Hospice Awareness by Hospice of San Joaquin

CAMP CATERPILLAR in its 3rd Year

On Saturday October 8, 2005 at about 8:00 a.m. the Hospice of San Joaquin office building on Pacific Avenue will be filled with unusual sights! There will be a clown out front making balloon animals; groups of children getting their face painted, groups of children making special butterflies; groups of children practicing singing and other

Hospice House marks 1st Anniversary

Children from all over the county, who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years, will come together to participate in a day designed to help them identify and express their grief and to deal with the changes in their lives while having a great time! During the day each camper will visit

Robert (Bob) Sweyd, a patient resident of the Hospice House with volunteer is Evelyn Rich and therapy dog, Ilka. Hospice Executive Director Barbara Tognoli reports that 111 patients have been received into the first hospice residence in San Joaquin County at the campus on Pacific Avenue. Patients have come from throughout the county for a total of 1498 patient days. The patients are attended to by the registered nurse and hospice house manager, Cheryl Novak, assisted by licensed vocational nurses, certified nurse assistants and a full time cook. Volunteers assist with serving patient meals, visiting and reading to patients, including those who come to play the piano in the living room for the enjoyment of the residents. ■

HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN AWARDED HIGHEST STANDARDS FROM JACHO On August 19th HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN achieved a three year accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Upon completion of an in-depth, on-site survey Hospice of San Joaquin was found to be in compliance with the highest standards for Fay Hanson, Hospice of San Joaquin Volunteer, with Campers. hospice care. The survey focused on hands-on clinical care of patients in groups playing games. Approximately four activity areas designed to help the hospice program and compliance 45 children will be getting ready to them express their feelings, improve with the national safety standards. In spend the day at “Camp Caterpillar,” communication and learn coping skills addition, there was scrutiny of board our one day bereavement camp for to deal with current and future losses. management, administrative policies, children kindergarten to sixth grade. In “Creative Crafts,” campers will make personnel qualifications, medical procedures, education and performance This year will be our third annual camp. See Camp Caterpillar page 3 improvement programs. Barbara Tognoli, Executive Director, The mission of Hospice of San Joaquin is to states, "Achieving accreditation demprovide comprehensive medical, physical, social, onstrates our entire staff's commitspiritual and emotional care for terminally ill ment to provide the highest quality care patients, their families and caregivers. to our patients. We seek accreditation

for Hospice of San Joaquin because we want it to be the best. " Hospice of San Joaquin is Medi-Care and MediCal certified. Hospice of San Joaquin is a community-based, non-profit agency that has provided nursing and supportive care to over ten thousand (10,000) terminally ill patients and their families in cities, towns and rural areas of San Joaquin County and bordering communities since 1982. ■

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Message from Barbara Tognoli

s our nation focuses more and more on the escalating costs and other problems of health care delivery, we are bombarded with statistics – how many millions of dollars are spent, how many hundreds of thousands of patients fall into this category or that category, what percentage of health care costs are allocated to this group or that group. The reality is, however, that for each patient, there is only one diagnosis, one illness, one hospital room, one medical test, one surgery that matters: his or her own. Every day our hospice staff sees nearly 100 different patients. But at the very core of Hospice of San Joaquin is the recognition that each patient is unique, his or her needs, personality, circumstances, family relationships, life outlook, experiences and even medical characteristics are unique. Our “special way of caring” is rooted in the individuality of each patient. You will read about one of our patients in this newsletter, Wayne Bonham. Our new Hospice Center and Hospice House are a witness to this special way of caring which has succeeded for nearly 24 years and for thousands of patients. Our community believes in the services we provide and has eagerly become a partner in this tender care by helping build the magnificent hospice campus. Last year Hospice of San Joaquin provided care for 833 patients and families, exceeding our prior year’s patient census by 18%. Our nursing visits have doubled and our presence in nursing homes has increased, assuring that those who are no longer able to remain at home can die in dignity wherever they may be. We welcomed over one hundred patients and families into our Hospice House since October and they have voiced a similar sentiment: “What a beautiful place to be when one is dying. The peace and the beauty, the surrounding hospice family gently allow our loved one to leave this earth.” We could not do this without the magnificent support of our Hospice Butterfly Auxiliary; you will find evidence of some of their activities in these pages. Yes, we are growing and serving more and more people. The Schwemley Foundation, created by Robert G. and Kathryn R. Schwemley, is providing a grant to Hospice of San Joaquin to maintain and expand our bereavement services – that is, assistance to individual and families adjusting to the death of a loved one. The grant will allow Hospice to offer more individual and family counseling, support groups and community education programs in the areas of grief and loss. I hope you will continue to support “your” hospice as we again surpass our expectations in another year of hospice services to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. While we are able in these pages to list only a fraction of those who annually support hospice care for their families and neighbors, we remember each with sincere gratitude. ■

Hospice of San Joaquin Board of Directors 2004-2005 OFFICERS Barbara Wegner

President, Community Volunteer

Stephen Guasco

Vice President, Catholic Healthcare West

Sandra Mayer

Secretary, Dameron Hospital

Nicholas Aninag

Treasurer, Vice-President, Bank of Stockton

MEMBERS David Bentz

Retired Police Captain, Stockton Police Department

Vicki Burgess, RN

Coordinator, Kaiser Permanente

Karen Carlson

Property Management Experts

Karen Knight Frank, R.N.

