2010-2011 - Centralia College

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Centralia College earns solid gold for service
There are certain markers that show us
how well we are serving our students
and our community. This past year,
the marker came to us through the
Northwest Commission on Colleges
and Universities accreditation visit.
The results of that visit are the four
commendations that are the validation
that what we are doing is outstanding.
Dr. Jim Walton
College President
I am proud that the accreditation team
found that we have a student-centered
focus. This commendation also praised
the way we advise students, an approach
that demonstrates our commitment to
helping students. These are center pieces
of our mission and are characteristics that
we want to be known for.
Everyday I see evidence of that attitude
in the quality of the classroom instruction. Our faculty is dedicated to supporting student success by working with
students to find out about them as individuals and taking the time to help them
succeed. The student-focused mindset is
also in the fabric of our staff.
A second commendation is the recognition of our connection to the community. We prize our community knowing
that without that support we would not be doing our job nor
living up to our abilities. Noted in this commendation was the
strong support of community leaders and the donations to the
Centralia College Foundation. Our students and ultimately our
future are the benefactors of this strong relationship.
Another commendation was given for our inclusive, open
and honest system of governance, including the ability of
students’ voices to be heard. The college leadership is outstanding in its willingness to listen to the needs and concerns
of everyone. The transparency of our operating model means
that there are no surprises and that we all share in the success of this college.
The fourth commendation is for the development and use of
the college’s physical resources. The team noted that growth
is well planned. We know where we want to go as a campus
and how we will get there. It is indeed important that our students know they are on a quality college campus, a place of
learning that provides the best in facilities.
The accreditation visit gives strong proof that we have our priorities right – we care about student success and we value our
relationship with the community.
In the coming years, as we work through financial adversity,
I know we will continue to do our best to value our employees, to serve our students with high quality education and
support services, and to strengthen the partnerships we have
with our community.
Foundation projects, programs flourish
I am honored to have served as president of the Centralia College Foundation
these past two years. We have seen a
steady growth in our foundation because we have incredible donors who
give generously of their time and money.
Thank you for your support.
This year our annual campaign exceeded its goal of $415,000, and we awarded scholarships to 191 students.
Vicki Pogorelc
Foundation President
The Teitzel Memorial Garden was dedicated in the spring. The garden honors
Margaret Teitzel and other past staff and
faculty who have given their time and
energy to the college for at least five
years. It is a lovely, quiet place to relax,
meditate, remember, and reflect.
Bob and Doris O’Neill, through the
Evergreen Charitable Trust, deeded 20
forested acres in River Heights to the
foundation. This well maintained natural
area provides a long-term educational
benefit to students and faculty. The science faculty is excited about its outdoor
classroom use.
Once again we hosted the wine tasting for three days at the
Chehalis Garlic Festival. Ten local wineries showcased their
award winning wines in support of the foundation.
This spring we received a generous gift of $250,000 from the
Thelma Baxter estate, half will support scholarships and the
additional $125,000 will support the capital campaign.
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
(NWCCU) pinpointed four strengths of the college in their
evaluation of the college with one commendation singling out
the foundation! The report said that the college is to be commended on its outreach to and positive relationship with the
community. It is reflected in the outstanding level of support
demonstrated by community members through gifts to the
foundation, involvement in activities and programs, and recognition of the college as an integral part of the community.
Gratitude and respect are words that come when I reflect on
the wonderful community that supports Centralia College
through the foundation. Our updated mission statement,
“Community catalyst for excellence in education,” reflects
our 21st century vision. With mandated budget cuts from the
state Legislature, the need for scholarships is greater than ever.
Our goal for 2012 is $445,000. With your help, the foundation is up to the challenge, beginning with our campaign kick
off with its theme, “Investing in Our Future.” We are proudly
changing students’ lives, which benefits all of us.
Gail and Carolyn Shaw recognize the value of learning:
America was built on education”
Gail and Carolyn Shaw, long-time residents of Chehalis, find
strength in their relationship and satisfaction in sharing from
their resources. One of the beneficiaries of their sharing attitude is the Centralia College Foundation.
“Higher education is important,” Gail Shaw, who has a degree
in chemical engineering, said. “Our country was built on educated people leading and that’s something that must continue.
Education creates opportunity and that is a tool to help each
generation grow stronger.” His father
was a geologist who also believed in the power of education. Shaw said he and
his wife contribute to
the Centralia College
Foundation scholarship fund
because they
believe in
education.
Gail was in charge of the Callison mint operation in Chehalis,
brought to the community by Henry Callison. Callison, ever
the entrepreneur, purchased land in eastern Washington
and bought a boxcar load of mint roots from the Wrigley (of
chewing gum fame) company to grow the mints, the source of
Chehalis mints. Shaw ran the plant for 33 years.
“I was fortunate enough to travel all over the world selling
essential oils,” he said, and he became aware of the need for
education and its impact on people's lives.
“We became friends with people who were connected
to the college. I saw and admired their commitment
to education and how important the college was
to them. It was natural that Carolyn and I would
become involved with the college,” Gail said.
Gail said that as he and his wife, inspired
by Jim Walton, college president, and
Steve Ward, vice president for Finance
and Administration, explored ways to
get involved, they became aware of the
foundation's need for financial support.
"The foundation provides an important
service," he said. “There’s no doubt that
education is important. It helps people
and people make this country grow. We
believe it is important to support education
and we can all do that.”
Carolyn and Gail Shaw
PNCECE takes its place on national stage
The Pacific Northwest Center of
Excellence for Clean Energy (PNCECE),
a Centralia College partnership,
earned national recognition as a 2011
Bellwether Award finalist. PNCECE is
leading the way in the development of
training programs to serve emerging
smart grid technology.
The honor recognized the outstanding
and innovative program that other colleges throughout the nation might find
worthy of replicating.
Smart Grid is the energy industry’s effort
to develop and deliver energy curriculum (detailed courses of study) to serve
energy “niches” for wind, solar, energy
efficiency, distribution line, nuclear,
hydro, and thermal power plant operations. PNCECE’s efforts will serve the
region but could provide its programs to
other areas of the nation.
“There has been a tremendous amount
of work that has gone on at PNCECE in
the efforts to develop its plan. It is an ex-
ceptional statement and a tribute to the
work by the staff that this program was
recognized as a leader on a national
stage,” said Barbara Hins-Turner, executive director of PNCECE.
Barbara Hins-Turner,
executive director of PNCECE
Although PNCECE did not capture the
top honor, “National recognition for
efforts by a two-year college is very
prestigious,” said Hins-Turner. “It demonstrates that we are capable of innovation in workforce development and
that we can compare to any program
anywhere.”
Through a U.S. Department of Energy
$5 million grant, leveraged to $12
million, awarded in 2010, the model
developed by PNCECE is serving entities in five partner states in the Pacific
Northwest. PNCECE continues its partnership with energy training satellites
to identify smart grid training needs to
improve internal job progression in utilities, and to create a centralized training
and recruiting base.
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Part of the Teitzel Garden, dedicated to
former college faculty and staff, is the
fountain, a tribute to college staff writer
and photographer Russ Mohney who
died in 2010.
Teitzel Garden dedicated as a
tribute to former college faculty/staff
Since its founding in 1925,
Centralia College has been known
as a cohesive, hometown college.
It has long attracted faculty and
staff who treat students and each
other as family. College employees have established a tradition
of quality service over the span of
long careers.
The college and the Centralia
College Foundation now recognize those who have exemplified that high standard of service
and have since died. Such is the
legacy of Margaret Teitzel who
served nearly 25 years at the college before her death in 2002. The
Margaret Teitzel Memorial Garden,
a brick-paved walkway, has been
created to honor her and others
who have given their time and energy to the college.
The college and the foundation
dedicated the garden, located in the
walkway between the Health and
Wellness Center and the Hanson
Administration Bldg.
Some of those who have served
the college and have since died
are recognized with an engraved
brick in the garden. Benches honoring Teitzel, and a fountain honoring Russ Mohney, a writer for
the college who died in 2010, are also
part of the garden.
Anyone is invited to purchase a brick to
add the name of a friend or loved one
to become part of the legacy of service.
The individual named must have been a
college employee for at least five years.
While anyone may purchase a brick–
the cost is $25 – the Centralia College
Foundation will purchase bricks annually to honor up to three individuals
chosen by a committee.
The idea for the garden was presented
to Dr. Jim Walton, college president, by
college staffer Nita Taylor, following the
untimely death of three college employees in 2007, each dying within a few
months of each other.
The three were Helen Lucier, Sherri
Wallace and Barbara Dodge.
“It has made us realize that life is too
short and all too soon our life could
be over. (Some) wonderful people who
have worked at the college have (passed)
and while they are missed, there is nothing on this campus that shows they were
even here,” Taylor said.
The proposal is now reality.
Teitzel’s last job was Director of
Facilities and Auxiliaries, and her dream
was to see the area now named in her
honor to be beautified.
Former student heads to Cambridge
It is a recession that lingers. Men and
women in the region face unemployment
or underemployment and turn to
Centralia College seeking training or
academic transfer classes in anticipation
of a more financially secure future.
The good news is that Centralia College
has been able to accommodate record
numbers of students – 2,578 full-time
students enrolled, an increase of more than
200 over the enrollment from two years ago.
The economy is still stressed but the college
proudly continues its mission of improving
people’s lives through lifelong learning.
Craig Taylor is an outstanding success story. He is a 2004 graduate of
Centralia College, now attending prestigious Cambridge University. His goal
is to gain business knowledge and an MBA. He plans to someday lead an international biotech company.
He gave up a great job in his chosen field, responsible for procurement,
planning, forecasting, and supplier management in a biotech company in
Seattle, to go back to school.
