Starr News Winter 2016

NEWS Vol. 73 • No. 1 Winter 2016

Building Resilience in Schools with the Circle of Courage THE RIGHT ROAD Robert Serman A LIFE OF GIVING Carole and Kurt Tech Camp Ready Readers Gift Annuities

Starr News

starr commonwealth leadership Officers

Board of Trustees

Elizabeth A. Carey President Chief Executive Officer

Honorable John Hallacy, Chair (2009 – 2018) Chief District Court Judge 10th District Court Battle Creek, MI

Christopher L. Smith Chief Investment Officer Dudley N. Spade Chief of Staff Thomas F. Tate Chief Operating Officer

Craig Carrel, Vice Chair (2008 – 2017) President and Partner Team 1 Plastics Albion, MI Lawrence Givens, Secretary (2010 – 2019) Blackmond and Givens, Inc. Southfield, MI Kyle Caldwell, Immediate Past Chair (2007 – 2016) Executive Director Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI

George A. Goodman (2010 – 2019) Ypsilanti, MI Tom Kolassa (2007 – 2016) Senior Vice President Hub International Battle Creek, MI

Trustees Emeritus

President Emeritus

Michael J. Gable Human Resources Executive (Retired) Orlans Associates, PC Troy, MI

Martin L. Mitchell President Emeritus Coldwater, MI

George D. Goodman Executive Director (Retired) Michigan Municipal League Ann Arbor, MI

Laura Koziarski (2013-2022) Child Advocate Battle Creek, MI

Dr. Russell G. Mawby Chairman Emeritus W.K. Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MI

Jack Kresnak (2009 – 2018) Journalist / Child Advocate Livonia, MI

Honorable Eugene A. Moore Chief Probate Judge (Retired) Oakland County Pontiac, MI

Randy Neumann (2013 – 2022) Vice President J.F. Daley, Inc. San Antonio, TX

Arlin E. Ness President Emeritus Anthem, AZ *All Officers and Trustees can be reached at the following address and phone number: Starr Commonwealth 13725 Starr Commonwealth Road Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-5591

William K. Stoffer Chairman and CEO (Retired) Albion Machine & Tool Co. Albion, MI

Stanley Allen (2014 – 2023) Configuration Engineering Wells Fargo & Company Des Moines, IA

Mary E. Rutan (2013 – 2022) Human Resources Director (Retired) Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Scott Bennett (2010 – 2019) Vice President UBS Financial Services Birmingham, MI

Erick Stewart (2009 – 2018) President Stewart Industries LLC Battle Creek, MI

Doug Clark (2013 – 2022) Executive Director Cru International Mill Creek, WA

Bruce Vande Vusse (2009 – 2018) Attorney Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. Farmington Hills, MI

Honorary Trustees Anne Willson Dupré Granddaughter of Floyd Starr Toronto, Canada Diana Starr Langley Montecito, CA

Starr is dedicated to the mission of creating positive environments where children and families flourish.

Starr News Winter 2016 Volume 73 • No. 1 Starr Commonwealth is a nonprofit organization serving children and families regardless of race, religion, color or national origin.

Starr Commonwealth is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

Founded in 1913, Starr is licensed by the state of Michigan.

The Albion campus is a Michigan Historic Site.

Starr Commonwealth receives funds from social agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals.

13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd. Albion, MI 49224-9525 800.837.5591 info@starr.org

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Table of Contents President’s Letter

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Building Resilience in Schools with the Circle of Courage 4 The Right Road

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Camp Ready Readers

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A Life of Giving

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Gift Annuity

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Gifts

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Winter 2016

president’s letter

Life Changing A

s we launch into our 103rd year of ser-

share our belief in the greatness of every person and

vice, Starr is on course to deliver life

the need for every individual to be able to access

changing services to over 4000 children

and families in 2016, in addition to providing training to thousands of professionals who work with young people across North America and beyond.

services that enable them to develop based on their unique strengths.

Donors like the Techs (see page 8) are making a huge difference to Starr’s mission and we are honored to

Our dynamic, expert staff continue to deliver in-

tell their story and thank them for their generosity.

dustry leading services, adapting to rapid change in

I would also like to thank everyone who contributed

the human service field, and remaining true to the

to Starr’s Holiday Appeal, which featured a letter

principles and values that have served Starr so well for over a century.

