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Christ-honoring Bible-centered People-oriented Excellence-driven Future-directed Are these your values too?
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9 Counseling Program The Masters in Arts program is set to begin Fall 2009
12 Uncertain Times
Thoughtful Christian response to uncertain times
24 Turkey Trot Tradition Take a look back at one of the longest ‘running’ Corban traditions
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Faculty News Learn something new about faculty
11 Warrior Athletics Sports related news & events
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Faculty Perspectives Insight into faculty worldview
18 News & Notes Stay up-to-date on campus news
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Graduate Studies Furthering your education
19 Alumni Action Alumni news & events
10 In the Community How Corban is making a difference
26 Class Notes Reconnect with classmates & friends
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On the Cover: Economics and national turbulence brings us to seek God’s perspective in new ways.
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Closing out another year The 2008-09 academic year is drawing to a close as students enjoy their last few weeks together. Warm weather and blue skies brought these students outside to the amphitheater in March.
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Corban in Print Recent Published Works by Corban Personnel & Alumni Professor of English Colette Tennant has had several poems published. Her works are included in the 2009 Portland-Vancouver Bridges & Rivers Calendar by Urban Adventure Press, ed. Sharon Wood Wortman; The Main Street Rag, volume 14, number 1; Splinters & Fragments: Earth’s Daughters # 72, a periodical published by Earth’s Daughters in Buffalo, N.Y.; and an anthology by Winterhawk Press titled, Zeus Seduces the Wicked Stepmother in the Saloon of the Gingerbread House: myth, fairy tale, and legend for the 21st Century. Additionally, Tennant had the honor of presenting an E.E. Cummings’s poem at the 2009 West Regional Conference on Christianity and Literature in April. She will also present, with colleague Caleb Crossman, at Northwest Poets’ Concord in Newport, Ore, on Gothic poetry and Kelly Terwilliger’s new book, A Glimpse of Oranges.
Mike Sandusky (’69) from Kaufman, Texas, has written a number of books as well as weekly newspaper columns over the years. Five devotional novels on David, with a sixth volume coming out at the end of 2009, are printed as the Psalmwriter Series by Xulon Press. Two of the books have study guides, and online bookstores have the series available.
Chairman of the Psychology Department Rich Meyers, prior to retirement from the military, was the ranking chaplain in the Oregon National Guard. Chaplain Meyers, Colonel, OR ARNG (Ret.), continues working with military families by writing for military.com, an online news source that reaches 10 million armed forces personnel and their families. His article in February, “Retooling After Deployment,” is the first in a series.
Faculty News & Activities In November, Ministries Department Chair Greg Trull, Ph.D. and Professor of Ministries Tim Anderson, Ph.D. presented papers at the annual conference of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), where 2000 members met this year in Providence, R.I. Trull, also on a steering committee for the conference, asked Anderson those who teach preaching, “Is the Big Idea Big Enough?” Anderson’s paper was entitled, “Intimacy with God and Spiritual Formation.” Anderson also had a speaking engagement at the February men’s breakfast for Morningstar Community Church. Trull
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Director of Choral Activities and Music Education Matthew Strauser, D.M.A. taught two sessions at the Oregon Music Educators’ Association All-State Conference in Eugene in mid-January. He has also worked extensively with a number of high school choirs across Western Oregon, including adjudicating six festivals this winter and spring. In January, Music Department Chair Dan Shuholm led worship music for the Emanuel Bible Church Men’s Retreat at Twin Rocks Camp in Rockaway, Ore. He also gave three seminars at the annual Worship Northwest Conference, held at Dayspring Fellowship in Keizer. In March he attended the Worship Theologians Gathering at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Shannon Simmons, Professor of Human Performance, is consulting with the Salem-Keizer School District Head Start Program as their Health and Nutrition Specialist. She helps create school menus and educational materials and tracks medical and dental screenings for students. In mid-January, she spoke at Simmons a group for moms on “Exercise for a Busy Mother” at First Baptist Church. Simmons is also completing her Ph.D.
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In recognition of Oregon’s 150th birthday as a state, Assistant Professor of History John Scott led the greater Salem community in “Reflections on Oregon History: The Sesquicentennial and Corban College.” The lecture highlighted the lives of the families who homesteaded on and around Corban’s property and, in particular, the life and times of William H. Rector (1806-1890).
John Bartsch, Associate Professor of Music, organized Corban’s 2009 Hymn Festival. On February 27, members of the Salem community came together for the ninth annual worship service led by the Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra at First Presbyterian Church in Salem. Highlights included hymn stories by Scott Corban’s own hymnologist Virginia Cross as well as Bartsch’s accompaniment on the church’s newly expanded Moller pipe organ. Adjunct Instructor Peggy Dougherty provided piano.
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Calendar of Events
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Faculty Perspectives
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hen I was six years old, my mom took me to swim lessons. The water in the shallow end threatened each breath as it lapped just beneath my chin. But, as long as I could touch both of my feet to the prickly, concrete bottom and hang close to the side of the pool, I felt safe. As I stood there with my hair dry and my hands just a few feet from the pool’s edge, another breed of kid played at the other end. I watched with jealous wonder as these kids splashed around and jumped off the diving board one after the other, like penguins on a grand adventure. Some of them even dove beneath the surface of the water and swam gracefully in what seemed like a whole new world to me. I wanted so much to swim out there too, but I knew the water was over my head, so I stayed where I was safe. After each swim lesson, I promised myself that I’d venture out to the deep the very next week. But the lesson would come, and before I could muster up enough courage to inch my way out, the instructor would blow her whistle and I’d be left standing with my hair dry as a growing crowd of kids pushed past me, up the stairs and out of the pool. Not much has changed. Oh, I’m not afraid of pools anymore. Now I’m afraid of people. Maybe we all are. After all, there is something unsettling about entering the deep places of
the human spirit. Sure, we want to enjoy the deep waters of real and engaging friendship, but we’re afraid of getting in over our heads. It seems so much safer to keep our feet down against the bottom of the pool. Jesus Christ never said that following him was about staying safe. He never wanted us to settle for watching the swimmers at the other end. He showed us that relationships are about getting our hair wet and jumping off the board and diving deep into another world. Yes, there are wonders in this world. There are museums, media and mountains that fill our days with delight. But let us never forget that although these are meant for our pleasure, we are meant for relationship. That’s all that carries over into God’s other world— the wonder of Himself in one another—the wonder that can only be explored if we leave the safety of the shallow end. Adapted from “Redeeming Relationships, FaithWalk,” Trammell and Rollins.
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Warrior Golf Classic
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Music Camp
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Boys’ Basketball Camp
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Girls’ Basketball Camp
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Boys’ Basketball Camp
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Girls’ Volleyball Camp
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Theatre Camp
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Alumni vs. Warriors Volleyball
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Marty Trammell, Ph.D. Marty Trammell is Professor of English/Communications and Chair of the English department at Corban. He can be reached at mtrammell@corban.edu.
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New graduate counseling program: training for a heart of service
Rich Meyers, Chair of the Dept. of Psychology, discusses criteria for the M.A. in Counseling with Provost Matt Lucas.
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ith its reputation for excellent education taught from a biblical worldview, and its sights on university status by 011, Corban is introducing a Master of Arts in Counseling starting fall, 009. “This fits into our mission as a Christian institution, to prepare those who can help those who are in need,” affirms President Reno Hoff. Chairman of the Department of Psychology Rich Meyers, who has also served as a military chaplain, has longed for a graduate-level program at Corban since the day he began teaching 30 years ago. He believes the M.A. in Counseling is a natural progression; it is simply the next level of training with close, mentoring relationships at the center, and for this, the College is well-known. Corban’s M.A. in Counseling was approved by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) last July. It aligns with the requirements of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Graduation from this program can lead to eventual licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Oregon and certification as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors. Associate Professor of Psychology Pat Myers conveys, “This program will train professional counselors. It is designed for those moving to the next level of personal service or ministry.” Meyers adds, “The more knowledge, the more training, and the more competent you are—the more doors will open for you.” Program graduates can more effectively operate from the heart of service and truth, just as God has gifted them. Not only is the degree practically applied, but it is also practically obtained. Adults with life responsibilities such as family, work and church will appreciate the simultaneous online and on-campus formats. The format calls for classes to meet one evening a week. In this way, the M.A. in Counseling can be completed in two or four year options.
