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People Inc. is offering an exciting opportunity for
participants of our Day Treatment Centers. Day
Services will be enhanced to include a Day
Habilitation program
format, a person-cen- “Day Habilitation
tered approach focusing on the individual’s focuses off disabilities
needs, interests, skills and on abilities. Day
and choices. Its flexible
environment provides Hab sees the person
chances for individuals
to achieve satisfying with disabilities pursing
and rewarding connections and relationships an individualized goal
within their communiin life.”
ties.
Day Habilitation - Margaretmary Moffat
(Day Hab) is available Program Manager,
Elmwood Day Hab
and recommended for
many individuals with developmental disabilities. It
is currently available at Elmwood Day Services and
will expand to Brighton Park, Central Park Plaza and
Orchard Park Day Treatment Centers this fall. People
who live in Intermediate Care Facilities will continue to attend Day Treatment Centers as per current
New York State regulations. The two programs will
work in conjunction and at some locations will coexist in the same building. As a result, participants
will receive more individualized choices for their
specific interests; gain practical life experiences
through external activities and learning opportunities; and continue to develop necessary life skills.
In Day Treatment Centers, individuals enter into
an existing structure designed to provide treatment
and training for adults with developmental disabilities. With Day Hab, the environment and activities
are molded to the participant’s specific, individual
needs. This kind of programming gives individuals
more choices over their daily activities. They have
the opportunity to explore new areas of interest;
become involved within their communities; and
develop communication and interpersonal skills.
“People Inc. believes in the value of a personcentered, less restrictive day programming philoso-
Hope Griffey, a participant of Elmwood Day Hab, orders
from a restaurant menu during a trip to Niagara Falls. Hope
enjoys the independence the program offers her. When not
participating on the Day Hab’s 23-member bowling league
or going on outings, Hope chooses to spend most of her
time working on the computer. “I surf the Internet and talk to
people in chat groups,” she said. Hope has also used the
computer to write elected officials on matters concerning
people with disabilities.
phy. Person-centered planning has proven to be
successful in the agency’s residential programs,”
said Stephanie Michalski, program director. “Day
Habilitation gets consumers out of a building and
into the community. It helps individuals develop necessary skills and pursue their goals and interests.”
Day Hab services can be provided almost anywhere in the community where an individual wishes
to learn. If someone wants to garden, they can get
their hands dirty at Brighton Park’s Blue Rose
Greenhouse; if bowling is their passion, participants
may join Day Hab’s bowling league; if learning to
read is a desired outcome, visits to the library are
arranged. Day Hab’s goal is to encourage consumers
to become more independent in day-to-day, nonvocational, personal skills such as social interactions, developing money skills, learning to read, arts
and crafts, mobility training and woodworking.
Participant Chris Williams is a huge New York
Mets and Buffalo Sabres fan. “We go to baseball
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Dear Friends,
Self-reliance, independence, opportunities, success — these goals come after hard work, exchange of
ideas and collaborative efforts between people. At People Inc., we take great pride in seeing the people we
serve reach various milestones. Each new skill learned, step taken or achievement earned transforms an individual into someone different — perhaps a little stronger, possibly more independent, always more complex.
Just as we celebrate the changes in our consumers, we embrace changes within the agency, for they too make
us a stronger organization.
Since 1971, People Inc. has evolved into Western New York’s largest human service agency, reflecting
the needs of a changing society. As consumers’ needs vary, People Inc. continues to provide flexibility, individualized attention and a commitment to excellence. We regularly evaluate the impact each program has on
our key audience: people with developmental disabilities. Recently, some areas evolved to better serve our
consumers and strengthen People Inc. as a whole. As detailed in our cover story, Day Services are being
enhanced with the addition of Day Habilitation, a more progressive approach that allows for increased individual growth, creativity and pursuits of personal interests.
The RETAP Thrift Store, which closed in July, will reopen under the management of Pheonix Frontier,
Inc. (see article on page 6). This transition is a positive one for both RETAP and the customers who have
come to rely on its low prices and quality merchandise.
One of People Inc.’s greatest strength is its employees and their dedication to our consumers. Consumers
always come first at People Inc. and every decision we make is based on their best interests. Change is often
difficult, but we are certain that the decisions we make will result in benefits for our programs and services
to consumers.
The growth of People Inc. and its programs allows us to remain a positive influence in the community, a
comfort to families and a valuable resource for individuals. Thank you for your support and confidence in our
agency.
Best regards,
James M. Boles, Ed.D.
President and CEO
People Inc. exists so that
individuals with disabling
conditions or other
special needs have the
support they need to
participate and succeed
in an accepting society.
Dear Friends,
People Inc. has enjoyed a great deal of community support over the past 30 years, which has allowed
us to help many Western New Yorkers in need. A recent tally shows that our services are delivered more
than 10,000 people locally. Nonprofits in this community are relied upon to conduct critical work...be it
providing housing and health care, responding to crisis or shaping the future through youth education.
While we provide human services, People Inc. also plays a leadership role in helping other organizations.
We believe that the community as a whole is best served through sharing information and enhancing the
capacity of various service providers.
One example of this commitment in action is our partnership with the United Way of Buffalo & Erie
County and the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women, to educate nonprofit and public sector
leaders on accountable nonprofit governance. Together, we are bringing Dr. John Carver, the world's most
published authority on governance, to Buffalo in November.
In the wake of corporate scandals, it is appropriate to question how our community’s investments in
nonprofits are being monitored as well. A board should be expected to have adequate controls in place and
to be focused on the outcomes that the organization exists to address. The message of Policy Governance,
which our Board has used since 1995, will be shared with the larger community. We hope
that the bar is raised on accountable and representative governance, so that our community is
better served by board members overall.