Nurse Administrator, San Joaquin General Hospital

Richard Ghio, CPA

Instructor, San Joaquin Delta College

Pete Gormsen, CPA DeGreogori, Gormsen, Ringer Inc.

John Harris, Esq. Harris & Parisho

Jim Linderman

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

Harry Olson

Community Volunteer

Barbara Sexton, R.N. Community Volunteer

Danae Sharp, R.N. Dameron Hospital

Noreen Tighe, L.C.S.W.

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

William Trezza

Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Agriculture & Commerce

Diane Vigil

Director, Dameron Hospital Foundation

Mark Wallace

Director of Human Resources, Lodi Memorial Hospital

George Wehrs

Wehrs Direct Marketing Services

Hospice Awareness is a semi-annual publication of Hospice of San Joaquin, a private, nonprofit organization serving terminally ill patients and their families in San Joaquin County. Inquiries regarding the content of Hospice Awareness may be directed to Barbara Pombo, Director of Development & Public Relations, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204 (209) 957-3888 www.hospicesj.org

Bereavement Volunteer Kevin Costello with Camp Caterpillar Campers

(a) the value of your vehicle up to $500; (b) or, if the vehicle sells for more than $500, a receipt on the value of the vehicle will be mailed to the donor for tax purposes. Help in removing that unwanted vehicle is just a phone call away. For more information or to receive help in processing your vehicle donation, call Hospice of San Joaquin at (209) 957-3888.

Hospice of San Joaquin Names Clinical and Finance/Operations Directors

Gail Wigley, RN, BSN, Director of Clinical Services

Michael J. Hoffman, Director of Finance/ Operations

Gail Wigley, R.N. has been named Director of Clinical Services, supervising the medical care of approximately one hundred (100) patients a day. Under Mrs. Wigley’s direction, fifty healthcare professionals including registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, as well as medical records, a dietician and massage therapist serve patients in their homes, nursing and assisted living facilities and in the Hospice House. Gail Wigley served as nurse manager with Dameron Hospital for 30 years. In the late 1990’s through 2003 she served on the Hospice of San Joaquin’s Board of Directors and was President of the Board when ground was broken for the administration and hospice house facilities on Pacific Avenue. She is married to Marvin Wigley; they are the parents of four children and grandparents of eleven. ■

Michael J. Hoffman has been named Director of Finance and Operations, supervising the departments of Finance, Human Resources, Facilities and Information Systems. Most recently, Mr. Hoffman served as principal, St. Paschal Baylon School, Oakland. In addition to education, Michael Hoffman has served as a Deputy Probation Officer, San Joaquin County and Personnel Supervisor, US Air Force Active Duty and Reserve. He has served on the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. committee for the Diocese of Stockton and served as a chairperson for the visiting committee, Western Association of Schools and Colleges for a number of years. He is married to Mary Lou Hoffman; they are the parents of three children and grandparents of five. ■

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Vehicle donations made to Hospice of San Joaquin are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The IRS allows the donor to claim a tax deduction of

The Internet, and health-focused television programs have assisted with patients and families being more informed. This is very empowering to patients and families who have both more knowledge and more choices than in earlier generations. Hospice of San Joaquin is an option for patients and families, depending on their goals for care. If their goals are comfort, hospice services are an option. If their goals are active, aggressive treatment, hospice care is not an appropriate referral. I do believe it is important to provide education about the services of Hospice of San Joaquin may be a resource down the road as condition change or their goals of care shift." ■

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Noreen Tighe has served the patients and families of St. Joseph’s Medical Center for over 25 years. She describes her work: “I am a Social Worker in the hospital who is assigned to the oncology unit, Cancer Center and on occasion, the Emergency Room. I am a member of the Palliative Care Team and a social work supervisor. My role includes supporting those with lifethreatening illnesses and those in trauma. I assist with mobilizing resources, aiding with adjusting to the changes that illness brings to patients and families. Attending to issues that surface, clarifying role and relationship changes are a part of the services that are provided. Financial challenges frequently are present. I find myself in the role of advocacy for people, for instance if insurance is cut off, I help to connect the patient with legal or other resources; if a patient is displaced from his/her apartment, I link the person to resources that can provide safe and appropriate discharge. Helping people with their choices, and identifying options is paramount my work on a daily basis. I work with patients and families that are newly diagnosed with cancer through patients receiving end of life care. I am also a member of the Palliative Care Team that started at St. Joseph's in 2004. A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event even when the prognosis is very good. As a social worker, I support people in the grief process that goes along with any serious illness: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. People go through this process as their health status or that of a family member has changed. Everyone copes differently.

Noreen Tighe, L.C.S.W.

