Kathryn, 22, a Bost employee who isheaded to medical school; Gerry Jr., 17,a football player at Southside HighSchool; and Andrew, a seventh-graderat Ramsey Junior High.

Gerry is originally from Dublin, Ireland,and came to Arkansas to run track forthe University of Arkansas. That’s wherehe met and married Shirley, also anArkansas student. Gerry has worked onand off for Sutherlands since 1982. Hejoined the Kistler Center Board ofDirectors in 2002 and has been Boardpresident for the past three years.

Andrew was born in 1994 while theMcEvoys were living in San Diego, Calif.Like many autistic children, Andrew’searly months were quite typical.

“We have a library of videos and youcan see how interactive Andrew is.Then two to three months later, on thenext video, it’s gone. He’s rocking,staring, not responding to his name,”Gerry recalls. “We had no indicationanything was wrong until he was abouta year-and-a-half old”.

Andrew’s regression concerned hisparents but at that time, there werevery few resources for parents toeducate themselves.

“The pediatrician never brought it(autism) up,” Gerry said. Instead, theywere told Andrew was slow to progressbecause of all the things his siblings didfor him.

According to the Autism Speaks website,1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed withautism and it is four times more likely tostrike boys than girls. Autism impairs aperson’s ability to communicate andrelate to others. It is also associated withrigid routines and repetitive behaviors,such as obsessively arranging objects or

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Life is a game filled with give and takeand everyone wins at the Kistler Center. Andrew McEvoy entered the game atage 4 when he was diagnosed withautism. His dad, Gerry, the managerat Sutherlands, jumped in six yearsago as a member of the Kistler CenterAdvisory Board. They have differentroles to play but both have home-fieldadvantage. The Fort Smith facility isthe only one of its kind specializing inpediatric occupational, physical, andspeech therapy in this region.

Occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists have worked withAndrew several times a week since hewas 4. He can tell you what he wants,think fast enough while playing a boardgame to know what he needs to roll,beat the pants off of you at Scrabbleand replace the road map on anout-of-town trip.

“He can remember every turn and everyexit number,” said Gerry. Although thatcomes in handy, that type of skill iswhat makes communication withpeople so difficult. “He’s so focusedon the details, he’s not looking atwhat’s in the foreground,” Gerry said.

Shirley and Gerry McEvoy have fourchildren: Maureen, 26, who works atSparks Regional Medical Center;

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following very specific routines.Symptoms can range from very mildto quite severe.

Autism spectrum disorders usually canbe reliably diagnosed by age 3, althoughnew research is pushing back the age ofthe diagnosis to as early as 6 months.Research indicates that intervention canresult in significant improvements formany young children.

McEvoys Get in the Game at the Kistler Center

Andrew McEvoy

Speech-Language Pathologist, Kristy Gordon,helps Andrew increase his vocabulary by

identifying pictures in a book.

by Donna Payne

(see article inside)

McEvoys Get in the Game at the Kistler Center

every detail of running the Center withsuch energy. She does it all.” But for allthe Kistler Center does, he knows thereis more to do and that the Center is upto the task. “There is a latent need in ourcommunity of children who don’t receive

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FRIENDS OF KISTLER’S KIDSMarch 9, 2007 - August 31, 2007

CONTRIBUTIONSPatrice AcostaMrs. Tracy AkinsMrs. Shirley BallardBancorpSouthBedford Camera & VideoEloise & Ed BedwellBenefit BankMrs. Blake BerryEdwin BoldingAnn & Jim BorengasserAnna & Phillip BrownMr. & Mrs. Stephen BurchBurger King RestaurantsRichard M. BushkuhlCalico County/C & G, Inc.Cascade DAFO, Inc.Coca Cola Bottling Co.Cook Elementary School

Student Council & Student BodyCrabtree RV Center, Inc.Dr. James CheshierKatherine Croom

