Skyline Newsletter June, 2010 Calendar of Events June June June June June June June June 11th 14th & 18th 15th & 29th 16th & 30th 18th 22nd 23rd 24th New Employees are….. Skyline Picnic @ Eagle Point Mandatory Reporter Trng Annual Training Brain Injury CPI Recert CPR Bew & 1st Aide CPR Recert & 1st Aide CPI - New Tessa Cole and Kendra Roth. They are Direct Care Managers. Also Tracy Parham will be our new Day Habilitation Aide. Bridget DeWitt is back. She will be a Community Living Supervisor. Welcome to all of you!!!!! Congratulations to… AMBER KAUFFMAN . Amber was married to William House on May 22nd . They were married at the 1st Baptist Church in Clinton. CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!!!! ALSO… CHRIS BLACKBURN. Chris married Krista Kohnert on May 8, 2010 here in Clinton. Imagine a Packer & Cub fan uniting – gonna be a lot of give and take in that marriage. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! ALSO TO… BARB ENLOW. Barb married Jim Miller on Wednesday, June 2nd , in Clinton. It was a small ceremony. Barb, you little devil, trying to keep it a secret! CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES!!!! Congratulations to… CRYSTAL SMITH. Crystal is the proud parent of twin girls born on May 20th. Eryn was born first at 3:45am, weighing 5lbs 6 oz and Abygayle was born at 3:46am and weighed 6lbs 6ozs. Both girls were 18” long and had dark hair. ALSO to….. MARGARET STRUVE. Margaret became a grandma for the 10th time. Her daughter, Michele, had a baby girl on May 21st , here in Clinton. Ashlee Michele was 8 lb 10oz and 21 inches long. Margaret says that grandchildren # 11 & 12 “are in the oven”. CONGRATULATIONS!! Employee Birthdays for June are; 5th 7th 14th 16th 17th 20th Ann Bormann Joan Hurla Lynne Hil;gendorf Abby Michels Karen Winter Kelly Deutscher Our Sympathy to…. JULIE HODGE. Julie’s husband, Jim, passed away May 6th at their home in Camanche. They have two sons, Justin and Alexander. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & your family. BALLOONS IN JUNE – Thursday, June 24th 6-9pm in the 200 block of 5th Avenue South Featuring the Night Glow & performance by Coupe DeVille - Hope to see you there!!!! Employee Anniversaries for June..… 4th 4th 6th 8th 8th 8th 8th Caprice Rodriguez Barb Milburn Annette Hinsch Alexis Sim Chris Blackburn Miranda Green Michelle Hartman 7 Yrs 2 “ 4 “ 5“ 1 “ 1 “ 1 “ 8th 12th 19th 22nd 23rd 27th 29th Nick Williams Margaret Struve Pam Brondyke Marilyn Issen Barbara Kelley Val Michaelsen Stephanee Bennett 1 Yr 8 “ 22 “ 5 “ 13 “ 5 “ 5 “ SCI and Day Habilitation Attendance Award Winners for May……….. GREAT JOB to all of you who have perfect attendance for the month of May. You have done a good job this past month, keep up the good job! Congratulations!!!!!!! “SKYLINE EMPLOYEE of the MONTH is………….” CHIQUITA AUSTIN!! Chiquita is a very inspiring person. She always brightens your day with her beautiful smile and up beat personality. Chiquita is a dependable employee who works hard and genuinely cares about everyone. She is always very busy but no matter where you see her, she always has time to say “Hello”! CONGRATULATIONS Chiquita for being chosen June, 2010 Employee of the Month!!! TEE SHIRTS ARE HERE!! If you have (or think you have) 500,000 steps, then stop by the HR Offices and pick yours up. Did You Know……. That Carmen wrote such a beautiful letter about her mom that she won a radio station drawing and they delivered a gift basket of goodies and balloons to her mom (live on the air) for Mother’s Day… How cool is that!!! That Vicki F has been here for “30” years; WOW!!! That June is adopt a cat month; That Mallory S. has a talent for picking unique colored cars…her newest one is “mustard”; That May is National Egg Month; That Rachel B is a “Jack of all Trades” & we’re thankful; That it is believed that the first chicken came to North America with Christopher Columbus; That Sister Marcella was appointed (by the City Council) to the ADA Commission….CONGRATS!!!!!! That Queen Latifah worked at Burger King before becoming an actress and singer; That Joan wants to circumcise her dog (not neuter); That you can look forward to a Skyline “Horizon” newsletter coming out soon; That Sue A is planning on beating Tonya S in pursuit of the I Pod from the Wellness program; That we have 9 people who have reached 1,000,000 steps as of April…..