August 2010 - Spokane Guilds School
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August 2010 - Spokane Guilds School
Spok ane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscul ar Center A n d Th e S p o k a n e G u i l d s ’ S c h o o l F o u n d a t i o n Volume 13, Issue 3 August 2010 V I S IQOuarterNly Working together to make a difference Opening Life’s Possibilities Josephine in the tube. Annual Report We would like you to meet one of the inspirational alumni that received services at the SGS&NMC from 1979 to 1981. His name is Shawn, and this is his story, as retold by Bobbie League. E dition INSIDE VISION: Executive Director’s Message 2 President’s Message 3 2009-2010 Annual Report Budget Report 4 All-Star Staff profiles Tricia Goodman 5 Wilde Flowers Liam 8 Evening of Appreciation 9 The More You Know… Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 10 Contributors to the SCHOOL 11 Contributors to the FOUNDATION 17 Leaving a Legacy 23 Child Profile Meet DeMarcus 24 Trey learning his veggies Trey learning his veggies T he VISION cover story is traditionally written about one of our current children by their parents. However, this being our 50th Anniversary Annual Report publication we wanted to highlight an alumni student. We believe that all of our children have success stories and we are honored to walk alongside them on their journey. I am humbled to have this opportunity to share Shawn’s story because I was there to hear his remarks at Appreciation Night in 2003. Shawn Murinko is currently the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Officer and was appointed by Governor Christine Gregoire in 2006 to serve as a commissioner to the Washington State Human Rights Commission. Shawn is also a member of the Olympian’s Diversity Panel and writes an opinion column for the Olympian newspaper. Shawn is the current Chair of the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities group. Just think, who would have ever dreamed in 1976 that this boy, born with cerebral palsy and using a wheelchair most of his 34 years, would be working in Olympia, WA focusing his career on disability rights issues? Shawn fully understands what it means to “Keep the Dream Alive.” In 1976 his parents, John and Shirley Murinko, were left in the tube with more questions Josephine than answers from the medical community, as often happens to parents with children experiencing a developmental disability or delay. Rather than getting bogged down, Shawn shared, “My parents did the only thing they could do. They trusted their instincts and forged their own path. That path started out with a lot of hard work, patience, and the help and expertise of the professionals at the Spokane Shawn receiving therapy in 1979 Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center (SGS&NMC). My parents gained the tools to ensure that I could be successful and the vision to look past the todays and into what life’s possibilities were for my tomorrows.” This is their family’s story. Between the age of two ½ years and the time he entered public school, Shawn attended the SGS&NMC. He graduated from University High School in the Spokane Valley in 1995 and Central Washington University in 1999, with a BA degree in Political Science. He went on to get a law degree from Gonzaga University in 2003. Shawn told me that his desire to attend law school was motivated by his aspiration to be an advocate for others, in particular those who experienced a disability. Shawn said, “I never imagined that I would graduate with a law degree. I never imagined I would have a wife who would be there to see it happen. I never imagined that I would see my own child come into the world. These are things Shawn, 31 years later (continued on page 2) Page 2 VISION August 2010 Executive Director’s Message O ur program is blessed to have so many people and organizations working together to provide such a comprehensive and compassionate effort on behalf of the children and their families. The talent and level of commitment is impressive. As you review this edition of the VISION, which is our Annual Report, I know you will be struck by the effort and its outcomes. The children enjoy a concerted effort on behalf of their community to help them in their growth and development. Thank you, Spokane, for fifty years of outstanding support! One of our highlights in the past several months has been the board securing John Hancock of Deep Creek Consulting to assist us in determining the organization’s readiness to address its facility needs. He has been working with representatives of the school and foundation boards, staff and others on a committee called the Vision Confirmation Committee. The committee has reviewed the organization’s goals and objectives and its desire to serve more of the eligible children in the community who do not currently have a way to get services here. We only serve 30% of the children in the county who need us. That means 70% can’t get in. We also have a strong desire to assist our higher education partners in training more of their students in pediatric special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social work, nursing and other allied service areas. The school desires to become a research center where its techniques can be measured for effectiveness and adoption by others. Northwest Architecture Company (NAC), along with Bouten Construction, has been hired to do a predesign study. John Hancock thinks we are ready and he has helped us to move our facility initative along. We owe a debt of gratitude to our community. Each year we need to secure 30% of the income to run the school from the private sector. We appreciate our many government funders but 30% is a big number. Our donors come through for us and that speaks well for our community. As we move ahead it is clear that we will need to become even more efficient at raising private dollars. Many thanks to the thousands of people in Spokane who care and understand Opening Life’s Possibilities (continued from page 1) unimaginable to many, but most of all to me. When I look back on my life thus far, I’m reminded of a time when I signed up for band class. I showed up the first day of class, drum in hand, in my wheelchair, looking up onto a long flight of stairs between me and the classroom. Experiences like this one are painful, but I’m grateful for them now. They serve to remind me of how far I have come and also of how far we have yet to go.” This article would not be complete without a word about his family. Shawn will tell everyone that his proudest accomplishments in life are that of being a husband to his beautiful wife, Rebecca, and the father to their amazing six year old daughter, Grace. We here at the SGS&NMC feel a part of Grace’s life as Shawn has sent us pictures and kept us updated on the many fun and exciting adventures of life as a parent with a darling daughter. During the Appreciation Night festivities in 2003, Shawn spoke the following words. I repeat them here because I believe they exemplify the man Shawn has become. They are, and were then, straight forward, realistic and thought provoking. Shawn shared, “Lessons learned along the way do not come in a manual, but from the heart. Therefore, dream with courage and flexibility. Doing so will not only assure all children’s tomorrows are infused with growth and opportunity, it will also equip all of us to deal with the arduous, yet very rewarding, journey ahead for all children and those that serve them. Life after the Spokane Guilds’ School Dick Boysen enough to help. The outcome is positive and shows that Spokane does love its children and is willing to support them and their families. Thanks to all of you who are helping to KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE! If you would like to receive information via e-mail please send your e-mail address to hnotske@guildschool.org will undoubtedly bring with it new challenges, new triumphs, new joys, and definitely new frustrations. None of this, whether good or bad, easy or difficult, means the dream is extinguished. But for this dream to have the enduring and lasting legacy it deserves, for the sake of your child, and all children, you must realize that a dream does not come to fruition overnight. It comes through years of trials and tribulations, and yes, a lot of laughter along the way.” With great appreciation and gratitude, we sincerely thank Shawn for reminding all of us about life’s possibilities and the importance of “Keeping the Dream Alive” for those who have attended the SGS&NMC in the past fifty years and for those who will follow in the next fifty years. Page 3 VISION August 2010 Looking ahead to 50 more years of service! Chris Olney, Board President Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center A s I finish up my 1st year as the Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center School Board President, I stand in awe of this magnificent organization which is celebrating its 50th year serving our community. Since its humble beginnings in 1960, the SGS&NMC has served literally thousands of children and their families. I would like to thank all those who gave of their time and talents this past year for the Penny Drive, Annual Auction, Wendy’s Classic Golf Tournament, and “Circle of Hope” Benefit Breakfast. Each of these events plays such an important part in being able to continue to Keep the Dream Alive! These events were all extremely successful this past year because of your support. I am pleased to report that even in these challenging economic times we were able to finish our past school year in the black. This would not have been possible without the tremendous support from our dedicated staff and community supporters. As we move into the future, our biggest challenge will be addressing our need to expand our vision and our building. At one time we were able to serve up to 90% of the children who needed our services. The growth in the number of children and families needing our help has outpaced our ability to keep up. Today we are only able to serve 30% 2010-2011 Board of Directors SGS&NMC Calendar of Events (all activities August 10 – November 30, 2010) AUGUST 23-31—School Break (School Closed) SEPTEMBER 1-3—School Break (School Closed) 6—Labor Day (School Closed) 14—Board of Directors Meeting 20—Wendy’s Classic Golf Tournament 22—Foundation Trustee Meeting OCTOBER 13—Foundation Benefit Breakfast 19—Board of Directors Meeting 20—Foundation Trustee Meeting NOVEMBER 11—Veteran’s Day (School Closed) 16—Board of Directors Meeting 17—Foundation Trustee Meeting 25-26—Thanksgiving (School Closed) President Chris Olney First Vice President Shaun Flanigan Second Vice President Barb Pryde Treasurer Geoff Norwood, CPA Assistant Treasurer Tim Cassels Secretary Debby Ogan Directors Kay Anderson Helen Black Kris Brill Vicki Dornbos Ben Joyce Ryan Kile Stacey Klim Jude Martin, MD Dave Michaud, JD Steve White of the community’s need. As a parent of a special needs child who attended the school the first three years of his life, I remember how rough those first