Centralia College and the scholarship he received almost a decade ago
served as a springboard for Taylor. He credits the quality of the faculty and
the education he received at his hometown college.
“Centralia College served as a really great stepping stone,” said Taylor. “My
tenure at Centalia College was a time of growth. Centralia College … provided
me with a concrete grounding that prepared me for success.”
His decision, which serves as a recommendation for the college, was easy.
“Knowing the quality of the faculty and the immense amount of attention
they give to each student, it was easy to conclude that Centralia College
would be where I would spend my first two years of college.”
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Baxter estate provides $250,000 donation
to benefit students, capital campaign
Centralia College scholarship students
and the college’s capital campaign will
each benefit from a $250,000 donation
from the Max and Thelma Baxter estate.
The donation to the Centralia College
Foundation was made by Gayle Lucas,
the Baxters’ niece, and Baxter family attorney Ralph Olson.
Presentation of the check was made in
late March.
“This is a significant donation that will
benefit students not only through scholarships but also through improved campus
facilities,” Dr. Jim Walton said, college
president. “We very much appreciate the
generosity of the Baxters.”
According to Julie Johnson, the foundation’s director of Donor and Alumni
Relations, the Baxters previously donated to the capital campaign when the
college was building Washington Hall.
The north plaza of the building carries
the Baxters’ name.
“It is people like the Baxters who,
through their generosity, make a difference in the lives of deserving students,”
Johnson said. “Their support will certainly make a significant difference for many
Centralia College students who need
financial support to continue their education and will do so in quality facilities.
This is a gift that will continue to give for
a long time.”
Johnson said that half of the money will
be used to support construction of the
TransAlta College Commons while the
other half will fund scholarships.
Lucas said that while the Baxters were
quiet people, “they wanted to help others;
they just didn’t want any fuss about it.”
Max Baxter founded Baxter Manufacturing,
a company that made commercial ovens
and sold that company to Ohio-based
Hobart Corporation in 1997.
The Baxters retired in Centralia; Max
passed in 1998 and Thelma died in 2010.
Thelma Baxter
Sound bites, success at Centralia College
blue & gold
Newspaper staffers win awards
Two awards were given to staff of the blue&gold, the student newspaper, at the
Washington Community College Journalism Awards luncheon last spring. Former
blue&gold reporter Lee Hughes, who now works for The Chronicle, and Krysandra
Collins won the award for best General News Reporting story. They teamed up to
write “Campus Parking: Challenges and Solutions.” blue&gold editor B. Eric Stark and
Bill Kalfas, a pastor of a small church in Oklahoma, teamed up to publish an editorial
cartoon, The Right to Bear Arms. Stark suggested the idea to Kalfas, who created the
cartoon in 20 minutes. The awards will be the last for blue&gold staff, at least for the
near future, as the student newspaper has ceased publication.
Bill Kalfas
Engineering students build paper bike
A team of engineering students developed and built a human powered paper vehicle, which was entered in the Human Powered Paper Vehicle Competition held
at Eastern Washington University on April 30. In total, nine students represented
Centralia College at the competition. While the three groups did not come back
with trophies, one of the Centralia College vehicles was one of the few that completed
the test track and everyone gained valuable experience. Funds for student travel and
materials were provided by the Rising Tide National Science Foundation grant.
Eric Stark
Rick Anderson
Rick Anderson, chairman and chief
executive officer of Moss Adams, is
the 34th recipient of the college’s
highest honor.
Do your
best
with the
job you
have,
advises
2011
honored
alumnus
Moss Adams LLP, an international
business organization, is the 11th
largest accounting and consulting firm in the U.S., and the largest
headquartered in the West. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Seattle, Moss Adams provides accounting and consulting services to enterprises in many different industries. It
has 20 locations in five western states and has a combined
staff of more than 1,700.
“I am very proud of this honor, yet I’m humbled,” Anderson
said. “This recognition really caught me by surprise and I’m
very appreciative. Centralia College was an important part of
my education.”
Anderson is one of two Moss Adams leaders to be named to
Accounting Today’s “2010 Top 100 Most Influential People.”
He was included for heading the West Coast’s largest accounting firm and chairing the high-profile national Blue Ribbon
panel on Private Entity Accounting Standards. He is also a
former trustee of the Financial Accounting Foundation, the
organization that oversees the establishment of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles for the U.S.
In addition to his recognition at Centralia College, Anderson,
a 1973 Western Washington University graduate, was named
one of WWU’s Distinguished Alumni in 2005. He is also receiving that university’s Lifetime Achievement Award this year.
Anderson is a 1969 graduate of Adna High School. After completing college, he became a Certified Public Accountant and
joined Moss Adams. He has been with Moss Adams since
1973. Anderson rose through the firm’s ranks, serving as direc-
tor of auditing and accounting, director
of operations, and then rising to become
president and chief operating officer
from 1999 until 2004 when he was
named chairman and CEO of the firm.
While attending Centralia College,
Anderson worked part-time loading boxcars at National Frozen Foods, where his
dad was plant superintendent. “I had to
start at the bottom, just like everybody
else,” he said.
Anderson’s career goal, when he first
came to college, was to be an engineer.
But he discovered that, while he enjoyed the general classes, he didn’t really like the specific classes required of
an engineering major.
“I took a career interest test, which indicated that I’d be pretty good in accounting or in a financial career, so I enrolled
in the first class in the accounting sequence. I liked it and the subject matter was easy, it just came to me. I never
looked back,” he said.
Anderson’s rise to the top of Moss
Adams mirrors the advice he would give
to college students today.
“Stay focused on the job that you have
today,” Anderson said. “Be cognizant
of opportunities that are out there but
know you have to do a good job where
you are. Doing the very best that you
can today will serve as a springboard to
further success.”
His advice will serve students very well
throughout their lives.
Rigorous associate degree in business
initiated to offer challenge to students
It isn’t business as usual at Centralia
College with the rollout of its new business degree program, a possible precursor to a much anticipated four-year degree program.
Initial response has been very strong with enrollments exceeding expectations.
But first, the new two-year degree is an
Associate in Applied Science – Business
Administration Management Emphasis.
This new AAS provides students with the
general studies, business and technical
skills necessary to succeed in today’s
workplace.
Lance Wrzesinski, assistant professor of business administration at the college,
oversees the new AAS program. One of his goals includes creating a business program of choice for local graduates. The program will also benefit the needs of local
employers.
Once students complete the program, they will be prepared to compete for entrylevel management positions in fields such as property and real estate, administrative
services, retail and non-retail first line supervisors, and transportation, storage and
distribution.
“I’m excited. This is going to be huge for the college,” Wrzesinski said. “I’m
looking forward to getting into the high schools and making sure our local students are aware of what this program can do for them.”
The attempt is to infuse a greater degree of academic rigor
and depth, adding to the graduates’ breadth of knowledge.
Coursework will follow current global trends to broaden
skills and offer more exposure to students.
New second-year five-credit business classes will include Human Resource Management, eCommerce/
Security/Ethics, Operations/Project Management
and International Business. Students will need to
complete 98 credits to graduate.
“Looking at today’s job market, employers are
looking for business skills versus advertising,”
Wrzesinski added. “They’re looking for wellrounded exposure to all aspects of business.”
Other coursework will include computer and
leadership classes, business law, speech, English,
accounting, finance, marketing, management, precalculus, and macro and micro economics.
Lance Wrzesinski
Four-year degree offered by Centralia College?
It could be a portent of things to come, should Centralia
College pull off its goal of offering a Bachelor of Applied
Science – Applied Management (BAS), the first four-year degree available through the college.
to Lewis County and occupations in this sector are projected
to be in demand. The four-year degree would be instrumental
in providing a workforce that can bring stability to the industry
and go a long way toward attracting new business to the region.
“There are some hurdles that we need to clear,” Dr. Jim
Walton, Centralia College president, said. “And if we succeed
on those fronts then we will join some of the other two-year
colleges in Washington that are providing bachelor degrees.”
“This can prove
to be very positive for the business community
in that it will help
to meet current
and projected employer needs and contributes to high rates of small business
success,” John Martens, vice president of Instruction, said.
The push to be able to offer the four-year degree is driven by
the regional economy. The largest employment group in the
service district (Lewis and south Thurston counties) is now
“small business,” which has one of the highest failure rates.
BAS degree graduates will have the skills to improve success
and survival of small businesses. It will increase the employability of the graduates.
Centralia College’s BAS in Applied Management will serve a
critical educational need in a county suffering from a high jobless rate. There is reason for optimism as new businesses move
“This program will fuel economic recovery in a county that
has struggled with its shift from an agricultural, timber, and
mining based economy to a service based economy,” he added.
The planning is well underway and the college’s goal is to
bring the program to life in fall 2012.
“ Through this award we show
faculty members just how
2011 Exceptional Faculty Award:
important they are and that we
Dr. Lisa Carlson and Jacob Lund
honored for classroom excellence
recognize their contributions
to our students, our college,
and our community,” Dr. Jim
Walton, college president, said.
“This college’s faculty has a
long tradition of excellence and
students have benefited greatly
from this quality.”
The Exceptional Faculty Award has, for the past 20 years,
provided a glimpse into the quality of the college faculty,
the men and women serving on the front line of education.
Dr. Carlson radiates when she steps out
of the new science center. Her love for
the outdoors is obvious when she talks
to students and faculty about dendrology, the science of trees and shrubs.
“My favorite part of my job is taking students outdoors,” Dr. Carlson said. She
enjoys discussing carbon cycles and
plant identification; and emphasizes
inquiry-based learning, a style to train
students to think like scientists.
Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Carlson
earned a B.A. in biology and environmental studies at Macalester College,
an M.S. in environmental sciences at
the University of Virginia, and a Ph.D.
in forest ecology at the University of
Washington.
