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Your 15 Minutes Mindy Farmer Recognizes the Individuals that Make Our Community Wonderful. Immediately after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Bill Wade found himself “waist deep” helping to cook 400 meals four times a day for displaced residents. He and other area chefs improvised and used the tools at their disposal to cook for three days, until the water simply rose too high to continue. They evacuated via truck to Houston, then Bill returned to his hometown of Jacksonville the next day. Bill remained in Jacksonville for about three weeks and enjoyed a rare vacation visiting with family and friends. He then returned to the struggling city of New Orleans where daily life constantly brought new challenges. Homes, businesses, and schools were destroyed. Homeowners and businesses struggled to rebuild their lives. Bill stayed in this city that he loved for a year, then decided it was time to return to Illinois to make a fresh start. He initially moved to Springfield and worked as the Executive Chef at Charles and Limey’s Steakhouse for three years. When the position of Executive Chef opened at Lonzerotti’s Italian Restaurant in Jacksonville, Bill was thrilled. Bill loved eating at Lonzerotti’s as a young adult and wanted to be a part of their staff. His new position

also provided an excellent opportunity to return to his hometown and give back to the community. He describes working at Lonzerotti’s as “like being in baseball and playing for the home team.” After retiring from working for the State of Illinois, Bill decided to pursue his culinary interests. He studied in New Orleans, considered to be “the food capitol of the world,” at the Culinary Institute of New Orleans. Bill served his culinary intern and externships at Mr. B's Bistro, which specializes in Creole cuisine. Mr. B’s is located in the famous French Quarter and both Emeril Laggasse and Paul Prudhomme worked in the kitchen during their careers. Bill described himself as an “observant student” and a “sponge of knowledge” during his five years studying and working in New Orleans. He worked his way up the “culinary food chain” and was humbled to

work in the kitchens of world-class chefs. Bill has been Lonzerotti’s Executive Chef for a little over a month now and is excited to showcase what he’s learned amongst family and friends. His favorite aspect of working and living in Jacksonville is the opportunity to interact with the people he cooks meals for. During our interview, Bill demonstrated how to cook a delicious Pasta Jambalaya. As I sat down to try my first bite, his eyes lit up and he said, “This is my favorite part.” He delights in the opportunity to cook for family and friends in Jacksonville and loves to talk about their meal with them. The entire process of planning a menu, purchasing the ingredients, preparing the meal, and seeing his customer’s reactions is important for Bill. He scans menus from across the country each day to see what leading Italian restaurants are serving. He looks

for ways to create dishes for Lonzerotti’s that reflect current culinary trends and tastes. While the restaurant continues to offer staple dishes that are part of its 22-year tradition, they also serve two pasta specials each day. Bill believes that “food should be fun” and is enthusiastic about creating unique pasta specials for Lonzerotti’s that are Italian in origin, but incorporate some New Orleans flavors. Bill Wades’ Basic Culinary Tips: Food should be fun! Experiment and have fun. Substitute chicken broth or stock for water whenever possible. Purchase Kosher salt whenever possible because the flavor is more intense. Purchase an inexpensive coffee grinder, buy whole, black pepper, and grind your own pepper. Add seasonings, such as chili powder, wasabi, or chipotle, to mayonnaise to mix things up a bit. Make dips for meals to add variety. Try new flavors. It’s easy to incorporate Asian and Latin American flavors in decisions. Go outside of your comfort zone – 90% of cooking well is all about confidence.

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Pasta Jambalaya from Bill Wade (Learn more about Bill on pg. 24) 7oz

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1. Boil noodles approx. 8 mins being sure to add salt to your boiling water. 2. In a sautee pan over medium high to high heat, heat 2 TBs of cooking oil. Salt and pepper your oil to increase the flavor. Add bell peppers, onions and julienned chicken to the pan. Add chopped garlic and the creole seasoning. Cook till vegetable become translucent and the chicken is 2/3 cooked. 3. Now add the tomato sauce, andouille sausage and crushed red peppers. Let simmer 2 minutes. Then add the chicken stock. Let the chicken stock reduce by a 1/3. At that point whisk in your cold butter. When the butter has been Incorporated into the sauce add the fettuccine noodles, stir and serve in a large pasta bowl.

