VOLUMEOLUME 2, 2,ISSUE ISSUE 1 1 JANUARY 2009 2009 PSH&TC NEWSLETTER
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COTTAGE CHRISTMAS DECORATING WINNER Congratula ons to all the residents and staff of second was so close that a definite favorite could Ash Co age as the winners of the Second Annual not be determined - they were all great. Everyone Co age Decora ng Contest. The decision was who par cipated had wonderful ideas! Let’s hard, but the first place winners of the Co age strive for 100% par cipa on next year! Christmas Decora ng Contest had the best resi- Plans are to con nue this every year . . . KEEP your VISION STATEMENT dent par cipa on, originality, crea vity, under decora ons as this will con nue to be one of the People experiencing the highest budget, and use of recycled items. The “mystery criteria . . . . re-use of items you already have. Be quality of life regardless of the prize” will be donated by the Endowment Associa- on the lookout for ideas throughout the year for challenges. on this year and the co age will get to choose a recycling and ac vi es in which the residents can prize that they can use all year long. The race for par cipate! MISSION STATEMENT
To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Cottage Decorating 1 Winner
Holiday Gift Certificate 1 Winners
United Way Kickoff Chal- 2 Ash’s Recycled Christmas lenge Holiday Gi Cer ficate Winners Self Advocacy Group 2 The PSH Endowment Associa on donated money for the purchase of Downtown Dollar Gi Cer ficates Holiday Dance from many local businesses and restaurants. Winners were chosen through a randomized drawing and are as follows: Operation Santa Noodle 3 Dallas Stevens - Willow Bill Chapman, Jr. - Birch Thomas Westhoff - David Smith - Staff Fundraiser Wayman Young - Spruce Gina Madore - Aspen Transporta on Training Birthdays Sandra Burris - Maple Ryan Schibi - Ash Jeff Cunningham Virginia Sanchez - 3 Virginia Merman - Pine Nathan Forkner - Voc. Services Human Rights Michael Clark - Oak - Maintenance Karen VanLeeuwen - Commi ee member Christmas Float Pictures 3 Eric Shultz - Holly Chris Middleton QDDP Adult Advocacy Com- Cottage Adopted for 3 Lesle Gray - Elm - Nursing Diane Johnson - mi ee (to use as the Christmas Emily Westhoff - Cedar Switchboard group decides) PSH&TC NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
UNITED WAY 2009 CHALLENGE
Once more, The United Way is offering us the opportunity to make a difference in our community and claim #1 in another company compe on.
OUR CHALLENGE: To outdo the compe on and be the company that raises the most money for Labe e County United Way.
OUR GOAL : $20,000
Last Year’s Top 3 Contributors #1 UPS employees contributed $12,000 in dona ons #2 Westar employees contributed $6,000 in dona ons #3 Columbian Tec Tank employees contributed $4,500 in dona ons This year we want to be #1 in Company Olympics and United Way Dona ons!!
HOW, you ask! We can easily reach our $20,000 goal if every Parsons State Hospital employee gives just $2 a pay period ($52 year) or more, if you like!
Challenge other co ages/work areas! Be a winner!! Each pay period, the co age/work area that contributes the most dona ons will win the PSH-United Way traveling trophy. The co age/work area that contributes the most dona ons by August 1, 2009, will win a pizza party, hosted by Dr. Jerry Rea, Teresa Parker, Tim Posch, and others.
SELF ADVOCACY HOLIDAY DANCE By: Charles B and Cheryl B
Fun was had by all who a ended the first and second place prizes. Door Prize Winners: the annual Holiday Dance on The Works once again donated nu- Debbie K. Jeff B. December 11th, which was spon- merous door prizes which were en- Georgia E. Tim S. sored by the PSH&TC Adult Self- joyed by many. The Social Com- Roger B. Bob Z. Advocacy Group. DJ Charles mi ee would like to thank everyone Mark S. James P. provided the tunes for the even- Charlie H. Glennis R. who helped make this year’s dance a ing and kept the party going Elton D. Dusty H. success including Horse Barn em- strong! There were a lot of tal- George A. Charles B. ployees, The Works, Jim Captain, ented dancers who par cipated Cathy R. John B. Kathy Dringenberg, Dog E Bones Noel P. Jesse R. in the dance contest, but only employees, Lauren Edwards, Gail George K. Clarence D. two could win. Congratula ons to Kiser, Denise Hill and Chris Smith. Cindy N. Kathi K. Tim Sanders sees how Michael V. for winning “Best Jack B. Paul A. “Lo, Lo, Lo” He Can Go at Male Dancer” and to Virginia S. James D. Kim M. the Self Advocacy Group’s for earning the tle, “Best Female Devin S. Jeremy C. Annual Christmas Dance Dancer.” New to this year’s Robert S. Kim H. dance was a Limbo contest with Ashli F. Richard M. Tim S. and Kyle B. taking home Darrell B. Margaret A. Donald T. LJ B. Ma L. Bobby J. VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 OPERATION SANTA NOODLE FUNDRAISER The 2nd Annual Operation Santa Noodle Science Class members also assisted Dinner Fundraiser was a HUGE Success. with preparation, serving and delivery. The Parsons High School Health Science Overall, the students raised a little over Academy students learn much through $650 to go towards Operation Santa. their experiences of job shadowing, guest speakers in the classroom, community projects and field trips. Each year, the Senior Class members do a community service project. Operation Santa was again chosen this year by one group. The Parsons High School students Kaylee Hall Senior Class Members worked together to (right), Lacie Gudde, Amanda Haile and Tiffany plan, promote and expedite the event. Sutton prepare chicken and noodle lunches for They learned that hard work is involved the Operation Santa fundraiser. when it comes to cooking! Other Health Seniors from PHS making noodles JANUARY BIRTHDAYS “Have a Wonderful Birthday”
Katherine Agee Karla Cox Jimmy Gray Jodine Johnston Terry Overall Norma Ross Carolyn Benne Tammra D. John Hasty Delphia Jones H. V. Patel Anita Sailsbury Jennifer Blackburn Kathy Dringenberg Kris ne Haynes Amile Kerr Robert Pennington Marie Satzler Darrell Bradshaw Michael Duling Dus n Hensley Mark Koehler Jerry Rea Clara Smith Michael Brogan Terry Edie David Herndon Loise Lubbers Michael Reece Becky S ch Charles Brown David Espeseth Heath Hilderbrand Kayla Manues Vernon Ricke s Tim Shultz Richard Ward Edward Burke Nicholas F. Zachary Hill Tammy Manues Donna Ritchal Eric Shultz Carla Wester Charles Burke Cynthia Fraker Charles Hoover John Mar nez Carl Roberson Dallas Stevens Zachary Williams Caleb Bynum Kris na Frye Kimberly Houston Richard McKenzie Chris na Robinson Chaston S ce Jennifer Wright Niki Carson Cynthia Gelvin Victoria Jackson Bonnie Mozingo Judy Robinson Robert Stout Henrie a Wyland Bev Cline Eli Gray Dianna Jacquinet James O’Malley Catherine Roll Robert Turner Donna Wyrick
Scenes from the PSH&TC Christmas Parade Float. Everyone had a great time decorating and riding!
COTTAGE “ADOPTED” FOR CHRISTMAS Early in November, I received a brighter for some people who did phone call from the Russell Fami- not have families or who did not get ly in Edna, Kansas, who wanted to go home for the holidays. to “adopt” a co age for Christ- mas. The family wanted to give On the day before Christmas Eve, back to the community in a way Mrs. Russell and her family brought that would be both rewarding gi s for every resident who lives on Mrs. Russell and daughter and meaningful to the recipients Spruce. Words cannot describe the handing out stockings to and to their family. Mrs. Russell joy on the residents faces when residents on Spruce. stated that she and her family they received their stockings. Just wanted to make the holidays look at the pictures! Parsons State Hospital and Training Center Campus Calendar 2601 Gabriel -- Parsons, KS 67357 1/1 New Year’s Day Phone: 620-421-6550 -- Fax: 62-41-3632 1/6 PSH Endowment Board Mtg.—7 PM Admin. Bldg. Conference Rm. 1/8 Adult Self-Advocacy Group, 2 PM, Cafeteria PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones, 1/14 Resident Employee Awards, 5 PM, Auditorium [email protected] 1/16 Special Olympics Basketball Training, Parsons or 620.421.6550, Ext. 1726 1/16-18 Endowment Bus—Kansas City Assistant Tammy Auman Editors: Roger Browning 1/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tammy Bruner Laura Hummer 1/22-23 Heartland Winter Games—Weston, MO Kimberly McMichael 2/5 Adult Self-Advocacy Group, 2 PM, Cafeteria To view online, use the link: 2/13-15 Endowment Bus—Wichita http://www.pshtc.org/psh_newsletter.htm 2/14 Valentine’s Day 2/14 Polar Bear Plunge—Pittsburg 2/16 Presidents’ Day 2/20 Special Olympics Basketball, Pittsburg 2/24 Fat Tuesday 2/25 Ash Wednesday VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT NEWS New Employees: Bobby Jacobsen: Bike Shop; Kris Stephenson: Copies and More; and John Baldwin: Bike Shop and New Voc. Janitorial
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PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL AND TRAINING CENTER New Year’s Message from Superintendent Jerry Rea Although writing is not residents and staff wrapped in time for one of my favorite activi- worked side by side to Christmas. VISION STATEMENT ties, I do take great clean a two-mile section - Rob Emery became the pleasure in composing of 59 Highway. People experiencing voice of Pittsburg State this New Year’s mes- - James Fox was voted University athletic the highest quality of sage. In reflecting over Kansas Advocate of the events! the past year, I am life regardless of the Year! always amazed at the - Robin Billingsly challenges. quality of our residents - Kim Middleton gra- received an LPN Certifi- and staff. Below are just ciously supported Ruth cate; Matt Hadaegh, a a few examples of their Klein and Jennifer Johnson Bachelor’s of Psychol- leadership qualities: in attending once-a- ogy; Nancy Kemp, an month weekend meetings LPN Certificate; Sharena MISSION STATEMENT With Carolyn Martin’s in Topeka so that they Overall, an Associates in leadership, The Council To improve lives by could help shape state Arts & Social Science on Quality Leadership policies for people who (emphasis in Psychol- connecting people with recognized the out- receive support services. ogy); Michael Sparks, an standing services that supports and services. In addition, Jennifer made LPN Certificate; and staff provided to resi- a presentation to the Robyn Thomas, an MS in dents and has recom- Parsons City Commission Clinical Psychology. mended that we receive advocating for the down- a three-year accredita- - Fourteen staff wel- town handicapped park- tion. Accreditation with comed new additions to ing signs to be less stig- The Council on Quality their families in giving matizing. Leadership is consid- birth to or adopting 12 ered the benchmark in - Cheryl Brees, Linda children. services to individuals Brown, Lauren Carland, - Finally, I want to recog- with a disability. Robert Heape, Ruth Klein, nize Marlys Shomber- Virginia Sanchez, Marlys - In October we Jones, Tammy Auman, Shomber-Jones, and received an outstanding Roger Browning, Tammy Donald Wheeler attended report from the ICF/MR Bruner, Laura Hummer, the Relay For Life Univer- survey. and Kimberly sity Training in Great McMichael for publish- - The Parsons State Hos- Bend, Kansas. With their ing this outstanding Inside this issue: pital Endowment Asso- leadership, attendance newsletter. This news- ciation, with the very and fundraising for future letter is so informative, generous donation from Relay For Life events will 2008 PSH&TC Resident 2 personal and attractive. the Marvin Zimmerman undoubtedly grow which Employment Awards family, built a 20,000- will assist in the fight Although times are very square-foot covered rid- against cancer. uncertain for families Welcome New Employees 3 ing arena. this year, it is a certainty - Marlys Shomber-Jones, that Parsons State Hospi- - Cheryl Brees, Mona John Baldwin, staff, and Elm Happenings 3 tal residents and staff Smith, and Rebecka the Parsons State Hospital will continue to provide Schoenecker-Stich Endowment Association unparalleled services. Fall 2008 MH/DD Class 3 organized our first helped complete Parsons State Hospital Operation Santa. Without “With everyone working “highway clean-up their leadership, gifts for together in 2009, we can February Birthdays 3 day.” In September our residents would not make a difference!” approximately 60 have been purchased and Campus Calendar 4
Valentine’s Day Specials 4 PSH&TC NEWSLETTER Page 2 2008 PSH&TC Resident Employment Awards By Shanon Lansdowne, Vocational Department Director Wednesday night, January people who made the Screen printing. Laser 14, the Vocational Depart- awards possible. The cot- Designs provided all the ment held the first annual tages did an amazing job etched acrylic awards. The resident employment assisting people in attend- Food and Nutrition Depart- awards at the auditorium. ing and receiving their ment supplied the BEST Residents received awards awards. The awards them- cookies and punch. Jim in such areas as Attend- selves were made on Captain helped with light- ance, Years of Service, grounds. Marlys Shomber- ing, sound, and pictures. Special Recognition, Lead- Jones designed and printed Toner Refill and The Horse ership and Employee of the the award certificates. The Barn work crew helped set A GOOD LEADER Year. All in all, 186 awards certificates were then everything up & The Works INSPIRES OTHER were presented. laminated and organized supplied the décor. Thank MEN AND WOMEN The Vocational Department by Copies and More. T- you again and can’t wait WITH would like to thank all the shirts were designed by until next year’s awards! CONFIDENCE. A GREAT LEADER INSPIRES THEM 2008 RESIDENT EMPLOYMENT AWARDS WITH CONFIDENCE Detail Shop Horse Barn/Work Crew IN THEMSELVES. Leadership - Clay Burton Leadership - Ben Foster Emp. of the year - Larry Bell Emp. of the year - Elton Dupree Dog Biscuits Storeroom Packaging - REED MARKHAM, Leadership - Charles Hoover Leadership - Ruth Klein AMERICAN AUTHOR Emp. of the Year - Todd Baker Emp. of the year - Tina Latta Furniture Assembly Hickory Creations Leadership - Gary Harbors Leadership - George Anderson Emp. of the year - James Pitt Emp. of the Year - Marvin “Linn” Capps Wood Shop Screen Printing Leadership - Noel Paskel Leadership - John D. & Charles Burkett Emp. of the year - Michael Humbarger Emp. of the year - Charles Burkett Domestic Décor/ Library Toner Refill Emp. of the Year - Darien Lewis Leadership - Donald Wheeler Kustom’s Parts Prep Emp. of the year - Terry Bennett Leadership - Robert Turner Laser Designs/Birch Laundry Emp. of the year - William Durrett Leadership - Tim Sanders Canteen Emp. of the year - Richard McKenzie Leadership - Matthew Leeper Claythings Emp. of the year - Paul Adamson Leadership - Kimberly McMichael Copies n More Emp. of the year - Cynthia Newcomb Leadership & Emp. of the year - Margaret Ash To The Last Detail David Herndon Kenneth Rogers Terry Bennett, Nate Smith, Attendance: Matt Law, James Years of Service: 15+ Robert Fredrickson, Bryan Donald Wheeler, Roger Pitt, Salvatore Mauro 10+ Clifford Ball, Timothy Stukey VanHorn Browning Years of Service: David Herndon Storeroom Packaging Laser Designs/Birch Laundry 5+ Sal Mauro Domestic Décor/ Library Attendance: Jeff Bruce Attendance: Timothy Sanders, 10+ Larry Bell Attendance: Kathy Campbell, Years of Service: Richard McKenzie 15+ Raymond Hodges Catherine Roll, Darien Lewis, 5+ Ruth Klein, Thomas Claythings Dog Biscuits Christopher Rumsford Hollingsworth, Matthew Ladd Attendance: James O’Malley, Attendance: Todd Baker, Years of Service: 10+ Leslie Roberts, Suzanne Georgia Estep, Stephen Alquist, Charles Hoover, Philip Hixson, 5+ Kathy Campbell, Catherine Williams Gunnar M., Gaylord S. Darrell Bradshaw, Kenneth Dick- Roll, Virginia Sanchez, Clara 15+ Allan Wahaus, Stephen Years of Service erson, Randy Gilchrist, Charles Smith, Kenneth McOsker, Alquist 5+ Matthew Ladd, Gunnar Bozic, Timothy Miller, Darien Lewis, Brian Morgan 20+ Georgia Estep, Jeffrey Bruce M., Floyd Barnes, Judy Mark S. Timothy Miller Michael Cizerle, Jack Schmidt, Stephen Alquist, Years of Service: Kustom’s Parts Prep Darrow, Tina Latta Virgil G., James 5+ Randy Gilchrist, Mark Years of Service: Hickory Creations O’Malley, Georgia Estep S., Tim Miller 5+ Patrick Byrnes Attendance: Eric Westoff, Allan 10+ Gaylord S., Greg Deaver 10+ Todd Baker, Philip Hixson, 10+ William Durrett Wahaus, Kathleen Hennel, Carol 15+ James Meyer, Barry W. Darrell Bradshaw, Timothy Canteen Hennel, Todd Baker, Charles Miller, Mark S. Attendance: Matt Leeper, Paul Bozic, Jeffrey B., Charles Hoover 15+ Charles Hoover, Charles Adamson, David Zenner, Larry Years of Service: Certificates of Recognition Bozic, Kenneth Dickerson Drake 5+ George Anderson, Todd LBJ Deliveries: Catherine Roll, Furniture Assembly Years of Service: Baker, Charles Bozic, Charles Bob Zimmerman, Glennis R., Attendance: Gary Harbors 5+David Zenner Hoover, Jeffrey B, Linn Capps Years of Service: 20+ Paul Adamson Kimberly Houston Staff Training - Rashelle Walker 5+ James Pitt, David Johnston, Horse Barn/Work Crew 10+ Kathleen Hennel, Carol Janitorial - James Fox James O’Malley Attendance: Elton Dupree, Ben Hennel, Eric Westoff Laundry Assistants: Clara 10+ Larry Fields, Billy Joe Foster, Marvin Copp Screen Printing Smith, Ashli Fothergill, Carol Jackson Years of Service: Attendance: Jesse Roby, George Ekstrom, Daniel Burk, Renae Bike Shop 5+ Marvin Copp, Dustin Hensley Kane Richardson, Larry Dewey Attendance: Terry Bennett, Copies n More/Mail Route Years of Service: Sanitation Routes- Jeffery B., Larry Fields Attendance: Margaret Ash, 5+ Charles Burkett Mark Wallace Years of Service Kenneth Rogers 10+ George Kane, Jesse Roby Store Room Delivery Route 5+ Larry Fields, Terry Bennett Years of Service: Randy D., Gary Sebring Kenneth J. Wood shop 5+ Margaret Ash, John Muller Toner Refill Courier- Ronald F. Attendance: Timothy Stukey, 10+ Anna Mae Anderson, Attendance: Cynthia Newcomb, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
Page 3 Welcome New Employees It’s good to have the follow- Ash Cottage Maintenance Department ing new employees with us. Kim Patterson, MHDDT Trn. Warren Bradfield, Jr., Pow- You are part of an organiza- Aspen Cottage er Plant Operator tion which is proud of its accomplishments that have Joyce Hall, Temp Vocational Department made PSH&TC a first-rate Birch Cottage Chris S., Copies and More facility for the residents that Brianna Gudde, Temp Roger Browning, Green- we serve. Not only the resi- Cedar Cottage house dents, but the well-being of our employees is important Chris Frost, MHDDT Trn. John Baldwin, New Voc. to us. “Best wishes for ful- Holly Cottage Virginia Sanchez, Bike Shop fillment in your new posi- Shelly Scott, Temp Don’t forget tion at PSH&TC!” “The Works” Elm Happenings By Josh Robertson, Activity Specialist for your In the middle of November, I Kansas City, KU basketball is providing the residents on took over the Activity games, and new individual Elm Cottage with roles in the special Specialist position on Elm outings for all the residents. community. I am grateful for Cottage. Since my I plan on providing the the opportunity that I have employment, the residents residents on Elm Cottage on Elm Cottage and enjoy Valentine gift! on Elm Cottage have with opportunities to the group of residents and participated in several new participate in new leisure staff that I have over here. 620.421.6550 leisure activities such as activities that interest them. Special Olympics Bowling in Also, one of my main goals x1731 Fall 2008 MH/DD Class
“Congratulations” to the students who received their MH/DD certificates in December 2008!
