Cancer Care - Fall 2021

2021 AUTUMN’S GLOW – RISE AND SHINE! Warm greetings to you all, Amid ongoing COVID challenges, Cancer Care of NCW continues at an admirable shining pace (28 years), assisting courageous cancer patients with not only housing but other supportive social services. Our House is currently operating at limited capacity (COVID response guidelines) along with physical distancing, masking and sanitizing procedures. Good people here – those we serve, along with ever-committed staff, volunteers, Board and Committee members, and stellar ever-faithful donors. Shining personified beacons of light are all around us, helping to weather the stressful storms of the heightened emotionality of coping and problem solving during these times of division and opposing points of view. What divides us, what unites us – cancer doesn’t give a hoot and the ultimate focus is on accomplishing our mission (conquering cancer). The grasp of COVID’s double-fisted punch cannot hold us back. Can we do it? Yes, together we can. BE THE LIGHT. Carry the torch to inspire, guide, and bring hope to others with constructive, supportive teamwork. We are so grateful for your help. We thank Sandi Miller (and Mike) for taking on the Night Manager duties this past summer. Wearing many hats, Sandi’s “can-do” attitude shines. WELCOME BACK VICKY!! Welcome to Emily Scovill, Outreach/Communications Coordinator who jumped on board with both feet – much accomplished already (grant writing, updated website, new phone system, technology/office updates, National Hospitality House certification work, and more to come). Special words to volunteers – we look forward to your return and your day is coming. We will have the “lights on for you” – can’t wait! Be sure to note the upcoming holiday fundraising sponsorship opportunities – the Forest of Hope (personalized luminaria with placement on December 15) and the Tree of Hope (decorated ornaments) right here on Our House grounds. See newsletter enclosure for more information. Illumination grandeur! Thank you, everyone, for all that you do. Norma Scovill, Board President “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” Maya Angelou

To members of Chelan & Douglas County EMILY SCOVILL School Retirees’ Association for your generous donation toward the purchase of new linens for BY Rosa Eilert Our House. A special thanks goes to Jennie Hedington and Nancy Voleson for spearheading When I was asked to interview Emily Scovill about her new this endeavor. position as Outreach/Communications Coordinator at Cancer Care, I had prepared questions to ask as I usually do. YOUR PRECIOUS DONATIONS TO CANCER CARE ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE However, in walked Emily with a well-written document detailing what she does, plans to do and has already done The majority of your donations fund the operation and for Our House. Rather than my asking her questions, she maintenance of Our House by providing a home-away-from-home for out-of-town cancer patients proceeded to explain all of the bullet points in her document. undergoing treatment in Wenatchee. We have certainly acquired a gem in this young woman. This year due to the pandemic, there continues She is the youngest daughter of our current Board President, to be an increased need to provide hotel lodging Norma Scovill. She grew up in North Central Washington, assistance as Our House remains open only in a reduced capacity. has an AA from Wenatchee Valley College, a BA in Communications from Central Washington, and considers Through our Social Services Assistance Program, herself a “Jill of all trades” regarding technology and media. funds are available for those guests who are in need She is unafraid of new tech and loves to tinker around until of financial assistance or other related expenses she figures things out. Emily has been instrumental in the such as: writing and implementation of a Nonprofit Reemergence Grant from the Community Foundation, a grant from *Treatment related travel (gas cards, bus passes) and lodging Confluence Health and the acquisition of monies from the East Wenatchee American Rescue Plan funds. These funds *Qualifying medical expenses or have helped us to upgrade Becky’s computer and router, buy supplies office furniture, a new phone system, improve our website, add a Ring camera system to improve safety at the House’s *Prescriptions or co-pays back entry and fund her position. She is also working on our *Personal expenses may be social media presence, providing training to staff on various considered on an individual basis platforms, and