Alum of 2000 authors a book, Rhythm of Prayer: Mark A Moore

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Niles Richards, promotion announcement

Staff news from First Bank Richmond: Niles Richards has joined the bank as assistant vice president/loan review officer. Richards has a bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and attended the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He has 22 years of banking experience.

 

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David Alan Anthold

David Alan Anthold of Oak Park has received a master of science management degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university that was founded in 1920 and is committed to liberal arts and professional education. IWU is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church.

SOURCE: http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/bravo/article/0,1375,VCS_1798_5261220,00.html

 

Death Notification: Dr. James T. Fuller

Thursday, December 7, 2006

James Fuller, 61

James Timothy Fuller, 61, of Holland, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at his home from ALS.

Born and raised in the Detroit area, he graduated from Redford High School and attended Owosso Bible College, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He received an honorary doctorate degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He had worked for West Virginia Pulp and Paper and Parke Davis, and in 1981 he joined Perrigo Co., where he worked in customer service and logistics. He retired as vice president of distribution in 1994. A member of Central Wesleyan Church and its Sunday school, he served on the local board of administration, the building committee, the West Michigan District Board of the Wesleyan Church, the General Board of the Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University Board of Trustees, District Board of Ministerial Development for the West Michigan Wesleyan Church, Church Planters Training International and several other boards and committees of the church.

Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Sharon; daughter, Kimberly Louise Fuller of Holland; sisters and brother, Mary Lou and Jim Jenkins of Hickory, N.C., Bob and Sharon Fuller of Troy, Janet and Ray Watts of Troy, Beth and Ron Parvu, and Marjorie Fuller, all of South Bend, Ind.; in-laws, Theodore and Wanda LeForge, Beth LeForge, Roberta LeForge, Martha LeForge, all of Lake City, and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) LeForge of New York.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Wesleyan Church with burial in Lakewood Cemetery.

Visitation is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave.

Memorials may be made to West Michigan Church Planting Fund of the Wesleyan Church or to the ALSA of West Michigan.

Visit www.lifestorynet.com for an online registry.

Death notification of Corwin M. Whittum

Corwin M. Whittum

MARION - Corwin M. Whittum (’57) of Tustin met his Savior on Jan. 2, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident. He was 71.

He was born Sept. 25, 1935 in Osceola County to Orson and Ida (Erdman) Whittum. He graduated form Tustin High School and Marion College (Indiana Wesleyan University) with a bachelor's of science degree. He later married Ruth Crim on Aug. 11, 1956 in Silver Lake, Ind. He also worked as a plastics and metals chemist, retiring from Tube Lite Inc. in Reed City.

He and his wife were actively involved in their local Wesleyan church. He was a quiet man of principle leaving behind a powerful witness of Christ's love. He was a great father and a proud grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his children, Marcia (Lloyd) Woodard of Swayzee, Ind.; Julia (Rev. Jerry) Amstutz of Janesville, Wis.; Doreen (Tim) Crail of Portland, Ore.; and Cindy (Capt. David) Korman of Fort Hood, Texas; his grandchildren, Nathan (Tiffany), Joshua (Jennifer), Anna and Caleb Woodard, David and Rebecca Amstutz, Alana and Carter Crail, Abigail and Emily Korman; and one great-granddaughter, Audrey Woodard.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Whittum's services will be Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Dighton Wesleyan Church in Dighton. Officiating are Pastors Orson Deemer and Jerry Amstutz.

Visitation will be Friday evening at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be in the Sherman Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dighton Wesleyan Church, World Hope Relief Organization, Autumn Life Chaplaincy Ministry.

 

General Alumni News

Sunday December 24, 2006 // Student news

 

Lynnsay Jean Erskine, daughter of Lindsey and Lori Gudgeon of Boonsboro and wife of Benjamin Erskine, graduated April 29 from Indiana Wesleyan University.

 

A 2002 graduate of Boonsboro High School, Erskine graduated from IWU with Bachelor of Science degrees in photography and fine arts. She is employed with Portrait Corporation of America Inc. as a professional photographer and also does freelance photography.

