Orange Grove Center\'s 2009 Annual Report (designed by Leslie Smith)

1. Orange
Grove
Center
Annual Report
2008 - 2009
“To Recognize, Support and Celebrate the Qualities of the Individual”

2. “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you
From the OGC have not; but remember that what you now have was
Executive Director once among the things you only hoped for.”
As we close another fiscal year and report on the adventures - Epicurus
we engaged in this past year it is an excellent opportunity to Greek philosopher (341 BC - 270 BC)
weigh our overall effectiveness and resemblance to our
mission statement. Although I am proud of the numerous
opportunities we have created for people with intellectual disabilities and am inspired by the people that have
made this happen, I recognize the challenges that we have yet to face and am hopeful as I look toward the
future.
Because of the fortitude of our volunteers, board members and professional staff members, Orange Grove is Kyle Hauth,
weathering the economic storms. Although a bit battered by the market downturn, we have closed ranks and Executive Director
have maintained a solid organization with a continued focus on best practices in our field. Everyone is truly working
harder than ever before as we have avoided filling many of the positions that have opened up throughout the year.
We have worked especially hard to engage a wide network of partners this year to bring diverse perspectives to the services and opportunities
that we bring to people with intellectual disabilities. Our partnerships with businesses, industries, governments, and private interest groups
have broadened once again to create some truly unique potential for the people we serve. Our health care initiatives are advancing with the
expansion of dental services and the additional nurse practitioner in our health clinic. The new document destruction station that is soon to
begin operation is already assisting us in forging national relationships and the complete restoration of our recycling program has offered new
jobs and training experiences. The culmination of the autism study which our capital campaign funded will undoubtedly be the catalyst for a
completely new and innovative resource approach for people in Hamilton County with autism. Although the Orange Grove DNA will undoubt-
edly be in every aspect of this new autism initiative, Orange Grove will be but one link in a chain of many credible organizations partnering to
meet the vigorous needs of this population.
In preparation for this next fiscal year, our board of directors has already convened a very productive strategic planning session which resulted
in another realistic and dynamic paradigm for Orange Grove. I challenge you to spend time reviewing and asking questions about this plan.
You may view it by visiting our website or by requesting a hard copy. You will see many examples of the spirit of innovation that Orange Grove
is known for and the practicality which has caused us to provide the most cost efficient community service in Tennessee.
I cannot adequately express my appreciation to and admiration for the volunteers and employees of Orange Grove. In the demanding profes-
sion of community services to people with intellectual disabilities, it seems as though their exceptional service has come to be expected, as if it
is just the daily routine, but there is nothing routine about their commitment and professionalism. I am honored to work with such a tremen-
dous body of professionals who perform the impossible every day and never expect the spotlight that they so richly deserve.
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3. From the OGC
Board Director
It has been a unique pleasure to serve Orange Grove as board
president for the past two years. Orange Grove is one of those
rare community organizations that embraces and encourages
longevity in its board and management structure. I do not know
how we could maintain our steady progression of improvements
to the many service sectors Orange Grove supplies without the
wisdom and experience of our seasoned directors.
Orange Grove also deliberately remains very close to the people
served by ensuring that a strong contingency of representation
exists on the governing body. The perfect mixture of parents,
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF community leaders and newly recruited professionals make up
a cohesive body that remains consistent with the mission state-
ment and creates the momentum necessary for success.
Front row (left to right): Darcy Owens,
Director of Children’s Services; Dianne Aytes, Board President,
Deputy Director; Janet Brewer, Director of Fis- In spite of the historic economic downturn that hit our state
2007-2009
cal Services, Lynn Porter, Director of Health at the midpoint of this fiscal year, Orange Grove has remained
Care Services; and Bev Witt, Director of ICF/ remarkably strong. Unlike other organizations that overextended
MR and Therapy Services. themselves, Orange Grove has taken a measured approach to every endeavor with the focus be-
ing to maintain the core services that are fundamentally necessary for the health and vitality of
Back row (left to right): Carla Cooper, Director the people we serve.
of Human Resources; Tera Roberts, Director
of Adult Services; Gail Walker, Director of
As we close out our fiscal year, the Commissioner for Finance and Administration, Dave Goetz, has
Supported Living; Kyle Hauth, Executive
Director; Ruth Toon, Director of Residential
announced that for the first time in Tennessee’s history, our state has recorded 12 straight months
Habilitation; Jenny Foster, Director of Compli- of tax revenue shortfalls. For the 2008-2009 budget year, state tax revenue was about $1.2 billion
ance and Training; Dr. Rick Rader, Director of less than the budgeted estimate. We are truly living in historic times and no one knows what lies
the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center. ahead. Nevertheless, I am optimistic when it comes to Orange Grove.
Orange Grove was serving people with intellectual disabilities when there were no
funding mechanisms available. In 1953, our champions had a vision and chased the
dream of the Orange Grove that exists today. They lead the way when governmental
On the cover: Virginia Farmer is the 2008- support for our population was not even a consideration. I know we will survive
2009, Person of the Year. Learn more about these challenges and will prove our resiliency.
her on page 14!
