Volume 119 - Issue 3 - Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

MlNNESOTA
STATE
ACADEMY FOR THE
DEAF
THE COMPANION
Vol. 119, No.3
February/March 1994
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VolUllle 11
February _ larc
MINNESOTA S ATE AC_.Il..JL.J..L._'
FOR THE DEAF
Faribault, Minnesota 55021
State Board of Education
John Plocker, President
Robert J. Brown
George Jernberg
Dr. Erling Johnson
Thomas Lindquist
Darin Mahlke
Kathleen Muellerleile
Tom Peacock
Patsy A. Randell
Georgina Stephens
Marsha Gronseth, Exec. Director
MSAD & MSAB Advisory Council
James Goinz
Stephanie Hall
Susan Kidder
Nedra Mahaney
Donald Mathiowetz
Peggy Mann Rinehart
Bonnie Protextor-Gonzalaz
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THE COMPANION STAFF
Editor
Linda Mitchell
Editing Staff
Denise Reid
Graphic Arts
David Lee, Instructor
Graphic Arts Classes
Photography
Mary Hogan, Instructor
Photography Classes
Subscription Manager
Circulation Manager
Alyce Vranek
Catherine Phillops
Contributors
Amy Amundson
Keven Poore
Erin Booker
Burt Shahn
Paula Detjen
Mary Ann Thompson
Mark Johnson
Clint Virnig
Adrian Hagen
Linda Wasilowski
Colin McAdam
Jack Williams
Linda Mitchell
THE SUPERINTENDENT'S
COLUMN
By Linda Mitchell, Interim Superintendent
:Yfanagement Consultant We have had some exciting
activities occurring since the last issue of The Companion was published. As you can see by the change in
my title, I have assumed some new responsibilities
during this transition period. The State Board took
action at its March meeting and hired Dr. Reynold
Rehwaldt to be the part-time management consultant. Dr. Rehwaldt brings with him extensive experience in school district administration, extensive training, and direct experience in developing site-based
councils. He is also an experienced consultantin superintendent searches. He has met with the Interim
Management Team and will be available to meet with
staff members from the Academies on Friday, March
25th, to receive input from them regarding issues of
concern. Dr. Rehwaldt will be meeting with the Task
Force from the Academies on Thursday, March 24th
and has also set up the first meeting with the MSAD
Search Committee.
Dr. Rehwaldt has served in the education field for
more than 35 years including top administrative positions in several large school districts. It was under his
leadership as superintendent ofthe Rosemount-Apple
Valley-Eagan school district that the shift was made to
shared decision making more than 5 years ago. He has
also served as a facilitator with a statewide consortium
designed to provide assistance to school districts around
the state who are interested in shared decision making. He has served several times as a consultant on
superintendent searches with the nationally recognized firm of Plath, Nielsen, and Rodgers.
Dr. Frank Turk Back in the beginning of February we
were thrilled to have Dr. Frank Turk on campus
working with our students and staff in some goal
setting for school improvement. We are proud to claim
Dr. Turk as an alumnus ofMSAD and we were happy
to have him back at his "home" again. He is an
inspiration to all of us and we were honored to have
him come to Minnesota. He is a fine example of what
we encourage our students to become and his recommendations and insight was of benefit to all. Elsewhere in this issue you will read comments from
students regarding the impact his visit had on them.
"Minnesota's Own"
Dr. Frank Turk, a native of Hibbing, Minnesota, was
educated at the Minnesota School for the Deaf. He
graduated from MSD, went on to Gallaudet University
and received his BA degree, and then continued his
education at the University of Maryland where he
completed his Master's degree in guidance and counseling. Finally, Dr. Turk completed his doctorate in
counseling/student development at American University.
Dr. Turk was the founder and National Director of Jr.
NAD for fourteen years. He was also the Superintendent at the South Dakota School for the Deaf in Sioux
Falls. Presently Dr. Turk works for the North Caroli~a Department of Human Resources, where he is the
Dlrector of the Division of Services for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing. In this capacity he provides services
for 600,000 people.
Student responses to the workshop
The workslwp taught me the importance of.
.
.. :.di~ci~line and love. Before Turk came, I honestly
dldn t glVe a damn to this school, but as the workshop
went on, I realized how ignorant I was towards myself
and many around me. Of course, I feel for MSAD, but
I only felt for the students. For now, I feel for all it's too
bad that I learned this too late. This type of experience
should and must happen often!
....attitude toward each other. Think about the others
not think about yourself and act for your rights but
approach with right behavior and attitude.
....unity. People have to work togetherto get what we
want. The students have to work together along with
staff to make this school a better place.
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The workslwp changed my feelings about....
.... respect and the dignity of MSAD. All throughout
this workshop, my feelings about numerous things
have continued to change, and it will always.
....working with everyone! Have everyone to be involved, no matter deaf or hearing people. We all are
human beings, so work TOGETHER!
....staff and people in administration level. 1 learn to
put them aside and work with them to achieve a goal.
1 learn to not let my feelings interfere with my goals.
....what 1 thought about teamwork. 1 never really
understand the point of involving in teamwork. I've
thought that one or 2 person can make things better
than group. Because there may be disagreement or
argue about the opinions. 1 learned teamwork from
others will make a leader a strong one. There have to
be disagreement so they can understand each other
better and understand the better purpose of the situation.
I didn't agree with....
....the fact that this workshop wasn't brought up years
ago. There must be moreworkshops or seminars from
people like Turk.
....nothing! 1 agreed with all what Frank Turk and
students' comments.
....nothing! 1 agree with Frank's speeches and comments!
If I want MSAD to be #1 I ....
....would like to see others to be encouraged to get
involved and be a teamwork, so it will be a powerful as
one and a success.
....I'd just make it #1 by educating EVERYONEincluding myself in order to work together, then achieve-but not to ever stop at the point of achieving.
....have to work with evel}'one and to make sure that
all people are involved. And we have to work together-"WE". Working together is the kg,y to success anything.
....will try to work with staff more. 1also will try to get
many issues done before I'm gone!
