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“My mom had a
way of speaking
without words
and saying the
right thing,”
The Believer’s Daily Treasure featured a theme
and passage of scripture for every day of the
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“The True Believer;” and the very last chapter
pictured “A Believer’s Final Blessedness.”
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promise; a place to pause and consider what
lay ahead:
Lincoln’s Devotional
The book was a gift from my mother a long time
ago, during a season of discouragement when
days were marked with worry over the future.
It was my mother’s way of reminding me that
others had been discouraged, and soldiered on.
Mom had a way of speaking without words and
saying the right thing.
The gift was a reproduction of a tiny, pocket
devotional published by The Religious Tract
Society of London in 1852; and titled “The
Believer’s Daily Treasure.” The only original
known to exist today belonged to Abraham
Lincoln. It was one of very few books that
carried his signature; and, on occasion, Lincoln
was observed reading from this little “pocket
testament.”
BLESSED IS HE THAT WAITETH AND COMETH
TO THE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIVE
AND THIRTY DAYS. BUT GO THOU THY WAY
TILL THE END BE: FOR THOU SHALT REST,
AND STAND IN THY LOT AT THE END OF THE
DAYS.
-- Daniel 12: 13, 14
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thirty days. It is striking to consider a number
that so closely measures the length of the Civil
War, from Bull Run to Appomattox. And even
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on the above passage with its promise of a
hopeful end. In Lincoln’s Devotional, the waiting
believer is given purpose with the numbering
of days, and rest with honor at their end.
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Supports Changing at Federal and State Levels
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“Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICFDD)”. In
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immediately available services – and it’s expensive.
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Observing that many individuals living with developmental disabilities do not require such
a broad array of services, government authorities have encouraged more “person-centered”
options.
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Consequently, supports are changing to encourage development of more community-based
programs.
Recognizing the trend, we’ve initiated a number of programs beyond the boundaries of our
Napoleon campus. These initiatives have included community-based home-care, residential
housing, day programs, vocational and therapy services. By expanding our range of services, we
have doubled the number of individuals served day to day.
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resulting in diminished support for ICFDD programs. As this trend continues, programs like our
Napoleon campus can expect to experience lower reimbursement – while providing services
responsive to higher levels of care. So far, we’ve done well in positioning our ministry for a
challenging future; but, realistically, there is much more in need of doing. As strategic plans
continue to evolve, we want all friends of our ministry to know:
•
We believe our Napoleon campus will continue to provide a viable “person-centered choice”
well into the future.
•
It would be unwise, however, to simply ignore major funding changes and rest easy in
Napoleon; for “down-sizing” pressures are well-established at the national level, and they
are coming on strong in the State of Ohio. We’ve done the right thing in developing more
community-based programs, and offering more choices to those we serve; but, as indicated
above, we must do more...and quickly.
•
As government supports continue to evolve in
favor of such options, we expect our communitybased services to become increasingly important in
sustaining and advancing our important ministries.
•
Against the challenge of changing supports, the
mission of Filling Memorial Home of Mercy remains,
as always: To serve people living with developmental
disabilities; to respond with compassion to their
special needs; to enrich their lives and empower their
individual abilities.
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Winter 2015
Soaring Arts Studio
Cuts the Ribbon on a New Store
Not to be discouraged by Mother Nature, the new Soaring Arts Studio
celebrated its Grand Opening on February 9th as planned!
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with the Napoleon Henry County Chamber of Commerce, had to be
postponed until February 19th due to a snowstorm, the Studio was
able to go ahead with two of the three open houses that were
planned for client families, Filling Homes’ staff, and Service and
Support Administrators (SSA’s).
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of the new studio, simply called “Soaring Arts Studio” took place
“We are excited to be
on February 9th. The Grand Opening offered special store hours
in a community that has
from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm and fun activities like collaborative art
supported our ministry
opportunities, which invited customers to work together with the
from the beginning;
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and we appreciate the
drawing for a Soaring Arts tote bag;
business community of
downtown Napoleon
and refreshments. New to the Studio
for rolling out a warm
and unveiled at the grand opening was
welcome to our
“Custom Designs”. Custom Designs allows
growing program.”
customers, for an additional charge of $7.00,
to choose the color of fabric for their item
-Pastor Don
and coordinate it with their favorite Soaring
Arts exclusive design. Additionally, these
selections can be made from the work of
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like to support someone in particular.
