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The Abilene State Supported Living Center Mission: To Empower People to Make Choices that Result in a Life of Dignity and Increased Independence.

Volume 18, Issue 4

Oct/Nov/Dec 2017

MAPLE STREET MESSENGER P.O. BOX 451

ABILENE, TX 79604

Straight Talk by Linda Hinshaw, Director

Another Christmas season has come and gone with a new year just around the corner. We had another very successful Christmas Lane with more displays than ever before and record number of people coming through. We so appreciate the Abilene community that supports this each year and the volunteers than make it happen. I also want to recognize our maintenance and grounds crew who work very hard to help get this up and maintain it throughout the season. Thanks also go to our Recreation department who set up the displays at Shirley’s Cinema and the gym. Also, a huge thanks to our Community Services staff who help coordinate the Christmas Lane activities and work tirelessly through the entire event. We couldn’t make it happen without the efforts of all these folks.

We have made a successful transition from DADS to HHSC this past year. There are still some growing pains as we both learn about each other and new ways of doing

things, but for the most part most of us did not realize a huge change. We have seen some changes in how the Settlement Agreement monitors look at our progress. We anticipate their next visit in February and look forward to a good report.

I hope everyone had a very Happy New Year and look forward to another successful year.

Inside this issue:

New Employees 2

Classifieds 3

Family Day Picnic 5

Recreation Calendar 6

Chaplain Billy Spencer 7

AbSSLC Christmas Parade 2017 8

Departmental News 9-11

International Day of Acceptance 12

Job Club 13

Do Your Part to Slow the Spread of Flu 14

Community Transition 15

AbSSLC Christmas Lane 2017 16

Who Rahs! 17

The Recipe Corner 18

Don’t forget that Daylight

Savings Time begins at 2 a.m.

on Sunday, March 11, 2018

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New Employees

Adkins, Danielle—Home 6740 Ahrend, Eric—Home 6480 Collinsworth, Kimberly—Home 6740 Coots, Kelly—Home 6450 Edge, Christine—Home 5971 Gonzales, Roy—Home 6330 Greer, Matthew—Home 6740 Johnson, Whitney—Home 5971 Moore, Teawanna—Home 6480 Newman, Chloe—Home 6522 Pearce, Courtney—Home 6330 Price, DeErria—Home 6522 Prince, Kelly—Home 6400 Rodriguez, Wendy—Home 5972 Solis, Mary—Home 6521 Uwimana, Noella—Home 6510 Washington, Jimmie—Home 6350 Williams, Kiri—Home 6330 Zepeda, Devan—Home 6730 McClain, Shanisha—Food Service Hernandez, Marcela—Hskpg Hodnett, Jessica—Hskpg Lane, Michael—Hskpg Ballard, Susan—Voc Services Gatewood, Katherine—Voc Services Adams, Norman—Maintenance Galvan, Joe—Maintenance Sharpe, Daniel—Maintenance Clark, Nora—Nursing Clements, Dawn—Nursing Bukasa, Terry—Home 5971 Garcia, Jessica—Home 6760 Gee, Kenneth—Home 6740 Irakoze, Diane—Home 6521 Littles, Karisma—Home 6330 McFall, Jonathan—Home 6330 Oliver, Ellashana—Home 6760 Schuster, Jonabel—Home 6510 Strickland, Tori—Home 6760 Weldon, Joshua—Home 6740 White, Mary—Home 6510 Arriaga, Laura—Food Service Cutbirth, Celia—Food Service Watson, David—Food Service Williams, Christina—Act. Centers Garza, Alexander—Risk Mngmt Riley, Allison—Hab Therapies Flowers, Chasidy—Nursing Thomas, Deborah—Nursing Kanayo, Delphine—Nursing Power, Eva—Records Adenuga, Princess—Home 6510 Alexander, Artisha—Home 5971 Flye, Devon—Home 6400 Fung-Cap, David—Home 6360 Harris, Edmond—Home 5971

