Sunday, May 11, 2008

Special Stevens Birthday






Grandmaster Dwight Stevens Birthday Celebration






Black belt family and friends surprised Dr. Dwight Stevens on May 10th with a full-house gathering at the Tempura House, when he expected a quiet dinner with Masters Mark and Hilde Henkel. More than 30 of all ages, with newborn Jacob Lane the youngest of three babies of black belt couples present, enjoyed an evening together, complete with flowers, birthday cake and gifts. Greetings were received from masters in Illinois and Ohio, as well as good wishes from other black belts unable to attend.

Black belts gave Dr. Stevens a gift certificate for a massage and a new testing table cover, produced by the talent and imagination of Teri Jenkins. The cover’s longer length will accommodate two tables when the judging panel is more than three masters and includes the school name, silk-screened in gold on black, gold fringe and eight gold stripes to reflect Dr. Stevens’ rank.
Other Black Belt News:
What long-time duo have recently changed their status listing on facebook?
Master black belts Chelsea Lovejoy and Andrew Williams are officially engaged. Our congratulations to both of them.