VOLUME 9, ISSUE 3
S POKANE G UILDS’ S CHOOL & NEUROMUSCULAR C ENTER
AUGUST 2006
Working together to make a difference
I S I OrterN
ua ly
Photo above: A little angel in pink
and bows, Angelika celebrates her
third birthday.
Annual Report
EDITION
Inside VISION:
Executive Director’s
Message
2
2005-2006 Annual
Budget Report
3
Wilde Flowers:
Meet Noah
6
All-Star Staff Profiles
Trina Schmid
9
The More You Know
Failure to Thrive
10
Honor Roll of Donors
11-18
Leave a Legacy Profiles 19
Mr. Bill
Foundation Honor Roll
of Donors
21-23
Child Profile:
Meet Shiloh
24
Q
“Our Little Miracle”
Below is Zachary’s story, as told by his dad, Bryan.
Bryan and his wife, Vicki, welcomed Zachary into
the world in 2004. He is now served by therapists
from the Guilds’ School twice a week where he
receives physical, occupational, speech and cognitive
therapy.
“O
ur little miracle” is how we
referred to Zachary in a photo
st
on his 1 birthday. He really is a miracle and
we’d like to share his story.
Zachary was born on April 18, 2004 after
a normal and healthy pregnancy. Vicki had
labor induced three weeks early because of
elevated blood pressure. Other than that, the
birth and delivery went just fine. After
Zachary was delivered he amused the whole
room by peeing on the nurse. We all laughed
and knew he had a sense of humor. Five
minutes after Zachary was delivered, the nurse
mentioned that he appeared to be jaundiced.
In hindsight, this should have been the first
sign that something was wrong.
Two days later, a tired mom, dad, and
Zachary went home. Before being released,
however, we discussed with the doctor our
concerns about Zachary’s yellow skin color.
The doctor reassured us that this was
common, and to place Zachary near sunlight
and if the condition worsened to contact a
pediatrician within two weeks. Being first
time parents, we took the doctors advice and
went home with Zachary.
The first day home was exciting! We
were exhausted but proud to have a beautiful
baby boy. On the morning of the second day,
One happy family. The Dornbos family celebrates Zachary’s
second Christmas in 2005.
life as we knew it changed forever. Zachary’s
jaundice had worsened to the point that he
was almost orange. The whites of his eyes
were even yellow. He was not eating and was
extremely lethargic. Vicki immediately started
looking through books and trying to get
Zachary in to see the doctor. Luckily, our
pediatrician, Dr. Crum, was willing to see
Zachary as soon as we could get him to the
Rockwood Clinic. Dr. Crum took one look
at Zachary and said, “Let me make some
phone calls.” We started to suspect there was
more to Zachary’s condition than just his
orange coloring. Nurses and the lab tech
took blood samples from Zachary and started
making guesses as to how high his bilirubin
count was. Jaundice is caused by a high level
of bilirubin in the blood and tissues. We
heard 14, 15, 18, and we weren’t really sure
what they were talking about. Dr. Crum
returned and said, “Don’t panic but I want
you to take Zachary to Sacred Heart Pediatric
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Executive Director’s Message
I
’ve been
signing off
my article each
issue for 25 plus
years with Keep
the Dream
Alive! What
does that mean?
The beauty of it
is that it means
Dick Boysen
different things
to different
people.
For me, a child of the 60’s, it
conjures up Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. and his moving speech that touched
us all so many years ago. We see the
birth of a child as a blessed event. An
event that reminds us of the miracle of
life and the possibilities that life
provides. This sense of hopefulness
carries with it the dream for the baby’s
development and the impact it has on
everyone around the developing child.
It’s like we all get another chance for a
new start, it gives us hope and
confidence in the future. When a
baby is born with a problem or a
developmental disability this hope and
confidence can be badly shaken. New
dreams must be visualized to
SGS Calendar of Events
compensate for the real or perceived
change in the picture. The future is
impossible to predict but we are
hopeful. This is a condition of life
that becomes more apparent with the
passage of time. I think that is part of
the reason that older people have such
wisdom. They’ve lived long enough to
understand that life takes many twists
and turns. So often what appears to
be a setback is actually an opportunity
in disguise. People choose to see
things negatively or positively. As an
organization, the Guilds’ School has
chosen the latter and has made a
massive commitment to it. This
conviction of the heart guided our
founders and was the fuel that sent
and sustained them on the journey.
I hope you enjoy the annual
report. The past year has been a good
one. The school and its staff,
volunteers and donors helped many
children and families in a special and
concrete way. We continued to
improve the program and to plan for
the future. Volunteer Dr. Betty
Williams of Whitworth College has
continued to move the Community
Partners and our organization along
the path of the creation of the Inland
Wendy’s Classic
Golf Tournament
(all activities August17—November 10, 2006)
AUGUST
21-31—Summer Break (School Closed)
SEPTEMBER
1—Summer Break (School Closed)
4—Labor Day (School Closed)
11—Wendy’s Classic Golf Tournament
19—Board of Directors Meeting
27—Foundation Trustee Meeting
OCTOBER
17—Board of Directors Meeting
25—Foundation Trustee Meeting
NOVEMBER
8– Foundation Breakfast Fundraiser
Northwest Institute for Early
Intervention. The school will become
a leader for the nation in research,
dissemination and training. This little
school in eastern Washington does
encompass all of the attributes to serve
as a model for the rest of the world.
We must do better for all of our babies
and their families. By implementing
our conviction of the heart we show
others how to KEEP THE DREAM
ALIVE!
2005/2006 Board of Directors
President
Brett Hagen, OD
First Vice President
Jerry Shogan
A benefit for the Spokane Guilds’ School
& Neuromuscular Center
Second Vice President
Kathy Maurer
Monday, September 11, 2006
Treasurer
Dan Cummings
Spokane Country Club
For more information,
contact Trina at 326-1651
or register online at
www.barnzinc.com
Assistant Treasurer
Katie Engel
Secretary
Kathy Bott
Immediate Past President
Chuck Olsen
Directors
Sandy Alderman
Helen Black
T.J. Brill
Ken Fry
Jude Martin, M.D.
Chris Olney
Mary Jane Shea
Leigh-Ann Thompson
Bryan Whitaker, J.D.
Debra Wilde
Tomie Zuchetto
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August 2006
Spokane Guilds’ School Annual Operating Budget July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006 (un-audited)
REVENUE
Government Fees & Grants
Insurance & Transportation Reimbursement
Contributions/Grants
United Way
Special Events
Miscellaneous
Interest Income
Operating
$ 1,286,225
$
347,803
$
289,362
$
71,167
$
148,766
$
9,682
$
29,346
TOTAL
$ 2,182,351
Special
United Way Events 7%
3%
Interest
Income 2%
Contribution
s/
Grants 13%
EXPENSES
Salaries/Taxes/Benefits
Contract/Professional
Program Expenses
Occupancy Expenses
Depreciation
Operating
$ 1,897,562
$
61,665
$
120,174
$
72,005
$
48,192
TOTAL
Net Revenue Over Expenses
$ 2,199,598
$
-17,247
Depreciation
2%
Occupancy
Expenses
3%
Program
Expenses
6%
Insurance &
Service Fees
16%
Contract/
Professional
3%
Salaries/Taxes/
Benefits
87%
Government
Fees &
Grants 59%
Brett Hagen, president, SGS board of directors
Board president, Brett Hagen, pictured above with
wife, Lisa, daughter, Lexie and son, Blake
A
t this time of year-end reflection,
the Spokane Guilds’ School is
proud to report another successful year.
Students and their parents continue to
receive excellent care and thoughtful
direction provided by the staff and
administration of the Guilds’ School. As
president of the board of directors and
proud parent of Blake, a Guilds’ School
graduate, I am humbled to be involved in
an organization with such a long list of
accomplishments and impressive group
of staff, administrators and volunteers.
My family has benefited greatly from the
goal of SGS: to help children like Blake
participate to the absolute limit of their
potential in our world. It has been our
wish since Blake’s birth to not only take
him along with us but to have him
actively participate in family activities.
Our three years with the SGS greatly
assisted us in this lifelong endeavor.
Results like those produced at
the SGS take resources. As a board of
directors, we keep constant vigil over our
financial future and while we are pleased
to report that our deficit has been
reduced, we strive to return to a nondeficit operating mode in the next fiscal
year. We continue to work closely with
the local school districts and the Health
Department to secure financing available
by “counting the kids”. Children
currently on school district roles that
require birth to three services will be
reimbursed by State of Washington
funding once contracts are established
between the school districts, the Health
Department and contractors such as the
SGS. As most districts around the state
are currently accessing these funds, we
look forward to finalizing these contracts
this year. While we are forever indebted
to the countless donors in our
community, we feel very responsible for
accessing all available funding prior to
asking for resources from private
individuals.
Many thanks to all of you that
donate your time, energy and financial
contributions to help move us forward in
our work with children with disabilities
in our community. The stories of
families presented during our Penny
Drive and in our quarterly VISION
newsletter showcase a fraction of the
many success stories of the SGS. We are
proud to play our part in each of these
stories and continue to be humbled by
the work of parents and families as they
strive to raise kids with unique
challenges.
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August 2006
Spokane Guilds’ School Staff
Julie Bailey, Development Assistant
Cyndi Lucke, Secretary
Dick Boysen, Executive Director, MA, MACE
Liz McAndrews, MSW, Family/Staff Liaison
Shirley Carlson, MS, PT, PCS, Physical Therapist
Chrys Metts, RN, Staff Nurse
Nikki Cole, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist
Cheryl Morgan, PT, Physical Therapist
Janet Cook, MSpEd, Certified Special Education Teacher
Nikie Noldin, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist
Genia Denholm, Medical Secretary
Lisa Norfolk, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist
Joy Eastgate, OT, Occupational Therapist
Cindy Noyes, Administrative Coordinator
Bob Edens, Maintenance Manager
Peggy Perlongo, Bookkeeper
Barbara Eliason, Secretary
Ann Pirttima, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist
Karen Elmendorf, BSN, RN, Nurse Coordinator
Robert E. Piston, MD, Medical Director
Dan Fall, OT, Occupational Therapist
Maureen Rager-McKinnon, MS, PT, Physical Therapist
Kristi Fountain, Development Director
Shirley Riley, BA Ed, Certified Special Education Teacher
Carol Glenn, MSW, Family/Staff Liaison
Lois Robertson, Teacher's Aide
Tricia Goodman, MSW, Family/Staff Liaison
Susanne Scarborough, BS, MAT, Special Education Teacher
Alicia Green, DPT, Physical Therapist
Trina Schmid, Events Manager
Sallie Hamilton, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist
Shirley Sides, Teacher's Aide/Maintenance
Phil Harper, Bus Driver
Roseann Tschabold, Bus Driver
Carol Hendershot, PT, Physical Therapist
Robin Van Houten, OT, Occupational Therapist
Marilyn Henderson, BS, Special Education, Program Coordinator
Amber Walker, Teacher’s Aide
Ginette Kerkering, PT, Physical Therapist
Cathie Wescombe, OT, Occupational Therapist
Virginia Knight, OT, Occupational Therapist
Kathy Yates, Billing Agent
Roberta S. “Bobbie” League, Planned Giving Officer
Janice Young, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist
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Don & Helen Black and their entire family were honored at
this year’s Appreciation Night with the Faris Charbonneau
Award for all of their involvement in the Penny Drive
activities.
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Honoring the miracle-makers at the Spokane Guilds’ School
O
n Wednesday, June 7th, nearly 150 guests
attendance and the ability to integrate the therapists’
gathered to honor the outstanding contributions recommendations at home. With her daughter always “dressed
of time, energy and resources made on behalf of the children
to the nines,” Laura has made a
with developmental disabilities who attend the Spokane Guilds’ commitment to attend the Guilds’
School & Neuromuscular Center.
School at least once a week to keep
This annual volunteer and donor recognition event
informed of Katie’s progress. A
was held at a wonderful new location this year, Northern Quest
native of Mexico, she has worked
Casino’s Pend Oreille Pavilion. Debra Wilde from KXLY
tirelessly to learn English as a
served as the mistress of ceremonies, recognizing twenty-eight
second language to improve her
outstanding individuals and organizations from our
understanding of Katie’s therapy.
community. The tone of the evening was set with the heart-felt
She has even come so far as to no
Lorna Morris accepting her
invocation delivered by 18-year old Gregory Terhaar, a Guilds’
longer require the services of an
Community Service Award
School alumnus.
interpreter. Laura truly is an
from SGS Ambassador, Jason
Brett Hagen, past parent
outstanding woman, and parent to
Brill.
and current president of the board
both Katie and son, Luis. She has
of directors, was named the 2006
openly shared her daughter’s story
Outstanding Person of the Year.
and serves as an advocate for other families of children with
Along with his wife Lisa, Brett has
special needs.
been an extraordinary parent,
Lorna Morris was honored with the Community
volunteer, and supporter of the
Service Award, recognizing her long-term commitment to
Guilds’ School. He always makes
persons with disabilities, and youth in our community. Lorna
served as a College in Residence Volunteer at Lakeland Village
time for the School, donating
during her junior and senior years at Eastern Washington
countless hours in a variety of
University. In 1982, she graduated from EWU with a degree in
ways. The Hagen's were the poster
child family in 1999-2000, sharing
Psychology, and moved to Moses Lake where she worked at
Outstanding Person of the
their son’s story across the
Juniper Ridge, a group home run by Grant County. In 1985,
Year, Brett Hagen, sharing a
community to help break down
she was hired as a case manager at the Division of
moment with his son Blake.
barriers for children with
Developmental Disabilities where she worked until 1988, when
disabilities. In 1999, they were
she became the Habilitation Plan Administrator for Interlake
awarded the prestigious “Parents of the Year” award. Brett and
School at Medical Lake. In 1990, Lorna was instrumental in
his entire family (including those on the west side of the state
helping the state to start the State Operated Living Alternative
and Montana) attend and volunteer every year at the annual
to assist people leaving Lakeland Village. Since 1991, she has
auction. Brett truly has earned the respect and adoration from
served as the Field Services Supervisor at the Division of
this entire organization, and is a role model for all fathers. He
Developmental Disabilities. With great pleasure, we honored
has made the mission of the Guilds' School his life's work. In
Lorna Morris for her outstanding accomplishments and
2003, he joined the Guilds’ School’s Board of
dedication to those with disabilities.