 

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Posted 11:11 AM December 20, 2006

Karst named Stony Creek principal

Heidi Karst, an assistant principal at Noblesville High School, began her career as a student teacher, instructional aide and then teacher at North Elementary.

 

The Noblesville Ledger

December 20, 2006

 

NOBLESVILLE -- Heidi Karst will be principal at Stony Creek Elementary School starting Jan. 9.

 

The Noblesville School Board approved the appointment Tuesday.

 

 

She replaces Bob McDaniel, who will take over at Noble Crossing Elementary when that school opens in August. McDaniel will work to help plan for that school's opening next semester, although he plans to work with Karst for a few weeks in January to aid in the transition.

 

"I'm so excited to become a part of the Stony Creek family," Karst said in a press release. "I'm looking forward to being able to learn from everyone there, from the veteran teachers to Mr. McDaniel, the students, and the parents. It's obvious that Stony Creek is a close-knit family and everyone there has a love for the school and a passion for education."

 

Karst is an assistant principal at Noblesville High School. She began her career as a student teacher, instructional aide and then teacher at North Elementary. Later, she was co-athletic director at NHS. She left Noblesville Schools for a year to serve as an assistant principal at Zionsville Middle School, but returned to Noblesville as assistant principal in July.

 

"She is a highly qualified individual who puts the needs of children first, and someone who will help lead our school to great accomplishments in the future," McDaniel said. "I look forward to working with her to make the transition here as smooth and seamless as possible."

 

Becoming an elementary school principal has been a lifelong goal for Karst, according to Noblesville Schools. "That's where my background, my training and my heart is," she said.

 

She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Purdue University, her master's degree in elementary education from Indiana University, and her administrative license from Indiana Wesleyan University.

 

Her husband, Richard Karst, teaches math at Westfield High School. The Karsts live in Noblesville with daughters Ellie, 4, and Addie, 20 months.

 

"Heidi Karst has been very successful in each of the roles she has played for Noblesville Schools and we have every confidence that she will be equally successful in her capacity at Stony Creek," said Superintendent Lynn Lehman.

 

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Chick-fil-A Hires New Manager; IWU ALUM

Chick-fil-A Opening Newest Stand-Alone Restaurant in Metro Indianapolis Dec. 14; First 100 Adults in Line at New Restaurant to Win Free Chick-fil-A for a Year

Chick-fil-A President to Camp Overnight at New Restaurant on US Hwy 31 in Westfield

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 13, 2006 -- Metro Indianapolis's newest Chick-fil-A restaurant, complete with a drive-thru service, a full breakfast menu and playground, will open Dec. 14, when Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy will help award $26,000 in free Chick-fil-A food to the first 100 adults in line that morning.

A one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A® Combo Meals (52 coupons) will be given away to each of the first 100 adults, age 18 and older with identification, at the new restaurant at 14647 US Hwy. 31 North in Westfield. The line can begin forming up to 24 hours prior to the opening, with the prizes being awarded on Dec. 14 between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. The restaurant will open at 6:30 a.m.

"We've given away more than $4.2 million in free Chick-fil-A food since we launched the 'First 100 Fans' promotion in 2003 to celebrate each grand opening," said Cathy, son of the chain's founder Truett Cathy, who will spend the night outside with the crowd. "It's our way of thanking our raving fans who have supported Chick-fil-A and who continue to show their devotion by camping out in all kinds of weather conditions year-round, all across the country."

With overnight campers often arriving as early as 24 hours in advance and coming from hours away, the parking lot fills with tents, lawn chairs, and TVs while the crowd enjoys entertainment, games, food and even a midnight Chick-fil-A Icedream® party. "It becomes a big overnight tailgating party," said Cathy, who has camped out at more than 60 grand openings.

Troy Buchanan has been selected as the franchised operator of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Westfield. Buchanan, who holds bachelors and masters degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, worked in human resources before joining Chick-fil-A. He and his wife, Jill, have a son, Clayton, and a daughter, Claire, and are looking forward to opening a stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant in their community.

