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Echoes Spring 2001 Contributors: Edited by Lauren Fisher Compiled by Brenda Kopp, Lori Gould,
Dan Buck, Becky Hansen, Jeff Requadt REUNIONS ANYONE? The class of 76 will be celebrating 25 years this summer. Anybody interested in a class reunion can contact Jill (Bottemiller) Shepherd via email: j_shepherd@hotmail.com. Last July (2000) Terry & Bonnie (BECKLEY ‘75) Catlin and their 3 girls were able to join several others at the Kopps’ in Carol Stream, IL, for an ICA reunion — 25 years for the class of ‘75!!! “What a great time we had. Bob and Brenda did a super job planning and keeping everything straight. Those who made it were LINDA (BIGELOW) Young with her son Kyle (15) and daughter Teri (10); DEBBI (PIERCE) Clouser and husband Steve, with DANIEL (graduated ICA ‘00), Sarah (14) and Elizabeth (11); VIOLETTE (MCGARVEY) ABUHL with husband LEE (‘76), and their children: JARED (‘00) (19), Tirza (17), Melinda (11) and Larissa (8); PAUL and Debbie PARSONS and their children: Benjamin, Stephanie, and Jennifer; and DAVE and Carol PINKSTON and sons Luke (13) and Morgan (10); and the Kopps were there, too! BOB and BRENDA (JACOBS) KOPP have 3 sons: Stephen, Andrew, and Benjamin. It was a very special time for all who came — sure did miss the rest of you! Sorry you couldn’t be there — hopefully next time!” Financial
Report SIXTIES JOHN MILLS (‘69) graduated from West Point in 1973 and is now a Colonel in the Army, stationed in Hawaii for seven of the last eight years. He works for the U.S. Commander in Chief Pacific, an Admiral responsible for all U.S. military forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine) in Asia and the Pacific and Indian Oceans. John is responsible for any U.S. military operations that involve military and civilian agencies working together, especially humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping, and disaster response. Recent highlights have been East Timor UN peacekeeping and the India earthquake response. He and his wife, Beverly, expect to leave Hawaii during the summer of 2001, destination unknown, and retire after two more years in the military. John hopes to find a job in Seattle after he retires from the army. They have three children. Diana, 20, teaches gymnastics in Honolulu. Sharon, 16, is a junior at Moanalua High School. Jason, 13, is in sixth grade at Pearl Harbor Kai elementary. John’s email address is JMills8038@aol.com. SEVENTIES DONNA (HALBERT ‘70) Harvey’s second son, Josh got married last July 29th. “His wife is Debra and a real gift. All but my daughter live here in the Seattle/Tacoma area, on their own. She still lives in Illinois. I’m doing fine.” email Donna at nomad2001@earthlink.net. (03/01) MIMI (PARELIUS ‘71) let us know recently that her new email address is joemimi@att.net. Mimi is currently a home maker, living in Southfield, MI and will soon be married for 24 years. (02/01 — from ICA web site) NOTE: At press time, Mimi’s mom, former Bethany dorm mom, Clara Rose Parelius, had entered hospice care at Mimi’s home, as she prepares for heaven. (03/13/01) LINDA LEE LOVE (‘73) is President of LRTek - Recruiting Technologies in Huntington Beach, California. She will marry Joseph Ghione, a carpenter, on June 9, 2001 (two years from when they met at a Tall Club Dance). Linda and Joe attend Community Bible Church of Huntington Beach and her father, Dale, will fly down from Sacramento to conduct the wedding ceremony for the happy couple. Linda is on the Board of Directors for four non-profit organizations (Rotary, Hugs for Health, Huntington Dog Beach and Human Resources Independent Consultants - HRIC). Joe has a side business using computers in conjunction with his photography for Ghione Imaging. email Linda at TOC98Queen@yahoo.com. (03/01) New e-address for KEN BRAYTON (‘74) 97321@home.com. (03/01) DAVE BOTHWELL (‘74) hopes to complete his MA at Moody by December 2001. He’s taking two classes this year and doing most of the work on finishing his research project, which will be practically oriented to his work at JAARS in Waxhaw, NC. Dave and his wife, Jan, work with college kids at their