Mrs. Louise DahlemBrenda & Curtis De ArmondDelta Delta Delta Alumnae Chpt.Maxine DonaldsonKathryn EnglehartDr. & Mrs. Gary FineFirst National Bank, SallisawMr. & Mrs. Elvin FrickJeanette & Riley ForemanGerber FoundationMr. & Mrs. Ben C. FrietscheAdele Glensky Dr. & Mrs. R.C. GoodmanGreg’s TooDebbie HallElaine HallPaula F. HannaVerneil W. HixsonAlice & Bob HoneaMr. William HudginsDr. & Mrs. William HuskisonMrs. Gordon JordenMr. & Mrs. Charles Kalmer

Anna KeithBetty & William KlusmeierL.J.S. Limited PartnershipFaye B. LeaLeda LeeLaura & Victor LinaresDrane LyttleMacSteelDebbie & Sam MartinAR State Rep. Jim MedleyShirley & Gerry McEvoyRobert E. Miller Revocable TrustRhonda & Scott MonroeNorthwest Fire Protection, Inc.Sue & Danny OwenbyJulaine PearsonMrs. Marilyn RainsRegions BankJo Ann RiggsJoanne RinkeKaren RinkeRosalie Tilles FoundationAlfred & Ila Sass

Janet Palmer SeatonShamrock Bolt & Screw Co., Inc.Linda & Kenny ShupertMr. & Mrs. Don SmithEileen SmithSouthside Mu Alpha Theta.Lucy & Bill SowellSparks Health SystemSt. Edward Mercy Health NetworkDorothy & Eugene StatonSunnymede Elementary Teachers Mr. & Mrs. Charles SurattJean & Robert ThompsonConnie & Dwight TibbettCarolyn & Patrick ToddLillian & Leonard TurnerMr. & Mrs. Carroll WakefieldWaldron Place Pediatric ClinicBarbara & William R. WalkerWalmart Super Center/ZeroWalmart on MidlandVyvyanne WatersApril & Mark Wear

In 1996, the family returned to Fort Smith.With the help of their new pediatricianand strong recommendations from otherparents, the McEvoy family became apart of the Kistler family.

Initially, the McEvoys were impressedwith the physical layout of the Centerand all it had to offer. But before long,they began to realize the heart and soulof the Kistler Center.

“The greatest part of the Kistler Centeris the staff, the services they can providelocally are so impressive,” Gerry said.“If a child needs multiple visits per week,they don’t have to go out of town. Theyhave such a high standard and makesure every child receives services”.

Among other activities, Gerry participatesin quarterly meetings with the KistlerCenter Board of Directors and receivesreports on the operation of the Center,finances, communications and a totalrundown from the executive directorJennifer Kistler. “We have a great leaderin Jennifer,” Gerry said. “She addresses

Andrew works on following complex directions using time, location, and sequencing conceptswith the help of (left) Lynn Bain, Occupational Therapist and Crystal Stenback,

Speech-Language Pathologist.

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services because their parents don’tknow about the Kistler Center,” Gerry said.

And as long as there is a child who needsto “get in the game,” the Kistler Centerwill welcome them to the team.

FRIENDS OF KISTLER’S KIDSMarch 9, 2007 - August 31, 2007

Eugene WeisenfelsWeldon, Williams & LickDonna & Greg WhitsittZero Mountain, Inc.

