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Have you ever written copy for your website or created a poster for an event and wondered, "Is it 19th century or nineteenth century?" or "Should I use the Oxford comma?" Well, there's a style guide for that! The Communications Office has created an exhaustive document that includes answers to such questions (and many, many more).
Why is this important? Like our recently refined logo and forthcoming visual identity rules, the consistency of the College's written messaging helps reinforce a coherent image (because all communication reflects on Haverford as a whole), avoids confusing our audiences, and shows unity of purpose.
While we hope that everyone who creates copy—from an email to a publication—will bookmark and refer to the style guide, we wanted to share a few quick tips, our "greatest hits" if you will, that can help all Haverford-related communications be better unified.
1) Title Capitalization. In academic writing (according to MLA style) lots of things get capitalized, but for ease of the reader, we rely on the less-caps-heavy AP Style Manual as our guide. That means capitalize a title only if it precedes a name (Professor of Mathematics Jane Smith) not if it follows one (Jane Smith, professor of mathematics).
2) The Oxford Comma. We are now using the Oxford comma, which means in a list of things, always include the comma before the final "and." (She took classes in art, biology, and music.)
3) Numbers. All numbers between one and nine should be spelled out, numbers above 10 should appear as numerals. The same rule applies for ordinal numbers (first, 11th) and centuries (ninth century, 19th century), but please never put the "th" in superscript. An exception to this rule: if the number starts a sentence. (Twelve alumni earned awards at the ceremony.)
4) Hyphens, em-dashes, and en-dashes. There are three different marks that are often confused for the same thing. A hyphen (-), the shortest of the three, is generally used to link compound adjectives. (She is a full-time professor. He is a first-year student.) The en-dash (–), the medium sized mark, should be used to show a range of numbers. (The conference runs from October 3–6.) The em-dash (—), the longest mark, is used to indicate a break in thought, similar to a semi-colon or parenthesis. (No one—not even the professor—thought the exam would take so long to finish. Many academic clubs—the Pre-Vet Society, the Microfinance Consulting Club, the Pre-Law Society, and Women in Science—meet in the evenings.)
5) Time and dates. Aside from noon and midnight, all other times should be written as numerals, with a.m. and p.m. written in lower case with periods (10:00 a.m., 11:45 p.m.) Dates should always use numerals, not ordinal numbers (Nov. 10, not Nov. 10th). Always capitalize the names of months. When the month is used with a specific date abbreviate Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec. Spell out all month names when using alone or with a year alone. (Feb. 4, 1980. February 1980. He was born in February.) Always put a comma between a day, a month, and a year. (Thursday, July 18, 2013, the grounds crew will be spraying for pests.) And lastly, if you are referring to a decade, please put the apostrophe before the numerals (the '90s). Apostrophes only go after the number if the decade is possessive of something. (The '90′s fashion included lots of flannel.)
Got other questions? You can always refer to the College Style Guide or contact someone in the Communications Office.


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Systemwide Events Calendar
Alissa Torigoe, percussionApril 2, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Manoa Campus, Orvis Auditorium
Alissa Torigoe, a student of Steven Dinion, will present a junior recital as part of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Education in Music.
Ticket Information
free admission
Event Sponsor
Music Department, Manoa Campus
More Information
956-8742, firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.hawaii.edu/uhmmusic/
|Tuesday, April 2
|The Wellness Center - Fitness Class Schedule
Maui Campus, Pilina Bldg., Wellness Center
|Linguistics Seminar
Manoa Campus, St. John Auditiorium (St. John, Room 011)
|Alissa Torigoe, percussion
Manoa Campus, Orvis Auditorium
|CTAHR Dean's Distinguished Lectureship Series lecture
Manoa Campus, Kuykendall 101
|Nursing Final Oral
Manoa Campus, Webster 423
|Growing Conscious 1.0
Manoa Campus, The Free Garden (behind the Art Building)
Windward Campus, Hale 'Ākoakoa Atrium
|Hawai'i Delta Omega Society 2013 Distinguished Lecture
Manoa Campus, C-More Hale Moore Conference Center
- Highlighted dates have scheduled events.
- Select the date to view all events for that day.
Ongoing Events
- Lineage : A Family Tree of Printmakers
- Arts Exhibition: Ainu Treasures: A Living Tradition in Northern Japan
- Biggest Loser Challenge
- Phoebe Cummings: Cella
- void loop ( ), an MFA thesis exhibition by Noah Matteucci
- 90.3FM KTUH Music Sale
- Owarinaki Michi Ka Huaka'i Palena 'Ole--MFA thesis exhibition by Shiori Abe

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I have decided to introduce a new blogging section where I can post my experiences with blogging and also, give tips related to it. So, this is the first post on the series of many more blogging related articles yet to come. I wished to talk about earning opportunity at first, because, frankly, there's no better way to start this section as most of the people start blogging with an aim to make money online. So, I hope the "money making opportunity" will act as an encouraging factor for you to start/continue blogging.
It has been more than a year since I started blogging here. As I have mentioned above, most of the people start a blog in order to make some bucks online. I was not an exception. I too, wanted it just like some of you do right now. But, let me tell you this : it's not easy. To make a decent amount of earning, you need lots of hard work, patience and the will to carry on.
How do you make money through blogs?
There are several ways to earn through blogs, the most popular of which is to show advertisements. What does that mean? Well, just like in television, where television channels are paid by companies to show advertisement related to their products, blog owners are paid by different advertisement networks to show their ads. You can either use advertisement networks, or sell advertisement spots directly from your blog. Google Adsense is the most popular advertisement network among blog owners because it pays higher compared to others. I won't go into details of its working, but you can always google to learn more about it.
The next way to make money is through affiliate marketing. Sounds difficult? Well, it is very easy to understand actually. You take commissions from companies for bringing in customers, that's it. Here's an example : On this particular article, I have made a list of WordPress themes that are suitable for a tech blog. Each of the links point the users to buy the theme. The links are of special kind, though. When someone clicks on the link on that post and buys a theme, I get paid a certain percentage of it. Why? Because I got them customers. And for doing that, they pay me commission. We are acting as a middleman to connect customers to companies, and we get paid for that.
Sponsored posts are another source of income for a blogger. Sponsored posts are different from regular posts, in the sense that you allow someone to promote their service/business/site. If your site has good reputation, social reach and ranks well on the search engines, businesses/companies/individuals may contact you to promote their services for certain fee. What's the benefit to them for doing that? Well, when you post about their services, they get to reach out to your fan base, which means they are likely to get customers. Furthermore, as you have posted about it, random visitors will also be encouraged to buy that product. You also link to the,, which brings in another benefit for them : reputation. If your blog, which ranks good on search engines, links back to their site, there is increase in their site's reputation as well (depends on dofollow/nofollow links, which we won't get into right now).
You have to be careful while making sponsored posts, however and need to set yourself a certain set of rules to follow. You have to make sure that the site or service you are promoting is okay to be promoted. I had an opportunity once to write about a sponsored post related to a gambling site, and the fee was quite high compared to what I used to charge at that time, but I declined the offer. Why? Because first, this blog is not in anyway related to gambling. I have to keep the blog healthy and maintain its reputation by posting about the topics it is concerned about. Secondly, it's against Google Adsense's policy to post about gambling sites.
So, you need to put your site first, and think about what you need to do in order to maintain its reputation, before you can think of making an income.
How much can you make?
When it comes to making money through blogs, sky is the limit. That's right - your earning depends on your hard work.
The above picture shows my Adsense earning till now. It lacks the earning for the month of February, which was about $200. Including the adsense earnings and earnings from sponsored posts, I have made around $1000 till now. Some may find that earning good enough, but some may not. I make $200-$300 each month, and although I am content with it, I strive to work harder and eventually increase it.
If you take a closer look at the picture, you notice that the earnings start from October. It has been more than a year and a half since I started blogging, yet the earnings are getting reported from last October only. Why is that? Because, I put the ads since October.
What's the point of saying it, you ask? Its to point out to you that putting ads does not mean you will make money.
I have seen newbies put ads immediately after they start a website . That's not what I would suggest you to do. Why? Because you are still missing the most important thing required to make money : visitors to your blog. Remember, a blog is supposed to be viewed by many people if you are to make money through it. The more people see it, the more your earnings are.
You start a site in order to make money. You dream of getting rich some day and what do you do? You put ads on your site. But, without any visitors, there's no use of putting the ads there.
So, what you need to do at first after starting a site, is to post quality contents. Don't think of anything else. Put your dream of making money aside and think how you can improve your blog's quality first.
Things To Keep In Mind
- Blogging pays good, but it takes time, even years. You can't expect to make money from a blog in a month or so.
- Don't compromise your site for your earnings. Try to see far beyond the money at hand. You may not have that much money right now, but if you work properly, you'll have loads and loads of it in near future.
- Put your site first before money. Keep your dream to make money aside. Do not put ads on your site immediately after you start one. Put ads on a site, after you get consistent visitors in the range of 500 or after you are sure that its about time. To apply for Google Adsense from South Asia, your site has to be at least six months old. Wait. Patience is an important trait of a blogger.
- Do not copy content from others. Do not follow any black hat techniques to rank better on search engines, they don't last long and you are destined to fail if you use them.
- Do not lose hope. If you follow the correct way, sooner or later, you will succeed.
That's about it.
I used to think the same way some of you do right now, that I would make lots of money through my blog. But, once you do start making money, you begin to realize that you don't just blog for it. You blog for the sake of blogging. You blog, because you love to do it. With the change in times, blogging, which started as an hobby, has turned out to be a passion of mine.
