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News for & about classmates from the 50s, 60s & 70s
1964 CCM Grad Herb Shaw has died
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| Herb Shaw playing the calliope at the 2006 reunion |
Harrell Eugene "Herb" Shaw of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a 1964 graduate of the College-Conservatory of
Music of Cincinnati died Monday, June 8, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Herb was 73.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Ruth
Kennedy Shaw; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Brent Hays; son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin and
Lisa Shaw; grandchildren, Andrew, Peter and Teagan Hays; brother-in-law and his wife, Jim and Debbie
Kennedy; and niece and her husband, Anna and Dave Soisson.
They previously
resided in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he was employed by the Christian Broadcasting Network for 33 years.
Herb previously worked as a videographer/editor/producer for 24 years; spent 9 years at WKEF and
3 years with WLW-D in Dayton, Ohio.
During the 2006 reunion of classmates in Cincinnati, he got the chance to play the calliope on the
Belle of Cincinnati riverboat.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 14 from 5 to 7:30 pm at Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 N.W. Broad Street,
Murfreesboro, Tennessee (37129) where services will be held Monday morning, June 15, at 10:30 am. Placement will
follow in the mausoleum at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
6/9/15
John R. Berry '62 dead at age 76
John R. Berry of Virginia Beach, Virginia died May 9, 2015 at his home
of lymphoma of the brain. He was a 1962 graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati.
He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio and graduated from the high school there and then enrolled at Ohio University in Athens,
but returned home to help with his disabled father. He later transferred to CCM. He announced for radio
stations in Athens and Chillicothe and a TV station in Cincinnati. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged
as a Sergeant. He retired in 1968 after a 33 year career with the Hartford Insurance Group.
Survivors include his wife and best friend Fran McLean, whom he married
in 1990; his children Laura Downs (Doug) and their two Justin and Curtis of Huntersville, North Carolina; and Michael Berry
(Kate) and their children Sean, Erin and Ryan of Galloway, Ohio.
A memorial service will be held May 19 at 2 pm in the chapel of the
First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach.
5/13/15
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| Bill Gish at the 2010 reunion |
William D. "Bill" Gish of New York City died Wednesday, August 27, 2014. He died undergoing surgery
following a heart attack. He was 81.
Bill, a 1964 CCM graduate, had recovered from pancreatic cancer surgery in 2011 and heart surgery six years
ago. He was noted for his voice work in the New York area. He last attended the 50s, 60s & 70s reunion in
2010 in Cincinnati.
There were no services planned. His body was cremated.
8/29/14
2013 scholarship award winner announced
Keith Forney of Cincinnati is our 6th winner of our Radio-TV Alumni of the
50s, 60s & 70s award of $750.00.
The award was announced at the 20/20 Awards reception on April 16, 2013
in the Bauer Room at CCM.
Keith has been active in E Media productions including the Gold Rush Adventure Race
and projections for the CCM spring opera production of Three Penny Opera.
Keith is a senior and plans to
move to Denver and work with a production company.
4/20/13
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| Many of Charlie Plummers broadcasts from 20 years at WOCH Radio are included in a CD set |
If you like local history, you'll want to rush out and purchase a CD set that none other than North Vernon's
own "voice from the past" - Charlie Plummer - has compiled with another historic figure of local radio - Jess Spurgin.
The set of 10 compact discs will transport you to some of the most historic local events which took place
here and were broadcast live via the county's own radio station, WOCH-AM, from 1961 to 1981.
"There are a lot of very good memories," says Plummer. This was indeed "the golden
age" of radio here in Jennings, as the community embraced the new medium thanks in large part to Plummer, a dynamic young
man hired by owner Dorrel Ochs in 1958 as a part-time announcer and later as its manager.
The CDs' 20-year span includes the broadcast of the Eisenhower funeral train as it passed through the county
on April 1, 1969; the historic visit of then-President Richard M. Nixon to Jennings on June 24, 1971; and the inaugural address
of the county's favorite son, Ed Whitcomb, as he was sworn in as governor of Indiana on Jan. 13, 1969.
There is literally something for everyone on the CDs. You will hear exciting play-by-play action of three
Jennings County High School basketball games featuring Plummer, Dick Lauf and Tom Anderson as well as interviews with
coaches Don Schroeder and Gene Morrison. You will hear many voices from the past, including North Vernon Mayors Gerald
"Jay" Eder, Howard Hendricks and Bill Gregory as well as well known Baptist church pastor Dr. Dillard, postmaster Clyde
Matthews and the late editor of the Plain Dealer & Sun Dick Mayer.
A reenactment of the station's longest running program, "Down on the Farm" with Elisha Layman and Mark Osman,
is included as is an interview with Charles Hurley and Janet Wissel about Nixon's visit.
Teenage heart throbs The Pastels are naturally included as they played on many WOCH remote broadcasts and
appeared each week at the old Skate-Bowl for a teen dance. Plummer was the manager of the band and recalls their sound with
enthusiasm. If you were a teen in the 1960s, you'll remember these four teens, most of whom were
from Ripley County.
Lorena Seal, who was hired by Plummer right out of high school, donned her former WOCH sales persona to
sell sponsorships for this ambitious project. Everywhere she went, Lorena says she heard recollections about the station and
especially Plummer, who managed the local station from 1961 to 1981.
The project came together with a chance remark to local resident Donnie Miller, who was visiting his cousin
who is married to Jess Spurgin down in Arizona. Spurgin, a former WOCH employee and now successful broadcaster in Phoenix,
mentioned he would like to get ahold of Plummer which Miller facilitated. The two discussed "the
good ole days," and Plummer happened to mention to Spurgin he had some old tapes from WOCH. He sent them to Spurgin,
who "went bonkers over the tapes," telling Plummer, "You've got history here!" Thus, the project
was born. Plummer wants everyone to know that the project came to fruition thanks to Spurgin, who
narrates the project and produced it as well.