I am excited about the leadership that our new board president, Dillard Edge-
Right: Mike Barto receives an award for his mon (far left) will bring in the next two fiscal years and am eager to partner
service as Board Director from Dillard Edge- with him in meeting his initiatives.
mon, who will succeed him for 2009-2010.
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4. A dult
Services
Adult Comprehensive Training (ACT)
141 service recipients served
Focus is on providing appropriate and beneficial individualized programming for each individual in a safe and positive environment.
Emphasis is on vocational skills, daily living skills, and the arts.
Community-based activities are also provided to people who have an interest in the additional opportunities available
in the community.
Goal: Every individual will have the opportunity to participate in the Discovery Curriculum. Participation will expose individuals to
a variety of new activities and potential interests, some of which could become the foundation of future volunteerism, employment,
or other community involvement.
Community Supports
Community Supports is responsible for developing jobs, volunteer opportunities, and enclaves in our community.
Services include supported employment, job placement, job readiness, work adjustment training, heavy equipment certification,
follow along supports, and community participation, which provides life activities for individuals in the community. In addition to
servicing the Chattanooga area, Community Supports provides employment services for North Georgia, including Walker, Catoosa,
Dade, and Chattooga counties.
Community Supports has a total of 146 individuals working in community jobs, and participating in meaningful ife activities in the
community.
Enclave Supervisors provide meaningful job skills and training in 25 group employment sites in the Chattanooga area. A new enclave opened at Middle Valley Baptist Church,
where three individuals are gaining additional community employment.
Industrial Training Center (ITC)
Provided work for approximately 160 individuals daily
Procured two new contracts, and worked with 14 companies
Contract revenue - $191,001
Companies served:
Amazing Glaze Farleys and Sathers
Georgia-Pacific Gold Bond
Girls Preparatory School Kiwanis Club
Meri-Meals Norfolk Southern
Racemark International RockTenn
Starkey Suburban
WNA
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5. Personal Assistance Department
C ompliance
Personal Assistance is designed to help families in their personal
residences continue to provide the level of care that is
needed to keep the family members in their home. and
Currently serving 69 individuals Training
Most service recipients reside in Hamilton County.
Others are in Marion, Bradley, and Rhea counties.
Two successful projects continue for improved documentation of
the individuals’ progress in their Individual Support Plans
Recycling
Participated in the development of the Discovery Curriculum
Orange Grove worked with the City of Chattanooga to which will enhance person-centered thinking and planning for
open the Brainerd Drop-Off Center to give Recycling a total of community inclusion, independence, and productivity for all of
11 enclaves. Each new drop-off center provides six jobs for our individuals
our service recipients.
A close relationship continues with the Division of Intellectual
Offices of the John F. Germ Recycling Center were renovated, Disabilities Services to maintain Substantial Compliance in both
and now offer new amenities for staff and service recipients. Training and Protection From Harm Domains
Additional renovations have begun in the Recycling Center to Incident Management Department continues to provide the saf-
make room for the first NISH contract, which will provide 12 est environment for our individuals to learn, work, and live
new service recipient jobs. This contract also launched the
new business line, “ Orange Grove Center’s Document Incident Management Focus Group Training for staff
Destruction...Better Shred than Read!”
Continue to work with a 3-Star Performance Rating for the 2008-
Document destruction will allow Orange Grove Recycling to 2009 Quality Assurance Year
serve local businesses in a state-of-the-art facility with high
security, and web-based viewing capabilities. Successful first year of computer-based training curriculum
through the College of Direct Support (CDS), to allow more flex-
Over 1.5 million pounds of product enters ible scheduling for our staff through labs and at their work envi-
our plant each month ronments
83 individuals are employed by the Recycling More intense training for new staff through classroom instruc-
Center tion in the areas of Protection From Harm, Documentation, and
Ethics
The City of Chattanooga will soon go from monthly
curbside to biweekly pickups. This will result in the
Recycling Center receiving curbside material every
weekday instead of just on Wednesdays.
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6. E ducation
and
Training
Children’s Services
Ninety-two students received instruction, per their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), by 13 certified Special Education teachers and 33
teacher assistants, with extensive services provided by our on-site Therapy Departments: Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapies, and School
Nursing Services.
All teachers provide IEP instruction, following the State of Tennessee, Department of Education’s guidelines for the Tennes-
see Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP-ALT), as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improve-
ment Act (IDEIA) and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation for the third through eleventh grades. Instructional goals are
written in the areas of academics, vocational/prevocational, community integration, work-based learning, sensory, cogni-
tive, daily living, gross and fine motor development, social/emotional, and self-help skill development.
The School Department continues to receive State School Approval from the Tennessee Department of Education. The
school program maintains a positive working relationship with all six Local Education Agencies (LEAs) receiving student
referrals from Hamilton, McMinn, Marion, Rhea, Catoosa and Dade counties.
Work-based learning programs had work sites in the community through Girls Preparatory School (GPS), Merimeals, Com-
munity Kitchen and Applebee’s training sites.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Collaboration Course provided hands-on training for seven UTC students
within our classrooms and personal mentoring from teachers and other significant staff. Additional in-service training was
provided on professionalism, working with paraprofessionals, ethics, instructional procedures, development of an IEP, and
the final Case Presentations. The course is designed for them to become special educators.