Hill-Wise, Briann—Home 6760 Hinson, Echo—Home 6522 Jimenez, Marianne—Home 6690 Keck, Adam—Home 6730 Kifleyesus, Ghirmay—Home 6522 Logan, Cheyenne—Home 6760 Rodriguez, Krystale—Home 6522 Rodriguez, Becky—Home 6400 Timms, Lynnda—Home 6750 Valles, Zara—Home 6510 Warner, Christine—Home 6750 West, Reanna—Home 6510 Wright, Casey—Home 5971 Pettit, Shawna—Cosmetology Alvey, Brittney—Food Service Martinez, Reyna—Food Service Potts, Tanner—Food Service Sprague, Johna—Food Service Cooper, Nancy—Hskpg Gallegos, Modesta—Laundry Rodriguez, Maria—Laundry Bloom, Terry—Maintenance Bullard, Rebecca—Recreation Jordan, Anthony—Risk Mngmt Wright, Sean—Risk Mngmt Almanzar, Bobby—Transportation Levi, Eliel—Transportation Sharpe, Mickey—Transportation Ellis, Kaitlyn—Hab Therapies Mathis, Kellie—Hab Therapies Mitchell, Ella—Medical Ebengo, Mpembe—Nursing Ramos, RubyLyn—Nursing McAnally, Peri—Nursing Morris, Jody—Nursing Abebe, Mulu—Nursing Koch, Vanessa—Nursing Mudd Powell, Aimee—Nursing Barlow, Heather—Accounting Bamber, Rebbeca—Home 6521 Bell, Spencer—Home 6740 Bills, Jessica—Home 5971 Harris, Taylor—Home 6330 Hernandez, Analaura—Home 5971 Johnson, Heather—Home 6360 Keck, Faith—Home 6522 Mann, Amber—Home 6750 Morales, Zenaida—Home 6522 Rangel, Alicia—Home 6480 Robertson, Jessica—Home 5971 Thomas, Kailyn—Home 6521 Velasquez, Joe—Home 6330 Ward, Lisa—Home 6521 Guzeman, Jose—Hskpg Toler, Willie—Maintenance McGee, Tiffany—Recreation

Toboso, Lauren—Hab Therapies Brothers, Donald—Home 6730 Burton, Damion—Home 6730 Hale, Billy—Home 5971 Harris, Melissa—Home 6510 Kabura, Albert—Home 6350 Martinez, Victoriano—Home 6730 Myers, April—Home 6521 Perez, Gabriel—Home 6330 Riley, Kerrine—Home 6510 Trevino, Larry—Hskpg Langford, David—Food Service Taggart, William—Food Service Meiron, Hunter—Recreation Hill, Nolan Thomas—Beh. Service Ting, Rosalie—Behavior Service Daniel, Erricka—Nursing Walker, Kris—QIDP Baysinger, Michael – Home 6500 Freasier, Chelsi – Home 6510 Hughes, Amanda – Home 6521 Mayhall, Michaelyn – Home 6500 McGrath, Paul – Home 5971 Morgan, Trevon – Home 5971 Nsingwire, Agnes – Home 6690 Porras, Jessica – Home 6760 Rico, Melina – Home 5972 Vaughn, Brittany – Home 6500 Vidaurri, Victoria – Home 5972 Wakefield, Chelsea – Home 6480 Woodard, Tennille – Home 6360 Breth, Tammy - Housekeeping Dye, Pam - Housekeeping Tomlinson, Jason - Housekeeping Martinez, Jessica – Food Service Diaz, JoAnn - Recreation Rains, Roy - Transportation Burt, Gabriel - Nursing Canada, Laura Sue - Nursing Faison, Linda - Nursing Wilson, Larae - Nursing

Emergencies can be very demanding.

Remember to remain calm and call 4444 for all emergencies. Have your information ready.

Give your name, your location, the name of the staff or individual needing assistance and the nature of your emergency.

Inform the operator any time there is a 911 call.

Thank you for helping us help you!

Bricelynn Sikes, Switchboard Supervisor

Responsibilities when ANE is witnessed or suspected:

Immediately take action to stop the mistreatment.

Comfort and reassure the victim(s).

Give first aid if there is an injury.

Arrange for a nurse to examine the victim, if there is possible injury.

Secure evidence.

Immediately report to the facility director/designee and APS PI (Adult Protective Services Provider Investigations).

Assist a visitor, family member, or resident to make notifications, if they need help.

Fill out proper paperwork.

An Emotional Security Assessment is to be completed within 24 hours by the Psychologist.

All employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers who suspect or have knowledge of, or who are involved in an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, must comply with the following reporting requirements. Allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation must be reported immediately to the Director or designee and then APS PI (Adult Protective Services Provider Investigations (1-800-647-7418).

Retaliation will not be tolerated. If you feel that you have been subjected to retaliation because you in good faith reported an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation you must report this to the Director.

A Note from the Switchboard

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RAL’s are $150 all fees included for single.

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Business—$300

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everyday experiences we all face.

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Back in late October, our Director, Linda Hinshaw was surprised by some old friends and family when she was presented with her 45 year service award. It was a fun afternoon of old friends, lots of laughter and great memories. The following note was received from Bill Waddill, former AbSSLC Director.

