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VOL 79| ISSUE 12| February 2016
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FEBRUARY 2016GROUND BREAKING
CEREMONY
for our new consolidated service location at
233 Sgt. Ed Holcomb South
Conroe, Texas
Agency News
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Christmas has come and gone but the goodwill and wonderful outpouring of gifts and
food provided by our communities will warm the hearts and stomachs of so very many of
our clients for a long time. Once again, local individuals, service organizations,
church-es, companies and staff donated time, monies and/or adopted families.
Because of the outstanding generosity, Tri-County was able to provide a wonderful
Christmas for 2,000 people. This total includes clients and their family members. Some
of the gifts distributed were bicycles, dolls, footballs, warm coats, personal items, sheets,
clothing, and food. We would like to extend our warmest thank-you to the many people
that gave with their hearts to make so many feel very special this year!
Thank you, Service Master by Century Construction
Jillian Moak Thank you, Property Analyst Mike Duncum
Thank you, Splashtown Maggie Thomas
Thank you, Tradition Bank Weldon Whitt
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Community Events
SAVE THE DATE!
Relay for Life of Conroe
Friday, April 29, 2016
7 pm
Conroe High School
Tri-County will have a team this year!
We will have a Team Meeting soon.
Joyce Freeman, Captain
Allison Booth, Co-Captain
Pictured above (left to right) Reverend Christine Shippey, Minister Margie Morris and Adrian Akerson. Covenant with Christ International Community Service Center and Indigent Healthcare Clinic located in Cleveland, Texas celebrated their grand opening with an open house on Friday, Feb 5, 2016. Adrian Akerson and Joyce Freeman at-tended. Covenant with Christ International is in the Cleveland area to help with cri-sis situations and needs, ascri-sisting Clients to find services from a variety of programs.
Best Diet Tips Ever
from Prevention Magazine
1.
Drink Plenty of Water
—people sometimes confuse thirst with hunger, so you end up
eating extra calories when water is all you need.
2.
Close the Kitchen After Dinner
—mindless eating occurs most frequently after
din-ner, when you sit down and relax. Snacking in front of the TV is the quickest ways to
throw off your diet.
3.
Be a Skinny Shopper
—eat your favorite foods in moderation. Buy one fresh bakery
cookie instead of a whole box; or buy one small portion of bulk candy instead of a
whole bag.
4.
Eat Several Mini-meals During the Day
—people who eat 4-5 meals or snacks each
day are able to better control their appetite and weight.
5.
Eat Protein at Every Meal
—protein is more satisfying than carbs or fats and keeps
you feeling fuller longer. Protein also preserves muscle mass and encourages fat
burn-ing.
6.
Add Spices to Your Meal
—spicy foods stimulate your taste buds and make you feel
more satisfied so you don’t eat as much.
7.
Order From the Kids Menu
—the smaller portions not only cut calories but it’s also
less expensive.
8.
Use Smaller Plates
—this makes your portions look bigger which is mentally more
sat-isfying.
9.
Always Eat Breakfast
—skipping breakfast can make you hungry later which can lead
to nibbling and overeating at lunch.
10.
Portion Out Snacks
—don’t eat food directly out of the container—measure one
serv-ing size into a baggy and eat only one servserv-ing per day.
Eat a high-protein breakfast every day.
Your mom was right: breakfast is in fact the most important meal of the day. But a bagel or cereal isn’t enough.
A 2013 study published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
concluded that a high-protein breakfast of
eggs and meat was associated with health benefits throughout the day. People who ate the high-protein
break-fast
snacked less on junk food compared with people who ate cereal
. If you’re in a rush in the morning and
can’t cook breakfast, make some hard-boiled eggs the night before and pop them in your mouth on the way out
the door.
Read more: http://www.mademan.com/20-easy-ways-upgrade-life/#ixzz3z2KPVQ2p
The “Fat and Furious” Contest!
Monday, Feb 15th – Friday, April 15th
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HEALTH & WELLNESS:
Workplace Wellness
We do a lot of sitting during a regular workday. We sit while driving to the office - sit working at a desk - sit while eating lunch - sit on the drive home - sit for dinner. We need to break up that inactive monotony!
There are many movements that can be quick and effective for getting more active during the workday. The idea is to move in a way that doesn't require recovery time and allows you to return to your desk work energized and focused.
Mixing up different movements and adding some walking to your day will make you feel better and more productive. The goal is simply to move your entire body on a regular basis. Be sure to mix upper- and lower-body movements.
TRY SOME of THESE IDEAS:
Take strolls up and down the stairs a few times a day.
Do a series of wall sits, squats, and jumping jacks for 10 minutes.
Take a few minutes to listen to yourself take deep breaths in and out focusing on just your breath - nothing else.
Do a series of upper and lower body stretches to get blood circulating.
Turn on some music - jog in place for 1 minute, march for 2, and jog for 1 more.Do some "Deskercises"! See examples here: http://greatist.com/fitness/deskercise-33-ways-exercise-work
The benefits of purposeful movement during the workday are plentiful. Keep a pair of sneakers by your desk to remind you to get up and move. Try it - you won't regret it!
Eat a high-protein breakfast every day.
Your mom was right: breakfast is in fact the most important meal of the day. But a bagel or cereal isn’t enough.
A 2013 study published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
concluded that a high-protein breakfast of
eggs and meat was associated with health benefits throughout the day. People who ate the high-protein
break-fast
snacked less on junk food compared with people who ate cereal
. If you’re in a rush in the morning and
can’t cook breakfast, make some hard-boiled eggs the night before and pop them in your mouth on the way out
the door.
Read more: http://www.mademan.com/20-easy-ways-upgrade-life/#ixzz3z2KPVQ2p
The “Fat and Furious” Contest!