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residential real estate SATURDAY, OCT. 17 - 09 - 1 P.M. AT 128 CHESTNUT ST, JACKSONVILLE

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 10:00 am at morgan county courthouse

General description: Two-story 6-room residence, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 acre lot. Sale Terms: Contact Deb Vortman at The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company, 479.4129.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Two story seven room dwelling; downstairs contains bedroom - full bath - living room - dining room - kitchen - upstairs has 3 bedrooms - basement - gas f/a furnace (2 yrs old) - vinyl siding - lot approximately 80’ x 201.’ REAL ESTATE SALE TERMS, legal description and other information available at time of VIEWING or by contacting auctioneers or view at middendorfs.com VIEWING: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, September 29 and October 6 or by appointment with auctioneers.

G.C. SPANGENBERG, OWNER ATTORNEY: ROBERT V. BONJEAN, JR. 309 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650

AUCTION residential real estate and HoUseHold WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 - 09 - 5:30 P.M. at 610 e. BeecHer, JacKsonVille (West off Hardin Ave)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Two story seven room dwelling; four bedrooms - 2 full baths - living room - dining room - kitchen basement - gas f/a furnace - vinyl siding, aluminum soffit - rear covered patio - 2 car garage - lot approximately 80’ x 213.’ REAL ESTATE SALE TERMS, legal description and other information available at time of VIEWING or by contacting auctioneers or view at middendorfs.com VIEWING: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, September 29 and October 6 or by appointment with auctioneers. AUTOMOBILE (to sell 12:15 p.m.): 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, (83,000 miles) HOUSEHOLD: GE 25.3 cu ft. refrigerator, side by side - twin bedroom suite - king size bedroom suite - full size bedroom suite china cabinet w/center writing desk - drop leaf gate leg table - buffet - 2 sm. Glass door display cabinets - 2 swivel recliners lamps - asst. antique glassware (Westmoreland, Fenton, pressed glass, Lefton, stemware, milk glass) - elec. Organ - fish aquariums and supplies -computer printers - security camera kit - many items not listed! LAWN & GARDEN: wrought iron "tree" bench, patio table and chairs - park bench - wicker set - swing set - dec. conastoga wagon w/iron wheels - concrete statues - leaf cart - newer Troy-Bilt 42" 21 hp mower - 10’ x 12’ STORAGE SHED - other articles to sell not listed! For listing and pictures view at middendorfs.com TERMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: CASH. Buyer number issued and check accepted upon presentation of positive identification. Vehicle title held until check clears or replaced with cash, certified or cashier’s check.

SPANGENBERG FAMILY, OWNERS ATTORNEY: ROBERT V. BONJEAN, JR. 309 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650

DESCRIPTION: One story four room dwelling; two bedrooms - full bath - living room - kitchen - utility room w/laundry area - gas f/a furnace & central air - generator - basement - vinyl siding & aluminum soffit - enclosed front porch - garage - lot approximately 59’ x 80’ REAL ESTATE SALE TERMS, legal description and other information available at time of VIEWING or by contacting auctioneers or view at middendorfs.com VIEWING: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, October 8 & 15 or by appointment with auctioneers. HOUSEHOLD to sell after house: refrigerator - elec. range - wardrobe - sofa - book shelves - rockers

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We are planning to restart what was once known as the “Decker Reunion.” We want to get members of our families together again - as we had done so back in the 1960s, annually for a get together/reunion. This would be for the families and / or decedents of the Decker’s generation of Charles, Alvin, Lyman and Albert Decker - as well as Doll Collins and Mabel Hayes. Our plans are to have a reunion this year Sunday, October 11, 2009. Of any family members of any of those noted above, please contact the following so we can secure your names, addresses, and for additional information and details about the reunion. Judy Cisne: 217.243.3417, Becky Zito: 217.245.7862, Betty Lou Anderson: 217.245.9237. If you are unable to attend the October 11th date, we ask that you contact us so we can have your contact information for the future reunions. Thanks... And we hope to see you soon.