BLACK SPOT
By Amy Amundson
Seventh Grade
One night after Amy and Chong were in bed, Amy
looked up at the corner of the room near the ceiling.
She. saw a black spot. She tapped Chonab causinab her
to Jump. Amy said, "Please look at the corner."
Chong said, "Ah!" and pulled her blanket
head.
'er her
Amy said, "Don't be afraid."
Amy closed her eyes to go to sleep, but Chong could not
sleep. She jumped up out of bed and ran into the hall.
The houseparent said, "What's wrong, Chong?"
"Come to my room and see the black spot in the
corner."
The houseparent said, "Ha! Ha! 1 don't believe you!
Please ignore the black spot and go to sleep."
Just then Amy woke up and looked for Chong. She
walked out into the hall and said, "What's wrong?"
Chong said, "Come here, turn the light on and look at
the corner."
Amy said, "Forget it."
"I can't sleep," said Chong, "Because the black spot
bothers me."
Amy said, "Ok, you and I will sleep in a different room.
We'll feel better, because the black spot won't bother
us."
In the morning they went into their room. The black
spot was gone. Amy said, "Oh, we just imagined it."
Chong said, "Oh, right' We'll forget about it."
GREEN RIBBON
By Jack Williams
Seventh Grade
Once there was a girl named J enna. She was not like
other girls, because she always wore a green ribbon
around her neck. She met a boy named Jim who asked
her, "Why do you always wear a green ribbon around
your neck?"
Jenna said, "No! No! I can't tell you!"
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A year passed. Jim and Jenna fell in love and got
married. Jim said, "Now that we are married, you
must tell me about the green ribbon."
Jenna said, "No!, No! When the time is right!"
Years passed, and J enna became sick. The doctor said,
"jenna is dying."
He started chasing Jerry, because he was really mad at
him. Jerry ran to the Acme Explosives storage cabinet
and got out a hand held rocket launcher. He aimed it
at Tom and pulled the trigger. After the smoke died
down, Tom looked like he had a lion's mane around his
face. It was all black.
At the end, Tom said, "This is enough. I've had enough
of this garbage!"
Jenna called Jim. "Please take off my ribbon, and you
will find out my secret."
Jim took the ribbon off slowly. As he pulled it away,
Jenna's head fell on the floor.
TOM AND JERRY
By Erin Booker
Seventh Grade
One morning Tom, the cat, woke up and was too tired
to do anything, so hejustwent back to sleep. Jerry, the
mouse, who was tired ofsleeping, decided to beat Tom.
Then he wouldn't have to worry about him any more.
He got a fire extinguisher and went over to Tom. He
said, "Goodbye, my friend," stuck the nozzle in Tom's
mouth, and pulled the trigger. That stuff went flying
right into Tom's mouth, Tom awakened because of
what had happened to him. He looked for his towel to
wipe that stuff out of his mouth and get Jerry for what
had happened.
As Jerry took off, Tom grabbed the fire extinguisher
from him. Tom was about to put Jerry into a deep
sleep that he would never awake from. As Tom was
about to hit him, Jerry put up a specially made shield
to protect him from evil. Tom struck Jerry in the head,
but Jerryjust sat there and said, Hi, Tom. What's up?"
That made the cat really mad. Tom said, "Iwill getyou,
and you know that buster! If! were you, I'd stay away.
Jerry said, "Well, you know what I'd say if I were you.
I would say ..." Jerry stood right in front of Tom and
spit in his face.
Tom chased Jerry down the stairs to the basement.
When Jerry stopped in the middle of the stairway,
Tom had very little chance of stopping. He fell over
Jerry and hit the concrete so hard that he was almost
glued to the floor. Jerry came over and ripped Tom off
the floor. That hurt pretty badly. Tom got up feeling
a bad pain in the back of his neck. He started up the
stairs. He didn't fall, because he held the hand rail.
He went to the kitchen and grabbed a king-sized knife.
HUNTER
By Burt Schahn
Seventh Grade
Hunter lived in Long Prairie. He went to the woods.
He went out in an old boat and looked for ducks.
Hunter shot at the ducks. Some ducks feel on the lake.
Two were dead.
Hunter said, "Please, Black Jack, pick up the two
ducks."
Black jack ran to the lake and got the ducks. Then it
started to rain.
Hunter said, "Shoot!"
Black Jack said, "Bark!"
Hunter drove his Ford truck home. He brought the
two ducks home.
Mom said, ''You are sad about the rain coming to Long
Prairie?"
Hunter said, ''Yeah!''
Mom cooked one duck for hunter. He ate it very fast.
One day Hunter looked out. It was not raining. He
drove his truck fast to the woods. He got in the boat
and shot one duck. Black Jack picked up the duck and
went back to the boat.
Hunter was not looking at the ducks. Black Jack
looked at the ducks. Black Jack pushed Hunter,
because Hunter shot at another duck. A big duck fell
on the boat. Water splashed Hunter and Black Jack.
The big duck said, "Hello. I am alive!"
Hunter said, "Wow! I don't believe you!"
The big duck said, "I am eleven feet tall!"
Hunter said, "Wow!!"
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u.s Deaf Ski Chmnpionships
JUNIOUmGH NEWS
By Clint Virnig
Second Grade
WiRESTIJNG STAR:: JOEIN DOLEZAL John has
b'een a meni'ber 'Of the wrestlingitlea • the Faribault
Public Schools. 'This year he and .~ team took first
place ia district comp:etiitiion. Th y
went on to the
SectiOR'81 in ~nonafor tke &s:'t vel of state compe-
tiiti:ou.
My family go to Utah for one week. We stay at hotel.
It is beautiful. It has a swimming pool.
Then I go to ski. I ski at mountains. I was in the deaf
races. I won two 2nd place medals. I feel happy.