This article is sort of an introduction. I will be posting related guides soon enough. Stay tuned.Image courtesy : By Pvdkerk (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Celebrating Black History Month: Historical Hotspots in Boston
February is Black History Month, so here on the MyHeritage.com blog we're spotlighting historical hotspots in Boston – a city rich in African American History. Visiting these sites and tracing the steps of your distant relatives is a fun and meaningful way to connect to your family's heritage.
The Museum of African American History is the perfect place to embark on a journey back to colonial times to trace African American history in New England. On exhibit through December 2011 is Treasures from the Collections – a retrospective of African American life in Boston. Documents on display include a 1834 city record for Boston's "African Schoolhouse," a 1848 bill of sale for an enslaved man, Edward Home, as well as narratives published by Frederick Douglas.
African Americans have a long and rich history in Massachusetts. In 1638 (only eight years after Boston was founded) the first Africans – purchased in Providence Isle, a Puritan colony off the coast of Central America – were brought to the town. By 1705, with 400 slaves living in the city, a free community started to form in the North End. And it wasn't long before this all-free black community began to tackle the major issues – housing, institution building, education, and above all, abolishing slavery in the rest of the nation. The Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston is the place where these crucial issues were deliberated and realized.
The Museum of African American History is a great starting point for the The Black Heritage Trail, a walking tour that highlights historic figures and monuments. The first site, the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, is a memorial to the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which was the first black regiment to be recruited in the North. Robert Gould Shaw, a young white officer from a prominent Boston family, volunteered to command the unit.
Click here to tour the virtual Black Heritage Trail.
For a round-up of resources - websites, blogs, DNA research - that will help you learn more about your family, please click here.
Happy trails!
Credit: Tour the Black Heritage Trail® Online, http://www.afroammuseum.org/trail.htm Photo: PBS.org, http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h1526b.html
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Date: 1st – 30th October 2011
Venue: British Music Experience at The O2 Bubble, London, UK
The British Music Experience presented by the Co-operative, in association with OOM Gallery will be showcasing an exclusive exhibition of 38 rare photographs celebrating legendary black musicians working in the UK.
Using a simple camera photographer Pogus Caesar followed the musicians and singers around the famous venues producing a collection that celebrates a style of black music that brings together the UK, USA and the Caribbean.
From Stevie Wonder in 1989, Grace Jones in 2009 and Big Youth in 2011, this unique exhibition documents how black music, in its Reggae, Soul, Jazz and R&B tributaries of sound, has changed and renewed itself over the decades.
Journeying from Jimmy Cliff to Jay-Z via Mica Paris and Mary Wilson of The Supremes to David Bowie's bass player Gail Ann Dorsey, these images conjure up an alphabet of the music of the Black Atlantic.
The photographs selected from OOM Gallery Archive are also as much about the clubs and venues, as it is about the singers, producers and musicians. The Wailers at The Tower Ballroom, Sly Dunbar at The Hummingbird Club, Courtney Pine at Ronnie Scott's, Cameo at the Odeon Cinema, Ben E. King at the Hippodrome and the at BBC Pebble Mill, many venues now lost to regeneration or renewal, and only recalled through memory and imagery.
In their day such venues welcomed black music with open charms, giving safe havens to their audiences, and helping to shape the city's own distinctive underground and mainstream sound.
Author and historian Paul Gilroy remarks "Pogus Caesar's emphatically analog art is rough and full of insight. He conveys the transition between generations, mentalities and economies. These images record a unique period in what would come to be called black British life."
In a 30-year career of taking pictures, Pogus Caesar has uniquely captured moments of everyday life with a simple Canon 35mm camera, spontaneously recording the unfamiliar, as well as the celebrated and the iconic. With reference to the title Caesar says " In my teens, when listening to the latest records, if the song had a wicked rhythm and cool lyrics and we would nod our head and say yeah man, the Muzik Kinda Sweet!
- They are launching this at O2 on 12th October..i'll be attending as this looks great for BHM.
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Spring 2016 Team
2014 - 2015 Season
WCC All-Conference Team
Tim Pridemore (2nd Team) and Evan Rathke (1st Team)
Tim Pridemore, is a highly versatile athlete that can play any position. He excels at point guard and shooting guard. Tim is a very hard worker, dedicated to giving every ounce of effort he has in every game. He is willing to sacrifice his body by driving hard to the hoop and sometimes gets knocked to the floor, but he always gets right back up quickly and immediately gets himself back into the action. Tim is an outstanding young man in many ways. He is an excellent student / athlete who continues to develop his abilities, mentally and physically every day. Tim served as team captain for us and his leadership skills are remarkable.
Conference stats (all 10 games : 45% FG, 75% FT, 14.4 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 23 assists, 8 blocked shots, 22 steals, 14 3-pointers
Evan Rathke, for the second consecutive season, Evan was selected to the first team all-conference. He was the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference Player of the Year last season in 2013-2014. Evan will be playing for UW-Platteville next season. Team captain in college and high school. He is an absolutely amazing human being and an excellent student with tremendous character. Though soft spoken, he is always very positive and is highly respected by teammates and opponents alike for his work ethic and demeanor.
Evan benefits from acutely developed basketball instincts and knowledge of the sport. He is very unselfish and always plays for the team, not for himself. Due to great timing, Evan was our all time leading shot blocker in high school, and he averaged nearly 2 per game this season for Washington.
Conference stats (9 games played - missed the game at Marinette): 46% FG, 55% FT, 13.7 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 13 assists, 32 blocked shots, 20 steals, and only 1 turnover per game.
February 9th UW-WC vs UW-Fox Valley 55 - 75
The UW-WC men's basketball squad hit an uncharacteristically low shooting spell connecting on only 27% of their shots, losing 76-55 at UW-Fox Valley Valley. Collin Liebherr led the Wildcats attack with 14 points and 6 rebounds. De'Andre Johnson hauled in 10 rebounds and added 9 points along with a pair of assists. Tim Pridemore and Evan Rathke led the team in steals with three each.
February 4th UW-WC vs UW-Waukesha 91 - 75
The Wildcats triumphantly returned to West Bend - victorious after earning a hard fought win over one of the conference front runners as UW-Washington County defeated the very physical UW-Waukesha County Cougars 91 to 75 on the Cougars home floor. The Wildcats stayed close in the first 20 minutes and took a 44-42 halftime lead when Domo Richie beat the buzzer with a 3-Pointer. They never trailed after that.
Rebounding was the key throughout the game. The hustling Wildcats out-rebounded the taller Cougars 49 to 28 and held Waukesha to a season low 3 second chance points for the entire game. Collin Liebherr scored a game high 19 and grabbed 8 rebounds. Tim Pridemore tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Domo Richie scored 17 and pulled down 7 boards. Evan Rathke scored 15, including a spectacular dunk, and added 4 assists and 3 steals. Hayden Steinhardt also had 4 assists for the Wildcats who continue to improve on their shot selection and scored a season high 91 points due to 51% shooting from the floor.
The Cougars made more three pointers, 13 to 8, but it was the Wildcats 40-22 advantage in scoring in the paint that proved the difference maker. Waukesha County was poised to host Marinette Saturday in the season finale with a chance to share the WCC championship, but the loss to Washington County dropped them from the regular
Jan. 29th UW-WC vs UW-Sheboygan 88 - 71
Dominating the rebounding category 55 to 37, UW-Washington outscored UW-Sheboygan 34 to 5 in second chance points and cruised to an 88-71 victory. Playing in possibly his final home game with the Wildcats, 2014-2015 Conference Player of the Year Evan Rathke had 23 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocked shots, and 3 steals.
The versatile Rathke started the game at point guard, and played every position on the floor for the Wildcats during the game. Wildcat center De'Andre Johnson recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds. Collin Liebherr added 15 points and 7 rebounds. And Domo Ritchie contributed 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals. Javon Williams led the Wildcats in assists with 6.
Hayden Steinhardt scored just before the halftime buzzer to give the Wildcats the momentum going into the locker room leading 35-26. Later in the second half, following a Sheboygan rally, Steinhardt delivered an extra long range 3-Pointer that just beat the shot clock and seemed to seal the game for the Wildcats.
Jan. 28th UW-WC vs UW-Fond du Lac 86 - 88
The UW-WC gym has been the site of several very close basketball games this month. But this time, the Wildcats lost a heart breaker in double overtime 88-86 to UW-FDL Wednesday night. The Wildcats were led by Evan Rathke with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 blocked shots, Javon Williams with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Hayden Steinhardt with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5-10 3-Pointers. Hartford'a Tim Pridemore had 7 assists to go along with 5 rebounds and 5 points.
The UW-FDL Falcons had 4 players with 15 or more points, but in the end the game winning 3-pointer was launched by Brandom Mueller for only his second basket of the game which erased the one point UW-WC lead.
The game was tied 74 all at the end of regulation and 80 to 80 after the first overtime.
Jan. 24th UW-WC vs UW-Marinette 60 - 61
The UW-WC Wildcats held the high scoring UW-Marinette Buccaneers to their lowest point total of the season at 61 (previous Marinette low was 71 and they have scored over 100 points 3 times). A gallent effort fell short as the Wildcats ran out of time on their furious last minute rally, coming from 7 points down late in the game to nearly upset the first place team in the WCC, losing to the Buccaneers 61-60.