three years were even with the help of the SGS&NMC. I cannot imagine what we would have done without the help and support we received. The school board, foundation trustees & staff have begun taking bold steps to address this next phase of our growth. I consider it an honor to have this opportunity to serve such an amazing group of people as our Executive Director, Dick Boysen, and the dedicated staff of the Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center. I feel the positive energy and love every time I walk into the building. Thank you all for your dedication, hard work, and the unconditional love you show the kids and families each and every day. 2010-2011 Foundation Trustee Board President Sandy Alderman Vice Presidents Pat Maguire Dennis Kelly Treasurer Gregg Larson, C.P.A. Assistant Treasurer Houston Scrudder Secretary Rick Dullanty, J.D. Immediate Past President Jim Powers Trustees Jerry Altig, Lisa Arsenault, T.J.Brill, Sandy Brown, Dale Burgeson, Rudy Dueñas, Jean Edwards, Ken Fry, Jeff Gately, Robb Heinrich, Brian McNaughton, Rick Melanson, Kilmer Nichols, Chris Olney, Chuck Olsen, Mike Schneider, Dan Schnell, Mike Thompson, Tomie Zuchetto Page 4 VISION August 2010 Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center Financial Statement July 1, 2009—June 30, 2010 (subject to audit by McDirmid, Mikkelsen, and Secrest, P.S.) REVENUE Government Fees & Grants Insurance & Service Fees Contributions/Grants United Way Special Events Miscellaneous Interest Income TOTAL $2,087,804 $253,666 $344,651 $79,111 $149,930 $4,971 $36,810 $2,956,943 EXPENSES Salaries/Taxes/Benefits Contract/Professional Program Expenses Occupancy Expenses Depreciation $2,506,532 $121,064 $146,865 $77,350 $22,470 TOTAL $2,874,281 Net Revenue Over Expenses $82,662 United Way 3% Contributions & Grants 12% Special Events 5% Miscellaneous 0% Interest Income 1% Insurance & Service Fees 8% Program Expenses 5% Occupancy Expenses 3% Depreciation 1% Contract/ Proffesional 4% Government Fees & Grants 71% Salaries/Taxes & Benefits 86% Dick Boysen honored with the ECDAW Founder’s Award ver 30 years ago, Dick Boysen and four of his colleagues created an organization called the Early Childhood Development Association of Washington (ECDAW). Their mission was to provide communication, education and information about early childhood development, to provide support for existing early childhood programs, and to foster development of new programs. To celebrate Dick’s leadership and vision as one of the founders of ECDAW, and in recognition of his contributions to the field of early childhood development, Dick was honored with an ECDAW Founder’s Award at this year’s conference. Other O founders honored were Judi Moore from the Boyer Children’s Clinic (deceased); Rich Makowski who is now retired from the Progress Center; Linda Gil from DSHS; and Mimi Siegal from the Kindering Center. From the beginning, ECDAW has worked to help pass legislation intended to benefit children with disabilities. The organization helped convince legislature to pass the Preschool Mandate in 1982, the Neurodevelopment Treatment Act in 1989 and most recently the Wee Care Bill in 2007. They also worked at the federal level to help pass the Individuals with Disabilities Act as it relates to “natural environments” in 2004. The association’s first Infant and Early Childhood Conference, held in 1980, was attended by 50 people. This year, thanks to the efforts of Dick and the other ECDAW founders, over 1,600 early childhood development professionals attended the 30th conference from all over the Pacific Northwest. Thank you, Dick, for your continued commitment to children and families, not just here in Spokane, but all over our region. We are lucky to have you leading the Spokane Guilds’ School and Neuromuscular Center forward into the next 50 years! Page 5 All-Star VISION Staff We’d like to introduce you to the special people who devote themselves to the daily operation of SGS&NMC – the therapists, teachers, management and staff. All-Star Staff will appear in each issue of VISION and will profile a different member of our team every quarter. A s one of the youngest and one of the smallest in her family, Tricia learned early that relationships make the difference. She is the sixth of eight children and the youngest of five girls. Growing up in Connecticut with her siblings she learned how to get along with different personalities as a matter of survival. You can imagine the sibling squabbles in such a large family particularly when five girls are arguing over who wore whose clothes and whose turn it is to get into the bathroom to get ready for a date. Tricia was always fascinated by how different her siblings were from her and from each other despite having grown up in the same household. She liked learning why they reacted in certain ways and what made them tick. She liked learning ways to get along with everyone. This generalized into a broader curiosity about people in general and why they do the things they do and how to help them understand one another. With a large family raised by a single mom, they did not have much in material things, but her mother always taught them that the most important thing in life is the people you love and your relationships with them. These early lessons led Tricia to seek a career in social work. After graduating from the University of Connecticut, Tricia moved to Boston where she worked in a Mental Health Unit of a general hospital providing therapy to a diverse group of people. She returned to the University of Connecticut where she received a Masters degree in Social Work in 1978. Since that time she has worked in a variety of social work settings, primarily mental health working as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker August 2010 Loves helping others to understand one another By Ken Daniel providing therapy for adults, children, and families. “One of the most enjoyable elements of my work is that even after many years it continues to be fascinating. Although we all have commonalities, every person is different and views life from a slightly different angle. I still love learning about why a person sees things the way they do.” It was while in graduate school that she met her husband, Frank. It was Frank’s work that led them to Spokane, after a side trip to New Jersey. The couple moved to Spokane 28 years ago with their newborn baby girl, Jamie. They decided that Spokane was a great place to raise a family so the Goodmans stayed, adding another little girl, Alison, to their family three years later. Jamie, 28, remained in Seattle after graduating from the University of Washington and now works in pharmaceuticals. Alison also graduated from the University of Washington but returned to Spokane. In June she received her Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University and is now working at a local mental health agency providing therapy to children and adults. Working in a program for pregnant women is what led Tricia to her position as a medical social worker (also referred to as a Family Staff Liaison) at the Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center (SGS&NMC) in 1999. “What I saw in these women was such an overwhelming love and a strong desire to do the best for their unborn child. It is such a hopeful, optimistic time. I see this in the SGS&NMC families also. Although they may be heartbroken at first, they are very resilient, focusing on doing what their child needs. It is an honor to be a part of that process by helping families understand the early intervention world, link them with resources, or just listen to their story.” A large part of the appeal of being a social worker at the SGS&NMC is working as part of a professional team helping families with their child’s special needs. Tricia finds hearing the Tricia Goodman, Medical Social Worker different views of each discipline and watching their different approaches very informative. As a part of the team her role is to help ensure that these differing views gel with the desires of the family. In 2008, Tricia had the opportunity to attend an intensive training on the Circle of Security which focused on understanding and improving relationships between young children and their families and caretakers. This training has helped her to understand how, despite our best intentions, sometimes we misconnect with those who are most important to us. In her spare time Tricia enjoys golfing with her husband or friends, reading, and sending amusing pic messages to her daughters. She enjoys traveling, especially to Connecticut to visit her extended family and Seattle to visit her daughter. Tricia also likes to quilt and has recently taken up yoga and knitting. Now that their children have left, Tricia and Frank’s focus of attention has shifted to their irritable, ornery cat that is the subject of many of those amusing pic messages. As you can see, no matter what she’s doing, Tricia gives a tremendous amount of dedication, effort and enthusiasm. She is a very special woman and, because of her experience and knowledge, the children truly benefit. We are lucky to have her as part of our staff! Page 6 VISION August 2010 SGS&NMC Staff Kacey Bode, Teacher’s Aide Jason Brill, Ambassador Richard Mark Boysen, MA, MACE, Executive Director Shirley Carlson, MS, PT, PCS, Physical Therapist Janet Cook, MSpEd, Certified Special Education Teacher Meaghan Cooney, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist Kenneth Daniel, MA, Development Director Genia Denholm, Medical Secretary Jeremy Durheim, Maintenance Department Joy Eastgate, BS, OT, Occupational Therapist Bob Edens, Maintenance Manager Barbara Eliason, Data Specialist Karen Elmendorf, RN, BSN, Nurse Coordinator Dan Fall, BS, OT, Occupational Therapist Carol Glenn, MSW, Family/Staff Liaison Tricia Goodman, MSW, Family/Staff Liaison Alicia Green, DPT, Physical Therapist Jennifer Griffith, BS, OT, Occupational Therapist Sallie Hamilton, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist Carol Hendershot, BS, PT, Physical Therapist Marilyn Henderson, BS, Special Education, Program Coordinator Ginette Kerkering, BS, PT, Physical Therapist Virginia Knight, BS, OT, Occupational Therapist Roberta “Bobbie” League, MA, Planned Giving Officer Cyndi Lucke, Secretary Liz McAndrews, MSW, Family/Staff Liaison Chrys Metts, RN, BSN, Staff Nurse Cheryl Morgan, BS, PT, Physical Therapist Nikie Noldin, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist Heather Notske, BA, Development Assistant Cindy Noyes, Administrative Coordinator Darla Parr, RN, BSN, Staff Nurse Rhonda Pawlicki, MA, Assistant Events Manager Peggy Perlongo, Staff Accountant Ann Pirttima, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist Robert E. Piston, MD, Medical Director Maureen Rager-McKinnon, MS, PT, Physical Therapist Shirley Riley, BA Ed, Certified Special Education Teacher Lois Robertson, Teacher’s Aide Robert E. Rutherford, MD, Orthopedist Susie Scarborough, MAT, Certified Special Education Teacher Robin Van Houten, BS, OT, Occupational Therapist Amber Walker, Teacher’s Aide Carrie Wardian, DPT, Physical Therapist Jennifer Wells, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist Cathie Wescombe, BS, OT, Occupational Therapist Kathy Yates, BA, Billing Agent Janice Young, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist Your help is needed to ensure no child is ever turned away A t the Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center (SGS&NMC), 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 85% of the families we serve at SGS&NMC fall at or below the 250% poverty level. 