Extreme Makeover: Community Edition
Our formidable mission was to transform an aging, overgrown, run-down, dirty, smelly former residence into a respectful, bright, beautiful facility for “Our Kids” who often see life in dreary gray relief. This unique collaborative effort requiring countless hours of volunteer labor and many thousands of dollars in donated materials resulted in a very special place. The minute you walk through the door you feel the caring and kindness that went into this renovation; thus, we have dubbed it, “the house that love built.”
The investment of the following individuals, organizations and businesses will make an immeasurable difference to hundreds of children who are our future.
Building and Grounds:
Leased to us by the City of Bonney Lake; Neil Johnson, Jr. Mayor
Bonney Lake City Council:
Deputy Mayor Dan Swatman, Laurie Carter, Jim Rackley, David King,
Mark Hamilton, David Bowen, Dan Decker
Don Morrison, City Administrator
Demolition: Bryan Long, Ruth Wergin, Sherry and Bob Leistico, Dan Swatman, Fred Jacobson, Jim Rackley, Kevin Havener, Cory McCammon, Karl Emig
Construction: Shane Falgout, Triple F Construction, owner; Bryan Long, Mike Connelly; Scott Angevine
Framing materials and doors:
Simpson Timber; David McEntee, VP Operational Services & External Affairs, referred by Marilee Hill-Anderson
Other materials: Mark Caziola, ProBuild – Bonney Lake, referred by Marilyn Long
Roofing:
Materials: Sterling Exteriors – Tacoma; Doug Veiselmeyer, owner,
referred by Cindy Van Meter
Cleaning: Kathy Walton
Installation: Marx Construction; Mark O’Brien, owner and son, Benji, referred by Lisa Peters
Dan’s Roofing; Dan Ewell, owner, referred by Julie Terry
Gutters: CR Gutters – Sumner; Cindy Van Meter, owner
Windows: Champion Windows; Jim Marowich, manager, installation by Cary, Sam, Victor, Sergei, Dimitri, Mike, Jason and Justin
Milgard Windows - Tacoma
Workroom slider – discounted by Home Depot; Doug Remen, manager
Electrical: Materials and labor donated by Honor Electric; Ruben and Imelda Hernandez, owners, referred by Tom McBride and Lisa Peters of Home Depot
Plumbing: Everlast Plumbing – Kent; Karl Emig, owner and Beth Emig; referred by Janet and Bruce Emig
Clark Hoover – Home Depot; referred by Lisa Peters
Drywall:
Materials: Georgia Pacific, referred by Sandy Sphar
Installation: EB Enterprises; Eric Betzina, owner, associate Dennis LaForce, and Kaleb Betzina, referred by Jessica Larios
Taping: Larios Family Enterprises, referred by Jessica Larios
Puget Sound Drywall; Brad Doll, owner
Wall insulation:
Materials: Donated by Home Depot – Bonney Lake; Doug Remen, manager,
referred by Lisa Peters
Laurie Carter, Cindy Morris, Ruth Wergin
Installation Fred Jacobson, BJ Miller
Attic insulation:
Materials: Donated by Lowe’s – Bonney Lake; Steve Fox, manager
Installation: Mark Baumgarten and associates Troy and Tom, Sumner School District, referred by Ann Cook; Kevin Havener
Paint:
Materials: Donated by Kelly-Moore Paint – Tacoma; Mike Wambold, manager,
referred by Marilyn Long
Glidden Paint; Jim Lee, sales representative, referred by Lisa Peters
Equipment: Donated by Parker Paint – Bonney Lake; Larry Graham, manager, referred by Marilyn Long
Labor: Anonymous volunteer, interior and exterior painting
Villa Painting; Victor Villa, owner, storage shed and donation station
Mark Johnson, referred by Melissa Johnson
Cement:
Materials: Miles Sand and Gravel; Walt Miles, owner;
Jeff Kushmaul, project manager, referred by Lauri McLeod
