n i t e l l u B o b o H Hillyard’s Published by Pam Farnsworth [email protected]

Volume 2 Issue 1

February 20, 2011

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Amazing as it seems, the Hillyard Hobo Bulletin is now a Year Old! Many thanks to all the people who have supported the Hillyard Hobo Bulletin this past year! The Bulletin has helped people relived many memories from their childhood and adult years. The Bulletin has helped us remember how importance it is to keep the history of Hillyard ALIVE. Keep memories ALIVE. As every community experiences the good times and the bad times, it always seems to makes a community grow stronger and helps them work better as a team within the community. Pam Farnsworth Editor of the Hillyard Hobo Bulletin 509 217-5543

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Upcoming Community Events Mon - Feb 21

President’s Day

Tues - Feb 22 Every Tues

12 pm

VFW Bingo 2902 E Diamond

Every Tues

12 pm

Kiwanis Meeting 5012 N Market

Every Tues

5-7 pm

VFW Pasta Dinner 2902 E Diamond

6:30 pm

Hillyard Festival Meeting 4001 N Cook

8:30 am

Merchant Committee Meeting 5012 N Market

12 pm

Hillyard Rotary Meeting 4001 N Cook

Thurs - Feb 24 Every Thurs

12 pm

VFW Bingo 2902 E Diamond

Every Thurs

4 pm 7 pm

Food Bank & Soup Kitchen 2723 E Gordon

Every Thurs

5-7 pm

VFW Steak & Bake Dinner 2902 E Diamond

Fri - Feb 25 Every Friday

5-7 pm

VFW Fish Fry Dinner 2902 E Diamond

Mon - Feb 28

11:30 am

GHBA Exec Meeting 4001 N Cook

6:30 pm

VFW Evening Bingo 2902 E Diamond

8 am

Hillyard Roundtable Meeting 5012 N Market

12 pm

VFW Bingo 2902 E Diamond

12 pm

Kiwanis Meeting 5012 N Market

12 pm

Hillyard Rotary Meeting 4001 N Cook

All Day

Shaw Middle School Fundraiser Papa Johns Crestline & Wellesley

6:30 pm

Kiwanis Evening Meeting Eagle Lodge above Francis

Wed - Feb 23 Every Wed

Tues - Mar 1

Wed - Mar 2

Thurs - Mar 3

12 pm

Fri - Mar 4

5:30 pm to 8 pm

VFW Bingo 2902 E Diamond Hillyard Hobo Dinner 2706 E Queen

“We fix $7.00 Haircuts!”

Thank You for your support. Thanks to those who contributed to this bulletin. Placing of Ads and/or Coupons are free of charge for Hillyard Businesses, however donations will be accepted to help cover costs of the website and Hillyard Visual Gateway. The opinion expressed in this publication are those of the respective authors, and do not represent the opinions or beliefs of the “Hillyard Hobo Bulletin”. To contact the Hillyard Hobo Bulletin - 217-5543 [email protected] HillyardHoboBulletin.com

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A History of John R. Rogers High School Following construction of the annex, W.E. Doolittle served as principal until 1925, when his position was taken over by John D. Meyer. By that year the city of Spokane had absorbed Hillyard and the school system was consolidated with Spokane School District No. 81. Space remained a concern for the school. To alleviate crowding some rooms of the adjacent Arlington School were utilized and four portable buildings were placed along Everett Avenue. The joke was that if a freshman became lost his first day of classes, he would not be found again until the second semester. Because of this campus-like situation, students often referred to their school as the “University of Hillyard.” Mr. Meyer served as principal until the new John R. Rogers High School was built in 1932. In 1927 a new Arlington Elementary School was built on Francis Avenue, and the old building became another annex to Hillyard High School, temporarily alleviating the ongoing overcrowding problem. At that time, the school reported an enrollment of 554 students, an increase of over 100 from the previous year. By 1929 a delegation of educators, businessmen, and social clubs was calling for a new high school to be built in northeast Spokane. In order to serve both the Hillyard area and other Spokane neighborhoods, it was suggested that the new school be placed to the south and west of the current structure. Then, in 1931, a fire in the old Arlington School building damaged the structure and it was demolished shortly thereafter. The loss of space severely crimped Hillyard High School and calls for a new school were again lifted. The new structure, named John R. Rogers High School, after the former governor of the state, was an Art Deco Style brick building designed by architect John K. Dow, in partnership with William Wells. A document titled A History of Hillyard High School, written in 1931, recounts the history behind that school, making a metaphoric comparison to a sailing ship. In conclusion, it provides a preview of the proposed new high school, Rogers: The ship is now old and disabled and it is hoped that in the near future a new ship will shelter its passengers. Not only will the ship be one of beauty, but it will have many added attractions. The auditorium will contain seating capacity for eight hundred and fifty students. Two hundred and fifty seats will be located in the balcony, which will surround three sides of the wall. Several study halls will be located in various parts of the building. The gymnasium is to be located in the wing of the building, which is to be built in the shape of a great E, with a door on the wings and the ends of the building. By Stephen Emerson Archaeological and Historical Services Eastern Washington University

Pizza Fundraiser March 2, 2011 All Day Event Portion of Proceed to Benefit Shaw Middle School

Date: June 1937 Location: Hillyard, WA Photographer: Ron V. Nixon Railroad: Great Northern Railway

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1939 Hillyard Community Cookbook Contributed by Gary Garberg

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The Professional Corner Straight from the horse’s mouth The phrase straight from the horses mount comes from horse racing. When speculating on horses fitness and willingness to run the most accurate information would come straight from the horse’s mouth. If you are marketing your business and you want to know what will attract the customers wouldn’t it be best to get it straight from the horse’s mouth? Meaning of course what do your potential customers think is the best way to attract them before you make a firm commitment to a marketing campaign, do a survey and ask people who are in your target market for their opinion. I would ask at least 50 different people. Ask them what they like about your marketing piece and what may not appeal to them and what they think should be included. Three great things are happening when you do these surveys. First you are getting great feedback, second you are actually marketing to these people you contact and third is that when people invest their time and brainpower/emotion in helping you they become invested in your success. These people could easily become your customers or better yet good referral sources for you. If you attach to your survey a thank you gift gain many new customers that way.

