Inspire, Summer 2003

34 Summer 2003 Daniel Betzel ’82 is a contributing author of Giving Philanthropy for Everyone, a book published by the law firm of Betzel & Kauffman Co., LPA. The book is a compilation of various charitable tools written in a question and answer format. The publication is written specifically for individuals and professionals with little or no background in the area of charitable giving. Daniel resides in Pickerington, Ohio. Tammy Champlin Buffington ’82 and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of Jesse Lee on July 24, 2002. He joins his brother, Levi (3), at home in Carroll, Ohio. He was in such a hurry to enter the world that he was born at home. The Buffingtons praise God for a safe delivery. Ron Hobar ’82 and his wife, Linda, are excited about the outreach opportunities they are having within their son’s Athletes in Action baseball team. It has always been Linda’s goal to lead a women’s study with unsaved moms from the baseball team. She has four moms that are hungry for fellowship and knowledge of the Bible. Ron meets with their husbands once a week for a mentoring/leadership/coaching session. Vini Jaquery ’82 has joined the pastoral staff of First Presbyterian Church of Houston, Texas as champion of volunteers. He will be responsible for leading the volunteer ministry and sharing some teaching responsibilities. He and his wife, Alexandra, and their children, Chip, Gabriella, and Julia, reside in Houston. Teresa Heeney Estes ’83 and her husband, Don, now reside in Greeley, Colorado. Teresa teaches music and literacy classes at Riffenburgh Elementary in Fort Collins, Colorado. Don has been working at Morgan Community College’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, assisting the faculty with instructional design and the use of technology in their classes. Tonya Stretch Fawcett ’83 has been promoted from instructor to assistant professor of library science at Cedarville University. She also serves as assistant library director for reader services. Tonya resides in Cedarville with her husband, Jeff ’82 , and children, Amanda, Matthew, Erin, and Carrie. Laura Lee Lehto ’83 is the pianist in Symphonia, a chamber group in Brazil. The group plays at weddings, receptions, congresses, and other events. In December, they were able to play at the Fortaleza Cultural Center. Laura Lee praises the Lord for allowing her to support herself with music. Jeff ’83 and Cheryl Schuler Subra ’83 express their praise for God’s grace in giving complete safety to their family when their house burned down on January 21, 2003. They are thankful for the awesome outpouring of love from their Christian friends and surrounding community. They pray that their community will see the provision of God’s love in them as they work towards rebuilding their home in Schroon Lake, New York. Jeff is the president of Eskay Metal Fabricating. He and his wife, Cheryl, have two girls, Ashley and Alexis. Anthony Pepe ’85 and his wife, Kathy, are excited about the possibility of purchasing a building for use as a church and a ministry outreach center in Bar Sur Seine, France. This is the same building that they tried to purchase one year ago at auction, when, due to the expensive renovations needed on the property, they didn’t feel they could bid any higher. Over the past year, the new owner has fixed up a large portion of the building and is now selling it. The Pepes pray they will have enough funds to buy the building this time. Joyce Keim ’86 announces the adoption of her two sons on July 9, 2002. Aaron James was born June 4, 1998, and Isaac Thomas was born May 29, 1999. They live in Fairborn, Ohio. Lynne Bartlett Slack ’86 and her husband, Derek, announce the birth of Emma Nicole on November 1, 2002. She joins her brother, Evan (2), at home in Englewood, California. Debbie Berdy Kilmer ’87 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of triplets on July 15, 2001. Jacob Andrew, Rebecca Grace, and Jonathan David joined the family in Akron, Ohio. Dave ’87 and Val Hite Smallman ’85 rejoice that recently they have had some special church activities and have seen several new people at services in Bauru, Brazil. They have three children, Adam (11), Ryan (8), and Shelly (4). Barb Jacobs Cooper '88 and her husband, Mark, live in Columbus, Ohio with their two children, Nathan James and Allison Renee. Mark works for the department of materials science and engineering at The Ohio State University, and Barb works part-time as a training systems administrator for Liebert Corporation. Rick Efting ’88 and his wife, Kim, announce the birth of Thomas David on January 14, 2003. He joins his sister, Alina, at home in Victorville, California. Gilbert McClanahan ’88 and his wife, Connie, announce the birth of Trevor William on October 16, 2002. Gilbert is the main anchor for a NBC TV affiliate in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Nancy Crick ’89 and Robert Olejniczak were married May 11, 2001. Nancy is the product training coordinator in the business furniture division of Bush Industries. Nancy and Robert reside in East Randolph, New York. Julie Carter Criscuolo ’89 and her husband, Dave, announce the birth of Gabrielle Christine on June 8, 2001. Big brothers Nate (8), Joe (7), and Micah (5) were thrilled to welcome a sister to the family. The Criscuolos have recently moved to Pella, Iowa, where Dave is an engineering specialist in the test lab at Pella Corporation and Julie enjoys being a stay-at-home mom. Kim Byrom Hughes ’89 and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of Rennick Jordan on November 20, 2002. After two months of bed rest due to pre-term labor, high blood pressure, and toxemia, Kim delivered Rennick four weeks early. He had some trouble breathing at the beginning, but is now doing well and getting lots of love and attention from his siblings, Briley (9), Brianna (7), Carter (5), and Ashlyn (3). Kim enjoys staying at home and home-schooling in Greenwood, Indiana. Paul ’89 and Laura Fenimore Norman ’89 announce the birth of Gracie Marie. She was born April 12, 2002 and was welcomed home by her sisters, Katie (9) and Sarah (5), in Carmel, Indiana. 90s Jonathan ’90 and Lori Rogers Haskell ’90 are excited that their new ministry in Hungary has taken form since they returned from furlough. Lori has helped the pastor’s wife begin a ladies Bible study; youth group is held on Tuesday nights at the Haskells’ home; and Jon meets with the men on Wednesdays and teaches English on Thursday nights. The Haskells praise God for the many opportunities they have to share the gospel. Bobby ’90 and Sara Sweetland Hile ’92 are on furlough from South Africa through September 2003. They report that they had a tremendous summer youth camp during the first week of December 2002. It was the largest camp they have ever had, with 178 teenagers — most of whom were at camp for the first time. Darrin King ’90 and his wife, Stacy, announce the birth of Sophia Grace on January 23, 2003. She joins her sister, Hannah (9), at home in Elkridge, Maryland. Pete ’90 and Ann Nicholson Savard ’90 announce the birth of Ainsley Rae on September 24, 2002. She was welcomed home by Sara (9), Emily (5), and Parker (4) in Chesterfield, Virginia. Jim Breuler ’91 and his wife, Kristy, announce the birth of Kelly Nicole on October 3, 2002. They reside in Naples, Florida. Jim Houser '91 was named one of "The 50 Most Influential People in Christian Music" in the April 7, 2003 edition of CRW (Christian Radio & Retail Weekly). The list includes people involved in all aspects of the industry, including radio, retail, record labels, management, performance, promotion, and consulting. Jim is a senior brand manager for Creative Trust and has previously worked with Focus on the Family, The Weekly Power Magazine, and Sparrow Records. Others on "The 50 Most Influential" list include Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bill Gaither, and Michael Omartian.