Inspire, Summer 1997

ureg nopwooa Joseph Lesko'95 and Cherish Clark'96 united their lives in Christ December 14, 1996 at Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio.They took a trip to England and Scotland for their honeymoon,then settled in Newark,Delaware. Joe works as an engineer for AstroPower,and Cherish is a graduate student at the University of Delaware, where she has a teaching and research assistantship in engineering. Robert Sutherland '95 and Lori Scheumann'96 celebrated their union April 26, 1997 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. After enjoying a honeymoon in Acapulco,they made their home in Cedarville, Ohio.Bob works at a bank in Springfield, Ohio,and Lori is guest coordinator for the admissions office at Cedarville College. Ben Carman'96 and Angela Ream '96 exchanged wedding vows November 22, 1996. After a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon,the Cannans have made their home in Bluffton, Ohio.Ben is employed by the Lima Health and Rehabilitation Center,and Angela works as a nurse in Findlay,Ohio. Valerie Kaufman'96N and Michael Johnson began their lives as one January 7, 1995.The Johnsons have made their home in Ft. Wayne,Indiana. Curtis Richardson '96 and Patricia Crabtree'96 were wed February 22, 1997 in Springfield, Ohio. Curtis works for Audio Temp Agency,and Patricia is a third grade teacher at Springfield Local Schools where they reside. Brad Illian'97 and Karen Hatcher'96 were married March 22, 1997 in Springfield, Ohio.They enjoyed a honeymoon to Cancun,New Mexico,and Nashville, Tennessee,then made their home in Fairborn, Ohio. Brad is the minister of music at Grace Community Church in Huber Heights,Ohio,and Karen is a correspondence assistant in the admissions office at Cedarville College. Melinda Silvius'97 and Steven Salyers became one in Christ June 15, 1996 at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville, Ohio.The Salyers enjoyed a honeymoon in the Poconos, then returned to Springfield, Ohio, where they have made their home. Steven is a welder for Hayes Fabricating and Welding. Mindy graduated from Cedarville College in June with a degree in nursing. HANDIWORK 141111 OF GOD Shelley Knowles Allen '76 and her husband,Scott, praise God for the birth oftheir son Joseph Sheldon on January 22, 1997.Joseph joins Jonathan (3), Nathan (5),and Brietta(9)at home in Ventura,California. Diane DeNicola Orlofsky'78 and her husband, Mike, joyfully welcome Elizabeth Michelle into their family. Born February 10, 1997, Elizabeth joins Anna(3)at home in Troy,Alabama. Mary Humbert Winkler'78 and her husband, Mark, have been blessed by the arrival of Jessica Ann on June 6, 1996.Shejoins her brother Joshua(2)at home in Columbus,Ohio. Patricia Farmwald Marchiny'80 and her husband, Edward,are pleased to announce the arrival ofAaron Joseph Lee from Korea on April 3, 1997. Aaron was born November 24, 1995.Hejoins his brother Anthony (5)in Middlefield, Ohio. Debbie MastPolcyn'80 and her husband,Rick, joyfully welcome Michelle Deborah to their home in Wellington,Ohio. Born April 7, 1997, Michellejoins Peter(14),Rachel(12), Kristen (11), Katie(11), Jonathan (8),Rebekah(7),Elizabeth (6),Jennifer(4), and Janelle (1). Deborah Sanville Fanus'82 and her husband,Daniel, are thankful for the gift of Samuel on March 2, 1997. He was welcomed home by Rebekah(4)in Phoenixville,Pennsylvania. Donna Supplee Mortenson'82 and her husband,Ed, announce the addition ofDavid Joshua on March 2, 1997. Kaleb(2)welcomed his brother home in Orange City,Iowa. Jennifer Raught Brock'83 and her husband,David, announce the birth of their daughter Eden Jennifer Grace on March 25, 1997.Eden joins Olivia(3)and Samuel(1). The Brocks reside in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, where Jennifer is a freelance writer- editor while she stays at home with the children. David and Jennifer serve as charter board members ofa classical Christian school. John'83 and Kathy Ormsbee Foreman'83 rejoice in the adoption of their son Caleb on May 28, 1996. Caleb was born May 18, 1995.The Foremans have moved to Las Cruces,New Mexico, where John has assumed an administrative post at Mesilla Valley Christian School. Tim Bullock'84 and his wife, Cynthia,joyfully welcomed Andrew Alan into their home January 27, 1997. Josalyn (4), Kayla(3),and Lindsay(1)welcomed him home in Wyoming,Michigan.Tim is an upper level math teacher at Freedom Baptist High School in Hudsonville. Edwina McGraw Martin'84 and her husband,Ric, have been blessed with the birth of Luke Samuel-Lee on October 19, 1996. After four years and numerous unsuccessful infertility treatments, the Martins rejoice in God's perfect timing.The family resides in West Chester, Ohio. 10SUMMER'97 