To be part of Starr at any level is a privilege, and we are reminded of that every time we hear the story of someone who reconnects with the organization, sometimes years after their time with us.

The story of Robert Serman (see page 6), who spent time in Starr’s residential program in the early 1970s, demonstrates once again the power of a respectful, person-centered approach to treating young people with behavioral or social challenges. We are so proud to learn about Mr. Serman’s belief in the support Starr gave him all those years ago, and his great success in the years since.

from Tim, a former student from our communitybased program in Detroit.

Tim’s story is a great example of the resilience we like to celebrate at Starr, and judging from the support we received for our appeal, it is clear that many of our supporters are as inspired by his progress as we are. Thank you to everyone who gave.

We look forward to a year with many more stories of Starr’s mission being realized, and we hope you will continue to be part of this important work.

Thank you for your support.

It was true in 1970 and it is true today – Starr’s impact relies on the generous support of people who

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Building Resilience in Schools with the Circle of Courage

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tarr’s treatment approach has long been underpinned by the Circle of Courage, which is based on traditional teachings from the indigenous culture of North America.

The model has shaped the support that Starr provides directly to young people and families. It has also influenced the work of tens of thousands of professionals who work with children, through the training that Starr has provided across the world.

In a new partnership, between Starr and Bayside Middle School in British Columbia, the Circle of Courage is helping educational leaders to better serve First Nations students and align with new education policies established by the Canadian government.

Bayside has a long established strength-based approach to education, but the school staff recognized that at-risk indigenous students, from the WSANEC nation, were struggling to have their needs met by a typical public education model.

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“Mainstream approaches don’t work for all indigenous people, and we wanted to work from an understanding of the hurt that has come from the history of colonization, and a need to focus on the strengths within the students,” says Wendy MacDonald, Principal of Bayside Middle School.

To begin addressing the problem, a team of school counseling staff, including First Nations teachers and language teachers, developed a set of mission statements: 1. To bring strength and healing to families through culture 2. To share learning among both classmates and families 3. To have children feel the power within themselves to believe they can be successful 4. Have children gain the strengths and knowledge to say “I can!”

As these statements were developed, Ms. MacDonald recalled a previous presentation of the Circle of Courage and its four pillars – Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity – and it became very apparent how these pillars mirrored the four priorities set out by the school team.

“Looking at the Circle of Courage and seeing the similarities helped to validate the work we were doing, it provided clarity,” says Marie Morris, indigenous staff.

To take its work forward, with the Circle of Courage incorporated, the school invited Derek Allen, Director of Starr’s Global Learning Network, to run some training sessions on the model. In early January, Allen delivered training for teachers, counselors, and school indigenous leaders over two days, providing information that the school team is now adapting to suit the indigenous culture of their students.

The training sessions were well received and action plans were developed for students. “The staff at Bayside Middle School are doing a wonderful job, and their philosophy aligns well with Starr’s tradition of focusing on the strengths of young people,” says Allen. “It was inspiring to see the Circle of Courage being applied so effectively to the current challenges of indigenous young people and families, and we look forward to seeing the progress of the school in the coming months and years.”

“It is important that we translate the teachings of the

Circle of Courage into language that our local population can relate to. Part of that is turning the Circle into a Longhouse model because we are Longhouse people,” says Marie Morris, First Nations Education Assistant at Bayside.

Land-based learning is also a foundation of effective strengthening for First Nation young people, reconnecting them with traditional teachings and the natural world. Bayside Middle School sees this type of learning as critically important and inter-connected with the Circle of Courage.

The team is also sensitive to making it relevant to young people in general, establishing consistent terminology that all students can understand. While the primary need is to improve the educational and social outcomes of indigenous students, the long-term goal is to establish an academy within the school where all students can benefit from culturally relevant learning.

“There will be three main themes in the academy,” says MacDonald. “Land-based learning, literacy, and the Circle of Courage. We want to strengthen identity, leadership, hope, duality, capacity building, resiliency, and dignity. We also want this opportunity to be available to all of our youth.”

The work of Bayside Middle School comes as the British Columbia Ministry for Education has recently published its report Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom, which includes details of the Circle of Courage and cites ‘language and culture’, ‘engagement with land, nature, and the outdoors’ and ‘local focus’ as attributes of responsive schooling.