Forty five years is longer than the Israelites wandered in the desert. So 45 years is quite an achievement to stay employed in the same place. Plus, if looked at from some different aspects, it gives one the opportunity to make some great contributions. Linda has done that while in many different positions. From operating room nurse to Director of infirmary, to residential unit director, to director of nursing, to Assistant superintendent, to facility director she has led many changes which have improved the lives and well-being of the folks who live there as well as those staff who have always looked to her for expert guidance and leadership. Through all of these years she has forever championed the medical as well as the overall programs for the people receiving services.

I have always enjoyed Linda’s zest for life, her sense of humor, her dedica-tion to service and her willingness to accept the challenges of leadership. Linda has maintained relationships with many staff she has worked with and many she was supervising. She has always been a great friend to have in your corner when chal-lenges appeared. She works tirelessly to ensure that the facility is providing the very best services possible. If I were to learn that a new war was beginning, one of my first questions would be, ”Whose side is Linda on”? I know that would be side I would choose.

Congratulations, Linda for jobs well done for a LOOOOOOOOOOONG time.

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The Family Day Picnic was a huge success. It was a

beautiful fall day at Oakwood Trails and fun

was had by all. Thanks to everyone who works so hard to make this a very

special event for the folks that live at AbSSLC and

their families!

Family Day Picnic

2017

April 2018

January 2018

March 2018

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February 2018 1st - Elvis Live

2nd - Blood Drive

9th - Tim Tebow Night to Shine

19th - President’s Day Holiday

23rd - Revolution String Performance 6-8 pm

27th & 28th Birthday Parties

1st - Happy New Year

15th - Martine Luther King Holiday

19th - Confederate Hero’s Holiday

20th - Special Olympics Recertification

Conference—Region 14 Service Ctr.

23rd - Advocacy Meeting

30th & 31st Birthday Parties

2nd - Texas Independence Holiday

Special Olympics Basketball Skill Day

11th - Daylight Savings Time begins

29th & 30th Birthday Parties

30th - Good Friday

1st - Easter

April Fool’s Day

6th - Blood Drive

19th - Spring Formal

27th - Birthday Parties

28th - Area Special Olympics Track and

Field Meet

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Have you ever determined, and really meant it, and promised to make some needed change in your life … and failed to do what was determined, meant, needed, or promised?! Haven’t we all … and all too often! To fail is part and parcel of our human dimension. No one is perfect and no one is immune. So … what do we do with our

human frailties and failures?

One solution is to simply deny our part in failure. It is much easier and less painful to blame others … or society in general. “They made me do it.” “Everybody else did the same … so why should I try to be different?” The Blame Game has infinite expressions and excuses. None suffice.

Another often accepted solution is to simply give up … quit trying to improve … “I’ll just fail again … it’s inevitable.” That leads nowhere … except to abject failure!

Take a long, hard, and brutally honest inventory of your life … your goals, your needs, your hopes … your dreams. Are you sick and tired of starting and stopping … and ready to throw in the towel?

I offer a few words of advice shared by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:12-16. What he wrote is both instructive and inspirational to me. Perhaps it might be of help to you.

Paul wrote to encourage and challenge new Christian converts to grow in knowledge and grace. He spoke from his own experience. He had been a colossal failure with his life, and experienced a radical change brought about by a radical change of mind and faith. He wrote to some fellow strugglers and offered advice and a prescription to enable them to dust themselves off … and start again … this time with new perspective and power.

He used a word, “teleios,” that in Greek is quite clear but in English is somewhat confusing. It is the English word translated “perfect.” The biblical word does not signify what we might call philosophical and abstract perfection. Rather, it signifies a practical and functional sufficiency. In other words, it really can be achieved … and it works! It means adequacy … a kind of functional perfection. We would understand it when we think of a mature person as compared to an inexperienced youth; someone mature in educational learning as compared to someone in the first grade; someone who is qualified in a subject as compared to a mere learner.

So, he says he has not achieved perfection in the fullest and highest sense, but he speaks as one who has been through the trials of life and emerged victorious and therefore is qualified to share advice.

First, he says, “… this one thing I do …” One thing … A secret to achieving change or mastery of a perceived need or promise, is to focus on one thing at a time. Most of us make too many promises and attempt to do too many things or be too many places at the same time. FOCUS on one thing at a time! Choose the most pressing need or promise and do that one, and only that one. Then go to the next, but not all at once. Determine what is most important and prioritize that one.

Second, he says, “… forgetting the things which are behind …” That means to let go of the past failures. Most of us drag all our failures … our poor choices or performances with us into the present. Don’t do that! Learn to forgive yourself, accept your humanity, let go of the past, and get on with life!