Lee Ann Bires Moline'84 and her husband,Jim, praise God for a daughter,Brooke Ellen, born February 8, 1997. Heather(8) and Ryan(6)welcomed Brooke home in Sylvania, Ohio. Gary'84 and Carol Essler Rouster'84 thank God for the safe arrival of Nathaniel Wayne on August 29, 1996. Nathanieljoins his family at home in Jackson, Michigan. Gary is teaching band and general music at Hanover-Horton Schools. Carol has been appointed treasurer of Horizon BIDCO,Inc., a small business growth finance company. Dan'85 and Elena Michael Barfell'86joyfully celebrate the addition ofJohn David on March 6, 1997. John was welcomed home by Andrew,Kaitlyn,and Eric. The family lives in Ft. Myers,Florida. Bill Drummer'85 and his wife,Joan, are grateful for the birth of Gabrielle Renee on November 24, 1996. Gabie joins Alexandra(4)and Rachel(2)in Limerick,Pennsylvania. Jill Parks Wussler'85 and her husband,Donald,announce the arrival oftheir daughter Natalie Grace, born August 27, 1996. Natalie joins her family at home in Alexandria, Virginia. Heather Byrnes Hobart'86 and her husband,Scott, are thankful for their son, Benson,born May 19, 1996. Hejoins Harrison(3)and Sumner(2)at home in Amelia,Ohio. Charles Jones'86 and his wife,Amy,share the birth of their son Mattison. Born August 9, 1996,hejoins big brother Jacob(2)at home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jean Moeser Keller'86 and her husband,Joseph, praise God for the birth of Naomi Elizabeth on February 6, 1997. Hannah (4), Rebekah(3),and Ruth(1)welcomed Naomi home.The Kellers reside in Columbus,Ohio. Linda Curtis Philpott'86 and her husband,Stephen, joyfully announce the addition ofSommer Shiann on July 6, 1996. Big sister Tessa(2)welcomed Sommer home in Hillsboro,Indiana. Loree Wicks Woods'86 and her husband,Jeff, are thankful to share the birth ofJacob Todd on April 26, 1996. Hejoins his family at home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Jeff is a construction manager for GPD Associates in Akron,Ohio. John'87 and Kathy Krull Bigelow'88N are grateful to the Lord for their precious son Christian Kintigh, born February 14, 1997. Hejoins big sister Alexis(2)at home in Wilsonville, Oregon. John is a clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon. Stephen'87 and Janna Dalton Graef'87 celebrate the birth of Tyler Stephen on April 25, 1997.Tylerjoins his family in Taylor, Michigan. Rebecca Dye Heron'87 and her husband,Ronald, rejoice in the birth of Nathaniel Vincent on October 28, 1996. Nathaniel was welcomed home by Benjamin(5), Anna-Marie(3),and Katherine(2)in Pincourt, Quebec, Canada.Ronald is an electrical engineer for Bell Canada in Montreal. Becky does freelance writing while she stays at home with the children. Scott'87 and Janet Garmatter Howder'87 are delighted to share the arrival of Elijah Paul on February 8, 1997. Hejoins Benjamin(4)and Rebecca(3)at home in Enon,Ohio. Scott is assistant director ofcomputer services at Cedarville College. Deborah Clem Mudge'87 and her husband, Wayne, announce the birth ofElizabeth Anne on November 19, 1996. Debbie stays at home with Elizabeth in Westport, Oregon, while Wayne is a pastor. Seth'87N and Mona Webel Pickering'91 welcome a daughter, Grace, born September 14, 1996. Gracejoins her family in Indianapolis,Indiana. Seth is a senior account manager for Vanstar,Inc.They are members of College Park Baptist Church where they are youth group sponsors. Monica Schuttenberg Schacherer'87 and her husband,Jeff, share theirjoy in the arrival of Kathryn Grace on December 29, 1996.Shejoins Natalie(2)at home in Algonquin,Illinois. Randy Amos'88 and his wife,Janet,announce the arrival of Victoria Meg on December 29, 1996. Victoria spent two weeks in the intensive care unit with respiratory problems, but she is now home and doing well! She joins Jared at home in Hopewell Junction, New York. JoAnne Mantz Brock'88 and her husband,Louis, announce the birth of their first son,Cameron Jacob,on February 28, 1996.The Brocks reside in Chesapeake, Virigina, where JoAnne is a personnel administrator with Papco Oil Company in Virginia Beach and Louis is employed by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Evan'88 and Layne Etchison English'88 praise God for His gift of Dean Christopher on February 27, 1997. Dean was welcomed home by Grant(3)in Tipp City, Ohio. Van'88 and Janell Kelley Holloway'90 gladly announce the arrival of Jesse Jay on October 13, 1996. Jesse joins Jacob(6),Jared(4),and Jason(2)at home in Xenia,Ohio.Van is a science teacher and the athletic director at Xenia Christian High School.The Holloways attend Emmanual Baptist Church in Xenia where they work with junior high youth. Jeff'88 and Sherie Grove Main'89 have been blessed by the birth of Abigail