Spring 2007Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc.

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CORPORATE OFFICES5525 Silica Road

Youngstown, OH 44515-1002

330-530-4038

NILES1500 McKinley AvenueNiles, OH 44446-3718

330-544-0771

POLAND301 W. Western Reserve Road

Poland, OH 44514-3527

330-726-7110

BOARDMAN7148 West Boulevard

Boardman, OH 44512-4336

330-726-9061

HOWLAND4100 N. River Road NE

Warren, OH 44484-1041

330-856-9232

HOME HEALTH CARE5525 Silica Road

Youngstown, OH 44515-1002330-530-4041

Visit us on the web at: www.shepherdofthevalley.com

S H E P H E R D O F T H E V A L L E YS H E P H E R D O F T H E V A L L E Y

Thirty-five years ago, an idea was born – an idea that local Lutheran churches should establish a home for the elderly.

In early 1971, seventy-six people from a mix of churches from American Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church in America, and Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod attended a meeting to explore the level of interest in such a project. They shared a common vision: the home for the area’s elderly would be not-for-profit and function under a Christian philosophy.

Committees from this preliminary group researched the potential for such a facility. From their efforts and commitment, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Home and Retirement Center was incorporated on January 3, 1972.

Recognizing that such an extensive venture requires significant financial backing, the Lutheran Women’s League (LWL) presented a check for $10,000 to the original board. The check represented 32 years of gifts and bequests from members of the LWL. At the presentation, Mrs. Norman Niswonger, president of the LWL, stressed that “we must have

the trust and obedience of Daniel if we are to accomplish our goal.”

Between 1972 and 1974, several alternatives were explored. The process culminated in the purchase of a 120-bed nursing facility and 54 independent apartments in Niles, providing the first location for

Shepherd of the Valley. During the 1980s, the facility was expanded, converting many of

the original rooms to provide assisted living and building an addition to provide new nursing rooms.

The 1990s marked an intense period of growth for Shepherd of the Valley as it became the Valley’s retirement destination of choice. As

the senior population grew, the board recognized the need for additional

retirement home options. In 1991, Shepherd established a presence in Mahoning

County when ground was broken for the Poland community on Western Reserve Road. Independent villas were followed by the main building, which houses assisted living suites. Recognizing a need to be able to offer skilled nursing in Mahoning County, Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman was created in 1993 with the purchase of the Westwood Rehabilitation

Celebrating 35 years ofmaking our home your home

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Message froM the executive DirectorMessage froM the executive Director

When I think back to when I entered the world of long-term care over 30 years ago, I am amazed by the changes that have occurred. Residents’ physical and mental needs have increased dramatically, along with the knowledge and skills of the staff who serve them. As time has passed, long-term care facilities have changed from being “rest homes” to skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. Government regulation has continued to makelong-term care facilities evolve into medical models of service delivery, causing the industry to approach resident care in an “assembly line” fashion to meet regulations and increase efficiency. Examples include items like meal times for residents being done all at once and sleeping patterns being conformed to the facility’s schedules. Coupled with these demands are reimbursement changes that have caused our systems of care delivery to become regimented. To counter this move toward regimentation, we are instituting a new initiative under the direction of Tamara Salvino and her Howland nursing staff: “Person-Centered Care” (which is explained on page 4). The premise encompasses adapting the facility’s routine to best meet every individual resident’s needs as much as possible. This program’s implementation will be a major challenge to us because it requires “rethinking” all of the systems most long-term care facilities use while keeping within the regimented system of rules handed down by the regulatory agencies. It will take years to fully implement, but we are confident that our residents, families, and staff will be up to this new challenge.

“35 Years Of Caring”

WELCOME TO THE SHEPHERD TEAM!

- Save the Date - Shepherd of the Valley

is celebrating 35 years of service to the Mahoning Valley.

What: Celebration Luncheon When: Tuesday, May 15 Where: Holiday Inn Metroplex, Girard Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more information or an invitation call Cheryl Fitzgerald at 330-530-4038 ext. 2016.

Gina Pastella Marleen Thompson

Katie Rusu Jessica CrimLynn Tamburro

In this case it is welcome back! Gina Pastella has rejoined the Shepherd team as the director of human resources. Gina served as the director of human resources at Shepherd of the Valley from 1993 - 2000. During Gina’s time away from Shepherd, she opened her own business called Create Success LLC in Canfield, where she served as a personal and professional development coach. Shepherd of the Valley Home Health Care welcomes Marleen Thompson as its new director. Marleen brings 20 plus years of health care experience, most recently as pharmacy manager for Forum Health at Home. Ann Sevenich has been promoted to Associate Director. She is now responsible for home health care, wellness, and other upcoming community service opportunities. Shepherd of the Valley - Niles welcomes Katie Rusu, case manager, and Lynn Tamburro, staff education coordinator. Jessica Crim has joined the Boardman team as the case manager for Mahoning County.

Donald Kacmar

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continued from front pageCenter. Five years later, a second Trumbull County location, Shepherd of the Valley-Howland, was built, and 40 nursing beds transferred from Niles, creating a complete continuum of care services.

In addition to the new communities, Shepherd’s Foundation, which functions as the benevolent support arm of the organization, was founded in 1994, and in 1997, Shepherd of the Valley Home Health Care was created to meet the expanding demand for services provided in the home.

This past year, recognizing that a lack of affordable housing continues to be a major issue facing seniors on fixed incomes, Shepherd of the Valley entered into a partnership, Lutheran Housing Services of Howland, with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, and St. Luke Lutheran Community. In November, ground was broken for The Manor at Howland Glen, a 50 apartment affordable housing community for seniors made possible through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

In the past 35 years, Shepherd has grown from that one community in Niles, employing approximately 120 and caring for 170 seniors, to a system of four retirement communities in two counties employing more than 600 individuals and providing a place more than 700 seniors call home. In addition, the corporate location, built in 2005, provides space for Shepherd of the Valley Home Health Services, Shepherd’s Foundation, staff training, administration offices, marketing and community relations, purchasing, accounting offices, meeting rooms and storage.

