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Hot Dog and Brat Bash 1 Henry County Fair 2-3 Senior of the Year 4 Clubhouse Pizza 4 In Appreciation 4 Gerald Award 5 SCI Awareness 5 Kent’s Korner 6-7 Levy News 8 Good Life 8 Supported Employment 9 SIBS Conference 9 Throwback 9 Transition to School 10 SASS 11 Employment Opportunity 12 Job Club Picnic 13 Upcoming Events 14

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IN THIS ISSUE

Seeing Potential ~ Inspiring Opportunities

HOPE Services is committed to creatively working in partnership with eligible individuals

and their families to discover, pursue and

achieve what is important to them.

135 E. Maumee Napoleon, OH 43545

419-592-0126 or

2254 North Scott St., Unit 2

Napoleon, OH 43545 419-592-0126

www.henrydd.org

HOPE Services Serving Henry Count y’s Children and Adults

The theme this year was Making Memories at the Henry County Fair . . . and we sure did! HOPE professionals and individuals we

serve helped out all week long. Thanks to all who helped out!

MAKING MEMORIES AT THE HENRY COUNTY FAIR

Once again HOPE Services participated in the

Tomato Festival Parade at the Henry County Fair as well

as helping out in the HARC Popcorn Booth and

Information Booth.

Tina, Heather and Stacie ready for the crowd.

A great looking SES crew!

TJ is always willing to help out. Thank you!

The group always enjoys walking in

the parade.


The HOPE cheerleaders came away with a first place finish in the Spirit Division! Go Cougars!!!

Robin, Sam and Deb helping out in the Information Booth.

Thanks Derrick for helping out in the

Popcorn Booth!

Deb, Sue, Nikki, Kelly and Kris always willing to give a helping hand.

Robin, Dawn and Tim pitching

in at the Pork Stand.

We also had the opportunity to take a couple shifts in the

Pork Producers Booth.

MAKING MEMORIES AT THE HENRY COUNTY FAIR


of the Year

132 N. Wilhelm Holgate, OH

THE DAY’S PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT

PILLARS OF SUCCESS WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE

SHORT-TERM HOUSING AND SUPPORT

SERVICES TO HENRY COUNTY’S HOMELESS POPULATION.

Pizza Buffet and

Fundraiser

DINE IN AND

CARRY OUT

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. AND

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Mr. Morris Gerken was named the HOPE Services Senior

of the Year during the 2016 Henry County Fair. Morris

was born in Henry County and grew up in Freedom

Township on a farm. In his younger days, he worked on

the family farm. He helped bale hay, raise animals,

gathered eggs and cleaned the hog pen.

Morris currently keeps busy with Special Olympics where

he enjoys horseback riding and bowling. He likes playing

pool, going to garage sales and doing volunteer work

while a1ending the SASS program at HOPE Services.

HOPE Services appreciates the hard work and dedication of each of its employees which contribute

to the overall success of the agency. As such, we would like to recognize the years of service given

by the following employees:

Cheryl Lewis 4 years of service

Shirley Walker 4 years of service


Giraffes Can't Dance is a book about Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. The Gerald Award is an award presented among the staff at HOPE Services on the basis of seeing beyond what others believe to be possible. This professional has demonstrated gentle inspiration and a vision based on possibilities, so that every person we serve might be able to reach his/her greatest potential. Mel Dachenhaus (last month’s recipient) presented the award to Kris Banister. She is a Service and Support Administrator at HOPE. She is creative and sees beyond the possibilities in each and every individual. Kris is always willing to listen, take time out of her schedule to answer questions and help out where needed.

Congratulations Kris and thank you for all you do f or the individuals of HOPE!

September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness

Month. Every 48 minutes in our country

someone becomes paralyzed. Most injuries

occur from car accidents, falls, work-related

accidents and sports injuries. Millions world-

wide are living with paralysis as a result and

living with the knowledge that there is currently

no cure for their injury. The average cost to

manage care and provide treatment to Spinal

Cord Injury pa6ents is $4 billion. By designa6ng

September as Spinal Cord Injury Awareness

month, congress hopes they can further educate

people about preven6ng accidents and helping

vic6ms walk again. Will you stand up for those

who can’t?

