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We would like to extend our sympathies and prayers to Brother Tom Bidlack on the passing of his wife Melinda.

From Tom:  "Melinda, after a very brave and courageous fight with cancer, is now at peace and has gone home to be with our Father.  I realize there are a lot of people receiving this that are out of state and will be unable to attend due to schedules. I totally understand and so would Melinda. We realize you will be there in thought and prayer and that is appreciated."

Memorial Services for Melinda R. Bidlack of Queen Creek, Arizona, formerly of Painesville Township, Ohio will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Allen Funeral Home 1130 S. Horne Mesa, AZ 85204 from 3 PM to 5 PM (http://www.allenfuneralhome.net).

Homecoming 2009 - Saturday, October 10^th

9:45 Delta Sig Scramble - Sugar Creek Golf Course, 6245 Sugar Creek Road, Lima OH 45801 $40 includes golf, cart, beverages, and prizes. Register at www.delta-sig.org or to one of the people listed below.

5:00 pm ACB Meeting - An informal update of the previous year's chapter and ACB activities, along with ACB member nominations. In the Chapter's Sunken Lounge.

6:00 pm Homecoming Dinner - Our annual dinner will be held at the Chapter House. Alumni, family, friends and undergraduates are welcome. $12.00 per person. Register at www.delta-sig.org or to one of the people listed below.

7:00 pm Award Presentations - Immediately following dinner. The Loren Schoenberger Distinguished Alumnus Award will be presented.

There will be many activities throughout the day including an informal lunch, a cornhole tournament, and visiting with undergraduate brothers just to name a few.  And, of course, you will also be able to attend all of the events hosted by ONU.  Don't forget that the football stadium is just a brief walk from the Alpha Eta Chapter House.

RSVP Online:

Golf Scramble
Dinner

RSVP With:

  Scott Amstutz (ACB Homecoming Chair) at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (260-602-2757)
Pat Maginnity (Chapter Homecoming Chair) at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (419-236-8385)
Garrett Gottlieb (Chapter President) at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (419-772-1986)

We are looking for a few alumni to attend the upcoming Delta Sigma Phi Smoker on September 28, 2009 at 9:00 pm.  Please contact Matt C. Filkins at 734.341.3877 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information.

It appears our boys (the actives) are doing their part around Ada.  We've received the positive news from Jake (their faculty adviser) of the great work they've been doing.  As well as recognization from President Ken Baker.  Good job, guys!

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ACB seeks Legal Advisor.

A congratulations out to Brother Bruce Hammond on his wedding to Anna Mann! 

From the man himself: 
"Got married on May 17, and thought I'd share photos from the wedding and honeymoon with folks if they wanted to check them out.

The links are:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2029679&l=91874&id=36003097 - Honeymoon

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2029678&l=07b9f&id=36003097 - Wedding

Pete Grasso and Don Morrow from the chapter were groomsmen in the wedding, and a number of brothers were in attendance, including Jon Mattmuller, Scott Hehr, Geoff Baron, Joe Young and Jeremy Brunson."

Brother Dave Edelstein, Esq, was recently quoted in an article for The Bureau of National Affairs news about his latest case.  Dave is a lawyer for the U.S. EPA Region VI Office of Regional Counsel Enforcement Branch in Dallas, Texas.

Congratulations, Dave!

Article Abstract:  EPA Orders Fertilizer Facility to Improve Management of Wastewater EPA issues an administrative order requiring Agrifos Fertilizer Inc. and ExxonMobil Oil Corp. to address long-term wastewater management and to prevent
future "imminent and substantial endangerment" to the environment and human health. EPA issued the imminent and substantial endangerment order when Agrifos Fertilizer’s Pasadena, Texas, facility accumulated excessive amounts of wastewater containing phosphoric acid last year after an abnormal amount of rainfall. Heavy rains caused a portion of a containment wall to fail around a gypsum storage area, releasing approximately 54 million gallons of contaminated wastewater into a bayou that feeds into the Houston Ship Channel. In a statement to BNA, Agrifos says it has met all deadlines and requirements of the EPA order, and expects to complete its corrective action plan ahead of schedule.

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 Brandon and Angela Opichka are now the proud parents of twin boys!  Details are provided by the proud papa himself with pictures.  Congratulations!

"About the Boys

" Blake Anthony (6lbs 5oz)  born 9:01 a.m.  Feb. 6 Dustin Michael (5lbs 10oz) born 9:11.

" Both boys are perfectly healthy and doing well.  They enjoy relaxing and drinking from their mother's teet. Though they are also happy throwing back a bottle while their old man does the same. I have to say that they are rather lazy and are perfectly content sleeping away the majority of the day (quite similar to Mathe)  Perhaps it is their lack of motivation or not having any clear goals in life, but I would lying if I told you that their apathy is unconcerning.  In fact, it has gotten to the point that instead of getting up and walking to the restroom, the boys will simply poop and pee in their pants.  I am insisting that they get jobs next week to help pay the bills."

More pictures are available by clicking the "Read more..." link below.