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AlumniThe old chapel buildingGreen DormOld MainIn 1939, Cincinnati Bible Seminary acquired the property at2700 Glenway Avenue and began the process of moving thecampus to this location. The property had originally belongedto Colonel Peter Rudolph Neff and was known by the name“Mt. Harrison.” Colonel Neff had built a home here in 1860dubbed “Mistletoe Heights.” In 1901, Colonel Neff opened theGrandview Sanitarium at this location to provide a convalescenthospital for patients with various “mental and nervous diseases.”Though the property later changed ownership, the GrandviewSanitarium continued to operate here until 1936.The photo above showing the Green Dorm portrays CCU theway many remember it. This picture was taken about wherePresidents Hall now stands. On the right is the double-wingeddorm known by a variety of colors. It seems to have first beencalled “Green Dorm.” In the 1960s, it was “Gray Dorm” andlater “White Dorm.” During most of its years of service to theschool, it housed men. Toward the end of its career, it housedwomen. On the near left is the front part of what many knewas “The Coach House.” Starting in the 1950s, it became the“Student Union” building, housing a ping-pong table, vendingmachines, and a piano. The building beyond that was known bymany names. It first served as the main dormitory for men andwas red brick. Later it served as the Administration Buildingwhile women stayed on the top floor known as “HighlightHall.” At this time, it was a white-framed building.Most people remember this building as “Old Main;” however,through 1956, this was officially called “The AdministrationBuilding.” By 1957, yearbooks referred to it as “The ClassroomBuilding.” In many ways, it was the center of campus life, housingeight classrooms, the bookstore, the library, and some offices.We would like to know when people began referring tothis building as “Old Main” since it is not referred to assuch in older yearbooks. If you know when the term “OldMain” first came into use, please let us know by emailingscott.lloyd@CCUniversity.edu.Perhaps you have photos, documents, class notes, memorabilia,or other historical items that you would like to share or evendonate to the school. Our library professionally processesarchival material. Donating items to the library is a good wayto preserve our historical heritage for future generations.By Jim Lloyd and Scott Lloydjim.lloyd@CCUniversity.edu513-244-813825

AlumniCCU514 | Winter 2009• Congratulations to the class of 1944 on celebrating 65 years!Roy Blackmore, Harvey Bream, Dorcas (Reeves) Canary, Ruth(James) Doty, Isabel (Decker) Gerrett, Glen Giese, June (Pfeiffer)Hunter and Helene (Jenner) Wilkin.• Loren Dace (’47) was honored by Kentucky ChristianUniversity with the distinctive and solitary title “First Knight.”Loren was the one who recommended to KCU President Lusbythat the official mascot become the Knights. He served as headcoach of the basketball team for 10 years. Now Loren lives inCaldwell, OH, with “Cokie” his wife of 60 years, and at age 82,continues to preach every Sunday at Flushing Christian Church.He also serves as an assistant coach at the local high school.• Robert Tinsky (’50) served in ministry forover 60 years. In 2004 he received the CCUDistinguished Alumni Award. He has hadmany articles published in Christian Standard,Lookout, Seek, and Restoration Herald. In1998 he completed his autobiography: Twice Born. Recentlyhe has completed his latest book: The God of the Valleys, whichis designed to help readers walk through each valley in victory.Contact Robert at trabbi801@juno.com to order the book.• Reggie (’51) and Esther Thomas made theirfirst trip to Cuba in 1996. Since then, Reggiehas returned or recruited someone to make atrip every three months to teach in the secrethouse churches. Thirty-two Cuban preachersreceived training from Boyce Mouton, John Bliffen, Jack Bliffen,Lydia Abbott and Reggie in July. The Christian Churches of Cubareported 62 souls baptized into Christ during April, May, and Juneof this year. Plans are being made to establish a permanent BibleInstitute in Cuba. Dr. Blythe Robinson is heading up this project.