Inspiring the Youth of America by Remington Registry: Pioneer Edition for 2015-2016

By J. Alex Ficarra

Here at Remington many people are curious about this powerful book commonly known as Inspiring the Youth of America. Well, as you may know, our youth today in America are in dire need of mentorship and guidance. This book is a whole new step forward for all of us as a civilization. For many years, and even today, young Americans wander aimlessly in a pool of confusion. They end up in meaningless careers with no past, no future, and nothing to hope for. Undoubtedly the end result is misery and despair. The end result is poverty and surely a feeling of emptiness. Well, we at Remington, after interviewing over thirty thousand professionals, were shockingly surprised to find that many successful professionals were disgusted with vanity publications. They were disappointed with the meaningless dribble of a phone booktype registry that possibly required a magnifying glass just to read. But surprisingly enough, these professionals encouraged any use of their biography for humanitarian purposes. Undoubtedly mentorship for our youth fell into that category. So there it was born. Our proudest moment as publishers was laid out before us. But there was one big problem. All these people needed to be interviewed in-depth, and generic biographies certainly would not inspire. So with that we swallowed hard and our staff got to work. Yes, it was and still is a grueling, time-consuming mission and undertaking. But in the end, as you may witness as you read this book, the content is quite spectacular and certainly worth the effort. We would also like to mention that the participants in this book also spent much time sending us information and encouraging us to make this book worthy of their efforts. Now it was up to us to uphold the dignity of these professionals and forge forward into a future where a student can explore his or her life with the ability to fulfill their own potentials. With that this book is presented to you today, and we hope that you share in our dream to build a better America from where it really mattersour youth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 24, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504955997

J. Alex Ficarra

Undoubtedly, growing up during the Vietnam War, Watergate, and gas shortages can have a profound effect on a child. Also being the son of immigrant parents most certainly can lead to a traumatizing clash of cultures and the understanding of right and wrong. With that being said, the Remington Company gave me the honor of a lifetime by letting me express my thoughts in unison with telling the brilliant stories of professionals around the world. As I wrote endlessly twenty-four hours a day, I realized that our world is full of hope and real promise. I realized that it wasn’t about war, ideology, and the pursuit of global domination; I realized that, in the pages of this great book, great things were about to happen, if only these stories could be made public. I realized that I had the opportunity of a lifetime by expressing the humanitarian attributes that these professionals continually made. After many years of writing, I realized that the Remington Company had a distinct and noble purpose. Perhaps if we could not change the present, we could certainly try to change our future. With that, we created our mentorship program, which gets these prolific stories out to the children. We wrote the stories with zest but never crossed the line of respect or dignity. We wished to capture the hearts of our audience and prove to them that giving was not an option but more so our duty as life forms on our planet. Today our book has a theme, “Inspiring the Youth of America.” This theme was our way of telling the world, “Let’s hold hands and prepare our children for a better life.” Today I continue to write for the registry. My life has irrevocably changed for the better. I volunteer for anything all the time. I enjoy moments of quiet and the appreciation of our environment. I read these biographies in amazement as everyone else does, and it never seems to get uneventful. Either way, I sincerely hope you enjoy these biographies and use them to strengthen your spirit and confidence about our existence as a species on this planet. I patiently wait for divine intervention in order to write my next biography and am happy to serve the brilliant members of the Remington Registry of Outstanding Professionals. —J. Alex Ficarra, Inspiring the Youth of America: New World Edition for 2017 by Remington Registry NOMINATION TEAM PHONE NUMBER: 631-745-2353

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Contents

CHAPTER ONE     TOP 100 AWARDED PROFESSIONALS

CHAPTER TWO     BODY OF THE BOOK

CHAPTER THREE     VINTAGE HALL OF FAME

CHAPTER FOUR     CHAPTER AWARDED PROFESSIONALS AUTO-BIOGRAPHY

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Ines Wright

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Arthur Brommer

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Austin Hay

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Eric Conn

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Richard Blum

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David Cohen

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Roger Masters

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Jean Woods

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Charles Pierce

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Ron Tomo

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Raymond Brenner

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Tom Cunningham

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Irene Ade

CHAPTER ONE

TOP 100

AWARDED PROFESSIONALS

Mary Alice Mercker

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Job Title: Aviation/School Administrator

Industry: Aviation

Name of Company: Alpha Air Inc.

University / Degree: Phoenix College Flying School, Pima College, University of Arizona

Affiliations: Commander AVRA Flight Center, President Alpha Air Inc., Member Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association,

Expertise: Over 60 years of teaching her own Aviation Flight School. She is a Federal Aviation Administrator, Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor.

Awards: 2nd Place Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum, 1st Place Sparrowgrass Chapbook Award

Published Works: Northumberland Dreaming, Numerous Poems,

Public Speaking: Instructed more than 1,000 students at her flight school through the years

Keys to Success: Watching the student grow and You have to know what you’re doing and make decisions in flying. But at the same time there’s a certain amount of letting go and letting God.

