From THe execuTIve DIrecTor ........................................... 2 From THe BoArD oF DIrecTors ....................................... 3 recognITIon –– From Wishes to Reality .................................. 4-7 HIlls & DAles HAppenIngs ............................................ 7-11 summer 2011 eDITIon Inside This Issue The end of the school year provides plenty of opportunities and festivities to celebrate all of the accomplishments that occurred over the past year. It also ushers in a time when everyone at Hills & Dales is busy making arrangements for all the summer events that take place – picnics, camps, overnight outings to the Wisconsin Dells, baseball games, concerts, and many other typical summer activities that we all enjoy with our family and friends. Right: Chyna, one of the youngest Hills & Dales Residents, strolls down the school hallway in a Rifton walker following her Kindergarten Graduation ceremony. She basked in the extra attention and opportunity to show off her increased independence in front of her family and friends who were there to celebrate with her. Left: Hills & Dales Resident, Ashley, and her prom date Joey pose for a picture outside the Residential Center on a sunny May afternoon before heading to dinner and the Hempstead High School Prom.
The end of the school year provides plenty of opportunities and festivities to celebrate all ofthe accomplishments that occurred over the past year. It also ushers in a time when everyoneat Hills & Dales is busy making arrangements for all the summer events that take place –picnics, camps, overnight outings to the Wisconsin Dells, baseball games, concerts, and manyother typical summer activities that we all enjoy with our family and friends.
Right: Chyna, one of the youngestHills & Dales Residents, strolls down the
school hallway in a Rifton walker followingher Kindergarten Graduation ceremony.
She basked in the extra attentionand opportunity to show off her increased
independence in front of her familyand friends who were there to
celebrate with her.
Left: Hills & Dales Resident,Ashley, and her prom date Joeypose for a picture outside theResidential Center on a sunnyMay afternoon before heading todinner and the Hempstead HighSchool Prom.
marilyn Althoffexecutive Director
“We arewhat we
repeatedly do,therefore
excellence isnot an actbut a habit.”
“Hills & Dales is dedicated to building meaningfullives for individuals with disabilities
by offering services that support the whole personand enhance community inclusion.”
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From the Executive DirectorThis has been a very active spring and summerfor Hills & Dales. While our legislators and Federaldecision makers were determining how and ifwe will continue to receive support, or whatprograms will remain intact for persons who reallydepend on medicaid, we at Hills & Dales havebeen busy doing what we always do! striving forexcellence in the supports and services we offeroccurs every day and as Aristotle proclaimed, “weare what we repeatedly do, therefore excellence isnot an act but a habit.”
our habits include making a difference like thegarden and fresh produce that max is growing inour backyard, or the trips that individuals areenjoying from our Dreams & Desires auction atour golf outing which include outings to concerts,to the zoo, to the oshkosh Air show, as well asall of the day to day activities occurring at ourcommunity center.
Hills & Dales staff members are some of the finestpeople you will meet, and in honor of their desireto provide excellent services and programs theywere all recognized by celebrating a week in June.nearly 260 employees who had over 1,300 yearsof collective employment enjoyed T-shirts whichcarried the theme for the week “respect the newr word”, cook-outs and bowling. This week longcelebration is a well-deserved habit which Hill &Dales has provided for many years and looksforward to continuing for many more.
The summer months are as busyat Hills & Dales as they are forany other typical family. much ofthese activities and events, suchas the annual summer picnic inwhich many from the Hills &Dales extended “family” areable to attend thanks to manyvolunteers, would not occur if itwasn’t for our large communityof supporters, so I send a giant“thank you” to you all!
Although this letter is beingwritten before the Annual Hills &Dales golf outing takes place, Iwould like to also thank all ofour many sponsors, golfers, anddonors who year after yearmake this the most successful
charlie giesepresident, Hills & DalesBoard of Directors
fundraising event we have. I am always amazed at thenumber of supporters who donate significant amounts ofmoney to support the Dreams & Desires Auction. This portionof the evening provides opportunities for the Hills & Dalesresidents to experience truly remarkable summer outings likeovernight trips to chicago or various destinations throughoutWisconsin. These individuals get to experience things theymay have never experienced before thanks to generousfriends who attend the golf outing and who realize that allpeople should have an opportunity to experience all that lifehas to offer.