IN HONOR OFCarter Lessley

Roberta & James FarmerChris PointerVelma TaylorCleo Watts

Marcus BlaylockVelma Taylor

Willie BradshawDebbie & Don Bradshaw

Kathy FarmerCleo Watts

Trey GeraldsJoanie & Gary Geralds

IN MEMORY OFDon Autry

Reita & Lee M. CootsDorothy Marie Bernes

Cleo WattsBonnie Clark

Jessie & Wayne WhiteMark Andrew Cobb

Mr. & Mrs. Richard FuhrmanDr. Ralph Eubanks

Jeri & S.E. KizerHildred Flippin

Dortha GruverKaden & Keeton Floyd

Betty Ann ColleyBeth Koprovic

Chris, Dana & Mark BeamGraden C. BurkeTracey & Jeffery GerenJennifer KohnkeMartha & Bill OsbunParis-Logan County Coal

Miners Memorial, Inc.Mary Anne & Don ShulaRobert L. Thomas

Ernie HammontreeKathy & David Vonderheide

Charles KalmerLillian GibsonJennifer KistlerDr. & Mrs. Roger Zimmerman

Sally Jackson LeeAnn Jacobs ConrathAdele & Harper S. Jackson

Kaye Lynne MichaelPat Buckner

Dorothy OsbunAgnes CarsonHelen DavisKindal & David GrossMr. & Mrs. Ed GrossLois & Carl GruenbergBetty KistlerJennifer KistlerRose Marie LattaRosemary LelemsisJudy & John OsbunNorine & Russ OsbunSharon & Fred PooreLiz & Eric ShefferNedra Shultz

Mrs. Irene PhillipsPerrie Beth & Billy Weedon

Anthony SiebenmorgenLori & Christopher BurtonRichard M. CrewRebecca J. FaldonSheila & David HumphreyDr. T.D. & Cathie JenningsDeDe & Bill LuxMatlock Electric Co.Gwen & Bernard McGuireLinda & Anton MyersSheryl & David OliverJill & Mitchell WellsAnita & Harold Wewers

Vera SiebenmorgenLinda & Anton MyersMatlock Electric Co.

Lena SmithNancy & Vic Lauderdale

Laura VerderberMartha Osbun

Sharon L. WestClark & Collin TaylorKathie & Craig SmithLanny West

IN-KINDABF Media & Print ShopA Closer LookAmerican Airlines

Area Health Education CenterBedford Camera and VideoJohn Bell, Jr.Dr. Wes BorengasserCarmen’s CandleryLin ChenChili’sChuck E. Cheese’sLisa ClaytonCoca Cola Bottling Co.Comcast NetworksDick CosnerCox MediaCuco’sBrandon & Mashiah CuttrellD & D TattooingDiscovery Networke-Magination groupGarner Abattoir & Meat

Processing PlantGriffith Meat MarketRed HannamanHARDEE’SDouglas Hasley, CPA, P.A.Hiland DairyHiram WalkerHoliday Inn City CenterMr. John’s Salon & SpaJuan’sDr. Steven KilpatrickJennifer KistlerLairamore, Inc.Patricia LappinJimmy LeachLifetime Television NetworkSandra LovellReid MaddoxMovietownSarah NoebelsOffice DepotOK FoodsDonna PaynePreferred Office ProductsPure Heart StudiosRandalla’sBrooke ReederRegions Bank“Reliv” by Dave AdamsVirginia RickettsRiggs Rental ServicesRightmind Advertising

Riverside Outlet StoreSam’s ClubShane VaughnSharum’s Garden CenterDr. Robert SkinnerKathie SmithDr. Steven StilesSt. Edward Mercy FitnessSt. Edward Mercy Health Network Billie & Andy SudigalaTruck Loads for ChildrenTurner NetworksUAFS Athletic DepartmentUAFS Graphics DepartmentUSA NetworkWal-Mart Super Center on ZeroWal-Mart on MidlandSommer & David White

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Sacred Heart of MaryCatholic Church

VOLUNTEERSLynn BainDavid BoydGene Bruick & friendsTwyla BurtMing & Joe ChidesterSharon DeWittMegan EwingAdele & Jim GlenskyLarry GossKrista HannamanAudra HarperBryan HarperAngela HymanShauna HymanStephanie HymanJenny KilgoreBetty KistlerKnights of ColumbusKohl’s A-TeamDebbie KrausSarah KrausLeda LeeTrish & Corey Marquis