Respectfully yours,
Robert B. Mayer
Board Chairperson
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2002
New Members Join People Inc. Board of Directors
William M. Collins
Andres Garcia
Eugene Meeks
People Inc. welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: William M.
Collins, principal owner of Travers/Collins/Partners and chief executive officer of
Collins & Company; Andres Garcia, vice president of Community and Government
Relations, Kaleida Health; and Eugene Meeks, executive director, Child and Family
Services. These individuals add their diversity of experience and perspective to the
10 other volunteer board members who govern People Inc. We look forward to their
leadership. For more information about People Inc.’s board of directors, visit
www.people-inc.org/about/board.html.
From left: Douglas A. Platt, project coordinator, People Inc.,
and Thomas Maul, Commissioner, Office of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, stand before
People Inc.’s Museum of disABILITY's Traveling exhibit
displayed at Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day.
Commissioner Maul was awarded a Lifetime Achievement
Award during the event, held at the Buffalo Convention
Center in May. People Inc.’s Museum of disABILITY History
is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of
artifacts pertaining to the history of people with disabilities.
Visit the museum online at www.people-inc.org/museum.
People Inc. Staff Appointments
Rhonda Frederick
Nicole Passantino
Rhonda Frederick was promoted to chief
operating officer at People Inc., where she oversees
the Program Development, Service Coordination,
Nursing, Quality Assurance, Senior Services and
Grants departments. Rhonda, formerly director of
Program Development, has worked for People Inc.
since 1980, where she began as a 48-hour relief shift
worker. Rhonda earned her Bachelor of Science in
social work from Rochester Institute of Technology
and is currently working on a master’s degree in
Public Administration from Canisius College. She
is a member of the Town of Amherst Senior
Services Committee and Comprehensive Planning
Committee; a member of the Network in Aging and
on the Board of Directors of Connie Mac Little
League.
Nicole Passantino was promoted to Marketing
and Communications Manager. She was formerly
Communications specialist and has worked for the
agency since 1998. Nicole will oversee the internal
and external communications for the agency,
including media relations, marketing, advertising,
public relations and community outreach. A
member and public relations co-chair of the Buffalo
Events Network, Nicole earned her Bachelor
of Science in Media/Communications from
Medaille College.
Congratulations to
James M. Boles, Ed.D.
on being reappointed
as a member of the
Advisory Council
on Mental Retardation
and Developmental
Disabilities by Governor
George E. Pataki.
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Summer/Fall
Special Partners, Special Projects - Grant Awards
Keeping you informed:
visit www.people-inc.org
to subscribe to the
PeoplePage, our free
monthly e-mail newsletter.
Visit us at our website
www.people-inc.org
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People Inc. received a $260,287 grant from the
Youth Council of the Buffalo and Erie County
Workforce Investment Board to fund a
collaborative project with Suburban Adult Services
and Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers.
The agencies will work together to recruit and serve
125 out-of-school youth with special needs. Staff
will encourage and motivate youth to return to
school or plan for a career through a variety
of activities including paid and unpaid work
experience; mentoring and community service
projects; job readiness; development and coaching;
GED preparation and individualized basic skills
instruction. For more information, contact Bill
Schultz, director of Employment and Training
Services, at 694-6630, ext. 247.
Thanks to a $2,000 grant from
the Buffalo Bills Youth Foundation
and a $8,569 Mabel Louise Burns
Education Grant from The
Children’s Guild, the Kids on the
Block (KOB) puppet troupe will
head back to school this fall. After a
busy summer performing at various day
camps, recreation programs and other
venues, KOB hopes to top last year’s performance record of 31 WNY schools visited and a total
viewing audience of 4,228 children. KOB promotes
understanding and acceptance of differences and
helps foster a more inclusive atmosphere for children with disabilities in schools and neighborhoods
throughout Western New York. Bunraku, the
Japanese style of puppetry used, is extremely effective in creating an atmosphere where children feel
comfortable asking questions. Visit www.peopleinc.org/kidsontheblock for more information about
this innovative community outreach program.
Children’s Foundation of Erie County awarded
People Inc. a $2,000 grant to support the agency’s
Intensive Behavioral Intervention Services. The program assists families who have children with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors,
such as sleep issues, difficulty in toilet training, and
aggression. Trained staff helps parents better handle
their child’s behavior, through physical and verbal
intervention. For more information about this program, contact Denise Taylor, in-home behavioral
trainer, at 632-4843, ext. 340.
The Children’s Guild awarded $5,000 to People
Inc. and the Buffalo Public School District to fund
training and educational materials about the
district’s integrated education program. Under this
grant, People Inc. will develop materials to inform
the families of students in special education at
several Buffalo schools about the benefits of
integrated education.
People Inc. was awarded a $12,000 grant from the
NYS Department of Labor Hazard Abatement
Board, to support the delivery of Virtues of
Excellence training to human service workers.
This unique training was developed by Dave
Mack-Hardiman, training manager, and has attracted
grants for four consecutive years. During that
time, over a thousand people have learned to apply
proactive techniques to avoid injury and deepen
relationships with the people to whom they provide
services. This year, People Inc. will host 30 Virtues
training sessions that will cover 12 ‘virtues’:
assertiveness, empathy, flexibility, honesty, humility,
humor, patience, perseverance, prediction, resilience,
responsibility and wisdom. Four hundred and fifty
employees from People Inc. and other nonprofit
agencies will be trained.