Hospice of San Joaquin offers owners of unwanted cars, trucks, boats, trailers and RV’s an easy way of disposing of those vehicles while making a gift that supports hospice services in the community.

This section is dedicated to highlighting professionals, individuals and organizations, whose care for the sick complements the work of Hospice of San Joaquin. The goal of this collaboration, coordination and mutual support is to search out and deliver the best and most appropriate care for our shared patients.

HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN’S VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM

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special keepsakes and reminders of their loved ones while sharing with one another the story of their special person who died. “Music and Relaxation” will allow the campers to express feeling through music and movement as they will beat on a drum or play other musical instruments to show what fear, anger or sadness “sound” like. “Creative Writing” will find each child beginning their own special journal designed to write down or draw memories about their loved one. As they write and share they will learn that their feelings and memories are the same as their peers. In “Storytelling” campers will listen to a story and then relate the story back to the group using their own experience of grieving as the backdrop. Interspersed among these core activities are periods of organized play, snacks, a picnic lunch, visits to the Camp Caterpillar store, picture taking, face painting and lots of laughter and singing of the camp song. The day will close with a special ceremony with everyone participating and parents and guardians watching. Campers will play their instruments, twirl with their streamers, sing their camp song, relate their camp experience and watch in awe as live butterflies are released into the sky. All campers will leave the camp site with their families taking with them their camp tee-shirt, a “goodie” bag filled with their crafts, journals, store purchases and pictures and many special memories of the day. Camp Caterpillar is offered free of charge to any child from kindergarten through sixth grade who has experienced the death of a loved one in the last two years. This is made possible through generous grants from the Independent Order of Foresters, United Way and the H.C.E. Foundation. Support for the Bereavement Program is also received from the Schwemley Foundation. Space is limited and registration is open until September 30th ■

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Wayne Bonham pursues life, friends and hobbies with vigor

hen asked, “Who are you?”, Wayne Bonham answers with his story: “I met a girl in the First Baptist Church in San Jose when going to school in 1941. . .and she said “Yes” and we’ve been getting along pretty good for 65 years. Two months after I graduated from college, I was drafted in to the Army. . . .I was in accounting for ten years; back to school. A school teacher for 27 years, junior high.” When asked about managing junior high students, Mr. Bonham smiles and chuckles with a laugh that comes often and easily, it seems, from deep down within. “I pushed for and got microscopes in the schools – learn by doing, not (just) reading. I wanted to teach about living things; to examine cell tissue; the students could see that hair cells are much different from bone cells.” Then in his typical, straightforward teaching style, Mr. Bonham launches into teaching a lesson: The cell as an individual unit. We learned the parts of the cell – organs (DNA) How am

Bonham interjects: “One woman, who was a little girl whom Wayne really spent time helping in school, now helps us at times by driving us to the doctor’s office.” The phone rings, Wayne answers and has a short conversation while I talk with Katherine. Hanging up he says, with typical humor and realism: “My minister; called to see if I was still warm.” He smiles broadly and chuckles again. “What do you most enjoy? what do you most enjoy?” “I’ve been a rock-hound since starting to teach junior high.” Mr. Bonham, the

Left: Wayne Bonham in his workshop planning the next project. Right: Wayne and Katherine Bonham share a moment together in their back yard.

I going to get the kids to remember that term – (I turned it into a) CLASS YELL. “Diox-y ri-bo-nuclaic acid”. The kids shouted it, sang it, repeated it on the playground!” Reflecting on his relationship to students he frankly admits: “We want students to love us (as teachers). Many tolerate us; some hate – just breaks my heart; and a few liked us – a lot.” Mrs. (Katherine)

teacher, launches into another story of an early and memorable trip to dig obsidian in Napa; and then, how it is cut, polished and placed into settings to make jewelry. He shows me the decorative buckle on his belt. In recent months he has shared his rock collection with a 10year old pen-pal, John. Again, he teaches, with written commentary on the rock pieces shared and John

Left: Beverly Cardoza, Volunteer, welcomes Bonham’s critique of her stained glass work. Right: The Carousel – perhaps the most intricate of the hundreds of Wayne Bonham’s artistic stained glass creations.

responds with notes of appreciation and questions. Later, when urged to reflect on his impact on others, Mr. Bonham chooses the words: “doing, influencing, challenging others, giving them confidence to their best”. This description of his impact on others was soon made alive for me. On a second visit to the Bonham’s I met Beverly Cardoza, Hospice of San Joaquin volunteer, there on her weekly visit. “When we came to the Bonham’s to Christmas carol in December, I couldn’t take my eyes off his stained glass pieces that are hanging and placed on tables and shelves throughout the entry, living room and dining room. Later I called and asked to come by to see his work; I was so fascinated by his three-dimensional work. Wayne introduced me to lessons in stained glass; he sent me to class and each week I come to him to have my work critiqued. “I love it”. Wayne interjects: “You get started on this sort of thing, challenged to do the next harder project—just like these skate boarders look for the next harder trick to do.” Beverly and Wayne and Katherine talk back and forth about 4 or 5 projects that they have underway. Beverly says: “He is always the teacher, science as well as the glass work. When doing my first stained glass butterfly, he called to ask if I knew how many legs a butterfly has! I learned that all insects have six (6) legs.) It must be scientifically cor-