updating all of our documents and forms. She is bringing us into the future in technology and marketing. One-time Grant applications are available We are off and running with Emily in the lead! when expenses exceed $200. Grants are considered subject to review and approval by the Social Services SPECIAL THANKS Committee. For further information please call Lin Stearns, Social Services Chairman at 509-860-0219 Anjou Bakery – providing goodies for or Becky Elwell, Our House Manager at Our House guests 509-630-6964. Precision Pest Solutions – fertilizing and pest control at Our House over the last several years Warm Souls – a nonprofit organization committed to hug hearts and souls with donations of fleece blankets, socks and bottled water Wenatchee Valley Lions - ongoing donations to the Our House Pantry Willow Burts – loaning her beautiful quilts for display at Our House Nyal and Kathy Horner – decorating Our House throughout the year All Volunteers who helped tidy up the garden during the summer months

________________________________ IN-KIND DONATIONS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Roger Beckman – replacement and repairs at RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Our House Cancer Care of NCW is happy to announce the Tom & Brenda Crowell - walker recipients of the Betsy Tontini Nursing Vic Day – electrical work at Our House Scholarships. Despite COVID, the recipients Farwest Iron Works – new stairs and landing continued to take classes as much as possible. Congratulations go to: for Our House crawl space Jennie Hedington – bedside safety rails  Ashly Cline Linda Ingraham – paper products and  Joseph Dahike  Niles Desmarais miscellaneous food items  Estephanie Flores-Quintero Florella Martin – beautiful crocheted afghan  Abelardo Gonzalez  Carmen Gonzalez blankets  Monica Gonzalez Sandi & Mike Miller – first aid kit and two  Courtney Isidro  Mercedes Lanuza new faucets for Our House apartment  Ana Leon Emily Scovill – set up of computer, camera  Crystal Rang system, new lighting and miscellaneous needs  Jizelle Torres at Our House Wenatchee Women’s Lions – bottled water, fresh fruit and a variety of food items BOTTLED WATER INDIVIDUAL JUICES INDIVIDUAL NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT INDIVIDUAL SOUPS ENSURE SUPPLEMENTAL DRINKS INDIVIDUAL COFFEE CREAMERS COFFEE TV DINNERS/CHICKEN POT PIES LIQUID BLEACH DRYER SHEETS PAPER TOWELS TOILET PAPER DISPOSABLE GLOVES SIZE MEDIUM AND LARGE DISPOSABLE MASKS COMPUTER PAPER

 Chelan-Douglas School Retirees’ Association – May Provides for replacement of bed linens  Community Foundation Reemergence Grant – May Provides operational support for:  Updating technology and communication tools  Partial payment of the new phone system  Purchase of Hospitality HouseKeeper software (HIPAA-compliant database for guest/room metrics)  Purchase and installation of a Ring camera  Creating a collaborative and digital plan for outreach  Update marketing and existing material media  Digital outreach via social media/online campaigns  Collaborative general outreach and fundraising  Creation and hire of a new position to facilitate these initiatives  Seed funds for new position of Outreach/Communications Coordinator  Confluence Health/Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Community Partnership Fund – August  Funds the purchase and maintenance of a Zoll 3 AED (automated external defibrillator) and the cost of AED/CPR training for three staff and up to 12 volunteers  East Wenatchee American Rescue Plan funds – September  Funds are for Social Services - unrestricted use Support Our House with Gift Card Donations on Make a Difference Day 2021 Make a Difference Day is Saturday, October 23rd and in lieu of our usual yard clean-up at Our House, we’re inviting you, our community, to help support us through gift card donations on this special day. Since the pandemic began we have been operating Our House at half capacity, but we still serve cancer patients with hotel stays and travel-related costs. Gift cards from these establishments would be most helpful: Chevron, Shell, Safeway, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Target and Amazon. We suggest a minimum of $25.00 but any amount will be greatly appreciated. Anything purchased with the cards will directly benefit our guests. Gift cards may be dropped into a provided container outside of Our House on Make a Difference Day from 9am to 3pm or you can send them to us at 1708 Castlerock Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801. Thank you for your continued support of Our House!

