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Fall
FOCUS
2014
2014 FALL FOCUS
A publication from Arrowhead West, Inc.
Nadine Lampe, Development Manager.
Arrowhead West Inc. is a non-profit
organization serving children and adults with
developmental disabilities.
The mission of Arrowhead West is to empower
people to live meaningful and productive lives.
The vision of Arrowhead West Inc. is to
provide outstanding service that leads to
making informed choices about:
- Independence
- Employment
- Community Participation
- Healthy Lifestyles
LOCATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
P.O. Box 1417
1100 East Wyatt Earp
Dodge City, KS 67801
620.227.8803
CENTRAL KANSAS DIVISION
Justin Anderson
613 North Ridge Road
Wichita, KS 67212
316.722.4554
KINSLEY ADULT SERVICES
301 East Sixth
Kinsley, KS 67547
620.659.3730
MID KANSAS DIVISION
Andrea Polf
10315 Bluestem Blvd.
Pratt, KS 67124
620.933.2212
MEDICINE LODGE ADULT SERVICES
500 West Fowler
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
620.886.3711
WESTERN KANSAS DIVISION
Liz Demuth
231 San Jose
Dodge City, KS 67801
620.225.4061
CHILD SERVICES
Erica DeAnda-Soltero
401 Edgemore
Dodge City, KS 67801
620.225.5177
620 East Second Street
Pratt, KS 67124
620.672.1005
www.arrowheadwest.org
ALEXANDER'S
Western Wish
The Children's Western Wish Foundation (CWWF) gave
Alexander Brinkley a wish he will never forget. Alexander was
chosen to be the CWWF Prince during Dodge City Days. The
CWWF treated him like a king by giving him a new outfit from
head to toe. Alexander received new boots, hat, shirt, jeans, and
belt buckle to wear to the PRCA Rodeo.
Alexander was very excited about the opportunity to go into the
arena with Dr. R.C. Trotter and Miss Rodeo Kansas as the
CWWF presented him with a hat with rodeo celebrity's signatures
and a new belt buckle. While attending the rodeo, Alexander and
his family had the opportunity to go behind the scenes and spend
time with the animals and rodeo celebrities.
Alexander also was in the parade and attended the Dodge City
Cowboy Band concert during Dodge City Days. CWWF
purchased a SpongeBob costume so he could lead the march with
the children while the band played the SpongeBob theme song.
After the concert the children had the opportunity to take a picture
with him. Alexander is a huge fan of SpongeBob so it was a
special treat for him.
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ON OUR COVER
EVERETT
will shine in
Featured on our cover is a picture that Everett McAuliffe's mother,
Tracy, took of him safely tucked into the uniform pocket as his
father, Sgt. Jacob McAuliffe, gently held his head. Everett was 3
weeks old and weighed 6.5 lbs.
Tracy took the picture of Everett and posted it online in a
discussion group. She was informed of a contest and was
encouraged to turn it in. Before she knew it, she found out that
their little guy would appear on the big screen at Times Square in
New York City.
TIME SQUARE’S
bright lights
Everett will appear in the bright lights of Broadway as part of the
National Down Syndrome Society's (NDSS) annual Times Square
video presentation. The photo of Everett, who has Down
syndrome, was selected from over 2,000 worldwide entries. Nearly
220 photographs will appear in the video, which will be shown in
the heart of Times Square. The presentation kicks off Down
Syndrome Awareness Month in October and followed by the 20th
annual Flagship Buddy Walk in New York City.
Everett was diagnosed with the genetic disorder when he was born
on May 5th. Within hours, a doctor informed the first-time parents
their child had Down syndrome. It was later determined it was a
type that is not inherited, but a random occurrence.
“It was definitely a shock to hear,” Tracy said. “I've been very
fortunate to have Arrowhead West come out to my house for
physical therapy and our caseworker, Kim Peterson, has just been
amazing.”
Tracy's six years of teaching has provided some perspective in
caring for a child with Down syndrome. “I guess it's prepared me
for the blessing of having a child with special needs,” she said.
“Still, I didn't know too much about it. I knew some and it has
opened up a new world of knowledge. The resources, provided at
no cost to the family through state and federal grants to Arrowhead
West, helps them in immeasurable ways,” Tracy said. The family
will have several specialists come to their house to help Everett
develop all areas of his development that sometimes take children
with Down syndrome longer to achieve.
“It's just a fantastic situation and setup they have here. It's nice to
have those resources available for us,” Tracy said.
“It has been a pleasure getting
to know Everett and his family.
I look forward to supporting his
needs in the future. He is truly
a pocketful of sunshine.”
KIM PETERSON,
AWI EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR
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10 YEARS
Of Candle Making
Ten short years ago, Arrowhead West was looking for a way the
clients in our day program could produce a product and create
income. After a lot of research and testing, the clients began a new
venture and started production of Arroma candles.
