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Country Acres Rededication: 1,3 Donors/Tributes: 6,7,8 Day Program News: 5 Annual Awards: 1,3 Encore Open House: 3 Update from the President: 2
Country Acres Completed, Rededicated
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Country Acres residents help cut the red ribbon at the rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony on July 26.
Fast Facts Country Acres... • has one handicapped accessible unit in each building. • apartments range from 312-633 sq/ft. • rent ranges from $345-$359 per month.
ETCH celebrated the reopening of the recently rehabilitated Country Acres apartment complex in west Wichita by holding a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on July 26. The three 10-unit apartment buildings have been under construction since early 2010. “The original buildings were in very poor condition after more than 25 years of use,” said President/CEO Ron Pasmore. The apartments were originally constructed in 1984 as a two-building complex. The complex was expanded to include a third 10-unit building on the property in an effort to increase the number of affordable and supportive housing units available to adults with developmental disabilities.
May is an exciting month for KETCH. Every year at the Annual Meeting a handful of individuals served by KETCH are recognized for their accomplishments and successes. It’s an afternoon full of smiles, laughter, and a few tears, as those who work with each client share their triumphant stories with pride in their voices. It’s an afternoon that reminds us all why the staff at KETCH are lucky to work with such amazing individuals. Kristi Lee was nominated by Adult Life Skills Program Coordinator Caroline Goodall for Achievement in a Day Program. Kristi has come a long way since first starting at KETCH. When she started receiving services Kristi would often have behaviors, frequently stole from her peers, and had a difficult time trusting her staff. Kristi has now built strong relationships with her staff and has learned to focus her energy on more creative outlets such as song-writing, photography, and performing.
“Originally designed as two-bedroom apartments, with a small galley kitchen, the rennovation converted them to onebedroom units with larger kitchens,” said Pasmore, “This allows individuals to have their own apartment without having to share with a roommate.” With the renovations the buildings will have a higher efficiency rate allowing KETCH to focus more financial resources on services to individuals served in the residential program. The $2.3 million dollar project near Central and Tyler was funded by several resources including the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment (Continued page 4)
Award winners from left to right: Lois Wilson, Brett Davis, Kristi Lee, Charles Pasak, Patrick Young, and Olive Garden East Manager Mike Parrotino pose with KETCH President/CEO Ron Pasmore. (Continued page 3)
Board of Directors Ron Pasmore President and CEO Jim Malone Chairman Fred Badders 1st Vice Chairman Carla Bienhoff 2nd Vice Chairman Loren Anthony Secretary Ron Larson Assistant Secretary Dan Krug Treasurer Carl Lindsey KEA President Ken Schaffer KEA 1st Vice President Lonna Grewing Ladies Chairperson Pippa Boone Assistant Ladies Chairperson Board Members Brenda Harrison
Gary Hindman Sharlou Messerschmidt Frank Springer Jim Standen
Dear Friends of KETCH, One of the most positive highlights of the 2011 legislative session was the passage of the Employment First bill, HB 2336. This bill sets a new state policy that simply says that persons with disabilities, who are of working age and seeking state funded services, should be assisted to achieve employment in a competitive job that pays minimum wage or above. The bill will include an Employment First Commission, which will consist of five individuals appointed by the Governor and legislators who will work to make necessary changes in state policies to facilitate the preference for competitive employment. KETCH was actively involved in advocating for this bill. Our mission is focused upon helping the individuals we serve to live their life as independently as possible. Economic security is basic to one’s quality of life in the community. We believe that employment leads to not only greater levels of income, but also leads to greater levels of satisfaction and self-esteem. When a person is working, they have more to look forward to, have better overall health, and it helps save in the overall costs for their services. The challenge going forward will be to work with the business sector to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. There are many societal myths pertaining to a person’s disability limiting their ability to become employed. Employers we work with have found many positive effects to their bottom line from hiring a person with a disability. In the right job, a person with a disability is a positive addition to the workforce. We have had many such examples of successful job placements in our history of providing employment services. Sincerely,
Ashley Ruckman, editor 316.383.8889
aruckman@ketch.org
1006 E. Waterman Wichita, KS 67211
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Ron Pasmore President/CEO