Practicum and internships are vital to success; placement will correlate with student interest and need. Students will also benefit from the support of their cohort—other students within a group who move through the program together and with whom they complete the degree. Relationships make the program strong. “For this type of study, the cohort is important to student development, trust and knowledge. The ability to give and receive good feedback is essential,” says Dean of Education Janine Allen, who also becomes Dean of Counseling in July 009. Competitively priced, Corban’s M.A. in Counseling is affordable. Financial aid and student loans are available, not only to cover tuition and fees but also related educational expenses. Some employers offer types of tuition reimbursement. For more information, or to request an application, contact the Graduate Admissions Office: 503-375-7001 or e-mail graduate@corban.edu.
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Meeting at the Fresh Start Market, Corban students Rachel Brown (far left) and Kacie Woosley discuss their project with Marion County Juvenile Department leaders. Professor Jonathan Meyers (fourth from left) looks on.
Business Students partner with County Juvenile Department
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orban students are gaining real-life experience through projects with Marion County Juvenile Department, and their efforts will help the county’s program, called the Fresh Start Market, by making its business and communication processes more efficient. “Corban has a focus on service, and that’s a good match for us,” affirms Faye Fagel, Director of the Marion County Juvenile Department. Fagel sees community partnerships as the only way to meet the Department’s mission of supporting kids in becoming successful, thereby making the community safer.
Inside the Fresh Start Market.
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The Fresh Start Market & Coffeehouse, located in Salem, is the site of an Alternative Program of the Juvenile Department. In a rustic, open-spaced building, juvenile employees serve coffee and sandwiches, and also sell handcrafted gifts that have been made in other county programs. Juveniles must earn the right to work at the Market. There, they learn job skills and work ethic necessary for their future, and a portion of their earnings is applied to pay restitution to crime victims. Fagel thinks this win-win program can grow with Corban’s help: “We are not experts in business; our priority is working with juveniles. We believe Corban students will learn some things from us, and we will learn from their expertise; and the public will be well served.” Two teams of senior business majors are competing to create the best business plan for the Fresh Start Market. The teams are interviewing employees, observing operations and analyzing financial data as they develop recommendations that are both financially sound and consistent with the
Market’s mission. The teams will present their strategies on campus, April 22, as part of the annual senior business plan presentations. The members of the two teams are: Jordan Walker, Rashelle Davenport, Matthew Lindsay and Ryan Rasmussen (Team 1); and Daniel Steffen, Shelly Walther, Jason Geier and Jordan Williamson (Team 2). In addition to the business students, communication majors Rachel Brown (senior) and Kacie Woosley (junior) are performing an audit of the Market’s communication environment. Brown expresses, “By examining how information reaches employees, how job descriptions align themselves with the organization’s mission, etc., we’ll be able to provide them with suggestions for ways to streamline information.” The students’ final recommendations will be offered to Fagel and her staff in April. However, Assistant Professor of Business Jon Meyers hopes Corban’s involvement will continue after this; his goal is to form a long-term partnership with the Juvenile Department. “We want students to be focused on projects that will make the community better, and we want to give as practical an education experience as we possibly can. The Juvenile Department is an ideal partner for achieving these goals.”
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New Warrior banner adds color and pride to Sports Center
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ith part interior decorating and part Warrior pride in mind, the C.E. Jeffers Sports Center is now sporting a new eye-popping feature. A colorful 312-square-foot banner reading “Home of the Warriors” now adorns the central portion of the south wall of Warrior Court inside the Corban athletic facility. The 12’ x 26’ navy, gold and white shaded vinyl banner looms so large that the wellknown “Warriors” athletic script letters alone stand nearly body size in stature. “It makes an impact right when you come through the door,” said Corban ASB Treasurer and men’s basketball player Paul Martin. “It definitely brings a lot more color and a sense of pride to our home court.” Martin, the spearhead among student leadership, brought together the Associated Student Body leadership members, the Warrior Athletic Association and the Corban Athletic Administration. They revived and completed a four-year-long project that had languished due to limited resources and formidable obstacles. The thought of adding color and distinct personality to the Corban gym began when a crew of Corban faculty and staff tossed around ideas as they painted the gym walls in the spring of 2005. A student body vote at the end of the 2006 school year gave the project an approved design. Unfortunately
liability concerns and a lack of personnel for such a labor-intensive project prohibited a wall painting. A variety of daunting bids varying from $1,500 to over $2,200 for vinyl or cloth banners put the project on hold and seemingly out of reach until this past fall. As ASB renewed its interest in the project, John Nelson, Corban’s Director of Athletics, pursued a timely inquiry from Metromedia Technologies out of Southern California. With creative detail assistance from Corban graphic designer Nick Saemenes, Nelson was able to negotiate for a price under $650. ASB and the WAA agreed to split the cost, and the new banner was raised by Corban Campus Care personnel at the end of January. “That wall is really big and when I heard the dimensions for a banner I didn’t know that it would be financially possible,” said Martin. “I thought something that size would cost well over the amount we paid. ASB contributed about $320—that’s an amazing price.” What’s even better is the overall reception the banner has gotten. According to Martin, it’s a hit with the students. “They love it,” said Martin. “They’re blown away as to how big it is. We’re all really pleased with the results. I have the unique perspective as an ASB leader and an athlete, and to be able to please all the parties involved is pretty special to me.” “The banner gives the court ownership,” said Cassee Terry, former Warrior athlete and current Warrior Athletic Association board member. “Players will look up and see that they are playing on the Warrior Court, and fans will be reminded of the hard work our Warriors put into their sport. The banner represents all the dedication of our athletes, coaches and staff. We are proud to be Warriors and proud of our athletes. It’s a welcome addition to the Corban gymnasium.”
Warrior Hall of Fame selection/nominating committee formed The Corban College Warrior Hall of Fame official Nominating Committee has been formed and includes:
Executive Committee: Director of Athletics: John Nelson jnelson@corban.edu 503-589-8119 Sports Information Director: Mark Colachico mcolachico@corban.edu 503-589-8121 WAA President: Mike Patron mike@visitcentraloregon.com 541-788-5425 Director of Alumni Services: Deleen Wills dwills@corban.edu 503-589-8182 At Large: Jim Hills jhills@corban.edu 503-589-8123
Two Current Coaches: Male Sport: Justin Sherwood jsherwood@corban.edu 503-589-8196 Female Sport: Marty Ziesemer mziesemer@corban.edu 503-375-7115 Two alumni student athletes: Within 10 years: Kari Timmerman Prior 10 years: Greg Rust Two current student athletes: Male Sport: TBA Female Sport: TBA
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Thoughtful Christian Response to
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Uncertainty. It’s an age-old companion that
surfaces anytime things feel out of our control, but in recent weeks it may feel like it’s taken up permanent residence in our minds. In Matthew 6:25, Jesus said, “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” Anyone watching current events on Wall Street knows that there is much uncertainty about our nation’s economic future. And uncertainty about our finances often has a ripple effect into other areas of our minds. Getting our focus off the bad news and reminding ourselves of a higher purpose is sometimes the only true way to gain balance in our thinking and bring hope and optimism to our day. Recently we asked some of Corban’s faculty to share their thoughts on the subject and share their “thoughtful Christian response” about living in a world of uncertainty.
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Alan Bittel
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“Distress, discontent, disintegration, impeding anarchy possible… the hardest times ever known in the United States.”