Special thanks to members of the board
Directors, working vigorously along with other
of directors development committee who,
members, to support its mission. Husband to
through all of their efforts, helped to make the
Lisa, father to Lexie and Blake, and a beloved
Guilds’ School volunteer, it was our honor to
evening memorable. Thanks also to Dorian
recognize Brett Hagen as the 2006 Outstanding
Studios for, once again, capturing these memories
Person of the Year.
on film. KHQ-TV and Success By Six generously
Laura Marquez was awarded this year’s
provided the video footage of the Penny Drive
Outstanding Parent of the Year. Any parent of
public service announcement that was shared
a child with a disability knows all too well the
that evening, along with the personal
additional challenges they face. Laura is one
Community Day footage shared by Don and
mother who continues to conquer these
Katrina Black. A sincere thanks to Lon Gibby
challenges with dignity and grace, serving as an
Productions for graciously sharing their audio/
inspiration and role model to other parents. She
visual equipment and expertise. Many thanks to
has actively participated in her daughter Katie’s
all, and congratulations to this year’s honorees.
Laura Marquez, this year’s
therapy, exhibiting an excellent record of
Outstanding Parent of the
Year.
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Wilde Fl wers: Stories from the Guilds’ School Garden
“H
e won’t
live
through the
night.” That was
what the doctors
told Marie and
Jerry Hoppe the
day their son,
Noah, was born.
They had him
baptized. Can
Debra Wilde,
you imagine?
SGS Board of Directors
Marie carried
Noah for 38
weeks, with no warnings, no signs of a
problem, and then POW! He won't live
through the night?! It all came tumbling
down so fast.
Marie had gestational diabetes,
but there were no signs during the
pregnancy that it was a problem. She
carried a very active baby for most of the
pregnancy, but grew scared when her
normally active baby slowed down, and
virtually quit kicking and moving. So, at
38 weeks, Marie went to the hospital. Her
baby's heart rate was way down. An
emergency C-section was scheduled and
baby Noah entered the world. Marie
recalls seeing Noah's big and beautiful
eyes, but with a fixed stare, as he was
whisked away to the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit (NICU).
Fast forward...Noah miraculously
lived through the night and the next day.
Though he spent three weeks in the
NICU, Mom and Dad finally got to hold
their baby Noah at one week old.
Bittersweet, doctors told the Hoppe family
that their little Noah would probably never
walk or talk, and could be diagnosed with
cerebral palsy at age two to three. A brain
scan had shown damage equally on both
sides of the brain and doctors said that
over time these areas may or may not
recover.
Marie and Jerry were told the
reason Noah was born with problems was
because Marie's placenta was "old."
Damage resulted from the limited amount
of oxygen that Marie’s placenta was
allowing.
Big sister, Olena gives us a big grin as she hugs little
brother, Noah, close to her.
Wescombe to improve his motor skills.
Despite initial predictions, Noah walked at
16 months. He also loves being in a group
setting with several other children. Marie
shares, “He is making more noise now
than ever.” “Ish” is fish, “meow meow” is
cat and “ruff ruff” is dog. Noah knows ten
words, and signs as many.
The bottom line with Noah is
that he is making huge strides, he’s happy
and extremely loved by his family and the
SGS family. I trust mothers' instincts and
I believe Marie when she tells me,
"Something deep down tells me my son
has a strong drive and a will to live."
This drive is also apparent
throughout the Hoppe family. Marie and
Noah have gone to five different schools as
part of our Penny Drive, sharing Noah’s
story and teaching students about children
born with disabilities. They love it, and
according to Marie, the kids love seeing
Noah. The Hoppes are a big part of our
community awareness and I can't think of
a better spokesbaby than Noah.
Mom tells me he's her sunshine,
and that little Noah can put anyone in a
good mood. He wakes up with a smile and
can be heard bouncing up and down in his
crib. Though he says “mama” when he's
upset, he gets most excited when Dad
comes home. Little Noah runs, well, does
more skipping than running, to Dad for a
big irresistible hug. It’s easy to see, this is
one special family. As I end this article,
the love and closeness warms my heart.
Noah just came into the room wanting to
play with big sister Olena. As Mom is
lovingly drawn into their world, I'm just a
lucky bystander.
rooms when Noah came running up.
They are obviously very close and adorable
to watch… the giggling, the one on one eye
contact, its almost like they are in their
own little world. Marie told me Noah
learns a lot from his big sister; she’s a
perfect role model.
While Noah does not have any
specific diagnosis, there is physical
evidence to support his disability. He is
working with physical therapist Cheryl
Morgan and occupational therapist Cathie
Each quarter Debra Wilde takes the time
to get to know one of our Guilds’ School
families to share their story with our
readership. Debra works for KXLY and is
a realtor for Exit Realty of Spokane. She
has served on the SGS board of directors
since 2000 and has been involved with
the School for a number of years prior to
joining the board
I jump ahead now to the Hoppe’s
link to the Guilds’ School. Through a
friend, Marie was introduced to a family
with a child at the Guilds’ School. Within
days, the Hoppes became connected to the
SGS as well. And, that, says Marie, “Was a
wonderful gift.” The most important
thing she felt as a parent coming to the
Guilds’ School and not knowing Noah's
diagnosis was that the Guilds’ School staff
asked, “what CAN he do”, not what can't
he do. Marie commends the staff at SGS
for working so hard with all of the kids,
and being so supportive of the families.
The day I met Marie and Noah, I
also met Noah’s sister Olena, who is five. I
saw her at the gate of one of the therapy
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neonatologist told us they would need
to give Zachary a blood exchange
(Continued from page 1)
transfusion to lower the amount of
Intensive Care Unit immediately. Do
bilirubin in his blood. The procedure
not go home and get clothes, don’t
could have very serious side effects, the
stop for food, just get to the hospital
worst of which could result in death.
as soon as you can. Zachary has
We were in such a state of shock; we
already been admitted.” Dr. Crum
couldn’t even speak by this point. The
didn’t even wait for Zachary’s bilirubin medical staff was hesitant to give us
count to come back from the lab. We
high hopes. Doctors also told us that
headed directly for the hospital,
if Zachary survived, he would likely
unsure of what was to come, but
have brain damage as a result of the
praying that he would be all right.
jaundice.
When we arrived at the hospital,
Meanwhile, Zachary was fighting
the horror of the situation fully hit us.
for his life, and we were helpless to do
They took one look at Zachary and
anything but pray and trust God and
called the Neonatal ICU and asked
the doctors to get him through the
them to set up a room for him.
night. We were allowed, along with
Meanwhile, a nurse had me take
Vicki’s parents and the on-call pastor,
Zachary into a procedure room where
to see Zachary before the transfusion.
they started an IV and drew blood for
The pastor gave Zachary a last blessing.
further tests. This was one of the
We were scared to think this could be
hardest things to watch – particularly
the last time we would see him.
on a baby that wasn’t even four days
That was the longest night we
old. Zachary started to fight and move have ever had in our lives. We tried to
which made putting an IV in even
get some rest, but that was impossible.
harder. After three or four attempts
At 4:00 a.m. we
they successfully got the IV started.
received the
Zachary was then taken to the NICU
news. We were
where nurses, doctors, and specialists
petrified, fearing
swarmed around him.
that the doctor
Zachary’s tests came back.
was going to say
The bilirubin number was 28. To put
that Zachary did
this number into perspective, the
not survive. But
danger line for bilirubin levels is 16-18
our prayers had
and the extreme danger level is 20.
been answered;
Zach’s first Christmas.
We were devastated. Zachary was, to
the doctor told
What a cutie!
say the least, in horrible shape. Tubes,
us that they had
Billy lights, drugs and medical staff
to perform the transfusion twice, but
seemed to surround him. His
that they were able to reduce Zachary’s
bilirubin level continued to climb and
bilirubin level to 21.
peaked at 41.9. Many staff members
We returned to the NICU as
commented later that this was the
soon as we were allowed to see
highest number they had ever seen
Zachary. He was almost
where the child was still living.
unrecognizable. He was orange,
Doctors sat us down and
bruised and swollen from all the
explained the situation. Apparently,
procedures. A night and day
Zachary’s jaundice was not the only
difference from the healthy baby boy
thing he was fighting. He appeared to
we had at home only a day before.
be fighting an unknown infection, and We broke down and wondered how
had a hereditary blood disorder. The
things could have reached this point.
August 2006
We were told it would be okay from
the doctor. Had we missed
something? Was this our fault? We
felt guilty and destroyed. But Zachary
received his first miracle in that he
had survived the night.
Zachary remained in the
NICU for a month undergoing
countless tests while he recovered. We
learned that he had damage to his
basal ganglia, the part of the brain that
controls motor function and
coordination. This is a condition
called Kernicterus that can be caused
by severe jaundice. And although
extremely rare, this condition is
preventable. Had Zachary’s jaundice
been treated earlier, he would not be
in the same place today. Doctors also
said that Zachary had lost his hearing.
We left the hospital exhausted,
confused and with an apnea monitor
to make sure he had no problems with
his breathing.
Just a few weeks after being
home, we were back at Sacred Heart
Children’s Hospital to evaluate what
was still happening with his bilirubin
levels – something in his body just
wasn’t working right. After a week in
the hospital and many tests including
a liver biopsy, we returned home
again. A couple days later, we were at
the doctor’s office – again. After this
visit, Dr. Crum was becoming
increasingly worried about Zachary
because his bilirubin levels were still
not dropping. A series of tests were
ordered and it was discovered that his
liver and gall bladder had been
damaged due to the extremely high
bilirubin levels. Zachary’s body was
just not able to get rid of the toxins.
So, we went to the Children’s Hospital
in Seattle to see Dr. Suskind.
Dr. Suskind, a specialist in
gastroenterology, reviewed Zachary’s
chart and told us they would have to
run more tests. They wanted to repeat
the liver biopsy as well as blood tests,
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Miracle baby: Zachary’s Story
(Continued from page 7)
an ultrasound, and many other tests
trying to isolate the problem. While
awaiting the test results we took up
residence at the local Ronald
McDonald House. If Zachary’s liver
and gall bladder were not functioning
properly, they would need to perform
a procedure to connect his liver
directly to his small intestines, which
would mean that by the time he
reached 15 he would need a liver
transplant. Again, we were devastated.
After what we had been told, we fully
expected that Zachary would need this
surgery.
Dr. Suskind phoned us and
was beside himself as he explained that
he could not figure out how Zachary’s
insides basically fixed themselves and
started working again. He said he had
never seen anything like that happen,
and had no medical explanation for it.
We were in total disbelief when he
said we could go home, only needing
to have follow-up visits. Zachary’s
guardian angel was watching over him.
He had just received miracle number
two.
During this time Zachary had
also been seeing neurologists to
determine just how much brain
damage had actually occurred.
According to the doctors, it seemed as
if his brain wouldn’t be able to fix
itself. However, they were optimistic
that the brain would be able to remap
itself. They were not overly optimistic
that Zachary would ever be able to
walk or have a normally physically
functioning body. If any development
were to occur, it would be severely
delayed. On the bright side, the
cognitive portion of Zachary’s brain
was going to function normally, but
those skills would be hampered by the
slow development of his physical
motor skills.
August 2006
Meanwhile, a hearing
specialist started to investigate
Zachary’s hearing loss. Doctors and
specialists performed tests on him to
see if there was any damage to the
nerves in the ear. They could not find
anything physically wrong with the
ears themselves. So, doctors figured
Mom and Zachary celebrate his second birthday.
that there had been nerve damage and
Zachary’s hearing was non-existent or
greatly diminished. However, Zachary
had another trick up his sleeve for the
doctors. On a final test of Zachary’s
hearing, he proved to the doctors that
there was nothing at all wrong with his
hearing. He passed the hearing test
and that left the doctors again
scratching their collective heads
unsure of what to make of Zachary
and his hearing. We figured that he
was just tired of doctors and was
ignoring them. So, Zachary chalked
up yet another miracle. The kid was
three for four.
Zachary had to have weekly blood
draws at the hospital to measure his
liver function amongst other things.
He had to learn to eat and attempt to
sleep. He has strider (or as the doctors
describe it – a floppy airway). He
sounds at times like he isn’t breathing
or is gasping for air but we’re told that
he will hopefully outgrow this. This is
how we lived the first four months of
Zachary’s life.
Zachary started receiving early
intervention therapies at the Spokane
Guilds’ School when he was four
months old. Over the past two years,
he has made tremendous strides. He
went from not being able to hold his
head up at all, to having good strength
and being able to hold his head up a
majority of the time. He is just
beginning to do things that other
children are able to do when they are
only a few months old like grasping a
toy, or turning the pages of a book.
Although he is still unable to sit up by
himself, crawl or walk, his physical
disabilities certainly don’t limit his
mind. He is extremely smart and
knows exactly what is going on around
him. Just this week, he got his first
wheelchair and looked at us like
“what’s that for?” He’s not too sure of
it yet, but hopefully this will give him a
little more support in sitting and
independence in the long run. He
tries to talk, and babbles all the time.
He has an amazing sense of humor
and a great giggle. We are still not
sure of Zachary’s long-term life plan,
but we know if it’s anything like what
he’s done so far, he may have a few
more miracles in store.