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FRIENDS OF KISTLER’S KIDSMarch 9, 2007 - August 31, 2007

Gerry McEvoyGerry McEvoy, Jr.Jane McGowinBryan McFarlandAlex PaysonPaula & Ed PaysonCarol PaytonJulaine Pearson

Kristin & Ryne PerdueJanet RayKristen RickettsDenise & Jim SaulsEdwina SchwarzMary ShermerCraig SmithRalph Smith

Candice StevensWillie StevensCrystal StenbeckBillie & Andy SudigalaSusan WeaverJoyce Wolf

CorrectionsIf we have reported your gift incorrectly or failed to includeyour gift, please call theKistler Center at 785-4677.Thank you for your support!

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Betty and Wayne Kistler’s 6-year-old son was struck by a car in 1962, which resulted in a severe head injury that would eventually takehis life. They were faced with the task of traveling hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles to find medical treatment for Gregory.Gregory’s condition improved to the point he was able to attend school, enjoy fishing trips, and take walks. But in his teen years thatimprovement began to slip away and he died in 1979. His memory lives on through the Center.

Five years before Gregory’s death, Betty and Wayne had the anticipation of a new grandchild. Their youngest daughter, Jennifer, gavebirth to Michelle in 1974. Unfortunately, their anticipated joy was mixed with pain. Michelle was born with spina bifida, more commonlyknown as open spine. Michelle enjoyed life and never complained. She maintained a cheerful disposition and strove to accomplish manymilestones: she graduated from high school, learned to drive a specially adapted van, and worked successfully at a part-time job whilecommitting much of her time volunteering to help others. Sadly, Michelle died from complications of a bone infection in 2003.

What was born out of one family’s need, 30 years ago, has grown to become an outpatient treatment center known throughout theregion as the premier pediatric facility. Center staff have earned a reputation throughout the region for their compassionateprofessionalism and personal commitment to providing the highest quality care, not only to the children, but to the entire family. Parents,grandparents, siblings, and other caregivers are included in treatment when appropriate to facilitate continuity of care in all settings.

The children who receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy at The Gregory Kistler Treatment Centerspan a wide range of diagnoses and needs. Some children need assistance with the basics of daily living, such as feeding and sitting up,while others may have problems with balance and coordination. The child’s diagnosis and individual needs determine the frequency andduration of treatment; most receive therapy regularly for a period of months to several years. Over 500 children currently benefit fromour services, while more than 4,000 children and families have received help at the Center since its beginning.

At the Kistler Center, a child is never turned away due to the financial circumstances of his or her family. All that is required for a childto benefit from treatment at the Center is a referral from their physician. The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center is the only facility of itskind specializing in pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy, aquatic therapy, and augmentative andalternative communication in this region.

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Knights of Columbus 22nd Annual OktoberfestFriday, October 12th, 5:30 pm - 11:00 p.m.Saturday, October 13th, Noon - 11:00 p.m.Columbus Acres on Brooken Hill, off Hwy. 71 South Polkato the beat of German band, AlpenMusikanten, from7-11 p.m. Friday; 3-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. Saturday.

There will be performances by local groups and dancers Saturdaystarting at 1 p.m. Kids’ games, vendors offering authentic Germanfood, and arts and crafts are a few of the fun things lined up.Bid in a silent auction and enter to win two Northwest Airlinestickets to anywhere in the continental U.S. Admission is freeand donations are accepted at the gate. This event is held atColumbus Acres, Fort Smith.Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 996

Arkansas Volunteer MonthEach year in Arkansas, the Governor has proclaimed the Month of September as Volunteer Month acrossthe State. For more information, please contact Nicole Perkins at 501-682-7540.

National Philanthropy DayNovember 15, 2007 - Thursday Established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, NationalPhilanthropy Day is a time to honor all who change the world through a giving heart. The staff and boardof directors of the Kistler Center celebrate and appreciate all our donors each and every day of the year.

