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Volume 16, Issue 3 March 2015
The Madison Express
Visit us online at www.co.madison.oh.us/dd/
Madison County Board of Developmental Disabi l i t ies
Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Madison County Board of
Developmental Disabilities is celebrating DD
Awareness Month in a number of different ways.
To kick-off the month locally, some
students met with the Madison County
Commissioners on March 2 (photo at right).
They were (front, left) Matthew
Patterson, Mikaylah Branham (back, left)
Clayton Conley, Commissioner Mark Forrest,
Commissioner David Dhume, Taylor Pettit,
and Commissioner Paul Gross.
The following day, a contingent of
people from Madison County was on hand at
the Ohio Statehouse (photo at left) to
participate the annual kick-off event for
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. They included (from left, front) Ginger Shaw,
Charlotte Berg, (left, back) Barb Moyer, Susan Thompson, Katelyn Carter, Penny Powers,
Superintendent Jim Canney, Clayton Conley, Ryan Birchfield, Carol Ansel, Mike Mast.
Roddy Presented Dorothy Allison Award
Helen Roddy — an original Board Member of the Madison
County Board of Developmental Disabilities — was presented with
the prestigious Dorothy Allison Award at the Madison County Board
of DD Appreciation Awards, held Thursday, March 12 at Fairhaven
School. Roddy (front, center) was joined for the presentation by
(from left) State Representative Bob Hackett, MCBDD Board
President Diane Miller-Ryan, and MCBDD Superintendent Jim
Canney. See all of the awards on pages 3 and 4.
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Community Employment Spotlight by Jenn Coleman
Kenneth Stischok Doing Well at Walmart
Kenny became involved with Jenn Coleman through Pathways to Employment in March of 2014 when he
expressed the desire to work in the community have a chance to make more money, have a job that he chose and work a
schedule he desired. Once linked with Pathways to Employment, Jenn assisted Kenny in looking at funding sources
available to him to help with the support needed to find employment.
Kenny chose Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities as the state
agency for this — specifically the Employment First Initiative.
With Jenn, Kenny scheduled to meet with the Employment First
Counselor from OOD and completed the vocational habilitation
application for services. Once determined eligible, Kenny developed, with
his Employment First Counselor, his Individual Plan for Employment — a
document outlining what services may be needed to assist Kenny in
obtaining successful employment. At that time Kenneth also chose an
Employment First ‘certified’ supported employment provider to provide
the services outlined in the IPE.
After the paperwork he was excited to get to work! During that
time, the provider assisted Kenny with developing a resume, identifying
job goals/career interests, practicing interviewing skills (elevator
speech/10 second tag line)/ completing applications for employment.
Kenny was hired on at Walmart in London in Sept. 2014 as a part
time/seasonal employee. After the holidays ended and Kenny was no
longer needed, his presence at Walmart was missed by all.
The consensus was that Kenny had made such an impression on
the employees and customers that they rehired him in January as a
permanent employee.
Remembering Sue Messina By Amanda Davis, CRSI
Sue Messina made others smile.
She was born 3/20/1961, and passed away 2/19/2015.
She spent her childhood years at
Sunnyhaven. She started living in the
community with CRSI as her provider
on 12/16/1991.
During this entire time she
lived with her best friend ‘sister’ Tarri
Colebank. When you thought of one you
always thought of the other.
Susie was a kind, loving lady.
She looked forward to going to MATCO
every day and seeing her favorite
people, Rebecca Bell and Geoff.
She loved to color and listen to music. Sue loved
Tuesday bowling, and won several awards for it.
Sue also loved to dance — winning a Dance
Enthusiast award at MATCO. She was even the Employee of
the Year for MATCO.
She loved animals of all sorts, but especially dogs. In
the last few months of her life she got a pet guinea pig she
loved called Pancake. Sue enriched the lives of everyone that
she came in contact with. She taught us to enjoy the little
things in life, and was truly a genuine person. She will be
dearly missed by all who knew her.
Remembering Melanie Saylor By Liz Blakeslee
Melanie had a passion in life.
That passion was enjoying things that made
her very happy,
especially the circus,
clowns, Mickey Mouse,
and Ferris wheels.
Sadly, ‘Melsie’
passed away on Feb. 27.
