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August 31, 2010
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Berea College Founders' Day Convocation
October 7, 2010 , 3:00 p.m.Phelps Stokes Auditorium
(This information below was published on the Berea College website)
This convocation will recognize the centennial of the Lincoln Institute and honor her alumni. Founded in 1910 by trustees and alumni of Berea College, this African-American educational institution was formed in response to the forced segregation of Berea College by the Day Law. President Shinn will present the John G. Fee Award to representatives of the Lincoln Institute Alumni Association and the Lincoln Foundation. The Black Music Ensemble will also perform. Sponsored by the President’s Office.
Lincolnites are invited and encouraged to attend this significant event. Be a part of this historic event and plan to attend. Information will be updated as it is available.
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August 31, 2010
Alumni Passing - Joyce Ross Edward Ford, Class of 1962
Joyce Ross Edward Ford 65, Indianapolis, died Aug. 29, 2010. Services: 1 p.m. Thu. Sept. 2 in the Chapel of Peace at Lavenia, Smith & Summers Home for Funerals with visitation there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery.
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LINCOLN INSTITUTE ARTIFACTS
Working with Mr. Larry McDonald, President of the Lincoln Foundation we are having some success finding some artifacts that came up missing during the transition from a high school to the Job Corp. If you know the whereabouts of any trophies or other items which may belong in our archives we would appreciate hearing from you.
If you have photos that you would like to share copies of would be appreciated. Any other items of Lincoln Institute interest would also be helpful in preserving our history. The items will be secured and made available for viewing at the Whitney M. Young House on the campus. Donated itesm will provide credit to the donors.
Contact - Gary Brown (859) 621-9342 or email gbrowntss@aol.com.
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DO YOU HAVE A STORY LINE?
There are a lot of former students doing great things around our nation. Don't keep the stories to yourself, share them with all of us. If you're not making news, tell us about your grand kids. Don't be lazy, hit me with an email at gbrowntss@aol.com. This might be your only chance to make the front page.
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August 15, 2010
Alumni Passing - Charles William Turner, Class of 1964
TURNER, CHARLES WILLIAM SR., 63, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010.
Memorial service: 6 p.m. Friday at St. John Methodist Church, Shelbyville, KY.
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Lincoln Foundation - Whitney Young Scholar Highlights
FORESTRY PIONEER
Dejanease Demartra Pressley (D.J.) has been a member of Lincoln Foundation’s student family since the sixth grade when she became a Whitney M. YOUNG Scholar. D.J. was raised in a single parent household where her biggest influences were and continue to be her mother and grandmother.
She graduated from Presentation Academy in 2008 and is a sophomore at the University of Kentucky pursuing a degree in Forestry. D.J. credits her interest in forestry to participation in Lincoln Foundation’s summer Math & Science Program. During the program, students visited Robinson Forest. The Robinson Forest is a part of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Department of Forestry, and is located on the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern
Kentucky. While at the Robinson Forest, D.J. was exposed to 14,800 acres of diverse plant species which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in forestry. D.J. is also studying wood utilization, forest ecology, silviculture (the effects of previous agricultural land use and thinning patterns on the regeneration and development of second-growth forests), and hydrology (the effects on stream water quantity and quality of various clear-cut harvesting techniques). Tree physiology, wildlife ecology and management, and Christmas tree production are all areas of research encompassing the forestry program.
D.J. is the only African American student in the University of Kentucky’s Forestry program and the first African American female to declare the forestry major. As a member of the Forestry Club, D.J. participated in the Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave competition hosted by the University of Arkansas at Montecello. Conclave is a three-day forestry competition between southern colleges and universities. During conclave, she participated in field contests such as cross-cut axe and knife throw. Technical competitions included map reading, tree identification, and wildlife identification. “With a forestry degree a person can work in any natural resource field, but I plan to work with the Office of Surface Mining reclaiming mine sites for forestry and the cultivation of trees,” says D.J., who is a pioneer in the field of forestry. She encourages women and African American students to take a closer look at the field of forestry and hopes that her success will improve diversity.
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Reunion Souvenir Items
Our Centennial Reunion 2010 is now in the history books. By all accounts our reunion was very successful . There are some items that were sold at the reunion that are still available. Please feel free to contact the Shelbyville Reunion Committee if you are interested in purchasing any items. Etta Coleman at blessbaywill@aol.com.
Souvenir Journal $5.00
T-Shirts (all sizes) $5.00
Souvenir bags $5.00
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June 22, 2010
Alumni Passing - Addie Mae (Durham) Hinkle Class of 1942
HINKLE, ADDIE MAE, 86, of Pewee Valley, died Sunday, June 20, at Baptist Hospital East.