rect.” Wayne: “We forgot one thing. We have to put in the knees.” I remind Wayne of a comment he made during his first meeting with Hospice Social Worker, Terasa Dannecker, in March 2004: “I have a hypothesis for you: hospice will not be able to help me.” He doesn’t remember saying that, but responds: “They help me quite a bit. Hospice (from a scientific and business point of view) is on the loosing end – the people you work with will die; Hospice’s end is ‘bye-bye’. And I feel lonesome when the hospice nurses and others leave the house; they are very good. Really great people.” “What do you dream of doing?” “I would like to drive, go back to my friends of 15 years in the stained glass workgroup, they are like family. My wife and (the stubborn) nurse won’t back me up. Both daughters say ‘NO’.” Katherine: “She (the nurse) wants you to make up your mind.” Wayne says determinedly, “I don’t want to go to the hospital.” He then begins to describe his last heart attack: “I was pouring water (sweat), my chest felt like a hot iron. . . I like Mary Atkins, the nurse, she came in and took hold, right now. That gave me confidence right away. Mary knows how to handle me. When she got to me, I knew I was in safe hands, don’t have to worry any more.” Finished with that story, he invites me to follow him to his workshop in the backyard. More projects, more teaching to be done. ■

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Hospice House Committee Honorees Committee members who successfully raised funds for the building of the first hospice residence in San Joaquin County. George Wehrs Douglas Haydel Sharon Bensch Ann Johnston Florence Kamigaki Harvey Sundahl Dr. Robert Browne Doug Wilhoit, Jr. Corie Coleman-Maxwell Joe Curtis Linda Dillon Connie Fox Pat Gabbard Chris Olin

Hospice of San Joaquin 2005 Annual Members The annual membership contribution of our members support the day-to-day care of nurses, social workers, chaplains, home-health aides and volunteers for the 80 to 100 patients and families served each day throughout the year by Hospice of San Joaquin. BENEFACTORS Gerald and Sharon Herrera Dr. Lawrence Hildebrand Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hill Kathleen Hines Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hobin Chuck and Yolanda Kelley Albert and Margaret Low Jeanne Morando Barbara Richards Dr. and Mrs. Peter Salamon Craig and Cathleen Schrader Barbara Sexton Danae Sharp Thelma Stewart PATRONS Anne Beeson Carolyn Bennett Frank Bertuccelli Mr. and Mrs. C. Joseph Crane Ernie George Walter and Judith Ghio Eugene and Dianne Gini Michael Hakeem Loyal and Jean Hutchison Don Little Charles Mechling Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rishwain Dawn Tognoli Stella Tognoli Bill and Joan Topp Harvey Webb CENTURY DONORS George Abdallah Richard Abel Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Abernathy Florence Allen Mr. and Mrs. Perry Andrews Mr. and Mrs. James Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Asuncion Esther Auman Dr. and Mrs. Gary Baughman Dr. and Mrs. George Bensch Jacques Bernier Mr. and Mrs. William Biddick Dr. Robert Bley Janet Bonner Jon and Christine Brandstad Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brownfield Cameron Buck Mr. and Mrs. Albert Buffington Bruce and Norma Burlington C & R Fence Contractors, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cabral Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Caminata Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carlile Lois Carpenter Paula Carroll Danny and Madalyn Caruso Michael and Evonna Cerri Chee and Chun Chan Charlotte Cheek Rabbi Steve Chester Dorothy Clark Bruce Clendenin Lex and Marilyn Corrales Souad Courey Rudy and Stephene Croce Steve and Terasa Dannecker Mr. and Mrs. Al Davidson Erma De Carli James and Joan Deak Noelle Delore Lee and Sue Dempsey Carroll and Marcia Doty Gary and Krista Duda Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dunn Elmer’s Heating & Air Conditioning F & M Bank Grace Fedor Dr. Peter Gannon Mr. and Mrs. David Gates Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Gotelli Marilyn Graffigna Arlene Haack Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Halecky Doug and Marsha Haydel Argel Hays Tony Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Tom Horita Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hutchison Judith Hutton Dean and Kathleen Janssen Margaret Johnston Larry and Lucy Kallman Matt and Rosemary Katicich Diana Kaul Robert and Dian Kern Rick and Linda Kibler Thomas Kopping Philip and Jackie Korbholz Mr. and Mrs. John Lane Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leiting Alice Lenz Catherine Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lilienstein Lodi Funeral Home William and Geraldine Lounsbury Laura Lucchesi Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Marzion Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mattingly Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne McClendon Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCormack Karen McKee

