July - Ark Regional Services

Ark News
July 2015
Anniversaries
Calendar
7/3 - HQ Closed for Independence
Day
6 Months:
Ashley Goosman - 6th St
7/6 - AHA’s Water Challenge
Celebration, 5 pm at CPD
1 Year:
Heather Busenbark - HQ
Frances Cook - 8th St
Shanda Riter - HQ
7/16 - Ark Picnic, 5:30 pm at the
Laramie Railroad Depot
7/27 - AHA’s DVD Fitness Class 4:30 pm at CPD
2 Years:
Rostin Okamba - Lewis
Rachelle Burgess - Suite F
Abraham Bailey - 1260 N 5th St
Folashade Akinpelu - 1715 Reynolds
3 Years:
Elizabeth Peacock - 6th St
Kassandra Bolton - Nighthawk
4 Years:
Elly Williams - Arena
Classified Ads
If you would like to place a classified ad
please submit it to Joelle Ashley.
Ark Regional Services is not responsible
for the quality or condition of any item
sold. It is against company policy to buy
from or sell to any person receiving
services from the organization. These ads
are meant to be a resource to employees
only.
5 Years:
Michael Silva - Suite G
23 Years:
Linda McDaniel
7 Years:
Clara Mhlanga - 1260 N 5th St
Luke Jensen - CPD
26 Years:
Tina Harris
10 Years:
Michael Mann - HQ
27 Years:
Angie Mora
Tara Sue Hicks
11 Years:
Antonia Passow - Coughlin
Jeremiah Pasley
30 Years:
Gary McLain
Roy Gregory
15 Years:
Curtis Kromas
Tonia McMahan
35 Years:
Chris Kepler
19 Years:
Liz Webb
Value Added
We Value Integrity. Integrity, simply stated, is doing the right
thing, even when no one is looking. It’s doing the right thing
even when you don’t think it really matters, or it’s hard. To
live a life of integrity is to live a life in which you are true to
your values and beliefs, and do nothing that would demean
or dishonor you.
members to hold people accountable to living the values of
Ark Regional Services.
Below is a poem that was shared with me the first time I
went through Mandt instructor training. I have used the
principle of this poem as a yardstick by which I measure
myself daily. I know I will make mistakes…I know that I will
sometimes make poor decisions…I know that there may even
Integrity comes in many forms, but honesty, dependability,
be that day that I don’t give 100%. But at the end of the day,
responsibility, and respect are words often linked to the
concept. Just Google integrity and you will get any number of I will look in the mirror, and the reflection I see there won’t
believe one ounce of the BS I use to excuse any behavior/
great quotes that personify the word.
thought/attitude that was dishonest, irresponsible, or
“Wisdom is knowing the right path to take…Integrity is taking disrespectful.
it.” ~ M.H. McKee
When you get what you want in your struggle for wealth,
And the world makes you King for a day,
“Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on
Then
go to the mirror and look at yourself,
values rather than personal gain.” ~ Unknown
And see what that guy has to say.
“Do what is right, not what is easy” ~ Unknown
“If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have
integrity, nothing else matters” – Alan Simpson
“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities:
integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the
first, the other two will kill you.” ~ Warren Buffett
Integrity (or lack thereof) is often times demonstrated in
those little, inconsequential (or perceived as inconsequential)
ways. Do you take responsibility for the parking ticket that
you earned, even though it won’t be traced back to you
(integrity), or do you wait for the Ark to get the bill with fines
6 months later (lack of integrity)? Do you respect the
property of others (integrity) or do you take the pen, that can
of soup, those laundry detergent tabs, or the $2.34 in change
that is laying on the desk (lack of integrity)? Do you come to
work and do everything that you can to enhance the lives of
the people you support, help your co-workers, and improve
your work area (integrity) or do you do the minimum
required to get by (lack of integrity)?
Some people may think you a straight-shootin’ chum,
And think you’re a wonderful guy.
