; prayer teamChildren through grade five: children's church (ages 3 through kindergarten) dismissed at 11 a.m. during morning worship; nursery during Sunday school and morning worship for newborns through 2-year-olds; MarketPlace at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays for children ages 3 through grade five; PlayDates for children ages 3 through 5 at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the home of J. O'Dell, 310 N. Elm St.JOLT! (middle school): 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and ReMix (high school): from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays. Both groups participate in age-appropriate activities, small groups, worship and a challenge from Scripture to help them in their lives beyond the walls of the church.Adult ministries: Community groups that meet bi-weekly for fellowship and study in homes; friendship dinners for three to four households who meet for a meal once a month over three months; membership class once a year; Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University once or twice per year to assist families with money management and godly stewardship; Today's Women in God's Service (TWIGS) with Bible studies, service projects and retreatsMissions: Opportunities for service both at home and abroad; short-term trips and long-term relationships with other groups; support six families/individuals who serve in other parts of the world.Community ministries: Outreach McPherson, serving people in the community in need of furniture, beds, appliances and other household items; benevolence aid, providing financial support for those needing assistance with rent, utilities and other needs; Set Free Movement, fighting human trafficking locally and globally; participation with local agencies, including the Ministerial Alliance, Mt. Hope Sanctuary, Omega House, Churches United in Ministry and Save N' Share.
Wheatland Baptist Church
About the church
Denomination: Independent Baptist
Pastor: Terry Post
How long in the community: 31 years
Regular family fellowships and activitiesYouth group Bible study and activitiesWednesday evening "Frontline Club" for YouthYoung Marrieds' FellowshipImportant Information
Sunday services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. service
Additional service: 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study and prayer; 6:45 p.m. Frontline Club
Address: 1139 McKinley, P.O. Box 99, McPherson
Phone: 620-241-7100
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.wheatlandbaptist.com
McPherson Church of the Brethren
About the church
Denomination: Church of the Brethren
Pastors: Jerry Bowen, Chris Whitacre, Kathryn Whitacre
Staff: Janice Friesen, Ellen Gilbert, Kendra Flory, Becky Snell
How long in the community: 126 years
Activities: Kingdom Kids, youth groups, music, men's and women's fellowship, Bible school and Wednesday evening meal
Important Information
Sunday services: Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship 10:15 a.m.
Address: 200 N. Carrie, McPherson
Phone: 620-241-1109
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.macbrethren.org
St. Joseph Catholic Church
About the church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Pastor: Father Hien Nguyen
Staff: Linda Harger, parish bookkeeper; Summer Creed, receptionist
How long in the community: Founded in 1879
Sponsors St. Joseph Catholic School; Peggy Bahr, principal; Jackie Loecker, hot lunch coordinator.Important information
Services: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Wednesday and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Sundays
Additional services: confessions heard from 4:50 to 5:25 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 to 8:55 a.m. Sundays
Address: 520 E. Northview Ave.
Phone: 620-241-0821
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.stjosephmcpherson.com
Crossroads Assembly of God
About the church
Denomination: Pentecostal
Pastor: David Case
Staff: David Case, Janelle Burgeson, Sharon Campbell
How long in the community: Since 1982
Activities: Crossroads is involved with: small groups, children's church, youth group, nursery, fellowship meals, All Schools Day picnic and games, mission trips, light for the Lost Steak Team. We support world missions, as well as local missions, such as Churches United in Ministry and The Omega Project halfway houses that focus on spiritual power for recovery from life controlling issues.
Important Information
Sunday services: Contemporary worship service 10:30 a.m.
Additional services: Wednesday groups for all ages at 7 p.m.
Address: 1064 14th Ave., McPherson 1.5 miles south of NCRA
Phone: 620-241-8641
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.crossroadsmac.org
King's Hiway Baptist Church
Denomination: Independent Baptist
Pastor: Pastor Martin Coon
Staff: none
Activities: Patch the Pirate Kids Club — Sundays at 6 p.m. The church has a bus ministry and will pick you up.
Sunday services: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning service at 10:30 a.m.; evening service at 6 p.m.
Additional services: Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Address: 1491 N. Main St., McPherson, KS 67460 (The church is two blocks north of DQ)
Phone: 620-241-7731
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.kingshiwaybaptist.com
First United Methodist Church
About the church
Denomination: United Methodist
Pastors: Pastor Michael Marion, Pastor Karen Rice Ratzlaff and Pastor Darren Frazier (also high school youth coordinator)
Staff: Lori Jantz — church secretary; Charlotte Becker — financial secretary; David Hobson — custodian; Pastor Harold Nelson — pastoral care; Sara Rice — middle school youth coordinator; Joyce Hall — senior organist; Amy Warner — lead organist; Nick Griggs — director of music; Lori Jantz — coordinator of children's ministries; Casey Stucky — VBS coordinator, Rich Zimmerman — pastoral care.
How long in the community: since 1874
J.A.M. Jesus and Me, Wednesday evening fall and spring activities for childrenFinancial Peace University by Dave RamseyCircles of McPherson County (meetings conducted at First UMC)Servant Evangelism Team (separate from Women's Circle Groups.)Vacation Bible school (one week in June)Children's choirsMiddle school youth groupHigh school youth groupAdult Bible studiesWednesday evening church suppersSunday church school for all agesBell ChoirChancel ChoirPrayer Ministry TeamPrayer Shawl Ministry TeamFaith Highway Express (taking trips to different places)United Methodist MenUnited Methodist WomenWomen's circle groups; and the Servant Evangelism TeamImportant Information
Sunday services: 8 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 11 a.m. and Sunday church school at 10 a.m. for all ages.
Address: 1200 E. Kansas Ave., P.O. Box 6, McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: 620-241-3626
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.mcphersonfumc.org
Countryside Covenant Church
About the church
Denomination: Evangelical Covenant Church
Pastors: Jon Black, senior pastor; Tim Holgerson, pastor of worship arts; Joyce Norman, pastor of children and family ministries
Staff: Jim Eaton, director of student ministries; Linda Totman, church administrator; Kim Goering, office assistant; Emily Lind, children's ministry assistant; Dena Holgerson, worship arts assistant.
