Inspire, Spring 2004

30 Spring 2004 school psychologist. She will use this training to provide additional services for students and their families at Black Forest Academy in Germany. Carol Silver Schweinberg ’84 received her master of library science degree from the University of Kentucky in December 2003. She is an inventory forecaster at GE Aircraft Engines, but plans to pursue a career as a librarian sometime in the future. She and her husband, Bill, serve the Lord at Tri County Baptist Church in West Chester, Ohio. David ’85 and April Augustus Kammeyer ’86 announce the birth of Kari Sue on October 7, 2002. David is employed by OPEX in Moorestown, New Jersey. Tony Pepe ’85 and his family continue to minister to the people of Bar Sur Seine, France. Pray that the young people who come to their Bible clubs would have a growing faith and strength in the Lord. Rod Johnson ’86 recently became the fiscal officer for the village of Cedarville. He is also the budget director at Cedarville University. Rod and his wife, Debbie Deaton Johnson ’84 , have a daughter, Carissa (15). Thurman ’87 and Lisa Henry Payton ’87 announce the birth of Elijah Thomas on October 8, 2003. Big brother Drew (10) and sister Margaret (8) are thrilled with their new brother and are great helpers. They reside in Holt, Michigan. Jeffrey ’88 and Sherie Grove Main ’89 announce the birth of Daniel Gregory on February 3, 2003. He was welcomed by his siblings, Nathanael (8), Abbie (6), and Seth (2). Jeffrey is the Webmaster for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Sherie home-schools Nathanael and Abbie and co-leads a support group for homeschoolers in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Jeffrey and Sherie enjoy teaching Sunday school and being involved in the music ministry at their church. 90s Meg Wheeler Deerer ’90 and her husband, Ron, announce the birth of Ellen Margaret on May 8, 2003. Ron is a school psychologist, and Meg is the marketing director at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jonathan ’90 and Lori Rogers Haskell ’90 held a “Day of the Living” service in November 2003. This was held on the “Day of the Dead,” a day that Hungarians come together to remember their family members who have died. Jon and Lori didn’t know how many people would come, but they were excited when they had to add more chairs! The Haskells taught the attendees what happens when you die and how someone can know for sure they are going to heaven. Bobby ’90 and Sara Sweetland Hile ’92 report that their youth camp went remarkably well, considering all of the challenges before and during the camp. They realize that God did some amazing things that week. Several teenagers trusted Christ, repented of sin, and committed their lives to follow Christ. Brian ’90 and Dana Guy Phipps ’92 rejoice that God has answered several prayer requests of their church people in Turkey. This was so encouraging to their church prayer life. Continue to pray that Brian and Dana can minister in the lives of their Turkish friends. David ’90 and Linda Gagnebin Ulmer ’91 announce the birth of John Thomas on November 26, 2002. He joins his five siblings, Sylvia (11), Victoria (8), Leandra (7), Riley (5), and Geneva (3), in Wilmington, Ohio. David is a nurse in the bone marrow transplant unit at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. Linda stays busy home-schooling the children. Mike Vanek ’90 and his wife, Sherri, are serving the Lord at Faith Baptist Community Center (FBCC), where Mike administrates the center’s ministries and Sherri oversees the medical clinic. FBCC is a 40-year old ministry in one of the most underprivileged areas of Cleveland, Ohio. Tim ’90 and Janell Weaver Young ’91 announce the birth of Abigail Anna on March 2, 2003. She was welcomed home by Elle (8), Samuel (5), and Daniel (2) in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Tim looks forward to completing his seminary class work from Baptist Bible Seminary this spring and starting his internship this summer. Paul ’91 and Jennifer Horne Morse ’96 announce the birth of Lesley Marie on May 25, 2003. Paul works in pharmaceutical sales, and Jen is tutoring and teaching through the Internet. The Morses reside in Beavercreek, Ohio. Matt ’91 and Laurel Yates Perrigo ’90 announce the birth of Claire Elizabeth. She was born June 28, 2002 and joins her big brothers, James and Justin, in New Hudson, Michigan. Matt is a global account salesman for DHL. Laurel works occasionally as a nurse practitioner, but spends most of her time at home as a mother. Penny Riedman Augustus ’92 and her husband, Frank, announce the birth of Luke Thomas on July 25, 2003. His sisters, Danielle (8) and Amanda (6), awaited his arrival. Frank continues to farm and to work at Stanley Electric in London, Ohio. Penny enjoys staying at home and working occasionally as a registered nurse on the medical/oncology unit at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. Steve Gaglio ’92 is the vice president of sales and marketing at Canandaigua National Bank in Rochester, New York. He and his wife, Laura, have two sons, Nick (7) and Jonathon (3). They attend Browncroft Baptist Church. Becky Reich Hannon ’92 and her husband, David, spent the first few months of 2004 visiting their supporters and holding meetings with new churches and individuals that would be interested in hearing about their Children’s Bible Fellowship ministry. They are thankful for their three children, Eric, Hannah, and Melody. Nursing graduate Tanya McBee Brown ’87 has been honored by Good Housekeeping magazine for helping to save the life of her nephew, who was shot by the D.C. sniper in 2003. Tanya, a registered nurse, publicly credits her education and training with helping her to make the decisions which saved her nephew’s life. On October 7, 2003, Tanya dropped her nephew, Iran (EYE-wren) Brown, off at his Bowie, Maryland, school and was beginning to pull away when Iran was shot. The 911 operators advised Tanya to wait for an ambulance to come from the local hospital, 20-30 minutes away. But Tanya recalled seeing cardiac equipment at a health center a couple miles down the road, so she decided to go against the advice and take Iran to the center. Her quick thinking saved his life. Doctors at the center were able to stabilize 13-year-old Iran, who had extensive damage to his internal organs. Iran was then flown to Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. for surgery. Ironically, Children’s is where Tanya works as a nurse manager on the surgical care unit. In the Dec. 15, 2003 edition of Nursing Spectrum , Tanya was quoted as saying, “If I wasn’t a nurse, I think I would have comforted [Iran] and waited, like 911 said. My background helped me make the right decision. If I had waited, I think he would’ve died. My response is a tribute to my nursing skills and training.” Tanya received the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and was named one of Good Housekeeping ’s six Heroes for Health in 2003. Her story was printed in the Dec. 15, 2003 edition of Nursing Spectrum , and in November 2003, she was interviewed by Matt Lauer on “The Today Show.” Tanya and her husband, Jerome, live in Bowie, Maryland, with their children, Justin and Jerome II. Tanya may be contacted at 202-884-2632. Nurse Helps Save Nephew’s Life Photo taken from the Dec. 15, 2003 issue of Nursing Spectrum