Before you wipe the slate clean, learn from your mistakes. Don’t continue to do the same stupid and destructive behaviors that resulted in failure. Learn from them, accept your part in them, and let them go! God will forgive if you ask in earnest and forgive. You can forgive yourself as well. Only then can you go forward, or as he says,” …reaching out for the things which are in front …”

Third, he says, “ … I press on towards the goal, in order that I may win the prize which God’s upward calling in Christ Jesus is offering to me.” In other words, Paul never quits … never gives up. He tries again … but this time with a new vision and hope and power.

Think about this fact … you were created by Almighty God in His image and His likeness! You were designed and created and purposed to reflect the Creator and not the creature. You were gifted by God with the capacity to have dominion and to be successful and not a failure. That was God’s plan and purpose. Too many fail to understand their capacity for greatness and settle for our sinful and broken humanity.

I watched the college championship game between Georgia and Alabama on January 8th. It was an exciting game to be sure. Georgia dominated the first half and was ahead 20 – 3. Alabama seemed unable to do anything successfully. The second half, the Alabama coach changed quarterbacks. He took out the veteran quarterback who had been successful in bringing them into the finals, and replaced him with a freshman who had seldom played at all. It seemed a recipe for disaster.

But everything took a dramatic turn for the better! And as time ran out, Alabama missed what would have been a winning field goal … they were tied at 20-20. In overtime, Georgia managed a field goal, 23-20. Then Alabama went on offense. The freshman quarterback was tackled for a 15 yard loss, which put them out of field goal range. Despair was written over every Alabama face … except for one.

The very next play, the freshman threw a 41 yard pass that resulted in victory for Alabama 26-23! From what seemed like certain failure … to victory! Past performance does not necessarily determine future performance. The quarterback had to let go of the past … and press on … to achieve what he believed was his God given ability and opportunity.

And if you assume my last few words were just “preacher talk,” let me remind you of what that young freshman quarterback from Hawaii said when interviewed by the sports TV personality. She asked him how he felt about the opportunity and his tremendous performance and the victory. He said that first he just wanted to say w word of praise and thanks to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to God who made possible this opportunity. Then he proceed to answer her question. He again praised God for his opportunity and ability not only for himself but for his family.

Short version … God made you for greatness … not failure. Never accept ou self-imposed limitations. Get up … press on … give your best … and to God leave the rest!

Billy C. Spencer

AbSSLC Chaplain

“Pressing On…” by AbSSLC Chaplain Billy C. Spencer

2017 AbSSLC Christmas

Parade

Day Programs by Natasha Jones

Activity Center 5962- As of October, Activity Centers 5922/5923 relocated to building 5962 until the remodel of 592 complex is completed. We are excited about the remodel and anticipate the moment we can walk inside and see all of the improvements. Thank you Unit II, Maintenance Department, the movers, Direct Care staff, IT and Behavioral Services for your patience and working with us to ensure this transition went smoothly for the people we serve. This holiday season has been a memorable one. The gentlemen from 6330 and 6350 enjoyed helping us decorate a golf cart and a van for the Christmas Parade. It was a pleasure seeing everyone’s creative juices flowing. During the parade they sang Christmas songs and waved at friends as we drove by. The smiles on their faces, waving, clapping, and singing. The guys truly enjoyed themselves. We look forward to being able to participate in the parade next year. I am happy to announce that Marc Paulson has decided to join our team, he transferred from Activity Center 6390. We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

Activity Center 6390- Hello!! With the New Year we have decided to change some things up around the center. We have been busy redecorating the center and adding more choices of leisure activities in the classrooms for the ladies and gentlemen that attend. We strive to create a nice, upbeat and fun learning environment for not only the people we serve but the staff that attend as well. The people that attend from homes 5971, 5972, and 6500 had a blast helping us create our Winter Wonderland which is a display of Christmas decorations that were made by hand. They enjoyed helping decorate the tree while Christmas music played in the background. Christmas Karaoke was a hit with those that attend and will be a tradition for us from now on. We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and we will see you in 2018!!!!

Activity Center 6700 (Nailer Center) - Hello!!! We had so much fun with the people we serve participating in the Christmas parade this year. Thank you home 6690 for making that a possibility by loaning us your van. We saw many smiles from the folks as they went through the parade, looking at the other sites and the white horses. We all would like to announce that we are happy to have Susan Kilpatrick as our new Active Treatment Director. Welcome to the family!!!! We also hope everyone had a great holiday season!