While he has yet to listen to all the tapes, the former WOCH manager has listened to the narration of the
Eisenhower funeral train as it passed through North Vernon and says it changed his mind about a career he left behind when
he relocated to Florida in the 1980s. Plummer says he never considered himself a top notch color
man, but after listening to the Eisenhower broadcast, he thought to himself "I didn't know I was that good! That section is,
in my opinion, the best broadcast I did."
The CD set will be available for sale at the Hayden Historical Museum and Our Heritage museum in Vernon
starting Sept. 1. The museums will keep $12 of the CD's cost of $27.95. If you want a copy, don't
delay as a limited number are available.
9/4/12
Disappointing turnout for Reunion
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| Lynn McIntosh and Pete Bissman |
The 2012 College-Conservatory of Music Radio-Television Alum Reunion in Washington DC, August 17-19
was scarcely attended. Attendees included Pete Bissman and Lynn McIntosh.
The two alums did a lot of sight seeing, visiting the Newseum and the Hazy National Air and Space Museum,
where the Discovery shuttle is on display. They said seeing Julia Child's kitchen and the flag which inspired our National
Anthem were highlights.
Lynn and his wife, Carol, and Pete had their Saturday evening dinner at Chef Geoffs at the Grand Hyatt where
they "toasted" Joe Lewin, winner of the latest Eva Parnell Super Achievement Award.
8/20/12
Eva Parnell Award winner named
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| Eva Parnell Award recipient Joe Lewin |
Joe Lewin has been chosen to receive the Eva Parnell Award in 2012.
The 1964 graduate is presently the President and General Manager of WHTM-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Joe had worked for Story First Communications as President of Russian Broadcasting in Moscow, Russia ; as
Vice President and General Manager of Scripps Howard's WMAR-TV in Baltimore, Maryland ; as General Manager of Nationwide Communications'
WRIC-TV in Richmond, VA; with Multimedia's WLWT in Cincinnati, Ohio as Account Executive to Vice President and General Manager.
Previous to that he was with AVCO Broadcasting as VP and General Manager of AVCO Film productions and a producer - director
at WLWT.
Joe is on the Board of Governors for the ABC Television Networks. Joe is also active in the community
of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania being of the Board of Directors of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and other organizations.
We
welcome Joe Lewin into those chosen to receive the Eva Parnell Superior Achievement Award.
7/28/12
2012 RTV Alum 50s-60s Scholarship Winner
Jonathan Wygant is the 5th winner of our Radio-TV Alum Scholarship, a check
for $750. Presentation of the awards was by Richard Dyer, General Manager of WLWT, at the annual 20/20 Awards
reception on May 22, 2012 in the Baur Room at CCM.
Jon is a Senior in the CCM Electronic Media Department. He graduated
from The Morningstar Academy High School with high honors. He has been an instructor audio engineer at the Band Development
Center in Dayton; a sales rep; studio & live engineer for JAW Sounds in Dayton; a manager, drummer, songwriter,
and sound engineer for WYGANT Band in Dayton; a DJ on Bearcast Radio at UC; and worked on video production & shooting
at the Hip Hop Youth Center and helped WCET with a PBS project. Jon has been on the Dean’s List throughout his
years at UC.
Jonathan has a passion for helping others and has done much volunteer work
using the skills he has developed through the years. He would love to contribute his skills to underdeveloped countries
in Central America and Africa.
We hope to continue this scholarship at CCM for many years.
It’s sort of a payback for the education and knowledge we received.
If you wish to contribute to the Scholarship Fund,
5/29/12
Reunion set for August 17-19
August 17th through the 19th has been set for our next reunion. Reunion spokesperson Pete Bissman
has announced it will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. (1000 H Street).
The Saturday banquet will be served by Chef Geoff.
Lynn and Carol McIntosh will be hosting the event.
Pete says details will be announced as they become known.
2/19/12
Next reunion changed from Florida to Washington, D.C.
There is in the planning a CCM Radio-Tv 50s&60s&70s Reunion in Washington,
DC. The date is the middle or late August, 2012. Reunion spokeperson Pete Bissman says, "We will give you more information
as things are firmed up. So, mark August on your calender."
12/16/11
Get scholarship funds in now for tax deduction this year
If anyone wants to make a donation to our CCM Radio-TV Alum
Scholarship program, please send a check to: Peter Bissman , 457 Pintail Dr., Loveland, Ohio 45140.
Make the check
out to UC/CCM E Media Discretionary Fund. Date it in 2011, if you want the 2011 deduction.
Pete Bissman will deliver
the checks to CCM E Media in early January.
12/16/11
The late Ted Bushelman honored
The Florence (Kentucky) Freedom (Frontier League) will be naming the press box at its home park, Champion Field,
for Ted Bushelman (Class of 1958). The naming will occur at ceremonies before the July 18 game.
In addition to his many
duties as Florence city councilman and at Greater Cincinnati Airport, Ted broadcast many of the Freedom's games on Cable One
of Northern Kentucky which he operated. The Freedom, a minor league team in Northern Kentucky and a member of the Frontier
League, began operation in 2003.
Ted passed away on March 6, 2011 at the age of 75. 6/24/11
2011 scholarship winner announced
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| Pete Bissman with scholarship winner Emily Macke |
Alumnus Pete Bissman presented Emily Macke
as the winner of our fourth UC/CCM Radio-TV Alumni Scholarship. She was presented with a check for $750. Our annual
award was presented by Kevin Burke, Associate Professor, at the 20/20 reception on Tuesday, May 24, in the Bauer Room at CCM.