How long in the community: 132 years
Wednesday night program, Plugged In, for children ages 3 through fifth gradeYouth groups for students in grades six-12; middle school students meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; high school students meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WednesdaysSummer camping opportunitiesSmall groups for adults; Bible studies for men and women, service projects, retreatsFOCAS, Fellowship of Christian Adults, singles ministryMISC Group, senior adultsCelebrate Recovery at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, a 12-step program for persons with addictive behaviorsMOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet the second and fourth Tuesday mornings during the school yearImportant Information
Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. Summer schedule May 26 to Sept. 1, one service only at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. during the months of September through May
Address: 940 E. Northview Road
Phone: 620-241-4499
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.covchurch.org
New Gottland Evangelical Covenant Church
About the church
Denomination: Evangelical Covenant Church
Pastor: The Rev. Richard Skar
How long in the community: 120 years
Senior adult fellowship on third Monday of the month at noonWomen's ministry on the first Monday of the monthHuddle4Men on first Wednesday of the monthFamily fellowship activities on third Sunday of the monthNew Gottland Community Hymn Sing on fifth Sunday of any monthImportant Information
Sunday services: Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11 a.m.
Additions service: Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesday
Address: 1700 Pawnee Road, McPherson
Phone: 620-654-3690
Church of Christ
About the Church
Church of Christ (nondenominational)
Pulpit minister: Gary Witcher Youth minister: Ryan McNally
Staff: Secretary — Julie Bruns
How long in the community: before 1890 in Groveland, moved to McPherson in 1917
Retreats for men, women, familiesThird through 12th grade "Leadership Training for Christ"Numerous youth activitiesMission works supported in Brazil, Honduras, South Africa, Nigeria and AustriaMission trips to HondurasMission trips to Manuelito Navajo Children's Home in Gallup, N.M."Habitat for Humanity" constructionImportant Information
We are a nondenominational church striving to follow the simple New Testament pattern. Love for God and for one another is evident by the simple and biblical approach to worship and service. As a congregation, our mission is to glorify God through outreach, serving others and edifying one another.
Sunday services: Bible class at 9:30 a.m.; worship at 10:30 a.m.; evening service 5:30 p.m.
Additional services: Monday Men's Bible study at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Ladies' Bible study at 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.
Address: 700 E. Ave. A
Phone: 620-241-0088
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.mcphersoncoc.org
Calvary Baptist Church
About the church
Denomination: Southern Baptist
Pastor: Dan Cate
Staff: Melinda Green
How long in the community: 57 years
Super Church for ages kindergarten through fifth grade during Sunday morning serviceYouth (sixth through 12th grade) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. WednesdaysImportant Information
Sunday services: Sunday school for all ages from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. (toddler/preschool and baby nurseries provided)
Additional service: Wednesday night prayer service from 7 to 8 p.m.
Address: 1200 E. Avenue A
Phone: 620-241-4316
Email: email@example.com
Website: calvarybaptistmcpherson.org
New Hope Church
New Hope is a non-denominational, evangelical church at 501 Wickersham. Our phone number is 245- 0303. The church moved into its facility in fall 2008 but has been meeting in this community since December 2003.
New Hope's pastors are Pastor Jim Keil, senior pastor, and Pastor George Bocox, associate pastor. The church's staff includes Sharla Jost, director of children's ministry; Cameron Ensz, director of student ministry; Gelene Neff, receptionist; Connie Brossard, office secretary; and Marge Percival, finance administrator.
The church's email address is firstname.lastname@example.com and its website is www.newhopemcpherson.com
The church has Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Our summer schedule begins May 26 with one service at 10 a.m. and no Sunday school for the summer.
In addition, there are regular programs for students (middle school at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, high school at 6:30 p.m. Sundays, elementary (school-year only) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and for adults (through small groups), as well as mission trips, and fellowship times.
First Baptist Church
About the church
Denomination: American Baptist
Pastors: Interim pastor Terry Tareila; youth pastor Nathan Metcalf.
Staff: Office administrator/secretary Patty Eccles, custodian Bill Fuqua
How long in the community: Since 1872
Awana Club — Program for children 4 years though sixth grade, Puggles age 2 and 3 years, during the school yearChildren's Choir — ages 3 through 12th grade, through the school yearYouth Ministry for sixth through 12th grades — numerous activitiesCollege age ministryT.A.B.S. (The American Baptist Seniors) Activities for Adult SeniorsVacation Bible School in the summerSonshine Preschool — a Christian preschoolMission tripsBible studiesAdult ChoirPrayerSmall groupsFinancial PeaceImportant Information
Sunday services: 8:30 a.m. traditional service, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school (all ages), 11 a.m. contemporary service
Address: 600 E. Marlin
Phone: 241-6400
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
About the church
The First Christian Church (FCC) was founded in 1875 and is one of 3,700 congregations in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. We are a multi-generational church. Our worship is a blend of classic and contemporary worship practices and music. Practical and tangible expressions of unity and hospitality among all God's children are the heart and soul of our faith and worship. We seek to be a faithful and growing church that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality, and a passion for justice. FCC believes in you and your community. If you want to believe in and be a part of something bigger than yourself, you are warmly and wholeheartedly invited to come and become a part of our family.
Important Information
Worship and ministry opportunities
Adult worship and children's: Sundays 10:30 a.m. (nursery provided)Rock Solid Kids Children's Ministry (4 years through sixth grade): Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. during school yearHigh and middle school groups: during school yearBible study, small groups, prayer groups, mission groups: arranged with coordinatorsAddress: 101 S. Walnut, McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: 241-1390
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: fccmac.com
Trinity Lutheran Church
About the church
Denomination: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Trinity Lutheran Church)
Pastor: Tim Leaf
Staff: Jerry Grant, office manager; Chantel Warren' finance manager; Mike McCue, custodian; Rochelle Calhoun, organist/pianist; Sammie Hernandez, Trinity choir director; Lisa Simmelink. handbell and youth choir director; Bernita Richards, visitation coordinator; Erma Mowbray, Trinity news editor; Mary Ann Conyers, Wednesday night coordinator
How long in the community: Celebrated our 130th anniversary Feb. 22, 2011
Youth and adult Sunday school, youth and adult choirs n Wednesday church family night n Youth and adult hand bell ringers n Middle school and high school youth groups n Fellowship Club n Lemonade Concert n Prayer Team n Communion Ministry (in home and chapel Communion at church) n WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church) includes War & Peace Quilters. n Senior citizens singles group n Men's Bible study n Women's Bible study n Prayer Shawl Ministry n Tai chi classes n Trinity regularly hosts the Bloodmobile, election polling site and provides space for Boy Scouts. n Trinity annually performs the Epiphany Festival for the community.Important Information
Trinity supports missions such as Lutheran World Hunger, Lutheran Disaster Response, Bethany College, ELCA missionaries and the local Churches United in Ministry
Sunday services: 10:15 a.m. (summer worship time 10:00 a.m. June 2 through Sept. 1) Sunday school at 9 a.m.