• David (’51) and Shirley (’49) Phillipswere the grateful recipients of a program andreception at the Fairfield Church of Christon October 18 honoring their 60 years ofministry. They have held ministries in Ohio atNew Marshfield, Moscow, Peebles, Greenfield and at Highviewin Cincinnati, Fairfield and for the last 20 years at Pleasant Runin Cincinnati. David and Shirley have been married for 58 years.David has also served as a trustee and director of Mt. HealthyChristian Home since 1975, trustee of P.V. Alexander Ministriesin India, director and actively associated with CincinnatiChristian Evangelizing Fellowship since 1965, member of NACCContinuation Committee, Chaplain of the Civil Air Patrol for23 years and many years of Christian Service Camp work.• Dr. David Grubbs (’58), former CCUPresident, has just completed a new bookabout his experiences as a medical doctoron the mission field in Africa. It’s entitledThe Partridge Principle: A Memoir of Life inZimbabwe. Anyone who knows Dr. Grubbs will find this bookespecially interesting and helpful. It is available in the CCUbookstore for $14.00.• Dr. Jack Cottrell (’59, ’60) has authoredanother book entitled What the Bible SaysAbout Grace. It is based on Paul’s teaching inRomans 1 – 8. The book’s 18 chapters includetreatments of assurance, the role of law, faithand works and views on when salvation occurs (“baptism is themoment when the double cure of grace is received”). The book isavailable at a discount through www.CCUbookstore.com.• Russell Allan Lieb (’61) celebrated 50years in the ministry in September, 2008with a service held in his honor at Mt. OliveChurch of Christ in New Vienna, OH, wherehe presently ministers. On June 21, 2009 heand his wife Carolyn (Rodgers) Lieb (’58) celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary. The Liebs began their ministry in Ohioat the Belmont Ridge Christian Church, and Chestnut LevelChristian Church, while attending Cincinnati Bible College.They then spent 40 years ministering with the Church of Christat Harrison, OH. For the last seven years they have enjoyedministering at Mt. Olive. Over the years Russell has served asboard president of the Mt. Healthy Christian Home, a boardmember for the Christian Benevolent Association, and as a trusteefor the Christian Restoration Association in Cincinnati, OH. Heserved as president of the Alumni Association at CCU, served onthe school boards of Christ Centered School in Harrison, OH,and Highland County Christian School in Hillsboro, OH, andworked with the Whitewater Christian Evangelizing Fellowshipto help grow new churches.• Jim (’61) and Christine (Mackey ’58) Cookcelebrated their 50th wedding anniversary onJune 13, 2009, with family and friends at theHillsboro Church of Christ in Hillsboro, OH.They met at CCU and were married after theirsophomore year. Christine transferred to the Christ HospitalSchool of Nursing, later establishing a career as a nurse anesthetist(CRNA). Jim completed several graduate degrees while servingas a minister and later as a Chaplain in the Air Force, Navy, andCoast Guard. They have three children and seven grandchildrenand are enjoying their active retirement in Hillsboro, OH, whereChris was reared.• Arthur (’61) and Martha (McIntosh’59) Grove celebrated their 50th weddinganniversary on August 16, 2009, at St. JosephValley Church of Christ in Mishawaka, IN.They met at CCU and were married in theSyria Christian Church near Orleans, IN. They served togetherin ministry for 25 years. Arthur was an avid supporter of theBoy Scouts of America having been a Cub Scout, Boy Scout,Explorer, and Adult Leader for 40 years. He earned the rankof Eagle and the Silver Award, and served as a District Scout26

AlumniCCU514 | Winter 2009• David (’89, ’98) and Jennifer (’91) Damronreturned to the CCU campus on June 17,their 20th wedding anniversary, to reaffirmtheir wedding vows. Bob Stacy (’55), who hadmarried them, led them in recommitting theirlives to one another. They said they are forever grateful to CCUfor the values and direction they received for their lives whilethey were students here.• Larry Vinson (’02) is the senior minister at Forest LakeChristian Church in Forest Lake, MN. The church recentlycelebrated its 100th birthday. Larry has ministered there for twoyears and is interested in attracting young families who will helpthe church grow for the next 100 years. Larry and Heather havetwo children.• Phillip Joseph "Joe" Boyd (’95) ofHamilton, OH, recently completed filmingan independent comedy movie called “Hittingthe Nuts: The True Story of the 2009 ScottCounty Series of Poker.” The film stars Boyd,who plays Ezekiel Yoder, an Amish man who struggles withwhether or not to play poker to save his farm. Boyd wrote thescript and is also producer and director. He is a teaching pastorat Vineyard Community Church in Springdale, OH.