Kitty (Long) Padgett was honored at the June 2004 Salute to Leadership luncheon for her work on the Albion, Mich.-area health care needs over the past 10 years. Kitty volunteers her time to the Albion Health and Wellness Team, Albion School-Based Wellness Center, and the Regional Health Alliance.

Thomas E. Shoemaker and wife Ann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 10, 2004. They live in Waynesboro, Va., where Tom has been a minister in the Brethren church for 50 years. Tom and Ann enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Donald L. Robinson was presented the 2004 Spirit of Montessori Award for being instrumental in starting a Montessori School 35 years ago in the First Church of the Brethren, Reading, Pa. Today, the school has 180 students enrolled.

David A. Bayer and David H. Brown '77 both members of the Fort Lauderdale Country Club, teamed up for the club's annual member-member golf tournament. The turning point in the competition was their defeat of two Penn State graduates. Although they lost the tournament by a single stroke, they plan to play next year and win. The two met at a Juniata College alumni event at the country club that David sponsored a few years ago.

Joanne “Jody” (Siemon) Casteel is an organizer and member of the Koinonia Karolers, a group of about 20 senior citizens who volunteer their time to entertain in Greensburg, Pa. area nursing homes. Jody plays piano for the group in addition to spending many hours each week lining up performances, and preparing and updating the extensive songbooks used by the group. Jody and husband Jim, who plays the drums for the Karolers, live in Greensburg.

Be sure to mark your calendar for your 50th Reunion Celebration- June 2-5, 2005.

James A. Cummins retired from Westminster College as a professor of Spanish. During March 2003, James and wife Hope spent three weeks in Russia teaching at an English pedagogical institute. James enjoys helping Hope in her ministry in New Castle, Pa., where they teach English to Spanish-speaking residents.

Elaine (Aitken) Ruffner is enjoying her retirement by spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, and playing golf.

Richard A. Livingston retired after 32 years as a professional member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus. Richard serves on the National Board of Governors for the America Guild of Musical Artists. He is an active member of the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Ill. Richard has been listed annually in Who's Who in America since 2000.

Mildred (Mathews) Padow is Bailli, or the top local officer, of the Greater Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Chapter of the International Chaine des Rotisseur organization. The Chai_ne des Ro_tisseurs, Bailliage des Etats-Unis, unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private, not-for-profit society committed to promoting the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education, and camaraderie. The society also encourages the development of young culinary professionals by awarding scholarships and sponsoring competitions. Further information on the society can be found at www.chaineus.org.

Janice (Hoyer) Fodor received the Elmhurst College Administrative and Staff Excellence Award from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Ill. in May. The award recognizes the achievements of two important segments of the Elmhurst College community. Janice has been a member of the college staff since 1979 and currently serves as director of the learning center.

Bernard L. McQuown retired as counselor from Indiana High School, Indiana, Pa. He is currently an assistant football coach for Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Aliceann M. Wohlbruck retired as the executive director of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) after 25 years of service. Aliceann was the organization's first executive director. She helped guide the organization through growth and change, which included the formation of the NADO Research Foundation. Today, NADO is the largest and leading advocate for a regional approach to community, economic, and rural development.