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Windsor Place
2921 West First St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
“Recognizing that all life is precious, we will diligently serve
the needs of each who enter here in a dignified manner.”
Return Service Requested
Volume XVII, No. 8
2921 West First - (620) 251-5190 - Coffeyville, Kansas 67337
August 2012
How to Beat the Heat
Please visit our newly remodeled
website at www.windsorplace.net
By: Chris Acridge, Winston Activity Director
Page 10
August 2012
Mailing List
The Town Crier is mailed free of
charge to the volunteers, families
and friends of Windsor Place. If you
know of someone who is interested
in receiving our newsletter, please
feel free to offer this mailing list
form to them.
It has been a record month for hot and dry weather. We have been having
lots of ice cream and popsicle socials to keep everyone cool. The residents
have reminisced about what life was like before air-conditioning was common
place. They remembered the ways they tried to beat the heat; such as swimming in ponds, rivers, or the public pools, going to air-conditioned movie
theatres, and sleeping out on the porch at night. They also talked about other
favorite summer activities; going to county fairs, having picnics, and catching
fireflies in mason jars. The residents have fond memories of summers of the
past, but most everyone is glad air-conditioning was invented!
Our next big event is the Coffeyville Interstate Fair and Rodeo. We
will be planning fun fair and western-themed activities during rodeo week.
The residents have been enjoying crafting entries for the Senior Citizens in
Nursing Homes Division. They can’t wait to find out how they place. Hope
everyone checks out how our residents do at the Coffeyville Rec Center
during Fair and Rodeo week.
Anne Ketterman showing
o f f h e r a w a rd w i n n i n g s m i l e .
Mailing List Form
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Residents hosting activities for the 2013 Age-toAge students during question and answer night.
Send completed form to Windsor
Place in care of the Newsletter Department. Please report any address
changes to the same address.
“Unbecoming” a Nursing Home!!..........www.windsorplace.net
June Snider showing her pleasure
d u r i n g B e t t y ’s p e r f o r m a n c e .
Betty Gearhart entertaining the Oxford Residents with her talents.
Page 2
August 2012
August 2012 The Road We Travel
Page 9
Letters to Windsor Place
By: Monte Coffman, Executive Director
To create a climate of meaningfulness, first you must personally believe in something yourself. Before you can
inspire others, you have to be inspired yourself.
Excerpt from Leadership Challenge
by Kouzes and Posner
I have appreciated the 30 year work of these two authors. Their work should be read by anyone wanting to become
a more effective leader. While learned techniques and language have value and their place, the most significant leadership
influencers are the passion and convictions of the leaders themselves. I hope those are viewed as being present in this
organization.
Here is an update of a few of our programs:
Assisted Living Remodeling: We completed our second round of remodeling to our Tyler Street center. We have
converted space to accommodate persons on Medicaid into the ALF program. In the U.S. ALF has been and still is primarily a service for persons with means. We want to open it up to persons regardless of their financial means. This will reduce
nursing home reliance and save tax payers dollars.
Home Care: Our home care program has grown significantly over the years. We now assist 1400-1500 persons in
their homes. We have a committed group of managers and staff who work diligently every day for the good of the clients
and their caregivers. We have been able to take lessons learned from our home care program and make the nursing home
institutions different and better. By serving seniors in their homes, we are saving taxpayers a lot of money.
Telehealth: Six years ago, we identified a flaw in the design of the care delivery system for in-home care services...
especially for those with chronic disease conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure and COPD.
We took lessons learned in the nursing home and placed them into this project to strengthen the home based care system.
We have reduced hospitalizations by 40%, emergency room visits by 67% and deferred nursing home placements. We
currently have partnership agreements for this service with KS Dept on Aging, Midland PACE, Sedwick County on Aging
and the University of Kansas Hospital to name a few.
We have saved millions of taxpayer dollars every year by reducing avoidable hospital and ER admissions. It is a
very exciting time of change. Unfortunately, system changes in both the public and private sectors are taking longer than
expected. But the messaging of our performance outcomes remains strong and persistent.
Dear Windsor Place Staff,
Thank you so much for your kind, compassionate and loving care of my mother, Joyce Owens. She knew you all by name
and loved you all, even when she didn’t like it. (smile)
I recommend Windsor Place all the time. If ever or when I need it I hope Windsor or someplace (with a staff like this
one) like this is available for me.