The proceeds from the sales are paid to Once the Studio was up and
it caught the attention one
the artist(s) who participate in any stage running,
reporter from the Crescent News!
Mike and J.P. shared their artistic
of the production of the piece as part of
expressions (Above), and Janet
Filling Homes’ supported employment
Obee, ADS Program Director, told
our story. (Below) The result was a
program, a service offered through Adult
full page, full color feature!
Day Services. The custom designed item
can be picked up two weeks from the time of
order.
The downtown storefront is expected to be a
big advantage to the store. For years, Soaring
Arts items have gained popularity among
those who have been introduced to them
through art shows or other Filling Homes
events; however, getting the public out to
visit the store at the base facility, was always
a challenge. The visibility from being located
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store is a perfect opportunity for customers to see how Soaring
Arts merchandise is created, since the front portion of the store
houses, not only the merchandise for retail, but also the art studio
where the clients paint and create throughout business hours.
“This will be a great way for the artists to be interactive with
customers,” shared Janet Obee, Adult Day Services Program
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enhance the business.”
Although the building has been named Soaring Arts Studio, the
art studio is only one of the services that are provided at the W.
Washington location. The new site for Adult Day Services provides
day support activities including sensory and social activities,
recreational therapy, vocational habilitation, and supported
employment. Services delivered to clients will not change,
however, clients will return to the base facility to participate in
swimming, adapted sports, Bible study, chapel services, bell choir
practice, and gardening. The supported employment divisions of
secure document shredding and janitorial enclaves will also return
to the base facility to carry out those duties.
Jenny Perdew, Director of
Community Services, and Jessica
Stover, ADS Supervisor, usher in
Travis (Above) and Bill (Below) on the
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Center was opened.
This moving of Day program services marks the start of a new
chapter for Filling Homes and how Home and Community
Based Services are provided to individuals with developmental
disabilities. (See Supports Changing…pg2)
This site, away from the base facility, which began services on January 12, offers clients more
community involvement and experience.
“We believe this space in downtown Napoleon will create a wonderful community-inclusive
atmosphere for our clients,” shares Obee.“We expect that the location will provide more
opportunity for the individuals who receive these services to take full advantage of all that the
Napoleon community has to offer.”
Back at the Base
The moving of Adult Day Services, which
essentially divided the Center in half as far
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feelings. There were some tearful good-byes
on the Friday before the downtown building
opened for service. Base facility ADS staff,
Jackie, Linda, and Nicole, say good-bye to
Jim.
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The Filling Home Foundation
We sincerely thank our friends who generously support our ministry.
Kenneth and Janet Meyer Napoleon, OH
Douglas and Jill Gilliland Archbold, OH
Molly Schiever Sylvania, OH
James and Susan Hendrickson Boardman, OH
Thomas and Judith Schult Perrysburg, OH
Evelyn Benecke Napoleon, OH
Julia Rhodes Bryan, OH
Ernst and Judith Bicker West Plains, MO
Claren and Phyllis Osmun Edgerton, OH
Waldo Imbrock Napoleon, OH
Debbie Eddington Bellevue, OH
Ric and Carol Brandt Edon, OH
Veda Crawford Napoleon, OH
Roberta Durre Payne, OH
Glenn and Patricia Alexander Miamisburg, OH Carol Chatham Defiance, OH
James Chen Amherst, NH
Treva Kigar Houston, TX
Barbara O’Reilly Vero Beach, FL
Jacqueline Williams Wapakoneta, OH
Jan and Robert Bratton Delta, OH
Walter and Lorna Hougland Napoleon, OH
Timothy and Kathy McGreal Carmel, IN
Pulaski Garden Club Bryan, OH
Mark and Linda Boff Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kevin Thierry Wauseon, OH
Fred Freppel Napoleon, OH
Marjorie and William Cook Holland, OH
Arnie and Leona Ehlers Defiance, OH
Niann Lautzenhiser Hamilton, IN
David and Mary Ann Schott Richmond, CA
Goodville Mutual Casualty Company New
Benton and Monica Bassett Lakewood, OH
Holland, PA