Additional Service: mid-week services during Lent, Christmas Eve services
Address: 119 N. Elm
Phone: 620-241-0424
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: trinitylutheranmcpherson.org
First Mennonite Church
About the church
First Mennonite Church of McPherson is an Anabaptist-Mennonite congregation "called to follow Jesus Christ by worshipping God, living as a caring community, and sharing God's good news by serving others and making disciples of Christ." The congregation's vision statement reflects the holistic Christian ministry — worship, fellowship and mission. We strive to follow Jesus in meaningful ways in the 21st century.
Denomination: Mennonite Church USA
Pastor: The Rev. Kathy Neufeld Dunn
Staff: secretary — Laura Hale; custodian — Jerry Friesen
How long in the community: Founded in 1945; Mennonites trace our origins to the Anabaptist movement of the Radical Reformation in 16th century Europe.
Activities: Small groups meet regularly for fellowship, prayer and Bible study. In fall and spring, the church offers Wednesday evening Faith Focus study for adults; children join the Church of the Brethren for "Kingdom Kids." Handbell choir practices Wednesday evenings. Quilters gather 9-11 a.m. Thursdays.
Summer activities include church camp for children and youth at Camp Mennoscah, near Murdock.
Joint Mennonite-Church of the Brethren Vacation Bible School is the first week of June. Our members are very active in the community, assisting with Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity and our newest community ministry, the ReUse It Center, a recycled building materials shop at 1060 W. Kansas Ave.
Important Information
Sunday worship: 10:40 a.m.
Address: 1161 E Avenue A, McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: 620-241-4040
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.firstmennonitechurchmcpherson.org
New Life Foursquare Gospel Church
About the church
Denomination: Foursquare Gospel
Pastors: Senior Pastors Chuck and Andrea Baker
Assisting pastor: Jayson and Mary Thurston
Staff: Julie Rohret — worship minister
How long in the community: since 1950
Children, adults and youth campsJail ministryImportant information
Sunday services: breakfast 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.
Additional services: Hour of Power (Bible study for all ages): 7 p.m. Wednesdays; men's prayer breakfast 7 a.m. first Saturday of month; fifth Sunday sing (on the months that have a fifth Sunday)
Address: 811 N. Ash St., McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: 620-241-7771
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
About the church
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Pastor: Jerry Nowack
Elder: Engel Yoder
How long in the community: 37 years
Important information
Sabbath services: 2 p.m. Saturday
Worship service: 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Prayer meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday
Address: 200 S. Walnut, P.O. Box 563, McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: church 241-0036, alternate phone 785-212-0011
Website: http://mcpherson22.adventistchurchconnect.org
New Gottland Lutheran Church ELCA
About the church
We are a grace-based community of faith who seeks to live out our baptismal calling to tell the good news of Jesus Christ. We do this through worship, fellowship, community service and hosting events for the community.
Denomination: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA)
Pastor: Reverend Harry Grinstad
Staff: Janet Johnson — secretary; Howard Huber — custodian
How long in the community: 140 years
Church school for toddlers through teensBible study Tuesday eveningsWomen of the ELCA meeting monthlyYouth group meets twice monthlyVacation Bible School in June in cooperation with the New Gottland Covenant ChurchIndependence Day celebration in JulyTalents Galore! — An art, bake sale and craft bazaar in OctoberImportant information
Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Labor Day through Memorial Day; 9:30 a.m. during the summer
Additional service: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise and Christmas
Address: 1822 17th Ave.
Phone: 620-654-3421
St. Anne's Episcopal Church
About the church
Denomination: Episcopalian
Pastor: Fr. Laird MacGregor, rector
How long in the community: The Episcopal Church has had a continuous presence in McPherson since the 1880s
Activities: St. Anne's sponsors the annual Hog Heaven BBQ feed on its lawn before, during and after the All Schools Day parade. The church also sponsors a Pancake Feed on Shrove Tuesday each year, and is involved in various outreach ministries, including Churches United in Ministry, the McPherson County Food Bank. Loaves and Fishes and others as needs arise.
Important information
Worship: 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays
Additional services: Evening prayer, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Others at various times throughout the year.
Address: South Main and Sutherland streets
Phone: 620-241-0298
Email: email@example.com
Website: stannesmac.org
First Congregational United Church of Christ
About the church
Denomination: United Church of Christ
Pastor: Interim Lay Pastor Charles Prather
How long in community: 1881 (Organization of the McPherson First Congregational Church was started with a meeting in the home of Harrison Bowker on May 15, 1873, and completed with the adoption of a constitution in September of that year. Meetings were first conducted in the Bowker General Store. The first building was dedicated in 1881. The current building, on the same location after the previous building had been destroyed in a fire in January 1924, was dedicated in January 1925.) The church joined with the United Church of Christ in the early 1970s.
Activities: Thanksgiving dinner and Easter breakfast, meditation garden, book studies, guest speakers, Food Bank, May Day basement sale
Important information
Worship services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Additional services: 9 a.m. Sunday adult class
Address: 224 S. Maple
Phone: 620-241-0809 or 620-755-3408
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: Mac1stcongucc.com


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There are many different ways that people see God. Some people see Him as a God who is far off, way out there, untouchable, somewhere in the universe. Some people see Him in a very formal way where they have a deep respect and reverential fear of Him. Some people see God as a God who is just out to get them. They think He has a baseball bat, looking down from heaven and waiting for them to make a mistake. They feel a pressure that they can never live up to. If that's you today, understand that that's a wrong image of God. The best picture we could have of God is the picture we see in scripture—the picture of God as a loving father.