Also, thank you very much for the volume “Lift Up Thine Eyes”, some moments I really need a lift. This will help in
those moments and times.
Love you all,
God Bless,
Verna Sanders
Mr. Coffman,
I am writing to let you know you can take me off the Windsor Place newsletter mailing list. I have tremendously loved
the newsletter over the years my parents, George and Julia Thomas, and my Aunt Susie Makemson were at Windsor Place. It
was another look at their daily lives while at your facility. I want to also thank you for all the years of love and care your staff
and facility provided for them and us, their children. You made a hard decision much easier for all of us. Your facility was
dedicated to making their lives a little more like home and yet oversee their later years. I always felt welcome and cared about
when I visited from Arizona. I know they felt cared for even though they wanted to be at the farm. My Dad has been gone
almost 4 years and Mom now approaching a year and it seems hard to believe they are not there still. Therefore I wanted to
stop the newsletter and save you the postage. Thank you again for all you and your staff have done for my family. I miss the
occasional time to talk with them too. They were wonderful and fun.
Thank you,
Wanda Rudiger
Chino Valley, Arizona
Age to Age Kindergarten: On August 24th we will start our 5th Age to Age class. It is scary how fast this time has
passed. It seems like just yesterday when we had our very first day of school. Nevertheless, excitement and anticipation by
residents and staff are running very high. We hosted a Q&A night on July 26 for the parents of the 2012-2013 class. The
children came and participated in a planned evening with Jacque Rooks and probably 20-30 residents. I am still deeply
moved to watch all the interactions, both subtle and obvious. The quality of life for everyone involved is enriched...residents, students, parents and staff.
In closing, I want to say a very heartfelt thank you to the many people who have come up to me in the past month to
express their desire for me to stay at Windsor Place. It seems that a couple of totally unrelated events got put together.
1) - Amber and I are selling our house to move to a different one. 2) - I was nominated by Governor Brownback to the KU
Hospital Board of Directors. Somehow, word spread in our community that we were relocating for a new job. Not true.
However, the kind of remarks will not be forgotten. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives!
Monte Coffman
Executive Director
Fern Bishop celebrating her
94th birthday with her daughter.
Ruth Broker working on a
project for the fair.
Mark Henry, showing us how
it’s done; doing in Tai-Chi.
Page 8
August 2012
August 2012
Resident Quotes
Page 3
Age-to-Age...
“What is your favorite rodeo event?”
By: Jacque Rooks, Age-to-Age Liaison
Collected By: Kristy Hamilton, Amanda Long, Karen Wilson and Chris Acridge
Sam Foster......................Rodeo.
Betty Collins...................Parade.
Melvin Newton...............Rodeo.
Oscar Taylor....................Demolition Derby.
Geraldine Taylor..............Parade.
Anna Nicholas................Exhibits.
Vera Talbot......................Exhibits.
Kaylene Green................All of the events.
Juan Martinez..................The rodeo.
Janet Baldridge...............I like the parade.
John Quinn......................Rodeo.
Orpha Sutley....................Exhibits.
Mark Henry......................Rodeo.
Norma Hoover................. Parade.
Shirley Nutter.................. Exhibits.
Sharon Russell.................Barrel Racing.
Geri Holler.......................Rodeo.
Just a Reminder
The Windsor Place Alzheimer’s
Family Support Group will meet this
month on Sunday, August the 12th at
2:30 pm in the Campus Center.
Reading, writing and math (Arithmetic as we know it) are the main subjects of the day in Summer School. We have four
students and are fortunate to have Mrs. McCaslin and Mrs. Manley for our instructors.
Summer School did not appeal to most of us when we were younger but talking to this year’s students, we find they like
Summer School. In fact, two of them wrote in their journals that one of their favorite things about summer was Summer School!
It may be the Grandmas and Grandpas at Windsor Place that make the difference. The students have been afforded one-on-one
assistance almost every day. Relationships have developed quickly during these instructional times. What wonderful verbal
communication takes place between the children and Elders. Only three days into the summer session we observed hugs and
encouragement being exchanged which created a comfort zone for learning. We have contended before that such intergenerational programs are a win/win and we continue to have our beliefs confirmed.
