Somebody Needs You

Sat., Dec. 16, 2000

Somebody Needs You is a new, regular feature of Handle Extra. Requests for assistance are handled by local social service agencies and are coordinated by the local office of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Rural Athol family with six children needs transportation. Contact Christina McNutt at Lakeland Head Start, 683-9317.

Disabled woman needs a warmer coat for this winter. Contact Lisa Miller at Goodwill Industries, 667-9132.

A 4-1/2-year-old who is severely disabled from an accident is in need of some toys for her development, specifically some voice-recognition toys. Please call Lisa Miller, for details, at Goodwill Industries, 667-9132.

A 19-year-old with a severe hearing impairment needs a computer that is Internet ready to assist him in bridging some communication barriers. Contact Barb Bethka at Goodwill Industries, 667-9132.

An elderly disabled couple living in Hayden need two studded snow tires for a 1981 Lincoln Town Car, tire size 20575R15. Contact Irene Vasquez at Kootenai Medical Center Social Services, 666-2994.

Developmentally disabled person with cerebral palsy and lifelong paraplegic would like some specific items to improve his quality of life. Please call Chris Elliott at Aging and Adult Services, 667-3179.

Two individuals need restorative dental work done. Contact Carrie McCrite at Kootenai County Assistance, 666-8101.

Female with newborn, seeking housing, needs beds for three, dining set, bedding, dressers, lamps and a washer and dryer. Contact Carolynn Kelley at ICARE, 676-1515.

Elementary student from low-income family needs twin or full bed and bedding. Contact Linda Miles at Community Resources for Families, 769-5614.

Pregnant woman needs car seat, diapers and clothes. Contact Paula Jackson at Goodwill, 667-6463.

New dentures are needed for low-income patient. Contact Carrie McCrite at Kootenai County Assistance, 666-8101.

A disabled mom and daughter need their bathroom pipes and floor repaired. Contact Patricia Easton at Goodwill Industries, 667-6463.

A disabled man and son need wood or pellet stove to heat their small house this winter. Contact Barb Bethke at Goodwill Industries, 667-9132.

A disabled man would like color television and boom box that can play cassette tapes. Contact Barb Bethke at Goodwill Industries, 667-9132.

A father of three disabled children needs winter coveralls - extra large/extra long, for outside work. Contact Barb Bethke at Goodwill Industries, 667-9132.

A disabled woman needs a full-size bed frame, a dresser, kitchen table and two chairs. Contact Barb Bethke at Goodwill Industries, 667-9132.

Children ages 5-14 from single-parent homes need a friend to mentor and enjoy. For as little as one hour per week for a school year and eight to 16 hours per month for one year. Contact Lesley, Ken or Raquel at Big Brothers/Big Sisters of North Idaho, 667-0475.

Storage space is needed for a lending program. In storage would be cribs, high chairs, beds, couches, toys, etc. Contact ICARE staff at 666-2996.

A low-income family in Kootenai County needs a new septic tank and drainfield. Contact Nick Motzny at the Panhandle Health District, 786-7474.

To submit information for this column, contact a local social service agency.

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