(continued from page 1) Lois Wilson was recognized for her Achievement at Home after being nominated by Targeted Case Manager III Delcie Chappuis and Community Living Program Coordinator LaStella Duckworth. Prior to living in a residential setting at KETCH, Lois lived in an institution for 23 years, a nursing home for 16 years, and a retirement community for 21 years where she had her own apartment. In 2010 she moved into a KETCH group home. The move was scary for Lois as she had lived alone for more than two decades. She quickly adjusted to this new home. She has improved her hygiene and health while relishing in her role as “grandma� at the home. Patrick Young was nominated by Vocational Trainer Vickie Hollenbeck for his Achievement at Work. Patrick grew up in an unstable environment and had a history of being abused and exploited. When he entered KETCH services in 2008 through a crisis placement, he began working by making filters. He was very quiet and shy when he started but has since blossomed and mastered every piece of equipment on the filters production line and is always looking for ways to learn and improve his skills. Brett Davis was recognized by Targeted Case Manager Kevin Watson for his Achievement in the Community. About a year ago, Brett decided he wanted to start volunteering in the community. He felt it was important to give back to
the city he says has given so much to him. He was given a volunteer position at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Brett truly enjoys volunteering and says he loves all of the animals and his co-workers equally. He would like to volunteer more hours at the zoo and find a second volunteer position in the near future. Charles Pasak was nominated by Manager of Community Employment June Schneider for his Achievement in Employment. When Charles started at KETCH in 1995 he immediately went to work in the community. His first job placement did not work out but he did not give up on his goal to work in the community. He soon accepted another position at TJ Maxx in 1996. Charles still works at TJ Maxx and gives 100% to all of his various job tasks. He truly enjoys his job, his co-workers, and is proud to say he has worked at the same company for almost 15 years. The Employer of the Year Award was given to Olive Garden East. KETCH began working with Olive Garden East in 1995. Through the years they have employed several KETCH clients and have allowed the Community Employment department to use the restaurant for job tryouts. In March of 1998 Olive Garden East hired a KETCH client to roll silverware. The hiring supervisor still works with the client today and is very supportive of her. The supervisor and his staff have built strong relationships with her, helped her overcome work related issues, and always look out for her better interest.
Coming up September New Website Launch September 1
KETCH Carnival and Talent Show September 30
October 10th Street Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 4
Halloween Party October 27
November Angel Tree November
February Palette to Palate February 2012
KETCH celebrated the expansion of the Encore Center for Lifelong Enrichment retirement program by holding a Hawaiian Luau themed open house on August 2. The previous location of the program limited the number of participants to 11. The program now has 22 participants with room to grow! Two of the Encore clients (pictured) show how happy they are to show off their new location by dancing for onlookers.
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(Country Acres continued from page 1) Just days before the Eighth Annual Champions’ Golf Tournament, Wichita experienced torrential downpours and nasty, humid weather. Never fail, by May 23 the sun came out just in time for an easy, breezy day on the Tallgrass Country Club course. This year KETCH hosted an even 100 golfers. Though the number of KETCH President/CEO Ron Pasmore found a happy and eager client volunplayers is down from teer to help greet golfers with the valet last year, with the help cart. of sponsors and the golf committee KETCH was able to raise over $22,000 – our highest total in eight years! Not only was the committee instrumental in securing sponsors, but in soliciting prizes as well. Among the gifts provided was a local invention called the SandCaddy, a new item sure to be a golfer’s best friend. As the 100 golfers enjoyed the perfect weather, they were treated to a delicious chicken marsala and pasta lunch by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Contests included the Putting Contest with prizes valued over $500, the Hole-in-One Contest with the chance to win a trip to Hawaii, and several other specialty contests. The tournament ended with a great dinner for all and fantastic prizes for our top winners. Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors, especially: CBIZ MHM, Weber & Associates, Advanced Welding Technologies, Digital Office Systems, Hampel Oil, Hardman Benefit Plans, Pratt Industries, Waste Management, The Wolf, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Wal-Mart, Preferred Health Systems, ING, House of Schwan, Lewis Street Glass, and Bob’s Transmission. Thank you for making this our best year yet!
