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Thank You!
I would like to say a HUGE thanks to
the So. Royce Apts. and Lawton Apts;
staff for helping out with South Maple
while short staffed and working short
staffed yourselves to help. Special
thanks to Beth Smyser, Angie Kreger,
Loretta McCormick, Makayla Mullally
and Amber Owens for your help.
Congratulations to Makayla Mullally
for the Specialist at So Royce Apts.
and Beth Smyser for the specialist at
Lawton Apartments.
Thanks to ALL of my staff for all you
do.
Crystal, Lawton and So. Royce
United Way
Campaign
The United Way of
Siouxland is asking for
our help. You can
make a one- time
donation by October 30 or have a onetime donation payroll deduct in January.
the donations and forms go to Deanna at
the Main Office.
Financial Fitness Challenge
Mid-Step Services has received a grant for 250 employees to go
through a financial fitness program.
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This is an online financial training program where employees
can learn about budgeting, savings, financial planning,
basics of investing, retirement planning and more.
 Participants go at their own pace and on their own schedule
to complete 5 courses over 10 weeks. Everything is “online”,
family members can participate with employees. The program starts
Sept. 15th.
 Each week you can take an assessment, and determine the course you
should take to increase your financial knowledge.
 There will be ongoing support and information for participants.
 Participants chose one of the three following topics and complete the
courses listed under each topic.
Learning Plans and Courses
Basic Personal Finance - learn the basics of personal finance, saving money,
managing your credit, making the most of your paycheck and saving for special
expenses.
Saving and Investing - learn the basics plus strategies, retirement and mutual
funds.
Retirement Planning - prepare and save for your retirement, retirement
challenges, plan options and living in retirement.
Intermediate Investing - strategy and goals, investing in mutual funds, bonds
and stocks, evaluating investments.
Financial Planning - planning basics, planning for big budget items, managing
taxes, protecting yourself and your family, wills and estate planning.
Building financial security - making ends meet, taking control of your money,
improving your financial well-being, protecting your money and yourself, and
getting ahead and preparing for your retirement.
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Employee participation and interest is important to determine the scholarship
need. If you are interested please email your full name and email address to
Caryl at: [email protected] by Sept. 5th.
Mid-Step Services employees have
different backgrounds. We differ in;
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Personality style
Education
Age
Gender
Socioeconomic background
Cultural background
Race
Religion
Family situation
Sexual orientation
Physical abilities
Lifestyles
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Volume 5, Issue 9
Mid-Step Milestones - September Anniversaries
Seven Years
Amber Albers, 17th
Maria Reyes, 10th
Anthony Smith, 4th
One Year
Megan Lund, 9th
Teresa Mapes, 23rd
Jackie Reller, 9th
Victor Gonzalez, 16th
Trina Kennelly, 16th
Jessica Schrauth, 30th
Lisa Hollowell, 23rd
Eight Years
Andrea Thompson, 8th
Twelve Years
Amy Karstens, 27th
Melissa Klein, 20th
Three Years
Amanda Hattig, 12th
Cari Sonney, 19th
Kelsie Monk, 19th
Sixteen Years
Dawn Moore, 25th
Eighteen Years
Jane Stephenson, 20th
Twenty-Six Years
Tamra Villegas, 12th
Jack Ellis, 26th
Thirty-Seven Years
Gary Turbes, 26th
Twenty Years
Barbara Thomas, 2nd
Thirteen Years
Lorna Goetschius, 21st
Six Years
Karen Mathisen, 2nd
Monica Walsh, 8th
September Birthdays
Susan Worrell, 2nd
Kea Malloy, 3rd
Gayle Maney, 4th
Myeshia Gordon, 4th
Sophia Arens, 5th
Marlana Pauley, 7th
Sarah Hackett, 9th
Kori Davis, 11th
Jordana Myers, 14th
Diann Grillet, 16th
Wendy Kruger, 16th
Nicole Sloan, 16th
Autumn Burrell, 16th
Lanye Favors Manley, 17th
Melissa Vande Pol, 17th
June Peschel, 18th
Sheila Schumann, 18th
Barbara Westbrook, 18th
Rachel Norton, 19th
Wesley Lauer, 19th
Katelyn Jackson, 20th
Paige Reinking, 20th
Lynn Welty, 21st
Victoria Thompson, 22nd
Shelby Vo-Herfel, 22nd
Haley Rich, 23rd
Pamela Van’Thul, 23rd
Cherie Reynolds, 23rd
Nicole Zeman, 25th
Katrie Wieling, 25th
Brooklyn Farrell, 25th
Kristina Miller, 27th
Keesha Parker, 27th
Ashley Bowman, 28th
Darwin Boisen, 29th
Carla Hanner, 29th
Loretta McCormick, 29th
Rachel Adkins, 30th
New Employees
Fill in the empty
squares so that each
row, column, and
square box contains
the numbers 1-9 only
Spring Hills Apts.