Dr. Lisa Carlson
She has taught a variety of classes, including environmental science and
natural resource technology, at Centralia
College. She has changed the biology
curriculum three times since she began
in 1999. She’s a leader who uses her
expertise to improve more than the college’s science department.
She assisted planners and designers
during the construction of the new science center. Dr. Carlson sorted, labeled,
packed and unpacked “a few thousand”
specimens of the college’s biology collection. Though she’s thrilled with the
new indoor space, being active outdoors
is her passion.
Jacob Lund
Carlson is looking forward to using the
Kiser Natural Outdoor Learning Lab
(KNOLL). She worked with engineers
and landscape architects to help design
the site for the college and community.
KNOLL will include different ecosystems which are representative of areas
within Washington. She encouraged
planners to include the aquatic life of
China Creek and rocks and geology
features of Washington.
Tucked in the most western office on
campus, award winner Jacob Lund,
associate professor of Civil Engineering
Technology, can be found teaching
mathematical formulas and soil testing
methods to 23 second-year CET students. He teaches 11 classes each year
in one of the longest running programs
on campus.
His favorite classes are those which
mimic outside work – designing and
planning highways, roads and storm
water systems. Lund began teaching in
2007 and has been designing and creating courses along the way. One that
he is proud of includes storm water
management.
“It’s important to include storm water
management because of the amount of
rain that falls in Washington,” he said.
“Storm water facility design is a component of almost every land development
project.”
Students discover soil characteristics
such as strength and permeability. The
lab includes barrels full of sediment
representing different regions within
Washington.
An engineer by heart, Lund has held
positions in all facets of the industry,
including work as a laborer and pipe
layer in Olympia, construction surveyor
for the Washington State Department
of Transportation and design technician
for multiple commercial development
projects in Las Vegas, NV, including
Nevada’s public schools and the Palms
Hotel and Casino.
“My teaching approach is simple: Make
classroom activities closely resemble
real life engineering situations as much
as possible,” he said. Instead of using
classic textbooks, Lund uses the same
design manuals and state resources that
are used by engineers in the field.
College earns solid gold on
accreditation visit
One of the most significant reports of
the past year is the result of the accreditation visit this past year. It shines light on
the way the college conducts business.
The report card on Centralia College,
required if the college is to continue
serving students as it has for more than
80 years, is solid gold. The 10-year
accreditation review is a requirement to ensure that it is performing
up to the high standards set by the
Northwest Commission on Colleges
and Universities (NWCCU). At stake,
among other important considerations,
is that credits students earn at Centralia
College are accepted at other colleges
and universities.
A team of peers from colleges throughout the Pacific Northwest outside of the
state of Washington reviewed Centralia
College and completed its three-day, intensive review in October.
Commendation 2, according to Kathy
Hughes, evaluation team leader, “is its student-centered focus and its advising.” The
preliminary statement of the reviewing
team leader reflects the college’s commitment to its students and the efforts
to create and foster a learning environment that helps students succeed.
Commendation 3 is the college’s inclusive, open and honest system of
governance, including the ability of
students’ voices to be heard.
Commendation 4 is the development and use of the college’s
physical resources. The team
noted that growth is well
planned, that the grounds
and buildings are well maintained, which adds to the vitality
of the college.
“This report is about as good as it gets,”
Dr. Jim Walton, college president, said.
“What we do and how well we do it has
been validated. It’s an outstanding report.”
“These commendations reflect our commitment to
serving our students and our community. We hold
these near and dear to our heart and our efforts
have shown up in this report,” commented John
Martens, vice president of Instruction, who is the
college’s administrative lead for accreditation.
The evaluators listed four commendations, notations on how the college excels. Headlining that list is the college’s
outreach to and involvement with the
community. There is a strong bond between the college and the community.
Noted was the strong support of community leaders and the donations to the
Centralia College Foundation.
The college also received two recommendations,
areas where the college could improve. The first
recommendation called for continuing to focus on
improving the assessment process by integrating
discipline and program review into assessment.
The second recommendation suggests that the college provide sufficient information support services
for the growing eLearning program – the online
and hybrid programs the college offers.
College commended
for its student-centered
focus and advising, and
for its open and honest
system of governance
“Fabulous” classroom innovation really helps students
Imagine capturing every word the classroom instructor utters and being able to revisit that lecture at any time during the quarter. Imagine how it would help on final exams
and in writing papers. The feature is a reality at Centralia
College thanks to a process called Lecture Capture.
“It’s fabulous,” said Kathy Brooks, instructional designer,
who has set up the process on campus and trains faculty.
“This is something that is very simple to use and is a great
assist for students.” The instructor is wired with a microphone. His or her lecture is recorded and placed in an electronic file residing on a secure Internet site accessible to the
students in that class. The file can also contain video of the
classroom, if the instructor desires, and all images that might
be displayed on a computer screen during the class.
“The benefit to students is obvious. If they want to review
anything the instructor said, they visit the Web site and listen
to the lecture and review the images,” Brooks said. The system bookmarks words so if the student wants to review everything the instructor said on a certain subject, the student
can search for that keyword and find everything said about it
during the quarter.”
Lecture Capture was first used by Centralia College faculty
members in 2010 and its use continues to increase each
quarter.
Lecture Capture technology for use at Centralia College was
funded through a grant from the State Board for Community
and Technical Colleges.
Students take the initiative, conduct
professional grade energy audit
To most of those who work in the Centralia College Student
Center Bldg. it’s obvious: the building is an energy black hole,
too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. A team of
students confirmed the obvious when they conducted an energy audit of the building during the spring quarter.
The students, led by members of Phi Theta Kappa Honors
Society, undertook the audit to find areas of energy loss. The
team came up with suggestions for ways to reduce the overall consumption of energy used in the building. The team
worked with staff from the college’s Pacific Northwest Center
of Excellence for Clean Energy, Centralia City Light, Lewis
County PUD, and KC Electric.
What they found was a 48-year old energy hog that could
power a nightmare for a long time. For starters:
•There
is no wall insulation
•Windows have no thermal barrier
•Cold air is leaking in and heat is leaving the building through
older wall unit heating systems
•Old-style incandescent lighting is expensive compared to newer
LED lighting options
Essentially, the floor is about the only part of the building that
isn’t leaking energy.
A remodel project addressed some of the issues such as lighting and roof insulation but didn’t do anything about the lack
of wall insulation and old windows. Those fixes would need to
be implemented over time as funds can become available.
John Hofman, STEM scholar and energy auditor
Sustainability efforts in place
One of the major sustainability undertakings by Centralia
College was to initiate a print management system to help
control out of control paper consumption and printer costs.
By using the new system, the college has already realized a
tremendous savings in paper and toner costs.
Until the plan was put in place, there was no charge to users
for the number of copies made on computer lab, library, and
Writing Center printers. Over a nine-month span, one computer lab printer, for example, spit out about one-quarter of a
million sheets – more than 470 reams of paper. With the print
management system, there is now a charge for each sheet
printed. And with the system in place, usage and cost have
dropped by about 90 percent.
The college has also installed hydration stations, water faucets
that dispense filtered water, reducing the need for bottled water. Because of the stations, the college has discontinued purchase of college-labeled bottled water.
A third project was the installation of LED lighting in the cafeteria. That, coupled with the addition of a skylight, greatly
increased the lighting in that part of the building and reduced
power consumption by more than half.
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“Because of the age of the building it will be difficult to obtain
a complete seal without implementing many high cost solutions,” audit report authors (students) Kelly Fetters and Sandra
Harrowing said. They are confident, however, that energy consumption can still be reduced through a variety of suggestions
included in the report. Some of the suggestions included:
• Turn
off lights when not in use
• Caulk around windows and heating units
• Replace windows and insulate walls
• Replace all current lights with LED lighting
Some of the student recommendations, such as the window
replacement and insulation, would be costly and would have
to be implemented over time. The new roof and the addition
of a skylight, both part of the remodel, are small steps toward
energy efficiency but major upgrades in style.
According to the audit report, one of the biggest changes
would be a program to increase awareness of the need for
conservation.
When the building first came on line in 1963, the upper floor
was the college’s library, which is now the student services offices. The bookstore is on the lower level and the cafeteria is
housed in the southern end of the building.
Improvements based on the audit could be implemented as
funding becomes available.
College STEM scholar earns shot at
planning NCAS Mars robotic mission
Centralia College student Jason Cowin
will be part of an elite team planning
and developing a Martian expedition. The STEM scholarship recipient
and former Centralia College Running
Start student, was selected to travel to
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in
Huntsville, Ala., to develop a prototype
vehicle to roam the Martian surface.
Cowin will participate in the threeday experience through the National
Community College Aerospace Scholars
(NCAS) program.
Cowin is a member of the Phi Theta
Kappa, the two-year college honor
society.
Over the course of the summer, NCAS
sent out homework assignments where
candidates had to plan a robotic mission
to Mars. Out of the 200-plus college students selected, Cowin was one of the 48
chosen to attend the on-site portion in
November in Huntsville, Ala. Cowin is
among the students from 25 states who
will take part in the exercise Nov. 8-10.
With his peers, Cowin will establish a
team and form a fictitious company
pursuing Mars exploration. The team
will create a company infrastructure to
design and develop a rover. The experience includes a tour of NASA facilities and briefings from agency scientists and engineers.
“I am very excited to be chosen for this
honor and am excited to see what will
happen this November when we go
to NASA. The biggest highlight is that
I will get to go to the Marshall Space
Center this November and NASA is
providing everything,” Cowin said.
Cowin has set his sights on a career in aerospace engineering and
plans to transfer to the University of
Washington. His scholarship is making
a big difference.
“The foundation scholarship that I
am receiving is very important to me.