church. Son, Justin, is a junior in high school, loves hunting, and hopes to go to the Air Force Academy with a major in criminal justice. Daughter, Jaimee is finishing her sophomore year at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC, majoring in accounting and minoring in French. Email Dave at bothwell04@yahoo.com or david_bothwell@sil.org. (12/00) LARRY LOVE (‘74) is a computer programmer/analyst, living in the South Coast Metro area of the city of Santa Ana, CA. He is on the board of directors for “Uncharted Waters,” a ministry that works to help local churches around the world to effectively communicate the gospel through sports by providing them with sports-related resources and programs. He is locally involved in home fellowship Bible study and prayer groups and local ministry with the homeless. Email Larry at larlove@yahoo.com. (03/01) Sally and DENNIS SCHUMACHER (‘74) have two children—Jack (age 8) and Charlie (age 6) and live in Nairobi, Kenya where Dennis is General Manager African Joint Ventures for Blue Circle Industries PLC, a British cement company. His job takes him all over east and southern Africa on a regular basis. Sally works in the safari business and has her own interior design company. The Schumachers helped to start the Karen Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Nairobi and have been active in it for the last 8 years. Favourite things to do: family safaris and just being in the African bush! Email: dschu@africaonline.co.ke. NANCY (BURNS ‘75) IKE’s new e-address: eewestafrica@cs.com. (03/01) BONNIE (BECKLEY ‘75) Catlin is married to Terry Catlin - it will be 24 years in June! They have 7 children — David (23), Chad (20), Jonathan (19), Joel (17), Sarah (11), Esther (8), and Hannah (7) and live in Naples, NY. Terry is self-employed in an agricultural services field, dealing with dairy farmers, helping balance feed programs, and balancing the soil to produce better crops. He develops a custom mineral mix for each farm, and they mix all the minerals and deliver them as needed. David works at a metal fabrication shop, and also helps at home. Jonathan and Joel help Dad, and Chad lives in South Carolina. The three girls are helping mom and are learning piano from Grandma Beckley (who lives just a mile away). They enjoy music, making cards, writing letters, homeschooling, and sledding (for now). Bonnie is kept busy being wife, mother, homemaker, teacher, and secretary — along with all the other tangents that branch off from each! As well as being active in the church, they have a small farm with some goats, cows, chickens and 2 dogs. JOHN SWINBORNE (‘75) retired from the Navy and now works as the project manager for a large landscape company in Norfolk, VA. John’s wife, Edna, is a school nurse in a middle school in Norfolk, but they live in Chesapeake, VA. Oldest son, Dan, (21) graduated from ITT Tech in September 2000 with an associate degree in Electronic Engineering and then transferred in January to Houghton College where he is majoring in computer science. Tammy, 19, is a freshman at Houghton College also, with a major in accounting. Amber, 16, is a junior in high school and is taking a cabinet making course at the vo tech school. The family took a trip last summer across the country with John’s brother, Joel Swinborne (‘71), and his family. Email: swinborne@juno.com. (03/01) JOHN (‘75) and Betty ARNOLD, missionaries in Burkina Faso, have recently completed one full month of supporting work teams from North America. Two teams each stayed two weeks, and spent each week Monday through Friday going into the bush to roof churches and show evangelistic films. Thanks to their efforts, their time, and the money they brought to complete the roofs, we now have 12 new churches roofed and many new believers from the evangelism meetings. There are now 93 churches built and completed in the Dedougou District. (02/01) JUDY (WEIDMAN ‘76) BOBBETT recently married Marv Retzer, who she met through his doing consulting work for the Christian school where she works. “Through the fall it became ‘more than friends’... and over Christmas he gave me a ring. ...Suffice it to say that I feel