We wanted to share Zachary’s
story so that others can be aware that
something as simple as a case of
jaundice can end up being very severe
and have profound lifelong affects.
We have been blessed with a
beautiful boy, whom we now know
was given to us for a reason. We have
been faced with continuing struggles,
but we keep plugging along. Our
family, our friends and our church
support us. Without all of that
support, we would not have survived.
We thank all who have helped: cover a
shift at work, baby-sit, given us time
off when they shouldn’t and most of
all prayed for our family. Thank you
from the bottoms of our hearts.
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ALL-STAR
STAFF
We’d like to introduce you to the special people
who devote themselves to the daily operation of
SGS – the therapists, teachers, management
and staff. All-Star Staff appears in each
issue of VISION and profiles a different
member of our team every quarter.
August 2006
Guilds’ School Girl on the Go!
college understands, this was one of my
most rewarding accomplishments,” states
Trina proudly. “I graduated summa cum
laude, had a new lease on life, and a new
love as well!”
By Kristi Fountain
Years before Trina was born, her
father was stationed at Fairchild Air Force
t has been three years since
Base. This would have a lasting affect on
Trina came to be a part of the
her life. Not only would Spokane become
Guilds’ School Development Office. We
her home, but she would marry Karl
loved her instantly. How could you not?
Schmid, the son of her father’s best friend
Her energy, enthusiasm and positive
and roommate at Fairchild. Talk about
attitude infect everyone around her.
destiny! Karl and Trina were married on
Trina was born in Wausau,
November 15, 2003.
Wisconsin to Jim and Jeanne Lawrie. As
Enter the Spokane Guilds’
luck would have it, her father, a
School. Trina was first introduced to the
homebuilder, was blessed with five
Guilds’ School through a presentation
daughters. Trina is number four. “My
while she was student at EWU, and later
first “job” consisted of picking rocks for
$.50 an hour, and would eventually lead to she volunteered for the Penny Drive. That
summer she applied for the events
pouring concrete, framing, hanging
assistant position, and just knew it was for
sheetrock and shingling.”
her. “I can honestly say I love my job at
“Besides all of the moving we
the Guilds’ School. I work with a truly
did,” Trina says, “I wouldn’t have changed
fine group of women in the Development
a thing about my childhood.” Being close
in age, Trina and her little sister have been Office. Not only did I gain great coworkers, but friends as well.” Trina also
best friends since the beginning. As kids,
feels privileged to get
they spent much of
to know some of the
their time outdoors.
absolutely wonderful
Because they lived on
“It has been amazing to see the
and courageous
the outskirts of town,
number of dedicated volunteers
families here at the
going to the swimming
and supporters the Guilds’
Guilds’ School.
pool meant a 15 mile
School has, and a pleasure to
Together, Trina and
round trip bike ride,
work with such fine people.”
the families that she’s
with a necessary stop
worked with have
for popsicles along the
-Trina Schmid
helped to break down
way. “We always
barriers for children
seemed to live on a
with developmental disabilities by kicking
pond which meant endless hours of
off the Penny Drive every year with
floating on our inner tubes, catching
presentations in over 65 local schools,
tadpoles and guppies, and ice skating.”
providing an early opportunity for youth
After spending most of her
to become philanthropic, while teaching
school-age years in Wisconsin, Trina
them that we are all “differently able”.
moved to Riverside High School in
The other part of Trina’s position
Chattaroy, WA her senior year. After
involved helping with such events as the
graduation, she obtained her real estate
Auction, Golf Tournament, Penny Drive,
license, worked in banking and finance,
Smiles Program and Appreciation Night.
and waited tables to put herself through
“It has been amazing to see the number of
college. I told you she has lots of energy…
dedicated volunteers and supporters the
In 2003, Trina obtained her
Guilds’ School has, and a pleasure to work
Bachelors in Communication Disorders
with such fine people,” shares Trina.
from Eastern Washington University. “As
As of July 1st, Trina was
anyone who works their way through
I
Trina Schmid, Events Manager
promoted to events manager. She is
looking forward to the new challenges of
coordinating fundraising and appreciation
events and working even closer with such
remarkable volunteers with a passion for
the school.
Trina considers herself very
blessed. She and Karl will have shared
three years together this November, and
still feel like newlyweds. “We are
definitely two peas in a pod,” grins Trina.
Using some of her skills learned in
childhood, Trina and Karl recently built a
home west of Spokane and, at present,
their only baby, Hank, a 90-pound
German Shepard, will turn three this
August.
Trina loves to be outdoors and to
travel. “I had the good fortune to
backpack through western Europe with my
sister and a friend several years back, and
it was truly unforgettable.” Trina’s other
interests include camping at the coast,
biking, swimming, gardening, having
BBQ’s with friends, and getting together
with the girls for coffee.
No matter what Trina is doing,
her enthusiasm and joy for life shines
through. Trina reminds us that new ideas
bring positive change and keeps us in
stitches with her antics. Trina, the Guilds’
School is blessed to have you as part of our
family!
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August 2006
The More You Know… Failure to thrive
By Trina Schmid
What does it mean?
“Failure to thrive” is a term used with little ones that are not
growing typically. Failure to thrive does not, however, mean
failure to survive. More of a descriptor than a diagnosis,
failure to thrive (FTT) generally refers to a child falling below
the fifth percentile in weight and height for their age, or one
that is declining in growth in two major areas. These little
ones are malnourished. If they don’t grow for several months
within their first year, these babies will likely show signs of
physical, mental and emotional delays as well.1
Premature does not mean FTT…
A premature baby may certainly be at risk of FTT but the two
do not always go hand-in hand. “As long as the child is
growing along a curve with a normal interval growth rate, FTT
should not be diagnosed.”3 In fact, doctors will often refer to
a modified growth chart for premature infants, or children
with syndromes such as Turner’s, Down’s, Achondroplasia,
Prader-Willi, or Noonan’s, because they usually follow a
slightly different growth pattern.
Printable Growth Charts:
Importance of early intervention…
www.cdc.gov/growthcharts
According to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at
Stanford, children with FTT “that are not treated for an
extended period of time may have difficulty ‘catching up’
developmentally and socially. About 50 percent of children
who experienced failure to thrive as an infant or young child
continue to have social and emotional problems or eating
problems later in life.” 2
Local Resources:
Feeding & Growth Clinic at Sacred Heart
Children’s Hospital
(509) 747-7185
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Program at Spokane Regional Health
District
(509) 324-1697
Causes:
Many infants are simply undernourished. “With an energy
need that is almost triple that of adults (in calories per kg) it
becomes easier to understand how quickly infants can fall
behind on growth.”3 It is often termed organic failure to
thrive (OFTT) if poor growth is attributed to a medical
complication or illness. Non-organic failure to thrive
(NOFTT) has a psychosocial basis, where economic,
emotional, environmental or social factors, or a parent’s lack
of knowledge regarding their infant’s dietary needs, may result
in malnutrition. On a more physiological basis, one or more
of the following factors must be addressed: inadequate caloric
intake, inadequate absorption, excess metabolic demand, or
defective utilization.3
1
“Failure to thrive: When your baby isn’t growing normally.” Mayo Clinic.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/failure-to-thrive/AN00230. 7/17/06.
2
“Growth and Development – Failure to Thrive.” Lucile Packard Children’s
Hospital at Stanford. www.lpch.org/diseasehealthinfo/healthlibrary/
growth/thrive.html. 7/17/06.
3
Dubowitz H, and Krugman S. “Failure to Thrive.” American Family
Physician. 2003; 09/01. www.aafp.org/aft/20030901.html.
Treatment…
To treat FTT, one must first identify the reason for it, and
then take necessary measures to correct it. The child will
undoubtedly require a high calorie diet to “catch up,” often
1½ times the suggested daily caloric intake required for their
desired weight. The expertise of physicians, nurses, dieticians,
speech/language pathologists and physical and occupational
therapists can help expedite this correction. These little ones
should be closely monitored for progress, but hospitalization
is generally only required in the most severe cases.
W
ith so many developmental disabilities, delays,
and rare syndromes, it’s not surprising that many
people are overwhelmed. For that very reason, we have
created “The More You Know”, a column that will focus
on a different diagnosis in every issue of Vision to aid
understanding and address the basic questions many
have never had the opportunity to ask.
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August 2006
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006
Contributors to the
SCHOOL
-AAnonymous (56)
4th Avenue Coffee Co.
ABC Office Equipment
Co. Inc.
Charles & Sydne Abernathy
Ace Hardware
Kim & Gayle Adams
Adams Elementary
Adelphi Chapter No. 188
Advanced Mechanical Systems
Advanced Medical Massage
Agilent Technologies
Lisa Agte
Troy Aikman
John Akins & Leslie
Hays-Akins
Sandy Alderman
Alan & Rondy Alexander
Muhammad Ali
Christine Allen
Ellery & Kathy Allen
Jim & Patty Allen
The Allen Family
Mark & Chrissy Allen
Michele Allen
Anne Alsaker
Bernice Alsaker
Chris & Pam Altig
Jerry & Judy Altig
Alton's Tire & Automotive
Centers, Inc.
Ambiance Jewelry Design
Amsbury Glass, Inc.
Chris Anderson
Gladys Anderson
Kay Anderson
Lorraine Anderson
Sara Anderson
Tom & Marie Anderson
Angelica's Bed & Breakfast
Sharon Anthony
Applebee's
Brian & Frances Arden
Arlington Elementary
Steve & Robyn Arredondo
Theresa Arrigotti
Nancy Atwood
At-Work Office Products, Inc.
Auntie's Bookstore
Austin's Jewelry
Automated Accounts, Inc.
Azteca Mexican Restaurants
-BNicholas & Janet Bachhuber
Pauline Bafaro
George Bailey
Julie Bailey
Bain Agency Farmers
Insurance
Donald & Joanne Baird
Edwin Baker
Leslie Baker
Jim & Karen Bakke
Bank of America - Credit
Card Services
Bank of America
Foundation, Inc.
Tullia Barbanti
Brent & Connie Barratt
Barrister Winery
Dr. Mike & Ann Barsotti
Alison Batchelder
Stan & Lynn Baycroft
Mariann Beals
Myrle Bean
Martin & Cindy Beck
Becker Buick-GMC Trucks
La Verne & Carol Belke
Clyde & Mary Bemis
Bemiss Elementary
Doug & Sarah Bennyhoff
Elaine K. Bergstrom
Bernardo-Wills
Architects, P.C.
Linda Bertholf
L. Sterling & Wendy Bess
Greg & Deb Bever
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Jerry & Phyllis Bill
Pat Bishop
Ryan & Kenda Bishop
Mark Bitz
Donald & Helen Black
Marjorie Black-Peterson
Blades Design Group
Blockbuster Video
Blue Moon Beach House
Berge & Julie Borrevik
David & Lisa Bosch
Julius & Norella Bosold
Vern & Kathy Bott
Jacci Bottler
Michael & Diane Boudreau
Frank & Sharon Bouten
Leonid & Valentina Bovdyr
James & Karen Boysen
Richard Mark Boysen
Hilda Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw
Bill & Cheryl Bragg
Brandy's Beads
Dr. James V. Brasch
Lloyd & Corinne Breeden
Patricia Brenk
Jason Brill
T.J. & Kris Brill
Alumnus, Amber Joy, chats with speech therapist, Steve Saunders while back at the SGS for a visit.
Tim & Megan Brinson
Gene & Harlene Brisbois
Richard & Kristine
Broderhausen
Mike & Vickie Brooks
Vickie Brooks
Donald Brown
Lester & Mary Brown
Earl & Marianne Brown
Tom & Mary Brown
Deanna K. Brownstein
Heather Brunko
Tom & Tamara Bryant
Diane Buce
Budget Rent a Car of Seattle
Paula Buell
Jimmy Buffett
Chad & Tammy Burchard
Burgan's Furniture
Jan Burkart
Doug & Patty Burke
Lori Burke
Pamela L. Burke
Rodney Burke
Burke's Distributing
President George W. Bush
-CSteven Cain
Jim Cameron
Chris Camp
Melissa Campbell
Denise Campitelli
Judy Cannata
Lorraine Cannon
Carl & Kay Carbon
Mary Jane Carey
Cargill Incorporated
Heather Carling-Smith
Your help is needed to ensure no child is ever turned away
A
t the Guilds’ School, every effort is made to focus on our successes instead of our challenges. A child with
cerebral palsy, for example, may be unable to walk, but she is developing better coordination of her hands
and fingers. Another child may be unable to speak, but is learning sign language as a means of communication.
With all of our successes, we don’t always voice our needs and our concerns for the future.
As many as 80% of the families we serve at the Guilds’ School fall at or below the 200% poverty level. What
that means is that a great deal of the services we provide for these kids and families go uncompensated. Did you
know that even for families with insurance coverage, it is not unusual for the therapy benefit to run out before
the need for services expires? A family may have wonderful insurance coverage, but frequently the therapy
benefit is exhausted by July or August of the calendar year, leaving several months where services are provided,
but no fees are collected to pay for those services.
More and more, the Guilds’ School relies on the spirit of giving for which our donors are known. Because
we never turn a family away due to their inability to pay, we rely on the generosity of our donors to ensure
Children like Elliott benefit from
services are available for every child who needs them. We continue to work diligently to build our Foundation’s
the existence of the Guilds’ School.
fund in the hopes that one day the Guilds’ School will not be so dependent on government funding sources
and private donations. Until that time, however, and as we work to build that fund, your contributions are
what keep us moving forward. Your contributions continue the existence of our program. Your contributions ensure we will never have to turn a
family away because of their inability to pay for services. On behalf of our families and our kids, thank you for your continued support.
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August 2006
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006
Contributors to the
SCHOOL
(Continued from page 11)
Brian & Wendy Carney
Tipton Carr
Jim Carrey
David & Sherry Carson
Jimmy Carter
Paula Cartright
Cascade Prosthetics &
Orthotics, Inc.