A father is someone who is for you; someone who helps you overcome mistakes, someone who cheers you on as you pursue your dreams and always believes the very best in you. Many people know God as their Savior. That's the most important way. But when you know God as Father, your relationship with Him takes on a whole new meaning. You realize that He is not a God who is far off; He is not out to get you; He is not just there to point out what you are doing wrong. He is there as a constant source of strength and encouragement. He is there to lift you up when you fall, encourage you when you are down, push you forward when you feel like giving up!
Most people get their image of God from their earthly father. If you grew up without a father or a father who wasn't kind and loving; maybe he was even harsh or mean or not there when you needed him, then you have to make sure you don't let that image taint the picture of your heavenly Father. Maybe you have doubts about God's love for you. Know today that God looks beyond your doubts. He wants to reveal Himself to you.
In the Bible, Thomas doubted, too. When Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to Mary and Martha at the garden tomb He said, "Go tell my disciples." Word quickly got out that Jesus was alive. Everyone was so excited! There was great joy among all the disciples—all of them except Thomas. Thomas said, "Hey, wait a minute, guys, I'm a believer. I love Jesus. I know He promised that He would come back to life. Yes, I understand those women said that they've seen Him. But unless I see Him with my own eyes, unless I feel the nail prints in His hands, unless I touch the scars in His side, then I'm not going to believe."
A few days later, the disciples were gathered together when all of the sudden, Jesus came walking through the door. What's interesting is that Jesus didn't go over to Peter and say, "Hello." He didn't go over to Matthew and give him a big hug. He didn't go over to John and say, "Hey! I'm back. It's great to see you." No, Jesus headed straight toward Thomas. He didn't go out of His way to show Himself to the people who had the most faith; instead, He went right over to the one disciple who had the most doubt.
Jesus looked Thomas in the eyes and said, "Thomas, I've heard what you've said about me. I've heard you don't believe. You have questions. You have doubts. And you know what Thomas? That's okay. That's why I've come to you first. Go ahead and feel the nail prints in my hands. Touch the scars on my side. I want to assure you of this Thomas; I'm a faithful God, and I will do what I have promised."
Today, know that your doubts don't drive God away. He doesn't write you off and close the door. He wants to reveal Himself to you, and He wants you to see Him as your heavenly Father.
If you are ready to receive God as your Father, if you are ready to receive eternal life through Jesus Christ, it's as simple as opening your heart to Him. Because Jesus died and rose again, we can have that personal, close relationship with the Father for all eternity! That's what we are celebrating this weekend, His Resurrection! We invite you to celebrate with us and be a part of God's family by praying this simple prayer. We love you and celebrate that because He lives, we can live in eternity with Him!
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kimmie wrote:Otherwise if I am on my own, I will ride the 210KM (Melb - Sorento - ferry - Queenscliff - Melbourne) - just like you, apparently... or yours is the anti-clockwise one? It's a pity that the M-Q-f-S-M one has been sold-out. I agree that riding on West Gate at the end of a long ride might not be fun.
Hi Kimmie, glad you found my comments useful although I am by no means an expert. Have only ever gone anti-clockwise so can't comment on other direction- with the exception that wind direction can make a difference, last year was very strong SW which made it a piece of cake for anyone riding into Melbourne from Geelong (but difficult to pick wind direction a few months out from ride )
kimmie wrote:Having said that, I read quite a lot of gripes re: the ferry ride, and a mate from work suggested me to simply take the Melbourne - Sorento - Melbourne one, if I reall want to do the 210KM. Would you mind commenting on that, Peter? Most appreciated.
The ferry can be a pain to wait for, last year a lot of people got turned around as they missed the last ferry at 1300-bet they weren't happy!!!!! It is a good chance to have a break and refuel and a bit of a chat; it can get a bit cold.
kimmie wrote:Now, regardless of which one I will sign myself to, what sort of things I need to bring? Normally I would prefer a light ride - i.e. bring nothing but stuff that can fit into my jersey's pocket: some energy bars, mobile phone, wallet, house key, a spare tube, an all-in-one tool - or, should I bring more on a back pack (i.e. more tubes, more food, etc)? For my weekly train, I normally survive with just a big brekky and two energy bars. I believe they provide lunch on the day,aren't they? Ben
Personally i would steer clear of a back pack -sore shoulders and neck for sure. Lunch IS provided but carry a bit more snack food than you expect. May need some gels as you do the last kms, or an extra coffee stop. One of our group insisted on afternoon tea in Frankston last year as they had "missed morning tea" (and the consequences weren't going to be pleasant ) . Hitting the wall is no fun, so need to work on managing energy levels and food intake.
Def take a tube or two/ability to fix punctures and hope you don't need them but there is a bit of glass on roads.
Good Luck with the prep.


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John Deere introduces the 2720 Disk Ripper, an all-new, heavy-duty primary tillage tool designed to handle a wide variety of tillage tasks.
This new machine sizes and buries crop residue, penetrates and shatters compacted soils, and mixes and levels the soil surface with greater efficiency.
The unique features of the 2720 Disk Ripper include a new gang design with heavier C-springs, thicker gang tubes and the largest gang bolt in the industry.
The 2720 Disk Ripper uses a combination disk-ripper-disk configuration to cut, size and bury residue, penetrate the soil, and level the field, all in one pass.
The front disk gang angle is fixed at 18 degrees for maximum residue cutting and soil leveling from the ripper and back disk.
The 2720 also features the Laser Rip II points in a variety of sizes to shatter the hardpan to a depth of 8 to 15 inches.
The rear disk gang can be set at 14 or 16 degrees, depending on residue and soil conditions, and the optional three-position hydraulic rolling basket breaks up root balls and clods to leave a smoother, more uniform soil surface.