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1 October - 7 October 2009 Jacksonville Routt Catholic High School has had a strong education presence for well over 100 years. Despite some tough times for private schools around the country, during a tough economic climate, don’t expect Routt to be among those facing potential drastic changes or even closure. That’s the ready assessment of the person put in charge of guiding the school just under two years ago. Despite a declining enrollment, a figure that may go even lower in the next year or two, the school is on solid financial footing and direction. Gale Thoroman, who has over 40 years in education, is in his second year as Routt principal, and puts the school’s outlook like this. “There is always some concern, but is Routt stable? Yes. We try to get that message out as much as we can and we aren’t just blowing smoke. We have been in the black

we think the cuts were justifiable and we are still able to give a very quality education. “We have eight full-time teachers and ten part-time, and we use the expertise of some teachers who don’t want to teach full time, just a few hours a day. We get quality teachers that way.” The history of Routt is one of dedication to the idea of a Catholic-based education and support from the school community. Routt was founded in 1902 through the inspiration of the Rev. Dean John W. Crowe and the generosity of the Routt family. The school opened with a dozen boys and girls, with most of the teaching staff consisting of Dominican sisters who resided in the parish convent. The Routt family became a major factor early on. William and Charles Routt provided financial support from the start, including the construction of the first Routt

Routt Catholic High School in the 500 block of East College Ave., is well into its second century of operation, with the current school constructed in 1966. The school has gone from a high of 265 enrollment in 1979 to a low of 119 in 1986, with a current enrollment of 131.

(financially) and have seen some improvements. Routt is here to stay.” The little school on the 500 block of East College has an enrollment of 131 this year, down slightly from recent years. There is also the strong possibility that the figure may dip even lower with some small classes coming from the adjacent Our Saviour Grade School. But, Thoroman said the school is capable of weathering that potential drop and continuing its strong academic and extracurricular standing. “There was a real concern at Routt three or four years ago because they were having to go to the Routt Foundation to get money to meet expenses,” Thoroman said recently. “That (need and concern) has dropped and we don’t see any reason for it to be any different now. We made some cuts and

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www.myjacksonvillesource.com for a new school and the school was completed in 1966. Interests from the Routt Trust Foundation financed the high school with no tuition charged to families until 1977. At that time, $250 was charged for Catholics and $425 for non-Catholics. With increasing expenses from inflation and the reduction of the Dominican presence as teachers, tuition was slowly increased and enrollment began to decline, from a high of 265 in 1979, to a low of 119 in 1986. The Routt board was increased to 15 members in 1997, and in 1998 the school changed its name to Routt Catholic High School. The school celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2002. Thoroman has taught and coached at seven schools, including a four-year stint as boys basketball coach at Routt 1970-74. He later taught and coached at Brown County and Beardstown, where he was in administra-

Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville has a strong academic reputation, with higher average ACT scores than most schools in the state and a high percentage of graduates going on to attend college. Students are shown here in the school’s science lab.

High School building, at a cost of $38,000 in 1905. With the addition of a college course, the corporation first operated under the name of Routt College Corporation. A boys boarding school was opened in 1912, and the school was accredited in 1914, with Harvey Routt teaching history at the school for ten years before his death in 1915. His entire estate of $100,000 was left to the college. The two-year high school developed into an eight-year instruction, with the enrollment increasing ten fold and the endowment eight fold. It was the only school of its kind in this section of the country, providing to deserving students a high school and college education free of all costs. The college section of the school closed in 1934. In 1963, ground was donated

That makes for a good environment.” Routt’s tuition this year, the same as last year, is $3,700 plus $200 in fees. According to Thoroman, the other schools in the Springfield Diocese have significantly higher tuition costs, including over $6,000 at Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin. “My goal next year is to actually try to see tuition here go down a little,” Thoroman said. Westfair Christian Academy in Jacksonville currently has a high school enrollment of 43, according to principal Randy Cooper. The school, which just finished its 35th year of operation, has a tuition cost of $2,130, with the low cost made possible by strong parent support and fundraisers, according to Cooper, who said the national average for Christian schools is between $6,000 and $7,000. Westfair is a recognized school and

The Routt Catholic High School Dome, or gymnasium, frequently hosts both boys and girls sports and other activities, as well as physical education classes. The school has had strong state reputations among small schools in several sports, including state championships in football and baseball.