Marjorie Fox introduced the unannounced guest speaker, WLWT-TV General Manager Richard Dyer, who gave the students some
good tips on interviewing for a job. This was following a few humorous moments and “jabs” at the award winning
students. This year there were several new scholarships and awards presented.
Emily is a junior at CCM and graduated from Glen Este High School in 2008. While at CCM , she
received the Cincinnatus Scholarship and was the UC All Student Television Production Coordinator (UCAST, the student run
TV station at UC), after being an active member for three years, the National Broadcasting Society Fundraising
Director as well as the Dean sponsored “My Art Is” video Contest Winner. Emily also participated in
the Ludwig-Maximillian’s Universitat in Munich, Germany summer program in 2010. While in Germany she created a
ten minute animated video for little ART, a non profit group that collects artwork of youth for various projects and is to
be released as a supplement to a book “Woran Kinder Glauben”. She has used her skills as Producer, Editor,
Videographer, and Technical Director at CCM.
Emily’s
passion is editing narratives and documentaries, but she truly enjoys producing. 5/24/11
'64 grad Bill Gish recovering from cancer surgery
1964 CCM graduate William D. "Bill" Gish has returned home from the hospital
to recuperate from surgery due to pancreatic cancer. Gish praised the surgeons at Sloan Kettering in New York where
he underwent surgery earlier in the week. He said the doctors seemed to think they got all the cancer and he will not
have to have therapy. Recovery is expected to take from six to eight weeks.
Although he lives alone in New York City, Bill said a
couple of friends check on him frequently.
Bill
underwent heart surgery in August of 2008. He attended the last 50s, 60s, 70s Reunion in 2010 in Cincinnati.
Bill may be reach through e-mail at WMGISH@aol.com. 3/13/11
'58 graduate Ted Bushelman dies at 75
1958 graduate Ted Bushelman of Florence, Kentucky died Sunday, March 6 of an
apparent heart attack. He was 75. He retired in 2008 after 42 years with the Northern Kentucky International Airport
where he was in charge of communications and served as spokesperson for the airport.
Ted was active in Northern Kentucky and was a member of the Florence City Council. He was
to have been president of a Boone County business association this fall. He also operated Cable One of Northern Kentucky
broadcasting local sports and events.
A celebration
of his life has been scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. in the community room of the World of Golf at 7400 Woodspoint Drive in Florence,
Saturday, March 12. Bushelman's family has asked that donations be made to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. 3/7/11
'63 grad Barry "Dr. Creep" Hobart has died
HOBART,
Barry L. devout Christian, local TV celebrity and late night horror movie host, nationally known as "Dr. Creep" died Friday
(January 14) at the Middletown Branch of Hospice of Montgomery County. As founder of the Montgomery County project "Christmas
Smiles" Barry helped over 93,000 families over 33 years. Until recently he used his celebrity status to raise contributions
in the Muscular Dystrophy telethon each Labor Day. Barry was a 1959 Graduate of Middletown High School, and a 1963 Graduate
of the University of Cincinnati majoring in TV and Radio Broadcasting.
After his college graduation he entered the United States Air Force and served overseas in service broadcasting
during the Vietnam War era. After his honorable discharge he was employed by Channel 22 as a camera specialist and master
control operator before creating the host of Shock Theatre ,"Dr. Creep," for who he was most famous. He was born on June 23,
1941 in Middletown Ohio to Grace Fullen Hobart, and the late Edward Lee Hobart.
He is survived by his mother Grace and one beloved son David Matthew Hobart and his former wife and lifelong
friend, Lavonda Ferguson. Also surviving him is a maternal aunt, Jean Kleinhenn of Springboro, paternal uncle, Douglas Hobart
of Florida and numerous cousins. Two of his cousins, Tabor and Daryl Fullen were considered by most as his sister and brother.
Valarie Varney his cousin was devoted to him through his life and illness. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Georgia
and Hiram Fullen and Russell and Ruth Hobart, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wishes to express their heartfelt
thanks to the staff at Atrium Medical Center and the wonderful caretakers at Hospice of Montgomery County. A special acknowledgement
and thanks to Barry's cousin Steve Snider and lifelong friend David Solomon for seeing Barry through and caring for him during
his final journey.
There will be visitations for Barry's family, friends
and fans from 4 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday January the 19th at the Anderson Funeral home, 1357 E. Second St, Franklin Ohio. Funeral
services will be held on Thursday at the convenience of the Family. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery in Middletown,
Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Anderson Funeral Home to offset Barry's final expenses.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.anderson-fh.com. 1/18/11
Barry "Dr. Creep" Hobart hospitalized
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| Barry Hobart as "Dr. Creep" |
Barry Hobart, '63, has been hospitalized in Dayton following a series
of strokes in December. According to the Dayton Daily News, his agent and friend Rick Martin reported he was in a coma.
Hobart had been in an area healthcare center since April of 2019 due to leg and breathing problems.
Although being in a wheelchair, Hobart made some personal appearances
in October.
As Dr. Creep, Hobart became a local icon during the 1970s and ‘80s
as the host of WKEF-TV Channel 22’s “Shock Theatre” and co-host of “Clubhouse 22.” He introduced
the character in January 1972 while working as a master control operator at Channel 22.
1/4/11
2012 Reunion Committee meets
The first meeting of the 2012 Reunion Committee met Sunday, November 21 in Clearwater, Florida to discuss
preliminary plans for the get-to-gether. Attending were Neil McCutchan, Bill Felker, Pete Berkobein and Charlie Plummer.
No decision on the date or venue was made. However, several suggestions were made including a cruise
and holding it at Shepherd's in Clearwater. A questionaire has been prepared and will be e-mailed to alumni
who have attended in the past as to their thoughts.