Hazel Cascaden
Catch a Ray Tanning Co.
Cedar Property Mgmt.
Century Marketing, Inc.
The Chalet Restaurant
Chicken-N-More
Dr. Ward & Cynthia Chow
George Christ
Allen & Cindy
Christophersen
Chuck E. Cheese
Todd & Michelle Churchill
Citadel Construction, Inc.
Citigroup Matching Gifts
Kenneth & Clara Clark
Karen Clark
Michael & Heidi Clary
Nathan & Rebecca Clemens
Steve & Karen Clemens
Sharon Cline
John & Pam Close
Cobra Roofing Services, Inc.
Brian & Amber Coerver
Coldwell Banker
Northwest Group
Tom & Jan Collins
Clarence & Virginia Collins
Sherry Colliton
Mary Colouzis
Steve & Peggy Colvin
Susan Colyar
Richard & Mary Conley
Construction and All
Remodeling LLC
Ellena Conway
James & Leah Cook
Cookie Lee Distributing
Dave Coombs
Pam J. Copeland
Costco Wholesale #66
Costco Wholesale #670
Steve & Fay Cover
Karal Cox
Vyvyan Cox
Jim & Vivian Cranston
Barbara Crawford
Cindy Crawford
Creative Expressions Interior
Design
Gary & Terri Critzer
Traci Cromwell
Steve & Meg Cronin
Ron Crosby
David & Cherie Crouse
Barbara Cruz
William & Sally Cudney
Culinaria Catering
Dan Cummings
Fred & Mary Cutler
Cyrus O'Leary's Pies
-DDamon & Damon, DDS
Dandles Candles
The Davenport Hotel
D.A. Davidson
Davidson Companies
Eric & Mary Davis
Rickey Davis
Colleen Day
Khrystyn Day
William & Linda Dean
Greg & Lori Deckard
Dee Dee Van Cleef, LMP
Dr. Armand & Joy DeFelice
Mark & Jill DeGon
Eric & Carol Deniston
Cathy Dernbach
Katie Dernbach
Frank & Wendy DeSantis
Karen Desimone
Bill & Charlotte Desmond
LeAnn Dettmann
Charlene Douglas
Downtown Honda
Downtown Toyota
Dr. Pepper
Tim & Marie Draper
Dream Dinners
Pat & Karen Driscoll
Duane's Automotive Plus
Jami Dwyer
-ELou Ann Eason
EWU Athletic Dept.
Trent Carey & Joy Eastgate
Bob & Kathy Edens
Claude & Marydith Edwards
Edwards LaLone Travel, Inc.
Frank & Margaret Elder
Jon & Barbara Eliason
Elkins Resort on Priest Lake
Greater Spokane Elks
Lodge #228
Norm & Marsha Ellefson
Graciela Ellestad
Lorine Elliott
Letha Ellzey
Karen Elmendorf
Rich & Katie Engel
Wayne & Wilma Engstrom
Roy & Rowene Ennis
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Mrs. Walter Enzler
Bruce and Jan Erickson
Europa Pizzaria & Bakery
Gloria Evans
Paul & Marian Evenson
Ever Clever Connection
Express Personnel Services
-F-
Adorable Lola shows off what
she’s been cooking up in the
Team 3 classroom toddler
kitchen.
Beau & Angie DeWitt
Dick Morgan Motors
Austin & Christina Dickey
Didier's Yogurt & More
Vern & Shannon Digiovanni
Mark & Lisa Dillon
Brian & Laurie Dimico
Laurie Dimico
Direct Mail Enterprises, Inc.
Disabled American Veterans
Dishman Dodge
Suzy Dix
Dix Corporation
Dodson's Jewelers
Kelly Dolan
Diane Donahue
Bryan & Vicki Dornbos
Bob & Maggie Failing
Dakota Fanning
Fat Daddy's
Stuart Fealk
Bill & Mary Ferger
Katrina Ferguson
Dr. Walter & Alice Fernau
Mark & Mary Ferrera
Michael & Bridget Fettig
Randy Fink
Dan Finney
Dale Fitch
Roger & Crystal Fitzpatrick
Five Mile Heights Pizza
Rosemary Fleming
Doug & Oweta Floyd
Bob Foley
Jane Fonda
Chuck & Kay Foster
Jeff & Kristi Fountain
Ned Fox
Anita Foxley
Jean Francis
Franz Family Bakeries Snyder's Division
In helping others, we shall help ourselves,
for whatever good we give out completes
the circle and comes back to us.
Flora Edwards
Frayed Edges
Douglas Frederick &
Michelle Eames
FREON Guild
Jerry & Barb Frislie
Wayne Funk
-GGady Pump & Electric Inc.
Ron & Tana Garcia
Garco Construction, Inc.
Garland Vision Source, Inc.
Jeff & Lonna Gately
Stephanie Gates
Gaylord's Sportcard
Superstore
Rubi Geary
Linda Geier
Charles & Terry George
Michael & Linda Geraghty
Bob Geyer
Thelma Giampietri
John & Barbara Gibb
Larry & Mary Jo Gilbert
KayDee & Todd Gilkey
Vince Gill
Jan Gilliam
Rick Gimeno
Jim & Carol Glenn
Gonzaga University Athletic
Department
Gonzaga University Bookstore
Greg & Paula Gorton
Connie Graham
Dr. Jeff Graham
Grande Ronde Cellars
Amy Grant
Elizabeth Grant
Charlotte Graves
Dr. Harry & Penelope Green
Rebecca Greene
Kelly & Heidi Greenwood
Rita Gregory
John Griffiths
Sheila Groh
Roni Gross
Group Health Cooperative
Andrew & Terri Groves
Joyce Gunning
Daniel Guszregan
-HH.F. Magnuson Company
Dorothy Haenle, O.T.R.
Lola Hagadone
Sammy Hagar
Dr. Brett & Lisa Hagen
Hair Works
Elisabeth Hairston
James & Betty Haley
Marc & Sallie Hamilton
Suzette Hamm
Charles & Kim Haney
Robert & Martha Hansen
Jason Hanson
Happy Feet Cloggers &
Line Dancers
Dr. Jon & Molly Harding
Jeremy & Stephanie Hare
Joseph & Sharon Harkrader
Mary Harper
Dale Harris
Ruth Harris
Cmsgt. David &
Bonita Hartman
Michael Hartman
Stephen Haskell Law Offices
Haskins Steel Co., Inc.
Yvonne Hayes
Sean & Julie Heath
William & Lynn Hein
Dr. Robb & Kim Heinrich
Randy & Frankie Heiskell
Heiskell MacGillivray &
Assoc. P.S.
Rich & Carol Hendershot
Don Henderson
Marilyn Henderson
Bruce Henjum
Richard & Anita Herdener
Robert & Dorothy Herritz
Bill & Irene Hiatt
Robert & Barbara Higgins
Ted & Carol Hilderman
Alfred Hill
Dwight & Janet Hille
Wilton & Sue Hille
Winnie Hillock
Hill's Resort, Inc.
Ron & Hilde Hink
Steve & Anne Hirsch
Genia Hoffman
Hoffman Music
Karl Hoffmann
Nina Hofmeister
Joe Holcombe
Roy & Melinda
Hollandsworth
Steve & Linda Hollenbeck
Jim & Patty Hollingsworth
Areta Holms
The Home Depot
Jean Homer
Nathaniel & Shellay Hoover
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Bobby Hopkins
Horizon Credit Union
Horizon Medical Institute
Hotel Lusso
Mat & Shelly Houn
Dr. Creigh & Janice House
The House Inspectors Inc.
Robert Howard
Steve Howard
Donald & Kristine Howell
Mark & Teresa Hudson
Huppin's
Jonathan & Mary
Quinn-Hurst
Christopher & Janine Hyde
Rich & Karla Hydzik
Richard & Nancy Hydzik
-IInland Medical & Rehab
Inland Neurosurgery & Spine
Inland Northwest Bank
Ken & Nancy Isserlis
Barry & Kayse Iverson
-JJacklin Land Company
Alan Jackson
Janelle James, LMP
Michael Jensen
Michael & Rhonda Jeremiah
Jewelry Design Center
Patrick Johns
Willa Marie Johns
Bill & Jennifer Johnson
Jim & Bev Johnson
Jimmie Johnson
Nancy Jones
Quincy Jones
Tim Jones
Jones & Mitchell
Insurance Co.
Journal of Business
Just Roses
-KRobin Kahn
Georgia Kalb
John R. Kapelac Jr.
Kappa Delta Sorority
Eugene & Christina
Karjalahti
Doug Kasman
Ronald & Diane Kaufman
Melinda Keberle
Craig & Karen Keenan
Ken Roberts Investment
Management, Inc.
Ronald & Wendy Kennedy
Michelle Keon
Key Support
Don & Margreta Kilgore
Kilgore Architectural Products
Leo & Jean Kincaid
James & Deborah King
Gary & Diane King
King Beverage, Inc.
Mike & Debbie Kirwin
Kiwanis Club of
Downtown Spokane
West Spokane Kiwanis
Youth Fund
Peter & Joann Klager
Lance Kliewer
James & Victoria Knapp
Louise Knobf
Paul & Mary Koenigs
Nancy Koentopp
Buck & Cindy Koerper
Dean Koontz
Timo & Ulla Korkeamaki
Jerry Kostelecky
L.F. Krause
Hartly & Joanne Kruger
Shelly Kuney
Cherrie Kuntz
Paul & Colleen Kutz
KXLY Broadcasting
Laurie Kyle
-LJoseph Scholze & Brenda
Lacey-Scholze
Mike & Char Ladyman
Lloyd & Diane Lalicker
LandAmerica Financial
Group, Inc.
Dave & Lori Largent
Lois Larsen
Jon & Tamie Larson
Larson Family Fund
Latah Creek Wine Cellars
Allan Latimer
James F. LaVigne
Eleanor Law
Katherine Lawlor
Tim & Mary Lawlor
Lisa Lawrie
Ray & Caryl Lawton
Lawton Printing, Inc.
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries,
High Mountain Sales, Inc.
LCD Exposition Services
Richard & Bobbie League
Scott & Taryn League
David & Susan Leavenworth
Betty Lee
Chang-nam & Soojung Lee
Stuart & Kelly Lee
Lee & Isserlis, P.S.
Lee Frame Shoppe
John & Terri LeFriec
John & Kim Leland
Rachael Lentes
Maynard & Margaret Lerner
Les Schwab Tire Center N.W. Blvd.
Alan & Susan Lesher
Henry & Barbara Lewis
Jack & Ellen Lewis
Paul & Linda Lewis
Downtown Lexus
Lexus Champions for Charity
Lilac City Doll Club
T.W. & Vicki Liljenberg
Jesse Lill
August 2006
Dr. Scott & Therese
Lindquist
Linoleum & Carpet City, Inc.
Southeast Lions Club
Spokane North Lions Club
Karen Lipton
Stephen & Sally Lloyd
Paula Lobdell
Barbara Lockard
Joyce Lockard
Lorraine Loeffler
Gary & Janice Lohman
Wendy Lohman
Lone Canary Winery
Longhorn BBQ
Ronald & Cindy Loomis
Jennifer Lopez
Patrick & Barbara Lorang
Bill & Margaret Lubke
Dave & Cyndi Lucke
Luigi's Italian Restaurant
Robert & Nancy Lutchendorf
Garman & Jane Lutz
Jan Lydig
-MDaniel Mac Eachern
Andy MacGillivray
Thomas & Sylvina Machtolf
Romel & Susan Mackelprang
Macy's
William & Gail Madison
Bob & Elinor Magnuson
Magnuson Hotels
Pat & Donna Maguire
Rich Makowski
Kris Malee
Ronald & Deborah Malone
Molly Malone Philopant
Mama Mia's
Gary Marks
Oscar Marmolejo
Kathy Marshall
Susan Marshall
Teresa Marshall
Dr. Jude Martin
Mark Martin
Vi Martin
Robert & Kathleen Martinez
Benita Mason
Randy & Kathy Maurer
Helen Mayberry
Bob & Karen McBride
McCabe's Quality Foods
Dennis & Carolyn McCanna
Michael & Merridy
McChesney
Susan McCollum
Kyle Bunge & Rebecca
McConnaughey
Grady McCurry
Nancy McDaniel
McDirmid, Mikkelsen &
Secrest P.S.
Randy McDonald
Dr. and Mrs. Scott McDougall
Wayne & Claudia McDowell
Michael McGarvey
Dr. Michael R. McGarvey
Pat & Carol McGurk
Reba McIntyre
Todd McKee
Mel McKerlie
Donald McKinnon
Brian & Carolynn
McNaughton
Clara McNaughton
Unused Car, Truck, Van, SUV?
C
ars for Charity is an easy way for you to help the SGS kids. Donating an
unneeded vehicle creates cash to help fund the operation of the School,
thereby helping local kids with developmental disabilities and their families.
Thanks to the many generous donors who designated the SGS when donating
vehicles during the 2005/2006 fiscal year. The generosity of our donors resulted in
net proceeds of over $24,000 through this program. Thanks to all!
S.L. Start & Associates
The ARC - Spokane
National Association of
Credit Management
Affordable Cabs, Inc.