Martha Abe Stow, OH
Henry County Chapter Of Thrivent Financial
Jacqueline Williams Wapakoneta, OH
Napoleon, OH
Richard Johnson Napoleon, OH
Lois Stombaugh Bryan, OH
Donald and Alida Pletcher Bluffton, OH
David and Pam Roberts Toledo, OH
Pool Doctor Bloomfield Hills, MI
Grace Peterson Toledo, OH
David and Anne Maahs Brighton, MI
John Fitzenreiter Deshler, OH
Todd and Deborah Miller Lima, OH
Dale and Marcia Kern Archbold, OH
Gregory Phillips Ottawa, OH
Ruth and Calvin Carr Rockford, OH
Patricia Fisher Defiance, OH
Dorothy Robey Attica, OH
Robert and Jennifer Perdew Napoleon, OH
Harold and Joan Plassman Archbold, OH
Don and Carol Schroeder New Bavaria OH
Michael and Mary Waleryszak Fremont, OH
Henry County Christmas Cheer Napoleon, OH
Ronald and Nancy Grime Wauseon, OH
Alfred and Mary Billow Toledo, OH
Robert and Cathy Jones Napoleon, OH
Eunice Weber Leo, IN
Wilma Harding Hicksville, OH
Regieg and Kay Kimerline Bucyrus, OH
Benton and Monica Bassett Lakewood, OH
Glenn and Patricia Alexander Miamisburg, OH Brian and Sandra Burcham North Chesterfield, VA
Marvin and Martha Dietsch Edgerton, OH
Ann Little Continental, OH
Jean DeWalt Delaware, OH
Dorothy Parks Montpelier, OH
Michael and Mary Ann Benecke Napoleon, OH
Richard and Sandra Segrist Howard, OH
Dolores Wolf Kenton, OH
Edward Lause Bloomdale, OH
Anonymous,
Edna Martin Rocky River, OH
William Smith Deshler, OH
Mark O’Reilly Traverse City, MI
Andrew Wilch Gahanna, OH
Adelene Darr Fremont, OH
John and Pamela Sheldrick Woodville, OH
James and Terry Riggs Bryan, OH
Rev. and Mrs. Nelson C. Meyer Columbus, OH
Jeannette Ogilvy Cos Cob, CT
Roxana Kendzel Lakewood, OH
Ed and Lou Ann Booze Hattieville, AR
James and Miriam Wagel Georgetown, OH
Daniel and Beth Bodette Wauseon, OH
Donald and Dorothy Wukotich Woodville, OH
Church Gifts Individual Gifts
Naomi Circle Napoleon, OH
St. John’s Lutheran Church Montpelier, OH
West Bethesda Womens Association Montpellier, OH
WELCA Of Good Hope Lutheran Church Bucyrus, OH
St. Paul’s WELCA Defiance, OH
Northeastern Ohio Synod Cuyahoga, OH
Grace Lutheran Church Women Fremont, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Women Celina, OH
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church WELCA Edon, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Holgate, OH
St. James Women Of The ELCA Payne, OH
St. John Lutheran Church WELCA Briceton
Paulding, OH
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ridgeville Corners, OH
Zion Lutheran Church LaFayette, OH
St. Pauls Lutheran Church Women Paulding, OH
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Stryker, OH
St. Paul Lutheran Church Sulphur Springs, OH
St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid Stryker, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Napoleon, OH
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Napoleon, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Hicksville, OH
Hope Lutheran Church Hamler, OH
St. Paul Lutheran Church Paulding, OH
St. Paul Lutheran Church Bowling Green, OH
Redeemer Lutheran Church Convoy, OH
Grace Lutheran Sunday School Jackson Center, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Ohio City, OH
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Delaware, OH
Trinity Lutheran Church Delta, OH
St. Paul Women Of Life Napoleon, OH
Hope Lutheran WELCA Hamler, OH
Zion Lutheran Church Dorcas Society Saint Marys, OH
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Memorial Gifts
In Loving Memory of Buetta Rupp
St. Martin Lutheran WELCA Archbold, OH
In Loving Memory of Claire Celani
Martin and Nancy Helmke Napoleon, OH
Edwin and Betty Panning Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Daniel Callahan
LeRoy and Kathleen Hartsing Estero, FL
In Loving Memory of Darlene Schuler
Bethlehem Lutheran Okolona WELCA Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Devin Drew Wiff
Donald Wiff Poland, OH
In Loving Memory of Dorence Schliesser
St. Mark’s Lutheran WELCA Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Dorothea VonDeylen
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Stryker, OH
In Loving Memory of Eileen Price
Jack and Jane Retcher Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Eldor Volkman
Janet Volkman Archbold, OH
In Loving Memory of Emerson and Marjorie
Neumann
Ruth Weisenauer Brevard, NC
In Loving Memory of Graceann Reese
W. Meyers Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Helen Fahncke
Martin Fahncke Saint Mary’s, OH
In Loving Memory of Herbert Lanzer
Wanda Lou Badenhop Hamler, OH
In Loving Memory of Howard Becker
L. Meeker Napoleon, OH