Another golf event which supports Hills & Dales, the Jackie’sopen golf outing, is celebrating 25 years of existence onsunday, september 4th. This event and its location in clinton,Iowa just shows that Hills & Dales does not just positivelyimpact Dubuque and the immediate area, but that we havebeen supporting people from throughout eastern Iowa for mostof our existence. This golf event was started by Jack Hansen,a grandfather of a resident Amy, and after his passing a fewyears ago larry and linda Barnes whose daughter, also anAmy and who lived at Hills & Dales before her passing,decided to keep the tradition going. Twenty five years oflongevity is a significant amount of time, and we thank theHansen and Barnes families and all of our supporters from theclinton area for their many years of support of our mission.
Hills & Dales is not always on the receiving end of support,as it has been fun hearing about Hector the dog and his visitto meet his new friends who send him Bogey Tales Dog Treats(which you can read more about on page 9). This story justgoes to show that Hills & Dales is able to reach out andcontribute to the community and those in need as well. ohand I can’t forget to add a shameless plug for those peanutbutter flavored Bogey Tales Dog Treats that you can purchaseat Theisen’s, Kwik stops, and other locations in the area.
P.S. Please don’t forget to vote for Hills & Dales in the 100Cars for Good Program and help us win a new Toyota onSunday, August 14th! (See page 10 for more details)
MONETARY GIFTSAnonymousAArp Tax Aidemichael and mary AmentAmerican carpet outletlarry and linda Barneselaine Barwickstephen and marilyn Bellleora BemboomThomas and margaret Bendareverend Dr. Kenneth and reverend nancy Bickelmargaret BuelowDr. John and mary Jo chapmanJohn and lois corkenDubuque Fighting saintsDubuque racing AssociationTimothy edberg and Ann parsonsFlorence ernzenFred and nancy ertlrobert and patricia Forbeslillian Freundgeisler Brothers co.charlie and vicki glabTheresa gracesenator charles and Barbara grassleyJon HamerAnthony HardieHartig Drug co., Inc.Tricia Haverlandmary Kenneth Hemannmary HemingwayDonald HesselmanDoug and Bernadette HilbyBert and Betty HillaryAlice Hinzmary HirschDavid HuntIFmc - community InitiativeIowa school Age care Alliancerandel JonesWilliam and ellen KaiserArlene KaneJoyce KirkDr. roger KlauerKnights of columbus, #5513patrick and Deanna KoopmannKen Krebsgeorge and marjorie KutschKwik stop/ Dairy Queenrobert limbachBill mccullouchruth mergesDavid and Becky murphymerle and virginia o'rourkeTim and mary pinsKenneth raashJanet rhombergDaniel and Kim rohnerDuncan and carol rossrotary club of DubuqueAlberta rothgregory ryan
salem united church of christJohn W. santer's charitable Trustmary schladermargaret schmitzevelyn schwegmansid and Janice scottmichael seeleysisters of charity of the Blessed virgin maryloyce smithBryan spencerst. raphael's cathedralHelen steelelloyd and gloria strengTandem Tire & Auto service, Inc.u.s. Bancorp Foundationuniversity of Dubuque – J Term serviceproject studentsvsA Arts of DubuqueFrank Winders
In Memory of LaVon Abitzleo Abitz
In Memory of Mr. Artessister Donalda Kehoe
In Memory of Marie Bensongene and Teresa Hohmann
In Memory of Mary Virginia Biverelaine BarwickJon and Kathryn Berkleyeldon BiverDan and Jackie Fainpatricia gilbreath John and Julie HartmannHonkamp Krueger & co. p.c.Donald and Irene KaukaskieDaniel and Bonnie schmittDave spahn
In Memory of Irma Flodenmerri Harris
In Memory of Madonna FrainJack Frain
In Memory of David Gratzlois Farley
In Memory of Deanne GriceJohn grice
In Memory of Paul Haupertcarl and marianne Haupert
In Memory of Walter HaywardBillie Keil
In Memory of Frank Heimrose Heim
