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BRIAN CHURCH, HIDDEN LAKES’S NEW ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
(June, 2003) Brian Church is the new Director of Admissions for Hidden Lake Academy, Dahlonega, Georgia, 800-394-0640, bringing to HLA his five years of experience with SUWS Adolescent Program, working in Huntington Beach, California, serving in both marketing and admissions.

CEDAR RIDGE ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF
(June 2003) Pamela Nielson, Admissions Director, Cedar Ridge, 866-855-1588 Roosevelt, Utah, announced their new toll free admissions number and the beginning of construction on their new barn, a geodesic dome. Also, Dan Goodkind, PhD, a clinical psychologist, has contracted with them to do psychological evaluations. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, and adjunct professor at the Utah State University Branch Campus. Brian Winn is their new math teacher, certified to teach at all levels through calculus.

MENNINGER CLINIC MOVES TO HOUSTON, TEXAS
(June 2003) The Menninger Clinic, Houston, Texas, 800-351-9058, assures us that although their address has changed to Houston, their specialty hospital and diagnostic programs, admissions process, toll-free line, and the majority of faces in the Admissions Office remain the same. Admissions coordinators are available seven days a week from 8am to 10pm Central Time.

BREHM GRADUATES LARGEST CLASS IN THEIR HISTORY: 25 STUDENTS
(June 5, 2003) Donna Collins, states Brehm Preparatory School, Carbondale, Illinois, 618-457-0371, had the largest graduating class in their history, with 25 graduates. “It appears their 2003-04 graduating class may be as large, or larger than the 2002-03 class.” This summer they break ground for their multi-purpose building, which will include a full gymnasium and stage, and they are considering expanding their middle school.

VISTA ADOLESCENT SERVICES VISITS
WOODBURY REPORTS
(June 6, 03) Dixon and Checketts, therapists from Vista Adolescent Treatment Center, 801-250-9762, Magna, Utah, stopped by Woodbury Reports, Inc. to say hello.

NEW LIFESTYLES GRADUATES FIRST GROUP
(June 12, 2003) Ken Cuave, with New Lifestyles of Winchester, Virginia, 540-722-4521 x203, a clinically driven transition program for adults ages 18 to 26, announced the graduation of their initial group of young men at the MILLWOOD HOUSE residence, this summer. They are now accepting applications for the next group of young men desiring either “living conditions with increased social interaction or whose diagnoses dictate a more structured environment.”

GEORGE P. CONDAS, NEW DIRECTOR OF CALIFORNIA'S CEDU SCHOOLS
(June 14, 2003) Bob Naples, CEO, CEDU and The Brown Schools, Inc. announced the well-known California psychologist George P. Condas, Ph.D. will be the new executive director of the CEDU Schools in California and director of CEDU High School. Arriving at Running Springs July 1, he formerly was executive director of Ocean View School in Aliso Viejo, California since 1996, and later, was clinical director of the 96-bed psychiatric hospital, Capistrano by the Sea, in Dana Point, California. He shares clinical counseling practice with his wife, Helen. A member of the American, California and Orange County Psychological Associations, he is noted for his publications and presentations and frequent appearances on radio and television, addressing behavioral health issues. Brandi Elliott will continue to direct the Middle School at Running Springs. They are grateful to Bill Valentine, for serving as interim director, and are “especially pleased to have Bill back in the role he prefers, as director of family education and support for all CEDU schools.”

MELANIE LEANNE HENLEY:
LON WOODBURY’S NEW GRANDAUGHTER
(June 24, 2003) Kristie and Phillip Henley
are the proud parents of a baby girl, Melanie LeAnne Henley, their first child, who was born at 5:15 pm on June 24, 2003, weighing
5 lbs., 12 oz., and 18" long. Mother and daughter are happy and doing well; Dad’s feet have yet to touch the ground. Kristie, editorial assistant and web page designer, is the daughter of Lon and Denise Woodbury, Bonners Ferry, publishers of RuralNorthwest.com, Strugglingteens.com and Woodbury Reports, Inc. Both grandparents, though exhausted, are doing fine as well.

WILDERNESS TREATMENT CENTER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
(June 18, 2003) Patrick Hawkins, 406-854-2832, Wilderness Treatment Center, Marion, Montana, informed us that in August of 1983 they opened their doors for treating chemically dependent young men. It was “the first program of its kind to combine traditional inpatient treatment with a separate wilderness component for maximum impact. This 60-day program in a 35-bed facility is set on a working cattle ranch. Founder, John Brekke, said they are one of the largest outfitters in the state and will have a group in the woods every day of the year except Christmas.