Another meeting to complete the plans is expected to be held in early 2011.
11/22/10
Click here to download Reunion Questionaire
Jim Weir recuperating from heart surgery
Jim Weir '65 was released from St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis
on September 7 following open heart surgery August 27. He says he is following doctor's orders and resting at home. He is
supposed to start cardiac rehab on 10/4. His recovery time is estimated at three months, but he says he's taking it one
day at a time.
"Thanks ...to the CCM R/TV gang for
your support. Jim Weir"
9/14/10
Pete Bissman's visit to Switzerland
by Eric and Gerti Schneider
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| Eric Schneider (left) with Pete Bissman |
Pete Bissman ('63) visited us in Switzerland for a few days, we met an friend of Pete's in Berne who's parents
live in the US. At first the rainy weather didn't cooperate with us, but we did have a chance to drive over 4 different mountain
passes to view the mountains at a closer range.
It was also a first for Pete to walk into a beautiful blue glacier, saw some groundhogs which people could
feed, and an old steam train. Pete enjoyed the Swiss "Helles" Beer's and Gerti's Swiss cooking. He got to see the Bernese
bears and a little of Berne by night,where I worked during my Swiss TV days.
Gerti and I had a very interesting
and wonderful short time with Pete, he's such a
teriffic person. Hopefully the next time he will see a little more
of the beautiful country we live in.
8/17/10 Eric (CCM
'64) and Gerti Schneider
David Silvian receives Eva Parnell Award
David Silvian, '61, was awarded the third Eva Parnell Superior Achievement Award Saturday evening during
the 50s, 60s and 70s UC/CCM Radio-TV Alumni Reunion Saturday evening, June 5.
Lynn McIntosh, who received the second Eva award, said Silvian had a "rich career" having worked in several
markets and was the recipient of many professional awards. He is retired from the University of Georgia, where he served
as a producer/director. The award was accepted by Pete Bissman, due to the illness of Silvian. He resides in Bogart,
Georgia.
There were five nominees for the award. It's named after Eva Parnell, one of the most dedicated educators
at CCM. She had an illustrious career in radio drama, Broadway and television
acting. She taught drama and speech at the College-Conservatory of Music in the late 1950s through the mid 60s.
Click here to read Lynn McIntosh's speech announcing the Eva Award to David.
6/5/10
Head of E-Media at UC speaks to alumni group
Marjorie Fox, who became head of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music E-Media Division
in January, says after a "state of flux" for a couple of years, normalcy is returning to the campus which saw several changes
in the adminstration. She said several problems, including the cost of education, has caused a rise in tuition for students.
Two additional faculty are being added to the five already in the division.
Scholarship committee member Ed Marks says there is nearly two-thousand dollars in the scholarship fund,
enough to fund the next two and two thirds scholarships.
The sixth reunion is being planned for Florida in two to three years, possibly during the winter months.
6/5/10
You can help with the Flower Fund
Pam Stephens has been sending flowers and get-well wishes to alumni who have had serious health problems.
She mentioned Saturday night at the reunion that she still has some $50 in “the pot” for flowers, etc., and was
handed an additional $20.00. Pam says, "Any other “donations” would be appreciated as well as information
on anyone in the group who is having health problems. I’ll be glad to send cards as well as flowers to them, if/when
appropriate."
6/5/10
50s 60s 70s Radio-TV alumni reunion underway
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The 2010 reunion of radio-tv graduates from the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati
got underway Friday, June 4 at the Garfield Suites Hotel in Cincinnati. Eight alumni toured the U.C. E-Media department
Friday afternoon.
Led by department head Marjorie Fox, alumni saw the facilities where students are taught. One area
of interest for radio graduates was the Bearcast studios, where they saw how broadcasts are done now over the internet.
(Pictured above: Front row: Marjorie Fox, Pam Stephens, J.K. Smith, Bill Gish. Back row:
Lynn McIntosh, Rusty Reed, MaryAnn Luedtke, Bill Felker, Pete Bissman.)
About 30 alumni have registered for the event. They will have a breakfast Saturday morning, followed
by a luncheon cruise on the Ohio River and a dinner banquet Saturday evening.
This is the fifth reunion the group has had since its first in Cincinnati. Others were held
in Orlando in 2003, Cincinnati in 2006, Indianapolis in 2008 and Cincinnati again this year.
6/4/10
Walter Nini receives Third UC/CCM Alumni Scholarship
Walter Nini was presented with the third UC/CCM Radio-TV Alumni Scholarship
from the 50s, 60s & 70s Alumni group. The Scholarship was raised to $750 by the committee, because of rising costs for
all students at UC. The award was presented by Dr. John Owens, an E-Media Associate Professor, at the 20/20 Awards Reception
held May 25 in the Bauer Room at CCM. Marjorie Fox, E-Media Division Head, introduced the guest speakers, the new UC
President, Gregory H. Williams and Ken Lowe, President and CEO of Scripps Network Interactive.
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| Scholarship recipient Walter Nini flanked by committee members Pete Bissman and Ed Marks |
Walter graduated from Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus, Ohio with a GPA of 3.5. He is quite active
at UC and has worked in the College of Business Dean’s Office and the UC Admissions Department, attending the office
computer malfunctions. Walter also has a weekly radio program on "Bearcast Radio" and has assisted with productions on UCAST,
the student run TV station. Last summer he traveled to Munich, Germany and studied at the Ludwig Maximillians University,
working with their Internet department as a photographer. He also is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Walter
is currently working on documentary program about UC’s history for UC Magazine’s website. His biggest passion
is for video production, single camera production and postproduction.
Antendees will all get a chance to meet Walter, our third scholarship winner along with Ryann Walton, our
second scholarship winner at our reunion banquet, June 5.