Bio:

Here at Remington as we publish our latest book commonly known as Inspiring the Youth of America. We realize that the professionals in this great book are anything but common. We realize that soaring like an Eagle is certainly not for turkeys and flying like a jet airplane certainly doesn’t happen from the seat of your mom’s couch. We realize that life is for the living and America is the land where opportunity is at every runway. With that being said meet a powerful figure in aviation perhaps the Amelia Earhart of our great book. Perhaps a professional who can teach the youth of America how precious life really is and how quickly a fleeting moment of opportunity can pass you by. Meet nationally recognized aviator and educator Mary A. Mercker. Here at Remington after 60,000 biographies written to date it has become crystal clear that courage and career success certainly go hand in hand. It has become clearly evident that in a man’s world certain women were trailblazers and lead the way for women in all industries. Here at Remington it has become apparent that professionals like Mary may have soared through the sky. But truthfully her course in life had much more to do with the direction of mankind. Today after over 60 plus years of flying Mary is still going strong. She heads up her flying school and is the pride of all aviators and the pride of Tucson, Arizona. After a short interview with Mrs. Mercker we found an upbeat positive thinker with a real hatred for stereotypes. We found a powerful figure of a professional who certainly never enjoyed 2nd place especially when it came to gender. Mary from a young age never let a little fog ruin her day. She pulled her belts tight and attacked life with a tenacious smile and the ability to take on the wind. At this point today here at Remington in our latest book Inspiring the Youth of America our goal was a simple one. We set out to ignite the passion in the hearts of every child in America to reach for the sky. Undoubtedly in the case of Mary Mercker our objective became much like a cloudless day with visibility clear to the horizon. We offer Mary our highest honor and welcome her inclusion.

Professional of the Year

Weston H. Noble

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Job Title: Music Educator/ Conductor

Industry: Music/ Education

Name of Company: Luther College

Website: www.luther.edu

University / Degree: B.A., Luther College; Mus.M. in University of Michigan; Mus.D. in Augustana College; Mus.D. in St. Olaf College, Mus. D. in Westminster Choir College; Mus.D. in Carthage College; Mus.D. in Wartburg College

Affiliations: Habitats for the Humanity, American Bandmasters Association, American Choral Directors Association- founding member, College Music Society, Music Educators National Conference Music teachers National Association, Iowa Bandmasters Association- honorary life member, U.S. Military,

Expertise: Internationally and nationally known conductor and music educator; Conductor of the Nordic Choir 57 years with 5 doctorates and Luther College Concert Bands- 25 years

Awards: Lowell Mason Fellow-presented by the National Association for Music Education, Robert McCowan Memorial Award- Iowa Music Educators Association, Presidential Award Illinois- Music Education Association, Citation of Merit Award- University of Michigan School of Music, named 1 of 10 Outstanding Music Directors in the U.S.- School Music Magazine, First Recipient Outstanding Music Educator of U.S., Federation of High School Associations, Robert Lawson American Choral Directors Association Show Award, Medal of Honor- American Band and Orchestra Association, St. Olav’s Medal from the King of Norway Harald V for fostering Norwegian-American Relations, Distinguished Service Award- Mormon Fabernoile Choir

Published Works: One book Creating the Special World and one in process and many CDs and DVDs including West Coast Tours, The Noble Legacy, I Sing as I Rise Today, I will sing to the Lord, Weston Noble Conducts, Weston Noble- The Culmination of Extraordinary Career

Public Appearances: Conducted over 950 music festivals; lectures, seminars,

Keys to Success: Having a passion for music and the satisfaction of others enjoying it as well

Hobbies: Reading, swimming and hiking

Bio:

Here at Remington Registry we consider this biography one of the most important expressions of brilliance and personal accomplishments ever achieved. Weston Henry Noble is a living legend in every sense of the word. His career has changed our concept and expectations of what we consider an outstanding professional should be. Mr. Noble has simply set the standard and the rest of us must follow along. Weston’s journey of over 50 years includes an incredible 5 honorary Ph.D.s. He has been awarded and recognized by the highest of authority in music and education. Weston comes from a long line of dynamic and dedicated professionals. His aunt Ruby had a powerful influence in his life along with his grandfather. They both instilled in him an uncommon work ethic and a passion for music. Weston emerged into the professional community with relentless determination. His commitment has had a profound impact on his students, faculty, and the rest of us. Weston’s list of achievements and awards could never truly being summed up as a whole. Most notably Weston has conducted all over the world in some of the most prominent areas. He has conducted in over 950 musical events and in front of some of the most important dignitaries in recent history. He has stood side by side with presidents and princes all of which considered it an honor to be in his presence. Weston has lived the American dream in every sense of the word. He took his God-given gift and was fortunate enough to have the guidance to reach his potential and share it with all of us. Weston also over the years never forgot to give back. He is one of America’s finest educators and his credentials are simply unmatched. Weston’s multiple musical talents didn’t keep him from serving his country. Weston retired from the military taking along his spirit of adventure and passion for the arts. He has been written about in hundreds of publications both locally and internationally. His music is on DVD and you can click on his website to find out where to purchase them. Mr. Noble is currently touring in various locations and is working on an up in coming book. Weston truly is an American hero in every sense of the word and his spirit of life is an inspiration to all of us and we welcome his inclusion.

