Inspire, Fall/Winter 2011

Jim ’99 and Melissa (Adam) Keenan ’00 announce the birth of Addyson Faith on April 29, 2011. She was welcomed home by her sisters, Elisabeth, Alaina, and Emilie. Jim is a quality engineer at Pilkington North America, and Melissa is a stay-at-home mom and a business owner with Gold Canyon Candles. They reside in Lexington, Kentucky. Michael ’99 and Mandy (Conley) Laning ’00 welcomed Daniel Beck home on April 1, 2010, as a two-day-old foster child and adopted him on December 23, 2010. Mike is a senior accountant at Interactive Intelligence. After working for 10 years in accounting, Mandy stays at home. They live in Noblesville, Indiana. Dale Pinkley ’99 and his wife, Sarah, announce the birth of Naomi Rose on February 4, 2011. She was welcomed home by Isaac (2). Dale is the assistant administrator at Immanuel Christian School in Annandale, Virginia, and Sarah stays at home. Aaron ’99 and Amanda (Ringler) Wolfe ’99 announce the birth of Faith Rachel on January 21, 2011. She was welcomed home by Daniel (10), Anna (9), Charity (7), Samuel (3), and Ebenezer (17 months). They reside in Ashland, Ohio, where Aaron is an electrical engineer at CSI Controls and Amanda homeschools the children. 2000s Ashley (Barnes) Blomquist ’00 and her husband, Matt, announce the birth of John Andrew on April 18, 2011. He was welcomed home by his sister, Anna Christine (18 months). Chris (Gideon) Meyer ’00 and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of Gretchen Abigail on January 1, 2011. She was welcomed home by her big sisters, Haley (9), Caelan (5), and Bethany (3). Scott is a network administrator at Des Moines Area Community College, and Chris enjoys staying home with the girls in Martensdale, Iowa. alumni spotlight You Scream. I Scream. We all scream for ... Whether it’s the penny candy, the soft serve ice cream, or wolfing down a (now retired) fifth wheel, Cedarville alumni have special memories of Mom & Dad’s Dairy Bar. But who are “Mom” and “Dad”? In 1990, retired missionaries Bruce and Mary Holmes purchased the H&R Dairy Bar, changing the name to Mom & Dad’s. They wanted the homey ice cream shop to be a place where they could continue serving people and showing God’s love. Through tracts on the counters or a simple kind word, Mom and Dad have ministered to countless people over the years. “Our family has heard testimonies from many former customers, including a truck driver who came to know Christ after picking up a tract at Mom & Dad’s,” said Debbie Holmes ’85, who now runs the dairy bar along with her siblings. “My parents viewed employing students, especially MKs, as part of their ministry.” Menu items fluctuate with the seasons and changing economy, but penny candy sales remain stalwart. At a whopping two cents, that’s still a price that can’t be beat! Mom & Dad’s has introduced 24 new soft serve flavors, allowing customers to customize their sundaes and milk shakes. Among the new choices, you’ll still find your favorites. “We have kept the unique menu that was so important to our parents,” Debbie said. Debbie Holmes ’85 lives in Xenia, Ohio, and has taught for 27 years in Xenia Community Schools. See what’s new at Mom & Dad’s Dairy Bar on Facebook. Mom & Dad’s Dairy Bar has been a Main Street staple for more than 20 years. “Penny candy sales remain stalwart. At a whopping two cents, that’s still a price that can’t be beat.” If you would like to contact a friend highlighted in this section, please email us at alumni@cedarville.edu. We’d be glad to put you in touch. CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 31 a lumnotes