In Memory of Jim Hendersonsister Donalda Kehoe
In Memory of Louise Kowalskerobert cartigny
In Memory of Zachariah KupferFern Kupfer and Joseph geha
In Memory of Charlotte O’Rourkelane o’rourke
In Memory of Katie Ockenvernon Irlbeck
In Memory of Betty PerryKen and Judy lochner
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Gift List from January 1st, 2011 to July 31st, 2011
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MONETARY GIFTS (cont.)In Memory of Carrie Pilkentoncutina Jones
In Memory of Alberta PowersKen and Judy lochner
In Memory of Lafonda ScherfWilliam and michelle scherf
In Memory of Tina SorideDennis and chris soride
In Memory of Brodie Stalkersister Donalda Kehoe
In Memory of Mike Whiteeileen White
In Honor of Seth Christiansenelvira Zion lutheran church Women
In Honor of Bill and Arlette Frederickstephen and Karen Frederick
In Honor of Paige Gillitzerglen and pat Hotchkiss
In Honor of Kari Harrismerri Harris
In Honor of Jack and Kelli Roddymary roddy
In Honor of Jim Roddy and Lisa Hansenmary roddy
In Honor of Emily Schniederslila luensmannrichard and lori schaul
In Honor of Shane Wilsonpauline Wilson-parks
In Honor of Gary & Marilyn Althoff, Kyle& Kim Downs, Darrell & Betty Lendt,David & Karen Mensen, William & DianneOberbroeckling, and Donna PoehneltAlberta ronnebaum
IN-KIND GIFTSAnantha and chaitra AgastyaArea residential careApril Bergfeldramesh and nalini chakravartulachuck n Jo'sDiamond Jo casinoJames and mary Jo DriscollDubuque county shrine clubDubuque Days of caring volunteerscurtis and Danielle ettemalisa Frankgarden room cafe & creative cateringDouglas and Tricia Haverlandmillie HoernerKori and rachel Kaiserpaula KammDelores KaneTheresa Kassmary lou KoehlerJane Krogmeier
Jessica KueterKwik stop/ Dairy Queenlearning curveshelby leaselekotekpat and vicki leonardsteve and Kathy macDonaldsue mcginnismercy medical centersandy meyerBob and Janet moralschristine papelavon petscheQuincy Bag co.steve and michelle radloffDeb reynoldsJackie rogersrudzianski's Business equipmentJohn and JoAnn scannellchris and Danielle stollThe steven's companyDoris TomterTroop 51 Boy scoutsvendors unlimitedKatie von Ahmichael vonHollenWeber paper co.Dennis and Kathryn WendlingAndrea WestAndy and Katrina Wilberding
ANNUAL APPEAL GIFTSA-1 Home Health caregreg and nancy AdamsAlliant energy corp srvcs Inc.Alliant energy Foundationgary and marilyn Althoffmichael and mary AmentApex concretelouis and mindy Basslerrudy and Joan BellmannThomas and margaret BendaBlack Hills energyBill and Barbara Blasencartegraph systemsJames and ruth clancyWilliam and Alice collisterTom and Joyce connorsrobert crippesJim and monica curoeDr. paul and myra Delonggary and cindy Dolphinmike and Jeanie DonohueDubuque Bank & TrustFrancis and Doreen FagerFred's Barber shopDave and lois Fritzlynn and cynthia FullerDon Funk
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Recognition... from Wishes to RealityGift List from January 1st, 2011 to July 31st, 2011
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ANNUAL APPEAL GIFTS (cont.)William and Kathleen gasperJohn and Barbara gormleyJanet gradyAlan and susan Hattelgeorge and connie Hellesister mary Kenneth HemannBrad and elizabeth HeyingTerry HicksTerry and Jean Hilkingene and Teresa Hohmannsteve and sherry HoranDr. James and cathy HubbardIIW engineers & surveyorsron and patti IversonJim's Antiquesric and sue JonesJunction 21lavonne Kerthgenevieve KieferJim and peg KircherKlauer manufacturingWilliam and Barbara KruseDennis and Bev larsenelaine and lanie lassDr. randy and cathy lengelingKen lenzcharles and mary longoJohn and ellen markhamrob and leann mcDonaldmary meyerKelly and sharon myersgary and Karen newtBob and Ann osterhausFather paul ottingAnn philippimarc pichikDave and Tori richterstephen and Kris rodhammike rudeneve sagerosemary sannerTom and Darleen sarvismike and gail scherrJohn and rose schreiberrobert and Jeanette schreiberDave and Donna schuellerImy Ann shermanKeith and lori sindbergcolleen sinskygerry skahillgil and Beckie spencechris and pam Theisencharles and Bernice TermontThe Butler Family FoundationThe sirk Family FoundationTri-state Independent physicians AssociationWindsor Hills Family Dentistry, p.c.len and sue uhalunified Therapy servicesArnie and Anne van etten