Amber Arnette works at HOPE Services as a

Data Entry Clerk. We appreciate everything she does for HOPE.

Upcoming events • September 5th Horseback Riding at Dusty

Boots in Weston from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm • September 6th Bowling at River City

Bowl-A-Way in Napoleon from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• September 7th Softball both teams Henry County vs Fremont at Napoleon 6:00 pm

• September 12th Horseback Riding at Dusty Boots in Weston from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• September 13th Bowling at River City Bowl-A-Way from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• September 13th State Golf Meadow Links Cincinnati



• September 23rd Fall Horseshow at Dusty Boots



• September 28th Developmental Swim and Cycle at Filling Home at 10:00 am

If you have any Special Olympic news and or pictures that you would like to see included in

the newsletter please contact me at: [email protected] or

[email protected]

Gary has been involved in Special Olympics for lots of years. His favorite Special Olympics memory is playing in the state basketball

tournament. Gary enjoyed being coached by Dewayne Brewer. His preferred college football team is the Ohio State Buckeyes and high school

team is the Napoleon Wildcats. Gary’s pick of NFL team is Green Bay Packers. His favorite

Nascar driver is Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gary’s choice of Special Olympic sport is Powerlifting. His

favorite make of car is a Chevy. Gary enjoys watching football.


Kent’s Korner

• Golf made its debut at the 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

• 119 athletes from 12 Programs competed in golf at the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin, Ireland.

• As of the 2005 Special Olympics Athlete Participation Report, 13,916 Special Olympics athletes compete in golf.

• Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players (or golfers) use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes. The game is played on golf courses, each of which features a unique design, although courses typically consist of either nine or 18 holes.

HOPE Cheerleaders competed in the Corn City Festival at Patrick Henry

High School. Great Job team!



Blake Stambaugh, HOPE’s SSA Director and Good Life Facilitator, recently led

an ac6vity at our latest staff mee6ng. Three bags were given to three groups

and the goal was to build the tallest free-standing tower you can with the

supplies in the bags. Those were the only

direc6ons given. The key to the ac6vity was to

divide the supplies given unevenly. Because of

the unequal distribu6on of supplies, in order

to build the tallest tower possible, the groups

really had to all merge and share supplies. But

because they were divided into groups, and

that implies compe66on to most people, no

one tried to suggest that the groups

collaborate or share supplies. This was a team

-building ac6vity to focus on communica6on

and collabora6on. The overall idea to the

group was to build the tallest tower. By

sharing resources and ideas, the three groups

could have combined their bags and built a

much larger tower. Communica6ng and accep6ng ideas/sugges6ons from other

groups/departments within our agency can go a long way towards building the tallest

“tower” and providing the best services we can to the individuals that we collec6vely

serve. Everyone enjoyed this ac6vity and it gave us all something to think about!

The Good Life crew from Henry County had an opportunity to meet

up with other facilitators from Northwest Ohio. It was a summer

boost to remind us of how important it is to keep Good Life

forefront in our daily interactions with the folks we support,

our co-workers, families and friends!

LEVY NEWS

Levy dollars have always been, are now and will continue to be needed to support services for those we serve. This need does not change. For more information regarding levy needs or to join the HOPE Services Levy Committee, please contact Melinda Slusser, Superintendent.


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This month Supported Employment Services would like to recognize Brian Conroy. Brian has

been employed at the Napoleon Walmart since April 2016. You can find Brian running a

register. Brian enjoys his job. Away from working at Walmart, Brian loves to go to

Goodwill to find treasures. Good Luck Brian and keep up the good work!

Jenny Hartford—McDonald’s (22 years)

Terri Jo Stover—HARC (11 years)

Ryan Johnson—Walmart (4 years)

Kenny VanPelt—Keller Packaging (2 years)

Bobby Baser—Keller Packaging (1 year)

Mark Morris—Keller Packaging (1 year)

This month’s throwback picture features our very own Kent Spiess!