But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum
If you can’t look him straight in the eye.
For it isn’t your Father, or Mother, or Wife,
Whose judgment upon you must pass.
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the guy staring back from the glass.
You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,
And get pats on the back as you pass,
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If you’ve cheated the guy in the glass.
He’s the fellow to please, never mind all the rest,
For he’s with you clear up to the end,
And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the guy in the glass in your friend.
Do you live with integrity? Can you look at yourself in the
mirror and say that you did the right thing today? If so, then
Integrity is a non-negotiable characteristic that staff
members of Ark Regional Services must have. The people we it’s a good day!
are here to support every day rely on us to do the right thing
by them, as do their families, the Laramie community, and
the State of Wyoming. We don’t have the resources to look
over every staff person’s shoulder and ensure that they are
living and working with integrity, so we have to believe that
people have personal integrity, and rely on other staff
modifying PRN.” (if there was not,
explain why not).
ii. “The PRN (was / was not) effective.” (if
not, explain why not)
Therap Tip
Behavior Modifying PRN
Documentation Guidelines
Person assisting client with the PRN
1) Document the PRN on the MAR
2) Input
a.Type
b. Date
c. Time
d. Your name
3) In the Comments section, input why you assisted
the client with the behavior modifying PRN.
4) Save the documentation.
5) Send a T-Log.
Person doing the 1 Hour Face to Face
Follow-Up
1) Find the correct PRN entry on the MAR.
2) Review the entry using the View tab.
3) On the Follow-Up tab please input the following:
a. Date
b. Time
c. Your name
d. In the Comments section, input the following
statements and the appropriate information in
the following statements:
i. “There (was / was not) face to face follow
up within 1 hour of the behavior
Safety Tip
General Grilling Safety
 Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used
outdoors
 The grill should be placed well away from the home,
desk railings, and out from under eaves and
overhanging branches
 Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat
buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
 Never leave your grill unattended.
 Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before
lighting it.
Charcoal Grills
 If you use starter fluid, use only charcoal starter
fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other
flammable liquids to the fire.
Supervisor Follow-Up
1) Find the correct PRN entry on the MAR.
2) Review the entry using the View tab.
3) Review the comments in the Follow-Up section.
4) Discuss the PRN usage with the staff person who
assisted with the PRN and add the following input in the
Follow-Up Section:
a. Date.
b. Time.
c. Your name.
d. In the Comments section, input the following
statements and the appropriate information in
the following statements:
i. “The policies and procedures of the person’s
PRN Protocol (were / were not) followed.” (if the
protocol was not followed, explain why not).
ii. “The Effective Tech. and/or Positive Action
Plan (were / were not) followed prior to assisting
with the PRN” (if they were not followed, explain
why not).
iii. “There (does / does not) need to be any
changes to the person’s Effective Techniques
and/or Positive Action Plan.”
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Keep charcoal fluid out away from heat sources.
When finished grilling, let the coals completely cool
before disposing in a metal container.
Propane Grills
 Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for
the first time each year.
 You can do this by applying a light soap and water
solution to the hose. A propane leak will release
bubbles.
 If you have a leak, get the grill services by a
professional before using it again.
 If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away
from the grill and call the fire department. Do not
move the grill.
 If the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off and
wait at least 15 minutes before re-lighting it.
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Cathryn Murphy - Cooper Center
Lindsey Haines - Parkside
Annie Ray - 518 Reynolds
Dylan Kriescher - Suite G
Nina Adams - Suite G
Megan Lawson - Suite G
Conner Rezzonico - Hancock
Demi Greenamyre - Apt 20
Sam Richter - 3rd St
Kendra Smith - Suite G
Krista Hanson - 1715 Reynolds
Elizabeth Johnson - Suite G
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Zoe Zierres - Coughlin
Jackie Cowell - Nighthawk
Chloe Mendez - 19th St
Tyler Warren - 1359 N 5th St
Zachary Ziers - 1359 N 5th St
Lonnie Weaver - Hancock
Sara Caulde - #96
Michelle Parman - Suite F
Aleksandra Zarzycka - Suite F
Cydney Johnson - 1260 N 5th St
Josey Pehringer - Coughlin
Julia Mnaibei - 1715 Reynolds
Brandi Swedlund - 1715 Reynolds
5. Effective Techniques are implemented
appropriately.