• Ben Williams (’97, ’06) was the featuredspeaker for the convocation service on August26, 2009, at Central Christian College ofthe Bible in Moberly, MO. Ben is on thefaculty and teaches communication and OldTestament courses at Central. He also serves as Dean of Men. Benhas served in located ministries in Kentucky and Indiana, andcampus ministry in Ohio. He and Melissa have three children.• Arnold Culbreath (’97) has releaseda new CD entitled “Instrumental Praiseand Worship.” It is a tapestry of variousworship styles reflecting Arnold’s heartas a musician, ranging from Praise andWorship to Gospel Jazz. You may listen or purchase the CD atwww.cdbaby.com/cd/ArnoldMCulbreath.• Lori (Miracle ’99) and Brian Renekeradopted two boys last November. The boysare Jay, 5, and Josh, 14. They join big sisters,Amber and Sarah. Lori and Brian serve as fosterparents for Cuyahoga County, OH.• Lieutenant Commander Richard Welsh(’99), U.S. Army, has received his thirdBronze Star for his work in Iraq. He recentlycoordinated a meeting involving SheikhAli Hatem al Dulaimi, Brigadier GeneralRudesheim and John Bass, PRT Bagdad.• Stewart (’04, ’06) and Rachel (Kitterman ’04) Penwellhave relocated from Cincinnati to New Jersey, where Stewartis working on a Master of Sacred Theology degree, with theintention of entering a Ph.D. program.• Jason Boyers (Att‘d ’90-’94) helped investors start a culinarycollege three years ago. He hired the staff and chefs and led in theaccreditation process as the Executive Director. Jason is now theRegional Director of the Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis, IN.Sympathy• Erma (Sears) Carver (Honorary Alum) went to be withher Lord on May 12, 2009, at the age of 94. She was bornin Waynesville, OH, in 1915. Erma was the widow of AlbertCarver who was a former professor in the 40’s and 50’s at CCU.Erma served as Dean of Women during most of that time. She issurvived by brother, John (’40, ’53) a retired minister, along withseveral nieces and nephews.• MaryEtta (Guy - Att’d 32- 34) Strong was one of our oldestliving alumni until her death at 98 on July 4, 2009, in Joplin,MO. She and her husband, Edwin (’37) who passed away in2000, were in ministry together for many years. MaryEtta issurvived by her children: Edwin, Jr. (Suzie), Annette (Edward)St. Clair and Larry (Kathy); 13 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.• Jocelyn A. Blong (’48) passed away June 21, 2009, in SouthBend, IN. In addition to earning a degree from CCU, Jocelynearned degrees from Kentucky Christian University, EarlhamCollege, Indiana State, Notre Dame and Michigan State. Shewas on the faculty at CCU and at Great Lakes Bible College.She met her husband Victor at the River Park Church of Christin South Bend, IN. They were married in 1957. She used hereducation as a Director of Education and a counselor. She washonored with the Golden Eagle Award from CCU in 1998. Inaddition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Marjorie, anda brother, Duane.• Ivan Cook Odor (’51) completed his earthlymission on June 19, 2009. His life work wasthe ministry of the gospel, which he passed onto his two sons and a grandson who are alsoministers - Kent (’76, ’06) and Marcia (Morse’76) Odor of Mason, OH; Kevin (’83, ’90) and Ginger (Allen)Odor of Las Vegas, NV; and Micah (’10) and Judith (Toliver’09) Odor of Cincinnati. Ivan retired from a weekly preachingministry in 1997 after serving in the pulpit for 50 years, butcontinued to be active in pastoral ministry until his death. Heand Doris (Schreiber ’51) were married for 58 years and servedin churches in Kentucky (Elmville, Connersville, StampingGround and Lenoxburg); in Tennessee (Elizabethton); in Indiana(Markle); in Illinois (Rossville); and Michigan (Owosso andMt. Pleasant). His final ministry was 27 years in Mt. Pleasant.In addition to being known for his ministry, he felt a special28

