Jackson`s Team Helps Build a New Start for KidStart

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The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming will hold
our Annual Dinner on Friday, June 4th
from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This yearly event
recognizes Livingston
and Wyoming County
Foundation high school
student scholarship
winners, community
members, longevity
All enjoyed the
awards, and the elec2009 Annual
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Dinner event.
and members. For
more information and/or to reserve your
seat, contact Bonnie McGoldrick at (585)
658-2828 ext 108.
June 4, 2010
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The 16th Annual
“Friends Fore Life” Golf
Tournament will be held
at the Livingston Country
Club in Geneseo. The
full day of food and
Think Golf!
A glimpse back
activities, beginning
at the 2009
"Friends Fore Life" with registration at 11
Golf Tournament
a.m., promises to be
fun for the golfers and
volunteers, with all proceeds benefitting
The Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation. The
event sells out quickly so sign up early.
Reserve your spot by visiting www.lwarc.org
or call Jeff Thomas at (585) 658-2828 ext 128
for more information.
June 25, 2010
Over 20 gourmet
restaurants/caterers
will be accompanied
by a wine tasting, live
music, door prizes
and auctions at the 8th
Genesee Valley
Annual Divine Delights
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2009 Divine
Delights event
Get your tickets ($25
each) early as this year’s
event will sell out. All proceeds will benefit
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming and Angel
Action of Community Action for Wyoming
County. For more information, contact
Debbie Beach at (585) 658-2828 ext 133.
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Jackson’s Team Helps Build
a New Start for KidStart
At its October 28 meeting, The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Board of Directors
initiated a "new start for KidStart" by unanimously passing a resolution that selects
7.8 acres of land in Groveland as the future home for primary services of the
children's services program.
As we prepare to break ground on the new KidStart building this spring, please
consider joining "Jackson's Team for KidStart" to help raise funds and community
awareness for a seamless transition of KidStart services into their new home.
The new building will be located on Route 63, 4 miles
south of the Village of Geneseo, across the road from the
Livingston County property known as Hampton Corners.
It will house KidStart services that are currently offered at
SUNY Geneseo's Holcomb Building, which will no longer
be available starting in 2011, due to new construction
by the college. KidStart's Mt. Morris operations will also
move into the new building, to save the agency $21,000
in rent and $4,000 in utilities per year compared to its
present location at 66 Stanley Street.
By joining Jackson's Team, you can help raise funds to
offset expenses associated with the move, construction,
and maintenance costs. You'll also draw needed attention
to the successful efforts of KidStart staff to provide a healthy, nurturing environment
where all kids can grow and function at their individual best.
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Named for KidStart graduate Jackson Breen, Jackson's Team is a local, grassroots
effort spearheaded by KidStart parents, families, friends, and employees to conduct
community activities that benefit KidStart. The group has raised more than $1,000
thus far, through activities that included a Kids Carnival, Valentine's Dance, various
Auctions, and a Holiday Shopping Party.
You can benefit the KidStart building fund by running a fundraiser in your own
community, or by helping with a larger Jackson's Team event. To learn more, visit
Jackson's Team online at The Arc Web site, www.lwarc.org. You may also e-mail
jacksonsteam@hotmail.com or attend a Jackson's Team meeting. Jackson's Team
meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the
Holcomb Building, Room 270.
Chris Peterson, Executive Director for The Arc, expresses enthusiasm about KidStart’s
“new start”—and about the positive contributions of groups such as Jackson’s Team.
“This is a significant step toward our goal of finding a better replacement for the
Holcomb Building,” he says. “This new site allows us room for plenty of parking,
spacious playgrounds, and the ability to expand our valuable services.”
Has your address changed or is your name spelled incorrectly? If so, please e-mail Debbie Beach at dbeach@lwarc.org.
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B O A R D
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Marcy VanZandt, President
Cheryl Englert,Vice President
Constance Almeter, Secretary
Kenneth Reimels, Treasurer
Diane Armbruster
David Breen, M.D.
John Buck
Paul Collins
Marcy VanZandt,
Board President
Message from the President,
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Donate Your Vehicle Today
and Make A Difference!
