Dear Colonel Tanner,
On January 20th my company was requested by a local Police Department to assist in a search for a weapon used in a homicide. The Miami Dade county divers had searched the area but with no success earlier that same day. I agreed to assist in the search and we began the next day. Myself and two of the ALERT dive masters spent much of the day searching probable areas. The weapon was not in the search areas. The following day (Jan. 22nd) Capt. Gast brought all of the ALERT guys up to assist in the search, and around 13:30 the men located a 9mm barrel from a handgun. This was exactly what the Detectives were hoping for. I wanted to let you know that your men did an outstanding job! They went from knowing nothing about diving, to bringing great success in a high level police investigation in less then two weeks! The men were professional and left a great impression on the Detectives, Lieutenants, and officers involved in the case.

Later after the men left, I was notified that the Miami-Dade Forensics lab was able to make a ballistics match on the barrel. Your men did the Police Department, CETi Diving Corporation, and Myself a great service, and I am very grateful. Please extend my utmost thanks to the men.

Sincerely,
Jordan Harvell
President
CETi
Diving Corp.
305-746-4334

Intermediate and Advanced drapery classes will be available at the Verity Institute campus in Indianapolis, Indiana in April.

Topics Include:

• Getting Started in Business
• Fabric Sources
• Measuring and Figuring Estimates
• Types/Styles of Drapery
• Making Bedspreads
• Interior Decorating
• Bookkeeping Skills

What to Bring:

• Sewing Machine and Attachments
• Special Scissors

For more information, please click here or here.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2010 Journey to the Heart season has begun!

The initial objective and ultimate goal of the Christian life is to discover what is truly in your heart and what is the genuine heart of God. This 10-day journey will help you learn how to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

For information about this life-changing retreat, or to register online please click here!

For testimonies and updates on Journey to the Heart, please click here!

You may know life-changing truths, have a desire to share a revolutionary idea, or want to market an exciting, new product. The Desktop Publishing and Design course was created to equip you with the skills necessary to effectively communicate information via print and digital media.

The Desktop Publishing process uses a computer to lay out and arrange text and graphics to prepare a publication for final printing. Obtain an understanding of the entire publishing process and gain experience in layout and design using Adobe InDesign® and Photoshop®, two of the most powerful desktop publishing programs available.

This program is hosted by Verity Institute and the resulting portfolio could be used toward future college credit.

Objectives:

• Develop skills to communicate truth effectively.
• Sharpen your perspective of page layout.
• Use the invisible laws of design in your own publications.
• Gain an in depth understanding of the entire publishing process.

To register or receive more information please visit:
http://ati.iblp.org/ati/students/opportunities/desktoppublishing/

Are you in high school but ready to start college?

For many students dual enrollment reduces the time and cost of college. The Verity program blends foundational Christian truths and initial collegiate studies, equipping students to succeed in higher education. Verity Dual Enrollment: spiritually fortifying and academically jumpstarting students for college.

Verity’s dual enrollment program begins with a two-day orientation at the Verity campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Students receive instruction in topics ranging from test taking to essay writing. Biblical worldview lectures provide students a framework for beginning college studies. After orientation, students complete the remainder of the program at home.

In the first phase, students complete foundational studies in the Biblical Worldview and the Life Purpose Planning modules. In the second phase, academic studies focus on preparing students to earn college credit through examination. Students complete two six-week academic modules, each culminating in a comprehensive test (such as CLEP and DSST). Study materials, class DVDs, and textbooks are provided to each student on a library system. Advisors work individually with students to answer questions and provide accountability for accomplishing student’s academic goals. Our on-line forum facilitates student interaction and discussion of class concepts.

For more information on Verity’s Dual Enrollment program, please visit:
http://verityinstitute.org/academics/dualenrollment/

Piano Pedagogy I & II

This is a 2-week workshop designed for advanced pianists desiring to teach piano with a Biblical emphasis. You will gain a broad perspective on the requirements, responsibilities and rewards of being a professional Christian piano teacher. You’ll learn about setting up a professional studio, teaching beginning students, and understanding differences in learning styles. Studies will include: forming a philosophy of teaching, developing studio policy, conducting interviews, evaluating piano instruction methods, and teaching correct piano techniques.

Format: Classroom lectures and discussion, individual instruction and practice, master classes, role-play of interview and teaching situations, project assignments, compilation of reference notebook, student presentations.

Prerequisites: Résumé of musical experience, Basic Materials in Music Theory (or a grade of 85% or higher on a proficiency exam), intermediate to advanced level piano skills.

Schedule: 25 classroom hours, 15 study/project hours
Location: Verity Institute in Indianapolis, IN
Dates: April 19-30, 2010
Cost: Early Registration (before March 12) ­ $350
Late Registration (after March 12) ­ $500
Credits: 3 hours

Contact:
Joshua Ingersoll
Verity Music
music@verityinstitute.org
866-9VERITY (ext. 25)

Instructor:
Jane Baldridge Nationally Certified Teacher, Music Teachers National Association