Tker.e, Jon tooltsixth pla.'OO.
though he was not
a'ble to go on to (the fimll'S at the imlmvidual level, we
a,pplaud him for the iSUJiX& S'\!l'CCeBS he has had. The
FariibaldtTOO!m"bythew~,·it{;),0"kthre'Consolationprize
;at the sta<1Je l'eV<et
EXTENDED LUNCH:: lFiEBRUARY 24TH Most of
out" Juaililr Biig:h sliu:d:emts iC!lImili.ffii.e:d for an extended
"hmeh !())pptilrtwmiil;y fmHlilw:irrg S~ Quarter. Their
grades wereahtilve the re-qrcrfrred minimum grade point
aver-age.
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thistimeweIe Golifa\ther"s Wf of. th.l! gi"01"lp went m G
hdfwen.t to Harile:es.
etdining experience
man Hardees. About
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'They"'relomn,gforwa.nlmth.e ext extendedlunch at
a plam yet to he d:etlenmiJm
HONORROLL::SEOONDQUARTER WHITE TROJAN (3.0 ito 3..25 G.PA) . tl!!9. :Brandt and Lisa Macon
~'OON TROJAN (3..:25 'TO 3.74 G.P.A.) Keith
~ Burt SCi'ha:hn" Chrris Soissons and Sonny WasilowSki
SPRING SPORTS: We'ir1 'eXcited about all the stud:enltswnohav-esig;nelhqn1Wspring sports. They must
have sp.ring fever. "f.ibJ.:e m
popular sport right now
itS itrac'k with t"ke fG'1B. -rrn;g illtarticipants: Sonny WasillllWS'ki. Tom Rieeti" Amny Amu.ndson, Molly Peterson,
Krista ~cld:eT.gaard" " Macon, Matt Cotton, Mary
S~iitis, Josh H!())1:JIJ'le"
Sclhahn, Elzie Milton, Eric
Cany~ HDlla Yang,
Clark
We 8l'Stil have two stm :eIDl1l5 in baseball: Erin Booker
and JeffMcKimiley
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Clint VIrnig proudly displays the two second place
medals he won inthe slalom and giant slalom at the US
eaf Ski Championships in Utah recently.
WE LIKE ICE FISHING
BY the 2nd Grade Class
Teacher,!\.1ark A. Johnson
We put on our coats. gloYes, and hats. We walked to
the Power Plant. Then we got in the van. We rode to
Cedar Lake.. We met Steve Forsberg. The van was
parkednea.r the lake. We walked to the lake. We
arrived at the ice fishing house. Mr. Forsberg showed
us how he drilled through the ice. He made a hole on
the lake. We walked in the ice fishing house. We saw
4 holes in the ice. We stayed inside. We did not catch
a fish. The fish were fulL The fish dId not want to eat.
We said, "thank you for showing us his ice fishing
bouse" to Steve Forsberg. We came hack to school. We
arrived. on time for _unch. We had a good time.
M.>\NY D
ERENT BEARS
2nd rs.de Class
Teacher: Mr. Mar A. Johnson
The students in this class are: Ryan Arringtor..,Ccrr,;)y
G ark, Keith. Doane, Charissa Bottle, Beth. Kenney,
Elisa Norton, Johnny Petersen, and Clint Vb:'nig. As
a part of our Whole Language-Thematic Unit, our class
was learning about bears. There are many kinds of bears.
In Reading we read stories about bears. In Social Studies
and Science we learned many different kinds of bees and
their homes. We also learned about their bones, paws
(feet), favorite foods, and ways of bear's life. We cut out
many pictures of different bears from old places where the
bears live on the big old world map. In Art we made many
bear faces and drew bear paws from a sample picture. In
Language we signed many words about bears; signed in
sentences, grouped right sentences into different topics;
and wrote the story. Below is our story:
BEAR'S WAY OF LIFE
Many different bears live in different homes in different
places. Bears sleep in caves. Bears live in the forests. some
bears sleep at night. Bears sleep during the winter. Bears
wake up in the spring. Bears are heavy. Bears are fat.
Some bears are tall. Bears have big feet. Bears are free.
Mama bears protect their babies.
FOODS
Bears like many different kinds offood. In the fall bees eat
a lot. In the spring bears are very hungry. Bears catch fish
easy. Grizzly bears eat fish. Bears scratch tree barks and
eat bugs. Bears like beehives to get honey. Bears like to eat
honey, flowers, bugs, grass, and berries.
WHAT BEARS CAN DO?
Bears play in the summer. Bears like to wrestle. Bears like
to swim. Bears always play. Bears can stand. Bears can
climb the trees. Bears can climb the mountains. Bears use
claws to catch fish. Angry bears roar. Bears yell or roar
very loud. If you pet a bear, they will bite you.
KINDS OF BEARS - WHERE DO BEARS LIVE?
Many bears live in many places. Pandas live in China.
Grizzly bears live in Alaska and the Rocky Mountains.
They live in Northwest of the U.S. Black bears live in
North America. Sun and Sloth bears live in Russia. Brown
bears live everywhere. Polar white bears play in the snow.
Polar bears like winter. Baby bears are called cubs.
MAINSTREAM PROGRAM
By Colin McAdam
We are sad to be losing interpreter Denise Madland this
month. Denise wanted to say good bye to everyone and
says, "In December of 1993, Ijoined the United States Air
Force on the Delayed Entry Program. My reasons for
doing this are because I would like more education and I
will go into the medical field while I'm there. I will become
a paramedic on the helicopter and become part of the Air
Rescue Team. My last day of work here will be
March 11th. I have enjoyed working at the public
schools and will miss all those that I've worked
with and have interpreted for. I like interpreting
and still plan on doing some freelance interpreting
while I'm living in San Francisco. Thank you all
for a great three years and good luck during the
rest of the school year!" We will miss you too,
Denise - Good Luck to you in your new venture.
Second semester is off to a great start at Faribault
Public Schools. M.S.A.D. sends their deaf students each day to classes at McKinley, Washington, F.J.H.S. and F.S.H.S. These students are
working hard in quite a variety of classes, including Social Studies, Science, Related Arts, English,
Phys-Ed., Art, Outdoor Cooking and many more.
In talking with the students, they stated that they
plan on taking more mainstream classes in the
future. Mike Robinson likes the social part and
especially meeting more Faribault students. Dan
Siegle, William Holt and Tom Reed think Mr. Reid
(Denise's husband) and his Related Arts Class at
the Junior High is cool. They had fun building
rockets, launching them and making and learning
to playa game called "jump it."