Happy 2010! Lots of exciting things are happening at the
Arc. We ushered out the year with the awesome Drama Club
production, “Happy Everything.” Thanks to all who worked
tirelessly to put this together. And, we ushered in the year
with the Open House at the new Retsof home. Congratulations
to the consumers who will be living in this barrier-free home.
Help us by donating your used car, van, truck, boat with trailer, or recreational
vehicle seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It’s as easy as filling out the on-line
donation form at www.lwarc.org or call 1-800-ARC-CAR0 (1-800-272-2270).
Along with ringing in the New Year, the Arc will be ringing in our 2010 membership
campaign, “Planting the Seeds of Today for the Flowers of Tomorrow.” Please join us!
Our organization continues to face enormous challenges given the current economic
climate. It would be helpful for our advocacy with legislature and government officials
to have our largest membership ever. Now, it may seem a bit ambitious to set our
goal at 900 members, but not when you consider we serve 895 individuals from birth
to seniors. If each person we serve had one advocate become a member, we would
easily meet this goal. Please be on the lookout for our membership mailing coming in
February. Consider renewing your membership, and maybe even inviting a friend or
family member to join our group. You will be making a difference in someone’s life—
because Membership Matters.
Wishing you a happy and healthy 2010!
Livingston-Wyoming Arc
Foundation Holiday Giving
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Chris Irwin
Linda Leblond
Lyle Lehman
Robert Olson
Linda Unger
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Donate today!
The Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation was active
within our communities over the 2009 holiday season!
Utilizing monies raised at events held throughout the
year, along with donations, we were able to support
many of our community members, including individuals
with disabilities, and make their holiday season brighter.
Elizabeth Hall
Fun with crafts at the 2009
Breakfast with Santa event
In December, the Foundation sponsored our annual
Breakfast with Santa, a free community event, for over
150 children and young adults. A big “thank you” to
our many volunteers, including SUNY Geneseo students,
Board members, staff and of course Santa (aka Tim
McCallum) for a fun-filled morning!
In addition, the Foundation, in conjunction with The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
employees, assisted in purchasing hundreds of gifts for the annual Angel Wreath
gift program that benefitted 142 local children. Each child received a bundle of
gifts to help make their Christmas Day special.
As we begin 2010, the Foundation looks forward to being more involved in making
a difference in lives of individuals throughout our communities. We hope that you
will support some or all of the upcoming events that make this possible, including
the Annual Dinner on June 4th, the 16th Annual “Friends Fore Life” Golf Tournament
on June 25th, the 8th Annual Divine Delights event on September 15th and the
Ramon Rocha Run/Walk event on October 2nd.
We are also happy to announce that the 2010 Foundation High School Student
Scholarship applications have been sent out to all area high schools. Check out
the article on page 3 and our website www.lwarc.org for complete information.
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Great Savings
and Treasures
to be Discovered
at Finders Keepers
Ask the area’s thriftiest shoppers and they’ll tell you there’s always something new to
discover at Finders Keepers boutique, located at 86 Main Street in Mt. Morris. Finders
Keepers sells quality, pre-owned women’s and men’s clothing, home decor, holiday
items, furniture, sporting goods, small appliances, and more. All proceeds from the
store enhance work programs for people with disabilities in the local area.
Get the inside scoop on Finders Keepers by reading the free, monthly “Finder’s
Keepers Times” e-newsletter, which features deals and coupons for big savings on
our already low prices. Check it out and subscribe at www.lwarc.org/finderkeepers.
Discover a rainbow of savings with our weekly "colored tag" specials on clothing.
It's easy—all clothing is priced with a colored tag and certain colors are priced at
25 to 50 percent off!
Your unwanted items are another person's treasures! Your tax-deductible donation
makes a difference for fellow shoppers, and provides employment for people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities. We accept donations at the shop
or via a 24-hour drop-box located at 3 East State Street in Mt. Morris. You can also
call Store Manager, Bud Howe at (585) 658-2358 to discuss your donation.