Janet Vea Canton, MI
In Loving Memory of Irene Gable
Martin and Nancy Helmke Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Jackie Unland
John and Renee Adams Marretta, GA
In Loving Memory of James Duncan Mitchell
Susan Mitchell Cleveland, OH
In Loving Memory of Jesse and Esther
Germann
Janice Hales Delta, OH
In Loving Memory of Jim Hustwick
Julie Delventhal Toledo, OH
In Loving Memory of Jordan Ferguson
Jack and Emily Collins Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Joseph Ben Wukotich
Robert and Jennifer Perdew Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Juanita Badenhop
Joseph Targonski Archbold, OH
Wanda Lou Badenhop Hamler, OH
In Loving Memory of Juanita E. Clark
Richard and Juanita Clark Montpelier, OH
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In Loving Memory of Julia Ann Luzny
Robert and Jennifer Perdew Napoleon, OH
Jack and Emily Collins Napoleon, OH
John Reese Napoleon, OH
James and Deborah James Napoleon, OH
Carol’s Team Napoleon, OH
Sara Rastocan Napoleon, OH
Steven and Lori Siclair Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Kay Johnson
Carol Dille Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Larry Helberg
Esther Panning Columbus, OH
In Loving Memory of Laura Parks
Adelene Darr Fremont, OH
In Loving Memory of Lorna Miller
Leonard Miller Family Ridgeville Corners, OH
In Loving Memory of Loved Ones
Charles and Mary Ann Lehman Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Luther and Lydia
Beinke
Sam and Beverly Costello North Olmsted, OH
In Loving Memory of Marilyn Stantz
Lawrence Stantz Bryan, OH
Dennis and Joani Stantz Stryker, OH
In Loving Memory of Martha Hellwarth
Teala Hellwarth Celina, OH
In Loving Memory of Mary Sharp
Joseph Targonski Archbold, OH
In Loving Memory of Mollie Von Seggern
Barton and Candise Ankney Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Schwiebert
Wilbur and Lola Miller Bowling Green, OH
In Loving Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Miller
Wilbur and Lola Miller Bowling Green, OH
In Loving Memory of Norma Duncan
Loren and Jean Plassman Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Norman Delventhal
Julie Delventhal Toledo, OH
In Loving Memory of Our Parents
Donald and Madeline Peters Pemberville, OH
In Loving Memory of Paul and Theresa
Schiever
Kathleen and Jason Iott Sarasota, FL
In Loving Memory of Peggy Sladek
Jack and Emily Collins Napoleon, OH
David and Cynthia Sladek Medina, OH
In Loving Memory of Regina Cordes
James and Deborah James Napoleon, OH
Marie Becker Wauseon, OH
Sara Rastocan Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Reinhart Brandt
Ida Brandt Hamler, OH
Hope Lutheran WELCA Hamler, OH
In Loving Memory of Rev. Ronald Claussen
Anita Davis Ainsworth, IA
In Loving Memory of Roger Fether
Martin and Nancy Helmke Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Ronald Dachenhaus
Carol Dille Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Valeta Koppenhofer
Kenyon and Debra Glanz Liberty Center, OH
Pam Patterson Findlay, OH
Keith and Joyce Koppenhofer Oak Harbor, OH
Friends and Family of Valeta Koppenhofer
Napoleon, OH
Dana and Peg Bjorlin Wauseon, OH
In Loving Memory of Vernatte Wachtman
Jack and Emily Collins Napoleon OH
Esther Panning Columbus, OH
In Loving Memory of Vernon Rohrs
Janice Rohrs Liberty Center, OH
In Loving Memory of William and Anna
Dammann
Dammann Grandchildren Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of William Shortridge
Adelene Darr Fremont, OH
Honor Gifts
In Honor of Abba Chen
Joy Chen Temecula, CA
In Honor of Arnold and Lois Gerken’s
Anniversary
William and Marilyn Schwiebert Hamler, OH
Norman and Kathleen Wiemken Defiance, OH
In Honor of Catherine Dennison
Richard and Mary Ellen Nerod Miami Lakes, FL
In Honor of Donika Merturi
Fabijan and Valbone Merturi Oxford, CT
In Honor of Florence Behnfeldt
Gladys Dachenhaus Paulding, OH
In Honor of J.P. Fisher
Cynthia Lazor North Canton, OH
J. Lazor North Canton, OH
In Honor of Mark Bratton
Carolyn Uhlik Wauseon, OH
In Honor of Norma Hogrefe’s 90th Birthday
Leona Hogrefe Okolona, OH
In Honor of Pastor Donald L. Wukotich
Filling Homes Leadership Team Napoleon, OH
In Honor of the Birthday of Arthur Andrews
Virginia Andrews Woodville, OH
In Honor of Thomas and Bonnie Eggers
Anniversary
Walter and Lorna Hougland Napoleon, OH
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Give Back Spotlight
Every time I get to know fellow Filling Homes
employees, I am amazed, not only by the level
of dedication they give to their work here, but
by their genuine drive to make a difference in
the world.
