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Tyrone Slaughter’s early take on Saturday’s Class 4A basketball championship game is that it will be the classic match of David versus Goliath.
But which team is which? His Whitney Young Dolphins or Joe Muniz’s Belleville West Maroons?
“We’ll tell the rest of the story tomorrow,” Slaughter said.
As one would expect, there was a great Twitter reaction to last night’s stunning upset as No. 16 UMBC beats No. 1 Virginia — the first time in NCAA history that a No. 16 has beaten a top seed.
Here’s the Twitter feed at Sports Daily.
http://thesportsdaily.com/the-sports-daily/twitter-reacts-to-umbcs-massive-upset-over-uva/
A 41-year-old Benton man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute meth.
Kevin W. Shuman was sentenced March 14 to 235 months in prison and he pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to a press release issued by U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Donald S. Boyce.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jairus Lyles couldn’t suppress a smile, knowing that a school known more for chess than hoops had finally made it happen — a 16 ousting a 1 in March Madness.
Here’s the link to the story.
Southern Illinois hosts No. 24-ranked Illinois for a three game series this weekend at Itchy Jones Stadium. The teams will play a noon doubleheader on Saturday and a single game at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
GAME 1 – Saturday, March 17 // 12 p.m. // ESPN3 | Live Stats
SIU RHP Michael Baird (1-1, 2.42 ERA, 26.0 IP)
ILL RHP Quinn Snarskis (1-0, 2.70 ERA, 20.0 IP)
GAME 2 – Saturday, March 17 // 3 p.m. // ESPN3 | Live Stats
SIU LHP Jamison Steege (1-1, 3.42 ERA, 23.2 IP)
ILL LHP Andy Fisher (1-0, 3.20 ERA, 19.2 IP)
GAME 3 – Sunday, March 18 // 1 p.m. // ESPN3 | Live Stats
SIU LHP Brad Harrison (3-0, 1.12 ERA, 24.0 IP)
ILL RHP Ty Weber (2-1, 3.63 ERA, 22.1 IP)
AROUND THE HORN
SALUKIS HOST ILLINI AT ITCHY JONES STADIUM
RUN WITH US
HARRISON MOVES TO THE WEEKEND ROTATION
SALUKI SENIORS AMONG ACTIVE LEADERS IN NCAA DIVISION I
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“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10 NIV). God put us on Earth to do a certain work that only we can do. Ephesians says that God created us to do good works and that he planned in advance what we would spend our lives doing. However, he didn’t plan for us to do that work alone. We need people to work with us. You know the feeling you get when you do too much work on your own. You get exhausted and burned out. Why? Because you’re trying to do your work alone, while God never meant for it to be that way. In Ecclesiastes 4:9, God tells us, “Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together” (NCV). When you work as a team, you get so much more done. Plus, having good teammates alongside you is a whole lot more fun and less tiring! Picture it this way: Each of us is like a snowflake. On our own, we can’t make a big difference. However, when one fragile snowflake sticks with a lot of other snowflakes, they can stop traffic. Like snowflakes, we can make a big difference if we work together, each one of us simply doing our small part. Did you know that when we work together here on Earth, we’re actually practicing for eternity? In Heaven, we will all have to work, but each of us will have just a small piece of work, so we’ll never get overloaded or tired. Though no one will carry a heavy burden as each one of us does our small part, all the work will still get done. As you walk through life, remember that you’re not supposed to do everything on your own. You need other people to walk alongside you, and other people also need you. As you share the burden of your work with fellow Christians, you’ll find that you actually accomplish more for the glory of God. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over
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INA, Ill. – Chances are you have a connection to Rend Lake College. You came to us for an associate degree or certificate. You participated in one of our Community Education courses. You sent your children to campus for our Summer Kids Camps. You visited campus for one of our countless community activities. Now, we want to hear from you.
RLC is looking for community members to offer comments on our activities and services as part of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation process. Comments from current and prospective students, interested parents, and in-district taxpayers are welcomed.
In September, RLC will receive a visit from HLC as a part of the Open Pathway to accreditation. As part of the Federal Compliance process, one piece in the accreditation puzzle, HLC requires institutions to undergo a comprehensive evaluation, which includes an invitation to the public to provide written comments to HLC.
Three weeks before the visit to campus, HLC reviews and forwards these comments to the evaluation team members and the institution. The evaluation team will then visit campus Sept. 24-25.
RLC President Terry Wilkerson said third-party comments are extremely valuable tools the college and HLC consult during accreditation evaluations.