Cherry House
Courage Homes
Tanaya Arndt, HCBS Asst.
Dennis Wilson, HCBS Asst.
Elsie Hines, RLA
Ashley Borman, RLA
Taylor Williams, RLA
Rachel Adkins, RLA
Kelsey Scofield, Diet Aide
Maple View House
Kayla Roberson, HCBS Asst.
Leech Apts.
Tre Frizzell, HCBS Asst.
Samantha Blakey, HCBS Asst.
Cheyenne House
Alyssa Rusch, HCBS Asst.
Did you know?
5% of Mid-Step Services employees are
over age 65.
Fourteen Years
Janice Nelson, 1st
In-Home Services
Ludy Diaz Cedillo, HCBS Asst.
Park View Homes
Brooklyn Farrell, RLA
Kelsea Ruble, Diet Aide
Laura Staten, RLA
Hailey Ackerly, RLA
Celine Preston, RLA
Danielle John, RLA
Courage Homes
Violet Piepmeier, RLA
Whitney Webbs, RLA
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Mid-Step Market
WANTED: 1-5 pound
weights, an exercise ball
and exercise tapes for the
exercise room . MSS is trying
to create an exercise room in
the back area of the Main
Work Center to go along with
the Blue Zones Project.
Please take donations to
the Front Desk at the Main
Office.
Household Auction: Sunday,
Sept. 21st at 1:00 p.m.
1202 D Street in South Sioux
City.
PLACE YOUR AD HERE!
IF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL OR
TRADE ANYTHING
JUST PLACE YOUR FREE AD IN THE
STEPPING STONE.
National Direct
Support Professional
Appreciation Week is
September 7th —13th.
The week will offer thanks
and appreciation to all
of our staff who work
directly with consumers.
Thanks for all that
you do!
Popcorn Balls
1 Tbs. canola oil
3 Tbs. unpopped popcorn
2 Tbs. butter
2 ¼ C mini marshmallows
1 cup honey-nut oat cereal
1 oz. pretzel sticks, broken
1/4 c dry roasted peanuts
1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over
medium-high heat. Add kernels;
cover and cook 4 minutes, shaking
pan frequently. When popping
slows, remove pan from heat. Let
stand.
2. Melt butter in a pan over low
heat. Add marshmallows; cook 2
minutes. Remove from heat. Add 3
cups popcorn and remaining ingredients; stir. Cool 2 minutes. Form into
10 (3-inch) balls. Cool 5 minutes.
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Life Enrichment Highlights
The Life Enrichment Areas have been making bookmarks, coloring packets and cards for
two Children’s Hospitals located here in Iowa. They have also started making fall decorations for the nursing home.
We are continuing with recycling and charitable donations. Please think of our project
before tossing any recyclables.
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Volume 5, Issue 9
Upcoming Events:
Casserole Contest this fall sometime. Be thinking of a dish you can enter.
Inside this issue:
DOG PARADE
Thank You &
More
The Life Enrichment ’s 3rd Annual Dog
Parade will be held on Friday, September
12th at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the east side of
the Main Office Bldg. Prizes will be awarded
to several categories with the judging being
done by consumers and staff attending.