Dr. Lindsey Kay Thomas, Jr.

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Job Title: research ecology biologist

University / Degree: BS, Utah State Agrl. College, MS, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, PhD, Duke University, Durham, NC. 7 years grade school, 4 years high school

Affiliations: Naturalist National Capital Region, research biologist S.E. Temperate Forest, Great Falls MD, National Capital Region, Triangle, research biologist Patuxent Environmental Science Center National Biology Svc., research ecologist emeritus and cons. National Capital Region, aquatic ecology cons. Fairfax County Fend. Citizens Association, guest lecture. Washington Tech. Institution, Contbr. Articles to profl. jours. Wildlife mgmt.cons. Girl Scouts Am., Loudon County, Va, 1958. McAteean Magnolia Bogs, Save Araby, Mattawoman in Maryland Divsn., Arlington County natural resources; ass.scoutmaster, scoutmaster, merit badges counselor Boy scouts Am.; research grantee Washington Biologists Field Club. Member of AAAS, Md. Native Plant Soc. Fields Clubs.

Expertise: 38 and a half years of experience which includes both education with its laboratories/field trips and 23 years of testing includes cultural resources.

Awards: Recipient Incentive awards Nat. Plant Soc., National Trust for Historic Preservation award.

Keys to Success: Curiosity, Do what you can with what is available: innovate.

Hobbies: Coin and unusual paper money; books.

Bio:

Here at Remington as we publish our latest book commonly known as, Inspiring the Youth of America, we reflect on so many years of depicting the lives of successful professionals around the world. We pride ourselves in captivating our audience and encouraging them to think with a broad scope of curiosity. We pride ourselves in igniting a passion and perhaps restoring the hopes and dreams of a young American who lost his or her way in the complexity of our society. With that being said today many years later nothing has changed. We forge ahead in amazement of what these professionals have accomplished with their lives. We forge ahead and discover so much more than a professional with a career. We commonly use words like mentor and visionary. We use words like persistence and tenacious. We use words like innovator and collaborator. Well today we break out a word seldom used and perhaps should be used much more often. A word that describes the discovery of a frontier. A word that makes us realize the beauty of our planet and the many mysteries that have yet to unfold. Today we recognize a pioneer in ecology and botany. Today we honor nationally revered researcher biologist and educator, Dr. L.K. Thomas Jr. Yes, pioneer a word certainly not used enough in our book and undoubtedly today is a good day to start. They say that space is our final frontier well step out into uncharted territory with Dr. Thomas as your guide and you will be in for a wonderful and captivating surprise. Dr. Thomas entrusted by our highest authorities in government spent 50 years venturing out into our national parks to unearth the secrets of our exotic plant life. His mission was very clear. Explore the use of our plant life for scientific research and discover the possible dangers or resources that might affect our lives as a species on this planet. Attending the finest schools and becoming a ranger, Dr. Thomas studied the genetics and the evolution. He studied the chemistry and damage caused by non-native invaders and organisms and the long term effects on our health. He published papers and lectured in conferences. Lindsey attacked the problems head on and worked with unusual plant life such as Hedera Helix and Iris Pseudoceros. Highly awarded Dr. Thomas proved that our ecosystems were much more complex than previously known. He proved that our national parks perhaps held the key to adapting to life on other planets. Dr. Thomas pioneered new concepts on how to study exotic plants and how to use them to our benefit. He studied in depth the effects of animal and various fungi. In the end we at Remington are well aware that today we certainly have taken bold new steps into a frontier previously thought to be understood. Undoubtedly as we look to the stars its professionals like Dr. Thomas who make us realize that perhaps we should take a closer look at our own planet before reaching out to the heaven. Perhaps knowing what to look for out there requires a little more understanding of where we are now. On that note we thank Dr. Thomas for representing for us the possibilities of the unknown and for opening our eyes to the truth about Mother Nature. Today we proudly offer him our highest honor and welcome his inclusion.

Ines Rosario Wright

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Job Title: CEO

Industry: Social Services

Name of Company: Wright’s Adolescent Development Center, Inc.

University / Degree: B.S. in Business Administration

Affiliations: NAPW; Exclusive lifetime honored member, Covington Who’s Who of Executives & Professionals (2012) and featured member; Covington Who’s Who Executive of the Year 2013.

Expertise: 23 years providing residential care and treatment to abused, neglected, and abandoned children.

Keys to Success: Highly motivated to help the children of the world live a more productive life.

Hobbies: Reading, swimming, traveling, horseback riding.

