alumni associate newsletter - Indian Hills Community College

Indian Hills Alumni & Friends Association
FALL 2001
...from the desk of Tom Stewart
Dr. Hellyer To Retire
Dr. Lyle Hellyer, a leader at Indian Hills for
forty years and President for the past 28 years,
has announced his retirement at the end of 2001.
Lyle began with Indian Hills when it was located
on the third floor of the Centerville High School
building. Starting with only a desk, chair, and
rented classrooms, Lyle’s vision led to Indian
Dr. Lyle Hellyer
Hills’ national prominence today, with two
IHCC President
beautiful campuses and eight education centers,
serving each of IHCC’s ten counties.
Excellence in education at the lowest cost in Iowa has been his
trademark. Farewell wishes can be sent to him at :
Dr. Lyle Hellyer
525 Grandview Ave. Building #1,
Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Or e-mail lhellyer@ihcc.cc.ia.us
Dr. Lindenmayer Named
New President
Dr. Jim Lindenmayer has been selected by the Indian Hills Board
of Trustees to be IHCC’s third President beginning in January 2002.
Jim is a 21-year IHCC employee. Most recently, he has served as
Vice President of Human Resources and Administration.
Originally from Marengo, Iowa, Jim has a BA from William Penn
College. His MA is from Truman State University and his PhD was
earned at the University of Iowa.
His wife, Barbara, is a teacher at Eddyville Elementary School.
They have two daughters. Julie, a sophomore at IHCC and Diane,
a junior at Ottumwa High School.
Alumni Win Outstanding
Service Awards
David Harris, class of ’65 and Linda
Davis Harris, Class of ’66, were selected
as Indian Hills’ “Outstanding Alumni”
for 2001. Dave Harris and Linda Davis
attended at the Centerville Campus.
Dave has been a teacher and the Dean
David & Linda Harris
of Arts & Sciences at IHCC. He was
instrumental in the merger of Indian Hills and Ottumwa Heights
College. Dave has served as Superintendent of Schools at Wayne
Community and Moravia. He has served on the Moravia City Council
and on the Ottumwa School Board. Linda also taught and is now a
research assistant at the University of Iowa. Dave is Superintendent
of the Sigourney Community Schools.
Because they care about students, they have endowed two
scholarships through the IHCC Foundation. Dave is originally from
Centerville. Linda is from the Moulton area. They have two adult
daughters and one grandson.
An IHCC Welcome for Baby
New babies of Alumni & Friends of IHCC can receive a free
“Welcome Baby” package from the Alumni Association.
The package includes a “Birth Certificate”, a booklet on planning
for your child’s education, and an Indian Hills baby bib.
To receive a “Welcome Baby” packet for your newest treasure,
send us baby’s name as you would like it to appear, date of birth
(month, day, year,) and mailing address.
We look forward to welcoming them into the IHCC freshman class of
2019 !
Education Centers
Fall enrollment at Indian Hills education centers continues to rise.
1300 students are attending classes through the interactive video/audio
fiberoptic system called the Iowa Communications Network (ICN).
Indian Hills offers classes in each of our ten counties. In addition
to the Centerville and Ottumwa campuses, IHCC education centers
are located in Albia, Bloomfield, Chariton, Corydon, Fairfield,
Keosauqua, Oskaloosa and Sigourney.
Message from Tom
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims,
the survivors, and the heroic rescue workers in
New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.
The IHCC Alumni and Friends Association sends
good wishes to the IHCC Family all around the
world as we each deal with this tragedy in personal
ways. We continue to believe that the strongest
hope against ignorance, intolerance and hate is
Education.
Tom Stewart
Mark your Calendar: Oct 12
An Alumni Reunion at the Continental Hotel in Centerville is
scheduled for 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 12. Alumni &
Friends from Indian Hills and our ancestors, Centerville Community
College and Iowa Technical College, will enjoy free snacks and
beverages and each other’s company.
This is a “Come As You Are” event hosted by the Alumni & Friends
Association. Would you please RSVP to Connie Millard if you will
be there ? Call 641/683-5109 or toll-free 1-800-726-2585, ext. 5109
or e-mail www.cmillard@ihcc.cc.ia.us so we can plan for adequate
refreshments.
New Alumni Directory
A new Alumni Directory database has been set up on the IHCC
website www.ihcc.cc.ia.us. Alumni will now be able to locate
classmates by name, year, program, city or state.
You’re invited to check your entry. Please notify us of any needed
updates or corrections. If you’re not listed and would like to be, please
send us your information.
Thank you.
Alumni Scholarship Created
Alumni who are able can help the next generation of students by
supporting the newly created Alumni Scholarship, through the Indian
Hills Foundation.