A day of Summer School begins as the children pass through the lobby and are greeted by several residents eager to see
them. As the students approach the classroom door a student will ring the school bell letting everyone know that school is in
session. Shortly after morning circle, the children join any residents wanting to attend on the patio for some play and snacks.
Returning to the classroom with the students are three residents ready to give one-on-one assistance as the teacher instructs.
Another three residents enter in about an hour and relieve the first volunteers for another hour of classroom instruction. I guess
school work isn’t bad when you have such good support!
We would like to again thank Mrs. McCaslin and Mrs. Manley for coming to Windsor and making our Summer School
such a success. A special thank you to the Grandmas and Grandpas for volunteering to help with the summer program. The
residents volunteering for the program were Janet Baldridge, Lucille Meisner, Shirley Nutter, Pat Gunderson, John Quinn and
Dianne Jones. They all turned out to be pretty good teachers themselves.
It is always sad for us to say goodbye to the children that have attended school at Windsor Place, but we take great pride
in the fact that we have a chance to make a difference for so many individuals. Thanks to all who give us the opportunity.
Here’s to hoping the remainder of the summer is fun and safe for all!
Vera Talbot working on
her fair project.
Anna Nicholas shows the HUGE
salad the ladies group made.
Residents join the Age-to-Age summer school students for recess and snacks.
Trenton Sjolander catching a short nap before reporting to class.
Diane Jones assisting Joseph
during summer school reading.
Page 4
August 2012
August 2012
Page 7
Letters to Assisted Living at Windsor Place
Editor’s Note: The following was sent regarding the Assisted Living Family Party at the Windsor Event Center on July 6.
Sonia,
Just wanted you to know that Sue and I thought last Friday night was way above expectations. You and Alice and the staff
did a great job. We really appreciate the effort you all put in to making this a great place for my mother.
Thank you,
Larry Owens
Barbara Wusk making a
flower arrangement for the fair.
Florence Achord awaits Mrs.
Gearhart’s piano recital.
Norma Hoover chose a painting
Dorothy Tieaskie working on
her blanket for the fair.
Connie Hlle trying to fill her basket at Walmart.
Donna Jensen sharing memories
Who’s stronger than who? Mother or Daughter?
Residents giving us a wave and smile, while awaiting the Age-to-Age Kindergarten class.
Oscar Taylor showing off his door
hanger he made with class LTD.
Nedra Kirkland shaking a leg.
Leora Allen and Marge McCarter sure do love to read.
Page 6
August 2012
News From Assisted Living
August 2012
Resident of the Month
Selected
Are you sure the driver knows where they are going?
Carolee and Kenny Keith taking in
the Music of Rodney Lay.
Edith Nokes
The Resident of the Month for
the month of August 2012 is, Edith
Nokes.
Edith was born in July 1928,
in Big Cabin, OK. Her parents were
Charles and Mattie Hastings.
Edith likes to talk about being
the only girl out of six children.
She says she had to be a little tough
growing with five brothers. Edith
had to help her mother a lot with the
cooking, laundry, and housework.
In 1964, Edith married John
Nokes. They had no children, but
she has a very close friend who is
like a daughter to her. Edith worked
in lunch rooms for the Coffeyville
school district.
Edith enjoys children and attending Age-to-Age programs, and
Boy’s and Girl’s Club. She enjoys
various group activities. She always
has a smile on her face and helpful
hands.
Congratulations Edith for being
chosen Resident of the Month for the
month of August 2012.
New Arrivals To
The Community
Community Members
Celebrate Birthdays This
Month
Betty Collins
Wilma Kahre
Merriam Smith
Mark Henry
Evelyn Evitts
Martha Mae Scott
Richard Gartner
Pat Gunderson
Betty Wood
Eldon Kastler
Bessie Padley
Moved Out Of The Community
Donald Butcher
Betty Meek
Constance Miller
Nina Hargis
Mary Zenge
Phyllis Avery
Clifford Sells
Wauhilla Henry
Lloyd England
Edwin White
Vera Cochran
Wilbur Hargrove
Louis Wood
Hazel Primm
By: Alice Long, Activity Director
Our July 6th Family Party was held at the beautiful Windsor Event Center in downtown Coffeyville. Red stars, blue tablecloths, sparkling patriotic wreaths and flags decorated the tables. Rodney Lay and his band did a superb job of entertaining the
residents and their guests. Several enjoyed dancing to the wonderful music they provided. Everyone had a great time!
