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T h e C ru m l e y H o u s e
Newsletter
“To enhance the quality of life for brain-injured survivors by
e n a b l i n g t h e m t o m a x i m i z e t h e i r p o t e n ti a l . ”
300 Urbana Road
Limestone, TN 37681
www.crumleyhouse.com
Volume II,
October
2012
issue
Tanner
Cook,
Top Overall
Male Winner
Audra Yarber,
Top Overall Female Winner
Board of Directors
Mr. Odie Major, Chairman
Mr. Olen Haynes, ViceChairman
Crumley House Celebrates 20th year
Anniversary
The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center celebrated 20 years of service on
February 28, 2013! This celebration honored numerous community leaders, friends, family,
board members and staff who contributed to the success of The Crumley
House … a residential and adult day care rehabilitation center that has offered
valuable services to many traumatic brain-injured
individuals throughout the years.
Over 100 dedicated supporters attended the event! The
guests speakers for the evening were Dr. Paul Stanton
and Dr. Ryan Stanton. Dr. Paul Stanton described the
Dr. Paul Stanton
formative years of The Crumley House; Dr. Ryan
Stanton followed with a presentation on the demographics, causes, and
prevention of traumatic brain injuries. Mrs. June Barrett, founder of The Dr. Ryan Stanton
Crumley House, was commended not only for her strong leadership but
her continuous perseverance to sustain the quality of services at The Crumley House. Special
appreciation was extended to contributors such as Joe and Virginia Crumley, Jim and Sandy
Powell, John and Shirley Stafford, Steve Barrett, Guynn Edwards, Wayne Hunigan, and many
others.
Dr. Eric Roth, Secretary
Mr. Jay Stafford, Treasurer
Mrs. June Barrett, Founder
Dr. Paul Brown
Mrs. Ramona Cress
Dr. Audrey Depelteau
Dr. Karla F. Kyte
Judge E.G. Moody
Mrs. Donna Noland
Mr. Jim Rudy
Mr. Ed Snowden
Dr. Michael Spady
Mr. John Stafford
Dr. Paul Stanton
Mr. Jim Woods
Mr. Guynn Edwards
Executive Director
“GET ON YOUR MARK”… “GET SET”… “GO”! On
Saturday morning, March 9th, 2013, there were 430
participants who enjoyed pounding the pavement as they ran, walked, or
strolled down Urbana Road for The Crumley House Second Annual 5K
Run…”Joggin for the Noggin”...a brain injury awareness fundraiser! Board Chairman, Odie
Major, announced the start of the race. Kylie McGivern, WJHL TV, was the Mistress of
Ceremonies. Representative Micah Van Huss and Kylie McGivern announced the 5K winners.
With scenic snow-capped mountains in the distance, the weather was perfect for this fun run
as overall winner in the male category, Tanner Cook, completed the race in a record time of
16.21. Audra Yarber, the overall winner in the female category, finished in 20.46 minutes.
Unique abstract art plaques created by members of The Crumley House were awarded to the
winners in each division. A delicious complimentary post-race pancake breakfast was served to
everyone, and relaxing massages were provided compliments of Fabozzi Chiropractic and
Massage. Did you catch a glimpse of those “Joggin for the Noggin” tees and those special gift bags
all participants received? What about the pictures taken during the run? Visit
www.crumleyhouse.com or our Facebook page. A special “THANK YOU” to those who
donated, volunteered, participated, and cheered for the runners and walkers! Hope to see you
at next year’s “Joggin for the Noggin”...
What’s coming up next ….
7th annual intermountain brain injury conference
The East Tennessee State University Office of Professional Development in conjunction with The Crumley House
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center will host the 7th Annual Intermountain Brain Injury Conference on Friday,
April 5, 2013 at The Crumley House, 300 Urbana Road, Limestone, TN 37681. Registration for the conference
will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the opening session beginning at 9:00 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Amy Geddes,
OTR/L, CLT, CBIS, a Level III Occupational Therapist at the Peace Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, SC.
