Scholarship deadline for 2019-2020 Academic Year is august 23! See page 5 for more information>

FOR GOOD. FOR EVER.® IMPACT SUMMER 2018 Making a I am determined to “continuously work hard in Difference the classroom and always give back to my community IN THE LIVES OF no matter where I go. STUDENTS ”

Each year, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation and its “This generous award will not only lighten affiliates, Clay County Community Foundation and Sullivan the financial burden of college, but [will County Community Foundation, award scholarships to students also] take me another step closer to throughout the Wabash Valley. This past spring, the Community reaching my educational goals,” echoed Foundation awarded nearly $275,000 in scholarships to students Payton Kumpf, senior at Northview High pursuing a post-secondary education. School and recipient of the Staunton High School Alumni Association Scholarship. For our scholarship fund creators, establishing these types of “I am determined to continuously work funds within the Community Foundation is a meaningful way to hard in the classroom and always give PAYTON leave a legacy for the benefit of future generations. Many elect back to my community no matter where KUMPF to create scholarship funds to memorialize loved ones or to honor I go.” the contributions of those who have made significant impacts in the community. Scholarship funds at the Community Foundation Our scholarship recipients recognize that their future success will vary by size and eligibility of criteria; however, their common be due to the education they receive. They attribute that success element is the charitable spirit of the individuals who created them. to those with the foresight to create a gift that lasts in perpetuity. In honoring loved ones or providing for specific communities, each endowed scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of “This generous gift [will help] further my education to help students achieve their dreams and goals. academic career,” said Zach McGregor, senior at South Vigo High School and “I’m so honored and grateful for Vigo County Education Foundation John the Terre Haute Regional Hospital Kassis Memorial Scholarship recipient. “I Medical Staff Scholarship award,” will be at Indiana State University pursuing said Rachel Ticen, senior at South a degree in computer engineering…I am Vigo High School. “The [scholarship] honored to represent John Kassis, the

will be a vital part in my journey of 1978 Terre Haute South football team zach becoming a nurse and will not only and the Class of 2018 Terre Haute South mcgregor help me monetarily, but will motivate football team.”

Rachel me to keep going even when it gets Continued on page 2 > Ticen hard.”

200 South 8th street terre haute, indiana 47807 812.232.2234 wvcf.com CALENDAR cover story continued > The Community Foundation makes it possible for generous, caring community OF EVENTS members to fulfill their charitable goal of establishing scholarship funds — and for those who want an education to receive one. Because the Community Foundation serves Clay, Sullivan and Vigo counties, we encourage the creation of july 2018 scholarship funds that benefit students from a designated school or a particular locale of our service area. We also welcome scholarship funds for any level of Scholarship Application 11 study, from preschool to postgraduate. Individuals may specify other selection Available Online criteria for recipients, including, but not limited to, academic achievement and financial need. august 2018 A scholarship fund can carry the name of the individual, family, company or 12th Annual Community 4 someone the individual wishes to honor. All grants from the fund are made in the Foundation Golf Outing name of the fund, in perpetuity. Individuals who prefer anonymity can choose Sullivan County (Elks) names that reflect their fund’s charitable purpose.

9 100+ Women Who Care Vigo County Providing scholarships for students to support their educational pursuits is a (Country Club of Terre Haute) rewarding and effective way to meet your charitable objectives while making a difference in the lives of students. The Community Foundation’s scholarship program has awarded in excess of $8,878,000 over the course of 25 years, and 15 100 Women Who Care Sullivan County (Elks) we remain committed to providing opportunities for those interested in helping talented young people to pursue their dreams through a quality education. 23 Scholarship Applications Due for 2019-2020 If you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund within the Community Academic Year Foundation, or if you would like more information, please give us a call at 812.232.2234. september 2018

Guys Who Give 11 Clay County (Elks) Congratulations 2018 Lilly Endowment 12 100 Women Who Care COMMUNITY Scholars! Clay County (Elks)

26 Guys Who Give Vigo County Tyrzah Warrick (Sycamore County Country Club) Northview high school

Tyrzah will attend Indiana State University where she october 2018 is seeking degrees in Music and Accounting.