blessed beyond words to have met such a godly, caring, tenderhearted, thoughtful, kind man. He’s an elementary school principal (taught or administered in Christian schools for about 20 years before going into a public school position), has two grown daughters....We’re praying for an opening in an elementary school down here for next year.” Judy and Marv live with her children in Greenwood, IN. Email congrats and greetings to jbobbett@earthlink.net. (03/01) JILL (BOTTEMILLER ‘76) Shepherd’s son, Jason, was a freshman this year and is playing JV soccer as the goal keeper and having a good time at it “He does a pretty good job. He’s never had any keeper training — just stepped in cuz he actually likes it. That definitely is not my favored position.” Jeremiah is a 7th grader this year and plays soccer, too. “He’s played classic ball for the past three years. He works hard and does a good job.” Daughter, Jael, is in 1st grade. “My baby is out of the house! Yes, I am a little bit sad about that. This is the first year since I’ve had children that I haven’t had any at home for an entire school day. Haven’t quite gotten used to it yet. She plays soccer, too — and Mom coaches her. Yes, my life does tend to revolve around the game. I’m still working part time - 2 twelve hour night shifts a week, plus extra when we get busy and they’re in a pinch. That’s plenty for me. I have a hard enough time managing my house and all the schedules with that.” Email Jill at j_shepherd@hotmail.com. (09/00) For PAM (WATKINS ‘77) & Barry Shultz the year 2000 was “full, busy, fast, full of learning and reworking the way we live day to day (since we have a baby again), and overall, a wonderful year.…We did enjoy a trip to NY for a Watkins family reunion and then a 2 week stay at the Outer Banks beaches with all the Shultz family. The girls are ever a joy in our home! Emily is one now and as she gets taller, so does her reach! …Big sister Britt can sure get her laughing heartily! We are all so thankful for this baby God has let us have! Britt is growing into quite the little lady, yet is mostly “tomboy”. She is a good equestrian …. We are busy working at home schooling the fourth grade and as with most kids, this is not Britt’s first choice of something to do.” The Shultzs are enjoying good health which they attribute to lots of exercise and eating “80-90% fresh and raw.” (12/00) Pshultz1@juno.com. (See family pix on the ICA Alumni website.) RUTH (DANIELS ‘78) Thompson and her husband, Jim, are living in the Chicago area, and Jim is working full time at Moody Bible Institute in the Educational Technical Service Dept (Computer Dept). The couple has a son, Daniel (3½), and a nine-month old daughter, Emma Ruth....”two great kids! God has blessed us tremendously with healthy, active, and fun children.. smile...” Email the Thompsons at thompjr@juno.com. (02/01) BECCA (WEBSTER ‘78) Paonessa has been working as a RN at Missionary Health Institute in Toronto, and helping as a counselor for MK re-entry retreats. “It has helped me piece together some important parts of my life and one of the things I’m trying to do is keep contact....I have been married for 17 years to a landscape artist, who is the Canadian artist for Hallmark Cards as well. We have three children: Ellen (13); Alessandra (11); Sev (8), plus a dog, cat, hamster, newt, goldfish. [The re-entry retreats have] been such an exciting ministry, and for the first time all the pieces of my life have come together. I can really relate to the issues these kids face, and share how the Lord has had to be my inheritance and roots. It is really difficult for me to raise children in a culture I never had to face at their age. ICA was such a good experience for me and it was so sheltered and spiritual. My children have to face incredible pressures in a big city. Thankfully, we have a great church, and my husband is a sensitive Christian, and so far the Lord is faithful. It seemed so much easier to trust the Lord in Africa than it does here.” Email Becca at Spaonart@aol.com. (02/01) KATHY (GRUNER ‘78) Vineyard died October 8, 2000, at her home in Oregon. AL (‘79) & LAURALYN (WALKER ‘84) STOMBAUGH