Sonny Wasilowski and Amy Conway aren't pleased
with the transportation because it cuts into their
learning time. Sonny is very satisfied with his new
Science Class and is planning on enrolling in a
Math Class soon.
Lisa Macon is glad she was put in Mrs. Trapp's
English Class. According to Lisa, Mrs. Trapp is a
pleasant teacher, and often asks her students
about sports and the teams they are involved with.
Lisa's goal is to increase her vocabulary and her
8th grade English Class seems to be the place to
achieve that goal.
Richie Robinson feels more M.S.A.D. students
should try classes at the public schools. He is
really excited about his Outdoor Cooking Class.
Maybe he will bring treats back to M.S.A.D. one of
these days.
Hearing student, Casey Doane, from a deaf family
himself, says he relates better to deaf students,
and prefers group work with them over his hearingfriends. Another hearing student, Cindy Wick,
sumsitup best when she says, "Deafkidsarecool."
We thank the students for these comments and we
hope their participation in public school classes
are meaningful as well as successful experiences.
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WORK
EXPERIENCE
TAEKWONDO UNIO.
Vincent Lobby cleans at the NATIONAL
TAEKWONDO INSTITUTE downtown Faribault.
Photo by Christie Moeckel, Photo II student
Darinka Jetter does food preperation at
SUBWAY SANDWICHES & SALADS in Faribault.
Lisa Aspen and Brad Nordhausen work in the graphic arts shop at
MSAD.
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1993-94
Tina Sorenson works as a bakery helper at
NELSON'S SUPER VALU downtown Faribault.
Photo by Shanada Johnson, Photo II student
Damon Vasquez works at CI WOODWORKS in the
Faribault Industrial Park.
Photo by Stacy Richmond, Photo II student
Jeff Crago works at FINE LINE CABINET & FURNITURE
DESIGNS.
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DORMITORY NEWS
TATE HALL
NEW STUDENTS: We have two new students to
welcome to North Wing. Bridget Coady, a ninth
grader from Onamia, Minnesota, and Molly Peterson,
a seventh grader from Amboy, Minnesota. Molly is a
former student of MSAD.
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they only played five games. Way to go!
Tiger Scouts have been working on Pine Derby Race
cars. If all goes well, the races will be on March 16th!
Good Luck!
Wrestling practice will begin March 3.
ACTIVITIES: Most of North and South Wing girls
have been participating in basketball. We are proud of
their hard work.
Go fish?! The B-2 special needs students had a chance
to go ice fishing with Steve Forsberg. They didn't
catch any fish, but ate sandwiches from Subway and
had fun.
First Floor girls have also been participating in basketball. They won their first two games and lost their
third by a few point. They have been playingverywell.
Girls are Tasha L, Dawn S, Stacy B, Jovin D, Alma K,
Rachella J, Taiya G, and Sabrina O.
BIRTHDAYS: The only February birthday was Eddie
Kenney. There was cake and a party in the dorm for
him.
Jenna R, Beth K, Heather W, Elisa N, and LaToya G
have been bowling. They sure enjoy the activities
away from the dorm.
North and South Wing girls have weekly meetings
about things they want to share. We also use this time
to set up future activities and to keep them informed
on what's happening.
At least once a week the girls take turns going out to
eat at McDonalds. The younger girls like getting a toy
with their meal. We had a small party with cupcakes
and milk for Valentines Day.
Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders performed in a line
dance at half-time during parents night at the basketball game.
Girl Scout cookies will be in soon for distribution -thank you for your generosity.
BIRTHDAYS: Dawn Schnoor, Marie Desrosier, Stacy
Richmond, Sara Hempel, and Laurel Williams.
CANDY SALES: B-2 boys in eighth and ninth grade
took home candy to sell and make money for their
activity fund. Candy sales were successful; nowwe are
planning activities for B-2 unit after basketball season
is through. We will have one representative from each
grade to help plan or make the decision regarding
activities. So far some ideas are Mall of America,
Circus Pizza, movies, and picnics.
KINDNESS TREE AWARD: First Place, ClintVirnig;
Second Place, Ryan Arrington; Third Place, Jake
Johnson. Boys earn leaves on the "kindness tree" by
cooperating, being polite, honest, kind and helpful. All
others receive a special treat for trying to win. Weare
proud of all!
NEW HOUSEPARENT: He's not "new" to MSAD,
but is new to our area. Dave Higgins has transferred
to B-1 from C Unit. We are happy to have him with us.
Welcome, Dave!
RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR'S
COLUMN
by Adrian Hagen
Keep the letters comin'!
FRECHETTE HALL
ACTIVITIES: Boys go bowling on Mondays. One week
older students, next week, younger ones. They use the
bumpers and all enjoy.
B-1 houses "C" team basketball players. These 14
boys have been so dedicated. They stayed interested
and enthusiastic throughout the season, even though
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As oftoday, winter is still with us and spring seems as
ifit will never arrive. I know that students are anxious
for the warmer weather and outdoors play.
Frechette Hall would like to welcome Mark Vogen to
the fold. Mark has worked in Frechette Hall as an
intermittent houseparent, and now takes his place
workingwith the younger boys in the A-2 Unit. He has
been commuting from East Bethel, but has purchased
a home in Faribault and plans to move here in mid-
Ap ~ Mar.!t is marne
grad -ate,
Diane Stevenson, class of :9S1, anrley have three
children, Dennis, 8, Nina, (0, ane Maggie, 7 months. He
is a welcome and capable additiDll the already fine
staff in Frechette Hall.
We regret to announce the resignation r:f Mary J orissen, long time Education Center
and MSA])
employee. She has done wnuderful . ~gs with the
Education Center, and pro lin. some desperately
needed servicesfor all MSAD stuaents. She has left us
for a position with the Carver,/Seott counties educational cooperative. We will miss her, and wish her the
best ofluck in her new position.