“As we celebrate our 35th anniversary in 2007, Shepherd of the Valley continues to meet the needs of the ever increasing population of seniors in the region by offering quality programs and services,” stated Donald Kacmar, Executive Director. “We maintain our high level of service through the prudent management of our resources, even in a time when government resources are dwindling.”

True to the ideals of the original board, Shepherd of the Valley remains a Christian not-for-profit entity, dedicated to providing the finest quality care to the community through an integrated continuum of services. Supported by Shepherd’s Foundation, Shepherd of the Valley continues to meet challenges and opportunities head on.

(committee charged with drawing up the articles of incorporation)

Al ShearsLloyd M. Sheridan

Ralph T. BrauerGeorge Tanner Smith

• Al Shears• Rev. Dennis Rasper• Gladys Fosnaught• Ernest Sigle• Ralph Brauer• Rev. Paul Fuchs• Lois Heffelfinger• Nelle Kulow• William May• Rev. Ray Rosenthal

• Rev. Gary Schreckengost• Lloyd Sheridan• Mildred Wiff• Joe Payer• Don Crane• Rev. William Rauch• Rev. Karl Stumpf• David Emrey• George Tanner Smith

Original Board Membership

(as of January 25, 1972)ALC churches:

Christ the King, Churchill Christ Lutheran, Struthers Faith Lutheran, YoungstownGrace Lutheran, East PalestineLiving Lord Lutheran, Warren Grace Lutheran, HubbardMartin Luther, Youngstown Prince of Peace Lutheran, Poland St. Paul’s Lutheran, Youngstown St. John’s Lutheran, Petersburg

LCA churches: Good Hope Lutheran, North Lima Grace Lutheran, YoungstownParadise Lutheran, North Lima St. Luke’s Lutheran, YoungstownSt. John’s Lutheran, Youngstown St. John’s Lutheran, Warren Trinity Lutheran, Sebring Zion Lutheran, Cornersburg

LC-MS churches Redeemer Lutheran, Austintown

Shepherd of the Valley is 35!

Throughout the year this logo will be popping upeverywhere. Celebrating 35 years of making our

home your home, it proclaims our dedication to the seniors of the Mahoning Valley.

...and we want everyone to know.

Member Congregations

Incorporators

HOWLAND FORGES A NEW PATH

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By Tamara Salvino, LNHA, AssociateDirector, SOV-Howland

When you think of a nursing home (other than Shepherd, of course!) what words come to mind? Institutional? Hospital-like? Cold and sterile? Now, think of your own home. What words describe it? Warm and inviting? Relaxing? Cozy? …welcoming.

We want the second list to be the one you think of when you think of a Shepherd of the Valley

nursing home. To make that happen, we are implementing new concepts: “culture change” and “person-centered care.”

Culture change in nursing homes involves movement away from the traditional institutional

model of care revolving around the medical care of the resident, toward a new model that seeks to make the physical surroundings reflect “home.” The goal is to focus on the person rather than his or her condition.

Person-centered care (PCC) is a philosophical approach that changes the facility from an institutional based setting to a “homelike” one. PCC promotes care that honors and respects the voice of elders and those working closest with them. Many decisions, such as when to get up or go to bed, what time to eat, and when to take showers, are made by the resident, rather than fitting into a staff schedule. Finally, PCC creates an environment where staff treats their residents like family.

This year, Shepherd of the Valley will experience culture change as we move toward person-centered care.…with Shepherd of the Valley-Howland leading the way as the pilot site for this new adventure.

At Shepherd, our residents come first and we are proud of the relationships our staff and residents form. In our publications we confidently invite people to “Make your home with us.” PCC is the next logical step in our evolution into the next home you want to have.

More information about Person-Centered Care is available at the Ohio Person-Centered Care Coalition website (www.centeredcare.org) or at SOV-Howland.

SERVICE ABOVE SELF Shepherd staff are known to be caring and giving. As well as caring for residents, staff is encouraged to give back through service to the community. …and serve we do! We participate in Relay for Life, the Heart Association’s Heart Walk, and both the Alzheimer Association and Alzheimer’s Resource and Referral Network Memory Walks. We have Girl and Boy Scout troop leaders, religion class teachers, and at Christmas, we wrap presents at Eastwood Mall for the Salvation Army and we ‘Share the Spirit’ with elderly shut-ins. We are also members of service clubs like Rotary and Kiwanis, where several staff hold leadership positions, and we also serve on the Regional Chamber Board. The following is a list of some of the volunteer work in which the Shepherd of the Valley staffparticipate. It is by no means comprehensive.Many, many more of our staff are involved withorganizations than are listed here: • Alzheimer’s Association Community Network Committee• American Red Cross Northern Columbiana County Board• Canfield Business Women• Hospice of the Valley Professional Advisory Board• Kiwanis Clubs: Boardman (Chris Bierdeman, Pres.), Niles and Warren• Niles Chamber of Commerce Board• Niles School Bond Campaign Committee (Rich Limongi, Chairman)• Rotary Clubs: Niles (Jeri Wilson, Pres.), Warren, Canfield, and Boardman• St. George Church Finance Committee• Senior Resource Alliance• Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation PR Committee• Volunteer Services Agency Board• Warren Christian Women’s Association• Yng. - Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Special recognition goes to Jeri Wilson who was presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award by the Niles Rotary Club in recognition of her service to the organization.

Congratulations!Shepherd of the Valley Home Health Care

Ranked in the top 25% best performing health care agencies in the entire USA by HomeCare Elite!