serve as Mission Director in Gabon with the C&MA. The family keeps busy with many activities, traveling and decision making. Their children, Joshua (8) and Kayla (5) are attending the International School in Libreville, Gabon. Their email address is: cmadirector@inet.ga. (02/01) EIGHTIES JULIE (WEBSTER ‘80) BOODSTRA is a teacher and has just come back from a tentmaking mission to North-central Africa. Julie and her husband, Dave, are planning to return as full time missionaries to unreached Arabic speakers. (02/01). Contact Julie’s sister, Becca Paonessa at Spaonart@aol.com for more info, as this news item was abbreviated for reasons of sensitivity. RICK ARNOLD (‘80) and his wife Elisabeth have returned to Bakel, Senegal with Pioneers. Their daughter Annelise is now a 2nd generation ICA’er. Upon hearing this, a Soninke man said in amazement, “I did not think Americans could separate from their children. We do it all the time so they can have better opportunities, but now I see that you know how to love strongly.” At least Aunt SHARI (ARNOLD ‘81) & Uncle Jim Timberlake are nearby, as ICA dormparents (but not the same dorm). Annelise had an unexpected series of plane rides home when ICA closed early for a “snow day” (evacuation of foreign dependents from CI). They have 2 younger daughters and a son born last April. (12-00) JERRY PINKERTON (‘80), JR and his wife, Melody, live in Arizona and are the parents of four children: Jessica, Annie, Emily, and Logan. DAN MAXWELL (‘81) is in Italy with his new wife Jackie (11/01). DANIEL DICK (‘81), living in Carol Stream, IL, married Adele Marie Horn on October 14, 2000. DAN PENNEY (‘81) and his wife Esther are serving with CB Intl presently agonizing through language study in Massy, France. Dan says “You know you’re in language study when a local resident speaks to his dog, and you’re quite sure the dog understood him better than you did! They have 3 young sons. (10-00) Dan_Penney@bigfoot.com. Becky (OVERSTREET ‘82) lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Stan Carlson, and their 5 children. Located conveniently near CMA headquarters, Focus on the Family, the Air Force Academy, and a host of other attractions, she would love visits, phone calls, or letters from fellow ICAers. Her phone # is (719) 594-6151 and her address is 3610 Summer Breeze Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. TIM PINKERTON (‘82) and wife Anabelle have two children, Sarah and Beth. They work as registered nurses in Chicago area hospitals. TIM MAXWELL (‘83) is currently working in Afghanistan. (11/01) DONNA (STOMBAUGH, ‘83) Pine’s husband Rocky, is in the army stationed at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. They have 4 boys: Rocky Jr. in 3rd grade, Nicky in kindergarten, Philip in headstart, and John age 2. AL (‘79) and LAURALYN (WALKER ‘84) STOMBAUGH are missionaries with the C&MA in Gabon. They have 2 children: Joshua Walker (3/5/93) and Kayla Joy (8/14/95). Al is serving as field director, and Lauralyn is director of the Christian Bookstore in Libreville. (10-00) address: BP 13021, Libreville, Gabon, or email: cmadirector@inet.ga DANA (PERSSON ‘84) McCaw lives in Lloydminster, SK with her husband. Dale is a funeral director in his family business. Dana’s kids are, Joel, Tessa, Brett, and Cara. TOM SMITH (‘84) attended ICA for one year in 1978-79, while in seventh grade, as his parents were on staff. Tom currently lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Lisa and two children, Grant (4) and Kailee Jo (2). He works for the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and as their Assistant Athletic Trainer. Email tom.smith@turner.com. DAVE VESPA (‘ 84) was at ICA 1974-1977 and 1979-1983. He graduated in the States and lived in Florida from then until now. In 1986 he married Julie. They have had three children: Austin, 11; Aleisia only lived 4 months (having been born with two holes in her heart); Aubree, 6. They have owned a business called Safety Zone Specialists, Inc since ‘92, selling traffic safety items such as barricades, traffic cones, street signs, etc. They’ve attended Carpenters Home Church since 1983. They are elders and