Inspire, Spring 2004

Inspire 31 Mike Measley ’92 and his wife, Jen, announce the birth of Michael Todd Measley Jr. on October 17, 2003. Michael and Jen were married December 14, 2002. Currently, they are in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania attending Missions Institute. After completion of this training, they will attend the Language Institute for Jen to learn about culture and language acquisition principles and methods. This is in preparation for them to return to Malaumanda, Papua New Guinea. Matt Moore '92 and Rob Yale '03 have created Gospel Drama Ministries and are touring the Midwest this summer with a two-man, dramatic presentation of the Gospel of John titled “So That You May Believe.” Visit their Web site at www.gospeldrama.com . Tim ’92 and Krista Hill Neubert ’91 announce the birth of Claire Avery on April 7, 2003. Big brothers Cole (7) and Cade (4) welcomed her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Tim owns and operates the local Dairy Queen, and Krista enjoys staying home with the children. Faith Johnston Burkhalter ’93 and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of Garett Dean. He was born April 30, 2003 and joins his brother, Ethan (3), at home in Creston, Iowa. Dawn Pangburn McAtee ’94 and her husband, Charlie, announce the birth of Andrew Isaac on September 25, 2003. Dawn is a registered nurse in the post anesthesia care unit at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Charlie is vice president at Coles Public Relations. They reside in Indianapolis, Indiana and attend Indian Creek Christian Church. Robin Mills Skosko ’94 and her husband, Jack, announce the birth of Carter Michael on June 23, 2003. They reside in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, where Robin is a family nurse practitioner, and Jack is self-employed as a heavy equipment operator. Brenda Sprankle ’94 and Tom Dailey were married December 6, 2003. They reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where Tom teaches at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Brenda is so thankful for the many people who have supported her with finances, prayer, and encouragement over the past seven years when God had her in Hungary. Randall ’95 and Molly Brandenburg East ’96 announce the birth of Alexander James. He was born March 9, 2003 and joins his big brother, Logan (3), at home in Springfield, Ohio. Randall is a data sales consultant at Choice One Communications in Dayton, and Molly enjoys staying home with the boys. Scott ’95 and Christine Fishbacher Hayden ’93 are happy to announce the birth of Alizabeth Signe, born August 29, 2003 in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Older sister Krista welcomed her home. Scott and Christine are currently on sabbatical leave from teaching at the International Community School in Bangkok, Thailand and will return in May 2004. Scott is completing his master’s degree of science in education from Philadelphia Biblical University. Thile Holloway Kreider ’95 and her husband, David, announce the birth of Eric Warren on September 24, 2003. They reside in Manheim, Pennsylvania, where Thile loves staying at home with Eric. Thile and her twin sister, Camille, and their two boys enjoy spending time together. Camille Holloway Schuette ’95 and her husband, Jon, announce the birth of Adam Rudolf on February 5, 2003. They reside in Gig Harbor, Washington, where Camille enjoys staying at home with Adam. Jason ’95 and Amy Harner Thompson ’95 announce the birth of Jacob Matthew on July 16, 2003. He was welcomed home by his brother, Zachary (3), in Xenia, Ohio. Jason is an analytical sales representative for Brinkmann Instruments, and Amy is a stay-at- home mom. Jennifer Yaggi Bates ’96 and her husband, Jim, announce the birth of Isaac Immanuel on February 14, 2003. He joins his brother, Jacob (18 months), at home in Othello, Washington. Jennifer loves caring for the boys and also enjoys working part- time as a second language instructor with Big Bend Community College. She teaches English to Hispanic migrant farm workers. Jim is pursuing a degree in history education and works part-time at Evergreen Implement. Steve ’96 and Carrie Beaty Burdette ’95 announce the birth of Payton Steven. He was born April 4, 2003 and joins his sister, Rylanne (2), at home in Clayton, Ohio. Steve completed his internal medicine residency in June 2003 and was named outstanding resident of the year. In July 2003, he began a two-year infectious diseases fellowship. Carrie enjoys staying at home with the kids. Thile and Camille share some family time at the holidays. Brad Iten ’95 can tell you how many pounds of pressure per square inch it takes to burst a breast implant. He can also enlighten you on which tools for hand-rolling cigars can be used as deadly weapons. He’s even got a killer recipe for Colombian “big-bottom” ant snacks. Brad possesses all this unusual information because it’s his job. He’s a writer’s assistant for the television drama “CSI: Miami.” Brad describes “CSI: Miami” as “a technical crime drama … about our heroes using science to catch bad people who have done bad things.” To make the storylines as realistic as possible, Brad scours the Internet or calls experts to get the unusual facts needed for the plots. The fruits of his research can be seen each Monday night at 10 p.m. on CBS. Brad began working for “CSI” in 2002, after a friend who was already employed there told him about a job opening. Researching and writing for “CSI” was a career move that Brad hadn’t been expecting. Brad was actually a broadcast production major while at Cedarville. After graduation, he tried radio, the music industry, and music video production, but none were a good fit. It wasn’t until he was in graduate school that he began to pursue writing. Brad admitted, “In hindsight I should have realized after working with my professors ( Jim Leightenheimer ’80 , Wes Baker, Jim Kragel) and writing promos and commercials for the Cedarville student radio station that my talents were in writing for television.” Writing in Hollywood as a Christian isn’t easy, of course. Brad finds the Hollywood worldview to be one of the hardest things about working in the business. He explained, “In this industry there is a misperception of Christians. … Christians are often perceived as hateful, judgmental, and uncompassionate. It is very difficult to break down the wall people put up when you claim to be a Christian.” Even so, he enjoys his job and says he has been blessed with very generous co-workers. Brad currently lives in North Hollywood. (Although the show’s story is set in Miami, all but a few episodes are actually shot in Los Angeles). He welcomes your e-mails at brad.iten@miami-csi.com , and he’d be glad to share his recipe for ant snacks. Behind The (Crime) Scenes in Los Angeles