Celebrating 70 Years

October 19^th 2009 is the Seventieth Anniversary of the arrival of the first resident to Rainer School. We families owe a lot to the staff, past and present, who have contributed so much of their lives, to making Rainier School and it’s programs such a great place for the severely and profoundly mentally and physically handicapped who have, and will, live there. It’s not been easy. Think also of the thousands of families over all these years, they’ve helped when they took in and nurtured their loved ones and made their lives better.

To all staff past and present we say :Thank You Very Much for what you do now, and, those staff retired, for what you did.

Thanks also to all those families and friends of Rainier School who raised the funds, such as, first to start Rainier School. Then to fund the swimming pool. And the Chapel. And support and fund two winning legal challenges to lawsuits aimed at closing Rainier School. And who keep on supporting and fighting for Rainer School. (don’t rest.. it’s not over.)

VROOM! VROOM !! Motocross Park proposal on ex Rainier School land east of campus: On July 28^th Ted DeVol, Enumclaw businessman, and operator of several motocross parks statewide, presented the Buckley City Council with a proposal to lease 80 acres in the field east of Rainier School that’s been declared surplus, from DSHS, for a motocross facility. It’s in the general area of the open field seen from the road. This property is not in the City. Pierce County controls the zoning. It’s now designated agriculture and forest. The City has interests, as do the surrounding neighbors. Also there are two wells in the general area that are standby wells for part of the water system for Buckley and Rainier School. !

Passings

Carol Henry, long time member of and contributor to Friends of Rainier passed on recently. For many years with husband Gene, Carol was very active in the 2025/2035 Parent Club. We pray Carol is with God this day, and peace and comfort for Gene and family.

Recent Passing’s on Campus

Jeff Wyatt who lived on Haddon House. His presence will be missed..Bill Sexton who lived on Orcas House. And Fred Moe who lived on 2010B. Fred’s family writes: Freddy enjoyed listening to Johnny Cash records, going on Rainier School outings, and spending time with his family & friends. He will be remembered for his joyful disposition and keen sense of humor. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his families at home and at Rainier School. May all above rest in peace and be with God this day.

Memorials

We gratefully acknowledge receipt of donations in memory of Freddy Ray Moe from:

Renita & Gregory Mckinley, Bill Paulson, Barbara & Everett Macomber, Thomas & Linda Easton,

C D & A J Curfman, Herbert, J M, & Scott Amrine, William & Rhonda Downey,

Betty & Darrell Bolster, Reata & EC Waggoner, Christiana & William Kriegman Jr,

Ronald & Brigitte Burger, Robert O’Neill, Marilyn & Collin McMaster

Action DD meeting Saturday, Oct 10^th at Rainier School from 10:30am -2: 30 pm.

For more information contact: Maureen Durkan, Action DD- Chair 206 399 6206