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. What that means is that a great deal of the services we provide for these kids and families go uncompensated or are underfunded. More and more, the SGS&NMC relies on the spirit of giving for which our donors are known. Children like Keigan benefit Because we never turn a family away due to their inability to pay, we rely on the generosity of from the services provided at our donors to ensure services are available for every child who needs them. We continue to work the SGS&NMC. diligently to build our Foundation’s fund in the hopes that one day the SGS&NMC will not be so dependent on government funding sources. Until that time, however, and as we work to build that fund, your contributions are what keep us moving forward. Your contributions provide the means for our program to continue. 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. Page 7 VISION August 2010 Of Special Interest… •Our continued thanks to JOHN TIFFANY of DIRECT MAIL ENTERPRISES for providing his mailing service for the quarterly distribution of the VISION free of charge. • A special thank you to Stefani Byrd, an SGS&NMC parent, for creating our special th 50 Anniversary school logo! •Thank you to all of the schools who helped raise money for the Spokane Guilds’ School Foundation through our “Kids for Kids” Penny Drive. Here are the 5 schools that raised the most this year. Thank you for your generosity! Chase Middle School—$1,411.86, Moran Prairie Elementary—$1,144.07, Lincoln Heights Elementary—$1,009.43, Hamblen Elementary—$920.54, and Lewis & Clark High School—$917.35 • Thank you to the Inland Empire Ford Model –T Club of Spokane and the Millwood Dairy Queen for hosting the 4th Annual Millwood Classic Car & Truck Show Car Show to benefit the Spokane Guilds’ School “Kids for Kids” Penny Drive. Together, they raised over $1,600 for the SGS&NMC. Thank you for your generosity! •Thank you to the A-Team from the Spokane Valley Kohl’s store. They assisted with the reorganization of our Penny Drive storage area in June. To the Spokane Guilds’ School an benefit SGS&NMC alumni student & Neuromuscular To benefit the Spokane Guilds’ School and Lewis and Clark HighCenter School & Neuromuscular Center graduate, who has been appointed by Monday, September 20, 2010 Mayor Mary Verner to the Spokane Monday, September 20,Club 2010 Manito Golf & Country Human Rights Commission. Manito Golf & Country Club For more information, contact Keninformation, at 326-1651 For more or register at contact Ken atonline 326-1651 •orThank Greg www.barnzinc.com. register you online at Hein of Hein’s Divine www.barnzinc.com. Check out some live items Swineofforour catering upsome for bid at live items Check out of our our Presentation https://sgsnc.ejoinme.org/wendysclassic. up for bid at Family Picnic! https://sgsnc.ejoinme.org/wendysclassic. John Thompson & Roseann Tschabold Alan & Susan Roberts Kohl’s A-Team volunteering in the Gym Greg Terhaar, Wendy’s Classic SGS&NMC graduate Wendy’s Classic Golf Tournament • Congratulations to Greg Terhaar, Golf Tournament •It is with heavy heart that we say goodbye to Roseann Tschabold and Alan Roberts, our two bus drives. As we end three and half decades of transportation service, we want to let Roseann and Alan know that we have appreciated the dedication and love they gave to the job and to the children they transported. You will be missed! You’re invited to attend the SGS Foundation’s You’re to attend theBreakfast. SGS Foundation’s 5thinvited Annual Benefit 5thabout Annualthe Benefit Breakfast. Come learn miracles happening Come learn aboutatthe miracles happening the at the School & Spokane Guilds’ Spokane Guilds’ School Neuromuscular Center,& Neuromuscular Center, and how you can help children how you can help with specialandneeds reach theirchildren full potential! with special needs reach their full potential! Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Wednesday, 13,a.m. 2010 7:30 a.m.October to 8:30 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The Davenport Hotel Davenport Ballroom Hotel GrandThe Pennington Grand Pennington Ballroom For more information or reservations, contact Ken Daniel, Forplease more information or reservations, at 326-1651 kend@guildschool.org pleaseor contact Ken Daniel, at 326-1651 or kend@guildschool.org Page 8 VISION August 2010 Wilde Fl wers: Stories from the Guilds’ School Garden R ight from his shaky start, Liam made Debra Wilde the decision to live. That’s what his Mom and Dad, Luke and Chelsea Lollis, emphasized in our visit. Liam’s journey began on December 18th, 2007 when Mom woke up and felt “funny.” That day Liam and his twin sister, Olivia, were born at only 26 weeks—14 weeks early! Olivia weighed 1 pound, 9 ounces. Liam weighed 1 pound, 15 ounces and his Apgar scores were low. Four days before Christmas, Liam suffered a brain bleed, stage 4 on one side, stage 3 on the other. He was still on a ventilator in the NICU at that time. Luke and Chelsea both had a strong sense that those who were caring for him thought it would be best to just “pull the plug.” But they couldn’t, and were even more inspired not to do so by physician Kara Arvin, who told them Liam had a lot of brain tissue and 24 hours later, he was breathing on his own. God bless Dr. Arvin. Next came the ventricle taps, pulling fluid out of his skull daily to relieve pressure on his brain until he weighed enough to so that a shunt could be put in. Following this surgery he had another surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain. This surgery resulted in another brain bleed and this point he was in critical condition. He did recover and weeks later he weighed enough to have his shunt placed. At 18 weeks, 5 days after the shunt was placed, he was ready to come home. Sadly, leaving the NICU and coming home didn’t mean the worst was over. His shunt clogged and Liam was once again fighting for his life. A second shunt was placed to make up for the clogged one. In two and a half years of life this precious child has experienced more than most at this tender age. I could tell from the start that Liam was a trooper. The realities for Liam are great, to date he has already experienced six brain surgeries, had a feeding tube put in and is still being fed through this G-Tube. Liam has cerebral palsy which significantly affects the left side of his body. The therapists at the SGS&NMC are working hard to get Liam accustomed to having food in his mouth and working on the techniques of the swallowing process will come next. He is not walking yet, but Liam’s therapists are hopeful he will start soon. Liam also has Septo-Optic Dysplasia. Simply put, his eyes do not work very well but there is always hope for the future and the progress that may occur. As I observed this happy, smiling little face it was hard to imagine all that this precious little human being has endured in such a short time. However, Liam has a lot going for him. He has the most devoted and loving parents and extended family in the world. Liam now weighs 25 pounds and is getting around by scooting on his bottom. In particular, he loves music as well as busses and cars. His parents shared that when he is falling asleep Liam says, “Sleepy, sleepy.” Liam has devoted grandparents and during visits to Grandma’s house he loves to play on the piano. He can also sing “Twinkle Twinkle.” Liam has been a part of the SGS&NMC family since he was only five months old. He is a real people person and absolutely adores his twin sister, Olivia. Let’s talk about Liam’s SGS family. I love it when moms and dads talk over each other when I ask them about their child’s experience at the school. They take the question very seriously, and a lot of the time, talk at the same time. It must be because the therapists and all the folks who work there change their lives and their child’s life for the A very happy Liam better. “It’s unbelievable what he’s learned. The therapists are caring and compassionate, and passionate about your child’s potential,” Chelsea told me. Dad described his son’s therapists as “a great bunch of people who do what they do because they care and the last 6 months have been amazing. Liam learns in chunks!” Both parents told me what a happy little guy their son is. I saw it myself when I met Liam. He has this aura that exudes happiness. On a side note, Luke and Chelsea asked me if I had children. “Yes, Elliot, Sam and Max,” I replied. Luke then said “Is Elliot Wilde your son?” “Yes, he is.” Turns out Elliot worked for Luke at a fitness gym in Spokane. His compliments about my son made me sit up a little bit taller! Days later I talked to Elliot, who is teaching in Japan and told him I met Luke. He said “Luke’s the greatest guy ever, and he loves that little guy of theirs.” That makes two Wildes who think these parents are amazing and loving. It was an honor to meet them and their son. He’s absolutely darling! Each quarter Debra Wilde takes the time to get to know one of our SGS&NMC families and shares their story with our readership. Debra has been involved with the SGS&NMC for many years, and served on its Board of Directors. Page 9 VISION August 2010 A n e v e n i n g o f A p p r e c i at i o n O n Thursday, June 10th, over 165 guests attended our annual Appreciation Night at Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s Pend Oreille Pavilion. The Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center (SGS&NMC) took this evening to recognize just a few of the outstanding individuals and organizations who Andy & Heidi Kirstein, Outstanding Parents of the Year have made the past year memorable. They enjoyed a mini-carnival with games courtesy of LCD Exposition, a photo booth, and entertainment by Corey Jenkins, juggler extraordinaire. Special thanks to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Northern Quest Resort & Casino for underwriting a portion of our dinner expenses this year! Jim Powers, Outstanding Person of the Year With the help of Debra Wilde, Mistress of Ceremonies, and Jason Brill, SGS&NMC Ambassador, we recognized 36 outstanding honorees who have given their time, energy, and resources in 2009-2010 on behalf of the children who attend the SGS&NMC. Congratulations to all of the recipients! Brian Nichols, Community Service Award Corey Jenkins, Entertainer E ach year The Arc of Spokane recognizes people, businesses and organizations throughout our community who are working to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. This year, the recipient of the