Inspire, Spring 2012

2000s Eric Allcorn ’00 and his wife, Melissa, announce the adoption of Jared Matthew on June 9, 2011. They reside in Springfield, Missouri, where Eric is a professional engineer, and Melissa enjoys caring for Jared at home. Suzanne (Lehman) Nolt ’00 and her husband, Shawn, announce the birth of Gloria Rose on March 4, 2011. She was welcomed home by her three sisters, Alyssa (10), Courtney (7), and Emberlynn (6). Shawn is the pastor of Salem Mennonite Church in Shickley, Nebraska, and Suzanne is a stay-at-home mom. Heath ’00 and Erin (Stuenzi) Runkles ’99 announce the adoption of Rayanna Haode on July 25, 2011. She was born in Jiangxi Province, China, on March 21, 2010, and was welcomed home by Ethan (8), Jesse (6), and Tabitha (4). They live in Mount Airy, Maryland. Andrew Cheney ’01 had a starring role in the film Seasons of Gray. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, California, Andrew auditioned for the role. Just a few months later he was in Texas shooting his first feature film. Andrew says it has been incredible to see God faithfully open doors in His timing and in ways he never would have envisioned. The film’s first limited release was in September 2011. It will release again in movie theaters and on DVD in 2012. Ben Clark ’01 and Melinda Sue Yin Mui were married on February 2, 2011, in Beecrof, New South Wales, Australia. They currently reside in Singapore. Jerred ’01 and Darcy (Fivek) Davis ’02 announce the birth of Jack Henry. He joined his sister, Sophia (4). They reside in Dayton, Ohio, where Jerred is an engineer with Rittal Corporation, and Darcy enjoys staying at home with the children. alumni spotlight 30 Years of Public Service After 14 years on the Cedarville, Ohio, Village Council and 16 years as mayor, Jim Phipps ’68 has retired from public service. The Council and Cedarville Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Jim’s service alongside Councilman Ken St. Clair, who retired after 35 years of service, at a January 31, 2012, reception. Guests included state and local officials, including Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and State Sen. Chris Widener, who presented proclamations honoring the men’s service. Greene County Commissioner Marilyn Reid called Jim the “quarterback for Cedarville.” She said, “He spoke ardently, purposefully, and truthfully for you. You have wonderful public servants working on your behalf.” The Cedarville Area Chamber of Commerce extended to Jim a lifetime membership, and Cedarville’s current mayor, Robert Fudge, proclaimed January 9, 2013, to be “James R. Phipps Day” in the village. Jim gave heartfelt thanks and expressed his gratitude for the many people who have served alongside him, including his wife, Patricia (Bonzo) ’70, who scheduled family vacations and events around three decades of council meetings. “What we have accomplished in Cedarville has not happened because of the mayor,” Jim said. “It’s the great fiscal officers, a great town council, a fine police department, talented and hardworking maintenance workers, and numerous volunteers — you made it easy to serve.” Jim will continue in his role as senior professor of communications at Cedarville, where he has taught since 1968. You may contact Jim at phippsj@cedarville.edu . “Greene County Commissioner Marilyn Reid called Jim the ‘quarterback for Cedarville.’” Jim Phipps ‘68 has retired from public service after 16 years as mayor of Cedarville, Ohio. 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