Monday, Feb 15th – Friday, April 15th
Cleveland Life Skills’ Valentine’s Celebration
Thursday, February 11, 2016
“
King” Tony Kendrick
“Queen” Mildred Waller
Cleveland Life Skills 2016 “Valentine’s Court”
7 Anxiously Awaiting the Results of the Contest…
Who will be crowned King and Queen?
A fun time of dancing was had by all.
Pictured here is everyone doing the “Chicken Dance”
A Special thanks to Cupid, Debbie Vick. You made their day!
“Prince” John Riebli
“Prince” Jason Grant
Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
The tress are coming down on our Sargent Ed Holcomb property.
Stay tuned for more updates on the building process and eventual
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The trees are almost gone and are being turned into
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Danielle Arrington
Transitional Care Spec WEH
Danielle enjoys fitness, photography and her dogs.
Annastasia Varnado
Life Skills Specialist Liberty
Annastasia enjoys reading and spending time with family.
NEW FACES AT TRI-COUNTY
Jessica Littleford
Psych Nursing Assistant PETC
Jessica enjoys reading, crochet, crafting and helping others.
Manuela Barton
Quality Assurance Spec II RP4
Manuela enjoys reading, embroidery and family.
Zakiah Dorala
C&A Rehab Specialist PETC
Zakiah enjoys thrift shops, basketball and football games.
Doris Kamau
Registered Nurse PETC
Doris enjoys travel, reading, and animals.
Gregory Banuelos
Intensive Eval Diversion Spec PETC
Gregory enjoys boxing, music, and fishing.
Ashley N Byrd
Advanced Nurse Practitioner WEH
Ashley enjoys reading, travel and photography.
Heather Spann
File Clerk/Support Staff Assist Liberty Med
Heather enjoys ATV repairs, skating and cooking.
Brenten Chase Dovey
Nursing Assistant PETC
Brenten enjoys hunting, fishing and movies.
Tweety Bird
The Cutest Valentine Cage
Tweety enjoys aggravating the silly old puddy tat!
Tip for the month…
The Employee Directory is located on
S:/employee directory. At this point you will
click READ-ONLY. This will give you access
to view or print the directory. No changes
can be made from this file. All changes
should be directed to Veronica Davidson at
[email protected]
Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all
in the name of Valentine’s Day.
What year did the diamond industry begin to promote Valentine's Day as an occasion for gift-ing diamond jewelry? Submit the correct year to Joyce Freeman at [email protected] and your name will be entered into a drawing for a free gift! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Name Anniversary of Years Number Location
Shannon Miller 03/01/10 6 RP2 Ashlie Aragon 03/02/15 1 Loop
Ashley Ward 03/03/14 2 RP1
Dr. Kenneth Winaker 03/06/06 10 Cleveland Maegan Richards 03/12/12 4 Admin Kelly Gonzalez-Miranda 03/12/12 4 RP2 Kelvin Harrison 03/12/12 4 PETC Bernice James 03/15/10 6 PETC Darynshiae Punch 03/15/14 2 WEH Ronnie Johnson 03/16/15 1 PETC
Derek Eageny 03/16/15 1 RP2
Tiffany Ellis 03/17/14 2 RP1
Connie Torres 03/19/01 15 Loop Ashley Ready 03/24/08 8 Huntsville Nelda Arnold 03/24/08 8 Huntsville Crystal Phillips 03/25/13 3 PETC
Anthea Ross 03/26/12 4 PETC
Susan Blair 03/26/12 4 Loop
Francis Tilton 03/28/05 11 Cleveland Cynthia Higgins 03/30/15 1 PETC Germanie Harris 03/30/15 1 PETC
Liz Burson 03/30/15 1 WEH
Joyce Freeman 03/31/08 8 Admin Breanna Robertson 03/31/14 2 PETC
Lilli Maples 03/31/08 8 Loop
Name Birthday Location
Marla Bailey 03/01 Loop Dora Johnson 03/01 WEH David Assael 03/01 RP3 Donna Pettiet 03/02 RP2
Jean Sharp 03/04 Loop
Henry Jackson 03/04 MTS Laura Parks 03/06 Admin Heather Waller Spann 03/10 Liberty Kimberly Crenshaw 03/12 PETC Cheri Hammond 03/12 Huntsville Uloma Ugbaja 03/14 PETC Kathryn Miers 03/14 WEH Callie Hanson 03/17 RP3 Brenda Jones 03/18 RP5 Dr. Maria Quintero-Conk 03/18 Loop Ashia O’Bryant 03/20 Huntsville Germanie Harris 03/20 PETC Gabriela Soto 03/21 WEH Lasundra Alexander 03/22 Cleveland Jacqueline Gradney 03/23 Liberty
Hazel Soto 03/23 WEH
Jessica Busa 03/24 Loop
Ashley Ward 03/24 RP1
Comfort Ibe 03/24 PETC Cynthia Higgins 03/25 PETC Rachel Peterson 03/27 Huntsville Melissa Zemencsik 03/31 RP2
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Liberty County
Cleveland Med Clinic 281-432-3000 Cleveland Life Skills 281-432-3076 Liberty Med Clinic 936-334-3299 Liberty Life Skills 936-336-8741
Walker County
Huntsville Med Clinic 936-291-5800 Huntsville Life Skills 936-291-5826
Montgomery County
Administration 936-521-6100 WEH 936-521-6300 MTS 936-521-6161 RP1-Child Intake 936-521-6301 Loop 936-521-6200 RP3-Adult Intake 936-521-6400 PETC 936-538-1102
Randall's (#1618) and Kroger Share Cards…Please don’t forget to use
them!
If you need one or more, call Jeanette at ext. 6114.