6.
All staff follow medication assistance protocols and
The annual visit from our friends at the Wyoming
medications are stored appropriately for the
Department of Health, Behavioral Health Division, is just
location. i.e. cabinets that are supposed to be
a few months away. In reality they could show up for
locked, are locked!
our annual State Site Survey anytime between August 1
7. All locations where we provide services are
and October 30. We assume they will visit around the
maintained in a healthy, clean, uncluttered, sanitary,
same time they were here last year, end of September
and safe condition.
or early October, but we have always tried to stay true
 Clean floors, counters, and no trash.
our goal of being “survey ready all the time”.
 All windows, doors, walls, etc. are in good
repair
Here are some of the things that the survey team will be
 First Aid supplies and spill kits are on hand
checking when they visit. You should be sure that…
and complete
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Cleaning supplies and other chemicals are
1. All staff are current on trainings, including Mandt,
locked up at all times
CPR/First Aid, Medications Assistance, and Ark
8. Food, if removed from the original package or
Annual Training.
container, is stored in clean, covered, labeled, and
2. All emergency drills and internal inspections have
dated containers.
been completed and documented appropriately.
3. All staff know the Division’s crucial incident
The people we support deserve the very best services
reporting process, what qualifies as a critical
we can provide. We should be diligent in ensuring the
incident, and what to do when a critical incident
above items are taken care of every single day. Only
occurs.
then can we say that we provide the highest quality
4. All staff have a functional knowledge of rights
services for the people we support.
restrictions of the people they support.
Survey Tip
Spotlight On - AHA Community Gardeners
Our goal is to help individuals work collectively in a
community garden to plant, grow, and harvest plants of
their choosing and sharing in the bounty! Plants chosen
were broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, garlic,
lettuce, onion, peas, potato, spinach, tomato, and
sunflowers.
Our gardeners are:
 Jeremiah Pasley
 Stan Gregory
 Anne Brock
 Jennifer Kendall
 Erika Koger
 Amber Nation
 Lori Spencer
 Hallie Horton
 Michelle Schreiber
 Joann Candelaria
 Abby Sarmiento
 Sumerlea Tolman
 Kassandra Bolton
 Amber Ramirez
Open Positions
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Full time:
 1260 N 5th St: Monday-Friday:
6am-2pm
 1260 Monday –Friday: 2pm10pm
 1358 N 3rd St Apt 20: MondayFriday: 2pm-10pm
 Supported Living: Monday-Friday:
8am-4pm
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Part time Direct Support Staff
Position:
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 1382 N 3rd St: Monday-Friday:
1pm-8:45pm
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 1358 N 3rd St Apt #20: Saturday/
Sunday: 2pm-10pm
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 1358 N 3rd St Apt #20: Saturday/
Along with prep and planning, we have been meeting
routinely to delegate how the plot will be cared for. We
will take turns weeding, watering, and completing any
additional tending our garden may need. So far there
are strawberries
and lettuce from
the prior
gardeners. We
have planted
broccoli,
carrots, four
kinds of onion,
peas, spinach,
tomatoes, and
sunflowers.
