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\4A t}n0 · (rt1} The Paleinle • We4nesdaf, Mllf 1, 1ff6 ·ACC staff decreases by six 'David rJJierkf,ng PHOTO BY DEBBIE PARKS BY JULIE KAszuBOWSKI FEATURE EDITOR David Dierking, Business Department Chairperson, in- structor, pilot, and actor will retire after 28 years at Alpena ·Community College. Students who have Dierking as an instructor may not have detected his involve- ment in the arts, but he admits · to having parts in a couple of plays and doing lighting at Alpena Civic Theatre. He obtained a bachelors -degree in Forestry Manage- -ment from Purdue, and a masters degree from Central Michigan University. Before moving to Alpena in 1968, Dierking was em- ployed as a forester for three years at the Department of Conservation in Indiana. He · also worked on the Fort · Apache Indian Reservation for -five years. He then moved to Alpena with Connie, his wife, · and their two sons. In com- paring the remoteness of · Arizona to Alpena, Dierking ' said that when he walked into -Kroger, he couldn't believe how big it was . Connie retired last year · from her teaching position at · Alpena High School. The Dierkings visit their grown sons in Chicago and Califor- : nia. Dierking came into ACC : as a forestry instructor, but af- ter eight years the program ended. There was some re- gret at seeing the forestry program die, Dierking said. But, according to him, when he started teaching Business and Computers, he was able to relax more. Dierking stated that he has mellowed through the years; he doesn't push his students as hard as he used to. When asked what his greatest accomplishments as an instructor at ACC were, he said, "surviving." On a seri- ous note, Dierking said he is very proud of the upgraded computer lab. "It's a pretty nice lab," he stated. Also, he his very pleased with the part he had in the contract with the Fac- ulty Council and the Board of Trustees. Dierking said he has no vast plans for retirement, ex- cept to do some traveling. So far, he has his sights on Ha- waii, Australia, and Nova Scotia. He also noted that he owns a plane and has been as far west as California and Or- egon and as far south as Florida. " I want to be in a po- sition that I can just get in the plane and go do something," commented Dierking. When asked to comment about the future here at ACC, Dierking said it will continue to serve the population of northeast Michigan. PHOTO BY ROY SMITH Cliarfes Scfzeuffer .,-- :BY Krr,E RONDEAU . STAFF WRITER Charlie Scheufler is retir- ing after 30 years of teaching at Alpena Community Col- lege. Scheufler developed and helped set up the Utility Tech- nology, Electronic, and Apprentice programs. "I ·can remember when the college began as a residen- tial home and when Van Lare Hall and Besser Tech were built. I've seen it develop from a one room classroom to what it is today," said Charlie Scheufler . He has all good memo- ries, some better than others, of his experiences here at ACC. Education is a priority, commented Scheufler. "I've never turned down a millage and never will; without edu- cation there is no neighborhood. Education sets the tempo for any commu- nity," Scheufler continued. Scheufler recommends an increase in industrial in- !Rjcliard 'E. 9rlifes BY DONALD FILARSKI STAFF WRITER There's a chair at East Campus, in room 123, that doesn't get much use. That chair belongs to Richard Miles, who will retire this year after 27 years of service as an in- structor here at Alpena Com- munity College. Where is Miles when he's not in his chair? Some responsibilities that keep him out of his chair in- clude being the women's soft- ball "pitching coach," being re- sponsible for running an entire health fitness program, teach- !Rp6ert~. Wisener After 23 years of teaching, Robert B. Wisener will be retiring from Alpena Community College. Wisener has been a Business Management In- structor, who has taught many different business classes in the afternoons and evenings. He joined the Business Department in 1973. "He has positively influenced a lot of people in the 23 years he has been here," said David Dierking, Business De- partment Chairperson. "Mr. Wisener has been a credit to our pro- gram and I'm sorry to see him leave," Dierking added. Janie Mouser 1 ACC bids Janie Mouser, Administrative , Technician in Besser Tech, a fond farewell al- ter seven years of service. Mouser is moving to Schoolcraft Commu- nity College in Livonia to a great career advance- ment job. "Janie did some real valuable behind the scenes work for the col- lege within the business community," said Don MacMaster, Assistant Dean, Director of Work- place Partnership. L:---------------------~, volvement in the facilities, be- cause hands on training is the best way. Scheufler has no real plans for his retirement. "He will be fishing somewhere," said Roy Smith, Utility Tech- nical Instructor. Smith has worked with Scheufler this year and will be taking over the program. "All my experiences were significant here and are all good memories; I would do it all over again and take the same route," said Scheufler. ing classes such as first aid, giving students information about diet and exercise, and teaching golf. Miles earned his first Masters Degree from Michigan State University in 