Peak Community Services eNews

Thank You For Dreaming High in Cass & Pulaski Counties

CONTINUING PLEDGES Diane Board Jim & Enid Callaghan Suzanne Chilcott Marvin & Harriet Dillman Janet Fawley Chad & Heather Geer Nicki Gunter David & Barbara Herman John Hillis Stephanie Hoffman Linda Klinck Scott Kraud Nolan Kuker Daniel & Linda Layman Larry & Linda Leasure Pastor Gary & Jennifer Lewis Charles & Marilyn Montgomery Richard & Barrie McClain Bian & Tara Morrill Tim Offutt Dave & Janet Packard Pete Riggle Lita Rouser Annette Russell David & Kathleen Shepler Kathi Thompson Tom & Kay Weatherwax Donald W. Weikle Sheila Wildermuth Patricia Williams	SPECIAL THANKS TO TABLE CAPTAINS!!! David Bennett Patrick Blankenship Rhonda Blinn Julie Byrd Joe Cielinski Rachel Gast Alex Haschel Tammy Helvie Mike Holaday Jean Kistler Steve & Lin Morrison Jan Moyer Ryan Muller Eddy Ploss Annette Russell Carol Sparks Jennifer Weinert Dee Wenk Lori Wentz Sheila Wildermuth Shawna Wilson THANK YOU FOR HELPING! Rene Burton Mike Fitzgerald Bette Graham Brian Shafer Denny Sipe Andra Tribbett	DREAM HIGH SOCIETY new members in asterisks BELIEVERS Harold & Ruth Budd Tim Offut Dave & Jan Packard DREAMERS Mike Anderson Bryce Brumm Jim & Enid Callaghan Marvin Dillman Stuart & Rachel Gast Paul Gilsinger Rick & Marita Grisel Nicki Gunter Stephanie Hoffman Steve & Lin Morrison National City Bank Mary Powers David & Kathleen Shepler Kathi Thompson Tom & Kay Weatherwax Donald W. Weikle EXTENDING CURRENT PLEDGE Billy Cuppy Linda Leasure Annette Russell Kathi Thompson Andra Tribbett Don Weikle

DONORS FROM CASS / PULASKI COUNTIES - THANK YOU!
$1,000 - $4,999 Max & JoAnn Metzger Timothy J. Murray MW Industries, Matthew-Warren Spring Division Kyle L. Rans James Thompson Ben & Ruth Ann Yantis Jean Widup Glenn Wood $500 - $999 Patrick Blankenship Ellen Bland Brent & Rhonda Blinn Tom Bonnell Pat Brandstatter Delores Galbreath Barbara Halleck Tamera Helvie Barry M. Jones, Jr. Steve Miller Joe & Jan Moyer Ryan Muller Edwina Ploss Michael L. Rose Rosie Schafer Robin Scott Claiborn M. Wamsley Dee Wenk	Up To $499 Louise Abbott Allman Family Practice David Bennett Lynette Blackman Wayne & Marylou Bonnell Mark & Patty Brown Scott Bruce Julie Byrd Jon Chapman Allen Chesser Carolyn Cooper Criss Cross Hair Design Julie Dalton William DeGroot Jo DeHaven Mike Federspill Mike Fitzgerald Judith A. Flory Karen Fritz Sandra Gerlach Julie Girton Brad Glasson Tina Granson Paul Hartman Alex Haschel Carol Sue Hayworth Jeremy & Candice Hinkle Veneda Hoesel Jane Horner	Kathleen Kegarise Jeanne Kistler Jeffrey & Glenda Linkenhelt Jeff & Nila Love Sharon March Loryn Martin Randall & Sally Mauck Bette Morrical Thomas & Arlene Puralewski Kim Reid Clara Roudebush Tim Senesac Kiley Shafer Nikki Smith Richard & Madaline Sommers Carol Sparks Janet Thomson Greg VanSoest Margaret VanVleet Mark Wamsley Jennifer Weinert Claudia White Tim Wiegand Shawna Wilson Marquita Young Shae Young Donald J. Zehner. Jr. PAYING CURRENT PLEDGE IN FULL / MAKING NEW PLEDGE Ryan Muller

Providing New Jobs

The document destruction business is now open at 801 Erie Avenue. We have an industrial shredder that feeds mixed use office paper into one baler. That baler produces 1/2 ton bales (see photo). Another baler compacts cardboard products and produces another huge bale. Both types of bales are sold to a local recycle facility to earn additional income for the program.

Eight consumers are trained to operate the equipment. Bonnie Bell, shown here, has been instrumental in the training process. Jane Nelson, also shown here, is one of the consumers trained to use the equipment.

Two other consumers assist with materials handling, working with Gayhart Kimbrel to pick up filled secure containers around the community.

TRIP Into Bowling

Sometimes there is just nothing more satisfying than a

good game of bowling.

Recently, Rhonda West and Kayla Gano took a few folks to the lanes. Here, you see Kayla helping David Swank set up a shot, and you see Rhonda helping George Bell.

Both David and George are very good at bowling. Even though Rhonda and Kayla are helping, David and George know what to do and when to do it.

As you can see from the photos of this evening, there was just nothing more satisfying than a good game of bowling....

Family Ties & Little White Lies

Thespian Jim Baker is at it again. Once more, he has a role in a Civic Players production. In this production, Jim played a police officer.

Honestly, Jim. I think you only take these roles so you can have your picture in the newsletter!!!

Annual Meeting of the Local Chapter of the ARC of Indiana

Peak Community Services held its annual
meeting on October 2, 2007. Among other items of business, several Directors were elected to the Board to terms ending in 2009: Darla Bauer, Larry Beach, Becky Dilts, Barry Jones, Annette Lindsley, Andrew VanZee, and Mary Welker.

Board members Steve Miller and Rose Ann Garrison (not pictured) were honored for their service on the Board as they step down. Outgoing President Ellen Bland was also honored for her service. She is not only stepping down as President, but she is unable to stand for reelection due to the length of time she has served on the Board.

The Annual Report, containing program and financial information, can be viewed online at www.peakcommunity.com. If you prefer a paper copy, contact Kathi Thompson: (574) 753-4104 ext 128 / kthompson@peakcommunity.com.

Annual Awards

Several awards were presented at the Annual Meeting. Staff member Bob Allen was presented the Peak Performer award for his excellent rapport with consumers, staff and regulatory agency personnel, which helps tremendously in cutting through red tape for consumers.

Terry Dillman, also a staff member, was presented the Mountain Mover award for his efforts in assisting a consumer to navigate various visual issues to regain his sight.

Staff member Lyndy Miller was presented the You Make A Difference award for her efforts in securing in-kind donations for the Work Services program over a several year period of time.

Board member Millie Redweik was presented the Shooting Star award for her persistent efforts, resulting in the enhancement of the Fund Development program of the agency.

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Logansport, IN 46947
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Winamac, IN 46996
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