From left to right: Max Nehrbass, Zachary Middleton, Marla Wellen, Dorthy Box, Marsha Baker, John King, Gail Beach, Michelle Vogts, and Douglas Hornback.
February Birthdays “Have a Wonderful Birthday” Stella Abshere Chris Frost Kay Pratt Ryan Willis Margaret Ash Celeste Gatewood Glennis R. Vern Wright Todd Baker Julianne Hicks Andrew Sanford Jared Yockey Kim Ball Carol Hilts Patsy Schulz Floyd Barnes Gary Isenberg Bill Sears Tony Canada Robert Jacobsen Julio Sebastiani Johnathan Carson Tammy Johnson Chris Smith Brian Collins Jacob King Robyn Thomas Jeff Cunningham Charles Mack Susan Vaverka Gregg Deaver Salvatore Mauro Michael V. Jennifer Duncan Greg Patton Mark Wallace Jeremiah Edwards Renee Pierce Gina Webster Betty Forshey James Pitt Zachary Webster PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL AND TRAINING CENTER
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Volume 2, Issue 3 March 2009 Employee and Family Accomplishments! We would like to recognize Hate Made Easy, a Parsons-based Vision Statement employees and their families metal band, recently won a region- for their recent accomplish- al audition competition. The band PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE HIGHEST ments. includes (from left) guitarist Darryel QUALITY OF LIFE REGARDLESS OF Neel, bass player Nick “Nasty” Workman, lead singer Travis King THE CHALLENGES Kanak Patel, son of H.V. Patel, and drummer Trevor Hall. was this year’s Volunteer of the Year for the Chamber of Commerce. The award goes to DARRYEL NEEL AND BAND WINS COMPETITION an individual who is always Mission Statement It’s all about having fun six hours away from receiving his willing to help with anything playing music for local metal TO IMPROVE LIVES BY CONNECTING that almost anyone asks. Kanak degree in commercial music. band Hate Made Easy, but the PEOPLE WITH SUPPORTS AND has been known to help members admit they would businesses and individuals alike “We’ve been trying to get into SERVICES. gladly accept greater success bigger shows and opening for with any technical problem in —which could be just around which he feels he could be of more well-known bands, but it’s the corner. not easy. A lot is about what you assistance without asking for anything in return. He has been The band recently participated know, who you know, and how you involved in the Parsons Young in a four-state regional market yourself,” Neel said. Professionals and Parsons Lions audition competition for Metal With the name of their band Blade Records’ Search For The being Hate Made Easy, it is not Club. Thank you for all that you easy to get advertisement in some Inside this issue: do in taking “Pride in Parsons.” Next Great Metal Band and placed first, giving them a foot towns. The men explain people in the door toward possibly have the wrong perception, as the being named the Next Great name generated from their RELAY FOR LIFE 2 Metal Band. The champion of perceptions of other people being the competition is up to Metal prejudice and bias, and how easy Blade Records Owner/CEO it seems to be for people to hate OAK SENDS PACKAGE TO 2 Brian Slagel, who will view what they do not know and SOLDIERS videos submitted by all the understand, or just seem to hate to Kanak Patel receiving the 2008 be hating— the center of much of Parsons Chamber Volunteer of the regional winners to decide which will be named the Next their music. Although they play a WELCOME NEW 2 Year Award. lot of places, by the time travel EMPLOYEES Great Metal Band in April. costs, equipment and other costs Neel (who is the Evening CTS are figured, they said they are KPERS PRE-RETIREMENT 3 On Spruce Cottage), King, and making little to nothing, so a SEMINARS Workman have been playing chance to break into a bigger together for more than six venue is what they are hoping for. years. They were joined by “We don’t mind working for it, HEALTH AND WELLNESS 3 though,” Neel said. “We didn’t FOCUS Hall about three years ago. Neel, 28, started playing expect anything to be handed to guitar at the age of 14. He is us.” CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS 3 TRAINING Corey Wright laying out his newest design at his new location.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS 3 WRIGHT SIGNS MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
Corey Wright, son of Kasey good for exposure where With a few challenges such as Campus Calendar 4 Wright, spent a lot of time people know we are at.” He weather, there is plenty of variety drawing while he was growing credits Labette Community in the work. Meeting different up and thought that would be College for really giving him his people and seeing his work a good career fit for him. start. around town bring a sense of Wright now owns Wright Signs, He and his wife have a son, community to his business. He which is located at 1906 Main, Brodric, who is 11 months old. keeps pretty busy just being a Suite 107. “It’s hands on, being the face of part of the community, he says. “The move has been pretty area business is pretty reward- positive,” Wright said. “It’s ing,” Wright said. PSH&TC NEWSLETTER
Relay For Life June 26, 2009 Community Care Points Relay For Life brings people you. Please give your name PSH&TC has been accepted together from all walks of to Volunteer Coordinator by Country Mart of Parsons life with the common goal of Marlys Shomber-Jones at: to redeem Community Care eliminating cancer. This event [email protected] or at Points. Please send them to is a celebration of life for 620-421-6550, ext. 1726. Marlys Shomber-Jones c/o cancer survivors. Relay For the Administration Building. Also, volunteers/participants Life is a way of honoring for this year’s event are For every point, we will cancer survivors for their receive 5¢. All money from AMERICAN CANCER needed! No matter who you courage and strength in these points will be used for SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE are, there’s a place for you battling cancer. activity expenses (such as CELEBRATING 25 YEARS at Relay For Life. Contact A special invitation is Marlys if you wish to help. motels for SO, etc.) for 1985-2009 extended to all cancer residents. Please always say “People of all ages walking for survivors to join Relay For “YES” to community care a good cause 6pm-6am.” Life of Parsons on June 26, points and send them to 2009, so that we can honor Marlys. Thanks!
“WE ARE PLANNING ON DOING THIS AGAIN SOON TO Oak Sends Package to Soldiers By Karen VanLeeuwen, QDDP MAKE SURE THE On December 15th, Oak Nance (Sally Robinson’s son) sacrifices they are making for SOLDIERS KNOW Cottage decided to do who are stationed in Iraq. us. WE HAVEN’T something to help two local While on leave, Andrew FORGOTTEN THE soldiers have a better came to thank all of us on SACRIFICES THEY Christmas while in Iraq. We Oak. He said he really ARE MAKING FOR collected donations from appreciated the snacks and residents and staff who shared them with his fellow US.” wished to participate and soldiers. We are planning on went shopping for snacks to doing this again soon to send to Andrew Murphy (Kim make sure the soldiers know Oak residents with Thank You Middleton’s son) and Mario we haven’t forgotten the Andrew Murphy The family of Donna Heady would like to thank you for your calls, prayers, food, monetary gifts, and many acts of kindness during our Welcome New Employees mother’s illness and passing. It’s good to have the “Best wishes for fulfillment in Oak Cottage Glen Heady Tawnya Reasoner, Temp Lori Madl & Family following new employees your new position at PSH&TC!” with us. You are part of an Pine Cottage Linda Barragar & Family Ash Cottage Tosha Staggs, Temp Rita Bernd & Family organization which is proud Angela Castro, Temp Willow Cottage of its accomplishments that Nathan Ellis, Temp Pamela Ballejos, Temp have made PSH&TC a first- Aspen Cottage Vocational Department I would like thank everyone rate facility for the residents Kim Cox, Temp Sean G., The Works & the for their kind words and that we serve. Not only the Maple Cottage Greenhouse prayers following my auto residents, but the well-being Patrick Heavrin, Temp Jennifer Johnson, Library accident. Thanks! of our employees is important Nursing Service Kenny J., Canteen Amy Collins, Temp Chad Schuster, Bike Shop Bonnie Mozingo to us. Dustin Terry, To The Last Detail
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Each spring, KPERS has pre- Retirement benefit payment telephone (1-888-275-5737. retirement seminars for options Area seminars: Are You members nearing retirement. Options for continuing group March 23: Pittsburg If you’re within five years of life insurance High School (auditorium) Involved? retirement, register today for State and federal income 1978 E 4th St a seminar near you. You’ll taxes March 24: Independence learn about: Working after you retire High School (cafeteria) LET US HEAR FROM Planning for retirement All seminars are scheduled 1301 N 10th St Choosing your retirement from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 25: YOU IF YOU ARE Attendance is free, but you Fort Scott High School date (auditorium) INVOLVED IN THE How your retirement must pre-register. To register email [email protected] 1005 S Main benefit is calculated March 31: Chanute High COMMUNITY. Steps in the retirement (include: Name, Date/Location, and your telephone number) or School (auditorium) process 1501 SW 36th St SEND US YOUR Health and Wellness Focus By Community Resources Team STORIES! March is National Nutrition Council is asking businesses Count- Emphasize adequate Month and the theme is “Eat and organizations to partici- water consumption! Right.” National Nutrition pate along with them through- March 30- More Matters! Month was created to increase out the remaining school year. Bring a fruit to school or the awareness of the im- Themes for March include: work! portance of making healthy March 2- “Power Up with Throughout the month our die- food choices and exercise Breakfast” Participate in Walk tician, Lauren Edwards, will habits. USD 503 Health & Kansas (www.walkkansas.org) be distributing healthy tips to Wellness Council is also work- March 9- Nutritious Nibbles encourage everyone to “Eat ing to address these issues by March 16- Make Family Time Right” and be fit! sponsoring weekly health- an Active Time related themes. The Health March 23- Choose Drinks that Catholic Religious Training By Linda McMillan When Chaplain Foreman was weeks to complete a rosary. have an Advent wreath with getting ready to retire, he There are meditations for each four candles and we say spe- was looking for someone to decade about the life of Jesus. cial prayers. During the come and give classes for the Cathy enjoys reading these weeks before Easter, we Catholic residents. I was a lit- before we start our rosary. study the Passion of Jesus. We have made a list of peo- tle apprehensive. He intro- Once or twice a year we Cathy and Linda duced me to Ruth Klein and ple and special intentions that share a meal with Chaplain Cathy Roll. Our class meets we pray for each time. Young and Father Bor- Ruth and Linda regularly once a week. The We practice the prayers that kenhagen. Occasionally we rosary is very important to are said at Mass. As we go watch a movie on the life of Ruth, so we pray a decade through the Church year, we Jesus or one of the saints. (ten Hail Mary’s) each week. study different things. For ex- Blessings to each one that There are five decades in ample at Advent, the four sees this article. each rosary so it takes us five weeks before Christmas, we March Birthdays Juanita Alloway Philip Hixson Shannon Martinez Laura Smith Clarence Bailey Doug Hornback Kimberly McMichael Sarah Stanley Matthew Barnett Michael Howard James Meyer Timothy Stukey John Bode Donna Jay Zachary Middleton Fena Taylor Charles Bozic Joe Kinder Shane Miller Justin Thompson Happy Birthday Diana Buckley Ruth Klein Dixie Moore Karen Thompson Marcia Dyer Darien Lewis Noel Paskel Pam Ward Lauren Edwards Gene Lubbers Lisa Patterson Heather Wilkes and Amanda Garland Olivia Lyons Ronald Payne Kathy Jo Wofford Janette Grillot Karen Mahan Bobbie Prosser Paul Yanez Congratulations! Joanne Hurwitz John M. Michael Shaw Evelyn Harper Chad Martin Karla Shultz Page 3 PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL AND TRAINING CENTER 2601 Gabriel Parsons, KS 67357 Campus Calendar Phone: 620-421-6550 March National Professional Social Work Month Fax: 620-421-3623 March National Nutrition Month 3/3 Endowment Board Meets—12 Noon, Admin. Bldg. Conference Rm. PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. 3/5 Adult Self-Advocacy, 3 PM, Cafeteria Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones, 3/6 Athletics, Swimming & Power-Lifting Training—Parsons [email protected] or 620.421.6550, Ext. 1726 3/6 Employee Appreciation Day Assistant Tammy Auman Editors: Roger Browning 3/8 Daylight Saving Time Begins Tammy Bruner 3/13-15 Endowment Bus—Kansas City Laura Hummer Kimberly McMichael 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day — 2nd Annual Residents St. Patrick’s Day
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Irish Mug (plastic) / Candy / & 4/10 Good Friday Balloon (Mylar) 4/10-12 Endowment Bus—Wichita and Kansas City $10.76 4/12 Easter THE GREENHOUSE 4/18 PSH Advisory Board, 10:30 AM, Administration Bldg. PSH&TC, 2601 GABRIEL AVE. 4/19-25 National Volunteer Week PARSONS, KS 67357 4/22 Administrative Professionals Day and Earth Day (620) 421-6550, X1758 4/24 SO Aquatics—Osawatomie FREE DELIVERY IN TOWN 4/29 SO Power-Lifting—Pittsburg
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In Memory of Thomas “Tommy” Hollingsworth September 25, 1947 to March 15, 2009
Volume 2, Issue 4 Tommy was a people person year. He loved walking laps in April 2009 (friendly, fun to be around, the pool with staff. and playful). Tommy was a Tommy was dedicated to his Inside this issue: man’s man. He would listen job at the packaging area to the guys, but not the (working 9 years). He liked Awake, Awake! 2 women. He loved to flirt with packaging items in bags and the women. He would flash enjoyed the social interaction Health and Wellness 2 that big smile, wave, and even while at work. Focus—Part 2 blow you a kiss. It’s been said Tommy Hollingsworth Welcome New 2 Tommy liked the sporting He enjoyed skating, listening Employees events just to watch the participating in the Sunbelt to music, going to the movies, Toner Refill Machine 2 cheerleaders or other women Special Rodeo and Special shopping, and going out to Purchased in the crowd. He attended a Olympics bowling. Tommy eat. Tommy liked playing with Irish Celebration 3 lot of Kansas City Royals loved showing off the metals balloons, puzzles, stick horses, baseball games, LCC baseball/ he received from participating and the air gun. Labette Co. Launches 3 softball games, and Parsons in those events whenever he Public Wireless High School baseball/ returned back home. Tommy We will miss Tommy, but his Notification System basketball games and music took part in the aquatic memories will live on in us. April Birthdays 3 programs. Tommy enjoyed therapy program for the last
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Walk-the-Loop Day Vision Statement By Community Resources Team People experiencing the Get out your walking shoes, Members of our Nursing mark your calendar, grab a highest quality of life stretch those muscles, and get Department will be present to friend, and join the fun! regardless of the challenges. ready to walk! Making a check blood pressure and come back is “Walk the Loop pulse rates. Dietary will Day.” The event, scheduled provide BMI analysis and give th Mission Statement for May 6 , hopes to out tips for healthy eating. encourage everyone to enjoy There will be prizes and a To improve lives by the benefits of exercise by poker stroll is planned. More connecting people with walking our loop, which is information will follow so supports and services. approximately one mile. Page 2 PSH&TC NEWSLETTER
Awake, Awake! By Chaplain Gloria Young
Trees are turning green, these wonderful signs remind The earth awakens; spring flowers are beginning to us of another Awakening, the arrives to remind us of this bloom, early in the mornings Resurrection of Jesus the most auspicious awakening, we are now hearing birds sing Christ. For it is at this time, the Resurrection of Jesus the and our days go from that we begin to focus our Christ. Awaken your heart to beautiful, sunny and windy to attention on the final journey this awesome time—“Let the cloudy, windy and colder. All that was taken by the Son of Son shine in!” of these wonderful things are God. In a very short span of Chaplain Young signs that the earth is awaking time we witness His final from a long winter sleep and teachings, His victorious entry spring time has begun to into Jerusalem, His trial, His arrive in all her glory! crucifixion and death, and His triumph over death at His In the Christian faith, all of resurrection on Easter morn.