Candy Bar SalesOctober - December“World’s Finest Chocolate” gourmet candy barsin a variety of flavors this year. We will have 40bar cases with milk chocolate with almonds, milkchocolate and caramel, milk chocolate crisp andplain milk chocolate. Each bar includes a couponfor a free Big Mac. These delicious candy barsare available at the Center or from volunteerswithin the community for only $1 each.

Celebrity Classic - 13th AnnualSeptember 28 - October 7

Monday, September 24Volunteer Orientation 6 p.m. at the Donald W.Reynolds Cancer Support House

Friday, September 28Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament7 p.m. at Bowling World

Saturday, September 2916th Annual Survivors’ Challenge 5K Run (RRCAGrand Prix Series Race) and 2K Wellness Walk at8 a.m. (Check in starts at 7 a.m.) at Riverfront ParkWALK WITH THE KISTLER GROUP FOR FREE!

Saturday, September 29Bowling Tournament 7 p.m. at Bowling World

Sat. & Sun., September 29 & September 30Celebrity Classic Criterium (Cycling) 8 a.m. inHistoric Downtown Van Buren

Friday, October 5Community Day for Celebrities 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Celebrities Visit Beneficiaries in the Community

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

Gala - Open to Public - Dance to “UltraSuede”8:30 p.m. - Tickets $50 per person

Saturday, October 6Celebrity Tennis Classic 8:00 a.m. atFort Smith Athletic Club“TENNIS BALL DROP” & Exhibition at noon

Sat. & Sun., October 6 & October 7Celebrity Golf Classic at Eagle Crest Golf Course inAlma and Fianna Hills Country Club in Fort SmithTee off at 9 a.m. both days

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!A Night in the Caribbean

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Teddy Bear Tea December 1, 2007 - SaturdayGreat Fun for children ages 2-10!Admission is $15 for each child andone adult, each additional adult $5and includes a 5 x 7 portrait withSanta, story time with Mrs. Claus,lunch, goody bags, and a varietyof seasonal entertainment.There will be wonderfuldonation drawing prizes &“Beary” nice door prizes.

Holiday Inn City Center

Printer Cartridge Collection DriveOn-going

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

Collect used Canon, Dell, HP, and Lexmarkprinter cartridges from friends, family, and youroffice to help Kistler’s Kids. To donate, bringyour cartridges to the Kistler Center, MooreDental Care, Rhodes Chevrolet, or Sutherlands.Please put cartridges in a plastic bag.

The Kistler Center will receive $2 for every usedcartridge collected.

To request a collectionbox for either of ouron-going events, callKathie at 479.785.4677.

For more information, contact Kathie at 479.785.4677

Cell Phone DriveOn-going

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

The Kistler Center will receive a monetarydonation for each working cell phone donated. Thebetter the phone, the more money we will receive.Older model phones may not generate any funds,but they will be recycled properly.

All donations are tax-deductible. Consult your taxadvisor to determine the value.

To donate, please bring your used cell phone tothe Kistler Center, Jim Grizzle Tire Co., MooreDental Care, Rhodes Chevrolet, or Sutherlands.Don’t forget to erase the address book andany personal information.

Our 2006 Wellness Walkers!

Official Airline OfOktoberfest

30th Anniversary of TheKistler Center!

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

LEO ANHALT

Advisory Boardmember, Leo Anhalt,was recognized for hiscontribution to thebuilding industry by theAssociated Builders andContractors’ WesternCouncil Arkansas Chapterin a recent ceremony.

Leo started SSI, Inc. in 1969. In the early 70’s he waspart of a steering committee that established theArkansas Chapter of the ABC in 1975. He becamethe second president of the Arkansas chapter in 1976and in 1994 he became the national president.