Bio: Here at Remington, we are all well aware of the violence our children are exposed to on a daily basis. From irresponsible gun laws to violent electronic games, we are certainly fed up with the societal insanity we live in. With all that being said, we wish to do our part to encourage our youth to develop people skills and proper societal behavior. We wish to encourage educators to understand that, social skills are as important as any lesson or academic study. We wish to build a better America, by giving our youth a philosophy and a theme they can cling to and venture into a peaceful global existence. We proudly start our noble mission today, with the inclusion of prominent life educator Ines R. Wright. Ines has a message for all of us. No, she doesn’t need to say anything verbally. Her concern for our children is written clearly on her photograph. Ines is fighting a war against neglect and societal irresponsibility. She is working with parents. She is developing programs. She is rehabilitating and preventing the outbursts of violence that, our children are being manipulated into thinking is a normal part of life. Ines may be only a force of one, but we at Remington stand by her side and with the strength of our mighty registry of heroes, we will thrust her concerns into the light. At this point, we thank Ines for her participation and caring. As parents ourselves, we wish her godspeed, offer her our highest honor, and we welcome her inclusion.

Visionary Award for Humanitarian Contribution

Elizabeth Grieger Wiegand, NCTM

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Job Title: Music Director and Organist- St. Peter Church, La Porte, IN / Spirituality Commission at Queen of All Saints Church, Michigan City, In/ Peace and Social Justice Commission at Queen of all Saints Church

Industry: Music - Pianist, Organist, Vocalist, Cellist/Harpist, Education, Executive Producer, Eucharistic Minister

Name of Company: Roses and Velvet Co. N.Y.; ASCAP recording Artist

University / Degree: 3 years Valparaiso University- Valparaiso, IN; Nationally Certified Teacher of Music

Affiliations: faculty member of the American College of Musicians, member of the Piano Guild Hall of Fame, National Federation of Music Clubs, Rose Fay Thomas fellow; Chairperson for the cystic Fibrosis annual fundraising drive; member of the Order of International Ambassadors, Franciscan St. Anthony Health Hospital-20 years, Chicago Artists Asoc. - Concert Pianist, Sigma Alpha Iota Emeritus (International Honorary Music Fraternity)-Dearborn, MI 2003, Member of the American Composers Bureau, American Guild of Organist - Organ Performance - Europe, 1998, Hawaii 2000, NFMC Organ Performance, Grand Rapids, MI 1992, Cello Performance, Williamsburg, VA, 1993 Cash Award, Harp Performance - New Carlisle Community Church ch 99 TV, Michigan City, IN

Expertise: 55 years in Music

Awards: Was awarded the Apostolic Blessing from John Paul II in 1985, ASCAPLUS Monetary Award over 20 times; won first place in International Piano Recording competition; Music Educator of the Year by the American Music Conference; Piano Guild Hall of Fame-first place Gold Medal; appeared on TV WBBM-TV Chicago, IL, she received a letter; pin and certification from George Bush for her volunteer work; World Peace Award for interfaith music 15 years, Elizabeth Grieger Wiegand Sacred Music of The Faiths, NFMC scholarship; Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished career in music. Distinguished Hoosier Award by Frank O’Bannan Governor of Illinois and Valparaiso University created a selected archive file as a dedication. Certificate of Outstanding ministerial work- New Carlisle.

Published Works: Music articles in Piano Guild Notes, Embroiderers Guild of America, and Cat Fancy magazines; News-Dispatch, Herald Argus; Editor Independent Music teacher; wrote her own autobiography Music plus with Accent on Faith; recorded several Cd’s of her compositions; Autobiography archived at Texas Woman’s University repository for renowned women composers; also at Valparaiso University and Sigma Alpha IOTA, International Honorary Music Fraternity Headquarters, Christmas Joy, DVD with Scott Pelath- Indiana State Representative & House Democratic leader, Tony Korol- editor of the Guide Post Michigan City, Commission Composition Sigma Alpha Iota performed at Dearborn MI 2003, The answer is in Jesus, Featured 2/1986 in the MFMC Hymnal Book of the Year American Music month.

Public Speaking: concert artist; published compositions for the Baldwin Organ Co. And Young Chang Piano Co.; Channel 99 TV Weekly Program, Michigan City, IN.. with George Maress.

Keys to Success: Highly motivated by her love of music &writing; people, animals; sewing; never giving up

Motto: You stand as a testament to the History of Women and Culture.-Texas Woman’s University Repository for renowned Women Composers. Picture performing on organ in Europe hung in University Library.

Hobbies: cooking, baking, helping animal shelters, embroiders for charity (embroidery received national attention in Embroiderers Guild of America with hand embroidered signature family tablecloth which is displayed at La Porte County Museum.)