She was a friendly,
outgoing woman who
loved Jesus, and would
always tell you that. Her
unique personality, as
well as her tenacity and persistence, was what made
her so endearing to so many people. Melanie worked
many years at MATCO and the Harbor Center, and
had many friends. She lived for years in the ResCare
Home.
Here in this life, we will miss her
tremendously. It is so comforting, though, knowing
she is with her mother in heaven. She will be able to
enjoy as many Ferris wheel rides, and visits with
Mickey, as her loving heart desires.
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Ginger Shaw receives First Judge Hamilton Leadership Award
and Helen Roddy also Honored at MCBDD Annual Awards
A real can-do attitude.
Helen Roddy has spent a long and productive life assisting others.
She was one of the original Board Members of the Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities
when it began in 1967.
On March 12, Roddy’s commitment for being an advocate for people with disabilities was recognized as she
was awarded the prestigious Dorothy Allison Lifetime Achievement Award. Named after Madison County Board
of DD’s founder, that presentation capped off a wonderful night at the 25th annual
appreciation awards, coinciding with March’s statewide DD Awareness Month.
Additionally, the initial Judge Glenn S. Hamilton Leadership Award was
presented. Named in recognition of Hamilton’s 30 years of judicial leadership, the
award was presented to MCBDD consumer Ginger Shaw (right), an individual that
represents the ‘exemplary character’ of which the honor signifies.
The event, held at Fairhaven School with an enthusiastic crowd numbering
more than 200 strong, honored those individuals who have dedicated themselves to
improving the lives of people with disabilities.
It was focusing on that can-do attitude by which the following annual
recognition awards were presented. Superintendent Jim Canney introduced each
recipient with words from the winners’ nominators themselves. MCBDD Board
President Diane Miller-Ryan, as well as State Representative Bob Hackett, assisted
with distributing the awards.
The Consumer award went to adult enrollee Jerrid Fluor. He was
acknowledged for his strong work ethic and personal growth as he has done well in
his employment at Giant Eagle.
Earning staff recognition were members of the MCBDD Management team.
They include Organization Services Director John LaCivita, Business Director Susan Thompson, Family Support
Services Director Carol Ansel, Children Services Supervisor Mike Mast, and Administrative Assistant Brenda Fitch.
Mark and Darlene Kiner were applauded for assisting an individual by opening their home and offering
support. Kylie and Doug Huff were likewise recognized for serving as a second family for an individual with
disabilities.
Kristen Forrest was praised for her advocacy efforts. She is currently in charge of the classroom that serves
children with disabilities at West Jefferson High School.
Lori Thomas and Liz Finchum were praised for their public awareness efforts. Through Cluster, Thomas has
worked diligently for individuals with disabilities. Likewise, Finchum has assisted a family with relocating to a new
home.
Jillian Barton, Joyce Lloyd, Stevie Cooper, Jerica Summer, and Chris Zeeck were all thanked for individual
efforts. Barton serves as an aide in the Fairhaven class at London Middle School, Lloyd maintains communication
with teachers and families, Cooper and Summers volunteer in the LMS classroom, and Zeeck gave of his time to
paint Fairhaven School in the summer.
Rounding out the individual awards were the London Lions Club, Gospel Road, and the Madison County
Department of Job and Family Services WEP Program in the category of Organization/Agency. The Lions helped
raise funding for a family that needed a new wheelchair van, Gospel Road youth painted murals on the walls of Fair-
haven School, and Caren Blevins and Sherri Kronk of MCDJFS provided a free labor source to assist with a variety
of projects.
Remembered were the nine DD consumers who had passed away during the past year. Lane Beekman,
Barbara Franklin, Carl Gordon, Harold Lyvers, Sue Messina, Judy Mills, Melanie Saylor, Peter Timmons, and Libby
Turner will all be remembered as integral Madison County community members.
All in attendance enjoyed a meal catered by Su’s Tasteful Solutions, and made possible through sponsorship
from Madison County Community Housing, Inc., as well as Friends of Fairhaven. See more photos, Page 4
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25th Annual Appreciation Awards * All award winners appear with State Representative Bob Hackett and MCBDD Board President Diane Miller-Ryan
ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
London Lions Club (Dick Hughes), MCDJFS WEP
Program (Sherri Kronk and Caren Blevins), Gospel
Road (Melissa Coates)
INDIVIDUAL
Jillian Barton, Joyce Lloyd, Stevie Cooper, Jerica
Summers, Christopher Zeeck (represented by Marlyn
Zeeck)
CONSUMER
Jerrid Fluor
PARENT/FAMILY
Doug Huff (not pictured: Kylie
Huff, Mark and Darlene Kiner)
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Lori Thomas (not pictured:
Liz Finchum)
ADVOCATE
Kristen Forrest STAFF
Carol Ansel, John LaCivita, Susan
Thompson, Brenda Fitch (not pictured:
Mike Mast)
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Quick on the Draw
For as long as he can remember, Gary Baldwin has liked to
draw.