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t sounds like a quote from your morning newspaper, doesn’t it? Actually this quote is from an Oregon newspaper from 1892. Another headline on the editorial page of a 1944 newspaper reads, “Afraid civilization will soon fall? Gloom and pessimism is being derived from the war.” These are but two of countless examples of fearful and anxiety-filled times. The truth is, man has always lived and always will live in uncertain times. Since creation, man has not known even 10 minutes into his future. And just for the record, there are not enough bailout monies, government programs, personal assets, retirement accounts or stimulus packages to guarantee “certain times.” Not long ago I was shown a copy of “The Last Will and Testament of Melzena Paralee Cooper.” Melzena, born in November of 1850, has a life story of adventures and hardships that few could withstand. (For those of you who enjoy history, the town of Zena—also known as Spring Valley—in Polk County, Ore., was named for her). Her will begins, “I, Melzena P. Cooper, mindful of the uncertainties of life, but being possessed of a sound mind and Memory—”As I read those words, I could not help but think that, like Melzena, we all should be cognizant that life is uncertain and each day should be approached with “a sound mind.” My definition of a sound mind is one that stays focused on what God says, for I know that when God’s Word is my center, my focus changes from the uncertainties of my world to the certainties of my God. Here are a few of my favorite certainties: “And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” –Psalm 9:10 “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 1:6 “You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways.” –Psalm 139:2-3, 10 Now those are certainties in which I can rejoice and be glad, for this is the day (and times) the Lord has made! It has been said, “Don’t judge the seriousness of a fire by the noise the sirens make.” Maybe we all need to put down the newspapers that perpetuate the noise of the sirens and pick up God’s Word and “Cease striving and know that I am God.” –Psalm 46:10a
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“Making predictions is difficult, especially about the future.” –Yogi Berra
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here’s less than a year to go in the opening decade of the 21st century. Is this what you had in mind on December 31, 1999? Is this the stock market you foresaw as you piled money into your 401(k)? What about the recent election results? On a personal level, did you predict most of the major events in your career and family since 12/31/99? My Corban MBA students recently analyzed the writings of bestselling author and former Wall Street trader N. N. Taleb. He is fascinated by the idea of “Black Swan” events. These are events that are unpredictable and carry a massive impact. After the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes them appear less random and more predictable than
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they truly were. Examples include the September 11 attacks and the rise of the internet. Black Swans can also occur in your personal life: an unexpected event that alters your career path or the seemingly chance meeting of a future spouse. (Black Swans can be either good or bad.) Taleb does not simply argue that these events occur. Instead, he argues that they underlie almost everything about our world. Their impact is magnified by the fact that we are unable to predict them. Even worse, after the events occur, we second-guess them through Monday morning quarterbacking. As a result, we become overconfident in our ability to predict similar events in the future. Most disturbingly, the experts we rely on to help us predict these events—such as financial and political—are no better than the layperson at predicting future occurrences. (On 12/31/99, how many experts predicted the 9/11 attacks, let alone the election of Barack Obama in 2008?) Taleb supports his argument with a review of the latest social science research regarding the “Expert Problem,” or as he prefers to call it, the “Tragedy of the Empty Suit.” The potential danger of Taleb’s view is that it tells only half the story. It is hard to argue with him about humanity’s inability to predict the future. We need look no further than Proverbs 27:1: “Don’t brashly announce what you’re going to do tomorrow; you don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” The MESSAGE But a fully formed view requires an awareness of God’s sovereignty. As Psalm 146 warns us, “Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life, of salvation life… Instead, get help from the God of Jacob… God’s in charge—always.” The MESSAGE It is worth noting that Corban College (then known as Phoenix Bible Institute) was founded in 1935, as uncertain a time as any. Unemployment stood at 20.1%, and the global political system was on the brink of chaos. How many experts at the time would have predicted that Phoenix Bible Institute would still exist in 2009, let alone be called Corban College, be located in Salem, Oregon, and have an enrollment topping 1,000, including students in multiple graduate programs? We’re still here, and, we pray, still getting help from the God who is in charge.
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“Despite the very real pain and challenges we must face, our greatest gift from our parents is their faith.”
ankind possesses a gift unique to any other species—the ability to learn from our experiences and then pass on what we’ve learned to the next generation. That single gift is really responsible for most human progress, and it makes higher education possible and important. When it comes to economics and the ups and downs of our national economy, most of us have heard stories from our elders about the perils of debt, the importance of saving, the recessions and depressions of the past, and why we should be ready for the next one. Some of us have taken those stories to heart; some have not. In my case, my father graduated from high school in 1929, dropped out of college when his parents lost their farm, and actually ended up as a transient in Texas, trying to hitchhike to Mexico where he thought there would be more opportunities for jobs in 1933! From him I learned to appreciate the blessings of employment, the importance of thrift, and the need to study economics and try to understand the driving forces of our economy. He predicted another economic cataclysm would befall us—that it was just a matter of time, as he observed our government’s use of deficit financing, and the insatiable appetite of consumers for things they really couldn’t afford.
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So, here we are with rising unemployment, failing banks, and government scrambling to try just about anything to stimulate the economy. Is it 1933 all over again? Only if we don’t learn from the past. America has had many financial crises over the last 200 years, many much worse for the average household than the current one. The first lesson we need to remember is that we will come through this. Unlike the real destruction of war, today’s crisis represents a necessary return to realistic and sustainable asset values. As painful as it is, we will emerge from it stronger and wiser. A second lesson is that government can’t create employment. Unemployment in the U.S. after 10 years of the Great Depression and 6 years of the New Deal was still at 17.2% in 1939. A third lesson should be that protectionism and attempts to save jobs by limiting imports will not only fail to help, but will make things worse. Higher tariffs passed in 1930 made the Depression worse, both in the U.S. and in Europe, and the Depression in Europe contributed to the rise of Fascism. A fourth lesson is that higher taxes reduce economic vitality. In 1932, the top tax rate was raised from 25% to 63%. By 1945 it had been raised to 91%. As tax rates since then have come down, economic growth has gone up. Despite the very real pain and challenges we must face, our greatest gift from our parents is their faith. The “Greatest Generation” survived the Depression, won a World War, built a thriving economy, and left us far better off than any generation in history. We can honor them by learning from their experiences and working our way through the current chaos. “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” –Philippians 4:12b-13
Stephanie Husk
“When we hear our own voice boldly proclaim the truth, something powerful begins to happen.”
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o, Dad, how does your retirement fund look?” My father responded with a weak smile, “We lost 45 percent. I guess we’ll just wait it out.” My parents had hoped to retire soon, but those dreams are not currently a reality. I have watched my parents and others, all devoted Christians, respond to the uncertainty of our times. Lost retirement funds, bankruptcy, and unemployment are but a few indicators of our depressed economy. As I have listened to their words, they all seem to say the right, Christian things. “God is in control.” “Our security isn’t in material things.” And “God will provide.” I have been blessed by their faith and hopefulness. However, I sometimes wonder what goes on beneath their resolve. Do they feel anxious? Are they plagued by unwanted, nagging worry? Do they find it hard to get out of bed some mornings? What do we do with those kinds of
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unwelcome and often involuntary responses? How do we find peace in what we know to be true? Perhaps my father’s decision to “wait it out” offers an answer. Scripture admonishes us to wait upon the Lord. There is a variety of ways in which to wait. We can wait impatiently, anxiously and complainingly. Scripture suggests that we wait prayerfully, expectantly and restfully. The difficulty lies in the fact that we are forgetful beings. How quickly we forget our many answered prayers! When anxiety, doubt and fear attempt to overwhelm us, let us remind ourselves that God will show up. After all, every one of us has a testimony of God’s goodness. I often encourage my clients to speak the truth of God’s promises out loud when anxiety or depression comes. When we hear our own voice boldly proclaim the truth, something powerful begins to happen. Psychological research suggests that speaking the truth out loud begins to move us past denial and doubt and toward a sense of assurance about our situation. To use spiritual terminology, it is a confession. A confession of truth. A confession of our need. A confession of our biblical beliefs. It is often confession that ushers in healing and peace. Wait upon the Lord. Pray and wait. Confess truth with our mouths and wait. Expect God to answer and wait. Remember God’s faithfulness… and wait.
Lee Ann Zanon Assistant Professor of Ministries
“The Lord offers a powerful weapon against anxiety, but I must choose to use it.”
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felt unusually tired. “Lord, why is it so much work to rest in You?” As I prayed those words, I began to understand. An ongoing personal challenge had recently intensified, with no sign of letting up. In addition, the news reports about America’s crumbling economy just kept getting worse. The cumulative effect of life was taking its toll. One of my favorite Scripture passages is Philippians 4:6-8, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” God calls me to pour out my concerns, give Him praise, and dwell on what is good. In return, He provides peace, far beyond what makes logical sense. I’d experienced this amazing process many times through the years, but recently it had felt like a moment-bymoment battle. Panic seemed poised to overwhelm me. Yet as I took a moment to reflect, I realized the Philippians principle was working once again. Beneath my weariness, I sensed a solid foundation of hope and well-being. In these uncertain days, I’m learning more deeply about basing my thoughts and emotions upon God’s Word. I’m challenged to carefully evaluate my thinking and make sure it aligns it with biblical truth. The Lord offers a powerful weapon against anxiety, but I must choose to use it. A recent issue of Decision Magazine featured this anonymous quote, “Peace rules the day when Christ rules the mind.”1 By the power of His Spirit, I must deliberately say “no” to worry and “yes” to prayer, praise, and His promises. In doing so, I also say “yes” to peace. I wish that focusing my attention on the Lord, rather than life’s circumstances, was a once-and-for-all decision. Since it’s not, I’ll keep asking, thanking, and trusting, one day at a time. Anonymous, from “Draper’s Book of Quotations for the Christian World,” ©1992 Edythe Draper, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois.