HOWLAND FORGES A NEW PATH

330-530-4041 or 1-877-768-0022

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

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The Mahoning Valley has had its share of triumph and tragedy. The constant factor, through it all, has been the people who live and work here. A number ofcommunity awards are presented for various reasons;however, none of them recognizes the elders in our society. On October 5, 2006, nearly 225 community and business members gathered for the second annual Valley Legacy Awards Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Metroplex in Girard. As well as honoring civic-minded seniors for their dedication to the Mahoning Valley, the Valley Legacy Awards also recognize individuals for their senior advocacy efforts. Ode Aduma presided over the afternoon’s activities, presenting Outstanding Senior Awards to Carolyn Andrews, Warren, Kay Fisher, Warren, George “Gay” and Margaret Krok, Niles, and John Weed Powers, Esq., Poland, with the Outstanding Advocate Award going to the Alzheimer’s Assistance and Referral Network’s Executive Director, Dorothy Barto. For additional information on the recipients, visit our website, www.shepherdofthevalley.com, and click on Valley Legacy Awards. “The nominations received for our two award categories were all extraordinary people. They exemplified the deep commitment to community that often seems so lacking today. Meeting these people has been truly inspirational,” stated Lynn Miller, Shepherd of the Valley’s Corporate Marketing Director. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and to the award recipients. Thank you for the generous support from the community, sponsors, and judges in making the Valley Legacy Awards such a success.

Valley Legacy SponsorsPlatinum: Big 106.1 WBBG, Edward Jones Financial Advisors, Newsradio 570 WKBN, Senior News, Shepherd of the Valley, The Review Newspapers, WKBN 27 TV, WNIO 1390

Diamond: CCA Graphics, EMBARQ, First Place Bank, Windsor House, Inc.

SECOND ANNUAL VALLEY LEGACY AWARDS

Outstanding Senior and Senior Advocate RecipientsRow 1: Carolyn Andrew, Kay Fisher, Margaret Krok, and Dorothy BartoRow 2: John Weed Powers, Esq., and George Krok

NEW NATIVITY SETS This year, Shepherd of the Valley glorified God by displaying large outdoor nativities at each site. These nativities were made possible by support from Shepherd’s Foundation, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and the following Lutheran congregations: • Emmanuel, Warren• Prince of Peace, Cortland• St. Paul, Warren• St. John, Champion• Messiah, Newton Falls• Grace, Hubbard• Gethsemane, North Jackson• Redeemer, Austintown and several individual donations.

We hope that they will be visible reminders of the truereason for the season and the greatest gift of all.

to our Boardman, Niles, and Howland nursing

communities for theirhigh scores on

The Ohio Department of Aging 2006 Family Satisfaction Survey.

SECOND ANNUAL VALLEY LEGACY AWARDS

Congratulations

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GrOUNDBrEAkING HELD fOr THE MANOr AT HOWLAND GLENDespite chilly temperatures on Friday, November 3, the atmosphere was warm as representatives held a

groundbreaking ceremony for The Manor at Howland Glen.Operated by Lutheran Housing Services of Howland,

which is a partnership between Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio (Columbus), and St. Luke Lutheran Community (North Canton), The Manor at Howland Glen will offer attractive, safe, comfortable, and affordable housing for people, age 62 and older.

Officials from the City of Warren and Trumbull County were on hand as well, as they assisted with the project which was made possible through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Due to weather conditions, the groundbreaking was held on the front lawn of our community. The Manor will actually be located in front of our villas on North River Road, and should be completed in early 2008.

It will be a beautiful two-story structure with 50 one-bedroom apartments, a community room, library, arts and crafts studio, and lounges. Rental assistance will be available for qualified individuals, based on 30% of their adjusted income. For more information, contact Lutheran Social Services at 614-228-5200.

On Saturday, November 11, the family of James A. Roemer dedicated a new flagpole and granite marker in front of the main building . Pictured are Tamara Salvino - Associate Director, James Q. Roemer (Jim’s son) and his wife Patricia, Bruce Birrell and Gretchen Roemer Birrell (Jim’s sister), William F. Roemer (Jim’s son), Ron and Kay Santti (long-time family friends), and Cheryl Lewis - Foundation Director. Despite the rainy morning, many guests braved the elements to attend the ceremony and share their special memories of Jim (known as “Mr. Roemer” to many of us!). Thanks, Mr. Roemer, for blessing our lives during the five years you made Shepherd your home.

rOEMEr fAMILY DEDICATES NEW fLAGPOLE

GArDEN DEDICATION AT HOWLANDGenevieve Morrow Folger came to live at

Shepherd of the Valley-Howland in September 2002 at the tender age of 106. We were privileged to partake of her wisdom, her love of nature, her smile, her faith, and her friendship for several years before she passed away in October 2004, just a few weeks before her 109th birthday.

To remember their mother, John Folger and Sara Alice “Sally” Folger Thomas established a Memorial Endowment Fund through Shepherd’s Foundation to support the garden and patio area off the first floor.

The dedication of the Genevieve Morrow Folger Memorial Garden was held on Saturday morning, September 30. Rev. Jim Brandis shared several read-ings, one by Dorothy Gurney which truly expressed Genevieve’s philosophy: “One is nearer God’s heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth.”

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A sincere “Thank You!” to the following contributors for your generous support between July 1 - December 31, 2006. (Installment pledges are listed forthe total amount paid for the entire 2006 annual giving program.) Your participationand commitment are greatly needed and appreciated. Please notify Shepherd’s Foundation if there is an error in your listing. Thanks again, and God bless.

As I look back on 2006, two areas really stand out for the Foundation. The first is the record amount of donationswe received and donated to Shepherd of the Valley. Approximately $134,150 was allocated to our sites for thefollowing needs:

OneTouch Technologie/Optimus EMR resident care software .......................................49%Benevolent Grants for residents in need ..........................................................................29%Staff Education & Staff Appreciation programs ..............................................................13%Resident Activities & Programs ..........................................................................................6%Other (Spiritual Life, Therapy Equipment) .......................................................................3%

Although we were not able to raise the entire $191,500 for the OneTouch/Optimus two-year campaign, we are extremely grateful for the generous gifts that will help reduce the amount of external funding to pay for this vital project. I extend my sincere thanks — and that of our entire staff — for your involvement to help us carry out our mission. The second area that stands out is the extraordinary response the Foundation witnessed in the number of family members and friends who made memorial donations for their loved ones. The cards and letters I received were amazing. Many left me speechless. You have no idea how wonderful it makes the staff feel when I share your kind words with them. In addition, your memorial gifts enable us to offer things we might not be able to otherwise provide for our residents. Two unique memorial projects are listed on page 6. Shepherd of the Valley will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2007. In conjunction with this special milestone, the Foundation is undertaking a number of new projects that will enhance our residents’ safety, health, and comfort. You’ll hear more about these in the coming months. Again, thank you so much for your prayers and support. God bless.

