Volume 1, Issue 1 January, 2008 Parsons State Hospital and Training Center PSH&TC Newsletter CHRISTMAS IN PICTURES Vision Statement People experiencing the highest quality of life re- gardless of the challenges. Mission Statement To improve lives by con- necting people with sup- ports and services. Inside this issue: Christmas In Pictures 1 Thank You 1 Operation Santa 2 Fundraiser How to Get Rid of 2 Those Holiday Pounds THANK YOU Cottage Christmas 2 Winners Were: I WOULD LIKE TO THANK Decorating Winners Charles Fouts EVERYONE for their partici- —three pation in my retirement re- January Birthdays 3 piece birdhouse ception. The Food and Nutri- set tion Department did a lovely Wanda Newland New Employees 3 job with the food and decora- —trellis/rope tions. I also thank you for the bench lovely floral arrangement, Oak Leisure 3 Peggy Leech Happenings —4 sided cards and all the kind words. picnic table The most difficult part of Campus Calendar 4 Janet Hurley leaving is saying goodbye. —rope rock- —Linda Foreman er/trellis THANKS! . THANKS TO EVERYONE for To our work family at their donations for Paws, Unit- PSH&TC for the prayers and ed Way and Gift of Love. lovely cards & plants on the —Janet Hurley loss of our brother Mike. —Pat & Roger Schmidt PSH&TC Newsletter OPERATION SANTA FUNDRAISER The First Annual Operation group. The Senior Class Santa Noodle Dinner Fund- Members worked together to raiser was a HUGE Success. plan, promote and expedite The Parsons High School the event. They learned that Health Science Academy stu- hard work is involved when it dents learn much through comes to cooking! Other their experiences of job shad- Health Science Class mem- owing, guest speakers in the bers also assisted with prepa- “Makin’ Noodles” classroom, community pro- ration, serving and delivery. Mm-mm good!!! jects and field trips. Each Overall, the students raised a year, the Senior Class mem- little over $1000 to go to- bers do a community service wards Operation Santa. project. Operation Santa was chosen this year by one HOW TO GET RID OF THOSE HOLIDAY POUNDS By Brenda Stoneberger, RD/LD, Dietitian Are you feeling the effects of New Year’s goodie basket for chocolate, choose fresh fruit "Some men see things all those holiday goodies? those who help you manage instead. It’s just a sweet and as they are and say Well, you are not alone. Here throughout the year. Day- guaranteed to satisfy your are a few tips for ridding 'why'? I dream things care provider, mailman or your sweet tooth. yourself of those holiday child’s teacher. For more tips on managing that never were and pounds. 2. Map out your meals . those unwanted holiday say 'why not'?" 1. Get rid of the holiday Planning healthy meals and pounds, check out the com- goodies . If you don’t want snacks can help you be pre- plete article by Jennifer S. to throw them out, give the - Robert F Kennedy pared for when hunger strikes. Lazarus for Weight Watchers leftovers to the local food 3. Finish with fruit . Instead at www.weightwatchers.com. bank or to others who may of finishing your meal off with a Look under the Fitness and be less fortunate than you; rich, high calorie dessert or Health tab. take them to work; make a COTTAGE CHRISTMAS DECORATING WINNERS By Marlys Shomber-Jones Congratulations to all the by the Vocational Depart- re-use of items you already residents and staff of Holly ment. Second place went to have. Be on the lookout for Cottage. The decision was Cedar Cottage. Plaques for ideas throughout the year for hard, but the first place win- the winners (made by Laser recycling and activities in ners of the Cottage Christmas Designs) are on display at which the residents can par- Decorating Contest had the both cottages. ticipate. best resident participation, Plans are to do this every Thanks for everyone’s partici- Holly Cottage Wins Contest! originality, creativity, under year . KEEP your decora- pation. budget, and use of recycled tions as this will continue to items. The “mystery prize” of be one of the criteria . Patio Furniture was donated Page 2 Volume 1, Issue 1 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Katherine Agee John Martinez Zachary Williams Carolyn Bennett Donna McElroy Henrietta Wyland Jennifer Blackburn Bonnie Mozingo Donna Wyrick Michael Brogan Terry Overall Cynthia York Charles Brown H. V. Patel Darrell B. Edward Burke Jerry Rea Charles B. Caleb Bynum Michael Reece Tammra D. Bev Cline Kolton Rennie Nicholas F. Karla Cox Donna Ritchal Cynthia G. Kathy Dringenberg Carl Roberson Eli G. Michael Duling Christina Robinson Jimmy G. Terry Edie Judy Robinson Dustin H. David Espeseth Norma Ross Riley H. Congratulations goes to John Hasty Anita Sailsbury Charles H. James Fox for winning Kristine Haynes Marie Satzler Kimberly H. Heath Hilderbrand Becky Stich Richard M. the “Kansas Self Advo- Zachary Hill Patricia