Alumniresponsibility to help young people. He assisted in establishingNorthward Christian Assembly in Kentucky and served atLake James, Hanging Rock and Rock Lake youth camps in theMidwest. Ivan is also known for being a pioneer of the FaithPromise program for mission support, serving as a consultantfor 35 years. He served for over 30 years on the board of PolishChristian Mission. He also served on boards to establish GoldenYears Homestead in Ft. Wayne, IN and great Lakes ChristianHomes in Holt, MI. In Mt. Pleasant he served on the board toestablish a hospice program for Central Michigan. In additionto his wife and two sons, Ivan is survived by seven grandchildrenand four great-grandchildren.• Roy D. Lehman (’52) passed away at the ageof 80 on August 10, 2009, at Parkview Hospital,Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Huntington, he wasan electrician for Union Local 305 for 45years, retiring in 1987. He was a U.S. Armyveteran and was a member of Christ’s Church at Georgetown,IN. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Betty J. Lehman of FortWayne; daughters, Sue (Mike) Trzynka of Jackson, TN, Janie(Gene) Baker, Brenda Lehman and Yvonne Houx, all of FortWayne; sister, Roberta Hansell of Florida; eight grandchildren;and six great-grandchildren.• Donald N. Thomas (’68, ’92) went home tobe with his Lord on June 7, 2009 surroundedby his family and friends. He was 67 yearsold. Donald had been in ministry for over45 years. His ministries were at New Vienna,Amelia and South Norwood, OH. He was a Timothy from theLockland Christian Church, Lockland, OH, and was mentoredby Hugh Sensibaugh. Donald and Louise were married at theLockland church and would have celebrated their 50th weddinganniversary in August. In addition to his wife, he is survived byhis son Stephen (Jennifer) and daughter, Julie (Greg) Ickes, agrandson and many loving nieces and nephews.• Stephen M. Harris (’69) went to be with the Lord on May 9,2009. Services were conducted in Markle, IN. He is survived byfour children and three grandchildren.• Edward T. Lenihan (’70) lost his battle with Multiple Sclerosison July 31, 2009, at the age of 62. Ed sang in choirs, a men’squartet, and a group called “Movin’ Generation.” He held musicministries with New Vienna Church of Christ and the NorthernHills Church of Christ. He also served as a teacher, deacon and/orelder at Northern Hills, Western Hills and the Price Hill Churchesof Christ in Cincinnati. Ed began his battle with MS at the ageof 35. Ed was a strong advocate for people with disabilities. Heserved as a volunteer with Metro Access, Citizenship in Action,Community Advisory Committee, Inclusion Network, ClovernookCenter for the Blind, ARC, Renegade Garage Players, and the MSSociety. Ed is survived by his wife Becky, daughter Erin (Antonio)Cruz, son Travis and seven grandchildren. The memorial servicewas officiated by Rick Levering (’76).• Daniel Kalnin (’74) was called home onDecember 26, 2008, at the age of 62. He wasborn in Myanmar and was raised (in poverty)with three siblings by a widowed mother.In 1957 he went to Munglangdam MissionSchool and later Mankring, Myitkyina. Because of insurgentattacks he was unable to return to his home and decided to cometo America to study. At the age of 19 he travelled through theinsurgent, drug and malaria infested jungles to Thailand. Afterfour difficult years in Thailand he arrived in America in 1969 tostudy at CCU. While here, he married Beverly, who was fromCanada, and in 1974 they returned to Thailand to begin missionwork among the Thai, Lisu, Lahu, Akha, Kachin, Chinese andother tribes. In 1979, Daniel became the Founder and Directorof Frontier Labourers for Christ Mission (FLC). Thousandsof people have been revived and equipped through FLC. Hereceived the Canadian Achiever Award. Daniel met with the Kingof Thailand, the Prime Minister of Myanmar and participated inthe National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, three times.He is survived by his wife, three children, a son-in-law, grandsonand his extended Christian family worldwide. The website forFLC is www.frontierlabourers.org.• Kenneth H. Owens (’85) went to be withthe Lord on August 10, 2009, at the age of84. He is survived by his wife Edith CrawfordOwens (’76). Kenneth was a minister formany years before joining the CCU staff asPurchasing Agent in 1972, where he served until his retirement.Kenneth was active at the Whitewater Crossing Church ofChrist, teaching the Fellowship Class up until his death. He wasalso on the board of the Christian Benevolent Association forseveral years. He is survived by his children, Steve, Kathy andLiz and 5 grandchildren.Request for Alumni NewsPlease send news about CCU Alumni or a few sentences aboutyour favorite CCU Faculty or Staff member to Mark Koernerat CCU, 2700 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45204 or emailto mark.koerner@CCUniversity.edu. We are dependent upon ouralumni to provide updates about themselves or other alumni.Your submissions will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!29