Day Program Nurses
Staff consists of seven LPNs, one RN, and several PRN staff, who provide nursing services to all of Children’s Services, and the medically fragile adults in ACT
LPNs work in six specific classrooms, three buses and a medication room, which serves as the first aid station and first responders for Children’s Services.
The nurses work with students from several area nursing schools, who rotate through Orange Grove for a portion of their clinical experience.
Orange Grove participates in The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s collaborative course for Special Education majors, which is conducted at Orange Grove
An average of 3,439 skilled nursing contacts are made monthly
Three of the Day Program nurses are Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurses
Music Department
Facilitated general music classes and instruction for:
Children’s Services - 13 classrooms
ACT - 13 classrooms ITC - 5 sections
Piano students - 3 Voice students - 2
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7. Addition of two new music programs: Transportation
Glee Club - 10 participants Choir Chimes - 7 participants 516 drivers on staff
Public performances - 14 choral, including Christmas concert at the Courthouse, Go!Fest, Who-Fest Folk Art 1,504,769 miles traveled from January to
Festival, and for the Optimist Club at the Chattanooga Choo Choo December 2008
Two members of chorus participated in solo public performances 3900 field, vocational, community integration trips
accommodated, and 34,884 person trips for all of
Staff honors include: 2008
Receiving an award from Very Special Arts (VSA) Tennessee, along with others throughout Chattanooga, for their 125 motor vehicles in fleet (buses, passenger vans,
efforts as part of the planning committee for the VSA festival cars, pick up trucks, mini and accessible buses,
and other vehicles)
Selection by the Tennessee Board of Education, and the Tennessee
Arts Commission as one of only 250 teachers to attend the 2009 Tennessee 59 passengers use wheelchairs
Arts Academy in Nashville, TN
74 passengers are school age; 223 passengers are
adults
Recreation Department
594 daily person trips on door-to-door routes
Weekly gym and pool classes for all of Children Service’s
307 staff completed Defensive Driving in all of
New classes - Water Ballet and Zumba 2008
Awarded the Shining Star Award by Governor Phil Bredesen’s Council 166 staff completed Safe Driver training
on Physical Fitness and Health (right)
All drivers successfully completed TN Department
63 campers attended Double G Camp 2009 of Safety School Bus Driver training
Recipients participated in Special Olympics events: Bus drivers completed approximately 25 hours of
training, including the School Bus Driver Special
44 athletes - local bowling tournament Needs Training Roadeo
61 athletes - local track and field competition
20 athletes - local aquatics meet
4 athletes represented Orange Grove at the Fall Tournament
9 athletes - State Summer Games in track and field and aquatics
5 athletes - skiing, snowboarding, and speed skating at the State
Winter Games
8 athletes - State Basketball Tournament, placing second
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8. H abilitation
Center The Morton J. Kent
Habilitation Center
was established to
H ealth Care
Services
A $100,000 grant was awarded by the Tennessee
Council of Developmental Disabilities for Orange
Grove’s “Project Open Wide,” for dental services for
individuals with intellectual disabilities and to
generate novel ideas, educate caregivers on providing adequate
explore new dental health care.
disciplines,
collaborate with leaders, and promote a land- Heart Smart Clinic opened
scape of programs that address the changing
needs of our aging clients. McCravey Health Care Services and
Dental Services undergo renova-
The center has been successful in achieving tions
national recognition that is expressed by our
numerous invitations to participate in national Medication Disposal
dialogues, conferences and incubator-level System coordinated with
program development. Current partnerships Pulmonaire Pharmacy
and affiliations include American Academy of
Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, Devel-
opmental Disabilities Nurses Association, American Association on Health and Disabil-
ity, National Academies of Practice, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Office on Disability, American Academy of Pedi- Maintained a well-trained work force of over 750
H uman
atrics, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Agency for employees.
Healthcare Research and Quality, National Institutes of Health, American Association
on Multi-Sensory Environments, National Organization on Rare Disorders, and other Resources Began a transitional program with Families First.
high profile national and international groups. Individuals provide volunteer work until they are
able to obtain active work.
The center has a long-standing partnership with the award winning publication, Ex-
ceptional Parent, and has contributed many articles that showcase the numerous pro- Worked with Chattanooga Christian School and How-
grams that have been initiated at Orange Grove. The center is part of Exceptional ard School of Academics and Technology, providing
Parent’s ongoing on-line educational series that address medical, social, financial, community service hours for high school seniors.
employment, and therapeutic issues vital for families, professionals, and research-
ers. Many Orange Grove Center professionals are part of the faculty that presents to Added two foster grandparents to our total of seven. This program is a partnership
thousands of participants across the country. with the City of Chattanooga. It provides senior citizens an opportunity to be active
in the community.
Orange Grove provides undergraduate and graduate training to a variety of disciplines
including medicine, nursing, non-profit management, special education, engineering, Provided access to the following staff development training:
physical therapy, psychology, counseling, human services and other related subjects.