Hainsworth Company
Patricia Anderson
Anonymous
Michael Bergin
Alan Bridges
Robert Brown
Cristine Buckholdt
Todd & Karen Chaffins
Amy Christel
Gerry Copeland
Harold Craig
Carol Deutsch
Maura Dixon
Michael & Molly Drew
Christopher Edens
Keith Fauerso
Kenneth & Cecilia Fry
Mark & Tina Galbraith
Nancy Glinski
Cheryl Gould
John Graham
Lauralee Gumm
Tony Gurney
Monica Haff
Emir Hujdurovic
John Hurliman
Robert Kienzle
Jan Kincaid
James Kroll
Haley Kropidlowski
Jason Labant
Anthony & Tristin Lelo
Bradley Linn
Susan Littlemore
Victoria Mackenzie
Gail Mannex
Denise Martz
Carol McAdams
Travis McCormick &
Susan Clark
Michelle McLefresh
Joan Medina
Donald Migliuri
Dorinda Miller
Larry Montague
Garth & Marolee Morris
Bernice Nelson
Steven Oglesbee
William & Catherine Olson
Kerry Perea
Gregory Phillips
Cheri Poole
John McKinnon & Maureen
Rager-McKinnon
Charles Rhodes
James Rowe
John Sharp
Joanne Shaw
Timothy Shields
Gary & Mary Anne Solberg
Ralph Stearns
Carl Stejer
Cara Stewart
Charles Stone
Jocelyn Stone
Timothy Sullivan
Gerald Sullivan
David Taylor
Dr. Darl Vander Linden
Rodney & Edie Wells
Jock Whipple
Shirley Wihlborg
Chris & Elizabeth Willard
Daniel Wilson
Frank Wintersteen
John Young
Page 14
VISION
August 2006
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006
Contributors to the
SCHOOL
(Continued from page 13)
McNaughton & Taff
Terri McRae
Medco Health Employee
Giving Campaign
Media Specialists
Doris Megrue
The Melanson Family
John Mellencamp
Mel's Nursery Floral & Gifts
Mercedes Benz of Spokane
Merck Employee Giving
Campaign
Merrill Lynch
Met Life Auto & Home
Metro Glass
Chrys Metts
Linda Meyer
Microsoft Matching
Gifts Program
Gina Middaugh
Mike Christophersen
Construction
Chris & Kris Mikkelsen
Maynard & Sharon Millay
Jeff Miller
Wes & Karen Miller
Margaret Miller
Miller's Hardware
Kathy Moe
Brad & Jenny Moeller
Ken & Vicky Moland
Moloney, O'Neill, Corkery
& Jones Inc.
Bill & Dianne Molsberry
Jerry & Clara Monks
Monsanto Fund Matching
Gift Center
Jason & Kathy Montgomery
Harold Moore
Larry Moran
Rod & Debbie Moran
Walter & Bergy Morbeck
Jeri Morgan
Audrey Morphew
Betty Morris
McKinley Morris
Sue Morris
Gary D. Morrison
S
Jack Morse
Clarence & Ethel Moser
Mother's Cupboard, Inc.
The Moyer Foundation
Mr. Tux
Jason Mraz
Laurie Mueller
Mary Mueller
Dale & Jackie Mumford
Debbie Mumm, Inc.
Michael & Muffy Murphy
The Mustard Seed Asian Cafe
-NRoger & Mary Ann Naylor
Cajer Neely
Frank & Jeanine Neeri
Jackie Neff
Dr. Ann Marie Nelson
David & Tarja Nevala
Mark & Julie Nevdahl
David Newcomb
Bob Newhart
Kilmer & Kim Nichols
Bob & Shelly Niehenke
Dan Niehenke
Ben & JoAnn Nielsen
James Noble
Jim & Nikie Noldin
Lisa Norfolk
Greg Norman
North Division Bicycle Shop
Northern Quest Casino
Northside Lock & Key
Northwest Baseball Academy
Northwest Farm Credit
Services
Northwest Tai Chi
Dr. William & Irene
Norwood
Novation, Inc.
Mike & Cindy Noyes
Barbara Nystrom
-OThomas & Barbara O'Brien
James F. O'Connell & Assoc.
Patrick & Marcie Rae
O'Connor
Brigitte Oestreich
Rick & Debby Ogan
Robert Ogle
Dr. Michael & Julie Olds
John & Carole Oliveri
Chris & Jean Olney
James & Barbara Olson
Eric & Debbie Olson
John & Christie Olson
Robert Olson
John & Kathy Olsufka
The Onion Restaurants, Inc.
Gary & Toni Orness
Marie Osmond
Dr. Tom & Ann Osten
Dr. Dave & Linda Ott
Bobbie Overholt
Bjarne Overlie
Earl & Bonnie Overlie
Nancy Owen
Buck Owens
Katie Owens
Ricky & Angela Owens-Davis
-PP & T Partners
Pacific NW Regional Council
of Carpenters
Pacific Northwest Title
David & Cece Padon
Lloyd & LaVerne Paff
Arnold Palmer
Papa Murphy's Pizza
Bill & Cheryl Papesh
Dan Pariseau Orchards
Juanita Parker
Celia Parks
Shirley Parks
Kathy Passmore
Michael & Patricia Patrick
Elsie Patterson
Margaret Patterson
Pat Patterson
Warren & Martha Pavlat
Paws Incorporated
Bitsy Peffer
Alice Peirone
PEMCO Financial Services
Jeff & Tracy Penna
PEPSI Bottling Group
Pepsi Cola North America
Personalized Dog Grooming
Brad & Shirlee Personeus
ince 1998, the Albertson’s Community
Partners program has benefited the SGS
Foundation. To date, over $8,600 has been
contributed because of shoppers just like you.
Every time you present this card when making
a purchase at a Spokane area Albertson’s
store, you are helping make the future brighter
for children with developmental disabilities. To get your card, call Julie Bailey
at 509-326-1651, or send an e-mail message to [email protected].
Aloha Alysa! Alysa and her classmates are
dressed the part as they take a little time out to
do the Hula.
Peters & Sons Flowers
& Gifts
Scott & Katrina Peterson
Peterson Properties
Kevin Petty
Petty Enterprises, Inc.
Beverly Pfundheller
Brent & Lindsay Phinney
Mike & Carmen Piccolo
Picnic Company
Gourmet Cafe
Kandee Pierce
Paul Pierce
David & Dorothy Pierce Trust
Dawn Piercy
Pilgrim Lutheran Quilters
Eric & Ann Pirttima
Dr. Robert & Jane Piston
The Pizza Pipeline
Pizza Rita
Raquel Plaster
Polynesian Resort
Bert Porter
Pounder's Jewelry
Power Tool Service
Jim & Klaire Powers
Timothy Powers
Christina M. (Peggy) Price
Price Photography
Charley Pride
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church
The Procter & Gamble
Distributing Co.
Prospectors Restaurant
Barbara L. Pryde L.M.P.
Gregg & Barb Pryde
Martin Pujolar
-QBernard & Lillian Quaid
Steve & Gail Quaid
Quality Inn Valley Suites
Donald & Christine Querna
Mary Quinn-Hurst
Qwest Communications
-RR. J. Williams Co.
R.S. Properties
Kristi Raap
Dave & Shelbie Rabe
Jordan Rabe
Radiant Touch Massage
Therapy
Rahal Racing Team
Rancho Chico
Hubert Randall
Delores Randolph
Edward & Joyce Ranniger
Lynn Rawlins
Richard & Joanne Raymond
Marlene Reagan
Jack & Linda Reber
Steven Rector
Red Lion & West
Coast Hotels
John & Kirsten Redinger
Rex & Barbara Reed
Paul & Leona Reedy
Anita Reel
Ralph & Geraldine
Reifenberger
Maggie Reisenauer
Debbie Reynolds
Ty & Joi Rhodes
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VISION
Maria & Pablo Ricciardelli
Robert R. Richards, Jr.
Leonard & Evelyn Riley
John Riley & Shirley
Hart Riley
Megan Rinker
Daniel Ritchie
Ritters Florist and Nursery
James & Beth Rivard
River Ridge Hardware
Robbie Richards/Helping
Hands Guild
Robert Karl Cellars
Tim & Lois Robertson
Alta Robeson
Robbie & Kinsey Robinson
Chris & Stephanie Robinson
Rock City Grill
Jerry & Bernadette Rohner
Charles Romanick
Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc.
Allen & Bev Rose
John & Joyce Roskelley
Michael & Dolores Rosman
Doug & Darci Ross
Bob & Carol Ross
Tracy Ross
Spokane East Rotary
Spokane #21 Downtown
Rotary
Spokane North Rotary
Spokane Aurora NW Rotary
Lois Rotunno
Round Table Pizza
Dr. Robert & Diane
Rutherford
Beatrice Ryan
William Ryan
-SDavid Sackville-West
Sadir Khan Grotto
Safeco Insurance
Safeco Matching Gift Center
Safway Supply, Inc.
Lee & Jody Sahlin
David Sanchez
Melba Sandberg
Saturn of Spokane
Bill & Georgie Savitz
Mark & Kim Schafer
Mike & Christine Schardt
Sheri Schefstrom
Theresa Schermerhorn
JC & Ellen Schindler
Emily R. Schlettert
Karl & Trina Schmid
Ray Schmitt & Amy
Wagenblast - Schmitt
Ron & Shirley Schoenberger
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schuermer
Dale & Barbara Schultz
Ken & Linda Schwartz
Schweitzer Mtn. Resort
June Scott
Screen Tek, Inc.
Donna Scripture
Houston & Mary Lou
Scrudder
Seattle Mariners
Seattle Seahawks
Ken & Mary Secrest
See's Candies
Mauro & Gina Seghetti
William & Kathryn Semmler
Serenity Group Incorporated
Jo Seufer
Friends of the SGS
Stephen & Mary Beth Shafer
Suzanne D. Shannon
Dr. Ron & Margaret Shapiro
Shari's Restaurants
- Mgt. Corp.
Diane Sharp
Garry & Mary Jane Shea
Steve & Debbie Sheehan
Jerry & Lois Sheffels
Pam Sheldon
Mary Sherwood
Jim Shideler
Jerry & Juli Shogan
Ron & Judy Shores
Dawn Sidell
Shirley Sides
Silver Star Automotive
William Silverthorne
August 2006
Simply Northwest
Robert & Janis Simpson
Bernadette Sipple
Neal & Joann Skaufel
Annette Skellenger
Barbara Slaughter
Robert & Joyce Sleeth
Nancilee Sloan
Kim Slovarp
Scott & Delena Smith
Gary & Jan Smith
Nancy Smith
Norma Smith
Robert Smith
Shelly Smith-Houn
Callie Sobosky
Dr. John Sonneland
Selma Sonntag
Sonrise Enterprises
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Spa Paradiso
Spalding Auto Parts, Inc.
Sparky's Subs
Robert & Sandy Spears
Dave Spencer
Roger & Barbara Spencer
Spokane Business &
Professional Assoc.
Spokane Chapter,
No. 163, O.P.S.
Spokane Limousine
Spokane North Community
of Christ
Spokane Optic Shop
Spokane Pro Care, Inc.
Spokane Radio, Inc.
SSI Foods, Inc.
Standard Drug, Inc.
State National Bank
Tish Stephens
Sterling Savings Bank
Dennis & Karen Sterner
Dr. Otto & Shirley Stevens
Steve's Auto Body
Patrick & Debra Stimpson
Phill & Cathy Stohs
Charles & Ann Stone
Sheilah Stone-Dorame
Stoneridge Golf Club
Stoneridge Resort
Max Stormo
Lara Stott
Robert & Sherrie Ann
Stradley
Tim & Debbie Stulc
Suburbanites Club
Shelly Sumner
Sun Mountain Lodge, Inc.
Paul & Gina Sundberg
Sylvan Learning Center
of Spokane
-T-
Speech therapist Ann Pirttima and SGS Foundation president
Jerry Altig celebrate Ann’s 20 years of dedication to the
Guilds’ School. Congratulations Ann!
Bob Tallan
Target
Jeanette D. Tate
Thomas Tate
Angie Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
Phillip & Sally Taylor
Tamara Teichrow
Telect, Inc.
John Tesh
Ron & Sherri Thies
Danielle Thompson
Scott & Leigh-Ann
Thompson
Mary Jane Thompson
Mike & Jeanette Thompson
Verizon Foundation
Joan Versteeg
VFW Post 3067 Auxiliary
John & Erna Vinje
Vino! A Wine Shop
Paul Viren
Nancy Voermans
Genevieve Voss
-WA journey of
a thousand miles
begins with one
step.
Lao-Tzu
Sam Thompson
Eileen Thorpe
Paul & Cathy Thorvaldsen
Tipke Manufacturing
Co., Inc.
Tim & Candi Todd
Marveli Tolman
Tomato Street Italian
Restaurant
Tomlinson Black North
Jayme Toth
Mike & Robin Toth
Lynn & Doris Tower
Paul Town
Helen Townsend
Transplant Support Group
Travis Pattern & Foundry
John Travolta
Katharine Tremaine
Lee Trevino
Harper Tripp
Gene & Nichole Troy
Deborah Tully
Tune Tech
Lisa Tupling
-UBob Uecker
Richard & Barbara
Umbdenstock
Union Pacific Railroad
Foundation
Marcy Upham
-VMichael & Jennifer Valerien
Dr. Jack & Uta Valpey
Gary & Tana Van Assen
Don & Carolyn Van Leuven
Debra Van Tine
Vandervert Developments
Mark Vandine
Bill & Mary Ann VanDinter
Debra Vantine
Bryan & Stephanie Varney
Matthew & Mary Veeder
Ventilation Power Cleaning
Bob & Patricia Wachter
Craig & JoAnn Wagner
Jamison & Jennifer Wagner
Gary Wakeley
Tom Wakeley
Murray & Bridget Walden
Amber Walker
Joy Walker
Mort Walker
Walker Construction
Chuck & Marilyn Wallace
Anita Wallen
Wal-Mart - Shadle
Wal-Mart - Valley
Wal-Mart Store #2549 Northpointe
Ronald & Linda Walter
Steve & Sue Walther
Wandermere Golf Course
Wandermere Salon
Washington Mutual Bank
Washington Mutual Fdn.
Matching Gift Program
WA State Independent Auto
Dealers Assoc.