Terre Haute Day Nursery 1 Applications Due clay county LECS Josey McKinley november 2018 sullivan high school Letters of Intent Due Josey will attend Purdue University where she plans 1 to major in Biology Pre-Med. Vigo County

1 100 Women Who Care Vigo County Sullivan county LECS (Country Club of Terre Haute) Brienna Bell Terre Haute South Vigo High School 14 100 Women Who Care Sullivan County (Elks) Brienna will attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and major in Biochemistry. 28 Guys Who Give Vigo County (Sycamore County Country Club) vigo county LECS Chrislyn Marrs 30 Professional Advisers Seminar (Wabash Valley Community Terre Haute north Vigo High School Foundation) Chrislyn will attend Butler University Savannah College of Art and Design as an undeclared major.

vigo county LECS 2 FOUR TIPS for Charitable Giving after TCJA

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Continue to be mission driven. Giving makes an important difference no matter how taxes affect you.

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Think about giving appreciated property. Making a gift with long-term appreciated stock can be a tax-wise alternative to a gift of cash. Individuals avoid the capital gains tax on the appreciation by giving the property, and the full amount of the gift makes an immediate impact. Nothing is lost to taxes, and the full value of the Planning a Gift stock is deductible if you itemize. under the New Tax Law?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Provisions in the new tax code impact 3 charitable giving in favorable ways, which means community-minded individuals with philanthropic interests will continue to enjoy the important Consider an IRA tax benefits that accompany charitable gifts. Charitable Rollover. If you are 70 ½ years of age or over, a The TCJA kept the original number of individual tax brackets, but lowered charitable distribution from your IRA the rates and increased the ranges for tax years 2018-2025. The new brackets can be a smart, simple way to meet significantly address the marriage penalty because the new married filing jointly your philanthropic goals. brackets are now double the single brackets. In addition, income levels will rise more slowly as the TCJA based annual adjustments for inflation on an index in an effort to more accurately reflect the actual rate of inflation.

If you donate cash and itemize your deductions, the TCJA allows more generous 4 write-offs. You can now deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income, up from 50%. If your cash donations exceed that limit, you can carry forward any Take your long-term unused deductions for five years. strategy into account. Maximizing the gifts you make in a If you are considering donating shares of appreciated stock or mutual funds, particular year can provide you with you can itemize and deduct the current value of the investment as a charitable deductions that exceed the standard contribution. This will allow you to avoid paying capital gains taxes on the deduction and reduce taxable income. profits and your chosen charitable organization will receive the full value of your investment. The deduction for donating stocks and fund shares to a public charity or donor-advised fund is limited to 30% of AGI. Again, you can carry forward unused deductions.

If you would like to learn more about how we can assist you in exploring charitable giving strategies under the new tax law, please give us a call at 812.232.2234.

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Scholarships AVAILABLE

in in in To Make the 107 2018 100 2017 94 2016 Best Impression, Follow These number of recipients* Scholarship Tips in in in 135 2018 1302017 114 2016 Be Timely! Be sure your application will meet – or better yet, beat – the August 23rd deadline. It is highly recommended that you aim to have your application submitted no later than one week prior to the deadline. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY COUNTY Procrastination is a magnet for problems, so be guided by the phrase, “the sooner, the better!”

Follow Instructions! Be sure to read and follow all instructions. If the application asks for two letters of recommendation, do not provide three or four (or more), as only two will be used. If the application states no attachments, don’t submit it with attachments. Bottom line: Do not adjust the guidelines in an effort to enhance your application, as the end result will be quite the opposite.