“We always want to hear from you, but in this case, it is essential to hear from our constituents about both our successes and challenges so we can work to better serve you,” said Wilkerson.
These third-party comments can be submitted online to HLC at www.hlcommission.org/comment or can be mailed to HLC at the address below. Comments are due Aug. 27, and HLC cannot guarantee that comments after the due date will be considered.
Third-Party Comment on Rend Lake College
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
RLC has been accredited by HLC since 1969 and it is vital to what we do. Accreditation serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions, and much more. HLC is one of six regional accreditors in the country and is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
More information about the Higher Learning Commission can be obtained through its website at www.hlcommission.org. To learn more about RLC’s road to accreditation, visit www.rlc.edu/hlc.
SPRINGFIELD – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is joining state officials to conduct damage assessments in Iroquois, Kankakee and Vermilion counties next week.
Governor Bruce Rauner and his team at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) submitted the request for federal support after the three counties experienced severe flooding in February. County officials conducted initial damage assessments and found that 126 homes were destroyed or suffered major damage. Another 850 homes were also impacted by flood waters.
“Many people in these counties are struggling to recover from this flood and we want to do everything possible to help them,” Gov. Rauner said. “These damage assessments will provide a clearer picture of the damage and insight on what people need in order to fully get back on their feet.”
Personnel from FEMA, IEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and local emergency management agencies are expected to begin assessing damage to homes and businesses on Monday afternoon. The assessments will continue until complete.
Gov. Rauner issued a disaster proclamation for the three counties on Feb. 23 to ensure state support as communities in these counties battled flood waters.
The State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield was activated to coordinate state assistance to several counties affected by flooding. The assistance included 50,000 sandbags, 18 pumps with hoses, nine Illinois Department of Corrections work crews and two Emergency Management Assistance Teams.
INA, Ill. – Deadlines are rapidly approaching to complete the test needed to enter Rend Lake College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. As part of the program’s application process, interested students are required to complete the PSB Aptitude for Practical Nursing Exam.
The exam must be completed and submitted with the rest of the Nursing Program materials before the April 1 program’s fall semester deadline. That means that only a few select dates are left to complete the PSB Exam before the cutoff.
Currently, there are available testing slots at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21; at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27; or at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 29.
The PSB Test is a five-part computerized exam that will take an estimated 2.5 hours to complete.
To schedule a test, interested individuals must register at least 24 hours in advance in person by visiting the Administration Building, Room 116. The cost of the test is $30. Scores will be available the day of the test.
On the day of the test, students are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes in advance with a valid student ID or driver’s license.
RLC’s Nursing Program is designed to provide a career mobility path for individuals interested in health care. The curriculum is a concept-based method of instruction emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, clinical reasoning and nursing judgment. Graduates will be prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of health care settings.
Anyone seeking more information on Nursing, or any other of RLC’s Allied Health options, can visit www.rlc.edu/allied-health for more information or contact the Director of Nursing at 618-437-5321 Ext. 1706 or the Allied Health Department at Ext. 1251.
Those with questions regarding the PSB Exam are encouraged to contact the RLC Testing Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1268.
INA, Ill. – Deadlines are rapidly approaching to complete the test needed to enter Rend Lake College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. As part of the program’s application process, interested students are required to complete the PSB Aptitude for Practical Nursing Exam.
The exam must be completed and submitted with the rest of the Nursing Program materials before the April 1 program’s fall semester deadline. That means that only a few select dates are left to complete the PSB Exam before the cutoff.
Currently, there are available testing slots at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21; at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27; or at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 29.
The PSB Test is a five-part computerized exam that will take an estimated 2.5 hours to complete.
To schedule a test, interested individuals must register at least 24 hours in advance in person by visiting the Administration Building, Room 116. The cost of the test is $30. Scores will be available the day of the test.
On the day of the test, students are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes in advance with a valid student ID or driver’s license.
RLC’s Nursing Program is designed to provide a career mobility path for individuals interested in health care. The curriculum is a concept-based method of instruction emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, clinical reasoning and nursing judgment. Graduates will be prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of health care settings.
Anyone seeking more information on Nursing, or any other of RLC’s Allied Health options, can visit www.rlc.edu/allied-health for more information or contact the Director of Nursing at 618-437-5321 Ext. 1706 or the Allied Health Department at Ext. 1251.
Those with questions regarding the PSB Exam are encouraged to contact the RLC Testing Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1268.