Without it I would most likely not be
attending Centralia College. I am very
grateful for it,” he said. “Since I have
already taken most of my required
classes to transfer because of Running
Start, the scholarship has allowed me
to take classes in fields that I have
been interested in but not majoring
in.” While attending Centralia College,
he will continue to learn from faculty
members who will support his goals.
Jason Cowin
“Community colleges are a
tremendous source of talented
problem solvers and will help feed
skilled scientists and engineers into
the nation’s workforce,” Susan White,
director of education at Johnson
Space Center in Houston, said. This
is where the program is coordinated.
“This program helps inspire students
to pursue STEM careers,” she said.
The bottom line: Foundation scholarships are difference makers
Alicia Ettenhofer is a CPA in the
making and she’s getting her
higher education start at Centralia
College.
Ryan (Tyler) Kaut, a co-valedictorian
from Napavine High School, is a
Centralia College Foundation scholarship recipient.
The 2011 Morton High School salutatorian planned to attend a fouryear college but found that even
with the scholarship that school offered, the higher tuition, fees, and
living expenses she would have
difficulty paying the hefty costs.
“This scholarship means a lot to me
because it will pay for my education at Centralia College and it will
allow me to save money for my
future education. I plan to transfer
to a four-year university to major
in a mathematics-related field, after completing my two years at
Centralia College,” he said.
Enter Centralia College: Because
of her lofty academic standing as
a high school student, Ettenhofer
was offered a full scholarship to attend. She accepted and realized that the scholarship would more easily make her college education a reality.
Alicia Ettenhofer
“The scholarship will help get me to the next level of education,” she said. “This scholarship is very important to me.”
It certainly will help push her closer to her educational and
career goals.
Ryan (Tyler) Kaut
This response is typical. Students
sincerely appreciate the scholarships they receive. It takes
pressure off tuition payment issues, allows more time to devote to studies, and demonstrates that the community appreciates his outstanding efforts and is willing to reward academic
success.
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ENDOWMENTS
Willard E. Abel (1906–1991)
Established in 1996 by Hazel Abel in memory of
her husband who was a member of the original
graduating class of Centralia College in 1927.
Alan Allie (1942 –1996)
Established in Alan Allie’s name by former Centralia
College basketball teammates.
Colleen Allison (1928–1983) Memorial
Served as a bus driver for the Centralia School
District for 10 years.
Altrusa Club
Altrusa is an international service organization
founded in 1917. The Centralia-Chehalis Club was
chartered in 1948.
Centralia College Booster Club Athletic
Scholarship
Comprised of individuals in the community who
support the Centralia College athletic program.
Centralia College Council
Established to help further student success at
Centralia College.
Centralia College Distinguished Alumnus
Established in honor of Distinguished Alumnus
Award recipients.
Centralia College Exceptional Faculty
Established in 1991, annually recognizes
outstanding faculty members.
Centralia College Faculty
Established in 1989 to provide scholarships for
students of Centralia College.
Margaret Alvord (1907–1986)
Was an accompanist for the college’s music
department for 20 years.
Centralia College Foundation
Established to provide tuition for students who
demonstrate academic excellence.
Harvey (1908–1991) &
Tressa Yoakum Barner (1912–1991)
Long-time residents of Lewis County and owners of
the Barner-Swenson Fuel Company for 30 years.
Centralia College Library
Established in 2005 by CC Library personnel for the
betterment of the CC Library.
Rachel Bartlett Memorial (1971–1988)
Centralia High School student who planned to
pursue a career as a dental technician.
Centralia Rotary Club
Established in 1988 by a Centralia Rotarian and
expanded in 2010 by the Centralia Rotary Club for
scholarships to Centralia High School students.
Robert E. Bates (1927–1991)
A Centralia College student in 1947 & 1948. Pacific
Northwest Bell employee.
Chehalis American Legion, Post #22
National organization founded in 1919 by a group
of veterans working for veterans.
William A. (1907–2002) &
Etha (1907–1999) Batie
He was the biology instructor at Centralia College
from 1940 to 1972 and Dean of Instruction from
1965 to 1967. She followed a career in banking.
Niles D. (1903–1974) &
Vivian Churchill (1905–1977) Memorial
They owned and operated the N. Churchill Glove
Factory.
William A. Batie Health and Science
Established in 2002 in honor of William A. Batie,
to support and promote physical life programs.
Lloyd (1899–1968) & Bertha
Baumgarten (1900–1993)
They owned and operated Baumgarten Hardware
and Plumbing Company from 1944 to 1958.
Vincent Coates (1917–1990)
Math and engineering instructor and registrar at
Centralia College from 1948 to 1979.
Margaret Corbet (1886–1971)
First dean of Centralia College, serving from the
opening of the college in 1925 until her retirement
in 1949.
Adelaide Dagasso (1908–2003)
Long-time resident of Rochester, established
through her estate.
Ernest (1911–1999) &
Edith (1916–2006) Driscoll
Established through a Living Trust in 1995. Ernest
worked in steel manufacturing and construction
and Edith was a school secretary. Both had a strong
commitment to lifelong learning.
Lloyd B. Dysart (1893–1979)
Centralia attorney and business law instructor at
Arthur Ehret (1899–1974)
Chemistry instructor and registrar at Centralia
College from 1925 to 1967.
Arne (1910–1981) &
Julia Fagerness (1912–1988)
Centralia residents who raised nine children, most
of whom attended Centralia College.
Alice Forth
A 1951 graduate of Centralia College and the
first Margaret Corbet scholar. Served from 1958
to 1991 as an instructor, counselor, chair of the
business education division, and dean of students
at the college.
Victor Freund ((1945–2005)
Foreign Languages instructor at Centralia College
1968 – 2005.
Fuller Market Basket
The first of three Fuller stores was opened in
Chehalis in 1941 by Ed and Bill Fuller, Jr.
Claire E. Fuller (1912–1987)
Employee of the educational system for 12 years
and a strong believer in higher education.
George Gablehouse
Physical education instructor and athletic director at
George Godding/EDC
In recognition of George Godding, the first president
of the Lewis County Economic Development Council.
Scholarship sponsored by the EDC.
John V. Griel (1917–1995)
Chemistry instructor at Centralia College from
1947-1976.
Big Band Scholarship
Endowment established in 1994.
Victor Dagasso (1911–1999)
Long-time resident of Rochester, established
through his Charitable Remainder Trust.
Walter (1907–1997) &
Helen (1907–1960) Hanke
Established by Walter Hanke prior to his death in
1995. The college received the residual of this estate
in 1996 to formally establish the endowment. The
Hanke’s were long-time Lewis County farmers.
Thelma Brooks (1907–1976)
English instructor at Centralia College from
1958 to 1972.
Ercel Davis (1911–1998)
Long-time resident of Lewis County, established
through his estate.
Dr. Nels Hanson
The first president of Centralia College; served from
1966 to 1981.
Dr. Ralph O. Carlson (1923–1996)
Established in 1996 by Janet Carlson in honor of her
husband, Ralph, who was a longtime psychology
instructor at Centralia College.
J.O. (1874–1942) &
Lillian Taylor Davis (1884–1969)
J.O. worked as a railroad engineer. Both were very
active in the Masonic Lodge.
Dr. Garrett Heyns (1891–1969)
Washington State Director of the Department of
Institutions who established the Education Center
at Washington Corrections Center in Shelton.
Centralia Advanced Education Assoc.
Established in 1984 to provide scholarships for
graduates of Centralia High School.
Diesel Technology Program
Established in 2002 by the Centralia College Diesel
faculty using fund raisers for scholarships.
Dave Hilbiber (1922–1997)
Former faculty member of the professional
technical program at Centralia College.
Glenn (1928–1996) & Marjorie Bennett
Created in 2005 for scholarships to Lewis County
students.
Centralia College Board of Trustees
Established in 1996 by the Board of Trustees.
Harry S. Hill, Jr. (1923–1995)
Long-time supporter of Centralia College and its
many athletic programs.
Hamlet Hilpert (1907–2007)
An active community citizen with a keen interest in
Centralia College music programs.
Olive Irelan (1908–1995)
Teacher for 42 years and employed by the Centralia
School District from 1944 to 1973. Charter
Foundation board member.
Helen R. Jaeger (1929–1991)
An artist; well-known for her pottery design, and a
teacher of art and elementary children.
Mark & Laura Johnson
Mark and Laura have served the state of
Washington as civil servants for over 25 years.
Erma E. (Boone) Kain (1913–1988)
Beautician and resident of Lewis County.
Jack R. Kalmbach
Centralia College Dean of Administration from
1986 until he retired in 1993.
John & Donna Karvia
He is a retired Chehalis police sergeant and she
served as Lewis County Clerk. Both are Centralia
College alumni.
Katharine Kemp (1899–1978)
Foreign language instructor at Centralia College
from 1932 to 1968. In 1975 she wrote the history
of the college.
Kenneth Kimball (1928–2003)
Music director at Centralia College from
1955 to 1990.
Dr. Henry P. Kirk Scholarship
Former president of Centralia College, having served
from 1986 to 2002.
Dr. Henry & Jenny Kirk Endowment for the
Fine Arts
Established in 1997 to promote arts and humanities
in the community.
Mattie Kirk (1936–1996) Music Scholarship
Established by former Centralia College President
Dr. Hank Kirk and his wife Mattie prior to her death,
in recognition of her love and devotion to music.
Thorlea Peterson Kirtz
Centralia College class of 1968. Teacher at Maple
Lane school.
Rufus Kiser (1907–1995)
Forestry division chair at Centralia College and
zoology and physical science instructor from
1941 to 1973.
Kiwanis Club of Chehalis
International service organization established in
1915. The Chehalis club formed in 1922.
Al (1911–2009) &
Marge (1914–2003) Kuder Family
Established in 1996 by the family of Al and Marge
Kuder whose five daughters attended Centralia
College on scholarships and have all gone on
to establish themselves in careers. Susan Kuder
Dunn is a Centralia College Distinguished Alumnus
Award recipient.