Be Thorough! Proofread your application before submission, and then proof it again. In 2018, the Community Foundation received a total of 446 scholarship Minor errors can add up to be costly, so applications; it awarded 107 available scholarships to 135 students. 70% of the proof, proof – and yes – proof again! 2018 applicants, whose applications showed promise of academic success, were not awarded scholarships because of the lack of available scholarship dollars. Be Honest! Most scholarship selection committee members are veteran reviewers, To make it possible for more deserving local students to receive scholarship so they are keen to the “smoke and support from their community, the Community Foundation depends on the mirrors” of fancy words and attempts to tell generosity of area residents for contributions to new or existing scholarship them what you think they want to hear. Be endowments. New gifts create more and/or larger scholarship awards to help genuine in presenting yourself, and if an our local students achieve their educational goals. essay is required, be certain it is on topic and that it is clear, concise and complete. The ratio of awards to the number of applicants clearly demonstrates the highly competitive nature of the Community Foundation’s scholarship program. With Be Thoughtful! When you need letters available scholarship dollars falling short of the number of deserving students of reference or recommendation forms who apply, it is important that students give their best effort in completing and completed, give your references as much submitting their scholarship applications. advance notice as possible. Making your first request the week the recommendation For more information on creating or contributing to a scholarship fund, is due puts unnecessary stress on the very please contact the Community Foundation at 812-232-2234. person you need to be your biggest fan at that moment. *Some scholarships have more than one recipient.

4 application OPEN Wednesday, July 11 application due Thursday, August 23 at 2:00 p.m. NAME(S) scholarship deadline ADDRESS for 2019-2020 academic year fast approaching CITY

Are you considering applying for a scholarship within the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, but are not sure where to begin? We suggest you spend some time thinking about the essay portion of your application as it is an integral STATE ZIP CODE part of the application process. Be original, be sincere and write it yourself! To help get you started, below are the top three items to list in your scholarship essay.

TELEPHONE 1. Career Aspirations • How did you arrive at your decision? Tell a story to help the reader learn more about you. • How do your plans relate to your educational and career objectives? EMAIL • How do you plan to use your career to contribute to the community? Tell the reader why you deserve this scholarship.

2. Activities Outside of the Classroom This contribution is: • You have listed your extracurricular and community activities in your application, now elaborate in your essay. Did you hold a part-time job while in honor of OR in memory of attending school, or volunteer at an organization? • Why did you choose these activities? Did these activities enrich your academic, social or personal life? NAME(S) • How did these activities prepare you for your academic career and beyond?

3. Distinguish Yourself from other Applicants • Did you receive a prestigious award while in school? Write about it! Your scholarship application and accompanying essay are essentially your Please notify: sales pitch. If you do not write about it, the reader will not have a chance to be impressed. This is one of those times where bragging about yourself is encouraged! NAME(S) • Do you have any skills, talents or passions? As indicated on the previous page, applying for scholarships is a highly competitive process, so emphasize things that demonstrate your ability to lead, take initiative, persist and care for your community! ADDRESS

Remember, hundreds of individuals have made a difference by endowing

scholarships for students such as yourself. Higher education costs are on the rise, CITY but scholarships can make it easier and more affordable to attend college. The application will open on July 11, 2018, at wvcf.com/apply-online and will close promptly at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018. We strongly encourage you to beat the application deadline and apply as soon as possible! STATE ZIP CODE

5 Enclosed is my contribution of: MEMORIAL $2,500 $100 CONTRIBUTIONS November 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018 $1,000 $50