At the time that Giving Tuesday was sweeping
the internet, it started me thinking about two
things. One, of course, was the hope that
people will think of Filling Homes, when making
their decisions about how to “give back”; and
the other was what a great story we have to tell
about the ways in which Filling Homes “gives
back”!
Filling Homes, the organization, gives back to
the community through Christmas Cheer, Soles
for Souls, Operation Christmas Child…the list
goes on, and a whole story could be written
about each one of these endeavors. Wrapped
up within these stories, are the individuals who
make them happen...the Filling Homes staff,
who already give a great deal in their day-today work, enriching the lives of others. They
take on these projects, in Filling Homes name,
to be a light in the community. You see, we
all, staff and residents alike, realize how much
we ask from others to be able to provide for
the needs of people who look to us for every
necessity of life, every single day, 24 hours a
day. It’s a big task, and it takes many people to
accomplish it, but, although we may not be able
to throw dollars behind other causes, Filling
Homes has much to give…like the use of our
facilities or the help of our human resources.
Beyond all this, lie the personal stories of each
of these employees, who have most certainly
been drawn to Filling Homes as a career,
because of the giving nature of the work. These
are their stories.
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Filling Homes.
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Napoleon that was established four years ago
to provide supplemental hygiene products to
people in need from anywhere in Northwest
Ohio. On average, the organization has
supplemented essential items to nearly 5,000
households per year.
It was at a special fundraiser for TWCMD that I
recognized a familiar face from Filling Homes.
James Travis works in the residential area of
Filling Homes’ base facility, and as I found out,
volunteers a lot of his time. This evening he was
representing the TWCMD initiative.
James gives about 5-8 hours per week to the
organization in whatever capacity is needed.
James is not one to sit back and just do the
obvious. He has taken it upon himself to learn
all of the volunteer positions of the center and
learn as much about the process as he can. His
latest service through TWCMD is after-school
tutoring for 4th and 5th grade students. “How can
I be the most helpful? “ is his guide.
With an Associates degree in Human Services,
James says that he always knew his vocation
would be to help people. Originally, he thought
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it would be with the homeless, but as life has
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“I just love serving,” said Travis, “I want the
residents at Filling Homes to live life to the
fullest, and they need a little help to do that.”
Travis believes that, although he gets a
paycheck from Filling Homes, his real pay
comes from the inspiration he gets from the
residents themselves. “ I see what adversities
they live with day in and day out, yet they
continue to smile and offer joy,” he said.
Volunteering outside of Filling Homes is
something Travis feels driven to do. A history of
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something”. He refuses to sit back and not try to
right a wrong, societal or otherwise. “I will never
let something go unnoticed,” Travis said.
In addition to the work he does with Filling
Homes’ residents and the community’s
needy, Travis is deeply involved in two other
organizations for people with developmental
disabilities: Joni and Friends and Echoing Hills,
both camps for families who have a member
with special needs. He is very active in his
church, and he and his mother, Sue, also a
Filling Homes’ employee, have opened their
home to troubled children as they transition to
foster care.
When asked how he has the time to do all of
this, Travis responded: “I am not obligated
to volunteer, but it’s a priority to me. If it’s
important to you, you’ll make time to do it.”
Gifts in Kind were received from the following:
Angels Sending Hope
Arizona
Dan Avery
Toledo, OH
Dan Bischoff
Napoleon, OH
Beulah Bryant
Holgate, OH
Emanuel Christian Church
Women’s Group
Holgate, OH
Evansport United Methodist
Church
Evansport, OH
Fitness Matters
Napoleon, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Johnson
Archbold, OH
Suzanne Johnson
Archbold, OH
Janice Lloyd
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Richard Luzny
Napoleon, OH
St. James Lutheran Church
Payne, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
Deshler, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
Ohio City, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
Paulding, OH
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
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St. Peter Lutheran Church
Florida, OH
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Napoleon Twp.