DR. YVONNE JONES HAS NEW ADDRESS AND COMPANY NAME
(June 20, 2003) Yvonne Jones, Ph.D., announced her new address and company name, the Education Advisory Group, which consists of Yvonne Jones, Ph.D., Paul Auchterlonie, Ed.M., Ruth Wilson, M.A. They are located at 6239 Woodlawn Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 323-1838, fax (206) 267-1325

NWA HAS GRADUATED OVER 30 STUDENTS SINCE AUGUST 2002
(June 25, 2003) Christy Slate, Admissions Coordinator, Northwest Academy, Naples, Idaho, 877-882-0980, writes: NWA’s program for 17 year old students allows students to complete up to two years of high school during their one-year stay, and more than 30 students have graduated from this program since August 2002. Of these, “75 percent were 18 years old, making their own decision to stay and complete the program. Another 11 students will graduate this August.”

BROWN SCHOOLS NAMES LEGAL AND COMMUNICATIONS COUNSELORS
(June 30, 2003) Howard Falkenberg 512-482-8897 (office) or 512-490-5120 (pager), informed us that The Brown Schools, Inc. has selected Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C. as its corporate legal counsel and Staats Falkenberg & Partners Inc. as communications counsel for the company. Winstead Sechrest & Minick is among the largest business law firms in Texas with more than 330 attorneys and 28 practice areas. The firm has offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas and five other cities. Staats Falkenberg & Partners is a public affairs and marketing communications firm that serves a variety of corporate and institutional clients from its headquarters in Austin.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOHN FREEMAN
(June 30, 2003) Sally Ten Eyck informed the IECA@talklist.com that Mary Jane Freeman wishes to inform people of the funeral arrangements for her husband John, who died suddenly the previous Saturday. The Visitation was held at the Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville, NC., and the funeral service was held at the Davidson Presbyterian Church of Davidson College (on the Davidson Campus) with burial in Davidson, NC. Pat Gildersleeve’s brother is the minister at the Davidson Presbyterian Church and officiated at John’s service. In lieu of flowers from IECA friends, Mary Jane has asked that contributions be made to the IECA Foundation, 3251 Old Lee Highway, Suite 510, Faixfax, VA 22030. John’s strong interest and involvement in education over the last few years has made this a most appropriate way to celebrate his life. Woodbury Reports offers their condolences and shares Sally Ten Eyck’s sentiments that Mary Jane and her family will be in our thoughts.

DYNAMY SEPT. INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
(June 20, 2003) Keith Robichaud, Director of Admissions for the Dynamy Internship Year, 508-755-2571, Worcester, Massachusetts, announced there are still spaces available for the year and semester programs scheduled to begin September 8, 2003. “The Dynamy Internship Year is a challenging and engaging alternative for students who are looking to be actively involved in exploring their own interests and potential career paths. The program includes a combination of internships, independent living, advising, an Outward Bound course, optional college credit seminars (through Clark University), and community service projects.

ADIRONDACK ADMITS FIRST PARTICIPANT
(July 3, 2003) Jeff Johnson, Admissions Director for Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, 877-252-0869, Saranac Lake, New York, the newest of the 48 programs run by Aspen Education Group, Inc., admitted its first participant on June 19, 2003. The program “is a character development program, which promotes personal growth through a focus on insight-oriented experiences.”

CATHERINE FREER WTE & DISNEY MOVIE FEATURE TALL SHIP, LADY WASHINGTON
(July 8, 2003) Will Twombly of Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Expeditions, 541-926-7252, informed us that the Lady Washington, the historic ship the Freer program has used for their tall ship expedition for the last two years, appears in the Disney Movie, The pirates of the Caribbean, which opened July 10, 2003. The Catherine Freer tall ships expedition, for teens who voluntarily choose to participate in this exciting therapeutic adventure will circumnavigate Vancouver Island starting on July 20, 2003.

ALAN PLANT LEAVES RIGHT DIRECTIONS
(July 8, 2003) Woody Crowell of Right Directions, a youth transport service in Glens Ferry, Idaho, 888-592-8400, informed us that as of July 1, 2003, Alan Plant, Director of business development, is no longer employed with Right Directions. Woody expressed appreciation for Alan’s hard work and dedication, and we, along with Right Directions, wish him the best of luck when he and his family relocate to North Carolina.

ACADEMY AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN SEEKS ADMISSION DIRECTOR
(July 8, 2003) Jodi Tuttle, Academy at Cedar Mountain, Cedar City, UT announces they are seeking a self-motivated individual with admission experience to be the Admission Director for this structured co-ed boarding school for grades 9-12. The school has both an academic curriculum and a social and emotional intelligence curriculum. Salary is based on experience, and they request that interested applicants fax their resume: 435-867-0005

MUSGROVE TO NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRY
(June 6, 2003) Tom Musgrove has taken the position of Program Director at the New Beginnings Ministry in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania. Musgrove had been Director of Operations at Family Foundation School, Hancock, New York, 845-887-5213, for the last ten years.

NEW APPOINTMENTS AT ST. PAUL’S
(June 26, 2003) Hal Elliott, Headmaster of St. Paul’s Academy, Phoenix, Arizona 602-956-9090, announced Julie Vaughan is the new Director of Admission. Jill Scott, the past Admission Director, is the new Director of Development, and Jim Graves is their new Dean of Students.

