Neighborhood News Scott Edwards, Facilities Director (913) 744-2468 sedwards@lakeviewvillage.org
Just how efficient is the Work Order line???? From Jan 1, 2010 until Oct 31, 2010 the Work Order line (322-7300) has received and completed 7,943 work orders. In 2009, 10,497 work orders were entered for the year; in 2008, there were 12,410. Let’s break down the first ten months of 2010 a little further: Garden Cottages called in 1,411 work orders; Heritage and Gardenview combined called in 1,210; Northpointe, 709; Southridge, 702; and Centerpointe had 1,001. The remaining 2,910 work orders went to Grounds, Housekeeping and Information Technology. These numbers are not completely accurate either. On any given day our maintenance men, groundskeepers and housekeepers are stopped numerous times by residents and staff with verbal work orders. Based on these numbers, the work orders keep our men and women extremely busy with daily repairs and requests. We want to thank you for using the Work Order line; it really is the best way to communicate an issue you may be having. n Cathy Hardesty, Facilites Assistant
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December 2010
New Hours for Heritage Reception Desk
Effective Monday, December 13, the Heritage Reception Desk will begin closing at 4:30 p.m. The Eastside Terrace Reception Desk hours will remain the same. Both desk hours are listed below for your convenience. Heritage Desk: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastside Terrace Desk: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
For more information about Lakeview Village, please contact our Marketing department at (913) 744-2449.
Highlights in this Issue: Gives $75,000 to Assist Lakeview........... Page 3 Christmas Memories - a Reflection . . . .... Page 4 A Caribbean excursion here at Lakeview... Page 8 What’s Happening!............................. Page 9 A Times Square New Year’s Eve............Page 22 19th-Century Railroad Magnate. . . ....... Page 23 Join us for High Tea & Fundraising........ Page 24 Published by Sun Publications, Inc. 4370 W. 109th St. • Overland Park, KS 66211 913-381-1010 Fax: 913-381-9889 ©2010 Sun Publications, Inc. Art Director: James A. Bohon Advertising Account Executives: Carol Burrington & Gary Warmker
“The next issue of LakeViews will be available Friday, December 31st.”
The deadline to submit content for the January issue of LakeViews is noon Thursday, December 9th.
Lakeview Foundation Responds to Growing Need: Gives $75,000 to Assist Lakeview Residents
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t its meeting on November 9th, the Foundation board approved giving Lakeview Village $75,000 to assist residents who can no longer afford the full cost of their care through no fault of their own. The Foundation board has 11 members, 6 of whom are residents. Nelson Rumore, Foundation Executive Director, reports that this is three times the size of last year’s contribution and was made possible as a result of many caring, giving residents making their tax-deductible gifts to the Foundation. He went on to say that while this year’s check is considerably larger, it still reflects only a portion of the growing need as reported by Robbie Clausen, Lakeview’s CFO. The Foundation has policies and procedures in place in order to ensure resident privacy. The financial assistance requested by a resident is evaluated by financial management in total confidence before a grant is awarded.
Jamie Frazier, Lakeview’s CEO, commented “We are very blessed in this community to have many residents who understand the need and are willing to support The Good Samaritan Fund and other Foundation causes, even during difficult economic times. It is because of their giving hearts that residents know they will be cared for in the future should they need limited financial assistance.” n
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Christmas Memories - a Reflection of Tradition and Celebration
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By Lauren Nelson
he Holidays bring joy, love, generosity and spirit. It’s a time when family and friends scattered throughout the world come together to celebrate. A holiday with many traditions, Christmas is a celebration of love and mirth symbolized by the Nativity, St. Nick, gifts, the mistletoe and sparkling trees. It started as a celebration of the birth of Christ every 25th of December and soon materialized into a season of togetherness and joy. Culture has transformed the way it’s celebrated. How families celebrate the holidays will differ as much as the families themselves. At Christmas, some will read the Bible’s Christmas story or The Night before Christmas. Others will go to grandma’s house to open gifts. Where people live close to their churches, they may march in a group to attend midnight mass. Even Christmas tree decorations often have traditional meanings. The ornaments handed down to them and decorations made by their children over the years can tell the story of a family’s history. Other Christmas traditions develop spontaneously, and then are repeated year after year. It’s by far the
most popular and anticipated Holiday throughout the world. Betty Boone’s story takes us back to the past during the ‘30s when the Depression was just awakening. It was a scarce time where 750,000 famers declared bankruptcy, unemployment reached a high of 25% and Hoovervilles were scattered among the U.S. Betty Boone knew times where hard, but her family never truly expressed how hard it really was. Betty was raised on a family farm in Munden, Kansas or, as Betty refers to it, “a spot in the road.” She reminisces about the humorous tradition of picking out the Christmas tree on her farmland. Her father would always cut a tree down, but the girls would decorate it. Betty, along with her mother and sister, would trim the tree with homemade ornaments usually made out of paper, giving it their very own Betty Boone touch. “We would even string popcorn and cranberries for the tree”, Betty recalls. The final result looked similar to a Charlie Brown Christmas tree, but in their eyes it was everything and more. The night before Christmas held a great deal of anticipation for the young girls. They would anxiously