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“Providing and maintaining a consistent pattern of biblical nurturing and mentoring will help children and teens face the uncertainty of the future.”
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hy is the current generation of teens unhappier and more anxious than any other generation in American history? Why do they face the future with a certain degree of frustrated pessimism and nervous cynicism? After all, people born between the 70s and 90s have been remarkably free from traumatic historical events—definitely more so than previous generations! There have only been a few recessions, no world wars, no real threat of nuclear holocaust, and no “draft.” Advances in medicine mean more kids are living longer and enjoying better lives. More students graduate from high school, are less involved in crime, and teenage pregnancy rates have declined over the last decade.1 However, according to Jean Twenge, noted researcher, social scientist, and self-proclaimed member of “Generation Me,”2 “One of the strangest things about modern life is the expectation that we will stand alone, negotiating breakups, moves, divorces, and all manner of heartbreak that previous generations were careful to avoid.”3 In case you think we’re only talking about “kids out there” (whatever that means), the same worries and apprehensions extend to children growing up in the church at this very moment. In the 60s the greatest influence on teen faith was the family, followed in order by school, friends, and the church. In the 80s friends and peers had taken the number one spot—family dropped to two, and media was a new entry at number three. School made the list at number four, and, you guessed it—the church dropped out altogether!4 Now, almost 10 years into the new millennium, parents, youth workers and teens themselves are wondering if things are getting any better. My hunch—they’re probably not. So what is the answer? Even though the world is seemingly more complex, kids maintain the same basic needs they have always had: to be trusted, to be loved, to feel safe and to identify a significant purpose in life. Providing and maintaining a consistent pattern of biblical nurturing and mentoring will help children and teens face the uncertainty of the future. I like what social researcher George Barna says on this front, “The alternative to worldview-by-default is for you, as a parent or spiritual leader, to intentionally and strategically lead a young person through a process designed to help the youth arrive at a worldview that is consistent with God’s truths, principles and desires for His creation (emphases added).”5 Uncertain? Yes. Impossible? No. C
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“Generation Me.” A term used by Twenge to describe individuals born after 1982. Other terms associated with this generation are far-ranging: Millennials, Gen. X, Mosaics, Screen-agers… to name a few. 2
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News & Notes
Olympic level sports medicine In January, Head Athletic Trainer Jen Krug (’93) served as one of only two sports medicine trainers at a national competition for the United States Fencing Association. She also had the honor of awarding medals to the Division 1 Men’s Sabre winners; one of whom was Jason Rogers, a silver medalist in the Beijing Olympics. The event, in Louisville, Ky., brought more than 1,600 fencers, all vying for the points needed to qualify for the USA teams for the World and Junior World Championships and the next Olympic Games Team.
Holy Lands Study Tour dates set Greg Trull, Ph.D. and Tim Anderson, Ph.D., of the ministries department, have set the date for their next Holy Lands Study Tour for May 3-18, 2010. Forty-eight individuals—college students and active alumni—will experience biblical sights where the greatest events in human history have and will take place. As an added bonus, Corban students will be able to maximize their trip by taking the “Land of the Bible” course during the spring of 2010. Alumni can take the class or participate through the course web site. The tour will include exciting learning opportunities such as touring Egypt and the pyramids; climbing Mt. Sinai; floating in the Dead Sea, tracing Jesus’ footsteps in Galilee and Jerusalem, the heart of Israel’s past, present and future. Those interested can contact Greg Trull (gtrull@corban.edu) with their name, mailing address and phone number.
Reality TV show family visits Corban Twins Jeremy and Zach Roloff, family members on TLC’s reality TV show, Little People, Big World, are narrowing their college options. Corban hosted them, plus two of their family members and four from their camera crew on a regular visit day in January. The TV series features the family, a mixture of little and average-sized people, and shows the Roloff’s determination to live well on their 34-acre farm and to meet challenges in a world not designed for their smaller size. While visiting, they took a campus tour, ate in the Dining Hall, visited a class, attended chapel, and spoke with coaches. Jeremy and Zach are both interested in soccer. Visit Coordinator Rachel Lee said the Roloffs told her Corban was one of the friendliest schools they’ve visited. 18
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New Director of Development joins Corban We are pleased to have Mr. Darrel White as Corban’s new Director of Development. In overseeing all aspects of the annual fund, White will work closely with Vice President for Advancement Mike Bates and Alumni Director Deleen Wills. In broadening fundraising efforts, he furthers the mission of the College, “to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.” White joins College leadership from his eleven years of administrator and advancement roles at Western Mennonite School. Bates described White as the perfect fit for the job. “Darrel is relational, and he has a long track record in the Christian education setting.” White says God’s call in his life has been youth ministries, and he sees no greater privilege than to work for young people who are discovering their own unique calling from God. He states, “While parents are the most significant spiritual influences in the life of a young person, students spend most of their time in school and extracurricular activities—and that’s where Corban’s role is so important.”
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ALUMNI action Got yearbooks?
Greetings, Alumni Spring is almost here, and after the odd December we had in the Willamette Valley—with unusual amounts of snow and an ice storm—your campus doesn’t look quite the same. It was beautiful and white but sadly we lost some trees and big limbs. Chain saws and snow equipment were the norm for many weeks. As I work on this issue of our magazine, I can look out my office window to see expansive fields and hundreds of Canada Geese. I can’t help but thank the Lord for the beautiful setting in which Corban is located and how 40 years ago He orchestrated the sale of the property to Western Baptist Bible Deleen Wills, College of California. We have an incredible view from your Director of Alumni Services Alumni House; come and visit anytime, and spend some time looking at yearbooks and photos from past decades on the walls. The first quarter of 2009 has quickly flown by and another class of students will be joining the ranks of alumni in May. This is an exciting, exhausting and probably anxious time for them. You have gone down the road before them and understand their anxieties. Please keep them in your prayers as they embark on this new chapter in their lives.
The Alumni Office has news for you! We want to send you invitations to events and class reunions, and keep you current on alumni and campus news. Sometimes we need to alert you to breaking-news in a way that is faster than snail-mail! So, take a minute and send your current e-mail address to the Office of Alumni Services at alumni@corban.edu. It will also be posted in our online alumni directory so you and your friends can stay in touch. You may also send in your information via the web by going to www.corban.edu/alumni/update.
Thank you for contributing to our collection of yearbooks! However, we are still needing to complete our set of yearbooks in the Alumni House. Do you have any packed away in your basement or garage collecting dust? Does your spouse or your sibling have extra ones? Please consider donating them to your alma mater. Please contact Deleen in the Alumni Office at dwills@corban.edu or call 503-589-8182. YEARS NEEDED: 1947 1963 1948 1964 1949 1968 1955 1997
50-Year Golden Grads Invitation Class of 1959 and Decade of the ‘50s Reunion Our newest tradition continues with the Class of 1959 reunion dinner on Friday night, May 1. The Class of ’59 Golden Graduates will be honored at commencement ceremonies on Saturday morning. Following commencement, all alumni and their guests are invited for a Decade of the ‘50s reunion luncheon. Decade of the ‘50s at Commencement 2008: (left to right) Don Bierbower ’57, Cecil Williams ‘56, Lola Christensen Williams ‘54, Gaylord Johnson ‘53, Jan Bagley Bangs ‘52, and Hugh Wilson ‘51.
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Look who came to visit
The Alumni Advantage
Nathan Bath ’92, wife Meagan and children Sariah, Rachael, and John from Cambridge, Idaho; Robert Danielian ’79 and wife Jeanette, Dallas; David Liu ‘93(n), Hong Kong, visiting with Betty Balyo and President Hoff; Phil James ’84, Pleasanton, California, was visiting family for Thanksgiving. In December, Howard Hassel Liu Bath ’76(n), Strathmore, California; Alan Beals ’97 and Shari Bartels Beals ’80 of Keizer came by. Terry Finkbeiner ’76 and wife Susie came from Connell, Washington, McGowan and attended the Christmas Soiree then came by afterward to see the Alumni House. After the New Year, Matt Douglas ’85 and Barb James Knox Douglas ’84, missionaries in Australia, Douglas dropped by with their daughter Amy, who is thinking about attending Corban. Young alumnae Rachel Kriens ’07, Corbett; Trena Vande Burgt ’08, Salem; Katie Westerberg ’08, Tualatin and Michelle Howden ’08, Salem, had Martin Luther King, Jr. Day off and dropped by to see the remodel job of the Alumni House—their old residence. Kimberly David Rossner ’07 of Salem, Heidi Gott ’04, visiting from San Jose, South America, and Kristy Brayton Ruiz ’03(n) of Beaverton also stopped by. In early February, Jewell Hittle Dixon ’75 of Portland came for a tour and lunch.