Lewis County Demolition Derby
Formed in 1980, provides recreation for Southwest
Washington residents.
Lewis County School Retirees’ Association
Established in 1950 and affiliated with the
Washington Retired Teachers Association.
Minnie Lingreen (1901–1995)
History and social science instructor at Centralia
Francis J. (1915–2001) & Alice L
(1918–2007) Paulus Trust
Graduates of Centralia College, retired and lived in
Centralia. Francis was employed by the railroad and
Alice worked for the telephone company.
Thor J. (1919–1975) &
M. Helen Peterson (1917–2006)
Thor was a teacher and coach at Centralia High
School. Helen was a retired pharmacist.
C.L. Littel (1895–1966)
Established Centralia College in 1925 while
superintendent of the Centralia School District.
Phi Theta Kappa
Centralia College Honors Society for students
pursuing an associate degree. Dedicated to the
memory of Timothy Scott Kirk (1957-1992).
Todd Lovington (1951–1997)
Centralia College math instructor, chair of the
college’s Strategic Planning Committee.
Arthur Plummer (1911–1978)
Owned and operated Twin Cities Sand & Gravel,
and later, the Lakeshore Motel.
John H. Markham (1892–1980)
Centralia timber man who founded Mayfield
Youth Camp.
Mildred Proffitt (1900–2000)
Established through her bequest to Centralia
College, a life-long resident of Lewis County.
Daniel J. (1896–1989) &
Anna B. McDonald (1897–1989)
Chehalis couple who owned and operated Mac’s
Sporting Goods and the McDonald Motel in
Chehalis.
Bob Reimer (1935–1997)
Established as a memorial to the former Centralia
College Athletic Director.
Harree L. McGee (1910–1965)
Worked as a precision machinist for the U.S. Navy
and later for private companies.
Jack (1918–2003) &
Agnes (1916–2005) Miller
Established in honor of their parents by siblings
Cliff Miller, Gene Miller, and Karen (Miller) Paull.
Patricia (Patti) Haase Morton
Centralia College graduate, career U.S. Foreign
Service officer and 1979 Distinguished Alumnus
Award recipient.
N.C. Machinery
Located in Chehalis and is a supporting company in
the Skinner Foundation.
Lena B. Neggerson (1895–1990)
Superintendent of nurses at Tacoma General
Hospital until 1933.
Harold J. O’Connor (1910–2005)
Harold is a 1930 graduate of Centralia College.
He was a Centralia resident.
Helen O’Connor (1905–1994)
Established in 1988 at the same time that her
husband established scholarships and the Harold
O’Connor Endowment fund.
Ellis Oliver (1920–1997) Memorial
Established by family members to honor Ellis
and his commitment to education. Promotes and
supports business programs.
Ruth Reynolds (1926–1983)
Nurse at the former Centralia General Hospital
and St. Helens Hospital in Chehalis.
Esther Robinson (1917–1984) Endowment
Fund for Art Scholarships
Art student and librarian in the Centralia School
District.
Jerry Robinson
A long-time Centralia School District teacher
and administrator.
Earl Schwiesow (1932–1996)
A quality contractor who believed in the
importance of education.
Security State Bank
Established to provide business scholarships
to Lewis County students. Long-time banking
institution with great community support.
June M. (Lake) Sippola (1917–1993)
Founder and director of the LPN program at
Centralia College – 1954 to 1977.
Delford M. Smith
Centralia College class of 1950; Distinguished
Alumnus in 1991. Founder and owner of Evergreen
International Aviation, Inc.
Fay Benjamin (1898–1964 &
Mary Burcham Smith (1900–1970)
He taught school for over 40 years, many of those
years in Chehalis. She was a nurse at the former
Chehalis St. Helens Hospital.
Robert Harold O’Neill (1890–1981)
Co-founder of Hemphill-O’Neill Lumber Company in
1947; was in the lumber business for 67 years.
Society of American Foresters, SW
Washington Chapter Memorial Scholarship
Memorial to Joseph M. Jackson, a Native American,
who died in 1988.
Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute
The largest eye surgery center in the Pacific
Northwest. Founded January 1985, by Helgi Heidar,
M.D., and Robert O. Ford, M.D.
David Spogen (1931–2001)
A life-long advocate for education and dedicated to
promoting students in vocational callings including
diesel technology.
Arthur Freeman Staeger &
Kathrine Staeger Kimball (1907–1967)
Freeman graduated from Centralia College in 1932,
Kathrine in 1928.
Page & Margaret Steelhammer
Life-long residents of Lewis County with a desire to
assist students to attend Centralia College through
scholarships. Page is an alumni of Centralia College.
Sterling Savings
Providing continuous service to the community
since 1921.
Olga Kraus Stewart (1908–2003)
Centralia Junior College’s first music instructor.
Continued to teach and write original compositions
until her retirement.
Gary & Neena Stoskopf
Gary is the owner of The Housing Mart, Inc. Neena is
a former employee of Centralia College.
Eva Knight Swartwood (1887–1964)
Lewis County Auditor from 1918 to 1921; operated
the Edison (First Street) Grocery in Centralia.
Gordon Sweany (1913–1986)
First Distinguished Alumnus (1978) and former CEO
and chairman of the board at SAFECO.
Darold Talley (1929–2002)
Established by the Centralia Junior College Reunion
Committee to provide tuition support for a student
athlete at Centralia College.
Tanaka Family
Created as a memorial by Tanaka family members.
The Chronicle
Local newspaper staff members who recognize the
importance of educating people for positions in
communications.
Robert H. (1904–1964) &
Frances E. Thompson (1905–1979)
Founders of Lincoln Creek Lumber and
West Coast Mills.
Dean S. (1901–1990) &
Elva M. Thornton (1902–1993)
He was a business administration instructor at
Centralia College from 1951-1967. She had
been a teacher and a homemaker.
Title Guaranty Co. of Lewis County
Has been issuing title reports and closing real estate
escrows in Lewis County since 1959.
Dr. A. R. Twiss (1912–1994) Memorial
Family doctor in Chehalis for 36 years; retired
in 1987.
Uhlmann Motors, Inc.
Established by Mr. Richard Uhlmann, a successful
businessman who has proven to be a valuable
community resource and supporter of higher
education.
Jim (1891–1958) &
Laura Barner Ward (1892–1985)
Jim was manager of the J C Penney store in
Centralia. Laura was the paymaster for Eastern
Railway & Lumber Co.
George Washington Leadership (1817–1905)
Founder of the city that has become Centralia.
Doris (1915–2001) &
Clarence (1912–2007) Watterson
Created by the children of Doris and Clarence
Watterson who were long-time residents of Lewis Co.
and supporter of numerous community activities.
Wells Fargo Bank
The Coffman-Dobson Branch has provided service
to Lewis County residents for over 100 years.
Lynn (1941–1977) &
Lane Westlund (1968–1977)
Lynn owned and lived on a farm in Curtis and was a
Weyerhaeuser employee. Lane was his oldest son.
Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation
Weyerhaeuser has a long and productive history
in Lewis County. Weyerhaeuser established the
Clemons Tree Farm in 1941, the first in the nation.
Owen C. Wicks (1903–1995)
Economics and forensics instructor at Centralia
Phillip Wickstrom
English and drama instructor at Centralia College
from 1962-1991. Co-founder of the Evergreen
Playhouse and past president of the Washington
Association of Theatre Artists.
WIDCO
Formerly Centralia Mining Co. that operated the
Centralia coal mine.
Donald Widell (1931–2002)
Mr. Widell, a 1953 graduate, excelled in sports. He
was inducted into the Centralia College Sports Hall
of Fame in 1998.
Winlock Alumni Association
Established in 2000; this endowment was created
by past Winlock high school graduates to support
their current and future alumni as they further their
education at Centralia College.
Bert Woodland
Established by Bert Woodland in 1996 to assist
students with specific financial needs. Bert was
a long-time Centralia College Geology Instructor
well-known for geology field trips.
Walter Wuerth (1925–1993)
A member of the Centralia College class of 1947
who was a local self-employed accountant.
George Calvin Yackley (1914–1991)
A life-long farmer who raised cattle and sheep.
Dr. Cornelia Van Prooyen (1925–1987)
First female doctor in Lewis County. A charter
Foundation board member and president in
1985-1986.
DONORS
for the 2010-2011 fiscal year
Legacy Circle - ($25,000.00 +)
Estate of Thelma Baxter
Jack and Luellen Charneski
Evergreen Charitable Trust
Larry & Rebecca McGee
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Circle of Distinction - ($10,000.00 + )
Baxter Killian Memorial Trust
Caterpillar Foundation
Chehalis Indian Tribe
Judith Greeley Hendrickson
Jerris and Susan Hedges
L & E Bottling Company, Inc.
NC Machinery Co
Orin Smith Family Foundation
Gail and Carolyn Shaw
TransAlta
Bill and Helga Watterson
Founders - ($4,000.00 +)
Apex Foundation
Centralia College Diesel Tech. Program
Alice Forth
McDonald’s (Macange, Inc.)
Estate of Annie McSwain
Ralph and Bonnie Olson
Stanley Ozbolt
Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc.
Port Blakely Tree Farms LP
Providence Health & Services
Joan Robinson
Steve Robinson
Marie Sareault
Gordon and Jeanne Schwiesow
Arthur and Glenna Symons
The Chronicle
Union Bank of California
President’s Club - ($1,000.00 +)
Aluminite Northwest
Howard and Anita Batie
Richard and Janice Batie
Marjorie Bennett
David and Penny Blanchard
Rose and Leon Bowman
Dennis and Tammy Calkins
Janet Carlson
Centralia College Center of Excellence
Centralia College Leadership Development Program
Chehalis Lions Club
Chehalis Rotary Club
Joe and Patty Dolezal
Sandra Duncan
Enbody, Dugaw & Enbody
Sylvia Freund
Anne Marie Garrett
Jim M. Gullickson
Robert and Marilyn Hutchins
John and Donna Karvia
Estate of Alfonse J Kuder
Leavengood Architects, Inc.