Napoleon, OH
Trinity Lutheran Church
Delta, OH
Trinity Lutheran Church
Middle Point, OH
Zion Lutheran Church
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2015
Annual Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2015
6:00 p.m. Registration & Refreshments
7:00 p.m. Worship Service
7:30 p.m. Annual Meeting
Zoar Lutheran Church
314 E. Indiana Avenue
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
*Two delegates from each of the
association of congregations is invited to
attend.
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Partnership with
Lutheran Social Services
being Explored
Over the past few months,
Lutheran Ministries of Mercy
(LMM) and Lutheran Social
Services of Northwestern Ohio
(LSSNWO) have engaged in a
series of meetings to explore
whether a closer working
relationship might help both
organizations in their efforts
to sustain and advance
mission. Friends of our ministry
will recall Filling Memorial
and Luther Home of Mercy
engaging in similar meetings
a few years back – resulting in
the creation of LMM.
In the context of these
meetings, the three following
considerations were viewed as
“non-negotiable”:
•
That all organizations would
retain their respective
identities.
•
That all organizations be
acceptably represented on
the Governing Board.
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That existing Foundations
remain independent.
Given that the organizational
structure of LMM preserves
identity and representation
of its members, the above
considerations were honored.
As conversations between
LMM and LSSNWO evolved,
possible “down-sides”
were given a fair amount of
consideration. Continuing
discussions were encouraged,
however, as Board Members
perceived the following
advantages:
•
Sharing services, facilities,
expertise and talent would
enhance existing ministries.
•
Working together offered
potential for developing
new areas of service.
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Leveraging size and volume
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purchasing contracts (e.g.
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medical equipment and
supplies, insurance).
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Consolidating common
administrative supports
could enhance best
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consistency while reducing
costs associated with
overhead.
Inasmuch as the experience
of LMM had already validated
the above potentials, Board
Members concluded that
advantages outweighed
negatives; and supported
recommendations leading to
“next steps”.
Next steps would involve
communication with LSSNWO
constituents through regional
meetings. These meetings
would provide an opportunity
to present recommendations
of the Lutheran Social Services
Northwest Ohio Board,
respond to questions and
considerations raised by those
in attendance. Contingent
on support of LSSNWO
constituents at these meetings,
the Board would prepare a
resolution for action at the
LSSNWO Annual Meeting,
scheduled for March 16, 2015.
Subject to approval by
LSSNWO, a similar resolution
would be prepared for
presentation at our LMM
Annual Meeting, scheduled for
April 9, 2015.
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Winter 2015
Years of Service Awards
Rebecca Brubaker
Jean Cohrs
Donna Bailey
Kelli Eitzman
20 years
20 years
20 years
30 years
5 years
Nichole Torok
Jodi Maxcy
Carol Medina
Brittany Paxton
Becky Gabers
Lisa Rodriguez
Patricia Williams
Dianna Jesse
Tana Junge
Bridgett Eash
Jeanie Whitlock
Anna Norris
Brittany Harris
Jerry Hershberger
Kathy Gasche
Amanda Castorena
Elisha Roberts
Nicole Fielder
10 years
15 years
Jackie Eagleson
Becky Jaessing
Susann Sheaffer
Tiffany Mohler
Kristine Bidwell
Christina Leaders
Janet Obee
Lisa Thayer
Tonya Rogers
Julie Hesterman
Denise Brown
Debbie Morlock
Kathleen Binning
Sherrie Kruse
Thank you for your dedication
to the ministry of Filling
Homes; it is truly appreciated!
Congratulations!
Thrivent Choice
Henrietta Baden
Troy, OH
Luther Baden
Troy, OH
Herbert Bunke
Sun City West, AZ
Debra Fahringer
Napoleon, OH
Matthew Garrow
Morenci, MI
Margaret Greene
Ridgeville Corners, OH
William Hanawalt
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Gregory Harmon
Perrysburg, OH
Peggy Harmon
Perrysburg, OH
John Jacob
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Frederick Maassel
Malinta, OH
Barbara Moorhouse
Maineville, OH
Peggy Rastocan
Napoleon, OH
JoAnn Schroeder-Weber
Napoleon, OH
Dona Sonnenberg
Napoleon, OH
Linda Sonnenberg
Archbold, OH
David Stough
Ridgeville Corners, OH
Charlotte Swincicki
Grand Rapids, OH
We extend our gratitude to
these Thrivent members,
who have chosen to
direct their choice dollars
to support people with
developmental disabilities
through the ministries of
Filling Homes!