Dave is on the board. The Lord has been leading Dave into putting together crusades all over the world. They just started doing that last year and have now been to the Philipines, India, and Ghana. Their address is 1444 Wyngate Dr. Lakeland, Fl. 33809 or email Safzonspec1@netzero.net. PHIL (‘85) and Shannon MAXWELL and their sons Noah and Micah have spent the last few months in California, planning to leave for Niger on Dec. 10, but have had to postpone their departure to January 13 due to a shortfall of in support requirements. As of November, $450/mo was lacking. In September Phil was able to take computer courses a local community college which will aid him working on computer systems and to become more prepared for his role as the Projects Coordinator for SIM Niger. (11-00) PHIL STOMBAUGH (‘85) and his wife Kristin, along with their children Trey (2) and Felicity (5) are now in Conakry, Guinea, with C&MA. They are learning the Susu language, having spent their first year in French language study in Burkina Faso. Phil’s siblings Al and Joyce also serve with C&MA in Africa. MARK PERSSON (‘85) lives in Oklahoma with wife Sheila, and is a Soccer Coach for Southern Nazarene University. Sheila teaches high school science classes and coaches basketball at the high school. DAN KOVAC (‘86) and his wife live in Madison, WI where Kristin is a clinical psychologist, doing individual therapy and consulting. Dan is a Market Strategist with a large financial institution. Dan is back in school taking some programming classes at night. No kids, two cats ... deeply involved with the unusual human subspecies known as the high-school student, via their church’s youth ministry program. (10-00) KIRK SLATER (‘86) and his wife Laura have 2 sons, Austin (3) and Grant, who will soon be 1. They serve with CB Intl in Kabale, Uganda. Grant has earned the Rukiga name “Nshemereirwe” which means “I’m happy.” Kirk is incorporating more and more Rukiga into his weekly Bible study. (10-00) KLSlater@maf.org. DAN (‘87) and BECCA (BUCK ‘87) HOLCOMB were both 15 when the Lord called them to missionary service. The next year the Lord brought them together in a dating relationship at ICA which culminated in their marriage in 1990. They chose their careers for the purpose of serving overseas, he as a pilot/mechanic and she as a nurse. Their 5 years of “living the American dream” in Georgia, paying off their school debts, and experiencing a lot of training , molding and healing have now come to an abrupt close. Following a revival that began last year in their church and home, they felt an urgency to pray, even to fast. You know the saying: P.U.S.H. (“Pray Until Something Happens”). Well, something has happened! They are aggressively pursuing employment with Air Serv International and plan to be head quartered in Conakry, Guinea flying relief for the West African refugees. They will be in Cote d’Iviore in April to visit friends (Stan & Jaynee Walker, Allan & Robbin Ballard, Lee & Michelle Sonius, Laurie & Steve Albright, Phil & Kristen Stombaugh, and Pete & Alice Brokkop) and solidify plans. As of press date nothing is final, but they feel certain this is from God and have set June 1, 2001 as their departure date. They are giving their three children (7, 4, and 1) a crash orientation to living by faith. Becca is spending her days cleaning out closets, sorting and getting ready for a huge garage sale. Dan has said if they’re needed before June 1 they will go, but Becca says “I don’t see how it could move that fast. I guess I’ll find out.” SUZANNE (BRYANT ‘87) Buchanan lives in Springfield, MO and has two children: Taylor (8) and Liana (7). She is a receptionist at an A/G ministry office called Healthcare Ministries. Email Sbuchanan@hcmdfm.org. JONATHAN ROYLE (‘88) lives with his wife Heidi in Mesquite, TX. His children are Gretta (4-1/2), Caleb (2-1/2), Jacob (a couple months). He would love old friends to call him (home number 972 613-8812 or email zanfan@juno.com. JULIE (SPRINGER ‘88) and husband Darin Dean have been living in San Antonio, TX, where Julie is a stay-at-home mom and part-time physical therapist . The Deans will be moving to