Two people associated with Lakemary Center in Paola have received awards from Interhab, an organization that serves as a voice in Kansas for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Carolyn Jacobs, who has served on Lakemary’s Board of Directors for many years, holding numerous leadership and committee chair positions, received the Outstanding Volunteer Award for significantly contributing her time and talents to a comunity program that serves individuals with disabilities. She sends personal hand written notes to all graduates and talks with each student and their family.
Another Award went to Jim Huber, who is the father of an adult served by Lakemary. He was selected as the recipient of Interhab’s Inspirational Family/Guardian Award for significantly contributing his time and talents to Lakemary and the individuals it serves. Lakemary’s Development and Grants Officer, Sally Beyers, says Jim is an integral part of the Lakemary Family; a dependable and tireless volunteer, a friend and cheerleader to the staff, an encouraging and informative peer to other parents, an engaged and relentless Community Advocate and a loving and supportive dad to his son.