Bio:

Here at Remington after 60,000 biographies written to date, perhaps our strongest message to the youth of America and other professional is not where to pursue a rewarding career but how. After so much time and effort perhaps it’s not what you do but more so how far you are willing to go to achieve it. Maybe in the end it seems our real message to others is that life must be fully lived and all the rewards in life are only the aftermath of a diligent effort to make every moment count. With that being said today we offer a true example of a professional who enlightened every darkened corner of life and filled every heart with a joyous occasion of symphonic and majestic beauty, internationally respected Music Director, Educator Elizabeth Grieger Wiegand. Elizabeth has certainly struck every note when it comes to a fully lived life. Touring Europe Elizabeth plays several instruments. She works with children around the world and today inspires thousands as she travels to churches around our nation as an organist. Elizabeth has been featured in multiple books and media. She has worked on recordings as well as being highly recognized as a composer. Elizabeth has been awarded on multiple levels of government and corporate America. From George Bush to Lee Iacocca, Elizabeth made her way to the hearts of millions. Elizabeth speaks out on many levels of environmental protection. She works to raise money for various charities and most notable received recognition for her work with cystic fibrosis. As educator of the year Elizabeth made mentorship a big part of her life with over 8,000 volunteer hours at Franciscan Health St. Anthony Michigan City. Undoubtedly her community has been foremost on her mind. In the end we at Remington certainly are overwhelmed at the very least of this dynamo of humanitarian contribution. We truly admit that our brief description of this whirlwind life of song, travel and genuine human compassion towards others falls far short of the total package. But as we said perhaps Elizabeth offers much more than an incredible list of credentials and achievement. Maybe she represents the ultimate message of commitment and dedication. Maybe it’s not what she does but how she does it. Elizabeth most certainly does everything 110%. She goes all out all the time in everything she does. As far as we are concerned here at Remington, Elizabeth has offered all of us a priceless message that we should carry with our journey throughout life everyday. We offer her our highest honor, we thank her for her participation and we welcome her inclusion.

Thomas Frank

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Job Title: Construction Executive and Design Executive

Industry: Design

Name of Company: Thomas Frank Designs

University / Degree: LDS Junior College

Affiliations: inter-profl. adv. coun.; member of adv. bd. Art Institute; American cancer society,

Expertise: Design

Awards: utah designers craftsmans guild, recognition award, Honor Award-AIA,

Published Works: contributed articles to professional publications

Public Speaking: lecturer on interior designs for junior and high schools, lecturer/presenter in field

Hobbies: tennis, skiing, art collection

Bio:

Here at Remington we pride ourselves in having the ability and the privilege of inspiring students, children and other aspiring professionals. We realize that meeting a deadline, keeping a promise and being loyal to our community are all synonymous with success. We realize that no one gets to the top if their main concern is a time clock. We realize that unleashing your creativity and your spirit of conviction is the foundation that brilliance is born in any field. Today we at Remington are well aware of the privilege we bare and our responsibility to voice the achievements of this one professional, prominent and nationally respected construction and design executive Thomas Frank. Simply put Thomas put his best foot forward over 60 years ago. The end result is an enormous achievement of difficult description. Truthfully multiple awards and credentials fall far short of who Thomas is and how his professionalism has represented our nation. Thomas has walked the evolution of textile design through it’s infancy. From computer graphics to complicated software. From 1962 and before Thomas witnessed a moment in history that changed life as we know it. Thomas embraced himself with the practical concerns of architecture, energy use and never ignored children’s needs or the pursuit of form and function. Thomas spent a lifetime fixing a problem well before it occurred. As we said we at Remington have a privilege. We proudly exercise that privilege by recognizing a Utah mountain of professional accomplishment. We offer him our highest honor and we welcome his inclusion.

Hartman Axley

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Job Title: CPA Estate Planner

Industry: Estate Planning

University / Degree: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A.; University of Wisconsin-Madison, LL.B.

Affiliations: Ski lift evacuation, National Sea Patrol

Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, Assn. Estate Planners.

Hobbies: Reading

Bio: Here at Remington, we often wonder what qualities to speak about when writing a biography to inspire the youth of America. It’s easy to talk about affiliations or published works. It’s easy to talk about academics or credentials, but today we at Remington wish to point out a quality seldom recognized and rarely used. Today, we recognize wisdom as a rare gift that comes with patience and preparation. Today we recognize nationally respected Estate Planner, Hartman Axley. They say that King Solomon was the the wisest man in the land. Well today in the 21st century, it certainly takes vast wisdom to prepare for the difficulties in a complex society. Hartman for over 50 years, brought order and practicality to the chaos of family departure and thereafter. Hartman built his career on loyalty and trust. He built his career on level-headed thinking and in-depth knowledge of complicated finances accompanied by a real sense of humanity. Today, we at Remington seek out the ultimate biography and priceless lesson. Today, we found it and the strong heartbeat that great communities are built on. We offer Mr. Axley our highest honor and welcome his inclusion.

Irene M. Ade

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Job Title: Painter

University / Degree: Ridgewood Art Institute

Affiliations: Studies with John Osborn, Arthur Maynard, Betty Kaytes and Joe Hing Low, studied watercolor with Theresa Heidel, Leo Yeni and Terri Jefferies. Salmagundi Club: Allied Artists of Am, Rockport Art Asn, Am Artists Professional League. Butler Institute Am Art, Youngstown, Ohio; Audubon Art Asn; Suburban Art League.

Awards: WC Tiffany Award, Salmagundi Club; and others.

