Somebody Needs You

Sat., Dec. 30, 2000

Somebody Needs You is a 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.

A local hospice patient would like to borrow an electric wheelchair to assist in keeping her independence as long as possible. The wheelchair will be returned. Contact Patty Bullick at Hospice, 772-7994.

A disabled woman needs an extrafirm, twin-sized bed. Contact Patricia Easton at Goodwill, 667-6463.

A disabled person would like a small chest freezer in order to stock up on groceries. Contact Lisa Miller at Goodwill, 667-9132.

A disabled married couple would like a VCR. Contact Lisa Miller at 667-9132.

A developmentally disabled person would like to have a DVD player, a laptop computer and an opportunity to attend jazz events. Contact Debra Gordon at Again and Adult Services, 667-3179.

A 4-year-old who is severely disabled from an accident is in need of some toys for her development, specifically some voice-recognition toys. Some toys have been received but the child is in need of more. 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 205 75/R15. 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 lowincome family needs twin or full bed and bedding. One bed has been received but family could use one more. Contact Linda Miles at Community Resources for Families, 769-5614.

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

New dentures are needed for lowincome 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.

Children ages 5-14 from singleparent 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.

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

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