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Act’s tax credit exchange program for low-income housing. An additional $150,000 grant was also awarded through the Affordable Housing Program. KETCH has also been able to secure $15,000 through the Spirit AeroSystems Good Neighbor Fund for the commons areas in each apartment building. The Goebel Family Star Lumber Charitable Trust contributed $20,000 towards the project, the Women of Wichita Charitable Foundation contributed $10,000, and more than $20,000 was donated by the Kansas Elks Association’s Ladies Major Project. KETCH currently serves 161 adults with developmental disabilities in its residential program. Through this residential program individuals are taught daily life skills such as cooking and cleaning. The organization is making a consorted effort to provide affordable and accessible housing as the private housing market cannot meet all of these needs at a cost individuals with developmental disabilities can afford. The completion of Country Acres concludes phase one of the Building a Future of Success campaign. The second phase of the campaign will conclude this fall with the dedication of the 10th Street project in mid-town Wichita for adults with challenging behaviors.
Furnishings in the commons areas (pictured) were purchased with funds contributed by the Spirit AeroSystems Good Neighbor Fund.
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Day Program News For You This section is a compilation of stories from the new day program newsletter, edited by Adult Life Skills Coordinator Caroline Goodall. The newsletter is sent out monthly to parents/guardians of individuals served in KETCH day programs to inform them of what clients are doing in their programs and/or community. In each edition of the Pinnacle we will be featuring as many stories as space allows. Adult Life Skills Program (ALS) lunch and conversation together af- several new friends to the program in the past several months and everyone o one could ignore Mother Na- terwards at McDonalds. Other places has been helping get the program in tip ture’s introduction to Summer visited in June included DAV, Braums, this year! ALS did their best to beat Target, Wal-Mart, the Indian Center, top shape. the heat in June. The month started Krispy Kreme, CiCi’s Pizza, and Alford out with a trip to Rock River Rapids in Library. The ALS program continues to Community Connections ommunity Connections began Derby. Every Thursday thereafter pa- work on personal goals with the perthe month by attending the trons from ALS had a blast swimming sons served. Some are learning to use the microwave, some are learning to Wichita River Festival. They had lunch and playing at the water park. The group continued to keep cool by visit- do laundry and others work on their in the Food Court and watched the ing Northrock Theatres for discounted communication skills. Several individ- Wichita Children’s Theatre producmovies every week. A couple of weeks uals have goals to increase their daily tion of “Chicken Little” at Century II. Throughout the month of June the in June were designated as “Theme physical activity. program also went shopping at Town Weeks” in ALS. “Marvelous Museums West and bowling at the Alley. On Week” kicked off with a trip to the Encore: Center for Lifelong Enrichment the 27th a group set out for mornKansas Aviation Museum. The following coffee at Kings X restaurant. Each ing days were filled with trips to the he Encore program spent a lot Thursday some of the individuals Sports Hall of Fame Museum, Museum of time indoors in June due to exercised at the YMCA. Mid-month a of World Treasures and even a trip to the excessive heat. Before it got too group went to play Lunar Golf and had Hutchinson to check out the Kansas hot outside, the program did get a Cosmosphere. “Wild Things Week” chance to attend the River Festival. The a great time. The program continues to deliver Meals on Wheels and volunincluded a trip to Great Plains Nature individuals enjoyed wandering around teer at Open Door. While in the center Center and Sedgwick County Park looking at different activities going on, individuals served in Community Conto feed the ducks. The program also listening to the lunchtime concerts, nections learned about menu planregularly attended the YMCA for exer- people watching and having lunch in ning, money skills and housekeeping. cise on Mondays, enjoyed coffee out the Food Court. Encore