The NYS Office of Mental Retardation/
Developmental Disabilities awarded People Inc.
and Suburban Adult Services Inc. a $324,000 grant
for the Direct Support Recruitment and Training
Initiative. This two-year initiative was created to
offer direct care training, placement and retention
services to 50 people that are also eligible for
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. This
collaborative proposal was ranked number one in
Western New York, and awarded the entire funding
allocated to the region. Additional partners include
Autistic Services, Community Services for
the Developmentally disabled, United Cerebral
Palsy Association, Baker Victory Services and
Rivershore Inc.
People Inc. was recently approved as a provider
under the Ticket To Work program through the
Social Security Administration. This is a voluntary
program, where most social security and SSI
disability beneficiaries will receive a “ticket”
they may use to obtain vocational rehabilitation,
employment or other support services from an
approved provider of choice, called “employment
networks.” The ticket holder and employment network together design an individual employment
plan outlining services to be provided to assist the
individual in reaching his or her employment goal.
The program was designed to provide people with
disabilities with more choices and expanded
opportunities to help them go to work. New York
was among 13 states included in the first year
roll-out of the national program.
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Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament a Success
The Foundation held its Drive Fore
Disabilities Golf Tournament on July
8 at East Aurora Country Club.
People Inc.’s inaugural golf event
attracted 120 golfers and raised
approximately $30,000 to support the
People Inc. Foundation.
Special thanks to Tournament
committee co-chairs, Robert O’Leary,
Parkview Health Services; and
Samuel Savarino, Savarino Construction
Services Corporation; Josh Mora,
anchor, Empire Sports Network, and
Dennis Williams, sports director,
WIVB-TV Channel 4, who emceed the event; and to our 32 Team
People volunteers.
Congratulations to the winning foursome from H. Joseph Sgroi &
Associates: Jeff Sgroi, Chris Dukat, John Clouden and Dave
Gerspach. Fun was had by all!
We are grateful to our corporate sponsors: AirTran Airways,
Calamar Construction Management Inc., Eaton Office Supply,
Hodgson Russ Attorneys, LLP, Hogan & Willig, Homewood Suites,
Parkview Health Services, Ralph J. Vanner & Associates, Savarino
Construction, Walt Disney World Resorts and William L. Long &
Associates, Architects.
Next year’s Drive Fore Disabilities is already scheduled for July
7, 2003 - mark your calendars!
Scholarship recipients were recognized at a luncheon this spring. Pictured
from left: Leah Bartlo, Sarah Applegate, Elizabeth Pantano, Lisa Greenauer,
Kimberly Kadziolka, Travis Micheler, Denise Kliensmith, Sondra Schrieber,
Sherri Riles-Martin and Brie Hofschneider.
Board Member Andrea Millerschoen, center, was the lucky winner of the Walt
Disney World Resorts vacation package, which she plans to donate. Ms.
Millerschoen stands with Dennis Williams, left, Josh Mora, and Lynn Kelly,
Foundation director.
Foundation Awards
Employee and Volunteer Scholarships
The People Inc. Foundation awarded the following employees
and volunteer with academic scholarships to pursue degrees
in special education, social science or a health-related field with
a focus on education, rehabilitation or treatment of people with
disabilities: Sarah Applegate, Leah Bartlo, Lisa Greenauer,
Brie Hofschneider, Kimberly Kadziolka, Denise Kleinsmith,
Sarah Matukewicz, Travis Micheler, Elizabeth Pantano,
Sherri Riles-Martin, Sondra Schreiber and Shannyn Williamson.
Scholarships range between $800 and $1,200 depending on the
degree of study. Sarah Matukewicz, agency volunteer, was awarded
the $600 Joshua Wagner Memorial Volunteer Scholarship.
The Scholarship program was established to support and further
the field of developmental disabilities, to help employees expand
their knowledge and offer financial assistance. Recipients were
selected based on the number of years worked at People Inc., pursuit of study in the field of developmental disabilities, grade point
average and completion of credit hours.
For more information on how to support the Scholarship program,
contact the Foundation at 634-8132 or [email protected].
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Donor Recognition January 2002- June 2002
CORPORATE DONORS
Foundation Society
Families of FANA - WNY, Inc.
Hogan & Willig, PLLC
M&T Bank
Marvin & Company
Ralph J. Vanner & Associates
Stamm, Reynolds & Stamm
Friends of People Inc.
Brigham Concrete Construction
Buffalo Wheelchair
Calamar Construction Management, Inc.
H. Joseph Sgroi & Associates
Hodgson Russ Attorneys, LLP
Ilio DiPaolo, Inc.
Ingram Micro, Inc.
Selective Insurance Co.
Sparks Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Towne Automotive Group
Upstate Communication Resource
William L. Long
& Associates, Architects
Neighbor’s Circle
Bank of America Mortgage Center
Buffalo Exterminating Co., Inc.
Carrier Coach
Davis Ulmer Sprinkler
Eaton Office Supply Company, Inc.
Grandview Construction, Inc.
Guildcraft, Inc.
Independent Health
Joe Cecconi’s Chrysler Complex
M.J. Mechanical Services Inc.
Niagara Benefits Group, Inc.
Niagara Construction
Parkview Health Services
St. Lawrence Cement
United Business Systems
United Wall & Ceiling Systems, Inc.
Community Supporters
4 The Love of Dolls
Allasen Carpet Co., Inc.
AXA Advisors
Bechtel Kopin & Co. CPA
Buffalo China
Charity Fundings
Charitygift Fund of the
Austin Community Foundation
Clauss & Co.
CONAX Buffalo Corporation
Cordova Caravan Corporation
CVM Electric, Inc.