ONE DAY AT A TIME – Fall 2021 Cancer patients and their families learn to live one day at a time. Each day is precious. Those facing life-threatening illnesses realize that the past is gone, the future uncertain, and every day is important to live life to the fullest. With your donation of $100 to “One Day at a Time” you can assist in the operation and maintenance of the Cancer Care home project called Our House, for one day of the year. If you wish, you have the privilege of designating the day – to commemorate a special person or special event in one’s life. Your gift will be recognized at the house. Give today so that this home-away-from-home can continue to serve the needs of cancer patients for many years to come. JANUARY 05 In memory of Bill Burris’s birthday 03 Faye Davis 04 Shirley Staggs Wanda Burris In memory of Craig Muraoka 06 Hollis Brownlee Elaine Moomaw 09 In memory of Terry Sorom 08 American Legion Lounge Hodges Post # 84 - Oroville 04 Don & Ruth VanWechel Suzanne Sorom 05 Dalton B. Thomas 11 In honor of Susan Howard’s 10 In memory of Kathleen A. Crowder 07 In memory of George Weeks’ birthday Joe Crowder birthday Wanda Burris Jane Baldock 11 In memory of Joyce & Richard 08 American legion Lounge Hodges Jerold & Karen Spragg Cremer 13 In honor of Nevio Tontini Lin & Rich Stearns Post # 84 - Oroville Jeff & Kari Tontini 10 Hollis Brownlee 14 Dalton B. Thomas 15 In memory of Amos Rayfield 12 American Legion Aux. # 64 16 In memory of Hugh Womack Allen Rayfield 13 American Legion Auxiliary - Oroville Ralph & Sonya Womack In memory of Peggy Czimbal 17 In memory of Betsy Tontini In honor of Marna Storhoff’s birthday Stephan Czimbal Donnie Storhoff Dolly McClellan 18 Dalton B. Thomas 17 In memory of Edgar Metcalf 19 Marilyn Peet 20 In memory of Jim Gilreath Suzanne Metcalf 22 In memory of Ester Loranger Karen Gilreath 23 In memory of Daniel Rutherford 22 In memory of Mary Ruckman Stanley & Betty Bromiley Virginia Rutherford Art & Marcia Ruckman 24 In memory of Mary Gibson 25 Helen Lees 27 Kenneth Tripp 23 Dalton B. Thomas Peter & Norma Scovill 29 In honor of Patrick & Karyn Saltsman 24 In memory of Betsy Tontini’s birthday 25 Arden & Donna Detering Mary Saltsman 26 Dale Birch Margie Kerr 27 Dalton B. Thomas FEBRUARY Patsy & Larry Smith 31 Bob & Pat Ogburn 01 Edgar Meyer, M.D. Jeff & Kari Tontini 04 Hollis Brownlee Nevio Tontini JUNE 08 Barbara Bates 25 American Legion Auxiliary – Oroville 01 Kenneth Tripp 09 American Legion Auxiliary - Oroville 26 In memory of David Hamilton 02 Barbara Snow 10 Walter Chris Wittgow Hugo & Lucille Hamilton 03 American legion Auxiliary - Oroville 11 In memory of Greg Tontini 27 In memory of Denise Briggs 07 Hollis Brownlee Susan Beaty 09 In memory of Greg Tontini Larry & Patsy Smith 28 In memory of Larry Eilert Suzanne Sorom Rosa Eilert Kristen Gannon Jeff & Kari Tontini 29 Thomas & Gale Carlson 10 In memory of Virginia & Georgia 13 In memory of Lee Lippert 30 In memory of Peter Leslie Sara Lippert Shirley Leslie Ralph & Sonya Womack In honor of Irv Conner’s birthday 11 In honor of John H. Wilson Al Cordell APRIL 15 Jack Strop 01 Bob & Pat Ogburn Mary Wilson 16 In memory of Betsy Tontini 04 In honor of Barb Gibbons 13 In memory of Olive Burris’s birthday Gloria Waddell 17 Thomas & Gale Carlson Gerald Gibbons Wanda Burris 18 K. Bone 05 In memory of Gary Christensen 14 American Legion Lounge Hodges 21 In honor of Sue Moye Linda