Tim Pridemore played especially well for the Wildcats, leading the team in rebounds with 11, assists with 4, and steals with 2. Pridemore additionally scored 10 points and added 3 blocked shots. Evan Rathke led all scorers with 13 points and also blocked 3 shots. Javon Williams scored 11 to go along with 3 assists. De'Andre Johnson added 8 points and 6 rebounds.
UW-Marinette was led in scoring by Jared Rivard with 11. Brenden Thomas added 10 points and 5 assists, and Travis Champeau hit double figures with 10. Marinette's leading rebounder was Casey Wilson with 9.
Statistically, the difference in the game came down to free throws where UW-WC made 5 of only 6 attempts while UW-Marinette tallied 15 of 21 from the line. From the floor, the Wildcats slightly out-shot the Buccaneers 41% to 38%, and the Wildcats committed 3 less turnovers. But the Buccaneers held slight advantages in rebounding 36-31 and assists 13-9.
Jan. 14th UW-WC vs UW-Sheboygan 64 - 59
The UW-Washington Wildcats battled to overcome adversity to capture their fourth consecutive victory, 64-59 at UW-Sheboygan. Hartford's Tim Pridemore led all scorers with 21 points, connecting on 9 of his 16 field goal attempts, including 3 highlight film off balance drive and finish plays, and 2 of 5 from 3-point land. Pridemore also led the Wildcats in assists with 3.West Bend East graduate Hayden Steinhardt fired in 15 points while going 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Two of his three pointers ended scoring runs by the host Wombats.Random Lake's Evan Rathke led the Wildcats in rebounding with 10 and he scored 9 points.Collin Liebherr from West Bend East led in steals with 3 and scored 6 points, while De'Andre Johnson from Milwaukee Conservatory School of Life Long Learning grabbed 7 rebounds to go along with his 6 points.
The Wombats were led in scoring by Kortu Josiah and George Hawkins with 15 each. Lucas McKnight added 10 points. Tyler Hollis led all rebounders with 13.As a team, the Wombats outrebounded the Wildcats 45-34, but the Wildcats full court press helped force 22 turnovers.Trailing 13-5 after the first 8:30 of the game, the Wildcats rallied to post a slight 28-25 advantage on the score board by halftime.In the second half, UW-WC raced out to a 41-29 advantage before UW-Sheboygan responded to close the gap, and the game remained close the rest of the way. Excellent ball handling and patience by the Wildcats in the second half, committing only 3 turnovers and consistently running the shot clock down to work the defense more, were primary adjustments that impacted the results of the game.
Jan. 12th UW-WC vs UW-Richland 78 - 74
In a game that featured numerous lead changes the Wildcats surged ahead late, then showed their poise by effectively running time off the clock, and converting their free throws down the stretch to earn a hard fought 78-74 victory over talented, experienced, and aggressive UW- Richland.
UW-WC's Evan Rathke, Tim Pridemore, Hayden Steinhardt, Collin Liebherr, and Javon Williams all combined to connect on 10 of 13 free throws in the closing minutes of the game to preserve the Wildcats' third consecutive victory.
Evan Rathke scored inside and outside, finishing the game with 22 points and 11 rebounds without committing any turnovers. He was clutch behind the arc hitting 4 three pointers in 6 attempts.
Tim Pridemore and Dominique Richie each added 16 points to the Wildcats attack. Collin Liebherr had 9 points and 9 rebounds. De'Andre Johnson grabbed 11 rebounds, and Javon Williams led in the assist category with 4 and steals with 3.
Though the Roadrunners out-rebounded the Wildcats 47-43, the Wildcats held slim margins in shooting percentage at 40% to 38%, assists 17-14, and steals 9-8. Both teams had 15 turnovers.
UW Richland's John Hassell led all scorers with 24 points and collected 7 rebounds. Brian Wilder scored 18, and Charles Gray added 13 points and 11 boards. Diondre Howard led all rebounders with 17. Grant Dull scored 9 points on 3 3-pointers and dished out 7 assists.
UW-Richland returned five players from the Roadrunners team that advanced all the way to the WCC Championship game last season before losing to Fox Valley at Just a Game Field House in Wisconsin Dells.
Next up for UW-WC is Wednesday's game at UW-Sheboygan with a 7PM tip off.
Jan. 7th - UW-WC vs Fox Valley Technical (70-66)
2014 Conference Player of the Year, Evan Rathke hit the game winning shot from 12 feet out along the right baseline, slightly behind the backboard, with 1.5 seconds to play giving the Wildcats a 68-66 lead.
On the previous possession, Tim Pridemore made two free throws to tie the game at 66.
After a turnover, Hayden Steinhardt was fouled and made two free throws with 0.5 seconds to seal the game. The Wildcats charged back from a 59-53 deficit against a very tough team from Fox Valley Technical College that was riding a winning streak over the recent winter break.
2014 West Bend East graduate, Collin Liebherr recorded a double double, pulling down 12 boards to go with 11 points. Collin also assisted Rathke on the game winning basket.
The Wildcats closed the game on a 17-7 run after trailing by six in the closing minutes. Port Washington's Darius Will started the rally by drilling a three pointer from the left corner while playing in his final game for UW-WC (Darius is transferring to UW-Whitewater to attend spring football practices and play wide receiver for national champion Warhawks).
UW-WC executed perfectly in the last minute of the game, scoring 6 points on their final three possessions, while switching to their new Camouflage defense for the first time, resulting in two critical defensive stops in the final 38 seconds.
The Wildcats opened the game fast, jumping out to a quick 7-2 lead in the first two minutes before FVT pulled together to achieve a 4 point halftime lead.
Then the Wildcats opened the 2nd half with a fury, racing out to a 36-34 lead in the first minute and a half. Once again though a very poised team from Fox Valley Tech responded and regained the lead, until the Wildcats fought back for their largest margin of the game at 48-41. That's when FVT went on an 18-8 run for their biggest lead at 59-53, setting the stage for the Wildcats heroic comeback.
UW-WC shot only 28.5% from the floor in the 1st half, but 48.2% in the 2nd half. The difference was in their 2nd half success at driving the ball to the basket and getting the ball inside to the post players.
The taller team from FVT out-rebounded the scrappy Wildcats 47-36.
Game totals: UW-WC 16-24 Free Throws, 6-22 3-pointers, 24-64 Total Field Goals, 14 Fouls, 12 Assists, 11 Steals, 17 Turnovers, 6 Blocked Shots, 36 Rebounds
Game totals: Fox Valley Tech 12-17 Free Throws, 4-18 3-pointers, 25-70 Total Field Goals, 20 Fouls, 12 Assists, 10 Steals, 20 Turnovers, 2 Blocked Shots, 47 Rebounds
Dec. 10th - UW-WC vs UW-Rock 69 - 88
The UW-Washington County Wildcats fell to UW-Rock County 88-69 Wednesday night. A courageous 2nd half effort sparked by Evan Rathke (16pts 4rebs) and Colin Liebherr (23pts 7rebs) was not enough to overcome Rock County. The Wildcats cut a 19pt halftime down to 11 early in the 2nd half as they came out of the locker room with a sense of urgency. However, the Rattlers paced by Montrell Presley (20pts 12rebs) and Brandon Barnes (19pts 9rebs) were too resilient. The Wildcats (2-8) are on break til January. They will resume play on January 7th @ UW-Washington County against Fox Valley Technical College.
Dec. 3rd - UW-WC vs UW-Waukesha 76 - 89
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After building an early lead, the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha held onto the lead and defeated the University of Wisconsin-Washington County, 89-76, on Wednesday.
Coming into the game, UW-Waukesha had an apparent size advantage in the paint and utilized it as much as it could. But, that size advantage didn't concern UW-WC coach Arom Murrell.
"We weren't concerned with their size. We were confident we'd be formidable opponents," Murrell said. "They were more aggressive than we anticipated. They're a well-coached bunch and executed well."
With about seven minutes left in the first half, the Cougars (4-4) led by 16 points, but the Wildcats (2-7) responded by going on a run of their own, bringing the game to within seven points, 40-33.
UW-Waukesha's Cody Walters played a key role coming off the bench, providing an early spark and leading the Cougars with 16 points in just 20 minutes of playing time.
At the half, the Cougars led by eight, but despite that lead, Murrell thought his team had secured the momentum heading into the second half.
"They made some tough baskets in the first half," he said. "They tried to press us and we broke the press a few times, and that gave us some confidence that we were still in reach."
To start the second half, the Cougars went on a 12-0 run over the first six minutes of the half and led by 20. At that point, UW-Waukesha had seized the momentum.
"We talked at halftime about having a good start to the second half," Cougars coach Adam Ligocki said. "We had an OK first half and I thought if we could extend the game in the first four minutes (of the second half) that we could play with the lead and get the win."
Evan Rathke, who led all scorers with 20 points, broke the Wildcats' scoring drought but, by that time, the lead was almost insurmountable.
"The second half was the tale of the tape," Murrell said. "A lot of our easy buckets in the second half didn't drop. They kept their foot on the gas and as we were missing, they were making, and that spelled the doom."
UW-Waukesha had the luxury of not only size, but a deep bench as well. When 6-foot-7 Jaime Bonczkowski got into early foul trouble, the Cougars went to their bench and see similar production from their reserve players.
The most minutes played by a Cougars player was 23 by Russ Finco. The Wildcats had five players with at least 25 minutes and played three players for more than 30 minutes.