took a day trip They had a spelling bee, played UNO, in the community each Tuesday morn- on the 21st to Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Bingo and other games, and reviewed ing and delivered Meals on Wheels Everyone brought a sack lunch, and on Wednesdays. Everyone attended they wandered around to watch the dif- flash cards. The program also started the Annual Wichita River Festival. The ferent animals. They were all fascinated some scrapbooking and played some dance games on the Wii. Several quiet program enjoyed picnic lunches while with the baby penguins that loved the afternoons included popcorn and a listening to the lunchtime concerts. attention the seniors gave them and movie and the program continues On the 21st a group took a trip to All came very close to everyone. Towards on with the Harry Potter saga. Most Star Sports where they enjoyed minia- the end of the month the program atmornings were spent exercising and ture golf, go cart rides and the arcade. tended a Wichita Wingnuts game and some afternoons spent talking about Towards the end of the month ALS ac- one individual had a ball yelling “Strike! cepted a special invitation to attend a You’re out of here!” While in the center hygiene and beauty. Everyone enjoyed an outing to Sedgwick County Park one Wichita Wingnuts baseball game. A the program practiced for the Talent afternoon and the program did lots of small group enjoyed cool treats one Show on a daily basis. They did some different craft projects and patriotic hot afternoon at Dairy Queen, while reading, some cooking, played Bingo activities throughout the month of another group devoured Shish Ka Bobs and painted. Everyone participated June. for lunch at the ARC’s “Lunch Bunch” in a patriotic craft project to celebrate on the 15th. One group hit some ga- July 4th. The program also spent some We want to hear your ideas for rage sales one Friday morning and ev- of their days working on a fire truck community activities and outings for eryone enjoyed a picnic lunch together model and singing karaoke. Other our day programs. Please send ideas at Cessna Park on the 24th. The wom- places visited in June included Menards, to cgoodall@ketch.org. en in the program went out shopping K-Mart, Wal-Mart, DAV, Dollar Tree, and at 4 K-Mart one morning, then enjoyed Dillons. The seniors have welcomed
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Engaging persons with disabilities in work skills, community living skills, and daily living skills are some of the most important factors leading to future full of opportunities and independence. At KETCH, we do just that. Through our Employment Services programs, Community Living Services, and Adult Life Skills programs, KETCH is successful at developing comprehensive programs that teach adults with disabilities how to work and live more independently.
Donors: 12/01/2010 to 05/31/2011
Ted Adler Lyda Andrews Gene & Mary Baldwin Ron Barragree Walter Beale Larry Beamer & Debbie Haynes Allen Berger Doug Billings Bonnie Bing Bill & Sue Bloedel Norman Bloom John Boldenow Mr. and Mrs. Greg Boxberger Lorraine Boyd Monty & Kathy Briley Chuck & Karlene Buechman Bruce Buehler Mr. Joseph F Bunk Larry & Pamela Burns Gloria Calhoun Jim Capper Nathan Carris Carnes Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carney Mr. Santo M. Catanese, Jr. Mrs. Charles Q Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Chandler, IV Chelsie Christner Corinne Christopherson Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Cohlmia Ms. Margaret Colahan-Sederstrom Nellie Collins Mr. and Mrs. Marty Cornejo Mr. and Mrs. Greg Cox John Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Shaker R Dakhil, M.D. Jill Dalrymple Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis Jean & Sandy Dillard Gail & Sandra Dody Mr. and Mrs. Ken Doonan Ron & Mary Jane Duling Matt Eames Mr. and Ms. David Elkouri Phil Epp Mr. and Mrs. Tom Estep Dr. S. Jim Farha Mr. Timothy Farrell Loretta Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Eric Fisher Margie Fleskoski John Foster Adam Friesen Mr. and Mrs. Tom Futo Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gates Mr. and Mrs. Bob Geist Randy & Liz Gragg Howard Gray Jannell L Greenwood Hugh Greer