A group of children from the Quest Program came and played a game of hot potato with the residents. It was a fun game
with the children as they popped the balloons. The older children from the Quest Program came and played a rousing game of
flyswatter tennis. The residents love having young people come to visit and play games with them.
Residents from both facilities went to a local thrift store to shop and had a fantastic time of shopping for bargains! WalMart is another popular place to shop for the residents. Getting out and going on these shopping excursions are truly enjoyed by
everyone! Several 8th Street residents went to the Coffeyville Women’s Connection at Sirloin Stockade to hear guest speaker
and singer Brenda Copeland from Louisiana. We enjoyed the food, fellowship and music.
The 6th grade Vacation Bible School Class from First Southern Baptist Church performed a skit and fixed a snack of
“Forgiveness Clouds” for everyone to enjoy together. This was a lot of fun for residents and kids. The Class LTD people came
and played flyswatter tennis with us. We always have a good time swatting balloons with our flyswatters. Velma McKinney did
an art presentation at both facilities. She always has beautiful pictures and articles for the residents to admire. Residents look
forward to Elaine from the Coffeyville Public Library bringing books for them to exchange and they always enjoy the history
lessons she brings about diverse topics related to that day’s date.
The residents love playing games. Bingo in any form is one of their favorites, with Dollar Bingo the most popular. We also
like horse races, Chinese Checkers, Sequence, Crazy 8’s and Flyswatter Tennis. We have an active book club. We are reading
romance and mystery books and look forward to this time each week. We are completing our Fair and Rodeo projects and can’t
wait to see our projects exhibited in the Fair Building. We have some very talented crafters in our facilities!
In Loving Memory
Page 5
08/02
08/08
08/13
08/14
08/19
08/23
08/24
08/25
08/25
08/26
08/26
Frank McAfee
James Brooks
Eleanor Kee
Phillip Marlow
Dorothy Tieaskie
Barbara Hoover
Donald Butcher
Glen Tongier
Roberta Ellison
Orpha Sutley
Merriam Smith
Hazel Primm
Wilbur (Jim) McCord
Joe Ford
Merle Mavers
Phyllis Cook
Howard Swift
Norma Mangles and Eleanor Kee work on peeling cucumbers.
Page 6
August 2012
News From Assisted Living
August 2012
Resident of the Month
Selected
Are you sure the driver knows where they are going?
Carolee and Kenny Keith taking in
the Music of Rodney Lay.
Edith Nokes
The Resident of the Month for
the month of August 2012 is, Edith
Nokes.
Edith was born in July 1928,
in Big Cabin, OK. Her parents were
Charles and Mattie Hastings.
Edith likes to talk about being
the only girl out of six children.
She says she had to be a little tough
growing with five brothers. Edith
had to help her mother a lot with the
cooking, laundry, and housework.
In 1964, Edith married John
Nokes. They had no children, but
she has a very close friend who is
like a daughter to her. Edith worked
in lunch rooms for the Coffeyville
school district.
Edith enjoys children and attending Age-to-Age programs, and
Boy’s and Girl’s Club. She enjoys
various group activities. She always
has a smile on her face and helpful
hands.
Congratulations Edith for being
chosen Resident of the Month for the
month of August 2012.
New Arrivals To
The Community
Community Members
Celebrate Birthdays This
Month
Betty Collins
Wilma Kahre
Merriam Smith
Mark Henry
Evelyn Evitts
Martha Mae Scott
Richard Gartner
Pat Gunderson
Betty Wood
Eldon Kastler
Bessie Padley
Moved Out Of The Community
Donald Butcher
Betty Meek
Constance Miller
Nina Hargis
Mary Zenge
Phyllis Avery
Clifford Sells
Wauhilla Henry
Lloyd England
Edwin White
Vera Cochran
Wilbur Hargrove
Louis Wood
Hazel Primm
By: Alice Long, Activity Director
Our July 6th Family Party was held at the beautiful Windsor Event Center in downtown Coffeyville. Red stars, blue tablecloths, sparkling patriotic wreaths and flags decorated the tables. Rodney Lay and his band did a superb job of entertaining the
residents and their guests. Several enjoyed dancing to the wonderful music they provided. Everyone had a great time!