On March 8, we are planning a trip to tbe Target
Center in Minneapolis to watch the TimberwGlves
play Philadelphia.We are going as guests oftheWolves
management, and wJlnave the opportunity to participate in an "on the noor clinic" with members Df the
Timberwolves coaching staff and players before the
game. We win be meeting and having pictures taken
with the players, and doing some other things, such as
going head to head (one on one) with members ofthe
team, etc. You never know, a future professional
basketball star could be discovered that evening.
We would like to thank Howie and Debbie Virnig for
their generous donation of some exercise equipment.
The kids love it and use it almost every day. THANKS!
When spring finally arrives, the boys will be busy on
the "Adopt a Highway" program. For those ofyou who
are not aware, we have adopted a two mile section of
St. Paul Road, or County Road 20.
This is the stretch of highway that begins at the
Faribault city limits, and gQes north toward Cannon
City. The PTHAA helped uswith a generous donation,
and we were able to purchase and erect signs at both
ends of the project. Our responsibility is to clean the
road ditches twice a year, in the spring and fall. The
students really enjoy this activity, and look forward to
the outdoors activity and work.
Several boys have contributed model carsand art work
to the display case at the front entrance of Frechette
Hall. We have some really talented kids, stop by and
check it out.
Did yo:.. know- '"Ell'" B- nit h,as<. stu ent ~tore calle
, -Mart (K-M:art, get i 1) An E:".h stziI <IDd S 1_C-eilt.s r ue .store wb31:.b. sells eE, j, ,. 7 ' ""nO SJrr'.S
othe~ :1.en:: such a:s tD0Lp:a:siz, et~ ns pro::: ?s the;;.
use3 fer the sL'..1dent:' D€:lefa., Eu~h f£ g~,ing out t~
ill rvies and piz!.tB..l'£lrl S', arir:ty" other fan things. Tb:
management of the B-!\'lart s:tD::-e has d :nzted $l.OU
COnpD:L\S willch wen? distributed to 211 the stsff i11
:"-ecnette H.{l and are used as rewards for the children when they do something extra special. Thanks to
the B-2 sta,.-ff, Chris Hanson, Steve Forsberg and Brett
E~lson for setting this up and getting the kids involved.
A 'Special tkankyou g<ires out to Steve F,orsberg ,and
Kathy Wente r0r organizing the intramural bowling
program. The students that are not involved in basketball or other activities have the opportunity to bowl
every Wednesday afternoon. Another thanks to Steve
for teaching the .snowmobile safety class.
RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR'S
COLUMN
By Mary Ann Thompson
believe springis finally on the way; our winters seem
'so long. Basketball is completed for the season. The
girls had an excellentyear. They played and practiced
dHigently and their efforts paid off. A very successful
year, we are very proud of their efforts.
In aiewweeks, NDrth Wiingwill finallybe getting their
new curtains for the windows and closets. We have
been patiently waiting for them to arrive. They are
definitely long over due. We have gift monies that
were set aside for South Wing improvements. We
have put in new carpeting in the girls' TV room and
Sara McKinney, Sara Janssen, Stacy Richmond and
myself have been shopping for a new sofa. We found
one we all liked, it is a plush five-piece sectional with
two recliners on the ends; it is very comfortable. It
should be delivered nextweek.
Betty Louis has been responSible for collecting Campbell
Soup labels for years and does a marvelous job. We
have approximately twenty-five thousand collected.
Thank you to all the people that have been saving and
donating them to our school. We order items for the
school and dorm with these labels. The dorm share
will be used to purchase educational software programs for the computers in the Education Center.
Keep the labels coming, we appreciate your support.
Yesterday, I received a call from the Grace Circle, a
church organization from Hollendale, Minnesota, offering us 29 homemade quilts for the dorm. They are
beautiful:y esign , I win be sharing the gift with the
"lYS do:'m..
Ai'TC5ect··r ill beoccurrlr.g, vilthlL the next year on first
!'Iocr.
r:.e of til bS.thro0ffiS will be made handicap
;=~ccessib12. A new tub, shower, and wall will be installed.
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The Trojan League has been very active this year.
Barb Klinger plans an activity every week for this club.
We have about 20 students who participate.
to the coaches, whether they agreed with them or not,
and following rules. This was tough, but it is felt that
an impact was made on some of the kids.
ET Club, a new club for the 4-6 grade students, was
implemented this year. The intent is to provide incentives for good behavior by planning fun activities for
the students that have earned points to participate.
We alternate meetings and activities on a weekly basis.
Statistically, we struggled at the free-throw line, converting on only 48% ofour free-throws. That obviously
will be a top priority next season as 60% was our goal
this year. In addition, we attempted an average of 13
free-throws per game. This is an indication that the
boys do not drive to the basket very often. We would
like to see the boys attempt at least 25 free-throws a
game next year. Another area of concern is the number of turnovers. We committed an average of 15
turnovers per game and that allows the other team to
score more points from the turnovers. Many turnovers are caused by inexperience and lack of patience.
Next year, our boys will have more experience, and
hopefully be more patient, and make smarter choices
with their passes and play in general. Turnovers also
show aggressiveness, and a small number ofturnovers
is acceptable.
The girl scout troop this year was divided into two
groups because of the ages and size. It has become a
very popular activity. The older girls meet every other
Monday and the younger group meets every other
Wednesday. The juniors (older) group meet with
another troop from public school. All the girl scouts
have done an excellent job selling cookies this year.
They will be delivering them soon, so have your appetites and money ready.
Each unit is having weekly meetings with girls to
discuss concerns, rules, problems, plan activities, and
suggest dorm programs. This has been successful and
keeps communication flowing between students and
staff. A dorm committee was formed at the beginning
of the school year, consisting of stlldents, houseparents, Adrian, and myself. The focus is on improvements to be made within the residential programs.
We recently hired a new intermittent (sub) for houseparents. Her name is Linda Johnson. She lives here in
Faribault and is married to Mark Johnson, a teacher
at MSAD. We welcome Linda, she makes a nice
addition to our staff.
