SHD Reun 909 - Shodair Children's Hospital

FALL 2009 

Bountiful 

Blessings 

• Shodair Hosts 

First Montana 

Metabolic Day 

• Hospital Neighbor 

Now A Dedicated 

Donor 

• A Letter from Katie 

• Generous Donors 

Make Shodair Events 

Successful 

Belgrade’s 

Brooke Doty www.shodair.org

SHODAIR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 

Welcome 

From the Administrator 

Fall is here and with it comes the 

annual flu season, new laws affecting our health, 

and new programs to improve access to services. 

• The annual flu season finds us again encouraging 

all of our employees to get vaccinated to help 

prevent the spread of the flu among our staff and 

patients. We encourage others to do the same. 

Right behind the seasonal flu is the threat of H1N1 

flu. We'll also offer this vaccine to our employees 

per CDC recommendations. Everyone should 

check with their personal physician about getting 

this vaccine, also. 

• Montana's full smoking ban went into effect 

October 1, banishing smoking in enclosed public 

places and workplaces. We're proud that Shodair 

Children's Hospital has been a smoke-free facility for 

nearly 15 years. National rates of smoking and drug 

abuse among teens have declined substantially over 

the past decade. However, teen smoking and drug 

abuse are the top two health concerns American 

parents have regarding their children. Obesity 

among young people is now the third-ranked health 

problem nationwide, reflecting the high level of 

public concern about the recent rapid escalation 

of the obesity epidemic. 

• During the last legislative session, lawmakers 

approved additional funding for children's health 

programs, enabling the Montana Department of 

Health and Human Services to develop a new 

program called Healthy Montana Kids. HMK 

enables access to healthcare by offering a free or 

low-cost health coverage plan to eligible Montana 

children and teenagers up to age 19. Children 

qualify for HMK based on family size and income. 

Some parents share in the cost of their children's 

health care by paying a small co-payment at the 

time of service. 

Jack Casey 

Shodair Children’s Hospital 

Administrator 

• Do you know a family who may qualify for 

HMK? Applications are available in all Montana 

communities. Locations include county Offices of 

Public Assistance, health departments, health care 

facilities, WIC offices, Head Start facilities, and 

Indian Health Services. Applications are also 

available by calling 1-877-KidsNow. 

As everyone is aware, the national healthcare 

reform debate is alive and well all across the 

nation. Our own Senator Max Baucus is at the 

forefront of this debate in Washington, D.C. We'll 

be following these discussions closely and working 

with our Congressional delegation to ensure that 

all children and families in Montana have access 

to affordable healthcare. Shodair has a long legacy 

of providing quality care to Montana's families, 

and we're grateful that you support us as we 

continue our mission into the next century. As 

you read this issue of Reunion, you'll see how 

your donations have made a difference in the 

lives of our young patients in so many ways. 

We feel blessed to have your continued 

friendship, and wish each of you a healthy 

and happy holiday season. 

Sincerely, 

John P. Casey

REUNION / FALL 2009 Contents 

Inside Cover From the Administrator 

2 Brooke Doty: A Normal Kid with a Special Diet 

2 Shodair Coordinates First Montana Metabolic Day 

4 A Letter from Katie 

6 Children’s Miracle Network Telethon Makes 

Miracles Happen 

8 Thanks to our Generous Donors 

11 Charitable Gift Annuities: 

A Smart Way to Give 

12 Miracle Treat Day Dishes Up Blizzard of Support 

13 Reading “Gone to the Dogs” Helps Kids 

14 Tenth Annual Soccer Classic Highlights 

State’s Soccer Stars 

17 Golfers Tee Up For Shodair Children 

18 Shodair Visitors 

20 Shodair Roundup: Events and News at Shodair 

20 The Shodair Spotlight: 

Louise Fischer 

21 Peg Gustin: Shodair Neighbor Becomes Donor 

Published by: Community Relations and Marketing Department, Shodair Children’s Hospital, ©2009 

Editor: Anastasia Burton, Director, Community Relations and Marketing Design & Production: Roger Parchen, Art & Image Creative 

Contributors: Anastasia Burton, Jack Casey, Glen Newhart, Margie McNellis, Shodair patients, Dr. Celeste Sinton 

Contributing Photographers: Blue Sky Photography, Anastasia Burton, Helen Fabian-Delanoy, Dr. Joel Maes, Glen Newhart, Roger Parchen 

For further information: Community Relations and Marketing Department E-MAIL: aburton@shodair.org 

Fall 2009 

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A Normal 

Kid with a 

Special Diet: 

Brooke's 

Story 

Shodair coordinates 

first Montana 

Metabolic Day 

This project is funded 

(in part) under a contract with 

the Montana Department of Public 

Health and Human Services. The 

statements herein do not necessarily 

reflect the opinion of the Department. 

For most of us, Thanksgiving dinner 

will include turkey and all the trimmings. But what 

if you were born with a metabolic condition that 

makes it necessary to avoid eating meat because 

your body can't properly process the high 

amount of protein it contains? 

Brook Doty is by all accounts a typical ten-year-old 

girl, with twinkling blue-green eyes and a happygo-lucky 

smile. She lives in Belgrade with her 

parents, Ken and Barb Doty, along with her older 

sister and two younger siblings. Each year, 

Thanksgiving dinner at the Doty's house requires a 

bit more planning, as Brooke was born with PKU, 

(phenylketonuria), which is a rare, inherited 

metabolic condition. Brooke, as with others 

diagnosed with PKU, controls her condition by 

following a specialized diet and having regular 

blood tests to monitor her phenylalanine (phe) 

levels. Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in 

many foods. If too much phe builds up in a 

developing child, the results can be devastating: 

slowed development, neurological problems and 

permanent brain damage. 

One in 14,000 babies in the United States are 

diagnosed with PKU each year; there are an 

estimated 50,000 PKU patients in the developed 

world. One infant in Montana tested positive for 

the condition in 2008. The screening is overseen 

by the Montana Department of Public Health and 

Human Services, which contracts with Shodair 

for clinical follow-up services for infants who test 

positive for genetic conditions like PKU. 

The Dotys were among the attendees at the first 

Shodair's genetics team held the 

first ever Montana Metabolic Day on August 15, 

drawing nearly 60 attendees from across the state 

to Helena. The event, which was held at Carroll 

College, was designed to offer patients with 

metabolic conditions and their families a way to 

meet other people with metabolic needs, and learn 

more about managing their conditions. The event 

featured lectures, cooking demonstrations of food 

appropriate for PKU patients, 

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Montana Metabolic Day this summer, which was 

organized by Shodair. Barb said, “We loved the 

interaction with other families, which helped 

Brooke feel like she's not the only one with PKU.” 

Barb added, “I especially liked the cooking 

demonstrations. As a mom, I'm always cooking 

two meals each time we eat, so getting to try some 

samples and coming away with fresh ideas on 

what to make for Brooke was great.” 

Generally, Brooke eats a lot of fruits, vegetables, 

and specially made low-protein pastas and breads, 

which Barb orders through a pharmacy in Great 

Falls. In order to compensate for the lack of 

protein in her diet, Brooke drinks a special 

metabolic formula comparable to “milk” every day. 

Meats, eggs, dairy products, and nuts are off limits. 

The Doty family moved to Montana three years ago 

when Ken accepted a new job. At first, the family 

was worried about managing Brooke's condition 

without the metabolic team they had relied on 

for so many years back home. “We were very 

nervous, because in Iowa, we had a great support 

team 45 minutes away from our home,” Barb 

recalls. “When we moved, the Iowa team worked 

with the Shodair team. I knew that everything 

would be okay; that it was a good fit.” 

Twice a year, the Dotys travel to Billings, where 

Brooke is seen at one of the metabolic outreach 

clinics staffed by Shodair's metabolic genetic team. 

Barb says, “If we had to travel out of state, we 

probably wouldn't be able to go to clinic as often 

PKU (phenylketonuria) is a rare, 

inherited metabolic disease that results in mental 

retardation and other neurological problems when 

treatment is not started within the first few weeks 

of life. When treatment is begun early and wellmaintained, 

affected children can expect normal 

development and a normal life span. 

Because of the positive outcome when children are 

treated early, newborn screening for PKU is carried 

out in every state in America. In Montana's 2007 

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without Shodair. It's been a blessing for us to be able 

to go to clinic and back in a day. It gives us huge 

peace of mind; we're really thankful that we have 

this kind of care so close.” 

The family also counts health insurance as one 

of their blessings, as specialty foods and medical formula 

for PKU diets can be quite expensive. 

For example, a five-pound container of special 

baking mix costs $30 plus another $30 for 

shipping on dry ice. 

And just what's on the Thanksgiving menu for this 

family? Barb says, “We usually do make a turkey or 

a ham, but since Brooke can't eat meat, we cook 

more vegetables in honor of the occasion. Brooke 

loves green bean casserole (made without milk), and 

I'll also make stuffing using low protein bread.” 