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write Santa thank you letters and put cookies out for him to devour, which he always did, but managed to leave crumbs as evidence every time. Betty would awake to the aroma of fresh cinnamon rolls, a lip-smacking tradition the family still carries to this day. A fond memory Betty still holds is checking her stocking. They used socks instead of your traditional stocking; “even dad hung a sock for jokes”. His sock consisted of a cob, stick and rock, which Betty always got a good kick out of. “He always knew how to lighten the moment and had such humor”, Betty recalled. Her sock held a juicy orange, shelled mixed nuts and, if lucky, a piece of candy. She would receive one gift from her parents. Typically her gift was something mom made her, making it special. Her mother was a talented seamstress who put love and devotion into her creations. She remembers a certain dress her mom made her out of feed sacks. These were the gifts Betty admired because they were made with love. Times were tough, but Betty always felt blessed. These are the memories Betty likes to remember, when Christmas was about celebrating the life of Jesus Christ. The Levy’s know how to keep things traditional. Shelly and Ginny have been celebrating Christmas Eve at Lakeview Village since 1994. They have the scheme down after 16 years of celebration. They kick off the holiday by decorating the outside with lights and festive décor. Next comes decorating the fluffy Christmas tree which brushes the top of the ceiling. Family and friends gather at their cottage for a delightful eve dinner. The lengthy preparation begins as soon as they wake and doesn’t stop until every inch of energy is drained. Shelly refers to Ginny as” Chief Cook” and himself as “Chief Bottle Washer.” Ginny’s most requested and tradi-
Ginny & Shelly Levy tional dish is her famous brisket; the aroma can be detected even before approaching the front door. The dining room holds a 12 foot long table capable of seating 17 people. After feasting elbow to elbow, the family scrambles through their stockings, opening presents and capturing their annual Christmas photograph. The Levy’s have five children and two grandchildren. Shelly thought with five children he’d surely have more than two grandchildren. He joked,” I thought I was going to beat Abraham--my children would have five kids, each of their kids would have five and the cycle would continue.” Well he didn’t beat Abraham, but he feels blessed with his two grandchildren. “We even have three dogs join in on the celebration,” joked Ginny; “one very well behaved dog, one good dog and one who hasn’t quite grown out of his wildness.” There’s never a dull moment at the Levy house on Christmas Eve except when everyone is occupied devouring Ginny’s brisket. Most of all the Levy family enjoys spending time with one another. Of the 365 days a year, this day is by far the most important time because it’s when the entire family comes together and appreciates what they have. Ron and Shirley Pentz are relatively new to Lakeview and brought their holiday customs with them. They’ve continued these traditions with Continued on next page
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100 hours of hard labor building the scene. It’s a lengthy process, but worth every minute. It all begins with a piece of plywood, and then you stencil the wood, cut it, sand it, prime it and paint it. It takes two weeks just to paint and dry the scene. You always see him working away in the garage during summer. All the pieces join together making three large pieces. And where do they store this? Ron has rigged a hanging system in their Ron & Shirley Pentz garage high on the wall; they even manage to fit the their daughter and grandchildren. The family car in. It’s amazing to see the transformation of celebration begins Christmas Eve at Lenexa a piece of plywood into something so beautiful. Baptist Church. The church service is always The display lights up when darkness approaches, short and sweet consisting of Christmas hymns, a giving it a glowing reflection. Ron and Shirley short sacrament, communion and candle lighting. want Lakeview to enjoy it with them, so don’t The music director then asks all to leave quietly hesitate to come by, especially in the evening, to in honor and respect of the Lord, which Ron and enjoy the light. Culture and tradition naturally change over Shirley find to be very moving. When leaving, the church offers everyone a bag which holds candy, long periods of time, but these individuals have nuts and fruit. This tradition has been carried held onto theirs. Whatever your Holiday tradion for years. Christmas day is always full from tions, make sure to take time to celebrate the dusk till dawn. First the Pentz family migrates Season. Enjoy the opportunity it affords to come to their daughter’s house, bearing gifts for the together with family and friends and celebrate. This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosfamily. They open each gift one by one, allowing everyone to watch with suspense. They do this in perity through the year, happiness that multiorder to let the gift receiver admire the gift and be plies health for you and yours, fun around every thankful. Ron and Shirley then go home to prepare corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill n Christmas dinner. During preparations, Shirley your holidays! – D.M. Dellinger occupies the grandkids with a Nativity scene made of flannel graph. The eldest child reads the story while the others operate the scene. Many Lakeview residents are familiar with the memorable Nativity scene that rests outside their home during the season. Last December was the first time Lakeview experienced Ron’s craftsmanship. This winter you’re all in for a surprise; Ron has evolved the display, adding two more scenes--the Wise Men and Shepherds. Ron has put in over
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Helpful Tips to Help You Prepare for Influenza Season
By Jan Pearson onset of symptoms. Influenza season is upon us, so here are Prevention: Get an annual influenza vaccinasome tips to prevent and control the spread tion. Restrict access to those who are sick. of influenza: Control Measures: Wash your hands often. Transmission: The flu virus is primarily Follow cough etiquette by coughing or sneezing transmitted from person to person via large virus into your sleeve, wash your hands and stay at least droplets from coughing, sneezing and blowing 3 to 6 feet from others when coughing or sneezing. your nose. It can also be contracted by touching If you’re sick, stay home and rest. Avoid visiting surfaces contaminated with the virus and then someone who is sick or wear a mask if you need touching your eyes, nose or mouth. to interact with someone who is sick. Adults may spread the flu virus from 1 day In case of a flu outbreak in Centerpointe Care before getting symptoms to approximately 5 days Center or Eastside Terrace 2nd-4th floors, visitors after the symptoms have started. Young children may be infectious for 10 or more days after the and activities will be restricted. n
Community News Meditation Class Continues Resident Jean Broadhurst is the instructor for the Meditation Class that is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Gardenview 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room. There is no cost for this class. Drop by and learn some great relaxation techniques. With the holidays fast approaching, everyone could use a little help relieving stress.
