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Caitlin Tucker, Duane Sundblad
Nicola Opine, Sara Wirth

PKT would like to recognize and thank Mike for:

• Helping out in last minute situations
• Working so patiently with the clients
• Encouraging the clients to reach their wellness goals
• Having a positive attitude and a smile on his face
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Asia for:

• Finding activities to do with the clients such as dyeing Easter eggs and playing soccer
• Doing a great job dealing with extreme behaviors
• Putting in a tremendous amount of work getting the Brick House orderly and shaped up
• Being so flexible with her schedule, even when shifts get switched at the last minute, picking up the slack
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Dwayne for:

• Doing an outstanding job helping to coordinate the unfortunate funeral of a client
• While doing so, displayed an extreme resilience in an otherwise difficult situation
• Working with this client for two years and being a tremendous positive force
• Caring for the client on a level that went well beyond call of duty as an LSI staff
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Wanda for:

• Jumping right into the direct care role, bringing much excitement to clients and always encouraging activities and movement
• Having extreme patience and coming up with many different ways to help clients understand something instead of just giving up
• Encouraging clients to play games or participate in a new or different way to make it more fun, easier and appealing
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Crystal for:

• Taking the time to learn what the client’s interests and hobbies are and making sure those things are coordinated into their activities
• Always willing to be flexible with her schedule and helping whenever she can
• Working with a very calm and relaxing demeanor which helps the clients, especially when they are upset
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Julia for:

• Doing a great job making cookies and decorating with clients at the house; even bringing pre-made frosting and cookie dough
• Finding ways to figure out missing item concerns and staying positive
• Having a calm manner that helps clients work through their concerns and enabling them to become positive
• Consistently maintaining excellent communications with both the house supervisor and the staff she works with
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