Moye Barbara Christensen Post # 84 - Oroville 22 Jeff & Renee Jaeger 06 Leavenworth Lions Club 15 In memory of Kelley Wood’s birthday 23 K. Bone 07 Hollis Brownlee 24 Kenneth Tripp 08 In memory of Shawn Murphy Wanda Burris 25 Leavenworth Lions Club 18 In honor of our parents 27 In memory of Darlene Brown Sharyl Bohart Sharyl Bohart 09 American Legion Auxiliary - Oroville Gerald & Barb Gibbons 12 In memory of Bobbie Null 21 In memory of Patti Cook MARCH 01 Joseph & Janet Duffy Linda Gray Ingraham Roger Cook 13 In memory of Chris Pankey 22 Martin & Suzanne Quinn In memory of Helen Korevaar 23 Eva Lauve Sharyl Bohart Paul & Sydna Pankey 29 In memory of Dale Hunter Joseph & Janet Duffey 15 Bob & Pat Ogburn 02 Dalton B. Thomas 19 In memory of Doug Harper Ellen Hunter 03 Dalton B. Thomas 04 In memory of Sally Baumgardner Audrey Harper JULY Bud Baumgardner 21 Rick & Susan Linder 01 American Legion Lounge Hodges 22 Dalton B. Thomas 26 Brian & Eileen Kirchner Post # 84 - Oroville 28 In honor of Paul & Amy Saltsman 03 In memory of Connie Munch’s Mary Saltsman birthday 29 Virginia & Craig Kellogg Patty Munch & family In memory of J. Brent McArthur MAY Art & Marcia Ruckman 02 In memory of Bernice Metcalf 04 In memory of Cindy Dillion Jeff Dillion Suzanne Metcalf 05 Audrey Carmichael 07 Eva Lauve 08 Susan Risinger

09 In memory of Jay Bean 09 American Legion Lounge Hodges DECEMBER Connie Bean Post # 84 - Oroville 01 In honor of Eric Jensen 12 Bob & Pat Ogburn 13 Donna Pershall Nancy Jensen 13 In honor of George Lauve Sr.’s 14 In memory of A.J. Ruckman 02 In honor of my mother Joyce Kight’s birthday Art & Marcia Ruckman birthday Eva Lauve 15 Jerry & Lucielle Kenoyer Katheryn Sears 15 Thank you Becky & Vicky 15 In honor of Paul & Amy Saltsman 04 In memory of Brent McArthur Gene & Kathy Fairchild Art & Marcia Ruckman 17 In memory of Alan Moomaw Mary Saltsman 06 In honor of Verlee Cavadini’s birthday Elaine Moomaw In memory of Harriet Green Janice Cavadini – Marton 19 Bob & Pat Ogburn Louana Green Karen Hemmer 21 Robynne & Thad Keller In memory of Shawn Murphy 07 In memory of Martin Sorom 22 Thea Fager Sharyl Bohart Suzanne Sorom 24 In memory of Elie Ganguet’s birthday 20 Don Sangster 08 Trinity Episcopal Church Mary Ganguet 21 In memory of Henry Lee 09 In honor of Verlee Hunt Cavadini 26 In memory of Michael Green Sandra Lee Gaye Hunt Louana Green 25 In memory of Everett Burts 13 Diane Macfarland 27 David & Maria Covarrubias Willow Burts 15 Rick & Susan Linder 28 Kenneth Tripp 27 In memory of Evelyn Laughery 16 In memory of John & Opal 29 Ann Baye Colleen & Clyde Pock Ralph & Sonya Womack 30 Suzanne Metcalf 28 Dalton B. Thomas 20 In honor of Evelyn Lauve’s birthday 28 In memory of John Jaeger Eva Lauve AUGUST Eileen Jaeger 21 Wenatchee Central Lions Club 02 In memory of Jim Saunders 29 Rich & Susan Linder 23 In memory of Josiah Quarles Charles & Darlene Keeton John & Jan Saunders OCTOBER 21 Maggie McManus 03 Phyllis A. Sievert 02 In memory of Terry Shirey 24 In memory of Howard Crook 04 Phyllis A. Sievert Enid Crook 05 Patricia Krakowka Shirley Leslie 25 In memory of Brandi Merritt Lambert 09 In memory of Rich Moomaw 04 In memory of Helen Korevaar Joe & Kerry Lambert 26 David & Maria Covarrubias Elaine Moomaw Sharyl Bohart 27 Molson Grange Auxiliary 10 In memory of Alan Moomaw 05 Arnold & Ginny Omlin 28 May Joy 06 Eva Lauve 29 Rick & Susan Linder Elaine Moomaw 07 Rick & Susan Linder 