Sunday: 6am-2pm
870 N 8th St: Saturday/Sunday:
2pm-10pm
870 N 8th St: Saturday: 2pm8pm/Sunday: 6am-2pm
870 N 8th St: Saturday/Sunday:
8am-3pm
1658 N 6th St: Saturday: 6am2pm/Sunday: 2pm-9pm
1657 Coughlin: Saturday: 9am9pm/Sunday: 2pm-9pm
530 Beaufort #96: Saturday/
Sunday: 7am-3pm
530 Beaufort #96: Saturday/
Sunday: 10am-6pm
530 Beaufort #96: Friday/
Saturday/Sunday: 3pm-10pm
1158 N 19th St: Saturday/Sunday:
7am-3pm
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1158 N 19th St: Saturday/Sunday:
3pm-10pm
1715 Reynolds: Saturday/Sunday:
7am-3pm
1715 Reynolds: Saturday/Sunday:
12pm-8pm
1715 Reynolds: Monday-Friday:
7am-9am
Supported Living: Monday-Friday:
3pm-7pm
Internal Only:
 Housing Specialist-Nighthawk
Please contact Mandy McMicheal for
more information.
Health Tip
together, performing individual sets, yet harvesting a heap
of ad-libbed collaborations amongst bands. A “Last Waltz”
Downtown Farmer’s Market
style encore with all members of the tour closes each show,
When: July 3, 2015 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
adding a camaraderie element absent from most modern
Where: Downtown Laramie Streets, Grand Ave & Second St, Laramie, WY
day traveling shows.
Cost: Free
The award-winning documentary film, WYOMERICANA,
The Downtown Laramie Farmer’s Market is every Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. July
captures the vibe of the unique traveling show (check out
through the end of Sept.
the short version on YouTube). The tour was named a Top
Elevation Celebration
Arts/Entertainment Event of 2013 by Wyoming’s largest
When: July 3, 2015 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
print newspaper, Casper Star-Tribune, and received a
Where: Centennial, Wyoming
tremendous amount of support from the broader Square
Cost: TBD
The highest music festival in Wyoming at 8076 feet!
State community including Wyoming Public Radio and
Music Starts at 1pm. Luke Bell, Kelsey Waldon, Brandy Zdan, Kelley
Wyoming Arts Council.
Mickwee, Harland Allen and The Centennial Pickers will all perform on the
The nature of the WYOmericana Caravan Tour extends
stage at Mountain View Hotel. All around town booths from Wyoming
beyond the music. The Caravan has partnered with several
First members will be presenting and selling their wares from Aprons to
Wyoming-based brands and non-profits—including the
Preserves anything made in Wyoming. All food and beverage
establishments will be serving all day. Event tickets will be available to win conservation-focused Wyoming Nature Conservancy—in an
on via radio, here, and more stay tuned for more. Tickets can only be
effort to promote sustainability and build community in The
purchased at the gates, so get out and win your free ticket.
Square State.
The 2015 lineup will proudly present Screen Door Porch, The
Freedom has a Birthday
Patti Fiasco, and Canyon Kids. More information at
Date: July 4, 2015
WYOmericana.com.
Place: Washington Park
Laramie Happenings
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00
MAD GRAVITY
Written and Directed By William Missouri Downs
Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theatre
July 7- 11, 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Information:
Individual admission prices are:
$10.00 for general public
$7.00 for students and seniors (and children over 5)
The Performing Arts Ticket Office is located in the Lobby of the Buchanan
Center for the Performing Arts.
HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wyoming Statehood Day Celebration 125
When: July 10, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Wyoming Territorial Prison
Cost: Free
On July 10th 1890 Wyoming became the 44th State in the Nation. Family
Fun event with kid’s activities, free hot dog lunch (for the first 800
people), Birthday Cake, and more!
WYOmericana Caravan: The Patti Fiasco, Screen Door Porch,
& Canyon Kids
When: July 13, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Gryphon Theatre
Cost: $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Described as “a traveling concert circus of sorts” by The New
York Times, the WYOmericana Caravan Tour is an annual,
rolling representation of the Wyoming’s burgeoning
songwriter scene. From acoustic to electric music
representing roots-rock, Americana, folk, blues, indie,
country and bluegrass, the eclectic tour was founded by
Seadar Rose and Aaron Davis of Screen Door Porch in 2012.
