Meet Jon, Jake, and Patrick from Southwest House Continued from Homepage

Jake works at PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota (POSM) and Relion where he files papers.  His hobbies are riding his bike, fishing, hunting, playing video games, and reading wrestling magazines.  Jake wants people to know that he is a good person, and that he would like to become more independent.  Last year he went on a trip to Las Vegas with his support staff.  Jake said the best part of the trip was seeing Hoover Dam.  Jake also went to the Water Park of America where he really enjoyed Adam Jewell’s company (from Lincolnshire).  Jake wants people to know that he is practicing his swim strokes for the Special Olympics.  Jake and staff all say that Jake swims like a fish.

Patrick (known as Pat) works at the Kasson High School cafeteria doing dishes.  He gets support from Opportunity Services while working.  Before the holidays Pat was able to purchase a Play Station III, which he really enjoys.  Last year Pat received a cooking trophy at a cook off at the Eyota Market.  He made bok choy salad, which everyone at the house loves.  He also participated in the Rochesterfest Parade, walking with the float and handing out candy.  In 2008 he and Jon with help from staff Robin decorated a tree, Gingerbread Holidays, for the Festival of Trees.  Pat worked hard on it and it turned out great.  Pat enjoys going swimming, watching movies, going for walks, cooking, and visiting friends.