5/26/10
'64 grad Joe Lewin named PAB Broadcaster of the Year
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| '64 CCM grad Joe Lewin |
Hugh Joseph "Joe" Lewin, President and General Manager, WHTM TV, Harrisburg, will be named Pennsylvania Assocation of Broadcaster's Television
Broadcaster of the Year at a luncheon to be held at the Hotel Hershey
on May 3, 2010.
Lewin, a lifelong broadcaster, received his degree in Communications from
the University of Cincinnati. He quickly moved through the ranks
of various executive positions with AVCO, Multimedia, Nationwide Communications,
Scripps Howard Broadcasting and Story First Communications. As President
of the latter, Lewin was based in Moscow, Russia, responsible for overseeing
several television stations.
In 1999, Lewin was named President/General Manager of WHTM TV, Harrisburg,
an Allbritton Communications company. He is active in state and
national industry legislative affairs and educational activities.
He was President of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and has served
on the Board of Governors for ABC Television Netowrk Affiliates.
"We are honored to recognize Joe Lewin for his service to his community
and industry", state Richard Wyckoff, PAB President. "He is extremely
active in numerous civic and charitable organizations, he gives of his
time and skills to industry affairs and his managerial talents are much
in evidence given WHTM's success year after year."
The 1964 alumnus of the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati resides in Hummelstown,
Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Dee, have four children and twelve grandchildren. And he ran the the New York
City marathon in 1985.
Charlie Plummer recuperating from surgery
Charlie Plummer says he's feeling better every fifteen minutes. The 1961 CCM alumnus, who resides
in Spring Hill, Florida, was hospitalized on February 3 for gallbladder surgery. Complications kept him in the hospital
until February 10. He says he now has about ten weeks of recuperation ahead.
Charlie, who has spearheaded Alumni events beginning in 2000, had planned to attend a get-to-gether of alumni
living or visiting Florida in Clearwater on February 14. But, with several unable to attend due to weather or other
conditions, it has been postponed.
The next big reunion, for 1950, 1960 and 1970 graduates, is slated for Cincinnati, Ohio on June
4 and 5.
2/11/10
Lynn McIntosh - 30 years of service at Westwood One
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| Lynn McIntosh on the right |
Join us in congratulating Lynn McIntosh on 30 successful years of service at Westwood One! Lynn has
been instrumental in helping radio stations across the country join the networks of CBS, NBC, MarketWatch, CNBC and CNN.
Lynn was influential in the development of the Mutual Broadcast System and the Larry King Radio Show.
He began his broadcast career in television, later rising through the ranks to Program Director at WMAL-AM in Washington,
DC.
Whether playing the outfield for the Westwood One softball team or adding a new affiliate, Lynn has always
brought integrity and professionalism to Westwood One.
Lynn is a 1963 CCM graduate.
2/4/10
Wife of alumnus Pete Bissman has died
Loveland, OH - Maria-Luise "Marlis" (nee Knoll) Bissman, of
Loveland died on Sunday, August 9 at 65 years old. Marlis was born in Breslau, Germany. She is survived by
her husband, Peter Bissman (CCM '63), children: Michael (Deb), Annette (Mike) Davis, John Martin (Melinda), and Andrew (Shannon)
Bissman. Eight grandchildren: Erika and Emma Davis, Jennifer Vance, John Thomas, Ryan and Alexandra Bissman, Cora and
Sarah Bissman.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2009 at
the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home in Loveland where friends were received prior to the service. Caring cremation
will take place after the service. Burial will take place at Mansfield Cemetery Mansfield, OH at a later date.
Family suggest memorial contributions be directed to the Loveland Presbyterian
Church Endowment Fund, 360 Robin Ave. Loveland, OH 45140.
8/12/09
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Alumni urged to help one of its own - Barry Hobart, class of '63
On Saturday, July 18th, 2009, an event was held in Springfield, Ohio
to benefit a very special man, legendary Dayton, Ohio area television personality, Dr. Creep (Barry Hobart). As host of Shock
Theater and Clubhouse 22 he created a lot of fond memories for a lot of people. As a generous, caring man he dedicated many
hours to the Muscular Dystrophy cause and his own "Project Smiles".
A lot of people growing up and watching him on TV may not know of his
current situation. Unfortunately, Barry has become very ill and cannot afford his medications and other mounting expenses.
He is also doing the best he can to care for his mother and disabled son.
So we ask that you please help Dr. Creep and his family out in any way
possible, and know that you will be recognized for your support.
Contributions can be made via paypal at the following :
7/20/09
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Eric Schneider returns for shoulder surgery
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Eric Schneider '64 underwent additional surgery on Thursday, May 14,
at a hospital in Berne, Switzerland. Two tendons on his right shoulder were torn and fixed again; one of the biceps was twisted; the other one near his collar bone had to be stitched together and some
bone from his collar bone transplanted . There was heavy osteoarthritis
(also due to his job with the camera on his shoulder).
His wife, Gerti, at the hospital following the operation, said he was extremely
tired, "Now I just heard from him that the night was a horror... lots of
pain, lying on his back and getting accustomed to his new partner - the blue roll!" She said the pain is now under control. She said the hospital has given him a wireless LAN so he can check his
e-mail and answer with his left hand.
Schneider previously had knee surgery in December of 2008. (See story
below)
5/16/09
1964 graduate honored for volunteer service
Pam Stephens, an Oakwood, Ohio (Dayton) resident and the owner of Stephens
Insurance Agency, was “drafted” into the Board of Trustees for Hospice of Dayton when the program consisted of
just a handful of committed volunteers. A couple of the founding Board members were familiar with Pam’s experience in
public relations, a talent sorely needed by the fledgling organization. They called upon her to join them in launching an
ambitious undertaking –establishing one of the first hospices in the country. Pam volunteered on for the job –a
volunteer position that is now thirty years old.