Because flour is high in protein, Barb will make 

pumpkin mousse instead of a traditional pumpkin 

pie, or substitute a graham cracker crust made with 

low protein baking mix. 

Barb pauses to reflect on another very important 

blessing to celebrate this holiday season: “Brooke is 

a normal kid with a special diet. We're very lucky; 

she's very healthy.” 

Editor's note: Parental permission was obtained to share 

this story with Reunion readers. Special thanks to the 

Doty family for allowing us to do so. 

legislative session, lawmakers 

passed a measure requiring that newborns be 

screened for 29 conditions, including PKU, most of 

which are genetic in nature and can cause brain 

damage, mental retardation, or death. If detected 

in time, these conditions can be controlled by 

specialized diets and other treatment methods. The 

screening is overseen by the Montana Department of 

Public Health and Human Services, which contracts 

with Shodair for clinical follow-up services for infants 

who test positive during the screening process. 

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Metabolic Day... continued from page 3 

Highlights of the first Montana Metabolic Day 

included a keynote address by psychologist Darren 

Janzen of Oregon Health and Science University. 

Shodair clinical geneticists Dr. John Johnson and 

Dr. Jim Reynolds and guest metabolic geneticist 

Dr. Janet Thomas from The Children's Hospital in 

Denver were on hand to answer questions from 

attendees. Another guest from the Denver area, 

Sharon Braddock, gave demonstrations on how to 

cook foods for PKU patients, who follow strict lowprotein 

diets. Sharon, whose son was diagnosed 

with PKU as an infant, stressed the importance of 

finding quick, easy recipes to offer those who must 

follow low-protein diets some variety in their dayto-day 

menu. Attendees had a chance to sample 

“unbeetable” (meatless) burgers, marinated 

cucumber salad, and pizzelle dessert cones filled 

with low-protein ice-cream. 

The planners of the event, Shodair's Newborn 

Screening Follow Up Program staff—coordinator 

Anne Seliskar, genetic counselor Tessa Pitman, and 

nutritionist Joan Reichert—were pleased with the 

turn-out and hope to offer the event again next year. 

“In a state as rural as Montana, you very well may 

be the only person in your town with a particular 

metabolic condition,” said Anne Seliskar. “An event 

like this provides parents and children a critical 

opportunity to meet each other, learn more about 

resources, and socialize.” Anne added that the group 

has started a family support group for those dealing 

with metabolic conditions, and has established a 

Facebook account. “And, since metabolic foods for 

those on PKU diets are expensive, the families would 

like to establish a 'community pantry' on-line that 

would help them swap extra quantities or share 

bulk-orders.” 

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Pictured left: Dr. Janet Thomas 

and Sharon Braddock. 

Above: Shodair nutritionist Joan Reichert 

A Letter 

from Katie 

Blessings begin anew at Shodair 

Children's Hospital, where a child 

who feels at the end of his or her 

rope can experience safety and hope. 

Montana has the nation's third 

highest teen suicide rate, and we at 

Shodair are dedicated to saving 

lives and restoring a vision for 

each child's future. The active 

participation of families and the 

support of our communities are 

essential to helping children reach 

their goals to heal and feel loved. 

We believe that each life touched 

touches at least two more lives, 

ultimately creating the widest 

possible network of caring. Not 

all of the children who pass 

through our doors ultimately write 

us thank-you letters, but we would 

like to thank all of the children 

with whom we have ever worked 

for giving us the gift of being 

permitted to care. 

Celeste Sinton, M.D. is a 

board certified child and 

adolescent psychiatrist at 

Shodair Children's Hospital. 

This story is based upon an 

actual patient's story and a composite of 

letters and feedback Dr. Sinton has received 

over the years. All names are fictitious. 

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Hi, Dr. Sinton, 

You probably don't remember me. I was your patient at Shodair Children's Hospital when I was 16. 

I wasn't sure I would ever write this letter, because I've been thinking about it for almost a year. Each time 

I thought I would write, I just couldn't get started. But then I remembered you always said the only failure 

is not trying. So this time, I succeeded. 

Back then, I was very angry at everyone and everything. High school was boring, and some of the 

girls called me names like “fatty” and “jumbo.” Some of my teachers were nice, but I couldn't see it then. 

I felt like no one cared. You and I had lots of talks about me going back to school, and I could tell you 

didn't like it when I said I wouldn't go back ever. When my little boy started kindergarten, I started 

thinking about how I was ever going to help him finish school. That's when I decided to go back to 

get my G.E.D. I'm real proud of that. I am thankful I was given a chance to finish high school. 

Before I was in Shodair, I was using marijuana and drinking with my friends. You might remember I was 

raped when I got drunk at a Halloween party. I know that it was a stupid thing to do (the drinking I 

mean). I wanted to have the baby, even though my parents didn't want me to go through with it. But 

then after my baby was born, I couldn't love him the way I should. Sure, my parents offered to take care 

of him so I could go to school, but I felt guilty that I didn't want to take care of him. That made me so 

sad that I wanted to die. And my dad was so mad at me. So I tried to kill myself by taking pills. But then 

I got scared and told my mom. That's how I got to Shodair. 

It took a long time for me to start thinking about how much my son needed me. I’m glad I got help to 

be a good parent, and it started when Shodair taught me how important it was to take care of myself. 

I’m thankful that I went there. 

I remember how scared and alone I felt when I first got to Shodair. Then I met some real nice nurses 

and other staff, and made friends with some of the other kids. And I met you, but I didn't like all the 

questions you asked. Now I know that you were just trying to help, but back then I just wanted to be left 

alone to die. And I missed my baby. I had to stay in the hospital for exactly 16 days, and I found out that 

people really did care about me. I am thankful now that Shodair didn't let me die. 

A lot has happened since I left Shodair Children's Hospital. It was really hard at first. I started going to a 

therapist the way you said I should. He helped me figure out how to get a job and take care of my baby 

with my parents' help. I did start to love my baby the way I wanted to. My son's father didn't stay with 

me when he found out I was pregnant, and I got depressed again. I thought about using drugs again. 

But I didn't want to die anymore. My mom really helped me then by spending a lot of time with me. 

At Shodair, she and I learned some new ways to talk and understand each other. So, things got better 

because she was there for me, too. She still is my best friend. I thank God she's my mom. 

Five years ago, I met Jason. I have two more kids now: Jesse and Samantha. Jason’s a good man, and he 

loves all our children, and wants to adopt my first son, Ernie. I volunteer in Ernie's school as a classroom 

aide. When the kids are older, I might go back to school and become a teacher. But for now, I'm happy to 

raise our three. It's a lot of work! Thank you, Dr. Sinton, and please tell the other staff that I believe what 

happened to me and getting to Shodair Children's Hospital was a blessing. Happy Thanksgiving. 

Fall 2009 

Yours truly, 

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Successful 

2009 Telethon 

Helps Miracles 

Happen for 

Montana's 

Children 

The 2009 Shodair/Children's 

Miracle Network telethon once again 

proved that generous people all across Montana want to make a difference 

in the lives of children, even during difficult economic times. 

On Saturday, May 30, an array of Montana businesses and individuals 

made miracles happen for children and families all across the state. 

They did so by donating funds, time, goods, and services for Shodair 

Children's Hospital's 2009 telethon broadcast. With phone banks manned 

by volunteers from businesses and organizations in Helena and elsewhere, 

the hospital launched its annual day-long fundraising event to benefit 

Montana children. The event was broadcast live from Shodair on 

Montana Television Network / CBS affiliates around the state. 

“These people make it possible for the hospital to offer critically 

needed psychiatric care and cutting edge medical genetics services to 

children and families,” said Anastasia Burton, Shodair's Marketing and 

Community Relations Director. “We really couldn't do all that we do 

without their support.” 

Shodair's telethon was part of the international Children's Miracle Network 

(CMN) Celebration broadcast. This 21-hour television special, broadcast 

from Walt Disney World, is broadcast each year over a network of over 

200 television stations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the 

signature fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network hospitals 

across the U.S. and Canada. Shodair is Montana's only Children's Miracle 

Network hospital and, as a non-profit facility, depends on donations like 

those raised during the telethon to continue offering its services. 

During the day-long broadcast, viewers all over Montana heard inspiring 

stories from individuals and business representatives who talked about their 

reasons for supporting the hospital and Children's Miracle Network. Many 

donors and Children's Miracle Network corporate sponsors came from 

locations around the state to personally present their contributions and 

work the phone banks throughout the day and evening. Staff members 

from Shodair's psychiatry, medical genetics, and education departments 

were also on hand to offer additional information about services 

available to families. 