WSU - Marketing &
Promotions
Washington Trust Bank
Matthew & Rebecca Wasley
N. Wasserstrom & Sons
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Watson
Frederick O. Watson
Foundation
Dr. Jim & Lynn Watts
Wells Fargo Foundation
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Dr. Robert Wendel
Dick & Carol Wendle
Wendle Ford
Wendy's International Inc.
Wendy's Old Fashioned
Hamburgers
Lewis & Patricia Werle
James & Karla Werner
Jim Wessels
Kevin & Jennifer West
Western Food Service
Marketing
Linda Westmoreland
Charles & Judith Wetzel
HJ & Kristina Whapeles
Wheel of Fortune
Steve & Karla White
Susan White
Whitman Elementary
Michelle Wigen
Dolores Wilber
Wild Noodles
Wild Walls
Gene Wilder
Page 16
VISION
August 2006
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006
Contributors to the
SCHOOL
(Continued from page 15)
Jeff & Karen Wiley
Karl & Tamy Wilkinson
William Grant Gallery &
Framing
Bruce & Cathy Williams
Dr. Michael & Nancy
Williams
Drs. Randy & Betty Williams
Robin Williams
Shirley Williams
Tom & Joyce Williams
Phyllis Wilson
Whitney Wilson
Bill & Sandy Winant
David & Hildred Winchester
Windermere Marketing
Group
Windermere Real Estate North
WM Winkler Co.
Wolf Lodge Inn &
Steakhouse
Kathleen R. Wolfe
Wolffy's
Wonderland Family Fun
Center
Elaine Marie Wood
Kevin & Marelee Wood
Jim & Karen Woodworth
David Woolston
Doug & Molly Wright
Bob Wrigley
-YDebra Yates
Derek & Leslie Yates
-ZZak Designs
Oksana Zhelez
Eric Zimmerman
Zip's Drive In
Bill Zobrist III
John & Tomie Lee Zuchetto
Roy & Barbara Zumwalt
Bill & Carole Zuppe
Gary Kerr
Timothy & Melissa
McNabb
Anonymous
Patrick & Marcie Rae
O'Connor
Troy & Mikiko Peck
Kelly & Laurie Stewart
Carl & Mary Sturm
Boysen Family
Randy & Theresa Eiguren
In honor of
Bridget Adams
Vicki Dunn
Julie Anne Adams
Vicki Dunn
Ahlquist Family
Todd & Denise Studer
All Children
Dale & Michelle Beach
Donald Butterfield
Jerry Altig
United Galaxy Associates,
LLC
T.J. Baggarley
Anonymous
Tyler Bennyhoff
Doug & Sharon Bennyhoff
Phyllis Bill
JCPenney Company
Fund, Inc.
Anthony D. Black
Timothy & Karen Crum
Daniel & Andrea
Donaldson
Tom & Heidi Drynan
Doug & Denise Epler
Mark & Kimberly Erwin
Keith & Annette Freier
Ron & Tana Garcia
Steve & Shelly Hanson
Wyman & Dorothy
Hofevitz
What a smile! Kellen is
ready to ride!
Richard Mark Boysen
Cinema Vehicle Services
Mike & Karen Krei
Nikolas Brown
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Douglas Burke
Mary Cooney
Carol Burns
Harry & Ethel Burns
Mary Butler
Dr. Johnny & Barbara Cox
C
ongratulations to the following members of the SGS staff who
celebrated anniversaries during the months of May, June and July.
Your commitment to the Guilds’ School children and their families is
inspirational.
May 8
May 18
May 23
June 1
June 20
June 25
July 1
July 1
July 7
July 27
Carol Glenn, Family/Staff Liaison
Virginia Knight, Occupational Therapist
Shirley Sides, Teacher’s Aide/Maintenance
Patricia Goodman, Family Staff Liaison
Janet Cook, Special Education Teacher
Lisa Norfolk, Speech/Language Pathologist
Maureen Rager-McKinnon, Physical Therapist
Jan Young, Speech/Language Pathologist
Ann Pirttima, Speech/Language Pathologist
Susie Scarborough, Special Education Teacher
11 years
14 years
12 years
7 years
25 years
5 years
24 years
7 years
20 years
6 years
Bob Carley
Corey & Andrea
Christophersen
Doug Carlon
Squaw Peak
Anesthesia, Inc.
Kellen S. Christophersen
Mike & Lori
Christophersen
Doug & Kristin Kamiencki
Ashton N. Clagett
Bob & Kathy Kass
Elliot S. Clemens
Steve & Karen Clemens
Dennis Combs
Ernest & Wanda Dieterich
Gerrie Craig
Anonymous
Steven Davenport
Anonymous
Micah DeWitt
Ben & Colleen DeWitt
Derald Dieterich
Ernest & Wanda Dieterich
Evan S. Doty
Marc & Dana Doty
Dean & Sylvia Robison
Dale & Jinny Sewall
Alexia Duckett
Robert & Linda Alexander
Beverly Canfield
Ken & Diane Karg
Shannon Dyer
Robin Isherwood
Randy Eiguren
Bob & Barbara Forth
Molly Gamber
Linda Ashlock
Brian Gately
Jeff & Lonna Gately
Mark & Mae Johnson
The Green Grandchildren
Jim & Betty Green
Tanner Haney
H.J. Burns Company, Inc.
Chaylean M. Hill
Walter & Bergy Morbeck
Peyton Hirakawa
Anonymous
Austin Holliday
Tim & Darlene Holliday
Noah M. Hoppe
Morgan Mollberg
Benjamin Hoppes
Anonymous
Amy L. Houn
Mat & Shelly Houn
Michael Hoyt
Lynn & Marilyn Lund
Jon & Diana Tutt
Elijah L. Hutchins
Judith Noel
Dana Hydzik
Jim Hydzik & Simmi BathHydzik
Ashlyn James
Red & Sandie James
Adam Knight
Wendell & Dianne
Greenwald
Michael P. Kostecka
Pat & Alisa Kostecka
Thomas S. LaLone
Dwight & Heather LaLone
Katie Lanners
Dave Cotton
Shae'ann K. Latimer
Southeastern Insurance
Consultants
Carol Lawton
Jeff & Tracy Penna
Bethany R. Leach
Mary Ellen Hackney
Bill & Frankie Melvin
Roberta S. League
Tim & Megan Brinson
Gerry Leahy
Dr. Johnny & Barbara Cox
Brody M. Lelo
Carla Baker
Spencer Main
Richard & Carol Spencer
Margaretta McConnaughey
Kirk & Greta Doherty
Davin J. McNew
Greg & Lee Linwick
Eva A. Meredith
James & Marie Meredith
Lynn Miller
Anonymous
Bob Moen
Ernest & Wanda Dieterich
Evan Moore
Anonymous
Chris Nathaniel
Barry & Keiko Nathaniel
Teghen D. Ostby
Tina Bowman
Madison Pankey
Missy Ulrich
Thomas H. Parham
David & Cheryl Parham
Adam Pearson
Charles & Bonnie Moffatt
Britney Penna
Jeff & Tracy Penna
Carson D. Penna
Jeff & Tracy Penna
Connor Penna
Jeff & Tracy Penna
Luke Phillips
Paul & Char Trujillo
Aubrey Powell
Jeff & Tracy Penna
Elizabeth Powers
Ron & Diane Sterling
Gene Quenemoen
Corey & Andrea
Christophersen
Julie Quenemoen
Corey & Andrea
Christophersen
Redeemer Preschool
Kenneth & Kathleen Stout
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Physical therapist Carol Hendershot works with darling Will.
Tegan A. Riley
Jeff & Susan Belote
Margaret Belote
Linsey A. Rose
Richard & Shirley Fuson
Colleen Sanson
Randal Schueneman
Maddy Schafer
Dan & Val Dorshorst
SGS Management & Staff
Anonymous
Isabel A. Shaw
NW Document Retrieval
Robby Shogan
Jerry & Juli Shogan
Kip Spilker
Ken & Pat Spilker
Pat Spilker
Ken & Pat Spilker
Michael Stephens
Phil & Judy Stephens
Parker Sutherland
Anonymous
Jean & Sandy Swanson
Dolores Boysen
Bob & Barbara Forth
Bambi Swartz
Gladys & Duane Swartz
William E. Villines
Mark & Linda McFall
Helmut Von Loewe
Bob & Barbara Forth
Joyce M. White
Steve & Karla White
Debra Wilde
Donald & Pauline Hagan
Amber J. Woodworth
Scharbarth Family Fdn.
Emory Woody
Jeff & Tracy Penna
Oakley Woody
Jeff & Tracy Penna
Cassie Wootan
Anonymous
Micah Yates
Anonymous
Stephanie Zobrist
Hattie Bethel
Sandra Smith
Bill Zobrist III
In memory of
Alice Abbas
Selma Sonntag
Maxine Amand
Ron & Bunny Patchett
Gerald A. Anderson
Lorraine Anderson
William Anderson
Renee Hoke
Cheryl Archer
Al & Jan Brady
Jon & Barbara Eliason
Anonymous
Marilyn Henderson
Kevin & Cheryl Morgan
Mike & Cindy Noyes
Shirley Sides
Ralph Axelson
Kathleen R. Wolfe
Arlene Barratt
John Riley & Shirley
Hart Riley
Joshua Batchelder
Eileen DeMers
Janet Guest
Werner & Nadine Ritz
Archie Beck
John & Tammi Sinsel
Richard Betts
Robbie & Kinsey
Robinson
Ellen Boots
James & Sue Riddle
Cyril Boysen
Dolores Boysen
Eleanor Boysen
Alan & Karen Boeldt
John F. Boysen
Bill & Dolores Schmalz
Norbert Boysen
Alan & Karen Boeldt
Robert John Boysen
Richard Mark Boysen
Walter Branca
Bill & Nell McIntosh
William Brougham
Dwayne & Carol Adams
Edna Mae Brown
Garry & Mary Jane Shea
August 2006
Thoburn C. Brown
Garry & Mary Jane Shea
Bob Carey
Betty Pradella
Deanna Carnie
Beatrice Ryan
Firth Chew
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Marc Collins
Diane Collins
Randy Collins
Squaw Peak
Anesthesia, Inc.
Jennifer Colliton
Sherry Colliton
Elsie Creed
Bruce & Karen Carey
Maryellen Curly
Joseph & Kathleen
Mulrooney
Eileen DeMers
James & Mary Hutton
Werner & Nadine Ritz
Wayne & Janice Smith
Dave Denton
Steve Davenport
Tony Dillenburg
Clyde & Elizabeth Ries
Warren Dobbs
Mary Anne Dobbs
Helen Donavan
Selma Sonntag
Jason Emery
Dan & Patsy Fall
Anonymous
Amy Engel
Anonymous
Joan Forth
Bob & Barbara Forth
Clarence Freeman
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Bill D. Fritzen
Anonymous
Dorothy Jean Fritzen
Mark Fritzen
Anonymous
Ernest Frucci
Dominic Frucci
Andrew George
Dennis & Linda Reierson
Joe Glander
Charles & Marilyn
Simpson
Spencer Gray
Anonymous
Joseph F. Guest
Janet Guest
Trudy Gyarfas
Audubon Staff
Andrew Billig
Jacci Bottler
Judge Harold D. Clarke
Diane Donahue
Global Credit Union
Merle & Mary Gray
Robert & Elizabeth
O'Donnell
Dick & Ann Richards
Spokane Public Schools
Library Clerks
Donna Hanson
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Johnny Harris
Cmsgt. David & Bonita
Hartman
Lucille Harris
Jim & Susan Harrison
George & Doris Speicher
Della Stevens & Eva
Vantella
Gordon D. Hart
John Riley & Shirley
Hart Riley
Thelma Hartz
Bill & Dolores Schmalz
Linda M. Hendershott
Anonymous
Joey Hoeper
Mackin & Little, Inc.
Willis R. Homer
Doug & Oweta Floyd
Ashlyn James
Walter & Marilyn
Highberg
Red & Sandie James
Lenora A. James
Joan Schnell
Kathryn Johnson
D. Jeannine Bolstad
Spady A. Kayama
Alta Robeson
Leo Keller
Walter & Esther
Kieckbusch
Ed Kiemle
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Howard Kingsbury
Alta Robeson
Larry Knapp
William & Marjorie
Huddle
Lorus & Judy Scrupps
Max J. Kuney
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
George Kuriowa
Bill & Beth Webber
Mary Lundin
Vivian Gregson
Alice W. Lyons
Bill & Dolores Schmalz
Andon G. Manolis
Elberta Manolis
Jamie Mathern
D.A. Davidson
Geraldine McCormick
Cyrus & Mary Caya
Janet Fehler
John & Ivy McCormick
Dorothy Smith
Sean McCullough
Charles & Cynthia
Delauder
David McIntyre
Ryan & Liz McIntyre
Margaret J. Millgard
Maureen Everett & Family
Norm Monville
Anonymous
Fireman's Fund - Accounts
Payable Dept.
Lou Morken
Bill & Nell McIntosh
Jewell & Shirley Ownbey
Taryn M. Murphy
Thomas Murphy
Betty Noren
Don & Lori Campbell
William & Lodema
Durham
Gregory Fordham
Dennis & Mary Ann
Greenlee
Craig Higashi
Willa Marie Johns
Donald & Irma Marston
Bill & Nell McIntosh
James & Shelley Mincks
YEAH GRADS!
C
ongratulations from the entire SGS family to our
most recent graduates. Many of you celebrated your
third birthdays, and others were no longer in need
of SGS services. Our hope is that you will each go on to
accomplish, achieve, triumph and fulfill your every dream.
