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Josh Buck, assistant pastor of Greenhouse Ministries in the West Michigan District, suffered a serious head injury in a diving accident while vacationing in
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Dr. Wingrove Taylor, evangelist, teacher, and former general superintendent of the Caribbean General Conference in The Wesleyan Church, has been diagnosed with bone cancer. He will receive treatment to slow its progress and to ease his pain. Please remember the
Gary educator earns national recognition
January 19, 2007
BY KASS STONE Post-Tribune
Shirley Dillon (2001) is one of the best in her field.
According to the most recent edition of the annual publication “Who’s Who In American Educators,” the Pyle Elementary School academic support provider is one of the best teachers in America.
A graduate of Roosevelt High School, Dillon took an interesting path to her career. After high school, she earned a degree in interior design at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., then relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in that field.
After making a go of it in California, Dillon decided she needed to make a major life change on behalf of herself and her two children.
“Jobs were sparse and I had two sons I had to support, so my sister, who was an elementary teacher already, convinced to me to go back to college and get a degree in elementary education,” Dillon said.
She relocated to Gary with her family and enrolled at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Hammond. After earning her degree, Dillon was hired to teach fifth grade st Pyle. She taught that grade for 10 years and earned a masters degree in education from Indiana Wesleyan University.
In 2005, Pyle devised a plan to improve students’ academic performance and raise test scores. The plan called for the creation of an academic support professional who would work with faculty members to ensure they were following the school’s curriculum.
At the end of last school year, the previous academic support provider retired. Seeking a new challenge, Dillon applied.
Now, she works in every classroom, helping every teacher. She also spends half of her day tutoring students who need extra help.
“I guess you never stop teaching,” she said. “I like it; I get to see my former students, which I never got the chance to do before like this, and I get to see how what we did last year makes a difference now that they are in the sixth grade. That’s an opportunity I never had before.”
How she ended up in “Who’s Who In American Educators” is a mystery to Dillon. A teacher must be recommended by a former student, who remains anonymous.
“I don’t know who did it,” Dillon said. “I wish I could find out. I’m very curious. I asked (the book’s editors), but they wouldn’t tell me. It would have to be somebody from my first couple of fifth-grade classes.
“I have it narrowed down from there, but that’s it. It’s a big honor, and I wish I knew who nominated me.”
SOURCE: http://www.post-trib.com/lifestyles/216517,whoswho.article
Heather DeWeese-Adkins (
Names Director public relations/marketing for Health Alliance/The Christ Hospital
When Heather DeWeese-Adkins is working as director of public relations, marketing and physician relations for The Christ Hospital, people around her are energized by her high energy and positive determination to achieve results.
“I get to learn something new everyday and give back to the community through my work,” she said.
Adkins, now a resident
• Learning is the sugar you can draw from any situation good or bad.
• If you need it, you can reach deep inside yourself and find the grit to smooth or bore through any mountain.
• You have a responsibility to share your blessings, to give back to those in need.
Those lessons also can be seen through Adkins’ volunteer work with the
Article published Jan 14, 2007
Lahni-Boswell wedding
Elizabeth "Beth" Lahni and Chip Boswell were married July 22, 2006, in Roseburg Event Center, Marion, with Andrew Uchtman, Bridgetown Church of Christ, Cincinnati, Ohio, officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Harry and Barb Lyness, West Harrison, and Pete and Denise Lahni,
The bridegroom is the son of Mike and Lisa Boswell, Swayzee. He is a graduate of
Article published Jan 16, 2007
Each year, the National Merit Award is given to one college coach and one high school coach in the nation who the NISOA recognizes as reflective of the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior.
The Wildcats won their ninth consecutive Mid-Central Conference championship in 2006. Bratcher earned his 400th career victory during the season and was named MCC Coach of the Year for the fourth time in as many seasons with Indiana Wesleyan.
Bratcher is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association Hall of Fame with a career record of 411-175-38.
Article published Jan 14, 2007
Ritter-Owen engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Diane) Owen are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Ross, Marion, to Christie Ritter,
The bride elect is the daughter of Jan and Rob Ritter,
The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Dave and Carol Owen,
The couple are planning an Aug. 25, 2007, wedding in Grace Brethern Church of Powell,
IWU educator traveled with his series of lectures
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Linda MacKay is sure not everyone will enjoy the book she helped compile, but she thinks philosophy lovers will find it interesting. “There are people who will find it a page-turner,” she said. MacKay and several staff and family of the late Glenn Martin helped pen a book on his popular world-view lecture series. Martin, who died in 2004, was the former chairman of the division of social science at MacKay said Martin often traveled across the country sharing his 18-hour lecture series. The lectures were so moving to some that letters would flood his office, asking Martin when he would write a book on his work, but he never had the time. Following his death, MacKay and several other staff and family members of Martin pitched in to compile the book, Prevailing World Views of Western Society Since 1500. From compact disc, student notes and Martin’s lecture notes, the team was able to publish a condensed copy of his series. MacKay said they are working on writing a more in-depth book of the lectures. Martin’s wife, Betty, said it was an honor to see her husband’s work being remembered on the campus where he taught for more than 30 years. “It makes me feel great,” she said. “We are sending books all around the world because he lectured a lot. I’m hoping that it will catch on as more people read it.” Triangle Publishing, which is a part of IWU, is the publishing house for the book. David Bartley, a former student of Martin’s and now division chairman of social sciences, can remember how Martin’s lectures changed his outlook on life while he was in college. “I was a typical college student that had all the answers and didn’t know the questions,” he said. “It was a very engaging environment, as I remember.” Bartley said he always wanted to see his former teacher and colleague’s work carried on and jumped at the opportunity to put it in print. “I’m using his books now in one of the classes I took from him,” he said. “In a way, he’s still teaching.” Originally published January 15, 2007 |
Chronicle-Tribune Article
Sept. 29, 1923 – Jan. 8, 2007
Beatrice Lelear, 83, died Monday in
Born in
She is survived by her husband, Henry W. Lelear; daughter, Caroline Payne; son-in-law, Philip Payne, all of whom reside in Sunnyvale, Calif.; and a brother, Gerald, Houston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Harold, and a sister, Dorothy.
Memorial gifts in the name of Beatrice Lelear may be sent to
Originally published January 12, 2007
The new year has started and it’s time to start doing business. Join the staff of Business First on Friday, January 26, 2007, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. for a complimentary breakfast at Indiana Wesleyan University Conference Room,
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When: Friday, January 26, 2007 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
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Three Rivers Federal Credit Union
Ali Halilovic and Karen Roseberry were recently promoted to branch sales manager at the Three Rivers Federal Credit Union branch inside Scott’s Food and Pharmacy in
Halilovic began employment with the credit union as a management trainee and was later promoted to assistant branch manager of the
Roseberry was a management trainee before being promoted to her current role. She is a graduate of
Glenn Stockert was recently promoted to network administrator at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union. Stockert began working at the credit union as a network analyst before his recent promotion.
Stockert is a graduate of