Eleven year-old Zach Bell and his grandmother, Ann Tate, were on hand to 

talk with donors, volunteers, and on-air personalities. A former psychiatric 

patient at Shodair, Zach was Montana's representative in the 2009 

Champions Across America program, attending at events in Orlando, 

Florida and Washington D.C. 

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Lesli Furniss, Miss Rodeo Montana 2009, and Victoria 

Valentine, Miss Montana's Outstanding Teen 2008, were 

also on hand for the live broadcast from Shodair, as well 

as many of the 2009 Miss Montana state finalists. The 

Miss Montana program, through its association with the 

Miss America organization, supports Shodair and 

Children's Miracle Network fundraising efforts. The Miss 

America organization has selected Children's Miracle 

Network as its national platform. 

The telethon is made possible by the efforts of hospital 

staff and volunteers who graciously contribute their time 

to make the event possible. Local businesses donate food 

to feed the small army, whose members arrive early on 

the morning of the telethon and work until 1:00 a.m. 

Three new broadcast personalities: Angela Douglas from 

Billings, Shane Ewing of Butte, and Katie Stukey from 

Great Falls joined the fun this year, along with returning 

hosts Dan Snyder of Kalispell, Emilie Boyles of Glendive, 

and Russ Thomas of Missoula. 

For the first time in Shodair's telethon history, the total 

pledges during the telethon topped the half-million dollar 

mark. A total of $545,000 was raised, an increase of 

over $208,000 from last year. “We are grateful to 

everyone who supported us during this year's telethon,” 

said Jack Casey, administrator at Shodair. “Every donation 

is important, particularly in these tough economic times. 

It's exactly this kind of generosity that helps us continue 

providing specialized health care services to children 

from communities all over the state. Without our telethon 

supporters, we couldn't provide these services.” 

This year's broadcast ended on a bittersweet note as 

we said farewell to long-time host Dan Snyder, who 

hosted the telethon for each of its 21 years. A surprise 

appearance by former telethon host and broadcast 

colleague Norma Ashby of Great Falls was part of the fun 

planned for Dan during the last segment of the telethon. 

While producing the telethon is a lot of work, everyone 

enjoys the event and the opportunity to work together 

for a most important cause: Montana's kids. 

Fall 2009 

Tune in to our next telethon 

on Saturday, June 5, 2010 

on your local CBS TV station. 

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Annual Gifts 

Katie Garrison 

Johnathan Ross Frank 

Alice Anderson 

Anonymous 

Gerald Baxley 

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Bowles 

Betty Bradley 

Leona Brennan 

Anita J. Carpenter 

Carpenter’s Union 

Ms. Ruth M. Durnford 

Edwin & Diane Falkenstern 

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Faroni 

David Fryer 

Jennifer Gemmrig 

Berniece Goodwin 

Grand Chapter of Montana 

Mrs. Marilyn W. Grosfield 

Peg (Margaret) Gustin 

Harrington Surgical, Inc. 

Robert Harrison 

Zelma Jeanne Hartley 

Helena High School Key Club 

Arthur R. Hunthausen 

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony A. Hunthausen 

Mr. Carl R. Johnson 

Greta Johnston 

Norma & E. Lee Jones 

Kill Kare Klub 

Andrea Kinyon 

Melvin D. & Cora Lee Kuehne 

Calanthe Wilson Pant, MD 

Ms. Lois J. McNellis 

Mission Lodge #86 Oddfellows 

Rick & Judy Mook 

Kelly M. Murphy 

Alan & Nancy Nicholson 

OES Charity Chapter #60 

Mary Page 

Robert & Cheryl Pesta 

Mr. & Mrs. Albert M. Pete 

Dolores I. Quellette 

Roger L. Rawls 

Barbara Robertus 

Joseph Robinson 

Rhonda Spangler 

Student Assistance Foundation 

Tridecum Homemakers Club 

Miles E. Tuttle 

Wilson Gift Fund 

Mary Ann Hunder 

Hunters Pointe 

Bill Jacklin 

Macaroni Grill 

Robert J. Moes 

Ingrid Munson 

Pacific Coast Clearing Services 

Kathie Raunig 

Ronan Senior Citizens 

Shoot the Moon LLC 

Rhonda Spangler 

Sylvia Stevens 

Arlene Tenneson 

Karen Zimmerman 

Memorial Gifts 

Mike Banka 

- Mary G. Eliason 

William L. Baumann 

- Roy & Maxine Wickum 

John “Jake” Blakeley 

- Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Hanni 

Gladys Bloom 

- William J. & Ora E. Bucher 

Robert Blutkamp 

- George & Colleen Hutchens 

John (Jack) Bolton 

- Mr. & Mrs. Harry Faroni 

Edith Bray 

- Mr. & Mrs. Larry Funston 

Lillian K. Brown 


Steve Budeski 

- Mrs. Barbara Rumford 

Donald Carpenter 

- Arthur R. & Eileen Tucker 

Ray Counts 

- Mr. & Mrs. Stan Milesnick 

James Cowan 

- Kenneth & Joanne LaPalm 

Joe Davis 

- Mr. & Mrs. Stan Milesnick 

Jackie Demars 

- William Menahan 

Chucky Deputy 

- Mr. & Mrs. Earl Best 

Mary Frances ”Pam” Devine 

- Mr. & Mrs. James Johnston 

Alicia Fogarland 

- Lois Sudan 

Connie Fugle 

- Clara Wacker 

Alvin Garr 

- Mr. Leon Sarrazin 

Gilbert Gingras 

- Mr. & Mrs. William E. Campbell 

Alvin Gorr 

- Beatrice E. Gorr 

- Sheryl J. Hoekema 

- Linda & Sox Ullman 

- Deborah Zindler 

Allen Gower 



- Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Muchmore 

- Mrs. Barbara Rumford 

Joshua Harris 

- Barbara Harris 

- Mr. & Mrs. Stan L. Urich 



- Marie Kadillak 

Edith Marie ”Edie” Juarez Holmes 


Marcie Hoppler 

- Jessie M. Treweek 



- Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gallaher 

Russell C. Johnson 


Gail Jones 

- Gretchen Manus 

Pete Jovanovich 



Audrey Kaigo 

- Mr. & Mrs. Tom J. Christensen 

Earl Keith 


Harold Knight 

- Jeannie Hubbard 

- Mr. & Mrs. Bud Hubbard 

- Jack & Marjorie W. Hanson 

- Peter & Sheila W. Sullivan 

Sharon Lowery 


- Joyce Murie 

Bequest, Grant, 

Estate & Trust Gifts 

Johnsie DeVries 

- Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Fisher 

Eddy, Evelyn 



- Jean Kvande 

Elizabeth McCord Estate 

Willard E. Harris Trust 

Alden Howell Trust 

Peg Gustin 

Paddock Foundation 

Dennis & Phyllis Washington 

Foundation 

- James A. Eddy 

Henry Eklman 

- Margaret Lawyer 

Shirley Finn 


Steven Flynn 

- Robert & Gay Ann Masolo 

John T. Forkan 

James E. Maehl 


Jane Mann 


Linda May 

- Rose Marie Phyfield 

Howard & Evon Mayo 

- Betty A. Rice 

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In-Kind Donations 

Art & Image Creative Resources 

Ann Beach 

Bozeman United Methodist Church 

Sandy Caudill 

Helen Fabian Delonoy 

- George & Colleen Hutchens Kathy McKay 

- Linda Konesky 


Joey Fournier 

Barbara McKenzie 

- Rose Marie Phyfield 

- Marie Kadillak 

Joseph “WM” Fournier 


Reunion 

Thank You 

to Our 

Generous 

Supporters 

March 1 - 

September 11, 2009 

We make every 

effort to ensure that 

the donor lists are 

accurate. If you 

notice an error in 

your listing, 

please telephone the 

Foundation office at 

(406)444-7548 

so we can make 

corrections. 

Thank you!

Chase McKittrick 

- Mildred McKittrick 

Glaydys Jeppesen Meissner 


Myrtle Melbye 

- Dorothy Slapnik 

Milo Duane Milasevich 


Donna & Ed Misten 


Dorothy Mungas 

- Jill Mazar 

Garfield Munson 


Pauline Munson 


Martin G. Nelson 

- Eunice Nelson 

Georgia Nylund 


Francis O’dell 


Jack Parshall 

- Betty Lou Fritz 

Luigi Pescosolido 


Ruth Widdowson Poston 

- Click & Arloene Christianson 

John Rice Jr. 