Lynn on February 26, 1997. She was welcomed home by Nathanael(2)in Centreville, Virginia. Jeff works for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, Maryland as a technical writer and webmaster for the agency's site. Sherie stays at home with the children. Stephen'88 and Christine Cheek Wood'88N rejoice in the arrival ofCaleb Joseph on August 8, 1996. Erin (6)and Amelia(4)welcomed Caleb home in Allenstown,New Hampshire. Steve is a supervisor at Wal-Mart stores, while Chris has a home-based seamstress business. Gary'89 and Susan Francisco Day'89N are grateful to the Lord for their precious daughter Abigail Christine, born October 26, 1996. Abigailjoins Kayla(5)and Emily(2)at home in Clarks Summit,Pennsylvania. Gary attends Baptist Bible College and works at Sears, while Susan stays at home with the children. Kevin'89 and Susan Baldis Carpenter'89joyfully welcomed Joshua Lee into their family on April 17, 1997. Joshuajoined Nicholas(2)in Cedarville, Ohio. Kevin is a network technician for the computer services department at Cedarville College. The Carpenters attend Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. David '89 and Lori Hamilton Driskill'92 celebrate the birth of Kyla Rebekah on March 9, 1997. Kyla joins mom and dad at home in Springfield, Ohio. Dave is a teacher at Miami View Elementary School, while Lori stays at home with Kyla.The Drislcills attend Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. Steve'89 and Sherri Hannay Gerhardt'88 share their joy in the arrival of Ryan on November 2, 1996. Big brother Daniel(1)welcomed Ryan home in Grand Ledge,Michigan. Steve is an associate claims adjuster for Auto- Owners Insurance Company. Chris'89N and Lara Long Gifford'91N joyfully welcomed Palmer Christian into their family March 20, 1997.Palmerjoins Peyton(5)at home in Lewis Center,Ohio. '89 and his wife, Chris, welcome a son, Judson Elliot, born February 8, 1997. Judson joins mom and dad at home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Martin'89 and Sara Blackburn Larson'85 are pleased to share the arrival of Noah Alric on December 11, 1996. He was welcomed home by Tabitha(3)and Lydia(5)in Xenia, Ohio. Julia Gregory Miller'89 and her husband,Tim,are delighted at the arrival oftheir daughter Taylor Erin born December 18, 1996. Shejoins her brother Marshall(3)at home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mike Davis'90 and his wife,Leigh,announce the addition of Kayleigh Jane on March 24, 1997. Kayleigh joins her family at home in Moline,Illinois. Daryl'90 and Lisa Zimmerle Rutt'89 praise the Lord for their son,Joshua Edwin,born October 9, 1996. Josh joins big brother Jake(1)at home in Mt.Joy, Pennsylvania. Daryl is employed at Engle Printing Company,and Lisa is on a leave of absence from her position as a flight attendant with American Airlines. Shaun'90 and Stephanie Wilkinson Spangler'91 are thankful for their daughter, Olivia Grayson,born on March 22, 1997. Olivia was welcomed home by Riley(1)in Wadsworth,Ohio.Shaun is a marketing representative with Marathon Oil. Alan '91 and Dorothy Thomas Ashley'90 are pleased to share theirjoy in the addition ofErin Nicole on January 26, 1997. Erin joins her family at home in North Plainfield, New Jersey. Alan is a senior pensions consultant for Prudential,and Dorothy is a certified public accountant.They are members of Hydewood Park Baptist Church. Jill Ernst Billington '91 and her husband,Mike, joyfully welcomed Samuel Elliot into their family on February 15, 1997. Samueljoins his family at home in Beech Grove,Indiana. The Billingtons are planning to attend ABWE's candidate school this summer. John'91 and Christine Welman Browning'91 announce the birth of their son,Joseph Curtis, born December 27, 1996. Joseph was welcomed home by Emily(3)and James(1)in Lombard,Illinois. John is a trader for Van Kampen American Capitol Investment Co., while Christine is a hospice nurse. Gary Dankworth '91 and his wife, Michelle,joyfully celebrate the addition of Lauren Aubrey on May 25, 1996. Lauren joins her family in Troy,Ohio. Gary is a programmer analyst for Standard Register in Dayton, Ohio. Shane'91 and Lisa Nuciglio Hardy'91 welcomed their first son,Andrew Michael,on January 7, 1997. Andrew joins mom and dad at home in Centerville, Ohio. Kimberley Pierce Hoyt'91 and her husband,Steven,are grateful for the birth oftheir son Nicholas on July 18, 1996. Cassi(2)welcomed him home in Galloway,Ohio. Amy Neiser Jones'91 and her husband, Daniel,are filled with thankfulness for their daughter Emily Sue born January 7, 1997.Amy is a fifth grade school teacher at South-Western City Schools. Daniel works for the Columbus police as a law enforcement officer. The Jones family resides in Galloway,Ohio.