tion for 15 years. He retired from public school teaching after leaving Beardstown and was a part-time driver’s education teacher at Brown County before coming to Routt for the second time. He has no problem singing the praises of the private school education. “Routt has changed from the first time I was here,” he said. “The first time, there was no tuition and the enrollment was about 250. About every student in the parish was sent there. Now, tuition from families means that those who send students here really, truly want their children to get an education at Routt. “Expectations from parents are pretty high. This fall, we have 131 kids, and 104 of them are involved in one of the extracurricular activities. Again, that shows motivation, with the level of expectation high.

could belong to the Illinois High School Association if it so chose. “Our outlook is real positive,” Cooper said. “Every private school this year has had to make adjustments due to the economy, but our biggest excitement was that our high school enrollment didn’t go down and we have maintained.” By comparison, private and parochial school enrollment in the St. Louis region has dipped only slightly despite some schools charging more than $15,000 per student, according to a recent story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This was done by recruitment and marketing and reinforcing financial aid to families hit by a struggling economy. A survey of 600 schools by the (continued on pg. 5, see Routt)

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for the role of Dorothy. However, she was under contract to Fox Studios and they would not release her. MGM then turned to Francis Gumm (renamed Judy Garland.) Garland was 16 when she played the 12 year old Dorothy. She was under contract to play Scarlett’s younger sister in “Gone with the Wind” and was released from her obligation. If asked, “Who was the leading actor in the movie?” many would answer, “Judy Garland.” The salaries didn’t reflect that answer. There were significant differences in pay for the leading roles. Here are the salaries: Ray Bolger (Scarecrow) $3600 per week; Bert Lahr (Lion) and Frank Morgan (Wizard) $2500 per week. Jack Haley (Tin Man) was paid $2250 per week, but returned $1000 a week to the studio for permission to do his weekly radio show. Judy Garland (Dorothy) was paid … $500 per week. The part of the Wicked Witch of the West was offered to actress Gale Sondergaard. Gale was very pretty and balked at the makeup that would make her into an ugly witch. (“I’ll get you, my pretty …”) The role was then cast with Margaret Hamilton.

The MOvie During the filming of the Munchkinland scene, the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) was supposed to disappear down a trapdoor when the smoke and fire appeared. During the second take, her hat, broom and cloak caught fire. She suffered severe 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her hands and lower face and was unable to work for a month. When the film was completed, a preview screening was held. Some of those at the screening didn’t like the idea of Dorothy singing “Over the Rainbow.” They thought the lyrics too sophisticated for a young girl. MGM head Louis Mayer agreed and ordered the removal of the song from the movie. After others intervened, the song was returned to the show. “Over the Rainbow” by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, won the 1939 Academy Award for Best Song and was chosen as the “Best Song of the Twentieth Century” by the American Film Institute. SOMe General nOTeS Color films had been around for a number of years, but the Wizard of Oz was one of the first major movies to use 3-strip film by Technicolor. Because of the slow film-speed the lighting had to be especially bright (it was reported that the set temperature frequently exceeded 100 degrees F. In addition to the exceptional make-up, the movie was cited for special effects such as the flying monkeys and a realistic tornado. In the story, Dorothy’s last name was “Gale.” In Baum’s book, Dorothy’s (continued on pg. 5, see Oz)

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Making Pie Crust and fruit Pies - Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Illinois School for the Deaf kitchen, 125 S. Webster St. Instructor Charlyn Fargo will teach participants more than one way to make a pie crust. Participants will take home a double-crusted apple pie, plus an additional pie crust and other apple recipes. High school students and adults are welcome. Cost is $32, with an $8 supply fee payable to the instructor. financial Clinic: Money, Wisdom and Wealth - Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Author and financial columnist for The State Journal-Register David Lisnek will teach participants how to avoid bad investments, bad advice and bad advisors, in addition to how to make more informed decisions about financial matters. Cost is $30, with $25 textbook fee payable to the instructor. life Mapping for your future - Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructor Rhiannon Gurley will guide participants through a visual mapping experience so that they leave the session feeling more in control and confident with a visual representation of what they want to manifest in their life. Cost is $33. For more information or to register, call LLCC-Jacksonville at 243.6699. A complete list of class offerings can be found at www.llcc.edu/commed.

