and gastrointestinal abnormalities, developmentaldelay, muscular weakness, sight, hearing andspeech deficiencies as well as other challenges.

"We call B.J. our little miracle because mosttimes babies with '16' don't live to be born,"Ramona explained. "Most of the time 16 babiesare miscarried, so just having him is a miracle."

Chromosome 16 defects begin at conception.The most serious form, Full Trisomy 16, occurswhen all the body's cell contain three copies of the16th chromosome; these pregnancies never resultin a live birth.

Each parent normally contributes one gene foreach of the chromosome pairs found in humancells. (The chromosome that determines genderis the only exception.) Each pair carries specificinformation that determines the characteristicsof the new individual.

Chromosome 16 represents about 3 percentof the total DNA in cells and, like each of the 23pairs of human chromosomes, changes in thechromosome affect health and development.Chromosome 16 abnormalities can be related tosuch wide ranging health issues as some formsof breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, forms of albinism(conditions that affect the coloring of skin, hair andeyes), certain kidney disorders and Trisomy 16,among others.

B.J.'s form of Mosaic Trisomy 16 affects portionsof his development. "He can say mama, no anddaddy, and he understands some of what we sayto him, but mostly we know what he means fromhis body language," said Ramona.

Kistler speech therapist Tara Adams has beenworking with B.J. since January. Her primary goalis to help him develop alternative communicationskills to make his wants and needs more clearlyknown since his spoken vocabulary is currentlylimited. She is introducing him to a four-squarespeech board that has four visual symbols hecan point at to indicate what he wants.

"For a child that doesn't talk a great deal, hisbody language is something else," said Tara. "Hemay not say anything, but you know what he wants."

Tara admits that B.J. "has a long way to go as faras functional communication," but she is encouragedthat he is taking more of an interest in hisenvironment and that he has no difficulty exhibitingan endearing sense of humor.

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Ramona Lewis considers her son a miracle.Many mothers may have the same feeling abouttheir children, but every day truly is a special onefor six-year-old Gary Marvail Lewis II. Gary, betterknown as B.J., is a special needs student at EuperLane Elementary School and the youngest ofRamona and Gary Marvail Lewis's three children.

B.J. also receives speech therapy and physicaltherapy weekly at The Gregory Kistler TreatmentCenter For Children in Fort Smith. B.J. is small forhis age and he wears glasses and double hearingaids as well as hinged foot and lower leg bracesto help him see, hear and walk. He has overcomemany obstacles and continues to surprise histherapists as well as his family.

Gary and Ramona's biggest surprise was thatB.J. would need any special help at all. Ramonarecalled having a normal pregnancy, carrying B.J.to term. He weighed in at seven pounds at birth.

"I didn't have any problems carrying him andwe didn't know he had any problems until he wasborn and the doctors said he had an irregularheartbeat," Ramona said.

But as the obstetrical and pediatric staffmonitored newborn B.J., his reactions and bloodwork revealed that he had a genetic defect causedby an abnormality in one of the chromosomesof his DNA.

Changes in this chromosome, namedchromosome 16, can cause a wide variety ofmental and physical maladies including cardiac

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"He can really make me laugh," Tara said. "Hehas a unique sense of humor and sometimes hecan really crack us up," added Ramona.

Physical therapy focuses on helping B.J. becomemore mobile. Like most babies with chromosome16 defects, B.J. has poor muscle tone and problemswith balance. In addition, his short attention spanadds to the challenge of mobility.

Physical therapist Kristen Ricketts has beenworking with B.J. at the Kistler Center for twoyears and she is impressed and encouraged byhis progress during that time.

"When I met B.J., he was not crawling yet. Hewas 4 years old and we were working on his sittingskills. Now he is walking by himself and we areworking on the stairs," said Kristen. "He's made ahuge improvement. We're beginning to work withhim so he can get up off the floor by himself ... andwalk on uneven surfaces."

Ramona said B.J. no longer needs the walker heonce used and he shows more independence ingetting around the house without help.