George and Shirley Michaeloff Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mordaunt Kenneth Mullins Jeremiah Murphy Laurel Murphy Alyce Nishima Sil and Gerrie Nogare Nancy O’Brien Dennis and Chris Olin Duane Ostgaard Alfred and Clara Patane Doris Perez Ogden Perry Dr. Robert L. Protell Otto Ragains Roy and Peggy Reimche W. James Robertson Clason Rohrer Jim James Sanguinetti Geraldine Schaffer Ronald and Susan Schofield Eugene Schreyer Earl Seely Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shea Father Harmon Skillin Deanne Smith George and Margaret Smith St. Mary’s High School Eleanor Stafford Donald Summerhays John Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Preston Thompson Dr. and Mrs. Walter Tim Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tippett Travaille Insurance Agency, Inc. Roberta Uecker Paul and Jan Umdenstock James Vetter Theodore and Fern Vieira Mary Helene Vieira Dr. and Mrs. Roger Vincent Eva Volpi Bobbie Wallinger Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Wegner Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wells Nancy Whitaker Roy and Jean Whiteker Mark and Sherri Wilbur Thomas and Peggy Willard Cherald Williams Dr. Jack Williams Ron and Susan Williamson Barbara Wilson Nadeen Womble Ann Wunsch Karen Yescas Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Yucht SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Angeli Ben Salas Funeral Home Robert Bansmer and Phyllis Berger

Dr. and Mrs. J. David Bernard Boboli International, Inc. Fred Cain Mr. and Mrs. Danny Lee Crawford F & H Construction Myrna Filley Financial Decisions John and Barbara Galgiani Dr. and Mrs. William Gorham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunefeld Larry and Susan Johannaber Nila Kraus William Marre Wyman and Andrea Osborn Mr. and Mrs. John Pozar Cathy Quinn Jack and Diane Renger Yolanda Roscelli Beverly Sheehy Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sonntag Joan Stevens Glynn Tarrant Judith Tirapelle George Tometti Louise Vavrik William Tank Lines SUPPORTING DONORS Richard Altamirano Robert Andresen Karen Angerstein Mr. and Mrs. Larry Anundson Dolores Arbios James Areida Bonnie Arrington Dolores Artemenko Andrew and Norma Battaglia Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bava Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Beckman Jane Belcher Mr. and Mrs. George Blum Barton Bona Maynard and Jane Bostwick Leonard Breakfield Don Buck Violet Carlson Frances Carter Joyce Cates Robert Chargin Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Clark Duane and Teresa Clark Mr. and Mrs. K.R. Class Shirley Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Corey Colla Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cooper Judy Crosby Eva Day Lawrence and Alma DeRicco Muriel DeSelm Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Diehl

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VOLUNTEERS FIVE YEAR Andy Coronado Evelyn Coronado Linda Dillon Grace Head Eva Hodges Burnetta McCreath Duane Ostgaard TEN-YEAR Kim Boccia Mary McCleary Joan Topp Joanne Wood Diane Watson Louise Vavrik EMPLOYEES FIVE YEAR Angel Galloway James Russow, Chaplin Ligaya Sakata, LVN TEN-YEAR Jo Paganini, MSW Teri Palmer, RN Paris Brown,RN Diane Madden, RN FIFTEEN YEAR Barbara Gregory, RN

Newly installed Board President, Barbara Wegner, assisted by moderator Harry Olson, presented special awards to outstanding supporters of Hospice’s Patient Care and Bereavement Programs. Among those supporters present were Gayle and John DeGregori, representing the Robert G. and Kathryn R. Schwemley Foundation, Truckin’ for Hospice represented by Steve Blanchard and the Hospice Butterfly Auxiliary represented by Sharon Stokes, President. Other annual supporters recognized were the PG&E’s Community Campaign, Employee Workplace Giving and A.G. Spanos Companies. Representative of the annual host sites for the Tree of Lights were brought to the podium for recognition: Diana Slawson, Foundation Director, representing San Joaquin Delta Community College; Carin Von Latta, Marketing Director, Doctor’s Hospital of Manteca and Blair King, City Manager, Lodi. PG&E employees, Mark Rasmussen, Greg Cobarrubias and Evan Slaydon, representing themselves and the several PG&E volunteers who have maintained the trees for over 16 years, were warmly recognized. ■

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ayor Ed Chavez and Senator and Mrs. Michael Machado joined in congratulating retiring Hospice Board Chair William Trezza and volunteers and employees who celebrated benchmark years of service at the 23rd Annual Awards & Recognition event held at Elkhorn Country Club. Other special guests included Lodi City Manager Blair King, Cathleen Galgiani from Assemblywoman Barbara Matthew’s office and Adam Struck from Congressman Richard Pombo’s office.