Unit I by Marie Holder

The Christmas season has come and gone. The Christmas decorations are coming down and Christmas Lane was a big success! This is always such a fun time of year with all the beauty and fun things to do!

For a long time now Safi Renfro has been wearing “two hats” as the Supervisor of the Infirmary and Unit I Lead Supervisor. She has been handling this difficult task for quite some time now, but we have some exciting news! Nora Navarrete has been selected as the new Infirmary Supervisor. “Congratulations, Nora” on your new position! Now Safi can concentrate fully on her tasks as Lead Supervisor with one small exception . . .a new baby boy! Majestic Lee was born at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20th! What a fantastic Christmas present! I know that her other children are so very excited ! Don’t forget to congratulate Nora and Safi on their exciting news!

Chris Campbell has survived a different kind of boot camp having a daughter at Baylor University. He has made numerous trips back and forth to Baylor helping his daughter move all her belongings to the school. Believe it or not, he has survived her 1

st semester at Baylor. Any parent who has a child at college/university know exactly what it

means to make it through that first semester. Congratulations to Chris!

We are so excited to be getting new staff in the homes that includes direct care professionals, nursing staff and QIDPs as well. We want to welcome each person and hope everyone plans to stay for many years yet to come. The Night Shift has also added some new supervisors, Jeanine Cross (former RCC) and Autumn Dell are the Unit 3 Night Shift Supervisors and we welcome them.

In conclusion, Unit I hopes that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Community Relations by Barbara Reid

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Community Relations/Volunteer Services is extremely aware of the many people involved to make life better for the people who live and work here. At the risk of leaving someone out – we still want to say thanks to:

Bill Gilliland and Shirley Glandon for the marvelous work they do to make Christmas Lane one of the most popular attractions in Abilene during Christmas. Wish we could count how many WOWs and AWESOMEs we heard. Many said, ‘this is the best one yet.’

The Recreation Department that loads, sets up, arranges, takes down and stores all of the decorations at the Gym and Quanna’s Winter Wonderland.

The Grounds Department that makes sure all lights are up, displays lighted correctly, puts them back up when the wind blows and then continues to answer our phone calls for ‘just one more thing.’

The Maintenance Department (including Electricians) that are constantly checking out all the power boxes to make sure we are safe and ready to rock and roll.

The Switchboard who answers so many calls asking the same things, ‘when will Christmas Lane open, when does it close, when is Santa Claus there, how much does it cost for pictures, etc.’?

The Security Department that is taking care of all their regular duties, along with the extra of Christmas Lane turning on, turning off, opening gates, closing gates.

The Lone Staff Coffee Shop for hanging around and making great Frozen Hot Chocolate drinks

The HOST of volunteers that hand out candy canes in all kinds of weather, answer the North Pole phone lines, work in the concession stand, run the train that was so creatively done by Kerry Belyue, take pictures of Santa and of course – ALL the Santas that held crying babies, smiled endlessly for just the right pic and at the end of their 2-3 hour shift said, ‘is that all?’

Our 5K Christmas Lane Fun Run Committee that meets throughout the year to plan, organize and again – take down all the signs and get the light towers back. Their dedication has helped to make this the 2

nd largest 5K in

the area. Proceeds definitely are for the people who live here

The 112 displayers who worked hard on their display to make them fun and attractive. We hope you got a chance to drive through and see them.

The MANY staff that are inconvenienced with the traffic during Christmas Lane. It is hard to get from one place to another.

Those that gave monetary donations so we could purchase gifts for residents with no family and no money. Their smiles make it worth every moment.

We were saddened at the loss of Dave Collins a few weeks ago. Dave and Ada Collins lived on Sayles Boulevard and always had a line of cars wanting to see their displays through their big picture window. Several years ago, they began donating some of their animated figures to the VSC and we have proudly displayed them at the gym and at Quanna’s Winter Wonderland. Their legacy will live on!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we are happy that we have 300+ days until Christmas 2018. Thank you AbSSLC employees and volunteers for your support!

Cindy, Phyllis and Barbara

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Home 5972 hopes everyone had a great holiday season with an even better 2018 to

come!

Settlement Agreement Office By Tracyl Gandee

A brief ceremony and balloon release was held on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 in recognition of friends and family who have fought the battle of

cancer.