Sears James O. cate of the Year” award Victoria Jackson Tim Shultz Robert P. for 2007! Dianna Jacquinet Eric Shultz Vernon R. Delphia Jones Dallas Stevens Catherine R. Amile Kerr Chaston Stice Clara S. Mark Koehler Robert Stout Robert T. Loise Lubbers LaShawn Taylor Tammy Manues Carla Wester I get the best feeling in the world when you say hi or even smile at me NEW EMPLOYEES because I know, even if it’s just for a second, “Best wishes for fulfillment in your new position at PSH&TC.” that I've crossed your Ash Cottage: Holly Cottage: Willow Cottage: mind. Ashley Myers, Temp Patty Baker, Temp Gina Holt, Temp Aspen Cottage: Maple Cottage: Vocational Department: Sasha Bruner, Temp Faith Bridgewater, MHDD John B., Hickory Creations - Unknown Birch Cottage: Tech. Trn. Pat B., Greenhouse Zach Middleton, MHDD Nursing Service: Sarah S., Copies & More Tech. Trn. Donna McElroy, LPN OAK LEISURE HAPPENINGS By Shannon Beard, Leisure Specialist Oak Cottage has been staying its first annual “Frozen Cook- we show newly released mov- busy with art activities, table out.” We “FIRED UP” the grill, ies in the auditorium. Every- games, and decorating for barbequed, played music, and one is welcome to attend. the holidays. Oak residents watched movies. Due to the also enjoy going shopping, cold weather, we have not out for drinks, out to eat, been able to do much out- going to the movies, swim- side, so we have “Movie Night Charles Hoover ming and bowling. Oak had w/Shay B.” On those nights poses by Oak’s Christmas Tree Page 3 Parsons State Hospital and Training Center 2601 Gabriel Campus Calendar Parsons, KS 67357 Jan. 1 “Happy New Year!” Phone: 620-421-6550 Jan. 9 Special Olympics Basketball Training—Parsons Fax: 620-421-3623 Jan. TBN KU Basketball Clinic—Lawrence Jan. 11-13 Endowment Bus—Wichita Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 24-25 Heartland Winter Games—Weston, MO Feb. 6 Ash Wednesday Feb. 9 Pittsburg Polar Bear Plunge—Pittsburg Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Feb. 15-17 Endowment Bus—KC Feb. 22 Special Olympics Basketball & Low Motor Skills—Pittsburg Where People Come First! PSH&TC Newsletter is published 12 times a year. Editor: Marlys Shomber-Jones, [email protected] or 620.421.6550, x1726 Assistant: Laura Hummer Photographer: Roger Browning Reporters: Tammy Auman and Tammy Bruner To subscribe electronically, use the link: https://www.pshtc.org/newsletter/Default,aspx PSH&TC Non Profit Org. 2601 Gabriel U.S. Postage Paid Parsons, KS 67357 Permit No. 56 Parsons, KS 67357 Volume 1, Issue 2 February 2008 Parsons State Hospital and Training Center PSH&TC Newsletter New Year’s Message from Superintendent Jerry Rea The past year was a very bounti- the father of a resident, chair the the Knights of Columbus. This ful year for residents, staff, and Governor’s Developmental Disa- record amount of money will Vision Statement the families of Parsons State bility Council. Scott championed enable the Endowment Associa- Hospital and Training Center. a family’s right to choose the tion to continue enriching the People experiencing the -In July we received additional type of service that their loved lives of our residents. highest quality of life money to reopen Willow Cottage one should receive. -Tammy Bruner received a Bach- regardless of the challenges. which reduced overcrowding, -We also saw Dr. Renee Patrick elor’s Degree in Human Service improved the quality of life for and her staff, The Dual Diagnosis Management; Celeste Gatewood, Outreach Program, receive a residents, and enabled us to hire an Associate’s Degree in Applied 30 new staff. record number of referrals for Science, Developmental Disabil- Mission Statement outreach services. Of those cas- ity; and LaShawn Taylor, a Mas- -In September Steve McKinzie, es in which they consulted, only To improve lives by connect- Christine McMains, staff, and 1% had to be admitted to the ter’s Degree in Physical Educa- ing people with supports and volunteers pulled off the Gary J. hospital. This success was recog- tion. services. Daniels Sunbelt Rodeo in nearly- nized by state officials that have -Ten staff welcomed new addi- impossible weather conditions. proposed additional positions to tions to their families in giving reduce the waiting list for out- Not only were they able to run birth to or adopting eight chil- the rodeo in horrible conditions, reach services. dren. What better way to cele- they did it with a record number -Our residents participated in a brate our past year’s accomplish- of riders who also reported it was state-wide advocacy organization ments. committed to improving the lives one of the best rodeos! Finally, I want to thank all of you of individuals with disabilities. -In October we had a great ICF/ for making the lives of the people MR survey which once again -The greatest amount of money we serve better.