$500 $25 J.P. ALEXANDER GEORGE E. CUTSINGER DR. ROBERT GREEN FRITZ KRALY, JR. Ms. Heather Khan Blasingame Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Sue Bentrup Ted & Judy Kraly Paragon Management $250 DR. FADIL ALSIKAFI EVELYN DAVIES Associates, Inc ROSEMARY L. KUMPF Jim & Beverly Cristee Ms. Donna R. Howard Dr. & Mrs. Randall L. Stevens, MD Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Vigo, Parke, Vermillion Mrs. Barbara A. Vogel Other Medical Society MACKENZIE GRACE DAVIS Jerry & Brenda Williams CARL LEE Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Rick & Kelli Miller Ms. Alta G. Lee $5,000 to establish a new RUTH GREINER Ms. Bettie Lee SUSAN ANDERSON SCOTT DECKER Mrs. Barbara A. Vogel Ms. Ruth Ann Lee scholarship endowment fund Bob & Susan McCammon Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Decker Harold & Malinda Medsker SGT. DALE RUSSELL GRIFFIN GARY LEE named: WILLIAM “FRED” DECKER Mr. & Mrs. Michael Barbiero Ms. Alta G. Lee DR. FRANK ANSHUTZ John S. & Kris Newlin Mr. & Mrs. Billy J. Kent Ms. Bettie Lee John S. & Kris Newlin Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wright Ms. Ruth Ann Lee CURTIS & MELISSA GRIGSBY DON ARNETT MARY ELIZABETH “BETTY” Donna Parsons JIM LEE Mrs. Mary L. Arnett SMOOTS DILS Ms. Alta G. Lee Pat & Carolyn Monaghan CATHERINE “CATHY” E. Ms. Bettie Lee STEPHAN BALDWIN John S. & Kris Newlin GRIMES Ms. Ruth Ann Lee Mr. & Mrs. Mark Wells Ms. Kathryn Haller & WILLIAM “BILL” J. DINKEL Mr. Jeffrey L. Johnson RYAN THOMAS LEE This contribution is to support: JIM BEHEM John S. & Kris Newlin Ms. Kristen Kauffman Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Myers Mr. Travis A. Behem Allen & Gerri Varner Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC CHRIS TINA HALEY MARY LEGG Clay County RALPH BEHEM JR. Tim & Kathy Twitchell Mr. Ryan L. McCoy Mr. Travis A. Behem LARRY R. DORSETT Mrs. Shirley J. Underwood Sullivan County Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wright JACK LOWER RALPH & MARIE BEHEM Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC FRANK HAMBLEN Ernie Hisle Mr. Travis A. Behem John S. & Kris Newlin Vigo County RALPH & HELEN DOWELL MATTHEW “MATT” C. LARRY BEYMER Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Voll THELMA JEANNE HANDICK LUECKING Ron Chaney Don Harrison Booster Campaigns Scholarship funds Fred & Nancy Nation ANTHONY DRAKE Ms. Micci French Ms. Carroll A. Drake DOROTHY “DOTTIE” Mr. Eric Luecking An existing fund: BUD BICKING PROCTOR HARRISON Ms. Susan Thomas Mark Howell ARLENE DRAKE Terry & Beth Tevlin Bob & Susan McCammon LUNDSTROM & KELLY DOROTHY BLADE MARIAN HARRISON FAMILIES Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC PETER ANTHONY DUONG Don Harrison Ms. Mary L. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. David R. Doerr Terry & Beth Tevlin NAME OF FUND BOB BOLLING Mr. & Mrs. Jose P. Garcia, Jr. CHARLOTTE & WAYNE Ms. Karen L. Martin ANNE S. HARSHBARGER MANUEL DOROTHY EVERSOLE Harshbarger Sharpening Carole & Kevin Barr MARTHA BOOTMAN Mr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Voll Mr. Ryan L. McCoy JAMES EDDY HATCH ROBERT A. MARTIN KENNY FARRIS Mr. Andy J. Hatch Kathleen Martin CHARLES BRADFORD Ms. Bonnie Farris Please contact me with Mark & Katy Bradford ROMA HAYES BOB MAYNARD Nancy A. Bradford VERN FELLOWS Bob & Susan McCammon Mrs. Ruth A. Tooloose information about: Ms. Susan Bradford Anonymous Mr. Roger West Mr. & Mrs. Todd J. Boland HARVEY H. & MILDRED JANE MAYNARD making a gift of stock, real estate, Dr. Mary Ann Carroll HAYHURST Mrs. Ruth A. Tooloose WANDA LEE STACY BROWN Dale & Nancy McKee Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Strain or other non-cash item Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Newby WAYNE