Orange Grove is affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chat- Diversity
tanooga State, Lee University, University of Louisville, University of California, Johns Supervisory
Hopkins University, and other prestigious centers for higher education. How to deal with anger
Dr. Rick Rader (above), Director of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, has a vigor- Added a Human Resources Liaison position, which is dedicated to direct support
ous schedule of keynote speeches, workshops, consultations and research activities professionals in all our residential programs.
throughout the year, and continues to promote the center around the world.
37 persons total served as volunteers
Transitioned from a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to a 401K plan.
Participation in the new plan more than doubled.
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9. N utrition
Services
Total client and staff meals served, including catering
Total income from school nutrition program and child and adult
care food program, cafeteria sales, and billings for meals
135,399
$256,998.92
R esidential Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/MR)
Services Access to 24 hour nursing support for clients
Individualized Support Plans that focus on active treatment
Competency-based Physical and Mealtime Challenges classes for all staff
The development of a Nurture Garden to offer clients gardening experiences
A Physical and Nutritional Management team inclusive of all therapies, behavior supports and nutrition services.
This team provides all direct services to clients and trains staff on client specific therapeutic techniques.
Offering individuals the choice to retire.
Residential Habilitation
25 homes with a capacity of 152
Vacancy rate decreased from 12 to six during the year
Sprinkler systems were added to eight HUD homes
Co-ed retirement home opened at the Main Street site
Voting workshop for clients by Tennessee Advocacy Group
Residential Habilitation director was chosen DMRS representative of the newly merged Region 3 DMRS Planning Committee and the
Mental Health Region 3 Planning Committees.
Supported Living
Supporting 36 individuals in 22 homes throughout Chattanooga and Hamilton County
Supported living has smaller homes with more individualized care
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10. T herapy
Services F inanical
Precis
Fiscal Year
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and REVENUE ACTUAL 2% 4%
Speech and Language are classified as Government 29,492,974 7%
Therapy Services. Services include: Fees 2,338,250 87%
Contributions 610,161
Continuation of the Assistive Technology
Workshop 1,523,925
Lab, that includes communication
device trial before client purchase
$ 33,965,310
Speech Language Therapists with specialty in
diagnosing and treating swallowing disorders
Physical Therapists with Neurodevelopmental Treatment Certifications 13%
EXPENSE ACTUAL
Salaries & Fringes 24,264,674 11% 70%
Utilizing Gait Trainer Equipment to encourage client upright mobility
Supplies 2,063,671
Therapeutic team assessing clients for custom seating Overhead 3,627,641
Other 4,408,465
Hydrotherapy for therapeutic and recreational opportunities
$ 34,364,451 6%
Initiating the use of Neurologic Music Therapy for clients
Multi-sensory treatment availability for school age and adult clients
Opportunities available to community for outpatient PT, OT, and SLP
evaluations and treatment
“This program is funded (in part) by the Tennessee Division of Intellectual Disability Services, Tennessee
Department of Health, Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services, United Way of Hamilton County,
Hamilton County Government, USDA, TDOT and many private contributors.”
Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, federal law protects individuals from discrimination.
Facilities, programs and services sponsored by Orange Grove Center are available to all eligible persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.
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11. Tom Cofer Lindsay DeLand
O range Grove Center gratefully acknowledges the generous support of individuals,
corporations, foundations and organizations who have made investments in our com-
prehensive programs serving children and adults during the fiscal year.
2NDS in Building Materials, Inc./Bubba Morgan Michael A. Barto Audrey B. Buhrman
George H. Coleman
Andrew Collake
David N. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Coltman
Charles A. Comer
Roberta M. DeLuca
Alan W. Derthick
Cynthia C. DesGrange
Diagnostic Pathology Services, P.C.
Doug Dichting
Community Enhancement Grant Mr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Dickerson
Adele B. Ackell James V. Battin Mr. and Mrs. John R. Buhrman
Community Found. of Greater Chattanooga Roger Dickson
Jerry V. Adams Ernest F. Baugh Richard W. Buhrman
Concord Farragut Sertoma Charity Fund Siegfried C. Dietz
AD Engineering Services, Inc. BBC Foundation Tom Buhrman
Lynda P. Condurelis Charles D. Dietzen
Herb Adcox Russell Bean Kenneth Bundy
Charles O. Conley John W. Dietzen
William P. Aiken Frances R. Beaver Richard E. Burke
Jan L. Connell Richard Dillard
Roy C. Akin G. F. Beckert Barbara Burns
Beverly B. Conner Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Dillender, Jr.
Cecelia B. Albright Martha Becton Barton C. Burns
Contractors Chemical Corporation Displaycraft, Inc.