B.J. has had numerous surgeries to correcthis heart defects, repair a herniated naval,correct an obstructed bowel, insert tubes in his earsand more. B.J. receives nourishment through agastric tube because he does not eat or drink.He has no difficulty swallowing, but he refused tosuck as an infant and only recently allowedtherapists to begin putting an empty spoon intohis mouth. Now that he is accepting a taste of

Therapy Raises Hope for Miracle Child

B.J. uses a textured switch to activate one ofhis favorite toys and learn cause and effect

while speech-language pathologist,Tara Adams, looks on.

B.J. works on walking down the stairs with helpfrom physical therapist, Kristen Ricketts.

by Nancy Steel

Therapy Raises Hope for Miracle Child

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FRIENDS OF KISTLER’S KIDSMarch 6, 2009 - September 16, 2009

CONTRIBUTIONSAction, Inc.Tracy AkinsReynda & Kevin AllenArkansas Best Corp.Sara & Al BakerBancorpSouthHarward Barry AgencyCaroline & Mack BarryBeall Barclay & Company, PLCJeri Lynn BeardenJan & Rick BeauchampMr. & Mrs. Edward BedwellMr. & Mrs. Gimo BerrySarah & Greg BlakeHelen BlaneyEthel BohnenkamperBrad BrownTravis BrownMr. & Mrs. Gene BruickBurford Distributing CompanyRichard M. BushkuhlButterfield Place CommunityPeggy L. ByfordCalico CountyJoann & Gary CampbellCardinal Health Foundation, Inc.Cascade Dafo’sJames Cheshier, M.D.Ming ChidesterLinda & Bill ChristClassic Trucker’s & Cruisers ClubPhyllis CoatsJohn CollinsCooper Clinic, P.A.

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peanut butter on the spoon, he may be gettingcloser to conquering the oral aversion thatprevents him from eating normally.

The medical personnel who treat B.J. do notbelieve his oral aversion is directly related to thechromosome 16 abnormality. Ramona said thatB.J.'s jaws were not level when he was born andhe received manual oral motor exercises to tryand bring them into line in the hope that wouldallow him to learn to suckle.

"He would draw his face up when they madethose circular movements on his jaws, and I thinkit must have hurt him," Ramona said. "He stillwon't eat, so he takes Ensure through a G tube."

The gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is a mechanicaldevice that is surgically inserted through B.J.'sabdomen into his stomach so that he can receive

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nutrition. The tube site requires special care beforeand after feeding and can require reinsertion if itis accidentally pulled out.

Ramona and Gary were trained to care for thefeeding tube by the Arkansas Children's Hospitalstaff, but Ramona says she prefers for Gary toinsert the tube. "We both know how, but Gary's socomfortable with it. It doesn't seem to bother him,so I like to let him do it. My husband is my mainsource. He really helps me," said Ramona.

The two work in tandem, Gary taking the dayshift at Whirlpool Corp. and Ramona working thenight shift at Twin River Foods. That way one isalways at home with daughters Raneisha, 14, andJaniah, 9, as well as B.J.

The girls help with their brother, but Ramonasays he's been a big help to them as well. "They

have more compassion, and they understandbetter what it's like to be different," Ramona said."We've all learned to be more patient and torejoice about the little things in life."

"You just do what you have to do," saidRamona. "Whatever we do, we do as a family.When we (go for a) walk, we pull him along in hisred wagon. He knows if he's sitting in the wagonhe needs to be going," she said with a laugh.

"I see hope for B.J. I see him making progress.I see him doing what a normal child can do. It's aslow process, but I see a future for him. For meand my husband, it's all about faith."

FRIENDS OF KISTLER’S KIDSMarch 6, 2009 - September 16, 2009

IN HONOR OFSamuel ArballoNational Closing Corp.

Amy & James BarkerNational Closing Corp.

Mr. & Mrs. Mack BarryCathy & Max Correll

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Mr. & Mrs. Bill EadsCathy & Max Correll

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Trey GeraldsJoanie & Gary Geralds

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Mr. & Mrs. Larry PhelpsCathy & Max Correll

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Angela & Clifton VeatchNational Closing Corp.