Washington D.C. area (probably to live in Virginia) this summer. As a USAF Captain, Darin will be working at the Pentagon. Daughter Hannah McKelle (10/10/97) enjoys coloring, writing, singing, while Jared Patrick (3/4/00) is using anything that will move as a walker and tearing things up! The Deans aren’t sure what the future holds, “wherever God and the Air Force takes us,” Julie says. Email djdean@flash.net. MARK (‘88) and KATHLEEN (90) PIERCE are living in Bethlehem, Georgia where Mark is working in sales. They have added a new son, named Michael Amasa (born February 16, 2001) to their family. Their daughter Alexandra is almost two. Kathleen is a stay-at-home mom. Address: 1413 Water Wheel Dr., Bethlehem, GA, 30620 Phone: (770) 868-8044 email: mkpie95@aol.com. LISA SLATER (‘89) will soon be Mrs. Stephen Eric Brown. They got engaged on July 29, 2000 planning a spring wedding. They plan to stay in Colorado for now but are seeking God’s direction as to what ministry He would have them pursue. Eric works for Young Life, and Lisa is currently a graphic artist for HCJB. A photo of Lisa and Eric is posted on the ICA Alumni Website. (9-00) Email Lisa via lslater@hcjb.org. NINETIES ANDREW BROKOPP (‘90) is finishing his Master’s degree at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York in Spring of 2001 and working as a carpenter. He is still single. He plans to go overseas, but will probably work as an assistant pastor in his church for a while before hand. CARLA (BISSETT ‘91) and and Andy Croaker are living in Tamworth, Australia where Carla is finishing up her internship at Tamworth Base Hospital and will stay on for another year. She really enjoys her work, but misses Elora, her one year old daughter, who is at family day care while she is away. Carla’s free time is spent enjoying Elora. They recently took a relaxing family holiday to New Zealand where Carla took the daring plunge and went sky-diving. Email ccroake@hotmail.com. DEE (PERSSON ‘91) married Chet Kennedy and they are living in Melfort, Saskatchewan (That’s in Canada!), where Chet is an associate pastor, mostly in charge of youth. Dee and Chet have three children: Samara Danielle (July 7/96), Kasyn David (March 7/99) and Taran Dayne (Dec. 7/00), who keep Dee very busy as a stay-at-home mom! Dee is also working with the Ladies group, Kids Club, and Moms and Tots group, and youth at their church. They have looked into becoming dormparents at ICA, but will have to wait until their children are school age. Dee writes “I’m a mother of three, and I roll with the punches!” She would love to hear from any of her friends and classmates from ICA. You can reach the Kennedys at: Box 3314 Melfort, SK. Canada S0E-1A0 or phone: (306) 752-3754 ckennedy@sk.sympatico.ca. JANET SPRINGER (‘92) Sanders is staying at home to look after Matthew McKay Sanders (born November 15, 2000) while husband Drew works as a high school English teacher and varsity football coach. You can email Janet drewjanet@aol.com or write to 5710 Timber Rain San Antonio, TX 78250, or phone (210) 647-8360. Sister Jeny reports that WAYNE (‘93) JOHNSON and his wife Eva are expecting their second child on May 9th, to join daughter Jessica. Living in Prineville, Oregon, Wayne’s currently working at Wal-Mart where they bought a house, about a half an hour from Eva’s parents. Wayne is establishing his own business as a painter. Wayneeva081096@cs.com. MARIE (WEST ‘93), graduated from FWBBC in 1998. She married Ryan McDougald August 17, 1995. Ryan and Marie reside in Marianna, FL, where Ryan pastors Marvin Chapel FWB Church. ARJO DE VROOME (‘93) and wife Willeke have recently (as we go to press) visited Burkina Faso to see Arjo’s parents who are still missionaries in Burkina Faso. BEN (‘94) and Elizabeth HAGERUP welcomed Tyler Benjamin to the world on February 24, 2001, weighing 6 lbs. 7.5oz. Tyler is healthy and Ben and Elizabeth are enjoying adjusting to being new parents. They have received tremendous support and help from their Church and recently enjoyed a visit from DEANNE (HAGERUP ‘96) and her husband Jason Maas. They are still working with DiscipleMakers in Pennsylvania. They can be reached