Cheryl Lewis

GOLD fELLOWSHIP$1000 and upAnonymousBaker, Bednar & AssociatesRonald & Anne Coviello and Coviello FamilyDonald & Donna KacmarRuth G. GrossBarbara & Richard GunterHome Savings Charitable Fdtn.(in honor of Dorothy B. Evers) Cheryl & Murphy J. LewisDorothea M. LippRev. John & Patricia PreusserPrimary Nursing CareArnold D. & Helen R. Stambaugh Charitable Fdtn.Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - HQThrivent Financial for Lutherans (Mahoning &Trumbull)Robert W. & Lois Wallace

SILVEr SOCIETY$500-999Eloise ‘Pat’ BachtelAtty. Bruce & Gretchen BirrellMollie & George A. BukovanEmmanuel Lutheran Church, Warren

Roberta R. FergusonDr. F.A. & Becky FriedrichGood Hope Lutheran Church, BoardmanHeidi & Robert E. Heltzel Jr.David & Susan HendersonJohn C. LandersLiving Lord Lutheran Church, WarrenBonnie & Troy ParksDr. Michael & Karen RohovskyJames B. & Elizabeth SchmidtLester & Janice SeidnerJames W. WilliamsonJames C. & Kimberly WolfePatsy Ann & Donald ZabelZion Lutheran Church, Youngstown

BrONZE CLUB$100-499ABi Hanger Orthotic & Prosthetic LabsAccelerated Financial Planning Sam & Estelle AckermanJudy & Jerald AlbrightRichard J. & Marsha AmbroseSandy Amrein

Carl & Frances AndersonAnonymous DonorNettie S. AshelmanPatricia B. AugustineAVI Food Systems, Inc.Victor BanishVincent & Mary ‘Zip’ BasilePete & Clarice BaughRuth A. BaunCharles ‘Dick’ & Lucille BaymanJanet & Philip G. BeanDolores & Loren E. BeckElizabeth BelsanSusan K. BendelPhyllis & Robert C. Biery, Sr. Louise T. BigginMary BishoffDavid & Lynn BivianoRose M. BivianoPaula BlakemanLouise W. BockJayne A. BonnellMartha & William BoselySusan & Gerald BostockyRev. James BrandisRaymond J. BraidichPatty & Rich BrinckoVictoria Brown

Eugene & Mildred BrungardtMaureen E. Burian-McLarenWilliam C. & June BurkhartDavid C. BurrowsMargie & William BuzzardVirginia & Robert CallahanJoe & Jeanette CallardElaine Linsz CartwrightDianne & Thomas CasoloVirginia ChurchillClemente AmbulanceCharles J. & Marilyn CollinsAlan & Pam CoppGeorge A. CraigWilliam A. Cruikshank, Jr.Martha Jane K. CrumCharles C. CunninghamPatti & Paul CusickWilliam & Anita DaichendtHannah DavidsonBetty V. DavisMarlene & Ralph P. DePietroJames & Maria DiGaetanoRobert E. & Margaret DolwickDr. M. Patricia DonahueAtty. David A. Dull, Sr.TJ & Lori EisenbraunFred C. & Ruth F. ErkeBeverly Evans-Bendickson

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Dorothy B. EversGilie Louis FasciaChristine & Don FilipDominick L. Flarey, PhDPeggy & Dave FoxMargaret ‘Peg’ FraleyDonald L. & Marjorie FrenchBeatriz & Federico V. GarrielPaul C. GeorgeGethsemane Lutheran Church, North JacksonJack & Mary GibsonPatricia & Jack GilmoreEdward L. & Doris GluckGrace Lutheran Church, HubbardJohn F. & Susan GrazierDanny GrossmanWaldene L. & Ben W. HarleyMartha S. HawkinsJane L. HawleyJudith A. HeislerWinifred HimesDorothy C. HooverAusta HowrenSteve & Sharon IlovskyDonald R. & Norma Jean InfanteJohn A. JewellAlma Johnson Bible ClassBernard J. & Martha KacmarBernardine & Anthony KanieckiGeorge & Betty KantermanPauline & Charles W. Karr, Jr.Ronald K. & Judith KaszowskiJanet A. KempSteven R. KlimczakDavid J. & Jennifer KnarrHazel A. KollusEleanor KostMargaret KratofilFredrick C. KroloppPamela S. KubikKevin M. LamarPauline LeeRita K. LeeNorma V. LibertynRichard & Amy LimongiKathryn M. LundeenA. Helen MarchewkaStephen N. & Barbara MarksWilliam D. & Roma MarshallSophie MarsolMary & Robert MartinRick & Sue MattixPaul R. & Miriam McDowellE.L. ‘Roy’ & Eleanor McFaddenMedical Mutual of OhioMessiah Lutheran Church, Newton FallsElsa E. MettingLynn L. Miller