In a little over two short months, the Independent Court Monitoring Team led by Ms. Maria Laurence and Dr. Alan Harchik will re-visit our center. Their focus continues to be on whether residents are experiencing positive outcomes. The most important thing residential services staff members can do during the visit is to carefully follow the program of each resident in their care. In practical terms this means things like; providing continuous and meaningful active treatment, executing a person’s PNMP as written, and completing accurate and timely documentation. I know, easier said than done! With all the competing tasks assigned it is not possible to achieve perfection. What we must expect of ourselves is the commitment to continuously improve. So during this visit and every day; take a big breath, accepting the wonderful fact that you are equipped with the skills and knowledge to do your job with excellence! Then go do it!

Here are some important information points to keep in mind as you think about the part you will play in making the upcoming monitors’ visit a successful one.

When:

The monitor’s next visit to our Center is set for the week of February 26th, 2018.

Monitoring now occurs every 9 months Monitoring lasts for one week

Monitoring Methods:

Direct observation Documentation Review Staff interview (Job knowledge, Competence, Ability to ensure protection, provision of appropriate medical

treatment, provision of appropriate psychological treatment)

Monitoring Team Composition:

Maria Laurence(On-Site Lead for Medical Selection; QA, Risk, Integrated Clinical Services) Dr. Alan Harchik (Off-Site Lead for Behavioral Selection) Dr. Ed Mikkelsen (Psychiatry) Dr. Wayne Zwick (Medical) Dr. Vicki Lund (Nursing) Teri Towe (Protection from Harm & ISP) James Bailey (OT/PT & PNMT) Susan Thibadeau (Beh. Services & Skill Acquisition)

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Hello and Happy New Year from the Motor Pool crew.

As we begin a new year, we would like to remind everyone that is a state vehicle custodian of

a few things:

Mileage logs are due to be turned in to the motor pool by the third business day of the month. This is state law, and the campus can

be fined for tardiness.

The mileage log should be neatly and correctly filled out. There should be no blank spaces, quotation marks, and the drivers name

should be legible.

The original (no copies) mileage log should be completed with passenger totals, stop totals, trip totals, miles for the month total and

signed before turning it into motor pool.

The original mileage log has to be hand delivered to the motor pool and signed for acknowledging delivery.

Please check that drivers are filling out the mileage log daily and accordingly.

If anyone has any questions, we will be glad to help you with your mileage log or answer any questions you may have.

We would also like to remind everyone that fueling times are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Due to safety reasons, the folks we serve are not allowed at the gas station. There is also a little paperwork at fill up time. We can help

you with that. If you have any questions or concerns about anything related to Motor Pool. please feel free to call or come by. We will be

happy to help.

Motor Pool by Bryan Sartor

DUE TO JANUARY 15TH BEING MLK Jr. DAY

(A CLOSED FEDERAL & STATE HOLIDAY)

PAY DAY WILL BE JANUARY 16, 2018

BANKS WILL BE CLOSED AS WELL, YOUR BANK MAY NOT POST YOUR DIRECT DEPOSIT UNTIL AFTER 3PM ON JANUARY 16, 2018.

Other payroll delays due to weekends & holidays for FY18 are:

January 1st – Closed Holiday – Pay day 01/02/18

January 15th – Closed Holiday – Pay day 01/16/18

April 1st – Sunday – Pay day 04/02/18

April 15th – Sunday – Pay day 04/16/18

July 1st – Sunday – Pay day 07/02/18

July 15th – Sunday – Pay day 07/16/18

September 1st – Saturday – Pushed

September 3rd

– Closed Holiday – Pay day 09/04/18

September 15th – Saturday – Pay day 09/17/18

December 1st – Saturday – Pay day 12/03/18

December 15th – Saturday – Pay day 12/17/18

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Celebrate with us on January 20th!

International Day of Acceptance

What is Acceptance? Acceptance is created from an Empowered move-ment that Educates others to Embrace diversity and Love Life by seeing beyond abilities.

Friends, tell the world you

embrace who you are; a

person with social rights,

who has an opinion, who

has interests, who has

goals, who loves life, and

who will not be without a

voice in society. You are not

living disabled, you are

living.

Supporters, join us in

telling the world that you

are accepting of people

with disabilities – you also

have a role in our culture

and life. You can have an

impact on the future by

wearing your heart on your

sleeve and proudly

demonstrating

acceptance.

www.3elove.com

http://www.3elove.com

You are invited : AbSSLC’s

JOB CLUB 2

nd & 4

th Monday of the Month 6:30 – 7:15 PM

Lone Star Coffee & Tea House Learn All About

Different Jobs

Door Prizes Discussions

Fun

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Do Your Part to Slow the Spread of Flu

You play an important role in protecting yourself, your family, and friends from flu. Flu spreads easily from person to person. It spreads mainly through droplets that come from a sick person’s nose and mouth when they cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can travel up to 6 feet and land in the noses and mouths of people nearby or be inhaled into the lungs. It also can spread when you touch surfaces or objects that have flu germs on them and then touch your nose or mouth. Plan to stay home if you’re sick. By practicing healthy hab-its, you will be doing your part to help prevent the spread of flu.