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Amil & Berniece Hanson Gordon & Marlene Harkness Steve Harris Bob Heintzelman Tom & Jane Helsel Kenneth & Betty Hemmen Judy Higdon Gerald Hill Rosalind Hirsch David Hontz Rick & Susan Hoppe Carol Houdyshell Judy Hull Madeline Hynes Stan & Judith Ingram, in honor of Scott & Tiffany Ingram & Family Vicki Jensen Bernice Johnston Jeremy Jones Suraen Jothiratnam Patrick Kelly Gary Kipp Ann Krone Morris & Barbara Krug Herb & Kathy Krumsick Mr. & Mrs. Duane Lambert Robert & LouAnn LeRoy Charles Lester Edna Look Doug & Gayle Malone James & Jamie Malone James & Robin Marbourg Maurice Martin Milt Martin Frank R Martinez John Mastio & Dana Fleming Pam McGinnis Dr. and Mrs. Doug Milfeld Mary O’Brien T.D. O’Connell Gerry & Priscilla O’Shaughnessy Nina Parry Ron Pasmore Mr. and Mrs. Britt Pate Harold Peck Randy & Lisa Phillips Pauletta Raines Ms. Joanna Ramondetta Bob & Sharol Rasberry Jim Richmond Edward & Mary Roembach Ken & Glenda Schaffer Bob Schwan Nancy Scofield Christopher Shank Kenneth & Janet Shannon Nancy Shaughnessy, in honor of Stephen Shaughnessy Stephen Sheldon
Howard & Patricia Sherwood Teressa Sliger Cary Smith Peg Sondergard Frank & Linda Springer Charles & Margit Squire Dennis Strecker Edward Stuckey Lewis Taylor Everett & Marylin Thayer Michael & Kim Thomas Sally A Thompson Jean Gleason-Thomson Mary Jo Tracy Margaret M. Tritsch R. Byrne Vickers Warren & Marty Viney Ericka Walker Jennifer Walterscheid Jasmine Ware Stanley R Weilert James Wells Mary Werner Thomas White Jennifer Wilson Coni Witters Abilene Elks Duplicate Bridge Club Ace Hardware – E. Harry Applebee’s Arizona Biltmore Aspen Boutique Bank of Kansas Bella Luna Café Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Bite Me BBQ Blockbuster Blue Cross & Blue Shield of KS Blue Moon Caterers Bob’s Transmissions, Inc. Bradley Fair Cabot Creamery Cooperative Cameo Cakes CAP Carpet, Inc. Carlos O’Kelly’s Carrabba’s Italian Grill Cero’s Candies Chanute Ladies of Elks Chili’s Bar and Grill Christopher Clark Designer Portraits C.J. Memorial Foundation Cocoa Dolce Coleman Company Commerce Bank Coonrod & Associates Construction Council Grove Chamber of Commerce Creekmore Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Cross Financial Services D & R Construction, Inc. D & T Enterprises
Davis-Moore Dennis Eye Care LLC Devlin Enterprises DeVore & Sons Inc. Digital Office Systems Direct Mail Printers DonLevy Emprise Bank Epic Sports Foulston Siefkin Frito-Lay Galichia Foundation Gateway Wireless Great American Hardwood Flooring Green Lantern Car Washes Halo Branded Solutions Hampel Oil Co Heartland Homecare Pharmacy Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Wichita Airport Hite Fanning & Honeyman Homewood Suites at The Waterfront Hopper’s Glass House of Schwan Hyatt Regency Independent Elimination Service Inn at Tallgrass Innovative Golf Intrust Bank J & Z Enterprises Jacob Liquor Exchange Kansas City Chiefs Football Club Kansas City Royals Baseball Kansas Elks Association Kansas Elks Ladies Kansas Fire Equipment Karl’s Goodyear Automotive Knights of Columbus Larkspur Bistro & Bar Lewis Street Glass Co. Linkhaus Massage Junkies Metro Grill MGH Consulting Monica’s Bundt Cake Co Nailtique Spa National Contractors, Inc. Nature’s Way Newport Grill Old Chicago Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Phoenix Supply Inc. Pizza Hut Playa Azul Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 441 Powell, Brewer & Reddick Prairie Fire Pratt Industries Preferred Health Systems Pure Salon & Spa QuikTrip Corporation Randy Cooper’s Rolling Hills Country Club Ron Allen Auction Service
Rusty Eck Ford S & G Associates Salina Elks Ladies SecureNet Alarm Systems, Inc. Security Title Agency Sedgwick County Zoo Senior Care Pharmacy Signature Pest Control Southwest Paper Co Special Products Spice Merchant Spirit AeroSystems Good Neighbor Fund Star Electric Supply Star Lumber/Goebel Family Foundation Steamatic of Wichita, Kansas Stone Creek Nursery Superior Computer Supply, Inc. Taco Bell Tennison Brothers, Inc. Texas Roadhouse The Golf Warehouse The Inn at Tallgrass The Wolf, 100.5 Three D, Inc. Timberline Steakhouse & Grill Topeka Elks Lodge Tuesday Morning Two Brothers BBQ Under the Cork Uptown Bistro Vintage Construction LLC Wal-Mart Walters-Morgan Construction Inc Weber & Associates Inc. Weigand-Omega Mgmt Westar Energy Westlake Ace Hardware – E. Douglas Westlake Ace Hardware – S. Seneca Wichita Collegiate School Wichita State University Wichita Vending Wichita Wingnuts Wigwam Golf Club Wild Hair Salon Wm. F Hurst Co., Inc. Women of Wichita Charitable Foundation
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