MSAD VARSITY BOYS
BASKETBALL
by Keven Poore
The boys basketball team had a long and frustrating
season, both on and off the court. We lost several
seniors to graduation last year and had to rebuild this
year. Our record of5-14 reflected the inexperience of
the team. Our five wins were against Nebraska School
for the Deaf (3) and Iowa School for the Deaf (2).
Overall, the boys learned about basketball, and that
basketball sometimes reflects life. Working together,
even if we don't like the other person, became a key
theme this year. We attempted to teach the boys to use
the skills and other qualities of their team players,
whether they are best friends or not. It was difficult,
and it is hoped that the younger boys coming back next
year will have a foundation to work with and grow
from.
We tried to teach the boys about teamwork, listening
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On the plus side, we placed second at the Great Plains
Schools for the Deaf tournament hosted by MSAD.
That was a great feeling and the boys had a chance to
experience "the big game". This does not happen to
everyone, and we were glad they had that opportunity.
Greg Larson, ajunior, led the team on the boards, with
a total of 105 rebounds. We hope Greg continues to
work on those skills and go for 200 next year. Senior
Mike Fischer had a rough start, but improved a great
deal. Great job! Scotty Jackson, a senior, led the team
in scoring, averaging 23 points per game. Chad Schroeder struggled some this year, but showed promise on
the boards with 66 rebounds. A junior, he has improved in going to the basket this year. Keep it up!
Senior captain, Jason Branden had trouble with turnovers, but improved his dribbling skills tremendously
as the season came to an end. He was stubborn,
wanting the responsibility to bring the ball. Greatjob,
Jason! Senior Jon Collins returned to MSAD, but
unfortunately played only 9 games for us. Thanks for
helping out, Jon. Richie Robinson, a sophomore, grew
a lot this year as a player. His skills as a short range
shooter and ball handler will be a big help as he
continues to play for MSAD. Thanks for helping out
on the J.V. team. Keep up the good work! Larry
Jannett, junior, shows great potential as an inside
player. He didn't play much this year, but hopefully
can contribute more next year. Justin Johnson, a
freshman, made a lot ofprogress this year. He can help
in the paint and on the perimeter. Keep it up! Calvin
Rausch, freshman, helped out when our boys were in
foul trouble. He shows promise and with practice,
he'll go great lengths! Elzie, Milton, our lone 8th
grader, had a great season. He is finding that experience helps, and he will go a long way. Keep it up! Cary
Zacharias, a sophomore, played a little. His size is a
plus, and with some fine tuning, he can be a big help!
The coaches are proud ofthe boys. We had some rough
times, but we stuck together. That's what being a
team is all about.
Parents, please do what you can to get your boys into
basketball camp or involved with basketball this summer.
The constant exposure to basketball is very beneficial,
and helps develop "basketball sense" where the boys
become comfortable with the ball and with the game
itself.
IF YOU CAN'T WAIT TILL
SUMMER,TAKE A LOOK AT THESE
PROGRAMS.
by Paula Detjen, MSAD Counselor
It's not too early to start thinking about the many
summer programs that are offered to deafand hard-ofhearing students. Several summer programs require
that you apply early. Here is a summary ofjust a few
of the many programs being offered.
DNT MINNESOTA CONSERVATION CORPS (MCG):
June 26 - August 20 MCC provides summer jobs for
teenagers, ages 15-18, hearing, deaf or hard-of-hearing. You'll be paid the state minimum wage working
35 hours per week at state parks or wilderness areas,
sleep in tents and cook meals over an open fire - all
under the guidance of an experienced adult leader.
There are also lots of camp activities. The MCC
residential camp is an eight week work camp located at
St. Croix State Park, near Hinckley. Both educational
and recreational activities are a strong component of
this program. For more information contact: MCC,
Dept. of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayetter Road, St.
Paul, MN 555155, (612) 296-5042 VITTY
YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM (ySP): June 25 July 23 Gallaudet University offers a program for
talented and gifted deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing
students ages 14 and older, focusing on the Performing Arts. YSP students will study with outstanding
professional theater and dance instructors who have
performed and taught around the world, taking classes
in acting, dance, creative sign language and mime.
The program is limited to 20 applicants and will be
held on the Gallaudet University campus in Washington, D.C. For additional information contact Performing Arts Program, Model Secondary School for the
Deaf, 800 Florida Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5466 VITTY
SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM: June 26 - July 23
Budding young scientists will have a unique opportunity this summer to conduct experiments in biology
chemistry, and physics, meet deaf scientists, learn
about careers in science, and go on educational and
recreational field trips. This four-week program is
offered at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.,
and is especially designed for deaf and hard of hearing
students ages 14 to 16 who want to learn more about
science. For additional information contact Gallaudet
Summer Science Program, Hall Memorial Building,
S141, GallaudetUniv., 800FloridaAve.NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 651-5550.
CAMP COURAGE: The program at Camp Courage is
for 7 to 13 year old children who have speech or
language problems, or are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
The program provides individual, carry-over, experientiallearning and diagnostic services. Safe camping
and recreational activities are guided by experienced
professional staff. Camp Courage is located on Maple
Lake in central Minnesota. Camping sessions run
from one to three weeks each summer. For information contact the Courage Center, 3915 Golden Valley
Road, Golden Valley, MN 55422 (612) 520-0520 VI
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COURAGE NORTH: The Deaf Leadership program
at Courage North is for7 to 17 year old deaf or hard-ofhearing children. Sessions are open to oral, signing,
and total communication children, emphasizing outdoor skills development, leadership, time management, and group decision making. Courage North
offers a Junior Leadership program through which
campers can progress to a counselor-in-training position and eventually a senior staff summer position.