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Some actors are so right for their Springfield. It could come off as a little on roles, so seamlessly interchangeable with the the macabre side to see a living, breathing parts they play, that they are more than con- Lincoln standing next to his own gravestone tent to perform the same character seemingly but with skill and dignity, Greg always made forever. Actress Catherine Russell has played it magical. the role of Margaret Thorne Brent in the play Of all my experiences with Greg as “Perfect Crimes” over 9000 times in the past Lincoln, two stand out vividly. In 2000, I had 22 years. William Boyd spent 21 years play- the honor of playing Lincoln comrade Ninian ing Hopalong Cassidy in 66 motion pictures Edwards during “Abe Lincoln in Illinois” on and a television series. And in 2045 I would the magnificent outdoor stage at New Salem. not be surprised in the least to see Sylvester To be in Greg’s presence as the votes came in Stallone wheeled into the boxing ring for proclaiming Lincoln the next president of the “Rocky XXIII.” United States was like stepping into Mr. Yet when an end comes, it some- Peabody’s Way Back Machine and witnesstimes does so without warning. We go to ing the events for real. Greg’s stellar portraysleep one night, safe in our comfortable beds al was absolutely riveting for the audience with the full expectation that tomorrow is and for those of us onstage with him as well. another day. Yet occaWe were all his audience. sionally when morning And the play was lifebreaks, things have changing for both of us in changed. Most of those that we each fell in love who attended the recent and married one of our Prairieland Heritage fellow actors from that Steam Show probably did show. Mr. Lincoln did not not realize that one of its fall for the ersatz Mary mainstays was about to go Todd but I did end up gentle into that good wedded to Mrs. Edwards! night--by his own choice. And no one who ever sat After almost 20 transfixed in the Morgan years of publicly and priCounty Courthouse vately embodying the role watching the Bob of our 16th president, Crowe/Ken Bradbury play local performer Greg “The Shadow of Giants” Bergschneider made the Caption: Taylor King came all the way from will ever forget the strikdecision to retire from Orlando, Florida, to meet Mr. Lincoln (Greg ing figure Greg cut as appearing as Abraham Bergschneider) at the Prairieland Heritage Steam Lincoln the litigator. One Show recently. Miss King found Mr. Lincoln’s of the high points of my Lincoln. A landscaper stovepipe hat a little too large to wear. own theatrical experience and mason by trade, Greg was the opportunity to is a lifelong area resident with a wide back- play David Selby and to be cross-examined ground in local and regional theatre. He and by Greg’s Lincoln. More than once I had difhis wife, Anna, have a four-year-old son, ficulty maintaining my focus as he literally James. Greg has two grown children, Ryan became the man before my eyes. It was even and Mandy, from a previous marriage. more intimidating than getting a glimpse of It was only natural for Greg to Sheriff Randy Duvendack and his blue light become a Lincoln presenter (we NEVER use specials in my rearview mirror. the word impersonator!). Tall, gangly, and Greg understands the Sean lean with a voice that leans somewhat Connery rule that one must, “Never say towards nasal, Greg and Abraham could have never.” In fact, he hopes to be able to play been the nineteenth century’s Olsen Twins. Lincoln on the stage down the road. But he And thanks to years and years of study and has elected to put his interactive performing practice, the beauty of his Lincoln was far career up on the closet shelf next to the batmore than, well...skin deep. tered stovepipe hat. If one could assemble all the young I hope Greg will devote his newpeople who have learned about Honest Abe at found free time to presenting the other marGreg’s feet, it could raise serious crowd con- velous characterization he has kept mostly trol issues. I don’t believe humanity has yet secret. I look forward to years of one-man erected a facility capable of housing such a shows starring Greg Bergschneider as Mr. throng. Through his appearances in plays, at Haney from “Green Acres!” schools, during fairs, festivals, and extravaBrooklynites have spent decades ganzas all over the nation, Greg has dedicat- mourning the loss of the Dodgers. St. ed his life to bringing this particular facet of Louisans have had to get used to watching the the past face-to-face with the present. football Rams instead of the Cardinals. And Greg has endlessly walked the Jacksonville has now seen the final appeargrounds at Lincoln’s New Salem State ance of Mr. Bergschneider as Mr. Lincoln. Historic Site, a living re-embodiment of its Thank you, Greg, for sharing your most famous citizen. He has reenacted many gift with so many of us through the years. We of the famous debates with Stephen Douglas were blessed to have witnessed it and I am on the exact locations where the original certain Mr. Lincoln himself would, in his own gatherings took place. And he has been a fix- words, have found it to be the sort of thing he ture at the various Lincoln shrines in liked.