"Depth is a huge strength for us," Ligocki said. "We can wear people out. We don't have much of a drop-off from the first five to the next five. It makes our team better as the season goes on."
Along with Bonczkowski, 6-foot-7 Travis Crayton played a huge role in the game.
"(Bonczkowski and Crayton) bring great energy every time they're out there. They really bring up the rest of the team. They're the key to our success," Ligocki said.
Both Murrell and Ligocki are relatively new to the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference, with Murrell being in his first year and Ligocki in his second.
Both are in the process of trying to build a long-term basketball program, but with different ideals.
Murrell plans to use his roots in Milwaukee to extend the recruiting south of Washington County, and even into Texas where he lives.
"I think what we really want to do is establish an identity for not only style of play but standard of what we expect basketball here to be like," Murrell said. "I think we have some athletes to do that, but you never totally get that done in the first year. It's a process and I knew in the first year it wouldn't all come to fruition.
"I have a rapport with a lot of city coaches and I'd like to establish a relationship with these area schools here, as well. I live in Texas and have a recruiting base there. There's one kid (from Texas) who committed and will be here in January."
Ligocki said he's all about bring in local talent from Waukesha and bringing in a supportive community.
"I've been in Waukesha for the last 10 years. The first thing I wanted was guys who wanted to be student athletes and I wanted guys from Waukesha County. Being in my second year now, this year has been a lot smoother than last year so far," Ligocki said.
Nov. 19 - UW-WC vs UW-Fond du Lac 79 - 82
A 52 point scoring burst in the 2nd half was not enough to over-come a 47-27 halftime deficit for the Wildcats. The 52 point 2nd half scoring output was the most of any half for the season for UW-Washington County. A great shooting night by freshman guard Tim Pridemore (31 pts, 13 rebs, 3 sts) and Colin Liebherr (21 pts, 5 rebs), were not enough to slow down the sharp-shooting Falcons of UW-Fond Du Lac. UW-FDL was led by Hoff with 29 pts, 5 rebs and Pickert 25 pts 7 rebs
Nov. 17 - UW-WC vs UW-Richland 63 - 66
The Wildcats lost a close game to the Roadrunners of UW-Richland 66-63. Turnovers and poor offensive execution proved to be the demise of UW-WC as the now fall to 2-5 on the season. UW-Richland was led by reserve Brian Gentry with 22pts and Charles Gray with 11pts. The Wildcats were led by Colin Liebherr with 30pts and 10rebs and Evan Rathke with 14pys and 10rebs. UW-Wc will play its next opponent Wednesday night @ UW-Fond du Lac at 730pm.
Nov. 15 - UW-WC vs UW-Marinette 67 - 88
The UW-Washington Wildcats lost to a solid shooting UW-Marinette Buccaneer team 88-67 @ Marinette Saturday afternoon. UW-WC was led by freshman forward Darius Will with 29pts and freshman forward Colin Liebherr with 16pt. Zack Neumann led the way for UW-Marinette with 24pt.
Nov. 12 - UW-WC vs UW-Sheboygan 76 - 67
The Wildcats break a 3 game losing streak by beating the Wombats of UW-Sheboygan in a conference home game 76-67. UW-Washington was led by freshman colin Liebherr with 26pt and 9 rebs. Also contributing was Tim Pridemore with 14pts. UW-Sheboygan was led by Cedric Foster with 15pts and 5 rebs. The Wildcats play on the road next on Saturday at UW-Marinette at 3pm.
Nov. 10 - UW-WC vs UW-Fox Valley Valley 54 - 72
UW-Washington was unable to hold off the Cyclones from UW-Fox Valley after taking a 34-29 lead into the locker-room at the half. Marcus Jansen led UW-Fox Valley with 24pts. Evan Rathke paced the Wildcats with 22pts. UW-Washington will host UW-Sheboygan Wednesday night at 7:30pm.
Nov. 7 - UW-WC vs Fox Valley Tech 69 - 72
The Wildcats trailed as much as 18 points in the 2nd half before going on a 21-3 run to take a 69-68 lead with just over 1;30 left in the game. Nick Wolf led FVTC with 19points and 15 rebounds. Evan Rathke led UW-WC with 26 points and 12 rebounds. The Wildcats host UW-Fox Valley Monday night at 7:30pm in their home opener
Oct. 31- UW-WC vs UW-Marathon 68 - 60
The Wildcats fell short against the Huskies 68-60 Friday night. Led by Hayden Steinhardt's 22pt and Evan Rathke's 16pts and 12 rebounds. Mason Elsen led UW-Marathon with 11pt and 8 pt rebounds. UW-Washington County will play again next Friday against Fox Valley Tech @ 7:30pm.
2013 - 2014 Season
Feburary 15th - W.C.C. State Quarter Finals
The Men's Basketball team will be hosting the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference Quarter Finals on
Saturday, February 15th for a 2:00 p.m. tip off time. Stop by and support your wildcat team. The Wildcat will be playing against UW-Marinette. The winner will advance to the Semi-Finals playing against UW-Manitowoc at Manitowoc on Wednesday, February 19th for a 7:00 p.m. start time.
Jan. 17 - 18 UW-Marshfield Tournament
WILDCATS WIN 44th ANNUAL MARSHFIELD CLASSIC
By Russ Thull
The UW-Washington Wildcats Men's basketball team took part in the 44th Annual Marshfield Basketball tournament. The tournament consisted of 4 teams; UW-Washington, UW-Marshfield, UW- Fond du lac, and Fox Valley Technical college. On Friday, UW-Washington played UW-Marshfield. UW-Washington was down 7 early in the 1st half, but battled back to take a 32-29 lead at halftime. UW-Washington did not give up the lead the rest of the way as they outscored UW-Marshfield 33-26 in the second half to advance to the championship round 65-55. Evan Rathke led the way for the Wildcats with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Chris Gough kept his hot shooting streak going, scoring 18 points on 6 threes. Bill Haught also stepped up big time with his season high 14 points and 7 rebounds. "Bill is a high character individual, he works extremely hard in practice and I always know what I will get from Bill. We don't win this game without Bill hitting some big shots vs Marshfield's zone."
Fox Valley Technical College also advanced to the finals after knocking off UW-Fond du lac. Saturday's Fox Valley Tech and UW-Washington championship game is a rematch from a matchup earlier in the season which Fox Valley Tech won 85-60. "We knew that we were going to compete in this game because we are a different team than what we were in game 3 of this season. We knew in our first matchup that we gave up a ton of transition points. We also emphasized that we needed to get Evan Rathke a lot of touches down low. Fox Valley Tech plays a very aggressive man defense and they don't like to give a lot of help off their man. We knew that Evan would have a lot of 1 on 1 opportunity in the post if we could get him the ball." The Wildcats were successful in that attempt, as Rathke was a handful inside, scoring a game high and season high 37 points as he helped lead UW-Washington to a 81-76 victory. "In my 10 years of coaching, I don't know if I ever coached a player with the full package of talent and leadership that Evan offers. He is a phenomenal player, yet he is an even better leader for us. It is an honor for me to coach him and too watch him play the game the way he does."
Rathke was also named to the all-tournament team, which consists of the top 5 players for the weekend as well as earning tournament MVP as he averaged 30.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5 assists over the weekend. Chris Gough also played a major role in the Wildcat's success as he was also named to the All-tournament team as his hot shooting has made teams shake their heads on how to defend him. His presence as a deep threat also opens up the floor for others as well. Over the past 4 games, Chris is shooting 25/43 from three point range. He finished the tournament averaging 21 ppg, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. The Dynamic Duo of Evan and Chris was far from the reason the Wildcats took 1st place in the tournament as many other Wildcats stepped up at crucial times. Jon Lardy was a force on the boards, as he averaged 11 rebounds per game. Kyle Gallant, Tim Montag and Cory Crews did a great job handling pressure on the perimeter. Kyle finished Friday night's game with 8 rebounds and 8 assists. He also did a great job handling the pressure in both games only turning the ball over 3 times combined. "Kyle is playing his best basketball of the season. To have 2 games which he averaged 32 minutes in each with only 3 turnovers as the point guard is a tremendous feat."
The Wildcats (9-7 overall, 4-3 conference) have 5 games remaining before playoffs begin. They are on the road vs UW-Marinette on Saturday looking to extend their 4 game winning streak.
Jan. 13 UW-Washington vs UW-Richland Center
Wildcats win second semester opener 88 - 73
By Russ Thull
Wildcats start 2nd semester off strong on the road vs UW Richland.
Wildcats have faced their share of adversity throughout this season, but none bigger than the current one. With 5 key players academically ineligible, the Wildcats began the semester with a convincing 88-73 win over UW-Richland. The Wildcats were led by Chris Gough, who scored 29 points and hit 7 three pointers. Evan Rathke and Blake Wiskirchen each added 23 and 18 respectively. "This was the ultimate team win, knowing what we were facing and coming out like we have not lost a step. I know that my players will play hard, they always do." The Wildcats executed well and they were able to get Rathke a bunch of touches in the paint. "We like to play inside out, when we do that it opens things up for others."
UW-Washington will host UW-Sheyboygan on Wednesday at 7pm.
Dec. 11 UW-Washington vs UW-Rock County
Wildcats lose last game of semester, 58 - 66
By Bill Haught
Sometimes you just run out of gas.
That was the case Wednesday night when the UW-Washington County men's basketball team travelled two hours to UW-Rock County to take on the Rattlers. The Wildcats were without top scorer Evan Rathke, who did not play because of an ankle injury.