Take these actions to help slow the spread of flu:

Get vaccinated.

Stay home if you’re sick.

Keep your distance (6 feet or more) from others at home or if you

have to leave (to visit the doctor’s office).

If you have a fever, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without using medicine that lowers fever.

Cover your coughs and sneezes.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue.

Throw away used tissue when you’re done.

Use your sleeve or elbow if you don’t have a tissue.

Wash or sanitize your hands.

Wash your hands often.

Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice).

Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if you don’t have soap

and water.

Wash your hands before touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.

Use soap and water, a bleach and water solution, or products with a label that says “EPA-approved” to clean items, such as handrails and doorknobs.

Always follow the directions on product labels.

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Volume 18, Issue 4

One of the goals of community transition is increasing independence and improving quality of life. Some of you may

remember Brandon Bush. He formerly lived at 6710 Circle Drive and transitioned to a community group home with Community Options in Amarillo, TX on March 1, 2017.

One of the important personal outcomes for Brandon’s community transition was to be closer to his family in New Mexico and see his mother more often. Brandon’s mother, who is also his guardian, contacted his AbSSLC team with her request and they put her in touch with the Transition Specialist in the Admissions and Placement department. The Transition Specialist worked with her to locate some potential community group homes in the Amarillo area which was the area she preferred. Brandon’s mother made several trips to Amarillo to interview community providers and see what kind of support they would be able to offer her son. She then chose one for him to make visits with. Once she was satisfied that he was happy at the group home and that they could meet his needs, the AbSSLC team met with the community team to develop a plan and list needed supports before Brandon moved to his new home. The transition process includes direct monitoring by AbSSLC for one year. The Post-Move Monitor visits Brandon personally at designated intervals and keeps in contact with his mother. Once the year of monitoring by AbSSLC is completed, the Local IDD Authority in Amarillo will continue to monitor Brandon’s transition for another four years before he goes to regular monitoring by his service coordinator.

Brandon’s personal outcome of being closer to his family has been achieved, and we wanted to share an update on his progress at his community home.

Brandon’s mother visits him at least every other month at his community home in Amarillo. Other family members including his grandmother, sister, new baby niece, aunt, and uncle have reestablished contact with Brandon as well. They all traveled to Amarillo to enjoy a Star Trek themed birthday bash with him this past August. Brandon continues to enjoy weekly video calls with his mother. One thing Brandon’s mom is most proud of is that Brandon’s preferred “spot” to watch his shows and draw in his magazines is now in the living room of the home. He enjoys having his own bed-room but doesn’t spend all of his time there. Brandon enjoys outings to the zoo, a local amusement park, and Walmart as well as local restaurants. He especially enjoys riding around Amarillo in the car with his staff, seeing the sights and getting familiar with his new town. As he nears the one-year mark in his transition, Brandon is doing well and appears to be very happy. His mother is pleased with how he has adjusted to his new home and with the care he is receiving. She is happy that the family is able to see him more often now that he is closer to them. Thanks to the supports developed by his AbSSLC team, Brandon is meeting his goals for a more independent life closer to his family.

Brandon and his mother eating out on one of their visits.

Community Transition by Heather Vivoda

Brandon’s new favorite “spot” in his home

to watch his movies and draw in his

magazines.

Brandon having a

visit with his mother

and his sister.

Brandon enjoys

a visit from his

Grandmother

at his new

home in

Amarillo.