John Sr. & Verna Rice 


Wanda Rice 


Joey Richards 

- Marguerite R. McIntosh 

Alma Ross 

- Betty Lou Fritz 

Kay Schriver 

- Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Fisher 

Norma Sevores 


Tom Shegina 


Dick Shors 

- Clara Wacker 

Costanza “Connie” Silva 


Ruth Simenson 


Harry Smith 


Pauline Stephens 


Lorrie L. Sukut 

- Mr. & Mrs. Richard Geck 

Roy Swan 


John G. “Jack” Tremis 


Jeanne Maire Unruh 

- Merle E. Wiley 

Marta Vargas 


Fall 2009 

Rose Vargo 


Roy E. Vargo 


Marena Ward 


Bret Wanken 


Irene Wilson 

- Jim & Bev Bryson 

- Robert Hanson 

- Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Helstrom 

- Lewis & Clark Motel of Bozeman 

- Mrs. Shelly Viegler 

- Diane Walters 

Irene R. Wilson 

- Mrs. Pauline M. Peterson 

Dwane Eugene Wolfe 

- Carolyn M. Wolfe 

Lucille Wolfe 


In Honor 

Julie Hasler Foley 

- J. Logan & Carol Hurst 

Unrestricted Gifts 

Combined Federal Campaign 

of Helena 

United Way of Lewis & Clark 

County 

Shodair Soccer 

Classic 

Allegiance Health System 

Beartooth NBC 

Edward Jones Investments 

Finstad’s Carpet One 

Great Harvest Bread Co. 

Helena Independent Record 

Harrington Pepsi Cola 

Hunt Law Firm 

JCCS 

KMTX AM/FM 

Mountain West Office Solutions 

New West Health Services 

Northwestern Energy 

Play On Soccer 

Quiznos / Butte & Helena 

South Hills Dental 

(Joel Maes & Kathryn Maes Sealey ) 

US Bank Foundation 

Valley Bank of Helena 

Walmart Billings 

Walmart Bozeman 

Walmart Butte 

Walmart Great Falls 

Walmart Havre 

Walmart Helena 

Walmart Kalispell 

Walmart Miles City 

Walmart Missoula 

Walmart Polson 

Wells Fargo Bank 

Memorials continued ... James F. & Mitzi Daily 

Children’s Miracle 

Network Telethon 

Ace Hardware 

Mr. Stanley B. Ackerman 

Affiliated Clinical Laboratory 

Scientists 

Charlie Adams 

Thomas H. Agamenoni 

Linda Albers 

Albertsons Food Store, Inc. 

Wilma Allen 

American Legion Auxiliary/Missoula 

American Legion Auxiliary/Gallatin 

American Legion of Belgrade #30 

American Legion of Big Timber 

American Legion of Big Timber #19 

American Legion of Great Falls #3 

American Legion of Hardin # 8 

American Legion of Harlowton #15 

American Legion of Helena 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan J. Anderson 

Mrs. Shirley L. Anderson 

Anonymous 

Edna Anthony 

Mrs. Terry L. Appleby 

Ms. Darlene Arnold 

Art & Image Creative Resources 

Paula Bahm 

Patricia Baker 

Nola R. Balich 

Joseph M. Balkovatz 

Ms. Gladys Barr 

Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Bell 

Zach Bell 

Gene & Marilyn Bender 

Roger Bera 

Brenda Bernard 

Larry Bixby 

Carole O. Bolme 

Rhoda Boon 

David & Linda W. Bossell 

Sandra Bossell 

Lee Braach 

Leona Brennan 

Shirley Calnan 

Jared Cambridge 

John & Arlene Camper 

Leonard & Gladys Cantrell 

Craig Carlson 

Carmike Cinemas- Montana 

Marcia L. Carrico 

Central Salon #848 

Doloris Cicon 

Eva Clark 

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence A. Clark 

Laura Cooper 

Mr. Malvin Copenhaver 

Troy R. Copps 

Mary Lou Countryman 

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Crants 

Mary Cure 

Mrs. Terri Daily 

Dairy Queen of Big Fork 

Dairy Queen of Billings 

Dairy Queen of Ennis 

Dairy Queen of Forsyth 

Dairy Queen of Great Falls 

Dairy Queen of Havre 

Dairy Queen of Helena 

Dairy Queen of Kalispell 

Dairy Queen of Lakeside 

Dairy Queen of Lolo 

Dairy Queen of Malta 

Dairy Queen of Missoula 

Dairy Queen of Ronan 

Geri Daldec 

Susie Daran 

Ms. Betty E. Davidson 

Hal P. & June A. Davies 

Caroline Davis 

Patricia Davis 

Margaret E. Dawson 

Helen Delanoy 

Nancy Denning 

Julie Deshazer 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. DeYoung 

Mary Lee Dietz 

Donna Dillman 

Lil K. Dobitz 

Chuck Douglas 

Anne Dowlin 

Jack Doyle 

Mary C. Dudley 

Janice Edgar 

Mr. Jerald Eldredge 

Ms. Adele Elletson 

Richard Ellwein 

Lydia Entzel 

L.R. Erickson 

Michel Erickson 

Ms. Irene G. Ersness 

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William Flynn 

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Pat Goggins 

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Gray 

Merle Green 

Mrs. Kathryn A. Grimes 

Mervin Gunderson 

Peg Gustin 

Ms. Charmayne Gutebier 

Amy & Dan Haffey 

Freda R. Haidle 

Holly Halmes 

continued on page 10 

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Thank You to 

Our Generous 

Supporters 

Children’s Miracle 

Network Telethon 

(continued from page 9) 

Pat Halse 

Roger Hancock 

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Hardt 

Willard E. Harris 

Betty A. Harris 

Delores Harrison 

Richard Hedd 

Frances Henricks 

Robin Hernandez 

Sherri L. Hettich 

Kathryn R. Hoyt 

Mrs. Juanita Hubber 

Gerry Hughes 

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Arthur R. Hunthausen 

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IOOF Covenant Lodge #6 

Dick Irbin 

Jackpine Snowmobile Club 

Jim Jacobsen 

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Jim Jolliffe 

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Mrs. Martha Jones 

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Lewis & Clark Post #2 

Liberty County Comb. Fund Drive 

Joe & Amy Lierow 

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Midtown Car Center 

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Willard Neighbors 

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Kyle Smith 

Christina Smrcka 

Andrew R. & Sandra L. Smyth 

Dan & Debbie Snyder 

Sons of the American Legion 

- Belgrade, MT 


- Big Timber, MT 


- Helena, MT 

Marylee Staedler 

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Steen 

Jack & Mary Stein 

Frank Stevens 

Mrs. Ardis A. Stevens 

Sandy L. Sticka 

Donald Stocker 

Larry Strickland 

Sullivan Financial Group 

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Susan Swartz 

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Edith Thompson 

Vern L. & Roxana Thompson 

Theresa Tincher 

Emma F. Toman 

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Carolyn Two 

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United Methodist Mens Group 

Valley Bank of Helena 

Rose Van Voast 

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Patricia Walker 

Charles Warren 

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Ron Weins 

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Gary White 

Marlin & Ruth Wilke 

Barbara Willis 

Mike Wineman 

Jim & Julie Winston 

Scott Wolf 

Robert B. Wood 

Aletta Zimmerman 

Mr. Duane B. Zorn 

Special thanks 

to Carmike, 

Costco, 

Dairy Queen, 

and Walmart 

customers and 

employees for 

donating to 

Shodair Children's 

Hospital 

We make every 

effort to ensure 

that the donor 

lists are accurate. 

If you notice 

an eplease 

telephone the 

Foundation office 

at (406)444-7548 

so we can make 

any corrections. 


Charitable 

Gift 

Annuities: 

How a 

donation to 

help the 

children at 

Shodair 

can provide 

income 

for life. 

FROM THE 

FOUNDATION 

DIRECTOR 

Glen Newhart, CFRE 


Foundation Director 

Example rates listed are 

suggested rates approved by 

the American Council of 

Gift Annuities for single 

life charitable gift 

annuities and are current 

at the time of publication. 

Rates are subject to change. 

Fall 2009 

The charitable gift annuity is a wonderful way to 

make meaningful gifts while enjoying income and tax benefits that can also 

help enhance your future financial well being. 

Under the terms of a charitable gift annuity, you make a charitable gift of 

cash or other property to Shodair Children's Hospital. You and/or others, if 

you desire, then receive fixed payments for life. The frequency and rate of 

payments are determined at the time the gift annuity is funded. The payments 

will continue regardless of how long you and/or your recipients live. 

Because a portion of your charitable gift annuity will be used for charitable 

purposes, you are entitled to an income tax deduction in the year of your gift. 

In addition, for a period of time, a portion of each payment may be free of 

income tax or taxed at capital gain tax rates that are lower than tax rates on 

other income. The amount used to fund your gift annuity may also be free of 

gift and estate taxes. You can enjoy income and tax benefits today for a gift 

that you might otherwise have planned to make in the future through your 

will or other long-range plans. 

In times of lower interest rates like those we are experiencing today, gift 

annuity payments can be a way to generate more useable income than you 

now receive from your investments. 

For example, a Shodair donor 60 years of age who makes a minimum 

qualified gift of at least $5,000 could earn a fixed return of 5% on his annuity. 