the 4th Floor Creative Expressions Room located at Southridge. This class will concentrate on creating a Christmas centerpiece; however, if you would prefer to bring your own vase, you can create a vase arrangement instead. The class will be led by resident Bill Leach. Bill is a Clemson University graduate with a BS in Ornamental Horticulture. As an “after retirement job”, he works as a floral designer at the Leawood Hen House. The cost of this class will be $20.00 and all materials will be provided. Class Flower Arranging Class A flower arranging class has been scheduled for size is limited. Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 10:30 a.m. until noon in Holiday Lights Tour You’re invited to join in the holiday fun on a Holiday Lights Tour hosted by the Lenexa Recreation Department. Scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 14, it will begin with a Potluck followed by the Tour. The potluck portion begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Lenexa Senior Center. The tour will begin with check in at 6:45 p.m.; the bus will depart at 7 p.m. This event is open to anyone and the cost is $20 per person for potluck & tour or $17 per person for just the tour. For the tour only, arrangements may be made for pickup Residents from the last class with their at Lakeview. For more details and reservations please floral arrangements. call 913-477-7105.
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A Caribbean excursion right here at Lakeview!
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By Sandy Ayars
ost people, once the weather turns colder and that chill gets in your bones, have visions of warm, happy places in their minds! This year Lakeview has its very own warm, happy place at its Eastside Terrace Aquatic Center. The air is balmy, the water refreshing and the sun shinning in from the wall of windows is sure to lift anyone’s spirit! If you are already in a class, keep coming! Everyone is always glad they came! If you’re not in an Aquatic Class or haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy an open swim time, please come by and watch a class and/or see what open swim is all about. We have openings in all our classes! Bring a friend, then perhaps stop by the Bistro on your way home for a piping warm cup of tea or soup! Maybe even stay for lunch! Lakeview may not be in the Bahamas, but we do have our own warm, happy place practically right outside your front door!
COLD WEATHER & SKIN TIP: Bathing or being in a pool too much in the winter can make skin dry and itchy. Reduce bathing to a couple of times per week & put lotion on after both swimming and bathing. This, along with drinking lots of water, should keep your skin feeling soft and healthy. Questions? Please call Sandy Ayars at 951-3812. n
Important What Not Shop News The volunteers at the What Not Shop are asking that you please DO NOT leave TVs or computer monitors at the What Not Shop as donations. They are no longer accepting these items. It ends up costing the What Not Shop money to have the items disposed of properly, so please be responsible and dispose of your own electronics. Electronics Disposal Best Buy - 9301 Quivira (913) 894-0055 - They charge $10 each for disposal of television/ monitor, but you immediately receive a $10 Best Buy gift card. Best Buy will pick up for a fee. Surplus Exchange – (816)472-0444 – They charge $12 for monitors and .35¢ per pound for televisions, printers, etc. They will also pick up.
What’s Happening! Nyoka Isabell, Activities Coordinator (913) 744-2417 • nisabell@lakeviewvillage.org
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(Wed) Watch Battery Replacement—9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., Heritage 2nd Floor Common Area ~ Sign up sheets for this are available in the Heritage Coffee Lounge. The cost is $5.00 per watch.
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Chestnut Theatre—Bus pickup at 7 p.m. ~ “Sentimental Journey” This show is the perfect recipe of musical hits from an era gone by, but not forgotten. Cost: $19.50
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(Tues) Resident/Employee Christmas Party—2 p.m., Heritage Activity Center ~ The distribution of the “Employee Christmas Fund” will be done during this event. Entertainment and refreshments will be available. Bunko with JCCC Students—6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Heritage Lower Level ~ Students from Johnson County Community College will be here to host Bunko. Class for the students starts at 6 p.m. and Continued on next page
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What’s Happening! Nyoka Isabell, Activities Coordinator (913) 744-2417 • nisabell@lakeviewvillage.org
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(Wed) Residents Meeting—2 p.m., Heritage Activity Center ~ A Christmas program presented by the Lakeview Chorale with a special presentation by the Child Development Center children. This will be broadcast live on Channel 4 and rebroadcast at 8 p.m.
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Bunko with JCCC Students—6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Heritage Lower Level ~ Students from Johnson County Community College will be here to host Bunko. Class for the students starts at 6 p.m. and Bunko begins at 7 p.m. Diabetes Education Class—6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Eastside Terrace Conference Room ~ “Eating with Diabetes during the Holiday Season” will be the topic for this session led by Lakeview dietitian, Kristin Miller
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Quality Hill Playhouse—Bus pickup at 11:45 a.m. ~ “Christmas In Song” Celebrate the season with an annual holiday cabaret revue of traditional and popular music. Cost: $18.00
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(Wed) Christmas Program—10:30 a.m., Heritage Activity Center ~ Students from Mill Creek Elementary will perform a brief Christmas concert led by Joe Potter.
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Chrismas Program—1 p.m., Heritage Activity Center ~ St. James Academy “Right to Life” Choir will perform. Supper Club—Bus pickup at 4:30 p.m. ~ Going to Tatsu’s. Bus cost: $3.00
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Movie & Popcorn—2 p.m., Heritage Activity Center ~ Please watch Channel 2 and the bulletin boards for movie selection and information.
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Shawnee Concert Band—7:15 p.m., Heritage Activity Center ~ They’re back for their annual Christmas concert.