HOSTETLER INTERIM DIRECTOR AT FLYING H
(June 25, 2003) Bob Hostetler has been appointed Interim Administrator of the Flying H Ranch, Naches Washington, a Christian Boy’s School/Ranch, 509-658-2990, replacing previous Administrator Pete Smith.

ABUNDANT LIFE ACADEMY EXPANDS
(July 5, 2003) Craig Rogers, founder and administrator of Abundant Life Academy, 435-644-8297, Kanab, Utah and Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, announced he has expanded his small family-style Christian program to include a second facility in Mexico near Guadalajara, in addition to continuing to operate the program in Utah.

NEW LIFESTYLES WORKS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME
(July 1, 2003) Kenneth L. Cuave, Psy.D., New Lifestyles, Winchester, Virginia, 540-722-4521x 203, announces their Lifestyles Program offers monitored homes for three to four young adults where staff provide supervision and guidance in the transition of individuals with Asperger syndrome and other disorders. He quotes Gillberg, C. (2002) A Guide to Asperger Syndrome, Cambridge University Press, informing us that the emerging adults with Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, desperately seek connection with others in spite of what appears to be an overriding need to isolate. These individuals also meet the criteria for, and show features of several other diagnoses, including ADHD. Gillberg states that a social network is a critical component to treatment for Asperger syndrome, with support groups being more effective for adults then adolescents.

FAMILY WORKSHOPS IN THE WILDERNESS
(July 1, 2003) Hyde School, Maine and Connecticut campuses, 207-443-5584, rtuluck@hyde.edu, is planning two workshops for families in the wilderness to strengthen family relationships! The weekend dates are August 14-17, 2003, and August 21-24, 2003. The workshops include outdoor activities designed to help people understand family dynamics, canoeing on scenic Flagstaff Lake, time for family reflection, and a wrap-up with a Maine clambake. The family workshops are part of The Biggest Job division. For more information contact the Director or the Assistant Director.

SHAMROCK ACRES WISHES CHRIS MC CLURE HAPPY TRAILS
(July 14, 2003) Cathy Carter, Shamrock Educational Academy, Newman Lake, 509-226-3662, informed us that their current operations manager, Chris McClure, will be relocating for family reasons. Cathy Carter co-owns Shamrock with Headmaster, Thomas Carter; she now will be operations manager, as well as resident mom. They have been grateful for Chris’ help over the last seven years and wish him the very best.

MARE DUBOVITCH’S PASSING MOURNED
(July 14, 2003) It is with deep sadness that we inform the emotional growth and therapeutic wilderness community that one of our early pioneers, Mare Dubovitch, passed away on July 14, 2003 after a courageous struggle with cancer. May we all reach out to her three children, Luka, Anya, and Mica, and to her husband, wilderness leader, Dan Krmpotich, during these difficult times.

BREAKING NEWS ON WWW.STRUGGLINGTEENS.COM
(July 16, 2003) In the Breaking News Section of the Internet site for Woodbury Reports, Inc. a collection of newspaper links on WWASP, Dundee Ranch Academy and other issues and events is available.

ADMISSIONS CHANGES AT PAINT ROCK
(July 16, 2003) Tere Snodgrass, Referral Relations, (770) 947-5444, and Leigh Anderson, Admissions Supervisor, (256) 880-3339, write us on behalf of Darin Geiger, Administrator Paint Rock Valley Boys’, and Kathy DeMellier, Administrator, Paint Rock Valley girls’, both in Trenton, Alabama. They wish to inform us that Candace Bynum, Director of Admissions, will be leaving the end July. They wish Candace the best of luck and support her in her endeavors. Jay Wilson, who has worked in admissions with Candace for several months and is a great asset to the Paint Rock Valley team, will now be the contact person in admissions. Tere and Leigh are also available to answer any questions, and wish to extend an invitation to visit Paint Rock Valley and meet their staff if you have not done so recently.

CONDIE DISCOVERY ACADEMY CLINICAL DIRECTOR
(July 16, 2003) Steve Nadauld, 800-898-1244 and Tori Ballard 801-374-2121 announced Ken Condie, LCSW, is the new Clinical Director at Discovery Academy, Provo, Utah, replacing Dr. Paul Goddard, who has taken a position as Program Director for Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, New York.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN USES BREAKTHROUGH TO MATH
(July 15, 2003) Kevin Baron, M. Ed., Dean of Academics at the Academy at Cedar Mountain, Cedar City, Utah, 800-748-5368, in their July e-News Update, described the success they have had in the last seven years using the four-level program, Breakthrough to Math. “It is excellent for those who need an immediate sense of accomplishment, suffer from math anxiety, or are in short-term instructional programs.”

NEW HORIZONS OPEN HOUSE
(July 16, 2003) Audrey Peavey, at New Horizons Wilderness Program, Orrington, Maine, 800-916-9755, a wilderness program for girls, announced their 2nd annual open House will be September 11-13, 2003. Call Audrey for information.