That same gift at age 70 could earn a donor a rate of 5.7%; a donor at the age 

of 80 could earn a rate of 7.1%. Donors 90 years old and over could earn the 

maximum rate of 9.5%. Remember, these rates are fixed and will continue as 

long as you and/or your recipients live. 

In addition to earnings on annuity funds, gift annuity payments include a 

return over time of a portion of the amount used to fund your annuity, 

thereby resulting in higher total payments than you might otherwise enjoy. 

A charitable gift annuity can also make it possible for you to make a 

charitable gift to help the children at Shodair, while helping to meet the 

long-term financial needs of a loved one. Best of all, setting up a charitable 

gift annuity is simple. 

If you're interested in learning how a charitable gift annuity could benefit you, 

we would be happy to provide a confidential personal gift annuity illustration. 

Please call the Shodair Foundation Office directly at (406) 444-7548. 

Try Shodair’s free charitable gift calculator to see how 

a gift annuity or other planned gift could help you save 

on taxes, earn more income and help the children 

here at Shodair. Visit www.ShodairLegacy.org and 

explore the possibilities. It’s completely free and 

there is no obligation. 

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The owner of Helena's 

Dairy Queen Prospect Avenue 

location, Chiko Olson, holds 

CMN balloons and a Blizzard 

on Miracle Treat Day. 

Participating 

Montana 

Dairy Queen 

Sponsors: 

- Bigfork 

- Billings/Grand Avenue 

- Billings/Henesta Drive 

- Billings/King Avenue 

- Billings/Main Street 

- Billings/Old Hardin Rd. 

- Ennis 

- Forsyth 

- Great Falls/10th Ave. S. 

- Helena/Montana Avenue 

- Helena/Prospect Avenue 

- Hamilton 

- Havre 

- Lakeside 

- Lolo 

- Malta 

- Missoula/Brooks Street 

- Missoula/Reserve Street 

- Missoula/Southgate Mall 

- Ronan 

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Miracle Treat Day Dishes Up a 

Blizzard of Support for Shodair's Kids 

Once again, Dairy Queen stores all over Montana 

participated in Miracle Treat Day on August 13 to benefit the children and 

programs at Shodair Children's Hospital. Depending on the store's location, 

either 100% of the proceeds of Blizzard sales or $1.00 per Blizzard sold went 

to benefit Shodair. Not only did the fourth annual Miracle Treat Day help 

Shodair's children one Blizzard at a time, but in many cases, several Blizzards 

at a time. Through generous community supporters, the efforts of numerous 

volunteers, and the astounding participation of Dairy Queen owners and staff 

across Montana, this year's Miracle Treat Day did not disappoint. 

Miracle Treat Day generates not only excitement and fun, but also offers DQ 

operators a chance to add their own touch to this national fundraising effort for 

Children's Miracle Network hospitals across the country. During this year's 

event, the 10th Avenue South Dairy Queen store located in Great Falls set up a 

dunk tank to raise extra funds to contribute to the event. For a small donation, 

customers had a chance to dunk members of television station KFBB's news 

team. All funds raised were in turn donated to Shodair. DQ Manager David 

Stelling said, “The neat thing about the program is all the funds raised stay 

local. So, even though Miracle Treat Day is held across the nation, the funds 

we get here today go to Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena.” 

Employees at several DQ locations across Montana also challenged themselves 

to a friendly competition to see who could sell the most Children's Miracle 

Network balloons, many selling every one of them. 

In the last year, thousands of dollars generated by Miracle Treat Day have gone 

to benefit Shodair Children's Hospital. Shodair Administrator Jack Casey said, 

“Shodair sincerely appreciates the involvement of all this year's participating 

Dairy Queen locations, as well as our friends across Montana who supported 

us once again by buying Blizzards on Miracle Treat Day.” 

Thanks again, COSTCO! 

Helena COSTCO Manager Mike Crider 

presents a check for $128,558.28 to 

Shodair Children’s Hospital Administrator 

Jack Casey. The check total includes 

donations from the many thousands of 

generous Montana COSTCO members who 

participated during the spring Children's 

Miracle Network fundraiser as well as 

matching funds from COSTCO.

Book Hounds Help Shodair 

Students Improve Reading Skills 

At first glance, visitors to Shodair may think the 

Children's Library has gone to the dogs—literally. That's because on 

any given Monday afternoon, two therapy dogs from the Book Hounds 

will be laying on huge pillows, waiting for a Shodair patient to sit and 

read to them for fifteen minutes. 

The Book Hounds is an affiliate of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.), a 

program sponsored by Intermountain Therapy Animals in Salt Lake City. Currently, 

Book Hounds includes seven registered therapy dog teams who are members of the 

Montana T-Doggers, an organization of trained therapy dog teams registered with 

Therapy Dogs, Inc., Delta Society, or Therapy Dogs International. 

The mission of Intermountain Therapy Animals is to improve the literacy skills of 

children through the assistance of registered therapy teams as literacy mentors. The 

group's goal is to improve children's reading and communication skills by employing a 

powerful yet simple method: reading to a dog. R.E.A.D. dogs are registered therapy 

dogs who volunteer with their owner/handler as a team, going to schools, libraries, 

and many other settings as reading companions for children. 

“The R.E.A.D. program has become very popular at Shodair since it was implemented 

this summer,” says Pep Jewell, Shodair's Director of Education. “Through the 

R.E.A.D. program, we believe that children will develop a love of reading through 

encouragement and unconditional acceptance. Some children struggle with their 

reading skills, but with an invitation to help the dogs understand a word or a passage, 

our students will continue to improve their skills.” 

The program works like this: The first meeting is “get to know you time” for the child, 

the dog, and its handler. As the child starts to read, the handler notes how the child is 

progressing. Many times, the child will perfect her skills in sounding out words, 

extracting the meaning of a word or phrase from contextual clues, or paraphrasing the 

story. The canine reading companion will lay his head on the student's lap, seemingly 

listening intently to the child read from a selection of books. At the end of each 

reading session, the child has the option of giving her Reading Hound a treat. 

When the program was initially implemented at Shodair, some students expressed 

apprehension in reading to a dog and handler. Pep recalls, “We had one middle 

school aged student who requested that she read for only five minutes and then go 

back to class. She came in to the library with a teacher's assistant for five minutes. 

The teacher's assistant left within minutes; the student stayed and asked to read the 

full fifteen minutes. The next week, the same student came bounding into the 

library, full of talk and excited to read.” 

We thank the Montana T-Doggers and their pets for the encouragement and 

patience they demonstrate each week while serving as very special literacy mentors 

to Shodair's students. 

Deb Tyanich and therapy dog 

Ebony listen as this middleschool 

aged patient reads in 

Shodair's Children's Library as 

part of the R.E.A.D program. 

Marilyn Grant and her border 

collie, Baillie, are active 

participants in the therapy dog 

programs that are used at 

Shodair. Their familiar faces are 

welcomed enthusiastically by 

Shodair's patients. 

If you'd like to 

help expand the 

reading materials 

available to 

Shodair's students, 

visit our website at 

www.shodair.org. 

Click on “Support 

Shodair,” choose 

“Donate Now” on 

the menu bar, and 

designate “Special 

Projects: Children's 

Library” and your 

gift will be used 

to purchase 

new books. 

13

Shodair Soccer Classic celebrates 

tenth year; spotlights Montana's 

top student soccer stars 

A summertime favorite, the Shodair 

Soccer Classic, presented by Wal-Mart and 

Harrington Pepsi-Cola/Mountain Dew, once again 

thrilled Montana soccer fans on July 25 at Carroll 

College's Nelson Stadium. In its tenth season, the 

highly-competitive event began with the kick-off for 

the women's game in the evening after a slight rain 

delay, followed by the men's game. 

The teams carried Red (East) and 

White (West) monikers again this 

year, reflecting the color of their 

uniforms. The women's teams 

battled to a final score of 2-1 in 

favor of Team White. The men's 

game ended with a score of 3-1, 

in favor of the West Team. 

In the women's game, C.M. 

Russell's Nicole Hickey scored 

the White squad's first goal, 

followed by a rebound shot by 

Kylee Smith of Whitefish High. 

With the clock winding down, the 

Red Team's Allie Wisner of 

Bozeman scored the lone goal 

for her team. 

On the men's side, Helena High graduate Hayley 

Klarich started the scoring early in the game for the 

West Team. As darkness began to set in, Cameron 

Clevidence of Flathead High kept the action rolling 

by scoring West's second goal. When Capital 

High's Tommy Clinch scored a third goal for West, 

it looked like the match would result in a shut-out. 

Butte High's J.B. Lawrence then scored the lone 

goal for the East in stoppage time in what was a 

hard-fought game up until the very end. 