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8 October - 14 October 2009 Hopper RV, Inc. is more than just an RV dealership for local citizens. They feature a wide variety of Kent feed and service RV’s in a large area in our neck-of-thewoods, even up to a 100 mile radius. From the family animals that live in the store to the grandchildren riding their bicycles around the property, the business is a family affair. The RV dealership is owned and operated by Bill and Sarah Hopper and their children, John and Kim. A lifetime love for camping was a trait that all four possessed, so when an existing RV dealership in north Jacksonville on Walnut Street was up for sale in March of 1993, Bill jumped at the chance to retire from his job of 25 years and buy the business. “I had always wanted to own my own business,” Bob smiled, “so when the opportunity presented itself, I took it. I didn’t want to retire completely; I like working, so this way I could still work after retiring.” The RV dealership the Hoppers purchased had been in the Jacksonville area since 1968, under the name Hanna RV. The Hoppers changed the name to Hanna and Hopper RV before eventually changing it to just include their name. Exactly five years after the purchase of the RV business, the Hopper family built a new building in a new location on Moeller Road. It is just south of Jacksonville and visible from the interstate, a noticeable location for travelers and locals alike. At Hopper RV, Inc., new and preowned fifth wheels, travel trailers, motor homes, folding trailers, and toy haulers are among the types of RVs available. Brands like Forest River, Keystone, and Gulf Stream are their most popular sellers. The business has rentals as well for anything from traveling in an RV to moving or hauling in a utility trailer. The shop has a full service repair center for all types and brands of RVs and a large parts store inventory. Along with selling RVs and trailers, within the last year the business began to sell Kent Feed. They used this as a way to diversify their offerings and keep them busy in their winter off-season. The feed they sell can be bought for animals from small family pets to livestock and horses. The Hoppers offer free delivery of this feed to any customer in Jacksonville. After a customer buys an RV from the Hoppers, they are invited to join in a camping club the family sponsors and participates in. Most of the other Hopper

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Dr. Colleen Hester Brings Optimism and Enthusiasm to MacMurray By Mindy Farmer Whether it’s pursuing an education, traveling to South America, or training CEOs, Dr. Colleen Hester, of MacMurray College, approaches life with enthusiasm and curiosity. Hester enjoyed a vibrant home life growing up in Northern Ohio. The daughter of an artist and an engineer, she “had the good fortune to have a mom and a dad that she couldn’t have ordered to be more stimulating.” Raised in a house bustling with eight children, Dr. Hester’s childhood home was full of energy and communication. She describes this home as “the perfect habitat for the passions that have driven my life.” Dr. Hester’s father’s work provided opportunities for his children to experience different countries and cultures. His family would accompany him on business trips, whenever possible, to places around the world, such as Puerto Rico and Japan. Dr. Hester recalls being a preschooler in the Hilton in San Juan and making friends with the local children. These experiences helped her to both cherish American culture, values, and democracy and to view herself more broadly as a “citizen of the planet earth.” They also helped her to develop an openness to and curiosity about the world. To her delight, she later discovered these similar traits in university life and believes this is why college campuses provide “such a wonderful habitat” for students. As an undergraduate student at Murray State University in Kentucky, Dr. Hester pursued degrees in both Philosophy and English. Philosophy became Dr. Hester’s “first academic love” because it provokes students to explore new ways of thinking and to analyze the relativity of knowledge structures. English proved a good companion study to philosophy because both disciplines invite students to explore beyond their own experiences and ideas. As Dr. Hester eloquently explains, “literature is a wonderful background for all of life because it extends your experience.” After earning her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Hester decided to pursue advanced degrees in psychology. She attributes her interest in psychology to her mother who taught her children to trust themselves and emphasized the importance of empathizing with others. Dr. Hester’s post graduate studies earned her both a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master's from Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Hester then moved to Houston where she had a clinical practice. It’s clear that