Hazel Skog Award is SGS&NMC physical therapist Shirley Carlson! Nominator Michelle Dullanty says that Shirley’s career as a therapist is not just a job, it is a calling. She has selflessly devoted over 30 years to working with children with developmental disabilities in five states and many settings. For the past 18 years she has been a dedicated team member of the Spokane Guilds’ School and Neuromuscular Center and also serves children Shirley Carlson, in the Freeman school district. She possesses an innate ability to help children reach their Physical Therapist maximum potential. “Watching her with my son, Tyler,” Michelle says, “I saw that she truly loves what she does and excels at it. She touches the lives of children and of their families, providing them with hope, empowerment and determination. We will be forever grateful to her.” Congratulations, Shirley! We are proud to call you part of our family! Support the 30th Annual Auction! We’re kicking off the school year with an auction procurement drive! You can support our 30th Annual Auction by donating an item or service to be auctioned off on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Corporate sponsorships are available. For more information or to donate, please visit https://sgsnc.ejoinme.org/auctiondonation or contact Ken at (509) 326-1651 or kend@guildschool.org. Page 10 VISION August 2010 The More You Know… By Rhonda Pawlicki Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung condition that often affects premature and low birth weight newborns. “Broncho” refers to the airways that oxygen travels through to reach the lungs. “Pulmonary” refers to the air sacs, called aveoli, in the lungs where oxygen is exchanged with carbon dioxide. Finally, “dysplasia” is any change that occurs to the structure of a group of cells. In the case of BPD, some sort of damage has occurred to an infant’s lungs and/or airways. After asthma and cystic fibrosis, BPD is the most common chronic lung disease found in children in the United States: there are approximately 5,000 – 10,000 reported cases per year. What causes BPD? Infants are not born with BPD. It may develop due to other circumstances, such as being on respirator or catching a respiratory infection. Most infants with BPD are preemies whose lungs were underdeveloped at birth to the point where breathing must be assisted with a respirator. The respirator uses pressure to move air through a tube placed in the infant’s airway via the nose or mouth. The air infants receive on a respirator often contains a higher concentration of oxygen than room air. Current theory is that pressure and higher concentration of oxygen may damage and scar the delicate tissues found in the lungs, causing BPD. BPD can also develop in an infant who has experienced one or more severe respiratory infections, such as pneumonia. What is the treatment for BPD? While most infants will outgrow BPD, recovery time can be lengthy. There is no specific treatment, except to decrease any interventions that may be contributing to lung injury. As the baby grows new lung tissue that is normal, the overall function of the respiratory system will improve. As the lungs improve, weaning the infant off of the ventilator can occur, with careful monitoring of blood oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is very important during the recovery period to keep these infants away from anyone with any respiratory illness. With their vulnerable lungs, these infants are especially susceptible to catching whatever germ or viral infection is going around. It is important to make sure anyone handling the infant has clean hands. It may even be necessary to for family members to wear a mask during any illnesses, until the infant gets stronger. How does BPD affect development? The stresses of being on a respirator and then recovering from BPD can affect the infant’s growth rate, although this result can vary depending on the severity of the BPD and the presence of any other medical issues. Infants with BPD also need a higher intake of calories than other babies the same age because they work harder to breathe and to feed. It is important to make sure they have the energy they need to deal with this extra work as well as to keep growing and meeting developmental milestones. With the proper care and attention, many infants with BPD have a good prognosis. With 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 focuses 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. Congratulations to the following members of the SGS staff who celebrated anniversaries during the months of May, June, and July. Your commitment to the SGS&NMC’s children and their families is inspirational. May 8 May 18 May 27 June 1 June 1 June 1 June 20 June 23 Carol Glenn, Family/Staff Liaison 15 years Virginia Knight, Occupational Therapist 18 years Carrie Wardian, Physical Therapist 2 years Patricia Goodman, Family Staff Liaison 11 years Jeremy Deerheim, Maintenance Department 1 year Kacey Bode, Teacher’s Aid 1 year Janet Cook, Special Education Teacher 29 years Meaghan Cooney, Speech/Language Pathologist 2 years July 1 July 1 July 1 July 1 July 6 July 8 July 25 July 27 Alicia Green, Physical Therapist 4 years Maureen Rager-McKinnon, Physical Therapist 28 years Robin Van Houten, Occupational Therapist 4 years Jan Young, Speech/Language Pathologist 11 years Rhonda Pawlicki, Assistant Events Manager 1 year Ann Pirttima, Speech/Language Pathologist 24 years Darla Parr, Staff Nurse 3 years Susie Scarborough, Special Education Teacher 10 years Page 11 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Contributors to the SCHOOL ~A~ Anonymous (5) Charles & Sydne Abernathy Abigail’s Closet Howard & B.J. Adams Donna Adams The Aden Family Eric & Jennifer Akins Alan Alda Sandy Alderman William Aleson Spencer & Judith Alexander Jim & Patty Allen Michele Allen ALSC Architects, P.S. Brett Aman Jerry & Virginia Amicarella Kathy Amistoso Ira Amstadter Amber Anderson Arthur Anderson Kay Anderson Brian & Frances Arden Alan Arkin Frank Armstrong Assistants, Inc. Leonard & Stacy Aune ~B~ Joan Baez Pauline Bafaro Allan & Christy Bafus Marilyn Bafus Donald & Joanne Baird Edwin Baker Steve Baker Baker Commodities, Inc Richard Baldasty & Trudy Tatham Bank of America Bank of America Foundation, Inc. Bank of Fairfield Banner Bank Brent & Connie Barratt Wesley & Julie Barringer Barrister Winery Dr. Mike & Ann Barsotti Stan & Lynn Baycroft Myrle Bean Bean Me Up Espresso Rick Bechtolt Bonnie Becker Vern & Carol Belke Buzz & Joan Bellessa Bellezza Salon Bennidito’s Pizza Bernardo-Wills Architects, P.C. Ben & Lorie Berriochoa Eleanor Best Big 5 Sporting Goods Harold & Mary Bishop Bistro on Spruce Donald & Helen Black Tom & Catherine Black Jacke & Bette Blair Jennifer Blair Steve & Fran Blum Kacey & Christopher Bode Steve & April Boharski Frank & Sharon Bouten John & Catherine Bovey Richard Mark Boysen Hilda Bradshaw Bill & Cheryl Bragg Lloyd & Corinne Breeden Beverly & Mark Breidenbach Allen D. Bremner Brenda’s Hair Studio T.J. & Kris Brill Gene & Harlene Brisbois Brix Restaurtant Jacki Bronsch Edna Brooks Bob & Pat Brown Donald Brown Kelly & Frances Brown Lee & Sue Brown Lester & Mary Brown Suzanne Brown Dr. Terrance & Cordelia Brown Tom & Mary Brown Donna Bruna Dr. Dan Brutocao Jason Bryant Jimmy Buffett Building Maintenance Supply Co., Inc. Barbara Bumann Burroughs & Associates Edward Burtts Steve & Angie Bush Dr. LeRoy and Irene Byrd Loralea Clare Bruce Clark Julie Clarke Dan Clavel Clemens Electrical Services Click Distributing East Sean Clyburn Frank & Jill Cobb Cochrane & Co. Mary Coerver Coldwell Banker / Tomlinson - North John Collins Sandi Collins Mary Colouzis Casey Colt Colvico Inc. John & Janet Cook Jessie Cooley Dave Coombs Steve & Kim Coombs Tom & Sheryl Cooney Charlie Cory Costco Wholesale #66 Steve & Fay Cover Wanda Cowles Charles & Sharon Cox Vyvyan Cox Christopher & Debra Crall Craven’s Coffee Co. Gene & Doreen Criswell Gary & Terri Critzer Traci Cromwell David & Cherie Crouse Rob & Ruth Crow Timothy & Karen Crum Gerald Cullen Bob & Mariam Cummings Michael & Linda Cunningham Ron & Connie Curty Fred & Mary Cutler ~C~ Philip Camp Carl Carbon Charitable Trust Carey’s Auto Body, Inc. Ted & Karen Carl Heather Carling-Smith Kenny Carlson Dr. Darl Vander Linden & Shirley Carlson Carl & Susan Carlsteen Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. Hazel Cascaden Tim & Kathalene Cassels Cedar Property Management Century Marketing, Inc. Elise Chadwick Dr. Ed & Faris Charbonneau Perry & Melissa Charbonneau Robert Cherry Timothy & Vicki Chervanak Chic-A-Ria Restaurant & Lounge Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Cinola Restaurant ~D~ Kenneth & Kristi Daniel The Davenport Hotel & Tower Davenport-Edwall United Methodist Church Bill & Sharon Davis Josh Davis Eric & Mary Davis Jeremy Deerheim Mary DeGuire DeLeon Foods Molly Delpae Bill & Charlotte Desmond Lynette Destefano April Dexter Austin & Christina Dickey Kris Diehl Direct Mail Enterprises, Inc. David & Mavis Dittberner Gary & Julie Doerschlag Randy & Connie Dollar Matthew Doneen Dr. Mike & Patty Donlan Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center Wishes… We are in need of the following items: 4 Weighted blankets 4 Construction Paper 4 Powdered, washable tempera paints 4 Gift Cards from WalMart & Costco If you are able to help with these items, please contact the Development Office at 509-326-1651. Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center Downriver Grill Dr. Pepper Edward & Pam Drozdov Gayleana Dschaak Hallie Duck Michael & Michelle Dullanty Rick & Francine Dullanty Nancy Duncalfe Dupree Building Specialties ~E~ Alvin & Marsha Easter Ardell Easterday Eastern Washington University Athletic Dept. Trent Carey & Joy Eastgate Chester & Donna Echelbarger Jon & Barbara Eliason Greater Spokane Elks Lodge #228 Lorine Elliott Louise Ellis David & Shareen Elloy Karen Elmendorf Bob & Chris Eslick Please help us clean up our mailing 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 at 509-326-1651 or send an e-mail to hnotske@guildschool.org Thank you for your assistance. Page 12 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Europa Pizzaria & Bakery Ceanne Evans Paul & Marian Evenson Ever Clever Connection Dr. Mark & Teresa Everett Express Personnel Services ~F~ Kim & Patricia Fell Daniel Finney James & Jene Fisher Richard & Kris Fisher Neva Fisk Five Mile Heights Pizza Jamie & Camille Flaget Marian Flahavin Broden Flanigan Tom & Colleen Flanigan Rosemary Fleming Gavin & Rita Flynn Ria & Tony Flynn Patricia Foley Jean Francis Tammy Francis Fred Meyer Jerry & Barb Frislie Karen Fritz Ted Fronckowiak Frontier West Kenneth & Cecilia Fry Wayne Funk ~G~ Cindy Garcia Garco Construction, Inc. Mark & Connie Gardner Garland Avenue Alliance Church Garland Vision Source, Inc. Brice Gately Ed & Helen Gately Jeff & Lonna Gately Linda Geier Sandra Geier Gemini Incorporated Charles & Terry George Michael & Linda Geraghty John & Barbara Gibb Gibby Media Group Michael Gilmartin Edward Gilmore Ginger Asian Bistro Marcia Girnus Rene Gisler Give with