After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes GIVING TUESDAY – a national day set aside to take a break from the craziness of shopping and give back to our communities.  If you like the concept of giving online, please plan to join us on Tuesday, December 1st.  Note:  a small fee is charged by PayPal to process online donations. Funding for programs doesn’t cover everything.  Despite recognition that spending time with people and participating in community events has a positive impact on learning, socialization, and behavior, transportation is under-funded in most programs that serve people with disabilities.  That’s why we... Read More

If you have driven by our location on SE 27th St lately, you’ve seen the slow transformation of the building! The old metal siding had fallen victim to drainage issues caused by installation of asphalt at a higher level than the siding (before Kalix purchased the building).  The result is water problems and the need to replace the siding.  Insulation also needed to be replaced.      

JOB EXCELLENCE ATTITUDE AND COMMITMENT JUSTINE BROWN—1005 Supervisor Since taking over as PS in March, Justine has implemented changes to increase participation in a variety of activities – both at home and out in the community. She has improved organization and completion of household tasks, and continues to ensure that data is entered correctly.  Congrats, Justine, for being selected for the October Employee Spotlight! SARAH BERGH CC—1105 Minot Sarah was nominated for many positive work attributes:  leadership, teamwork, enthusiasm, completing tasks on time, assistance with training new staff, well-liked by people enrolled in the program, etc.  More specifically, Sarah was... Read More

The Kalix Day Supports Program planted a garden in 2015! A grant from the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation provided materials and soil for constructing raised beds, tools, and seeds. The raised beds allow easy access by everybody. The purpose of the project is to offer gardening as a productive activity that builds a sense of accomplishment as well as provides a multi-sensory experience (feel the dirt and plants, see the plants grow and develop, smell the blossoms, taste the produce). Gardening also reinforces activity and movement during planting, weeding, and harvesting. Finally, gardening can motivate people to increase their... Read More

QUALITY OF LIFE ENHANCEMENT LEADERSHIP DIGNITY AND RESPECT MEREDITH PFENNIG MSLA Minot Congratulations to Meredith for being selected for the Employee Spotlight for her ability to propose and implement new ideas that enhance the quality of life for the people who live at MSLA! VICKIE ALLERY MSLA/ICF Park Street Supervisor Vickie received two nominations both related to her leadership of staff including providing sufficient training so that staff understand the purpose and importance of supports. She also provided valuable insight for those devising plans and supports. TEAM:  AMANDA DUKE AND ROXANNE GOETTLE MSLA Minot Amanda and Roxanne were nominated for... Read More

The Kalix Recycling Center is having a book sale! Books are prepackaged in boxes according to genre. The cost is $5 (including tax) and they can be purchased in the Kalix Recycling Center drive-thru.

QUALITY OF LIFE ENHANCEMENT LEADERSHIP EXEMPLIFYING OUR MISSION BEVERLY HALTON MSLA Minot Beverly was nominated for her efforts in creating an effective individualized support routine that is enjoyed and promotes progress towards positive outcomes. VAL KEMPF Supervisor TCLF 1101 In addition to showing strong leadership and effective communication skills, the nomination notes that Val is very good at calming people down in intense situations. EVANS MEMBA ICF 1007 Minot The nomination notes that Evans is regularly successful with facilitating community participation.  In addition, he recently was able to establish a positive working relationship with somebody that typically has a difficult... Read More

Notable Nominees for July: Vickie Allery—Rolla MSLA Supervisor, Janna Azure—Turtle Creek PD, Vickie Bambenek—Minot Job Coach, Linus DeCoteau—Turtle Creek MSLA Supervisor, Jodi Johnson—Dir. Vocational Services, Megan Northagan—Accounting Clerk, Julene Ristau—MVW Services Grand Forks, Leticia Woody—ISLA Minot, Melissa Zietz—TCLF 1109

Congrats to Vanessa Sult (Minot ISLA) for being selected as the June Employee of the Month.  Vanessa is a valued ISLA staff who most recently made tremendous efforts to ensure the best possible health for a person by accompanying them to medical appointments with multiple specialists.  Her presence allowed her to communicate vital information, resulting in better medical advice and better implementation of the advice.  Thank you, Vanessa, for displaying Kalix values: Dependability, Professionalism and Teamwork! Congratulations to the other nominees:  Melissa Zietz (TCLF 1109), Lexi Grabow (Minot DSP), Amanda Duke (Minot MSLA), Wanda Olson (Minot MSLA), Shelly Hogue (ICF... Read More

Congrats to Paula Seabolt (Minot MSLA) for being selected as the May Employee of the Month.  Paula continually provides leadership at MSLA 330 that has been recognized and appreciated by many, especially less-experienced staff who need that extra guidance and direction.  Thank you, Paula, for displaying Kalix values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork! Congratulations to the other nominees:  Sean Bauer (ICF 1007), Katie Gourneau (Rolla DSP), Brandi Azure (MSLA Turtle Creek), Tiffany Gulbranson (Minot DSP), Bryan Steier (ICF 1005), Dawnice Williams (TCLF 1109)