Health and Wellness Focus—Part 2 By Community Resources Team
As mentioned in last month’s workplace. As you read April 16- Family, Fun and newsletter, the USD 503 through the following themes, Fitness event at PHS- exhibits, Health and Wellness Council think of ways you could demonstrations, activities, is sponsoring weekly health participate. April’s themes motivational speakers, related themes in an effort to include: refreshments, door prizes. increase awareness of the PSH&TC teams (Pine April 6- “Did You Wash April 20- “Grains- Your Body’s Falcons and Willow Blaze) importance of making healthy Them?” Hand-washing Favorite Fuel” and “TV placed 2nd at State food choices and exercise prevents disease! Turnoff Week” - Half of the Basketball at Hays, KS on habits. They are encouraging grains we consume should be March 19-21. businesses and organizations April 13- “A Little Planning whole grains. Purchase whole to participate along with them Goes a Long Way” - Share Way to go Falcons & Blaze! grain breads and cereals this to help reinforce their your favorite healthy habit week. messages in the home and with a friend.
Welcome New Employees Toner Refill Machine Purchased “Best wishes for fulfillment in your new position at PSH&TC!” The Toner Refill employees caused a great deal of trouble- Birch Cottage torial would like to thank the shooting frustration and an Elaine Housley, Temp Sean Deason: Hickory Crea- PSH&TC Endowment Associa- uncertainty to the product. The Eric Stockebrand, Temp tions and Recycle route tion for the purchase of the new new machine uses a vacuum Hospital CJ D.: Hickory Creations and Ashleigh Joplin, Temp Recycle route Select Jet 2 ink refill machine. filled process and digital Laundry Roger Browning: Birch laun- This machine is capable of fill- programming to easily fill and Karen Kellogg, Temp dry route ing most sponge filled cartridges promote quality of our product. Speech and Hearing BJ Anderson: Greenhouse with original ink, and results It also added two more posi- Kellen Hodgden, CTS James Deshazer: The Works Spruce Cottage and Greenhouse are comparable to a new ink car- tions to the Toner Refill team. Norman Long, Temp Sean G.: Laser Designs, The tridge purchased at a local retail Please stop in and see us when Jonathan Rash, Temp Works and Greenhouse store. Previous to the purchase you can and bring your car- Vocational Department John Baldwin, Chad Schuster, of this machine, employees were tridges with you. The prices are Eric Fuller: Bike Shop Devin Bowlin, and Paul Fernando Soto: Claythings McHenry: Evening Varnish filling ink cartridges by hand $9.00 for black and $11.50 for Bobby Jacobsen: Elm jani- Crew using a syringe and needle. This color. Volume 2, Issue 4 Page 3
Irish Celebration By Charles Burkett and Cheryl Brees
The Self- Advocacy Group could go! This year’s Limbo Oops! We’re sorry we did nd sponsored the 2 Annual St. winners were Virginia Sanchez not acknowledge in last Patrick’s Day Dance on March and Tim Sanders. The month’s front page story th 17 . Everyone enjoyed the Advocacy Group’s Social “Darryel Neel and Band” green punch, shamrock Committee would like to the mothers of two band cookies and cupcakes while thank everyone who helped members: lead singer listening to the sounds of DJ make the dance such a Travis King’s mother is Roger Thompson. Dance success! Star King, Housekeeper contest participants gave it their best while performing to on Spruce, and drummer Irish melodies. Congratula- Nick Workman’s mother tions to dance contest winners is Barbara Workman, Raymond Hodges and Cindy Cook on Birch. We know Newcomb! The Limbo was these mothers are proud back and several had fun of their sons! finding out just how low they Labette County Launches Public Wireless Notification System Contact: Brandy Grassl, 9-1-1 Director, Labette County Emergency Communications (620) 795-2565 or [email protected] OSWEGO, KS — To conclude may apply, so check your Labette Health and EMS, mobile number and/or e-mail activities during Kansas Severe individual plan to avoid Government Officials, fire, address. You will receive a Weather Awareness Week, charges before signing up. and law enforcement agencies text message confirming that Labette County has launched throughout the county. you have opted into the alert Labette Alerts is part of the Labette Alerts, a new public system to receive emergency Wireless Emergency Notifica- Other uses for the county- service that will send emergen- notifications. Your registra- tion System (WENS). It wide program in addition to cy alerts to residents via text tion information is private enables county officials to weather alerts includes, messaging, pagers or email. and will not be shared. For instantly communicate directly Amber Alerts, notification of Once signed up, residents can those who do not have inter- with mobile devices who have siren testing, and other automatically receive NOAA net access, call the Labette subscribed to the service. The important notices. alerts when Labette County is County Sheriff’s Department new service will be used to under a significant weather So how do you sign up for at (620) 795-2994 to sign-up. send critical safety information warning or watch. Labette Alerts? It’s easy, and from Labette County in the Find out more on the web at you will be added almost Although this service is pro- event of a real emergency. www.labettecounty.com. If instantly! Visit vided free from Labette you have other questions, In addition to the public, the www.labettecounty.com and County, individuals will be County is offering Labette click on “Emergency Alert please call (620) 795-2994. responsible for any standard Alerts to local school districts, text messaging charges that Sign up” and enter your April Birthdays
Billy Anderson Terry Duecy Happy Birthday Aaron Martinez Ceretha Rettmann Johnny Baldwin Barbara Duling Brian Merchant Joshua Robertson Shannon Beard Jared Essig and Nicholas Moir Shelly Scott Linda Bennett Jon Flora Rosemary Mullen Clinton Sears Congratulations! Robert Booker Nathan Forkner Liz Munding Betty Shadley Warren Bradfield Rita French Kimberly Nading Jacob Smith John Broadwell Alice Gamblian Todd Newberry Jerry Stevens Linda Brown Randy Gilchrist Elaine Housley Rosemary Nightingale Christopher S. Sandra Burris Connie Gudde Brenda Hughes John Parrish Leatha Thompson Sean Darlington Tommy Haney Kenneth J. Kim Patterson Joseph Truong Lori Davis Robert Heape Matthew Ladd Angelo Perez Allan Wahaus Rebecca D. Patrick Heavrin Shanon Lansdowne Brenda Pierce James Walton James Deshazer Connie Hersh Tina Latta Paula Porter Linda Woods Jeri Dick Sara H. Thomas LeClerc Nicholas P. Cedric Wyatt John D. Kyle Horton Tracy Light Steven Reed Janice Young Campus Calendar PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL 4/2 Adult Self-Advocacy, 3 PM, Cafeteria AND TRAINING CENTER 4/5 Palm Sunday 2601 Gabriel 4/10 Good Friday Parsons, KS 67357 4/10-12 Endowment Bus—Wichita and Kansas City Phone: 620-421-6550 4/12 Easter Fax: 620-421-3623 4/19-25 National Volunteer Week
PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. 4/22 Administrative Professionals Day and Earth Day Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones, [email protected] 4/23 SO Spring Games—Pittsburg or 620.421.6550, Ext. 1726 Week of May 6th—12th National Nurses Week Assistant Tammy Auman Editors: Roger Browning 5/7 Adult Self-Advocacy, 3 PM, Cafeteria Tammy Bruner Laura Hummer 5/8-10 Endowment Bus—Wichita and Kansas City Kimberly McMichael 5/10 Mother’s Day To view online, use the link: http://www.pshtc.org/psh_newsletter.htm 5/25 Memorial Day Thank You Community Care Points Please remember to bring Country Mart Community Care Points to “We would like to thank everyone for their kind Marlys Shomber-Jones c/o the Administration Building. For every point, we words and the monetary gifts at the passing of our will receive 5¢. All money from these points will be used for resident sister-in-law and aunt Judy Hansen.” activity expenses (such as motels for Special Olympics, etc.). Please always say God bless you all, “YES” to community care points. Thanks! Guyan Davis and Gina Madore
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Volume 2, Issue 5 May 2009 In Remembrance of Larry Joe Fields December 10, 1947 to April 13, 2009
watches, heart. Larry had many and often friends across campus, which bought a were very important to him. new one He was extremely loyal to each week, his friends and cared deeply Mother’s Day May 10, 2009 but he still about what was going on in would ask their lives. Larry was a friend anyone to the end. After his death, Vision Statement nearby, he donated his corneas to People experiencing “What time help others. By this final act, the highest quality of is it?” Larry he has helped not one, but life regardless of the loved two people, with the gift of challenges. Larry was much loved by celebrations. He attended sight! What a legacy to a wide variety of people. He every party on Birch over the leave behind. was independent and made past 14 years. He enjoyed Mission Statement The most important thing his own choices of how he Lerch’s for supper, to be with To improve lives by to Larry was his love of wanted to live his life. He friends, and to listen to the connecting people with family. His mother, Betty, has was AVOCATE OF THE oldies on the juke box. While supports and services. always written him once a MONTH for March 2009. He in Branson, he danced in the week. He loved having staff was his own best advocate, front row while singing every read the letters to him. When except for his mother word to every song! In the he went into treatment for his advocating for him; then it past few months, Larry had cancer, he would go to seemed a close race. Larry’s his own room, and he Inside this issue: Pittsburg, receive his qualities included his sense of relished the quiet solitude it treatment and go out with his humor, his smile (which was offered him. In the last mother afterwards. The visits contagious), and his “blue months, he became closer to ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY 2 with his mother were the eyes” that twinkled. He his mother, and their time highlights in his life. When he would joke and knew how to together was truly a went home for overnight WALK THE LOOP 2 make you laugh when you blessing. Larry loved to tell visits, he cherished every were down. He enjoyed stories of his travels. He told second. He called his mother IG ROTHERS AND IG sitting in his Voc rocker to tales of the ’57 Chevy, the B B B 2 4-5 times a day just to chat. SISTERS BOWLING FUND- pass the time. (His rocker has “hippies in the desert,” trips RAISER When his father died, he been donated to the to Las Vegas, California, received a flag at the WELCOME NEW 2 arboretum so Larry can come Texas and many points EMPLOYEES service. He kept this treasure and visit any time he wants). around the U.S. Later in life, in his room, folding it, He had a youthful he enjoyed trips with staff RELAY FOR LIFE 3 unfolding it, sleeping under it exuberance on the 4th of July like Jim Comer or John at times, but keeping it and enjoyed the festivities Alderman, traveling the faithfully as a memento of SPRING GAMES 3 “more than most people highways and by-ways in his father. Each and every enjoy life”! Larry was search of the next diner or one of these people, generous. He would share truck stop. The Parsons MAY BIRTHDAYS 3 activities, and moments were whatever he had with others, Travel Plaza was one of his extremely important to often leaving his needs for favorite places. He enjoyed Larry. We will miss and keep CAMPUS CALENDAR 4 last. Unless, it meant sharing watching the big trucks come Larry in our hearts the instant coffee, then and go while he drank his throughout life’s future forget it! He loved his coffee. The free-spirit of GOING GREEN – WHAT 4 travels. WE CAN DO jewelry. Larry had 20 adventure lived long in his PSH&TC Newsletter
Adopt-A-Highway By Mona Smith The Adopt-A-Highway group, the pickup location. With all thirty-four residents and the awesome workers, we staff, picked up litter on Sat- were finished by 10:30 a.m. urday, April 25, 2009, on the The group will pick up litter adopted two mile section of three times a year, so if you highway located south of Parsons on US Highway 59 starting at the first mile south of Labette Health. The group would like to give back to assembled at 8:00 a.m. in the your community, join us for Recreation Parking Lot, went the next two pickups in 2009. over the rules, put on orange A good crew vests and leather gloves, of workers! loaded in vans and drove to Walk The Loop Big Brothers and Big Sisters Brought to you by the Community Resources Team Bowling Fundraiser Join us on Wednesday, Poker Stroll By John Martinez May 6, 2009, at Parsons Healthy Snacks State Hospital and Training Health Screenings The PSH&TC bowling team away and a few of us won Center for Walk The Loop (BP and BMI) participated in the Big Brothers some really neat prizes. Day! Prizes and Big Sisters Bowling Time: Fundraiser held at the Parsons The team raised $450 to help Prizes donated by: support a great cause, while 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM The Shoe Dept. Tower in March. Team making new friends. We The Wellness Center members were John Martinez, Walk the Loop and learn would like to thanks those that about health and fitness from Studio One (Carol Bynum) Val Carnahan, Dusty Hensley, Parsons Golf Club Matt Leeper, George Kane pledged money and those that the American Red Cross, helped to gather the pledges. Labette County Extension, Erin’s Greenhouse and Bob Zimmerman. We all Parsons State Hospital PSHTC Vocational Dept. had a great time bowling. We look forward to growing Nursing Services and Food We enjoyed free pizza and to several teams next year. (Parking available at the and Nutrition Center. pop! Door prizes were given See you there! 29th Street Parking Lot)
Welcome New Employees “Best wishes for fulfillment in your new position at PSH&TC!” Ash Cottage Vocational Department Kim B. Cox, MHDD Tech. Sean G.: Aspen Cottage Cigarette Patrol Brandon Johnson, Temp Car Detail Birch Cottage Furniture Assembly Trisha Bowman, Temp Kustom Parts Patrick Carson, MHDD Tech Joey Scheibmeir Housekeeping Department Copies and More Delisa Hoppes Sarah Stanley, Tim Sanders, & Nursing Department James Fox: Edith Nicholas Toner Refill & Recycle Oak Cottage Rashelle Walker & Bobby Ja- Terri Good, Temp cobsen: Spruce Cottage Mendota Creek Aparments’ Jessica Holeman, Temp Cleaning Crew Stephen (Mike) Miller, Temp Page 2 Volume 2, Issue 5
Relay for Life By Marlys Shomber-Jones It is once again time for Relay for Life. approximately $90 of dimes. Set one on difficult to make. Volunteering your time Relay for Life is the national signature your desk and put all your loose change or assistance with this event is also a activity for the American Cancer Society. in it! Our teams will also be selling great way to be involved! Relay volunteers celebrate life by Luminary Bags. These bags are to be If you are an employee of PSH&TC and a honoring cancer survivors, caregivers, decorated in honor of a survivor or in cancer survivor (or know of another remembering loved ones, and educating memory of someone lost to cancer. All cancer survivor), please let me know. the community about prevention and bags will be lit along the walking path at There are events and recognition planned early detection. The Relay for Life of Forest Park the night of the Relay during especially for survivors. There is a Labette County will be Friday, June 26, the Luminaria Ceremony. If you make Survivor Dinner scheduled for June 9 this beginning at 7 p.m. time for this part of the Relay, you will be year and I would like for everyone to PSH&TC will have two teams this year! amazed. know about this event. It is a great place Our teams will be out and about raising We still have room for more members on to network and get to know other money for the American Cancer Society our Teams! We also need help with survivors in our area. throughout the next two months. The campsite ideas and team activities. If you Team members include: Marlys money raised goes to support research, would like to be a part of this worthwhile Shomber-Jones, Nora Manier, Renee education, advocacy, and patient services event, please call me at Ext. 1726. If you Pierce, Jim Captain, Laura Hummer, (including motel rooms, gas cards, etc.) are not contacted and would like to Cheryl Brees, Becky Dhooghe, Becky We have again planned the “Bakeless” donate or purchase a luminary bag(s), Koehler, Donald Wheeler, Virginia Bake Sale and other surprise fundraisers. contact any team member listed below. Sanchez, Jim Captain, Nancy Tiede, and If you would like to start collecting your We understand with these uncertain Ruth Klein. change, a water bottle will hold economic times donations are sometimes SEK Special Olympics Spring Games
The Southeast Kansas Special held April 23rd at Branden- Olympics spring games were burg Field-Carnie Smith Stadium at Pittsburg State University. Approximately 500 athletes participated in track and field events. PSH&TC had 57 athletes participating. Volunteers for this big event were from 17 Donald Thompson ( R ) Ruth Klein area high schools, college proudly wearing his medals. enjoying herself at students from Pittsburg State Thanks to all who helped and the spring games. Jeremy Courtney ( L ), University, and volunteers supported our athletes and Kansas Look at those getting ready to run at from Parsons State Hospital. Special Olympics. medals! the Spring Games. May Birthdays
Debra Abernathie Dorinda Gobin Happy Birthday Trent Nash Marlys Shomber-Jones Kyle Barnes Larry Harris Tim Posch Peter Smith Janie Bateman John Hearn and Ellise Powell Ramona Smith Connie Baumgardner Catherine Henderson Deborah Quinzy Lavena Stephens John Brain Julie Hinman Congratulations! Bill Reeves Bryan VanHorn Daniel Burks Christine Hizey Jack Robinson Barbara Westervelt Renee Caldwell Kathleen Hizey Sally Robison Thomas Westhoff James Captain Michelle Hughes Jeri Lyons Jesse Roby Clifford Wiebe Susan Carson Janet Hurley Paul McHenry Nancy Roper Kasey Wright Suzanne Cotton Randy Kuffler Kenneth McOsker Renda Satzler Wuanita Yanez Stephen Ekwuru Lori LaForge Sandra Moore Gail Searles Brenda Ybarra Ronald F. Diana Low Brian Morgan Jeffory Sexton
Page 3 PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL AND TRAINING CENTER 2601 Gabriel Campus Calendar Parsons, KS 67357 Phone: 620-421-6550 Week of May 6th—12th National Nurses Week Fax: 620-421-3623 5/7 Adult Self-Advocacy, 3:30 PM, Cafeteria 5/8-10 Endowment Bus—Wichita and Kansas City PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. 5/10 Mother’s Day Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones [email protected] 5/25 Memorial Day or 620.421.6550, Ext. 1726 6/4 Adult Self-Advocacy, 3:30 PM, Cafeteria Assistant Tammy Auman Editors: Roger Browning 6/5-7 State Summer Games—Wichita Tammy Bruner 6/19-21 Endowment Bus—Wichita and Kansas City Laura Hummer Kimberly McMichael 6/21 Father’s Day
To view online, use the link: 6/26 Relay for Life—7 PM, Forest Park, Parsons http://www.pshtc.org/psh_newsletter.htm “Going Green - What We Can Do” I am sure that by now almost everyone has heard about “Going Green.” How can Thank You you and I help to “Go Green?” Beginning this month, the paper version of the newsletter will be limited in distribution on grounds. Every employee may view an It is hard to adequately express our electronic version of the current newsletter on the PSH&TC home page. The appreciation for all the kindness shown newsletter may also be viewed from the public website, www.pshtc.org, at any on behalf of the family of Robert time at any computer with internet access. If you would like, an e-mail subscription Kellogg. I would like to thank is also available. Just let me know your e-mail address and I will add you to the everyone for the nice plant and the list. Should you ever need or want a printed copy of a certain newsletter, just many kind expressions of sympathy. contact me and I will print and send you as many as you need. Thanks for your help as we “Go Green” with our newsletter! Doris Kellogg & Family
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Father’s Day June 21, 2009 Oak Wins 2nd Place in Katy Days Barrel Contest
Working together is Decorating Contest. community. For their what it is all about! Shannon drew the winning efforts, Oak Kim McMichael, design and we made Cottage won $50 George Kane, Bob a stencil to put the prize money. We Visit “The Works” for gift Zimmerman, Cindy design on the barrel haven’t decided what selections. Newcomb, Chris to be painted. Every- to use the $50 prize Inside this issue: Stevenson, Matt one had a great time money on, but we are Hadaegh, Shannon painting and seeing thinking about a Beard, and Robbie the results of their special cookout or Walk The Loop 2 Emery from Oak work as you can see pizza party. Cottage got together from the pictures. It Welcome New Employees 2 and painted a trash will be great seeing For Sale 2 barrel for the Katy our barrel being
Days Trash Barrel used in the Congratulations to Our 3 Graduates
Camp Chippewa 3
June Birthdays 3
Thank You 4
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Vision Statement People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.