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What’s Happening! Nyoka Isabell, Activities Coordinator (913) 744-2417 • nisabell@lakeviewvillage.org
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(Fri) Christmas Eve—All Lakeview offices will be closed. There will be mail delivery today. The Bistro, Lakeview Library, Pantry and What Not Shop will be closed. The Country Club Bank will be open until noon. There will be no shuttle bus service, only bus service for the meal.
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(Fri) New Year’s Eve—Lakeview offices will be closed. The Lakeview Library, Pantry and What Not Shop will be closed. There will be mail delivery. Country Club Bank will be open until noon. There will be no shuttle bus service, only bus service for the meal and the party.
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(Fri) Christmas Eve—All Lakeview offices will be closed. No mail delivery. The Bistro, Lakeview Library, Pantry and What Not Shop will be closed. Banks will be closed. There will be no shuttle bus service, only bus service for the meal.
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(Tues) Argosy Casino Trip—Bus pickup at 8:30 a.m. ~ The bus returns to Lakeview around 2 p.m., leaving plenty of time for lunch and gambling
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(Wed) New Theatre Restaurant— Bus pickup at 10:45 a.m. ~ “Sylvia” starring Cindy Williams is a modern
A Times Square New Year’s Eve at Lakeview Village—7 to 9 p.m., Eastside Terrace ~ Join us for a spectacular New Year’s Eve party and dancing to the music of The Craig Smith Trio. New York-themed refreshments will be served. A cash bar will be available in the Eastside Terrace Conference Room. For more information, please see the article on Page 22. Continued on next page
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What’s Happening! Nyoka Isabell, Activities Coordinator (913) 744-2417 • nisabell@lakeviewvillage.org
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Breakfast Group— Bus pickup at 8:30 a.m. ~ Going to Bob Evans. Bus cost: $2.00
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(Sat) New Year’s Day—All Lakeview offices will be closed. The Lakeview Library, Pantry and What Not Shop will be closed. No mail delivery. The banks will be closed. There will be no shuttle bus service, only bus service for the meal. No movie scheduled today.
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(Mon) Monthly Birthday Party—7:15 p.m., Heritage Activity Center ~ Ruben Pascottini, pianist, will perform for this evening’s program. Refreshments available after the program.
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(Sun) KC Symphony @ JCCC —Bus pickup at 1:15 p.m. ~ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Plus Strauss” Tickets for this event must be purchased at the Symphony Box
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Calendar At Lakeview Village
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Jackie Halbin Living Well Manager (913)744-2422 Debbie Jacobs-Karlstrom Living Well Instructor (913)744-2437 Sandy Ayars Living Well Instructor (913) 951-3812 Locations: NP: Northpointe Lower Level H: Heritage 4th Floor Exercise Room HLL: Heritage Lower Level SR: Southridge Treetop 5th Floor GV: Gardenview 3rd Floor
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8:30 Energy Strong-NP 8:30 Water Works-AC 9:30 FallProof!-NP 10:00 AFAP-AC 10:30 Gentle Joints-H 200 Tai Chi-H-CANCELLED 2:00 FallProof!-NP 2:00 Water Walk-AC 3:00 Energy Strong-NP
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8:30 Energy Strong-NP 8:30 Water Works-AC Eastside Terrace 9:30 FallProof!-NP Locations: 10:00 AFAP-AC FC: Fitness Center 1st Floor 10:30 Gentle Joints-H AC: Aquatic Center-1st Floor 200 Tai Chi-H-CANCELLED ET: Media Center-1st Floor 2:00 FallProof!-NP 2:00 Water Walk-AC 3:00 Energy Strong-NP SIGN UP FOR FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATION
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Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 or Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00 You must call 744-2422 for an appointment!
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9:30 Water Works-AC 10:00 Tai Chi 2-NP CANCELLED 2:00 Resident/Employee Christmas Party-Heritage Activity Center 2:00 FallProof!-H-CANCELLED 2:00 AFAP-AC-CANCELLED 3:00 Energy Strong-SR CANCELLED
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8:30 Circuits & Circuits – FC 8:30 Water Works-AC 9:30 Move N Groove-HLL 10:00 AFAP-AC 10:30 Gentle Joints-H 1:00 Fitness Center Orientation-FC 1:30 – 3:30 SPICE – ET Media Center-occurs only on 22nd 1:30 – 3:30 Memories in the Making-GV occurs only on 29th 2:00 Water Walk-AC 3:00 Circuits & Circuits-FC
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24th: Have a Merry Christmas All classes are cancelled on the 24th & 31st. Fitness and Aquatic Centers are closed! 31st: New Year’s Eve See you next year!
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Jackie Halbin,
Living Well Manager
(913) 744-2422 jhalbin@lakeviewvillage.org
At Lakeview Village Fitness and Aquatic Center Hours Fitness and Aquatic Center Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday Questions? Please call any of the Living Well Staff. Jackie Halbin 744-2422 jhalbin@lakeviewvillage.org Debbie Jacobs-Karlstrom 744-2437 dkarlstrom@lakeviewvillage.org Sandy Ayars sayars@lakeviewvillage.org
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Cardiovascular Training, What is it? Why do I need it? How do I do it?