Robert J. Alger Careyee Bell Hoyt W. Burns
Xenia S. Conway Maurice W. Dodd
All Anonymous Donors Eddie L. Bell Ray P. Burriss
Doug Cook Nancy F. Donohoo
Beverly R. Allday Leonard W. Bell Dr. Carol Bush
Jeff M. Cook Martha Dooley
Brenda G. Allen Jacque Benderman Mr. and Mrs. Kristian Bush
Joan M. Cook James F. Dorris
Allied Arts Sarah Bennot Danny Butler
Michael Cook Lawrence E. Doster
Robert Alterman Benwood Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Caldwell
Cookeville Trailer Rental Jane B. Dowlen
Elizabeth M. Anderson Richard and Audrey Bergenback Thomas A. Caldwell
Lillie M. Corbitt Tom and Susan DuBose
Jack W. Anderson James C. Berry Terry Calhoun
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Lee Anderson Kerren L. Berz Anne Camp
Mollie M. Corn Tom W. Dugan
Marlene T. Anderson Charles Best Edna M. Camp and Family
Cornerstone Construction Group, LLC Duley, Hopkins and Associates, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson Bi-Lo Charities, Inc.
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Astec Industries, Inc. Michael L. Bostian Larry L. Cash Daniel O. Crye Steven T. Edgemon
Rita M. Atkinson Ronald L. Boucek Catholic Health Init./Memorial Hosp. CSTCC Music Club Mr. and Mrs. William Egan
Marion C. Auerbach Barbara L. Bowen Janet Catlett Lee R. Cullom James D. Eggers
Auto Glass Express Dan Bowers Gary S. Cecil Betty Cummings Gary L. Eischeid
Barbara Aycock Lori A. Bowman Marilyn S. Center Thomas W. Currey ELD Foundation
Rusty and Dianne R. Aytes Robin Boyer Jac Chambliss Jamie Curtis Valerie and Sandra Elkins
Earlene Aytes Nancy Boykin Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. Polly Curtis Dale M. Engstrom
Jane J. Aytes Celeste Bradley Becky W. Chaney & Cay Cromell Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Cushen Ensign The Florist, Inc.
Bill Baer Teresa Brannon Charitable Distribution of James P. Robert Milad H. Dabitt Darla Erdelyi
T. Max Bahner John M. Bradley Chattanooga 2000 Glenda Dalton Marc M. Erickson
Bruce C. Bailey DeLisa Bratcher Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association Joseph and Tammy Dana J. W. Eubanks
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bailey Jr. Andy Bricard Chattanooga Fire Protection, Inc. Francis M. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. James R. Eustis, Jr.
Hal and Cheryl Baker Evelyn E. Bridges Chattanooga Funeral Home Linda M. Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Evans
Sandra K. Baker Fletcher Bright Chattanooga Lodge No. 199 F & A.M. R. B. and Clara Davenport Wayne Evans
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Bright Martin Corp. Gary Chazen Cullen L. Davis Jerry W. Evans
Priscila Balais Brock and Spencer Benefits Dr. Thomas C. Cheetham Ella H. Davis Sharon N. Farber
G. M. Baldree Susan Brock Terry I. Chrisman Jason P. Davis Shila Faries
Cherryl Baliles Steve Brothers James M. Cigliano Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Davis Ashley E. Farley
Tim Ball Edward E. Brown City of Chattanooga Larry W. Davis Benjamin Farmer
Wallace E. Ballard Gregory D. Brown Larry R. Clark Margaret Davis Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinatti
James R. Barber Mr. and Mrs. J. Macon Brown Pamela Clark Wendell and Nellie Davis Theodore A. Feintuch
Col. and Mrs. Dean D. Barger, Sr. Sylvia E. Brown John E. Clayton Ralph Dawn Verla N. Feldmann
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barker Essie W. Bruell Marie K. Clayton Tom Decosimo Stephanie B. Felker
Judge William Barker Susan G. Bryan Coca Cola Company, The Joseph G. DeGaetano Tara A. Fenstermacher
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12. L. J. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Haile Tim Hudner Starr T. Klein Benny M. Malone
M. S. Ferguson Raymond F. Hale Mr. and Mrs. James Roddy Huff Knights of Columbus/Council 4572 Eugene T. Mann
Pam F. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hall Hugh Huffaker Knitting Mill Antiques/S. Scott Short John G. Mann
Perry Ferguson Hall’s Lawn Care, Inc. Theodore R. Hupp Lynne M. Koby John R. Mann
Scott Ferguson James P. Halstead Charles M. Hurt John P. Konvalinka Bettye H. Marthens
Christine Fincher Hamico Foundation Julie A. Hurt Edmund A. Kopetz Mr. and Mrs. John M. Martin
Rebecca C. Fingerle David W. Hammel Russell H. Huston Mrs. John Kovacevich Lee Martin
First Tennessee Bank Earl Hammer Christopher B. Hutchins Richard M. Kramer William C. Martin
Fort Wood Neighborhood Assoc. Emily Harbold Leslie J. Hutchins Judy Kurtz John Mashburn
Jenny T. Foster Bonnie C. Harden E. B. Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Labbe, Jr. Peter C. Masic
THANK
J. D. Foust Virginia C. Hare Ronald G. Ingham Labor Concepts Richard A. Matheny
Kaye Foust Dr. and Mrs. B. Daniel Harnsberger Jeff E. Ingram Daniel J. LaGraff Frances M. Mathieson
Heather N. Foust-Cummings Elizabeth Harris Mitchell J. Ives Kevin J. LaGraff Joe and Connie Mathis
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Fowler James Harris J. D. Helton Roofing Company, Inc. Mrs. Anne and Miss Frances Lambdin Sharon M. Matthews
Anthony E. Francisco Deborah Harrison- Everhart Brent T. Jackson Roger L. Lambert Allison Maue
Maurizio Franzese Alice H. Hart Gay Jackson John E. Langworthy Emily McCabe
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladies Aux. Irby E. Hartley Irma J. Jackson Joe H. Lanham Ernest G. McCarson
Denise R. Freeman Walter E. Hartline Jake Marshall Service Inc. Margie Lassetter Sidney Stewart McCauley
Thomas E. Fugate Billy Hartman Cynthia A. James Lane Latimer Myron S. McCay, Sr.