Liberty Jim & Carol Glenn Global Impact Gloria’s All Breed Dog Grooming Charlie & Kristen Goligoski Gonzaga University Athletic Department Gonzaga Zag Shop Dr. Frank & Patricia Goodman Joe Gore Greg & Paula Gorton Art & Claudia Graham Dr. Jeff Graham Loran & Kjirstin Graham Stann Grater & Mary Jane Willard Bret & Faun Gravatt Bill & Lisa Greenhoot Kelly & Heidi Greenwood Bindy Groh Sheila Groh Group Health Cooperative Joyce Gunning ~H~ Dorothy Haenle Sammy Hagar Dr. Brett & Lisa Hagen Todd & Susan Hagen Robert & Beverly Hagseth Connie Hakola Tom Halberg Thomas & Nola Hall Marc & Sallie Hamilton Amber Hamlin Barbara Hammett Bob Haney Jim & Nicolette Hanley Celia Hanning Hannum-Trapp Living Trust Dick Hanson Dr. Jon & Molly Harding David Hargreaves Joseph & Sharon Harkrader Steven & Joni Harman Arthur & Ruby Harper Ruth W. Harris Debbie Harrision Mike & Lisa Hartin Cmsgt. David & Bonita Hartman Stephen & Martha Haskell Sterling Haskins Carol Hawkins John and Nadine Hawley Michael Hawley Dana Haynes Donald Head Dale & Paula Hearn Ilene Hein Bob Heinemann Dr. Robb & Kim Heinrich Hein’s Divine Swine Doug Heiskell Randy & Frankie Heiskell Heiskell MacGillivray & Assoc. P.S. Erik & Kayla Helleson Jim Hemingway Rich & Carol Hendershot Don & Marilyn Henderson Don & Tammy Henderson Robin Hendrick Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Henry Heritage Church Joy Guild Heritage Properties Amie Heuschkel David Hicks Walter & Marilyn Highberg Hill AeroSystems Inc. Dr. Layne Hinckley Shevonne from Khols delivers Cat in the Hats Ronald Hink Charlie & Dolores Hinton Kevin & Libby Hodges Genia Hoffman Corinne Hogan Cliff Hogue Renee Hoke Joe Holcombe Kevin & Marci Holland Holy Trinity Parish Nathaniel & Shelloy Hoover Jen & Chuck Hormel Dr. Creigh & Janice House Robert Howard Eunice Hubble Nancy Huck Wendy Hughes Jay Hunt Terry & Roberta Hunt Charles & Diane Hunter Rich & Karla Hydzik ~I~ Inland Center for Autism & Related Disorders Inland Empire Tours Inland Medical & Rehab Inland Northwest Community Foundation Inland Northwest Genetics Clinic Cathy Inouye Isabella’s Restaurant & Gin Joint Ken & Nancy Isserlis Itron ~J~ Duane Jacklin Jacklin Land Company Clayton & Kelsey Jacobs Loretta James Don Jamison Jean Jarvis Ben & Helen Jeffords Willa Marie Johns Dawn Johnson Jami Ann Johnson Jim & Bev Johnson Lisa Johnsrud-Bennett Quincy Jones ~K~ Herman & Marianne Kaiser Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority Kappa Delta Sorority Eugene & Christina Karjalahti Rob & Kelly Kasberger Donavan & Lisa Kaufman Ronald & Diane Kaufman Matthew & Carol Keller Dennis & Donna Kelly John & Paula Kennedy Michelle Keon Ginette Kerkering Barb Kile Ryan & Deanna Kile Mike Kilgore Kilgore Architectural Products Kim Hotstart Manufacturing Co. Robin Kinerk King Beverage, Inc. King of Clean Roger & Cindy Kinney Richard & Margaret Kirstein Mike & Debbie Kirwin Richard & Joan Kjose Peter & Joann Klager Kevin & Stacey Klim Beulah Klug Kay Klungland James & Victoria Knapp Mike & Virginia Knight Buck & Cindy Koerper Dennis & Nola Koesel Kohl’s Department Store Dean Koontz L. Adrianne Kordash Shelly Kuney Marisa Kurtz Kristen Kynkaanniemi We apologize if your name is missing from the Honor Roll. Please call the SGS&NMC Development Office to report any errors or omissions. Page 13 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 ~L~ Ladies of FREON Guild Tyler & Kelly Lafferty Landmark Restaurants Hubert Langenhorst, C.P.A. Amanda Larsen Bob & Mary Helen Larson Kathy & Andre LaSalle Latah Creek Wine Cellars James F. LaVigne LCD Exposition Services Clare League Richard & Bobbie League Scott & Taryn League Kay LeClaire Stuart & Kelly Lee The Leija Family Maynard & Margaret Lerner Les Schwab Tire Center - N.W. Blvd. Henry & Barbara Lewis Henry and Gayle Libutti Richard & Susan Lightfoot Lilac City Doll Club Lilac City Mopars Unlimited T.W. & Vicki Liljenberg Levi Liljenquist Lincoln Event Center Linoleum & Carpet City, Inc. Spokane Hillyard Lions Club Lions Club Southeast Gordon & Lorna Litton Deborah Livingstone Claudia Lobb Ray & Cathy Lobdell Local Union No. 73 Intnl. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Lorraine Loeffler Andrew & Kristin Logsdon Terri Lonam Robert & Patricia Loomis Jennifer Lopez Torge Lorentzen Dave & Cyndi Lucke Sarah Lucke Luigi’s Italian Restaurant Luna Restaurant Mark Lupton Robert & Nancy Lutchendorf Jan Lydig ~M~ Andy & Kathy MacGillivray Dr. Phil MacGraw Thomas & Sylvina Machtolf Romel & Susan Mackelprang Bob Mackie William & Gail Madison Magner Sanborn Pat & Donna Maguire Rocky Maiola Paul & Janet Mann Mike & Kim Manus Scott & Joline Marczynski Market Equipment Company Gary Marks Susan Marshall Janet Martin Mark Martin Vi Martin Dan & Anna Martinez Benita Mason Randy & Kathy Maurer Anita Maxwell Bill & Liz McAndrews Bob & Karen McBride Tom & Teresa McCabe Ron & Sharon McCloskey Grady McCurry McDirmid, Mikkelsen & Secrest P.S. McDonald’s Restaurants Dr. and Mrs. Scott McDougall Dee McGonigle Pat & Carol McGurk Stephen & Linda McIntosh William & Mary McKay Angela McKean Vernon McLaughlin Vernon L. White & Corene McMorris Chris McNaughton Stanley & Kathy McNaughton Heather Mead Bruce & Jennifer Medeiros Media Specialists The Melanson Family John Mellencamp Merck Employee Giving Campaign James & Marie Meredith Messiah Lutheran Church Andrew & Chrys Metts Mike & Stacy Meyer Alan & Roberta Meyers Dave Michaud Craig & Gina Middaugh Timothy & Michelle Middlebrook Chris & Kris Mikkelsen Military Order of the Devil Dog-Pack of Washington Carol Ann Miller Don & Margaret Miller Margaret Miller MJ Takisaki Inc Moczulski Limited Partnership Maureen Moehle Ken & Vicky Moland Moloney, O’Neill, Corkery & Jones Inc. Mom’s Club of North Spokane Jerry & Clara Monks Larry Moran Tom Morin Dennis Morissey & Dolores Wilber Betty Morris Sue Morris Clarence & Ethel Moser Jackie Mosgrove Mother’s Cupboard, Inc. L S Mottram Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park J. Tim Murphy ~N~ Frank & Jeanine Neeri Aaron & Rachel Nepean Steven & Pamela Nepean Nestle Rhonda Newton Janet Niederstadt Bob & Shelly Niehenke Niko’s Jim & Nikie Noldin Samantha Noldin Northwest Farm Credit Services Northwest Protective Service Geoffrey & Robyn Norwood Dr. William & Irene Norwood NOVA Contract Interiors, LLC Mike & Cindy Noyes Numerica Credit Union ~O~ Thomas & Barbara O’Brien Eric & Teri Ochs Patrick & Marcie O’Connor Michael & Phyllis O’Connor Octagon O’Doherty’s Irish Grille Rick & Debby Ogan David Olmsted Chris & Jean Olney Chuck & Sheri Olsen Eric Olsen The Frank O’Neill Family Hal & Anne-Marie Ophus Marge Orlicky Toni Orness Jennifer Ostby Jeff Oswalt Dr. Dave & Linda Ott Dan Ouren Anganeta Natasha Oussenko Katie Owens Ricky & Angela Owens-Davis ~P~ P & T Partners Panhandle State Bank Kevin & Kerry Parker Partners Investment Network, Inc. Elsie Patterson Margaret Patterson Pat Patterson Roberta Paulitz Warren & Martha Pavlat David & Carol Pawlicki Rhonda & Joe Pawlicki Marie Pechous PEMCO Insurance Company Pepsi Bottling Group Peters & Sons Flowers & Gifts Marjorie Peterson Ron & Christy Peterson Peggy Phillips Mark & Bonnie Phillipy Molly Philopant Physicians Clinic of Spokane Mike & Carmen Piccolo Chuck & Donna Pierce Kandee Pierce Paul & Kandee Pierce Pilgrim’s Pride Co. Eric & Ann Pirttima Dr. Robert & Jane Piston Pitney Bowes Inc. Matching Gift Program The Pizza Pipeline Player Magazine Carey & Greg Piukkula Maxine Polich Polynesian Resort Postlethwaite Chiropractic Nan Powell James & Klaire Powers Prairie Home Companion Productions, LLC Pre-Built Structures, Inc. Premier Signs & Banners Bing & Julie Preston Christina M. (Peggy) Price Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Mary Prozorac Barbara L. Pryde L.M.P. Gregg & Barb Pryde Pryor’s Restaurant Tom & Wendy Putman ~Q~ Steve & Gail Quaid Quality Inn Oakwood Quality Inn Valley Suites Adelaide & Red Quebodeaux Qwest Foundation ~R~ Jordan Rabe Raffle Tickets Edward & Joyce Ranniger Raw Sushi & Island Grill Lynn Rawlins Richard & Joanne Raymond Marlene & Butch Reagan Dick Reames Jack & Linda Reber Red Lion & West Coast Hotels Mary Redman-Hill Glenn & Glenda Reed Michelle Rega David & Jerilyn Reid Ralph & Geraldine Reifenberger Maggie Reisenauer Michael Rennaker Patricia Richard Lois Richards Dr. Sherrill Richarz Erich Richter Robin & Gordon Rickert Darby Riley Leonard & Evelyn Riley John Riley & Shirley Hart Riley Steve Riley James & Beth Rivard River Ridge Hardware Joseph & Marilyne Rizzuto Page 14 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Roast House Robert Karl Cellars Alan & Susan Roberts Alta Robeson Greg & Mary Robinson Rick Robinson Robbie & Kinsey Robinson Martin & Genn Rollins Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc. Jack Rosenbaum Doug & Darci Ross Lisa Ross Spokane East Rotary Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Spokane North Rotary Spokane #21 Downtown Rotary Alan & Suzanne Rubens Sharie Ruegsegger Rene Russo Dr. Robert & Diane Rutherford Gary & Marilyn Rutledge ~S~ Sadir Khan Grotto John Santillanes Santillanes & Sellers LLC-Best Western Peppertree Airport In Mike & Christine Schardt Angelique Schavez Karl & Trina Schmid Steven & Stephanie Schmutz John & Kathleen Schneider Mike & Mary Kay Schneider Ron & Shirley Schoenberger Schreiber Foods Mark & Jenny Schuetzle Dale & Barbara Schultz Karen Schultz Ian Schumacher Ken & Linda Schwartz Schweitzer Mtn. Resort Deanna Scott Scratch Screen Tek, Inc. Donna Scripture Houston Scrudder Lorus & Judy Scrupps Mauro & Gina Seghetti Senske Lawn and Tree Care Seven2 SGS Staff and Volunteers Friends of the SGS&NMC Mardelle & JC Shagool Suzanne D. Shannon Dr. Ron Shapiro Wallace & Linda Sharpe Garry & Mary Jane Shea Sheffels Family Trust Joel & Amy Shepherd Mary Sherwood Allen & Donna Shilliam Jerry & Juli Shogan Russell & Lynda Shrewsbury William Silverthorne Daniel & Annette Simonson Simply Gourmet Personal Chef Service Skils’kin James & Ann Slack Kim Slovarp Scott & Delena Smith Steve Smith Thomas & Linda Snyder Denny Soller Lee Sonderman Edward & Ginger Sonneborn Rick & Joni Sorenson Spalding Auto Parts, Inc. Robert & Sandy Spears Special Touch Florist Spencer’s Restaurant Ken Spilker Philip & Marcia Spohn Spokane Chapter, No. 163, O.E.S. Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service Spokane County Title Spokane House of Hose Spokane Indians Baseball Club Spokane Regional Labor Council, AFL-CIO Spokane Restaurant Equipment Spokane Symphony Society Spokane Valley Firefighters’ Benevolent Association The Spokesman Review William Sprenger Squaw Peak Anesthesia, Inc. SSI Foods, Inc. Nancy Stachofsky Dan & Pat Stainbrook LeRoy & Thelma Staley Mark Stambaugh Vicki Stauduhar Phil & Judy Stephens Ron & Diane Sterling Sterling Savings Bank Dennis & Karen Sterner Dr. Otto & Shirley Stevens Tom Stoeser Phill Stohs Charles & Ann Stone Wendy Mae Strzelecki Carl & Mary Sturm Jonas & Stutzman Suburbanites Club Summit Professional Center, LLC Jeremy Sumpter Aaron Sweatt John & Sheelagh Sweitzer Duane & Janet Swinton Gregory Sypolt Systems Services of America ~T~ Taco Time- Airway Heights Phillip & Sally Taylor Team 3 Mark & Kelly Tellez Joe & Mary Terhaar Gayle Terry John Tesh The Doctors The Glover Mansion The Make-up Studio The Upper Deck Company, LLC Dorothy Therriault Michael & Judy Thew Ron & Sherri Thies Mary Jane Thompson Mike & Linda Thompson Danielle Thonure Eileen Thorpe Becky Tiller Timber Creek Buffet Brian & Beth Toone Doug & Sandi Toone Dale L. Torgerson Joe & Janelle Tostenrude Jayme Toth Lynn & Doris Tower Paul Town Travelers Travis Pattern & Foundry Barbara Traynor Katharine Tremaine Mary Ann Tripp Tune Tech Katherine Turnbow Ken Turnbull Twigs Twin Lakes Village ~U~ U.S. Bank National Association Bob Uecker United States Bakery URM Cash and Carry ~V~ Don & Carolyn Van Leuven Nancy Van Noy Jay Vandegriff Jacob VanKnowe Chris & Serina Varallo Susan Varga Vehrs Inc. Lori Veitenheimer Ventilation Power Cleaning Kathy Vergon VFW Post 3067 Auxiliary Vibralife Physcial Training Vino! A Wine Shop Vintages @ 611 Vision Marketing, LLC Ann Vogrig Genevieve Voss ~W~ Bob & Patricia Wachter Waddell’s Neighborhood Pub & Grill Jamison & Jennifer Wagner Bridget Walden Mort Walker Walker Construction Rusty Wallace Wal-Mart -- Wellesley Steve & Sue Walther Tonya Ward Carrie Wardian Tom Warrick Washington State Quilters-Spokane Chapter Washington State University Washington Trust Bank Washington Trust Bank - Private Banking Deb Watts Ed & Mona Weber Debbie Weiler Micki Weisbarth Tyler and Jennifer Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Foundation Wendle Ford Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers Lewis & Patricia Werle Jay & Debbie Wernz Dr. Noel & Cathie Wescombe Jim Wessels Kevin & Jennifer West Westerman Living Trust Brian Westermann Western States Insurance Agency Donna Whalen Whimsical Creations Steve & Karla White White Elephant White House Grill Dolores Wilber Russ Wilbur Charlene Wilcox Kenneth Waters & Ann Wilkinson Karl & Tamy Wilkinson Drs. Randy & Betty Williams Joan Williams Dr. Michael & Nancy Williams Tom & Joyce Williams Whitney Wilson WM Winkler Co. Witherspoon Kelley Sally Wittlinger Wolfe Architectural Group, P.S. Karen Wolfson-Bellmore Carol Woodward Jim & Karen Woodworth Mary-Dean Wooley Greg Workland Gene & Della Wright Jaime Wright Lawrence & Mary Wright ~Y~ Bob Yeoman Merchandise Sales, LLC Don & Jan Young Page 15 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 ~Z~ Zagball, Inc. Lloyd & Virginia Zimmerman Zip’s Northwest Inc. Bill Zobrist III John & Tomie Lee Zuchetto Bill & Carole Zuppe HONORARIUM All Children Rich & Carol Hendershot Dennis Allen Ernest & Wanda Dieterich Jerry Altig United Galaxy Associates, LLC Whitney Baker Elmer & Joan Hays Jason Brill Eric Zimmerman Richard Mark Boysen Dr. Donna El-Din Bob & Barbara Forth Erik Taylor and Rebekka Boysen-Taylor Emma Brown Bob & Pat Brown Phillip J. Bryant Jim & LeeAnn Pierce Douglas Burke Mary Cooney Jesus Christ Lois Larsen Dennis Combs Ernest & Wanda Dieterich Karson Cornwell Paul & Laura Canter Derald Dieterich Ernest & Wanda Dieterich Hal Dixon Cassandra Dixon Avi C. Dobson Fred & Paula Potts Brice Donaldson Ernest & Wanda Dieterich Evan S. Doty Dana Sewall Alexia Duckett Linda Alexander Beverly Canfield Tyler Dullanty John T. Little Michelle Rega Dan C. Fall Dan & Patsy Fall Broden Flanigan BNI Eastern Washington & North Idaho Joletta Flanigan Tom Flanigan Joe Troy & Shari Deberg Jim Frank Peter Witherspoon Thomas P. Fuchs Philip & Colleen Thompson Molly Gamber Linda Ashlock Alexander W. Gonzalez Allen & Donna Shilliam Grandchildren of the Greens Jim & Betty Green Jennifer Griffith Christie Armitage Gerald & Sherry Beyersdorf Lorraine Cordova Scott & Calli Griffith Rachelle Mulder Karen Paddock Michael Rennaker Isaac Grove Wonderland Family Fun Center Charlotte Hare Martin & Sheri Hare Carol M. Hendershot Karen Elmendorf Gracey Heidel David & Michele Heidel Isaac J. Hood Allen & Donna Shilliam Noah M. Hoppe Connie Girard Chaylean M. Hill Walter & Bergy Morbeck Michael Hoyt Lynn & Marilyn Lund Dana Hydzik Jim Hydzik & Simmi Bath-Hydzik Irelynn Isbelle Yoke’s Fresh Market #3 Jazmyne Jacobs Duane Giese Riley Kibbe William & Lynn Hein Michael Kirstein Richard & Margaret Kirstein Gregory & Diane Royal Jackson Klim Anne Dixon David & Patricia Dixon Ed & Ann Klim Sandy Rutledge Mica Kropidlowski Tesha Kropidlowski Raymond W. Lawton Carol Lawton Martha Legel Dr. Johnny & Barbara Cox Ruth Lloyd Dr. Robert G. Wendel & Staff Michael Magin Maria Roy Elinor W. Magnuson Joseph & Joan Gagliardi Mike Matthews Barbara Slaughter Scott McGlocklin Gladys Jasper Cathy McMorris-Rodgers Healing the Culture Cole McMorris-Rodgers Vernon L. White & Corene McMorris Bob Moen Ernest & Wanda Dieterich Sophia K. Munter Lynn & Sandra Knuttgen Jesse R. Nesbitt Karl & Tamy Wilkinson Julia Notske Richard & Alice Gingrich Pam Glass & The Power Babes Heather & Rob Notske Robert & Diane Notske Aaron & Amy Rogers Haleigh Olsen Jerry Hansen Lucille Olsen Ethan Oscarson Ralph & Beverly Oscarson Lisa Ostrom-King Christina Glass Brooklyn Page Colby Fetters Melissa Hoang Brandon Hudgeons Ron & Dana Morgan Ann Pirttima Alice Jones Eva Sebright Anni Sebright Joey Seefried Jeff & Janice Seefried SGS&NMC Families Bill & Liz McAndrews SGS&NMC Management & Staff Anonymous SGS&NMC Staff John & Kathy Coley Pat Showman Charles & Terry George John T. Sinsel John & Tammi Sinsel Kim Stachofsky Nancy Stachofsky Emma Stauffer Rita Stauffer Michael Stephens Phil & Judy Stephens Michael Stradley Robert & Sherrie Ann Stradley Elaine Thaden Roxann McNaughton Jordyn Thompson Roger & Cindy Kinney Silas Todhunter David Olmsted Kathy & Theodore Vollmer Kaitlyn Smith Anonymous Andrea Swenson Mark & Marsha Swenson Jim Stack Greg & Paula Gorton Samuel J. Wasley Neal & Joann Skaufel Larry & Nancy Wasley Joan Williams Dale & Kathryn Larsen Cars for Charity offers a win-win Cars for Charity is an easy way for you to help the SGS&NMC 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 designate the SGS&NMC when donating vehicles. The following individuals made donations during the months of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010: Patty Alder Sandy Bailey John Berry Perry Blom Toni Brown Chad and Tammy Burchard Nancy Butz Jerry Cesaratto Brian Christoferson David Cole Steven and Meg Cronin John Davis Brett Davis Susan Derrick Nathan and Vicki Dodson Keith A. Fauerso Cheryl Green Paul Hawkins Kimberly Hobbs Cheryl Howe Kristy Inui Cary Jenson Tesha Kropidlowski Ruthie Lakin Sarah Laudenbach Patrick Mario Brian Rodgers & Cathy McMorrisRodgers Melissa Morse Mr. Richard Parker Chuck and Donna Pierce Collyn Pullam Velma Riddle Thomas and Debra Robinson Raymond Smith Tracy Starke Danelle Van Sloten Tony Wiggins Page 16 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Amber J. Woodworth Dominic Frucci Stephanie Zobrist Bill Zobrist III MEMORIAL Beverley J. Abramson Clifford Abramson Leslie Allen Shirlee Personeus Gloria Smith Gerald A. Anderson Lorraine Anderson Roy Anderson Dale & Kathryn Larsen Vera Banta Dixie Banta Joshua Batchelder Janet Guest Naomi Benner Bill & Sherry Hieb Hattie E. Bethel John & Gertrude Bliss Mark Iksic Jessy J. Biotti Margaret Miller Keneth T. Biotti Margaret Miller Cyril Boysen Mary Ann Eicher Julie Lewis John Francis Boysen Bill & Dolores Schmalz Michael Charles Boysen Mary Ann Eicher Bob & Barbara Forth Robert John Boysen Richard Mark Boysen Mary Ann Eicher Bob & Barbara Forth Pauline Brazda Cecilia Cote Olivia L. Chaffin Leonard & Jean Larson Elfrieda Chouinard Ronald Hink Jennifer Colliton Sherry Colliton Ned Conley Robbie & Kinsey Robinson Judy Dollar Randy & Connie Dollar Colleen Donlan Dr. LeRoy and Irene Byrd Dr. Johnny & Barbara Cox Dr. & Mrs. Kapstafer Dr. Pat & Sharon Lipton Dr. Judith Martin and Dr. Bob Kuwik Doris Matsch Dr. Robert & Jane Piston Dr. Ron Shapiro Joe & Maureen Shogan James & Carol Skahan Philip & Colleen Thompson Thomas F. Draper Larry & Pat Garvin Mildred Kazanis Chris & Kris Mikkelsen Julia Weber Eagle Heights Homeowners Assoc. John Enquist Olga Pasher and Marvin Smith Dairy Queen Lawrence Ertner Arlene Ertner Barbara Ferrell Leonard & Jean Larson Eugene H. Fink Ardell Easterday Howard Fode Leonard & Jean Larson Carl Forth Bob & Barbara Forth Joan Forth Bob & Barbara Forth Bill & Jean Fritzen Robert & Nancy Schultz Jesse & Kathryn Turner Thelma Giampietri Hilda Bradshaw Sharon Johnson Jim Knapp Sam & Evelyn Lappano Theresa Manos Helen Martello Etter Milla Mary Milla Candace Nelson Elsie Pascuzzi Passionate About Pastels John Pelle Donna Raglund Nellie Stickelmeyer Karen Glassley John & Carole Oliveri Sandra K. Goben John & Tammi Sinsel Stephen Guy Ken & Betty Bratlie Bill Colyar Christopher Crall Ria Flynn Mel & Norma Headley Don & Roxanne Manfred Mr. and Mrs.Vaughn E. Murphy Vandervert Development and Hotels Sally Wittlinger Charles Hargrove James & Sue Riddle Colin Hart John & Beth Hart Linda M. Hendershott Ron & Shirley Hendershott Hilde Hink Ronald Hink Lyle I. Honn Margaret Schmick Gene J. Hopf Bill & Nell McIntosh Lynn & Doris Tower Billie Howard Mary Ann Eicher Jim Huff Linda Geier Milton L. 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McGarvey Carrie McNaughton Paul McNaughton Robert McNeilly Jan McNeilly Judy Michaud Barbara Rice Mary Morse Richard Morse Dick Moss Robbie & Kinsey Robinson Kristin Muller Lowell & Barbara Barr Dr. Terry Novak Dr. Terrance & Cordelia Brown Margaret Olney Leon Olney Carl E. Ottoson Bob & Pat Brown Arlene & Robert Sanborn Shereen Paff Linda Geier Lloyd & LaVerne Paff Canon S. Peplinski Marcea Mandsager Mike Peplinski Construction Brad Personeus Shirlee Personeus Gloria Smith Patricia Pleas Thomas Pleas Thresa Poffenroth John & Tammi Sinsel Rudy Polich Maxine Polich Kathryn J. Putzler Kathleen R. Wolfe Bernard Quaid Lillian Quaid Geri Rasmussen Annette Gregory Gail & Loren Miles Janet Rose Christopher Redmond David & Karin Redmond Jean Reeves Earl Reeves Alisa Repp Rick & Lisa Repp Eleanor C. Richards Gloria Smith Judge John J. Ripple Dr. Harold & Arlene Ripple Pat Robeson Alta Robeson Darwin Rutledge The Buonerba Family Jodi Lauer Colgate Eagles Lodge William Holleman Kevin & Stacey Klim Jeff Mauldin The Greg and Brad Mauldin Families Lincoln Salem Squaw Peak Anesthesia, Inc. Virginia Salveson Leonard & Jean Larson Marc Sanders Shirlee Personeus Dalles Schuster Ladonna Schuster Kate Schmidt Leon & Pamela Schmidt June Scott Drs. Harry & Janet Burcalow Michael & Nancy Maggart Lloyd & LaVerne Paff Page 17 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Karen Skogman Dale Anderson Marlys Busch Mayrene Feider Sandy Kennedy Beverly Kvamme Libby Center Carol Rinehart Lora Wu Selma H. Sonntag Louise Lansberry Clarence & Martha Legel Mary Martinez Sara Turner Peggy Williams Alice A. Sprenger William Sprenger Lloyd Stannard Dr. Terrance & Cordelia Brown Catherine Stohs Howard & Sandra Beloved Gene & Sandra Fiksdal Fred & Carole Herrlinger Thomas & Nadine Jones Elsie Patterson Barbara L. Pryde L.M.P. John & Kirsten Redinger Donald Taylor Willa Marie Johns Philip Thompson Philip & Colleen Thompson Arlene Town Paul Town Cor Van der Meer Dr. Terrance & Cordelia Brown Lynn Volz Leonard & Jean