Mission Statement To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.
Walk The Loop “Walking is man’s best medicine” ~Hippocrates
On May 6th more than 130 Detail Shop Wash & Clean: employees, residents, and Maribeth Long, Matt Hadaegh community members “Walked The Canteen Gift Certificate: Randy Loop” (a distance of approximately Winterbauer, Noel Paskel, Trevor one mile) on the grounds of Canada, Nate Smith PSH&TC. Thanks to the Erin’s Greenhouse: Debbie Lamb Community Resources Team for $50 Gift Card to the Shoe Dept: sponsoring this event and for all Cathy Henderson who participated. Keep walking!!! Prize Winners: Poker Run Winner (PGC Golf): Ryan Willis T-Shirt: Cindy Newcomb, Rosemary Nightingale, Linda Brown, George Kane, Rita French, Roger Browning, Tim Sanders, Deb Jungles Pedometer: Olivia Lyons, Ken Kelley (K-State), Trisha Bennett Participants having fun “Walking The Loop” together. “Walking and talking”—there’s no better combination! Large Bag Dog Biscuits: Angel Housley, SPS Small Bag Dog Biscuits: Dixie Hobson, Robin Shields, Betty Forshey. Wellness Center 30 Minute Massage: Dianna Jacquinet, Patty Gilkey Studio One Aqua Chi: Nancy Tiede PGC Round of Golf for Two: Robbie Emery Blood pressure checks were offered. A good day to be out of doors!
Welcome New Employees “Best wishes for fulfillment in Holly Cottage For Sale your new position at PSH&TC!” Kyle Billingsly, Temp Darcie Martinez, Temp 2006 Suzuki SV 650 cc motorcycle, Ash Cottage Willow Cottage red. Includes accessories. Dustin Marks, Temp Linsey Wimsatt, Temp All in excellent condition. Cedar Cottage Vocational Department Call Becky 421-1306 evenings. LaShawn Wade, Temp Sarah Stanley, The Works Dietary Dept.
Linda Kinder, Cook Senior, Relief
Page 2 PSH&TC Newsletter Congratulations to Our Graduates! “Michael Villapando” and “Chris Daniel”
Michael Villapando Michael proudly displaying his certificate.
Chris Daniel
When you see these graduates around campus, please congratulate them on a job well done!
Camp Chippewa By Chaplain Gloria Young
Our first New Adventure Camp (May 1- Because of our large number attending archery, fishing, and the previously 3) was “rained out” so we combined Camp #2, we were assigned a cabin of rained out hayrack ride. Saturday Camp #1 with our own. It Camp #2 (May 15- had its 17). Friday advantages evening we had a and its “Everyone attending camp furious rain and disad- hail storm which vantages. enjoyed their outing away from “washed out” the After break- PSH&TC!” hayrack ride. We fast, we were concerned, joined forces but we survived! with the We were able to main cabin of take 11 residents 23 residents evening was our traditional cook-out. from Willow, from various Everyone attending enjoyed their Cedar, Oak, and Elm Cottages. We had SE Kansas group homes. Saturday was outing away from PSH&TC. Our next four direct care staff, one nurse and me. very busy with horseback riding, camp is the weekend after the Rodeo.
June Birthdays
Paul Adamson Steven Fowler Ron Malmstrom Eric Schoenecker Stephen Alquist Robert Gant Happy Birthday Gunnar M. Chad Schuster Anna Anderson Donna Gilliland Charles Merchant Crista Stover and Kim Betzen Joann Goedeke Ron Neville Dustin Terry
Nancy Black Terri Good Cynthia Newcomb Roger P. Thompson Congratulations! Kelly Buske Linda (Morris) Good William Peterson Tracy Wertz Lauren Carland Nassir Hadaegh Melvin Prather Donald Wheeler Valerie Carnahan Alan Hartman Sarah Quinzy Buddy Wilhelm Michael Cizerle Rhonda Hawkins LaShawn Lee Janette Ramsey Pamela Willis Clarence D. Kenneth Hoffman John Leon James Ryan Diane Wilmoth Ronald Eggers JJ Johnson Adrienne Lukens Linda Ryburn
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Olivia Lyons Retires By Carolyn Martin
“No person is your friend who importantly by people receiving demands your silence, or denies services. Residents, staff and your right to grow.” Alice Walker community members came In June 2009, Olivia Lyons together under her leadership, retired after working at PSHTC working side by side to assure for 26 years. During those years, due process and improve even though she worked in environments. Olivia recruited community members who could different job classifications, her “Best Wishes” to Olivia! passion has always been that of look at our practices objectively. an advocate and champion for Olivia helped residents learn they individuals. That passion became had power. As an advocate, her “official” work responsibility Olivia didn’t hesitate to ask when she was promoted to the questions and begin difficult position of Ombudsman. In that conversations about rights, role she served as Chair of the responsibilities and facility Human Rights Committee practices. A strong and effective (HRC). human rights committee was Under Olivia’s leadership, the critical to the success of PSHTC membership of the HRC grew in to obtain accreditation with the size and diversity. The people Council on Quality and Leader- seated at the HRC chairs ship after three consecutive with family, cheering on young represented perspectives not reviews. athletes and reading. only of staff, but also people from Olivia has plans to fill her Enjoy your retirement, you’ve our community and most retirement years spending time earned it!
Decorating the cottage on Carol Hilts Retires By Denise Gray holidays, helping with the flower chocolate garden, watering and Carol Hilts joined the Ash team in encouraging the 2001 spending 8 years as our cake.” Although growth of our indoor day shift cook. Due to family plants, making health issues, her retirement meal preparation curtains, putting up party was delayed. Plans for a wallpaper borders, get together at the Kitchen Pass was Carol’s main job, going on picnics and and picnic with her “Ash guys” to church camp. are pending. Carol was known she happily for her delicious desserts pitched in Carol will be missed Congratulations to Olivia & Carol especially her Key Lime and and helped by Ash residents and in other staff, but we wish her Chocolate Krinkle cookies along Marie Harper (L) & Carol Hilts(R) with her “better than sex areas: happy gambling in her retirement.
Inside this issue: Vision Statement
Annual Advocacy Group Barbecue 2 People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges. Babe Ruth Baseball Seeks Host Families 2
Spring 2009 MHDDT Class 2 Welcome New Employees 2 Mission Statement Building a Better Tomorrow Conference 3 To improve lives by connecting people with July Birthdays 3 supports and services.
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Annual Advocacy Group Barbecue On May 27, the PSH&TC This year, the event Adult Self Advocacy Group featured a ring-toss game sponsored its fourth annual and a sidewalk chalk art barbecue at the south contest. The winner of the cafeteria from 4:30-6:30 contest was John Baldwin pm. The barbecue is the from Maple Cottage. group’s primary fundraising Thank you to everyone endeavor, and this year the who helped make this group raised over $1000 year’s event a huge dollars. Nearly 250 tickets success. were sold. The donation Left: John Baldwin’s Chalk Art was $5.00 per plate. Above: Donald Barrett and Carl Nelson competing in the ring toss. Babe Ruth Baseball Seeks
Host Families The newsletter staff would like to wish Parsons Babe Ruth Roger Browning good luck in his new Baseball League will be and creating that hosting the 12 Year Old lifetime relationship home in the community. Roger served with your ball Cal Ripken Kansas State approximately three years on the Baseball Tournament July players. The Host 22 - 26th at Winway Park in family will also be newsletter staff. We will miss him. Parsons. Parsons has able to see their selected player(s) become one of the top Roger Browning summer baseball youth participate in this programs in the state of tournament. Kansas and Midwest If you need more Region. Since 1976, information or would Spring Parsons Babe Ruth like to volunteer as a Baseball Program has Host Family please 2009 successfully been a strong contact Vince Yanez volunteer program from at 620-717-3904 or parents, community 620-421-6385. MHDDT members, city parks, and city merchants. Class We need at least 20 Host “Congratulations” to the new MHDDT Spring Class of 2009! Those receiving certificates from left to right: Families who can provide Back row: Chad Martin, Glen Patterson, Clinton Sears, housing, transportation, Jeremiah Edwards, and Chris Frost. Front row: Bobbie Prosser, meals, supervision, laundry Kayla Manues, Kristina Frye, Patty Baker, & Nola Shaw.
“Boot Block” Welcome New Relay for Life Fundraiser Employees “Best wishes for fulfillment in your Thank you to all who donated to the Boot new position at PSH&TC!” Block. $314 was raised towards Computer Dept. our team total! Isaac Schofield, Temp Maintenance Dept. Adam Kinder, Temp Preston Patton, Temp Pine Cottage Kristina Frye, MHDDT Trn. Spruce Cottage Mike Miller, MHDDT Trn. VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 Page 3
Building a Better Tomorrow Conference ADVOCACY GROUP: On June 9-11, 2009, advocates and support staff from PSH&TC attended the 2nd Annual “Building A Better Tomorrow” conference in Kansas City. This conference, sponsored by Kansas Neurological Institute, focuses on best practices in the area of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities.
The Adult Self Advocacy Group presented “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.; Find Out What It Means To Me.” The presenters were: Kyle Barnes, Jennifer Johnson, Charles Burkett, Cheryl Brees, Jim Captain and David Smith. This interactive presentation focused on respect in the area of staff/supported person interactions. The presentation began with Kyle discussing The Respect Checklist, a tool developed by advocates to teach staff persons what residents expect from them in the area of respectful interactions. Attendees were then given the opportunity to share what respect means to them. Video clips of “before” and “after” implementing the checklist were used to give visual examples. Using the PSH&TC Respect Checklist, the audience was given the chance to give their input after each movie clip about what was respectful and what was disrespectful in the interaction skits.
Later in the presentation, the audience developed its own role play and acted out an improvised skit. This breakout session was a great combination of learning, sharing and fun.
Others attending from PSH&TC were Bob Booker, Charles Merchant, Ginger Willis, Renee Caldwell, Karen VanLeeuwen, Lavena Stephens, Cynthia Newcomb, Beth McCray, Carol Ekstrom, Frank Chapman, Ryan Willis, Ruth Klein, Teresa Parker, & Kellen Hodgden.
KAREN VANLEEUWEN: I attended the four sessions presented by Tom Pomeranz, Universal LifeStiles. He had some great things to say about how we have developed over the decades in the treatment of People with Disabilities. He spoke of how our language is in part a big way towards how people perceive people with disabilities. He gave very good examples of this and really made you think of what and how you speak to people. He talked about different social roles we all hold and talked about how to make changes in our culture to bring about change in how we speak to and about people we work for. Several of us who attended were impressed and I personally feel his message may be the next step in the way we speak and the language we use. I feel he helped me with several issues of what language to use and how we interact with people. If you have any questions about his presentation, please call me at Ext. 1929.
KELLEN HODGDEN: On day one, our keynote speaker was Tamar Heller, head of the Disability and Human Development Dept at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has many publications and was a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. She talked about how people with Down syndrome are getting Alzheimer’s earlier. They are also having earlier menopause, sensory loss, adaptive behaviors, cognitive losses, joint problems, and hypertension. She explained how we need to focus on helping others age well by developing a health program curriculum encouraging a good diet, developing health care advocates, and educating consumer’s staff and families. The first breakout session was “Putting Person-Centered Values into Action” presented by Amanda George of Helen Sanderson Associates. She explained that person-centered values focus on connecting and building relationships and using natural supports. There are many helpful templates on her website www.helensandersonassociates.com for all of our teams (staff, residents, etc) to see what is working or what is not working. The 2nd and 3rd sessions were about “Alzheimer’s disease: What it is and what it is not” presented by Beatrice B. Brailey, Region V Services – SENDS. She explained how dementia is an “equal opportunity disease”. It’s the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. More than 14 million Americans will be afflicted by 2050. Upwards of $30,000 a year for nursing home care. Persons with Alzheimer’s disease can live 3 to 20 plus years from onset of symptoms which can be very costly. She talked about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s along with the risk factors and the stages of Alzheimer’s disease. She then followed with techniques for caring for the people with the disease, focusing on their care, promoting life’s meaning and personhood. The second day keynote speaker and all of the sessions I attended were presented by Tom Pomeranz. Tom Pomeranz is a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities. He is the highly ac- claimed creator of Universal Enhancement, which teaches strategies promoting community participation and supporting people to have a quality life. Additionally, he is noted for his innovative approach to leadership and management training. He talked about how we need to behave in supporting others in improving the quality of their lives. For most individuals, a quality life is realized through friendships and meaningful relationships with others. Possessing things of meaning and value further enhances one’s quality of life. Hobbies, employ- ment, spirituality and education are representative of the “things” most people cherish. We need to support people with disabilities to realize their quality of life outcomes, those outcomes to which we universally aspire. The third day I attended the “Electric Training” session by Libby Tidwell, KNI, & Brenda Haverkamp, SRS Strategic Development. They explained that online training doesn’t have to be boring. They gave examples of what they have done for the people they serve (an online training for staff on proper food safety to a board game for team work skills). Both presenters gave us ideas on how to make proper online trainings and also gave us a CD that has content for doing so. The 3rd keynote speaker was Tim Piccirillo, a dynamic motivational speaker, humorist and magician. He explained his life story, being born with Tourette’s syndrome. He grew up with severe symptoms of jerking his limbs involuntarily, facial tics as well as self-abusive behaviors. With the help of his parents and a supportive teacher, Tim learned to cope with this devastating disorder and achieve success in two different fields. He then talked about the steps to being successful and how to keep on the path towards your goal. I really did enjoy each one of the sessions and keynote speakers. I am very thankful for the opportunity to attend the conference. Hopefully I will be able to attend next year’s conference to help develop my learning and skills to help the people I serve.
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Devon Bowlin Michael Fosha John King Virginia Sanchez Happy Birthday Annette Stoneberger Karen Carson Ben Foster Star King Kevin Scott Linus Thuston Linda Carson Denise Gray Deborah Kolb Joseph Scheibmeir and Nancy Tiede Linsey Cleaveland Lesle Gray Thomas Lackey Eduardo Sebastiani Michelle Vogts Christina Coda Sean G. Norman Long Robin Shields Rashelle Walker Congratulations! Kyra Curnutte Nick Heit Susan MacDevitt Nathan Smith Betty Walsh Carol Hennel Loretta Madl Carolyn Stangle Earnest Washington Kathleen Hennel Michael May Donna Steeby Barry W. Jesse Hernandez Wally McMillan William Stewart PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL Campus Calendar AND TRAINING CENTER 7/4 Independence Day 7/7 Endowment Board Mtg., 12-1PM, PSH&TC 2601 Gabriel Adm. Bldg. Parsons, KS 67357 Phone: 620-421-6550 7/10-12 Endowment Bus—Wichita Fax: 620-421-3623 7/25 PSH Advisory Board Mtg. 10:30AM-PSH&TC Adm Bldg PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. 8/6 Adult Self-Advocacy, 3:30 PM, Cafeteria Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones 8/14-16 Endowment Bus—Kansas City [email protected] or 620.421.6550, Ext. 1726 Assistant Tammy Auman Pop Tabs Editors: Roger Browning Tammy Bruner The Ronald McDonald house benefits from the pop tabs we collect for them. I Laura Hummer appreciate the support from everyone. Please continue to send them to me. Kimberly McMichael They are taken once a month to the Joplin location. Keep up the good work.