Courage North is located about 7 miles east of Itasca
State Park near Lake George, MN, and offers its
counselor-in-training program during the sessions for
deaf and hard of hearing youth. Teens, ages 15-17,
who have participated in the youth sessions, may
apply for a six-week employment opportunity. Many
campers work their way up from camper to counselorin-training to staff member. For additional information contact the Courage Center, 3915 Golden Valley
Road Golden Valley, MN 55422 (612) 520-0520 VI
TTY
ASL (Adventures in Summer Learning): July 18-22
This camp is for families with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing children up to age of 12. The goal is to help these
families develop their sign language skills in sessions
and activities led by Deafadults. The camp will be held
at Camp Knutson, Manhattan Beach, MN. Class and
dormitory space is limited to 20 families, with a cost of
$200 per family. It is sponsored by Perspectives Inc;
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Deaf Services Division; and the MN Foundation for
Better Hearing and Speech; the Minnesota Resource
Center for Deafand Hard of Hearing. For applications
contact your local Regional Service Center.
CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP: June 27 - July 2
Sponsored by Bread of Life Lutheran Church for the
Deaf, Catholic Office of the Deaf, Archdiocese of St.
Paul and Minneapolis, and Faribault Ephphatha, this
camp is for deaf or hard-of-hearing kids ages 8-16, the
siblings of deaf or hard of hearing children, or the
children of deaf or hard of hearing parents. The camp
will be at Green Lake Bible Camp in western MN. The
cost is $120 with some scholarships available. For
more information contact Pastor Mark Hendrickson,
(612) 721-2521 TTY or (612) 721-4292 V.
FAMILY CAMP FOR HEARING IMPAIRED: This
annual family camp will be held at Lake Shetek Camp
near Slayton, MN. The camp is designed to provide
opportunities for adults and children to get to know
one another and to have fun. Family time is interspersed throughout the weekend. For a camp brochure and information contact DougGoodmund, (507)
532-6654.
WISCONSIN LIONS CAMP: The Wisconsin Lions
Camp sponsors a camp for children who are Deaf or
hard of hearing. For information contact the WI Lions
Camp, 46 County A, Rosholt, WI 54473, (715) 6774761 V jTTY.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP: Sponsored by the
National Association for the Deaf, the annual camp is
usually held around June 29-July 27 at Camp Taloali,
in Stayton, OR. For a Brochure and information
contact Youth Leadership Camp, NAD, 814 Thayer
Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 587-1788 V or
(301) 587-1789 TTY.
PTHAA UPDATE
By Linda Wasilowski
It's March and hopefully we have seen the last of the
cold and snowy weather. By the time many ofyou read
this article, our PTHAA activities will be underway.
The Parent, Teacher, Houseparent and Alumni Association is an organization to which all the parents and
MSAD staff belong. We dedicate our time and attention to our students at MSAD. We hold monthly
meetings on the second Tuesday of every month in the
Parent Lounge in Pollard Hall. I encourage each ofyou
to join us and help out in our fund raisers.
This year, the officers are President Linda Wasilowski,
Vice President Dave Speidel, Recording Secretary Ruth
Ann Soltis, Corresponding Secretary Jane Dickerson,
and Treasurer Deb Bowers. All of the officers of
PTHAA are parents of MSAD students. Please contact anyone of us if you are interested in anything
connected to MSAD or your child.
PTHAA will meet in the library during our March
meeting and we will be checking out the new CD rom
that PTHAA bought for the library. I am sure all the
students would benefit from this gift.
PTHAA has donated money to the GPSD Basketball
Tournament and the GPSD Volleyball Tournament,
which will be held next fall; and co-sponsored the BiBi workshop in January with a $250.00 donation.
Here are some other PTHAA-sponsored activities
coming up -- Family Bowling on March 20, the PTHAA
Carnival on May 22 and the staffAppreciation Tea will
be held sometime in May.
Iwould like to take this opportunity to thank the many
parents and staff at MSAD for their continued support.
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MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF
AND
RESOURCE CENTER: DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Ted Suss, Dir. of Operations
Alyce Vranek, Secretary
Anne Novotny, Secretary
BUSINESS OFFICE
Tom Schoenbauer, Supervisor
Karen Glasenapp
Marcey Johnson
PERSONNEL, Martina Hagen
PHYSICAL PLANT
Harry Chappuis,
Chiu Annette
Carrie Bosacker
Tom Buendorf
George Cloutier
Gloria Cloutier
Shirley Davis
Ray Delesha
Chuck Dunford
Pat Finnegan
Supervisor
Randy Finnegan
James Johnson
Val' Keough
Gene Lacy
Peggy LeMieux
Paul Linse
John Miller
Jerry Nelson
Tim Wadekamper
HEALTH SERVICES
Audrey Tebo, coordinator
Darlene Czarnowski
Barbara Davies Debra Lockner
Elaine Degan
Mary Nordmeier
Helen Lang
Karen Orchard
Shirley Perron
Faribault Clinic, Ltd.
Dr. S.F.Ogle, Family Doctor
FOOD SERVICES
Nanette Mellgren, Dietitian
Theresa Busert Vicki Pirkl
Nancy Finnegan Pam Sartor
Mary Gerhart
J.Scherfenberg
Pam Graham
K.Schweisthal
Ann Hortop
*L.Schweisthal
*On one-year educational
leave.
RESOURCE CENTER:
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Mary Cashman-Bakken, Director
Lynn Gryc, Secretary
Linda Mitchell, Interim Superintendent
Denise Reid, Secretary
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Patricia Pfeiffer
Janet Pauley
Asst. Principal K-6/SEU
Asst. Principal 7-12
Cathy Phillops, Secretary
ELEMENTARY FACULTY
Sheila Balfe
Darwin Blume
Margaret Blume
Leroy Deshotel
Mark Johnson
Rose Layeux
Betty Louis
Polly Madson
Donna Reuvers
TEACHER ASSISTANTS
Carol Anderson
Lola Brand
Janine Cashman
Nancy Clark
Mike Daly
Mary Eide
Janice Odegard
Kathryn Potter
Diane Skjeveland
Richard Stoeckel
Cathleen Williams
SPECIAL EDUCATION UNIT
Judy Lee
Doris Stelle
JR/SR HIGH FACULTY
Timothy Balfe
Thomas Carlson
Ernest DeLuca
Carol Dierksen
Benet Freund
Kathleen Malone
Ronald Mitchell
Jim Potter
Michael Sandberg
Grace Schillaci
Roxi Siegert
Janet Skjeveland
Melvin Vigesaa
Barbara Young
TECHNOLOGY/RELATED ARTS
Patrick Bronk
Bonnie Gonzalez
Mary Hogan
David Lee
Paula Mathews
SPEECH/LANGUAGE DEPT.