Installation: Aggregate Construction; James Larson, owner, referred by Pete Spain
Gravel: Miles Sand and Gravel; Walt Miles, owner
Tony Lind Paving – Kent, Tony Lind, owner, referred by April Young
Sod: Sound Turf Farms – Sumner
Topsoil & Bark: Struss Wood Products/Yellow Brick Bark; Ken Struss, owner
Fill Dirt: Tucci & Sons, acquired by Susan McCammon and Julie Terry
Dozing: Dark Horse Construction; Sean Hartness, owner, referred by Dana Williams
ADI Construction; Bryan Long, owner
Tile Installation: Rosalie and Gordon Nast ; Scott Angevine; Mike and Cindy Connelly,
Marilyn Long
Clothing fixtures: Village Maternity – Seattle; Shelley Capretto, owner; referred by Jen Shears
Flagstone patio and path:
Materials: Wilkeson Sandstone Quarry; Chuck, owner, referred by April Young
Installation: The Woodard Family of Boy Scout Troop 172
Arbor: Eagle Scout Project by Daniel Barrett, member of Boy Scout Troop 172
Equipment Rental: 410 Rentals; Gail Bohnas and Victor Proulx, owners
Equipt Hauling: Cascade Towing; Chuck Heitstumann, owner
Signs: Cadena Printing; Sabrina and Ruben Cadena, owners - Bonney Lake
Lions 4 Kids signs
Watson’s Wooden Words; Tom Watson, owner - Bonney Lake
Hours and instructional signs
Amy Rupert, “A” Boards
Flooring:
Materials: Funds donated by Reed and Helen Jones, Iona Catonio, Dana and John
Williams, Brent Rannow, Jeff Oliphant of Lowe’s Corporate
Installation: Mike, Chris and Dan Connelly - Laminate
Doug Remen, Jeff and Debi Bamburg, and team – Home Depot
Finish Carpentry: Green Earth Construction: Sarah Sager and Jason Keck, owners, referred by Jessica Larios
Stereo speakers: Donated by Ruben Hernandez;
Audio World – Graham; Rick Howie, referred by Ruben Hernandez
Storage cabinets: Donated by Home Depot, referred by Lisa Peters
Garden: Arbor services:
Nature’s Way Tree Service; Mike and Jennifer Harrell, owners, referred by Marcia Patterson
Beautify Bonney Lake event:
Dennis Tompkins; Scott Hatfield and members of Resonate Church, Bonney Lake High School Boy’s football team,
Bonney Lake High School Girl’s Swim & Dive Team, directed by Ruth Conrad
Boy Scout Troop 172: Mike Judkins, Scoutmaster
Daniel Barrett, Jason and Mary Bahr, Jonathan Conklin, Steven Worley,
Daniel Brown, Josh Brown, the Woodard Family, Luke Harlor, Chris Marks,
Pat and Amy Barrett, Tom, Tim and Marshall Bush, Rick, Jay & Bea Tracy
Elders from local wards of LDS Church:
referred by Susan McCammon and Julie Terry
Elders: Matson, Yoza, Hilton, Armstrong, Savaiinaea, Vaka
Culminating Project Students
Tanner Bartlett, Killian McDaniel, Jeff Bowie, Buddy Burleson, Brandon Knight, Blake Leon, Aubrielle Leon
Pay It Forward Project of North Tapps Middle School,
referred by Lauri McLeod:
Grace Schmidt, Kyra Hanetz, Jolene Forte, Connor McLeod, Derek Hart,
Josh Davenport, Delaney McCausland, Tia Burdine, Ashly Wilkins,
Paul Harris, Chance Brock, Tyler Berg, Zach Sardo, Doria Stephen,
Dylan Hagar, Alyssa Weaver, Dana Jensen, Masoon Baltazar-Todd,
Nolan Cull, Johnny Souza, Thomas Hentrive, Megan Shultz,
Kimmie Woolery, Chad Davidson, Josh Howe, Kady Howe
Window toppers: Jo Bryant, family and friends
Upholstery: Rebecca Berry
Printing: Stephanie Kelly, Office Depot – Bonney Lake
Washer and dryer: Nicole and Jeff England
Photographer: Linda Morris
Webmaster: David Colbeth
City of Bonney Lake associates:
David Wells, Jennie Sage, Jerry Hight, Scott Fielding, Bill Centen,
Mike Deadmond, Debbie McDonald, Lauren Hines, Christy McQuillen,
Dan Grigsby, Rick Shannon, Gary Leaf, Dana Fugere, HD Messinger,