To view online, use the link: We do make a difference! Thank you! Linda Brown (Accounting Office) http://www.pshtc.org/psh_newsletter.htm For Sale Like new 50cc Gator motorbike. Ridden less than 100 miles. Bright gold color. Help The United Way Stuff The School Bus! Labette Co. United Way will 100 miles per gallon. be collecting school supplies at Walgreen’s on July 25. All supplies will Perfect for student or running to work! $1,000 be used in Labette County school districts. There will be boxes in the 423-2772 — Mike Almond Administration Building, Canteen, and Research to place your donations. For a complete list, contact Laura Hanigan at Ext. 1896.
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Relay for Life Inside this issue: By The PSH&TC Relay for Life Committee Tony Canada Retires 2 We would like to thank husband Steve (who is also everyone who participated in Ryan’s dad) “Laser Designs” Dept. 2 Relay for Life in one way or Ryan Willis and his fiancée Contributes to another . . .whether you gave Cheryl Brees and her Community Project a monetary donation or a daughter Megan donation of your time or Kris Haynes, her daughter were there with us in your Jessica and her sister Sharri Welcome New 2 thoughts! Our team raised a Collier (who just came from a Employees little over $1200 this year! cancer treatment and participated in the walking – August Birthdays 2 Although all of us didn’t Survivor!!) make it until the end, Nora Cathy Henderson Shrimp Chili Cornbread 3 Manier and her daughter fast – that would be John!), Ruth Klein Casserole Jessica along with Joe Kinder representing us in Zumba at Suzanne Cotton and her stayed for the duration! midnight (that would be husband Elks Spring Fling 3 Nora and Jessica also Virginia) or just being good Susie Carson and her family encouraged all the walkers to company – that would be Nickie Bates and her family Residents & Staff Tour 3 keep going and provided all! It was great having Linsey Cleaveland and her Ducommun beads to the walkers to people come to lend support fiancée collect as they completed at various points during the Becky Dhooghe Campus Calendar 4 each lap. Some of those evening and night, such as Joyce Hall strings of beads were Frank Chapman, Kathy long. At one count, Ginger Henderson and Teresa We apologize if we missed Vision Statement Willis had collected at least Parker. Lots of the team your name and you were in 20 beads in honor of a dear members shared the attendance! Know that your People experiencing the experience with family contributions and support friend who battled cancer. highest quality of life regard- members. were appreciated. Ryan Willis went way above less of the challenges. and beyond by cooking all The winners of the Relay for the hot dogs for the RFL Life Raffle Prizes are: Mission Statement committee. Talk about a hot Two-Seated Bench (Donated To improve lives by connect- kitchen! (The dogs were by James Fox, Cancer also cooked to perfec- Survivor) – Kris Haynes ing people with supports and tion!) People were lined up Complete Car Detail – Ivan services. for those dogs! Henderson John Baldwin probably Relay for Life Wall Hanging – walked the most and the Brenda Hughes fastest. Kris Haynes, accom- Crocheted Afghan – Valerie panied by her sister and Schumacher daughter, represented the Relay for Life Trashcan – largest family unit on the Steve Horton Some of the other people Set of Washcloths (Donated PSH&TC Relay Team in a who participated during the united fight against cancer. by Jessica Manier) event were: 1. Julie Hinman Cheryl Brees, Renee Pierce Becky Koehler and Clara 2. Debbie Ryan and her granddaughter, Jim Smith – Survivors!! 3. Shanon Lansdowne Captain, Carolyn Martin, Buzz Steve (Survivor!) and Sheila 4. Guyan Davis Jones, John Baldwin, Donnie Ramsey 5. Bill Leuty Wheeler , and Virginia Renee Pierce and her 6. Elaine Housley Sanchez took turns at granddaughter keeping everyone going – Nora Manier and her Congratulations to all the whether it was serving sno- daughter Jessica winners! cones, walking endlessly (and Ginger Willis and her Page 2 PSH&TC NEWSLETTER
Tony Canada Retires By Renee’ Caldwell
On July 1st Tony Canada officially retired Gary Hardesty &Tony Canada very close house and yard, and to do a little fishing. from the State of Kansas after 21 years of over the He will be greatly missed by Cedar service. Although Tony worked on other years and residents and staff, but never forgotten! cottages throughout the years, the last developed However, we wish him well in his 14 years were spent on Cedar Cottage. friendships retirement. Tony will be greatly missed as he was an with Happy Retirement, Tony! exceptional support staff to our residents. residents He enjoyed going places with them and and their supporting their needs whether it be a families. doctor’s appointment, family visit or Tony has participating in the Annual Cedar plans to fill Greenhouse Tour to select plants for our his retire- cottage. He was very helpful in assisting ment with a little “Rest and Relaxation,” our residents in all areas. Tony was a hobbies, family odds and ends around the good advocate for some as they became
“Laser Designs” Department Contributes to Community Project
(The following are excerpts from a recent Early on, two members of an organization displayed on the flower pots at the Parsons Sun newspaper article by Colleen supporting downtown improvements, Municipal Building to honor Dick Combs’ Surridge.) strived to have a plaque made to recog- years of service to the city of Parsons. nize the contributions by the Combs’ Dick Combs, former Parsons city commis- family; however, this recognition didn’t And we (the PSHTC Newsletter staff) are sioner, mayor, acting city manager and occur until recently. Mary Hughes, along proud of our Laser Designs Dept. for their then appointed city manager, and co- with Parsons public information officer Kari part in this project and wish to recognize owner of KLKC Radio, died in December West, worked together in getting plaques them for their service to the community. 2002. To honor their father’s memory for for the four planters. Kari designed a small We are also pleased that Kari West his many years of service to Parsons, his plaque and then contacted our Laser contacted our Laser Designs staff to do the children donated money for the four large Designs Dept. to do the work. work. Kari serves as a “community stone flower pots that are located at the member” on the PSHTC Human Rights front entrance to the Parsons Municipal Mary Hughes is very grateful to West for Committee. “Many thanks to Kari for her Auditorium. taking care of the plaques that are support of our residents and staff.”
“Best wishes for fulfillment in your new Cedar Cottage position at PSH&TC!” Joseph Vitt, Temp Holly Cottage Ash Cottage Katrina Fernandez, Temp Welcome New Jonathan Rash, MHDDT Trn. Vocational Department Eric Stockebrand, MHDDT Trn. James Deshazer, Hickory Assembly Employees Aspen Cottage James Fox, Hickory Janitorial Joshua Green, Temp Virginia Sanchez & Bobby Jacobsen, SKIL
August Birthdays Gail Beach Patrick Carson Kim Henderson Jason Mathis Deborah Ryan Suzanne Williams Alan Bernson Johnie C. Michael Humbargar Kathleen Matney Judy Schmidt Jenny Winter Jack Bettenbrock Bill Chapman Ezekiel Ireland Stephen McKinzie Juston Smith Terry Yeubanks Trisha Bowman Kim Cox Billy Jackson Joan Mullen Kenneth Smith David Zenner Cheryl Brees Bradley Daniels Jessica Kinder Ronald Myers Tonya Smith Faith Bridgewater Larry Dewey Linda Kinder Sharena Overall Michael Sparks Stephen Brinson Joshua Dick Rebecca Koehler Shawn Page Howard S. Happy Birthday Sandra Brownewell Kenneth Dickerson Jeanenne Lester Renee Patrick Karen VanLeeuwen
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Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole By Kimberly McMichael
Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal Stir in shrimp and cilantro. Pour into a 9-by- Shrimp chili filling 2 teaspoons baking powder 13-inch baking dish. 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large onion, chopped 3/4 cup nonfat milk Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large egg To prepare cornbread topping: Whisk 3 medium zucchini, diced (about 5 cups) 1 tablespoon honey flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder a large bowl. Whisk milk, oil, egg and Directions 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin honey in a medium bowl until smooth. To prepare filling: Heat oil in a Dutch oven 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pour into the dry ingredients and stir just over medium heat. Add onion and bell 1 teaspoon salt until moistened. Drop by heaping pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium diced tablespoons over the shrimp mixture. about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, tomatoes stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in zucchini; 1 1/2 pounds small shrimp (41-50 per Bake the casserole, uncovered, until the cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in pound), peeled and deveined top is browned and the filling is bubbling, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and salt; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes cook for 20 seconds. Pour in tomatoes; Cornbread topping: before serving (or follow make-ahead bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat. 1 cup all-purpose flour instructions).
Elks Spring Fling By Shannon Martinez
Parsons Elks Lodge hosted a “Spring Thompson provided the music. The Fling” for the residents and staff of residents and Elks truly enjoyed them- Parsons State Hospital and Training selves. Many residents were lucky Center on Wednesday, June 17th. enough to win door prizes that were Laughter, dancing and music were given away throughout the night. abundant throughout the lodge that Parsons Elks plan to make this an annual evening, along with smiles galore. Dinner event for Parsons State Hospital and was served by Elk volunteers. DJ Roger Training Center staff and residents.
Residents & Staff Tour Ducommun By Shanon Lansdowne On July 20, Noel Paskel, Bill Durrett, Nate Smith, can experience temperatures in the summer of safety purposes. This removes any unwanted Sarah Stanley, James P., Clay Burton, and four 120 degrees with no air conditioning. Next we dirt and debris. The acid must be kept at a tem- staff toured Ducommun Aero Structures (DAS). experienced one of several inspection depart- perature between 90-98 degrees. We then Ducommun is the United States' largest inde- ments. At various stages of productions parts are walked past several finishing departments pendent supplier of composite and metal bond sent to the inspection departments to make sure where holes were drilled for bolts, coatings were structures and assemblies, including aircraft wing that they are within the required measurements. sprayed on, parts were finished, and more in- spoilers, helicopter blades, flight control surfaces Some of the inspections are done by hand and spections for quality control. The welding de- and engine components. DAS also designs, engi- some are checked by a computer. The computer partment was unique in my opinion. I have neers and manufactures the largest, most com- measures ever millimeter of the prospective part to toured a lot of plants in this area but this was plex contoured aero structure components in the insure quality. Parts are cut to size and specifica- the first one that had an air conditioned welding aerospace industry. tion by two methods - a Laser Cutter and a Water area. Next John pointed out the Tooling area. Jet Cutter. The Laser is not dissimilar to the Laser All tools and supplies are tracked from this area The company’s core values are: Honesty, Profes- Designs area located on grounds - just larger and much like our supply room. There are forklifts sionalism, Customer Orientation, Continuous more powerful. The Laser cutter is located inside a going from one end of the plant to the other Improvement, and Teamwork. small room with glass windows. Employees pro- moving heavy pallets of metal and parts. gram the computer depending on the part they will Ducommun VP John Kelly greeted our group and be cutting and the computer tells the Laser how to Our last stop was the plastic form press. This is handed out safety glasses and identification cut the piece. The Water jet works on the same a newer area and is just like the Hot Form badges that we were required to wear while tour- principle but it uses water to cut the metal. I know press. Instead of sheets of titanium they mold ing the plant. Our first stop was the Hot Form what you’re thinking….water to cut metal!? There plastic. The big press is loaded and parts mold- press. This is the area where sheets of titanium are tiny particles similar to sand in the water. This ed at a temperature of 1,650 degrees. Now are placed in a 470 ton press. The press is heat- abrasive material in combination with the water is that’s HOT! John told us that only 2 places in ed to very high temperatures. The press basically what allows it to cut through metal. the United States currently do this and Du- squeezes the titanium metal into various forms commun is one of them. Only 5 in the world do using molds. Titanium is used because it is stur- After cutting, the parts get a bath of sorts. Of it. That’s pretty impressive. dy and lightweight. Due to the extremely high course it’s not the kind of bath any human would temperatures, employees in this area must wear want to take. The parts are bathed in hydrochloric John led us back to the front office. We turned special gloves, jackets, and face shields to pro- and nitric acid. A special paint is applied to the in our safety glasses and badges, thanked John tect them while placing or removing metal from part in the areas they wish to remain untouched by for the very impressive tour and returned to our the press. Because of the high heat coming from the acids. It all goes in a giant tank and soaks. We jobs with a little more knowledge about our com- the press, employees that work near this area weren’t allowed to get very close to the tank for munity and the jobs that are available. Campus Calendar 8/6 Adult Self-Advocacy Mtg., 3:30 PM, Cafeteria Parsons State Hospital and TrainingCenter 8/7 Bowling Training School—Pittsburg 8/14-16 Endowment Bus—Kansas City 2601 Gabriel Parsons, KS 67357 9/1 PSH Endowment Board Mtg., 12-1 PM Phone: 620-421-6550 9/3 Adult Self-Advocacy Mtg., 3:30 PM, Cafeteria Fax: 620-421-3623 9/7 Labor Day PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. 9/12 PSH Advisory Board Mtg., 4 PM, Administration Bldg. Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones [email protected] 9/12-13 28th Sunbelt Rodeo—PSH&TC, Parsons or 620.421.6550, Ext. 1726 Assistant Tammy Auman Editors: Tammy Bruner 9/13-19 Housekeepers Week Laura Hummer Kimberly McMichael 9/18-20 Endowment Bus—Wichita
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Thank You Thank You Words can’t express how thankful we are to everyone for your To my friends and employees of PSH&TC, words cannot express prayers, cards, and monetary gift during the loss of my mother- my gratitude for the monetary donations or items for my new in-law. place. Whatever you did, I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Fena Taylor and Family
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September 2009 Parsons State Hospital and Volume 2, Issue 9 Training Center Company Olympics Champions—2009 Inside this issue: Eighth year running!
Voc Areas Re-Locations 2 Congratulations! all employees for your rearranging your sched- PSH&TC has continued contribution to this ules and assigned tasks so that others were God Is So Good—John 3:16 2 our reign as Company year's success at Com- Olympics Champion for pany Olympics. We able to attend and par- the 8th year in a row! would also like to ticipate. Our victory Welcome New Employees 2 The Rec. Commission acknowledge those em- would not have been divided the teams dif- ployees and residents possible without the "ENTIRE" team working September Birthdays 2 ferently this year and who were not able to added new events, but attend or participate together. The commit- we rose to the chal- but supported PSH&TC tee would like to say Bingo Night 3 lenge and came out on through teamwork, at- “Thank You” again for all top! tendance at the that you do for PSH&TC. Healthy and Delicious Recipe 3 The committee would events, cooperation like to personally thank and collaboration by
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Voc Areas Re-Locations During the next two weeks, the following assembly to south side of Chestnut After moves are completed, Bob Ong will vocational sites will be moving to begin the basement. start new employment enclave (staining renovation of Hickory Cottage. All phone Bike shop to north side of PT and varnishing), BW Williams will return extensions will remain the same. building. to oversee the wood shop with Bev Cline Packaging to Cafeteria next to Dog as CTS for area. Hickory Creations and Furniture Biscuits.
God Is So Good — John 3:16 By Chaplain Gloria Young A little boy was selling newspapers 3:16." The lady said, "Come on huge bathtub that was filled with clothes and dry shoes to wear and on the corner, the people were in, son." warm water, and he sat there and then she took him down to that same big table full of wonderful hurrying by going in and out of She took him in and she sat him soaked for awhile. As he soaked, the cold. The little boy was so he thought to himself: John 3:16— food. And once again he ate and ate down in a split bottom rocker in until he was full. After he had cold that he wasn't trying to sell front of a great big old fireplace, I sure don't understand it, but it many papers. He just wanted to sure makes a dirty boy clean. You eaten, she took him back to the and she went off into another room where that same big old split be warm! room. The boy sat there in front know, I've not had a bath, a real bath, in my whole life. The only bottom rocker was that he had set He walked up to a policeman and of that warm fire for a while and in the night before. He sat down in bath I ever had was when I stood said, "Mister, you wouldn't thought to himself: John 3:16—I front of the fireplace and she picked in front of that big old fire happen to know where a poor boy don't understand it, but it sure up a big old book. She explained to could find a warm place to sleep makes a cold boy warm. hydrant as they flushed it out. him that this big old book was a tonight would you? You see, I In a little while, she came back The lady came in and she left him Bible. She sat down in front of him soft fluffy towels to dry with and she and looked into his young face. sleep in a box up around the and asked him, "Are you hungry?" gave him some warm clean clothes "Do you understand John 3:16?" she corner there and down the alley He said, "Well, just a little. I to wear. In a short while she came asked gently. He replied, "No, and it's awful cold in there for haven't eaten in a couple of days, tonight. It’s so cold and it sure back and she took him to another Ma'am, I don't. The first time I ever and I guess I could stand a little room, and she tucked him into a heard it was last night when the would be nice to have a warm bit of food." The lady took him place to stay." big old feather bed, she pulled the policeman told me to come here, into the kitchen and sat him covers up around his neck, kissed knock and say John 3:16.” She The policeman looked down at down at a table full of wonderful him goodnight and turned out the smiled, opened the Bible to John the little boy and said, "You go food. He ate and ate until he lights. As he lay in the darkness and 3:16 and began to explain to him down the street to that big white couldn't eat anymore. Then he looked out the window at the snow about Jesus, how God so loved us house and you knock on the thought to himself: John 3:16— coming down on that cold night, he that he gave his only begotten Son door. When they come out the Boy, I sure don't understand it thought to himself: John 3:16—I that all might live. Right there, in door you just say John 3:16, and but it sure makes a hungry boy don't understand it but it sure front of that big old fireplace, the they will let you in." So he did. He full. makes a tired boy feel safe, warm little boy gave his heart and life to walked up the steps and knocked and sleepy and he fell fast asleep! Jesus. He sat there and thought: When he was finished, she took John 3:16 -- don't understand it, but on the door, and a lady answered. him upstairs to a bathroom to a The next morning the lady came He looked up and said, "John back to his room, gave him clean it sure makes a lost boy feel safe.