We see that some things never change!

throwback

Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12 Embassy Suites Dublin, Dublin, Ohio

You may submit registration online by visiting www.ohiosibs.com

Financial assistance may be available through the Henry County Board of DD.

For additional scholarship opportunities, contact Bobbi Montenegro at 330-705-8367

Topics to be discussed include: • Supportive Technology

• Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Trauma

• Cleveland Clinic Research Update: “Dementia in Individuals with Down Syndrome”

• Ohio SIBS’ Regional Sibling Gatherings Project

• History of Disability in Ohio

• How Ohio SIBS Needs You


Your preschoolers been playing school with his stuffed animals for a few weeks now, has had playdates

with a few of friends, and can’t stop talking about his new lunch box and backpack. All good prepara6on for

the big day ahead — and good signs that your child is ready for his preschool debut. But will all that

translate into a smooth, stress-free transi6on on the first day? Maybe—or maybe not as much as you’d

hoped. Either way, these 6ps can make the first day of preschool a more manageable experience for your

li1le one—and for you.

First Day of School Tip 1: Take your 4me in the morning.

No one likes to race through the school morning rou6ne — especially on the first day. Try to wake

everyone up at a reasonable hour. That way, you won’t have to hurry your child as he munches through his

morning meal — or risk being late because you had to tame your frazzled tot’s tantrum.

First Day of School Tip 2: Arrive fashionably early.

This way, your li1le one can slowly se1le in before the real ac6on starts. He’ll also get more face 6me with

the teacher, too, which will be tougher to do once all the other kids are there to vie for her a1en6on.

First Day of School Tip 3: Bring a comfort object.

If the school allows it, let your child bring along his favorite stuffed animal (or blanket, or whatever object

does the trick) so the new seGng doesn’t feel so scary. Once your child feels comfortable with his

surroundings, he’ll let go of his lovey — or at least leave it in his cubby when he plays.

First Day of School Tip 4: Put on a happy face.

Anxiety may be ea6ng you up inside, but try not to let it show — nerves are highly contagious. If your tone

is upbeat and you seem confident that your child will have a good 6me, there’s a be1er chance that he will

be upbeat too.

First Day of School Tip 5: Hang around, but don’t hover.

Many preschools allow parents stay in the classroom for part of the first few days, so if your schedule

allows, s6ck around. Knowing that you’re within clinging distance will give your kid the courage to explore

his new environment. Then, as your child feels more secure, gradually melt into the background. Your goal

is to let the teacher take over so you can get on with your day and your child feels secure with his day.

First Day of School Tip 6: Keep good-byes short and sweet.

When it’s your cue to make an exit, hold back your tears a li1le longer, give your child a hug, and let him

know when you’ll be back (“I’ll pick you up aHer lunch”). Then head out — don’t linger (he can’t get on with

his day un6l you do). No ma1er how temp6ng, never sneak out when your child is looking the other way.

It’ll make him feel insecure and less trus6ng.

Just remember, it’s normal for kids to have a meltdown when it’s 6me to separate. Even if your child is cry-

ing and clinging, chances are he’ll be fine five minutes aHer you walk out the door. If it’s taking a while for

your li1le one to adjust, don’t panic —teachers and assistants have seen it all and they know what to do.

If you are looking for a preschool for your child, we have a resource we would love to share with you.

Please contact us at (419) 592-0126. If you have concerns with your child’s development, we are here for

you!

Tips for a Smooth Transi4on to School


SENIOR AND ADULT SUPPORT SERVICES

The men of SASS traveled to Rave Cinemas Fallen Timbers on Man Day to get their geek on and watch the comic

book-turned-movie Suicide Squad. It was all we expected and had everything Man Day requires…super heroes,

villains and plenty of explosions! The guys grabbed Subway for lunch before heading back home. Ladies’ Day took

the women of SASS to Bryan where they did a li1le shopping, had lunch and then did a li1le more shopping. Let’s

not forget the Henry County Fair! The periodic rain and constant humidity couldn’t keep us from our freshly

squeezed lemonade, chocolate milkshakes and bags of freebies from the merchant’s buildings! A li1le educa6on

never hurt anyone, so a group of individuals headed to downtown Toledo to check out the Na6onal Museum of the

Great Lakes. The museum was full of historical ar6facts, videos and interac6ve displays explaining the significance of

Toledo, Ohio, the Great Lakes and the shipping industry.

