Text Box: Aging Research Institute to assist WSM in setting Strategic Direction! By: Lori A. Seifert Tony Ewert and Eric Huebert from ARI will be in the building beginning September 11, 2007 to meet with key leadership personnel to discuss the future priorities and strategic direction that is most appropriate for Wheat State Manor. The scope of work will include an operational assessment, demographic market study, as well as financial benchmarking study and projections in order to assist Manor leaders in the development and implementation plan to reach future goals. Text Box: October 2007 Text Box: Department Staff: Lori Seifert, Administrator Randi Harvey, RN, Director of Nursing Jessica Ritter, LPN, Assistant Director of Nursing Teresa Reeves, Dietary Mgr. Tricia Fee, LBSW, Director of Life Enrichment Jeff Guy / Dena Mitchell, Social Services / Admissions Jerry Tilson, Maintenance Supervisor Rogene Libby, Secretary Cindy Claassen / Jodi Silbernagel, Bookkeeping Marie Wisdom, Laundry Supervisor Vickie Ellis, Housekeeping Supervisor Text Box: Items of Interest Text Box: MANOR NEWS Wheat State Manor, Inc.

Residents Enjoy Steam Engine           

   Several of the residents enjoyed watching as the steam engine rolled into Whitewater on Friday, September 7.  Imagine the interest of the residents as some are long-time train enthusiasts; one resident worked for the railroad. Thanks to the soldiers for taking time to visit with the residents on the bus.  Peaches & Cream were enjoyed by the residents in August.  The fresh peaches from Idaho and rich cream from Dillons made a tasty activity treat.  The uses and benefits of Vinegar was the topic of discussion in June.  August brought back memories of Elvis Presley and Rock and Roll.  National Nursing Home Week was celebrated in May with activities for the residents and the staff.  Lunch out in Old Town and a visit to the Museum of World Treasures was enjoyed.  Corn on the Cob from the residents’ garden was a treat one day last month.  Others enjoyed the ripe tomatoes, cucumbers and Idaho plums.  The 4-H Club demonstrated items and ribbons from the Butler County Fair.  One of our most enjoyable times occurs each Monday when the Myers Family comes with musical entertainment.  Residents and staff look forward to enjoying the homemade Cake at the monthly birthday parties.  Fishing at Harvey County East Lake is scheduled for the first week in October. 

 

Schedule of Services

 

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Art / Quilt Show

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Christmas Party

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Housekeeping News

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Grounds Improved

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Gone But Not Forgotten

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Auxiliary Purchases

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Thanksgiving Service

 

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Gift Ideas

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Trick / Treaters

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Guest Meals

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Memorial Gifts

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Fresh Vegetables

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Text Box: Christmas Party The date has been set for the Residents’ Christmas Party. The annual event will be held on Monday, December 17, at 7:00 P.M. in the main dining room. All residents’ family members are invited to come and enjoy the evening with their loved one. If you are not able to attend, please call Tricia Fee, Life Enrichment Coordinator. She will arrange for a staff member to sit with your loved one and help unwrap gifts. Holiday refreshments will be served. We need your help. If you mail a gift, please indicate on the outside of the package that it is for the December 17th Christmas Party. Please place the name of the resident on the package. Those addressed to “grandma” or “grandpa” are hard to deliver. We appreciate your cooperation and we look forward to you celebrating the holidays with us. Text Box: Page 2 Text Box: MANOR NEWS Text Box: Text Box: Bible Study Schedule October 3—Marie Wiebe October 10—Bob Sample, Furley October 17—David Griffis, Federated October 24—Steve Bowman, Potwin Christian October 31—Walter Busenitz Text Box: Art & Quilt Show We invite you to stop at Wheat State Manor during the Whitewater Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, October 6th. This community is blessed to have many talented people residing here and several have agreed to share their quilts and handiwork. Students at Remington will be displaying some of their artwork. Residents of the Manor are encouraged to display one their favorite items. If you have an art piece or quilt to display, please call Jodi Silbernagel at the Manor, 799-2181. Arrangements can be made to pick up and return the items to you. Please have your name and phone number attached to the item. The art work and quilts will be on display on Hall 3 at the Manor from 11:30— 4 P.M. Text Box: Sunday Vesper Schedule October 7—Grace Baptist Church October 14—Emmaus Mennonite Church October 21—Swiss Church October 28—Palmyra Baptist Church Text Box: What’s Happening in Housekeeping ? by Vickie Ellis, Supervisor Text Box: Our day starts early at 6:00 AM.! Since carpet has been installed in the hallways, we begin our day by vacuuming all the carpet. Our normal daily routine is to clean every resident’s room, restocking paper products and supplies as needed. I say “normal” because everyday has its surprises. Other duties that are required include taking out trash, cleaning the main dining room and Sunflower Lane dining area after breakfast and lunch, cleaning shower rooms and the public bathrooms, plus other areas in the facility. Special projects during the month may include waxing and buffing tile floors, steam cleaning furniture and carpets, washing windows and washing down beds. Our department works seven days a week with two housekeepers scheduled each day. We currently have two full-time and two part-time employees. They are Art Glenn, Chanel Knight, Derek Knowles and myself, Vickie Ellis. At this time, I am looking for another part-time person in my department. If you would like to work a few days a month, please call me at 799-2181. Text Box: To Be Announced: Wheat State Manor Auxiliary Bake Sale / Fall Craft Fair Watch for the announcement later this month
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Text Box: Men’s Coffee Time Every Monday at 10:00 AM Come join the men for coffee and treats Text Box: I saw a garden the other day, Each flower special in its own way. For while they bloomed each on their own, It was together their beauty shone. This year the Board of Directors designated funds for the improvement of the grounds at the Manor. Bushes were removed and many plants and flowers were added. Most of the plants are perennials so that the flowers will return again next year without the need to purchase more. As we plan for next spring, it is our wish to plant bulbs this fall. If anyone has bulbs to share, we would appreciate your donation. Also, if you like to plant, we could use your help. To volunteer your time, please contact Jodi Silbernagel in the office. Jodi demonstrated her talent by selecting the flowers and Derek Knowles worked planting and watering them so that they, too, show their colors as they bloom together; one enhancing the beauty of the other. Thanks to Jodi and Derek Knowles for their hard work during those hot summer days to brighten the face of the Manor Two fountains were added this year. One inside the foyer and one on the outside; replacing the one that was leaking. If you have not seen the décor in the foyer, take time to stop and take a look. Text Box: Page # Text Box: Gone But Not Forgotten The following are remembered by the lives they touched during their stay at the Manor: Helen Boys, 2/3 Leonard Rayton, 2/14 Ralph Huntsperger, 3/1 Grace Delgene, 3/4 Edna Scott 4/18 Birdene Root, 4/29 Geneva Twining, 5/13 Luella Ullum, 5/28 Howard Roths, 6/9 Elizabeth Hill, 7/9 JoAnn Whitted, 7/15 Alberta Worthen, 9/12 Text Box: MANOR NEWS