Diamonds & Gemstones by Debbie
Identity Design, PLLC
Ladies Auxiliary Post #9249
Merchants Insurance Group
The Pfizer Foundation
Security Communications Systems
United Way of Niagara
CORPORATE IN-KIND DONORS
AirTran Airways
Alleyway Theatre
Attilio’s Salon & Day Spa
Black Dog Lodge
Brite Ideas Sales & Marketing
Brownstone Bistro
Buffalo Athletic Club Suburban
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Buffalo Place, Inc.
Capello Salons & Day Spa
Certo Brothers
Distributing Company, Inc.
Chef’s Restaurant of Buffalo, Inc.
The Coffee Pause Co., Inc.
Definitely Buffalo
Delta Sonic Car Wash
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Earth Arts
Eastern Mountain Sports
Eaton Office Supply Company, Inc.
Esquire Limousine Service
Fanny’s Restaurant
Glen Park Tavern
The Golf Club
Greg Dekdebrun’s Ski Shop
Guildcraft, Inc.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hutch’s
Holiday Valley Resort
Ilio DiPaolo, Inc.
JMS & Associates
Kelly’s Country Store
KeyBank
Ladies Auxiliary Post #9249
Main Restaurant Associates
Marketing Services Inc.
Media Play
Mid City Office Equipment, Inc.
Nationwide
Oasis Bed & Breakfast
Orchard Park Garden Club
Orville’s Appliances
Pepsi-Cola Buffalo Bottling Corp.
Pfister Edward Golf Shop
Premier Group
Pro Golf Discount
R&R Dude Ranch
Raa Digi Spa Salons
Radisson Hotel & Suites
Ramada Inn - Windjammer’s
Red Door Ski Shops
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Romanello’s Roseland Restaurant
Romanello’s South
Russer Foods
Sammy’s Flowers & Fruit Baskets
Scotch ‘N Sirloin Restaurant
Showcase Upholstery
South End Floral
Studio Arena Theatre
SYSCO Foods
Ticketmaster
TKO Design
Tony Martin Award’s Inc.
Tops Friendly Markets
Two High Energy Juggling
U.S. Food Service
Vermont Pure Springs, Inc.
Village Glen Tennis & Fitness Club
Vino Aroma
VIP Pharmecuticals
Vix #83
Walt Disney World Resorts
Waste Management
We Care Transportation, Inc.
Wegmans
WGRZ-TV Channel 2
WJYE-FM 96.1
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Friends of People Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Meade
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Vanner, Sr.
Neighbor’s Circle
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Abbott
Mr. Edward J. Desmarest
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Heywood
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Lane, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer
Community Supporters
Anonymous
Mrs. Carol Adamo
Mr. and Mrs. George Adrian
Ms. Leslie Avendano
Mr. Richard Bailey
Ms. Rita Bailey
Ms. Tamatha S. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Balcerzak
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Baranyi
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Barba
Ms. Lavernal J. Barbee
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Barden
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Barlow
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Bartel, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf L. Bauer
Ms. Olive E. Bellamy
Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Berg
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Beyer
Ms. Lynette Biber
Mr. William J. Bogan
Mr. Martin Bowman
and Ms. Gillian Horgan
Ms. Kimberly A. Breeden
Ms. Kara E. Brodfuehrer
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Brownell
Ms. Susan Bryant
Ms. Catherine M. Burns
Ms. Sheila Bush
Mrs. Kelly A. Bushen
Ms. Theodora L. Byron
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cammarata
Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Carrel
Dr. and Mrs. James L. Cavalieri II
Ms. Rose Marie Cetola
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Chadwick
Mr. Jay S. Chesbro
Ms. Emmy Cheteny
Ms. Anne N. Christy
Ms. Mary V. Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Connors
Ms. Mary Ann Conroy
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Cooney
Mr. Joseph Cornell
Mr. Jerry L. Corp
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Crandall
Ms. Latonya P. Crumpler
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D’Arcy
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Danaher
Mrs. Andria Darel
Mr. and Mrs. Rocco J. De Luca
Ms. Angela DeMatteis
Mr. and Mrs. Richard DiCarlo
Ms. Regina M. Dolan
Ms. Jeanne M. Down
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Drzewiecki
Ms. Bonita A. Dubil
Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Duewiger
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dulski
Mr. and Mrs. Duane V. Durphy
Ms. Lillie Dykes
Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Dylag
Mrs. Helen B. Ebling
Mr. and Mrs. Burt N. Eichkorn
Mr. and Mrs. Texas B. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Eppolito
Dr. Charles Ewing
and Dr. Sharon Harris-Ewing
Mrs. Mary C. Fasano
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Ms. Barbara A. Ferlicca
Ms. Dolores A. Fiegl
Ms. Sandra L. Flanders
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Fleming, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Floss
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Frank
Ms. Libby J. Frida
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Frieh
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Frye
Ms. Denise Full
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Funigiello
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Fuoto
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Galas
Mr. Jeffrey F. Gantz
Mrs. Eleanor M. Gavacs
Mr. John F. Gebhardt
Ms. Mary Anne Gebhardt
Ms. Cynthia L. Gerace
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gesel
Dr. Elliott J. Goldstein
Mr. Leonard Gonshor
Mrs. Emily Gorczyca
Ms. Irene Gray
Ms. Shawndra C. Greene
Ms. Mary F. Grine
Ms. Donna L. Grinnell
Ms. Laura D. Gustafson
Mrs. Margaret Guthrie
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Hadley
Ms. Mary F. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Hart
Ms. Michelle E. Harvey
Ms. Tameka Harvey
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hassenfratz
Mr. and Mrs. W. Merrick Hayes, Jr.