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| Bill and Pam Stephens at the volunteer banquet |
Pam was honored for 30 years of volunteer service to Hospice of Dayton during a recent volunteer banquet.
“In the early days we were a working Board,” Pam says. “Everything was ‘hands on.’ I worked
on publicity and started the Speaker’s Bureau. We relied on donations for everything."
Being involved in the early development and watching the evolution over several decades on the Board,
Pam has enjoyed seeing many of those early dreams come true. She would still be serving but for a change in by-laws that delivered
the unanticipated result of term limits for Board members. “I miss being on the Board.” Pam says, but her involvement
with Hospice of Dayton continues as she serves with the Hospice of Dayton Foundation Financial Advisory Committee. “It’s
a wonderful cause and a great organization,” Pam says.
Pam is a 1964 CCM graduate and was Dayton's first "weather girl."
5/11/09 Hospice of Dayton
Second UC/CCM Alumni Scholarship awarded
Ryann Walton, a senior in the UC/CCM Electronic Media Department,
has received our Second Radio-TV Alumni 50s & 60s Scholarship Award of $500. The award was presented at the 2009 Electronic Media Scholarship Awards Reception by Dr. Manfred Wolfram, Ed Marks and Pete Bissman
on May 1, 2009 at the WLWT studios in Cincinnati.
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| Ryann Walton (center) with Scholarship Committee members Pete Bissman and Ed Marks |
Ryann, from Hamilton, Ohio, attended high school at Lakota East High School
and was actively involved with their radio station WLHS 89.9FM. At UC/CCM, she is Music Director at the student run Internet "Bearcat Radio". Ryann has been a live DJ for several quarters
where she writes and co-produces a weekly "New Music Minute" podcast.
She has been an intern and continues to volunteer at the Internet radio station WOXY.com, where she creates playlists for
their overnight programming and review music for airplay. Ryann
was also an intern at the German college radio station M945 for three weeks during the summer of 2008 in Munich, Germany where she wrote and produced short news segments for airplay and produced a hour long program
following the history of the record label, Sub Pop Records.
In addition, Ryann is also a Member of University of Cincinnati's Honors
Program, a Cincinnatus Scholarship recipient, a Cincinnati Women s Club Scholarship recipient, and on the Dean's List from 2006 to present. Her minor degree is Business.
Ryann is a radio person and would like to find employment with a radio promotions company.
Contributions to our Scholarship Fund can be made by writing a check to "CCM E Media Discretionary Fund" and
mail the check to : Peter Bissman, 457 Pintail Dr., Loveland, Ohio
45140.
5/2/09
Libby signs book for CCM alum
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Pam Swartzel Stephens '64 of Dayton, Ohio met earlier this month (April) in the Dayton area with
Libby Landgon, daughter of classmate Mary Ann Luedtke. Libby was in the area for a book signing of her new
book, "Small Space Solutions."
Pete Bissman '63 of Loveland, Ohio went to hear her presentation
at the recent Cincinnati Flower Show.
Libby is hostess of an HGTV program, “Small Spaces.” Stephens
said, "What a wonderful, talented, and personable young woman, and, her book is great. Perhaps others will stop
by to see Libby when she is on a book-signing tour in their area."
4/27/09 Updated 5/3/09
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| J Ireland, N McCutchan, B Felker, J McCutchan, P & Z Berkobein, G Ireland & C Plummer |
Several CCM radio-tv alumni met for brunch at Shephard's Restaurant on Clearwater Beach on Sunday, March
1. Gene and Judy Ireland are spending the winter travelling around Florida and drove to Clearwater Beach from Bradenton.
Bill and Linda Felker came across the state from Frostproof where they are RVing for the winter.
Neil and Judy McCutchan came from their home in Winter Haven, Pete and Zandra Berkobein drove from their
home in Thonotasassa and Charlie Plummer motored from Spring Hill where he resides.
Neil McCutchan and Bill Felker went to elementary and high school together in Evansville, Indiana as well
as CCM. It was McCutchan's first meeting with alumni.
The group spent around three hours remembering their years at CCM and getting aquainted again. The next reunion for the 50s, 60s and 70s group will be held in Cincinnati in 2010.
3/2/09
Update on Libby Langdon
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Libby Langon, daughter of '64 CCM graduate Mary Ann Luedtke, appeared on
the Rachel Ray show Tuesday (Feb 17th), and she has a book – Libby Langdon’s Small Space Solutions –
coming out this week too.
She was also in Cincinnati on March 1st for an design talk and
book signing at Joseph Beth Booksellers; she’s also coming back to Cincinnati for the Flower 'Flowers After Hours' Show
on April 20 at 5:30 p.m. She’ll be part of the “Flowers After Hours” program also through Joseph Beth
Booksellers.
3/2/09
Daughter of '64 grad featured in magazine
The daughter of Mary Ann (Cannon) Luedtke, '64, is featured in an recent issue of Consumer's Reports.
Senior Editor Daniel DiClerico speaks with Libby Langdon, a New York City-based interior designer who appears on HGTV's Small Space, Big Style; her new book, Small Space Solutions, is due out in March 2009. Here, Langdon reveals her favorite paint colors,
shares several space-expanding tricks, and talks about the latest in lightbulbs. Click here for the article >>>
1/20/09
'58 grad Ted Bushelman retires
After 41 years, Ted Bushelman is retiring as senior director of communications for the Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky International Airport. The airport is having a retirement party on Friday night for Bushelman, 72, but his
official last day is Dec. 31. A parachutist landing on a new runway at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Airport in 2005 was just one of many creative ideas by spokesman Ted Bushelman.