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IN MEMORY OFArdath AndersonLaura Beth, Ben, Tyler &Andrew Anderson

Barbie Kay BarkerCindy & Ron Barker

Marion CiullaAugustina Lovoi

“Ferdinand”Kathy & Dick Fuhrman

Margaret HugSusan & Brad Brown

Louise Griggs JohnstonCarol Armstrong Gaines& Family

Betty KistlerCaroline & Mack BarryNan BennHelen R. BerchRobert CockrehamAnna & Don ConnerJim EdwardsEdwards Funeral HomeKathryn EnglehartRuth FloydMary Lee FraseKathy & Dick FuhrmanDixie GerenCecelia & Lee GriffithCindy Joyce-GriggsHolly HeatonDr. & Mrs. Keith HolderMary Lynn & Marvin HollandJoan HugMolly & Vincent HugShirley JamesMatlock Electric CompanyMr. & Mrs. James W. MooreBetty & Keith NewmanDelilah & James NoblesMartha, Bill, Nathan OsbunDr. Joshua OsbunPatti & Patrick PinterCharlotte QuallsAlice & Bill ReynoldsRiver Valley AVCADolores & Jim SimpsonDelores & Marcel SoucyLorraine Tate & FamilyDonna & Greg WhitsittKathy Williams

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Robert “Bob” SharumAnn Conrath

Ann SudigalaJennifer KistlerMartha & Bill Osbun

Flossie TylerGood Neighbor Foundation, Inc.

Sue VernonSally A. Frick

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IN-KINDA Closer LookABC PrintingAlma Performing Arts CenterAlpha PackagingAmerican Airlines/AmericanEagle

Area Health Education CenterArkansas Glass & MirrorSarah BarnesCaroline BarryJohn Bell, Jr.Blessed BabyTravis BrownBurford Distributing Co.Cabot Cheese Co.Calvert-McBride PrintingCates CupcakesGreg ChambersJoey ChambersLin ChenChili’sPhyllis CoatsCoca Cola Bottling Co.Confectionately YoursDick CosnerCox MediaBonnie & Milton CraigAngela CruzCustom Powder CoatingDiamonds Plus/Lou GramlichDillard’sEads Brothers Furniture Co.El LoritoEspecially For YouFarmer’s Co-OpFort Smith Athletic ClubFort Smith Restaurant SupplyFort Smith Surgical-StandardSupply

Fort Smith VacuumGarner Abbatoir Plant

George’s RestaurantGirl Scout Troop #4075Girl Scout Troop #4135Dr. Cole GoodmanSteve GrindleGroup InsuranceRed HannamanHappy Tails Pet GroomingHardscrabble Country ClubCaleb Harper & FamilyDouglas Hasley, CPA, P.A.Jeremy HelmsHiram Walker Pernod RicardLynette HollyBob HornbergerHumanaStephanie HymanIn Good SpiritsJ & B SupplyJoe’s Grill & CantinaMr. John’s Salon & SpaJuan’s Mexican RestaurantJessica KelleyDr. Steven KilpatrickKFSM TV5KHBS-KHOG TV 40/29Jennifer KistlerKWHNPatricia LappinTerry LarkenJimmy LeachSandra & Jimmy LovellReid Maddox Massage TherapistMalco TheatersMarvin Altman Fitness CenterMercy Fitness CenterMidwest TypeKelli MillerMim’s Scrapbook SpotMud Puppy PotteryMVA Customs & ClassicsNaperies of DallasNewton’s JewelersNeumeier’s Nursery & FloristOffice DepotPanera Bread“Patisserie” by Sara BakerPaul’s Meat MarketCarol PaytonPetcoPRADCOPure Heart StudiosRags’ n Calico

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Rainwater’sRed LobsterRegions BankRightmind AdvertisingRolando’s RestaurantSerenity Day SpaSharum’s Garden CenterRalph SmithSouthwest Garage DoorSplash Express Tunnel CarwashSpray-RiteNancy SteelCrystal & Adam StenbackCandice StevensDr. Steven StilesSt. Edward Mercy HealthSystem

