Carlostribe’s Blog

Good morning all!  We are here in Albertville having our morning coffee & getting ready for yet another day of French! We had a great “Vacances Toussaint” (All Saints Vacation) and are now back to classes. We were able to travel with Hannah to Strasbourg, France during our time off. It was a lovely city and we were able to put our French language skills to work! Hannah is doing well at Black Forest Academy. Keep us in your prayers – French is getting really difficult!

I’m forwarding the message below from UW River Falls Swim & Dive Coach, Bill Henderson.  GOOD NEWS!!! 

Falcons,

     I am pleased to report that the Athletic Committee voted to keep the swimming and diving team by a vote of 6 – 1. I do not know who the vote was for suspending the program but it was not AD Bowen as he did not vote. I wish it could have been unanimous in our favor but it is still a bold statement for our cause. So, the recommendation/vote and a report goes onto the chancellor and he will, hopefully, be making his decision just before Thanksgiving. This is a positive step but not the final call. Keep your fingerscrossed and continue to encourage your family and friends to writethe chancellor and tell our story!

 Bill

 Dean Van Galen – dean.vangalen@uwrf.edu (Chancellor)

We were very pleased to hear such great news. Raymon’s next meet is against Lawrence University this Saturday, November 14 at 1:00pm. It is a HOME meet – so it is being held at River Falls High School, 818 Cemetery Road, River Falls, WI  54022. We hope some of you can be there to cheer Raymond on!

God’s blessings,

Jack & Cathy

Hi! The UW River Falls Men’s swimming & diving team won their first official dual meet of the season last week beating Macalester (151-110). Raymond had a great meet – and once again he had fans in attendance!!!! Thanks so much to those of you who were there to cheer him on – it means a lot to Raymond – and to mom & dad who can’t be there! Below is a link to the meet re-cap:

http://www.uwrf.edu/sports/swim.seasonstory.php

Raymond’s next meet is Saturday, November 14 at 1:00pm at River Falls High School, River Falls, WI vs. Lawrence University. We hope some of you can make it!

the final meeting was held recently to hear the case for keeping the swimming & diving program at UW River Falls. A final decision will be announced sometime in November.

God’s Blessings,

Jack & Cathy

Greetings from rainy Albertville! It is raining here – but it is snowing in the surrounding mountains. We just returned from a few precious days with Hannah. We spent time in Genaeva, Switzerland; Strasbourg, France; & of course, Kandern, Germany (where Hannah’s school is). We got to put our French “in action” by navigating our way in French-speaking territory. It was so great to be with Hannah. She is doing well. Click on the link below to read the latest issue of “The Chronicle” – BFAs student newspaper.

The Chronicle Oct 28 2009

We ask for your prayers as we return to regular French classes November 5. We will no longer be able to speak any English while at school – not even on breaks or lunch!  We pray that you are all well!

In Jesus,

Jack & Cathy

Hi All! Greetings from Albertville! As I write this, the window is open and I am listening to a gentle Fall rain come down. Very peaceful….. Anyway, click on the link below to read our October newsletter.

In Jesus – Jack & Cathy

CarlosOctober2009

Raymond competed in his first college swim meet yesterday. His cousins, Heather & Brady Johnson drove all the way from Illinois to watch him race. That was so awesome! Thanks guys! He competed in three individual events (winning two & placing 3rd in one) and two relays (2nd & 3rd) anyway, click on the link below for a re-cap of the meet. Raymond’s next neet in Friday, October 30 at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN at 6:00pm. Hope some of you Minnesotans can attend.

http://www.uwrf.edu/sports/swim.story.php

Hello all! Mark your calendar and attend if you can!  The next meeting with the Faculty Athletic Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 19, from 1-2 p.m. in the Trimbelle River Room (#231) of the University Center.  I hope to have more details later about this meeting—I sent an email to Coach Henderson tonight and will forward on what he says. 

 The email address of the committee chair is brian.j.huffman@uwrf.edu if you would like to send your words of support prior to Monday. 

God’s Blessings – Jack & Cathy

Click on the link below to read an update on the situation in Guinea. Please keep this situation in your prayers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8303726.stm

In Jesus,

Jack  & Cathy

Celebrate LCMS World Mission Month

LCMS World Mission invites individuals, congregations, districts, and other organizations to join in celebrating LCMS World Mission Month throughout October. God is working in the United States and around the world through missionaries, congregations, and partners to bring the Good News to uncommitted or unbelieving people.

Visit www.lcmsworldmission.org/light to learn more about LCMS missionaries and resources available for mission month. This page also provides links to LCMS World Mission photos, short videos, and blog postings of missionaries’ stories from the field. Resources available include:

• “The Holy Word of God,” a new Reformation hymn from CPH
• The October 2009 “Pray For Us” Calendar from LCMS World Mission, featuring missionary birthdays, Germany, the Wittenberg Project, and Venezuela.
• The latest good news stories from missionaries in the field.
• New Ablaze! faith-sharing story bulletin inserts-one for each Sunday in October.
• Download a free audio New Testament Bible, available in more than 300 languages.
• Mission resources from LCMS World Mission. 

LCMS World Mission Month is also a great time to encourage others in personally sharing their faith. Tell your faith-sharing story by simply logging on to the newly improved, easy-to-use Ablaze! faith-sharing Web site. Go to www.lcms.org/ablaze to login. New users can create an account in three easy steps. Through this site, you can share your story of how God used you and/or your congregation to share the Gospel.

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Hello All!
The University of Wisconsin River Falls Swim & Dive team is in jeopardy of suspension! The University’s pool is no longer functioning as of this school year. A new aquatic facility is in the planning stages but probably won’t be ready until 2013. The athletic directorand chancellor are considering suspending the swim & dive program after this year until the new facility is open. The team has been practicing at the River Falls High School pool, which is not far from campus. It is a nice pool, eight lanes with plenty of space for the team. The team and coaching staff want to continue and the thought of having the program suspended is very tragic to the many dedicated swimmers, divers, coaches, parents, & fans of UW River Falls swimming & diving. This morning the head coach of the team, Bill Henderson appeared on Swimming World Morning News. The link to his interview is attached (you will have to first watch Natalie Coughlin’s interview about her latest performance on “Dancing With the Stars” first). Click on the link and then click on the first story on the left side of the screen that begins with “The Morning Swim Show, Oct. 2, 2009: Rio Selected for 2016 Games, Natalie Coughlin on Second Week of Dancing, Wisconsin College Swimming Team in Jeopardy“

www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/
 
As you probably know, Raymond is a swimmer on this team and was thrilled to find a school that met his needs: near the Twin Cities where he could pursue his passion for swimming while getting a good education. Please help the team! What you can do to help is to email the chancellor and athletic director of UW River Falls and show your support for the team and ask them not to suspend the program. Their email addresses are provided below. Please copy the coach and the us at carlostribe@hotmail.com on your emails as well. 
 
Athletic Director: rick.h.bowen@uwrf.edu
Chancellor: dean.vangalen@uwrf.edu
Head Coach: william.henderson@uwrf.edu
  
Thanks so much and God bless your weekend!
In Jesus,

Jack & Cathy Carlos