David J. Fulton Marian J. Hartman Dawn F. Jaspard Mrs. Howard P. Lawrence John S. McCrary
James M. Gallagher Betty Harvey Jax Liquor Store Brewster Lawrence-Yates Dr. John W. McCravey
Thomas G. Gallant Theresa Harvey Rodger D. Jenkins Sandra Lawson Dr. Martha McCravey
Jack Galvin Joe Haskins Tony M. Jeno Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Leamon and Family Sandra McCrea and Don Strickland
David G. Garvey Kyle Hauth K. D. Jensen Lesslie W. Lee Sue McCullough
Gerald F. Gawronski Wrex K. Hauth Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Johnson Stan Lee Mr. and Mrs. M. C. McDaniel
GE/RopCor, Inc. C. W. Hayes Sara Johnson Charles Lentz Mike McElhinney
Kathryn W. Geddie Leslie Hayes Johnson, Hickey and Murchison Virginia Lerch J. C. McFarland
Gentle Foot Care, PA Thomas E. Hayes Gillian Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Owen C. Leslie, Jr. Kyle A. McFarland
Salvatore Geraci Catherine M. Heald Mr. and Mrs. Keith L. Johnston Michael J. Levin Nancy I. McFarland
John F. Germ William R. Healy Shawn M. Johnston Paul T. Lewis Walter S. McFarland
Robert H. Giles Helton Construction Company Jean H. Jolley Mark J. Lichtenstein Mr. and Mrs. LaTain S. McGhee
Craig D. Gill Hembree-Rolex Insurance Agency Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wood Jones Linda Carol Romans Trust James W. McIver
Bruce Gilpatrick Elizabeth S. Henderson Larry and Betty Jones George Linder McKee Foods Corporation
Misti M. Gipson Ralph J. Henderson R. Steele Jones Linda Linebarger Emily C. McKenzie
David W. Gleeson Henderson, Hutcherson and McCullough W. W. Jones Jean F. List W. T. McKenzie
Doris Gognat John E. Henegar Gayle Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Noah Long Vivian J. McKinnon
Gold Bond, Inc. Tom Henley Neil L. Kaplowitz Charles R. Longfellow Rayford J. McLaurin
Jay Goldberg Warren B. Henry Richard L. Kaufman David B. Longley Anna M. McMellon
Becca Golden John Hensley Keefe Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc. Kelly Lopez Jeanette McMorrow
Helen Goldman Heritage Funeral Home, L.P. Lynn A. Kelley Anne P. Lorenz Robert McMurray
Debra K. Goode Andrew Herrmann Kelly Automotive Group Virginia C. Love Dennis C. McNamara
Bruce B. Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hessel Wendy S. Kelly Bill E. Lovelady Margaret McPadden
Nancy F. Goss Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill V. E. Kelsay Cynthia Lucero Harriett McQueen
Amalia S. Gostin Chris Hills Kennedy Foundation Leo Lucero Andrew McSweeney
Graphic Impressions Marlene Hiltunen Morton J. Kent Andrew Lunn Mr. and Mrs. Phil Magison
Grand Chap. of TN Order of E. Star Tracey L. Hiltunen Myrtis E. Keppler Mr. and Mrs. John T. Lupton Judith P. Medearis
Howard F. Gray Ernestine Hinds Keys Carpet Center Edward Lusk Gary E. Meredith
Jessica Green Direnda Hines John F. Killebrew William E. Lusk Miller and Martin, PLLC
Russell F. Griffith Richard A. Hlubek Larry R. Kimball Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Mr. and Mrs. David Miller
G. L. Grisham Judy Hodges Paige K. Kimble Pamela R. Lynch Missionary Ridge Garden Club
Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Groves Phyllis Holland Kincaid and Allison Mills Fund Lyndhurst Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mitchell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Groves Judge Jeff Hollingsworth Mr. and Mrs. Arvin L. King M. R. Foundation of Tennessee, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan E. Mitchell
Shelby R. Grubbs Holly Holloway Douglas E. Kingdon Jane T. Mack Mrs. William L. Montague
Gordon Gruen Charles Hooper Paul E. Kingsborough Tim P. MacKenzie Arlynn Moore
Georgia M. Guffin Maurice Horner Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Kirby W. L. Maddux Fontaine P. Moore
Marcia H. Guilbert Mr. and Mrs. William A. Horton Jacqueline L. Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Madeo, III Hugh J. Moore
Bobby C. Haggard F. Denis Houser William D. Kirkpatrick Jon I. Magee Mary N. Moore
John D. Houston Shirley Kirksey Jane C. Magrath Morgan Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Huber Kiwanis Club of Brainerd Mrs. William F. Mahn Karen Morris
Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga Mallen Family Foundation Hugh Morrow
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13. Helen T. Morton June Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Leon Roberts Avery Smith SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Kiki Morton Malcolm W. Phipps Harry Robinson Beverly C. Smith SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
Shanda L. Morton Ramona Pickett Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson Bill and Catherine Smith Mr. and Mrs. Tony Swann
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Moy Judy Pier Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Roessel Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell Smith, Jr. Ron D. Sweney
Angela Moyers Freida Pinion William Roessell David F. Smith Mr. and Mrs. George Sweikert
Pat Mulcahy Pioneer Credit Company Marilyn Rogers David M. Smith Heather K. Szymanski
Robert E. Mullenbach Joseph M. Pleva Ronald H. Rogers Juanita Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ed Taliaferro
Samantha D. Mullins Lizzy Polovick Brenda Rominger Lee A. Smith Sue Tallent
Mutual of America Emily Pomeroy Lynn W. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Randolph W. Smith TALS Legal Professionals of TN
Robert W. Myers Mr. and Mrs. James Poole Target
K YOU!