AbSSLC Christmas Lane 2017

Volume 18, Issue 4

Volume 18, Issue 4

In Honor of Christi Lynn James & Penny Fowler

In Honor of Jimmy

Eric, Mary Kay & Rachel Sims

In Honor of Leland Gerry & Sharon Lawler

In Honor of James

Donna Reiff

In Honor of Shirley Glandon Stephen Suttle

In Honor of Glenda Hilliard

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hanner

Donations of Note Christmas décor from

Dave Collins

Wheels & tires for Mule from Richard Templeton

Fabrics from Bridgett Lett

62 iPod devices for the Music & Memory Program from Hendrick Health System

Johnny & Carol Bliznak for 6350 1st Street

Thanksgiving Dinner for 6760—Brenda Wagner

Christmas Dinner for 6760 - Brenda Wagner

George & Janie Ingram

In Memory of Billy Billy Lindley

In Memory of Bill Cain

Louise Cain

In Memory of Triston Jonathan Burton

In Memory of Michael

Mitchell & Annice Cameron

In Memory of Glenna Tibbits Wilma Burnett

In Memory of Larry Cianciolo

Nellie Glover

In Memory of Bobby Grant & Julie Godbersen

In Memory of William

Greg Herman

In Memory of Vada West Elaine Fraser

In Memory of Vicki

Toni Wilson

Christmas Honors In Honor of Martha Stephens

June Stephens

In Honor of the Kimmel Family Gail Roe

In Honor of Randy Spiva

Joanne Morgan

In Honor of Esther Fields Jimmy & Annelle Gault

In Honor of Lewis & Vera Snider

Lavonia Stone

In Honor of Janiece Hayes Linda faught

In Honor of

Greg & Dannes Turner Leslie Wyatt

In Honor of Barbara Reid Malcolm Brown

In Honor of Rickey

Jim & Virginia Morris

In Honor of Lisa Rose Seifert

In Honor of Lupe Jesus DeLeon

In Memory of

Alfred “Andre” Lockett Linda Hinshaw

Sharon & Ron Bond

In Memory of Don Hinshaw Sharon & Ron Bond

Marlene Conder

In Memory of Bobby & Freda Brown

Darrell Brown

In Memory of Carol Best Linda Hinshaw

In Memory of Pam Bell

Linda Hinshaw

In Memory of Trina Arellano Linda Hinshaw

Shirley Glandon

In Memory of Vada West Nellie Glover

Leadership Gifts Carol Bliznak Barbara Reid

Cindy Arellano Phyllis Conn

Linda Hinshaw Lon Biebighauser

Randy Spiva Kelley Bliznak

Shirley Glandon Hal Griffin

Bobbie Holden

Christmas

Memorials In Memory of Dwight Deming

Venita Rogers

In Memory of Gary Harris Wanda Harris

In Memory of Billey

Ruby Nesmith

In Memory of Karen Stella Rideout

In Memory of

W.C. McClendon Joe C. McClendon

In Memory of Bettie Jean Helms

Joyce Klutts

In Memory of Bobby Charles & Jean Higgins

In Memory of Quanna

Donors to the

Second Edition Store Kristen Adkins Fran Adkins

Ross Anderson Cindy Arellano

Diane Baird Terri & James Boone

Danelle Brand Brady & Glenda Broyles

Arritta Bruton Mr. & Mrs. Wally Bullington

Janie Chase Janie Chavez

Christian Service Center Elaine Coffman

Cliff & Phyllis Conn Pat Cranfill

Charles Davis Cindy Davis

Jerry Drennan Joe Garcia Ann Gee

Donna & Billy Frank Gee Denise & Trent Gee

Glen & Mary Lou Gilbreath Jerry & Diane Glenn

Jo Gloyd Leah Goodwin

Josh & Betty Grant Mary Hall

Jana Hanner Kerri Helm

Glenda Hilliard Linda Hinshaw Pam Huffman Mae Koerth

Connie Leetsch Richard & Brigette Lett

Dianne Melton Bill Merkel

Sandra Minnick Diane Moulin Kevin New Doris Partin

Jeff Reid Angela Reiman Leah Robinson Aubrey Seals Bill Shahan

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Smith Nicole Spalding Amy Spence

Randy & Kay Spiva Emily Spurgin

Kimberly Stanford Kristi Thaxton Akani Thaxton Janlyn Thaxton

Gailan Thomason Linda Thomason

Janie Tucher Kaitlin Turner Gwen White

Neil Willis Suellen Wunderlich

Memorials In Memory of

Murphy W. Rains Linda Hinshaw

Who Rahs!

Thank you to all of our generous donors for another great year!

Volume 18, Issue 4

Messenger Editor: Pam Huffman

Phone: 325-795-3558

Fax: 325-795-3992

Email: [email protected]

The Recipe Corner

Snicker Carmel Apple Dessert

4 Apples (cored and diced)

4 Snickers Candy Bars (diced up into small pieces)

1 small box of instant french vanilla pudding

1 small container of Cool Whip

Mix the cool whip and the dry pudding mix together until blended well. Add diced apples and candy bars.

Chill for a few hours before serving.

Bundt Cake Breakfast

1 cup diced ham

2 c tater tots...still frozen

1 dozen whisked eggs

1 can (8) Pillsbury Grands biscuits...diced up (raw)

2 c cheese...your choice...I used Cheddar

1/4 c milk

Mix all together. Put in greased bundt pan. Bake on 400 degrees for 45 minutes. When done, flip onto platter and cut and serve.

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