at hagerupb@dm.org. BECKY HANSEN (‘94) has moved back to Calgary and is working in High River, south of Calgary, as a social worker. She still loves her job although her teens sometimes drive her crazy! Becky is planning to take a trip to Morocco, March 30-April 10. She will be participating in a prayer journey there and is very excited to be fulfilling a long-time dream of visiting Morocco. You can reach Becky at: esmereldabek@hotmail.com, or 4336 Brentwood Green NW, Calgary, AB T2L 1L3, phone (403) 202-3239. KENT TISHER (‘94) is currently living in Lloydminster, AB, Canada teaching music and drama. His email is ktisher@telusplanet.net. SHAUN (‘94) and SUSANNE (WALTON ‘94) Fuller would like to announce that they are expecting their first baby April 7, 2001. Congratulations! They are still living in Charlotte, North Carolina where Shaun is working for BF Goodrich Corporation. JOSHUA LIBBY (‘94) married Victoria three and a half years ago. They are currently living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and are looking to buy a house in Portland, ME. Josh is finishing his M.A. in Old Testament at Gordon Cromwell Theological Serminary and is a professor at New England Bible College in South Portland, ME. Their address is: 8 Freedom Circle Apt 22 Portsmouth NH 03801. Email joshandvicky@netzero.net. BEN LEPPARD (‘94) will be flying back to the States (from Italy) for his sister Bethany’s wedding in June. But before that, he bought a ticket so girlfriend Moira (an MK from Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia) could visit him in Naples. Write to Ben at leppardb@nsa.naples.navy.mil. LAUREN (BISSETT ‘95) FISHER and her especially handsome husband David have recently moved into a new home, so Lauren’s new hobby is gardening. She has started a new job with a government agency looking after their publications and maintaining their website and intranet. Lauren and David still hold Africa in their future plans: “no babies until we get to Africa,” Lauren says. You can write to her at laurenfisher@hotmail.com. MARILISSA (KEY ‘95) and Aaron Young are living in Texas where Marilissa is working as an elementary teacher. Aaron is a pastor and seminary student. They are looking forward to his graduation in May 2002 when they will move near Houston to be closer to their parents. They hope to start a family of their own after Aaron’s graduaton and Marilissa would like to become a full-time housewife. They can be reached at: 1114 Lewis St. Bellmead, TX 76705 or youngs_in_waco@hotmail.com or by phone: (254) 412-0668. BECKY BABCOCK (‘96) is living in Memphis, Tennessee and working for an adoption agency, which she says is a wonderful experience. She is planning to enter a masters program in social work in the fall. She is wondering where all of her 1996 graduate friends are at and is anxious for a reunion. Email becky0706@aol.com. MELISSA HANSEN (‘96) is living in Calgary, Alberta where she is in her third year of university. Only 3 more years to go, as she is in the education program, a 6 year program at the University of Calgary. She is also working at Staples and is very active in her College and Career Group at Church. Melissa would like to let everyone know that she is dating a great guy from her church named Todd Irving. Although it’s not official yet, marriage may be in the future … Melissa can be reached at: lisiecakes@hotmail.com. BECKY LEPPARD (‘96) is still running like crazy, and recently finished first in a one-mile race, first in the 3-km race, and her team finished 2nd in the 4 x 800m. When she slows down, Becky spends time with a special guy who is an MK from Cameroon. Write to Becky at leppard@plains.nodak.edu. BARBARA STEKETEE (‘98) is at Univ. of Tennessee in Chattanooga. She is majoring in Graphic Design. She is in her 3rd year of college. BETHANY LEPPARD (‘98) is busy planning her wedding to Mitch for June 30, 2001. Sister BECKY (‘96) will be maid of honour and BEN (‘94) will show up in his white Navy tuxedo. PAUL STEKETEE (‘99) is in his second year at The Citadel (Charleston, SC). He is in education/social studies. He recently received a Marine ROTC scholarship. NOUGHTIES DANIEL