Lewis County Concerts
Lewis County Master Gardeners
William and Marilyn Logan
Lucky Eagle Casino
Arland and Sharon Lyons
John and Penny Matlick
Mark and Cindy Mayo
George D. McCullough
Susan Miller
Bud and Jean Morgan
MSGS Architects
New Belgium Brewing Company
Northwest Scientific Association
Odwalla, Inc
Olympia Chapter-WSCPA
Panglobal Training Systems Ltd.
Susan and Pat Dunn
Phyllis & Walter Malzahn Charitable Trust
Victoria Pogorelc
John and Reiko Sato Foundation Trust
Schwiesow Construction Inc.
Jean Sheridan
Joe Sidorski
Sneed Construction, Inc.
Arthur Staeger
SW Washington Land Surveyors
Frances Tanaka
Thomas Bradley, PS
Timber Services Inc.
Title Guaranty Company, Inc.
Twin Cities Rotary Club
Visiting Nurses Foundation
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Jim and Pam Walton
Steve and Kathleen Ward
John and Sharon Wright
Zonta Club of Centralia-Chehalis
Benefac tors - ($500.00 +)
Dwayne Aberle
Virginia Adolphsen
Mary Alexander
American Legion/Grant Hodge Post #17
AMVETS Capitol Post #2
A Anonymous
Darlene Bartlett
Larry and Sue Calkins
Centralia Kiwanis Club
Centralia-Chehalis Vintage Auto Club
Chapter JE P.E.O.
Chapter X P.E.O.
Chehalis Kiwanis Club
Ken and Sue Chisholm
Combined Fund Drive*
Pete and Janet Corwin
David and Viki Draper
Dulin Construction Inc.
Irene Dulin
Express Employment Professionals
John and Sherry Fagerness
Farm and Forest Helicopter Service
First Citizens Bank-Centralia
Sue and Richard Gallaway
Michael and Julia Grubiak
Sydney Gudyka
Helgi and Drusilla Heidar
Stephen and Maggie Hennessey
Richard Ice
Lovsted-Worthington LLC
John and Joellen Martens
John and Lynn McCord
Sheryl Mercer
Dr. John L. Miller
Mustang Technology
Marian Osterby
Carroll Pearson
Bob and Shawn Peters
Michael and Janice Petra
Michael and Karen Roewe
Mr. Mark Scheibmeir and Ms. Wendy Tripp
Scholarship Fnd.-Lockheed Matching
Bill and Suzanne Schulte
Joanne Schwartz
Eric and Mary Ellen Steffensen
Lee and Carolyn Stevens
Ms. Margaret Sundstrom and Mr. Bill Little
Robert E. Teitzel
The Seattle Foundation
Timberland Bank
Two Town Tuners
West Coast Bank - Centralia
Xerox Foundation
Patrons and Friends - ($0.01 +)
Judith Aguilar
Alderson's Awards West/Printwares
Richard and Susan Alvord
Stephen and Karen Amoroso
Earl Anderson
Keith and Renee Anderson
Debbie and Jim Aust
Ronald and Jan Averill
Chris and Tonya Bailey
Lowell Bailey
Balmelli Family Limited Partnership
Larry and Marjory Bandy
Shelley Bannish
Phyllis Bannow
Aaron & Beth Barnes
Robert and Vicki Bass
Charles and Brenda Battersby
Walter and Catherine Beck
Benton Chiropractic & Healing Center
Michael Berger
Carl and Delores Birchard
Don and Lynn Bishop
Jack and Marsha Bishop
Lisa Blomdahl
Kelli Bloomstrom
Steven and Jenni Bodnar
George & Gail Bonagofski
Jack and Nita Bonagofski
Stan and Cindy Bowman
David and Julie Bradley
Lenny and Coleen Bridges
Anne Brown
Thomas Bruhns
Bill Brumsickle
Tove and Ray Burhen
Berwyn and Jannett Buschlen
Gene and June Butler
Jo Ann Buzzard
Randy and Fran Buzzard
Mr. Bruce D. Carter and Ms. Betty Sanders
Catrina's Catering
CC Booster Club
CC Federation of Teachers
Centralia College Counseling Center
Centralia College Gay Straight Alliance
Robin Chadwick
Laurie Ching
Pauline Chun
Colene Clark
Coburn Family Rev. Living Trust
Charles and Susan Coddington
Marc and Debbie Conrad
Charles Cook
Elmer and DeLaura Cook
Paul and Gen Cooley
Gloria Corey
Costco Wholesale
Ralph Cournyer
Robin and Christine Cramer-Mitchell
Ivan and Sandy Crews
Cathy Criley
Dennis and Janice Crow
Ron and Eloise Cummins
Freda and Jim Curelas
Marie Dancause
Dennis and Kathleen Dawes
Mr. Fred Schwindt and Ms. April E.
Doolittle
Dianne Dorey
C. John Douglas III
Brian Dow
Joe and Alice Dunlap
Christopher & Angela DuPont
Dr. David Dupree
Gil and Kathy Elder
Dale and Monique Elliott
Simon and Bev Elloway
Judith Ely
Marlene Ely
Chuck and Nancy Emerick
Norman J. Eveleth
John and Karen Fasler
Ted & Brandy Fay
Candice and Daniel Fetch
Wade and Kathleen Fisher
Ray and Maribeth Fitzgerald
James and Vicki Flynn
Miles & Lucretia Folks
Don and Maggie Foran
Brad and Lynn Ford
Linda and Doug Foss
Timothy & Christine Fossett
Don Frey
Margret and Arthur Friedley
Ed and Edna Fund
G & K Machinery
Sandra Gaffney
Christine Galvin
Ross and Pat Galvin
Victor and Linda Gelvin
Jena Gensrich
Bev and Roger Gestrine
Frances Giffey
Giske Image Design
Robert and Sandy Godsey
Peggy Goldberg
Richard and Dolly Goodwin
Great Wolf Lodge
Andy and Barbara Greatwood
Karen and Mike Grefe
Gerald and Luanne Grill
F. Lee and Janice Grose
Gene and Donna Groshong
Barney and Hilde Grunenfelder
Arnie and Kathy Guenther
Jerry and Vickie Guenther
Jeffrey and Holly Gullickson
Dottie and Silas Guy
Stuart and Kathryn Halsan
Estate of Walter Hanke
June Hansen
Dennis Hatch
Michael and Laura Hawley
Tim and Theresa Hays
Denny Heck
Ken Helgeson
Manfred and Susan Hemetsberger
JoDee (Vernelle) Hemphill
Mr. Charles B. Higgins
Mrs. Nanette M. Reber
Adam Hill
Vicki Hinkley
Guy and Marlene Hodge
Robert Hoenshel
Celia Holman
Marie Hunter
Judy Hursh
Michelle Hylton
IBM International Foundation
Aftin Ikeda
Alyn Ikeda
Atsushi and Sachiyo Ikeda
Daphne Ikeda
Elizabeth and William Ingalsbe
Innovations In Eyecare, Inc.
Richard Irwin
Kevin Isoda
Herbert L. Jewell
Chuck and Judith Johnson
Jay and Patty Johnson
Bob and Julie Johnson
Pat and Jerry Johnson
Chris and Darryl Jones
Donald and Sybil Jones
Richard L. Jones
Jerry Kaija
Elly Kaylor
Michael and Dennina Keen
Chuck Kelso
Tony Ketchum Sr.
Audrey Kimball
Dana Kiser
Carl and Maggie Knapp
Steven and Amanda Krupa
Keith and Sharon Kuhlenschmidt
Robert S. Kurus
Linda and Terry Langan
Kevin Laws
Renee and Wally Lawson
Ken and Marja Lentz
Tom and Maree Lerchen
Lewis County Music Teachers
Lewis County School Retirees Assn.
Marilyn Lindell
John Linehan
John and Ruth Lowder
Lowerys' Professional Service LL
Douglas Lukascik
Donald Lund
LeRoy Lund
Jason and Denise Lunstroth
Luque's Auto Sales
Timothy and Judy Lyon
Carol MacCracken
Robert L. Mackey
Richard and Joan Malzahn
Cindy and David Mann
Shirley Marchion
Neil and Mary Marsh
Dave and Barbara Martin
Carl and Beverly Maw
Robert and Karen McInturff
Don and Mary McPherson
Joanie Meister
Brooke Merchant
Dr. Jerrold J. Merchant
Mike and Penny Merriman
Judy and Steve Metcalf
Jonathan and Michelle Meyer
Bob and Darlene Miller
Cliff and Sharon Miller
Gene and Jeanette Miller
Hilda E. Miller
Chuck & Marla Miller
Sharon Miracle
Rosa Moore
Fred and Sharon Mueller
Greg and JoLynne Murphy
William Murray
Bonnie and Joel Myer
Michael and Yvonne Nakata
Sandy Neal
Bruce and Marlene Nelson
Mr. Phiet X. Nguyen
Tom and Cara Nicholas
Jan Nontell
Joan and Ken Norberg
Dr. Stephen Norton and Mrs. Amy E. Cook
Brenda Novarra-Schaible
Brian and Vicki Nupen
Grover and Vicki Oakerman
Raymond and Janet Oatfield
Brenda O'Connor
Gary and Kathleen Odegaard
Oleatha Oldenburg
Gary and Diane Osborne
Milton and Chom Oster
Carol Pape
Dwayne Paull
Kenneth and Joyce Ann Perko
Jody Peterson
Robert and Charlotte Phillips
James and Anne Piper
Portland Natural Health, Inc.