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Valary Sahrle
Betty Sanderson
Sandra Sanderson
Rachel Sanger
Jovon Saunders
Betty Sawdey
Francis Scanlon
Pat Scanlon
Sheila Scanlon
Michael Schwartz
Andy Schwytzer
Donald Schwytzer
Emily Schwytzer
Margaret Schwytzer
Theodore Schwytzer
Karen Seefeldt
Jon Shay
Jane Shute
Steve Sick
Tina Sick
Margaret Siebers
Dan Silver
Lisa Simons
Alisha Sinitiere
Sherel Sinitiere
Scarlett Skye
George Smith
Myra Snyder
Veronica Snyder
Catheryn Speechley
Marina Speirs
Tina Spence
Filomena Spike
Brian Standera
Julia Standera
Eugene Standish
Lori Standish
Barb Stewart
Bob Stewart
Lucas Stewart
Monica Stewart
Robert Stewart
Thomas Stewart
W. Stewart
Wendy Stoffer
Christopher Streber
Cindy Streber
Dan Strobel
Jody Strobel
Agnes Tamrowski
Arthur Tamrowski
Cathrine Tavernier
Karen Tellman
Michael Temperato
Paula Temperato
Jeff Thomas
Patricia Thummel
Jacqueline Tickner
Thomas Tickner
David Toland
Richard Toland
Susan Tourtellotte
Barry True
Sharon True
Cheryl Tuckerman
Deborah Tuckerman
Scott Tuckerman
Mary Tuso
Sam Tuso
John Unger
Linda Unger
United Church
of Mount Morris
Sally Urbonas
Casey VanZandt
Christopher VanZandt
Edward VanZandt
Marcy VanZandt
James Vincent
Natalie Vincent
Teena Wampole
Dick Warne
Fay Warner
Jennifer Warner
Michelle Warner
Dean Warren
Roxanne Warren
Donnyle Washburn
Joyce Wechsler
Judy Welch
Shelly Wells
Pamela Werth
Robert Werth
Robert Werth Jr
Frank West
Kathleen Wheeler
Anita Whitehead
James Whitehead
Tom Whitmore
Janice Wilcox
Richard Wilcox
Barbara Wischnowski
Laura Wischnowski
Michael Wischnowski
James Wolinsky
Phil Yawman
Jeanne Yencer
Mary Jane York
Peter York
Annette Zuber
Martha Zuber
William Zuber
Wm. Zuber
Make a big difference by becoming a member of
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming. Simply fill
out and return the 2010 membership envelope
recently mailed to you or visit www.lwarc.org.
Membership starts at only $1 per person!
Your membership gives us a voice in Albany as
we face cuts to our services, and with your help
our goal of 900+ is achievable. Join us and
help in the “Planting the Seeds of Today for the
Flowers of Tomorrow!”
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Edwin Law
Geralyn Law
Margarita (Rita) Law
Rene Layland
Deb Leach
Edward Leach
Linda Leblond
Peter Leblond
Ryan Leblond
Dr. Lyle Lehman
Margaret Lehman
Durwin Lennox
Kathy Lennox
Kevin Leone
Christine Liberti
James Liberti
Mary Liberti
Janet Librock
John Librock
Tim Librock
Selena Linsner
Eva Linton
James Loomis
Marlene Loomis
Jeffrey Loucks
Mary Alice Loucks
Jodi Lown
Tammy Malone
Lori Maloney
Robert Mann
Kevin Mark
Lei Mark
Patricia Masolotte
Quentin Masolotte
Maurice Maynard
Diane McCallum
Timothy McCallum
Karen McColl
Reverdery McColl
Peg McCormick
John McCreedy
Betty McCutchen
Fred McCutchen
Janet McDonald
William McDonald
Bonnie McGoldrick
Mike McGoldrick
Renee McGoldrick
Darlene McMullin
Brenda McNulty
Peggy Merill
James Michalek
Sandy Michalek
Bonnie Miller
Sara Milligan
Brenda Milroy
Martin Miskell
Theresa Miskell
Martha Mix
Mark Mogavero
Melissa Moroz
Cheryl Morrow
Frances Morrow
Gary Morrow
Patricia Morrow
Nicholas Motto
Holly Mullin
James Mullin
Patrick Murphy
Susan Murphy
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Keith Mutka
Valerie Mutka
Sara Nelson
Rebecca Nilsson
Shelley O'Brien
Tom O'Brien
Doreen Oleksyn
Laura Oliverio
Nancy Olson
Robert Olson
Laura Olyer
Al Oyler
Stephanie Oyler
Andy Paddock
Julia Panipinto
James Pappert
Shari Pappert
Theresa Parker
Christina Parks
Rose Patalano
Sue Peck
Greg Pennell
Nancy Pennell
James Peraino
Lori Peraino
Rachel Peraino
Bertha Peritore
Charles Peritore
Sharon Peritore
Chris Peterson
Jim Peterson
Penny Peterson
Randy Peterson
Rob Peterson
Melissa Pike
Beth Plonk
Bill Plonk
Jon Porter
Melissa Potter
Richard Proctor
David Putman
Margaret Putman
James Quait
Mary Jane Quait
Linda Rainer
Ron Rawleigh
Mary Reagan
Sherrie Reilly
Diane Reimels
Dr. Kenneth,
DVM Reimels
Tamara Reimels
Tony Reimels
Naomi Renzoni
Pamela Ricotta
Chris Riedl-Gibson
Charles Riggio, MD
Gail Riley
Greg Ringelberg