Momentum is clearly building behind the efforts of the Bayside team.

“We are honored to be part of this work and to have the opportunity to share it with others in partnership with Starr,” says MacDonald.

L to R: Derek Allen, SGLN Director with Bayside Middle School staff Marie, Sophia, Wendy, Richard, and Ivy.

For more information on Starr’s Circle of Courage training, please visit starr.org/training. F

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alumni spotlight

The Right Road Serman is now the proud owner of S&R Carpets Inc., which operates across Michigan with a staff of nine, and was successful in bidding to work on the recent remodeling of Starr’s Detroit office.

Serman was particularly influenced by the Positive Peer Culture philosophy he experienced at Starr. “It made you think about the actions you were showing and why you were acting in a certain way, whether it was destructive to yourself, or to others. It gave me pointers that I could use in life, even up to today,” he says.

S&R Carpets Inc., owned by Starr Alumnus Robert Serman, successfully bid on the remodeling of the Starr Detroit office.

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obert Serman knows how important it was to be given a choice.

It was 1973 and, growing up in South Lyon, Mich., he had run into trouble, investing time with people who did not have his best interests at heart.

“I’m not one to say I haven’t stumbled and fallen between then and now. I’ve had my rough times, but I learned to discipline myself and think about the important things in life,” he adds.

“I was having problems in life and thought the world was against me. I was a confused teenager and needed some guidance,” he says.

Serman has since raised two sons on his own. Both have promising careers, one in the Navy and one in telecommunications.

In court, he was given two options for his rehabilitation – Starr Commonwealth or the W.J. Maxey Training School (closed in 2015). Serman remains thankful that his father supported him to go to Starr’s Albion-based residential program.

“These days, you have to reach kids in other ways.

You’ve got to relate to them and be on their level.

When raising my two boys, I had the responsibility looking me in the eye every day. It makes you a better person,” he says.

“I can’t thank him enough because I don’t know how it would have turned out the other way. He saw better in me at the time even though I didn’t,” he says. “I was fortunate that I had a family who cared about me, and you don’t know that at the time. You think they are making the wrong choice for you.”

In his nine months at Starr, Serman developed a new perspective on his relationships with others, learning lessons that have served him well ever since.

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One teacher, Ms. Moffat, built a real connection with Serman by communicating with him on his level. “She helped me with a lot of my doubts about myself, and with her help I found out that I was the one who had to make the decisions in my life, and that the decisions I made I had to live with, regardless of good or bad,” he says.

Looking ahead, Serman considers how he might support other young people at Starr. “It has always been my thought – that if I could ever help a kid, I would see what I could do. I do think about what my end calling is in life after I retire from laying carpet, which is getting closer,” he says.

However, he intends to continue working for a number of years yet. “The company has taken care of me over my lifetime, but it’s about the decisions you make, and you must take the right road.” F

Camp Ready Readers Returns this Summer

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ast year, Starr Battle Creek started the Camp Ready Readers program, a community service for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade who are experiencing difficulties in reading and writing.

This program, provided for free due to the support of Starr’s donors, was designed to keep children learning throughout the summer with educational and fun literacy lessons and activities.

Starr Battle Creek was also considered a free lunch site, so students and community members living in the area were able to get a healthy meal.

The Camp Ready Readers program was a success, with 51 students participating over three three-week sessions. Most students showed an increased interest in reading, and one parent said, “Thanks for having this program. My children really enjoyed it!”

Following the positive results and feedback received

from parents, Starr will be holding Camp Ready Readers again during summer 2016!

As in 2015, three sessions will be available. Each session will last for 14 days over the course of three weeks, with children coming in on Monday through Thursday for the program. Dates for each session have not been determined, but they will be posted on Starr’s Facebook page as soon as they are available.

Starr Battle Creek will also be a free lunch site once again, providing lunches for students and community members.

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Camp Ready Readers program last year – you are the reason why these kids were able to continue to read and learn over the summer.

If you would like to support this program, please visit www.starr.org/donate. F

Thank you for making Starr’s holiday appeal a success!

We thank you for your generous support during the holiday fundraising campaign. Last year, Starr supported nearly 4,000 children and families. Your gift will help us reach even more vulnerable young people with the kind of strength-based support services Starr has successfully delivered for over 100 years. With your recent help, more than $40,000 was raised during the holiday campaign. Your commitment today will help us reach even more vulnerable young people in the coming year. THANK YOU!