Leo has served on other ABC committees includingchairman of the Apprenticeship Committee, chairmanof the National Education Committee, 14 years as an

Arkansas chapter board member, a second stint aspresident of the state chapter, and member and vicepresident of the National Executive Committee’sRegion 3. Bruce Cross, past president and chairmanof the state chapter as well as its current attorney stated,“Leo’s business is an important and large business inthe state of Arkansas. His contribution to the chapterand its well-being and going forward with the philosophyof the association has been instrumental.”

CHARITY ROWDEN

Charity Rowden internedat the Kistler Centerfrom June to August 2007.She earned a Master ofScience degree from theUniversity of CentralArkansas in August, 2007,and immediately joined theKistler Center staff as a

Speech-Language Pathologist. Charity lives in Van Burenand enjoys swimming, reading, and spending time with herfriends and family.

KRISTY GORDON

Speech-LanguagePathologist, KristyGordon, internedat the Kistler Centerfrom October toDecember 2006. Kristyjoined the Kistler Centerstaff shortly after hergraduation fromNortheastern State University in May 2007. Kristy enjoyscrafts, shopping, and spending time with her family. Kristylives in Bokoshe, Oklahoma, with her husband, Ron, anddaughters Addison 5 and Brayli 3.

JENNIFER KISTLER

Jennifer Kistler, ExecutiveDirector, received theCommunity LeadershipAward in Healthcarefrom the LeadershipFort Smith AlumniAssociation. This awardis presented annually toan individual who leads

an effective and meaningful community initiative and whocontributes to the quality of life in the Fort Smith region.

Honorable Jim Spears made theannouncement at the awardceremony stating, “Kistler’sleadership has given thecommunity and the areaaccess to quality careprovided by a variety ofprofessionals forphysically and mentallychallenged children.”

Jennifer is a registered nurse, an advocate for childrenand families, and is a member of the Association of

Fundraising Professionals, Arkansas VolunteerCoordinators Association, Roundtable Alliance, andLeave A Legacy Arkansas. She has also been involvedwith the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, theFort Smith Regional Playground for All Children, Inc., andwas founder of the Spina Bifida Association of Fort Smith.

In 2005, she was the recipient of the “Fire Keeper Award”presented at the annual “Woman to Woman” event by theWomen’s Center at Sparks. The Arkansas State VolunteerCoordinator’s Association in 2006 also selected heras the “Boss of the Year”.

KRISTEN RICKETTS

Kristen Ricketts, PhysicalTherapist, recently joinedthe Kistler Center staff.She graduated fromArkansas State Universityin May, 2004, with anAssociate Degree as aPhysical TherapistAssistant and inDecember, 2006, with a Master’s Degree in PhysicalTherapy. Kristen began volunteering at the KistlerCenter while in high school and set a goal to work atthe Center someday. Later, Kristen interned at theKistler Center - first as a Physical Therapist Assistantstudent and again while studying to become a PhysicalTherapist. Kristen lives in Fort Smith and enjoysscrapbooking, reading, and spending time with family.

LAVONDA HENSLEY

Lavonda Hensleygraduated from CarlAlbert State College inMay, 2001. She internedat the Kistler Centerwhile obtaining herdegree as a PhysicalTherapist Assistant.Lavonda received therapyat the Kistler Center as a child. While in high school,she decided that she wanted to work at the KistlerCenter someday and help others as she had been helped.Lavonda lives in Roland with her husband, Rick,four-year-old son, Austin, and two-year-old daughter,Taylor. She enjoys hiking, reading, and spending timewith her family.

VICKY MCHUGH

Vicky recently joinedthe Kistler Center astypist for our therapystaff. In this role, sheis responsible forpreparing anddistributing evaluationreports and othercorrespondence and forresponding to medical record requests. Vicky lives inFort Smith and enjoys exercising and spending timewith friends.

October is PhysicalTherapy Month!

