Although, it is a sad story, it is necessary to mention. Erin (Kuhn) Brown has been charged with two counts of murder. The L.A Times stated, "investigators said Kuhn-Brown killed Kathaleena Draper, 17, after the teen changed her mind about letting Kun-Brown adopt her baby. The pair argued and Kuhn-Brown asphyxiated Draper, who was close to her delivery date, police said. Kuhn-Brown, an emergency room technician, then tried to deliver the baby alive but the infant boy died a short time later, investigators said."
Because it is believed that the alleged murders took place in Nevada, even though Erin was arrested in California, Governor Davis recently approved her extradition to Nevada. Robert Estes, District Attorney for Lyon County, Nevada, said he hadn't decided whether to seek the death penalty, but planed to file papers reserving the right to do so.
Please remember Erin and her family, which includes a young son, in your prayers during this extremely difficult time.
Source: Associated Press
Laura (Joseph) Hoffman and husband Bill moved from Loma Linda, CA to Oroville, CA early in August. The couple had considered moving north for a while, but Memorial weekend cemented the decision, when everything seemed to fall into place. They were up in Oroville visiting Bill's grandmother and found a vacant house they were interested in renting, and Laura met with the Dean of Music at the California State University in Chico which led to a potential job teaching harp at the University. Bill's business is also doing well as several organizations including the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute of Health are interested in investing in the software he's creating for Epidemiologists to do geographic work. Bill's work tentatively plans on taking the couple to Singapore in October and China in February. Laura and Bill feel truly blessed by God for their good fortune. The couple's new address is:
85 Mission Olive Road
Oroville, CA 95966-8004
530-589-5495
Rich Ross is leaving the Army Green Berets after serving 10 years. Rich says jumping out of planes has caught up with his body. Rich will be moving to Berkeley, CA to pursue some post-baccalaureate programs. Berkeley is on the cutting edge of exobiology and Rich is interested in a new area of study, astrobiology. Although he's not sure if he'll pursue a second Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree, the Army will pay for 4 years of schooling.
Kevin Waterman graduated with his Associate in Nursing on May 18th. In September he will begin work on his Masters in Nurse Anesthesia at MCP Hahnermann in Philadelphia. Girlfriend Liz has already started a Physician Assistant program in Philadelphia.
Mr. & Mrs. Watters
Rebecca Nelson married classmate Bonnie Watters' older brother Edwin on June 23rd. Rebecca and Edwin met at Bonnie and Ryan's wedding. A couple of weeks prior to the wedding, on June 10th, both were re-baptized in the Gunnison SDA church.
Rebecca is taking a break from being a veterinary technician to help Edwin with their business. They make topo maps of Colorado and do construction and concrete jobs as well.
Rebecca and Edwin Watters can be reached as follows:
314 E. Ruby Ave.
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-641-9559
ebear121@aol.com
Classmates, Ryan Lewallen and Bonnie Watters got married on February 12, 1999. This January 3rd they had their first daughter, Dakota Rose. Between mom and dad, Dakota has three older brothers. Ryan's boys, Douglas, 10, and Joseph, 7, as well as Bonnie's son Jacob, who is also 10; three weeks younger than Douglas.
Ryan has been working as a Paramedic/Firefighter since 1988, but recently started nursing school. He's working 3 part-time jobs; two at the hospital in Brawley and one for an emergency flight company. Bonnie is a nurse in the Emergency Room at the hospital in Brawley.
Ryan and Bonnie Lewellan can be reached at:
307 A Street
Brawley, CA 92227
DakotaRose1889@aol.com
Julie (Stewart) Bruce can't believe she and husband John just celebrated their first wedding anniversary in June. In July Julie started a new job working at a OB/GYN office. She hopes this will come in handy when she and John decide to start a family. John is now working for a local company, building and maintaining websites. In October Julie and John will be going to a friend's wedding in Kansas; both will be in the wedding party.
On May 12th, Melinda (Beldin) Muir and her husband Robert welcomed their second child, Michael Thomas, into the world. Big sister, Michelle, is seen above doting over her baby brother.
Raffy Yessayan married girlfriend Melissa on December 23, 1999 in a small, intimate ceremony. On February 26th 2000 they had a reception celebrating their union.
As part of her graduate program Heather Hessel in spending the summer in Alexandria, Virginia as an intern at Forum One. Forum One builds, designs and manages web pages; they do a lot of work with non-profit agencies. Before heading to Alexandria Heather vacationed in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her brother. They also visited the family cabin in Minnesota. While away Heather can be reached at HHessel@forumone.com.
June & Bob
June Jeong become June Reifeiss on April 9th, when she married fiancé Bob. Yes, she actually did it; the editor was there and saw it with her own eyes! The couple got married at Casa Romantica in San Clemente in a ceremony over-looking the water. Several SPA Alumni were in attendance. June and Bob spent their honeymoon in Hawaii.
Address Changes
Website readers can also find these, and other changes noted, by going to the address book page.
Sheila (Sewell) Alesi moved a few blocks away; her new address is:
132 A Michigan St.
Redlands, CA 92373
Nancy Beck's current address is:
565 Sparks Bl. #CC523
Sparks, NV 89434
Julie (Miller) Casey and her husband Dan are planning two trips for September. The first, over Labor Day weekend is a trip to Indiana for Julie's Grandmother's 50th wedding anniversary. The next is a twelve night road trip to several national parks including, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Mesa Verde, to name a few.
Scott Magboo married girlfriend Christy on June 11, 2000 in Chattanooga, TN. The couple then honeymooned in Florida and the Caribbean. Scott is currently working for UNUM Provident Insurance Company teaching Agents how to use custom software for enrolling participants. Christy is a teacher.
934 N. Frederic St.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-843-7321