Class Notes (What's this?) Welcome to Class Notes. Find out what your fellow alumni are up to these days. Share your news and events by submitting a note. Recent Class Notes Gregory Andersen (1994) Gregory Andersen (1994) has been named retail sales manager at Driscoll's in Watsonville.   Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Kristopher Cadieux () Kristopher Cadieux has been selected shop manager and scenic designer for CMT-- Children's Muscial Theaterworks.   Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Gregory Stach (1992) Gregory Stach (1992)has earned two outstanding ratings for his inagural Pinot Noir bottlings. The outstanding ratings came from Wine Spectator magazine-- the world's leading authority on the wine industry and competive ratings.   Submitted on Jun 26 2009. William Canevari (1971) William Canevari (1971) is retiring from the University of California Cooperative Extension in San Joaquin County. In May 2009, Canevari was awarded emeritus status by the vice president of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Following his retirement, Canevari will continue to oversee several projects for UC Cooperative Extension.    Submitted on Jun 26 2009. Robert Dahlgren (1952) Robert Dahlgren (1952) passed away on June 18, 2009. Robert worked as a dentist up until his retirement in April. He attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 1955. During dental school he belonged to Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, Tau Kappa Omega Dental Honor Society, and Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity, Alpha Phi Chapter. He was a member of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry Alumni, and the Fresno Madera Dental Society.   Submitted on Jun 26 2009. Max Flaming (1963) Max Flaming (1963) opened a Delano distribution location for Maxco Supply. Although Max plans to keep the original Parlier location operational, the new 300-foot-long location is perfect for future growth.   Submitted on Jun 22 2009. David Trowbridge () David Trowbridge passed away on May 16, 2009. Trowbridge created the 1970 "Sculpture for the Campus."   Submitted on Jun 22 2009. Caryn Machado (1990) Caryn Machado (1990) is running for Scotts Valley city council. If she wins, Machado is hoping to ensure that Scotts Valley continues on an eco-friendly path as it expands.   Submitted on Jun 22 2009. Richard Lentz (1700) Richard Lentz has been hired as the new assistant superintendent of Educational Services for Eureka County School District.   Submitted on Jun 22 2009. Patricia (Parry) Costner (1991) Patricia Costner (1991) opened the 1000th Aunt Annie's Pretzel franchise store located at Fashion Fair Mall in Fresno.   Submitted on Jun 22 2009. > Read all Class Notes Career News William Canevari (1971) William Canevari (1971) is retiring from the University of California Cooperative Extension in San Joaquin County. In May 2009, Canevari was awarded emeritus status by the vice president of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Following his retirement, Canevari will continue to oversee several projects for UC Cooperative Extension.    Submitted on Jun 26 2009. Patricia (Parry) Costner (1991) Patricia Costner (1991) opened the 1000th Aunt Annie's Pretzel franchise store located at Fashion Fair Mall in Fresno.   Submitted on Jun 22 2009. > Read more Career News Births & Adoptions Colby Linder (1999) Colby Linder (1999) and Nicole (DiBuduo) Linder (1998) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Lucas Natale Linder. He was born on March 18, 2009 and weighed 7 lb., 3 oz. and 21 1/4 inches. Lucas joins sister Sophia, 4. Colby is a Biology instructor at Fresno City College and Nicole is the Director of annual giving at Fresno Pacific University.   Submitted on May 4 2009. Traci Aoki (1995) Traci Aoki (1995) and Michael Tan are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Jenna Maiko Tan. She was born on March 11, 2009.   Submitted on Mar 30 2009. > Read more Births & Adoptions Marriages & Commitments Garrett Morgan (2008) Garrett Morgan (2008) and Erin DeBenedetto are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on June 11, 2009 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno. She graduated from Fresno State with a degree in Nursing, and is currently working as an RN at Kaweah Delta Medical Center. Garrett graduated from Fresno State with a degree in Molecular Biology, and is currently attending law school pursuing a career in Patent Law.   Submitted on May 18 2009. Rachel (Roberts) Giosa () Rachel Roberts and Joshua Giosa (2005) are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on June 6, 2009 in Fresno. Joshua, Rachel and their beautiful daughter, Jayden, plan to stay in Fresno.   Submitted on May 4 2009. > Read more Marriages & Commitments Catching Up Gregory Andersen (1994) Gregory Andersen (1994) has been named retail sales manager at Driscoll's in Watsonville.   Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Kristopher Cadieux () Kristopher Cadieux has been selected shop manager and scenic designer for CMT-- Children's Muscial Theaterworks.   Submitted on Jul 1 2009. > Read more Catching Up Educational News Suzanne Dieriex (2000) Suzanne Dieriex (2000) received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Chapman University on January 30, 2008.   Submitted on Feb 18 2009. Nathan Jordon (2004) Nate Jordon (2004) received a MFA in Writing & Poetics from Naropa University in May 2008. "He was awarded the Jack Kerouac Scholarship for 2008."   Submitted on Jan 23 2009. > Read more Educational News General Janine Bennis-Sillat (1993) Janine Bennis-Sillat (1993) writes, "CSUF alumni Cyndi Schmeider, nee Lee, has been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer contracted from radon exposure in her home in Little Chute, WI. They are holding a benefit for her and her children. Please send donations, by July 31, 2009 to: The Cyndi Schmieder Family Benefit account at the following address: Community First Credit Union P.O. Box 1487 Appleton, WI 54912-1487    Submitted on May 19 2009. Sherri Mell (1980) Sherri Mell (1980) writes, "Sherri, Phys. Ed. Major has been teaching Adapted PE in San Antonio, TX for 25 years and has competed in 29 Women's National Finals Rodeos. She has earned over 130 World and National Titles in the horse industry. Sherri is in both the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame (Ft. Worth, TX) and the National Appaloosa Hall of Fame (Moscow, ID). She is a former Captain of the CSUF Rodeo Team. She has earned "Teacher of the Year" by several organizations including Southern District APE Teacher of the Year for AAHPERD. She has been a Special Olympics Coach for 16 years earning the "Tom Landry Coach of the Year" award and Level III status."   Submitted on Mar 31 2009. > Read more General In Memoriam Robert Dahlgren (1952) Robert Dahlgren (1952) passed away on June 18, 2009. Robert worked as a dentist up until his retirement in April. He attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 1955. During dental school he belonged to Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, Tau Kappa Omega Dental Honor Society, and Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity, Alpha Phi Chapter. He was a member of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry Alumni, and the Fresno Madera Dental Society.   Submitted on Jun 26 2009. David Trowbridge () David Trowbridge passed away on May 16, 2009. Trowbridge created the 1970 "Sculpture for the Campus."   Submitted on Jun 22 2009. > Read more In Memoriam Email questions and comments regarding Class Notes to kajohnson@csufresno.edu.