Mary Barcom, Pete Spain, Melissa Johnson, City Hall staff, Heather Stinson,
Chief of Police Mike Mitchell; Barbara Wigton, Bonney Lake Police Guild
Miscellaneous Contributions:
· McLendon Hardware - donation and materials discount
· Jerry Yoder, owner - Sunset Chevrolet, Sumner – use of box truck, referred by Sherm Voiles
· Ben DeGoede, owner - Windmill Gardens, Sumner – use of box truck, referred by Sherm Voiles
· Fred and Winona Jacobson
· Deinstallation and transport of fixtures from Seattle to Bonney Lake: April and Bob Young, Gloria Bechtold, Lisa Peters, Sherm Voiles, David and Candy Moberg, Michael DaCorsi, Cory and Jen Shears, Iona Catonio and Laurence Breeden, Jim Anderson and David Colbeth
· Storage of fixtures for extended time: April and Bob Young
· Reinstallation of fixtures: Mike Connelly, David Colbeth, David and Candy Moberg, Jen Shears, David Moberg, Gary Shay, Tom and Denise Watson, Jim Bouchard, Andrea Henschell, April and Bob Young, Jen Shears
· Reed and Helen Jones
· Marilee Hill-Anderson and Jim Anderson
· Pease & Sons, Puyallup
· REI, Sumner
· Calvary Community Church
· Jim Bouchard
· Ruth Wergin, Matt Wergin
· Bill Diamond
· Brent Rannow
· Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, employee Matching funds
· Dana and John Williams
· Dan Swatman, BP Oil, employee matching funds
· Premier Product Management Inc., Greg & Melissa Haubner, El Dorado Hills, CA, referred by Michael and Melody DaCorsi
· Iona Catonio and Laurence Breeden
· Jessica Larios
· Michael and Melody DaCorsi
· Kevin Havener
· Henschell Chiropractic, Dr. Marty and Andrea Henschell, owners
· Mike Archbold, Tacoma News Tribune
· Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, referred by Brent Rannow
Movers from old building to new:
· Art and Sandy Sphar
· Lauri and Mike McLeod
· Marilee Hill-Anderson and Jim and Joel Anderson
· Members of Boy Scout Troop 172 including Cameron, Brent and Felix Buda, Levi Veiveera, Rob Wininger
· Dayna Richards
· Sherry and Bob Leistiko
· Heather and Jamie Lauren
· Amy Rupert
· Iona Catonio
· Dana Williams
· April Young
· Kathy Walton
· Cris Entrop
Prom Project
The ball has ended but “Happily Ever After Memories” will remain forever for 30 Cinderellas and Cinderfellas served by the third annual Lions 4 Kids House “Prom Project”
The magic would not have happened without the dedication, time, treasure and talent of many. It is with deepest thanks that we acknowledge the contributions of the following donors and volunteers:
Walmart Fred Meyer Target Hair Lounge – Federal Way Men’s Wearhouse The Tux Shop Quality Cleaners – Sumner Windermere R,E. Lake Tapps Colleen’s Hair Design – Orting Cedar Ridge Retirement & Sr. Living Blooms at Windmill Jennifer Tibbetts Photography Steve Vandegrift – Photos for Life Office Depot Courier-Herald Mother Earth Massage
High School Coordinators
Nicole Bortle – SHS
Dasha Berry – BLHS
Patti Harjehausen – WRHS
Leon Matz - OHS
Renee Globe - Collins HS
Community Volunteers
Marv Smith Alison Winters Jessica Dahl Iona Catonio
April Young Dana Williams Colleen West Samantha Brendible
Juli Bell Cheryl Fried Linda Morris Heather Lauren
Jen Espinoza Melinda Blevins Ramona Jirak Natasha Moffitt
Shirley Lewis Cris Entrop Brenda Howick Vanessa Witkowski
Alexis Brendible Jacklyn Brendible Mike Connelly Susan Van Slyke
Joanne May Juanita Breeden Carrie Ivan Browyn
Countless donors of gowns, accessories and financial contributions
And each of our high schools for donated or discounted prom tickets