Carole J. MooreWilliam E. & Ann MotticeJulian J. & Marilyn NavarroWilliam M. Neckerman, Jr.Dorothy & Raymond NortonRuth O’MeliaOtis Elevator CompanyDennis & Beverly ParksWalter & Giovanna PekkanenRobert PersinoHerman PerzanowskiJanet & Richard PetersonKathy PoldyBettie Jane & John ‘Jack’ PorterDiane & Brian PriceRaelene & Thaddeus M. PriceJohn D. & Michelle ProfanchikJames & Elma RamseyFlorence RearickRedeemer Lutheran Church, AustintownSandra L. ReniffSuzanne R. RichRev. Steven C. & Liesa RitterViolet RodgersJames Q. & Patricia RoemerWilliam F. & Linda C. RoemerRolf & Goffman Co., L.P.A.June RollerMary & Peter P. Rossi, Jr. Rena M. RossiJoseph & Mary Jane SacchiniTamara & J. Dustin SalvinoDon & Angeline SantisiKurt W. SauerJacob & Anna ScheidererAnn & Bryan L. SevenichMadeline ShanksErnest & Patricia SigleNancy A. Skopic, FICLouise A. SkurskiJean H. SmithSheryle SnowSOV-Poland Independent Resident Assn.Betsy & W. Larry SpeerSt. John Lutheran Church, WarrenBetty & Jack StankoState Alarm Systems, Inc.Yvonne StillingsJohn R. & Patricia A. SwartzArmas & Verna TaipaleJohn D. TalsteinJames & Cheryl TamburroRobert A. TamburroStanley TamburroThomas G. & Lisa A. TamburroKim TaylorPaul Y. Taylor IIIFrances Elaine TerreriKitty & Charles L. Thompson

Rev. Paul & Christine ToelkeTrademasters Medical, Inc.Trinity Lutheran Church, WarrenCarol & Ron UleryPatty & Wayne VanHornRonald A. & Judith A. VaskoRay H. & Dorothea VaughnWilliam W. WadeKaren & John G. WardChuck H. WhitmanNancy WickDiana M. & Rudy R. WiesnerLilian ‘Eileen’ R. WilliamsJeri WilsonGale & Pam WursterBarbara A. YoungCatherine YoungBetty Zboray

Other Donors $25-99Staff Appreciation, Tribute & Memorial gifts are listed under these headings. Due to space limitations, we are unable to list gifts under $25.

William & Catherine AddingtonAmerican Legion Post 235John H. & Polly BaumanRaymond L. BlandMinnie C. BloseRev. E. Richard & Edeltraud BowenDonald & Evelyn BucknerBeth & Daniel CatlosCarrie & Brad ClydeAngeline DalessandriJames DeitschK. William & Renee DreierJames L. & Mickey DunnKarla & Richard EdwardsAnn & Joseph FiumaraEleanore J. FrancisJerald K. GorgieRuth I. GreenwoodRevs. Alex & Linda Jaffke HilliardDorothy L. HoneyMichael & Lucille HouriganMonica & Kenneth JohnstonMarion KaufmannKiwanis Club of NilesMary KolatNettie I. LawrenceSandra & Robert MahaffeyMary B. McCaugheyT. Hill & Miriam McDonaldAtty. William & Ann McLainRev. William & Sharon MedfordDr. Arnold S. & Ruth MillerDorothy J. Miller

Thomas P. MyersEloise G. OgramEric & Frances OllilaJean OrrCindi & James PanteaGina & Nick PastellaNaomi & Joseph & Pelles, Jr.Dr. Thomas & Dorothy RichardsonRobert C. RitterCharles E. & Arlene RohrerPatrick C. & Helen ScottLucile E. ShieldsJoann ShubertDelores D. SimsSlovene Natn’l Benefit SocietyKelly & Bryan StansloskiKatie StefekJanet Wolf

STAff APPrECIATION Staff in bold were recognized by donors listed under them.

SOV - AUSTINTOWNAll StaffPam & Carmen CutlipTJ & Lori EisenbraunChristine & Don FilipBeth & Dan Stricko

SOV - BOArDMANAll StaffAnonymousVincent & Mary ‘Zip’ BasileEugene & Mildred BrungardtMartha Jane CrumPeggy & Dave FoxSandra & John HartzellPatricia & Tom LukowKathryn M. LundeenCarolyn PayerJanet & Richard PetersonDonald & Barbara PorterBetty & Jack Stanko* A. Kacmar memorials on p.10

Office StaffAnonymous

West Wing StaffCarole Ann & Hugh AngleEugene & Mildred BrungardtJohn & Susan GrazierDiana & Rudy Wiesner

SOV - HOWLANDAll StaffSam & Estelle AckermanCarl & Frances AndersonCharles ‘Dick’ & Lucille BaymanGretchen & Atty. Bruce BirrellMary BishoffMartha & William Bosely

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Ruth BaunEdward & Judith BellinTerry & Sally BerkhouseRobert & Phyllis BierySusan & Gerald BostockyRev. E. Richard & Edeltraud BowenEugene & Mildred BrungardtElaine C. CartwrightDianne & Tom CasoloBetty V. DavisK. William & Renee DreierDaryl G. DuffettFrederick & Ruth ErkeMarjorie & Donald FrenchPatricia & Jack GilmoreEdward & Doris GluckRuth G. GrossRev. Duane & Carol JesseDonald & Donna KacmarRonald & Judith Kaszowski

Thank You, Thrivent & Thrivent Members! Through the GivingPlus matching gift program available to members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Shepherd’s Foundation was able to receive over $5,000 in extra support in 2006. We are very thankful for this additional funding you helped make possible. (For GivingPlus forms and guidelines, go to www.thrivent.com.) Listed below are the Thrivent members whose gifts were matched:

Hazel B. KollusCheryl & Murphy LewisNorma V. LibertynDorothea M. LippLucille McPhilliamyElsa E. MettingEric & Frances OllilaCindi & Jim PanteaWilliam J. Pekkanen, Jr.James & Elma RamseyRev. Steven & Liesa RitterCharles & Arlene RohrerJune B. RollerJacob & Ann ScheidererLester & Janice SeidnerErnest & Patricia SigleNancy A. SkopicJohn D. TalsteinRichard ‘Rick’ & Bonnie Thompson, Jr.Patsy Anne & Donald Zabel

Assisted Living StaffAnonymousEleanor KostC Wing StaffA. Helen MarchewkaNursing StaffKay MoonJames & Elizabeth Schmidt3rd floor StaffCarol & Joseph Smaltz