Sylvia and Missy will have entry forms.
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Pets on Parade
- The Siouxland Human Society is holding
their annual fundraiser to help Siouxland’s homeless and neglected
pets. The Life Enrichment areas are so thankful the Siouxland Humane Society brings pets for us to enjoy every month, that they are
participating in helping raise fund for this event. If you would like to make a donation,
please give it to Missy Frank or Sylvia Flowers at the Main Work Center.
Financial
Fitness
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SUDOKU
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Mid-Step
Milestones
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Life Enrichment 4
Highlights
Mid-Step
Market
Mid-Step in
Progress!
Mid-Step Services broke
ground and work has
begun on the new home
on So. Cypress St. A safe
room, which is what is
shown in the photo above, has been built for when bad
weather strikes. The residents and staff will have a very secure place to go when needed.
The new home, which will be for persons who need more
medical attention and care, hopes to be completed before
the first of the year.
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September 2014
Motivating Self-Care Success
Remember … if you have signed up to become a Blue Zone participant (or if you want to sign up)
go to https://iowabluezoneproject.com and log in. Our company code is MSS. Free resources are
available to help you and your family improve your physical, emotional and social well-being.
Your Blue Zone committee is working hard to earn Mid-Step Services the title of Blue Zone Designated Worksite. Other companies that have earned this distinction include:
185th Air Refueling Wing, American Pop Corn Co., Briar Cliff University, CNOS, PC, Central Bank,
Diocese of Sioux City, Health Inc., Innovative Business Consultants, J&L Enterprises, Jackson
Recovery Centers, Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City, Northwest Area Education Agency, Palmer
Candy Company, Siouxland Community Health Center, Siouxland District Health Department,
Sunrise Retirement, United Real Estate Solutions, UnityPoint Health- St Luke's, Van Meter - Sioux
City, Wellmark Sioux City.
Great idea for September … On 8/1/14, Kim DeHaan, decided it was finally time
to take off some of her extra weight. “I was physically tired and I didn’t like how my jeans were
fitting. I knew that I had to become more physically active. So for every 30 minutes that I sit at my
sewing machine, I walk two blocks.” Other changes that she has made include drinking more water, portion control, and no eating after 6pm at night. She shared that she misses breakfast from
McDonalds but she is looking forward to buying new clothes and watching her weight go down.
As of 8/25/14 she has lost 10.6 pounds. Her short term goal is 25 pounds. “My progress is slow
but I am going to stick-to-it and not give up”.
**During the month of September, challenge yourself to
walk two blocks for every 30 minutes of inactivity.**
REPLAY!
Friday, Sept. 12th
Doxx Bar
1219 - 5th Street
Come check them out!
Mission Statement: At Mid-Step Services, we are dedicated to providing residential,
vocational, educational, and recreational services to people with intellectual disabilities in a caring, supportive environment where each individual is encouraged to reach his or her highest potential.
Part of being a Blue Zones Designated Worksite is being more
active, sometimes that is hard if you are stuck at your desk all
day. Below are several great apps that you can download on your
phone to remind you to get up and move during the day.
Apple: Health@Work Lite - Workplace reminder. This app reminds you to not only stretch but drink water and do something
health related activities at work. BreakApp - app that reminds
you to take a break. Stand up! The Work Break Timer - a flexible
break timer that reminds you to break during the day.
Android: Stretching and eye exercises - reminds you to take a break and has 15 exercises that
takes up to three minutes to complete. Break time - reminds you when you should take a break.
Upcoming Events: Wednesday, October 1st - Pink Day
Vision Statement: Mid-Step Services, Inc. will be the most respected service
October - Flu Shots - date and time will be published in the next Stepping Stone.
provider in the state; known for the opportunities we provide to consumers,
employees, and families.
All info submitted by On-Site Mercy Nurse, Marilyn West, RN BSN

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