1963. Before coming to ACC. He worked at MSU as a intra- mural supervisor. Following graduation from MSU, he was a physical education instructor at Godwin High School, near Grand Rapids, for about eight years. He then moved on to an administrative job, for two years, in Chicago, he said, act- ing as an aquatics director, be- fore finally arriving at ACC. Miles earned a masters de- gree in exercise physiology in 1985 from Central Michigan University. He acquired this degree, he says, in less than a year, whileonasabbaticalfrom ACC. He gives a simple expla- nation for wanting to retire now. "I really want to do some things in my life that I can't do fully and teach. This is a good time for me to go in another direction." He credited ACC with of- fering his family support over the years. "It's been a real nice place to work," he said. "I've really enjoyed it." He holds ACC, as a com- munity college institution, in high regard. He described it as a place where students can get good quality instruction for the money they spend. ACC adequately prepares students who plan to trans- fer to fouryearuni- versities,he added. Outside of his professional ac- complishments, on the home front, he has a son, Scott and a daughter, Denise.Scott has been activated from a Military Po- lice reserve .posi- tion in Detroit to Germany, from where he may be sent to Bosnia. Miles expressed pride in Scott's commitment to fulfill his obligations. His daughter is working for Nissan of Cali- fornia. After retiring, Miles planstodosometravelingwith his wife, Barb. Other tentative plans for retirement include working a ski patrol and a golf ranger's job for theSchuss Mountain Shanty Creek resort. Also, he plans on moving to the west- ern side of northern lower Michigan. Miles worked with an employee of the local hospital to ensure that rehabilitating cardiac patients would have a place to continue their exercise o/ernie 9\[f,tfiercut BYLYNLY STAFF WRITER of the local community, the center is there to assist vol- ------------ unteer services in Alpena. After 18 years of ser- vice, Vernie Nethercut of the Volunteer Center will be retiring from Alpena Community College's Cen- ter for Economic and Human Resource Devel- opment Department. When the Volunteer Center began it had offices at east campus, where they stayed for ten or more years before moving to the Besser Tech. building. "It was really nice for us to move over here to the main campus. It made us feel more like part of the college," said Nethercut. The department used to be know as the Human Services Department, but changed the name when they moved into Besser Tech. The Volunteer Center is one of only half a dozen in the United States that are directly associated with a college. Most Volunteer Cen- ters are run by United Way, or some other organization. Almost all colleges have student-run volunteer ser- vices, but at ACC they are a community service. The Volunteer Center's staff places students, as well as people from the commu- nity, in volunteer service. That brings more people into the college. One of their basic ser- vices is matching volunteers to local agencies and organizations. From the students to the people Job placement is con- ducted through an interview process, so indi- viduals are placed into a volunteer position accord- ing to their strengths. Nethercut is quite no- ticeable on ACC's campus, as she is always ready with a bright smile and a cheer- ful word. "Overall, I have loved my job, but I do not expect to miss it as much as I thought. The job has been quite hectic," Nethercut said. Nethercut is chairper- son on the Michigan Community Service Com- mission, which is designed to promote volunteers throughout the state. She will retire from that when her term ends in September. On April 24, Nethercut received The Woman Of The Year award from the following hospital convales- cence. Vi Pashley, Cardiac re- habilitation Coordinator at Al- pena General Hospital, said, "I've always felt real comfort- able working with Dick. He made the transition of taking our patients here into his pro- gram over there real easy." She added, "Keep exer- cising, Dick. Stay healthy." Dr. Curtis Davis, execu- tive dean, commenting on Miles,said, "Icertainly consider him a friend. He's certainly been real helpful to me on many occasions. I've gone to him several times for advice, suggestions. I really enjoyed my ten years of association with him." He added: "Go do the . thingsthatyouhaven'thad the opportunitytodo.l'msureyou will be successful in whatever venture you take on." Zonta Club of Alpena, a or- ganization of business and professional women for volunteer service. "The award could not have gone to a nicer per- son," said Dr. Newport, President of ACC. "She is the most caring, compassionate person that I have worked with for the last 9 years," Newport con- cluded. Nethercut started at ACC in November, 1977, and plans to retire on May 9, 1996. She is looking for- ward to writing her family's stories and she plans continue her bird watching hobby. But what appeals to her the most is the fact that she will be free from dead- lines, and can now take advantage of the good weather. ACC will miss Vernie Nethercut, but the college wishes her all the best in her retirement. PHOTO BY DEBBIE PARKS ,1 t