(Fourth of a four part series) By Jackie Halbin
What is flexibility? Flexibility is defined as the maximum ability to move a joint or a combination of joints through a range of motion (ROM). So why is flexibility important? As we age, we can lose our flexibility through joint stiffness, changes in connective tissue, prior injury to a joint and other medical conditions such as arthritis. Lack of flexibility can leave you feeling stiff, alter your posture, lead to muscle imbalance and interfere with your daily activity levels. Range of motion (ROM) is very important for your activities of daily living (i.e. getting in and out of a car, getting dressed, bathing, sitting to standing position from a chair, getting in and out of bed and many more actions you perform each day). You know what flexibility is and you know that as we age we can lose our flexibility, but did you know you can increase your flexibility as well? It is true! You can increase your flexibility and reverse the aging process just by being active. You can improve your flexibility by walking, dancing, tai chi, aquatic exercise,
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At Lakeview Village group exercise and any other action in which you work the joint through a ROM. I know you are saying I hurt my shoulder and it’s not the same; I can never use it the way I used to. That’s okay, maybe you have a new ROM for that joint; however, you would want to continue to work through your new ROM so you don’t lose what you have got. If you have ever been in therapy, you know they always assign you stretches to do on your own; the reason for this is that they want you to keep working that joint and continue improving your ROM to get better results. Have you ever noticed you feel better after you are up and moving for a time? Because you have been moving your joints, you are beginning to get them stretched out so they move better. Movement works—Do it! So does it matter if we can touch our toe to our nose? Not really. I am not sure what that will do for you, but it is important to keep a flexibility routine if you find yourself feeling stiff and not being able to move like you used to or noticing you cannot perform certain movements as you used to. Additionally, if you do any physical activity, it is best to stretch after your muscles are nice and warmed up; stretching a cold muscle will pull or tear it and you do not want this. Stretching or flexibility work should always be in a gentle motion—never a fast rapid movement—and should not be painful; it should be relaxing and enjoyable. Since you no know why stretching is important, you need to know what to do. Listed below are a few guidelines you should use in your flexibility plan: Select exercises or stretches for those joints you feel are stiff or have limitations.
Use good body alignment when stretching. Always warm up so your muscles are warm and not cold. Hold your stretches for 8 to 90 seconds. Stretch to the point of gentle tension, not pain. Do not jerk, bounce or force a stretch. Inhale at the start of the stretch, exhale during the stretch and then breathe evenly while holding the stretch. Of course, if you come to any of our Living Well classes we always begin and end each class with a total body stretch, so please come and try a class. We would love to see you! Also, stop by the Fitness Center at Eastside Terrace and pick up a total body stretching routine from our literature cart. Happy Stretching! n
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Health News You Can Use
Jan Pearson, Director of Health Services (913) 744-2475 jpearson@lakeviewvillage.org The weather is changing and holidays are nearing. For many people this means days filled with friends, family and food. While laughter and love in the air are things to celebrate, the growing number on the scale is not. It is important to be aware of food consumed throughout the season because extra calories mean extra pounds. The average American gains one to five pounds over the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Quick weight gain is not only frustrating, but also unhealthy. Weight is difficult to lose and, if kept on, can cause diabetes, high blood pressure and, in severe cases, stroke or heart attack.
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With the holiday season upon us and many visits to family in the works, we felt that now would be a good time to give residents a reminder about the process used for obtaining a token meal credit for the days that you are planning on being away
But do not fear—all is not lost! There are several ways to maintain your current weight: keep a food journal, do not skip meals, practice portion control and exercise. Studies have shown that people who keep a food journal eat 15 percent less than those who do not. Don’t skip meals during the holiday season in an attempt to save calories. Skipping meals slows down metabolism. Eat a healthy snack before a gathering to decrease the chance of overeating. It is also important to practice portion control. Use appetizer plates to ensure a smaller amount is taken—your craving is fulfilled, but overindulgence is avoided. Finally, continue exercising throughout the holiday season. Walk extra laps at the mall when holiday shopping or walk on a treadmill while watching a Christmas movie. You can enjoy all the tastes of the Holiday season and still maintain your current weight. n from Lakeview and the dining rooms. So we’ve answered a few of the most common questions that we receive: How do I get a token meal credit? The only way to ensure that you will receive your token meal credit is to call the Dining Services Hotline at 744-2404 and press 4. This will put you in contact with a Dining Services representative that can take your request and make sure that it is processed and recorded. We would encourage you NOT to leave a message at one of the dining rooms or give it to a dining room manager, as the message may not get to accounting. How long can I get the credit? All token meal credits come in one (1) week increments. They can start on any day of the week but, in order to receive the credit, you will need to be signed out for a minimum of seven (7) days. Please remember that if you arrive home early from your trip and make a visit to the dining room, your visit will be billed at the guest meal rate. Can I use my meals at a different time? Currently our system only allows a resident on the meal plan to use their meal credit the day of the meal. It also cannot be transferred to use at The Bistro at this time. n
In the Spotlight
By Maggie Weed Resident - “The Allen’s” When TK and Mary Lou Allen moved to Lakeview on October 1, 2009, few people were surprised. After all, many in their families have lived here since the 1980’s. TK’s mother, Willardean, moved to Lakeview from KCK in 1984. She joined her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George & Ruth Allen. Ruth still lives at Heritage. Another of TK’s aunts, Mary Geiger, also lived here as did his uncle, Harold Brown. Mary Lou’s mother was Esther Geiger, who moved n 1981. Esther’s sister, Birdie Cunningham, lived in the first and only highrise at that time, Heritage. Dorothy Haskin, Birdie’s daughter, also lived at Lakeview. Lucile Hamilton, a distant cousin, still lives here on Cottonwood. Obviously, TK and Mary Lou have been visiting family here for at least 35 years. TK also has many friends from the Garden Society here at Lakeview. They felt at home before even moving in. In March 1985, TK’s mother, Willardean, conducted a program at the Antique Show here about her large delft collection. She started collecting as a young teacher in 1932, adding to it on trips to Holland. Her collection includes wall hangings, candle sticks and sconces. How delightful that these Delft art objects are back at Lakeview where they were once displayed. TK and Mary Lou proudly display and share another of their many family treasures. These families gravitated to Lakeview because it was the only institution of its kind that had been built at the time and it was close to their homes in Wyandotte County.
