http://www.nyack.edu/alumni/ News updates from the Nyack College Alumni Association. en-us Melissa.Hickey@nyack.edu webmaster@nyack.edu http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#509 '94 Rev. Doug Bortner was recently named Director of Candidate Development for The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Doug is married to Lisa (Rose '94) Bortner. Doug is an adjunct professor at Nyack College Rockland Campus. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:26:31 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#509 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#508 '73 Grace Waldvogel passed away on October 24, 2008. She was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Queens. After graduating from Nyack, she earned an MA and Adelphi University. Grace spent most of her career at the American Society of Civil Engineers and GNCB Engineering where she held senior management positions with responsibility for Board operations, human resources, legal counsel, strategic planning, finance and administration. Grace excelled in whatever she did. She devoted herself to... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:23:56 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#508 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#507 '49 Rev. J. Paul Ellison passed away on November 12, 20087. He was the son of missionary parents, Rev. David Witham and Muriel Harrison Ellison, and his early school years were spent in Dalat, Vietnam, at the Missionary Kids School. He finished High School in Nyack and attended the Missionary Training Institute (now Nyack College) immediately after, receiving his diploma in 1949 and continuing at Houghton College to receive his B.S. degree. He later studied at the School of World Missions... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:19:49 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#507 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#506 '52 Rev. Albert J. Webster went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2008 at the age of 83 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was resident of Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. He was a Christian and Missionary Alliance pastor serving in Cortland, NY; Oneida, NY; Horseheads, NY; Castleton, NY; and Walton, NY. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Marjorie Webster; two sons, Rev. Paul Webster of Reading, MI, and Rev. Timothy... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:07:27 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#506 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#505 '62 Rev. Keith A. Bookamer went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2008. In 1958 he married Pearl Balmer and they attended Nyack together and both graduated in 1962. He served as an ordained minister of The Christian & Missionary Alliance for 38 years in: Secretary and Chateau, MD; Oak Grove, Williamsport, PA; Scranton, PA; Carbondale, IL; Milton, DE; Middle River, MD; and Edgewood, MD. In August 2002 he became the pastor of visitation and senior ministries at the Huntingdom Alliance... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:45:20 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#505 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#504 '44 Rev. Robert W. Heffer went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2008. After graduating, that same year he married Mabel Morehouse ('43), and together they served the following churches in The Christian & Missionary Alliance: Kent, OH; Kinsman, OH; Northeast, PA; South Fork, PA; Corry, PA; New Stanton, PA; Mahaffey and Burnside, PA. He retired from active ministry in 1987. He was an interim pastor at Sandy Lake, Cambridge Springs and New Wilmington, PA. Bob, as he was affectionately... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:34:58 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#504 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#503 '51 Darolyn (O'Bryant) Irvin passed away on November 18, 2008. Darolyn was born in Louisville, Kentucky and was a member of First Alliance Church there. After graduating from Nyack, she married Dr. Maurice Irvin ('51), and together they served in C&MA churches in Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, California, New York, and Pennsylvania. When her husband became editor of The Christian & Missionary Alliance's Alliance Life magazine in 1983, they moved first to Nyack, then to Colorado Springs... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:28:28 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#503 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Weddings#502 '05 Angela Marie (Hebert) married James Walter Salisbury on July 5, 2008. They reside in Saratoga Springs, NY. Email Angela at: eyesing2christ@yahoo.com. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:32:07 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Weddings#502 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#501 '64 Linda (Marsh) McKechnie recently released a new CD titled "Rhapsody of Christmas II". The artistry of Linda Mckechnie's arrangements and piano stylings with the Don Marsh orchestra draws the listener to discover the familiar and the new. Experience Christmas with the unique combination of carols from around the world and classical music; the magical dance-like strains of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker woven with He is Born and Angels from the Realms of Glory; the lullaby of Away in a Manger with... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:30:53 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#501 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#500 '00 Chizuruoke (Ukazim) Anderson has just published a book for 8-12 year old girls through Moody Publishing. It is one of four books in the Secret Keeper Girl fiction series, and part of the Pure Freedom ministry. Visit www.purefreedom.org and www.secretkeepergirl.com to learn some more information about the ministry. They are committed to teaching sexual purity and modesty to girls. Chizuruoke is married to David Anderson ('00). Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:22:10 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#500 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Weddings#499 '93 Todd Hall and Tonya Draper were engaged on October 11, 2008 on Hook Mountain overlooking Nyack, NY during Homecoming 2008. Todd is an Assistant Chief of Emergency Services for Corning Incorprated and serves as Fire Chief of Coopers Plains-Long Acres FD. Tonya is REO Director, Assistant Relocation Director and Licensed Sales Agent for Prudential Ambrose & Shoemaker Real Estate in Corning, NY. A summer 2009 wedding is planned. Email Todd at: hallwt@corning.com. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:09:06 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Weddings#499 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Births#498 '96 Tom Detamore and his wife, Kristin, announce the birth of their child, Tyler Nelson Detamore on October 9, 2008. Tom, Kristin, and baby Tyler are doing well. Email Tom at: Detamorejr@aol.com. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:06:47 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Births#498 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#497 '02 Sarah Butler, after graduating with a degree in Communications, attended ATS for a year studying Intercultural Studies. She now resides in Colorado Springs, CO with her two year old son, Jordan, who keeps her very busy and on her toes. She also continues to pursue her Master's degree through correspondence and online courses. Sarah has always had a close tie with the C&MA, from growing up in Alliance churches, to going to an Alliance college and grad school and now presently working... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:04:34 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#497 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#496 '88 Robin Swope published his first book, "Walking with Awanu" in August 2008. It is a spiritual discipline guide for non Christians going through addiction and recovery. Email Robin at: rsswope@roadrunner.com. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:59:06 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#496 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#495 '93 Christina "Chrissy" (Cannell) Revell and her husband, Scott, recently moved to Terre Haute, Indiana. Chrissy has been active as a MOPS Int'l group coordinator for the last three years and Scott's job with SONY has recently transferred them out to the Midwest. They have 3 children now - Johnathon 6, Davie 4, and Lizzy 20 months. Email Chrissy at: revellry@verizon.net. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:57:40 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#495 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Weddings#494 '08 Christina Carelli married Timothy Schulz on August 8, 2008 in Yorktown Heights, NY. Email Christina at christina.carelli@gmail.com. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:52:50 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Weddings#494 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#493 '71 Rick K. Fisk, Covenant Retirement Communities President, was recently named a Distinguished Alumni of Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio. The award recognizes alumni who use their ministry competencies to make a difference for the kingdom of God in their own neighborhood. The award recognized Fisk's lifetime efforts, particularly his 15 years of service to senior adults in faith-based retirement housing organizations. As president of Covenant Retirement Communities, Fisk leads 15... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:42:19 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#493 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#492 '83 Kimberly Lynn (Parker) Li, age 47, of Boone, NC passed away August 20, 2008, at Watauga Medical Center. Kimberly Li is survived by two daughters, Olivia Li, and Laura Li; one son, Andrew Li; her parents, Gerald and Mary Parker; one brother, Stan Parker, and one niece, Courtney Parker. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Martin and Alma Richardson, and her paternal grandparents, Roy and Gladys Parker. Kimberly... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:35:29 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/Homegoings#492 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#491 '05 Willie McAllister and his wife, Abena (Affum '07) just launched a Christian Business called My-Ministry.com. It's a place for Christians to network and is a Christian organization that has a vision for Change and Unity in the Kingdom of God. Through this site, they believe that people of different denominations and faiths will have a place to connect, learn about innovative ministries and ministers, and also find out what they can do to affect the Kingdom of God. If you want to let people... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:49:40 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#491 http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#490 '88 Raymond Acker received his D.Min. degree (Eastern Christian Focus) from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in May 2008. Raymond lives with his wife, Vera, and sons, Simeon (15) and Ephrem (9), in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, and serves as Deacon at St. Philip Orthodox Church in Souderton, PA. Email Raymond at dnherman@verizon.net. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:35:31 GMT http://www.nyack.edu/AlumniNews/General#490