Bio:

Here at Remington as we publish our great book commonly known as Inspiring the Youth of America we reflect on all the wonderful artists we have recognized over so many years. After thousands of biographies we reflect on the virtues and qualities that each one of them offered us as guidance. We realize that having the skill and the vision to create beauty was only small part of what was really being exhibited. We realized that color, light and shadow was only at the surface and if you gazed a little longer what you find is a host of other aspects that perhaps captivate us in a way that only the best artists can make happen. With that being said today we recognize a professional who certainly mixed color with deep emotion. She mixed color with deep longing or sometimes yearning. She mixed color with thought and indecision. She mixed color with taste, smell and sound. She mixed color with desire and romance. Today, here at Remington we rejoice the accomplishments of an artist who inspired all of us to release the mechanical part of creation and embrace the emotional first and foremost. With that today we recognize nationally revered artist Irene M. Ade. Awarded the Tiffany Award Irene steps out of the conventional circle of common art. She touched on all senses and gave us a taste and true meaning of a internal conflict. Irene mastered the art of captivation by giving us a window into the soul through the eyes of her subjects. She mastered the grace and the subtleties. She mastered the loneliness and the sorrow. She mastered the vulnerability and the innocence. Yes, Irene offered us her art. In the end we realize that we as her admirers and her students came away with so much more than a lesson on how to mix colors. Irene built us a platform that unleashed our minds and forever shall we be grateful. Here at Remington today we respectfully include Irene in our masterpiece of literature. We offer her our highest honor and welcome her inclusion.

Gerald F. Brommer

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Job Title: Painter, Writer, Teacher

University / Art Institute: Concordia Teachers College BA, University of Nebraska MA, Chouinard Art Institute, Otis Art Institute, University Southern California, and University California, Los Angeles.

Affiliations: Concordia University, Irvine, California, DLitt, 85. Hughes Labs, Malibu; Pac Telesis, San Francisco, State of California Collection, Sacramento; Utah State University. Series of watercolors, Hilton Hotels, Las Vegas; Reno, Anaheim & San Francisco; Intercontinental Hotel, Los Angeles. Chmn Department art Lutheran High school, Los Angeles, 55-74; workshops, US & abroad. Member of National Watercolor So;, National Art Education Association, Watercolor USA Honor Society; National Art Club, NY, California Art Club, Los Angeles; International Society Painters in Acrylic.

Awards: Crescent Cardboard Company Purchase Award, Landmark Purchase Award, Watercolor USA; National Watercolor society; Utah State Purchase Award, and Watercolor West Invitational; and others.

Expertise: Painting; writing; teaching; drawing

Published Works: Careers in Art book, Transparent Watercolor, 23 books, Discovering Art History 3rd edition 1995; Understanding Transparent Watercolor, 1993; Exploring Drawing, 1988; Exploring Painting, 1987; Art in Your World, 1985; Art in Your Visual Environment, 1985; The Art of Collage, 1978; Drawing, 1978; Landscapes, 1977; Movement and Rhythm, 1975; Space: an Element of Design, 1974; Transparent Watercolor, 1973; Drawing: Materials and Techniques, 1971; Relief Printmaking, 1970; Wire Sculpture, 1968, Collage Techniques, 1994; Watercolor and Collage Workshop, 1986, Emotional Content: How to Paint Landscapes that Communicate, 2003, American Artist, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Watercolor, International Artist, Southwest Art, American Art Collector.

Public Speaking: Demonstrations, teaching in USA and Europe

Keys to Success: Constant growth and study and work

Hobbies: art history, travel, teaching, writing

Bio:

Here at Remington as we publish our latest book commonly known as Inspiring the Youth of America, we define our own existence as a group of concerned Americans with an opportunity to build a better America. We define our existence as a group of seekers. Seekers willing to pound the pavement and grind out the hours on the phone. We define ourselves as a tenacious bunch willing to sacrifice it all just for that one glimmer of guidance in a biography hidden from the masses. Undoubtedly this commitment comes with a huge responsibility to our members and our readers. This book comes at a huge cost where dignity and integrity govern our objective and our reputation. In the end we define ourselves as those who seek out the amazing stories that makes us gasp for air and shake our heads in disbelief. Well fortunately today we struck again. As we recognize a professional who certainly depicts the amazing life. A professional who we dare not categorize or accumulate accomplishments. A professional who touched on all 4 corners of success, mentorship, vision, inspiration and creativity. A professional who built a monument to color and contrast and then guided others to walk in his footstep. A professional who broke down the barriers of worldwide cultures and broke down the barriers of conventional modern art. Today we proudly recognize artist, author, educator and expert in historical artistry, Mr. Gerald F. Brommer. Gerald is a professional who looks at art as team player. He spent untold hours publishing his books and voicing the hidden secrets that others would surely keep to themselves. Gerald is a professional who understood the past and built on it as a platform. He mastered the art of shadow and depicted the mysterious side of nature. Gerald gave us the wind, the rain, and the ocean mist. He gave us the beauty of a quiet country setting and the tranquility of a garden yielded by mankind. Gerald walked us by the seasides where only the rocks keep us from safety. Yes as we said earlier, we as a company seek out the amazing lives of those in our book. In this case we found a professional who amassed an amazing life undoubtedly documentable. We found a professional who spent over sixty years playing in a field of antiquity. A field with no border and a professional who embellished the very essence of a moment that removes us from traffic jams, bills, and skyscrapers. A moment that simplifies our existence and reminds us of the rare beauty we surely take for granted everyday. With that being said, we encourage all of our readers to pick up a must have book of an artist who paved the way for all of us. Today we proudly induct Mr. Gerald F. Brommer in our book of pioneers. We offer him our highest honor and welcome his inclusion.