Each alumnus is asked to donate one dollar for each year since
you left IHCC. For example, if you graduated in 1981, your gift
would be twenty dollars. For each $450 received, the Foundation
will award a $450 “Alumni Scholarship” to a deserving student. Write
“Alumni” on your check and send it to IHCC Foundation, 525
Grandview, Bldg. #1, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Koestner Wins Outstanding
Service Award
Alumnus Kris Koestner, ’66 (arts and sciences)
was selected as an Outstanding Service Award winner for 2001 by the Indian Hills College Foundation. Kris is a successful business owner and civic
leader in Centerville. He is a staunch supporter of
Indian Hills,especially the IHCC baseball program.
Kris played football on the nationally ranked teams
at what was then known as Centerville Community
College.
Kris Koestner
Alum Named Head Basketball
Coach
IHCC alumnus Lorenzo Watkins, Class of ’93,
has been named as Head Coach of the IHCC
Basketball Warriors. Lorenzo was a guard on the
first Warrior team to play in the national
tournament, finishing fourth, in 1993.
He earned his BA degree and was a two-year
starter at Idaho State University. He has coaching Lorenzo Watkins
experience at Idaho State and San Jose State. He
has been an assistant coach at IHCC prior to being named to the top
job.
Updates? Corrections? New News?
Contact Tom at 1-800-726-2585, ext. 5115 or
tstewart@ihcc.cc.ia.us
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
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John Wood vs Truman State JV
IHCC vs Black Hawk
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NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
Western Nebraska Tournament
Three Rivers
IHCC HYVEE/DRUGTOWN CLASSIC
Kennedy King vs SWCC
IHCC vs Elgin
IHCC HYVEE/DRUGTOWN CLASSIC
Elgin vs SWCC
IHCC vs Kennedy King
State Fair
Moberly
KIRKWOOD
Western Nebraska Tournament
SPOON RIVER
Daytona Beach Tournament
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Iowa Western
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State Tourney (First Round)
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State Tourney (Second Round)
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Regional Finals
Missouri
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National Tournament
Hutchinson
All games will be carried live on KMGO radio 98.7 FM.
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Alumni News
Mike Morrow, ’68(Electronics) is a Senior PC Consultant for the city of Tempe,
Arizona. A graduate of ACL High School, Mike is finishing a graduate degree at the
University of Phoenix. E Mail Mmorrow@QWEST.NET.
Marti (Hiatt) Mefferd, ’70 (Arts & Sciences) is a special education teacher in Chariton,
Iowa. Her husband, James, is an attorney. They have five grown children Heather
Elgin, Stephanie Elgin, Jennifer Elgin, Michael Mefferd and Mary Sue Mefferd. E
Mail:Martim@IowaTelecom.net
Dr. Marilyn Koehler, ’71(Arts & Sciences) is a school principal in Northeast Missouri.
She earned her BSE, MA and Ed.S. Degrees from Truman State University and an
Ed.D. at Drake. She has been a teacher in Davis County, principal at Garner-Hayfield
and Superintendent and principal at Moulton Udell. Two of her children, her daughterin-law, two of her grandchildren and several of her nieces and nephews are also IHCC
alumni. E-Mail:Marilyn_K@Kirksville.KI2.mo.us
Wayne Sanders ’74 (Computer Maintenance). Works for Lemke Consulting in Allen
Texas. He lives in Plano, TX. E Mail: S.WeSanders@gte.net
Alan Hufford ’78 (Machine Technology) is the Plant Manager at Dadant & Sons in
Kahoka, MO. He and wife Pam have three children, Josh, Heather & Jordan. They
reside in Kahoka.
Melody (Mein) Ownby ’81 (Nursing) is employed as a Clinical Analyst in the
Informatics Department of a hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Her father, Jake Mein, was a
long-time IHCC instructor. Her mother, Doris Mein, works at IHCC’s Child Care Center.
E-Mail:MRSdaleo1@home.com.
Cheryl A. Carnes ’86 (Arts & Sciences) is a program coordinator/facilitator for the
Ottumwa Area Parents Anonymous. E-Mail cherylc415@prodigy.net
Dan McIlhone ’86 (Arts & Sciences) is General Manager of a resort in Canada. Dan
played baseball on the Falcon Baseball team. He was a non roster invitee to the
Baltimore Orioles Spring training in the mid-80’s. He would like to hear from friends
and classmates. E-Mail:Danm@georgian.net.
Larry Sheeley ‘88 (Electronic Telecommunications) lives in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where
he works for Celestica. E-Mail:sheeley@interl.net
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Missi (Kirchner) Bryan ’90 (Nursing) and husband Tim have three children: Amara8, Nicholas-3, and Savannah-4 months. They live in Hickory Creek, TX.
Beverly Howard ’92 (Nursing) is RN Director of A.T. Still Rehabilitation Center at the
Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO She and her husband live in
Brashear. Her daughter is a freshman at IHCC. Her son graduated from Central
Methodist College in May. E-Mail:Larryh@marktwain.net
Tess (Kirchner) Goudy ’93(Arts & Sciences) is the program director for the Iowa
Section of the Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA). She and husband Shawn live
in Cedar Rapids, IA. E-Mail tgoudy@iowagolf.org.