She worked at the Children's Treatment Center for 35 years, was a member of Kenwood Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Pewee Valley Homemakers and was a Kentucky Colonel.
She is survived by three sons, Charles (Mae), Garland (Lynda) and Don (Penny) Hinkle; three daughters, Patricia Bahari (James), Virginia Dobson (Rick) and Inez Thompson; two sisters, Alice Durrett and Virginia Williams; a brother, William Durham; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Wednesday at 1st Baptist Church of Pewee Valley, with burial in Pewee Valley Cemetery.
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June 7, 2010
Alumni Passing - Nancy Lee (Riddell) Tucker, Class of 1952
In Memory of
Nancy Lee Tucker
November 21, 1934 - June 5, 2010
Visitation:
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Walker Funeral Home, 7830 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45231
Service:
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Walker Funeral Home, 7830 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45231
Interment:
Vine Street Hill
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May 27, 2010 Alumni Passing
It is with regret we report the passing of Jack C. Foree, Class of 1955, on May 18, 2010.
He was the retired owner of Sky Brite of Louisville Inc. and retired educator with the Jefferson Co. Board of Education, Dean of Grace Bible College and a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Daisy Spencer; daughters, Julia Royston (Brian), Stacey Porter (Corden) and Etta Marsha Patterson (Thomas); brother, Donald Foree (Theresa); sister, Lula Wagoner (Clifton); granddaughters, Nycea Patterson and Jocelyn Porter.
Our condolences to the family.
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April 26, 2010
LINCOLNITES MAKING a DIFFERENCE
The Courier Journal Middletown Neighborhoods Edition
On November 10, 2009 we had an article about a restoration effort in Jefferson County, Kentucky in the Berrytown Community involving former Lincolnites. Due to a recent tradegy their efforts have hit a serious roadblock.
FIRE LEAVES HISTORIC SCHOOL'S FATE IN DOUBT
(March 27, 2010)
The future of the Forest School building' off La Grange Road, where African Americans in the area attended before integration, was thrown into uncertainty recently after it was badly damaged by fire. Alumni of the school had been working for several years to restore the deteriorated building and have it placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's thought to be about 100 years old and is one of the few remaining African-American school buildings left in the county.
Mark Stigers, assistant chief of the Middletown Fire District, said the cause of the fire, which happened shortly after midnight March 27, is still under investigation, but there wasn't evidence yet to suggest arson. He estimated that as much as 25 percent of the building burned. The fire started on the back porch , he said, traveled up the back walls, badly burned the attic and scorched the roof.
The Rev. Warren Muir of the First Baptist Church of Anchorage, which owns the building, said the church is waiting for reports from the fire department and the church's insurance company to determine what to do next with the building. He said it was impossible to guess what the options are until they know more. For alumni and Berrytown residents, the potential loss of the school is heartbreaking . "People are shocked and concerned and don't know what to do. The community loved it. It was a landmark," said Laverne Davis, a longtime Berrytown activist.
African Americans attended first through eighth grades there from 1912 until it it was completely integrated into the Jefferson County Public School system in 1963. It was closed shortly thereafter, and the church bought it the following year. Muir said the church used it for years for Sunday school, vacation' Bible school and meetings. But in recent years, the roof leaked, damaging the ceiling and floor. The building was closed for safety. The church had considered tearing the building down several years ago, he said, but concerned members formed a historical committee and began working to preserve the building.' They obtained a grant from the African American Heritage Commission and used it to fix the roof. Muir said he'd heard estimates that it could cost $200,000 to re- store the whole building. "It was in pretty bad shape," he said. "The fire did not do it any good, that's for sure."
Richard Jett, historic preservation officer for Louisville Metro government, visited the school last year and said the building could be restored and was a viable contender for the National Register. Councilman Hal Heiner appropriated $2,000 from his discretionary funds to hire a consultant to prepare a nomination for the register. Jett said Rachel Kennedy, a historian who has extensive experience working with historic schools, was selected for the project. He said the Landmarks Commission was in the process of finalizing the paperwork. Jett said he'd identified grants that would have been appropriate to fund the school's restoration work. "I was feeling very positive about the future of the building," he said. "It is just so tragic."
The following former Lincolnites were involved directly in the project:
Kenneth Hayden (Lincoln Institute Class of 1958), is a member of the historical committee who finished 8th grade at Forest in 1954.