Angela Preston
Richard and Tanya Price
Julie Priday
Patrick and Leslie Pringle
Duwayne and Wilma Rader
Jack and Georgia Radnich
Cheri and Ron Raff
John and Barbara Rajcich
Rodney and Mary Lou Rakowicz
Helen Ramspeck
Lisa Raschke
John and Kay Raupp
Christian & Janet Reaume
Margaret Reimer
Donald Reinseth
Rene and Susan Remund
Rent-A-Center
Darrel and Sheila Riffe
John and Shirley Rink
Charleyne Roberts
David and Marnie Roberts
Daniel Robertson
Joanie Rogerson
Janet Russell
Craig and Joan Ruthford
Robert and Mary Ellen Salmon
William and Dot Scarbrough
Schinnell Surveying & Mapping, PLLC
Bill and Susan Schoelkopf
Phyllis Schwiesow
Roy and Julie Seiber
Gordon and Pat Sexton
Richard and Nancy Shaffer
Sue Sheldon
James and Judy Sherrill
Thalia and David Shively Pile
Douglas Shult
Kathy Simonis-Bennett
Phil and Connie Small
Robert and Patranell Smith
Ken and Jan Snider
Beverly Snow
Rose Spogen
John Sterns
Stewardship Enterprises
Barbara Stewart
Stihl Northwest
Kelly Stonum
Gary and Neena Stoskopf
Stuart A Halsan Attorney At Law
Gilda Stubbs
Craig and Tina Sullivan
Durelle and Randy Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tanaka
Calvin Taylor
Juanita Taylor
Robert and Grace Teitzel
Harlan and Charlotte Thompson
Mr. Michael Threapleton and Mrs. Amy Parr
Geryldine Touchette
Siu and Jemima Tso
Ann Tuning
Nancy Turner
Dennis and Donna Uken
Jim and Suzie Vander Stoep
Shane and Cynthia Verley
Craig Voegele
Loualta Vogel
Jackie and Ron Wagner
Barbara and James Wahl
Phillip Walker
Klaus and Marianne Wallis
Alan and Anna Waltar
Delmar Ward
Kathryn Warner
Joanne Watanabe
Elaine Waterman
Mr. Peter Glover and Ms. Susanne Weil
Tami Weinmann
David and Mary Ann White
Scott White
Alicia Wicks
Elliot and Kathleen Wicks
Galen R. Wickstrom
Phillip and Metta Wickstrom
Margaret Wildhaber
Cheryl and David Williams
Nikki Williams
Hazel and John Willmarth
Esther Witte
Doris Wood
Barry and Jeanette Wrzesinski
Lance Wrzesinski
Dave and Linda Zepp
Tom and Pat Zimmerman
Kelly and Courtney Zuck-Stanley
In-kind contributions in support of Centralia College
In-kind (in suport of college programs and Foundation activites)
Dwayne Aberle
Adna Iron Works
Alderson’s Awards West/Printwares
Ann Alves
Debbie Aust
Chris Bailey
Tadd Belden
Alan Bohn
Rose A. Bowman
Thomas Bradley
Dennis R. Calkins
Robert W. Callison
Centralia College Welding Department
Centralia Starbucks Coffee Company
Pete L. Corwin
Costco Wholesale
Cummins Northwest
Joe Dolezal
Angela DuPont
John Fasler
Candice Fetch
Christine Fossett
Gear Box, Inc.
Bev Gestrine
Great Wolf Lodge
Arnie Guenther
Helgi Heidar
Cristi Heitschmidt
Maggie Hennessey
Julie Johnson
Kiewit Offshore Services
KM Machinery
Jamie Kostick
Cindy Mann
Market Street Bakery
Penny Mauel
Cindy Mayo
Rebecca M. McGee
New Belgium Brewing Company
Brian Nupen
Edward Nygard
Odwalla, Inc
Victoria Pogorelc
William Potter
Rent-A-Center
Connie Robertson
Rogerson Lithographs
Mark Scheibmeir
Bill Schulte
Phyllis Schwiesow
Seattle Seahawks Community Outreach
James Sherrill
Lorna Smith
Nick Sorensen
Lee Stevens
Geina Studeman
The Chronicle
TransAlta
Jim Walton
Ann Ward
Event Sponsorship
We are grateful to the following sponsors
of Centralia College Foundation events:
Lucky Eagle Casino - Annual Kick-off
TransAlta - Annual Kick-off
Union Bank of California - Annual Kick-off
*Combined Fund Drive
We would like to also thank employees
from the following state agencies who
have contributed to the Centralia College
Foundation via the state-wide
Combined Fund:
Department of Revenue; Washington
State Patrol; Department of Labor &
Industries; Social & Health Services;
Department of Health; Higher Education
Coordination Board; Department of
Ecology; Department of Agriculture; and
Centralia College
Centralia College Foundation Balance Sheet
Audited Statement
(As of 6/30/2011)
Assets
Current Assets
Pooled Cash
Petty Cash
Accounts Receivable
Due From Other Funds
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Land
Buildings;net
Equipment&Furniture;net
Total Fixed Assets
Total Assets
Liabilities&Equity
Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Due To Other Funds
Total Liabilities
Equity
Beginning Fund Balance
Current Year Excess (Deficit)
Total Equity
Total Liabilities Equity
Total
General/Operating
Restricted
Endowments
Scholarships P lant & Equipment
9,761,280.12
75.00
243,157.00
127,752.10
10,132,264.22
274,514.01
528,523.65
7,558,272.35
1,255,526.94
75.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
(8,789.77)
148,661.25
1,250.00
102,035.52
127,752.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
393,551.34 677,184.90 7,559,522.351,357,562.46
144,443.17
0.00
0.00
0.00
144,443.17
378,566.51
205,521.77
0.00
584,088.28
10,716,352.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
393,551.34
324,028.75
42,590.21
0.00
366,618.96
511,062.13
280,126.98
127,752.10
407,879.08
8,231,747.54
2,076,725.88
10,308,473.42
10,716,352.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
677,184.90
52,012.18
0.00
52,012.18
264,815.05
76,724.11
341,539.16
393,551.34
54,537.76
162,931.56
0.00
217,469.32
7,776,991.67
6,805.80
0.00
6,805.80
499,430.66
170,948.44
670,379.10
677,184.90
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,357,562.46
148.98
220,524.50
635.52
0.00
0.00
127,752.10
148.98220,524.50 128,387.62
6,426,306.98
1,350,535.71
7,776,842.69
7,776,991.67 879,253.40
257,784.56
1,137,037.96
1,357,562.46 161,941.45
220,733.06
382,674.51
511,062.13
Lifetime Donor List
Legacy Society
Since its inception, the Centralia College Foundation has been blessed with generous and
loyal donors. Our accumulated giving records reflect those donors who have reached the
following significant milestones:
Cascade Club
($1M +)
Estate of Walter Hanke
Mt. Rainier Club
($500,000+)
Estate of Earnest C. and
Edith C. Driscoll
Estate of Lloyd Fuller
TransAlta
Mt. Adams Club
($250,000+)
Evergreen Charitable Trust
McCaw Foundation
Arthur Staeger
Mt. Baker Club
($100,000+)
Baxter Killian Memorial Trust
Chehalis Indian Tribe
Peg Cunningham
Estate of Adelaide Dagasso
Fuller’s Market Place
Bruce and Jolene McCaw
Estate of Mildred Proffitt
Security State Bank
State Board of Community
& Tech. Colleges
Alta Sweany
The Chronicle
Union Bank of California
United State Department of Agriculture
Estate of Cornelia Van Prooyen
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Watterson LLC
Mt. St. Helens Club
($50,000+)
Altrusa Intn’l, Inc. of Centralia Chehalis
Assoc. Students of Centralia College
Jack and Luellen Charneski
Estate of Victor Dagasso
Estate of Ercel Davis
Susan and Pat Dunn
Nels Hanson
Helgi and Drusilla Heidar
Henry and Jenny Kirk
Larry & Rebecca McGee
NC Machinery Co.
Robert and Doris O’Neill
Orin Smith Family Foundation
Providence Health & Services
Joan Robinson
John and Reiko Sato Foundation Trust
Estate of Olga Stewart
The Seattle Foundation
Bob and Vondean Thompson
Bill and Helga Watterson
Mt. Olympus Club
($25,000+)
Apex Foundation
Howard and Anita Batie
Brigitte and Ron Burger
Community Foundation
First Interstate Bank of Washington
Alice Forth
Bill Fuller
Louise Goldberg
Hardel Mutual Plywood
Estate of Olive Irelan
John & Donna Karvia
Willard Latimer
Lewis County Economic Development
Council
Lincoln Creek Lumber
Margret Baylis Rev. Trust
Patricia Morton
Harold O’Connor
Ralph and Bonnie Olson
Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute
Pacificorp Foundation
Estate of Alice Paulus
Steve Robinson
Schwiesow Construction, Inc.
Gail and Carolyn Shaw
Orin Smith
Arthur and Glenna Symons
Twin Cities Rotary Club
Uhlmann Motors
West Coast Bank - Centralia
Weyerhaeuser Co. Foundation
Zonta Club of Centralia-Chehalis
Mt. Washington Club
($10,000+)
AAUW
John Alexander Jr.
Chuck & Cheryl Althauser
Bruce & Ann Alves
Darlene Bartlett
Richard and Janice Batie
Robert and Sandra Batie
Marjorie Bennett
Rose and Leon Bowman
CAFTA
Janet Carlson
Caterpillar Foundation
CC Federation of Teachers
Centralia Advanced Education
Centralia College Diesel Tech. Program
Chehalis Rotary Club
M Jane Chytil
Citigroup Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc.