MAYNARD Jack & Bev Newman DR. JAMES LARRY HEATH Mrs. Ruth A. Tooloose DR. JAMES R. BUECHLER Ms. Helen D. Sapp Fred & Nancy Nation making a gift from my IRA Fred & Nancy Nation William Sawyers Family THOMAS MCCARTHY Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mr. & Mrs. Gary W. Schomer CHARLES CARTER HEDRICK Mr. & Mrs. Conrad McCarthy Mr. James E. Sullivan Mrs. Marsha Hedrick creating a fund JAN BUFFINGTON Twin City Electric Company, Inc MARY MCCARTY Ms. Jean C. Wilkinson Eula M. Webb BILLY HERNDON Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC creating a scholarship fund Paul & Paula West Terry & Beth Tevlin DR. ROBERT J. BURKLE Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC ESTHER MCCOY Vigo, Parke, Vermillion DR. KEITH J. HERNER Mr. Ryan L. McCoy receiving a copy of Medical Society CHARLIE & PAT FOUTY Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Ted & Judy Kraly RICHARD MCHUGH the Will Planning Guide MILLIE & LEONARD BUSIERE HENRIETTA HILE CTFH Group Anonymous JOHN & JEAN FREED Mark Howell Tom & Nancy Gettinger Dr. Mary Ann Carroll Ms. Margaret Kahn receiving a copy of Provide & DOROTHY & TONY CAHILL BETTY J. HOWARD Harold & Malinda Medsker Ms. Kathleen C. Hanlon ETHEL FROST Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Pam Phillipson & Bill Protect: Important Life and Tom & Clara Lou Thompson Briesemeister Death Decisions KENNETH CAMPBELL, JR. GERTRUDE S. HUBBARD Mr. & Mrs. John S. Will Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC VIRGIL & MARIE FULTZ Mrs. Elizabeth Trench Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Fultz BILL MENG RICHARD CARD, JR. HUX & KINKADE FAMILIES Mrs. Judith C. Meng Dever Distributing Company, Inc NEAL J. GANLY Hux, Mary Anne Mrs. Barbara A. Vogel Mrs. Barbara A. Vogel SHANE MILLER Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wright ELMER & JESSIE JOHNSON Brad & Connie Miller Mr. & Mrs. David Zaun Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Leon Johnson PAULINE & ANDREW CHERRY TRACI K. MILLER Mrs. Marilyn R. O’Donnell JOHN D. GIFFORD, SR. RICK JOHNSON Mr. Bradley T. Miller Mrs. Patricia J. Gifford Terry & Beth Tevlin MARTHA JEAN CLARETTO STEVE MONTS Mr. Joseph E. Claretto MICHAEL “MIKE” GILLIS IMOGENE “JEANIE” JONES Mr. Curtis Murden Nancy A. Bradford Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Sternfeld MELVIN CLARK ROBERTA MORLAN Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC BARBARA GOELLER TOMMY & CHARLOTTE JONES Mr. Robert Morlan Mr. William W. Drummy Steve & Carole Williams JACKIE COLLETT Terry & Beth Tevlin MIKE & LINDA MORRIS Ms. Marlene Collett Mrs. Barbara A. Vogel DR. RENATE JUSTIN Ms. Debby Ault The Gondeck Family Ms. Barbara Webster Vigo, Parke, Vermillion Please send this form Wilkinson, Goeller, Modesitt, Medical Society COLTON MURRAY DR. THOMAS CONWAY Wilkinson & Drummy, LLP Dave & Janet Friedrich and your contribution to: Vigo, Parke, Vermillion Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC CAMERON KING Mr. Garrett A. Pendergast & Medical Society Ms. Laura L. Waugh Ms. Stephanie M. Welsh Wabash Valley Community Foundation Mrs. Barbara A. Vogel JANET GRABLE Mr. Brad Stewart DON KING CAROL V. MYERS 200 South 8th Street DONALD WILSON COX Ms. Earlene Stewart Harold & Malinda Medsker Dever Distributing Company, Inc Ms. Sallie J. Cox Sullivan High School Class Terre Haute, IN 47807 of 1973 KATHY KNOX EVELYN & STANLEY KENNETH CRABB Mr. & Mrs. Harold Knox NALIBORSKI Terry & Beth Tevlin Mr. & Mrs. Phillip R. Northcutt Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. 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DAN NASSER VIRGINIA “PAT” PIRTLE ANGELO & BERCHIE SCIOTTO EULETA SLOVER TURNER Ms. Mary J. Nasser Ms. Patricia Dennis Les & Linda Webster Wade S. Turner