"I'm very excited to be opening Westfield's new Chick-fil-A restaurant," Buchanan said. "We know our customers will enjoy the freshly prepared food and 'my pleasure' customer service."

The interior warm colors and wood accents of the new Westfield Chick-fil-A create a casual dining atmosphere that customers will appreciate, along with the conveniences of drive-thru service. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

QSR Magazine recently released its scores for the Best Drive-Thru in America Survey with the Chick-fil-A chain's overall composite scores placing it in the lead -- making it four out of the past five years that the chain has earned top rankings. Consumers indicated that accuracy and speed were some of the most important performance areas. Chick-fil-A was number one in the accuracy category with a 98 percent score; and despite Chick-fil-A adding four flavors of handspun milkshakes to its menu in May, the chain continued to show strong individual car speeds in the drive-thru with an average time of 44 seconds.

Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy is marking several milestones this year, including the 60th year anniversary of the opening of his first restaurant, the Dwarf Grill® in Hapeville, Ga., from which the Chick-fil-A chain was launched. Also, the third generation entered the Chick-fil-A business with Cathy's grandson becoming a restaurant Operator in St. Petersburg, Fla. in January. A second grandson will open a Chick-fil-A restaurant in San Marcos, Calif., on Dec. 6.

$2 Billion In Sales Reached

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc., the nation's second-largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain (based on sales), reached $2 billion in sales in late November for the first time. Currently with more than 1,280 restaurants in 37 states and Washington D.C., the company reported 2005 system-wide sales of more than $1.975 billion, resulting in a 13.1 percent increase over 2004 and a positive 5.87 percent same-store sales performance. The chain will add more than 72 locations in 2006, including 63 stand-alone restaurants.

Credited with inventing the boneless breast of chicken sandwich and first introducing the chicken nugget concept, Chick-fil-A serves nutritious and freshly prepared food products in mall locations, stand-alone restaurants, drive-thru-only restaurants, Chick-fil-A Dwarf House and Truett's Grill full-service restaurants, and through licensed outlets in college campuses, hospitals, airports, businesses and industrial sites. Information about Chick-fil-A is available on the chain's websites, located at www.chick-fil-a.com, www.chick-fil-apressroom.com or www.truettcathy.com.

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Contact:

Brenda Green

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Email Contact

404.765.8064

404.272.9381 (cell)

Cindy Chapman

CP Communications Inc.

Email Contact

678.546.0494

678.858.1325 (cell)

SOURCE:  Chick-fil-A

Thomas Group Hires IWU Alum

Thomas Group Announces New Hires from October Resultants Class

Thomas Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM:TGIS), a leading operational consulting firm, announced that Lawrence Cotton Jr., Richard DeMatteo, Duaine Goulding, Dale Howell, Scott Jones, Jeffrey Laumbattus and Paul Weaver have joined the company as Resultants. This Resultant class was announced during the October 2006 earnings call. Known as The Results Company(SM), Irving-based Thomas Group employs more than 100 process improvement experts (Resultants) for client projects. Prospective Resultants undergo a rigorous selection process, followed by intensive training on Thomas Group's proprietary process improvement methodology, Process Value Management.

Lawrence Cotton Jr. brings to Thomas Group more than 30 years of experience in the government defense industry. Cotton joins Thomas Group from the United States Navy where he most recently served as COO in the Commander Navy Region. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cotton is a National Security Fellow recipient, where he attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University for a year of advanced study.

Richard DeMatteo joins Thomas Group with experience in the industrial, medical and automotive industries. DeMatteo most recently held the position of Vice President/Asian Development for Sunrise Medical. He has held positions with Danaher Corporation, Guide Corporation, Valeo Sylvania and Watts Regulator. DeMatteo holds a bachelor's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, Mich., and a master's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in Keystone, Ind.

In joining Thomas Group, Duaine Goulding brings more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry. He most recently held the position of Program Director, Global Transformations with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). Prior to that, Goulding served as president of The Harbour Group. He has worked for such companies as Spherion Technology, Ciber Inc., Computer Task Group Inc. and S&A Restaurant Corp. Goulding holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Arlington and a master's degree from the University of Texas, Permian Basin.