(Way to go!!); That we have 25 people who haven’t turned in any thing for our wellness “walking chart”…what about you; That summer can be a dangerous time for children; That there were a lot of birthdays in May; That June 2nd is National Running Day; That Kim G’s son graduated from high school …..she’s not that old, is she?! ; That most of us workers at the workshop smell like cat food……; That Jennifer G looks very smart with her new glasses; That the average human body holds enough phosphorous to make 2,200 match heads; That Donna D is engaged…….CONGRATS; That boxers don’t cry….that’s what it said; That Josh H’s daughter turned “1 year old”, already; That workshop staff miss Glenn & can’t wait for him to come back; That Deidra H brought in the baby, how could some one who looks so darned cute keep Mom awake at night; That Kim L & Lori C make good room mates; That we once again have a few too many openings; That Ray “cooled off” our exercise room; That there are a lot of anniversaries in June; That the Clinton Showboat Theatre season starts on June 10th & they have some good shows coming up; That it is impossible to sneeze without closing your eyes; That we had a full house for our last all day training; That your tongue is the strongest muscle in your body; •That John C rides on a steel horse daily; •That thee are 80,000 genes found in human DNA; •That Julie K. is a Grandma now….…sweet; •That peroxide can be used to brighten white clothes instead of bleach; •That Alexis S’s wedding plans are coming together thanks to Mom’s help; •That your right lung holds more air than your left ; •That Dani is out of sight but not out of mind; •That you’ll grow at least 450 miles of hair in a lifetime; •That Candie always has such a great smile; •That at birth you had 14 billion brain cells, but much fewer as you age……what a shame; •That Jeff shared his birthday cake for the first time; •That women blink their eyes twice as often as men; •That Shelly feels like a Yo-Yo some days; •That there are more than 100 viruses that can cause a cold or runny nose; •That Jacque Mc has been dropping to see us at the Center…she is always welcome sight; •That Bill E saved Dani’s life from a BIG black bug who was crawling across her floor. Thanks Bill!! •That if you have blue eyes, you are more sensitive to pain than others; •That Pam F. has participated in a lot of local races; •That the YWCA has a “Hip Hop” exercise class; •That if you’re not color blind, your eyes can detect 10 million hues….cool; •That Erin M is always seen but almost never heard; •That Imes bridge is the oldest of Madison County’s six bridges; •That there is going to be a Greek Fest in the Quad Cities this month; •That a capful of 3% peroxide on a tooth ache several times a day will lessen pain until a dentist is seen; •That a group of owls is called a “parliament”; •That Sandy B didn’t call about the newsletter being late this month……I missed that;  •That the only planet with out a circle is earth; •That Scott S is out numbered now that Glenn is gone; •That holding hands with someone you care about is a natural high; •That Tonya S got some REALLY good chips off of her supervisor’s desk; •That babies are born without knee caps; •That dogs have a very keen sense of smell; •That we hope to see you at the picnic. THANK YOU TO ALL I would like to take a minute and thank all who helped make our recent HUD review a BIG success. Thanks to Craig, Bill and Ray for making sure the properties and grounds were in great shape and looked good. Thanks to Lynne and Ann for touring our reviewer while doing her physical walk through and check of units. Thanks to Kim, Lora, Meghan, Direct Care and tenants for working to make sure all units were cleaned and ready for inspection. Thanks to Barbara for her help with EIV policy and Procedure information. The teamwork was great and the reviewer was very happy with the outcome. Thanks to all for helping in any way, it was greatly appreciated. GOOD JOB!!! Pam Brondyke GONE FISHING There is an old and wise Chinese proverb that says, “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.” For