Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'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 the haunting, compelling melody of Satie's Gymnopedic#1; the high spirited Here We Come A-caroling; the expressive solo piano of Sweet Little Jesus Boy; Linda's introspective, original melody of Enjoying the Moment; and the syncopated surprises in Simple Gifts. Linda's musical sensitivity brings an ambiance of passion, joy, and reflection. Learn more about Linda and her music at: www.lindamckechnie.com

Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'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).

Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'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 for The C&MA National Office for their monthly publication, alife magazine, as the Editorial Assistant. At alife, Sarah
finds herself helping in many areas of the production of the magazine, proofreading, editing, and even writing. In the year she has worked at the magazine, Sarah has had three articles published, two of them online, and one of them in print. Two of the three have been about her Alma Mater, Nyack College. She hopes to do more writing in the future. Sarah played soccer for the Nyack College Women Warriors (then
the Purple Pride) all four years of her schooling, obtaining many recognitions her last year including earning a spot on the CACC All-Conference Team, the NCCAA East Region Team, and being named NCCAA All-American. She finished her career as the all-time leading scorer in Nyack history with 64 goals. Sarah has yet to "hang up her cleats" and continues to play competitively on indoor and outdoor teams around
Colorado. Email Sarah at: butlers@cmalliance.org.

Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'05 Angela Marie (Hebert) married James Walter Salisbury on July 5, 2008. They reside in Saratoga Springs, NY. Email Angela at: eyesing2christ@yahoo.com.

Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'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.

Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'08 Christina Carelli married Timothy Schulz on August 8, 2008 in Yorktown Heights, NY. Email Christina at christina.carelli@gmail.com.

Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'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.

Posted Wednesday, 06/25/2008
Elizabeth (Romaine '00) and Tim Bourquin (attended 97-98) are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kaitlyn Ainsley. She was born on January 4, 2008 and joins big sister, Alaina. Email Elizabeth at teij@comcast.net.

Posted Thursday, 05/29/2008
'07 Nick LaFonte and wife Laura, are proud to announce the birth of their first child. Micah Paul was born on January 28, 2008. He weighed 5lbs. 11oz. They are currently living in West Nyack, NY where Nick is an Admissions Counselor at Alliance Theological Seminary for the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling.

Posted Monday, 11/17/2008
'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 graduated from Watauga High School in 1979, Nyack College in 1983 and Appalachian State University with a Masters degree in Reading in 1988. She served over seventeen years in Thailand, Philippines and China as a teacher/administrator. In recent years, she has served as administrative assistant to pastors at Alliance Bible Fellowship. A memorial service for Kimberly was conducted on August 23, 2008 at Alliance Bible Fellowship with Pastor Scott Andrews, Pastor Scott Burns, Pastor Dean Moyer, and Pastor Doug Cheshire officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alliance Bible Fellowship, 672 George Wilson Road, Boone, North Carolina, 28607, or to the Seby Jones Regional Cancer Center, PO Box 2600, Boone, North Carolina, 28607.

Posted Friday, 08/22/2008
'51 Mildred "Millie" (Godfrey) Loose passed away on June 11, 2008 at the age of 78. She was actively involved in the missionary field teaching many in need in several countries around the world. Mildred is survived by her loving husband Donald M. Loose of Navarre, FL daughters Lizabeth C. Gordon, Laura A. Landis, Denise A. Vanlanding, sisters Lynn Repsis, and Flora Murphree, sister-in-law Jean Godfrey, and a brother-in-law David Loose. Funeral services were held on June 17, 2008 at Rose Lawn Funeral Home in Gulf Breeze, FL with burial following in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Posted Friday, 08/22/2008
'52 Rev. O. Gene Bartmas went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2008 at the age of 81 after a courageous but short battle with pancreatic cancer. He graduated from the Missionary Training Institute (now Nyack College) after completion of his service with the U.S. Navy and attending Kings College. Gene started his ministry in the Western PA District of the C&MA at the dual charge of Beccaria and Coal Run for three years; Mars for five years; Union City for eight and a half years; and Altoona for twenty-two and a half years. Under his ministry, all of the churches were involved in building projects. He and his wife also had a music ministry wherever they served. While pastoring in Western PA, he served on the License and Ordination Committee for twelve years in various roles. While in Altoona, PA, he was heard for over twenty-two years on the Alliance Hour broadcast. When he retired, he and his wife, Sarah, moved to Anderson, Indiana. He then became the Assistant Pastor of the West Cross Alliance Church in Anderson and served for seven years. Gene is survived by his two sons, Jonathan (and wife, Becky) and Mark (and wife, Sherri); 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; and three brothers. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Sarah, his parents, three brothers, and one sister.