Welcome New Employees! “Best wishes for fulfillment in your new position at PSH&TC.” Aspen Cottage Nola Shaw, MHDD Tech. Patricia Sears, Temp Vocational Department Brandon Johnson, MHDDT Trn. LaShawn Wade, MHDDT Trn. Oak Cottage Amanda Ross, The Greenhouse Sarah Petersen, MHDDT Trn. Elm Cottage Nicholas Robertson, Temp and The works Lesley Stringer, Temp Christel Vaughn, Custodial Spec. Pine Cottage Sarah Stanley, SKIL Cedar Cottage Joseph Wyatt, MHDDT Trn. Terri Good, MHDDT Trn. Willow Cottage Norman Long, MHDDT Trn. Nursing Service Brianna Gudde, MHDDT Trn. William Fausnaught, Jr., Temp
September Birthdays Jason A. Amy Collins Brianna Gudde Charleen Lawson Darryl Rankins Robin Whittley Marilyn Baker Tina Correll Ryan Heydenrych Julia Loadholtz Charles Reeme Pamela Ballejos Jimmie Darkis Mark Hopper Elizabeth McRay Rick Ray Donald Barrett Delvin Davolt Sharla Hopper Rema Menon Joseph Robertson David Beam Julia Edmond Terri Jennings Timothy Miller Gaylord Skibbe Happy Birthday Tina Beery Regina Edson Doris Kellogg Susan Morris Jamey Schmidt Patricia Bennett Ashli Fothergill Gail King Kevin Mosier Bobby Shears and Jeffrey Bruce Eric Fuller Doris Kellogg Lelia Nance John Simmons Marvin Capps Sharon Giefer Jamie King Max Nehrbass John Spare Stephanie Carson Patricia Gilkey Greg Lambkins Teresa Parker Eric Stockebrand Congratulations! Pamela Colbert Charlotte Groberski Matthew Law Craig Potter Charles Thomas Volume 2, Issue 9 Page 3
“Bingo Night” By Tim Sanders The first “Bingo Night” was next time! Thanks again to a great time! I’m glad that so Bev and Marlys for donating many people could come to some prizes, and we already it. I’m sorry that everyone have people donating some did not win, but don’t worry for next time! I hope to see you will have another chance you all again at “Bingo soon! We are planning on Night,” hosted by yours having bingo at least twice a truly, Tim Sanders. month. The Maple cooks Bob Zimmerman intently did an awesome job of See ya all soon, Tim. watching his bingo card. preparing the snacks, and Oak Cottage has already Tim calling out the volunteered for bringing the Congratulations to numbers at Bingo Night. snacks and prizes for the Sheri Dixon who will be Healthy and Delicious Recipe By Lauren Edwards, RD, LD Summer is almost over. Now 1 banana, sliced ready to use. is the time to enjoy summer’s ½ pint strawberries, sliced best fresh fruits before it is Juice of 1 lemon This recipe can be made with too late. Try this recipe for a 1 Tablespoon of honey any of your favorite fruits. refreshing fruit salad with Pinch of salt Some fruits are at their peak your favorite summertime flavor in the summer time— Toss fruit in a large bowl. In pick. apricots, blackberries, a small bowl, whisk together blueberries, cherries, Fresh Fruit Salad the lemon juice, honey and raspberries, strawberries, representing PSH&TC in the 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed salt until combined. Pour cantaloupe, honey dew 1 cup blueberries, washed 2009—2010 Leadership dressing over fruit and melon, watermelon. and dried combine. Refrigerate until Parsons Class! 28th Gary J. Daniels Sunbelt Rodeo By Tammy Bruner, Rodeo Volunteer Coordinator It is time once again for the Gary J. Daniels Sunbelt Rodeo here at PSH&TC! All the Cowboys and Cowgirls are practicing and getting all excited about hosting the rodeo again this year. It is going to be a great time for everyone. The rodeo will be Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th, at our Rodeo Arena located on the Parsons State Hospital grounds. "Go-Rounds #1 and #2" will both be on Saturday and "Finals" will be Sunday morning, followed by lunch, and then ceremonies for all division awards will be given out. We want to thank the many volunteers who have supported our annual rodeo in the past. Volunteer help is vital to the success of the rodeo. With that said, we are extending an invitation to you to serve as volunteers once again and to anyone who may like to help for the first time. As in the past, lunch and dinner will be provided for volunteers on the day(s) they are working. Everyone who volunteers also will receive a T-shirt and drink ticket. You are also invited to attend the Rodeo dance Saturday evening. The success of the Sunbelt Rodeo depends on support and assistance from many volunteers. You may contact me or Marlys Shomber-Jones at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, (620)421-6550, ext. 1927 (Tammy), or ext. 1726 (Marlys), or email us, [email protected] or [email protected], with your response. Please let us know by September 9, 2009. We guarantee you will have a good time at the Rodeo! The schedule of events includes: SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 8:00—9:00 A.M. Workshop to assess riding skills 8:00 A.M. Church services at the arena of out-of-town participants 9:00 a.m. Outstanding Volunteer Awards 9:00-10:00 a.m. Grand Entry & Team Pictures 9:00-12:30 p.m. Finals 10:00-12:30 p.m. Go-Round #1 11:00 a.m. Lunch & Awards in the Cafeteria 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch at the arena (Yellow & Purple Division) 1:30-4:00 p.m. Go-Round #2 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Awards in the Cafeteria 5:00-6:00 BBQ in the Cafeteria (Green & Red Division) 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rodeo Dance—Cafeteria Parking Lot If inclement weather, the schedule of events will be adjusted.
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Adopt-A-Highway—October 24, 2009 An opportunity for residents and staff to give back to our community, PSH&TC has adopted a two-mile stretch of highway to be cleaned of litter. The pickup location is south of Parsons on US Highway 59 starting at the first mile south of Labette Health. To volunteer, contact
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Volume 2, Issue 10 October 2009 PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL AND TRAINING CENTER
28th Annual Gary J. Daniels Sunbelt Rodeo By Marlys Shomber-Jones
Over 338 participants from four states donations of engraved buckles from Maple and Mary Lou Howard, Wichita S&S Western Wear, DeLange Seed ARC. Co. and the Endowment Association. Yellow Division: Darien Lewis, Ash and Winners were determined by top Michelle Conner, Successful Dreams. combined individual scores. Congratulations to the overall winners in The each division. winners this year were: The Rodeo Committee recognized Ray Vitt for his 28 years of service to the Red Rodeo! John Spare and Steve McKinzie Division: were also recognized for their years of Rodeo Events John Mills dedicated service to the rodeo. Opening Ceremonies from Lab. Co. Riders The Committee would like to say “Thank were not disappointed at the and Helen You” to all the volunteers who 28th Annual Gary J. Daniels participated, helped run an event, Sunbelt Rodeo. All events were donated or contributed in any held at the new Zimmerman Family way! The event would not be Riding Arena due to heavy rains earlier possible without the generous gift in the week. Even though modifications of your time and efforts. had to be made to the schedule, all staff and volunteers made the events happen Rodeo Events by working hard to get everyone a chance to compete in all their events. We had cowboys and cowgirls from Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and the first year from Nebraska! Our Top Cowboy and Cowgirl contest was expanded to include Green and Yellow Will-Gallego from Wichita ARC. Divisions this year with the generous Green Division: Dustin Hensley, Winners!!!
Inside this issue: Vision Statement Ben Foster’s Confirmation 2 People experiencing the highest quality of life Bobby Jacobsen at SO Golf Tournament 2 regardless of the challenges.
Red Fridays—This is to honor our military 2 October Birthdays 2 Mission Statement Open Enrollment (Health Insurance) 3 To improve lives by connecting people with Final Church Camps for Fall 2009 3 supports and services. Welcome New Employees 3
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Ben Foster’s Confirmation By Chaplain Gloria Young PSH&TC and Episcopal Church. Endowment Association Ben studied for ten Job Fair/Business Expo months to get ready 2009 for his confirmation day. He was excited. PSH&TC Cafeteria It was also the 150th Wednesday, October 14 9am — 1pm anniversary of St. Booths-Giveaways-Drawings John’s Church, with a dinner that and followed. The girls’ Assistive Tech Fair basketball team at Bobby Jacobsen “teeing On September 30, 2009 Labette Community up” on #1 at the SO Golf The Speech & Hearing Dept. Bishop Wolfe of the College served the meal Tournament at the PGC on will have tables of assistive Episcopal Diocese of and Ben enjoyed all of September 14, 2009. devices and equipment Kansas confirmed Ben their attention. available for everyone to Foster into St. John’s view.
Red Fridays—This is to honor our military COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS Very soon, you will see a Many Americans, like American who supports great many people you, me and all our our men and women afar, Congratulations and wearing Red every friends, simply want to will wear something red.” Friday. The reason? recognize that the vast best wishes to Donnie Americans who support majority of America The first thing a soldier says when asked, “What Wheeler and James our troops used to be supports our troops. Our called the “silent majori- idea of showing solidarity can we do to make things Pitt. Donnie will be ty.” We are no longer and support for our troops better for you?” is: “We need your support and living in the Parsons silent, and are voicing our with dignity and respect love for God, country and starts with us — and your payers.” Let’s get the community and James home in record-breaking continues each and every word out and lead with class and dignity, by has returned to his numbers. We are not Friday until the troops all organized, boisterous or come home, sending a example, and wear mother’s home to live. overbearing. deafening message that something red every “Every red-blooded Friday.
October Birthdays Happy Birthday Virginia Allen Micheal Brown Delbert McDaniel Nola Shaw George Anderson Twila Brown and Brenden McRay David Smith Sean Anderson Carolyn Browne Virginia Merman Lea Smith Teresa Anderson Frank Chapman Congratulations ! Christina Middleton Bridgette Sutton Katherin Aragon Nikki Collins Mike Miller Kaycee T. Tammy Auman Jack Darrow Frank Narducci Barry Webster Kristina Baker Sean Deason Wanda Newland Marlene Wegner Marsha Baker Becky Dhooghe Delisa Hoppes Nhut Nguyen Billie White Patty Baker David Ellis Janet Jackson Teresa Reed Charmaine W. Jessica Bernal Michelle Fontelroy Angela Johnson Kristie Richards Barbara Winkler John Blake James Fox George Kane Leslie Roberts David Woodworth Josh Bolt John Hicks Odell Kendrick Jo Dee Rye Joseph Wyatt Santa Broadwell Jessica Holeman Bill Leuty Joshua Shaw Wayman Young, Jr. VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 Page 3
Open Enrollment for PSHTC Health Insurance & HealthyKIDS Program By Nealette Little, Human Resources Open enrollment for active HealthyKIDS program level change, electing PSHTC employees is enrollment is done through voluntary vision coverage, scheduled for October 1 the employee open or changing pretax payment through October 31, 2009 for enrollment website—no status the State of Kansas paper claims are to be Employee Health Plan submitted for 2010. 3. To declare their tobacco (SEHP), the Flexible user status for Plan Year An employee must go to 2010 Spending Accounts (FSA), their Employee Self Service HealthyKIDS, and declaration Center account to complete 4. To participate or renew of employee’s Tobacco User their 2010 benefit plan participation in a Flexible status for Plan Year 2010 enrollment. The link to the Spending Account for Plan (PY2010). The following Open Enrollment web portal Year 2010 information applies for this is: Open Enrollment period. 5. To apply for Corporal Daniel L. Cox http://www.accesskansas.org/ HealthyKIDS program U.S. Army In order to be able to qualify employee/ (ENROLL ON-LINE THIS July 19, 1986—Sept. 12, 2009 for the non tobacco user An employee must go to YEAR) discount, it will be necessary We extend our sympathy to the the Open enrollment for an employee to go to the There will be an open Cox family and a gratitude of open enrollment website to website to: enrollment meeting declare their tobacco user Wednesday, October 14, at thanks for Daniel’s service to our 1. To view their current country. status. If an employee does enrollment elections 1:00 p.m. in the PSH&TC not declare their tobacco user Auditorium. Please make status on the open enrollment 2. To make health plan plans to attend. Daniel’s father, Kim Cox, works website, the employee will be coverage changes including on Ash Cottage. defaulted to the base rates adding or dropping their own If you have further and will not qualify for the non coverage, adding or questions, call Nealette tobacco user discount in dropping dependents which Little at Ext. 1790. 2010. may result in a coverage Worlds of Fun discount Final Church Camps for Fall 2009 tickets for Halloween By Chaplain Gloria Young Haunt are available in The final New Adventure ride, fishing, horseback On September 22nd Ash Church Camp of the season riding and archery. Cottage loaded up 13 the Human Resource th th was held on Sept. 18 -20 . Unfortunately, the fishing residents and 6 staff for their Dept. Halloween Haunt This year, residents from was poor. Don Combs, our annual overnight church Parsons, Leavenworth, fishing expert and teacher, camp and we headed north weekends are Sept. 25— Ottawa, and Kansas City was with us this fall. He to Camp Chippewa. Once Nov. 1. Save up to $10 gave us a total of 16 campers announced that this camp again the weather was and 5 staff. The weather was was his last and so we will absolutely perfect for per admission. For absolutely perfect! No rain or be looking for another camping. Fishing was great more information, visit strong winds and great “fisher person” for the two and over thirty were caught temperatures provided us a May and one September and released. Camp fire, Worlds of Fun at great fun time for a hay rack camps. cook out, so much fun! www.worldsoffun.com.