Liberty Award 2015

Arthur W. Buswell

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Job Title: Physician

University / Degree: BS in Medicine, University Oklahoma, 1950, MD, 1952; AA in Medical Svcs., U.S. Army, 1963, student, 1963, Army Command and Gen. Staff College, 1966; postgrad., University So. California, 1969

Affiliations: practice medicine and surgery Hennessey, Oklahoma, 1955-63; dep. surgeon Ft. Wainwright and Yukon Command, 1963-65; chief staff Kingfisher Community Hospital, 1956-57; supt. health Kingfisher County, 1960-61, chief profl. svcs. Kenner Army Hospital, Ft. Lee. Va., Adj. asst. prof. med scis. Baylor University,1953, Mem. Kingfisher Meml. Libr. Bd.; pres. Ft. Stewart Sch. Bd, 1977; bd dirs. Ft Stewart Fed. Credit Union, 1977. Chisholm Trail Museum, 1986.

Awards: Adj. asst. prof. med scis. Baylor U., 1973- Mem. Kingfisher meml. libr, Bd,; pres, Ft. Stewart Sch. Bd. dirs. Ft. Stewart Fed. Credit Union, 1977. Chrisholm Trail Mus., 1986- Friends of Librs, in Okla., 1987- pres. Friends of Libr. for Kingfisher County, 1984-88.

Bio:

Here at Remington as we publish our latest book commonly known as Inspiring the Youth Of America. It is important to know that the professionals who witnessed World War II hold a unique presence among us as a species and a society. These professionals undoubtedly view life much differently than many of us and we can only imagine the fear they might have experienced in a time when global domination was a very real threat. Its important to know that each passing day these professionals become more and more rare and unfortunately their experience and precious advice also disappears forever. With that being said as the youth of America read this book we can only hope that these lessons of life get carried on in the pages of this incredible Book of Humanitarians. We can only hope that the professionals in this book have the vision to realize how important this book really is. We can only hope that before any world leader commits to deploying forces he fully understands the price. Well on that note today we proudly recognize a professional who certainly knows the price of war perhaps all too well, a professional who lived a world at war with the clash of ideologies with only Human flesh that stood in between. Here at Remington today we proudly introduce Dr. Arthur W. Buswell. We at Remington undoubtedly will never glorify war, but we do glorify the advice that a professional like Arthur can offer. We glorify the mentorship and the courage. We glorify the right to defend our Constitution and we glorify the military professionals who are well aware that certain wounds don’t heal. Dr. Buswell has given the youth of America a resume that perhaps is unequaled. A resume that seems more like science fiction that fact. From the jungles of Vietnam, Arthur has traveled the world. He has witnessed the reality of dictatorships, Cold War, nuclear annihilation, biological warfare, political scandal. He witnessed and pioneered medical advancements that came at the price of millions of lives. Dr. Buswell sprung from the pride of the United States Army accompanied the 1st Armored Division. Arthur held a unique perspective in health care. He had that 1-2 punch of military combat experience along with the practical experience of being chief of staff in surgery at local Hospitals. His resume reads as almost 2 or more people with distinction in his community and abroad. It has become very clear to us here at Remington that Arthur offers a priceless view of the pain of human evolution. He offers us a priceless view of why war should never be an option. Dr. Buswell strengthened our faith in humanity and strengthened our will to have the patience to seek out diplomacy before destruction. Today we proudly acknowledge that this short essay certainly does not come close describing the journey this one professional has traveled. But we do agree that the message Arthur offers all of us is what really matters. We agree that in the end if Arthurs life has meaning then that meaning comes through in the fight for world peace. On that note today we officially and respectfully offer Dr. Arthur W. Buswell our Liberty Award for 2015 and we welcome his inclusion.

Lifetime Achievement Awarded

Ben B Blackwell

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Job Title: Labor Union Representative

Industry: Education

Name of Company: Public School Employees of Washington

University / Degree: Coursework in Education, Empire State University

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Expertise: Representing 12 school districts dealing with negotiation and creating contracts following federal labor laws, Washington laws and guidelines

Public Speaking: Speaker for the Public School Employees of Washington

Hobbies: Seattle Seahawks

Bio: Ben B. Blackwell, commonly known as the glue that keeps his community united and moving in a forward and productive manner is an unsung hero in society in every possible way. Ben has years of experience as a union representative, a reliable ally to 12 school districts in matters of labor law. Ben uses his expertise, professional attitude and skill in negotiation to ensure fairness for all involved parties. From custodians to food service workers, all those who devote hours to making the school district a better place can be heard thanks to Ben’s efforts. He is the epitome of the goal-oriented, tirelessly devoted professional. Many are better off for Ben’s experience and expertise, from administrators down to the students who reap the benefits of improved schools. We congratulate Ben for his inclusion and express our gratitude for the opportunity to tell his inspiring story. We consider Ben an indispensable member of any team and his career stands as a symbol of what makes America the wonderful nation it truly is and we welcome his inclusion.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Maud A. Bertoni