Billie SudigalaSuperior Tool Sales, Inc.SutherlandsTapp InteriorsPenny TolchinTolzman Jewelers

Top Shelf BartendersTysonUAFS Athletic DepartmentShane VaughnVillage Beauty SalonLynn WalkerRoger WallaceWalmart Neighborhood MarketWalmart Supercenter on ZeroChris WittCindy Womack & FamilyEmily & Ethan Yell

The Michelle Kistler MemorialEndowment Fund

In Memory of Lee CummingsBetty Cummings

In Memory of Betty KistlerBetty Cummings

DeAnn & Larry Tate

VOLUNTEERSTara & BJ AdamsLynn BainCaroline BarryJoseph BarryTravis BrownDaren BobbJulie BuggAbraham CázaresAngela CruzSharon DeWittAdele GlenskyStephanie & Alan HaleKrista HannamanJeremy HelmsStephanie & Gerald HymanWayne HymanJessica & Jason KelleyJane McGowinShana McKenzieCarol PaytonIsela & Daniel PenaJanet Ray

Kristen RickettsCharity RowdenRSVPDenise & Jim SaulsEdwina SchwarzBeth ShumateCraig SmithRalph SmithJay SteelCrystal & Adam StenbackPenny TolchinTop Shelf BartendersPenny TolchinSusan WeaverHeather WhiteCindy Womack

CorrectionsIf we have reported your gift incorrectly or failed to includeyour gift, please call theKistler Center at 785.4677.Thank you for your support!

FRIENDS OF KISTLER’S KIDSMarch 6, 2009 - September 16, 2009

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Cell Phone Drive & PrinterCartridge DriveOn-going

Take that old cell phone out ofretirement and put it to work!Participate in the used cellphone drive.

The Kistler Center will receive a monetarydonation for each working cell phone donated. The better the phone, themore money we will receive. Older model phones may not generate anyfunds, but they will be recycled properly. All donations are tax-deductible.Consult your tax advisor to determine the value. To donate, please bringyour used cell phone to the Kistler Center, Jim Grizzle Tire Co., MooreDental Care, Rhodes Chevrolet, or Sutherlands. Don’t forget to erase theaddress book and any personal information.

Printer Cartridge Collection Drive

On-going

A great way to help raise funds for theKistler Center with little effort and no cost!

Collect any used printer/laser cartridges fromfriends, family, and your office to help Kistler’sKids. To donate, bring your cartridges to the Kistler Center, Moore DentalCare, Rhodes Chevrolet, or Sutherlands. Please put cartridges in a plasticbag or for laser cartridges, please keep in box.

The Kistler Center will receive $3 credit for every usedcartridge collected.

To request a collection box for any of our on-going events, callKathie at 479.785.4677.

The Michelle Kistler MemorialEndowment Fund

In loving memory of Michelle Kistler, the Board of Directors ofThe Gregory Kistler Treatment Center For Children, Inc., hasestablished an Endowment Fund. This endowment, through itsearnings,will be used to help fund needed therapy to more ofour special children so the Board of Directors can continue thephilosophy of never turning a child away for financial reasons.Additionally, as the Kistler Center’s Board directs, someearnings may be directed to operational activities to sustainand grow the Kistler Center’s ability to provide the most up-to-date occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or speech-language therapy possible for children. Contributions may bemade as a single gift or spread over several years.

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C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

Knights of Columbus 24th Annual OktoberfestFriday & Saturday - October 9th & 10thKistler Kids play free from 10 a.m.-noon on Sat.Columbus Acres on Brooken Hill, off Hwy. 71 South

Polka to the beat of German band, AlpenMusikanten, from 7-11 p.m.Friday; 3-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. Saturday. There will be performancesby local groups and dancers Saturday starting at noon. Kids’ games,various vendors offering arts, crafts and wine tasting are a few ofthe fun things lined up. There will be a Media Cook-off Saturday atnoon. Authentic German food will be available.