OTTO NASSER CINDY PORTER JUSTIN SCOTT HOWARD ROYCE TURNER Ms. Mary J. Nasser Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Brown Susie Freed Lonergan Wade S. Turner Mr. & Mrs. Tom Slater JENNY NEAL STEVE POSEY GERALDINE ULLERY Mr. & Mrs. James W. Rosser Ms. Carol A. Posey DR. WILLIAM SCULLY Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Stuckey Vigo, Parke, Vermillion Martha J. Whitaker JANET NEWMAN RUTH PRICE Medical Society Dr. Mary Ann Carroll Terry & Beth Tevlin CHARLES W. VICARS SUE LENDERMAN SECONDINO Dever Distributing Company, Inc SHARON L. NICOSON WILLIAM MITCHELL PRICE Sharron R. Jolly Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mary L. Albert Ms. Laura L. Waugh Fred & Nancy Nation Barbara Alcock ROBERT & FLORINE VOLL Mr. Christopher Bair LOUSIE PROX HENRY MONROE SHAGLEY Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Voll Mary Add & Jim Baker William & Tina Maher Mike, Nicole, Tyler, Madison & Ms. Martha A. Bonds John S. & Kris Newlin Abigail King GEORGE WADE Patrick & Mary Cahill Richard & Alice Shagley Ms. Catherine M. Flak Mr. & Mrs. James M. Colligan ABBEY & CURTIS RAUBUCK Fred & Nancy Nation Ralph & Allison Conn Mr. David Raubuck GENE K. SHIKE Ralph & Debby Conn Steve & Staci Shike Brown DAVID WALKER Ralph & Jan Cutter CRISTINA LYNN RAYHEL Mr. Bradley Shike & Terry & Beth Tevlin Dever Distributing Company, Inc Mr. Gary L. Rayhel Ms. Paula Fricchione Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Doumas MIKE WALKER Judge & Mrs. Michael H. Eldred RONALD G. REEVES AMY L. SIMMONS John S. & Kris Newlin Ms. Alisa J. Ennis Elizabeth & Brian Atkinson & Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wright Mr. & Mrs. Danny J. Fisher Taylor Lauri DR. RICHARD WANGELIN Fortune Cookies Vern & Janice Fellows MARILYN ELAINE “ABBY” Vigo, Parke, Vermillion Mr. Charles Fuhrer Karen & John Henderson SIMMONS Medical Society Mr. & Mrs. Max Gibson Mrs. Joan L. Ingram Richard & Alice Shagley Ms. Lynette H. Greenbowe Howard & Patty Junker EUNICE WASSON Ms. Linda B. Hollingsworth Mrs. Roxine F. Koenig JACK EVAN SMITH Mrs. Norma B. Bucy tributes Ms. Sue Holloway-Treadway Mr. Lawrence A. Mauer Carolee J. Smith Dr. Greg D. Jennings Harold & Malinda Medsker HOWARD & SYLVIA WEBSTER MARY ELLEN ADAMS Mr. & Mrs. William R. Krieble Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Newby TRAVIS SMITH Les & Linda Webster Dr. Mary Ann Carroll Norm, Britt, Forrest & Elizabeth John S. & Kris Newlin Jerry & Cookie Dooley Lowery Mr. Jack R. Newman RENA “PAULINE” WEDDLE JEANNE BOLLING Norm, Sally, & Christine Lowery David & Jennifer Piker ROBERT L. SNEDEKER Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mr. & Mrs. Scot C. Mardis Ms. Donna K. Shewmaker Anonymous Ms. Karen L. Martin Mr. Jamison S. Maxwell Logan Steward PAUL & DOYNE WEIR Andy & Anna Lee McAleese Terry & Beth Tevlin BETTY & EARL STRAIN Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Leon Johnson NANCY BRADFORD Dr. & Mrs. Rodney McDonald Piety Farms Carolyn Steinbaugh Rick & Kelli Miller ROY & EDITH REEVES DAVID WENZEL Pat & Carolyn Monaghan Mr. Ronald G. Reeves REV. ELMER & MARY STRAIN Terry & Beth Tevlin Fred & Nancy Nation Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Strain SUSAN BRADFORD John S. & Kris Newlin SANDRA RING BUDD WERNEKE Carolyn Steinbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Barry L. Nicoson Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC BARBARA J. STRANGE Suzy Werneke Anderson Chuck & Susie