Ms. Judith J. Heintz
Mr. Marc Hennig
Mr. Scott K. Higley
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hill
Mr. Benjamin Hines
Mr. Ken Hoch
Ms. Jennifer L. Hockenberger
Mrs. Shirley Hoffman
Ms. Nancy A. Honeychuck
Ms. Renee Horn
Mr. and Mrs. James R. How
Mrs. Pauline M. Huber
Dr. Michael A. Izzo
Ms. Suzanne M. Jacobs
Professor Georgiana Jungels
Mrs. Samuel Kaiser
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Kasprzak
Mr. and Mrs. William Katz
Ms. Carol A. Kelley
Mr. James R. Kelley
Mr. Daniel A. Kelly
Mr. Donald V. Kelly
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Ms. Kristina M. Kesick
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kilger
Mr. George M. Kingsley, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Kopf
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Krawczyk
Mr. Kevin Krencik
Dr. Kevin B. Kulick
Ms. Janet Lang
Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Langer
Ms. Mary Jane Larson
Mrs. Grace G. Leary
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Lenihan
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Levine
Mr. Robert Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Williams J. Lewis
Ms. Yvette M. Longwith
Mr. William D. Lo Patriello
Ms. Kristin R. Lotz
Ms. Patricia Louis
Mr. Michael B. Luce
Mrs. Rita M. Lumia
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Marino
Mrs. Karen M. Marlinski
Ms. Dorothy L. Maskulinski
Mr. Robert E. Matthews
Ms. Stacy F. Maybee
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClellan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. McConnell
Mr. and Mrs. James N. McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. James F. McDermott
Mr. Dennis M. McDonell
Ms. Karen McFadden
Mrs. Helen D. McGreevy
Mr. and Mrs. John D. McIntosh
Mr. and Mrs. James J. McLoughlin
Ms. Deanna L. McNair-Vaughn
Mr. James E. Meade, Jr.
Ms. Jessica J. Merritt
Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Mesches
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Metz
Ms. Holly Metzger
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander C. Meyer, Jr.
Mr. Morton Meyers, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Millar
Mr. and Mrs. Brett J. Miller
Ms. Anne D. Moesch
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace D. Mohn
Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery
Mrs. Leona Mordino
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Munschauer
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Murrett III
Ms. Jubal L. Myer
Ms. Ellen B. Neumann
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Newbold
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Newell
Mrs. Loretta Nichter
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Noworyta
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. O’Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Brien
Ms. Maureen A. O’Connell
Mr. Larry Opalka
Ms. Rosalie Ott
Ms. Carol Palascewski
Ms. Barbara J. Parker
Ms. Joann Pelczynski
Mr. Carlton G. Peter
Ms. Sophia L. Petri
Mr. Edward Piazza
Ms. Stephanie Polanowski
Mrs. Rita C. Pollinger
Mr. Gerald E. Powers
Mr. Jordan L. Prawel
Mrs. Dianne M. Puma
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Purcell
Ms. Audra M. Quick
Ms. Beth M. Rall
Mr. Robiah Ramadhan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Ray
Ms. Nancy Reagon
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Reilly
Mrs. and Mr. Gail Reynolds
Ms. Gina M. Rich
Ms. Carol T. Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson
Ms. Francena G. Rodgers
Mr. Damaris Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ronaghan
Mrs. Sharon Rosenfeld
Mr. and Mrs. James Ruddock
Mrs. Sophie Rusiecki
Mr. Peter T. Ruszczyk
Ms. Shellie Rutstein
Ms. Cecilia J. Ryll
Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Sabatino
Ms. Jennie Sack
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart J. Schanzlin, Jr.
Mr. Dominic M. Schiavone
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schindler
Mr. and Mrs. Russell R. Schlesinger
Ms. Shirley D. Schottin
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders M. Sennet
Mrs. Brenda Shelton
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Smith
Ms. Jacquelyn M. Smith-Tepas
Ms. Rosalee H. Spaulding
Mr. Stephen Spyra
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stern
Mrs. Eleanor B. Stiller
Mr. James I. Stovroff
Mr. Robert F. Stuart, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sugarman
Ms. Patricia Suhr
Mr. and Mrs. Roman B. Szajta
Ms. Jeanmarie S. Taggart
Mr. John P. Tammaro
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome J. Terhaar
Ms. Betty Lou Testa
Mr. Michael Threat
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic J. Tornabene
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Trefzer
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Trigilio
Ms. Alexandra C. Tuttle
Ms. Jennifer Urbanek
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Vacco
Mr. Benjamin Van Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Van Dewark
Ms. Mary E. Van Note
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Vener
Mrs. Angela M. Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wagner
Ms. Katherine J. Walczak
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walsh
Mr. Williams F. Warthling
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wehr
Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Wertman
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. White
Mr. and Mrs. James J. White, Jr.
Ms. Dolores M. Whiting
Mr. and Mr. Paul J. Wilhelm
Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Will
Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wilton
Ms. Marion A. Winkler
Mr. David M. Witmer
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wrotniak
Mrs. Mary Ann Zawier
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
Mrs. Phyllis I. Zuzze
INDIVIDUAL IN-KIND DONORS
Mr. and Mrs. John Kadziolka
Dr. Sean Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray
Ms. Patricia Suhr
Ms. Charlene Taylor
A special thank you to the many
People Inc. employees who contribute
to the agency in so many ways.
We apologize for any errors or
omissions in the above lists. Please
contact the Foundation at 634-8132
to make a correction.
For more information on how to
support the People Inc. Foundation,
please visit the People Inc. website
at www.people-inc.org or call us
at 634-8132.