Are you aware of the benefits provided by Corban for its alumni?
Young alumnae
You can’t miss the Alumni House; it’s straight up the hill at the campus entrance. Any alumni who come by will receive a 2009 Corban stand-up desk calendar or mug as a gift. Come see us -- we’d love to help you rediscover your alma mater.
Same time next year What do these friends have in common? They all met at WBC and were RA’s in the early 80s when Nancy Martyn ’68 was an RD. They have managed to get together every year for a weekend reunion since 1997. Last fall, they met up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Colleen Helgeson writes, “After graduating I lived and taught school in Ketchikan, Alaska, where I met Russ. We have three children and have lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for the past 18 years. We enjoy reading and snow skiing, spend summers boating/skiing, and enjoy supporting our local community college by attending musicals and sporting events. We have served in our local church teaching and helping with Awana.” Do you have a tradition of meeting with Corban/WBC/WBBC friends? We’d like to hear from you, too. E-mail dwills@corban.edu or call 503-589-8182.
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We want you to know about and utilize the valuable benefits that you can access as Corban alumni. No longer live in Salem? No problem! Your Corban connection has no geographic boundaries. Check out the following list of benefits and take advantage of all that your alma mater has to offer, no matter your location. • Corban magazine is sent quarterly to alumni: This free publication keeps alumni up to date on college happenings and provides scholarly and thought-provoking articles. • Career assistance from the Career & Academic Services Center: List or find a job. • Technology Center: Use of computers in the lab located on the ground floor of the Academic Center. • Corban Facilities: If you need summer accommodations, a room for a business meeting or facilities for a wedding or reception, Campus Care can help. Corban alumni are entitled to use the college’s facilities at a reasonable rate, subject to availability. • E-directory: Your link to other alumni. • College Bookstore: Discounts on most items. • Performing Arts Events: Event invitations for alumni. • Use of our Library: Facilities include access to print and media materials plus computer workstations for researching electronic resources and study rooms. Stop by the desk on your first visit for your free library i.d. card.
Graduates of Corban, did you know your child can receive an automatic grant as a legacy child? Front row (left to right): Kim Faires ’84(n), Redding, California; Sheila McAdams Bale ’83, Salem; Nancy Martyn ’68, Salem. Back row: Debbie Castro ’83, Pollock Pines, California; Colleen Biell Helgeson ’83, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Landon Knox That’s right, automatic. No state schools can offer this, nor do most private colleges. Contact our Financial Aid Office at 503-375-7006 for more information.
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Alumni & Campus Events
We reached our goal of $25,000! These funds provided new risers for the Music Department and funded student scholarships. They will also help build a new staircase from Deer Park Drive to the Psalm Performing Arts Center.
Young Alumni Event Corban Connection Goal = $25,000
Thank you Corban Connection ladies
Over 80 Young Alumni (Classes of 20032008) and their families came to support the Warriors on Saturday, February 7, at the men’s and women’s basketball games. They had time to visit, eat and catch up with friends, faculty and staff. All of this was during a White Out, a new event sponsored by ASB, where everyone was encouraged to wear white.
To learn more about Corban Connection or for more information please call 503-589-8182 or e-mail dwills@corban.edu.
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Ashley Everest Mogford ’06 and Joe Mogford ‘06 visit with Lindsey Hawk Brown ’07 and Karyn Allen ’09.
Katie Kasmierski Emmert ’07 and Chad Emmert ’06, root for the Warriors.
Homecoming October 23-24, 2009
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Alumni & Campus Events Christmas Soiree & Concert
Corban Centenarian
More than 120 alumni and their families kicked off their Christmas season at Corban on December 6, at the third annual Christmas Soiree. After a time of mingling in the beautifully decorated Schimmel Hall and enjoying delicious appetizers courtesy of President Hoff, alumni enjoyed a variety of Christmas selections presented by the Corban choirs and bands in the Psalm Performing Arts Center.
Herbert Allen Farrar celebrated his 100th birthday on December 28, 2008. He was born in Gardena, California, in 1908. He has been a resident of Spokane for 14 years and lives at the Lilac Herbert Farrar was part-time president of Western Baptist Plaza Retirement Center. Farrar met Bible College from 1946-48. Photo circa 1947 his wife, Mabel in Selma, California, and the couple married in 1934. She died in 2005.
Ruth Hanson Woodard ’74 of Salem and daughter Beth Woodard ’08.
Rachel Hullet Wilson ‘04(n) and husband Danny Wilson of Stayton with classmate Rachel Feriante ’04 of Portland.
Art and Bev Van Weerdhuizen ’81(n) with their daughter and grandchildren.
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In 1927 Rev. Farrar took a trip around the world as a cadet officer of the Dollar Steamship Line. In 1932, he graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and became a Baptist minister. He was a part-time president at Western Baptist Bible College in Oakland, California, from 194648 and also taught classes. Farrar attributes his long and healthy life to modest, natural eating, abstinence, faith in the Lord Jesus and a happy 71-year marriage. When asked what his most memorable moment in the past 100 years has been, he mentioned sticking his finger in a crack of the Liberty Bell as it passed through his town in 1918. He also mentioned the bombing of Pearl Harbor during WWII. Farrar has three children, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.
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Farrar Hall, the historical men’s residence hall on campus, is named in honor of Rev. Herbert Farrar.
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Sports Reunions Corban alumni gathered on Saturday, November 1 for basketball games against the current student teams. The ladies enjoyed snacks and a time to get reacquainted after their game.
Cassee Steed Terry ’00, of Redmond, Ore., with daughter Tabitha.
Women’s Basketball: Back row (left to right): Erin Plotts Smith ‘06, Amy Visser ‘07(n), Teri Schneider ‘03, Amanda Peterson ‘08, Katie Dennis ’07. Front row: Sarah Hubeek ‘07, Andrea Hansen ‘06, Erica Christensen Williams ‘01, Tosha Wilson ‘07, Brianne Carras Crumley ’07, Jessica Steigleman Buhler ‘08.
Men’s Basketball: Back row (left to right): Ben Sisler ‘08, Brad Reynoso ‘07, Eric Fiegi ‘06(n), Joey Jackson ‘08, Dan Buhler ‘07, Jeff Dunn ‘05. Front row: Matt Larson ‘05, Joel Worcester ‘06, Kevin VanHook ‘10(n), Kenny Stone ’05.
Jayme Potloff Fridley ’04 with future Warrior, Karalee Jo, born July 3, 2007. They watched Jayme’s younger brother and Karalee’s Uncle Ben Potloff, class of 2010, play the alums. Karalee’s daddy is Nolan Fridley ’04.
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The Turkey Trot tradition continues In Oregon, Novembers are known for being frigid. However, on the Monday before Thanksgiving each year, the warmth of Corban’s community couldn’t be more evident. For over 30 years, the Turkey Trot has been a favorite tradition for the Corban/WBC/WBBC community, incorporating a foot race (both runners and walkers), raffles for charity and a costume contest. “Family” is the perfect descriptor for the event. During the chapel hour, students, faculty and staff gather in front of Schimmel Hall, under the SkyBridge and either watch the competition or participate as individuals take off racing through the hills.
Heidi Stowman ‘01 and friends.
Corban’s student government “runs” the event, with the help of Heidi Stowman ’01, director of admissions, as emcee. This year, student government sold raffle tickets to raise money for local families in need and collected non-perishable food items for Marion Polk Food Share. The money was given to Outward Church, who matched the donations for a number of families. Student runners and costume contest winners received gift cards for their victories. Staff victors, however, received a fowl prize: several frozen turkeys, just in time for Thanksgiving.