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By Lauren Nelson Employee – Lee Ann Dowell Here’s a Lakeview Village employee you can find mixing things up in the kitchen—Bistro chef Lee Ann Dowell. She works in the Bistro and assists in catering. Most chefs don’t want to look at food after cooking all day, but not Lee Ann. She feels lucky to work for a place that’s open to new ideas and allows her to use her creative side. “This job keeps me on my toes,” states Lee Ann. She recently participated in the 24th Annual Lenexa Chili Cook-Off. This was the fourth year for her family-operated cooking team, who has placed every year. Lee Ann’s team consists of her husband of 26 years, Larry, and two daughters, Becca and Jessie. The growing event had 177 teams enter this year, making it the most entries ever (when the cook-off began 24 years ago, there were only 15 entries). Now people flock to Lenexa from all over the Midwest just to join the cooking extravaganza. There are four categories to enter: CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International), home-style, chicken wings and salsa. The CASI consists of only basic ingredients and home-style is chili with anything in it. The top three winners get an automatic trip to the Terlingua, Texas cook-off. Every year Lee Ann gets closer to that trip. This year Lee Ann’s chili, named “2 fer”, placed in the top 20 out of 177! WOW!!! Lee Ann enjoys the atmosphere, but most of all the family fun. “There hasn’t been one year where we didn’t have a good time,” recalls Lee Ann. Hopefully we will see her delicious chili on the Bistro menu just in time for the cold weather. n
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Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don’t Let the ... (you know the rest)
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By Jennifer Manthey
ust the mention of bed bugs makes my skin crawl—which makes it difficult to watch the news as the media seems to enjoy mentioning it frequently. I am not the type of person who flees the kitchen to find my husband to come and kill the spider that has taken up residence above my kitchen sink—I can take care of that myself. Bed bugs are a different story though; at only about a quarter of an inch long and transparent except when they contain blood, I must admit that they give me the heebie-jeebies (I like a bug I can see and, therefore, squash). I’m sure I’m not the only person wondering if the now notorious bed bug lives up to all of the hype, so I decided to do some research of my own. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, www.epa.gov, “bed bugs have increased dramatically as a public health pest throughout the country. While bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases, they can cause stress, discomfort, and sores. Experts suspect the resurgence is associated with greater international and domestic travel, lack of knowledge regarding the complex measures needed to prevent and control bed bugs due to their prolonged absence, and increased resistance of bed bugs to available pesticides.” While there have been no confirmed reports of bed bugs at Lakeview Village, it doesn’t hurt to take precautions. To prevent or minimize the risk of having bed bugs at home, the EPA suggests the use of luggage racks to hold your luggage when you travel and suggests the you do not place your
luggage on the bed or floor; upon returning home, unpack directly into a washing machine using hot water, and inspect your luggage carefully. You should also remove clutter where bed bugs hide. You may wish to consider using mattress/box spring encasements. If you are considering buying used furniture, carefully inspect it for any signs of bed bugs before bringing it home. Additionally, when you purchase new items such as clothing, sheets, towels, etc., you may want to put them in your clothes dryer after bringing them home and before hanging them in your closet or putting them away. The items should be heated to at least 113 ºF for 1 hour. The higher the temperature, the shorter the time needed to kill bed bugs at all life stages, thus helping to ensure that you do not provide a new home for these creatures. If you think you may have bed bugs, first make sure you really do have bed bugs, not fleas or ticks or other insects. Look for dark spots which are bed bug excrement and may bleed on the fabric like a marker would; eggs and eggshells, which are tiny (about 1mm) and white; skins that nymphs shed as they grow larger; live bed bugs; or rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed. If you think you have found bed bugs, don’t panic; eliminating bed bugs is difficult, but it is not impossible. Please call the work order line at 322-7300 and someone will come by your residence to inspect it for bed bugs. Good night, sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite! n
Are You Scandinavian? A Scandinavian Potluck Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 7th, at 11:30 a.m. in Southridge Treetop Activity Center. If you are of Scandinavian descent and would like to join in this event, please call resident Sherm Olson at 438-2410.