Thomas Group is pleased to announce Dale Howell has joined the company. As a former senior military manager, Howell's background includes more than 20 years of experience as a strategic consultant in defense management. He has served as a Wing Commander with a Navy Helicopter Wing, as well as a Squadron Commanding Officer. Howell holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Louisville and a master's from Golden Gate University.

Scott Jones joins Thomas Group from SLJ Associates, which he has owned and operated for more than 10 years. He has worked for such companies as Stegner Foods, Golden Stream Quality Foods, Vision Specialty Foods, Quaker Oats and Pioneer Frozen Foods. Jones holds a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Georgia in Athens.

In joining Thomas Group, Jeffrey Laumbattus brings more than 25 years of consulting experience to the company. He most recently held the position of Principal Consultant with Quest Fusion International Consulting. Prior to that, he served as Business Unit Manager for The Highland Group. From 1982 to 1989, Laumbattus served as Plant Manager for General Motors in St. Louis, Mo. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University.

Paul Weaver joins Thomas Group with more than 25 years experience in the consumer products, service and industrial packaging industries. Weaver most recently held the position of CFO/Interim General Manager for Granite Packaging. Prior to that, Weaver served as CFO with Ogden Aviation. He has held positions with Tyco Toys and Arthur Anderson. Weaver holds a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University.

About Thomas Group

Thomas Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM:TGIS) is an international, publicly traded professional services firm specializing in operational improvements. Thomas Group's unique brand of process improvement and performance management services enable businesses to enhance operations, improve productivity and quality, reduce costs, generate cash and drive higher profitability. Known as The Results Company(SM), Thomas Group creates and implements customized improvement strategies for sustained performance improvements in all facets of the business enterprise. Thomas Group has offices in Dallas, Detroit, and Hong Kong. For additional information on Thomas Group, Inc., please go to www.thomasgroup.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act:

Statements in this release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements, which should be considered as subject to the many uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and business environment. These uncertainties, which include economic and business conditions that may impact clients' and the Company's performance-oriented fees, timing of contracts and revenue recognition, competitive and cost factors, and the like, are set forth in the Company's filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Contact Information: Thomas Group PJ Hoke, 972-869-3400 pjhoke@thomasgroup.com

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IWU Graduate hired at Bradner Village, Marion, IN

Bradner hires new administrator

Cindi Cooper has been hired as Administrator of Bradner Village Health Care Center in Marion effective Dec.11.   Cooper joins the Bradner Village after serving as administrator for more than 20 years in facilities, such as Summit Convalescent Center in Summittville and Rolling Meadows Health Care Center in Lafontaine. Recently, Cooper served as Administrator of Keystone Woods Assisted Living in Anderson where she received the Outstanding Community Director award from the Indiana Assisted Living Facility Association in 2005. The award honors the outstanding Indiana Administrator who has shown the most outstanding vision, innovation, and leadership. Cooper received her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Ball State in 1982 and her Bachelor's in Science degree in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1999. Cooper was born in Wabash and grew up and resides in Alexandria.

 

IWU Volunteers!

A retired engineer volunteers for classroom duty in Africa
Indianapolis Star - United States
... 72, is a retired AT&T Bell Labs engineer and former hospital administrator who began teaching business classes part time at Indiana Wesleyan University several ...

60 Grant County Students Receive Degrees from IWU

60 Grant County students receive degrees from IWU
Marion Chronicle Tribune - Marion,IN,USA
A total of 1,505 Indiana Wesleyan University students, most of them enrolled in adult education programs, received diplomas during three graduation ceremonies ...