There will also be occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy speakers from area colleges. Come
learn unique ways therapy services can be provided to brain injury survivors, how functional goals can be established for individuals with brain injuries, and how we, as professionals, can best assist and support individuals with
an acquired brain injury. Lunch will be provided by The Crumley House for conference attendees. CEUs and
ASHA credits are available. For more information, please contact Angela Bayard, Program Coordinator at
[email protected] or (423) 439-6225.
The Crumley house 2013
Polynesian beach party
Yes, it’s time to make plans to attend the 2013 Polynesian Beach Party on The Crumley House grounds! Mark your
calendar… Reserve the date… Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. You deserve a night of fun, food, dancing, and
relaxation!
Please accept this special invitation to enjoy a Polynesian-style dinner with an array of delicious food, participate in the live
and silent auctions, relax as you listen to The Spirit of Soul Dance Band—music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and much more.
Purchase tickets early to be a part of this wonderful fundraiser for a most worthy cause...The Crumley House!
If you would like to volunteer, donate, or become a sponsor for this year’s Polynesian Party, please contact Michelle
Ferguson at (423) 257-3644, Extension 7.
How can I give?…
Memorial / In Honor
The Crumley House is most appreciative of
donations and support. If you would like to
provide a gift to The Crumley House by
recognizing special people in your life
through a monetary donation, please
complete the form and return it to The
Crumley House. Your gift in memory or in
honor of cherished individuals can mean so
much to The Crumley House members.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness!
Complete this Form and return to The Crumley House
This is a Memorial gift for: ____________________________________________
This Honor gift is for: _______________________________________________
Given by: _________________________________________________________
Giver’s Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________
Send acknowledgement to ____________________________________________
At this address ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit organization serving brain-injured individuals.
Members’ Corner: Ron Peterson
The Crumley House is looking for volunteers!
There is a constant need for individuals to
help with one-on-one activities. Volunteers
can help tutor, chaperon outings, plan extra
activities, or “just hang out to talk”. The
members are always excited to meet new
Ron Peterson grew up playing
baseball in Boise, Idaho and
Gainesville, Florida! He acquired his brain injury in 1987
due to an automobile accident.
Ron enjoys ALL sports, and his
favorite team is Boise State.
But dogs are his true passion! If
you visit Ron, you will see a
variety of dog figurines and a collection of dog-related
items throughout his room. Ron enjoys talking with people...especially about current events. He also enjoys playing board games, and there is a serious fondness for the
game Othello. If you visit The Crumley House, Ron would
enjoy talking and playing a board game with you…
especially Othello.
people and share their stories. If you are
interested in volunteering, please contact
Wayne Hunigan at (423) 257-3644,
Extension 5.
Welcome to our Newest
Board Members
Left: Dr. Audrey Depelteau,
Director of ETSU Innovation
Lab and former Biology Education Coordinator.
New faces at Crumley
house
Staff
Iris Bennett
Kim Fitzgerald
Tina Franklin
Crystal Miniard
Right: Mrs. Donna Noland,
Women’s Health Nurse
Practitioner, Currently the
First Lady of ETSU
Members
Casey Cline
Ginger Brickey
Devin Roberts
Nate Wilford
Dr. Paul Stanton, M.D.
Billy Stallsmith
President Emeritus of East
Tennessee State University
Danny Sexton
Jonathan Hooker
300 Urbana Road
Limestone, TN 37681
Phone: (423) 257-3644
Fax: (423) 257-6594
[email protected]
The Crumley House is funded in part by
DOH TBI Program.
Upcoming events
We’re on the web!
Visit us at
www.crumleyhouse.com
Friday, April 5, 2013
7th Annual Intermountain Brain Injury Conference
to be held at The Crumley House
Saturday, August 10, 2013
The 5th Annual Polynesian Beach Party at 6:00 p.m.
Crumley House Wish List 2013

Walk in Freezer
Commercial Dishwasher
Quadrisizer Machine
Bow Flex Machine
Pool Enclosure
Pool/Patio Furniture
“To enhance the qality of life for brain-injured survivors
b y e n a b l i n g t h e m t o m a x i m i z e t h e i r p o t e n ti a l . ”