He started the job in 1967. Ted is a 1958 graduate of CCM.
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"I think that's pretty good since I only needed 27 to retire; but the airport is my second family, and I've
enjoyed all those extra years working here," said Bushelman.
The good years included bringing murals to the airport in ’73. During The Depression, Ted's
late father mixed the mortar for the murals when they first hung in Union Terminal. "So I'm kind of proud what my dad
did will be here long after I'm gone," said Bushelman.
The tough times on the job were the fatal air plane crashes including TWA in 1967. "We went over to
look at it and I tripped and I looked down on what I tripped on and here was a little doll baby sticking up out of the ground.
I broke down and to this day it still gets to me," said Bushelman.
As the airport faces tough times with the downsizing of Delta Air Lines and Comair, Bushelman remains optimistic
the industry will bounce back.
On a lighter note, the one constant that remains is his trademark mustache. "When I was back in high
school I saw Don Ameche and one other person in there wearing one and everybody talked about it and I thought I need a trademark
so I'll just copy it from them," said Bushelman. "It has been constant and I kept it that way."
The Florence City Council member and future vice mayor has no plans to settle down as he belongs to more
than a dozen organizations including the All Volunteer Cable1 of Northern Kentucky which broadcasts sports games for Thomas
More.
Knee surgery for Eric Schneider
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1964 CCM graduate Eric Schneider has undergone surgery on his left knee (meniscus). His wife, Gerti,
said Tuesday (Dec. 2) that Eric had the surgery on Monday, November 24 in Berne, Switzerland where they reside. She
said he would "most probably be home Wednesday already."
Eric is retired from Switzerland Television Corporation and previously worked at NBC in Burbank, California
and WCPO and WLWT television stations in Cincinnati.
12/2/08
Wife of 1963 grad Rusty Reed dies
REED, Georgia S. Age 67 of Centerville, OH. passed away Friday, Nov. 14,
2008. She was a member of Normandy UMC, attended Miami Univ. & graduated from Univ. of Cincinnati. Georgia is a member
of the Centerville Civic Women's Club & Normandy UMC Women's Club. Survived by her husband Stanley H. Reed, daughter Allison
R. Bushbaum & grandson Reed.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at the Schlientz &
Moore Funeral Home, 820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, OH. from 5 to 7 PM. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 AM at
Normandy United Methodist Church, 450 W. Alex Bell Rd. Centerville, OH.
Burial to follow at Davids Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Normandy UMC memorial fund in Georgia's memory.
11/17/08
Bill Gish returned to his home in New York City on Saturday, November
15. Bill, a 1964 CCM graduate, had heart surgery on August 28 at the Milton S. Hershey Pennsylvania
State Medical Center. It was originally scheduled for July 25, but had to have some dental work done first.
Then while staying with a niece nearby, he underwent rebab.
Joe Lewin, who lives near the hospital and also a 1964 graduate, visited Bill several times during his
hospital stay and afterwards. He said he had lunch with him last Thursday (Nov. 13) and found him " a lot better than
the last time I saw him."
Lewin said he has been going through rehab for the past couple of months and will continue to do so for
several more weeks.
Lewin said they had a great time talking about CCM and mutual friends, classmates, teachers, WLWT and
WKRC personalities, his childhood at the Milton Hershey School and his career in New York.
11/17/08
David Silvan says it's true
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| David Silvan at the 2006 reunion |
David A. Silvan of Bogart, Georgia graduated from CCM in 1961
and says " I was the first person to be inducted into the "WHITE CASTLE" Hall of Fame (in 2001), that's right folks
the White Castle Hall of Fame. No one else at CCM can say that..."
It was 2001 when White Castle initiated the Hall of Fame:
I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, went through college there and left at
the age of 21, some 42 years ago. As a young man, I visited the White Castle near my home at least twice a week, never realizing
that I had developed the Crave for those burgers.
Now that I don't live anywhere near a White Castle, I have driven from
my home in Georgia to Nashville, Tennessee - a 5-hour drive - at least once a month just to have lunch at White Castle. I've
looked over my old calendars and during the past 10 years, I have made 290 trips just for a White Castle!
11/9/08
Pacemaker goes in... Herb goes to lunch
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| Herb Shaw at the 2006 reunion |
Herb Shaw ('64) says although there were a few glitches, everything turned
out for the better. He's speakiing of his new Pacemaker. Herb
says since he was diagnosed with sleep apnea his surgery was done only
with lydacane... no premed or anything! He said you feel a lot and
it really disrupted the operating room, "They never have a patient yelling
and screaming and cracking jokes during the operation." He said
since he had no drugs and was not put to sleep he was in recovery
only a short time. He said he was causing so much distraction cracking
jokes with the nurses, they let him go home about an hour after surgery...
with plenty of time to stop by his favorite Mexican restaurant for lunch.
"Well, I guess I know now more like it was to be operated on in a
battlefield hospital during the Civil War."
Herb says his only complication was catching a nasty cold a couple days
after going home... which he unselfishly shared with his wife, Ruth.
As for as the sleep apnea, he now sleeps upright in a Lazy Boy. No more machine and mask which didn't help his claustrophobic tendencies!
11/9/08
Pat Tierney undergoes treatment for cancer
Patricia "Pat" Tierney '63 is undergoing treatment for a rare form of tongue cancer. She was diagnosed
with cancer after undergoing medical tests this past summer.
She and her husband, Matt, have traveled to the University of Maryland in Baltimore where she is currently
undergoing treatment. Matt says everything is going well in that she is responding to the treatment. He says they
hope to be back home in Lexington, Kentucky by Thanksgiving.