We will again offer “Happy Brat Hour” from3-5 on Saturday afternoon. This will be adiscounted Brat Plate … Yum, Yum! Therewill also be many great raffle items including2 tickets on Northwest Airlines.

Admission is FREE but donations areaccepted at the gate.

Sponsored by Knights of ColumbusCouncil 996

The 6th Annual “Night of Giving” Charity EventThursday, December 10th • 9 p.m. - MidnightYou will receive special store discounts throughout Central Mall, free gift wrapping, door prizes, liveentertainment and much more. All of this for a $5 admission ticket that you can purchase in advance at theKistler Center. The Center will receive 100% of the proceeds of our advance ticket sales. Proceedsfrom tickets sold at the event will be divided among several beneficiaries. Sponsored by Central Mall

The 15th AnnualCelebrity ClassicOctober 2 - 4

Friday, October 2Community Day for Celebrities 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Celebrities visit beneficiaries in the community

The “Celebrity Spirit Gala” In Memory ofMac McGehee 6:30 p.m. at Fort SmithConvention Center - Sponsored by Zero Mountain

Gala - Open to Public - Dance to Ultra Suede8:30 p.m. - Tickets $50 per person

Saturday, October 3Survivors’ Challenge 5K Run & 2 mileWellness Walk - Sponsored by Cooper ClinicBegins at the Riverfront Pavilion on North A Street.Registration for the Run is at 7 a.m. Race starts at 8a.m. so be there for the warm up at 7:30 a.m.For Kistler Walkers … you MUST come to the walkto receive your FREE t-shirt!

Celebrity Golf ClassicEagle Crest Golf Course in Alma and Fianna HillsCountry Club in Fort SmithTee off at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Golden Living

Celebrity Tennis Classic at Fort Smith Athletic Club

Celebrity Shootout at Fianna Hills 3:30-5 p.m.

Celebrity Tennis Classic at the Athletic Club

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker at Glass Pavilion downtown

Sunday, October 4Celebrity Golf ClassicEagle Crest Golf Course in Alma and Fianna HillsCountry Club in Fort SmithTee off at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Golden Living

TENNIS BALL DROP2:45 p.m. at Fianna Hills. First place prize is a$1,500 cruise. Sponsored by HealthSouthRehabilitation Hospital & Prime Medical Imaging.Sponsored by St. Edward Mercy Health Systemand Sparks Health System

Burger KingReceipt DriveOn-going

Burger King wants you to“Have It Your Way” ALL-YEAR-LONG

and help Kistler Kids too!

The Kistler Center will receive 10¢ for everyreceipt of food or drink purchased at anyBurger King restaurant in Fort Smith, VanBuren, Alma, and Poteau. Just place yourBurger King receipts in the collection box atthe Kistler Center or mail to the Center at3304 South M Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903.The event is sponsored by NeubauerRestaurants Corporation.

Coffee Fundraising EventSeptember - November

Buy or sell 12 oz. re-sealable bags of whole bean orground coffee and help support the Kistler Center.Imperial Coffee Company provides a variety ofblends and flavors. They will roast and bag the coffeeafter our order is placed and deliver it fresh to the Kistler Center. Each bag costs$12 and will make wonderful gifts for Christmas or any occasion. Coffee will beavailable to order from September 28th to November 6th. Call 479.785.4677 toparticipate in this event.

Official Airline ofOktoberfest

National Philanthropy DayNovember 13, 2009 - Friday

Established by the Association ofFundraising Professionals, NationalPhilanthropy Day is a time to honorall who change the world through agiving heart. The staff and board ofdirectors of the Kistler Centercelebrate and appreciate all ourdonors each and every day ofthe year. For more information,contact Kathie at 479.785.4677

Teddy Bear Tea December 5, 2009 - SaturdayGreat Fun for Children ages 2-10!Admission is $15 for each child andone adult, each additional adult $5and includes a 5 x 7 portrait withSanta, story time with Elf Doty, lunch,goody bags, and a variety of seasonalentertainment. There will bewonderful donation drawing prizesand “Beary” nice door prizes.Sponsored by Holiday Inn City Center and Bedford Camera & Video

New!Starts September

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S H A R I N G T H E S P I R I T

Ashley Samuelson

Ashley Samuelson, OccupationalTherapist, joined the Kistler Centerstaff in October, 2009. She graduatedfrom the University of CentralArkansas in August, 2009, whereshe obtained a Master of Sciencedegree in Occupational Therapy.