May
Angelika, Ashton, Avonlea, Bridget, Evan, Julie,
Phelan and Robert
June
Alexander, Antonio, David, Nicole, Sonny, Tanner
and Vinh,
July
Alison, Campbell, Jailyn, Kuali’i, Levi, Lindsey,
Michael, Natlee, Spencer and Tyler
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August 2006
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006
Contributors to the
SCHOOL
(Continued from page 17)
Kathryn Nix
Louise Pilcher
Alta Robeson
Margie Rookey
Lillian Savage
Maxine Van Denburg
Margaret Olney
Leon Olney
Anna T. Olson
Marilyn Henderson
Solveig Isaacs
Bill & Nell McIntosh
Ozzie & Carol Miller
Leonard Miller
Robert & Mary Miller
Jerry & Clara Monks
Robert & Alvhild Olander
Charles & Patricia
Ostlund
Toni Picicci
Gregg & Barb Pryde
Jeff & Cathy Reyburn
Alta Robeson
Dick & Mona Souza
Lynn & Doris Tower
Vivian Wallace - Britton
Vincent Orlicky
Marge Orlicky
Shereen Paff
Linda Geier
Lloyd & LaVerne Paff
Joey Papineau
Chester & Doreen
Papineau
Canon S. Peplinski
Papa T. & Grandma Cea
Andrew Petefish
Frances Petefish
Rudy Polich
Maureen Moehle
Maxine Polich
Jean Reeves
Earl Reeves
Bill Reynolds
Bill & Nell McIntosh
Eleanor C. Richards
Gloria Smith
Priscilla Richmond
Squaw Peak
Anesthesia, Inc.
Eileen M. Riley
Squaw Peak
Anesthesia, Inc.
John M. Riley
Squaw Peak
Anesthesia, Inc.
Kerry Riley
Diane Collins
John Joseph Ripple
Harold & Arlene Ripple
Maxine Robertson
Ken & Vicky Moland
Pat Robeson
Denny & Nancy Alspaugh
Pauline Bafaro
Bonnie Ballenger
Kenneth & Ione Beal
Ron & Billie Carter
Century Marketing, Inc.
Arno & Stella Chapman
Denny & Genia Denholm
Bill & Ayleen Durrer
Karen Elmendorf
FREON Guild
Barbara A. Guthrie
Marilyn Henderson
Frances & Don Hupp
Inland Northwest Women
Vets Unit 140
Herman & Marianne
Kaiser
Richard & Bobbie League
Mable Lenon
Dan & Anna Martinez
Diane McAlpin
Bill & Nell McIntosh
Allen & Jean Mielke
Ozzie & Carol Miller
Ken & Vicky Moland
Walter & Bergy Morbeck
Larry Morken
Mike & Cindy Noyes
Seth & Betty Oliver
Ralph & Beverly Oscarson
Jewell & Shirley Ownbey
Gregg & Barb Pryde
Eva Rex
Alta Robeson
Jewel Robeson
Cheryl Scheideman
Mary Sherwood
Archie & Anna Louise
Slusser
Lynn & Doris Tower
Anonymous
Angeline O. Robinson
Clifford & Debbie Wippel
Levona Robinson
Robbie & Kinsey
Robinson
Dan Schmarr
Century Marketing, Inc.
Peggy L. Schmidt
Anonymous
Bobbie Schoen
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Leslie G. Sederstrom
Janet French
Roger & Patricia French
Julie Ann Harrison
Marilyn Henderson
Douglas & Toni Lydig
Chris & Kris Mikkelsen
Pediatric Associates of
Spokane
Emerson Seely
Cara Seely
Patrick H. Shelledy
Squaw Peak
Anesthesia, Inc.
Jerry Sides
Al & Jan Brady
Shirley Sides
Earl Stephens
Chuck & Eileen Bailey
Jerry & Alice Batchelor
Kevin & Claudia Bott
Alberta Henderson
Peter & Bridget Johnston
Carl & Hazel Kuney
Pat Stephens
Billie Stevens
Ted & Marilyn Stevens
W.G. Suksdorf
Jim & Marge Gady
Loretta Surso
Broadway Eyecare Center
Douglas & Joan
Christensen
Dave & Marty Lisaius
Hugh & Bunny Moran
Joel & Sharon Morgenroth
Rich & Donna Naccarato
Cheryl Paton
Maria Senn
Anonymous
Dick & Bonnie Vandervert
Douglas and Diane Ward
Philip Thompson
Philip & Colleen
Thompson
Frank Tominc
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Arlene Town
Paul Town
Eric Trusty
Diane Collins
Guy Walter
Alta Robeson
Olive Walter
Alta Robeson
Tom Webb
Alvina Webb
Jack Wellman
Bonnie J. Lowry
Robert Whitney
Chuck & Eileen Bailey
Lee Wiggins
Squaw Peak
Anesthesia, Inc.
Ronald B. Wilson
Joseph & Joan Gagliardi
Mary Giannini
Leslie Jernberg
Richard & Elsie Magnuson
Dr. Bob & Rita Mecham
John & Janet Morse
Charles Wray
Lester & Mary Brown
Lew Zirkle
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Patrick Ford
Dr. Terrance & Cordelia
Brown
Please accept our sincere
apologies if your name is
missing from the Honor Roll.
Please call the SGS
Development Office to
report any errors or
omissions.
(please complete and return this reply form)
Dear Friends at the SGS Foundation:
Please send me free literature about making a will.
Please contact me about a personal visit or other assistance.
I have already made a planned gift for the SGS Foundation.
Please send me general information about making a planned gift.
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Please mail this form to: SGS Foundation, 2118 W. Garland Ave., Spokane, WA 99205
Questions? Please contact Bobbie League, planned giving officer, at 509-326-1651 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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August 2006
Building a so lid future
For the kids of tomorrow
By Bobbie League
O
nce again the
development office staff
is busy putting together the pieces for
this newsletter. I have come to
appreciate the staff’s dedication to this
work because of their sincere desire for
you, our Spokane Guilds’ School
family, to always be connected to the
miracles occurring here at the School.
This article usually appears
near the end of the newsletter which I
think is very fitting. My responsibility
in Planned Giving is to help explore,
share, and educate individuals on the
many options available when planning
a gift that will come to the Spokane
Guilds’ School at the end of their
lives. I believe that sharing the stories
of some of our donors that have made
planned gifts is an excellent way to
showcase the many ways of giving.
Please let me introduce you to
our neighbor and friend, Bill.
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting
with Bill who lives across the street
from the School. We first met Bill a
number of years ago when he stopped
by the School to use our phone. He
was calling a taxi because he needed a
ride to pick up his car from the shop.
Tracy Penna responded, “No need for
a taxi, I will be happy to take you to
get your car”, thus began our
friendship with Bill.
Bill has lived in Spokane
almost all of his life. He was born in
1918 and attended Bryant and Willard
Elementary Schools, Havermale Junior
High, and North Central High School.
After high school he ventured to Los
Angeles, CA where he lived for 19
years. Bill was always fascinated with
the theater and worked his way up
through the ranks to manage half a
dozen theaters in LA during the
forties, two of which were the Pico and
the Wiltern. He met many stars over
the years and found the life in the
theater very exciting. He returned to
Spokane in 1957 where he has
remained.
In the early years of our
friendship with Bill he would come
over for a visit with Barb Eliason and
Cyndi Lucke, the front office staff, and
to see the children. He told me, “I
loved visiting the school because
everyone was so positive and the
children always seemed so happy and
it made me feel happy. The children
did not even know what their situation
was; they just wanted to have fun”.
The tide has turned and now
the staff goes over to visit Bill and to
help out when and where they can.
Bob Edens, maintenance manager,
and his assistant Joey Crane most
recently took time to mow Bill’s yard
and trim his shrubs. Julie Bailey,
development assistant, does not let a
holiday or birthday go by without a
card, signed by all of the staff, and a
small gift for Bill. He is now confined
to a wheelchair, has poor eyesight, and
is hard of hearing, however, his mind
remains as sharp as a tack. He can tell
you stories of growing up in Spokane
and how the city has changed. He can
tell you information about the
Ridpath burning down. He reminisces
about the tea dances he attended at
the Davenport and how much he loves
the big band sound. Bill loves to share
stories about sneaking into the
Gonzaga University football games as a
youth. He remembers final scores of
games and who GU played. Bill has
been a good neighbor and friend and
is a part of our SGS family. Bill has
no family living in Spokane but over
the years has shared pictures of his two
daughters, one living in Alaska and the
other in California.
Bill’s gesture of philanthropic
generosity came to us in 2003 when he
notified us of his intentions to leave a
gift for the School in his will. This
gesture of his planned gift is a
thoughtful and caring expression of
his trust and faith in the work that the
Spokane Guilds’ School has
performed each and every day for the
past forty-six years and will continue to
do thanks to generous donors like Bill.
We are grateful for individuals like Bill
who continue to help us build a future
for SGS children and their families.
I know all of you receiving this
newsletter have been donors in the
past, are currently donors, or perhaps
will become donors in the future and
for this we are most grateful. We need
all of the help we can get to keep our
doors open to the children we serve. I
can thank all of you on behalf of the
children and their families because
they are experiencing the gift of your
generosity first hand. Again, thank
you for Keeping the Dream Alive for our
children.
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August 2006
Of Special Interest…
A special thanks to ROTARY CLUB OF
SPOKANE #21 for the recent donation of
$908.50 to purchase a posture control walker,
suspension harness and conversion kit. We so
appreciate the continued support of the
ROTARY CLUB!
Special Thanks to DAN THOMPSON of Valcom
Business Solutions for his dedication in
keeping our computer system running
smoothly. Over the years, Dan has donated
parts to repair computers to keep us running.
We greatly appreciate his help and advice.
Thanks Dan!
SPALDING AUTO PARTS has given us an
opportunity to share the Guilds’ School story
with a whole new audience by selecting us as
one of the charities to be involved in their
television commercials. Thank you Russ!
SGS mom, BECKY WASLEY got her hands dirty
helping maintenance manager, Bob Edens
plant flowers in front of the school. Thanks
Becky for making the SGS a beautiful place!
Thanks to the KIWANIS CLUB OF DOWNTOWN
SPOKANE for donating all of the supplies and
labor to repair our playground fence. The kids
love it! Thanks for all of your hard work!
The UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATION has been a
long-time supporter of the Spokane Guilds’
School. Our sincere thanks for their recent gift
of $2,500 to fund a grant providing equipment
and educational materials for our classrooms.
These types of gifts help to ensure that no child
is ever denied services due to an inability to
pay. The support we receive annually from
UNION PACIFIC makes a tremendous impact
on our program.
Thanks to the wonderful variety of people and
organizations who contact the Guilds’ School
with ideas about raising money on our behalf.
If you have an interest in presenting a
fundraising idea, please call Kristi Fountain at
509-326-1651 to inquire about the application
process. We like to be aware of what is
happening so we can recognize your efforts.
Thanks very much!
A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY is a gift that
pays you back! By purchasing an annuity
through the SGS Foundation, you are
supporting our program while creating cash
flow for yourself, often with a better rate of
return than you’d find elsewhere. For more
information, please contact planned giving
officer Bobbie League at 509-326-1651 today!
HELP KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE
WHEN BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE
•
•
•
•
•
10% of the listing or selling commission will be donated to the Spokane
Guilds’ School Foundation at closing
When you buy or sell real estate (or refer a family member or friend) a donation
will be made to the SGS Foundation on your behalf at no cost to you
With the nations most recognized name in the real estate industry, let’s help
Keep the Dream Alive for the SGS Foundation together
Receive a $100 Home Depot gift card at closing for participating or referring a
client
Contact Jim Powers for more details and a full list of real estate services
available nationwide
Jim Powers
41 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 310
Spokane, WA 99201
Direct Line—509-321-1100
Toll Free—877-332-2100
E-mail—[email protected]
Have a story you’d like to
share about either a current Guilds’ School
student or one of our alumni?
We’d love to print it in Vision.
Stories and photos may be emailed to:
[email protected].
or
Mailed to:
Kristi Fountain, Development Director
Spokane Guilds’ School
2118 W. Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
Please help us clean up our mail list
If the name and address on this issue of Vision is incorrect, if you are
receiving multiple issues of Vision, or if you prefer to be removed from
our mailing list, please let us know.
Please call 509-326-1651 and ask to speak with
Julie Bailey, or send e-mail to [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance.
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VISION
August 2006
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006
Contributors to the
FOUNDATION
-AAnonymous (8)
4th Avenue Coffee Co.
Howard & B.J. Adams
Kim & Gayle Adams
Adams Elementary
Earl & Maryellen Adolphson
Mike & Cathy Ainsworth
Albertson's Community
Partner Program
Josephine Alder
Mary Alexieve
All Saints Middle School
All Saints Primary School
Jerry & Judy Altig
Michael Altringer
Fred & Bev Amistoso
Jeff Amistoso
Lindsay Amistoso
Matt & Eleanor Andersen
Art Anderson
Gladys Anderson
Jeffrey & Heather Anderson
Marc & Roberta Anderson
Mark & Christie Anderson
Roy Anderson
Dr. Terry & Rita Anderson
Antiquarian
Area Health Education
Center
Arlington Elementary
Joel & Kristen Armstrong
Steve Armstrong
Marieta Arrasmith
Assumption Parish School
Audubon Elementary
Automated Accounts, Inc.
-BKevin & Kris Bacon
Dale & Belinda Bailey
Cyril & Betty Baker
Loyal & Kathy Baker
Ralph Baker
Balboa Elementary
Brent Baldwin
Bancroft Center
Judith Banks
Lawrence & Janet Barber
Candy Barker
Barker High School
Ned & Linda Barnes
Iris Bartzen
Mike & Cindy Bass
Tom & Sandy Bassett
Ray & Dianne Bauer
Todd & Rebecca Bauernfeind
Catherine Ann Beadle
Bob & Renee Beal
Martin & Cindy Beck
Bonnie Becker
John & Marianne Becker
Dr. Paul Becker
Bemiss Elementary
Howard & Joann Bergdoll
Berney's Automotive, Inc.