 

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IWU: Graduations set for Saturday, December 16, 2006

A total of 1,505 Indiana Wesleyan University students, most of them enrolled in adult education programs, will receive diplomas during three graduation ceremonies Saturday at Luckey Gym, 41st and Nebraska streets. The graduations will be at: ·  10 a.m. for undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences on IWU's Marion campus and for students receiving associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees in nursing from the College of Adult and Professional Studies. ·  2 p.m. for students receiving bachelor's degrees from the College of Adult and Professional Studies. ·  6 p.m. for all students receiving graduate degrees. The Rev. Kerry Kind, general director of education and the ministry for The Wesleyan Church, will speak at the ceremonies. He has served as a Wesleyan pastor and a missionary to Africa where he was the principal of Sierra Leone Bible College. Kind is a graduate of Marion High School. He has degrees from Purdue University and Asbury Theological Seminary.

 

 

Massey commits to Indiana Wesleyan University

Published: December 11, 2006 Quick Shots: Preps Massey commits to Indiana Wesleyan University After four years of being a one-person team at Rockford Christian Life, Lisa Massey is about to join her first program. Massey committed Saturday to play tennis for Indiana Wesleyan University next year, an NAIA school located in Marion, Ind. Christian Life’s only player the past four years, Massey is a four-year IHSA state qualifier and the defending sectional champion. Massey will play for 16-year coach Terry Porter, who has led the Wildcats to a 245-23 record in 15 years. Last year’s team won the Mid-Central Conference championship and finished the season ranked 14th nationally.

 

Muzzarelli sets record Rockford Guilford junior diver Andrew Muzzarelli set a new pool record last week at Winnetka New Trier. His score of 312.75 (six dives) surpassed the old record of 305.90, which was also held by a Guilford diver. Tom Wright held the old record since 1991. Muzzarelli’s record was impressive because New Trier’s Natatorium plays host to the IHSA state championships every other year, so the state’s top divers have all competed there. Muzzarelli, led by coach Gene Cassioppi, is a two-time IHSA state qualifier who finished third in last year’s finals. Locals ranked among state’s best baseball players Three local players were named to this year’s Class of 2007 Player Rankings by Prep Baseball Report. Rockford Boylan’s Jake Smolinski (INF/OF/RHP) leads the group with a No. 3 ranking, Rock Falls’ Seth Blair (RHP) was fifth and Rockford Guilford’s Cody Scarpetta (RHP) was ninth. Maple Park Kaneland left-handed pitcher Casey Crosby was the top-ranked player. Multiplier rule effective or not? Dire predictions about the IHSA’s 1.65 attendance multiplier for private schools appear to have been unfounded. A record six private schools reached title games in the state football playoffs this year and former Class A power Normal University swept the Class AA boys and girls golf titles for the second year in a row. “That demonstrates the multiplier has not put schools in a position where they cannot compete,” IHSA executive director Marty Hickman said. “That has played out in virtually every tournament we’ve had: volleyball, golf, football, girls basketball. Every tournament has had non-boundaried schools participating all the way through it.” Hickman said a few schools that don’t “deserve to be multiplied” have been forced up a class and that the IHSA may add a waiver system for them. The IHSA dropped its original waiver system after private schools sued to challenge the multiplier. State schools then voted for a multiplier without waivers. “The people who filed the lawsuit wanted a vote by our membership, and they got exactly what they wanted,” Hickman said. “Had we not had a lawsuit, we would have a waiver process.” Staff reporter Matt Trowbridge contributed to this article. Emily Tropp’s Quick Shots on prep sports runs Mondays. Contact her at 815-987-1385 or etropp@rrstar.com.

 

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Alumni On The Move: Mark Eck

Custom Engineering & Fabrication Inc.

Custom Engineering & Fabrication Inc. recently announced that Mark Eck of Auburn has joined the company as its new general manager. Eck will manage daily operations, oversee all functional areas and contribute to the company’s leadership and growth.

Eck has 18 years’ experience in professional project and product management. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Defiance College in communications and marketing, Eck earned an MBA with distinguished honors from Indiana Wesleyan University.

 

IWU ALUM NEWS: Raser Technologies, Inc. Hires Hybrid Vehicle Expert for Transportation Market Development

November 21, 2006 10:23 AM Eastern Time

PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) (“Raser”), a technology licensing company established to develop and license advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, today reported that the company has hired James A. Spellman as Director – Business Development – Transportation. In this new role, Spellman will direct Raser’s efforts to commercialize the company’s Symetron™ technologies in transportation markets.