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New to the Shodair Soccer Classic this year was the 

Mountain Dew MVP Award. The White's Lauren 

Costa of Missoula’s Sentinel High won the 

women's award and Jackson Wilkins of Helena’s 

Capital High won the men's award. Both trophies 

were presented by Miss Montana 2009 Brittany 

Wiser, who sang the national 

anthem before the games began. 

The annual Soccer Classic features 

top student athletes from high 

schools all across the state. Through 

a rigorous screening process, over 

80 outstanding young men and 

women are invited to participate 

each year. In addition to having 

been selected as All-State and 

All-Conference high school 

players in Class AA or A, they 

must have demonstrated academic 

achievement, leadership, and 

citizenship. Several of the invited 

players received athletic 

scholarships to continue their 

soccer careers this fall at major 

colleges and universities 

across the country. 

A talented coaching staff from around the state was 

on hand to guide the teams. Many have winning 

records in state tournaments, and their skills helped 

assure top-level competition. Coaches for the men's 

teams included: Team East Head Coach Glen Wall 

along with assistant coaches Julian Calabrese, Jeff 

Reese, and Brendon Byrd, (all of Helena). The 

men's Team West was coached by Carl Straub of 

Helena High with Robin Farrell serving as assistant 

coach. Women's Team White head coach was 


Scott Warnell of Flathead High, who was assisted by 

Lini Reading of Whitefish High. Megan Parish of 

Billings was the head coach for the women's Team 

Red; co-coach was Laurie Sterger of Billings; Erika 

Cannon of Bozeman was assistant coach. 

The Classic is a labor of love for a group of hardworking 

volunteers and hospital employees. A small 

army of people contributed their time, effort, and 

enthusiasm to plan, coordinate, and execute a busy 

four-day event that included feeding, housing, and 

entertaining coaches and players from around 

Montana. It's no small feat, and the Shodair staff was 

again grateful for the added expertise and assistance. 

“We couldn't make this happen without the help of 

our generous volunteers and sponsors,” said Shodair 

Administrator Jack Casey. “We appreciate their 

commitment of time and resources to make this a 

great event once again for Shodair.” 

The Classic is a benefit for Shodair Children's 

Hospital and the services it provides for Montana's 

youth-in particular, psychiatric services for seriously 

emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. Last 

year, the hospital provided more than $4 million 

dollars in uncompensated care for at-risk children 

Spring 2009 

and youth from around the state. Support 

generated from events like the Soccer Classic 

and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon 

help ensure that these services remain available 

for those in need. 

Shodair Children's Hospital would like to thank the 

businesses, organizations, and individuals who 

donated time, money, services, and goods to make 

the tenth Shodair Soccer Classic a success. Their 

support makes the event possible and demonstrates 

their commitment to the well-being of Montana's 

youth and communities. 

For a complete listing 

of Shodair Soccer Classic 

supporters, see page 9. 

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Prior to the Soccer Classic, players 

and coaches arrived at Carroll College on July 22 

to begin practice and a variety of other team 

building and leadership activities leading up to 

the games. 

The next day, the athletes visited Shodair on July 

23, meeting physicians, nursing staff, and other 

personnel, for an overview of the important work 

they help support by participating in the Classic. 

The highlight of their visit to the hospital was 

giving a private soccer clinic to some of the 

hospital's adolescent patients. Helena High 

head coach Carl Straub, who coached the men's 

West Team, noted that for the players, there's 

nothing better than visiting the children at 

Shodair. “It's probably the best part of the week 

for the players. They're really touched by the 

trip,” he said. 

For the patients, the clinic gave them a chance to 

interact with teens who are positive role models, 

and to try a sport many of them had never played 

before. “This is so cool!” many of them said over 

and over, seemingly oblivious to the heat of 

Having a ball: 

Soccer Classic athletes give soccer 

clinics for Shodair patients 

and Helena kids 

the afternoon as they learned basic soccer 

maneuvers and played an impromptu match. 

The free soccer clinic for children from the 

Helena community followed on Friday, with over 

170 children ages 3-12 participating at Carroll 

College's Nelson Stadium. Despite the heat, the 

pre-game activities were a lot of fun for the kids 

involved. They moved from station to station 

across the field, learning a new skill at each stop. 

It was hard to tell who was having more fun - the 

athletes or the kids. Helena High coach Robin 

Farrell, who served as assistant coach of the 

men's West Team, said, “These are the premier 

soccer players in the state, who were gifted with 

help from their communities, schools and 

volunteers. They enjoy the opportunity to give 

back to others.” 

That evening, the athletes were honored at a banquet 

that included event sponsors, coaches, parents, 

and friends. It was a fitting end to a busy 

schedule of events, setting the stage for the next 

day's exciting match-ups at the tenth annual 

Shodair Soccer Classic. 


Fall 2009 

Golfers Tee Up for Children 

Each year, two golf tournaments bring golfers together to support Shodair and 

the important services the hospital provides for troubled children. The annual 

Costco Golf Scramble in Missoula and the Big Sky Open, held each year in 

Colorado, contribute to Shodair's ongoing ability to provide critically needed 

services to Montana families and youth. 

Costco Scramble 

The annual Costco Scramble brings Shodair 

supporters out in force. This year, 30 teams of four 

took to the course at Larchmont Golf Course to 

support the hospital. Prizes donated by 50 businesses 

and 75 hole sponsors contributed to an exciting, 

enjoyable event for everyone in 

May. Costco representative Amy 

Hanser said, “We really enjoy 

putting this event together, and 

many of our sponsors have 

been donating to this great 

cause for years.” 

The 2009 winners were the 

team from El Cazador 

Restaurant in Missoula. This 

year's event was another 

success, raising $9,500 for 

Shodair. Hanser added, “We 

really feel that our members 

look forward to our tournament, 

and many have played and supported 

this event from the very 

beginning. We were amazed 

that even with the economic 

downturn, the support was tremendous!” 

Costco is a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) 

sponsor; its stores in Montana raise funds for Shodair 

by selling the red and yellow CMN balloon icons 

and participate in other events and promotions 

throughout the year. 

Big Sky Open 

In its eleventh season, the annual Colorado 

tournament brings former Montana residents and 

others together for a good cause and a good time. 

The 2009 Big Sky Open brought nearly 90 golf 

enthusiasts and Shodair supporters together in 

Thornton, Colorado at the 

Thorn Creek Golf Club in 

August. The event raised over 

$4,000 to help children and 

adolescents in Shodair's 

psychiatric treatment program. 

The tournament began in 1998 

as an opportunity to support 

worthy non-profit organizations. 

Shodair was named as the 

beneficiary in 1999, and has 

held the coveted spot ever 

since. The popular annual 

competition draws golfers from 

around the region, often with 

a waiting list of would-be 

participants. 

The committee responsible for 

the event is composed of alumni from the University 

of Montana and Montana State University. Recalling 

the fiery gridiron competition between the two 

institutions, the creative alums decided to organize 

a challenge on the golf course. The Big Sky Open 

tournament features alumni and supporters from both 

schools, and has brought sponsors and golfers with 

Montana ties to the tee-off in Colorado every year. 

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Visitors 

Groups Visit 

Shodair & Kids 

On September 1, members of the Helena Brewers pitching crew visited our 

patients at Shodair. They visited each of the classrooms as well as the Acute 

Unit, answering all kinds of questions from the patients. The most common 

inquiry was, “How fast can you pitch?” (81 to 91 miles per hour), along 

with other questions like “What's your favorite breakfast cereal?” and “How 

old were you when you started playing baseball?” (Four-eight years old). 

Before leaving Shodair, the players signed team posters for each of the 

children. Several employees were able to enjoy a Brewers game over the 

Labor Day weekend thanks to donated tickets by the team. Staff and 

patients enjoyed the Brewers' visit and we hope to host more players 

again next summer. 

Pictured from left to right, back row: Brewers pitchers Eric 

Arnett, Del Howell, Ben Jeffers, Mitch Miller, and Damon 

Krestalude. Front row from left to right: Shodair administrator 

Jack Casey; Shodair Director of Psychology Laura Fuller, Ph.D.; 

Shodair Community Relations and Marketing Director Anastasia 

Burton; and Brewers General Manager Paul Fetz. 

On August 5, eleven juniors 

and seniors from Family, 

Career and Community 

Leaders of America 

(formerly known as FHA) 

visited Shodair along with 

eight of their advisors. 

National FCCLA has selected 

the Children's Miracle Network an organization to fundraise for, so the 

state chapter visited the hospital to learn more about its programs prior to 

their fundraising efforts. The student leaders were from: Glasgow, Havre, 

Sunburst, Hot Springs, Sheridan, Manhattan, Reed Point, Grass Range, 

Rosebud, and Ekalaka. 