Kevin Betz
Betz Elementary
Jerry & Terry Beuhl
Greg & Deb Bever
Jerry & Phyllis Bill
Linda Birchard
Margaret Blaine
Tanna Blomberg
Mike & Peggy Blowers
Greg & Rachel Boals
Tony & Mary Lou Bonanzino
Bob Bonuccelli
Steve Boots
Mike & Kelly Bowie
Harry & Blair Boysen
Richard Mark Boysen
Tim Boze
Dewey & Linda Bray
Deanna L. Bright
T.J. & Kris Brill
Marilyn Brodrick
Mike & Vickie Brooks
David & Nancy Brown
Diane Brown
Jim & Nancy Brown
Lester & Mary Brown
Bruchi's Cheesesteaks & Subs
Bull Hill Guest Ranch
Douglas Bullis
Dale & Marilyn Burgeson
Ben Butler
-CKathy Carson
PJ & Bridget Carstens
Cascade Cable
Hazel Cascaden
The Cathay Inn
Century 21 Beutler & Assoc.
Elise Chadwick
Chase Middle School
Julie Cherry
George Chicha
Bruce Clark
Joan Clarke
Raymond & Staci Clary
Barb Cochran
Coldwell Banker
Northwest Group
George Cole
Mike & Carol Collins
Mark & Suzanne Colman
Mary Colouzis
Lily Congdon
Christopher Connelly
Conner & Kelly Insurance
Marc & Gina Connors
Contract Design Association
Donald & Kathy Coon
Cooper Elementary
Pam J. Copeland
The Rob & Stacy Cossey
Family
Roger & Roxie Cramer
Dennis & Melissa Crapo
Christi Culp
Dan Cummings
Bob Cummings
Johnnee & Kelly Curtiss
Custom Auto Detail
-DDan Sherfet Construction
Marc & Lori D'Andrea
D.A. Davidson
Larry Davidson
Bill & Mary Sue Davis
Gerald & Nancy Davis
Arend Dawson
Mike & Jeanne DeBardi
Andy & Teresa Delano
Bill & Merilee Dinneen
Discovery School
Dishman Dodge
Hal & Vicki Dixon
Rustin & Debbie Docherty
Dr. Mike & Patty Donlan
George & Mary Doran
Dorian Photography
Charlene Douglas
John Downey
Don & Sue Downing
Downtown Toyota
Tim & Marie Draper
Pat & Karen Driscoll
DRK Printing
Tom & Heidi Drynan
Kari Duncan
Grant & Christina Dunham
Hoa & Robyn Duong
-EGayle Earling
East Central Community
Center
Ardell Easterday
ECS
Todd & Kay Edmonds
Virgil & Julie Emery
Dustin & Theresa Erbeznik
Arlene Ertner
Mary Beth Etter
Evergreen Dealer &
Insurance Services
Express Personnel Services
-FFairmont Memorial
Association
Sandra Falkner
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Farmers Insurance Group
Rolland Farnsworth
Gary Fievez
File-EZ Folder Inc.
Finch Elementary
Michael & Laura Fischer
Marian Flahavin
Tom & Colleen Flanigan
Rosemary Fleming
Doug & Oweta Floyd
Flying J Travel Plaza
Dave & Laura Foedisch
Foothills Lincoln Mercury
Lloyd & Delane Fowler
Denise Fox
Jean Francis
Franklin Elementary
Tom & Renae Frantz
John & Pam Fredrick
Freedom Riders
Motorcycle Club
Aileen Fries
Ted Fronckowiak
Mark & Tanya Frost
Dominic Frucci
Roger Fruci &
Sharon Murphy
Daniel Fryett
Thomas & Colleen Fuchs
-GMichael Gadd
Denise Garceau
Garfield Elementary
Garland Vision Source, Inc.
Gary & Carole Garrett
Garry Middle School
Joe & Kelly Garst
Ed & Helen Gately
Jeff & Lonna Gately
John & Kellee Gately
Joseph & Kelley Gately
Sandra Geier
General Fire Equipment Co.
Eric & Kristin Genoway
Bill Genoway
Melissa George
Jerry Gilbert
Bill & Janis Gilson
Richard & Alice Gingrich
Jane Girtz
Bob & Cinda Glass
John & Bev Glass
Dr. Michael Gleason
Glover Middle School
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Bob Goodnetter
Adrienne Goodwin
Rick & Susan Gordon
Jim & Kristi Gotzian
Graham's Family Home
Recreation Store
Grant Elementary
Charlotte Graves
Dr. Harry & Penelope Green
Ruth E. Green
Hedley Greene
Greenstone Corporation
James Greenup
Ramona Griffin
Jim & Jennifer Gumm
William Guttromson
Jim Guyor
-HMel & Debbie Haberman
James & Amy Hagins
Eric & Staci Haisley
Michael & Dawn Hale
Thomas & Nola Hall
Hamblen Elementary
Marc & Sallie Hamilton
Jim & Nicolette Hanley
Thomas & Barb Hannon
Jeff & Alice Hardin
Chuck & Alice Harmon
Sarah Harrison
Sterling Haskins
Haskins Properties
Gerald & Nancy Haugen
Phil & Jennifer Hawkins
James & Evelyn Haydon
Rick & Joan Haynes
John Hearn
Jennifer Hearne
Marjorie Heberling
Rich & Carol Hendershot
Marilyn Henderson
Bill & Nancy Henry
Dean & Donna Hepper
Janette Hiatt
Dwight & Janet Hille
Richard Hobson
Karl Hoffmann
Melvin & Amy Hoit
Holmes Elementary
Bobby Hopkins
Chuck & Jen Hormel
Paul Horn
Sandy Hubbard
Human Resource Mgt.
Consulting
Mark Hutchison
Ann Hutton
Richard & Nancy Hydzik
Lars Hyschke
Bill & Deborah Hyslop
-IIndian Trail Elementary
Inland Construction Co.
Inland Northwest Bank
James & Lynn Irwin
Barry & Kayse Iverson
-JGinger Jacobsen
Fred & Dianne Jacot
Chris & Becky James
Jan-Pro Northwest
Jefferson Elementary
Jensen Distribution Services
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August 2006
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2005—June 30, 2006
Contributors to the
FOUNDATION
(Continued from page 21)
Eric & Stephanie Johnson
Maxine Johnson
Robert Johnson
Suzanne Johnson
Tom & Diane Johnson
Nancy Jones
William Jones
Teresa Juneau-Simon
Just Sports
-KRenee Kalouse
Kappa Delta Sorority
Eugene & Christina
Karjalahti
Thomas & Diane Kayser
Carol Kearns
Karen Keeble
Rick & Tris Kellogg
Dennis & Donna Kelly
Allen & Shellie Kemp
Nancy Ross Kennedy
Ronald & Wendy Kennedy
Andy Keys
Jim & Carol Killingsworth
Kim Hotstart
Manufacturing Co.
Robin Kinerk
James & Deborah King
Sue King
David & Joan Kingrey
Britt Kissock
Stephanie Klein
Heidi Klikna
Craig & Donna Klindworth
Kirk & Linda Knaggs
James & Victoria Knapp
David Knecht
Kimberly Koch
Phil & Gwen Konynenbelt
L. Adrianne Kordash
Jerry Kostelecky
L.F. Krause
Shelly Kuney
Dick Kunze
Fred & Cathy Kunzmann
-LTerry & Kathy Lackie
Kathleen Lajimola
Tom & Terry LaLone
C. Reginald & Penny Lamb
Landmark Builders, Inc.
Dennis & Pamela Larsen
Paul & Nadine Larson
Bob & Mary Helen Larson
Dr. Bob & Marilyn Laugen
Georgia Lawen
Rick & Georgia Lawen
David & Jamie Lawrence
Linda M. Lawrie
John Lawson
Ray & Caryl Lawton
Lawton Printing, Inc.
LCD Exposition Services
Richard & Bobbie League
John & Janelle Lee
Bob & Joan Leeds
Rene & Carol Lefever
Mike Leinweber
Lewis & Clark High School
Lilac City Doll Club
Dennis & Gloria Linerud
Jim & Stephanie Lister
Scott & Barbara Litchfield
Litho Art Printers
Barbara Lockard
John Loeffler
Logan Elementary
Jeff & Julie Matthews
Helen Mayberry
Maryanna Mayer
Jake McBurns L.M.P.
McCarthy Boys
Janna McCasland
Bing & Betty McClelland
Ron McCloskey
Col. & Mrs. Melvin W.
McCoury, Jr.
Floyd & Sydney McCrea
McDonald Elementary
Carolyn McGregor
Ray & Sharon McGriff
Colleen McKanna
Darwin McKibbin
Marilynn McLean
Richard & Joann Mcminn
James & Diane McMullen
Our world is incomplete until each one of
us discovers what moves us - our
passion. No other person can hear our
calling. We must listen and act on it for
ourselves.
Richard Leider
Longfellow Elementary
Greg & Randi Longmeier
G.N. Lorenzi
Lukins & Annis P.S.
Lynn & Marilyn Lund
Martin & Charlene Lund
Jason & Cheryl-Lynn
Lundmark
Tom & Judy Lux
Rita Lybbert
Jack & Chris Lynch
-MThe MacRae Foundation A
Corporation
Pete & E.J. Magera
Bob & Elinor Magnuson
Mike & Kathy Maguire
Pat & Donna Maguire
Bill & Norma Main
Ron Malmoe
Ronald & Deborah Malone
Joe & Joyce Mann
Marsh
Brynn Martin
Daniel & Trixie Martin
W. Scott & Kristin Mason
Masonic Temple Association
Masters & Company
Printing Inc.
Matheney & Matheney, CPA
Audrey Mathis
Paul McNaughton
Stanley & Kathy McNaughton
McNaughton & Taff
Kent & Pamila McVey
Ed & Betty McWilliams
Mead High School
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Bruce Medeiros
The Melanson Family
Steve & Lauri Meredith
Kenalynn Merkel
Michael and Jeri Merritt
John & Betty Mertens
Dave Michaud
Curtis Miller
Diane Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Don Miller
Kyle Miller
Ted & Lisa Miller
Tom & Vicki Miller
Miller Dental Lab
Steve Milliren
Alan & Karen Mimms
Russell & Lisa Mobley
John & Lori Moloney
Moloney & O'Neill Life, Inc.
Maggie Montana
Roger & Sandy Mooney
Joan Moore
Roger & Nancy Moore
Moran Prairie Elementary
Nancy Morbey
Daniel & Dianne Morris
Kevin Morrison
Jack Morse
Richard Morse
Dick & Mary Moss
John Mossman
Mother's Cupboard, Inc.
Peter & Cate Moye`
Mt. Spokane High School
Vicki Munch
Dennis Murphy
Drew & Ginny Murphy
Michael & Muffy Murphy
Tim Murphy
Bob & Karen Muzzy
Douglas C. Myers
Edwin & Jean Myers
-NBen & Judy Naccarato
Charles & Joan Nealey
A.W. & Betty Neel
Curtis & Liz Nelson
Marv & Sandy Nelson
Shirley Nelson
Mark Newbold-July
Fritz & Kate Nichols
Karen Nichols
Kathy Nichols
Michael & Jess Nichols
North Central High School
Northeast Community
Center Headstart
Nott-Atwater
Mike & Cindy Noyes
Keith Nunley & Jody Lindell
Bonnie Nussbaum
-OEric & Teri Ochs
Jim & Sharon O'Connell
Roger Odle
Tom O'Hare
Steve & Becky Oliver
Tim Olsen
James & Barbara Olson
Option Care
Osprey Agency, Inc.
Ricky & Angela Owens-Davis
-PPacific Insurance Company
Pacificad, Inc.
Mike Pallardy Video
Production
Mike & Kelly Pankey
Jennifer Parke
Lynda Parry
Michael & Angela Patrick
Elsie Patterson
Jeanine Patterson
Margaret Patterson
Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.
Shirley Paul
Bitsy Peffer
PEMCO Financial Services
Lee Pennell
Carla Peperzak
Susan Perrenoud
Frances Petefish
Ken & Linda Peters
Gerald & Virgina Pfleger
Beverly Pfundheller
Robert & Teresa Phillips
Mike & Carmen Piccolo
Sam & Tanya Picicci
Joan Pickel
Robert & Kami Pickering
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Shiloh started attending the
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was just two months old. In the six
short months since that time, she has
made great progress.
Speech therapist Lisa Norfolk
has been working with Shiloh since the
beginning and is helping to improve her
feeding and communication skills.
Because Shiloh is visually impaired, Lisa
cues her to open her mouth by touching
a spoon or cup to her lower lip. Lisa is
also helping Shiloh to vocalize using
consonant and vowel sounds. “She has
already exceeded our expectations by
meeting the initial goals that we had set
for her”, shares Norfolk.
Occupational therapist Virginia
Knight has also had the pleasure of
working with Shiloh. “She just keeps
improving”, shares Virginia. Shiloh’s mom,
Suzanne, is credited with her daughter’s
successes. “Suzanne expects
improvements and does not give up on her
daughter”, says Knight. Since starting
therapy with Virginia, Shiloh has been
working on rolling over, reaching for
objects, holding them in both hands, and
tapping them together. This adorable little
girl is particularly fond of toys that have
lights and music.
Alicia Green, physical therapist,
has only been seeing Shiloh for three
weeks, but has already noticed progress in
lifting her head while leaning on her
elbows, and sitting upright by using her
hands for balance. “Shiloh is very happy,
motivated, and easy to work with”, says
Alicia.
All three therapists agree that
Shiloh’s mom, Suzanne, is wonderful. She
is willing to try anything that the therapists
suggest. Lisa states, “Mom is phenomenal
at knowing what her daughter needs and
pushing her to do all that she can within
her ability level”. There’s no doubt that
Shiloh will have a very happy and fulfilling
life with that kind of mother’s love
supporting her.