Not a lot to report with the off week but there are a few notes that I didn't get in last week...  Our condolences to Randy Frese and his family on the loss of his mother, Laurine Ann Frese, at the age of 95 on December 14^th.  While I didn't know Mrs. Frese I couldn't help but think what a wonderful life she lived as I read her obituary and the legacy she leaves behind; survived by eight children, 26 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren!  Men, that is the good stuff.  Please keep Randy in your prayers...  Rick Goughnour could also use our prayers.  As I understand it, Rick took a spill about a week and a half ago that sent him to the hospital for a slight concussion.  Hang in there, Rick...  I miswrote a couple weeks ago when I noted that Ric Hinkamper officiated a NCAA D2 game.  It was a D1 game.  My bad...  Have to love the weather in the great Midwest!  Two and a half inches of snow last Friday, 60's this Friday.  Slowly but surely inching closer to spring...  For those of you wondering why no Special Olympics basketball this year, just too tough to schedule with 1/1 falling on a Saturday.  We'll skip 2011, but as of now, plans are to resume the tournament in 2012...  I look forward to seeing you on Friday at the Quincy Boat Club...  Again, Happy New Year...  That's all for now, 'til next time, may God's love, grace, and peace be with you and the ones you love.