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Go “Team People”
Bon Ton Cares to Share
This spring, Bon Ton Department stores sponsored a “Care to
Share” campaign to support area nonprofit agencies through the sale
of coupon books. People Inc. employees and volunteers sold 140
coupon books and received a $500 bonus prize for “Most Coupons
Redeemed at the Designated Store.” Proceeds benefited the
Foundation. Two People Inc. employees even won shopping sprees.
Thank you, Bon Ton Department Stores, for caring!
Thank you ...
... to the University at Buffalo for inviting People Inc.
to be part of their Community Cares Program
which allows agency consumers to experience the
excitement of college athletic events free of charge.
After a humble beginning in
2001 with only four committed
volunteers, Team People,
People Inc.’s pool of agency
and community volunteers,
now boasts 105 members.
During the first half of the
year, Team People, supported
by the People Inc. Foundation,
covered a variety of community
and agency sponsored events such
as The Buffalo News Kids Day,
People Inc. Foundation’s Winter Fun Fest, SABAH Skate and the
Ilio DiPaolo Golf Tournament. We look forward to helping at the
following events: United Way’s Day of Caring, World’s Largest
Disco and Walk F.A.R. for NAAR Autism Walk.
A special thank you to the following Team People volunteers for
working more than half of the 800 total hours already invested this
year: Kathy Bechtel, Alice Cunningham, Amanda Dragoo, Tashawn
Faison, Madonna Groom, Sharon Johnson, Lynn Kelly, Lorraine
Martinez, Terry Mitchell, Erica A. Newsom, Nicole Passantino,
Roslyn Santa Lucia and Tom Santa Lucia. For more information
about Team People, contact Amanda Dragoo, fund raising associate,
at 634-8132, ext. 7427.
Buffalo Sabres Alumni Event
In March, Buffalo Sabres Alumni reunited for a friendly game
against the Young Presidents Organization at the Amherst Pepsi
Center. Amongst the players were such giants as Gilbert Perrault,
Rick Martin, and Morris Titanic who afterwards gave autographs to
many patient fans. The Young Presidents Organization and Sabres
Alumni sponsored the game with proceeds benefiting the People
Inc. Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute. This was a successful and worthy event and the Foundation is grateful to the Buffalo
Sabres for their generosity and support.
From left: Joe Conti, consumer, and Jaime O’Brien, IRA specialist, enjoy
the Sabres’ alumni game and each other’s company. People Inc. was given
complimentary tickets for its consumers and staff to attend the game.
The People Inc. Foundation
is offering the following items
for sale:
• 2003 Entertainment Books, $23 (after November 10, $28)
• Anderson’s Coupon Books, $3
• Holiday Cards, $8
• People Inc. Casual Wear Collection; shirts come
in three price categories, depending on style:
$23, $25 and $27
Proceeds benefit the People Inc. Foundation.
For more information, call 634-8132.
Market Place
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Day Habilitation continued from page 1
Laura LaPenna, right, Elmwood Day Hab participant, and
Janaine Gates, primary instructor, look through magazines
to find photos to add to a collage celebrating the diversity of
the world. Laura enjoys socializing with peers and the
outings she takes through Day Hab, such as trips to the mall
and aquarium.
games and hockey games,” he said. “I also like to
take tours of Channel 4, right across the street.”
Chris accesses People Inc.’s Elmwood Health Center
for physical therapy and occupational therapy while
attending Elmwood Day Hab.
People Inc. offers:
People Inc. offers many resources to provide
needed clinical services, including a full range of
medical, therapeutic and rehabilitation services
through its Elmwood Health Center. Clinical
services will be provided at each Day Hab site. If
specific services are not provided on site, the Day
Hab team will work with the consumer’s service
coordinator to identify needs and obtain services for
them, as well as assist in arranging for transportation
to alternative agencies or facilities.
There is no “typical day” in Day Hab. Staff work
with participants to develop monthly plans, but each
person’s day is planned based on his/her individual
needs and interests. Daily activities may include
computer work, exercise, gardening, shopping, jobskill development or volunteering in the community.
Each day brings new experiences and opportunities
for growth, increased independence and integration.
People Inc. anticipates the positive impact Day
Habilitation will have on its consumers and believes
it will allow the agency to remain financially
stable and become a more effective provider of
services. To answer questions you may have, visit
www.people-inc.org for a Day Treatment/Day
Habilitation Q&A article. To speak with someone
directly, contact Sue Ann Barrett, administrative
specialist, at 634-8132, ext. 7416.
Day Habilitation
& Day Treatment programs
Early Intervention
Employment
& Training services
Family Support services
Guardianship
Home Health Care
Primary Health Care
Recreation programs
Residential programs
Senior services
Service Coordination
Transition services
Traumatic Brain Injury services
Opening of Homes Provides Opportunities for Seniors
Violet and Marigold Housing, People Inc.’s new
HUD funded senior housing complexes, are now
open! Located in Cheektowaga and on Grand
Island, both facilities provide affordable housing for
senior citizens with accommodations for those who
have vision, hearing and mobility impairments. The
three-story buildings boast rental apartments, a
caretaker’s apartment and a Community Room,
which is available for residents’ recreation and
social activities. Applications are being accepted for
both locations. People Inc.’s other senior housing
sites are in Blasdell, North Buffalo, South Buffalo
and Hamburg. A 49-unit senior complex in
Amherst is currently under construction. For more
information or an application, call Susan Loftus,
Senior Services administrator, at 634-8132, ext. 7451.
Connie Talani, left, and Wanda
Blachowski enjoy a summer breeze
on the porch of the new Violet
Housing Complex in Cheektowaga.