she enjoyed working with individuals, families, and couples and seeing counseling help improve their lives. Her face lit up when she shared that there are, to her knowledge, at least three babies christened after her. She specifically recalls a couple who came to her contemplating divorce, completed counseling, and they now have a little baby Colleen. She met her husband, Dr. Jerry Osborne, in professional circles while she was finishing her doctorate. He received his doctorate in psychology from Purdue University and is a psychologist and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Houston. Dr. Hester calls her husband “a love and jewel in my life.” She recently had dinner with an acquaintance who asked her, “What can you tell me about your husband?” Her reply clearly captures the joy in their marriage. She said, “Whether I’m in Budapest or Jacksonville, whenever we’re together, I’m home.” Drs. Osborne and Hester are the proud parents of twin sons Kris and Kurt. The boys are grown and Dr. Hester is delighted to have two “beautiful, wonderful” daughter-in-laws, Krissy and Dana. After so many years of a house full of boys, Dr. Hester says they needed more girls in the family. She is also the proud grandmother of two grandchildren, Kristin and Brendan . Throughout her career, Dr. Hester has also conducted and published numerous studies. Her dissertation measured individual cognitive style differences. She was recognized for this work in 1989, when she received the Isabel Briggs Myers Memorial Research Award. She was honored to receive this distinguished award and it was especially gratifying for someone of her age and experience. This award-winning dissertation later helped provide the frame work for consulting work with clients in business and industry. In addition to counseling individuals, Dr. Hester was a consultant for numerous CEOs and a Houston Chapter of TEC, An International Organization of CEOs. These groups would invite her to provide training on executive teambuilding. Dr. Hester found that her academic learning became an asset when working with these teams. She utilized the Myers-Briggs test to help executives recognize how the various personality types within their team affected how their team functioned. From these experiences, Dr. Hester found that people can be more successful when they use their unique ways of

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Behavioral Sciences Chair and the CullenMitchell Chair of the Department of Psychology. Her peers also elected her to serve as Chair of the Faculty Senate. During a sabbatical in 1994 and 1995, Dr. Hester embarked on a unique project. The Department of Education in Malaysia asked a

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University of St. Thomas, Houston, in 1993 as an Associate Professor of Psychology. She became a tenured professor at the university and was recognized twice as the University of St. Thomas Professor of the Year in both 1990 and 1993. In addition to teaching, Dr. Hester served in a variety of leadership positions. These included serving as Division of Social and

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8 October - 14 October 2009 mendations for improvement. When MacMurray College announced that Dr. Hester would become their next president, she received a congratulatory email from the Secretary of Education in Malaysia. In his letter, he asked, “Isn’t that where Richard Palmer teaches?” Dr. Hester thought this was so

Top: Dr. Hester shown working in her office. Bottome: Dr. Hester enjoys chatting with a group students. Shown here-Front row L-R Laura yutzy, Dr. Hester, Melissa Drake. Back Row L-R Kristen Flahive, Caryn Radzienta, and Stephanie Hill.

group of American scholars to come and evaluate Malaysia’s colleges and universities. A team of scholars from Houston, including Hester, was selected to evaluate the country’s undergraduate degrees to see if they prepared students for postgraduate work in the United States and Europe. They were able to report on successful aspects of the program, as well as provide specific recom-

to college administration. She received a call from the University President one Friday afternoon. He asked her to come over and she replied, “Well, Michael, I’m having a dinner party soon. Is it important?” He responded, “Please come over.” That evening the University President invited Hester to act as the

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fitting, because MacMurray is small, but it hosts “a vibrant learning community” and can claim distinguished professors such as Dr. Palmer, who wrote an introduction to hermeneutics that is considered a standard work in philosophy. Dr. Hester was serving as Chair of the Faculty Senate at the University of St. Thomas when she first seriously considered transitioning

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