According to Jake Stien, product manager at John Deere Des Moines Works, the 2720 Disk Ripper is the ideal primary tillage tool for low-, medium- and high-residue conditions where producers are looking to accomplish a variety of tillage goals all in one pass.
"The 2720 Disk Ripper buries residue and shatters compaction while being built much heavier to provide years of maintenance-free performance in the most adverse field conditions," Stien says.
"We've increased the weight per blade; improved residue flow and performance in wet conditions; added new truck-style implement tire options for better reliability and stability at faster operating speeds; and added sealed maintenance-free gang bearings to eliminate daily greasing."
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The House of Representatives voted on a repeal of the so-called "bulb ban" on July 12, 2011, but failed to reach its needed two-thirds majority, concluding with 233 members in favor of the repeal and 193 against it.
The controversial measure is part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which requires all general service lamps within a range of lumen output to be 30 percent more efficient than the standard incandescent lamps at that time. The law will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2012.
However, even though the original measure received bipartisan support, the issue has since been shrouded in political controversy. While the law will effectively phase out incandescent lamps as Thomas Edison designed them in 1879, it does not explicitly ban incandescent lamps.
"The law sets a minimum efficiency standard of about 30 percent for general service light bulbs. It does not ban any technology from being used to meet that standard," said Joseph Higbee, director, marketing and communications, National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
He said there are three technologies on the market that meet these standards: incandescent, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Higbee recommended that contractors educate customers about the difference between lumens and watts and that power usage does not effectively mean light output anymore. He said some of the new incandescent lamps produce the same light output but use approximately 30 percent less power. Similarly, CFLs and LEDs achieve the same light output while using about 75 percent less power. He said contractors' customers will benefit by saving money.
Cost is a concern, however, and while the new energy-efficient lamps pose greater upfront costs, they claim to save money in energy expenses over the life of the lamp. According to NEMA, the average American household will save $143 on electric bills.
"There are two costs to a light bulb," Higbee said, "the purchase price and the cost of the energy to power the bulb. There are three technologies available, each offering a different cost benefit—incandescent, CFL and LED. People are able to choose which technology to purchase after weighing the initial cost and long-term energy cost. It would be important to include the lifetime rating of the bulb when analyzing a purchase from a cost perspective."
Regardless, the lighting portions of the Energy Independence and Security Act remain intact, and the nation is moving toward a future that, all things considered, will be just as bright but more efficient.


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MSI GTX 770 Gaming Introduction:
We just looked at NVIDIA's latest video card the GTX 780 that proved it was indeed a chip off the old GTX Titan block. It delivered performance that, well, was shocking at the $649 price point. You basically got performance metrics that were closer to the GTX Titan than the GTX 680 the GTX 780 is replacing. Well here we go with phase two of the NVIDIA summer launch right before Computex with the introduction of the GTX 770. While the GTX 570 and GTX 670 have both been and are still quite viable as high performance video cards, there comes a time when the latest games demand more firepower under the cooling solution. For that reason we see updates to the video card offerings from the AMD AND NVIDIA camps. The performance up tick offered by the GTX 770 over the GTX 570 is a massive 65% boost while the improvement over the GTX 670 is a more modest 22%. NVIDIA sees these gains by using the GK104 core with eight SMX, 1536 CUDA cores, a 4x 64-bit memory controller, base and boost clock speeds of 1046 and 1085MHz, respectively, and to top it all off GDDR5 memory that runs at a data rate of 7010MHz.
While there are going to be plenty of GTX 770 reference cards sold by the AIB partners, each were given the go ahead for some real custom works of art that feature improved PCBs, voltage regulation systems, and more efficient cooling solutions. One such card is the one I have here today from MSI: the GTX 770 Gaming edition. The base line specifications take the best that NVIDIA has to offer and ups the ante by boosting the base/boost clock speeds up to 1098MHz/1150MHz while keeping the memory at its default 7010MHz (QDR). If the performance of this card is not enough out of the box MSI offers a performance plateau one level up from this the GTX 770 "Lightning".
The clock speed increases are going to offer up some improved gaming FPS metrics but the addition of the Twin Frozr IV cooling solution is going to drive cooling to another level for improved GPU Boost 2.0 clock speeds using dual propeller blade fans and Airflow Control Technology. Military class IV VRM component selection includes Tantalum core Hi-C caps, new SFC Chokes, and solid aluminum core capacitors that meet MIL-STD-810G. Everyone that has not lived under a rock for the past few years is familiar with MSI's Afterburner GPU tuning utility. The latest builds have added Predator, a screen capture and recording utility that adds value.
With the Gaming series GPUs, MSI has put together a much simpler utility for the masses that prefer the install and go mindset. Called Gaming App, this utility lets the user flip between three modes without having to know what settings to change. Sweet and simple. So where does all this feed into and what does it mean? MSI has put a focus on the gamer with its "G.A.M.E." spirit. Let's see if the philosophy holds up under some gaming tests to see if MSI has brought enough to the table.
MSI GTX 770 Gaming Closer Look:
MSI has had a dynamic shift in the packaging it uses now with its Gaming series hardware. Instead of the whites and blues of days past you get a red and black graphic with the Gaming series badge to the right and a tribal dragon graphic on the left. At the bottom left is an indicator that this is a factory overclocked version of the MSI GTX 770 and it is equipped with MSI's own Twin Frozr cooling solution. On the back side of the package MSI illustrates the main feature set as it applies to the gamer and how best to use the GTX 770 with its supplied utilities such as the Gaming App and Predator (a part of MSI's Afterburner utility). Also discussed are the benefits of the Twin Frozr cooling solution that to be honest are not far off the mark. MSI's Military Class 4 construction is used with components that meet or exceed the MIL-STD-810G rating. Parts such as Hi-C Caps, Super Ferrite chokes, and aluminum solid capacitors all team together to improve stability, efficiency, and longevity.
Inside the sleeve is a black box that holds the GTX 770 Gaming as well as the accessory bundle. The black theme continues through the packaging. There are two layers with the accessories in a separate box to prevent any loose parts from causing damage in transit. The card is secured in foam on all four sides. The accessory bundle MSI supplies includes a pair of 6-pin to 8-pin PCIe power adapters, a DVI to VGA adapter, Quick installation guide, and a driver and utility disk. Here is where you will find the Gaming App, MSI's Afterburner utility, and other included software.