We are excited to announce that we are selling our new candle
product, Arroma Squares. Arroma Squares are 3/4” squares of
scented wax that can be melted in a wax warmer. They are available
in the same favorite scents that are used in the candles. The squares
are available in packages of 6 and 12.
The Arroma products have become a signature product of AWI.
Nearly 12,000 lbs. of wax has been used to produce candles and
squares in the last 10 years. It began with 13 fragrances and has
grown to nearly 30. The Arroma products are sold at AWI and other
business locations. Many groups and organizations sell the products
for fundraisers and they make great gifts. Production of Arroma
products is one of the clients favorite jobs. They have been making
homes smell wonderful for the last 10 years with the wide variety of
fragrances and are looking forward to many more years.
LOCATIONS
FRAGRANCES
Amaretto Cream
Blueberry Cobbler
Cinnaberry
Country Clothesline
Cranberry Marmalade
Egyptian Amber
Macintosh Apple
Nutmeg Ginger
Orange & Chili Pepper
You may stop by any of our locations to
purchase the Arroma products:
DODGE CITY
1100 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
PRATT
10315 Bluestem Blvd.
WICHITA
613 N. Ridge Rd.
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Pecan Carmel Swirl
Sage & Cinnamon
Sparkling Mojito
Spiced Cranberry
Toffee Cinnamon Apple
Vanilla Hazelnut
Very Vanilla
Wild Cinnamon Bark
Winter Hearth
MEDICINE LODGE
500 W. Fowler
They may also be found at
Taylor's Roadhouse
2305 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City
DECLAN’S
new
WORLD
“I am having a great time being part of his
team and amazed at his progress”
WANDA WALDMAN,
AWI SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Every parent wants their children to grow up healthy, happy, bright and
confident. You want to sing them nursery rhymes, enjoy music and watch them
play with friends. That is exactly what Declan's parents are experiencing in
his childhood.
“As parents we are simply amazed at
the resilience of Declan. He's never
fussed with the implants or been
bothered by them from the beginning.
We are truly lucky to have such a
brilliant little guy who's catching up
really quickly! We are extremely
grateful for the science behind the
cochlear implants!! And of course we
are extremely blessed by Declan’s
hearing team! It consists of his
grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles,
Jackie, his audiologist, Stephanie from
Children's Hospital, Wanda from
Arrowhead West, his two daycare
providers and all of our friends who
continually help us and Declan along
his hearing journey. Words will never
express how grateful we are for all of
these people! Thank You!”
Declan's parents, Abby and Travis, were determined to do what they could to
give him the best chance for success after discovering he had hearing issues.
After many doctors' visits, tests, and hearing aids they received the news that
Declan was a candidate for Bilateral Cochlear Implants to help him hear within
normal hearing limits. Abby and Travis chose to have the surgery done by a
team at Children's Hospital in Denver.
Declan had to be one year old to have the implants. While waiting for all the
pieces to fall in place for his surgery, Abby and Travis did everything they
could to help him learn and communicate by continually working with him and
taking sign language classes from the Kansas School for the Deaf. It was very
important to keep his understanding of communication moving. Wanda,
Arrowhead West Speech Language Pathologist, also began working with him
and the family to continue to progress his skills.
The day finally came for Declan's surgery and the cochlear implants were
placed. Declan is now 1 ½ years old and hears most things. His hearing age
is six months because that is how long he has had the implants. Declan is
learning new sounds and beginning to speak basic words such as moo, quack
quack and making motor noises.
Declan continues to make strides in his communication. As he grows up, his
parents want him to be bilingual by using sign language.
With each new word that Declan speaks, Abby and Travis know there is no
limit for their son and he can accomplish anything he wants.
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DONORS SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
Memorials
APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 2014
Robert Halling Memorial
Arrowhead West, Inc.
Montezuma
Leonard & Pat Koehn
Luella Rust Memorial
Arrowhead West, Inc.
Nashville
Gene & Eunice Hellman
Doug Schaller Memorial
Rita Haskell
Ness City
Craig S. & Elizabeth Crosswhite
Joann Schwarz Memorial
Evelyn Crockett
Glenn & Karen Herrmann
Offerle
Mike & Janet Heit
Donald Smith Memorial
Arrowhead West, Inc.