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DONOR spotlight

A Life of Giving

Carole and Kurt Tech with their two dogs

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ne of the four core values of Starr’s Circle of Courage philosophy for positive youth development is generosity, teaching young people the benefit of giving back and how it relates to fostering stronger communities.

Generosity can take many forms, from financial giving to emotional support, and Starr has been the beneficiary of the generosity of supporters for more than a century. Starr relies on these friends to continue its mission, helping children, individuals, and families reach their potential through a variety of programs and services.

No one understands the importance of this support better than Kurt and Carole Tech.

Residing in Grosse Pointe, they give their time and financial gifts to many organizations that improve the lives of people in and around southeast Michigan. Like

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any financial decision, the Techs believe a long-term plan for philanthropy is essential — for accomplishing personal goals and helping organizations achieve positive outcomes.

“Each year, Carole and I establish a budget for giving to specific organizations as well as looking for other opportunities to give,” Kurt said. “But it has to be a part of a long-term plan. Never do today what you can’t do tomorrow.”

Ties to the Detroit area stem from Kurt, 94, and Carole, 86, growing up on the east side of the city.

Both are children to immigrant parents, with Kurt’s mother and father coming from Germany and Carole’s parents, who were also German, emigrating to the U.S. from Hungary.

Kurt spent his entire career at the Cross Company.

While attending night school at Lawrence

DONOR spotlight Technological University, he began his tenure at Cross, beginning in the shop as a drill press operator.

Following his graduation in mechanical engineering, he moved through a number of engineering and management positions, culminating with the presidency.

He retired in 1981, but his professional journey was just beginning.

Following his retirement, Kurt chaired an ad hoc committee which recommended the formation of the Grosse Pointe Shores Improvement Foundation. He became its founding president. “We just celebrated 30 years of the foundation, which was very rewarding,” Kurt said.

Created in 1984 by Kurt and other Grosse Pointe residents, the foundation’s mission remains improving the community in a variety of ways, most notably through a project of beautifying historic Lake Shore Road. The foundation raised more than $400,000 for the five-year initiative.

“We received a tremendous amount of support from the community,” Kurt said. “People are passionate about making sure this is a great place to live.”

Through involvement with various organizations, Kurt and Carole have come to understand the challenges facing nonprofit organizations today.

“You cannot be shy about asking for money,” Kurt said.

“When you believe in what you’re doing, others will as well.”

Kurt later became involved with both the Salvation Army and the St. John Hospital Foundation. He is a life member and past chairman of the Army Advisory Board and was a member and officer of the Foundation.

A relationship was also developed in the area of human services when, at the recommendation of their church minister, Kurt and Carole became acquainted with the Judson Center, a human services agency serving children and families in eastern Michigan.

Kurt served as a trustee and chairman of the board for a number of years. Through this affiliation, Kurt first learned about Starr and some of the work being done on the Albion campus.

Carole is passionate about working with animals and supports the Michigan Humane Society and the Michigan State University Veterinarian College, as well as six other organizations involved in animal care and service dogs.

“We like to stay active in the giving process,” Carole said. “We think it’s really important to see what happens with our gifts.”

Kurt and Carole’s son, Kurt, attended Albion College, where he met his future wife, Polly, and the couple began to learn more about the area, including Starr.

“As a result, we learned a good deal more about the good work being done at Starr,” Kurt said.

“We really believe in what Starr is doing,” Kurt said.

The Techs have generously provided significant donations to Starr, and in 2010, Kurt and Carole established a fully funded endowment, a lasting gift that assists children and families in Starr’s programs each year.

“Starr exists after 100 years, so they have to be doing something right,” Kurt said. “They aren’t just standing still. They have had the foresight and flexibility to move into new areas to serve new and expanding needs. We are tremendously blessed to be in a position to give, and it’s very rewarding to see an organization you support doing so much good.” F

Support Starr’s mission of creating positive environments where children and families flourish at starr.org/donate.

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The Gift Annuity

A lifetime of income and personal satisfaction A charitable gift annuity is an extraordinary way to make a gift, increase your income and slice your tax bill – all in one transaction! Our charitable gift annuity program was created as a service to our many friends who have expressed a desire to make a gift of significance, while still retaining income from the gift during their lives.

