Page 8 2023 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 2023 By Dr. John Castelein In every town there are those magnetic personalities that seem to hold a community together through thick and thin. We refer to those local leaders as “Hometown Heroes” and I wish to nominate Tim Searby as such a hero! Every person that I contacted enthusiastically seconded this nomination! Dr. Paul Boatman says of Tim that he is one of the most effective “bridgepeople” he has ever met: “His bridging brings community, church, business, and performance together as a healthier and more diverse entity. Tim is a collegial-style leader who has been willing to serve in such varied roles as minister, businessman, actor, director.” Dr. Boatman says Tim is a genuine “Man for All Seasons” (quoting the title of a famous 1966 play). My nomination for Hometown Hero: Tim Searby, A Man for all Seasons Tim sometimes jokes that he grew up in a prison. The reason is because the prison in Albion, where his father was sheriff, was annexed to their family home. Dinelle Frankland, who is also from Albion, has nothing but the highest praise for Tim as her mentor and cheerleader! Growing up in a prison or not, Tim is, without a doubt, one of the freest men I have ever met: free in his kindness, free in his smiles, free in his services rendered, and free in his devotion to church and community! He has liberated so many people here in Lincoln and Logan County to discover their musical, theatrical, spiritual, and leadership talents! Testimonials as to Tim’s versatility and influence have come to me from every segment of our population. Tim first came to Lincoln in 1970 to study music and drama under his beloved mentor, David Hargrove. He learned singing and directing from observing Mr. Hargrove’s leadership in The Master’s Men and The Restoration Players (in the Christian school’s drama department).Vera Thomas remembers that it was there that she first became acquainted with Tim. Starting already in his college years, Tim was performing in and directing plays and musicals Continued --
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