Bob and Donna WahlertDavid WeberJames and laura Woltereugene and Janice ZirkerZephyr Aluminum products
In Honor of Aubrie’s 1st Birthdayshannon and Deanne Althoff
In Honor of Kari Harrisunited methodist Women
In Honor of Abby LeKen le and Kelley nguyen
In Honor of Emily Schniederslila luensmann
In Honor of Whitney WilsonKen and sharon schwankeWes and mari schwanke
In Honor of Jared WulfekuhleArt and shirley coleman
In Memory of Dr. Edward DeckertHigh Twelve club of Dubuque
In Memory of Patrick FlemingBrian and Kathy Kane
In Memory of Raymond andDorothy KopacekTony Foy and carey norgaardseth Foychris FoyFoy enterprises Inc.nicole stollerDan and natalie TegtmeyerAmanda elliott
In Memory of Cloy KuhseDennis and chris soride
In Memory of Alicia Rae LochnerKen and Judy lochnersteve and mary gibbs
In Memory of Norman KirchDarlene Kirch
CAMPAIGN GIFTSgary and marilyn AlthoffAmerican Trust & savings Bankgreg and Kathy BillmeyerHolli cannonAshley clarkDubuque Auto plaza, Inc.Karen DuveFlexsteel Industries, IncFloorshow Furniture & Flooringcharlie and linda giesestephen and connie HardieDianne HolzJames and elizabeth pfohl Foundationric and sue JonesTom and Julie KaneJim and peg KircherAl Krueger
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Recognition... from Wishes to RealityGift List from January 1st, 2011 to July 31st, 2011
CAMPAIGN GIFTS (cont.)louis and Deb lugrainrob and leann mcDonaldmedical Associates clinic Foundationmike Finnin chrysler, Jeep, Kia, FordBob and susan millermorrison Bros. co.mike and mykee murtaghJohn and stephanie ottaviDennis and Tanya paynemark and Jodi rudenmary schmidgayla schmittmichelle schmittronald and charlotte schoperandy and lynn skempThe Butler Family FoundationThe powers of communication, Inc.Theisen's Home - Farm - AutoWahlert FoundationDave and carole Welu
In Honor of Scott CorbettTerry and Kathy corbett
In Honor of Carol Link for years ofservice to Hills & DalesAnonymous
In Honor of Hill & Dales Staffedwin and susan ritts
In Memory of Eldon BonifasDarren and Amy Kapparos
In Memory of Donald and Anna Mae ConlonJim and cathy giese
In Memory of Joseph W. and Suzanne B. GieseJim and cathy giese
In Memory of Patrick FlemingBrian and Kathy Kane
In Memory of K. Bruce Lauritsenmike and Jeanie DonohueJeanne lauritsen
In Memory of Erika Lynn McClainlouis and Billi Jo lugrain
In Memory of Cassy Murphynikki ender
on June 2nd, at the 96th Dubuque Area chamber of commerce Annual Dinner at-tended by over 470 people, Hills & Dales was awarded the non-profit of the Yearaward. We were recognized for our service and dedication to people with dis-abilities through our inclusive programs. This is a tremendous honor and recogni-tion for our agency. In their fourth year, the Awards of Distinction recognize andhonor members of the business community for their outstanding performance in thefollowing areas: retail Business of the Year, small Business of the Year, manufac-turer of the Year, employer of the Year, non- profit of the Year, volunteer of theYear and the chairman’s Award. (photo and logo courtesy of the Dubuque Areachamber of commerce)
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Right: Marilyn Althoff, Executive Director,accepts the award.