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Sponsors of the 4th Annual Truckin' for Hospice The contributions of Sponsors and Riders netted the August 13th event $52,000 which was received equally by Hospice of San Joaquin and Community Hospice of Modesto A.C. Trucking, Inc. Air Products Aramark Arlen Ness Motorcycles Auto Industrial Paint Company, Inc. B & B Trucking dba Beachler & Beachler, Inc. BJJ Burns Truck & Trailer Services Cal-Neva Slush Carl Gisler Trucking Central California Kenworth Cherokee Freight Lines Cherokee Truck Parts Chili's Bar and Grill Dameron Hospital Dan Dewald, Inc. dba Western Star Trucks Delta Truck Center Diesel Master, Inc. Dream Rides DynoMaster, Inc. Food-4-Less / PAQ, Inc. Foster Dairy Farms Freightliner Fuel Delivery Services, Inc. Gillies Trucking, Inc. Gilton Solid Waste Mangement, Inc. Golden Gate Truck Center Holt of California Idealease of Stockton, Inc. Idealease, Inc. International Truck and Engine Corp Interstate Truck Center, LLC Jack Frost Ice Jamestown Harley-Davidson Joe Gonzales, Jr. Trucking John Phillips Leather Works Livermore Harley-Davidson/Buell Lori & Company MICA Recovery & Transport, Inc. Mitchell Modesto Harley-Davidson Mountain Valley Express My Evil Twin Choppers Nor Cal Beverage Norcal Beverage/Bill Bryant Northern Refrigerated

Paccar Financial Paul Oil, Co., Inc. Peterbilt PPG Paint Ralph Hayes & Son, Inc. Redfern Trucking, Inc. Reeve Trucking Co, Inc. Riverside Transport S.J. Trucking Association Silva Trucking Sterling Steves Chevrolet - Buick Inc. Sunrise Sanitation Sward Trucking T's & Tops Teresi Trucking, Inc. Tiger Lines, LLC Tuff Boy Leasing Unifirst Corporation USI Insurance Services USI Northern California Valley Truck Wrecking, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. West Coast Detail Western Pacific Truck Schools Western Transportation Services Wild Signs Williams Tank Lines Yamaha of Modesto Yellow Freight

Jan Brown and daughter, of Bud Brown Trucking, Modesto, take a break at the first stop of the day-long Truckin’ for Hospice ride.

Approximately 400 riders make the 143mile run through the Sierra Foothills with the run starting at Valley Harley Davidson and stops at Hospice of San Joaquin in Stockton, Mokelumne Hill, Murphys, Jamestown and ending at Community Hospice in Modesto. The riders enjoyed having both Hospice locations on the run and were able to see first hand their donations at work.

Looking Forward to 25th Anniversary

Executive Director Barbara Tognoli, “Mystery Biker”.

Hospice of San Joaquin will celebrate 25 years of patient care in January 2007. Your memories, photos and notes are needed to help to put together the history of hospice services in San Joaquin County from the community’s point of view. Please send your memories and photos of helping with Hospice of San Joaquin as a volunteer or former staff member; or personal family memories to Hospice of San Joaquin 25th Anniversary Committee 3888 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204

CELEBRATE WITH HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF OUR HOSPICE HOUSE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME The first and only hospice residence in San Joaquin County NAME (Please Print): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State ________ Zip ________________E-mail ____________________________ @ ___________ Home Phone: ________________________________________________________ Work Phone________________________________________ Check enclosed or Please charge to Mastercard Visa AmEx Discover Credit Card # ____________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date ____________________ Signature__________________________________ ______________________________________

Date ________________________

Hospice House Fund Contributions Benefactor: 1,000 or more

Sponsor: $250 - $499

Supporting: $50 - $99

Patron: $500 - $999

Donor:

Sustaining: $25 - $49

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Other _______ Your donation to Hospice of San Joaquin is appreciated! With you contribution to the Hospice House Fund, Hospice patients who cannot remain in their own homes are welcomed and the House is sustained and maintained for generations to come. Gifts Payable to: Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204 THANK YOU

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Virginia Purviance Ernest and Delphine Reed Helen Reggio Holly Renfro Josephine Rerich Bob Reynolds Mary Reynolds Elaine Riley George Riley Edmund Rishwain Mr. and Mrs. Fred Risso Jane Roberts Ray Roncale Mary Ross Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ruhstaller Teddy and May Saiki Stan and Dorothy Sandelius Steve and Lorraine Sanguinetti Mr. and Mrs. William Sarcander Mr. and Mrs. Charles Savage Velma Scarborough Tillie Schock Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schumacher Maurio and Marsha Segarini Janis Sheen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheen Mr. and Mrs. Russ Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shrope Paul and Josephine Signorelli Debra Simas Florence Sinoqui Altora Smith D. David Smith Leon Snyder Dolly Sonne Mary Patricia Sorini Stan Steele Pat Stegall Marian Stetson Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stirton Arlene Stocker Lynne and Barbara Sutton Linda Taberna Mr. and Mrs. John Takahashi Masako Takaya Gertrude Tapucol Marie Taylor George Teixeira Louis and Janice Thanas Edwin Tiede Mr. and Mrs. Felix Torlai Delores Torre Benjamin Totanes Jeanne Towns Russell and Helen Triolo Tony and Dawn Troncale Jean Truex Georgia Turkatte Elaine and Alvina Ulrich John and Helen Underhill Kathe Underwood UPPEC Council #138, Lodi Louis Van Anne Glenn Van Pelt Joanne Vaughan-Cobb Virginia Wagers Thelma Welch William and Elaine Werner Georgie Whitney Iva Jean Whitver Mr. and Mrs. Duke Wilkinson Robert John Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Mark Woehl Ann Worth