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Marketing in Motion Colette Panchot, Director of Sales and Marketing (913) 744-2447 cpanchot@lakeviewvillage.org With 2010 coming to a close, the Lakeview Village Sales and Marketing Department has its “eyes on the prize.” Two prizes are reaching Lakeview Village’s independent-living occupancy goal and its healthcare census goal. It’s too early to report whether we have achieved these goals, but we have made real progress in 2010. Some believe Lakeview sells itself, and in many ways it does. Rather than rely solely on our community’s natural appeal, we are telling Lakeview’s story in a more compelling way. We have updated the group presentation and the oneon-one presentation for independent living. We
have created printed materials that explain the benefits of LifeCare and our full range of healthcare services, and we are making the website even more informative and user-friendly. Our ongoing efforts increase awareness and usage of Lakeview’s well-designed housing options and highly rated continuum of care. These efforts include regularly contacting prospective residents, conducting campus tours and meeting with senior groups and business leaders. We are spreading the word about exciting on-campus events, seasonal price promotions and living spaces as they become available. We also nurture relationships with healthcare providers that refer clients who can benefit from our short-term rehabilitation, assisted living and skilled nursing services. By keeping our eyes on the prize daily, we are taking care of the little things that make a big difference. It is truly satisfying to look back at year’s end and see a bustling community of satisfied residents. n
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Come Celebrate “A Times Square New Year’s Eve at LakeviewVillage” By Jennifer Manthey
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ust imagine spending New Year’s Eve at Times Square. You arrive around 3 p.m., excited that you have found a spot to stand a mere ½ mile from the “Ball” and, even better, only 150 yards from a restaurant where you know the maître’d and can be assured of access to a restroom. As the evening wears on, you stand elbow to elbow with nearly a million people wishing you had worn more comfortable shoes—and now it takes you 45 minutes to make the trek that 150 yards to the restroom. As the temperature drops, you realize that being this close to your fellow man has its advantages as you benefit from their body heat and are close enough to read the lips of your friends as it is too noisy to hear them speaking. At last, the countdown has begun and you can feel the surge of excitement as almost a million voices shout “3…2…1…Happy New Year’s!!!” Okay, it’s over, time to go home. Whew, that was fun??? If this type of New Year’s Eve celebration is not your thing then join us for “A Times Square New Year’s Eve at Lakeview Village” on Friday, December 31st, from 7-9 p.m. on the 1st floor of Eastside Terrace. We promise to keep you warm and make sure you have easy access to restrooms. And we promise you won’t have to wait until midnight to count down to the New Year. You can party and dance to the music of The Craig Smith Trio. Stop by the famous “White Horse Tavern” in the Eastside Terrace Conference Room and pay a visit to the cash bar (sorry, no alcohol allowed outside of the Tavern). We encourage you to bring your friends— whether they are Lakeview residents or live elsewhere—and show them how much fun it is to party, Lakeview-style. Enjoy an array of New York-themed refreshments. The Lakeview Village Foundation will be hosting some of New York’s finest cuisine at their “Nathan’s Famous Frankfurters” stand where you
can top your frankfurter with traditional New York favorites: Chili, Cheese, Chili & Cheese, Sauerkraut, Red Onions or Salsa. And, just when you thought it couldn’t be any more fun, join us at 9 p.m. in counting down to midnight (we know it will be midnight somewhere!) and watching Lakeview’s own New Year’s Eve Ball drop. So join us to celebrate “A Times Square New Year’s Eve at Lakeview Village”!!! n
A New Statue for Lakeview Have you noticed all the work being done in the front of Heritage Place? It is the new statue being erected in place of the old fountain. The What Not Shop has donated a bronze statue that will enhance the entrance to Heritage Place. The statue will have a water feature and a beautiful marble base. There will be benches, greenery and a new walkway, which the What Not Shop also helped to fund, to surround the wonderful work of art. There will be an “Unveiling of the Statue” Ceremony as soon as the project is completed. We will announce the date and time on Channel 2, so be sure to stay tuned so you can join us for the celebration!
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19th-Century Railroad Magnate Attends Foundation’s Candlelight Dinner
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n Wednesday, November 3rd, 49 guests attended the Lakeview Village Foundation’s annual Legacy Society dinner in the Treetop Room. The Foundation installed eight new members into the society, which now totals 43. Guests enjoyed a 5-course, Victorian-style candlelight dinner, a ceremony to install new members and a reenactment from Pete and Bonnie Hansen, two nationally recognized historians, playing the roles of Arthur and Jennie Stilwell. Mr. Stilwell was the founder of the Kansas City Southern Railway during the 19th century. The actors noted that the real-life Arthur and Jennie Stilwell passed away leaving all their money to charity. In this way, their legacy of helping others was able to live on after their deaths. “This was one of the Foundation’s most memorable evenings,” said Nelson Rumore, Foundation Executive Director. “It’s always a pleasure
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Newest Legacy Members (left to right): Frank Weimer, Bill Moffett, Nancy Moffett, Jim & Ginger Kenney, DeAnna Hensley and Jack Miller. Two members prefer to remain anonymous. to host this annual event as a way of saying thank you to those whose gifts make it possible to help their friends and neighbors at Lakeview for years to come.” The Foundation’s Legacy Society honors those who have listed Lakeview as a beneficiary of a portion in their estate plans. Members may remain anonymous and are not required to indicate the amount of their estate gift. While there is no minimum amount required to join, society members play an important role in the work of the Foundation because estate gifts tend to be considerably larger than current gifts. For questions regarding the Legacy Society, please call the Foundation at 744-2430. n Winter Art Show Winter is right around the corner. Every morning gets cooler and “Black and White” is the theme for the art show that begins January 15th and ends March 26th. Wire on the back of frames is best for hanging. Signup sheets will be posted on the bulletin board in the Administrative hallway of Heritage Place in early December and will be removed January 11th. Art in the current show should be picked up January 8th.
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Join us for High Tea and Fundraising
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By Shellie Sullivan
id you know that January is “Hot Tea Month”? Coincidentally, the 3rd High Tea fundraising event will take place Sunday, January 16th, in the Southridge Treetop Activity Center. The event raises funds for residents who might need financial assistance now or in the future. The High Tea will offer either a 3:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. seating choice. Each seating will last 1 hour. The cost is $10 per person, and checks should be made out to the “Lakeview Village Foundation” with “High Tea” on the memo line. Registration will begin at the Heritage Reception Desk on Monday, January 3rd. When calling to make a reservation, please specify which seating time you will be attending. Bus service will be provided, but you need to call Transportation at 744-2490 to request a pick up. Come and join the fun! There will even be door
prizes. If you have any questions you are welcome to get in touch with resident Barbara Joiner. Be sure to watch the Channel 4 schedule for a Live at Lakeview “High Tea” synopsis. n Your table is ready!
Residents enjoying High Tea at the 2009 event.