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WISHLIST

Baby Einstein CDs - any kind

Connect Four board game

Don’t Break the Ice board game

Easy Liner Shelf Linergrip top, grip bottom

Personal CD player(s)

Small child bike helmet

Small desktop non-fluorescentstudy lamp

Small table top fan withchild proof vents

Socker Boppers - like boxing gloves

Socker Boppers Bop Bag - any character

Swim masks for pool therapy

Teflon coated scissors - adult size

Trouble board game

Wireless keyboard & mouse x2

April23-29 is NationalVolunteer Week(we could use the“Volunteers are not

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In loving memory of Michelle Kistler, the Board of Directors of TheGregory Kistler Treatment Center For Children, Inc., hasestablished an Endowment Fund. This endowment, through itsearnings,will be used to help fund needed therapy to more of ourspecial children so the Board of Directors can continue thephilosophy of never turning a child away for financial reasons.Additionally, as the Kistler Center’s Board directs, some earningsmay be directed to operational activities to sustain and grow theKistler Center’s ability to provide the most up-to-dateoccupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or speech-languagetherapy possible for children. Contributions may be made as asingle gift or spread over several years.

Have You Considered An IRA Gift?

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

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

One Size Fits All

Emily Brooks, Cook Elementary Student Council President, presentsa $500 donation to the Kistler Center’s Development Coordinator,

Kathie Smith, on May 30, 2007. The student council raisedapproximately $14,000 and donated to several

area children’s charities.

Kids Helping Kids!

If you are looking for a special way to give to your favorite charity, the PensionProtection Act of 2006 (PPA) may be just the answer. The IRA charitable rollover

provisions provided by the PPA are in effect until the end of this year.The advantages of giving IRA assets before the close of 2007 are:

• Those age 70 1/2 or older who make charitable gifts directly from their traditional or Roth IRA can do so tax-free.

• Donors may give all or a portion of their mandatory IRA withdrawals upto $100,000 this year.

• Donors over 70 1/2 who are not able to itemize their tax deductionscan give directly from their IRA and achieve the same benefits as if theirgift was fully deductible.

• Donors over age 70 1/2 who are receiving Social Security income maymake gifts directly from their IRA without increasing their adjusted gross income and possibly subjecting their Social Security income to higherlevels of taxation.

• Those whose retirement assets are in other plans, such as a 401(K), may be able to transfer assets to an IRA and then make their charitable gifts.

Don’t miss your chance to reap these tax advantages and help your favoritecharity at the same time. These IRA provisions are currently set to expireby the end of 2007. Contact your financial advisor for complete details. For more information,

call Jennifer at 785-4677

BOARD OF DIRECTORSGerry McEvoy, presidentPatrick Pinter, vice-presidentEmily G. Williams, secretaryLarry Goss, treasurerBarbara AnhaltScott ArcherDouglas A. GautierRobert M. HoneaPeter Irwin, M.D.Bill D. ReynoldsRalph Smith

ADVISORY BOARDLeo Anhalt Betty KistlerGene Bruick William P. SenneffDonna Curry Jerry Williams

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

therapy assistantMing Chidester, physical therapistAdele Glensky, physical therapistKristen Ricketts, physical therapistCandice Stevens, physical therapistBillie Sudigala, physical therapistLavonda Hensley, physical therapist assistantCorey Marquis, physical therapist assistantKristy Gordon, speech-language pathologistDenise Paxton, speech-language pathologistJulaine Pearson, speech-language pathologistCharity Rowden, speech-language pathologistCrystal Stenback, speech-language pathologistKathie Smith, development coordinatorGary Needham, maintenance

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Please mail your contribution toThe Gregory Kistler Treatment Center • 3304 South M Street • Fort Smith, AR 72903

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I (we) will support The Michelle Kistler Memorial Endowment Fund, that will be used to help fundneeded therapy to more of our special children so we can continue our philosophy of never turning achild away for financial reasons. I (we) commit to this fund a total of $ to be given as follows.

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