Inspire, Summer 2010

Stephanie Bolsem ’96 and James Ritchie were married on May 22, 2009, and live in Scotland, where James is a plumber. After 12 years in Australia, Stephanie is enjoying married life and a new culture. Gary ’96 and Lori (Kenny) Carter ’98 announce the birth of Kylie Allison on September 18, 2009. She was welcomed home by Braydon (3). They reside in Elkhart, Indiana, where Gary teaches at Jimtown Junior High School and Lori stays home with the children. Brad ’96 and Beth (Walker) Fawcett ’99 announce the birth of Avery Elisabeth on September 23, 2009. She joins her brother, Jaden Van Allen (2). Don Smith ’96 and his wife, Laura, reside in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Don is a comic book writer, and his latest comic book, Faith Series: Jesus Christ, was recently released by Bluewater Comics. By viewing different aspects of the life of Christ, this comic shows that Jesus is a providential force at work in the universe. When not writing comics, Don focuses on writing history books. Scott ’97 and Janine (Pinkley) Borling ’96 announce the birth of Madelyn Olivia on April 5, 2009. She was welcomed home by her brothers, Quinn (7) and Nate (5). They live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where Scott is the city clerk and Janine stays home with the kids. Jason ’98 and Courtenay (Shoaff) Atwell ’98 announce the birth of Brecken Christopher. He was born on 09/09/09, weighed 9 pounds and 9 ounces, and was the 9th grandchild on one side of the family. He joins Kylie (6) and Carter (3), in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Jason is the director of sales and marketing for Wind Crest, and Courtenay stays at home. Paul ’98 and Krissy (Brown) DeKruyter ’97 announce the birth of Levi Timothy on August 18, 2008. He joins big brothers Tanner (5) and Brody (3). Elizabeth (Barker) Philpott ’98 and her husband, Neil, announce the birth of Nathan Davis on November 2, 2009. He joins Mary (6) and John Clark (4). Mike ’99 and Kristen (Stewart) Lewis ’06 announce the birth of Kate Olivia on June 18, 2009. They live in Hilliard, Ohio, where Mike is a controller for Frank Gates Service Company. Kristen taught high school Spanish but is now a full-time mom. If you would like to contact a friend highlighted in this section, please e-mail us at alumni@cedarville.edu . We’d be glad to put you in touch. a lumnotes CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 31