IWU Remembers Former PACE member

IWU remembers former PACE Member to the Board of Trustees.

Herbert E, Rickert:

Rickert, Herbert E., December 23, 2011, age 78. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving dad of Sue Osandusky, Brad (Sari) Rickert, and Pam (Mike) Ghilardi. Loving grandpa of Jen (Len) Gauger, Mike Osandusky, Aminda, Jessie, and Katy Ghilardi. Dear brother of Elinor (Oscar) Link. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8pm at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00am (in state 10:30am) at Woodside Bible Church, 28301 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the N.O.A.H. Project, 23 E. Adams, Detroit, MI 48226, or Cass Community Social Services, 11850 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI 48206. www.mmcabefuneralhome.com

Thank you for generously supporting the mission of IWU. Grandchildren attended IWU.

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Robert Baker ’36 is remembered

KOKOMO — Robert E. Baker D.D.S., 97, passed away at 3:35 PM Friday in St. Joseph Hospital.
He and his twin sister, Roberta, were born on May 27, 1914, in Converse, to the late Tom and Jessie (Henshaw) Baker.

He graduated from Marion High School in 1932 and from Marion College in 1936. In 1938, Robert married Janet Shugart, and they were happily married for 55 years until her passing in 1993. Robert served in World War II with the U.S. Air Force from May of 1942 until April of 1946, and was honorably discharged, having obtained the rank of Captain.

In 1950 Robert graduated from Loyola Dental School, Chicago, and began practicing on the third floor of the Armstrong Landon Building in downtown Kokomo. He operated his dental practice for 37 years with the help of his loyal dental assistant, Elsie Condo. Robert retired in 1987 to lovingly care for Janet. He married his second wife, Marie Tolle, in August of 1999. She preceded him in death in 2001.

Robert was a member of Union St. Friends Church, which later became First Friends Church in Kokomo, for 61 years. He was a member of the American Dental Association, and other local organizations such as the Elks and the Izaak Walton League.

Robert enjoyed working with his hands. He was a mechanic of professional caliber who could fix anything and found fulfillment in repairing things for friends. He enjoyed woodworking and made beautiful furniture and doll houses. He created unique jewelry for members of his family.
Robert loved to hunt, fish, play cards, shoot skeet, bowl and travel. Robert always made time to attend his grandchildren’s activities. For 75 years, Robert looked forward to traveling to Elk Lake in Northern Michigan to spend every summer.

Robert is survived by his children, Mary Jane (Gary) Chenoweth of St. Louis and Janet Ann (Greg) Parker of Kokomo; his grandchildren, Rob (Natalie) Chenoweth, Joseph Parker, Amy Chenoweth and Christen (Ian) Sando; a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Chenoweth; and two sisters, Roberta Larrison and Betty Carper. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews and a devoted friend, Robbie Brock.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Janet and Marie; and a sister, Ada Matchette.

Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Friends Church, 1801 W. Zartman Rd., with Pastor Annie Glen officiating. Burial is at 2 p.m. in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites provided by the local VFW and Army representatives.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St.

Memorials may be made to First Friends Church.

Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel handled arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.ellersmortuary.com

Provided by: Chronicle Tribune

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Treena Kruger, named to new position

TEENA KRUGER NAMED CAGE PROJECT MANAGER
FOR CHORE-TIME BROCK INTERNATIONAL

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Teena Kruger has been named Cage Project Manager for Chore-Time Brock International, according to Vickie Chase, Customer Fulfillment Manager for the CTB Inc. business unit. Kruger will be responsible for providing inside sales support for established distributor and customer accounts for cage systems for Chore-Time Brock International. She will also continue her work with the implementation of the company’s e-commerce Web site.

Kruger began her employment with CTB in 1989 in manufacturing, working as a production operator, assembly operator and material handler before being promoted to customer fulfillment in 1996. Her customer fulfillment experience at CTB includes work with poultry, grain and pig production customers. She also served as part of the core group that helped to develop CTB’s e-commerce initiative.

In 2009, Kruger earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. She is presently a member of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy class of 2012. Kosciusko Leadership Academy is a county-wide program for development of emerging leaders in the community. A native of New Castle, Indiana, Kruger now resides in Syracuse, Indiana.

Chore-Time Brock International (www.ctbworld.com) is a part of CTB, Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of systems and solutions for the production of grain, poultry, pigs and eggs, as well as for various equestrian and industrial applications. Its products and services are “Helping to Feed a Hungry World®” through improved efficiency and air quality management in the care of poultry and livestock as well as in grain storage, handling, conditioning and drying. Founded in 1952, CTB has been dedicated to “Leadership Through Innovation®” throughout its history. The company operates from multiple locations in various countries around the world and serves its customers through a worldwide network of independent dealers and distributors.