Mr. and Mrs. Earl M. Rothberger Sally P. Smith
Tillman E. Mynatt Frances E. Popham Susan G. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Smith Stuart R. Tasman
NARA Foundation, Inc. Dudley Porter Charles G. Rowland Dr. and Mrs. Stewart P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor
Andrew Nardo Tommy and Lynn Porter Mr. and Mrs. Max Rowlette Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andrew Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ray N. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Loyle M. Nash, Jr. Carl N. Poston Ruby Falls (Lookout Mtn Caverns) Tyson D. Smith Tennessee Arts Commission
James T. Neal Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poteet Tim Rudder SMP Industries Linda C. Thomas
Bruce Nelson Eleanor W. Powell Don Rushin Susan Snow Roland E. Thomas
John R. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prebul Delia P. Russell Spring Creek Road Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. James P. Thomison, Jr.
Neurosurgical Group, The Mervin Pregulman Rosie Russell Southeast Tennessee Placement Consortium Dr. and Mrs. John M. Thompson
Robert Nicholas Scott L. Probasco William R. Russell Southern Champion Tray Herbert Thornbury
Frankie Nicholson Upshur Smith Puckette & Mrs. S. E. Puckett Buddy Ryan Southwire Company John Thornton
Molly C. Nolen Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Purcell, Jr. Rymer Family Sandra K. Spears Gwen Tidwell
John A. Noll Martha M. Dooley Richard H. Sadowitz Sheryl K. Spears Sarah J. Tollison
Brooks C. Northern Luke B. Queen Sam’s Club Foundation Sam Speer Megan J. Toms
Northside Civitan Club Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Rader Loraine Sammy Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Spencer Ruth N. Toon
Linda J. Norwood Danny Rader Hoyt O. Samples St. Barnabas Apartments 5M TRC Yacht Sales and Watersports Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts Dr. Richard A. Rader Martin R. Sampley Michael N. St. Charles Chris Trimm
Herbert Oakes Mr. and Mrs. George S. Ramseur LeAnne R. Scarbrough Mr. and Mrs. Billy Steele Allison Troup
Tilda T. Oehmig Mark A. Ramsey Dr. and Mrs. Marty Scheinberg James and Sarah Steffner Roger Trudell
A. E. Ogden Jack Randles Denise Schenk Carol D. Stein Ron L. True
Olan Mills Fund Charles L. Raulston Eugene H. Schimpf, III Stein Construction Company Gay W. Tucker
Olin Chlor Alkali Products Edward P. Raulston R. D. Schmidt John T. Steiner Matt T. Tucker
George W. Oliphant Pauline Raulston Marlene Schulman Estes C. Stephens Beverly D. Turner
Fred J. Oliver Barbara A. Ray Sheila R. Schwartz Michael Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Lee Turner
J. E. Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Sears Mr. and Mrs. William H. Stephens, Jr. Turpin Family, The
On Demand Enterprises, Inc. RDC, Inc. Owen Seaton Carolyn H. Stilwell TWH Architects
Edgar L. Opel Edna Reavis Sebastopol Finance, LLC Hamilton Stockton, Jr. Ben L. Tyber
Orthodontics by Design Oscar E. Reece Arthur N. Seessel James and Janet Strang Harold B. Tyber
Edward Ossewaarde Peggy Reeves Melville J. Seessel Thornton Strang Connie M. Tyndall
Scott Ossewaarde Mr. and Mrs. James White Reilly Kenneth Seitz Sally H. Strickland U. S. Xpress
Jane T. Overton Charles M. Renneisen Peter Serodino Lorraine I. Sughrue University Oncology and Hematology Assoc.