As a graduate student, Ashley worked as a graduateassistant to the Occupational Therapy Department’s pediatricprofessor, and completed an independent research study on theeffects of multisensory learning in an integrated classroom,which she co-presented at the Occupational Therapy NationalConvention 2009. Ashley recently moved to Fort Smith withher husband, Dru. She enjoys spending time with friendsand family, shopping, going to the movies, and playingwith her dog, Mason.

Leo Anhalt

Congratulations Leo Anhalt and SSIIncorporated! Founded in 1969 by Leo Anhalt, SSI celebrated its 40th anniversary in March.SSI Incorporated is a Design-Build generalcontractor specializing in commercial,institutional, and industrial buildingconstruction.

SSI Incorporated was presented the Citation Award by HeadquartersUnited States Air Force in recognition of achievement of designexcellence for the Composite A-10Maintenance Hangar Arkansas AirNational Guard, Fort Smith. The awardwas presented at the USAF Design andConstruction Awards Luncheon held inArlington, Virginia, on July 23, 2009.

Have you been searching for just the right gift? One with special meaning? Then consider making a

donation to the Kistler Center in honor of a friendor family member. That “gift” will not onlymean a lot to the recipient, but it will alsomean continued care for children in need.

One Size Fits All

Bubblegum, various flavors • Fruit snacks • Twizzlers

Happy Ears Eeyore toy (used in good condition is ok)

Musical toys – drum w/sticks, tambourines,small cymbals, maracras

Mario Kart with 2 - Player Wheel Bundle

Wii Nunchuk • Wii Play

AA Batteries • AAA Batteries • Copy paper

To purchase these special order items, pleasecall Jennifer at 479.785.4677:

Beeper balls - $100 ea • Switch toys - $40 ea

Preschool Language Scale,4th edition with manipulatives - $330

The Processing Program Levels 1-3 - $110

Sensory tunnel-resistance tunnel - $180

WISHLIST

Kistler Board President, Ralph Smith, accepts a check representingthe proceeds from the 2009 Classic Truckers and Cruisers ClubGreenwood Open Show from club President, Delbert Hicks.

The 2009 show raised $5,435 for the Center.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSRalph Smith, presidentCaroline Barry, vice-presidentBarbara Anhalt, secretaryEmily Williams, treasurerCaroline BarryBill Eads, IIIDouglas A. GautierLarry GossRobert M. HoneaPeter Irwin, M.D.Gerry McEvoyPatrick Pinter

ADVISORY BOARDLeo Anhalt Donna CurryScott Archer Nic HowardGene Bruick Jerry Williams

STAFFJennifer Kistler, executive directorAngie Turner, administrative assistantLeda Lee, office assistantTami Harris, office assistantVicky McHugh, office assistantLori Peters, office assistantDenise Sauls, office assistantLynn Bain, occupational therapistJane McGowin, occupational therapistJanet Ray, occupational therapistSarah Pond, occupational therapistKrista Hannaman, certified occupational

therapy assistantMing Chidester, physical therapistAdele Glensky, physical therapistKristen Ricketts, physical therapistBillie Sudigala, physical therapistJeremy Helms, physical therapist assistantLavonda Hensley, physical therapist assistantCorey Marquis, physical therapist assistantTara Adams, speech-language pathologistJessica Kelley, speech-language pathologistCharity Rowden, speech-language pathologistCrystal Stenback, speech-language pathologistKathie Smith, development coordinatorGary Needham, maintenance

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