Excitement filled the air on June 26 when three members of the 

Second Squadron of the elite Thunderbirds came to visit 

Shodair prior to their airshow in Helena. After a short video 

presentation for the children, the floor was open to questions, 

some humorous and some serious. Flight Surgeon Major Charla 

Quayle said afterward, “As we travel across the country, the highlight 

for the team before each show is having a chance to visit 

with children like those we met here today at Shodair.” 

The Thunderbirds are made up of 130 members and 11 F-15 

jets. The group gave nearly 75 shows in 2009, visiting all parts 

of the nation over a span of 270 days. 

Pictured from left to right: Major Charla Quayle, Flight Surgeon; Jack 

Casey, Shodair Administrator; Glen Newhart, Shodair Foundation Director; 

Major John Baum, Pilot; and Staff Sergeant Earl Armstrong, Crew Chief. 


KTVH weather forecaster Erin Yost visited Shodair on 

September 22 to give a personalized presentation about the 

weather for students in the South Unit classrooms. Erin 

began with a video which explained the weather, and then 

gave her talk, “Where Weather Comes From.” Erin visited 

at the invitation of South Unit teacher Rhoda Stiles. 

After her presentation, Erin, answered a lot of questions 

from the students, including: “Where does snow come 

from?” “Can you give a personal forecast?” “What's your take 

on global warming? Is it myth or fact?” Erin also talked about winter safety and 

gave a good explanation of avalanches and precautions against them. 

Erin ended her presentation by asking students a question of her own: “ 

What is your favorite thing about weather?” The majority answered, “Clouds.” 

Seven participants in the 

Helena School District 1 

High School Science 

Faculty Education Program 

visited Shodair on August 19. 

Members of the hospital's 

Genetics Department gave 

the teachers presentations on 

genetics and autism, cancer inheritance risk, the uses of genetic testing for 

cancer treatment, and pharmacogenetic testing. High school science teachers 

from Helena, Townsend, and Boulder were invited to take part in the workshop. 

SHODAIR 

Art inWords 

Seasonal Haiku by Shodair middle school students 

in Rhoda Stiles and Joe Thompson's classrooms. 

Time is ticking by. 

Leaves are falling towards the ground. 

Wind is whistling. 

Leaves now on the ground… 

Make a carpet of color, 

To hide under frost. 

Families gather. 

Harvest time; mountains of food, 

Sharing Thanksgiving. 

Feast for the thankful. 

Don't forget the pumpkin pie. 

Pilgrims find new land. 

Appreciation… 

Give thanks for a helping hand. 

Show your gratitude. 

Bare trees reach upward. 

Slim branches engage the sky, 

In a wintry dance. 

Winter rush gets me 

Every time a year goes by. 

I am uncertain why. 

Kids build big snow forts, 

Snowmen, and snowball fighting. 

Playing in the snow. 

Interested in learning 

more about Shodair's 

programs and services? 

Members of our 

psychiatric and genetics 

departments may be 

available for a presentation 

in your community. 

Planning a visit to Helena 

and would like a tour of 

the hospital? Contact 

our Community Relations 

and Marketing O fice at 

(406) 444-7561 with 

your request. 

Colorful displays… 

Seen through the eyes of children. 

Christmas is for kids. 

I love Christmas- 

Spending time with ones I love, 

Opening presents. 

New resolutions, 

The beginning of a life, 

Forgetting the past. 

It's traditional… 

The New Year celebration. 

A chance to start over. 

Anticipation… 

Unfulfilled dreams and wishes. 

Hopes for best outcomes. 

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Roundup 

NAMI Walk 2009: 

Team Shodair 

Team Shodair joined in the NAMI Walk, which was 

sponsored by the Montana Chapter of the National 

Alliance on Mental Illness to raise funds and friends 

on behalf of the one in five individuals impacted by 

serious mental illness. The 2009 Montana NAMI 

Walk took place Sunday, September 27 at Memorial 

Park in Helena. Over 1,100 people came together 

from around the state to participate. 

Pictured are: Front row, from left to right: Maia Zaluski, Darlene Gallagher, Terri Gregg, Shelly Edwards. Back row, from left to right: 

Dr. Heather Zaluski holding daughter Kate, Meghan Gallagher, Helen Delanoy, Ellen Livers, Tonya Larson, Erin Porter, Dr. Keith Foster. 

Pictured from left are: Cook LoriAnn Luther 

and Kitchen Manager Carol Kistler. 

Kitchen Gets New Stove 

Thanks to Federal Grant 

What do some of Montana's roads and bridges have 

in common with Shodair's kitchen? All have 

received some form of economic stimulus money 

to make capital improvements. This summer, our 

kitchen received a new stove as a result of a School 

Nutrition Equipment Assistance Grant that Shodair 

Nutritionist Joan Reichert and Chief Financial Officer 

Ron Wiens submitted. 

The new stove offers several improvements. “We 

prepare more items from scratch now, so we wanted 

six burners instead of four,” Joan says. “The griddle 

is also thermostatically controlled, which makes 

cooking things like grilled sandwiches and pancakes 

a lot easier.” The new stove also has features like 

wheels and removable crumb trays, making clean 

up faster. 

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Children's Garden Yields 

Bountiful Harvest 

Don't let the sunflowers fool you - the Shodair 

children's garden also yielded lots of produce this 

year as well. The sunflowers helped shade the 

smaller plants and also assisted in keeping Helena's 

infamous deer out. The garden, which was all 

organic, was in its eleventh year of providing 

patients an opportunity to learn how to grow fruit, 

vegetables, herbs, and flowers. 

Hospital Rolls Out New 

Website www.shodair.org 

Shodair was excited to launch a new on-line 

presence this summer. Our new website, 

www.shodair.org, offers more information to web 

visitors and also enables them to make donations 

or apply for jobs on-line. 

You can help Shodair's children by encouraging 

your friends and family to go to our website and 

make a gift any time of the day or night. Bookmark 

us and keep up with what’s going on at Shodair. If 

you're interested in a gift annuity or other planned 

gift, try Shodair's free charitable gift calculator to 

see how you may be able to save on taxes and earn 

more income. Visit www.ShodairLegacy.org and 

explore the possibilities—it's completely free and 

there is no obligation. 

Fall 2009 

The signage above 

Shodair’s Acute Unit 

entrance is now complete. 

Many of the patients at Shodair have never 

maintained a garden and state how much they like 

doing so, especially since they get to eat most of 

what they grow. Some of the children reminisce 

about gardening with their parents or grandparents. 

The children are encouraged to ask questions and 

to share what they know about gardening. 

A few years ago, a small greenhouse was added to 

the grounds to help extend the growing season, as 

well allow patients to plant flowers they can take 

home with them when they leave the hospital. 

Shodair recreation therapist Lynette Presley, who 

coordinates garden activities, adds, “The children 

seem to benefit from having the opportunity to grow 

food and flowers, and often say they are going to 

start a garden when they go back home.” 

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Roundup 

Old Navy Clothing Drive 

Helps Outfit Shodair's Kids 

Customers who visited Old Navy stores in September to 

finish up back-to-school shopping for their children got a 

chance to help Shodair's kids as well. As part of a 

regional Children's Miracle Network fundraiser, Old 

Navy sponsored a clothing drive September 18 - 24. 

Montana locations in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, 

and Missoula participated, raising over $8,200 for the 

children at Shodair. 

The event worked this way: Customers purchased items totaling 

at least $5 or made a donation of $5 by purchasing a Children's 

Miracle Network balloon. Participating customers then received 

10% off their entire purchase that day. The first 50 customers 

who donated at each store received a free reusable tote bag. 

Also, for any customer who made a donation, Old Navy gave 

them an additional 10% coupon to be used at a later date. 

"We're so grateful to Old Navy employees and customers for 

helping our kids. Everyone at Old Navy did a fantastic job and 

the customers were happy to help,” said Glen Newhart, 

Foundation Director at Shodair. 

Now more than ever, your 

gift will make a profound 

difference in the lives of 

Montana's children! 

Shodair Children’s Hospital was founded in 

1896 and is a private, nonprofit healthcare 

institution serving children and families. 

Contact the Shodair Foundation Office at (406) 444-7560 for more 

information. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

Shodair is Montana’s Only 

Children’s Miracle Network Hospital 


Shodair Children's Hospital Genetics 

Laboratory Earns Re-Accreditation 

Shodair Children's Hospital is proud to announce 

that its genetics laboratory once again earned 

praises and the gold seal of approval for quality 

health care-literally. Shodair's lab recently passed a 

comprehensive inspection this summer and was 

awarded accreditation by the Joint Commission 

on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. 

The Joint Commission evaluated the laboratory's 

performance in complying with nearly 300 

standards related to quality control, safety, infection 

control, leadership, management of human 

resources, management of information, ongoing 

performance improvement activities and 

other issues. 

Joint Commission accreditation confirms that 

Shodair's lab has demonstrated a high level of 

quality in care and services offered to patients and 

healthcare providers. Accreditation is awarded for a 

two-year period, and is indicated by a gold seal 

specifying national quality approval. 

