Locals on Who's Who list (11/12/04)

Area teachers, nominated by their students, were named in the eighth annual edition of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004.” Students were requested to nominate the one teacher from their entire academic experience who made a difference in their lives by helping to shape their values, inspire interest in a particular subject and challenge them to strive for excellence. Students also mentioned enthusiasm about their subject and the knowledge their nominated teachers demonstrated in the classroom.

From Fort Recovery is Joseph A. Bruns, Fort Recovery High School, and Mark Cameron Ruggles, Riverdale High School. From Geneva is Michael L. Baer and Fred Edward Schuman, both of South Adams High School; Linda Reusser McKean, South Adams Middle School; and Neva K. Schwartz Jr., Madison-Grant Jr. High School. From Dunkirk is Terrance L. Cheek, West Jay Middle School; and Mick Clay, Montpelier School.

From Portland is Sharon M. Bell, Redkey Elementary School; Christine Sue Compton, Florine Lynch Golden, Jeanine Kay LeMaster, and Dolphus L. Stephens, all from Jay County High School; Sara Jo Farris Franks, John Jay Center for Learning; Susann Grabner Gilbert, Adams Central High School; Maria Simmons Hiatt, East Elementary School; Debra Kay Hosier, South Adams High School; Jodi R. McKee and Karen Wehrly, both of General Shanks Elementary School; Deborah Ann McKenzie, Central Hawkes Bay College; and Gary David Wilson, Wilson Middle School.

From Redkey is Sharon M. Bell and Sharon E. Hoffman, both of Redkey Elementary School; and Tonja Renee McClain, Ball State University. From Ridgeville is Alice M. Bartlett, Albany Elementary School.

The following area athletes, nominated by coaches, teaches and sports organizations based on athletic achievement and participation in extra curricular activities, made the third annual edition of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students-Sports Editions.” From Geneva is Erin L. McCollum; from Portland is Joshua A. Atkinson; from Ridgeville is Scott A. Schwieterman.

Local students making the 38th annual edition of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students, 2003-2004,” are students nominated by high school principals and guidance counselors, national youth groups, churches and educational organizations based upon students’ academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.

From Fort Recovery is Danielle Abels, Lindsey Brown, Fred Eischen, Sharon Fortkamp, Brandon Grieshop, Katie Homan, John Jutte, Julie Link, Michelle Moeller, Alicia Schwieterman, Ryan Steinbrunner, Kyle Thobe, Jill Brackman, Ashley Eichenauer, Angie Fortkamp, Lindsay Gaerke, Betsy Homan, Lucas Homan, Tami Jutte, Kelly Link, Katie Roessner, Holly Stein, Craig Sutter and Nick Wehrkamp.

From Geneva is Mary Brumbaugh, Andrew Flueckiger, Angela Moore, Lee Ann Snyder, Brandi Craig, Casey Gentis, Lacy Rhoades and Erica Steiner. From Dunkirk is Brandy Earls, Alisha Vaughn and Ambrosia Moore. From Pennville is Courtney Bickel, Esther Wafford and Doug Murray.

From Portland is Katie Alberson, Miranda Betz, Micah Enyart, Adam Ford, Jessica Heitkamp, Stephanie Imel, John Keller, Rachel McKee, Joshua Atkinson, Melissa Brenner, Kerri Evans, Katlyn Gray, Samantha Hilfiker, David Johnston, Alex Loucks and Christina Muhlenkamp.

Also Rebecca Newman, Stephanie Rines, Summer Roush, Jonas Schoenher, Eric Somers, Erin St. Myers, Sarah Ullom, Amanda Wright, Corey Price, Krista Ross, Erin Schmiesing, Leslie Schwartzkopf, Kristen Spahr, Angie Stults and Joseph Vormohr.

From Redkey is Josh Bertram, Amanda Rathbun and Cody Grady. From Ridgeville is Nicky Clevenger, Jennifer Smithson and Lacie Masters. From Saratoga is Dana Isenbarger.

AUTHOR

Bruce Fordham, a Jay County Arts Council visual artist from 1978 to 1979, has written his first novel entitled “Cherry Snow Cone.” The book, heavily based on Fordham’s own life and experiences in Vietnam, is about 18-year-old Wayne Truwell who gets assigned to the Vietnam riverboats during the war in 1969. The novel follows Wayne through his everyday life on the river, from dodging snipers to befriending the locals.

Fordham graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and now resides in Bloomington.

MINNETRISTA EVENTS

What’s that smell? will be Tuesday, Nov. 16, with two sessions. The first from 9 to 10 a.m. and the second from 4 to 5 p.m. Come discover how plants and animals use their scents to communicate. This program is for three year olds, an adult is not required. Cost is $5 per child.

A pioneer candle making workshop will be Saturday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. We’ll dip candles using the pioneer method (without the fire). Cost is $5. Registration deadline is Saturday, Nov. 13.

A Thanksgiving heritage necklace workshop will be Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Minnetrista Cultural Center. Two sessions will be held, the first from 9 to 10 a.m. and the second from 4 to 5 p.m. The program is for 3-year-old children and they must be accompanied by an adult. Necklaces will be made using natural and food items. Cost is $5 per child. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Magnificent mammals will be Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. Come see what makes mammals unique and search for them at Minnetrista. Cost is $5. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 17.

To register for any of these programs, call the Minnetrista Cultural Center at (765) 282-4848 or (800) 428-5887.

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