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Barbara Hyduke Independent Order of Foresters Andrew Inouye Duane Isetti Jeff and Lynda Jackson Ronald and Joann Jacobs Don and Janet Johnson Carol Jolly Grace Kenmotsu Troy Kilmer Billie Kinder Dr. and Mrs. Norman King Arthur Kinney Raymond Knapp Agnes Kotecki Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kraft Bernie Krebsbach Mr. and Mrs. Hart Laurence Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lawrence Carol Le Noach Ricardo Leao Florence Lenz William and Mary Ann Libbey Darlene Lillard Clarence Lozier Capt. And Mrs. William Lynch Frank and Terry Macedo Lillie Madison Linda Mahon-Costa Andrew Mangili Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Marek Alice Martin George Martin Tom Martin Eugene and Jo Ann Marx Lucile Mason Mr. and Mrs. George Matsumoto Emyle McElwee William and Priscilla McGregor Duane Meacham Rena Meier Faith Meling Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mercer Jeanette Michaels Jon Miller Mr. and Mrs. Sid Mireles Mokelumne Federal Credit Union Shirley Montgomery Thomas and Frances Moore Peter and Cindy Morelli Therese Moreno Mike and Leona Murray Marla Nahorn Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nelson James Wilburn and Susanne Nelson Mildred Neve Edward and Shirley Newland Mr. and Mrs. Neal Newlin Mary Ng Lam Harold Nicholson Mildred Niswonger Audrey Norris Royce Northcott Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Null Don O’Leary Mae Offermann Harry and Lori Olson Marjorie Ott Frank Pegg Jerold Percival Genevieve Anne Peters Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Phillips Karen Pillsbury Bud and Marjorie Proulx Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Prudhel

Jan Watts, Rosa Solis and Sharon Stokes of the Butterfly Auxiliary present the huge check for $75,000 at the Hospice of San Joaquin’s Annual Dinner. The contribution represents the year’s work on behalf of the Hospice House.

Roy Damilano Shirley Dare Joan Davis Roland and Pat Davis Mr. and Mrs. Victor De Ganna Daniel DeAngelis Janice DeBenedetti Adelaide Del Prete Joseph and Louise Della Santa Madelyn Delucchi Gregory and Patricia Delucchi David Dodson Cynthia Donahue Camilo and Debra Donia Lorean Doss Jean Doughty Elsie Down Susan Drawve Marlene Drew Mardee duBois Alfred Eigenberger Joe Elsey Lee Elwood Ella Evans Paul Fairbrook Diana Farano Margaret Ficovich Jose Fidel Ann Filson Shirley Flaningam Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Floriddia John and Lori Formento Alan Foster Annalies Foster Morton and Joanne Foster Maureen Foster Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Francis Joyce Freeman Rose Freggiaro Lorraine Frick Robert Gerber Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ghilarducci Jack and Bette Gianelli Tillie Giovannetti Alfred Giovannoni Faye Giovenetti Christina Goehring Angie Gonzales Olive Gorham Gary and Rita Gorham Dr. and Mrs. Walter Gough Helen Gough Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Grabinske John Green Nancy Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gustorf Dolores Guzman Dr. and Mrs. Harlan Hague Dorothy Halliday Michael Halloran Robert Handel Nancy Hanson Helen Harkness Frances Harrell Vernon and Marjorie Hellwig Mary Henderson Bob and Dorothy Henning Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hermann Martin Herzog Darlene Hieb Bernie Holmes Shew Hong Bea Grasham and Naomi Horton Katalin Horvath Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Humphreys

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Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wanner Waterloo Ladies Social Club Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wheat Irene Wilbur Dana Willard Carolyn Williams Mary Zawilla SUSTAINING DONORS Tess Aberle Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Alexson John Allen Joyce Altheide Carol Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Art Aulwurm Matt Barton John and Margaret Basalto Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bauer D.L. Beddock Robert and Linda Bennitt Fred Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bettencourt Sue Beyer Alex Bianchi John and Ida Birtwhistle Erma Bissell Wally Blum Mr. and Mrs. Don Bo Gloria Bonotto Verma Booth Teresa Botsford Dorothy Knox Bramsell Phyllis Brooks Yvonne Brown Mr. and Mrs. Frank Budesa Grace Bueno Augusta Cabral Judith Cabral Adelene Campbell Norma Canepa Tatiana Castleton Paula Cazale Angela Cerri Stephen Chervony Tom Chinchiolo Jean Chute Elmer and Rasheeda Clawson Ted and Jane Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coffelt Mr. and Mrs. Bert Collins Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cooper Carlos and Gloria Cordero Olga Cornelison Melvin and Harriet Corren Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corry Salvador and Irene Cortes Frieda Costa Mr. and Mrs. William Crow Ann Crowl Patricia Culbertson Betty Ann Dal Porto