“We're happy to have once again demonstrated our 

commitment to quality lab services,” said Shodair 

Coming soon to 

Shodair: Microarray 

Analysis and Chromosome 

Microdissection 

A DNA microarray is a technology used to 

evaluate many segments of chromosomes rapidly 

and simultaneously to detect regions that are 

missing or present in extra copies. It consists of an 

arrayed series of thousands of microscopic spots of 

DNA from different regions of the genome. These 

probes are attached to a glass microscope slide or 

a silicon chip, in which case they are commonly 

known as a gene chip (i.e. Affymetrix chip). In the 

cytogenetics lab, typically patient and control DNA 

fragments are labeled with different fluorescent dyes 

Fall 2009 

Administrator Jack Casey. 

“Achieving Joint Commission 

accreditation for our laboratory 

is an important part of 

confirming the expectations of 

healthcare providers across the 

country who count on us for accurate and timely 

genetic testing results.” Shodair's lab performs 

genetic testing upon physician referral or in 

conjunction with Shodair's genetic outreach 

clinics across the state. 

Last summer, the entire hospital passed an 

exhaustive inspection and was awarded a threeyear 

re-accreditation by the Joint Commission 

following a comprehensive survey of the hospital's 

psychiatric facilities, care, and services. 

The Joint Commission evaluates nearly 17,000 

health care organizations and programs in the 

United States. Founded in 1951, it is an 

independent, not-for-profit organization, and the 

nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and 

accrediting body in health care. 

and applied to the 

microarray. 

Hybridization is then 

detected utilizing a laserscanner 

to determine 

gains or losses of 

genetic regions. 

Chromosome microdissection 

involves 

physically scraping 

off any part of a chromosome from chromosome 

slides using microneedles. The recovered DNA can 

then be amplified and subsequently labeled for 

FISH or used as a direct probe for microarray 

analysis, providing chromosome breakpoint 

characterization. 

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SHODAIR 

SPOTLIGHT 

On any given day at Shodair, 

approximately 15 employees known as mental health 

technicians (also called “MHTs” or “techs”) work as a 

critical part of the hospital's direct care environment. 

Under the supervision of nursing staff, MHTs are 

responsible for assisting the children at Shodair with 

hygiene, safety, and how to interact with other patients. 

The techs serve as role models to children ranging in 

age from five to seventeen, teaching them manners, 

safe ways to express feelings, and living skills. 

As you can imagine, working in this position takes a 

fair amount of patience, dedication, and sometimes, 

creativity. One MHT in particular is known for 

blending her creative talents with her work, resulting in 

a unique opportunity to outreach to Shodair's patients 

about Native American culture and art as they work to 

heal from abuse, neglect, or emotional illnesses. 

Louise Ogemahgeshig Fischer has worked for nearly 

five years as an MHT on the hospital's South Unit, 

interacting primarily with Shodair's teen-aged patients 

in residential treatment. Louise was born into the 

Anishinaabe, or Chippewa, tribe of Minnesota. “We're 

all lights-in-the-sky people,” she explains. Much of her 

creative inspiration for her artwork comes from light, 

she said. “The feeling of the light in the sky, the society 

Louise Fischer 

in which I belong, inspire me. It gives me a feeling 

I want to create with the light.” 

In her free time, Louise creates beautiful artwork in 

addition to educating communities across Montana 

about Native American cultural practices and 

history. She's lent her talents to Shodair in a variety 

of ways, including being instrumental in the 

making of holiday decorations. Dr. Heather 

Zaluski, attending psychiatrist on the hospital's 

South Unit, says, "Louise adds so much to our 

community on the Unit. Her presence is especially 

important for our Native American patients, as she 

initiates a lot of cultural activities. All of the 

patients love Louise's creativity—she's amazing 

at getting the teens going on crafts and drawing. 

We appreciate her tremendously!" 

Known for her beadwork, pottery, masks, and 

dream catchers, Louise is also a gifted painter. 

This summer, she created new artwork for the 

hospital's Children's Unit Playroom specifically 

with Shodair patients in mind. Louise did the 

38” x 38” scene in acrylic, including a faux frame 

painted to look like weathered boards. 

The painting depicts an older Native American 

woman telling a story to a Native American girl, as 

two horses fly through the clouds above. “I hope 

the kids at Shodair will be captured by the themes 

of mystery, dreaming, and storytelling when they 

look at the painting,” Louise says. 

“Storytelling is an important 

part of Native American 

culture. I want the 

kids here to know 

that it's okay to ask 

questions, to learn, 

and to play.” 

Thanks, 

Louise, for all 

that you do 

for Shodair! 


Gifts 60 

Years inthe 

Making 

Sometimes, gifts to the 

hospital come from people who 

are watching the Shodair Children's 

Miracle Network telethon and 

learning for the first time about our mission of 

helping Montana's children and families. Often, 

they decide that day to make a gift to help the 

children. Sometimes, the gift takes a little longer. 

A true Montana native, Margaret “Peg” Gustin 

was born in Kalispell in 1927. The seventh of 

eight children, she was raised on a small farm 

where their best crop of the year was in the 

spring—that was when they harvested the 

rocks that the frozen fields had pushed up. 

As a child, Peg's closest siblings were her 

brothers, who taught her how to make skis 

from barrel slats, hunt with sling shots, and 

make homemade sinkers for fishing. 

Life took Peg from a country elementary 

school to Flathead County High School, and in 

1943 to the Cadet Nurse Corp. It was during her 

nursing training that Peg first learned about 

Shodair Children's Hospital. 

In 1946, Peg married Andy Kavulla and they 

had three children. When Andy suddenly passed 

away in 1965, Peg returned to college so she 

could better support her family, obtaining her 

Bachelor's degree in elementary education from 

the College of Great Falls. She then taught third 

grade in Ennis and Bozeman. Later, during her 

summer vacations, Peg continued her education 

at Eastern Montana College, where she received 

her Master's degree in elementary education with 

an emphasis in learning disabilities in 1980. 

Donor Profile: 

PegGustin 

Peg remarried in 1985, and her 

husband passed away in 1987. 

Peg moved to Missoula with 

$50,000, a diagnosis of multiple 

sclerosis, and more than a few gray hairs. She 

started buying houses and fixing them up with lots 

of elbow grease and many cans of paint. Peg says 

that “God held the paint brush” and with His help, 

and over time, she was very successful. Peg has 

always believed that we're put in this world to help 

each other, so with the success of her real estate 

ventures, she began to seek out ways to help those 

that needed it. Starting with small donations, Peg 

increased her giving, supporting needy children in 

Montana and adult education in Wisconsin. 

Peg moved to Helena in 2004 and reconnected 

with Shodair. Even though Peg first learned about 

Shodair in the 1940s, it wasn't until over 60 years 

later that she contacted the hospital to make 

memorial gifts honoring her children. When asked 

why she supports Shodair, Peg says, “I really like 

children. My childhood on the farm, years of 

teaching and raising my own children, were the 

happiest times of all. To watch a child grow and 

mature is like seeing a flower fold back it petals.” 

A faithful donor, Peg now lives within view of 

Shodair Children's Hospital and enjoys seeing the 

children play on the hospital's playground. Peg 

says, “I'm so blessed to be able to see firsthand how 

my gifts to Shodair benefit the children. When I 

look out my window and see the children playing 

and hear them laughing, I know that my gifts 

have made a difference and helped them heal.” 

Won't you join Peg this holiday season in supporting the children at Shodair? Every gift makes 

a di ference in the lives of Montana's children. As Peg's story shows, it's never too late to start! 

“Thank God that Shodair is there for children.” -- Shodair Donor, Peg Gustin

2755 Colonial Drive 

P.O. Box 5539 

Helena, MT 59604 

F A L L 2 0 0 9 

Medical Genetics Outreach Clinics 

January –March 2010* 

Billings 

• January 20, 21 

• February 17, 18 

• February 19 - 

Cleft 

• March 17, 18 

Great Falls 

• January 6 

• February 10 

• March 10 

*Clinic dates and locations 

are subject to change. 

Bozeman 

• January 28 


• March 18 

Butte 


• March 22 

Browning 

• March 26 - 

Cleft 

Helena 




• March 5 - Cleft 

• March 16 

Missoula 

• January 5 


• February 4 - Cleft 

• March 2, 3 

To schedule an appointment, 

contact the Medical Genetics 

Department at Shodair by 

calling 1-800-447-6614. 

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Board of Trustees 

Red Menahan 

President 

Bob Lemm 

1st Vice President 

Virginia Thompson 

2nd Vice President 

Cindy Melton 

Secretary 

Rita Gowen 

Treasurer 

David Lemm 

Joe Shevlin 

Ed Tinsley 

Moe Wosepka

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