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The real trick in getting people to answer your survey is to tell them you value their opinion and ask nicely. You might offer the certificate as an incentive for them to complete the survey. Does this work. Absolutely. Michael Carlson Target Marketing Spokane 847-5313

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Donations Tips from the IRS When preparing to file your federal tax return, don’t forget your contributions to charitable organizations. If you made qualified donations last year, you may be able to take a tax deduction if you itemize on IRS Form 1040, Schedule A. The IRS has put together the following 10 tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return. Contributions must be made to qualified organizations to be deductible. You cannot deduct contributions made to specific individuals, political organizations and candidates. You cannot deduct the value of your time or services. Nor can you deduct the cost of raffles, bingo or other games of chance. If your contributions entitle you to merchandise, goods or services, including admission to a charity ball, banquet, theatrical performance or sporting event, you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received. Donations of stock or other property are usually valued at the fair market value of the property. Special rules apply to donation of vehicles. Clothing and household items donated must generally be in good used condition or better to be deductible. Regardless of the amount, to deduct a contribution of cash, check, or other monetary gift, you must maintain a bank record, payroll deduction records or a written communication from the organization containing the name of the organization, the date of the contribution and amount of the contribution. For donations by text message, a telephone bill will meet the record-keeping requirement if it shows the name of the organization receiving your donation, the date of the contribution, and the amount given. To claim a deduction for contributions of cash or property equaling $250 or more you must have a bank record, payroll deduction records or a written acknowledgment from the qualified organization showing the amount of the cash and a description of any property contributed, and whether the organization provided any goods or services in exchange for the gift. One document may satisfy both the written communication requirement for monetary gifts and the written acknowledgement requirement for all contributions of $250 or more. If your total deduction for all noncash contributions for the year is over $500, you must complete and attach IRS Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, to your return. Taxpayers donating an item or a group of similar items valued at more than $5,000 must also complete Section B of Form 8283, which requires an appraisal by a qualified appraiser. To deduct a charitable contribution, you must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A.

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John R. Rogers Walk of Fame Wayne G. Fleming graduated in 1956 He received a degree in education at Eastern Washington University and then received a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant through the ROTC. Wayne taught at Odessa for three months before entering the Army in 1962. He spent 1966 in Vietnam where he amassed over 1,000 hours of combat flight time. Wayne crashed in enemy territory once but was quickly rescued by U.S. soldiers. He finished his career as a Lieutenant Colonel. Wayne received various medals from his time in the Army in Viet Nam and he was selected as a flight instructor both by the Army and Northwest Airlines. In both cases he had to be in the top of his group to even be considered and he had to pass a rigorous training to become an instructor. Wayne’s community involvement includes: volunteering for the Bellevue Little League for 20 years including five years during which he was president, volunteering for the Peoria Diamond Club which helps raise money for West Valley of Phoenix youth organizations, he still works with Valley Little League as a coach, he is a referee for Upwards flag football, and he is on the board of Directors of the John R. Rogers Alumni & Friends Foundation.

Lynda C. (Egger) Hayashi graduated in 1966 She received her B.A. from Warner Pacific College, did some postgraduate studies at San Francisco State University and Whitworth, and received an M.E. from Gonzaga University. Lynda served as President of the Spokane Education Association from 1989 to 1992.

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Her community involvement/recognition includes the following: Staff Parish Relations Committee at St. Pauls United Methodist Church (where she is also a member), President of the Fund Development Board at the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Pumpkin Ball Committee, and the Rosaurers’ Open Golf Tournament Hospitality Committee. Lynda has also served as a mediator for Spokane Public Schools, which worked to help solve interpersonal conflicts. Her passion is the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, which helps create a safe harbor for families to take some time out, calm down, and get parenting skills. Lynda is part of the many people who helps to raise funds to support that effort.

Henry (Hank) Coplen graduated in 1945 He received his BA from Eastern Washington University and his MA from Whitworth College. Hank was a teacher, coach, and school administrator for the state of Washington for 37 years. His honors include: The WIIAA Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, The Northwest Association of Community Colleges Coaches Hall of Fame, Inland Northwest Hall of Fame, Inland Empire Softball Hall of Fame, and several awards connected with WIAA State B Basketball. Hank’s community service includes working with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Master of Ceremonies at Officials Dinner and Players Breakfast, Special Olympics, Wheelchair Basketball, and has coached community college basketball state champions at Columbia Basin in Pasco and Spokane Falls, and has been Director of State B Basketball.

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Great Northern Railroad Special Agent William "Bill" Pelozzi who was the last GN RY police officer to walk the Hillyard Complex yards and shops in Spokane, Washington. His career as a Railroad Special Agent spanned from 1968 to 1995.