10/5/08
Lynn McIntosh presented 2nd "Eva" Award
Lynn McIntosh, CCM class of 1963, was named the second winner of the
Eva Parnell Superior Achievement Award. The first winner in 2006, Tom Urich (62), presented the award to Lynn at the
50s, 60s and 70s Group Reunion in Indianapolis on Saturday evening, June 14.
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In accepting the award, Lynn said he could come up with other persons who could have been chosen, but was
grateful for the honor. He said he has never looked back on the road he has taken in life, until now. And he wonders
what might have happened had he taken a different turn.
He admitted that he was a "challenge" for Eva and it's a very special honor to receive the award
named for her. He related that listening had more to do with his success than anything.
Lynn's first professional experience was at WLW, where he met his wife, Carol. He told about the many
persons who influenced his life.. and certainly he has influenced more people than he realizes.
He still works with Westwood One, but knows retirement is in his future.
Read more about the Reunion by clicking on the links on the left of this page.
6/15/08
50s - 70s Group presents first scholarship
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Kristen
Ligouri, a junior in the UC/CCM E-Media Department, has been awarded the first $500 Scholarship Award from the 50s-60s Alumni.
The award was announced at the group's 2008 Reunion in Indianapolis Saturday evening, June 14.
Kristen,
from Youngstown, Ohio, attended high school outside of Cincinnati at Clinton Massie
High School in Clarksville, Ohio.
Kristen
has been inducted into the historical Ivy Chain, the six mosst accomplished women of the junior class. She is an intern
with The Ownes Group, Inc., Fox-Searchlight, Warner Brothers and Lions Gate. She worked an an intern with Bavarian Broadcasting
Company in Munich and also as Promotions Director and D.J. on "Bearcast Radio." Presently she is the chapter president
of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.
Scholarship
Committee member Ed Marks, who announced the winner, told those attending the June 14th banquet in Indianapolis, that over
$3,100 was raised since the 2006 reunion for the scholarship. He recognized 1961 alumnus Charlie Plummer for being the
sparkplug in getting the scholarship rolling.
Contributions
for the scholarship fund may be out to the "CCM E Media Discretionary Fund" and mail it
to: Peter Bissman, 457 Pintail Dr., Loveland, Ohio 45140.
6/15/08
Note: Kristen Liguori was the recipient of the Ziv Award to go to New York City for the summer. She will be interning
at As The World Turns. After the summer she is considering getting her MBA at UC.
Entertainment added to Friday Hospitality session
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| Entertainer Sandy Pickett on the left with her performing partner |
Singer and songwriter Sandy Pickett entertained attendees of the 2008
Reunion during the Hospitality Session on Friday evening, June 13. She resides in Ripley County, Indiana in the southeastern
section of the state. She is the daughter of one of the group called The Pastels which was managed by CCM graduate
Charlie Plummer, while he managed the radio station in North Vernon.
On her MySpace web site she describes herself, "I am in my 7th year as a solo guitarist and performing singer songwriter I incorporate the
harp and open tunings when It fits whatever I am writing. Typically I use plastic finger-picks and try to weave rythmns to
add personality to the songs. When I record I have had the pleasure to work with some very talented people and consider myself
fortunate to have been surrounded and inspired by so many friends who play."
6/14/08
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College’s E-media chair sees tough fit
By Janelle Ceffand
Living under the same roof as College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati has become a difficult fit, says Manfred K, Wolfram, head of the Electronic Media
Division.
"Any conception that this division has its focus on serving the performing arts at CCM ... is certainly no longer valid,”
he says. I think the idea to restructure CCM into three schools is a very opportune and necessary one. A different momentum
is at work here.”
Its own identity
Wolfram believes that E Media must create its own identity as a separate school. It could then form joint programs
with more suitable colleges on the UC campus, such as the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, which offers journalism and
communications or the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), which has a Web sign program, he says.
Ideally,
E Media should leave CCM altogether, he believes.
Historically
speaking, E Media owes its existence to the College of Music," he
says. "But over the years, the profession is no longer radio and TV. It’s electronic print media, it’s moving
to the web, its cable, its digital and cell phone. It has changed dramatically."
Started with radio
Founded in 1936, Electric Media is one of CCM’s oldest divisions, established at the College
of Music to complement Cincinnati’s strong radio presence. Today,
it’s 209 undergraduate students learn to write, film and produce their own TV shows, movies and documentaries, using
state of the art computerized news systems and digital editing machines. They
learn to become anchors in a mock TV newsroom.
The department would not physically leave, because "we are wired into this building that we helped to finance with
sponsors and donors." And it would continue any existing co-productions with
CCM.
This is a wonderful, high-quality college with a history of success. But its core mission is different,” he says. “If you know of CCM, you will not know who we are.
My constituents
are not in the performing arts they are in the business of media."
E Media’s mission is
to prepare students for the media world. of writing, producing, satellite distribution, and the cable and telephone industry.
A wall of plaques tucked away in a dark hallway at CCM boasts scores of EMMY
winners and some national Emmys.
Famous Grads
Its graduates include Earl Hamner Jr., creator of "The Waltons," writer-producer Dan Guntzelman, who wrote for “WKRP
in Cincinnati" while a student intern at WKRC-AM
(550), and Tom Bruehl, senior vice president at Paramount Pictures.
This program could be one of the truly flagship programs for the university in the 21st century," Wolfram says. "We
have all the ingredients here."
His position is supported by the industry leaders who serve as his advisory board - CEOs and senior vice presidents
of nearly every major corporation in the region - whose portraits adorn the E-media conference room. They have written their
concerns to UC president Nancy Zimpher.
Wolfram does not want to wait for a new dean to make a decision.
“We are already behind,
you set the wheels in motion, and you recruit the type of dean who will facilitate that.”
igelfand@enquirer.com (Sunday Cincinnati Enquirer - Nov 4, 2007)
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