James M. Ownbey Reserve Warehouse Corp. V. P. Serodino Dennis Sullivan Unum Group
Doris W. Page Michael J. Revenig Maurice Shafer Sullivan-Schein Dental Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Vadnais
Robert Page James J. Reynolds Betty G. Shankles Karen D. Sumers Valerie Wright Memorial Foundation
Tracie Parker Stephen G. Reynolds Nancy Ewton Sharpe Jerry H. Summers Kenneth W. Vandergriff
Mickey Parsons Ann Boon Rhea James D. Shearouse Jeff Vantosh
Michael J. Patrick Rev. J. Howard W. Rhys William E. Shelton Varallo Foundation
W. B. Pattee Susan Rich Dr. Leroy Sherrill Chad Varga
Richard Pearce Michael E. Richardson Doris A. Shropshire Curtis L. Varnold
Katie H. Peardon Rico Monument Company Charles Sidden John E. Vaughan
Cordelia T. Peters Andy Riley Signal Crest Methodist Church Robert Vess, Sr.
Petty and Landis, P. C. Don V. Riley Signal Mountain Investment Club Hugh D. Vice
Jean P. Petty James K. Riley Bruce Simonson Don W. Virkus
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Petty Henry Ristorcelli Jack M. Sink Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Voskuil
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pfisterer River City Consulting Services Robert Siskin Vreeland Engineers, Inc.
Phaltless, Inc. Edward D. Robbins Scott Sink James E. Waldrop
Phillips Foundation Denise M. Roberts Charles R. Skillern John J. Walker
Dorothy J. Roberts Edward and Myra Slaten Ken Walker
Mary D. Slick
Disclaimer
Errors and omissions in our list of donors may occur, and we apologize for them. Slygo Valley United Methodist Church
Please call Leslie Smith at 308-1160 for changes or corrections. Alfred Smith Fort Wood Neighborhood Association
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14. Orange Grove Center is proud to recognize...
Virginia Wade Farmer
as this year’s “Person of the Year.”
Virginia is a native of Pikeville, TN, and joined the Orange Grove family as a day
student in 1975.
In 1981, Virginia entered the ICF residential program at Forrest Avenue, and 1986,
she transferred from ICF to the HCBS Waiver program, and moved to the Vine
Street home. After several moves within the residential program, she now resides
at the Wilcox home.
Virginia is an employee of the Walter A. Lerch Industrial Training Center. She has
represented OGC in several extracurricular activities, including the Orange Grove
Dancers, Special Olympics, Double G Camp, Very Special Arts Festival, and Go!Fest.
Virginia’s family, brother, Tom, and her three nephews, Wade, Ben, and Tollett, are
a very important part of her life.
“Orange Grove has meant a wonderul opportunity for Virginia and our family,” said
her brother, Tom.
Her dance instructor, Ann Shea, summarized Virginia and her spirit best.
“She has incredible energy, and delights in being the center of attention. She is
always received warmly by audiences,” Shea said.
“Her spirit and soul are that of a performance artist, and she is comfortable express-
ing herself to an audience.”
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15. Contributors, con’t from p. 13
Paul K. Walker
B oard of
Directors
Lewis Wall
Rudy H. Walldorf
Walnut Grove Finance, LLC
Jean Grant Walter
Harold E. Walters
James E. Walton Dillard Edgemon
Wanda Fleming Foundation President John Buhrman
Douglas G. Warner
C. M. Warren Barton C. Burns
Douglas W. Warwick Michael A. Barto Larry Cash
Wear Solutions, LLC Chairman Tom Cofer
Allison S. Webb Heidi Hoffecker
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weaver Bill Lusk Daniel J. LaGraff
Edna K. Weekley
Vice President Sharon Matthews
Blair Weigel
Morris Weinberg Hugh J. Moore, Jr.
Welcome Hill Baptist Church Susan Gouger Rouse Andrew “Skip” Nardo
Weldon F. Osborne Foundation Vice President Neal Pinkston
Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralston Wells Rosie Russell
Judith A. Wells
Thomas H. Cox Richard Sadowitz, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Wells
T. Graham Wells Treasurer S. Scott Short
Sharon White Avery Smith
Thomas H. White Dr. Bruce Hutchinson Dr. Ben Tyber
William F. Wilder Asstistant Treasurer
Angela Wilkerson
Anne Wilkins
Mae L. Wilkins Thomas A. Caldwell HONORARY BOARD
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Williams Secretary T. Hicks Armor
Richard Williams T. Maxfield Bahner
Laura Wimberly John F. Germ Charles A. Comer
Charles Winn
Member-At-Large Morton J. Kent
Don Witherspoon
Beverly A. Witt Helen C. Mahn
Judy Wohlwend Herbert J. Haile, Jr. Emily C. McKenzie
Women’s Inst. for Specialized Health V-Pres. Building/Maintenance William R. Russell
Fay Wood Janet Strang
Cynthia C. Woodington
Jerry Summers
Mr. and Mrs. James Woods
Marie Cartinhour Woods V-Pres. Legal Committee
Sandy Woodward
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wyatt
William A. Wynot
Jack G. Yalden
Melvin A. Young
Richard T. Zerwer
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16. Orange Grove Center
615 Derby Street
Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.629.1451
423.624.1294 (fax)
Visit us on the web at:
www.orangegrovecenter.org
Photography by Dennis Wilkes
Design and Layout by
Leslie Smith, OGC Development and Public Relations