30 In memory of Jon McArthur 12 Phyllis A. Sievert 11 Robert Nau Art & Marcia Ruckman 16 Dalton B. Thomas 13 In honor of John & Ellen Saltsman 31 Larry & Linda Sexton 17 Wenatchee Central Lions Club 18 Phyllis A. Sievert Mary Saltsman Donation Acknowledgements 20 In memory of Robert Lee Paine 14 Wenatchee Central Lions Club When you send a donation, please let 18 Hugh & Cathie Dinkins us know if you would like to have an Sharon Paine 20 Rick & Susan Linder acknowledgement sent to a family 21 In memory of Josiah Quarles’ 21 Wenatchee Central Lions Club member. We need the name and 25 Sally Atkin address of the person in order to send birthday 27 Wenatchee Central Lions Club an acknowledgement of your donation. Charles & Darlene Keeton 28 Kenneth Tripp In honor of our 72nd anniversary 31 In memory of Mae Elavsky Colleen & Clyde Pock 22 In memory of Margaret Bonnett Sharyl Bohart Charles & Darlene Keeton 23 Richard & Judy Milner NOVEMBER 24 In honor of Joe & Ann Gaspers’ 01 In honor of Dale K. Sewell for being anniversary Joe & Ann Gaspers 17 years cancer free In honor of Millie Nicholson’s Glenda R. Sewell birthday 02 In memory of Charlotte Gallien Mike & Danielle Nicholson Rich & Dani Dickson In memory of Harley Babcock’s 04 In honor of Pamalee B. Moos’ birthday birthday Mary Babcock Merry K. Moos 25 In honor of Jim Pauly’s birthday 05 Ethel A. Freeman Ruth Pauly 08 In memory of Adrian Damish’s 29 In memory of Celeste and our birthday anniversary Milly Damish Ralph Meenach In honor of Norman & June Jensen 30 In honor of Patrick & Karyn Saltsman Nancy Jensen Mary Saltsman 10 In honor of John & Ellen Saltsman 31 Phyllis A. Sievert Mary Saltsman 15 Rick & Susan Linder SEPTEMBER 17 Rick & Susan Linder 01 William & Donna Elliott 20 In honor of Cathy Wood’s birthday 03 In memory of Metha Yantis Ann Featherly 22 Rick & Susan Linder Paul & Synda Pankey 24 In honor of Rich Moomaw, Alan In honor of Corky Elliott’s birthday Moomaw and Craig Muraoka Carleen Elliott Elaine Moomaw 05 In memory of Jim Olesen 25 In memory of David Hamilton Don & Mardine Larsen Hugo & Lucille Hamilton 06 In memory of Reed Port 29 Rick & Susan Linder Connie Port 30 In honor of Don Lau’s birthday 07 In memory of Glenda Goedde Renae Lau Lorraine Church

DONATIONS - FALL 2021 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS In memory of Bill Kiehn Ellen Hunter Larry & Patsy Smith Margie Kerr GOLD $1,000 & UP Mary King American Legion Auxiliary Hodges Unit 84 In memory of Grace Lynch Brian & Eileen Kirchner Chelan Douglas SRA Elizabeth Richardson Beverly Kuntz Community Foundation of NCW Jerry Krusoff Joe Crowder In memory of Bill Morris Ladies Division Wenatchee Golf Okanogan – Omak Rotary Foundation Mark & Sue Neel & Country Club SILVER $100 - $999 In memory of Peggy A. Quinn Don & Renae Lau Amy Beliz Gary & Ida Marie Callison Helen Lees In honor of the 59th wedding anniversary Joe & Ann Gaspers Shirley Leslie of Norman & Verlee Hunt Cavadini Mr. & Mrs. Earl F. Tilly Jackie Lynch Dolly McClellan Gaye Verlee Hunt In memory of Ruth Ella Skagen Jim & Pat McConnell Roger Cook Mary King Maggie & Scott McManus Susan Fletcher Philip Mead Guild Mortgage Company In memory of Polly Smith Suzanne Metcalf Gary & Becky Hoff Beverly Allen-Hill Edgar A. Meyer, M.D. The Kjobech Fund Ed & Pat Freimuth Sandi & Mike Miller Lake Chelan Lions Club Mary G. Johnson Elaine Moomaw In honor of Stephen Lamphier Karen Nodolf