A group of children from the Quest Program came and played a game of hot potato with the residents. It was a fun game
with the children as they popped the balloons. The older children from the Quest Program came and played a rousing game of
flyswatter tennis. The residents love having young people come to visit and play games with them.
Residents from both facilities went to a local thrift store to shop and had a fantastic time of shopping for bargains! WalMart is another popular place to shop for the residents. Getting out and going on these shopping excursions are truly enjoyed by
everyone! Several 8th Street residents went to the Coffeyville Women’s Connection at Sirloin Stockade to hear guest speaker
and singer Brenda Copeland from Louisiana. We enjoyed the food, fellowship and music.
The 6th grade Vacation Bible School Class from First Southern Baptist Church performed a skit and fixed a snack of
“Forgiveness Clouds” for everyone to enjoy together. This was a lot of fun for residents and kids. The Class LTD people came
and played flyswatter tennis with us. We always have a good time swatting balloons with our flyswatters. Velma McKinney did
an art presentation at both facilities. She always has beautiful pictures and articles for the residents to admire. Residents look
forward to Elaine from the Coffeyville Public Library bringing books for them to exchange and they always enjoy the history
lessons she brings about diverse topics related to that day’s date.
The residents love playing games. Bingo in any form is one of their favorites, with Dollar Bingo the most popular. We also
like horse races, Chinese Checkers, Sequence, Crazy 8’s and Flyswatter Tennis. We have an active book club. We are reading
romance and mystery books and look forward to this time each week. We are completing our Fair and Rodeo projects and can’t
wait to see our projects exhibited in the Fair Building. We have some very talented crafters in our facilities!
In Loving Memory
Page 5
08/02
08/08
08/13
08/14
08/19
08/23
08/24
08/25
08/25
08/26
08/26
Frank McAfee
James Brooks
Eleanor Kee
Phillip Marlow
Dorothy Tieaskie
Barbara Hoover
Donald Butcher
Glen Tongier
Roberta Ellison
Orpha Sutley
Merriam Smith
Hazel Primm
Wilbur (Jim) McCord
Joe Ford
Merle Mavers
Phyllis Cook
Howard Swift
Norma Mangles and Eleanor Kee work on peeling cucumbers.
Page 4
August 2012
August 2012
Page 7
Letters to Assisted Living at Windsor Place
Editor’s Note: The following was sent regarding the Assisted Living Family Party at the Windsor Event Center on July 6.
Sonia,
Just wanted you to know that Sue and I thought last Friday night was way above expectations. You and Alice and the staff
did a great job. We really appreciate the effort you all put in to making this a great place for my mother.
Thank you,
Larry Owens
Barbara Wusk making a
flower arrangement for the fair.
Florence Achord awaits Mrs.
Gearhart’s piano recital.
Norma Hoover chose a painting
Dorothy Tieaskie working on
her blanket for the fair.
Connie Hlle trying to fill her basket at Walmart.
Donna Jensen sharing memories
Who’s stronger than who? Mother or Daughter?
Residents giving us a wave and smile, while awaiting the Age-to-Age Kindergarten class.
Oscar Taylor showing off his door
hanger he made with class LTD.
Nedra Kirkland shaking a leg.
Leora Allen and Marge McCarter sure do love to read.
Page 8
August 2012
August 2012
Resident Quotes
Page 3
Age-to-Age...
“What is your favorite rodeo event?”
By: Jacque Rooks, Age-to-Age Liaison
Collected By: Kristy Hamilton, Amanda Long, Karen Wilson and Chris Acridge
Sam Foster......................Rodeo.
Betty Collins...................Parade.
Melvin Newton...............Rodeo.
Oscar Taylor....................Demolition Derby.
Geraldine Taylor..............Parade.
Anna Nicholas................Exhibits.
Vera Talbot......................Exhibits.
Kaylene Green................All of the events.
Juan Martinez..................The rodeo.
Janet Baldridge...............I like the parade.
John Quinn......................Rodeo.
Orpha Sutley....................Exhibits.
Mark Henry......................Rodeo.
Norma Hoover................. Parade.
Shirley Nutter.................. Exhibits.
Sharon Russell.................Barrel Racing.
Geri Holler.......................Rodeo.
Just a Reminder
The Windsor Place Alzheimer’s
Family Support Group will meet this
month on Sunday, August the 12th at
2:30 pm in the Campus Center.