Naomi Bayne (Lincoln Institute Class of 1946), also a member of the historical committee finished eighth grade at Forest in 1942. She said it was a fine education. “It was an outstanding experience,” Bayne said. There’s a sense of pride that goes along with having attended Forest School. There was no shame that we were separate. Bayne said they were taught basics such as reading, writing and math, along with extras like sewing, woodworking, art and music. “They didn’t just teach school,” Bayne said. “They taught us how to behave. We got it at home and we got it a school. Parents were involved.”
Note: Thanks to Dorothy Dowe for sharing this story.
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December 7, 2009
2010, Lincoln Foundation Trustee Board Chair Person is a Lincolnite
At the Lincoln Foundation’s November meeting, Gary W. Brown, Class of 1962, was elected by the foundation’s Board of Trustees to be the board Chair Person beginning in 2010 for the next two years. Gary has been serving on the board as Vice Chair and as a member of the foundation’s finance committee. He is retired from IBM and manages his own IT Management Consulting practice.
A second board member that is an alumnus is the Lincoln Institute Alumni Representative, Attorney Willie C. Fleming; he is a member of the Class of 1947. Attorney Fleming is the board’s secretary and chairs the board’s Property Use Committee. He is a practicing attorney in the City of Louisville.
In 1910, the Lincoln Foundation was established by Berea College to oversee and manage the assets of the Lincoln Institute located in Lincoln Ridge. The foundation still oversees the use of the property which is cuurently being leased primarily by the Department of Labor for the Whitney M. Young Job Corp Center. The board is planning a significant Centennial Celebration in 2010 to commemorate 100 years of overseeing the property we know as Lincoln Institute.
A link to the Lincoln Foundation's web site is in the Task Bar "Links" tab.
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2009 – 2010 National Lincoln Institute Alumni Officers
Congratulations to our National Lincoln Institute Alumni leadership team for the next two years. The following individuals were elected by the Alumni Association at its 4th quarter meeting held in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, November 15, 2008; Nora Craig presiding.
President -------------- Nora Craig --------------Louisville Chapter
Vice President --------- Etta Coleman -----------Shelbyville Chapter
Recording Secretary -- Thelzeda Moore ---------Indianapolis Chapter
Correspond. Secret. -- Zenda Jones -------------Shelbyville Chapter
Treasurer ------------- Herbert Dorsey ----------Louisville Chapter
Parliamentarian -------- William Mack -----------Breckinridge Chapter
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"GEMS" of Dr. Whitney M.Young Sr.
"People who are good for excuses are good for nothing."
" It is better to be prepared for something better than not have it. Than to have it and not be prepared for it."
"Study to show thou self approved unto God,a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth."
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Visit the Lincoln Foundation by clicking on the "Links" tab above.
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Featured Alumni Profile
Steven T. Cheatum Sr. - Class of 1961  Steven T. Cheatum, Sr. Chairman of the Board, Armed Service YMCA Board of Management. El Paso/Fort Bliss Branch.
Steven T. Cheatum Sr. is a 30 plus years Army retired Command Sergeant Major, (Vietnam & Desert Storm War veteran) and an Independent Travel Agent and owner of the Global Travel International Local Travel Agency, (an Internet Business). I joined the Armed Services YMCA, on March 2, 2004, as a member at-large of the board of managers and, as of August of 2007, leads the non-profit organization in the capacity of Chairman of the Board of the EL Paso/Ft. Bliss Chapter, having been elected unanimously.
I have served on several boards in the El Paso community and surrounding areas, to name a few: the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Rio Grande Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging, Mission Trail Association, EL Paso Sergeants Major Association and the VFW, and holds life membership in the Association of the United States Army and also several veterans’ and civic organizations.
Education:
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management from University of Phoenix, a Masters Degree in Business Administration Management from the American InterContinental University, Magna Cum Laude. I continues to sharpen my skills in Bible Study courses with the World Christianship Ministry. I have earned a certificate of Ordination being ordained as Christian clergy, has the consecrated title of Reverend and is licensed in the Christian ministry.
A minister now and working hard on a ministry, just acquired at Abundant Living Faith Center, as the Military Liaison Ministry Director. My wife and I have joined the Relevant Ministries at the church. This ministry focuses on sharing the truth and tools for growth that have been learned, developed and successfully put into practice, which help transform each ministry into a vital recognized and impacting factor in our community.
I have strong roots with my family in Ghent, Kentucky, of where I am a native, and resides in Clint, Texas, with my wife. My hobbies include; researching the Bible, family history, walking and spending time with the family.
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