Doris Rocha
Jackie Rogers
Matthew Rose
Colin Rowe
Michele Rowe
Mark Rowland
Merri Rowland
Wendy Russell
Jim Rutowski
Michelle Ryan
Charles Sahrle
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KidStart Joins the Kirch Center of
Rochester in Two Year Autism Study
Comments from the
Executive Director
KidStart has been designated as a partner in a 5-year research study sponsored
by the National Institute of Mental Health. A collaboration between the University of
Rochester Medical Center, Kennedy Kreiger Institute
and the University of California, Los Angeles, the
study will compare two intervention approaches for
spoken communication in autism and will enroll 192
particpants randomly assigned to one of two treatment conditions across three sites.
Welcome 2010!
Dr. Tristram Smith of the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and the Neurodevelopmental and
Behavioral Pediatrics Division at the University of
Rochester is conducting the study and has worked
as a consultant to KidStart children receiving DTT (Discrete Trial Training) interventions, or commonly identified as ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).
KidStart creates a
comfortable, learning
environment for all children
Currently the initial phase of the study, which includes pre-treatment assessments
and behavioral interventionists meeting the KidStart children participating in the study,
is underway. Six months of treatment sessions consisting of one-on-one sessions
with a behavioral interventionist for each participant will be administered following
the initial phase, and will be repeated six months after the sessions are completed.
For more information about this study, contact: Drea Brown, Research Coordinator
at 1-585-276-5041 or e-mail: andrea_brown@URMC.Rochester.edu.
4-H Spreads Holiday
Joy for Local Kids
4H Club members
of Livonia take pride
in spreading holiday joy!
At the end of 2009, The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
partnered with the 4-H Club of Livonia to spread
Christmas Day smiles to 142 local children.
Annually, the Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation
joins forces with local organizations, staff and
Board members to generously purchase toys and
necessary clothing, wrap and deliver bundles of
gifts for needy children just in time for Santa to
arrive on Christmas morning.
This year, Margaret Linsner, 4-H Leader of “Kooky Club,” and her group heard about
the annual gift drive at The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming through a parent and decided
to take on the project. They began by creating posters and flyers to distribute at
Livonia Intermediate School and collected, wrapped and delivered the donated gifts
to The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Administrative Offices on December 17th. “By
involving my girls in community service projects, they learn to appreciate others and
become better community members. They understand the need to help those less
fortunate and it makes them feel good about giving back,” Margaret says.
The 4-H members include: Sarah Linsner, Sarah Nation, Sara Lazarony, Molly Stevens,
Molly DiVincenzo, Caroline Veldhuizen, Bekah Finster, Melissa Mineti, Amelia Dragone
and leader, Margaret Linsner. A special thanks to 4-H and everyone who contributes
to the Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation Angel Wreath Gift program.
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Service Coordination
The Arc has two important construction projects going
forward in 2010. During the next few months, the Transportation department will be moving into their new home
next to Hilltop Industries at 3 East State Street in Mt. Morris.
Chris Peterson,
Renovations are underway and upon completion all transExecutive Director
portation maintenance and operations will be conducted
at the former Mahoney Ford building. Transportation continues to be the largest
service department that the Arc operates. Their excellent DOT safety ratings speak
volumes for their emphasis on operating a safe fleet of vehicles.