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Right: colin, a resident of Hills & Dales, withassistance from his dad winds up for a big tosstowards the dart board while participating in thespecial olympics Iowa Dubuque Young Athletesplay Day that was held in early June. The eventis not a competition, but rather an opportunityfor young children with mild to severe disabilitiesto interact with others who may be like them.The program also aids in increasing the child’sstrength and coordination for sports whileintroducing the children to group play and thecooperation and awareness of rules that may berequired.
Left: A bowling ball glides down anadapted ramp resulting from a swift pushfrom Hills & Dales resident rhonda.she, along with many other Hills & Dalesresidents and clients, competed individ-ually or as a team in various events(wheelchair basketball, ball darts, volley-ball, etc.) at the Dubuque special olympicschallenge Day event this spring.
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Celebrating Employee Recognition Week!Hills & Dales has a team of 259 dedicated staff members who help build meaningful liveseveryday! employees were recognized for the work they do during the week of June 20th.25 staff members have achieved milestone anniversaries which represent 190 cumulative years ofservice, and received Years of service Awards. The week included grill outs sponsored by vendorsunlimited, fun bowling competitions, ice cream treats, and more!
25 YEARS
gayla schmitt
20 YEARS
patsy leibfried
15 YEARS
Amy Kapparos
10 YEARS
Jessica ThomasJason HenkleJames Klossnerlora lamb
5 YEARS
rose schreiberlinda roscamp
Brittany Williamsmary lou KoehlerBert connerKaren HarrisJoan langstephanie HuberBrandy HansenTabitha revenigFawn petersonTara TrifoneKaren HealyBill stumpfcassie clendenenrandy lathamcutina Joneselizabeth KaneAbove: Four members of the Hills & Dales nursing staff
celebrated milestone anniversaries!
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The adult clients of Hills & Dales who workmaking Bogey Tales Dog Treats at the lifeTraining center had the opportunity to meet anew friend they have been corresponding withfor the last few months for the first time when alarge, black dog named Hector came for a visit.
Hills & Dales executive Director, marilyn Althoff,saw a news story in January about a soldier,specialist Kevin urquidez, from marion, Iowawho was deploying to Afghanistan and who wasfrantically searching for a home for his dog andbest friend Hector. For the last few months theclients have been sending Bogey Tales DogTreats to Hector at his new foster home, who attimes is willing to share with his fellow dog andfoster sister sparkle. Hector and his foster par-ents Josh Holland and Dawn svenson Holland,as well as sparkle, made the trip from the cedarrapids area to the Hills & Dales communitycenter so Hector could meet his new friends onJune 17th.
Right: miah, a Hills & Dales client, is eager toshare a dog treat with Hector who is just as eagerto eat the treat!
Left: Their matching caps were proudlyworn during a ceremony in late may forthe 17 graduates of the Hills & Daleschildcare center preschool class of 2011.parents, loved ones, and staff joined in onthe celebration to help recognize all of theachievements and learning that took placethroughout the last year for this specialgroup of preschoolers!
In an effort to conserve resources and to be more “green”,anyone who is interested in receiving future Hills & DalesHappenings Newsletters through e-mail please contactJennifer Childers, Development Assistant, at either563-556-7878 or [email protected].