After being up by 6 and allowing 22 points in the first half of play, the Wildcats extended their lead to 17 by going on an 11-0 run to start the second half. From that point on, roles reversed in the game, as UW-Rock County went on an offensive tear, tying the game at 55 and closing it out with free throws at the end of the game, making the final score 66-58.
The top scorers for the Wildcats were DJ Gollwitzer and Chris Gough, who each had 16 points. UW-Rock County was led by Kyle Hawkins, who had 17 points on 5/10 shooting.
The Wildcats play their next game after holiday break at home, on January 6th versus UW-Concordia.
Dec. 4 UW-Washington vs UW-Waukesha
Wildcats come up short in Waukesha, 84-60
By Bill Haught
Coming off of a game on Monday versus UW-Manitowoc, the UW-Washington County men's basketball team looked to rebound from that loss by taking on the UW-Waukesha Cougars on Wednesday, December 4th.Unfortunately, the Wildcats were not able to overcome the Cougars' fast-paced offensive attack, which was led by guard Christian Valadez, who scored 16 points. Three other Cougars scored in double digits.
Evan Rathke and Chris Gough led UW-Washington County in scoring, with Rathke scoring 22 while adding 6 recbounds and Gough scoring 16 with four three-pointers. At the end of the first half, the Wildcats were down by 17 points, trailing 45-28. After showing brief periods of being able to tug away at the lead, the Wildcats began to lose a chance of getting back in the game, as the UW-Waukesha offense slowed down and ate up the clock for much of the second half.
The Wildcats are looking to bounce back from the loss, which put them at 5-6 on the season, on Wednesday, December 11th at UW-Rock County.
Box Score First Half Second Half Final
UW-Washington County 28 32 60
UW-Waukesha 45 39 84
Evan Rathke: 22 pts. 7/15 FG 6 reb.
Chris Gough: 16 pts. 6/14 FG 5 reb.
Christian Valadez 16 pts. 3/6 FG 4 ast.
Matt Fox-Whitaker 15 pts. 5/10 FG 7 reb.
Dec. 2 UW-Washington vs UW-Manitowoc
Wildcats Fall to Blue Devils at Home, 60 - 75
By Bill Haught
Losing a game you feel you could have won is never easy. The UWWC Wildcats returned to their home gymnasium on Monday to take on the UW-Manitowoc Blue Devils. The Wildcats were unable to secure a victory.
Washington County scored the first basket of the game, but that was the only lead the team held for the game's duration. After getting the UW-Manitowoc lead down to 7 late in the first half, a combination of turnovers and offensive rebounds given up by the Wildcats made it difficult for the team to get the lead down any further.
"Manitowoc's offense thrives off of turnovers and offensive rebounds," commented UWWC head coach Russell Thull. "The defensive pressure took us out of our rhythm offensively." The Wildcats gave up 22 offensive rebounds. "We gave them too many extra chances and [that] also limited our opportunites on the offensive end." added Thull.
Freshman Evan Rathke once again led the Wildcats in scoring, with 23 points. UW-Manitowoc was led by Xavier Fletcher, who scored fifteen points. UW-Washington County plays UW-Manitowoc again in Manitowoc on Monday, February 3rd, and are playing their next game on Wednesday, December 4th at UW-Waukesha.
Despite the loss, the Wildcats are looking to bounce back. Coach Thull commented on his and the team's outlook by saying, "My mindset is the same as every other day; that is to continue to work hard and find ways to improve our team. My players will work hard and we will rebound."
Box Score First Half Second Half Total
UW-Manitowoc 42 33 75
Evan Rathke 23 pts, 9/16 FG, 6 reb.
DJ Gollwitzer 13 pts, 5/12 FG, 7 reb.
Will Colassacco 8 pts, 3/9 FG, 12 reb.
Xavier Fletcher 15 pts, 6/9 FG
D. Thompson 15 pts, 5/15 FG
C. Bryant 14 pts, 4/10 FG
Nov. 18th - UW-Washington vs UW-Richland
Wildcats halt Roadrunners in come-from-behind win
by Bill Haught
The Wildcats of UW-Washington County continued their now three-game winning streak versus the UW-Richland Roadrunners on Monday, winning 84-77.
UW-WC and UW-Richland started out red-hot on offense, with both teams matching each other's baskets for much of the first half, until UW-Richland went on a run to put the halftime score at 41-37 in their favor.
The Wildcats knew this was an opportunity to step up under pressure, and make a statement by coming back to turn the lead in their favor. Washington County started the half down six points and ended up winning by seven when the final buzzer sounded.
One of the key contributors to the Wildcats' intensity was Evan Rathke, who has been the primary option for his team as of late, coming off of a 30 point game against UW-Marinette two days prior. Rathke scored 37 points, with 21 coming in the first half of play. Despite his stellar scoring performance, Rathke focused on the positives for his team: "We needed one of these games because this was our first close game.
"Evan is a very unselfish player," said coach Russell Thull. "He played at one hundred percent through the whole 38 minutes he played. He is our leader."
With much of Rathke's scoring coming in the post and from free throws (by shooting 13/15 from the line), several other players stepped up and played the inside-out game effectively. Starting point guard Chris Gough added 19 points, nine of which were from beyond the arc. Second year forward Tim Hovorka contributed a double-double off the bench, with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats are now looking to keep their winning streak alive against UW-Fon Du Lac on Wendesday, rounding out a three-game homestand.
"A three-game win streak is something to be proud of. We're going to get right back at it against Fon Du Lac on Wednesday. We're excited." said Thull.
Nov. 16th - UW-Washington vs. UW-Marinette
UW-WC Men's Basketball edge out UW-Marinette
By Bill Haught
In a tense finish, the UW-Washington County Wildcats returned to West Bend after 3 away games to out-battle the UW-Marinette Buccaneers, 79-75 Saturday. The victory improves the Wildcats' record to 3-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
For the second consecutive game, UW-Washington County had four players in double figure scoring. One of those players was Evan Rathke, who notched 30 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes. "I was just trying to get into the open lanes and get in the block to finish the easy shots."
Points in the paint were a big factor in deciding the game's outcome, as UW-Washington County outscored UW-Marinette 44-18 down low, and several came off of offensive rebounds. UW-WC won the rebounding margin, and scored more points per possession as well.
Sophomore and second-year player Tim Hovorka contributed 17 points off of the bench. "I want to contribute to my team in any way possible. When coach puts me in I'm going to give 110% any time I'm out on the floor."
Teamwork has been a main focus of the Wildcats, who become a tight-knit group of players that are becoming a more cohesive unit. Head coach Russell Thull stated that "[We've improved on] our overall team chemistry: working together, seeing where guys are cutting, understanding each others strengths, and executing."
"We're working the ball around, and knowing the offense better. I think our chemistry is something we've improved on. Guys are knowing the offense better so we're not 'thinking' about it. We're running through it and creating." added Rathke.
The Wildcats look to keep their winning streak going on Monday at home, where they face off against UW-Richland at 7 pm.
Nov. 13th - UW-Washington vs. UW-Sheboygan
Wildcats Win First Away Game
by Bill Haught
After dropping three games in a row to start the first road trip of the season, the UW-Washington County Men's basketball team notched its second win versus the UW-Sheboygan Wombats, improving to 1-1 in conference play and 2-3 overall.
An important part of the Wildcats' win was a 14-2 run that started the game. By the end of the first half, the Wildcats held a 39-19 lead.
Freshman swingman Matthew Lane commented on the Wildcats' initial run by saying, "It was a huge part of our success. Coach Thull got us fired up before the game and laid out the groundwork for what we had to do. We started our last two games out flat, but during this one we executed well."
"Starting the game well was a good confidence boost," head coach Russell Thull said. "I was also impressed with how much we shared the ball, as well as how we got it into the post. We were also very efficient to start out the game." The Wildcats shot 59.3% in the first half of play.
Additionally, UW-Washington County had 4 players in double digits in points. "We have so many guys on this team that can put the ball in the hoop," Lane added. He also dished out 9 assists in 28 minutes of play. "I'm just happy to be the guy to feed the ball to my teammates."
The Wombats did stage a run in the second half, but the Wildcats responded by closing out the game to bring the final score to 67-52.
UW-Washington County comes home to play their next game on Saturday at 12:00 versus UW-Marinette.
Nov. 11th - UW-Washington vs. UW-Fox Valley Valley
Wildcats lose battle with Cyclones at UW-Fox Valley Valley
by Bill Haught
Taking on the defending state champions was no easy task for the UW-Washington County Wildcats, who lost to the UW-Fox Valley Cyclones 75-57 Monday night.
Freshman forward Will Colassacco saw this as an opportunity to step up for his team, and was inserted into the starting lineup. Colassacco led the Wildcats in scoring with 15 points off of a perfect 7/7 shooting from the field. "I was making sure to run our plays correctly, make plenty of back cuts, and just play tough," Colassacco said. "We were working with what we had, since we had two players out with injuries. They played hard and wore us out a little."
The Wildcats were without their starting sophomore guard, Kyle Gallant, and freshman forward Jon Lardy due to injuries to the knee and groin, respectively.
Starting games off better was a focus for the Wildcats going into the game, and it showed. UW-WC took the lead early on in the game and ended the first half trailing 33-25. Playing tougher defense was a focus for the team, and the Wildcats' defensive effort was led by freshman forward Tim Belland, who took 6 charges before leaving late in the second half with a sprained ankle. "I wanted to get in the best position possible to help my team, and [taking 6 charges] helped our cause." said Belland.