Larson Ben J. Wasson Richard Mark Boysen Sheilagh Chambers Daniel & Patricia Chester Steve & Meg Cronin June Davis Rita Giebel Don & Nancy Giese Gonzaga Prep Teacher’s Assoc. Marilyn Henderson Carl Hueber Greg Johnson Cheryl Kingen Robert & Wendy Miller Leonard Nelson Jack & Kathy Ossello Mike & Kathy Paukert Tina Shepard Joe & Maureen Shogan David & Janet Solberg Philip & Colleen Thompson Tom Webb Alvina Webb Art Weissman Leonard & Evelyn Riley Lily Winant Bill & Sandy Winant Contributors to the Mark Bitz T.J. & Kris Brill Bruce & Kathy Bixler Mike & Vickie Brooks Tom & Catherine Black Monica & Cliff Brower Jacke & Bette Blair Diane Brown ~A~ Jennifer Blair Earl E. Brown Anonymous (2) Jerry & with Susan an Bolles Jim & drive! Nancy Brown We’re kicking off the school year auction procurement You can support our 30th Abigail’s Closet Loretta Bombino Robert & Pam Brown donating to be&auctioned off on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Corporate sponso Active Networkan item or service Steve Janice Boots Linda Browne Barbara Adamsinformation or to donate, For more please visit https://sgsnc.ejoinme.org/auctiondonation or Kyla Boucher Browne Elementary Wayne & Danielle Adams Frank & Sharon Bouten Madeline Buescher 326-1651 or kend@guildschool.org. Kim & Gayle Adams Jim Bowden Rae Lee Bunnell Adams Elementary Richard & Sandy Bowe Dale & Marilyn Burgeson Agilent Technologies Employee Richard Mark Boysen Amy Burns Giving Campaign Lodean Brantley Adam Burton Mike & Cathy Ainsworth Michael & Corey Branum Mike Busch Cathy Akers Joseph Brasch Barry & Jo Buth Sandy Alderman Dewey & Linda Bray Butler, Robinson & Associates, P.S. Dana Alderson Clark and Dawn Brekke L. M. 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Page 18 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Dr. LeRoy and Irene Byrd Heidi Byrum Brighten a child's day with your smile! Whiten your teeth for just $99! October 1 - November 30, 2010 Receive a referral to a participating dentist by calling 509-326-1651 Proceeds benefit the children like Abigail who attend the Spokane Guilds' School & Neuromuscular Center. ~C~ Carol Cameron Kammi Cameron Cannon Hill Dental Dan Cantu Sara Cargill Chris & Marcia Carlson Nancy Carlson Vickie Carpenter Loretta & Larry Carr-Aucutt PJ & Bridget Carstens Cascade Dental Care Maureen Cashatt Ronald & Cheryl Casselman Tim & Kathalene Cassels Randy & Michaelyn Casto The Cathay Inn Centennial Middle School Central Valley School District No. 356 Century 21 Beutler & Assoc. Jose Cervantes Jr. Dr. Ed & Faris Charbonneau Pam Charter Chase Middle School L.K. & J.C. Chen Kathy & Roy Cheney Julie Cherry Jeff & Karen Christensen Marcia Christenson Citigroup Matching Gifts Pat Clark Tom Clemson Thomas & Barbara Cochran Cochrane & Co. Coldwell Banker / Tomlinson - South George Cole Jerry & Nola Combs Tom Connolly Connor & Kelly Insurance Brokers Theresa L. Considine Kirk C. Constable Jean Cook Cooper Elementary Cortner Architectural Company The Rob & Stacy Cossey Family Cotton Family Dentistry Charles & Sharon Cox Deborah Cox Ernest Cox Patricia Cramer Carolyn Craven Heather Crawford Margaret Crawford Heather Crawford-Wirth Christi Culp Dan Cummings Bob & Marian Cummings Fred & Karen Cunningham Michael Currin Jo Ann Curtis-Flaherty & Kevin Flaherty Virginia Czechowski ~D~ D.A. Davidson Rick & Linda Dahmen Kathy Dale Gordon & Trudie Damskov Dan Sherfey Construction Kenneth & Kristi Daniel The Davenport Hotel & Tower Pat & Edith Davey Jeff Davies Bill & Sharon Davis Deb Davis Kirk & Rose Davis Donald & Pat Davis Stacie Davis Stacie & Shawn Davis Joe Dawson Verla Dearborn Mike & Jeanne DeBardi Danielle Denison Doug & Sara Desmond Lynette Destefano Gurdial & Sarah Dhatt Susan Dickinson Marilyn Dickson Bill & Merilee Dinneen Discovery School David & Mavis Dittberner Travis Dix Hal & Vicki Dixon Bobbie Domonoski Dr. Don Marshall. George & Mary Doran Bryan & Vicki Dornbos Dr. James P. Dorosh Don & Sue Downing Dr. Jeff Henneberg Laney & Debbie Draper Linda Dreher Michael & Michelle Dullanty Rick & Francine Dullanty Hoa & Robyn Duong P. I. Dupape Jennifer Durang ~E~ Eagles Lodge East Valley High School Aron & Vi Thuan Eaton Jean Edwards Ray & Lynn Edwards Catherine Eickmeyer Linda Elkin Conni Ellern Graciela Ellestad Ellingsen Endodontics, PLLC Karen Elmendorf Lu Envery Kirk & Monique Etherton Rachelle Evans Page 19 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Evans, Craven & Lackie, P.S. Evergreen Cosmetic Dentistry ~F~ Judith Fife Finch Elementary Robert Fischbach Sandra Fitzgerald Marian Flahavin Shaun & Sascha Flanigan Will Flanigan Michael Flannery Rosemary Fleming Leslie Flinn Darci Floch Doug & Oweta Floyd James & Doreen Flynn Dave & Laura Foedisch Randy & Christy Folkins Ronald Forsberg Robert & Laura Forsyth Denise Fox Franklin Elementary Tom & Renae Frantz Mike & Brenda Fredericks Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club Hannah Freije Roger Fruci & Sharon Murphy Kenneth & Cecilia Fry ~G~ Joseph & Joan Gagliardi Adriana P. Garcia Garco Construction, Inc. Mark & Connie Gardner Garfield Elementary Ed & Helen Gately Natalya Gaydarzhi Gary Gemar Eric & Kristin Genoway Scott & Jen Genoway Bill Genoway George & Susan George Ron Giachetti Mary Giannini Gibby Media Group Janis Gilson John & Bev Glass Glover Middle School Lynda Godsey Ben & Jen Goin Adriana Gonzalez Fred & Connie Goodman Dr. Frank & Patricia Goodman Colleen Goodwin & Darrell Haase Rick & Susan Gordon Kathy Gossett Jim & Kristi Gotzian Kathleen Govett William Graham Grant Elementary Jerry & Charlotte Graves Jason & Alicia Green Ruth E. Green Greenacres Middle School Greenstone Corporation James Greenup Kelly Greenwood Gwen Grieb Ramona Griffin Jennifer Griffith Elizabeth Guerrero Jim & Jennifer Gumm ~H~ Courtney Haase Haase Greenhouse, Inc. Mel & Debbie Haberman Andrew Hail Hamblen Elementary Jody Hamilton M. A. Hamilton Beth Hamlin Stacy Hammond Jim & Nicolette Hanley Jeff & Alice Hardin Bob & Ada Hargrove Timothy & Patricia Harkins Jay & Kim Harless Ann Hartman Cmsgt. David & Bonita Hartman Steve Hawk Don Hay Roberta Hay Arthur & Lynda Hayashi Cassandra Hayes Rick & Joan Haynes Vivian Heasley Cindy Hedin Dr. Robb & Kim Heinrich Patti Helring Jim Hemingway Rich & Carol Hendershot Don & Marilyn Henderson Chuck & Ruth Hensley Debbra Henze Dean & Donna Hepper Dennis & Nadia Herkelrath Janice Hicks Rachel Hicks Walter & Marilyn Highberg Karen J. Hiller Tammy & Joseph John & Lisa Hluboky David Hoak Ms. Katrina M. Hoehner Scott & Cynthia Hoffman Cheryl Holman Angela Holmes Heather Holmes Holmes Elementary Areta Holms Homeworks Diane Hoover Bobby Hopkins Dr. James C. Hoppe & Staff Paul & Maureen Horn Susan Horton Dr. Creigh House, Dr. James Mengert & Staff Drs. Jim & Jody Howard Donald & Kristine Howell Congratulations Graduates Congratulations and Happy Birthday 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 June July Vadim Alexandria Ryan Ammon Daenerys Anthony Samuel Alexander Lorraine Lily Damon Josephine Silas Michael Lois Howes Jeresa Hren Jay Hughes & Donna Gilmore Mary Ann Hume Lesley Hutson Lena Huynh Richard & Nancy Hydzik ~I~ Indian Trail Elementary Inland Construction & Development Co. Inland Empire Convertible Club Inland Northwest Community Foundation Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club of America Anne & Matt Isom Barry & Kayse Iverson ~J~ Charlie & Rhoda Jackson Fred & Dianne Jacot Don Jamison Dione Jantz Jean Jarvis Jefferson Elementary Matthew & Rose Jensen Carol A. 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LCD Exposition Services Clare League Richard & Bobbie League Scott & Taryn League Betty Lee Bob & Joan Leeds Craig & Linda Lenhart Di Anne Lewis Lewis & Clark High School Libby Center Lidgerwood Elementary Lilac City Doll Club Page 20 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Lincoln Heights Elementary Alene Lindstrand Liquidation Auto Group, Inc. John T. Little Nancy Loberg Jenny Lobos Local 504 Wa St Emp Dorothy Lochhead Barbara Lockard Gerald & Julie Lockhart Ken Logan Logan Elementary Annette & Robert Long Longhorn BBQ Greg & Randi Longmeier Anthony & Katharine Lowman James & Jennifer Lucke Ben Luety Mark Lupton Garman & Jane Lutz Cynthia & Allen Lyden Jackie Lynn ~M~ Barbara J. Maasch William & Gail Madison Madison Elementary Pete & E.J. Magera Richard Maglund Bob & Elinor Magnuson John Doerschlag & Kammy Magnuson Pat & Donna Maguire Deborah Maher Emily Maiani Bill & Norma Main Rocky Maiola Larry Malicki Paul & Janet Mann Market Equipment Company Patti Marquis Stanley A. Marsh, Jr. Dr. Jeff Marshall Dentistry & Staff Diana Martinez Clinton & Patti Marvel Linda Mastronarde Audrey Mathis Steve & Karen Matsko Randy & Kathy Maurer Bill & Liz McAndrews Bob & Karen McBride Tom & Teresa McCabe Bing & Betty McClelland Ron & Sharon McCloskey Joan McCluskey Matt McCoy McDonald Elementary Shelley & Mick McDowell Diana McEvoy Ray & Sharon McGriff Andrea McIntyre Julia McIntyre Kirk McKee Pat McKenzie Dan & Erin McLaughlin Dennis McLaughlin Thomas McLaughlin Marilynn McLean Karen McMaken Vernon L. White & Corene McMorris Travis McNamee Brian & Carolynn McNaughton Clara McNaughton Paul McNaughton Stanley & Kathy McNaughton Mead School District #354 Meadow Ridge Elementary Bruce & Jennifer Medeiros The Melanson Family Michael & Jeri Merritt John & Betty Mertens Betty & Ken Mewhinny Mike & Stacy Meyer Dave Michaud Midway Elementary Diane Miller Diane C. Miller Garry & Leslie Miller Luke Miller Margaret Miller Ricarda Miller Alyce Millhorm Cheryl-Anne and Bruce Millsap Mitch & Moczulski Ray Mohney John & Lori Moloney Mike & Mary Moloney Moloney, O’Neill, Corkery & Jones Inc. Monsanto Fund Matching Gift Center Christopher & Shannon Montague Jesse & Mayra Monteon Betty Moore Kathy Moore Roger & Nancy Moore Moran Prairie Elementary Nancy Morbey Billy Moreland Raymond Morgan Tom Morin Kevin Morrison Jan Moseanko Jackie Mosgrove Mullan Road Elementary School Steve Mumm Vicki Munch Dan & Joyce Murphy J. Tim Murphy Michael & Muffy Murphy Ed Musser Stephen & Kara Muto Bob & Karen Muzzy ~N~ Ben & Judy Naccarato Napora Contracting, LLC National Students of Speech Language and Hearing Association Steven Neff Neil’s Truck & Diesel Repair Curtis & Liz Nelson Enid Nelson Kent Nelson Tina Nelson Monte F. Nesbitt Rep. George Nethercutt Chris Newton Thuy Nguyen Carol Nichols Joseph K. Nichols, Sr. Michael & Jessica Nichols Suzanne Nichols Benson & JoAnn Nielsen Brenda & Larry Nord Geoffrey & Robyn Norwood Mike & Cindy Noyes Numerica Credit Union Peter & Bonnie Nussbaum NW Cruiser’s PT Cruiser Club ~O~ Eric & Teri Ochs Jim & Sharon O’Connell Kerry O’Connor The Odom Corporation Richard & Debby Ogan Old Firehouse Dental Chris & Jean Olney Chuck & Sheri Olsen Haleigh Olsen John Olsen Arlene Olson James & Barbara Olson Larry & Sharon Olson Nancy Olson Randy & Kathie Olson Dr. Kathrine Olson & Staff Barb O’Neill The Onion Restaurants, Inc. Oral Surgery Plus, P.S. 