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Sharon Hopper

Sharon Hopper moved into the Greenville area early in 2007 and since has been writing various articles. In addition to her writing she teaches piano and organ in her home and plays the organ for her church. Sharon is also available for "Positive Living Through Music" programs upon request. To listen to samples of Sharon's music, click HERE.

For information and scheduling, email Sharon Hopper by clicking HERE
or call her at (937) 423-6758

Lois E. Wilson

Lois Wilson offers two presentations: One consists of readings of her humorous and serious verse, chosen to fit the attendees. Her other program explores child art─the stages children progress through, the meaning and how parents can develop their child's visual expression. Attendees are invited to bring child art for discussion.
Mrs. Wilson is a former art education instructor at Miami University and writes the "Along Life's Way" verse feature for the Senior Scribe page of the Early Bird Newspaper.

For information and scheduling, email Lois E. Wilson by clicking HERE:

Delbert Blickenstaff, M.D.

Delbert will discuss the steps required to make a stained glass piece of art work, beginning with selecting a pattern, acquiring the glass, cutting the glass, smoothing the edges on a grinder, applying copper foil, soldering the pieces together, and finally applying a patina if desired.
Delbert is a retired physician who has taken up stained glass work. Among other locations, he has works displayed at both Garst Museum, Family Health and the Brethren Home Retirement Community.

You may telephone Delbert at (937) 547-8539 or email him by clicking HERE.

Bob Robinson

Retired managing editor of the Daily Advocate and currently the Daily Advocate's Editor Emeritus, Robinson is the author of "God Don't Make Junk." Robinson is also an adjunct professor at Edison State Community College.
Robinson will speak of either his experiences in the newspaper industry, or those he encountered during the process of writing and publishing his book.

You may contact Bob by clicking HERE
You may see what Bob does by clicking HERE

Al Bliss

Al Bliss is a retired Naval Nuclear Submarine Officer. He is a member of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., and their Holland Club.
Submarine veterans who are members in good standing of the USSVI, and qualified on a submarine 50 or more years previously, are eligible to become members of the Holland Club.
“Qualifying” on a submarine is earned by successful completion of a rigorous process including learning operation of complex systems, the location of onboard equipment, and damage control procedures. The sailor must have a general knowledge of the operational characteristics of their boat. The dolphins and a qualification certificate are awarded to each qualifying submarine sailor by their commanding officer in a special ceremony.
The qualification certificate reads: "Having successfully completed the rigorous professional requirements for qualification in submarines, having gained through knowledge of submarine construction and operation, having demonstrated his reliability under stress, and having my full confidence and trust, I hereby certify that he is Qualified in Submarines"
Once qualified, a submarine sailor earns the right to wear the dolphin insignia. Dolphin wearers must re-qualify on each boat on which they serve.
Al qualified for his dolphins in 1959 aboard the USS Hardhead – SS365, a diesel powered submarine. He went on to serve on the USS Dace-SSN 607, a nuclear powered submarine. He was present for the commissioning of the Dace and served on the crew for her first cruise. Members who are assigned to the first crew are called “plank holders.” Following service on the Dace, Bliss was transferred to Pearl Harbor where he was assigned to the newly formed Naval Reactors Representative's Office (NRRO), commonly referred to as the “Naval Reactors.” During much of his eight years with the NRRO, Al reported directly to Admiral Rickover, who is known as “The Father of the Nuclear Navy.”
Al will speak of his experiences while serving aboard submarines and also while serving as a member of the Naval Reactors.

You may call him at (937) 548-5687 or email him by clicking HERE.

Nancy Livingston

Nancy has worked in women's ministries since 2001. She completed levels 1 and 2 in Nouthetic Counseling through Clearcreek Chapel in Springboro, Ohio. Since then, she has counseled women not only through the church, but also through the county courts. She has also led many women's seminars, primarily locally. She enjoys speaking to groups of women on the many aspects of womanhood. Nancy personally believes that there is no greater thing on earth, second to being a Christian, than being a woman!

You may contact Nancy by calling (937) 338-0063 or email her by clicking HERE

Jan Boyer

"Thirty Eight Years in Enemy Territory: A Buckeye's Observation" Having spent thirty eight years there as a Buckeye, having two kids graduate from Michigan State, my daughter from University of Michigan Medical School and a husband with his MBA from the University of Michigan, never the less, I can point out many interesting things, one day trips, or neat vacation spots, etc. and make it a fairly humorous talk.

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"Putting on a Happy Face" Jan is well known for the hours she devotes at various functions in Darke County doing "face painting". She will talk about where she got her idea, how she got into providing 'happy faces', and will relate some of her more memorable experiences. She might even provide some happy faces for audience members!

You may contact Jan by calling (937) 548-1916 or email her by clicking HERE