“I like to draw cartoon stuff — just something that comes into
my head,” Gary said. “I have been drawing since back in the Sixties.”
Now in his sixties, Gary’s love of drawing has been rekindled at
MATCO Services.
“Carolyn has started Gary drawing again,” said Mark Watson,
Gary’s MCBDD service coordinator of MATCO staff person Carolyn
Vance.
Gary likes to use pencil mostly, but some markers as well. He
said he started out making stick figures, but now draws people, houses,
and even dinosaurs.
“I started working on the nose, and my hand just kept going,”
Gary said. “I don’t know how it happens.”
In the past, Gary said he would sleep all day, and get up and
draw during the middle of the night. He is grateful for the opportunity to
commit to his passion now during the daytime hours.
“I like to come here so I can draw,” Gary said about MATCO.
“That is as long as there isn’t work.”
Johnnie Be Good
Johnnie Burns (center) was honored
during Senior Night festivities as part of
London High School’s final home boy’s
basketball game of the year. He was escorted
by his mother Brenda Burns (right), and
Duane Updegrove. Johnnie has played
percussion in the band throughout high
school. He will be traveling with the band to
Nashville at the end of this month.
Madison County Ride Helps Local Youth
Youth members of London's First Presbyterian and First United Methodist Churches recently participated in a 30-hour fast. The youth and their leaders agreed to deny themselves food for this 30-hour period during Lent for the purpose of growing closer to and serving God. The youth had a great time of fellowship but used much of the time serving the community. The Madison County Board of DD provided two 15-passenger vans for the day during which the Youth collected over 300 food items that will be donated to each of London's food pantries and made posters that will be used for the Marysville's ORW Kairos Prison Ministry.
Madison County Board of DD Monthly Board Updates
By Brenda Fitch
The Regular Monthly Board meeting was held Thursday,
February 19, 2015 at the Administrative Office. Board
members attending were, Diane Miller-Ryan, Sue Mosier,
Peg Johnson, Jean Hughes, Mary Hopkins and David
Ridenour.
The Board approved the 2014 Annual Action Plan.
The Board approved the 2015 Annual Action Plan.
Jim Canney advised the Board that the ODDD is going to
close two Developmental Centers by June 2017. They are
Montgomery and Youngstown.
Jim Canney reminded the Board that the annual
Appreciation Night is March 12 and the Advocacy Day at the
Statehouse is March 3.
The next regular monthly Board meeting will be held on
Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Administrative
Office.
Madison County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
Superintendent
Jim Canney
(740) 852-7050 x1819
(740) 852-7051 FAX
Organization Services
John LaCivita, Director
(740) 852-7050 x1816
Business
Susan Thompson, Director
(740) 852-7050 x1820
Family Support Services
Carol Ansel, Director
(740) 852-7050 x1838
Children Services
Mike Mast, Supervisor
(740) 852-7052 x1910
BRIDGES TO TRANSITION
Information and Pizza Night
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities through Bridges to Transition
services in Madison County is gearing up for summer 2015. Come learn more
and meet with your providers, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and peers
as we plan ahead for a great summer!
5th Annual “Pizza Night”
Friday 3/27/15 from 5:00pm-6:00pm
Madison County Board of DD office
500 Elm St London, Ohio 43140
Pizza will be provided by the Madison County Board of DD from the Madison Health cafeteria
Students and recent graduates will continue to develop skills to be successful in the community after exit
of high school. This year we anticipate 26-30 students engaged in services such as Job Seeking Skills
Training, Career Exploration, Summer Youth Work Experience, Community Based Assessment and Job
Development activities.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday 3/25/15 to Jenn Coleman 740-852-7050 x1845 **
Bridges to Transition services are available to Board of DD eligible students ages 14 to 22 years old