Land, located across from the Livingston County’s Hampton Corners complex on
Route 63, has been selected for the KidStart Holcomb relocation project, and an
offer has been submitted. We are presenting our design and construction plans to
the Groveland Town Board with the goal of commencing work this spring. As most
know, the Holcomb building is scheduled for demolition this summer and we need
to vacate the site by July 31, 2011. Thanks to all who have assisted with this
extremely important move.
Hilltop Industries
Residential Services
Family Support Services
Recreation
Clinical Services
Transportation Services
Chris Peterson
Calling All High School Seniors!
An exciting opportunity to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the Livingston-Wyoming
Arc Foundation Committee awaits 2010 Livingston and Wyoming County high school
graduates pursuing careers serving persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Completed applications are due to The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Administrative
office by 5 pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. One (1) college-bound, high school
senior from Wyoming and Livingston counties will be chosen at the March Foundation
meeting and notified by Friday, March 19th. Winning
applicants are encouraged to attend our Annual
Dinner on Friday, June 4th to accept their scholarship award and give a brief acceptance speech.
A maximum of $2,000 for each scholarship will be
paid out in $500 increments annually. Scholarship
recipients initially attending a 2-year school would be
eligible to continue to receive the annual scholarship if they can verify participation in an appropriate
Chris Peterson
program at a 4-year college or university. All recipiand John Prospero
ents are responsible for “officially” notifying The Arc
present awards
at the 2009 Annual Dinner
of Livingston-Wyoming annually of their continuation
in an appropriate course of study. Courses of study
include career choices leading directly to “working with persons with intellectual
and other developmental disabilities,” such as a special education teacher, OT, PT,
speech pathology, art therapy, music therapy, training in the direct care field, etc.
Day Care
Day Habilitation
Residential Habilitation
Early Intervention
& Pre-School Services
Livingston County Head Start
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To find out how you can have this same
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Applications have been mailed to the guidance departments of each local high
school and may also be found at www.lwarc.org. Please direct any inquiries to The
Arc of Livingston-Wyoming PR Director, Jeff Thomas at 585-658-2828, extension 128.
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Gloria Abbott
Mervyn Abbott
Eleanor Aberth
Darryl Adamson
Roxanne Adamson
Stacy Adamson
William Albert
Audrey Algier
Jerry Algier
Constance Almeter
Shawn Almeter
Tim Anderson
Diane Armbruster
Robert Armbruster
Charles Arrigo
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David Beach
Debbie Beach
Jared Beach
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Carol Becker
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Gary Black
Kevin Black
Kim Black
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William Black
Joey Bonavita
Linda Booth
Bradley H. Bowden
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John Buck
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Victoria Cicero
Mrs Walter (Marian) Clark
Shirley Clark
Walter Clark
Jeanne ColemanCalloway
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Paul Collins
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Tina Connelly
Charissa Converse
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Julie Covey
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Katrina Cox
Kyle Cox
Margaret Cox
Randy Cox
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Lucy Dadd
Maggie Dadd
Mark Dadd
Molly Dadd
Mary Ann Dalrymple
Kimberly Daniel
Aaron Davis
Annette Davis
Maureen Davis
Bill Derby
Mary Derby
Mr & Mrs Leonard Didas
Sabrina Dietz
Andrea DiGiorgio
Hugh Dillon
Leanne Dillon
Steve Dobsin
Louise Dolliver
Allie Donnan
Bruce Donnan
Beth Doty
Debbie Doyle
Kenneth Doyle
Mrs. Marjorie Driscoll
Alice Dunn
Donna Duthoy
Millie Edmond
Carol Edwards
Maureen Egeling
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Celebrate Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month
2009 Membership (cont.)
March marks the month-long observance for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in New York State
and is the perfect time to get involved. Help increase
awareness of our family members and neighbors who
have developmental disabilities accomplishments by:
Self Advocate
Becky Nilsson shows
off her planter
of beautiful flowers
Inviting family and friends to become The Arc of
Livingston-Wyoming members for as little as $1.00
per person, 18 years or older. “Planting the Seeds of
Today for the Flowers of Tomorrow,” each membership
directly increases our chapter’s voice and influence
within NYSARC—our state organization—and with
our state representatives in Albany. More members
means more representation for the individuals we
serve throughout Livingston and Wyoming Counties.