Spellman, 49, joins Raser after a 27-year career with Remy International, formerly the Delco Remy division of General Motors. As Director of Hybrid Technology, Spellman organized a group to lead Remy’s entry to the hybrid motor and energy storage market. Spellman was a leader of teams in the U.S. and Europe that developed and commercialized both belt-driven and shaft-driven motor systems for hybrid vehicles ranging from automobiles to Class 8 trucks. Prior to his work with hybrid technologies, he served in key quality, engineering and design posts within Remy. Spellman holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s of business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.

“Raser’s alternator innovations offer immediate benefit in heavy duty transportation applications, and the ISA technology offers great improvements for electric motors and controls for hybrid electric vehicles and mobile power generation,” said Spellman. “I look forward to applying my experience in the transportation markets to commercialize these exciting technologies.”

“Jim is an outstanding addition to the Raser team,” said Raser President Patrick J. Schwartz. “His groundbreaking work with the world’s largest automotive manufacturer is a perfect fit for Raser’s ongoing development of alternator and integrated starter-alternator (ISA) technologies. The U.S. Army recently funded continued development of our P-50 ISA, and Jim’s technical and market knowledge of the hybrid space will help Raser continue that R&D momentum into commercial applications.”

About Raser Technologies

Raser is a publicly traded technology licensing company focused on improving the efficiency of rotating electro-magnetic and heat transfer applications within the Transportation, Industrial and Power Generation markets. Further information on Raser may be found at: www.rasertech.com.

Cautionary Note

This press release contains certain information regarding James A. Spellman which was provided to the Company and which the Company, upon information and belief, believes to be true. This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's beliefs about its technology, and the value of such technology; the status and enforceability of the Company's intellectual property; the allocation of capital and the company's commitment to the development and testing of its technologies; its applications, performance characteristics and the business prospects for such technology and the Company; the Company’s belief about the strength of its existing and potential business relations.

Any such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, including but not limited to, our operating history and history of losses, our inability to compete effectively in the marketplace, our inability to improve or the strength of our patents and other intellectual property; our inability to project the value of the hybrid market and such other risks as identified in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and all subsequent filings, which contain and identify important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Contacts

Porter LeVay & Rose, Inc
Michael J Porter, 212-564-4700
mike@plrinvest.com

 

IWU alum promoted to VP of human resources at Atlas World Group

Atlas World Group promotes Priebe to VP of human resources (For Immediate Release: Nov. 21, 2006 )

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Atlas World Group, Inc. – parent company of Atlas Van Lines, Inc. – has promoted Nancy Priebe to vice president of human resources. Previously, Priebe was human resources director for Atlas Van Lines. Priebe will now maintain human resources responsibilities for all Atlas World Group companies.

Priebe has 25 years of experience in human resources and has spent the past two years with Evansville-based Atlas. Before joining Atlas she spent six years with American General Financial Services, also headquartered in Evansville. Priebe has a degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan and is a member of the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM), Evansville Human Resource Association and is a board member of Tri State Business Group on Health. She is a Certified Compensation Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources.

“Nancy’s high level of professionalism and extensive knowledge in the human resources arena has been invaluable,” said Jim Stamm, vice chairman, president and chief operating officer of Atlas World Group. “Her new role will give her responsibility over personnel matters such as benefits and employee policies which have consistently made Atlas a desirable place to work and build a career. Nancy will continue to make Atlas a competitive business when it comes to attracting and retaining talent.”

Atlas Van Lines is the largest subsidiary of Atlas World Group, an Evansville, Ind.-based company that posted record revenues of $949 million in 2005. Atlas World Group companies employ more than 700 people throughout North America. More than 500 Atlas agents in the United States and Canada specialize in corporate employee relocation and in the transportation of high-value items such as electronics, fine art and new fixtures and furniture. Visit www.atlasworldgroup.com for more information on the company and Atlas agents.