Pete and Janet Corwin
Dowden Associates, Inc
Enbody, Dugaw & Enbody
Brad and Lynn Ford
Donald and Jeanette Fowler
Anne Marie Garrett
Rudy Gideon
Judith Greeley Hendrickson
Jerris and Susan Hedges
Hemphill O’Neill Co.
Estate of Harry Hill
IBM International Foundation
Intel Corporation
Al and Beverly Jaeger
Mark and Laura Johnson
Leavengood Architects, Inc.
Lewis County Public Health
Lucky Eagle Casino
Arland and Sharon Lyons
McDonald’s (Macange, Inc.)
McMenamins
Cliff and Sharon Miller
National Frozen Foods Corporation
Helen O’Connor
Olympia Chapter-WSCPA
Robert and Loretta O’Neill
Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc.
Pacific Power
PacifiCorp
M. Helen Peterson
Petra Insurance Agency, Inc.
Phyllis & Walter Malzahn Charitable Trust
Richard and Deborah Pine
Port Blakely Tree Farms LP
Providence Centralia Hospital
Puget Sound Energy
Phyllis Schwiesow
Seafirst Bank
Security Pacific Bank
Del Smith
Michael and Sandy Smith
Rose Spogen
F lorence Steffensen
Kathi Steffensen
Sterling Savings Bank
Steve Buzzard & Mike O’Connell,
Attorneys
Gary and Neena Stoskopf
SW Washington Land Surveyors
Tacoma City Light
Gail Ticknor
Timber Services, Inc.
Tires, Inc.
Jim and Pam Walton
Steve and Kathleen Ward
Washington Federal Savings
Washington Orthopaedic Center
West Coast Savings
Lorris and Dorothy West
Mary Wiley
Jayne Wuerth
Yard Birds Merchants Association
“Legacy Society” is
a gathering of those
who have chosen to
include the Centralia
College Foundation in
their planned giving,
estate plans, and other
future plans. If you’re
thinking about estate
planning or if you wish
to update an existing
estate plan, call Julie
Johnson at the foundation at 360.736.9391,
ext. 516, for details.
Legacy Society members
include:
Marjorie Bennett
Rose & Leon Bowman
Ron & Brigitte Burger
Joyce Butkus
Patricia Clark
Susan & Pat Dunn
Paul Fagerness
Ross & Patricia Galvin
Nels Hanson
John & Donna Karvia
Audrey Kimball
Henry & Jenny Kirk
Willard Latimer
Larry & Becky McGee
Estate of Annie McSwain
Brian & Vicki Nupen
Robert & Doris O’Neill
Ralph & Bonnie Olson
Stanley Ozbolt
Janet Rusin
Marie Sareault
Jim & Lanette Scapillato
Roy & Julie Seiber
Joe Sidorski
Bob & Vondean Thompson
Jim & Pam Walton
Steve & Kathleen Ward
Bill & Helga Watterson
Doris Wood
Kayleen Carl to use scientific approach to satisfy curiosity
Kayleen Carl, 18, of Centralia, is a quiet,
charming young lady who is in love
with science. Her expressions reveal her
passion when she explains how to split
and reunite strands of DNA; and she explains the process as though she’s been
doing it her entire life. Carl is a STEM
scholar and recipient of two scholarships: Lloyd Fuller Estate and WSU
Lewis County Master Gardeners. She
hopes to use her thirst for curiosity and
the thrill of discovery to find cures for
human diseases.
“Science is building upon things that are
already discovered,” Carl said. “I think
it’s cool that a woman was involved
with discovering DNA.”
She likes how it works and what it looks
like.
“Biogenetics is new and very relevant
to the world; yet it contains some things
that aren’t known,” she added.
Carl took as many science classes as she
could in school. Classes such as pre-calculus, advanced marine biology, chemistry, advanced biogenetics (and AP
English) filled her schedule and her free
time. She would stay after school to split
DNA for a class final and repeated the
test several times to help her classmates.
She’s a well-grounded teen and believes
that learning is more important than figuring out how to get that A (though she’s
never earned anything below a B).
She’s had a few mentors along the way.
Kayleen’s father, an engineer, would
spend time watching Nova specials with
her. He encouraged her to be curious
about why things work.
“I remember a time when mom walked
into the room and found dad and me
watching an episode on string theory,”
she explained, as she thought about
where her science fascination spurred
from.
Another recollection involved a school
program called Educational Talent
Search. It’s offered to middle school students. Carl said the group would take
field trips to places like Point Defiance
Zoo. One field trip involved job shadowing a women who tested well water.
She reflects that it was the well water
sampling experience that helped her
find her way into science.
Carl is excited to continue her science
journey through Centralia College. Her
first quarter classes include pre-calculus,
chemistry and English 102.
Kayleen Carl
With her full scholarship to attend
Centralia College, Carl will save money
by living at home while attending classes here. She hopes to attend a university
in the Midwest or East Coast to give her
more real-life experiences as well as a
degree. She wants to help others and
wants to make a difference in the world.
Centralia College Expenditure Statement (Unaudited)
Sc
June 30, 2011
Stud
Employment
ent
Capital Projets
ent el
Trav
m
Equip
nd
sa s
od rvice
o
G Se
Taxes – The college is exempt from property tax. However it operates a food service and bookstore that generated
$1.43 million of taxable sales revenue, which resulted in sales tax collections of $112,545.
ries
Local Government – Included in the expenditures listed above are payments to the county and city governments of
$493,287. These payments are for services, fees, permits, and utilities.
Sala
Employees – During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, the college employed 220 full-time and 267 part-time
faculty and staff. Of the total faculty and staff, 377 resided in the college’s service district, which includes all of
Lewis County and the southern portion of Thurston County.
fits
Capital Projects.................................................... 1,521,738
Student Employment ............................................248,034
Scholarships and Financial Aid....................... 8,425,850
Total Expenditures....................................$32,200,363
ho
l
Fin arsh
an ip
cia an
lA d
id
Bene
Operations:
Salaries............................................................... $13,535,379
Benefits................................................................... 4,613,042
Goods and Services............................................ 3,004,769
Travel............................................................................232,378
Equipment.................................................................619,172
Total Operations.........................................$22,004,740
OFFICERS (2011-13)
Brian Nupen, President
Lee Stevens, Vice President
Dr. Jim Walton, Secretary
Tom Bradley, Treasurer
Vicki Pogorelc, Past President
Christine Fossett, Director at Large
Bill Schulte, Director at Large
Rebecca Moore McGee, Campaign Chair
DIRECTORS
Dwayne Aberle
Rose Bowman
John Braun
Pete Corwin
Dr. Joe Dolezal
Angela DuPont
Joe P. Enbody
Brandy Mauel Fay
Arnie Guenther
Maggie Hennessey
Cindy Mayo
Mark Scheibmeir
Phyllis Schwiesow
Jim Sherrill
CENTRALIA COLLEGE
Steve Ward, Executive Director/Vice President of Finance & Administration
Julie Johnson, CFRE, Director of Donor/Alumni Relations
Dr. Joe Dolezal, Trustee Liaison
Sue Young, Accountant
Debbie Aust, Program Assistant
Cheyenne Tomlinson, Student Liaison, ASCC Exec Affairs
DISTRICT TWELVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Joanne Schwartz
Margaret Sundstrom
Dr. Joe Dolezal
Stuart Halsan
Jim Lowery
THE REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Don Frey, Editor
Colene Clark, Graphic Design
This is an artist’s sketch of the Kiser Natural Outdoor Learning Lab (KNOLL).
Please note that the upper left portion of the map currently is under
private ownership and is not a part of the KNOLL project.
KNOLL project in high gear,
first stage completed
Centralia College has completed of the first phase of the Kiser Natural Outdoor
Learning Lab (KNOLL) on a site just north of Washington Hall and west of the
college’s New Science Center. Work on China Creek is complete and structures
are in place. It's now up to mother nature to help the trees and shrubs grow.
KNOLL, a major expansion of the college's original (Rufus) Kiser Garden, will
serve as an environmental learning site with representational flora from the major climatic regions from around the state.
The KNOLL project is funded through a capital appropriation from the State
Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
“We are fortunate to have this land that can serve the college and the community,” said Dr. Jim Walton, college president. The college has retained flora
from the original Kiser Garden, which was located where the New Science
Center now stands.
The banks of China Creek, which flows through the KNOLL, have been reshaped and will serve as a safety factor for KNOLL visitors and will also be a
small basin to capture water during floods. The new creek bed will serve as a
model spawning bed for salmon. Asphalt has been laid for the KNOLL walking paths and the footbridge that connects what will become the Eastern Forest
with the Alpine Meadow has been placed.
KNOLL will grow as property and funds become available.
CENTRALIA COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Jim Walton, President
John Martens, Vice President, Instruction
Dr. Michael Grubiak, Vice President, Students
Steve Ward, Vice President, Finance and Administration
The Centralia College
Foundation was established
in 1982 to create a
means of participation in
the support of Centralia
College. The Foundation
is a non-profit, tax
exempt organization
under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue
Code. It is governed by
a Board of Directors that
serves voluntarily without
compensation or tangible
benefit. The support and
activities provided by the
Foundation help ensure
continued student success
and academic excellence.
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia WA 98531
The Centralia College/
Foundation Report
to the Community is
produced by the Office
of College Relations,
Centralia College. Every
effort has been made to
ensure that this report is
accurate and complete.
If we have inadvertently
omitted, misspelled, or
otherwise improperly
reported your name
or information, please
contact the Centralia
College Foundation, 600
Centralia College Blvd,
Centralia WA 98531, or
call (360) 736-9391,
extension 290.
360.736.9391
From Olympia, 753.3433
www.centralia.edu
Centralia College complies with EEOC guidelines

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