CLOUSER (‘00) is attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which has no relation to the State of Indiana whatsoever, as he will tell you. He is spending a lot of time at cultural events like operas and art museums. He is not dating, of course. NATHAN KUNKLE (‘00) still has a relationship going with Stacie Sessoms, who is currently a Junior at ICA. He lives in Beaverdam, Michigan. He is turning into a hick, in his own words, “brainwashed.” TYLER SYLVESTER (‘00), the last we heard, is working at a gas station. That was in November, so he is probably not doing that anymore, knowing Tyler. JEFF REQUADT (‘00) is studying at Southwestern College along with AIMEE (VAUGHAN ‘98) YOUNG. He reports, “There are about 160 students here. It is dinky. Really dinky. It’s a lot like ICA, only probably better. At least, curfew is 11:00 instead of 8:30.” Write to jeffreyrequadt@hotmail.com. FORMER STAFF Val (MCKENZIE) Steppan is a stay at home mom now with the two kids, living in Portage la Prairie, MB. Her husband Warren works at an oat processing plant, and they enjoy attending and serving in their local church. Val says it would be great to hear from friends. Write to her at wsteppan@escape.ca. MARK and DEE KRUEGER now work in Guinea and are in the process of learning Pular. “We are working among the Fulbe doing church planting in a town called Timbi Madina in the Fouta Jalon. Our twins will be graduating from ICA this coming summer.” Bob & Lorraine Gruner (math teacher; RN) grieve the loss of their second daughter, Kathy Vineyard (‘78), on October 8, 2000. Their older daughter, Peggy (‘74) died several years ago. The Gruners have a son, Mark, who did not attend ICA. You can reach the Gruners at PO Box 68, Dover, ID 83825 or email them at rtgrunner@micron.net. (02/01)
Dale Love (maintenance ‘73-’74) lives in Sacramento, CA, and is retired
from full-time construction work. Dale built some of the buildings at
ICA and elsewhere in RCI. He and his wife, Barbara (5-6th grade teacher),
who died of breast cancer in 1993, started sponsoring Asian refugees
in California in the 80’s, and Dale started a Mienh church. He is now
licensed by the State of California as a minister to perform weddings,
etc. [Dale is a Bible graduate from Biola University but has always
been in construction.] According to son, Larry (‘74), the Mienh church
has since grown larger than the main (American) church with which they
are associated and has become indigenous — full of Christian leaders
and servants of God. Dale now gives most his time to helping refugees
(of all types) through the bureaucracy of the legal system and also
helps people with electrical, plumbing, housing additions, etc. He’s
still involved with the Mienh church and community and also works at
a hospice helping families deal with death and dying. Daughter, Linda
(‘73) fills us in on the romantic details, reporting that Dale married
a Mienh lady who just got her citizenship last year and changed her
name to Phan (“Fawn”, formerly “Muong”). Fawn helps Dale immensely in
his ministry and has a daughter who will soon be getting married and
a son who just had a baby girl, so Dale is now a grampa! email Dale
at loveadalelove@aol.com. (03/01) Births Deaths
Marriages
ICA NEWS Alumni
who are presently ministering at ICA: A Letter
from ICA Getting your news out Visit the ICA Alumni Website (www.ica.ed.ci/Alumni) and fill in a contact form through the Office, or post/email your details accordingly. • 60s and 70s grads, send to Lori Gould (’77), 19621 Northridge, Northville, MI 48167 or by email to lorilynn@mich.com. • 80s grads – send to Dan Buck (’82) at 8037 12B Rd., Argos IN 46501, or by email to danbuc@lycos.com. • 90s grads - write to Becky Hansen (’94), 4336 Brentwood Green NW, Calgary, AB T2L 1L3, Canada, or email her at rlhansen@iname.com. • 00s grads – Please send your news to Jeff Requadt, 2625 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032 or email jeffreyrequadt@hotmail.com. • Staff & Parents – Write to Lauren (Bissett ‘95) Fisher: 28 Eagle Drive, Eagleby QLD 4207 Australia, or email laurenfisher@hotmail.com.
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