Resident Group Funding for 2011 January 1st is right around the corner and the departments at Lakeview Village have already completed their budgeting for 2011. That also means it’s time for the Lakeview Village resident groups to do the same. As was the procedure last year, the Resident Group Funding Committee—made up of six residents, four of which are Resident Council members—will provide oversight of the disbursement of funds designated for use by resident groups.
Registered groups have already received a Funding Request Form and Room Reservation Request form from Community Life. If you are a member of a group that would like to request funding or reserve a room and have not yet received the forms, please contact Lauren Nelson at 744-2410. Completed forms should be turned in to the Community Life Office in Heritage Place no later than Monday, December 6th. n Data Exams, Inc. ■ Toll Free 888-229- 0083
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Volunteer Opportunities Shellie Sullivan, Community Life Manager (913)744-2410 ssullivan@lakeviewvillage.org If you knit, your help is needed. We are looking for people to knit hats for the troops overseas to wear under their helmets. You will need to provide your own material, which must be wool, but they will provide the pattern. Thank you to those residents who helped with the last shipment of hats. If you are interested in helping with this project call Shellie.
G oing Green To share your “green” ideas, or to join the Living Green at Lakeview Committee, contact Shellie Sullivan at (913) 744-2410 ssullivan@lakeviewvillage.org Green Tip/Topic of the Month: Regifting—tips to successful regifting: It helps to make a list because you don’t want to regift a gift to the same person who gave it to you last year. Give the regift with the same confidence as you would give a gift that you actually bought yourself. Give the gift with a sincere expression and hopeful expectation, never minding that the real hope is they don’t figure out you are regifting and trying to save a buck. Regift only to those who least expect it (and will
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have trouble figuring it out). Those with a lack of knowledge of current styles are easy targets for that sweater that has been regifting now for the better part of a decade. Never regift across holiday lines. Giving a birthday present you received as a Christmas present is a red flag. Christmas gifts and Birthday gifts have different “feels”. Your regiftee is sure to notice. Consumables regift the best as long as they are non-perishable. Edible gifts you receive in the mail the week before Christmas are fine to regift; however, the fruitcake from your neighbor you received last year or the Easter ham you won in the church raffle might not be such a great choice. Warning: Regifting is a fine science that can only be mastered through experience. Ease your way into this dark holiday art slowly, regifting just a few presents each year until you are a master at it. Taken from www.eHow.com; submitted by Steven Smith, eHow member What a great way to reuse, reduce and recycle! Hope you enjoyed this humorous spin on “Going Green”. Glass Recycling Pickup: The glass recycling collection bins will be available December 3, 4 & 5. Do not leave glass for recycling except on these dates. Please remember to rinse your glass containers and take off all caps and lids before putting them in the bin. Thank you. Change in Bistro Hours Effective November 22nd, the Bistro hours changed. New hours are Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Did You Know December is …… By Living Well staff, Jackie Halbin, Debbie Jacobs-Karlstrom & Sandy Ayars
Reduce Your Holiday Stress Month!
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he Holiday Season is upon us with so much to do and so little time. If you find yourself becoming overwhelmed or feel your stress level rising, here are a few pointers that might help keep your holidays jolly:
Do One Act of Kindness—share something of yourself with someone else. Smile—even if you don’t feel like it….you’ll be surprised at the response you get. Remember to stay in the moment and ENJOY YOURSELF! Happy Holidays from your Living Well Staff! n
Simplify—cut that to-do list in half! Will it really matter if this thing or that thing doesn’t get done? Stay Flexible—be open to last minute changesbreathe, let it go and figure out a Plan B. Mindful Breathing—breathing deeply into the lungs expanding the diaphragm, known as belly breathing, increases your lung capacity and oxygenation. Practice inhaling to the count of four and exhaling for six. Say Ha! Ha! Ha! —laughter can reduce stress in every part of your body and can boost the immune system as well. Sleep—maintain your normal routine and number of hours of rest.
Lakeview Village Resident Receives Special Honor In 1969, recognizing that one of the most significant challenges faced by MidAmerica was its lack of alumni, Kansas City district layman, Dr. Otto Theel, organized MidAmerica Nazarene University’s (MNU) honorary alumni association. Ninety-five constituents formed the first association that would support the college financially. Dr. Theel became the first-ever recipient of the Dr. Otto W. Theel Honorary Alumni Award at the MNU Alumni & Friends Banquet on October 22. Dr. Theel served on the University Board of Trustees for many years and continues to serve today as a member of the MNU Foundation Board of Directors. Information courtesy of Carol Best, Marketing Department, MidAmerica Nazarene University. n
Here Kevin Garber (left) congratulates Dr. Theel as he accepts an official “Otto Theel Day” proclamation from the City of Olathe, from City Councilman Ron Ryckman (’94).
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Lend a Helping Paw Each year Animal Haven— a non-profit, no-kill shelter in Merriam, Kansas—helps almost 4,000 lost or unwanted pets, reuniting them with their families or giving them a second chance at a great life through adoption. Lakeview Village is sponsoring a canned food drive to assist with meeting the needs of this shelter. If you wish to “lend a helping paw”, you may drop any of the items from the list below into the collection bin located near the Community Life office in the administrative hallway of Heritage Place. High priority items are as follows: • Basic clay kitty litter (non-clumping) • Canned cat, kitten, puppy and dog food. • Liquid laundry detergent • Liquid dish soap (e.g. Dawn) • Large, two piece spade pooper scooper sets • New 32oz spray bottles For more information about Animal Haven, visit www.animalhavenkc.org.
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