A charitable gift annuity is a contract in which you exchange a gift of cash or securities for a fixed income each year for the rest of your life (or for the lives of two people). Your gift annuity offers five distinct advantages: • I ncome for Life – at attractive payout rates for one or two lives; • Tax Deduction Savings – a large part of what you transfer is a deductible charitable gift; • Tax-Free Payout – a large part of your annual payment is tax-free return of principal; • Capital Gains Tax Savings – when you contribute securities for a gift annuity, you minimize any taxes on your “paper profit;” • P ersonal Satisfaction – from making a gift to Starr of lasting significance.

A gift annuity is simple to create! For more information on how to establish a Starr gift annuity, or other unique ways of contributing to our mission, please call Sherie Veramay at 517.630.2312 or email veramays@starr.org.

Benefits of A Charitable Gift Annuity for $10,000* Age 60 65 70 75 80 85 90

Recipient’s Annual Payment $440 $470 $510 $580 $680 $780 $900

Effective Payout Rate** 5.8% 6.3% 7.0% 8.2% 9.8% 11.5% 13.6%

Charitable Deduction $3,356 $3,848 $4,377 $4,791 $5,181 $5,772 $6,369

*The $10,000 figure is merely a convenient multiple. We will be glad to provide you with tax and financial results for any size gift. **The “effective” rate takes into account the donor’s charitable deduction tax savings and the benefits of the tax-free income in a 28% federal income tax bracket. Deductions vary according to current interest rates.

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Honor & Memorial Gifts

The current gifts reflect the period from 10/15/15 to 1/10/2016. Donors are listed below the name of the person in whose memory or honor they contributed.

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

SCOTT G. BENNETT Mr. Douglas W. Jardine

ROBERT BARNES Mrs. Deborah E. Watkis

ELIZABETH CAREY Richner & Richner, LLC

THERESA BARNETT Mr. and Mrs. Randy R. Neumann

MARTHA E. DOBBINS Mr. David Diemert HELEN DUSENBURY Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kemerling

EDWARD J. BEHRNDT Mrs. Beverly J. Behrndt

EDWARD G. HOWE Ms. Brian V. Howe SUSAN K. HOWE Mr. Brian V. Howe THELMA B. JOHNSON Mr. Paul Becker CLAUDE E. KANTNER Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kantner

RICHARD DUSENBURY Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kemerling

KEITH A. BENNETT, SR. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Givens Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Randy R. Neumann

MILES AND BRENDA JONES Mrs. Evelyne Jones

HELEN BERRY Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher

RICHARD LECURU Mrs. Martha D. Lecuru

RONALD AND MARVEL JONES Mrs. Evelyne Jones

CATHERINE H. BLOCK Mr. Robert Block

JOLAN LENKEY Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Lenkey

BRIDGET KEENAN McELROY Dr. Caelan K. Soma

IRMA BRADLEY Mrs. Doris M. Bradley

HELEN AND MARY LEONARD Mr. James Leonard

ANDREW MENTZ Ms. Delma B. Erikson

LUCILE H. BRUNER Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bruner

MARTIN L. AND SHIRLEE MITCHELL Mr. and Mrs. John Aufdemberge Bailey Cavalieri LLC Battle Creek Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bercaw Dr. and Mrs. Larry K. Brendtro Mr. and Mrs. Craig Carrel Mr. Anthony E. Cox Mr. Robert Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Bill A. Gillis Mr. and Mrs. James Hall Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hastings Ms. Pam Kauffman Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kipp Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kolassa Dr. and Mrs. John Koziarski Dr. Pamela A. Lemerand Mr. Albert Little Mr. and Mrs. Jon A. Rhoades Mr. Joel S. Rufenacht Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Richard Snyder Starr Vista Team 1 Plastics Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Vande Vusse

WILSON CLELAND Mrs. Velda M. Cleland EDWARD S. COE, SR. Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Coe, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pettengill U. E. JOHN COLLINS Ms. Kay Collins EDWIN COTTRELL Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. DesJardins MAURICE N. DAVIS Mrs. Rebecca Davis JOHN S. EVANS Mr. and Mrs. Norman H. Knight CONCETTA FALCONE Mr. John Falcone

