Inspire, Fall/Winter 2011

Pat Thaman ’01 and his wife, Andrea, announce the birth of Ryann Elizabeth on July 23, 2010. They reside in Ottawa, Ohio. Joe ’02 and Jenna (Caron) Blakey ’02 announce the birth of Noah Ray on May 11, 2011. Noah was two months premature but is now healthy and happy. Kristi (Jonker) Calkins ’02 and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Michaela Kay on April 13, 2011. She was seven weeks premature, and after several weeks in the hospital, she was welcomed home by Ethan (1) and Annalisa (2). They reside in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where Kristi teaches fourth grade and Chris is a stay-at-home dad. Eric ’02 and Erin (Vallowe) Mitchell ’01 announce the birth of Alexander Joseph on June 22, 2010. Big brothers Cole and Cooper welcomed him home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Adam ’03 and Danielle (Ciotta) Barger ’03 announce the birth of Charlotte Mae on January 6, 2011. Adam teaches history for Virginia Beach Public Schools, and Danielle enjoys staying home with Charlotte while tutoring part time. Brian Dennert ’03 and his wife, Beth, announce the birth of Emma Lynn on January 17, 2011. Brian is an assistant pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Hinsdale, Illinois, and is earning a doctorate in New Testament at Loyola University Chicago. Beth is a registered nurse with DuPage Medical Group. They reside in Lisle, Illinois. alumni spotlight A Slice of History Was it where the two of you had your first date? Your cheesy breadsticks source for an all-nighter? A favorite place to study? Whatever the memory, if you attended Cedarville, Colonial Pizza probably has a special place in your heart. Although its location has moved three times, Colonial Pizza has always been on Main Street, owned by Ronnie and Sandy Acton since 1981. The menu began with pizza and three submarine sandwiches, but customers kept asking, “What else do you have?” So the Actons introduced new items, and students and Cedarville locals alike gave thumbs up to salads and hot wings and thumbs down on the hamburger pizza. Sandy smiles when she thinks about the students they have employed through the years. “There were so many,” she said, “but, Dan ’97 and Mike ’00 Freeman immediately come to mind. They were wicked good.” Dan was eating lunch at the restaurant one day when a driver called off work. He volunteered to make the delivery, and he continued working there until he graduated. Another memorable student was Kevin Reilly ’92 who was faithful to come in to work despite an injury he sustained in the service, surgeries, and having his knee in an orbit. “Then, there was Seth Hague ’07,” Sandy said. “He set our oven on fire.” Colonial is still expanding its menu and trying new things. Guests can now enjoy live music on Wednesday nights, which has been a hit. Sandy and Ronnie’s son, Toby, is also an owner and works at Colonial. When they aren’t throwing dough, the Actons enjoy golf, riding horses, and playing with their grandkids. Call in your order at 937-766-5779! The Actons serve up the town’s best pizza yet won’t reveal the secret to Sandy’s sauce. “Then, there was Seth Hague ’07,” Sandy said. “He set our oven on fire.” 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 33 a lumnotes