UW-Washington County wanted to make a statement playing against the reigning state champions, and are looking forward to the rest of the season after battling with the Cyclones for most of the game.
The Wildcats play their next game at UW-Sheboygan on Wednesday, November 13th.
Nov. 6 - UW-Washington vs. Fox Valley Technical College
Wildcats drop away opener vs. Fox Valley Tech
by Bill Haught
The UW-Washington County Wildcats men's basketball team lost its first away game of the 2013-14 season Saturday night, 85-60, versus Fox Valley Technical College in UW-Fox Valley Valley's gym.
Fox Valley Tech jumped out to a 12-0 lead to start the game, and held the lead for the entirety of the game.
Several fast break points contributed to the Foxes' victory, as well as a 35-18 advantage in points off of bench players. UW-Fox Valley scored 21 points off of turnovers, and those points led to layups in transition.
"We have to do a better job of getting back and communicating," said UW-Washington County coach Russell Thull.
A major factor in the Foxes' first half offensive attack was Darius Banks, who shot 4/5 from beyond the three point arc in the first half, and finished the game with 24 points.
"We gave up too many high-percentage looks," added Thull. UW-Fox Valley Tech shot 56.8% during the first half, and led 54-29 at the break.
Despite the Foxes' first half success, the Wildcats were not going to go down without a fight. Evan Rathke notched 27 points on 10/15 shooting from the field, while adding six free throws.
UW-Washington County held the Foxes to 33.3% shooting for the second half, and tied the Foxes in scoring for the rest of the game at 31-31.
The UW-Washington County Wildcats play their next game on Monday, November 11th, at UW-Fox Valley Valley.
Box Score: 1st Half 2nd Half Total
Washington County 29 31 60
Fox Valley Tech 54 31 85
Nov. 2 - UW-Washington vs UW-Marathon
UW-Washington County Men's Basketball looks ahead following loss to UW-Marathon
by Bill Haught
The UW-Marathon Huskies handed the UW-Washington County Wildcats their first loss of the season Saturday, 98-55, dropping the Wildcats' record to .500 at 1-1 to start the season. The Huskies attacked on both sides of the ball, and used their 18-man roster's depth to their advantage.
UW-Washington County was without two players for the game, Will Collassco and DJ Gollwitzer.
The Huskies also used their size well, out-scoring the Wildcats 48-22 in the paint. Led by Guard Caleb Glennon's 26 points, UW-Marathon's offensive attack proved too strong for the Wildcats' defense.
While the final score was hard to stomach for the Wildcats, the team has maintained that they will learn from this experience. The Huskies out-rebounded the Wildcats 67-40, with many of them contributing to second-chance points.
Co-captain of the Wildcats, forward Jon Lardy reiterated: "The biggest aspect of the game that made us lose was our rebounding not being where it should have been."
"We contested the first shot, and gave up offensive rebounds that led to putbacks." said co-captain Evan Rathke, who led the Wildcats in scoring with 14 points.
"We need to finish possessions defensively. That was the number one thing that hurt us." said head coach Russell Thull. "Nevertheless, it is something that we can work on in practice, and going into the next game," stated assistant coach Ethan Derricks. "Once we work out the kinks, I think that we will be a team that is tough to beat."
The game was not without positives for the Wildcats, and the team is taking the loss in stride. "Nobody likes to lose but you have to take it as a learning experience. We'll come together, work hard, and get back into the groove," Lardy emphasized. "I can't wait until we do."
The Wildcats play their next game against UW-Fox Valley Tech on November 6th, in UW-Fox Valley Valley's gym.
Oct. 30th - UW-Washington vs. UW-Baraboo
UW Washington Win Home Opener!
The 2013-2014 season is underway for the UW-Washington County Wildcats. It started out with a very entertaining win. It was entertaining because the Wildcats were able to showcase nine new players to go with two returning players. "This is an exciting year for us because of the caliber of players that we believe we have from top to bottom, said Coach Thull" Evan Rathke and Chris Gough got their careers started at UW-WC on a positive note. Evan scored 19 points to go with 16 rebounds and 5 blocks. Chris scored a team high 32 points and shot 9-18 from three point range. "Those are two pretty big stat lines, but what you don't see is the team effort that the Wildcats displayed. "DJ Gollwitzer hit some big shots off the bench, Kyle Gallant handled the pressure and dished out 7 assists and TIm Hovorka added 7 rebounds, and I could go on and on," Thull added. The Wildcats next game is at home vs UW-Marathon at 3 pm.


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Jesus's ultimate goal in His life, the reason He come to earth was this: to save us. In order to accomplish that, He had to give away his life:
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)
Due to our own limitation, it's impossible to grasp what that meant for Him. We don't know what will happen in a few seconds, so we cannot understand what it is like to live your whole life knowing everything that will happen, knowing that you will suffer and be killed in a cruel way, although you have the power to stop it at anytime.
Jesus' love for all mankind and his desire to follow God's will was so strong that giving up was never a possibility for Him.
But it doesn't mean that it was easy. On the contrary:
"Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour." (John 12:27)
Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." (Matthew 26:39)
He said those words so we would know that fulfilling God's plan was a hard task even for Him. But He also wanted to make it clear that He would only do what was God's will, no matter what.
With His last words before His death, He showed that He was following a plan, which was concluded:
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:30)
It was finished, but it was not the end. Salvation was provided to mankind, and the new relationship between mankind and God was just beginning.
Jesus' sacrifice reconnected God and mankind, Creator and creation. He followed God's plan to the letter and He did it willingly, with a purpose:
"For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day." (John 6:38-40)
Jesus' goal was to die for us, so we could live. Let's make it our goal to have a life. A true life with Him, forever.
This post is part of the "One Word at a Time Blog Carnival" hosted by Peter Pollock. Check out his blog for links to other posts that were written based on the word "goals".


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The announcement earlier this week that Diane Sawyer will be stepping down as anchor of ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer has left many people struggling to figure out the significance of this move.
ABC announced that David Muir, 40, would take the anchor seat on September 2 and that George Stephanopolous, 53, would become chief anchor for ABC News. Sawyer, 68, will continue to pursue major interviews and produce specials for ABC News— something that Salon calls "Barbara Walters' former job" before she retired.
The most obvious change is that the three major broadcast evening news programs will be anchored by white men. Some people find that troubling; others are not bothered by that.
Karen Turner, an associate professor of journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia, told TV Newser: "The evening news anchors are the face of the network. In this growing multicultural nation, it's unconscionable that as of September three white men will lead their respective networks."
Sheila Weller wrote on Time.com: ."Let's remember that on September 11 it was largely two women—Diane and Katie—who rigorously, compassionately gave us the shocking news as it unfolded. In these days when our country sorely needs some unity, it would be nice and maybe even necessary to have a female sensibility—a woman—in that role again."
But Howard Kurtz of Fox News writes: "While the network newscasts still command a sizable if aging audience, the anchor job no longer has quite the glittering status of the Rather/Brokaw/Jennings era, let alone the Cronkite/Huntley-Brinkley heyday. And if Muir isn't the guy racing off to disasters and anchoring conventions and election nights, that further dims the luster."
And then there's this reaction from Maitri Mehta, writing on Bustle.com: "Essentially, it takes two men to replace the work of one extraordinary woman. You go, Diane."
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MIDDLETOWN - New Jersey State Police said a "serious accident" has blocked all lanes of the Garden State Parkway in Middletown.
The accident occurred around 2 p.m. Saturday on southbound lanes near mile marker 111, when a driver going the wrong way collided with several other vehicles, said police.
State police confirmed there were multiple injuries in the crash, but could not immediately provide additional information.
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GEF Authorizes Up to US$10 Million for Minamata Convention on Mercury
20 June 2013: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has authorized the use of up to US$10 million to fund an early action pre-ratification programme for the Minamata Convention. The decision was taken at the 44th Meeting of the GEF Council (GEF 44), which also adopted a Work Program amounting to US$369.82 million, comprising 48 projects on biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), as well as multi-focal area projects.
GEF 44 took place at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on 18-20 June 2013.
As the financial mechanism of the Minamata Convention on Mercury upon entry force, the GEF Secretariat noted that the Convention will be open for signature in October 2013. The Secretariat highlighted that GEF is requested to fund activities in the interim period between signature and entry into force, including in the immediate period after the Diplomatic Conference to be held in Minamata, Japan, in October 2013.
In this context, the adopted decision allocates US$10 million to fund an early action pre-ratification programme for the Convention during the remainder of the fifth GEF replenishment (GEF 5). The Secretariat explained to Council members that this amount had been calculated through joint efforts by the mercury "non-bureau," the interim Secretariat for the Minamata Convention, and the GEF Secretariat.
During the meeting, Fernando Lugris, Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Mercury, appealed to the Council to consider and agree on ways to provide "new, additional, adequate and predictable" financial support to the Minamata Convention, both in the interim period and throughout implementation. The Council welcomed the invitation from the INC on Mercury to be the key element of the Financial Mechanism.
The GEF Council was preceded by consultations with civil society organizations (CSOs) on 17 June and followed by the 14th meeting of the Council for the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF). Key decisions of the meeting addressed: relations with conventions and other international institutions; the progress report from the Director of the GEF Evaluation Office; the annual monitoring review; the report of the selection and review committee; work programme and budget of the GEF Evaluation Office; the GEF Business Plan and Corporate Budget for the 2014 fiscal year; the Fifth Overall Performance Study and Management Response (OPS5); and the work programme.