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Corban alumna runs the New York Marathon Corban alumna and visit coordinator for the undergraduate admissions office, Rachel Holmes Lee ’03, returned to work exhausted but happy in early November: She and her husband, Zach, finished The ING New York City Marathon. Rachel said she loves Jesus, Zach, travel, and running (“oh, and family is in there somewhere, of course!”). So she combined her passions and took a new look at the Big Apple where she once lived. Rachel discovered she liked running after her year in New York, where she worked as a flight attendant, after graduating from Corban. She started running Rachel Lee ‘03 when she worked for the Courthouse (a local athletic club) and became familiar with athletic training. Zach, however, “hates running! So he does it for me,” Rachel adds with a smile. In 2005, Rachel and Zach ran The Portland Marathon together (before they married in 2007—so Zach knew what he was signing up for). To run the New York Marathon, you must be selected by lottery out of over 100,000 applicants. The first time they tried to get in, Zach was chosen by himself. He cancelled that opportunity so that they could try to get in together.
Ernie & Bert make their debut with Provost Matt Lucas.
Runners prepare to race.
ASB President David Collett (right) hands out raffle prizes.
This past fall they were both selected, so they flew to New York for vacation and to participate in one of the world’s greatest road races—what an adrenaline rush! At the start line in Staten Island, Rachel said they were surrounded by a sea of people (just under 40,000 people run the race every year). After the starting gun fired, Rachel didn’t cross the start line for another 10 to 15 minutes. A chip attached to her shoe, activated at the start line, officially tracked her race. The marathon, moved out of Central Park in 1976, winds through the five boroughs of New York (Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island). The couple’s goal was to finish together, not running the best time, so they embraced the culture along the way. Over 100 live bands and thousands upon thousands of spectators lined the route. Rachel laughed, “Little kids keep handing you bananas. You feel like you have to keep eating bananas because they’re so cute handing them to you.”
Participants in the New York Marathon make their way across the Verrazano Bridge in New York City.
The race itself challenged them. Rachel described the first 10 miles as pure adrenaline. In the middle, they took pictures and even stopped a bit, but that was also when the aches and pains began to settle in. When Rachel came to miles 21-25, she said she “wanted to die. The only thing that kept us going was we kept talking about what food we wanted to eat after we were done. Zach wanted pizza, and I wanted a slice of pie.”
Rick Saffeels was one of many participants who wore costumes.
That last marathon mile, however, was worth all the pain. Cheering spectators, live music and the anticipation of accomplishing such a great feat propelled them through the finish line. Though the couple stayed in the middle of “the pack” for most of the race, they finished near its end. But they did it—joining more than 700,000 past participants in the achievement. Rachel beams, “It was a fun to achieve this accomplishment—especially with Zach.”
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Wayne Peirson ’53 moved to Pismo Beach, California, with wife Donna. They attend Bethel Baptist Church in Grover Beach were Wayne teaches a Sunday School class. On November 22 they traveled to Lancaster, California, for their grandson Josh’s wedding, son of Jon and Leslie Zegan. In August, they traveled for three weeks in Australia with friends, Dewayne Flohr ‘57(n) and his wife Eva of Challenge, California. Marge McGee ’55 and husband Clyde ‘57(n) of Powder Springs, Georgia, have five children who gave them an Alaskan cruise for their 50th anniversary in 2005. Before retirement they were missionaries with Fellowship of Baptists for Home Missions and started two Christian schools. Clyde is a deacon and Marge plays piano for their church in Georgia. Hazel Schmidt Dubbs ’58 and husband Charles Dubbs ’59 of Mesa, Arizona, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. They flew to Seattle, cruised to Alaska and celebrated with high tea at the Fairmont Express Hotel in Victoria B.C.—all courtesy of their children. They serve in their church and sing with Praise Singers and the Voices of Praise. Charles also plays the hand-bells, and Hazel teaches Sunday School.
60s Class of ‘69 40-year Reunion Homecoming Weekend - Oct. 23 & 24 Pat Nye ’61(n) and Jim Nye ‘62(n) of Normandy Park, Washington, are members of Fellowship Baptist in Burien where Jim has had several opportunities to preach over the past few months. Keith Whatley ’62 and wife Carolyn Brown Whatley ’62(n) of Modesto, California, are pictured with their family: Todd (46); Karl (39); Jeremy (32); Neal (44). Their daughters-in-law are wonderful to them, and altogether they have seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Celia Brown Gainer ‘63 of Martinez, California, works in the audit department of Mechanics Bank Operations Center. She has been enjoying trips to visit with former classmates and plans to take many more. Her son, Jon, is a retired Master Sergeant in the Special Forces and now has his own business, Aspen Based Solutions; his two children are Tyler and Kate. Elizabeth and Andrew are also her grandchildren. Bob Griffin ’63 of Rockford, Illinois, is the President of Rockford Renewal Ministries. He and wife Connie have three children and three grandsons. Passionate about historic revival, the subject of Bob’s doctoral work and book is Firestorms of Revival: How Historic Moves of God Always Happened and Will Happen Again. Dave Drullinger ’67 of Beavercreek, Ohio, serves with ABWE in Cape Town, South Africa, and previously taught at Cedarville University. September 2, 1999 his wife Helen went to be with the Lord. Their son Randy, living in Portland, Oregon, has two children. Daughter Carla lives in Akron, Ohio, and has two children. Ron Scott ‘67(n) of Delta, B.C., Canada, married Carol Schouten from Everson, Washington, in 1967. Their three daughters are Tami, Janelle and Candice, and they have three granddaughters, ages 4, 7, and 13. Carol went to be with the Lord in December 1989 after battling cancer for six months. Ron has been remarried to Mary MacDonald for almost 13 years, and gained a 22-year-old step-son. Before retiring in 2003, he worked for the Delta school district as a custodian and truck driver.
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Kathleen Stoops Sherman ’73(n) and husband Rich have been married 34 years and live in Roseville, California. Rich is a pastor at Sunrise Community Church, and Kathy retired after 35 years of teaching private piano lessons. She enjoys spending her time being a grandma to seven, all under the age of six. She stills plays the piano, but her passion is teaching women and ministering to them regarding the importance of emotional health. Jim Sparrow ’73 of Visalia, California, is a retired elementary school teacher and principal in central California. He writes “I owe this honor of service to my Lord and to my biblically sound education that I received from WBBC. Down through those years I often recalled the instruction and wisdom of Dr. Neil Sostrom. It’s because of his faithfulness that I was able to bless and educate thousands of families.” Tim Wiebe ’73(n) and wife, Mary, reside in Chewelah, Washington, where Tim worked at Northwest Alloys for almost 26 years until the plant was closed. Mary is an RN for a pulmonologist. Their three oldest children are all married and raising their grandchildren. Their youngest son is in grade eight. They are active in their local church. Lynda Deardorff Neuman ’74 and husband Jerry Neuman ’76 are celebrating 25 years serving in Brazil with ABWE. They train church leaders, mentor pastors and wives and nurture
Mike Sandusky ’69 of Kaufman, Texas, has kept busy writing five devotional novels on David which are now in print, with the final (6th) volume coming out at the end of 2009. They’re called the “Psalmwriter” Series (see page 6).
70s Class of ‘79 30-year Reunion Homecoming Weekend - Oct. 23 & 24 Glen “Dutch” Bylsma ’71 and Sharon Pennington Bylsma ’73 were married in 1978 and have been on the mission field in Kenya and Tanzania since 1995. They live in Nairobi, Kenya, and have two children, Bethany (24) and Evan (26) married to Sarah.
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other missionaries. Daughter Lydia works with children’s ministries and son, Luke, works with media ministries that serve missionaries. James Odell ’74 and Nancy Everest Odell ‘75(n) live in Clarksville, Tennessee, where Jim is on active duty at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, serving as chaplain with the rank of LTC, U.S. Army Reserves. Nancy worked six years at Crossroads Bible College in Indiana while Jim taught there for 19 years. They have two children and two grandchildren.
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Helen Lunsford Tripp ’74 and husband, Warren, of Litchfield, Ohio, became grandparents of twins born December, 2008. Their youngest son is in college, and Helen continues to work as a guidance counselor/testing coordinator for a small Christian high school. Steve Feriante ’75 retired from the military chaplaincy in spring, 2007 after a final assignment in Iraq. He and wife, Joan, live in Puyallup, Washington, where they are active in their church and have an interest in short term missions opportunities. In summer, 2008, he pastored an international church in Vienna, Austria, while the pastor was on furlough. Steve even preached in German. They have two daughters, Rachael and Christina.