Reading, writing and math (Arithmetic as we know it) are the main subjects of the day in Summer School. We have four
students and are fortunate to have Mrs. McCaslin and Mrs. Manley for our instructors.
Summer School did not appeal to most of us when we were younger but talking to this year’s students, we find they like
Summer School. In fact, two of them wrote in their journals that one of their favorite things about summer was Summer School!
It may be the Grandmas and Grandpas at Windsor Place that make the difference. The students have been afforded one-on-one
assistance almost every day. Relationships have developed quickly during these instructional times. What wonderful verbal
communication takes place between the children and Elders. Only three days into the summer session we observed hugs and
encouragement being exchanged which created a comfort zone for learning. We have contended before that such intergenerational programs are a win/win and we continue to have our beliefs confirmed.
A day of Summer School begins as the children pass through the lobby and are greeted by several residents eager to see
them. As the students approach the classroom door a student will ring the school bell letting everyone know that school is in
session. Shortly after morning circle, the children join any residents wanting to attend on the patio for some play and snacks.
Returning to the classroom with the students are three residents ready to give one-on-one assistance as the teacher instructs.
Another three residents enter in about an hour and relieve the first volunteers for another hour of classroom instruction. I guess
school work isn’t bad when you have such good support!
We would like to again thank Mrs. McCaslin and Mrs. Manley for coming to Windsor and making our Summer School
such a success. A special thank you to the Grandmas and Grandpas for volunteering to help with the summer program. The
residents volunteering for the program were Janet Baldridge, Lucille Meisner, Shirley Nutter, Pat Gunderson, John Quinn and
Dianne Jones. They all turned out to be pretty good teachers themselves.
It is always sad for us to say goodbye to the children that have attended school at Windsor Place, but we take great pride
in the fact that we have a chance to make a difference for so many individuals. Thanks to all who give us the opportunity.
Here’s to hoping the remainder of the summer is fun and safe for all!
Vera Talbot working on
her fair project.
Anna Nicholas shows the HUGE
salad the ladies group made.
Residents join the Age-to-Age summer school students for recess and snacks.
Trenton Sjolander catching a short nap before reporting to class.
Diane Jones assisting Joseph
during summer school reading.
Page 2
August 2012
August 2012 The Road We Travel
Page 9
Letters to Windsor Place
By: Monte Coffman, Executive Director
To create a climate of meaningfulness, first you must personally believe in something yourself. Before you can
inspire others, you have to be inspired yourself.
Excerpt from Leadership Challenge
by Kouzes and Posner
I have appreciated the 30 year work of these two authors. Their work should be read by anyone wanting to become
a more effective leader. While learned techniques and language have value and their place, the most significant leadership
influencers are the passion and convictions of the leaders themselves. I hope those are viewed as being present in this
organization.
Here is an update of a few of our programs:
Assisted Living Remodeling: We completed our second round of remodeling to our Tyler Street center. We have
converted space to accommodate persons on Medicaid into the ALF program. In the U.S. ALF has been and still is primarily a service for persons with means. We want to open it up to persons regardless of their financial means. This will reduce
nursing home reliance and save tax payers dollars.
Home Care: Our home care program has grown significantly over the years. We now assist 1400-1500 persons in
their homes. We have a committed group of managers and staff who work diligently every day for the good of the clients
and their caregivers. We have been able to take lessons learned from our home care program and make the nursing home
institutions different and better. By serving seniors in their homes, we are saving taxpayers a lot of money.
Telehealth: Six years ago, we identified a flaw in the design of the care delivery system for in-home care services...
especially for those with chronic disease conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure and COPD.
We took lessons learned in the nursing home and placed them into this project to strengthen the home based care system.
We have reduced hospitalizations by 40%, emergency room visits by 67% and deferred nursing home placements. We
currently have partnership agreements for this service with KS Dept on Aging, Midland PACE, Sedwick County on Aging
and the University of Kansas Hospital to name a few.
We have saved millions of taxpayer dollars every year by reducing avoidable hospital and ER admissions. It is a
very exciting time of change. Unfortunately, system changes in both the public and private sectors are taking longer than
expected. But the messaging of our performance outcomes remains strong and persistent.