Just looking at the packaging it's interesting to see the direction that MSI is taking to cater to the gamer. The G. (Gaming APP) A. (Advanced Thermal Design) M. (Military Class Components) E. (Experience) philosophy is indicative of this.


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MANLIUS — Strong winds blew at Bureau Valley Saturday, but they did not blow favorably for the Storm baseball team. A combination of strong hitting and pitching enabled the Princeton Tigers to blow by the Storm for doubleheader sweep.
The Tigers cracked 10 hits and rode the shutout pitching of starter Caleb Dickens and reliever Matt Hayes to a 9-0 win in Game 1. Three PHS pitchers stymied the Storm once again in the second inning with the Tigers completing the sweep 5-2.
"Bureau Valley has a nice team. They did a good job working all the angles on hitting as well as pitching. We just happened to have the better day," PHS coach Tim Taylor said.
Tyler Marvin (1-4) and Dylan Schaefer (3-4) each drove in three runs to lead the Tiger offense in the opener. Hayes added two doubles and Logan Wilde went 2-3 with a RBI.
"Dylan's bat came to life. He had a really good day," Taylor said.
On the hill, Dickens tossed six innings of three-hit ball, striking out six and walking three for his first win of the season. Hayes fanned the side in the seventh, walking one.
"Caleb looked really good. He was hitting the strike zone with his fastball and curveball," Taylor said.
In Game 2, J.J. Vaccaro and Hayes each had two hits with Nick Rolando and Logan Wilde driving in two runs each,
"J.J. did what J.J. always does, he produces," Taylor said.
The Storm mustered just two hits off a trio of Tigers, including a RBI hit by Bryce Hansen.
Marvin pitched five innings of shutout ball, striking out three and walking three for his first win. The Storm scored twice off C.J. Hillard in the sixth, but Hayes slammed the door shut in the seventh.
"Tyler did a nice job on the mound. That was his best pitching game," Taylor said of his junior right-hander's second appearance on the hill.
• Bureau Valley was to host Fulton Monday while Princeton was scheduled to play at Henry. The Tigers will host St. Bede Tuesday in NCIC play.


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November 10, 2011Dec. 16 is Deadline to Submit Proposals to Manage Maplewood License Office
JEFFERSON CITY - Interested groups or individuals will have until Dec. 16 to bid to operate the Maplewood License Office in St. Louis County. The license office has been known as the Deer Creek License Office for many years due to its location in a shopping plaza of the same name, but will go by Maplewood after the next agent is selected.
The Office of Administration yesterday issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) asking for bids to manage the license office. The ability for people or groups to bid to run local license offices is part of Gov. Jay Nixon's reformed competitive process that requires the Missouri Department of Revenue to choose office agents that present the best proposals for customer service and financial efficiency.
The RFP notes that the license office must be located within the city limits of Maplewood. The current location of the office is 3238 Laclede Station Rd., and the agent is Deer Creek Building Management, LLC. People interested in submitting a bid to run the office may take a tour of the current facility from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Alana Barragán-Scott, director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, explained how the bidding process works.
"People or groups interested in managing the license office will have until Dec. 16 to respond to the Office of Administration with a bid," she said. "All of the bids are then evaluated by a review team at the Department of Revenue, and the proposal that scores best in the areas of customer service, business experience, office location and other criteria is the one that is chosen."
During Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011), the Maplewood License Office conducted 125,327 transactions and generated $418,221 in agent processing fees.
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A copy of the RFP that bidders will use to develop their bids can be viewed at https://www.moolb.mo.gov/. To review an RFP, select "Guest" on the home page, click on "Open Bids By Agency," then scroll through the list of bids until the appropriate bid is located. (The bid number for the Maplewood office is B3Z12087.) Additional information regarding the bidding process can be obtained at http://oa.mo.gov/purch/vendorinfo/DORoffices.pdf or by calling the Office of Administration at (573) 751-2387.
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This article describes the services and resources available at a Family History Center, a branch facility of the Family History Library.
The O'Fallon, Illinois Family History Center serves the towns of O'Fallon, Shiloh, Belleville, Fairview Heights, Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, and many more in the surrounding counties of St. Clair, Madison, and Randolph.
- 1 Center Contacts and Hours
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- 5 Resources in the Local Area
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Center Contacts and Hours
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255 Fairwood Hills Drive
O'Fallon, IL 62269
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Open Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Holiday Schedule: Closed Thanksgiving week and 2 weeks during the Christmas holidays.
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
The FHC Training Coordinator will be giving a presentation at the Madison County Genealogical Society on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The presentation will include what is available on the shelves at the O'Fallon, Illinois FHC and what is offered on the FHC Portal.
The Madison County Genealogical Society meets at the Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S Kansas Street in Edwardsville. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm.
Class Schedule
Staff Training Meetings
Center Resources
- Family History Library Catalog: This center has access to the Family History Library Catalog. You may place your order for any of the films and fiche available for circulation. Staff members will be able to assist in the process, but will not be able to place the orders for you. You may now submit your orders online using a debit, credit, or prepaid card or by using a PayPal account.
- Small collection of research aids, resources, and genealogical books are shelved in this center. This includes The Compendium of American Genealogy, St. Clair Co. Marriages 1775-1905, various cemetery records, and other resources from St. Clair Co. as well as resources from other counties in Illinois, and other states.
- A large microfiche collection, organized into two categories: locality & surname. This collection includes many research aids as well as records from England, Germany, and various US states.
- There is also an extensive microfilm collection, again organized into locality & surname categories. There are quite a few German Church Records and local Illinois records on microfilm. We have Clinton County Marriages, Naturalizations, Births, Deaths and Wills; St. Clair County Naturalizations; and various other records from other counties and states.
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- FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. These premium websites include:
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•Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
•Find My Past
•Fold3.com (Previously known as Footnote.com)
•The Genealogist
•Genline FamilyFinder (launcher) - see below for the installer*.