SOV - POLANDAll StaffLois AndersonAnonymousWesley & Nancy ArmstrongRuth BarschElizabeth BelsanEsther W. BretschneiderCharles & Marilyn CollinsRuth L. CookMartha Jane K. CrumHannah DavidsonG. Louis FasciaJohn A. GerberryWinifred HimesDorothy C. HooverNancy E. JacobsJanet A. KempAlex MaceykoLucille McPhilliamyJeanette PetersonMadeline ShanksSOV-Poland Independent Resident Assn.Terese & Donald UberWilliam WadeThelma WattersonMargaret & Thomas WillF. ‘Bob” & Betty WilliamsMaria ZahonyiBetty ZborayBeth AquistoAngeline PoidmoreDana BalevreDonald & Evelyn BucknerHannah DavidsonShane BrabantFrances Elaine Terrerikaren Ehlenbach/Judy LuzikDelta Kappa Gamma ChapterJudy LuzikScottish Ladies AuxiliaryMadeline ShanksThelma WattersonJennifer robertsFrances Elaine TerreriDave SinkeleLaBelle BarrettDietary StaffDorothy B. EversWimodaughsis

IN HONOr Of:Individuals in bold were honored with a tribute by donors listed under them.

Carl & frances AndersonJudy WhiteAlice BargerJanet & Richard Petersonrose M. BivianoDavid & Lynn BivianoMildred BrungardtDiana & Rudy Wiesnerrobert Burnside (birthday & wedding anniversary)Minnie BurnsideDorothy ClapperEugene & Jennie ClapperCatherine DaviesDavid & Lynn BivianoMaryann ferrara (birthday)Elaine & Ronald MarksEleanor GeorgeMary L. DoljackSarah Ellen O’MaliaKelly O’Malia D.O.Cindi & James PanteaCarol & Ron UleryHelen SirnPatricia & Tom Lukow

Martha M. SwartzJohn R. & Patricia A. SwartzMarie TalsteinJohn D. TalsteinPhyllis WilkieFred T. Wilkie

IN MEMOrY Of: Individuals in bold were recognized by donors listed under them.

Adelaide AbbasVincent & Mary ‘Zip’ BasileBetty AhoShepherd’s Foundation StaffJohn AmbertShepherd’s Foundation Staffralph BachtelEloise ‘Pat’ BachtelEthel BahmerJack & Mary Ann BahmerAnne BanishVictor BanishMarjorie BarkerNancy Wickrichard M. ‘Dick’ Barrett LaBelle Barrettrobert BockLouise W. Bock

Mollie & George BukovanWilliam & June BurkhartMaureen Burian-McLarenMargie & William BuzzardBetty V. DavisFred & Ruth ErkeDonald & Helen FenstermakerRoberta R. FergusonAda C. HaasMartha S. HawkinsGeorge & Sophia HinemanGeorge & Betty KantermanFredrick C. KroloppPaul & Miriam McDowellSylvia MoyesThelma MullBarbara M. NaplesMildred & Brice NighswanderRuth O’MeliaHerman PerzanowskiJohn C. & Sandra StanhopeMatthew M. Susleck, Sr.Jacqueline G. TuthillKaren & John WardPaul & Sarah WilsonWendy M. & Jay L. YoungDietaryAnonymousLouise T. BigginFenwick M. BrobergGeorge A. CraigLinda & Michael WalkerBarbara A. Young2nd floor StaffLouise T. BigginRita K. Lee1200 Wing StaffCol. Robert B. MangoldJeanette & Frank PooleMaintenance StaffRay & Dorothea VaughnLilian ‘Eileen’ Williamsreception StaffGeorge A. CraigRay & Dorothea Vaughnkandis Cutlip/Angie S. DankoHarding Class of 1936 Angie Smith-DankoElaine & Ronald Marks

SOV - NILESAll StaffMartin ‘Jack’ & June BaumannSue M. ConnorPaul C. GeorgeNancy & Edward GolickSandra & Charles McMahonKimberly TillmanNancy WickJames & Kimberly WolfeEverett ‘Whitey’ & Katie WoodsDietary StaffAnonymous

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Dan Bretfelian, Jr.Virginia A. & Gary P. WilliamsEvelyn BrockwayElaine K. RayMae ‘Evelyn’ BroganHoward BroganAudrey BruceRena M. RossiElsie BrynBetty V. DavisWillard BunkerCleo B. & Vivian Fana DolanFairhaven Transportation Dept.Janet F. & Larry L. Hicks Vince & Diane MorettiBelva Burlingame Louise T. Biggin Shepherd’s Foundation Staffrose Marie BurrowsDavid C. BurrowsPatricia rae Burt Murphy & Cheryl Lewis Lynn L. Millerflorence ChapmanEleanor Kost James B. & Elizabeth Schmidt Merland ClapperEdward & Jennie ClapperVirgie Mae ClarkPete & Clarice Baugh Mary Jane CooneyElsa E. MettingAlice Courtney Carolyn & Michael McGuireAnn CovielloRonald & Anne Coviello and

Coviello Familyruth CruikshankWilliam A. Cruikshank, Jr.Mae CumiskeyCarole Ann & Hugh AngleAnna Marie CunninghamMurphy & Cheryl LewisJoseph DeSaito

Marlene & Ralph DePietroHelen DudaSharman Michaelson, LCSWLouise DuffetMr. Daryl G. DuffettArmita fenstermakerDonald & Helen FenstermakerVirginia M. flareyDominick L. Flarey, PhDDonna foulkMartin ‘Jack’ & June BaumannMurphy & Cheryl LewisAlice frankMarjorie & Donald French Dorthea GluckEdward & Doris GluckViola Marie & W. floyd GrazierJohn & Susan GrazierAnna GreenEdwin C. & Betty MorganPaul & Sophia GroenertRuth G. GrossAxel GustafsonKitty & Charles L. ThompsonMarcia HamiltonDavid W. HamiltonDonald W. HawleyRebecca & Robert Bradley Jane L. HawleyDon HeislerJudith A. HeislerJane HeltzelHeidi & Robert Heltzel, Jr.Beatrice & John Hinely, Sr.Thomas & Darlene HinelyMary HixsonVelia BabaKenneth & Helen CarltonRebecca & Gerald ConnorThomas & Christine DearloveAngelo J. & Ann DeNicholasAl & Silvia GlassNancy & Edward Golick