The format features three acts “caravanning” down the road
Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 17 - 26
Cheyenne Frontier Days includes PRCA rodeo & slack events,
concerts, Professional Bull Riders, USAF Thunderbirds,
parades, pancake breakfasts, Western Art Show & sale,
carnival, Old West Museum, and an Indian Village.
The lineup for 2015 Cheyenne Frontier Days night show
lineup is ...
July 18: Miranda Lambert snd Tyler Farr
July 19: Big and Rich
July 20 & 21: Championship Bull Riding
July 22: Aerosmith
July 23: Alabama
July 24: Toby Keith and Trace Adkins
July 25: Keith Urban and Craig Morgan
Go to www.cfdrodeo.com for more information
LARAMIE JUBILEE DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
July 2015
**This is a preliminary schedule. All dates, times, locations and activities are subject to change. Items denoted with an asterisk (*)
are coordinated by other organizations.
Saturday, July 4th
9 AM — Kids Horse Show, Albany County Fairgrounds
Sunday, July 5th
10 AM — Ranch Rodeo, Albany County Fairgrounds
Wednesday, July 8th
7 PM — Junior Bull Riding, Albany County Fairgrounds
Thursday, July 9th
10 AM — Mr. T Bull Riding Golf Tournament, Laramie Country Club
5:30-Midnight — Live Music, Downtown Laramie
7 PM — Mr. T Extreme Bull Riding, Albany County Fairgrounds
Friday, July 10th
6-9 AM — Jeff Thompson Pancake Breakfast hosted by DLBA, North Depot Park, Downtown Laramie*
7 AM — PRCA Rodeo Slack, Albany County Fairgrounds
11 AM-2 PM — Wyoming State Celebration, Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site*
Live Music, Downtown Laramie
3 PM — Farmer's Market, Downtown Laramie*
Maurice's Fashion Show, Downtown Laramie*
2:30-5:30 PM — Live Music, Downtown Laramie Stage
6:30 PM — PRCA Rodeo Performance, Albany County Fairgrounds
6-8:45 PM — Live Music, Downtown Laramie
9:15-Midnight — Live Music, Downtown Laramie
Saturday, July 11th
10 AM — Parade, Downtown Laramie
11 AM — Hits 106 Chili Cook-off, Downtown Laramie*
11-2 PM — Live Music, Downtown Laramie Stage
11 AM-3 PM — Laramie Cowbelles BBQ, Downtown Laramie*
ACPE Ice Cream Social, Ace Parking Lot*
Noon-11 PM — Carnival, Downtown Laramie
1-6 PM — Downtown Laramie Brew Fest, North Depot Park, Downtown Laramie*
1 PM — Queens Luncheon, Cavalryman Supper Club
2:30-5:30 PM — Live Music, Downtown Laramie Stage
6-8:30 PM — Live Music, Downtown Laramie Stage
6:30 PM — PRCA Rodeo Performance, Albany County Fairgrounds
9-Midnight — Live Music, Downtown Laramie
9:30 PM (after PRCA) — WPRA Barrel Racing Slack, Albany County Fairgrounds
Sunday, July 12th
10 AM-3 PM — Jubilee Fest on the Ivinson Lawn, Laramie Plains Museum*
1 PM — PRCA Rodeo Performance, Albany County Fairgrounds
2015 Ark Picnic
Thursday, July 16
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Laramie Railroad Depot
Hot dogs and beverages will be
provided. Please bring a side dish
or dessert to share.
If you have questions please contact Joelle Ashley.
Pig Raffle!
For more information please contact Ed Ulrich at 307-399-2008
Tickets may be purchased with cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard
Tickets are available at 1150 N. 3rd Street and 1375 N. Pine Street
Drawing will take place on September 4, 2015
Tickets are $10 a piece or $50 for 6
Here’s your
opportunity to win an
entire processed pig
raised by the Ark
Equestrian Center!