•Godfrey Memorial Library
•Heritage Quest Online
•Historic Map Works Library Edition
•Paper Trail
•World Vital Records
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- Eight computer stations for research are available to the patron. Two printers, a copy machine, and a film/fiche reader/printer are also at the patron's disposal.
Center Services
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Resources in the Local Area
The Belleville Public Library houses a genealogy collection. They have microfilm of Belleville and East Saint Louis newspapers, and an index to the obituaries from the newspapers.
Online Illinois Death Records & Indexes
Volunteer at the Center
We welcome volunteers with or without experience. The best way to learn is by doing. We'll help you get started and before you know it, you'll be helping someone else.
Contact the Family History Center Director at 618-632-0210.


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A Feast Between the Vines: The Sommelier Love Fest
The Sommelier Love Fest, hosted in mid-August by Sonoma Coast's Peay Vineyards, is an opportunity for the Peays to show their appreciation to sommeliers throughout northern California who have bought and promoted their high quality wines. Now in its fifth year, there were more than 60 sommeliers who attended the two-day bash.
Peay Vineyards is a spectacular 48-acre hilltop estate located at a 700-foot elevation in the far northwestern corner of the Sonoma Coast, four miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Peay brothers planted this remote site to 33 acres of Pinot noir, 8 acres of Syrah, 5 acres of Chardonnay and less than an acre each of Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne. Its unique situation in a very cool climate means vines struggle for life and full ripeness, revealing complexity and nuance in the wines, and truly speak of the place from which they hail.
Nick and Andy Peay founded the project in 1996, planted the vineyard and, with winemaker Vanessa Wong, celebrated their first vintage in 2001. Vanessa joined Nick and Andy for their first vintage and has remained (eventually marrying Nick). Each brings a specialty to the endeavor: Nick oversees viticulture, Vanessa handles winemaking, and Andy is the marketing and sales guru. In 2006, Peay produced 4,000 cases.
On a mid-August Monday, our entire group of sommeliers convened at Peay's winery in Cloverdale, about an hour north of Napa Valley, to taste through the 2007 Peay wines out of barrel: two Pinot Noirs, (Pomarian and Scallop Shelf), two Syrahs, (Les Titans and La Bruma), the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, the estate Viognier and the estate Marsanne/Roussanne blend. Vanessa led the tasting, discussing her winemaking philosophies and techniques. She received her Viticulture and Enology degree at U.C. Davis and worked at Château Lafite-Rothschild in Pauillac (Bordeaux) and Domaine Jean Gros in Vosne-Romanée (Burgundy) before serving as winemaker at Peter Michael Winery. Vanessa is a serious and thoughtful winemaker and her observations about the difficulties of producing wines in such a cool climate were particularly interesting.
The group then climbed into cars for the long drive out to Peay Vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. A twisting, stomach-churning drive over the hills revealed monumental vistas of Sonoma on the warm summer afternoon. More than an hour later, we reached Peay Vineyards and were met by Nick, Andy and his wife, Amy. They began shucking hundreds of local oysters and pulling corks on dozens of bottles of small-production Champagne from Pierre Peters, Paul Bara and Billiot. We slurped and sipped until Nick herded us together for a walking tour of the vineyard and its various parcels. Nick's obvious reverence for the property was balanced by his understanding that the poor soils necessitate vigilant vine nutrition and that he needed to inure himself to the often heartbreakingly low yields found on the Sonoma Coast. Nick took his graduate degree in Enology at U.C. Davis and worked with the Napa Valley estates Schramsberg, Newton and La Jota, learning the importance of controlling one's grape sources.
We found our way back to the main house; an old Cape with a wrap-around porch perched high up on a hill overlooking the vineyards and miles of trees and hills beyond. We took our places at elegant tables set by the Peays on the front lawn; they shone with white tablecloths, elegant china and stemware. We sipped wine, traded gossip about the wine business, and watched the fog curl its way inland, as the stars and moon rose over our heads. Nick and Vanessa and Andy, along with Andy's very pregnant wife, Amy, cook for days prior to the Love Fest. Being the highly-educated gourmand that each of them is, they create incredible meals thoughtfully matched to their wines. We dined on lamb shoulder, marinated for days and cooked slowly in the wood-burning oven. Amy slaved over handmade spätzle, delicate and cooked to toothsome perfection. Summer salads, cheeses and an incredible huckleberry brioche bread pudding (made with berries Nick gathered below Block Eleven) followed. The Peays generously poured their wines with great abandon and, of course, all of the sommeliers brought exemplary wines. Roumier Bonnes Mares shared table space with Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet. Kunstler and Robert Weil Rieslings made appearances, and I even spied Conterno Barolo 1977 on the table! The wood-fired hot tub provided a late soak under the stars and perfumed the air with a delicious smoke.
As the treacherous road out was not a navigable option after such a decadent evening, we were instructed to bring tents and camping gear and set up spots amongst the vines so we could crawl to our quarters after dinner. Andy Peay, always the consummate host, set up tents for the non-campers in the group (me) under a grove of old growth pine trees. Andy worked on Wall Street after receiving his BA from Dartmouth and then his MBA from the Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley. The wine bug bit Andy while he traveled to various wine regions. He enrolled in Wine Marketing at U.C. Davis, which was ideal training for launching the Peay Vineyards wine label.
The next morning we stumbled back to the main house for coffee and pastries, relived the evening's prior festivities, and thanked the Peay's for another sensational Sommelier Love Fest, and the opportunity for all of us to get together and share our bounty.
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1) They're not that bad offensively. Fine, fine, so the Big Ten isn't exactly stacked with a bunch of Bo Kimbles and Kiki Vandeweghes. Sorry: We play defense in the Big Ten. (Even if it's just because we're not all that good at recruiting anymore.) Bashing the Big Ten has become vogue on the East Coast because, well ... because it's the Midwest, and when the hell has the Midwest ever given us anything that matters? (Obama's from Hawaii originally: Doesn't count.) It's a blue collar league, and no one represents this more than Illinois, the team that somehow won 24 games even though they went without a field goal for almost 14 minutes on national television and, mostly, scored only 33 points in a loss to Penn State. This is not Bruce Weber's most talented team, not to any stretch, but they do have some scorers, particularly Mike Davis (who's like Marcus Liberty but faster, taller, a better shooter and more aware of his surroundings) and Demetri McCamey (who's like Nick Anderson, but sleepier). Sometimes the shots don't fall, but the Illini play stifling, obnoxious defense, which means even when the shots aren't falling, they can keep it close. That's not so bad, is it? Why is that such an affront again?