Welcome New Employees! “Best wishes for fulfillment in your new Laundry Security Dept. position at PSH&TC.” Bobbi Jones, Temp Randy Badgett, Safety/Security Off. I Nursing Service James Scaletta, Temp Ash Cottage Katherine Bradford, LPN Spruce Cottage Joshua Green, MHDDT Trn. Oak Cottage William Fausnaught, Jr, MHDDT Trn. Eduardo Sebastiani, Jr, Temp Jessica Holeman, MHDDT Trn. Christopher Jones, Temp Aspen Cottage Jamario Kindrick, Temp Vocational Department Katrina Fernandez, MHDDT Trn. Nick Robertson, MHDDT Trn. Clay Burton, Furniture Assembly Birch Cottage Pine Cottage Willow Cottage Elaine Housley, Custodial Spec. Kayla Manues, MHDD Tech. Trisha Bowman, Cook Senior Dietary Dept. Jerry Wilson, Temp Richard Thorpe, MHDDT Trn. Terri Thompson, Temp PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL AND TRAINING CENTER
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Parsons, KS 67357 10/1 Adult Self-Advocacy Mtg., 3:30 PM, Cafeteria Phone: 620-421-6550 Fax: 620-421-3623 10/5-9 Customer Service Week 10/5-11 Healthcare Food Service Week 10/14 Job Fair & Business Expo and Assistive Tech Fair 9am-1pm, PSH&TC Cafeteria PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones 10/14 State Employee Health Plan Open Enrollment Mtg., 1PM, [email protected] PSH&TC Auditorium or 620.421.6550, Ext. 1726 10/16 Boss’s Day Assistant Tammy Auman Editors: Tammy Bruner 10/16-18 Endowment Bus—Kansas City Laura Hummer 10/23 SE Bowling Tournament—Pittsburg Kimberly McMichael 10/24 Make A Difference Day—The national day to help others, the To view online, use the link: 19th annual day. http://www.pshtc.org/psh_newsletter.htm 10/24 Adopt-A-Highway 10/31 Halloween Thank You 11/1 Daylight Saving Time Ends 11/3 Election Day Thanks to everyone for the thoughts, 11/5 Adult Self-Advocacy Mtg., 3:30 PM, Cafeteria prayers, and for sending the beautiful 11/11 Veterans Day plant when I lost my dad. 11/20-21 SE Fall Sports Classic—Kansas City
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Vision Statement July 25, 1960 to October 6, 2009 out. She liked listening to music, Betty was known for her beautiful blue attending the music concerts in the park People experiencing eyes, pretty hair, nice smile, and love for and at the Municipal Building. the highest quality of sweets life regardless of the Betty loved big hugs and little whispers in and fast challenges. her ears. She enjoyed sitting outside food. watching staff plant flowers, even Betty will laughing when the wind would catch the be missed water from the garden hose and splash Mission Statement for her on her face. Betty had a way of making laughter, our day better when things were not To improve lives by for talking connecting people good. It was always that smile and quick us out of with supports and little chuckle that would make us realize our food services. that our day isn’t as bad as we thought it with a smile. She loved attention from would be. Betty will always be part of our staff. Staff would fix her hair, polish her family. She was so loved, will be missed fingernails, and put her make-up on. dearly, and will always be remembered. Betty was a beautiful person inside and
Third Annual Noodle Dinner to Benefit Operation Santa
The First and Second much through their Inside this issue: Operation Santa Noodle experiences of job Dinner Fundraisers were shadowing, guest speakers such a HUGE success, we in the classroom, Annual SACK 2 are doing it again! Mark community projects and Conference your calendar for field trips. Wednesday, December 9th, Annual Holiday Recipe 2 to get your homemade Each year, the Senior Edition chicken and noodle dinner. Class members do a Class of 2008 - “Making Noodles” community service project. November Birthdays 2 Takeout will be available all The Senior Class Members day on the south side of the will work together to plan, The Community Resources cafeteria and pre-orders are promote and expedite the Team will be selling Decorating Contest 3 welcome. Delivery will be event. They will learn that Country Mart Community available with orders over hard work is involved when CARE Coupon Books for 10 dinners. Make A Difference 3 it comes to cooking! only $5.00 with ALL
Challenge Accepted proceeds going towards We have again partnered Last year, the students with the Parsons High Operation Santa. If you are Job Fair/Business Expo 3 raised a little over $600 to School Health Science go towards Operation not contacted by a Academy students to raise Santa and are expecting to Community Resources Team Welcome New 3 money for Operation Santa. surpass that amount this Member and would like to The Community Resources Employees year. For more purchase a book, please Team will also be joining Adopt-A-Highway 3 information, to pre-order contact Marlys at Ext. 1726. them this year. meals or to purchase tickets, call 620-421-6550 All coupons are valid Campus Calendar 4 The Health Science Ext. 1726. through 07/31/10! Academy students learn PSH&TC NEWSLETTER Page 2
WHAT ARE YOU Annual SACK Conference By David Smith THANKFUL FOR? Three members of the STAND one another. The way that the it out. The session was very advocacy group collaborated with STAND members accomplishes this interactive, and approximately 90 At this Thanksgiving the Staff Development Department is by acting out role play skits that people attended. This was a very Season, let us take time to make a presentation at the demonstrate good and bad popular presentation, as it was to reflect on the many annual SACK (Self Advocates interactions between staff and the standing room only with people things to be thankful for: Coalition of Kansas) conference. people that they support. Once lined up in the hall outside to The presentation, entitled these skits (that are on DVD) are attend. our jobs, our families, our “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: Find Out What It viewed, the learners use the Respect homes, our friends, the Means To Me” was presented by Checklist that the residents freedoms that we enjoy, John Baldwin, developed to see those who serve in the Kyle Barnes, if the criteria for military; the list is Charles good respectful different for each of us. Burkett, interactions was Cheryl Brees, met in each skit. John Baldwin Elected SACK May we truly be Jim Captain In the Topeka Vice President “thankful” people! and David SACK conference At the annual SACK conference, Smith. The presentation, the John Baldwin campaigned and won goal of the presenters showed Charles and Kyle Summarizing Information the vice president office of SACK. presentation how the Respect Kyle Barnes ran for president and “Happy 5th was to teach attendees how to take a Checklist was developed and how area representative, losing the multimedia approach in teaching the skits were written and filmed. presidency but tying for area rep. Anniversary to consumers and their support staff Then, the audience was given the The tie will be broken at the spring how to demonstrate respect toward chance to create a role play and act SACK quarterly meeting. Superintendent Dr. Jerry Rea. Annual Holiday Recipe Edition We are doing it again this year! you have it typed on your at publishing a “PSH&TC Can you believe The Newsletter Committee computer, please e-mail to Holiday Cookbook” for would like to publish your Marlys Shomber-Jones everyone! it’s been five Favorite Holiday Recipe(s) in [email protected] or if not, the upcoming December please send a copy to her at the Please send your recipes by years?” Newsletter. We would like to Administration Building. November 20, 2009, so they have at least one recipe from All areas are encouraged to can be typed and entered into 11/1/04—11/1/09 each Cottage and Vocational contribute. As the years the December Newsletter. If Area! Pull out your recipe boxes progress and we have more and you have any questions, please and send us your best one! If more recipes contributed, the call Marlys at Ext. 1726. newsletter committee will look PLEASE REMEMBER November Birthdays “Have A Wonderful Birthday” TO BRING Cheryl Cranor Stephen Horton Lonnie Sailsbury Happy Birthday * Country Mart Laura Cruse Laura Hummer Raymond Samples Guyan Davis John Jungles Timothy Sanders Community Care Points to and Kimberly Dixon Gail Kiser Timothy Schuberger Marlys Shomber-Jones for William Durrett Darren Kukovich Gary Sebring resident activity expenses Congratulations! Eric Edmond Matthew Leeper Devin Shepherd Robbie Emery Sandra McClenning Norman Stice and Georgia Estep C. S. Menon Donald Thompson Steven B. Wm. Fausnaught Stephen Merando Roger Thompson * Pop Tabs to Linda Eric Bruner Jennifer F. Darryel Neel Cynthia Trotnic Brown to benefit the Michael Butler Virgil Gibson Robert Ong Joseph Vitt Ronald McDonald house. Patrick Byrnes John H. Roxford Phelps LaShawn Wade Stephen Carnahan Rebecca Haverfield Dennis P. Emily Westhoff (Their offices are in the Scott C. Dixie Hobson Janice Porter Ginger Willis Administration Building.) Vickie Cinotto Kellen Hodgden Rebecca Queen Tonette Wilson Lori Coker Nancy Holding Terry Ryburn Robert Zimmerman Volume 2, Issue 11 Page 3 Decorating Contest Make A Difference Day Challenge Accepted! With the holiday season fast In response to the Make a Difference Day Challenge, the Vocational approaching, The Third Annual department decided to do some fundraising for the local animal shelter. Cottage Christmas Decorating All week tickets for various donated gifts were sold through The Can- Contest is soon to begin. The rules teen. On Wednesday, October 21, we held a gourmet coffee and bake for this year’s contest will be the sale in The Canteen. The response was amazing! All in all we raised same—best resident participation, $575 for the animal shelter. Here is a list of the winners in our drawing: originality, creativity, under budget Canteen $5 gift certificates-James Fox, ($200), and use of recycled items. Susan Morris, and Karla Cox; To the Last Check out last year’s winner! Ash Detail gift certificate-Marcia Dyer; Heating Cottage used #10 can lids to make a and Cooling System Check-Kathy Jo Wof- Christmas Tree and Snowman! Call ford; Toner Refill free black ink refill cer- Marlys at Ext. 1726 when you have tificates- Brian Collins, John Spare; Dog your decorating party and she will Biscuits-Susan Morris, Betty Forshey; come and Laser Designs Christmas ornaments w/ take personalized engraving-Susan Morris, pictures! Melissa Forbes, Renee Cosby, Janet Hur- Sarah Stanley presenting check to Winners ley, Karla Cox; Laser Designs crystal key- Karen Jones of the Animal Shelter will be chain w/personalized engraving-Tracy featured Wertz, Denise Gray, Kim Ball, Denise Hill, Rashelle Walker; The Works in the gift basket- Frank Chapman; Greenhouse plant-Renee Cosby, Sheri Dix- upcoming on; Screen Printing PSH&TC Hoodie-Kasey Wright, Tammy Auman, “Adopt-A-Highway” newsletter! Susan Morris; Wood Shop outdoor patio table-Ron Neville, Lyle Lomas; Oct. 24, 2009 $50 gift certificate All Care Vet Clinic /Dr. Tracy Hucke- Shanon Lans- downe. Thank you so much to everyone who helped and everyone who gave! Approximately 40 Disability Employment Awareness Month PSH&TC staff and residents volunteered Job Fair/Business Expo By Shanon Lansdowne, Voc Dept. Director to pick up litter south October is Disability Employment new Varnishing & Staining area had attended again this year. Folks Awareness Month and therefore time small “peace” medallions for people utilizing these services and residing of Parsons on US for the 2nd Annual PSH&TC Job to stain and then keep as a necklace. in the community enjoyed what the Class Ltd. had the most talked about Highway 59 starting at Fair & Business Expo. Each giveaway this year…a purple Fair had to offer and shared their the first mile south of PSH&TC vocational training site backscratcher with their logo. experience and knowledge about had a booth Everyone who community jobs. Labette Health on that represented came wanted The Assistive Technology Depart- “Make A Difference the products or one. ment joined us this year and had Day.” Thanks to services they Kristine Haynes many examples of assistive devices specialized in. from the and gadgets. everyone who worked People could PSH&TC HR I would together to give back sample various Department and like to areas. For agencies from to our community! thank instance, they the community every- could put that provide one together or take assistance to who apart furniture, disabled individuals were on hand took make craft forms from paper slurry, with information about living and part in package items, and even try wood- working in the community, the staining techniques. interviewing tips, information about Fair, helped to plan and organize it, Many resident employees were on properly filling out an application, as attended, and supported it. hand to share their knowledge and well as tips for writing a resume. skills pertaining to employment. Class Ltd., SRS Vocational I hope everyone had a great time. See Some areas had giveaways or Rehabilitation, SKIL, & One Stop drawings for prizes. This year the you next October! Career Center-KansasWorks all Welcome New Employees It’s good to have the following residents, but the well-being of our Karen Kellogg, Laundry Worker employees with us. You are part of employees is important to us. “Best John Merrick, Temp Maple an organization which is proud of its wishes for fulfillment in your new Seth Weidert, Temp Voc. Dept. accomplishments that have made position at PSH&TC!” Carl Nelson, staining & varnishing PSH&TC a first-rate facility for the Trevor Bush, Temp Aspen Amanda Ross, canteen & residents that we serve. Not only the Charles Henderson, Temp Laundry Melissa Dold, Temp Willow Campus Calendar PARSONS STATE HOSPITAL 11/1 Daylight Saving Time Ends AND TRAINING CENTER 11/3 Election Day 2601 Gabriel Parsons, KS 67357 11/5 Adult Self-Advocacy Mtg., 3:30 PM, Cafeteria Phone: 620-421-6550 Fax: 620-421-3623 11/8-14 Radiologic Technology Week
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Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
“Wishing You a Paul Thomas, Social Work Director, Retires Wonderful Christmas” By Carolyn Martin Paul Thomas began his The world’s first Paul is a man who worked career as a social worker at successful bone marrow hard at work worth doing. Parsons State Hospital and transplant saved a Congratulations on his Training Center (PSHTC) leukemia patient from retirement and thank you more than 40 years ago, on death for his years of service and February 1, 1969. In Yale University became many contributions. Inside this issue: November 2009, Paul coeducational after more retired after serving as the than 268 years as an Director of Social work Coupon Books – 2 institution for men only since 1983. Operation Santa 1969 saw the birth of When Paul was hired, Dr. Fundraiser several future Howard Bair was the entertainment and sports Superintendent and Daisy celebrities – such as PSH&TC Flower 2 Caress was the Director of Emmitt Smith, Jennifer Fund Social Work. Daisy retired Aniston, Gwen Stefani, in 1983 and Paul was December Birthdays 2 Carson Kressley, Gerard promoted to Director of Butler, Jay-Z, Matthew Social Work in 1984. In McConaughhey, and 1984 when he was Recipe Edition 3-6 Brett Favre appointed the Director of Social Work, Dr. Gary Many changes in Halloween Party 7 Daniels was the American life occurred Superintendent. since Paul began his career as a young social During Paul’s first year of Welcome New 7 worker. Cultural changes employment at PSHTC in Employees regarding services for 1969: individuals with Campus Calendar 8 Astronauts Neil intellectual disabilities Armstrong accompanied also changed by Buzz Aldrin stepped significantly during those out of the lunar module years. In his quiet, yet Vision Statement Apollo 11 to walk on the determined way, Paul People experiencing the moon, while Michael was instrumental in highest quality of life Collins the other crew supporting the evolution mate orbited the moon regardless of the challenges. of best practices in the American automakers way services and introduced sporty designs supports were delivered such as the Ford at PSHTC during his Mission Statement Maverick and the employment. To improve lives by Chevrolet Camero to “Far and away the best connecting people with attract the baby boom prize that life offers is the supports and services. generation. The list price chance to work hard at for these new models was work worth doing.” under $3000 ~Theodore Roosevelt Page 2 PSH&TC NEWSLETTER
Coupon Books—Operation Santa Fundraiser
The PSH&TC Community Resources Renee Pierce, Darryel Neel, Gloria Mauro, Carolyn Martin, Virginia Team is helping to raise money for Young, or Niki Collins. We will Sanchez, Margaret Ash, Gloria Young, Operation Santa by selling Country continue to sell the books throughout Faye Garrett, Jerry Rea, Robin Rea, Mart Coupon Books for $5.00 each. the season and into next year. Liz Munding, Cherish Munding, Buzz With your purchase of this coupon In addition, we partnered with Country Jones, Cathy Henderson, LaShall book, all proceeds will go towards Mart on November 7 to raise funds for Snider, Matt Leeper, Paul Adamson, Operation Santa. The booklet includes Operation Santa. Over $400 was and all those who have bought coupon a $5.00-off coupon when you purchase raised that day alone by our group books. $50 at Country Mart—so the coupon providing new fall product samples and book is virtually FREE to you when you selling the Country Mart Coupon redeem this coupon and Operation Books. Santa receives the entire $5.00 for the I would like to thank the people who fund! Members of the PSH&TC worked handing out samples and Community Resources Team are selling donating 1-4 hours of their Saturday to the coupon books. If you would like to help raise money for Operation purchase a booklet, contact any of the Santa: Mike Dixon, Renee Pierce, following team members: Marlys Shanon Lansdowne, Marlene Wegner, Renee Pierce and Margaret Ash prepare Shomber-Jones, Lauren Edwards, Karen Yockey, Mickey Shaw, Sal. to hand out samples at Country Mart
PSH&TC Flower Fund
Did you know that PSH&TC has an for the entire year. Any amount will be employee flower fund? accepted. To write a check, make it Monetary contributions to the flower payable to the “PSH&TC Flower Fund” fund are used to send a plant at the and send to Jimmie Darkis in the time an employee loses an immediate Accounting Office. Cash donations may family member (spouse, children, be given to Jimmie or your timekeeper parents, brothers and sisters) and is to turn in with payroll. “Donald’s 51st birthday an employee-supported fund, not Your help in continuing to make this gesture of support possible is greatly party at Lerch’s. funded by State funds. A very modest amount (25 cents each appreciated by the family. Thank you! Happy Birthday, pay period) is requested. That figures Donald!” to only $3.25 for six months or $6.50
December Birthdays “Have a Wonderful Birthday” Clfford Ball Malissa Forbes Nancy Kemp Clinton Morris Lisa Schmidt Samuel Thompson Larry Bennett Keith Galler Debra Kepley John Muller Roger Schmidt Colleen Weldon Tammi Bennett Michael Gamblian Jamario Kindrick Carl Nelson Marsha Shouse Duane Williams Jeffrey B. Kevin Haviland Nick LaForge Nick Norris Bill Showalter Jessie Winn Minna Bolt Dustin Henderson Nialson Lee Lisa Pacheco Jonathan Siebrasse Karen Yockey Dorthy Box Gina Holt Nealette Little Sheila Ramsey Arlice Smith Gloria Young Pamela Campmier Warren Houghton Robert Lukens Jonathan Rash Donna Snider Peggy Carnahan Frances H. Shirley Lunday Kenyale Richardson LaShall Snider Michael Clark Teresa Jarvill Nora Manier Annie Robinson Fernando Soto Happy Birthday Christopher Daniel Brandon Johnson Dustin Marks Donald Robison Duane Stanley Sheri Dixon Diane Johnson Annette Martin Edward Rorh Sharon Starmer and Larry Drake David Johnston Kim Middleton Sue Roit Leon Steeby Elton Dupree Darin Jones Phyllis Middleton Marcie Ryan Robert Streeter Congratulations! Paxton Emery Jennifer Keeling Kathy Moore Robbin Schafer Mark Swafford Parsons State Hospital & Training Center PSH&TC Holiday Recipes Volume 3, issue 1 December, 2009
Inside this issue: CHEESECAKE PHYLLO CUPS PEANUT CLUSTERS Becky Dhooghe Laura Hummer Cheesecake Phyllo Cups 1 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese 1 lb. white chocolate Peanut Clusters 1 ½ cup reduced fat sour cream 1 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips Sunflower Coleslaw 1 Sugar, or sugar substitute, equivalent to 2 tablespoons 12-16 oz. peanuts (salted) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cheese Ball 1 2 packages (2.1 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo shells, thawed Melt white chocolate in double boiler Pretzel Salad 1 (or, you may use the already prepared shells) LOW HEAT. Add chocolate chips. Melt, 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange slices, drained and add peanuts. Drop on waxed Dill Dip 1 1 kiwi, peeled, sliced and cut into squares paper. 7# Christmas Fudge 1 In a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and Steak-N-Rice 1 CHEESE BALL vanilla until smooth. Pipe or spoon into phyllo shells. Top each with Minna Bolt Ooey-gooey Butter Cake 2 an orange segment and kiwi piece. Refrigerate until serving. Makes Iced Pumpkin Blondies 2 2 ½ dozen. 2 Packages of Cream Cheese Microwave Peanut Brittle 2 SUNFLOWER COLE SLAW 1 Package of Dried Beef Chopped Nancy Tiede Dash of Worcestershire Sauce Baked Pork Chops and 2 ¼ Cup of Diced Green Onion Dressing 1 BAG COLE SLAW MIX 2 PKGS CHICKEN FLAVOR RAMEN NOODLES, CRUSHED, NOT Combine All Ingredients and Form In Barbeque Meatballs 2 COOKED A Ball Serve With Crackers. Loaded Baked Potato 2 1 CUP SUNFLOWER SEEDS Casserole 1 PKG SLIVERED ALMONDS Pumpkin Cake 2 1/3 CUP VINEGAR 2 CUP SUGAR BBQ Meatballs 2 2 CUP OIL 2 PKGS SEASONING MIX FROM NOODLES Fancy Popcorn 2
Mix the first four ingredients together, then add the next 4. Mix Crock Pot Dressing 3 well. Let stand several hours in fridge to soften noodles. Overnight Chug-a-Lug Chocolate 3 is fine. Cake in a Mug PRETZEL SALAD Betty Shadley DILL DIP Frozen Fruit Salad 3 1 ½ C crushed pretzels Sheila Ramsey
Gingerbread 3 1 stick oleo ½ C sugar 1 pint mayonnaise Oriental Cabbage Salad 3 Mix together. Press into the bottom of 9X13 pan 1 pint sour cream Ham Balls with Tangy 3 & bake @ 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let cool. 2 teaspoons dill weed Mustard Sauce Mix 1, 8 oz package of cream cheese & 1 large tub cool whip. 2 teaspoons minced onion Louise’ Coleslaw 3 Spread on cool crust. 2 teaspoons parsley flakes Mix 2 C boiling water & 2 packages Strawberry jello. Add 2 boxes of 2 teaspoons beau monde Crab Quiche 4 frozen strawberries including juice. When partially set pour over Crockpot Candy 4 cream cheese. Let set until firm. Serve cold. Blend ingredients together, chill. Keeps in refrigerator up to a week. Cranberry Pineapple 4 7-POUND CHRISTMAS FUDGE Mints Laura Hummer
Italian Cream Cake 4 STEAK N RICE 3 large bars (8 oz each) milk chocolate, broken in small pieces Shanon Lansdowne Cream Cheese Bars 4 2 pkgs. (11.5 oz. each) milk chocolate bits 1 large jar (13 oz.) marshmallow crème Strawberry Nut Salad 4 1 pkg. stew meat or stir fry meat 4 cups sugar Cut into smaller pieces Crockpot Sweet Potato 4 1 tall can (13 oz.) evaporated milk ½ lb. butter Cook meat completely in skillet
2 teaspoons vanilla Add 1 can best choice cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped black walnuts or pecans soup & either 1 can cream of mush- room or 1 can French onion soup In large mixing bowl of heavy-duty electric mixer combine broken (depends on individual taste) chocolate bars, chocolate bits and marshmallow crème; set aside. In Mix together. Let simmer (must watch large, heavy saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk and butter. temp or it will stick) Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils; boil 5 minutes. Pour hot mixture over chocolate mixture. Beat until ingredients are Prepare either white or brown instant thoroughly blended; beat in vanilla; remove beater and stir in chopped rice. Serve meat and sauce over fin- nuts. Quickly pour mixture into buttered 9x13x2-inch pan. Cool. Cover ished rice. Compliment with side salad tightly and refrigerate until firm enough to cut into small squares. & garlic bread or rolls. MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE BAKED PORK CHOPS AND DRESSING Page 4 Laura Hummer Nealette Little
Ooey-gooey Butter Cake 1 cup sugar 1 can apple pie filling (approx 20 oz. can) Sheila Ramsey ½ cup light corn syrup 6-8 pork chops 1 cup raw peanuts 2 boxes of stuffing mix (Cornbread or Pork flavored) Crust: 1 tsp. vanilla 1 box (18.25 oz) yellow cake mix 1 tsp. margarine Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On the stove put a little 1 large egg 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 tsp. baking soda oil in frying pan and brown pork chops on both sides. melted While waiting for the pork chops to brown fix stuffing Place sugar, syrup, and peanuts in 1-1½ qt. mix according to the box directions. In a 10 X 14 bak- Filling: casserole. Cook 4 minutes. Stir. Cook 3 minutes ing dish spread the apple pie filling coving the bottom 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened longer. Stir in vanilla and margarine. Cook 1 of the baking dish. Layer the pork chops over the ap- 2 large eggs minute more. Blend in baking soda well. Pour ple filling. Spread the stuffing mix over the pork chops 1 teaspoon vanilla onto buttered cookie sheet. Let set. When cool, and apple filling. Cover with foil and bake for 30 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, break into pieces. minutes until pork chops are done. Uncover dish and melted 1 box (16 oz) confectioners’ sugar bake a few minutes longer to brown the dressing if
Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray BARBEQUED MEATBALLS LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE 13x9x2 baking pan with nonstick Mark Swafford Gene Lubbers cooking spray.