Media Contacts:
Sara DeWitt, Atlas Van Lines, 800.638.9797, Ext. 2951
dewitts@atlasworldgroup.com

A.J. Schneider, Hetrick Communications, 317.262.8080
aj@hetcom.com

 

Colts Cheerleader an IWU ALUM

Wednesday, November 15, 2006CHEERLEADER OF THE WEEK: STEPHANIE

By Colts Cheerleading - Colts.com

Stephanie, RookieStephanie is in her first year as an Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader. She's originally from Kokomo, Indiana, where she participated in jazz, tap, and ballet since the age of two. She cheered for Kokomo middle school and high school, and then went on to cheer in college. Stephanie graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications. She is a producer for an advertising and production company in downtown Indianapolis.

Stephanie has had the privilege of representing Indiana in many ways. She has danced for the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Firebirds as well as entertaining the US (Indiana) troops overseas on two AFE tours. The AFE tour traveled to Kosovo, Bosnia, Iceland, England, and Norway. She feels that her recent opportunity to be a Colts cheerleader is a huge blessing. The experience has been “breath taking and amazing. I love the opportunity to cheer with so many beautiful and intelligent young women, and to perform in front of so many loyal, die-hard fans! It definitely is a once in a lifetime experience.”

SOURCE: http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=4279

FBI's S.F. Field Office Has First Female Chief: IWU ALUM

 (BCN) SAN FRANCISCO A veteran of 27 years with the FBI has become the first female chief of the agency’s San Francisco field office.
Charlene Thornton, 52, took over her new assignment as special agent in charge of the regional office Tuesday.
She will supervise 382 agents who investigate federal crimes and terrorism in 15 counties in northern and central coastal California, from the Oregon border to Monterey.
The field office has nine satellite offices in Eureka, Santa Rosa, San Rafael, Oakland, Concord, Hayward, Palo Alto, San Jose and Monterey in addition to its main office in San Francisco.
The new chief was previously assistant director of the FBI’s inspection division, evaluating FBI programs and investigating employee misconduct, at FBI headquarters in Washington D.C.
In the San Francisco office, she will replace Joseph Ford, who was promoted to the job of associate deputy FBI director.
Agent Joseph Schadler, a spokesman for the field office, said the organization focuses on investigation in three areas.
The first is violations of federal criminal law on subjects ranging from securities fraud to mail and wire fraud, public corruption and organized crime.
The other two areas are terrorism and counter-intelligence, or the investigation of spying by foreign operatives.
Thornton was raised in Wisconsin. She received her college degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, a law degree from Indiana University School of Law and a master’s degree in taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law.
She was named chief of the FBI’s field office in Birmingham, Ala., in 1999 and chief of the Phoenix office in 2002.
She was promoted to the inspection division in Washington in 2004.

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Election Update on Brian Bulger; Alum of IWU Elected.