 

             Auxiliary Purchases

   The Manor Auxiliary purchased a Mantis tiller and an air conditioning / heating unit for the facility this spring.  Thanks to the members for their gifts and support.  They demonstrate a true concern for the needs of the residents.  May God  bless each of you.  The next meeting of the Auxiliary will held September 24th at 7:00 P.M.

 
Text Box: Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of traveling.

 

             Thanksgiving Service Planned

    The community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, November 20th at the Manor.  Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the time with thanksgiving, singing and fellowship.  The service will

begin at 7:00 PM in the main dining room.

   Area churches will be providing special music.  One of the area pastors will give an inspirational Thanksgiving message.

  

 

Christmas Gift Ideas

    A suggestion  for those looking for an appropriate gift for your loved one living at the Manor.  There is clothing available that is made especially for those that have restrictions with dressing such as unable to lift an arm or other limitations.  We have a catalogue available for you to use or you may go online at www.buckandbuck.com.  The phone number is 1-800-458-0600.

 
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Text Box: Phone: 316 799-2181 Fax: 316 799-2962 (Office) Fax: 316 799-1998 (Nursing) Fax 316 799-2668 (Sunflower)www.wheatstatemanor.org Text Box: Guest Meal Charges Please remember that reservations are needed for the Holiday meals. If you plan to come and enjoy a Holiday meal with your loved one, the schedule of charges are as follows: Holiday meals - $5.50 (This includes Thanksgiving and Christmas) Morning and Evening meals - $3.50 Noon Meals - $4.50 We ask that you call a week in advance of the date so arrangements are made for food and table space. Also, there is a limit to the number of guests a resident may have at one time. Call Teresa Reeves, Dietary Manager, 799-2181 for reservations. Text Box: NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID WHITEWATER, KS 67154 PERMIT NO. 2 Text Box: Memorials Gift Received Wheat State Manor, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. We ask that you remember the needs of the Manor when making decisions for memorial gifts. Donations received include gifts in memory of residents Ralph Huntsperger, Edna Scott, John Steudte and Geneva Twining. Mission offerings were also received from the Emmaus Mennonite Church. These funds will be used to purchase equipment and furnishings for the Manor. Thank you for your gifts. Text Box: 601 S. Main Whitewater, KS 67154 Text Box: The Mission of Wheat State Manor, Inc. is to be a community health care resource, commissioned by the owner churches to meet the needs of its residents and their families and to serve the residents in Whitewater and the surrounding communities. Text Box: Trick or Treaters Invited We are looking forward to some scary faces on October 31st as children come looking for treats from the residents. We invite children to stop by between 6:30 and 8:00 P.M. on Halloween night. You may even find some scary faces and black spiders inside!!

 

Fresh Vegetables

    A big “Thank You” to those in the community that shared their bountiful vegetable gardens with the residents of the Manor this summer.  The fresh tomatoes and cucumbers were greatly appreciated.