Marty Amundson
Diane Ites
Nancy Sommers
SUPPORT SERVICES
Sally Kramer, Media
Carmen Adams, Soc. Wkr.
Library Specialist
Ken Breslow, Psychologist
Keven Poore, Counselor
Pat Clarke, Community Coord.
Kathy Potter, Sign
Paula Detjen, Counselor
Language Instructor
Linda Gallea, Sign Lang.
Pat Rice, Audiologist
Instructor/Interpreter
Reg Kennedy, Secretary
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Adrian Hagen, Resident Hall Director, Frechette
Mary Ann Thompson, Resident Hall Director, Tate
LaRae Ross, Secretary
Barbara Klinger/Mike Lockner, Recreational Services
HOUSEPARENTS
Alice Babcock
John Hein
Dina Rademacher
Allen Bailey
Sonja Reyant
Dave Higgins
Ruth Barker
Marilyn Johnson Sharon Salmons
Audrey Sand
Jean Brazil
Pat Jones
Lisa Schuenke
Mary Jorissen
Brad Christesen
Terry Stevens
Lydia Christesen
Gary Karow
Louise Stransky
Brett Ellson
Judy Korthius
Louise Stendu
Joanne Erickson
Susan Lamotte
Sharon Totten
Steve Forsberg
Tamara Layman
Lois Tucke
Frank Gonzalez
Anne Losen
Linda Wasilowski
Chris Hanson
Ronald Morris
Katherine Wente
Donna Hanson
Cynthis Mottl
Mike Hartman
MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF
AND
RESOURCE CENTER: DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Ted Suss, Dir. of Operations
Alyce Vranek, Secretary
Anne Novotny, Secretary
BUSINESS OFFICE
Tom Schoenbauer, Supervisor
Karen Glasenapp
Marcey Johnson
PERSONNEL, Martina Hagen
PHYSICAL PLANT
Harry Chappuis,
Chiu Annette
Carrie Bosacker
Tom Buendorf
George Cloutier
Gloria Cloutier
Shirley Davis
Ray Delesha
Chuck Dunford
Pat Finnegan
Supervisor
Randy Finnegan
James Johnson
Val' Keough
Gene Lacy
Peggy LeMieux
Paul Linse
John Miller
Jerry Nelson
Tim Wadekamper
HEALTH SERVICES
Audrey Tebo, coordinator
Darlene Czarnowski
Barbara Davies Debra Lockner
Elaine Degan
Mary Nordmeier
Helen Lang
Karen Orchard
Shirley Perron
Faribault Clinic, Ltd.
Dr. S.F.Ogle, Family Doctor
FOOD SERVICES
Nanette Mellgren, Dietitian
Theresa Busert Vicki Pirkl
Nancy Finnegan Pam Sartor
Mary Gerhart
J.Scherfenberg
Pam Graham
K.Schweisthal
Ann Hortop
*L.Schweisthal
*On one-year educational
leave.
RESOURCE CENTER:
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Mary Cashman-Bakken, Director
Lynn Gryc, Secretary
Linda Mitchell, Interim Superintendent
Denise Reid, Secretary
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Patricia Pfeiffer
Janet Pauley
Asst. Principal K-6jSEU
Asst. Principal 7-12
Cathy Phillops, Secretary
ELEMENTARY FACULTY
Sheila Balfe
Darwin Blume
Margaret Blume
Leroy Deshotel
Mark Johnson
Rose Layeux
Betty Louis
Polly Madson
Donna Reuvers
TEACHER ASSISTANTS
Carol Anderson
Lola Brand
Janine Cashman
Nancy Clark
Mike Daly
Mary Eide
Janice Odegard
Kathryn Potter
Diane Skjeveland
Richard Stoeckel
Cathleen Williams
SPECIAL EDUCATION UNIT
Judy Lee
Doris Stelle
JR/SR HIGH FACULTY
Timothy Balfe
Thomas Carlson
Ernest DeLuca
Carol Dierksen
Benet Freund
Kathleen Malone
Ronald Mitchell
Jim Potter
Michael Sandberg
Grace Schillaci
Roxi Siegert
Janet Skjeveland
Melvin Vigesaa
Barbara Young
TECHNOLOGY/RELATED ARTS
Patrick Bronk
Bonnie Gonzalez
Mary Hogan
David Lee
Paula Mathews
SPEECH/LANGUAGE DEPT.
Marty Amundson
Diane Ites
Nancy Sommers
SUPPORT SERVICES
Carmen Adams, Soc. Wkr.
Sally Kramer, Media
Library Specialist
Ken Breslow, Psychologist
Keven Poore, Counselor
Pat Clarke, Community Coord.
Kathy Potter, Sign
Paula Detjen, Counselor
Language Instructor
Linda Gallea, Sign Lang.
Pat Rice, Audiologist
Instructor/Interpreter
Reg Kennedy, Secretary
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Adrian Hagen, Resident Hall Director, Frechette
Mary Ann Thompson, Resident Hall Director, Tate
LaRae Ross, Secretary
Barbara Klinger/Mike Lockner, Recreational Services
HOUSEPARENTS
Alice Babcock
John Hein
Dina Rademacher
Allen Bailey
Sonja Reyant
Dave Higgins
Ruth Barker
Marilyn Johnson Sharon Salmons
Audrey Sand
Jean Brazil
Pat Jones
Lisa Schuenke
Mary Jorissen
Brad Christesen
Terry Stevens
Lydia Christesen
Gary Karow
Louise Stransky
Brett Ellson
Judy Korthius
Louise Stendu
Joanne Erickson
Susan Lamotte
Sharon Totten
Steve Forsberg
Tamara Layman
Lois Tucke
Frank Gonzalez
Anne Losen
Linda Wasilowski
Chris Hanson
Ronald Morris
Katherine Wente
Donna Hanson
Cynthis Mottl
Mike Hartman
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