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Tids Bits
New Vans!
Thanks to some generous
supporters, the dream
of bigger vehicles for
transporting clients has
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Adapted Van Fund has been
supported by the Filling
Homes’ Women’s Guild for
the past two years. Although
the fund had been previously
established, it got a boost
when the idea to increase the
fund through the “Wheels
for Wheels” campaign was
hatched during the planning
of the Filling Fall Fling in 2013.
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by the donation of a 1986
Cadillac by Ray and Marie Cox
brought $5,000. From there,
some sizeable contributions
from the Lutheran Men in
Mission ($4,600) and German
Mutual Insurance Co. ($6,000)
sweetened the deal. The new
Adult Day Service center
at 119 W. Washington St.,
Napoleon, hastened the need
Lori Beakas, Facilities Director and Tom
Bergstedt, Head of Maintenance, perform
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transportation
and to allow
other vehicles to
be freed up for
appointments
or other individual client
business. The new vehicles
have been dedicated for
Adult Day Services use. A
nine passenger van with
two wheelchair positions
will service Trinity Place
in Bryan, while the other
eight passenger van with
six wheelchair positions
will service Soaring Arts in
Napoleon.
Christmas at Filling
In Filling Homes’ usual fashion,
Christmas was celebrated
in a big way including the
annual shindig in the Therapy
Center gymnasium. All of
Filling Homes’ residents and
Adult Day Services clients
were invited to spend the
day. Lights were strung from
one end of the room to the
other, enormous paper
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and reindeer hand-crafted
from logs created a winter
display in the corner. Several
themed games were set
up throughout the gym for
anyone to stop and play; and
residents and staff enjoyed
a potluck lunch together.
The entertainment included:
Napoleon Jazz Choir
the Napoleon Community
Band played all the traditional
favorites and the Napoleon
High School Jazz Choir shared
plenty of new and remixed
songs. Of course, no Christmas
party would be complete
without a visit from St. Nick
himself. Everyone had plenty
of opportunity to share wish
lists with Santa!
Filling Homes
Wants You
Have you ever considered a
career in direct care? Filling
Homes is always looking for
caring people, who want to
make a difference in the lives
of others. It is some of the
most rewarding work you
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positions available right now.
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out an application. Visit our
Facebook page (facebook.
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we’re all about and don’t
forget to click on the Direct
Support Professionals video
for an inside peek at what a
really good DSP means to
people that are served by
Filling Homes.
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Winter 2015
Serving Community Health
Membership Level
Monthly
Yearly
Individual Membership
Couple Gym Membership
Filling Home Staff
$30.00
$45.00
$10.00
$310.00
$450.00
$100.00
Individual Pool Membership
Couple Pool Membership
Filling Home Staff
$40.00
$55.00
$15.00
$410.00
$550.00
$150.00
Individual Combo Membership
Couple Combo Membership
Filling Home Staff Combo
$55.00
$75.00
$20.00
$575.00
$650.00
$225.00
Couple Mixed Membership (1 Pool, 1 Gym)
$50.00
$500.00
(Individuals must be 18 years of age or older and be able to give informed consent to hold
Filling Homes harmless in the event of injury and/or death while using our facility. If Filling
Homes questions the ability of individylas to give informed consent, Filling Homes reserves
the right to refuse services.)
Filling Homes’ Therapy
Center’s Pool and Gym
memberships have been
described as “one of
Napoleon’s best-kept
secrets”...Well, the cat’s out of
the bag! Our heated Therapy
pool is perfect for low-impact
exercise and injury or surgery
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equipment for cardio health
and strength training. The
variety of memberships, low
cost, and annual or monthy
payment options make it easy
and affordable to get active
and keep those New Year’s
resolutions!
Thrivent Financial Helps Strengthen Filling Homes’ Community
If you’re a Thrivent Financial member, you can help
make an impact on the Filling Homes community
by assisting with a Thrivent Action Team project.
Thrivent Financial recently formed the “Action
Teams” as a way to help bring people together for
a one-time project. This is a way to help others be
wise with money and live generously.