On the GEF2020 Strategy, participants heard a keynote address from Johan Rockström, Executive Director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University, which highlighted that the present generation is the first to have bold scientific knowledge on the perverse effects of environmental degradation, while noting that environmental degradation aggravates social instability.
The Council also commended Thomas Lovejoy, outgoing chair of The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP), and welcomed Rosina Bierbaum as the incoming chair. It was decided that Mexico will host the fifth Assembly of the GEF, while India will host the next meeting on the GEF 6 replenishment, to take place in September 2013. [Documents on Minamata Convention] [IISD RS Meeting Coverage]


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99by Roy Macgregor Al Strachan
Whether wearing his Edmonton oil-drop, the black and silver colours of L.A., or the famous Rangers sweater from New York, all hockey fans agree that Wayne Gretzky was the best hockey player of all time. His point totals, his puck control, and the manner in which he conducted himself both on and off the ice reflected the very best of the game. You can't talk about Gretzky without talking about his records and achievements: 50 goals in just 39 games, 9 Hart Trophies, 10 Art Ross Trophies, 4 Stanley Cups, 215 points in a single season, and, of course, retiring with 2856 points. Each record is a remarkable achievement by the game's most remarkable player, and each will be broken down in this book. Published with Wayne Gretzky's approval and written with his cooperation, this is the Gretzky biography that his fans have so anxiously awaited. Veteran sports journalist Al Strachan has enjoyed an extremely close friendship with Gretzky for well over 25 years, and during this time Strachan has reported on every aspect of his professional career. The two have spent thousands of hours talking about the game and such details as Wayne's move to L.A., managing the 2002 Canadian Olympic team and coaching in Phoenix. Their close friendship has offered each man the opportunity to discuss the game that they both love, and in this book Strachan takes readers on a most remarkable journey and details the life of Wayne Gretzky like it has never been told.
Go to the Netby Al Strachan
Players and coaches of genius come along; rules and tactics and strategies evolve; careers ebb and flow. And the best way to see how the game changes is to look at the goals, the events that led up to them, and the way they change hockey history. From Canada's ultimate hockey insider comes the lowdown on the personalities, the dressing-room banter, the chalk-talk, the sweat-stained passion behind eight of the goals that changed the game.There are moments in hockey history that matter even more than the question of who won or lost, when a single goal can tell us about the game itself.Among the most famous and stirring in hockey lore was Paul Coffey's dramatic counter-attack in the 1984 Canada Cup against the USSR. Canadian fans were terrified of the dazzling Soviets, and were nervous about another drubbing like the 8-1 loss Canada had suffered the last time the two teams had played. Coffey's pass interception and rush up-ice is now the stuff of legend, but it was not only the defenceman's skill that won the day.Glen Sather was as mindful of the vaunted Soviet attack as any Canadian fan, and he put together a game plan with one objective: to keep the puck away from the Russians. Once Coffey got the puck into the Soviet zone, it was Tonelli's spadework along the boards and Bossy's refusal to budge from the crease that allowed Coffey's point shot to eventually find its way to the net. That goal beat the Soviets and changed the way the game was played forever.Other goals were equally shaped by their time. Think of Guy Lafleur's notorious "too- many- men- on- the- ice" goal in 1979, which effectively ended Don Cherry's career as a coach. Or Wayne Gretzky's overtime goal in Game Two of the Smythe Division finals in 1988 against the Calgary Flames, arguably the goal that marked the pinnacle of his career. Or Mario Lemieux's 1987 Canada Cup-winning goal. Or Brett Hull's disputed 1999 Stanley Cup-winner.Al Strachan, whose insider hockey connections are second to none, was witness to all these goals. He has been writing about the game we love for more than three decades. Chummy with the players, respected by coaches, and friends with the broadcasters and journalists, he knows what is going on in the dressing rooms and the board rooms, and he understands what is evolving on the ice. He has talked to the men who made the decisions, as well as to those who made the plays. In Go to the Net, he passes on, in the trenchant style of his famous columns, insights into the goals that tell us not only about the way the game has changed but also about the gritty soul of hockey that will never change.From the Hardcover edition.
Over the Lineby Al Strachan
Bestselling author and Toronto Sun sportswriter Al Strachan shares more insider stories from his more-than-forty-year career covering pro hockey. Bestselling author and Toronto Sun sportswriter Al Strachan is a permanent fixture in the illustrious world of professional ice hockey. His opinion, backed by an extensive knowledge of the game and his sharp sense of humour, is read and enjoyed by millions of fans internationally. He has established unique and personal relationships with the biggest names in hockey from every generation and era and it is through these contacts that Strachan can step Over the Line to obtain exclusive access to information. Strachan has been writing about hockey for over forty years. He has experienced first-hand all that the game has to offer. From Stanley Cup victories, miraculous saves, and incredible goals to devastating hits and world class bouts, Strachan has been there to report on the most exciting, controversial, devastating, frustrating, humorous and talked-about episodes in the history of the game, whether it's Stanley Cup victories, miraculous saves, and incredible goals or devastating hits and world class bouts. In his latest adventure, he relives tales from the rink that will fascinate, amuse, shock, and entertain all fans of the game -- from dressing-room banter between player and coach to insider information on the League's revenue sharing program. It's all here, glorious page after glorious page of stuff that any fan of hockey must read.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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"I thought maybe we were a little bit like somebody who is forced to drive a stick shift but never had a real good lesson," said Head Coach Herb Sendek on his team's offensive struggles late. "I thought we got caught in between with the lead with should we be patient - we don't want to quick shoot - and then they changed to the zone, and I probably could have done a better job with our guys with just making sure they knew we still had to play and be in a tack mode. I think I probability contributed to some of their hesitancy by not amplifying that mindset."
On a night when neither Jahii Carson nor Carrick Felix could gain any momentum offensively, the Sun Devils were led by Gordon and senior center Ruslan Pateev.
Gordon got the night started for the Sun Devils, scoring 13 of his game-high 23 points in the first half as Arizona State (18-5, 7-3) used an early 15-1 run to jump ahead by as many as 16 before taking a 10 point lead into halftime. Gordon, who entered the game averaging nearly 15 points in the team's last six contests, shot 8-13 from the field, including 3-5 from behind the three point line.
It marked the fourth time this season Gordon scored 20 or more for the Sun Devils to go along with four rebounds, three assist and two steals for the night.
"I think we're playing more together as a team and I'm getting the ball and getting shots," said Gordon on his recent play. "Other players are stepping up so they don't have to help on me. And I think Jahii is creating his game with the pull-up, so as a team we're just working together a lot more."
Pateev came off the bench early for the Sun Devils as Jordan Bachysnki struggled against the Golden Bear forecourt. The senior matched career-high with 12 points, eight of which came in the first half, while adding eight rebounds and three blocked shots.
"We got a great contribution once again from the ultimate team player," said Sendek of Pateev. "I just couldn't be more proud of Ruslan and I know I continue to bring this up but I think it deserves mention; he's a young man who has never been center stage but has always been an unconditionally great teammate. So he's like a constant reminder to everybody in our program of the beauty of being unselfish."
"And now to see him have these kinds of contributions down the home stretch of his senior year is about as good as it gets for a coach."
Helping Pateev inside was sophomore Jonathan Gilling, who after scoring 22 points in the loss to Washington last Saturday, opened the game with a pair of three point baskets to ignite the ASU offense. He finished with nine points on just 3-11 shooting, but grabbed eight rebounds and had the game-clinching free throw with four seconds remaining.
"Probably one out of two games in this league he's going to be undersized if he's going to play the four," said Sendek about Gilling. "So that's going to be a reality for him. You could see Cal coming at him with actions to see if they could post him and I thought for the most part, he did a pretty good job with it."
After giving up 50 points in the paint and being outrebounded by Huskies in their last game, ASU limited the Golden Bears to just 24 points in the paint while coming ahead on the boards by two.
Jahii Carson finished the night with 12 points - 10 of which came early in the second half - and four steals. After turning the ball just once last weekend in 69 minutes of action, Carson had five turnovers against California (13-9, 5-5).
Carrick Felix left the game late after being poked in the eye. Sendek said afterwards that Felix struggled momentarily with double-vision but was checked out by the team doctor after the game and is reportedly cleared to play on Saturday when the Sun Devils host Stanford. Felix had eight points and five rebounds in the win.


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Metal Shop - September 24th, 2011 - Hour 2
49:28 minutes Metal Shop - September 24th, 2011 - Hour 2
Tonight's From The Vault, our oldschool segment, featured Wino's band The Obsessed from 1985! Pantera showed up this hour alongside Agalloch and Blackguard, whose shows were also featured in this hour's giveaways. We also gave a spin to a cool local progressive metal band by the name of Stealing Axion.
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Memorial Hospital of South Bend News
Thank you for your interest in Memorial Hospital of South Bend, a Beacon Health System Care Partner. Below please find recent news.
If you are a member of the media, please visit the Memorial Media Relations page for additional information.
- 2011 Leighton Lecture: The Brain That Changes Itself
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Century Center, South Bend. Featuring Best-Selling Author Norman Doidge, M.D.Read More...
- Memorial Announces Release of New Book on Innovation
Memorial Hospital announces the release of a new book on innovation, written by hospital CEO Phil Newbold and Vice President of Marketing and Innovation Strategy Diane Serbin Stover. The book, titled "Wake Up and Smell the Innovation! Stirring up a return on imagination," combines the story of Memorial's journey to develop an innovation competency, with a guide that others can use to create a culture of innovation in their own organization.Read More...