Tal & Lila LewisDon & Janet MeekMr. & Mrs. Jack MeekRalph & Linda PersingJames E. & Judith K. RaseArlene ShimkoVirginia HodgkissMartha & William BoselyBruce HowrenAusta HowrenJennie & Joseph HoyneySusan & Gerald BostockyPaul D. HulbertJean H. Smithfannie InfanteDonald & NormaJean InfanteElizabeth Anne JewellJohn A. Jewell Murphy & Cheryl LewisWilbur Jones D. Harriett JonesAlbena kacmar - These gifts were designated to Bdmn. Staff Appreciation FundAGIPatricia B. AugustineEdward & Judith BellinTerry & Sally BerkhouseEsther L. ClementMichael P. CraigCrossroads FramesMarjorie & Donald L. FrenchPat & Jack GilmoreJudy & David GoldblumJohn GramasBarbara J. & Richard J. GunterLois HeffelfingerAngela ItaneyKen R. JamesRev. Duane & Carol JesseMark John & FamilyMariam JohnsonMichael A. JorgensenAndrew KacmarBernard J. & Martha KacmarJames & Mary KacmarJean M. KacmarPaul & Natalie KacmarRaymond KacmarDebra L. & Jerome M. KaiderTimothy R. & Patricia KaiderFrancis KittaEdward KoontzAntonette LandolfiHubert R. & Rita A. LecureuxMurphy & Cheryl LewisJody M. LitmanLutheran Social Services-

Central OHAnn MaletaSophie MarsolRick & Sue MattixE.L. ‘Roy’ & Eleanor McFaddenCarlo & Mary Lou Micozzi

Lynn L. MillerBernhardt & Robin MuellerDenise A. & Ralph G. NalbachJacob & Erma NewcomerMargaret NovakDennis & Beverly ParksJohn & Joan PecakoJames & Elma RamseyRev. Steven & Liesa RitterFrances & Rosalie RockeckArt & Marlene RollElaine RosnackValeria SchibkoMichael & Patricia Seachman Lester & Janice Seidner Andrew J. & Patricia Shavel Rosalie & Stephen Sheba Nancy A. Skopic Louise A. Skurski Frances & Sophie SmythSOV-Corporate StaffSOV-Howland Staff John L. SpielerSt. Luke Lutheran Retirement Community Ann Squirek Kelly & Bryan Stansloski Thomas Stofac Kim TaylorTradeMasters Medical Karen & John Ward J. Patrick & Janice WasWindsor House, Inc. Helen & Charles W. karr, Sr.Pauline & Charles Karr, Jr. Leona kendallPatsy Anne & Donald ZabelJoane keyserBetty V. Daviskarl f. kollusHazel A. KollusMartha kotsolBetty & Jack StankoElsie kreutzerDorothy & William FrielViola kummerNorma V. Libertynkatherine LandersJohn C. LandersMerlin O. LeeRita K. Leeruby MaggianoMartha & Carl LaLonde, Sr.Matilda ‘Tillie’ MalitoRichard & Marsha AmbroseJoseph & Louise AurilioMary A. BallaMary Lou & Stephen Blasko, Jr.Inis CallardJoe & Jeanette CallardDr. Richard & Elizabeth CannonViola CastorMarty & Lisa ChanceViolet Chuirazzi

Dear Mr. Mattix, It has been seven months since my father, John Pasha, became a resident of the assisted living floor in your facility. Although it was a difficult decision for him, our family is pleased with the outcome. My husband and I were able to spend time in Ohio when we moved Dad in April. It gave us an opportunity to meet your staff and become familiar with your facility. Everyone was so friendly and kind to us. I am fortunate to have my Dad in a safe place where he is receiving very good care. Since I live so far away, I’m not able to see him very often. But, it is so reassuring to know he is in very capable hands because of your caring staff. Thanks to you and everyone at Shepherd of the Valley for being so good to my Dad. It means a lot to me. Sincerely, Karen Bowen

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Lois J. ClineVirginia & Nicholas CochranRichard CretellaWilliam & Anita DaichendtJames & Maria DiGaetanoRobert & Margaret DolwickCarolyn FaiverChristopher FaiverMary Lou FaiverRichard & Mary FerraroThomas & Janet HewlettJeff & Lorraine HinebaughDiane & Walter HowellMousa & Brenda KassisJames & Betty KravecLena LacellaArnold ‘Arny’ & Toni LackeyPatty & Jeffery MinottiJohn MorabitoMarsha & John MorabitoTom MorabitoJoseph & Patricia MusolinoJulian & Marilyn NavarroVaneva NolfiSam & Dahlia PaganoConnie & Troy ParksJean & Daniel PintiBarbara & Richard PlantonRobert & Linda RaschillaJames & Bonnie SantagataTony & Carmella SantisiDon & Angeline SantisiDeborah & Donald Santisi, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Paul ScraggMarie & Mary SmithAnn TestaCharles & Nancy WhitmoreBetty WrightRick & Julie WyandDr. Terry & Karen WyandJohn & Cynthia YaksichChrystine T. MartinEleanor KostSusan MarvichStanley & Sally ChermelyMartin & Helen MaurerTom & Marlene DaileySusanna MaxinDenise & David GenschCynthia L. HlasNancy L. HolcombTwila H. JabenWilliam & Roma MarshallFrank & Pamela McLeanCarrie McfaddenE.L. ‘Roy’ & Eleanor McFadden