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BreAnne Miller-Dyer, Overcoming odds now Changing her world

Huntington North standout basketball player BreAnne Miller is now married, graduated from Indiana Wesleyan and cured from cancer. NewsChannel 15’s Ross Kinsey has an update on how the Huntington native is overcoming leukemia and coaching for the Vikings.

Related article: http://www.wane.com/dpp/sports/hs_basketball/huntingtons-dyer-rises-above-cancer-december-25-rki

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Alumni become General Manager at town mall

Excerpt from – http://BocaNewsNow.com/2011/12/22/new-general-manager-at-bocas-town-center-mall/

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Town Center Mall in Boca is getting a new General Manager. Simon Property Group, which owns the mall, tells us that Brian Nelson is the new chief. He, according to Simon, is a “retail sales, marketing and management veteran for more than 21 years.” Here’s the official media…

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Audrey Jones appointed to Mayor’s Office, Muncie

Excerpt from Muncie Press – http://www.munciefreepress.com/node/25022

MUNCIE, IN – Mayor-elect Dennis Tyler relied on experience and an established law firm headed by Jack Quirk to round out his new city hall team that will take office Jan. 1.

“I have to apologize for the majority of these appointment cannot be here today,” said Tyler. “They are working for a living someplace.”

The surprises include Audrey Jones, 30, deputy clerk treasurer at Yorktown, and Sarah Beach, 47, a substitute teacher who worked at the old Indiana Gas Co., and more recently at Jarden. Jones is the new city controller and Beach will be human resources director at city hall. The staff accountant at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Kelley Harless, will join her former boss, Terry Whitt Bailey, as assistant Community Development director charged with accounting for millions in federal entitlement funds. Bailey was Cornerstone director before running the Madame Walker Theater in Indianapolis, and then coming back to run Community Development for Tyler.

Jones has a master’s in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, an undergraduate degree from Northwood University, and associate degree in accounting from Ivy Tech Community College. She has worked 11 years for Town Clerk-Treasurer Beth Neff, handling the budget, payroll, account receivables, and other accounting work. “I think this is a great opportunity,” said Jones, whose resignation was announced to the town council this week.

“Audrey has the experience necessary in government accounting procedures,” said. Tyler.

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Danita J. Williams, Graduate, VP of Patient Care

Indiana Wesleyan University alum to reinvigorate patient care services at nationally ranked pediatric hospital

Detroit, Mich., December 23, 2011 – Children’s Hospital of Michigan, part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) and ranked among America’s best 50 in U.S. News Media Group’s 2011-12 Best Children’s Hospitals survey, has appointed Damita J. Williams MSN, MA, RN, CPN, NE-BC, as its new vice president of Patient Care Services. In this role, Williams will manage operations and clinical services, guide various improvement projects and educational initiatives for nursing, allied health and support staff, while assuring high quality for patients and families.

Prior to joining the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Williams served as chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel, IN.

“Ms. Williams is an outstanding leader who motivates and inspires those who work with her, says Herman Gray, MD, president, Children’s Hospital of Michigan. “We are pleased that she has joined our leadership team and our continued efforts to provide exceptional care to patients and families.”

Williams received her undergraduate degree in nursing from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. She holds advanced degrees in nursing administration from the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, IN, and advanced leadership studies from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN, where she is completing her doctorate in organizational leadership. Williams is also a certified pediatric nurse and a board certified nurse executive.

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Williams is an active member of several organizations including the American Organization of Nurse Executives, where she has served on the 2011 Diversity Advisory Council, and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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For 125 years the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Children’s Hospital of Michigan is the first and most experienced hospital in the state dedicated exclusively to the treatment of children. A leader internationally in neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and diagnostic services, it is ranked one of America’s best hospitals for children. More Michigan pediatricians are trained at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan than in any other facility. Children’s Hospital of Michigan is one of eight hospitals operated by the Detroit Medical Center. The DMC is proud to be the Official Healthcare Services Provider of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons.

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Merry Christmas from IWU Alumni

Luke 2:8-20 – The Message:

There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”

At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises:

Glory to God in the heavenly heights,
Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.

As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.

Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they’d been told!

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WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Cassondra Wilson has been hired as an account executive

Ivy Tech appoints local account executive

Cassondra Wilson has been hired as an account executive with the Columbus/Franklin region of Ivy Tech Community College’s Corporate College.

The college offers customized professional development training to regional companies.

Wilson will be responsible for sales, contracts, maintaining client relationships and assisting with budget planning.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Indiana Wesleyan University. She previously held positions at Lucas Oil, Lucas Agriculture and Cummins Inc.

http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/local_story/Business_briefs_Dec_17_2011__1324087619/

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