Pat Munsell Marlys Parsons Mike & Danielle Nicholson Latsey Domico John Price Bob & Pat Ogburn Omak Senior Center Richard & Sheila Price Arnold & Ginny Omlin Kevin & Suzanne Pitts Marty & Sandy Ryberg Mary M. Paine Frank Sanders Daniel Webster Paul & Sydna Pankey Carmen White Carol Payne Walter Wittgow In memory of Velma Tromberg Dennis & Marilyn Peet Connie Bean Marguerite Pierce BRONZE - $1 - $99 Roger & Sandy Pollock Astral Chapter Order of Eastern Star In memory of Dick Van Well Connie Port In honor of Jennie Hedington Arnie & Ginny Omlin Plaza Super Jet Susan Risinger Rita Figlenski In memory of Stacy Webb Jennifer Rudd Homer & Jennie Hedington L. Carleen Elliott Mary K. Saltsman Penny J. Garrison Don & Cindy Sangster BIRTHDAY BASH Margaret Scott MEMORIALS Norma & Peter Scovill Marge Adams Kathryn Sears In memory of Bud Baumgardner Jim & Sue Anez Phyllis Sievert Colleen Donaghy Pat & Peggy Aylward Larry & Patsy Smith Jon & Joan Kauppi Mrs. Ruth Beaty Suzanne Sorom Joann Knudsen & family Connie Bean Garry Sparks Kay Lucas Dixie Brown Richard F. Starr Donald & Carol Williams Lou & Rose Butkovich Lin & Rich Stearns Audrey Carmichael Jack Strop In memory of David Bonnett Norman & Verlee Cavadini Ray & Betty Taylor Charles & Darlene Keeton Marlene Chadderton Dorothy J. Thompson Barbara Christensen Lynn Thompson In memory of Quinn Christianson Susan Christopher Nevio Tontini Helen Lees Lorraine Church Louis Van Doren Don & Kay Berdan Gloria Waddell In memory of Jack Collins Dale Birch Mary L. Wilson Karen Collins Betty Bryant Shirley Wittgow Dr. Thomas & Gale Carlson Sonya & Ralph Womack In memory of Kathleen Crowder Faye Davis Joe Crowder Daryl Denny Hugh & Cathie Dinkins In memory of Gil Dahlquist Karen Edwards & Tom Ise Heidi Schmidt Sandra Fiorini Nancy Focht In memory of Ken Dart Duane & Carmen Frazier Denise & Chris Goetz Ethel Freeman Robert J. Fries In memory of Glenda Goedde Scott Furman Lorraine Church Mary Ganguet Sue Gavin In memory of Duane Hendrickson Karen Gilreath Pamela Carson-Paolucci Margery Hagy Homer & Jennie Hedington In memory of Dewayne Herron Gary & Becky Hoff Orlo & Joy Andrew Susan Howard Kaye Berschauer Marlene & Bill Hoxie Stanley & Betty Bromiley Carol Burger Joseph & Ann Gaspers

CURRENT RESIDENT OR: Date to Remember: Make a Difference Day Gift Card Donation drop-off at Our House Saturday October 23 from 9AM to 3PM The Mission of Cancer Care of North Central Washington, Inc. is to help alleviate the day-to-day inconvenience of cancer by providing a regional cancer resource center whereby patients may be assisted in their daily routine by providing help with housing and other additional support including but not limited to their social and rehabilitative needs. Cancer Care of NCW, Inc. Newsletter Board of Directors Sandi Miller…………..………………………….Editor Norma Scovill, President Rosa Eilert…………...Volunteer & Guest Spotlight Shirley Leslie, Vice President Becky Elwell…………..…Donations & Mailing List Charlotte Grundstrom………………….Distribution Alison Keeler, Secretary Commercial Printing, Inc.…..Clip Art and Printing William McDowell, Treasurer Board Members at Large Dani Dickson, Connie Port, Nevio Tontini Advisory Board Members Dr. Richard Dickson and Dr. Nicolas Kummer Our House Staff Becky Elwell, Our House Manager Vicky Chandler, Night Manager Emily Scovill, Outreach/Communications Coordinator Patty Eidson, Bookkeeper Email: [email protected]