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From left: Jenny Pawlson, Iris Housing resident, and Phyllis
Vacanti, Lilly Housing resident, work on their ceramics
project at Lilly Housing in Blasdell. Residents of People
Inc.'s senior housing complexes regularly get together for
outings and events such as picnics, cards games, crafts
and theatre.
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Summer/Fall
More than an Employee
James Boles, left, presents Jamie Lembeck with
an award acknowledging his 15 years of service to
People Inc. Jamie began his career at People Inc. in
the Marketing/Development department, but after a
spinal chord injury, switched his profession to
become a Disabilities Advocate.
Jamie felt it was imperative to
break down societal barriers that
stemmed from a lack of awareness
towards people with disabilities. He
became an advisor for the Mayor
of Buffalo where he ensures that
federal and local policies regarding
people with disabilities are
enforced. He also devotes his time
to Hallwalls, a unique and advanced
arts organization in Buffalo, and
frequently lectures at the University
at Buffalo and Buffalo State
College.
“Jamie gives the students a personal perspective
on disability and adjustment to life in a wheelchair.
He educates the students on how to approach persons with a disability,” said Mary Matteliano MS,
OTR/L, Clinical Assistant Professor, University at
Buffalo. “The students always comment on how
comfortable Jamie makes them feel and this eases
their transition into the role of a therapist.”
When asked why he has stayed with People Inc.
for all these years, Jamie modestly states, “People
Inc. is allowing me to participate in numerous facets
of society. I am grateful, especially to Jim Boles and
Joe Giansante, for supporting and believing in me.
It wasn’t a question of me accepting People Inc., it
was People Inc. accepting me and my abilities
rather than looking at my disability.”
Job Fair
Stop by People Inc.’s Job Fair, September 21 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1219 North Forest Rd., Williamsville to
learn about exciting job opportunities including direct
care, nursing and management. Part- and full-time positions are available throughout Western New York to suit
a flexible schedule. Employees receive health and life
insurance, 401 (k) pension plan, paid time off, tuition
assistance and more. To view a list of available jobs, visit
www.people-inc.org/jobs or contact the Human
Resource Department at 634-8132 for more information.
Closing One Door, Opening Another
It was with careful review and consideration of
the agency’s budget and mission that People Inc.
decided to close RETAP Thrift Store in July. We are
delighted, however, that RETAP will reopen in a new
location under the management of Pheonix Frontier,
Inc., a nonprofit organization serving people with
disabilities.
“This collaboration provides a great opportunity
for People Inc. and Phoenix Frontier, Inc. to work
together and provide a worthwhile service for people
in need,” said James Boles, president & CEO. “The
store’s main purpose was to provide employment
training to individuals with disabilities,” Boles
added. “The mission was to ‘Recruit, Evaluate,
Train, Assess and Place.’ However, the focus of
RETAP Thrift Store changed and the agency’s
Supported Employment and Training Services
became more effective.”
Phoenix Frontier, Inc. is scheduled to open the
new store at 54 Webster St. in North Tonawanda.
There is a possibility of a second location on
Kensington Avenue in Buffalo. We will keep you
posted of the new openings on our website,
www.people-inc.org, so keep checking in!
Family Care - Creating a Home for Everyone
From top left: Mary Beth Fahey, Sister
Rose Mary Cauley, Stanley May, Teresa
Frazier and Thomas Kudja have all
lived together for many years in a
Family Care residence on Breckenridge
Road in Buffalo. “There is special value
in running a program, seeing the same
people every day and sharing your life
with them,” said Sister Cauley, family
care provider. “You develop something
in yourself when you help others.”
For more information about becoming
a family care provider, call Terrie
Cichon, program administrator, at
882-6797, ext. 232.
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For nearly 20 years, People Inc.’s Family
Care program has provided companionship and
residential alternatives for people with developmental disabilities. Providers open their homes to people
who may benefit from a smaller, more intimate
home environment than a traditional group home
residence. Family care providers become very
involved in the daily lives of the residents and
support consumers’ growth and development by
offering understanding, guidance and supervision.
They assist with budgets, goals, medical appointments, and provide 24-hour care. Providers are
reimbursed for room and board on a monthly basis
and receive a difficulty of care payment based on the
individual’s needs.
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Breakfast Keeps CEO, Employees Connected
“It is reassuring to know
With 1,900 employees and more than 90
residential and program sites, it can be a challenge
to know every staff member and be informed of
specific happenings at each site. To keep connected
with employees and issues in the field, James Boles
hosts a monthly breakfast and randomly invites staff
from various departments throughout the agency.
“It’s great to see the long time employees and
meet new employees for the first time,” said Boles.
“The staff breakfast allows for a very diverse group
of staff with many different backgrounds and skills
to come together. I enjoy this time with staff.”
During the breakfast, Dr. Boles provides updates
on agency news and developments; employees
report on their specific departments and projects.
It’s an opportunity for generating new ideas and
exchanging useful information.
that even with agency
growth, we continue to serve
our consumers well and care
about employee feedback.”
- Tom Joyce
Employment Specialist
and breakfast attendee
Transition Program Prepares Students for the Future
Latasha Hunter, above right, a senior at Seneca
Vocational High School, files documents at the
Fleet branch at 1171 East Delavan Ave. in Buffalo
while Kathy Wright, branch manager, looks on.
Miss Hunter is one of 24 City of Buffalo high
school students who participated in a six-week
Career Development and Work-Based Transition
Program held at Fleet branches in Buffalo this year.
“Latasha was wonderful to work with,” said
Wright. “Each day she greeted us with her big, beautiful smile. Everything she did was done well and
responsibly.” Miss Hunter was encouraged to apply
for a job at Fleet following her high school graduation. “This is a great place to work,” said Hunter.