80s Class of ‘89 20-year Reunion Homecoming Weekend - Oct. 23 & 24 Jayne Coates Bell ’80(n) worked at HewlettPackard for 20 years and serves as director of music and worship at First Baptist Church of Los Gatos, California. She married Dean Bell from Tennessee, December, 1995, and they have one daughter, Laura. Kristal Arndt McAtee ’80 of Homer, Alaska, owns a resale shop and enjoys scrapbooking and cooking. She is married to Stephen, and they have three children: Chelsea, Chanelle and Tyson. Cindy Stepp Palm ‘81(n) of Manaus Am, Brazil, and her husband, Jim, have been missionaries with New Tribes Mission in Brazil since 1990. They teach at a boarding school located on the banks of the Amazon. Puraqueequara is an amazing place where they enjoy serving the Lord by teaching the children of missionaries. It has been a rewarding time for them. They have four children; Elise (23) and Adam (21) are both planning to serve the Lord full time in missions. The two youngest daughters are finishing high school and plan to head to college in the United States. Cindy has taught music to grades one through eight since 1990. In 2003, Jim got lymphoma cancer which caused them to leave the mission field, but they are again on the field, and Jim has been cancerfree for five years. Jim Lewis ’82 and Donna Willsey Lewis ’82 worked as missionaries for CEF in Eastern Washington before Jim started working at
Masters Touch Reunion Homecoming Weekend - Oct. 23 & 24 the Canyon County Sheriff’s department in Caldwell, Idaho in the mid 80s. He is a detective and also serves as a chaplain’s assistant in the Idaho Army National Guard. Donna was a manager and lifeguard at the city pool, served on the Parma City Council for four years and did substitute teaching in the Parma School District. They have two children and live in Nampa, Idaho. Loretta Lind Bayley ’89 works for the sheriff’s office on the graveyard shift and her husband, Mike, drives for AirTruck in Boring, Oregon. They have two daughters, Brittney and Shawnie Fortune—one attends at Seattle Pacific University and the other at Sam Barlow High School.
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Natalie Beck ’91 serving with ABWE in Kagoshima Ken, Japan, has received many e-mails regarding a PC television commercial that has aired unknown to her. It was a short, three seconds of video that turned into a national TV commercial. Her work is primarily with the deaf and hearing, working with kids, teens, ladies and singles; her web site is www. beckinjapanabwe.org. A variety of ministry opportunities have allowed her to travel to China (taking two young ladies on a mission trip), and to other parts of Asia and Africa. Woodworking and remodeling are her hobbies and she has been able to use her skills to help build an addition for her church in Miyazaki. Mark Ledlow ’94(n) served in the Marine Corp for eight years and graduated at the top of his class at Southern Oregon University, majoring in criminology. He lives in Santa Ana, California, and also launched a travel franchise supporting disabled veterans. www.wanttravelnow.com
and Sophia (5). Eric owns a consulting business in California where he assists businesses in overcoming union obstacles. Karyn is a Major in the Air Force and is stationed at the Air Force Academy where she is a cadet flight instructor. They like to ride ATV’s, play basketball, swim, shoot, travel and read. Scott Russell ADP ’01, police chief in Woodburn, Oregon, is recovering from severe injuries from a bank bombing on December 12. He spent nearly two months at Oregon Health & Science University and received several weeks of physical therapy at a rehabilitation specialty center before returning home February 6th. He lost his right leg and suffered a shattered jaw when a bomb detonated inside a West Coast Bank. The explosion killed an Oregon State trooper and Woodburn police captain. Holly Cozby ’03 previously of Salem and employed at Corban has moved to Colorado Springs. Over the past few years Holly worked in Campus Care, Graduation Admissions and the Registrar office. Kirsten Kuhnhenn Shelton ’03 is a lead case manager with Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs where she lives with husband, Adam. They were married May, 2004 in Port Orchard, Washington. Sharon Yorty West ’03 and Jack West ’04(n) moved to Sevierville, Tennessee, August, 2008, after living in Nevada for their first years of marriage. Jack is an emergency services dispatcher for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sharon is a housewife who has been landscaping around their home and training their two German shepherd puppies. They joined a church, are making new friends and have been exploring the area. Marcella McIntyre Foster ’04 of Wasilla, Alaska, enjoys dip netting with her family in Kenai every July for subsistence fishing. Marcella is Tsimshian from the village of Metlakatla, Alaska, and she grew up around fishing. Her husband, Charlie, is a manager at a music
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store in Eagle River. Their daughter, Lydia, is in second grade. They are all actively involved in a traditional Tsimshian dance group that she helped start in Anchorage, Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim Tsimshian Dancers. This multigenerational dance group shares songs and dances in Anchorage and has had the opportunity of traveling to Washington D.C. Marcella is also active in the Anchorage School District where she teaches dance and native language. In the summer she supervises and dances with the Alaska Native Heritage Center Dancers and enjoys sharing culture with guests who visit Alaska.
Jon is a program coordinator for a Christian adventure company called Peak7. She works with Vandervert Development as an accounting assistant.
Rob Bovey ’05 of Salem is a deputy with Marion County Sheriff’s office. He was sworn in on November 20, 2008. He graduated from the Oregon Public Safety Academy on February 6th and is certified by the state to be a corrections officer. He attends the Slavic Christian Church and assists with the youth group. He helps coordinate an event called the Oregon Bible Reading Marathon which brings Christians from around Oregon to read the Bible (Genesis through Revelation) on the State Capitol steps, June 16-21. Rob also is assistant coach for Corban’s Warrior softball team.
Dolores Vance ADP ’08 of Salem is a portfolio specialist with the Oregon Housing & Community Services Department.
Scott Meredith ’06 has been promoted to Assistant Director of Grad/ADP Admissions at Corban. He was previously at the University of Phoenix in a similar position, where his duties included overseeing the training of admissions counselors in the best practices of recruitment of adult students. Scott’s peers note that he has been very effective in helping bring students into Corban’s MBA program. Andrew Bertz ’07 recently passed the CPA exam. He received his license number and permit on February 4, 2009 and works at Doty & Company, CPAs. He and wife Anna Darling Bertz ’07 live in Salem. Michelle Fitts Cramer ’08 and husband, Jon, moved to Spokane, Washington, where
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James Kilcup ’08 is a junior accountant with Pacific Nutritional Inc., in Vancouver, Washington. He works with inventory and accounts receivable. Kendra Schrock ’08 is working with the CPA firm, Edison, Hurley and Company, in Enterprise, Oregon. It is a small firm with 14 people including Calvin Word ’92.
Down the Aisle Lindsay Bansen ’03 married Aaron Taylor, March 29, 2008 in Portland at The Old Church, presided by Denny Taylor, father of the groom. After the wedding, they honeymooned in Bansen/Taylor Southern Italy. They live in Beaverton where Lindsay works for Youth Contact in the Family Support and Connections program. The wedding party included Corban alumnae Tammy Anders Bruya ‘01, Jodi Howe Hammond ’01 and Heidi Stowman ’01. Laci Holmes ’05 married Bryan Steed ’05, August 9, 2008 at Cambridge Bible Church in Cambridge, Idaho. A reception followed at Laci’s parent’s home in Midvale. They honeymooned in Newport, Oregon. Members of the Holmes/Steed wedding party included: Brent Finkbeiner ‘04, Holly Lesser Finkbeiner ‘05, Bethany Froese ‘06, Joelle Gustin Beget ‘04. Bryan substitute teaches for Salem-Keizer School and Laci is a second grade teacher at Sonshine School. They live in Salem.
Julia Faucette ’06 married Eric Royer on December 6, 2008 at Cascade Presbyterian Church in Eugene. She is a contract administrator in the accounting department at Faucette/Royer Mid-Valley Glass & Millwork. Eric is an insurance agent and they reside in Eugene. Erin Plotts ’06 married Greg Smith at Willow Lake Nursery in Keizer, Oregon, June 28, 2008. They honeymooned at Disneyland. Erin works as a health information coordinator at Croisan Ridge Surgery Center Plotts/Smith and Greg works at Karsten Homes in Stayton as a service coordinator. They live in South Salem. Jenny Welty ’06 married Peter Shetler, August 2, 2008, at Emmanuel Bible Church where they met three years earlier. Jenny grew up in Salem and Peter in Scotts Mills. Jennifer Costalez Anderson Welty/Shetler ’07 and Megan Lierman ’06 were in the wedding party. Jenny teaches math at Gervais Middle School, is 7-8th grade girls’ basketball coach and Peter is selfemployed remodeling and framing contractor. They enjoy whitewater rafting, hiking, camping, skiing and other outdoor activities, and live in Silverton, Oregon. Kristina Cook ’07 married Cyrus Notestine, November 15, 2008, in Lewiston, Pennsylvania. Sheila Nichols ’08 was in the wedding party. Kristina works in Henderson, Nebraska, Cook/Notestine as a houseparent for troubled teens who are sent to the group home by the state.