those who are fisherman, nothing more need be said! TOP TEN Most Diabolical Fish 1. Piranha 3. Moray Eel 5. Snakehead 7. Fangtooth 9. Gulper Eel 2. Anglerfish 4. Tigerfish 6. Viperfish 8. Dragonfish 10. Conger Eel thoughts on WORK Do What makes you happy! Do not choose a direction or vocation because of money. You will only get one time around in life, and you should enjoy all of your experiences, not just your pay day. Erroll Davis Jr. It’s good to have a comfort zone, but you also have to push yourself. Kathleen Brown Keeping a little ahead of the conditions is one of the secrets of business; the trailer seldom goes far. Charles Schwab A professional is a person who can do their job when he doesn’t feel like it. An amateur is a man who can’t do his work when he does feel like it. James Agate CONGRATULATIONS VICKI FEDDERSEN ON “30” YEARS OF SERVICE Vicki started with Skyline on May 29, 1980. She was a Program Manager at DSP in DeWitt, Iowa for many years and then transferred to SCI in Clinton. She was honored at a small gathering at SCI on May 28, 2010, by Jack Robinson and her supervisor, Joan Hurla. 3 Steps to Quick Healthy Meals Ann’s Health Tips; Outdoor exercise can be challenging when the temperature soars. Stay safe during hot-weather exercise by drinking enough fluids, wearing proper clothing and timing your workout to avoid extreme heat. Your body’s metabolic rate is determined by the rate energy is burnt during physical activity and the rate at which energy is used during digestion. If you include the right kinds of food in your diet, you can lose weight by increasing the rate at which you body digests food. Recipe of the Month…………. 4 1 2 1 Delicious!!!! STRAWBERRY PIE - Sugar Free cups sliced strawberries ( fresh or frozen, thawed) graham cracker pie crust 4oz packages vanilla cook & serve pudding-sugar free 4oz strawberry jello – sugar free 2 cups of water ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ c Whipped Topping 3 drops red food coloring (optional) Combine dry gelatin, pudding mix and water. Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Add strawberries and vanilla to cooked mixture, pour into pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with any light whipped topping. Cut into 8 pieces and ENJOY!!! Jo Anna Lund’s CHOCOLATE DESSERT 18 (2 ½”) Chocolate Graham Cracker Squares 1 8oz package fat-free cream cheese 2 cups reduced calorie whipped topping Sugar Substitute to equal ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 4oz packages sugar free chocolate fudge pudding mix 1 ½ cups nonfat dry milk powder 2 ½ cups water Arrange 12 graham crackers in a 9x13” pan. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add whipped topping, sugar substitute and vanilla. Mix gently to combine. Carefully spread mixture evenly over graham cracker curst. In a large bowl combine dry pudding mixes, dry milk powder and water. Mix well using wire whisk. Pour pudding mixture evenly over cream cheese layer. Crush remaining 6 graham crackers and evenly sprinkle crumbs over top. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serves 8 157 calories a slice I’ve never tried it, but it sounds good!! APRIL ATTENDANCE AWARD WINNERS Sue Andersen Carlyn Avery Chris Blackburn Jo Campbell Andrew Castle Bonnie Claussen Robin Davis Jolene Decker Carissa Fletcher Pam Flynn Gail Frederick Bettie Haley Linda Huizenga Cindy Jepsen Melanie Kaylan Lori Leary Barbara Loncar Angie Marshall Denise Mayers Connie Medenblink Lisa McDermott Jacque Mc Tier Teresa Means Barb Milburn Doneca Norem Rick Olson Carrie Schreiner Jenny Schroeder Tonya Schroeder Alexis Sims Crystal Smith Sharon Stickell Mallory Story Nivia Thomas Kirsten Waldorf Theresa Williams Christy Winter Karen Winter You Are Invited to CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT June 10th from 4:30 to 7:30pm Clinton National Bank under the Tent CHAMBER NIGHT at the LUMBER KINGS WEDNESDAY, June 16th 5:30pm - 7:00pm Alliant Energy Field $15 per person – includes game ticket! ALL YOU CAN EAT and DRINK burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips, peanuts, beer and soda in the picnic garden. Don’t Miss the Fun!! Please call for Reservations @ 242-5702