Thrivent will provide:
•
Resources to help plan the event
•
Promotional items, including Thrivent t-shirts
•
Community Impact Card with $250.00 of seed
money
Emily Collins and Nancy Arps, both from Filling Homes’
Resident Properties department, were able to utilize the
Thrivent Action Team dollars awarded to Thrivent member,
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for Filling Homes’ 55 residents.
How can you help? Filling Homes Leadership
Team met and has made a list of upcoming events
and projects that we would like to utilize Thrivent
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member can make two requests per calendar year. If you are interested in helping, all you have to
do is give us a call. We will do all the work!
Please contact Jean Cohrs at 419-592-6451, ext. 1237 if you have questions or are able to assist
the Filling Home Community with a Thrivent Action Team project.
Winter 2015
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Change of Address
Please clip and return this form, if you or someone you know has changed addresses. Thank You!
Name___________________________________________________________________
Adress___________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________State_________Zip_________
Phone___________________________________email____________________________
Return form and address label from
this newsletter to:
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Email concerns to :
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Thank you for supporting our ministry with these donations!
Kitchen
Snak-pak pudding
Jello
Fruit juice
Rice
Macaroni
Spaghetti
Noodles
Mustard
Ketchup
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Oatmeal
Cold Cereal
Mixes (cake, pancake,
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Sugar (brown,white)
Cooking oil
Shortening
Peanut butter
Crackers
(saltine,graham)
Soups (all types)
Canned meat
Canned fruits and
vegetables (all sizes)
Syrup (pancake, karo,
chocolate, strawberry)
Drink mixes
Zip lock bags
Cupcake liners
Kitchen towels
Potholders
Paper bags
(brown,white)
Miscellaneous
supplies
Paper towels
Tissues (fragrance and
lotion free)
Bathroom tissue
Arid deodorant
(unscented, stick or rollon)
Hairbrushes
Hair dryers
Toothbrushes
Crest toothpaste
(tartar control)
Colgate toothpaste
(tartar control)
Sensodyne toothpaste
(mint gel)
Curling irons
Hair accessories
(barrettes, ponytail
holders, headbands, etc)
Bath towels (white)
Hand towels (white)
Washcloths
(white or color)
All-occasion note cards
All-occasion greeting
cards
Holiday cards
Plastic hangers
Photo albums
Flat irons
Ballet-style slippers
Residential/
Recreation
Wooden puzzles
Easy-to-read books
DVD’s (movies, musicals)
Crayola markers
Craft foam
Foam craft kits
Foam craft stickers
Watercolor paper
Drawing paper
Stock paper
Newer wii games
Construction paper
Tacky glue
Hot glue sticks (mini)
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Pipe cleaners
Paintbrushes
Acrylic paint
Poster paint
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Clay pots
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Ribbon
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Plastic table cloths (long)
Potting soil
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Ink stamp pads
(various colors)
Bingo prizes (nonedible)
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Beach balls
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Swimming noodles
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Winter 2015
Change Service Requested
N160 State Route 108
Napoleon, OH 43545
419.592.6451
fillinghome.org
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Lincoln’s Devotional
Changing Supports
Soaring Arts Ribbon Cutting
Give Back Spotlight
The Gallery
LMM News
Years of Service Awards
Tids & Bits
Confidential
Document
Shredding
Adult Day Services Center s
For people with developmental disabilities
Filling Homes
N160 St. Rte. 108
Napoleon, OH 43545
Trinity Place
3570 St. Rte. 576
Bryan, OH 435606
Confidential Shredding Service includes secure storage of documents until
they are destroyed at our facility. Documents are stored behind one or two
locked doors depending on customer preference. Weight of paper is
measured with a calibrated, industry scale and documented at time of drop off
or at time of pick up.
Cost: $.25 per pound
Confidential Document Transport Service includes loading and transport of
documents, in a locked container, to our nearest shredding facility, within a 20
mile radius, in either Napoleon or Bryan.
Fee: $15 per trip.
*Rates for regular, on-going pick up service or service for distances outside the
20 mile radius of our two locations will be negotiated.
March is Developmental Disability
Awareness Month...Filling Homes
encourages everyone to focus on the
abilities of all people!
Drop-offs are accepted at either the Napoleon or Bryan sites between the
hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Filling Homes’ shredding services are performed by men and w omen w ith
developmental disabilities that receive day programming services in either of
our Adult Day Service Centers in Napoleon or Bryan. We thank you for your
business!