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Sara Gaston ‘09(n) married Peter Rutter at Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon, August 10, 2007. Sara is a substitute teacher for Tacoma Baptist Elementary and Peter teaches math at Gaston/Rutter Tacoma Baptist High School. They live in Puyallup, Washington. Sara met Peter as a camp counselor in Washington. Andrea Swanick ’09 and Benjamin Potloff ’10 of Salem were married July 25, 2008 at Sunnyslope Christian Reformed Church in Salem. The wedding party included Siriana Guest ’09, Peter Swanick/Potloff Potloff ’02, Cameron Meier ’10, Ashley Lange Reynoso ’08, Amy Thompson ’09, Nolan Fridley ’04 and Mark Schubert ’10. Musicians included Gary Lowry, adjunct instructor at Corban, and Jordan Walker ’09. They honeymooned in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Andrea plays volleyball on the Corban team and works at Red Robin and in the Corban Advancement Office. Ben has an internship at Salem First Baptist Church and is on the Corban Warrior basketball team.
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Robert Gunderson ’93 of Bend and wife, Stacy, were married August 18, 2007 and welcomed sons Daniel (on right) & Benjamin (left) born August 8, 2008. Bob is a dispatcher and works with outside sales and public relations for Consolidated Towing, Inc. 1 Trisha Carlson Wuich ’97 and husband Briklyn welcomed daughter Anabelle born November 10, 2008. Trisha works as a programming and artist relations director at Saddleback Church and is actively involved in the worship ministry. Briklyn works as a marketing manager for Meguiars. They have been married three years and live in Orange County, California. 2 Jaynell McKay McEntee ’99 and Paul McEntee ’99 of Middleton, Idaho welcomed
daughter Elsie Jayne, born December 5, 2008. She joins brothers Johan, McKay and Tobias. Paul is a band director at Payette High School and Jaynell stays home and home-schools their oldest child. They are involved in their church in Meridian. 3
born May 22, 2008. Tatyana works for the Chemeketa Small Business Development Center and Pavel for TGR Logistics, Inc. Both attend the Slavic Christian Church in Salem. Ruvim Ishenin and Evelina are cousins. 11
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Maureen Coffey Hess ’02 and husband Douglas Hess of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, welcomed their first child, Douglas “Cooper” Hess II, July 18, 2008. They were stationed in Germany before returning to the States in 2006. Douglas is a Major in the U.S. Army and Maureen is a stay-at-home mom. They look forward to seeing more of the world during their army career. 5 Tracy Borror Laurence ’03 and husband, Tim, welcomed Lucas James on January 2, 2008. He was the first New Year’s baby in Klamath Falls and their first child. Tracy graduated in 2007 with a Master’s in Education from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and works part time at Triad School as the junior high history teacher. Tim works as a mechanical engineer for JELD-WEN Engineering. 6 Taras Sarapin ’04 and wife Amber Hubbard Sarapin ‘06(n) welcomed Ava Oksana born April 20, 2008. They live in Salem. 7 Dawn Parks Courtney ’05 and husband, Jake, welcomed son, James Raymond, born May 30, 2008. They live in Stehekin at the top of Lake Chelan in Washington state, where there are no roads and must travel there by boat, airplane or on foot. She is a housewife and mom, and Jake is a heavy equipment operator. 8 Kyle Lute ’05 and Kari Schmaltz Lute ’07 welcomed daughter, Isla Belle, born September 30, 2008. They attend Morning Star Community Church and live in Salem. 9 Natalya Ishenin ADP ’09 and husband, Sergey, of Salem, welcomed their son, Ruvim, born August 23, 2008. He joins siblings Sasha and Yulia. Natalya works for the State of Oregon employment department and Sergey for the WinCo Warehouse in Woodburn. They attend the Slavic Christian Church in Salem. 10 Tatyana Sukhodolov ADP ’09 and husband, Pavel, of Salem welcomed daughter, Evelina,
William Lancaster, Jr. died January 19, 2009 in Bellingham, Washington at the age of 79. He attended classes at WBBC in 1975 when he was home on missionary furlough. He married Lillian Schreiber in 1951. Both being called to full-time missions, they partnered with Baptist Mid Missions and, in 1953, sailed to Japan where they faithfully served together for 47 years. While in Japan, they learned the language, taught English Bible studies, started a church and Bible camp while raising and homeschooling their three children. After retiring from missions work in Japan in 1999, due to his diagnosis with cancer, the couple returned to Bellingham and resumed their faithful service at First Baptist Church in Ferndale. Bill’s hobbies included model railroading and photography. He is survived by his wife Lillian, his three children and six grandchildren. Kathy Nixon McChristian ‘59(n) of Redding, California, died January 8, 2009 due to kidney failure. She is survived by Bernard ‘56, her loving husband of 54 years. She is also survived by two sons, one daughter and four grandchildren. She served the Lord alongside her husband as a faithful pastor’s wife. She was a successful Avon Lady and served as a clerk of the Justice Court in Trinity County, California. She was well known for her ministry of encouragement in her local church, especially for her beautiful handmade cards. Lyn S. Brown ’75 died suddenly at this home, Saturday, November 29, 2008, at age 55. He received his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Nova University and was the library director at Bethel University’s Bethel Seminary of the East. Chaplain Brown was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves’ 353rd Civil Affairs Command. He served two tours of duty in Iraq. Brown loved serving God at his home church, Grace Point in Newtown, Pa., and he loved giving gifts to family and friends. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Reiter Brown ‘76 and his two children and their spouses. A memorial service was held December 2, 2008, at Grace Point Church.
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Nostalgia Quiz Challenge: Correctly identify just one of these four men in this Turkey Trot photo from 1978.
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hanks to those who e-mailed or called to play our first Alumni Nostalgia Quiz! The rules were simple; identify one member of this Missionary Gospel Team from 1970. Here are the correct answers from left to right: Sharon Pennington Bylsma ’73, Nairobi, Kenya; Sandy Erickson Sprague ’71, Anderson, California; Susan Nussbaum Ormsby ’71, Tehachapi, California. The pianist is Kathy Stoops Sherman ’73, Roseville, California. The following alumni identified at least one person correctly and all received the new 2009 Corban College stand-up desk calendar, with beautiful seasonal campus photographs, as a thanks for their cooperation. Game players: Diane Riffle Anderson ’72, Bob Bartlett ’72, Sue Mehner Burns
If you know more than one of the participants, be sure to tell us. To be eligible to win: E-mail Deleen Wills at dwills@corban.edu or call 503-589-8182 with your answer. Be sure to provide your name and address. You don’t have to be the first contestant to win. When all of our responses are in, we’ll draw two prize winners from the correct answers. Deadline is May 1, 2009.
Bonus Grand Prize Question: When did the first Turkey Trot begin and how and why did it start? ’72, Sharon Pennington Bylsma ’73, Phyllis Martinez Fox ’71, Catherine Cox Jacobson ’71, Roy Jones ’71, Lisa Pennington Kusler ’86, Carolyn Cunningham Luginbuhl ’70, Susan Nussbaum Ormsby ’71, Rita Soden Ringhoff ’69, Kathy Stoops Sherman ’73, John Wack ’78 and Tim Wiebe ’73(n). Two names were drawn and those winners were: Catherine Cox Jacobson ’71, Dupont, Washington and Rita Soden Ringhoff ’69, Polson, Montana. They each received a stainless thermal travel mug.
The grand prize winner who correctly answered the pianist’s name was Tim Wiebe ’73(n), Chewelah, Washington. He received a Corban dark blue, reversible blanket. Tim was the only entry who submitted the pianist’s name correctly except the pianist herself, Kathy Stoops Sherman ‘73. Tim called the Alumni Office immediately upon receiving his prize and said it was the first time he’d ever won anything and his son was very impressed.
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Pictured above: 1. Daniel (right) & Benjamin (left) Gunderson 2. Anabelle Wuich 3. Elsie Jayne McEntee 4. Jensen Laurence Burke 5. Douglas “Cooper” Hess II
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