HILLS & DALES WEBSITE UPDATEsome new features include the ability to donate online,
childcare center online payment, Bogey Tales can be ordered for pickup online, new layout, design and much, much more!Be sure to check out the new site at www.hillsdales.org
late in 2010, Hills & Dales and riverview center received a Federalgrant totaling $450,000 from the office on violence AgainstWomen’s education, Training, and enhanced services to end violenceAgainst and Abuse of Women with Disabilities grant program.
united for change is a collaboration between Hills & Dales andriverview center, and is committed to promoting access andempowering survivors of sexual abuse/violence with disabilities.united for change aims to create systematic change within bothorganizations to provide excellent services for all survivors in ourcommunity. The collaboration strives to understand the unique risksthat people with disabilities face, and their challenges in disclosing experiences ofsexual abuse/violence and accessing services. united for change will work to createsustainable, equitable, holistic change in our organizations and our community.
The collaboration is currently in the first phase of a three-year project to create this change.In this phase, both agencies are committed to building the collaboration, assessing how tobetter provide holistic services for the clients, and developing strategies to address thoseneeds. The second phase will focus on implementation of these changes. This work isfunded by a grant from the us Department of Justice, office on violence Against Women.
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Hills & Dales “Happenings”
Help us Win a New Vehicle on August 14th!
Hills & Dales is proud to announce we’ve been selected as afinalist in Toyota’s 100 cars for good program. now we needyour support! Toyota’s 100 cars for good program is show-casing five non-profit organizations each day for 100 days onToyota’s Facebook page, facebook.com/Toyota. visitors tothe page can vote once a day for the organization that they feelis most deserving of a new Toyota vehicle. In order to vote forHills & Dales you have to have a Facebook account.
Hills & Dales will be one of the five organizations highlightedfor voting on August 14th. A Toyota through the 100 cars for
good program will help us because a fundamental part of the Hills & Dales mission isenhancing community inclusion, therefore having adequate access to the community inwhich persons live is vitally important to building and sustaining a meaningful life.check out www.facebook.com/toyota for more information and to vote.
To view our promotional video please go to www.youtube.com and search for Hills& Dales child Development center.
*please “like” the Hills & Dales child Development center Facebook page to learnmore about this great opportunity and to get updates on Happenings at Hills & Dales.
25th Annual Jackie’s Open Golf OutingSunday, September 4, 2011 - Clinton, Iowa
4 person scramblelots & lots of prizes!
All proceeds go to Hills & Dales!please contact Jen childers at 563-556-7878 for more information.
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Hills & Dales “Happenings”The IFMC Community Initiative recently awarded Hills & Dales a grant of $20,000 toestablish the Safe Transitions and Accessible Childcare Program that occurs at theHills & Dales childcare center. The goal of this program is to aid school-age children andyouth who are on the Autism spectrum, or who have other related disorders who are supportedby our childcare center that are struggling with transition and lack of routine when the schoolday ends. A typical childcare places the children in a group atmosphere with all the noise andactivity that goes along with that type of setting. This program will reduce the stimulus andsensory overload they are experiencing through therapeutic programs which address thephysical, cognitive, emotional, social, developmental and/or behavioral needs of these at-riskchildren by decreasing the stressorsthat lead to the behavioral outburstcycle. some programs offered arepet Therapy, music Therapy,Dance/movement Therapy,Art Therapy, recreational Therapyand laughter Yoga.
YAPPERS and The OptimistClub of Dubuque also recentlyawarded Hills & Dales grants tosupport this program!
Thank You to all these groups fortheir grant support of this program!
In 2010, the Dubuque racingAssociation awarded Hills & Daleswith a grant of $15,000 to helppurchase a new 11 passengermini-bus to enchance the currentfleet of aging Hills & Dales vehicles.The new vehicle purchased withsupport of Annual Appeal Donors,Dubuque Area public safetyAgencies, along with the DrA grantarrived in may of this year and hasalready started to cruise the streetsof Dubuque.
A huge THANK YOU to theDubuque Racing Association and allthe other contributors who helped
with our new vehicle purchase!
Left: Joey Anderson, Director of Community Relations for theDRA/Mystique Casino (left) and Marilyn Althoff, Executive Directorof Hills & Dales, strike a pose with the new vehicle.
Below: A group of Hills & Dales Residents and Clients enthusias-tically welcome the new vehicle!