- Free Balance and Mobility Screenings
Free Balance and Mobility Screenings, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1-6 p.m., Memorial Outpatient Therapy at Main Street in Granger, Call 647-1801 for an appointment.Read More...
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Wednesday, Nov. 9 • 3 -7 p.m.
Call 574-647-1801 for an appointment
- Subway Grand Opening in Memorial Hospital's Cafeteriahhh!
Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 6-inch fresh value meal (chips and a drink included) will be just $1.99Read More...
Prize drawings throughout the day, including five, $25 Subway gift cards
- Free AATD Screenings
Free AATD Screenings, Nov. 3, 8, & 10 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Memorial Health Discovery Center, 100 Navarre Place, Suite 6600 in South Bend. Call 574-647-1801 to register.
- Light Therapy Feel Better Center Now Open
Get out of the dark and into the light! Call 647-1801 for an appointment for a FREE, 30-minute session at the popularRead More...


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Plans for a 47m-tall wind turbine and anemometer mast at Wark Common are being recommended for approval by Northumberland County Council.
The application, which was deferred for further information last month, is due to go before the planning and environment committee on Tuesday.
It is a separate application to the controversial 71m-tall turbine plan that was withdrawn last year.


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Nestled in the Hawaiian fern forest and situated on the edge of Kazumura Cave and Lava tube, Aloha Crater Lodge welcomes you. Located less than 2 miles from the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, our rooms are designed with your privacy in mind. Every room has it's own entrance and gorgeous views of the natural Ohia and Hapu'u landscape. A continental breakfast is placed in your room daily and includes homemade Hawaiian tea bread, a basket of fresh fruit and complimentary Hawaiian blend coffee and tea service. Enjoy your coffee while overlooking our collapsed lava tube. Kazumura cave is a treasure to behold. Breathe in the beauty and majesty of the days of old when lava created this incredible sight. After breakfast you might drive down to Hilo, about 30 scenic miles, where you can shop til you drop or beach it for the day. Unwind before dinner by taking a hot tub. Situated near the lavatube for your relaxation and enjoyment. A gourmet dinner awaits at any one of the fabulous restaurants located in Volcano Village, Thai Thai, Lava Rock Cafe, Kilauea Lodge or The Rim at the Volcano House. If you have dinner at the Volcano House, view one of the HOTTEST attractions happening in the Volcanoes National Park, Halema'uma'u crater. Hawaii Volcanos Park is one of the few places in the world where you can view a live active volcano. For most this is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed. Remember, this is how these islands were made! L
5 on February 03, 2015
Would recommend this to anyone. Gorgeous room, lovely personal service, the lava tube tour was amazing.
1.2 on March 04, 2013
We arrived in the early evening. It looked like a private home at first, and we could not find the office. We drove around to the back and there was a small office sign above a sliding glass door. I knocked on the door and several dogs came out to greet us and then the owner. I was sure we had gone to a private home instead of a lodge. We were taken to our room and we were shocked to say the least. It was damp, moldy, not clean, very dirty carpet and plastic patio chairs around a old table. I really felt like I should sleep with my clothing on!! We were there just for overnight thank goodness. The breakfast was 3 pieces of toast, with a jar of jelly that had been dipped in by many guests before us. I passed on that and ate one of the yogurts that were provided. The granola was in an old pasta sauce jar. I would have not taken a shower in the bathroom even if you had paid me. The grounds were lovely in the front and when you pulled in - we walked around the grounds and the back area looked like a junk yard seriously - no maintenance that I could see anywhere. What a shame as it could be so much more with just a little care. We do not recommend this lodge at all...
3.6 on December 20, 2012
Enjoyed lava tube tour
4.0 on October 01, 2011
4.2 on September 25, 2011
Shannon and Dan were great; the accommodations were nice, clean and quiet too! We loved being so close to the National Park. The lava tour was defiantly an added bonus and well worth the stay! Dan did a great tour. The grounds are beautiful.
4.0 on January 18, 2011
This lodge was a great place to unwind after our long trip. The vacation rental had plenty of room for our family of 5. Dan and Shannon are fantastic hosts, and went out of their way to make us comfortable. Don't miss the lava tube! MUCH better than the one in the park!
4.4 on November 29, 2010
This was a good place to stay. Their referral saved us $200 on a helicopter tour. But far and away the coolest thing was the lava tube.
3.4 on November 01, 2010
We only stayed for one night and the highlight was definitely the lava tube onsite. Thanks to Dan for giving us an excellent tour of it. The room was what was expected with what we paid for - we were just looking for a clean room/bathroom and nothing more.
4.0 on August 27, 2010
we got upgraded without asking for it and then the lava tube expedition with the son was a really extreme experience, it made this stay a lovely memory also the room with many little details, so thoughtful, we loved it and already recommended it to other friends
3.6 on August 23, 2010
This B&B offers some beautiful landscaping and even a personal on-site lava tube and crater. The location just outside Volcano National Park can't be beat. We appreciated an upgrade to a larger room on check in. Finally, Dan offered some great tips on lesser known sites like black sand beaches and lava viewing spots.
Enter Room 1, Pua Mala through sunlit, french doors. A rock garden with exotic tropical plants welcomes you. Relax on a cloud of comfort tonight on the deep sleep mattress, enjoy these amenities, private bath, private entry, satellite T.V., wireless for your laptop, kitchenette with micro and mini fridge. Simple and beautiful, freshly furnished. Rates are based on double occupancy, additional persons are charged $15 per person per night.
Nightly Rate: $140 - $140
Nightly Rate: $140 - $140
A large, private patio welcomes you into Room 2, Pololina. On a beautiful, crisp Volcano morning we hope you will enjoy your breakfast here. Kitchenette with mini fridge and micro is family friendly, as well, enjoy all the amenities offered, satellite t.v., wireless internet for your laptop, complimentary coffee and tea service and a continental breakfast placed in your room every day. Room 2 offers a king and double beds. Prices are based on double occupancy, $15.00 extra per person staying in the room each night.
Nightly Rate: $140 - $140
Nightly Rate: $140 - $140
Room 3, Lumi Anela has a private entrance through a modest, covered patio. Comfort with a discount, this room has a queen bed. Budget friendly, we want you to enjoy all the amenities of Aloha Crater Lodge, in room complimentary coffee and tea service, continental breakfast, satellite t.v., wireless internet for your laptop, coffee maker, toaster oven and mini fridge. Do not forget to take a dip in the outdoor 6 person whirlpool tub or view the collapsed lava tube, Kazumura cave. Room rate based on double occupancy, $15 extra person charge per person/night. Sorry, no microwave.
Nightly Rate: $120 - $120
Nightly Rate: $120 - $120
Room 4, Ho'omale, is located on the second story and is the Master Bedroom Suite of the house. Ho'omale offers a king sized bed OR two twins, private entry and private bath with 2 person whirlpool tub. Other amenities in Ho'omale include Wifi, satellite tv, kitchenette w/mini fridge and coffee maker. Enjoy your in room continental breakfast on the large patio with beautiful views of the tree tops. Indulge in your private whirlpool tub, meant for the privacy of 2.
Nightly Rate: $120 - $120
Nightly Rate: $120 - $120
The Orchid Suite, Room 6 at Aloha Crater Lodge has a private entrance/bath with double head shower, king ohia pole bed and kitchenette with daily in room breakfast. Room 6 has a unique indoor terrarium with tropical orchids and lava rock scene.
Nightly Rate: $130 - $130
Nightly Rate: $130 - $130
Countryside, Island, Mountains, Rainforest, Rural, Secluded, Tropical
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Eco-tourism, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, lava viewing, Kilauea Military Camp, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Ruins, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
Board games, CD player, Copier, DVD Player, Movie library, Parking, Telephone, Videos, Wedding Facilities
Alarm clock, Amenities Basket, Coffee/Tea facilities, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hot tub/whirlpool tub, Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Microwave, Private entrance, Radio, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Wi-Fi
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, skate boarding/community park, lava viewing, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Water sports
Dan and Shannon Fisher
sign language, English
Cats , Dogs , bunnies, turtle
Dan is an avid skater and goes to the Volcano community skatepark whenever possible. Building and improving is a constant for Dan. Shannon loves dancing hula, playing the ukulele and scrapbooking. Since 2007 we have been very busy building and maintaining this new home and business. It has been so awesome to meet people from all over the world. We love attending church services and serving where we can, God has blessed us with the opportunity to serve you here.
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Hawaiian Tea Bread
Made fresh daily. Hawaiian tea bread is a combination of banana bread with pineapple and coconut. This is a perfect compliment to our fresh island fruits. Top it with one of our homemade jams.


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Authors to discuss 'Ditch of Dreams' at NSB Library on Sept. 18
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Authors Steven Noll and David Tegeder will give an illustrated talk about their book, "Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida's Future," at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library.
Noll is a senior history lecturer at the University of Florida, and Tegeder is an associate professor of history at Santa Fe College, Gainesville. Their book recounts the 200-year struggle to build a canal across Florida and the successful efforts of environmentalists to stop it in 1971.
A book-signing will follow their talk, and light refreshments will be served.
The library is open seven days a week at 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. For more information, please call 386-424-2910. Learn about Volusia County's public library branches at www.volusialibrary.org.
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