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Job Title: Director of Transfusion Medicine

Industry: Healthcare

Name of Company: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

University / Degree: MD, State University of Haiti, Port-au-Prince; Certification in Clinical Pathology and Hematology, The American Board of Pathology; Certification in Anatomic Pathology, The American Board of Pathology

Affiliations: College of American Pathologists, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Pathology, American Association of Blood Banks, The American Board of Pathology- diplomat

Expertise: 33 years in the profession specializing in Hematology and Blood Bank Management

Awards: Outstanding Physician of the Year Award 2002

Published Works: Contributed to many articles including, Urethroplasty of Female Distal Uretha, Guidelines for the Treatment of People with Sickle Cell Disease, Antibody to a High-Prevalence Blood Group Antigen Ata Associated with Sjögrens Syndrome, Thorambotic Throbocytopenic Purpura in Patients with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Related Complex

Public Speaking: Speaker at universities, medical institutions, events, and organizations related to his field

Keys to Success: Her perseverance and extensive knowledge of clinical problems and their consequences

Hobbies: Painting, Swimming, Tennis

Bio:

Here at Remington we realize that everything we do as a species going forward in our new Milena requires the knowledge and sciences to accompany us along the way. From space travel to disease prevention to environment issues. We as a life form need to build our future from the simplest forms of biology to the complexities of our organs. Today as we write thousands of biographies we realize that many dedicated professionals put themselves under enormous pressures over a period of decades. These researchers and scientist collaborate and coalesce years of findings and hopefully the end result will be watching a child escape the confines of a wheel chair. Today we are not seeking political glory or marching in a parade. Instead we are sitting in a laboratory with thousands of equations and the results that lead to some definite conclusions. We recognize highly awarded doctor and hematologist Maud Bertoni and on this day in May 2012 we respectfully and officially award her with our Lifetime Achievement Award. There are few doctors in our nation that have the expertise in hematology that Dr. Maud Bertoni has. Simply put Dr. Bertoni is one of our nation’s finest healthcare professionals. Dr. Bertoni is sought after internationally for consultation and advice. She is frequently quoted in journals and publications of all types. With transferable illnesses at epidemic proportions its the efforts of brilliant professionals like Maud that we all rely on for safety in our blood bank. Maud has a staggering list of daily responsibilities. Every measure she takes can mean life or death. Dr. Bertoni has built her career on being detail-oriented and thorough. She has continuously demonstrated an uncommon dedication and for that she has been awarded on many occasions. Dr. Bertoni has set a standard of reliability and devotion we all admire. She has saved countless lives and her contribution to humanity is incalculable. At this point we welcome Dr. Bertoni to the registry and are honored to announce her inclusion.

Visionary Awarded for 2014

Michael David Fox

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Job Title: Retired Artist/Educator

Industry: Art/Education

University / Degree: State University of New York Buffalo; Brooklyn Museum School

Expertise: art, teaching

Awards: Teacher of the Award,

Published Works: 4 books

Public Speaking: Lectures and presentations

Keys to Success: Giving Hope to those Giving Hope!

Hobbies: Writing, art, painting, educating the youth

Bio:

Here at Remington we realize that all successful professionals we meet share our powerful quality, that is vision. It seems that success is based on projecting a possible future. It seems that dreams are first and foremost built on vision. It seems that vision comes with hope and the confidence of a can-do attitude. But only the few have the ability to share their vision with others such as prominent and nationally respected artist Michael David Fox. Michael has a gift we may not fully understand. It goes beyond colors and canvas. It goes beyond mountains and plains. Michael’s gift is his ability to inspire a nation. His gift is to evoke the creative potentials that lurk within. Here at Remington academics, credentials, wealth and political stature take a back seat to awakening the spirit of children. We offer Michael our highest honor and welcome his inclusion. Be sure to check out his self written biography at the back of our book in the chapter awarded section. You will be in for a thrill ride of human adversity and perseverance.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Elsa Gomez

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Job Title: Director of Quality Assurance for R&D Organization: Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Website: www.watsonpharm.com

University / Degree: University of Puerto Rico - Master & Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Affiliations: American Chemical & Quality Society.

Expertise: Research, development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

Hobbies: Reading, Egyptian History & traveling to England

Bio: Ms. Gomez attributes her success to the support she receives from her employees. The incredible accomplishments of Ms. Elsa Gomez, are vast at the very least. Her degrees, certificates, awards, and licenses are absolutely astonishing. However, what struck us most about her, was her dedication and perseverance to the assurance of the highest quality of product safety and affordability. Ms. Gomez, has time and time again in her career, made every effort to bring the highest standards possible to her industry that are today the norm. Her many years and experience working in conjunction with the Department of Defense, has put