Dear Windsor Place Staff,
Thank you so much for your kind, compassionate and loving care of my mother, Joyce Owens. She knew you all by name
and loved you all, even when she didn’t like it. (smile)
I recommend Windsor Place all the time. If ever or when I need it I hope Windsor or someplace (with a staff like this
one) like this is available for me.
Also, thank you very much for the volume “Lift Up Thine Eyes”, some moments I really need a lift. This will help in
those moments and times.
Love you all,
God Bless,
Verna Sanders
Mr. Coffman,
I am writing to let you know you can take me off the Windsor Place newsletter mailing list. I have tremendously loved
the newsletter over the years my parents, George and Julia Thomas, and my Aunt Susie Makemson were at Windsor Place. It
was another look at their daily lives while at your facility. I want to also thank you for all the years of love and care your staff
and facility provided for them and us, their children. You made a hard decision much easier for all of us. Your facility was
dedicated to making their lives a little more like home and yet oversee their later years. I always felt welcome and cared about
when I visited from Arizona. I know they felt cared for even though they wanted to be at the farm. My Dad has been gone
almost 4 years and Mom now approaching a year and it seems hard to believe they are not there still. Therefore I wanted to
stop the newsletter and save you the postage. Thank you again for all you and your staff have done for my family. I miss the
occasional time to talk with them too. They were wonderful and fun.
Thank you,
Wanda Rudiger
Chino Valley, Arizona
Age to Age Kindergarten: On August 24th we will start our 5th Age to Age class. It is scary how fast this time has
passed. It seems like just yesterday when we had our very first day of school. Nevertheless, excitement and anticipation by
residents and staff are running very high. We hosted a Q&A night on July 26 for the parents of the 2012-2013 class. The
children came and participated in a planned evening with Jacque Rooks and probably 20-30 residents. I am still deeply
moved to watch all the interactions, both subtle and obvious. The quality of life for everyone involved is enriched...residents, students, parents and staff.
In closing, I want to say a very heartfelt thank you to the many people who have come up to me in the past month to
express their desire for me to stay at Windsor Place. It seems that a couple of totally unrelated events got put together.
1) - Amber and I are selling our house to move to a different one. 2) - I was nominated by Governor Brownback to the KU
Hospital Board of Directors. Somehow, word spread in our community that we were relocating for a new job. Not true.
However, the kind of remarks will not be forgotten. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives!
Monte Coffman
Executive Director
Fern Bishop celebrating her
94th birthday with her daughter.
Ruth Broker working on a
Mark Henry, showing us how
it’s done; doing in Tai-Chi.
Windsor Place
2921 West First St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
“Recognizing that all life is precious, we will diligently serve
the needs of each who enter here in a dignified manner.”
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Volume XVII, No. 8
August 2012
How to Beat the Heat
Please visit our newly remodeled
website at www.windsorplace.net
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August 2012
Mailing List
The Town Crier is mailed free of
charge to the volunteers, families
and friends of Windsor Place. If you
know of someone who is interested
in receiving our newsletter, please
feel free to offer this mailing list
form to them.
It has been a record month for hot and dry weather. We have been having
lots of ice cream and popsicle socials to keep everyone cool. The residents
have reminisced about what life was like before air-conditioning was common
place. They remembered the ways they tried to beat the heat; such as swimming in ponds, rivers, or the public pools, going to air-conditioned movie
theatres, and sleeping out on the porch at night. They also talked about other
favorite summer activities; going to county fairs, having picnics, and catching
fireflies in mason jars. The residents have fond memories of summers of the
past, but most everyone is glad air-conditioning was invented!
Our next big event is the Coffeyville Interstate Fair and Rodeo. We
will be planning fun fair and western-themed activities during rodeo week.
The residents have been enjoying crafting entries for the Senior Citizens in
Nursing Homes Division. They can’t wait to find out how they place. Hope
everyone checks out how our residents do at the Coffeyville Rec Center
during Fair and Rodeo week.
Anne Ketterman showing
o f f h e r a w a rd w i n n i n g s m i l e .
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Residents hosting activities for the 2013 Age-toAge students during question and answer night.
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Place in care of the Newsletter Department. Please report any address
changes to the same address.
“Unbecoming” a Nursing Home!!..........www.windsorplace.net
June Snider showing her pleasure
d u r i n g B e t t y ’s p e r f o r m a n c e .
Betty Gearhart entertaining the Oxford Residents with her talents.

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