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Elaine Miller Thomas and Laura Moore Dr. and Mrs. John Morozumi Lee and Mary Nash Jennie Newberry Virginia Newberry Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Norling Therese Pearse Bruce and Marilyn Peirano Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Perry Harriett Peterson Anthony Pezzi Don Plath Tom Podany Elva Pollock Nita Powell Mr. and Mrs. Allan Preston Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Primack Olive Quilter Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Revillar Lynn Reynolds Phyllis Roche Phil and Norma Rodoni Flora Rosek Karl and Jerri Ross Russell C. Heller Fund Mildred Russo Elmer Salini Mr. and Mrs. Richard Salvetti Raul and Jane Sancehz Mr. and Mrs. John Sandman Mr. and Mrs. Jose Santiago Helen Schneider Mr. and Mrs. James Schweichkardt Frederick and Norma Selin Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Serra Marie Shane Carol Shilue Louis and Audrey Shoneff Mildred Silveira Harley and Brigette Smith Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith Joe and Alice Solari Soroptimist Intl of Lodi Elizabeth Stabler Wesley Steyer Natalie Stockton Charliz Thompson Marjory Thornton Amy Travaille Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trucco Hersha Turner Virginia Upwall Giulio Vaccarezza Catherine Van Nest E.M. Vandenbroeder Al and Barbara Veerkamp Mr. and Mrs. William Vukovich Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker

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Patrick and Christina Doran Albert Eckert Emily Escalante David and Paula Evans Mr. and Mrs. Steve Facaros Laszlo and Connie Fodor Foster Lumber Connie Fox Austin and Mary Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Jeryl Fry Eyvon Gaines Ida Belle Gallego Robert Gallo Dino and Clydene Gherlarducci David Giger Gertrude Glaves Fay Goleman Harvey and Francine Gottlieb Jerry and Laurie Hall Mr. and Mrs. William Hao Robert and Lynne Hargis Evelyn Hassbaum Heiser Foundation Heiser Law Corporation Ida Hentschel Brenda Higginson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hnath Helen Holt Mary Jane Horning Ruth Howell Reverend and Mrs. Karl Irvin Lois Jacobs Edythe Jenkins Barbara Jones Claud and Judy Jordan Dr. and Mrs. Mas Kamigaki Noble and Evelyn Keddie Gary and Mary Keeney Judge and Mrs. Frank Kim Rita King Jeffrey Knudson Patricia La Prath Ted and Beverly Lacy Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lepisto Mr. and Mrs. James Limbaugh Arlene Little Hal and Debbie Lurtsema Madeleine Lynch Lynch William and Grace Machado Michael and Diana Machado Mr. and Mrs. Guido Marengo Joel and June Mauser Barbara McCandless Mary McCleary Jean McGurk Mr. and Mrs. E. Leslie Medford Doreen Melendez Fran Meredith Hubert Mettler Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mettler

Hospice of San Joaquin 2005 Annual Members

Non-Profit Org.

U.S Postage

PAID

Permit No. 557 Stockton, CA 3888 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204 Return Service Requested

For more information about News and Events go to our web site: www.hospicesj.org Adult Bereavement Support Groups to register, call Lee Johnson, 957-3888 Stockton: Hospice of San Joaquin Office, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton 95204 Wednesdays Oct 18 – Nov 15, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. SPANISH SPEAKING GROUP Oct 26 - Nov 30, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Manteca: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Louise and Cottage in Manteca on Thursday evenings Oct 13 - Nov 17, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Volunteer Training To register, call Julie Lofy, 957-3888 Hospice of San Joaquin Office, Monday/Thursday afternoons Oct 17 – Nov 10, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bereavement Volunteer Training Hospice of San Joaquin Office, Nov 14 and Nov 17, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday/Thursday Visit our website www.hospicesj.org to learn more about the services of Hospice of San Joaquin, to make a contribution online or with a mail-in form and for a calendar of Bereavement and Butterfly Auxiliary events, or Volunteer opportunities.

Lodi: Emanuel Lutheran Church,1540 W. Lodi Avenue, Lodi Monday evenings Nov 7 - Dec 12, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Workshop: Coping With the Holidays Location:Hospice of San Joaquin Office, Nov. 12, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. To register, call Lee Johnson, 957-3888

Hospice of San Joaquin is a United Way participating Agency.

2005 TREE OF LIGHTS: SAVE THE DATES Delta Community College Stockton, Pacific & Yokuts Tuesday, November 22, 6 p.m. Doctors Hospital of Manteca, Cottage & North Tuesday, November 29, 6 p.m. Lodi, City Hall, 221 W. Pine Street Thursday, December 1, 5:30 p.m.

Butterfly Auxiliary Order your Poinsettia's for Christmas!

All sales benefit Hospice House 6" plants (in red, white, pink, or jinglebell) are just $10.00 Ten inch plants (in red or white) are $25.00 Order by November 24th. Delivery in the first week of December. Mail order or check to: Hospice Butterfly Auxiliary, 1500Academy St. Lodi, CA 95240

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