VIRGINIA KANTNER Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kantner GORDON G. KNAPP Mrs. Joan B. Knapp

MARGARET S. LEUTHEUSER Mr. and Mrs. Randy R. Neumann DONALD H. LILJE Ms. Betty A. Lilje CHARLES W. MALTBY Mrs. Katie Maltby R. BRADNER MEAD Ms. Pamela J. Davis GLADYS AND GEORGE MESLER Dr. Linda M. Muul ASA MILES, JR. Mrs. Linda Howard MAX L. MITCHELL Mrs. Rebecca Davis THELMA MITCHELL Mrs. Rebecca Davis

SYLVIA STARR RICHEY Ms. Susan L. Beazley Mrs. Elizabeth Carey and Mr. Michael Young Mr. Michael H. Diamant Ms. Sybil Earl Mr. Jamie Ferullo Mr. and Mrs. Geroge D. Goodman Ms. Camille Khoury Mr. and Mrs. Norman H. Knight Mr. and Mrs. Martin Loew Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness Mr. and Mrs. Randy R. Neumann Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Greg Richey Mr. James Veraldi Ms. Nancy W. Walters Mr. Michael R. Weaver Mr. Mark Webster Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wenger GERALD D. ROBINSON Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sieracke MARION ROBINSON Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sieracke REBECCA ANN “BECKY” ROCHO Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell VIRGINIA DAVIS SCHNEIDER Mr. and Mrs. Randy R. Neumann DELPHINE SIROSKY Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sirosky BILL STAFFORD Mr. Raymond Opezzo ELTA HELEN ARBER STARR Mr. Michael R. Weaver DOROTHY STOLZ Mr. Jeffery l. Cornhill

ERICK EDWARD HAUCK Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell

WALTER NEILD Ms. Kathy Cawley Mr. Wade Jackson Ms. Gail Kelce Ms. Nancy L. Krall Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krall Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krumpe Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moizio Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Schaal Ms. Elizabeth Shanin Mr. and Mrs. Ted Weaver Bob and Bonnie Rick and Patty Jerry

JOAN STAUDT PRACY Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Failing

REV. J. C. HENNINGS Mr. and Mrs. Randy R. Neumann

KENNETH M. NICHOLSON, SR. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Nicholson, Jr.

HARRIETT J. WAK Mr. Joseph Wak

CAELAN K. SOMA Mrs. Bridget Keenan McElroy

MARY HEPP Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell

JOSEPH OLSON Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sirosky

FRED WEBERLING Mrs. Fran Weberling

WILLIAM STEELE Ms. Maggie McMullen-Faff

H. ROWENA HERRING Mr. John E. Herring

MARGARET M. PETSCH Mrs. Marian M. Wood

BYRON J. WIGMAN Mr. Brian V. Howe

JOHNNY HORTON Mr. Chuck Beatty Mr. and Mrs. Dave Chadderdon Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McClelland Ms. Jackie Palmatier

ART D. REUM Kiwanis Club of Lombard

GREG WILKINSON Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wilkinson

ASHBY A. RICHARDSON Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Burton

PAMELA WINGERTER Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rowbotham

MARCELLA MOOTZ Miss Anna Lee Teets Miss Sara Lou Teets

FORMER VAN WERT STUDENTS Mr. and Mrs. Larry Konzen MY FAMILY Mr. Gordon P. Grant

JOHN B. GMEINER Mrs. Marian P. Gmeiner FRANK AND ALMETA GOINS Ms. Gloria Jefferson MR. AND MRS. DALE GRANGER, SR. Miss Diane M. Granger J. B. GRIBBELL Mr. and Mrs. James K. Walser WAYNE L. HARTMAN Mrs. Carol Hartman

EDWARD S. THOMAS Dr. Beth Ann Brooks KENNETH GORDON TIMMONS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bell Mr. George Calder Mr. Gregory A. Carnago Mr. Joseph Costa Mrs. Joan Di Lisi Mrs. Sally Duncan Mr. and Mrs. George Fefles Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hunt Mr. and Mrs. David M. Lefere Ms. Sharona Shapiro

HONOR AND MEMORIAL GIFTS are thoughtful ways to remember a special person or occasion, such as a birth, birthday, anniversary, graduation, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or as an enduring tribute to the memory of a loved one, while extending a helping hand to the children of Starr. Gifts may be made online at www.starr.org.

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