The program, geared toward students who
receive People Inc.’s Transition Services, was made
possible though a grant from the FleetBoston
Financial Foundation and is a collaborative effort
between Fleet, People Inc. and the Buffalo Public
School District. It will continue into the 2002-2003
school year.
Pawsitive Pooches, a local chapter of Therapy Dogs International, makes
monthly visits to several People Inc. programs. Director Sharey Edholm, right,
and Brita, therapy dog, visit with Bob Hamilton at Adult Day Services on
Delaware Avenue. Mr. Hamilton, who had been bitten by a dog years ago,
took a while to warm up to Brita, but now looks forward to her visits. "Pet therapy helps people overcome their fears and develop social skills," said
Edholm. “Animals instinctively know who needs extra attention and the consumers take comfort in their companionship.”
Students receive mobility training to learn time
management and arrange public transportation
to and from their respective banks. On-site
responsibilities include customer service, greeting,
filing, and answering the phone, directing calls, data
entry, ATM instruction and observation of daily
bank operations.
People Inc.’s Transition School to Work Program
currently works with 110 students in eight different
Buffalo high schools. The program assists students
who are aging out of high school with the
adjustment to adult life by learning practical skills
needed for employment and handling adult
responsibilities. For more information contact
Dale Stampfer, program administrator, at 694-6630,
ext. 241.
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Gifts of Caring
from January 2002 - June 2002
In Tribute to Ms. Mary R. Abbott
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Abbott
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClellan
In Tribute to Carly R. Bemish
Mrs. Grace G. Leary
In Tribute to Dominic Beninati
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cammarata
In Tribute to Sue Benjamin
Mr. and Mrs. William Katz
In Tribute to Louis Bergen
Mr. Morton Meyers, Jr.
In Tribute to Billy Bogan
Mr. William J. Bogan
In Tribute to
Mr. David S. Bowman
Mr. Martin Bowman
and Ms. Gillian Horgan
In Tribute to Thomas Brinkworth
Ms. Catherine M. Burns
In Tribute to Anne Collins
Ms. Dorothy L. Maskulinski
In Tribute to Mark V. Conley
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Barden
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf L. Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bowman
Dr. and Mrs. James L. Cavalieri II
Ms. Jeanne M. Down
Mr. and Mrs. Texas B. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Eppolito
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Frank
Mr. John F. Gebhardt
Ms. Mary Anne Gebhardt
Ms. Mary F. Grine
Mr. and Mrs. W. Merrick Hayes, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hill
Mr. and Mrs. James R. How
IMMCO Diagnostics Employees
Ms. Suzanne M. Jacobs
Ms. Janet Lang
Mr. and Mrs. Williams J. Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. James N. McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Millar
Ms. Anne D. Moesch
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Newell
Ms. Maureen A. O’Connell
Ms. Barbara J. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Ray
Ms. Carol T. Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. James Ruddock
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart J. Schanzlin, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schindler
Ms. Shirley D. Schottin
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Smith
Mr. John P. Tammaro
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome J. Terhaar
Mr. Benjamin Van Allen
Ms. Mary E. Van Note
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wehr
Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Wertman
Ms. Dolores M. Whiting
Mr. and Mr. Paul J. Wilhelm
In Tribute to
Mr. Alfonso Demeo, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Vacco
In Tribute to Stasia Gajewski
Ms. Theodora L. Byron
Mrs. Penelope L. Schlifke
In Tribute to Ramon Gallardo
Merchants Insurance Group
In Tribute to Ms. Mary M. Goade
Mrs. Mary C. Fasano
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Frye
In Tribute to Dena Goldstein
Ms. Rita Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Balcerzak
Ms. Shellie Rutstein
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
In Tribute to Sue Gummins
Mr. and Mrs. William Katz
In Tribute to John R. Guthrie
Mrs. Margaret Guthrie
In Tribute to Mrs. Loretta Nichter
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dulski
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gesel
Ms. Debra L. Lagree
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Sugarman
In Tribute to
Ms. Jacqueline L. Hagstrom
Ms. Laura D. Gustafson
Mrs. Shirley Hoffman
Ms. Betty Lou Testa
In Tribute to Shai Notarius
Dr. Kevin B. Kulick
In Tribute to Mr. Bruce Kelly
Mr. Daniel A. Kelly
In Tribute to Erving Priceman
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
In Tribute to
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. James R. How
In Tribute to Sophie Kobielski
Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. McCash
In Tribute to Thomas E. Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Duewiger
Ms. Helen B. Ebling
Mr. and Mrs. John D. McIntosh
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Murphy
Ms. Rosalie Ott
In Tribute to Ivan Krisztinicz
Mrs. Samuel Kaiser
In Tribute to William P. Schiesel
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Trefzer
In Tribute to Richard Maturski
Ms. Theodora L. Byron
In Tribute to
Ms. Marilyn Schlesinger
Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Berg
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wagner
In Tribute to Matilda E. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. George Adrian
Mr. and Mrs. Burt N. Eichkorn
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Kelly
Ms. Stacy F. Maybee
Mr. and Mrs. Brett J. Miller
Ms. Jill Turchiarelli
In Tribute to
Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert W. Neumann
Ms. Ellen B. Neumann
In Tribute to
Mr. Donald E. Nichter
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Frieh
Mrs. Loretta Nichter
In Tribute to Mary Beth O’Neil
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Lenihan
In Tribute to Allen G. Silvert
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
In Tribute to Doris Smith
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Marino
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Smith
Ms. Jacquelyn M. Smith-Tepas
In Tribute to James R. Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hassenfratz
In Tribute to Thomas Toughey
Mrs. Grace G. Leary