Lori (Buwlada) Kraber ‘93 (Culinary Arts) lives in Pella, IA where she is Assistant
Director of Catering at Central College. She would like to hear from classmates. EMail cater4fun@yahoo.com
Wes Nicholson ‘93(Electronics/Telecommunications) lives in Burlington, IA where he
works for Alliant Energy E-Mail:wesnich@home.com.
Sharon (Andersson) Darling ’94 (Nursing) works in Labor and Delivery at Conway
Regional Health Systems in Conway, Arkansas. Email: Sandersson@conwaycorp.net
Matt Ireland ’94 (Computer Systems/Networks) is now working for Premier Systems,
Inc. in Des Moines. He lives in Adel. E Mail: matt@ireland-family.com
Chris Cheney ’95 (Political Science/Criminal Justice) works for the State of Iowa. He
lives in Washington, IA E-Mail:maacsc@iowatelecom.net
David Trumper.’95 (Nursing) and Elora Trumper ’95 (Health Information Technology)
are both working at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. They look
forward to hearing from friends at IHCC. E-Mail:Trumperde@aol.com
Ryan Marvelli ’96 (Arts & Sciences) completed his Bachelor’s degree at Iowa State
University. He is living in Fairfield, IA. E-Mail: RMARVELLI:@hotmail.com
Dennis Winslow ’96 (Nursing) now lives in Boonville, MO: E-Mail:
denniswinslow@hotmail.com
Ron Elliott ’97 (Culinary Arts) lives in Hannibal, MO. He is the Head Chef at Fiddlestix
Restaurant there. E-Mail: rfzerb@nemonet.com
Misty Eslinger ’97 (Arts & Sciences) is living in Phoenix AZ. E-Mail:
MistE22@AOL.COM
Velma (Egley) Kirchner ’97 (Arts & Sciences) is a customer service agent at NOEL
Insurance in Ottumwa. She and husband, Dr. David Kirchner, have two daughters
Missi (class of ‘90) and Tess (Class of 93) and three grandchildren.
Eric Stoller ’97 (Arts & Sciences) and his wife are living in Oak Park, IL, a suburb of
Chicago. She is attending graduate school at the University of Illinois. E Mail:
ericstoller@hotmail.com
Jennifer (Smith) Vander Leest ’98 (Arts & Sciences) earned a BA degree in Business
Management/Entreprenership at Buena Vista University. She is the Credit Department
Manager at Sig Manufacturing in Montezuma.
Tiffany Blankenship ’01 (Arts & Sciences) plans to earn her Physical Therapy
Assistant degree in 2002. She and husband Wesley have a month old son Leo.
Roberto Jr. Santana Castro ’01 (Arts & Sciences) is a student in Las Piedras, Puerto
Rico. E Mail miyoyo@hotmail.com
Keith A. Foglesong ‘01(Computer Programming) works for CDS in Des Moines. EMail : metal4life@netscape.net
Travis J. Henderson ’01 (Arts & Sciences) is planning to major in Business at William
Penn in Oskaloosa.
William D. Horst ’01 (Computer Programming) is employed by Wells Fargo Financial
in Des Moines. E Mail: wdhorst@willinet.net
Lance Lefebure ’01 (Computer Systems/Networks) lives in Fairfax, IA. He works for
Information Services, USA. E-Mail: Lance@Lefebure.com
Chauncey Leslie ’01 (Arts & Sciences) plans to study and play basketball at the
University of Iowa. He was a star player for the IHCC Warriors. His home is in
Rochester, New York.
Michael Lester ’01 (Business Management) lives in Oskaloosa. He is employed by
HyVee. E-Mail: baseball2@college club.com
Paul D. Mason ’01 (Electronics/Telecommunications) works for US Cellular. He lives
in Montezuma Iowa. E-Mail: pmason@netins.net
April Morgan ’01 (Drafting/Virtual Reality) works for P & F Engineering. She lives in
Albia and plans to relocate to Warren County, IA. E Mail: April_Lou_ll@hotmail.com
Steve Pacholke ’01 (Arts & Sciences) lives in Prairie DuSac, Wisconsin
Craig Swaby ’01 (Arts & Sciences) is self-employed. He lives in Unionville, IA
Lyndsie Weber ’01 (Administrative Assistant) lives in Morrow, Georgia where she
works at Heritage Bank. She is engaged to Seth Burns ’01 (Aviation Maintenance).
Nathan Wright ’01 (Machine Technology) works for Five Star Industries in Knoxville,
IA.
Brady Yeoman ’01 (Computer Systems/Networks) lives in Albia, IA where he works
for Computer Zone. He is the son of Melvyn and Cheryl Yeoman of Eddyville. E-Mail
yeomanabcm@lisco.net.
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