Catherine YoungJohn J. McLarenMaureen Burian-McLarenHarry & Josephine MealyHelen L. MealyTwila MeansGary & Margaret BeamNora McNicholasWilliam E. Meinke, Jr.Dr. frank B. MettingElsa E. Mettingkenneth H. MoonKay MoonElizabeth MooreRobert & Margaret CurtinRachel GorgeiWilliam J. GorgeiFlorence & Dominic MarzanoBettie Jane & John ‘Jack’ PorterJudith & Eli SasaranDelores & Vince SerraDorothy M. MyersGeorge E. MyersHelen MyersDavid & Inez GenawayHazel Sue OlsonPauline LeeAnn PalencharBernardine & Anthony KanieckiClare Marie PaxsonShepherd’s Foundation StaffJan & Joseph PayerSandra & John HartzellCarolyn PayerGeorge E. PekkanenJohn B. & Carol J. BeardCheryl & Murphy LewisElsa E. MettingLeo PekkanenRobert & Karen PekkanenWalter & Giovanna PekkanenWilliam & Marilyn PekkanenJames & Elma RamseyLoretta J. StockJeannette PhillipsSteven R. KlimczakMargaret M. PorterDonald & Barbara PorterJames & Mildred PriceW. Larry & Betsy SpeerJoseph & Lottie J. ProfanchikJohn & Michelle ProfanchikAnnabelle ragozinePatricia & Edwin BealeNancy & James M. DeGood

Samuel J. & Rae FisherGirard Jr./Sr. High SchoolJoseph A. & Anna R. GuerraRita T. GuerraCarl R. & Connie S. MalitoSandra & Charles McMahonEvelyn E. NassiefEdie PatrickRobert & Victoria PutiganoDenise E. TrottoLucy Mae randolphEugene J. WinterMary RiffleAnn & Edwin BakerJames A. roemerGretchen & Atty. Bruce BirrellDavid H. HamiltonMary rohovskyDr. M. Patricia DonahueElmer A. rollerJune RollerMary B. roscoeVirginia ChurchillAlex rossiRena M. RossiHoward L. roweMargie & William BuzzardAnna SacchiniJoseph & Mary Jane Sacchinikenneth L. & Anne B. SchaferGarnet Schafer, CRMCMary SchulayRosemarie & Edward JanoskoCheryl & Murphy LewisIrv & Helen ShivelyRev. John & Patricia J. PreusserLula Sally SpeerW. Larry & Betsy SpeerStephen StaffordMichael & Deborah RouselleMarie StephensonMargaret & Thomas WillJames StollEdward & Doris GluckHelen M. LaprocinaJames D. & Marie StollNorma Jane Stoner & Sylvia

Pekkanen StonerWilliam & Marilyn PekkanenPauline StricklandPatricia L. WebbPaul E. TallmanEleanor KostAngelo & Gloria TamburroAdelyn A. BellejLouise D. BogovichMarianne & David BrothertonAlbert & Rose CantolaDavid L. CetinaKaren & Anthony Ciminero, Jr. Eleanor ‘Laula’ D’AmicoRose A. DeChristeferoBrian & Doreen Demsey

Christine DicksonNancy & Ray DomFilomena A. DonadioJerrold & Palma FusonSam & Mary Helen

GiangardellaPatrick N. GulianoIBEW Local#64Knight of Columbus #1681Richard & Lorna KoplalaTonya LeighJeanie MasonAdeline R. MatteoTracey & Ronald

McDermott, Jr.Anthony & Julie PariseJoseph & Josephine PariseKathy PoldyAnthony J. SkiffeyJames & Cheryl TamburroRobert A. TamburroStanley TamburroThomas & Lisa TamburroKathryn R. TauroVictoria & William Wiery, Sr.Taito TaipaleArmas & Verna TaipaleMatilda M. TaylorPaul Y. Taylor IIIMarie ThomasKathryn M. Lundeenrobert A. ThompsonDonald F. & Rose A. BelosicMark CherolTom & Marlene DaileyJanice & Steve DearthMichael J. & Mary A. PustayEd StraussElsie M. ThompsonDonna & Paul VolpeAnn VaskoRonald & Judith VaskoAtty. robert J. VesmasFrank & Tootie RogersMamie VitekDennis & Beverly Parksrosemary WadeWilliam W. WadeVerna S. WelkerMichael & Patricia BarneyMarion Westenfield & R.C.

WestenfieldNancy WickHubert & Almira WhiteJean F. White, RN, MSNAnna M. WolfeEleanor KostJames & Kimberly WolfeDr. Jack YoungBarbara A. YoungEdith YountDorothy & Fred BiancoSteve ZofkoIrene B. Zofko

To all Anna Mae Wolfe’s friends at Shepherd of the Valley, She loved you all so much. We thank for your exceptional care to mom, your friendship, your

kindness, and your caring.

- Many Blessings, Jim and Kim Wolfe

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Meetings to be held at Shepherd of the Valley - Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Rd., and the Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. Presentations are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please call Sheryle Snow at Poland at 330-726-7110 ext. 2318 or Jeri Wilson at Niles at 330-544-0771 ext. 2817.

Humility of Mary Blood Drive at SOV - Poland from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . february 28, 2007Humility of Mary Blood Drive at SOV - Howland from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 16, 2007Low Vision Informational Meetings - “Issues with Low Vision” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 27, 2007 Easter Egg Hunt at SOV - Boardman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 31, 2007 Please contact Chris Bierdeman at 330-726-9061 ext. 2418 for additional information.

Humility of Mary Blood Drive at SOV - Boardman from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 18, 2007red Hat Luncheon at SOV - Niles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 20, 2007 Please contact Jeri Wilson at 330-544-0771 ext. 2817 for additional information.

Low Vision Informational Meetings - “Sunlight and the Eyes” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24, 2007 Pastor Appreciation Luncheon at SOV - Howland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 26, 2007 Please contact Pastor Jim at 330-544-0771 ext. 2825 for additional information.

35th Anniversary Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Metroplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 15, 2007 Please contact Lynn Miller at 330-530-4038 ext. 2057 for additional information.

financial & Estate Planning Seminars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May (T.B.A.) Representatives from Butler Wick Trust Co. and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Check website for updated information.

Mardi Gras Party at SOV - Niles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . february 20, 2007 Please contact Jeri Wilson at 330-544-0771 ext. 2817 for additional information.Low Vision Informational Meetings - “focus on Lighting”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . february 27, 2007