Overpeck Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC JAN BUFFINGTON Ron & Cindy Readinger CAMDEN SCOTT ROMAS RICHARD WERNEKE Ms. Jean C. Wilkinson Mark & Cyndi Roman & Family Jerry & Jane Penry MADONNA STRICKLAND Suzy Werneke Anderson Helen A. Ruhl Carole & Kevin Barr Bob & Holly Sanders RACHEL MARIE ROMAS PHYLLIS L. WESTLAKE JULES DUNBAR Bill & Sally Stewart Mr. Tyler Archer BOB STULTZ Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mr. Eric Luecking Mr. & Mrs. Richard N. Streacker Ms. Jennie Pell Anonymous Ms. Sherri L. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Romas MARILYN WHEELER ROBERT FEINSOD Ray, Jr. & Carol Sumner Alyssa’s Sseko Fellowship M. TIEL SULLIVAN Fred & Nancy Nation Ms. Mary E. Kramer and Mr. Arthur B. Feinsod Ray & Lu Sumner Ms. Elizabeth Wrighthouse Mr. James E. Sullivan Terry & Beth Tevlin KAY A. WHITLEY The Wagners JOANNE ROWE JOHN F. SWEET Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC PEGGY GRUBB Nadine R. Treon Anonymous Ms. Joan T. Chervenko Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Unger Ms. Pamila Williams Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Beymer Tofaute & Spelman, Attorneys JESS & DONNA WILLIAMS Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wright Mrs. Catherine Conrady Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Steve & Carole Williams SHIRLEY LUEKING’S BIRTHDAY Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mr. Gene England Mr. & Mrs. David H. Erickson HELEN TANNER ALMA & TOMMY WILSON Allen Lueking GRECHEN GRAMMACKE Judy Hatch Mars & Susan Harlan Ms. Margaret J. Pearman NOVELLINO Indiana State University LUNDSTROM AND KELLY FAMILIES Terry & Beth Tevlin Mrs. Dorothy W. Jerse CAMERON JOSEPH TAYLOR LARRY E. WILSON Ms. Mary L. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Walter S. Kendall III Bill & June Taylor Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC PAT & NANCY “RANDY” Jean Mausel RACHEL MULLINNIX O’LEARY Fred & Nancy Nation DOLORES “DEE” TEMPLETON KIMBERLEY FOWLER WULF Mr. Marc O’Leary Mr. & Ms. Robert Rowe Patrick & Mary Cahill Jim & Marty Veevaete Ms. Becky Miller Dr. Judith A. Stoffel Ann Dever FRANCES OVERTON Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson Jo Einstandig BOB & DOROTHEA PARKS Terry & Beth Tevlin Mrs. Jacquelyn S. Trinler John S. & Kris Newlin Ms. W. Sue Tyler Trio Bridge Group of ISU Mrs. Barbara A. Vogel PHYLLIS PABST Faculty Wives Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wright CAROLYN STEINBAUGH Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Pabst Allen & Gerri Varner Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC Mr. Greg Wagoner Nancy A. Bradford MAE PAGE Eula M. Webb HELEN F. TERSTEGGE Ms. Susan Bradford Mrs. Linda K. Storey Mr. Curtis A. Winkle Fred & Nancy Nation Karl & Allane Zucker TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN PARISH CHOIR PATRICIA HILL PENDERGAST BILL & MARIE O’CONNELL Mr. Garrett A. Pendergast & BRAD RUSIN THOMS Anonymous Ms. Stephanie M. Welsh Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Rusin Ms. Patricia L. Thoms CARRIE WERNEKE HAZEL & JAMES PIETY OSCAR SANDERS MICHAEL S. TICKNER Suzy Werneke Anderson Piety Farms Ms. Carol A. Posey Wright, Shagley & Lowery, PC

NORMA JEAN BEALMEAR STEPHEN SCHMIDT CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PIPER Dr. Harold P. & TRENCH Ms. Dorothy Larimer Mrs. Theresa A. Loveall Mrs. Elizabeth Trench

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