Some Lawrence Township races too close to call
Democrats appeared ready to take Lawrence Township's Assessor and Trustee offices, but the races are too close to call as election workers continued to count ballots this morning.
By Ryan Heath
Ryan.Heath@Topics.com
November 9, 2006
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP -- Democrats appeared ready to take Lawrence Township's Assessor and Trustee offices, but the races are too close to call as election workers continued to count ballots this morning.
With 115 of 118 precincts reporting, Democratic challenger Jeff Hill led 10-year incumbent Republican Paul Ricketts by 272 votes for the assessor's office.
Democrat Mike Hobbs led the race for township trustee over his Republican opponent Dino Batalis. The 24-year-old U.S. Marine led the 48-year-old firefighter by a margin of 499 votes.
Republican Brian Bulger appeared to have Democrat Byron Grandy beat by 1,478 votes for township constable.
The closest township race was small claims court judge. Republican James Joven led Democrat Stan Hirsh by 28 votes.
Marion County Clerk Doris Anne Sadler said recounts were possible in the race for Lawrence Township assessor, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Calls to the clerk's office this morning were not immediately returned.
As Lawrence Township voter Sandy Vanorshoven made her way out of the polling site at East 91st Street Christian Church Tuesday evening, she said national issues inspired her to vote in the midterm election.
Vanorshoven, who's lived in the township for about 23 years, wasn't familiar with the more local township races.
"It was really more national than local," she said. "I sometimes miss midterm elections, but I felt it was important for me to come out today."
Lawrence Township voters Dave and Marshia Mingee voted for a different reason.
"We have a civic responsibility," Marshia Mingee said.
The couple said local issues didn't play as big an influence on their vote as national issues such as health care, women's rights and the war in Iraq.
Poll workers at the East 91st Street Christian Church site, where four township precincts voted, said about 23 percent of registered voters had visited the polls by noon Tuesday.
At Berkshire of Castleton, a retirement community and voting place for two township precincts, poll workers had a different story to tell.
Poll inspector Jeff Vest, a ninth-grade social studies teacher at Lawrence North High School, said his precincts are lucky to see a 20 percent turnout for a midterm election. Vest has worked the polling site for 22 years,
At 5 p.m. Tuesday, Vest reported a 14 percent turnout. He attributed the low interest to a transient, apartment-dwelling constituency and the aging population in the retirement village. The precinct has about 1,300 registered voters.
"I don't care if Christ was on the ballot, we never get over 15 percent," Vest said.
Vest, 44, said he experienced a few problems setting up the electronic machine that counted the paper ballots, and he had to turn away three or four senior citizens because they didn't have proper identification.
Vest also complained about inadequate training Indiana poll workers receive. He appreciated the help he received from local high school students, he said, but they didn't have the proper knowledge to perform the job.
"It's difficult to vote in Indiana and it's difficult to be a poll worker in Indiana," he said.
Call staff writer Ryan Heath at (317) 444-5575.

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James Huffman Special Honoring:

Wittenberg Professor Caps Distinguished Career With Japan And The World ConferenceNov. 7, 2006

SPRINGFIELD , Ohio – Before Wittenberg bids farewell to H. Orth Hirt Professor of History James L. Huffman ('63 from IWU) at the close of the 2006-07 academic year, the university will host an academic conference in his honor titled “Japan and the World.”

The conference, scheduled for Nov. 10–11, includes themes of journalism and media in Japan, Japanese Imperialism and people’s history of Japan. All are topics that have long engaged Huffman, who has taught at Wittenberg for 26 years, in his specialized area of study – the history of Japan’s Meiji era.

Last year, Huffman was awarded a Fulbright-Hays Grant, which he used to conduct research in Japan from January through July 2006. It was his third Fulbright Award, and the latest in a long line of teaching honors Huffman has garnered in his distinguished career. Huffman also has been awarded the Ohio Academy of History’s Distinguished Teaching Award and Wittenberg’s most prestigious faculty honor, the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching.

In addition, Huffman was awarded honorary alumnus status at Wittenberg in 2006.
Huffman has written and published five books in his career. Two of his more well-known titles are A Yankee in Meiji Japan and Japan: A History in Documents. Huffman has also published articles in both Newsweek and The New York Times.

Although Huffman expressed appreciation for the conference that will be held in his honor, he declined to present a paper, saying he would rather participate as any other guest.
“I don’t like having attention,” he said. “It’s just my personality. But [the conference] is deeply touching.”


A native of South Bend, Ind., Huffman completed his undergraduate degree at Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan). Huffman earned an M.S.J. at Northwestern University and an M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. Huffman’s involvement in education has included both his commitment to Wittenberg students and the education of area youth through his service on the Springfield City Board of Education.

Concerning his retirement, Huffman expressed mixed feelings.
“The time is right,” he said. “Retirement will essentially be a new career.”
He plans to spend time on new research, writing and becoming more of an activist. However, he laments leaving Wittenberg, a place he has called home for nearly 30 years.

“ Wittenberg really is my life,” Huffman said. “I’m appreciative to my colleagues and deeply indebted to my students. [Students] give me an energy that I live for.”

By: Rachel Morgan

SOURCE: http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/2006/11_07a.html