2) We're missing our most important player. Chester Frazier's numbers on the year: 5.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.3 APG. Not inherently impressive, unless you have a big "half a triple-double" fetish. But he's the senior leader who, through will and ability to be thrown against walls at high speeds without fracturing anything, carried a team of somewhat limited talent (essentially the same team Illinois had last year, minus their two top scorers) to the best season since the Dee Brown/Deron Williams/Luther Head monster. Even though he can't shoot. Now he really can't shoot: Weber and company are keeping details on Frazier's hand injury secretive, but no matter what they spin, Frazier's not playing in this tournament. It's a cryin' shame: Frazier is exactly the type of player college basketball needs more of, and it seems cruel to deny him the tournament he spent so much energy dragging his callow, sometimes sluggish team toward. This is not the team that won 24 games, not with Chester out.
3) Please, no more Jordan references. Yes, yes, MJ's son, Jeff Jordan, does play for the Illini. He's a quick, slashing, lefthanded sophomore point guard who came to the team as a walk-on because, well, because he can't shoot. (At all.) He plays oppressive defense, though, and is, not surprisingly, a fan favorite. (He also can jump higher than anyone else on the team. Shockingly.) He's probably in line to be the team's Chester Frazier in two years. Because his name is Jordan, there's a quiet chuckle from the announcers every time he comes in. When this happens — and you'll hear the chuckle every time — count the number of seconds until Michael's name comes up. I've yet to see a national broadcaster make it longer than a minute and a half. — Will "Emeritus" Leitch
1) Remember last year If it were not for some guy named "Stephen Curry," last year's squad, would be the most talked about Cinderella team in 2008, with a One Shining Moment to boot. If you need refreshing, that team went on to the Sweet 16 and gave UCLA all it could handle. Well, Ty Rogers (who nailed that One Shining Moment versus Drake), Tyrone Brazelton (who scored 33 in that game and issued the assist to Rogers), Courtney Lee (the 2008 Sun Belt Player of the Year and 1st round pick currently swishing baskets alongside Superman) and then-Coach Darrin Horn (who got South
Cack-a-lacky to the NIT this year) moved on, but things remained the same. 24-8, 14-0 at home and they beat the Big East Champs and overall top-seed Louisville.
2) Same formula, New parts New coach Ken McDonald (a former assistant to Dennis Felton and Rick Barnes) became the fourth coach in Hilltopper history to win 20 games in his first season and the second coach to win the Sun Belt tournament on his first attempt. Two key reserves from last year's team stepped up and took over: Orlando Mendez-Valdez, a senior who was named as the 2009 Sun Belt Player of the Year, and AJ Slaughter, a junior who was named to the All-Sun Belt Conference 2nd team and was the 2009 Sun Belt Tournament MVP. Backcourt play always seem to be a key come Tourney time, and OMV and AJ fit the bill. Experience also is a key, something the likes of Steffphon Pettigrew, Jeremy Evans and DJ Magley can provide. New additions Anthony Sally and Sergio Kerusch also help.
3) A Nation watches and dances Western Kentucky is located in Bowling Green, which will have 50,000 people cheering them on. But, that is not counting 80 million people halfway around the world who will be rooting for a bench-warming big man. The only player from the Philippines that is currently on a NCAA Division I Men's Basketball roster plays for Western Kentucky. Japeth Aguilar, a senior who transferred from Ateneo de Manila University, is looked upon to be the future of Philippine basketball. Filipinos are devoted basketball fans who even have a specific cable channel purely devoted to the sport. To see how good he really is and how important he is to us, I pooled together these highlights. And if you are still unconvinced as to how big basketball is here in the country, maybe this will help shed light. — JP Manahan, proud Filipino
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Ron Paul Wins Minnesota Delegates by a Landslide
A few weeks back, when Rick Santorum was arguing that he could power out delegate wins by organizing the little-noticed state conventions and caucuses, I agreed with him. And then Santorum quit. This left the state delegate pool hot and panting for Romneymentum, right?
Not quite yet. Over the weekend, Minnesota held congressional district conventions. Now, the state's February caucus -- one of the trio of non-binding contests Santorum won early that month -- went 45 percent for Santorum, 27 percent for Paul, and only 17 percent for Romney. The Associated Press and other groups went on to estimate that Santorum would win 17 of Minnesota's delegates, Paul would win 10, and Romney 6. Wrong. Ron Paul dominated the CD conventions. According to a tweet from RNC committeewoman Pat Anderson, Paul took 20 of the 24 delegates available in the CDs.
That's 20 delegates more than the zero that Paul got from Minnesota in 2008. Keep watching this. The Paul movement spent five years prepping for a guerilla delegate campaign, and they're going to be the last Republicans who refuse to settle for Romney. This was the point of Paul's non-alignment pact* with the frontrunner. With Santorum out and Gingrich staggering like an extra in Re-Animator, Paul's movement is free to take over the state contests.
UPDATE: Some Ron Paul vets point out that the RNC's official delegate count was off: Paul DID win six delegates to the convention in 2008.
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Said By JaegoLooLooI liked the last episode, when Inu-Yasha dies. Isn't that sad? Even though it's only in subtitles, still.
Said By JaegoLooLooNo, I was just kidding. No one knows what happens at the end.
EDIT: Though I have seen part of the final battle.
Said By Kagome12Mine is Return To The Place We First Meet.
Said By Evil Demon LlamaI like that one where that guy does that thing to that dude and steals that girl. And then that dude goes to that place and does a thing with his thing and hits that guys thing. And then the guy almost kills the dude when he does another thing that calls a diffrent person that fights that dude and then the dude totaly ownz ther person and by useing his thing on that person, and then the guy gets away with the girl so the dude chases them with his other thing and finds the guy at another place doing a diffrent thing and totaly ownz him and saves the girl.
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