Donna Tarbutton Memorial
Jerry & Ruth Vanlandingham
Pratt
Denis & Verlene Rasmussen
Donna Wygle
Spearville
Darlow & Patty Lampe
Anthony
Larry & Jane Whisman
Ashland
Henry & Nan Gardiner
Curtis & Sally Slaton
Bucklin
Fred & Leona Vocasek
STAFF DONATIONS
Rachel Ailstock
Justin Anderson
Vlettia Atkinson
Mercedes Barroso
Shirley Bourne
Patty Bowe
Fran Brownell
Josephine Carrillo
Peggy Conine
Monica Cruz
Linda Mae Cummings
Joy Decker
Elizabeth Demuth
Alicia Edwards
Mandy Ehrlich
Linda Friess
Christina Graham
Regina Grant
Diana Graves
Julie Gusman
Richard Hawley
Bob Hofmann
Patty Huckaby
Amber Keller
Lori Lacy
Nadine Lampe
Mauricio Leautaud
Trisha Martinez
Amy Mino
Dawna Moorhead
Kay Moote
Lori Pendergast
Arlene Phillips
Andrea Polf
Melpha Salvador
Ruby Smith
Denise Socall
Edna Swayden
Barbara Turner
Maryellen Viveiros
Nicole Wade
Terry Woodward
AWARDED GRANTS
Arrowhead West, Inc (AWI) has recently been awarded grants from the following
organizations. We greatly appreciate their support to AWI and our mission!
Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation 432 toothbrush kits for Arrowhead West clients
good oral health habits.
Burdett
Stanley & Nadine Hinnergardt
Arthur E. and Cornelia C. Scroggins Foundation 8 iPads, cases and funds for
applications. They are used at the Western Kansas Division in Dodge City for Day and
Residential Programs. We are very excited to begin using this technology with our clients
and help them reach more independence.
Dodge City
Doris M Deines
Ann Hastings Frigon
Robert Guliford
Ronald McDonald House Charities-Wichita Ero-ScanTM Pro handheld OAETympanometry combination testing device to use at screening clinics for children ages
birth to 5. The screener will be a great asset for our screenings.
Hanston
Eleanor Jarrett
Herington
Glenn & Wilma Kandt
Jetmore
Brit & Lisa Hayes
Push America-Journey of Hope funds to help purchase a GL5 Mobile Lifter for our
Adult Day Program in Pratt.
Dodge City Women's Chamber funds to purchase applications for the iPads that are
used in the Day and Residential Programs.
Pilot Club of Pratt funds for the Child Services Program.
Kinsley
Mary Fox
Kansas District Kiwanians Young Children: Priority One (YCPO), an ongoing service
program of Kiwanis International, addresses the needs of young children. Our Child
Service Program received 3,736 diapers, 11 packages of wipes, 146 books and $1,130 in
cash and gift cards.
Manhattan
Larry Berger
Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund to Russell Child Development
Professional development opportunities, technology equipment, and other resources
through a Building Blocks Early Childhood block grant.
We greatly appreciate these organizations supporting AWI!
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Gardening Success
As the snow was piling up and the winter winds were
blowing the day program at Arrowhead West (AWI) was
having gardening classes. They were learning about all
the different types and ways to start a garden. Master
Gardener and AWI Board Member, Phil Lunt, stopped in
and loved the idea of the clients creating a garden. He
dropped off books and gave suggestions of what type of
garden he felt would work best for everyone.
With Phil's knowledge and AWI's client skills they
decided a square foot garden was the best way to go
because it will allow easy access, easy maintenance and
easy harvesting of the bounty of tomatoes. They built the
square boxes with lumber that was generously donated by
Home Lumber and began transplanting. Phil donated the
combination soil that included vermiculite, peat moss and
compost that was used in the boxes and tomatoes cages to
contain the plants as they were getting larger each day.
“
It was a huge success
and exceeded our expectations.
Everyone is very excited to
develop a garden again next year.
“
During the late winter months they started to plant the
seeds indoors. Some were planted using a paper pot
maker that Phil introduced them to. It is a clever tool for
making seed pots from newspaper. When it is planted in
the ground the newspaper rots away. As the plants
became larger they moved them to coffee cans and
quickly it was time to transplant them outdoors.
RICHARD HAWLEY, PROGRAM MANAGER
Everyone looks forward to watering and reaping the
rewards each day. The plants have grown about six feet
tall and have been producing approximately 20 lbs. of
beautiful tomatoes each week. The plants are so large the
tomato cages are no longer holding them up.
Many of the clients have found enjoyment in the garden.
It provides a relaxing and calming activity that has
increased self-esteem and an improved environment.
Arrowhead West would like to thank Phil Lunt and Home
Lumber for their part in making the garden a success!
Clients from the Western
Kansas Division Day Program
also planted a garden and
love to show off their
bountiful results.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OCTOBER 18, 2014
Medicine Lodge, KS
CHAIRPERSON
Michael Stein
For More Information Call:
PRESIDENT
Lori Pendergast
Vice-Chairperson
Anita Allard
TREASURER
Lawrence Lampe
SECRETARY
Rose Mary Freund
BOARD MEMBERS
Phil Lunt
Kelly Mason
Steve Mead
Sherri Rawlins
David Snapp
620.933.2212
Meet Our Staff
TERA WALTON
Case Manager-Support Services
Dodge City
Tera began working with Arrowhead
West as a Case Manager in our Support
Services in June. She is responsible for
day-to-day management of individual
client programs and services in the
Dodge City area. Tera graduated from
Kansas State University with a
Bachelor of Science degree in
Psychology.