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Rosemary Reagan Anita Reel Robert & Lucille Reimer Michael Rennaker Gene & Janet Ressa Bobbie J. Reynolds Dione Reynolds Jessica Reynolds Galen Rhoades Dr. Richard Weigand Lois Richards Larry Rider Marilyn Rider Ridgeview Elementary Kathryne Ringo River Ridge Hardware Alma Rivera Linda Roach Dr. Robert Granly Ken & Sharon Roberts Virginia Roberts Jilynn Robertson Alta Robeson Larry & Jamie Robinson Rockwood Retirement Community at Hawthorne Page 21 VISION August 2010 Honor Roll of Donors Please July 1, 2009 —clean June up 30,our 2010 help us mailing list If the name or address on this issue of the VISION is incorrect, if you are receiving multiple issues of the VISION, or if ~Y~ and ask for Heather, or send an e-mai John & Isabelle Roehm Robert &from Frances to be removed ourSoule mailing list, please~U~ let us know. Please call 509-326-1651 U.S. Bancorp Foundation Young’s Columbia Clint & Linda Rogel South Hill Family Dentistry hnotske@guildschool.org. Thank you for your assistance! 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Charles Weatherby & Sara Duggin resources Enough to help all children who need Karen Elmendorf Debora Schilling Cathy Sutherland Anonymous ListingBill the& SGS&NMC in your will Leslie Weatherhead John & Kathleen Schneider Amy Swanson Robert & Suzanne Weathers If you Marilyn are ableHenderson to help with these items please Naming the & SGS&NMC as a Terri Schneider Mollie Jeff Sweat Candace Webb-Krall Brian Gately contact the Development Office at 509-326-165 Kirsten Schneidmiller Duane & Janet Swinton Jared Webley Ed & Helen Gately beneficiary in a life insurance Dan & Sherry Schnell Robert & Donna Sword Tami Weisgerber Jeff & Lonna Gately policy or IRA Mike Schnell & Mary Fagan Sylvan Learning Center Jacob & Joan Wendel William Graham ofSymmes real estate Ron & Shirley Schoenberger Leaving Billa&gift Gena Dick & Carol Wendle Anonymous Karen Schultz William & Jayne Symmes Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers Giving gifts of stocks, mutual funds orNoel & Cathie Wescombe Mike Schumacher appreciated securities Houston Scrudder ~T~ Ms. Gertrude Weston Peggy Self Lyne Taggart Setting up a Charitable Lead Trust or Susan a White Vern Semb Jacqui Tarter Whitman Elementary Have a story you’d like to share Remainder Trust Noemi Alison Taylor Marc & Rebecca Whitney about either a current Spokane Seven2 Phyllis Taylor Jeff & Amy Wilcox Guilds’ School & Trevert Shelley Team Oasis John & Kristine Wilcox For more information, contact Bobbie Neuromuscular Center student Burton & Kathy Sheppard Stephen E. 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Windsor Elementary Neal & Joann Skaufel Leif Torgenrud Heather Notske Witherspoon Kelley Craig & Rhonda Skeesick Albert & Bernadetta Toutant Spokane Guilds’ School Larry & Dian Wiwatowski Patty Skimming Leo & Mary Tracy 2118 W Garland Ave Michael & Kay Wiykovics Dr. Daniel & Rhonda Skinner Travis Pattern & Foundry Spokane, WA 99205 Victoria & Michael Wiykovics Doug & Susan Smith Lucy Turner Shannon Wood Hollie Smith Jon & Diana Tutt Jack & Phyllis Worden Donald Smock Julie J. Tyner All photos will be returned. Nick & Marilyn Worthington Cheryl Socci Pat & Mary Tyrie Carolyn Wright Larry Soehren Lloyd Wright & Karen Tuomi Peter Soligon Dan & Nancy Wynia Rick & Joni Sorenson Make a Difference... Leave a Legacy Guilds’HONORARIUM School Wishes… We are in need of the following item Please help us clean up our mailing list If the name or address on this issue of the VISION is incorrect, if you are receiving multiple issues of the VISION, or if you prefer to be removed from our mailing list, please let us know. Please call VISION 509-326-1651 and ask for Heather, or send an e-mail to Page 22 August 2010 hnotske@guildschool.org. Thank you for your assistance! Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 Make a Difference... Leave a Legacy Are you interested in leaving a legacy for the lives that follow yours? There are so many simple things you can do now to ensure that the Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center (SGS&NMC) continues to exist and provide critical services to the children and families of the future. Please consider: Listing the SGS&NMC in your will Naming the SGS&NMC as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy or IRA Leaving a gift of real estate Giving gifts of stocks, mutual funds or appreciated securities Setting up a Charitable Lead Trust or a Remainder Trust For more information, contact Bobbie League at (509) 326-1651 or bobbiel@guildschool.org. MEMORIAL Carol M. Hendershot Gordon D. Hart Richard Mark Boysen John Riley & Shirley Hart Riley Ken & Kristi Daniel Nathanie Alder Hilde Hink Karen Elmendorf Josephine Alder Richard Mark Boysen Marilyn Henderson Bernice Alsaker Kenneth & Kristi Daniel Mike & Cindy Noyes Dr. Ed & Faris Charbonneau Karen Elmendorf Irelynn Isbelle Joshua Batchelder Marilyn Henderson Anonymous Trent Carey & Joy Eastgate Mike & Cindy Noyes Jackson Klim Hattie E. Bethel William Holestine Ed & Ann Klim Elena Chambers Anonymous Roberta S. 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McGarvey Mary Sherwood Robert John Boysen Projector to help us share the SGS&NMC story Richard Mark Boysen SGS&NMC Families Jeff Boysen Billus… McIntosh Bill & Liz McAndrews Enough resources to all children who need Jimhelp Boysen Beverly McIntosh SGS&NMC Management Richard Mark Boysen & Staff Nancy Nethercutt Nelson, If you are ableRonald to helpR.with thesePh.D. items please Verla Dearborn Anonymous Myrtle Criswell contact the Development Office at 509-326-1651 Mike & Karen Krei June Scott Gene & Doreen Criswell SGS Staff and Volunteers Ladies of the FREON Guild Bonnie Cuzzetto Rich & Carol Hendershot Karl & Trina Schmid Mary Sherwood Stephanie Zobrist Mary Sherwood Orman Day Bill Zobrist III Selma H. Sonntag Gene & Doreen Criswell Ellomae DeMond Zorre L. Dearborn Ben J. 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Return form to: Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center c/o Kenneth Daniel 2118 West Garland Avenue, Spokane WA 99205 L Page 23 VISION August 2010 eaving a Legacy: Building a solid future For the kids of tomorrow By Bobbie League W ho would have ever predicted five decades ago that the Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center (SGS&NMC) would be going strong fifty years later? Who would have ever imagined that thousands of families and children would walk through the SGS&NMC doors looking for answers, services and support? It is truly an amazing story of dedication and care, love and support, perseverance, flexibility and courage. An idea born from caring individuals that wanted to make a difference in their community and a community that needed their idea to change the lives of families, especially the lives of children who experienced a developmental disability or delay. We are grateful for the women who organized a local affiliate of the Washington Association for Retarded Children in 1956 to begin this amazing journey and build this outstanding agency. The first guild was called the Robbie Richards Guild in honor of the nephew of one of the founders, Shirlee Personeus. I think I can speak for all of us that have had the good fortune of working at the SGS&NMC. Each day is filled with new adventures, unbinding possibilities and limitless expectations of what lay ahead for the precious children we serve. Once again it has become very evident that the Guild ladies were a group of individuals willing to think outside the box to guarantee the success of their goal. We salute and thank all of the Guild members that gave generously of their time and resources to make it happen. Today two Guilds remain active, the FREON Guild (“Friend” in Greek) and the Angels in Disguise Guild (AID) both founded in 1968. Within the history of the SGS&NMC there were four additional guilds that served the school; Helping Hands Guild started in 1957, Shamrock in 1960, Tommy Guild chartered in 1964 and LUV Guild in 1971, in all a total of seven guilds. 2010 has been a reflective year for us talking about our past, and pouring over archival photos and documents. It has been a year of emphasizing our 50th Anniversary in all our events. Fifty years has been a time of great accomplishment and with that accomplishment comes loss. Throughout the years we have lost some of our precious children and alumni students. We have also lost some of the beloved women that worked tirelessly to make the SGS&NMC a continued reality. In recent months we have lost Selma Sonntag of the Robbie Richards Guild, Cathy Stohs of the Angels in Disguise Guild and Caroline Jean Hopf of the Helping Hands Guild. We also want to recognize all those current and alumni guild members that moved away from Spokane throughout the years and who may have passed from this earth without our knowledge. We continue to dream about the next fifty years for the SGS&NMC. Beginning in 1960 our first location of the school was in the Westminster Congregational Church here in Some of the founding Guild members Spokane. In 1982 we moved to our current location in the Garland Elementary school building owned by Spokane School District #81. If things work out we will forge ahead with dreams of a new, bigger and better facility to serve twice as many children as we are physically able to serve today. Our successful fifty year history has been possible because of our extended Spokane Guilds’ School family, friends and benefactors who are leaving their legacy and dreaming with us. We will never be able to adequately thank you enough for your generosity in taking us this far and for “Keeping the Dream Alive” for the children we serve today and in the years to come Mary Sherwood, Linda Reber, Barb Pryde, and Kay Anderson, current Guild Members Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Spokane, WA Permit #410 2118 W. Garland Avenue Spokane, WA 99205-2598 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Child Profile By Rhonda Pawlicki Visit us online www.guildschool.org Meet DeMarcus… When DeMarcus smiles at you, he lights up the room around him. No one here at the SGS&NMC is immune to his grin. He was born on April 14, 2009, eight weeks before his due date, and had to spend his first two months of life in the hospital NICU. During his stay, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. DeMarcus has been coming to the SGS&NMC since he was just a few months old. He receives physical, occupational and speech therapies, all of which are helping to give him a great head start at life. He is now 15 months old and is working on learning how to walk and to say a few words. His mother, Shameka says “You can say he has Down syndrome, but Down syndrome definitely doesn’t have him!” He has two older brothers and an older sister who all watch out for him. All three of his siblings are committed to helping him overcome his challenges. His father, Dave, spends countless hours with him on various strengthening skills, playing with him and just letting him know that he is daddy’s boy. He’s a pretty active kid, but taking care of DeMarcus is a family affair, and a child couldn’t ask for a better support team!
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