Crust: In large bowl, combine cake 3# GROUND BEEF Nonstick cooking spray mix, egg and melted butter. Mix well 1-12oz. EVAPORATED MILK until dry ingredients are moistened. 2, 12 fl. Oz cans evaporated milk 6 T. DRIED MINCED ONION Pat lightly into prepared pan, cover- 2 cups water 2 C. DRY OATMEAL ing bottom & sides of pan. 6 tbsp butter or margarine 2 EGGS Filling: In another large bowl, beat 3, 4.9 oz boxes Hungry Jack Cheddar and Bacon Pota- PEPPER SALT cream cheese until smooth. Add MIX AND MAKE MEATBALLS PLACE INTO 13 X 9 PAN toes eggs and vanilla and beat until well SAUCE 2 cups sour cream combined. Beat in melted butter 2 C. KETCHUP ½ cup chopped chives or green onions until evenly blended. On low speed, 2 T. CHILI POWDER 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese gradually beat in confectioners’ 4 T. DRIED ONION sugar. Beat until smooth. 2 T. LIQUID SMOKE Spread cream cheese mixture over Heat oven to 350. Spray a 13x9 pan with the cooking 11/2 C. BROWN SUGAR crust. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until spray. Combine the evaporated milk, water, butter, MIX POUR OVER BAKE 350 DEGREES FOR 1 HOUR sides are set and center is still a potato slices and sauce mix in a 5 quart pot. Cook little jiggly. Remove from oven, cool over medium heat, just until mixture comes to a boil. completely. Dust with confectioners’ PUMPKIN CAKE Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and chives or sugar and cut. Cheryl Brees green onions. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 40 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes ICED PUMPKIN BLONDIES 1 yellaow cake mix are brown. Marlys Shomber-Jones 4 eggs ¾ C sugar 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ½ C oil B-B-Q MEATBALLS 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ¼ C water Nancy Tiede 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tsp cinnamon 3 lbs Hamburger 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar Dash nutmeg 2 cups quick oats 3/4 cup butter or margarine, sof- l large can evaporated milk tened Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix all together and pour into greased and floured bundt 2 tsp garlic powder 2 large eggs cake pan. Bake 45 minutes. Cool, remove from pan 2 eggs 1 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin and dust with powder sugar. 2 tsp salt 1 recipe maple icing 2 cup chopped onion PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease FANCY POPCORN Sheila Ramsey 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan. Mix together well, shape into small balls, place into
large rectangular baking dish COMBINE flour, baking powder, 2 bags of microwave butter popcorn (not light, extra cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. butter, etc) Beat sugar, butter and vanilla ex- 3 cups rice crispies B-B-Q MEATBALL SAUCE tract in large mixer bowl. Add eggs 3 Tablespoons peanut butter 2 cups ketchup one at a time, beating well after 10 oz peanuts (low or no-salt preferred) 2 cups brown sugar each addition. Beat in Pumpkin. 1/2 bag of mini M&Ms 2 tsp chili powder Gradually beat in flour mixture. 1 package of almond bark 2 Tbsp liquid smoke
Spread into prepared pan. 2 cup chopped onion Melt almond bark in microwave (add peanut butter 2 teaspoon salt Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until when almond bark is almost all melted), stir, then set it wooden pick inserted in center aside and let it cool a bit, so it doesn’t make your M&Ms comes out clean. Cool completely in melt. Pop bags of popcorn. In a BIG bowl, pour pop- Mix well, pour over meatballs. Bake 1 hour at 350 pan; spread with Maple Icing. Cut corn, rice crispies, peanuts, and M&Ms. Pour the melted degrees. into bars. almond bark over the mixture. Stir well. Pour out onto wax paper and let dry. Page 5 Volume 3, issue 1 CHUG-A-LUG CHOCOLATE CAKE IN A MUG Nancy Tiede CROCK POT DRESSING
Nancy Tiede (Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake recipe in the
world) 1 Cup butter 1 COFFEE MUG 2 Cups chopped onion 4 T. flour (plain flour, not self rising) 2 Cups chopped celery 4 T. sugar 2 Cups canned mushrooms (drained) 2 T. baking cocoa 2 Eggs beaten 1 egg 4 cups chicken broth (enough to moisten well) 3 T. milk 13 cups of dried bread, cubed 3 T. oil 1 2 tsp Poultry Seasoning 3 T. chocolate chips 2 tsp salt 2 T. pecans or English walnuts 2 tsp Sage Splash of vanilla 1 tsp. Pepper
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Melt butter in frying pan and sauté onion and celery until soft. Mix Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips and nuts, and va- with remaining ingredients and toss well. Pack in Large crock pot, nilla and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes. The cover. Cook on high for 45 minutes, then turn to low and continue cake will rise over the top of the mug, don’t be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, EAT cooking for 6-8 hours. right out of the mug. If you want, add Whipped Topping right from the can. Top with a cherry if desired.
FROZEN FRUIT SALAD Laura Hummer GINGERBREAD Cheryl Brees 1 can whole cranberry sauce 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ¾ C molasses 8 oz. crushed pineapple, well drained ¾ C brown sugar 2 tbsp. sugar ¾ C melted shortening ½ cup chopped pecans 2 eggs, well beaten 8 oz. Cool Whip 2 ½ C flour ½ tsp baking powder Blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and cranberry sauce. Then 2 tsp soda add pineapple, Cool Whip, and pecans and blend well. 2 tsp ginger 1 ½ tsp cinnamon Pour into 8x8 dish and freeze. Put in refrigerator several hours ½ tsp cloves before serving. Cut into squares. ½ tsp nutmeg 1 cup boiling water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together molasses, sugar & shortening. Add eggs. Sift dry ingredients and blend into egg mixture. Add boiling water. Pour into lightly greased 13 x 9 inch cake pan. Bake 30-40 minutes. Serve with warm lemon pudding. ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD Steve Merando HAM BALLS WITH TANGY MUSTARD SAUCE Loise Lubbers 2 pkg slaw mix 2 pkg Ramen Oriental noodles – crumble and put in before serving 1 lb cooked ham, ground 2 bunches green onions, chopped 1 lb pork sausage 1 cup sunflower seeds 2/3 cup cracker crumbs 1 cup sliced almonds ¼ to ½ cup milk ¼ cup chopped onion Dressing 1 egg, beaten 2 seasoning mix pkgs from ramen oriental noodles Black pepper to taste ¾ cup oil ½ cup vinegar Mix ham, sausage, cracker crumbs, milk, onion, egg and pepper well. Adjust milk ½ cup sugar if needed for firmness. Roll into about 40 golf ball size meatballs. Fry in a large Mix all dressing ingredients and pour over the above. skillet, turning occasionally and browning on all sides. When cooked through, drain grease and add glaze. LOUISE’S COLESLAW Sheila Ramsey Glaze – ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ to 1 tsp dry mustard 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp fruit juice. 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/3 cup white vinegar Stir together brown sugar, mustard and juice in a small bowl. Pour glaze over 2/3 – 3/4 cup oil meatballs, coating them well. Keep ham balls warm and serve with toothpicks. 1 Tablespoon poppy seed 1 pkg coleslaw mix Apple chunks/pecans/grapes/raisins as desired
Combine first 6 ingredients and shake in jar. Pour over coleslaw mix. CRAB QUICHE CROCK POT CANDY FOR CHRISTMAS Sheila Ramsey Nancy Tiede
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 Jar (16 oz) dry roasted peanuts, unsalted 4 green onions, chopped 1 Jar (16 oz) dry roasted peanuts, salted 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 pkg (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 eggs 1 bar (4 oz) German chocolate, broken into pieces 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese 3 lb (or 2 planks) white bark, broken into pieces 1 (8 oz.) sour cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Put all ingredients into 4 or 5 quart crock pot in the order listed. 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Cover and let cook 3 hours on low (DO NOT REMOVE THE LID). Turn off 4 drops hot sauce crock pot, and cool slightly. Mix thoroughly and drop by teaspoons onto 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Monterrey jack cheese wax paper. Let cool, makes approximately 170 pieces of candy. 6 oz. crabmeat, drained CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE MINTS Loise Lubbers Sauté mushrooms and green onions in butter. Drain, set aside. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, flour, salt, and hot 1, 20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice sauce in blender; mix. Pour into bowl, stir in mushroom/green onion mix- 2, 3 oz ea, pkgs Raspberry flavored gelatin ture, Monterrey jack cheese and crabmeat. Pour in greased 10” pie plate 1, 16 oz can whole cranberry sauce or 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Bake uncovered @ 350 for 45 minutes or until set 2/3 cup chopped walnut pieces and lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. 1 apple, chopped
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 2 ½ cups; pour into saucepan. Bring to a boil. Pour over gelatin mixes in a large bowl, stir two minutes or until completely dissolved. Stir in pineapple, cranberry sauce, walnuts, and apple. Spoon into 24 paper lined muffin cups. Refrigerate 2 ½ hours or until firm. Remove liners.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE CREAM CHEESE BARS Loise Lubbers Dietary
Cake: 2, 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 egg yolk 5 eggs, separated 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups granulated sugar 2, 8 oz pkg refrigerated crescent rolls ½ cup butter, softened 1 tub cream cheese frosting ½ cup vegetable shortening Procedure: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch cake 2 cup all purpose flour pan with non-stick spray. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream 1, 3 oz can sweetened coconut cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla. Unwrap one package of crescent rolls (do not break apart) and cover the Frosting: bottom of the prepared pan with the unrolled crescents, pressing the 12 oz cream cheese, softened seams together to seal. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cres- 6 tbsp butter, softened cents. Unwrap the second package of rolls and lay them over the top of 24 oz confectioner’s sugar the cream cheese layer, pressing seams together to form a solid layer. 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the reheated oven, until the top begins to ¾ cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired. brown. Cool, ice and cut into bars. STRAWBERRY-NUT SALAD Preheat oven to 350. Grease 3, 9” pans and line with waxed paper. To Laura Hummer prepare care, combine buttermilk and baking soda; mix well. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until stiff. Combine granulated sugar, 2 – 3 oz. strawberry Jello – dissolved in 1 cup boiling water butter, and shortening; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light. 2 - 10 oz. strawberries, thawed Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well. Add buttermilk mixture alter- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained nately with flour. Stir in vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Stir in coconut. 3 medium bananas, mashed Pour into prepared pans. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a wooden pick Add to Jello inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack. 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 cup sour cream To prepare frosting, combine cream cheese and butter, beat with a mixer Beat together at medium speed until smooth. Reduce speed to low; blend in confec- 1 cup chopped nuts tioner’s sugar and vanilla. Spread frosting between layers and on sides and top of cake. Sprinkle pecans on. Store in the refrigerator. Mix all ingredients. Put ½ Jello in shallow pan (13x9) and let congeal. Spread with cheese mix and spoon rest of Jello on top and refrigerate. CROCKPOT SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE 1/3 cup brown sugar Transfer to the stoneware. Combine Marlys Shomber-Jones 2 tablespoons flour pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, flour 2 pounds sweet potatoes, mashed 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted and 2 tablespoons margarine and 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted spread over the potatoes. Cover and 2 tablespoons sugar Instructions cook on High for 3 to 4 hours 2 tablespoons brown sugar Lightly grease the slow cooker or spray 1 tablespoon orange juice with Pam (could also use a liner). In a 2 eggs, beaten large bowl, mix the sweet potatoes, 1/3 1/2 cup milk cup margarine, sugar and brown sugar. 1/3 cup pecans, chopped Beat in the orange juice, eggs and milk. Volume 2, Issue 12 Page 7
Halloween Party By Tammy Bruner
On October 28, 2009, the Pine Cottage The night was filled with dancing, Parker and Carolyn Martin for crew hosted their annual Halloween socializing, and trying to figure out judging. I know it was a hard Party. Due to growing interest, it was what each person was and who was decision with all the great costumes held in the gym this year. Each under the “mask.” Everyone was and creative ideas. Also, special cottage that attended provided door encouraged to dress up, and a best thanks to everyone who helped prizes and a covered dish to ensure costume contest was held for one decorate and all the cottages that there were plenty of prizes and food resident and one staff member. provided snacks and door prizes to for everyone. It was a great success Dressed as Edward Scissorhand, Tim ensure that everyone had a little and everyone had a wonderful time. Schuberger won 1st place for best something to go home with. Go Pine! Roger Thompson was the music DJ. costume for residents. Shane Miller Each person who attended left with a won 1st place for best costume for bag filled with snacks and cookies staff. Shane was dressed as an upside- even if they did not win a prize. down man. Special thanks to Teresa
Great costumes, great fun! Left: 2nd Place 1st Place Winner - Tim Schuberger Winner Shane Miller
Welcome New Employees Operation Santa Noodle Dinner Fundraiser It’s good to have the following Ian Stich, Temp-Birch employees with us. You are part of Angela West, Temp-Holly 11 AM—1PM an organization which is proud of its Delisa Hoppes, Custodial Spec.- PSH&TC Cafeteria accomplishments that have made Hospital PSH&TC a first-rate facility for the Alesha Robb, Temp-Maple Wednesday, December 9. residents that we serve. Not only the Seth Weidert, Temp-Maple To pre-order meals or to residents, but the well-being of our Kayanne Keltz, Temp-Oak purchase tickets, call employees is important to us. “Best Devin Bowlin, Toner Refill and wishes for fulfillment in your new Recycle-Voc. Dept. 620-421-6550, Ext. 1726 position at PSH&TC!” tal Parsons State Hospi nter and Training Ce Campus Calendar 1 2/3 Adult Self-Advocac 2601 Gabriel -- Parsons, KS 67357 y Mtg., 3:30 PM, Cafeteria Phone: 620-421-6550 -- Fax: 620-421-3623 12/3 Parson s Christmas Parade, 7 PM 12/4 Stella Wells Chris tmas Tree Auction, 7 PM 12/9 2010 Endowment Bus Schedule Operation Santa Noodle Dinner Fundraiser, 11 AM- Jan. 15-17 Wichita 12 1PM /9 Special Olympics Ch ristmas Dance—Pittsburg Feb. 12-14 Kansas City 12/23-27 Endowment Bus—Kansas Mar. 12-14 Wichita City & Wichita 12/25 Christmas Day Apr. 9-11 Easter—Kansas City and Wichita 1/1 New Y May 7-9 Mother’s Day—Kansas City and Wichita ear’s Day 1 /7 Adult Self-Advocac June 18-20 Father’s Day—Kansas City and Wichita y Mtg., 3:30 PM, Cafeteria 1/15-17 E July 9-11 Kansas City ndowment Bus —Wichita 1/14 Aug. 13-15 Wichita Voc Dept. Employmen t Awards (time TBA later) Sept. 17-19 Kansas City 1/18 Ma rtin Luther King Jr. Day Oct. 15-17 Wichita Nov. 24-28 Thanksgiving—Kansas City and Wichita Dec. 23-26 Christmas—Kansas City and Wichita
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