SASS and the Summer Youth spent a day checking out all of the fascinating artwork, sculptures and special exhibits at the Toledo Museum of Art.

Gladys attempts while

Priscilla succeeds at

pinning the star on top of the

Christmas tree during our

Christmas in July party.

Applications are currently being accepted for a

Permanent Part-Time Afternoon Receptionist.

The deadline for applying is September 16. An application can be found

on our website (www.henrydd.org) or stop in at HOPE Services and ask for

Heather Obermyer.

HOPE Services will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day

and Monday, October 10, in observance of Columbus Day.

The offices will also be closed on

Friday, November 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day.

HOPE Services will be closed on

November 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.


July 18, 1987—August 17, 2016

Joshua was a paper shredder at

C.L.A.S.S. and served by

HOPE Services. He enjoyed

bowling, soHball and basketball

through Special Olympics. We will

certainly miss his smiling face.

My VOICE Tina has been feeling bored lately and really wants to be involved more with her friends. She has decided that she will talk with her supports (SSA, Staff, Family) about her feelings. Tina called HOPE Services and talked with her SSA about her feelings and told her SSA that she wanted to get involved in something to help her stay busy. Tina said she likes bowling and basketball. Tina’s VOICE was heard and her SSA suggested she join Special Olympics to give her something fun to be a part of. My CHOICE Tina thought about what her SSA told her about Special Olympics. She was very excited to start doing something fun and made the CHOICE to join Special Olympics. Tina would make a great team member and other bowlers and basketball players are excited she will be on their team. My RESPONSABILTY Now that Tina is a part of Special Olympics she is a lot busier than she thought she would be. She is having fun but it is hard to make all of the practices and games because Tina likes to shop and go out to eat sometimes. Tina also likes to sleep in on the weekends and Special Olympics games are early so she has to get up. Tina knows that when she used her VOICE and made the CHOICE to join the team that she has RESPONSABILITY that goes along with her decision. Tina needs to be responsible for getting transportation arranged for practices, she needs to remember when games are and not make other plans and also remember her bowling ball and other things she needs for practice. By joining the team, Tina knows other people are expecting her to be there. Tina is very responsible and makes plans a different day to shop and go out to eat. She also goes to bed early the night before her games so she can wake up on time.

The next meeting will be held Friday, September 30, 2016 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

in the Activity Center at HOPE Services

There will be an Officers and Planning Commi1ee mee6ng on September 21 at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any ques6ons, contact Tina Parsons.


One of this year’s new

games, Blast

A Coach,

was a huge success!

Spin to Win fun!

Joan and Jeremiah were the winners of the Guessing Booth

Terri Jo was the

winner of this year’s door prize.

First Place of the Team Relay Second Place of the Team Relay

135 E. Maumee Napoleon, OH 43545

Address Correction Requested

HOPE Services does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age. Send news stories and items of interest to Kathy Bishop or Kent Spiess.

• STABLE Account—This presentation will be held on Wednesday, September 21, • HOPE’s Hot Dog and Brats Bash—The next Brats Bash will be Friday, September 23. • Henry County Board of DD Board Meeting—The Board meeting will be held Monday,

September 26, at 8:00 a.m. in the Activity Center. • HOPE Pink Walk—The Annual HOPE Pink Walk will be Thursday, October 13. All proceeds will

benefit United Way—Cancer Care. • Pizza Buffet and Fundraiser at Clubhouse Pizza in Holgate—The fundraiser will be held Tuesday,

October 18. All proceeds will benefit PiLLars of Success.

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