Julie Covey shows her appreciation
of the Morrow Family holiday generosity
The Morrow Family brings a joyful 2009
Christmas to Hilltop Industries, Inc.
Chris Peterson, Executive Director,
presents Rita Law with her NYSID Award
Volunteer SUNY Geneseo students
caroled at the 2009 Breakfast with Santa
Santa listens to Christmas wishes
at the 2009 Breakfast with Santa event
Diane and Brian Armbruster entertain the
Breakfast with Santa crowd with music
Everyone was all smiles
at the Retsof IRA Open House
The new Retsof IRA celebrated with
their Open House on January 12, 2010
Volunteering to assist with programs and/or events. Whether you have previous
volunteer experience or are interested in “learning the ropes,” our agency has an
opportunity for you to make a difference for the people we serve. Here are just a
handful of the many opportunities coming up in the next several months: Finders
Keepers, Day Hab, Golf Tournament, Divine Delights, Recreation, and KidStart.
Visit us at http://www.lwarc.org for volunteer opportunities/events throughout the year.
For more information about membership, volunteering, Board Committees, and/or
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, contact Public Relations Director Jeff
Thomas at jthomas@lwarc.org or (585) 658-2828 ext. 128.
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Partners with United Way!
We are proud to announce that The Arc of
Livingston-Wyoming 2009 Fall United Way
Campaign was another great success! Our
dedicated employees stepped up to the
challenge by extending their generosity to
a good cause with 192 people participating.
Combined with our water balloon throwing
contest at our annual Hilltop Industries
Summer picnic, the campaign raised over
$14,200 for United Way of Livingston and
Wyoming Counties.
Jeff Thomas, PR Director,
and Chris Peterson,
Executive Director
join in the fun!
You may or may not be aware that our
Recreation programs for kids and adults are
supported by United Way. Many individuals
wouldn’t be able to participate if it weren’t for
funding provided by the United Way and the
generosity of our employees, board members
and community members. Thank you!
Find out all about The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, along with current news and
events at http://www.lwarc.org.
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Amy Ehrenberg
Dr. Christine Ehrenberg
Major Dale Ehrenberg
Aline Elliott
Celeste Elliott
William Elliott
Charlene Ellis
Gary Ellis
Betty Emerling
John Emerling
Cheryl Englert
Daniel Englert
Fred Englert
Holly Englert
Matt Englert
Jeanne Enright
Margaret Enright
Robert Enright
Shirley Espersen
Erhart Family Trust
Samantha Faulds
Tamera Feger
Dan Fitzpatrick
Mary Fleming
Jason Foglesong
Krista Foglesong
Amy Folger
Krystal Frederick
Ellen Friedler
Norb Fuest
Ursula Fuest
William Fuest
Ron Fugle
Tracey Fugle
Cari Gawel
Pauline Gawel
Carol Gburek
Walter Gee
Kirstyn Geercken
Sandy Geercken
Maureen Geiser
Shar Gelser
Francis George
Christine Gerber
Barbara Goodell
Deborah Graham
Jessica Grant
Joshua Grant
Pamela Grant
William Grant
Cheryl Gray
Kevin Gray
Dr Elizabeth Hall
Richard Hall
Theodore Hall
Marlene Hamann
Wilfred Hamblin
Karen Hanley
Paula Harper
Christa Hartigan
Glyn Hartigan
Frederick Hassel
Muriel Hassel
Julia Hathaway
Kenneth Hathaway
John Haugh
Albert Hawk
Janice Hawk
Victoria Hawkins
(Kellogg)
W W W . L W A R C . O R G
Michael Heftka,
Executive Director
Sarah Heitzman
Leilani Helmer
Randy Helmer
Ryan Helmer
Amaris Herfield
Myra Herlihy
Jim Herring
Ruth Herring
Cynthia Hicks
Derek Hicks
F Scott Hicks
Linsey Hicks
Jeanine Holley
Jenny Holley
Merry Lou Holley
Robert Holley III
Eugene Holloway
Sally Holloway
Kathy Hubacher
Kenneth Hubacher
Melanie Hubbard
Kristin Hurlburt
Christine Irwin
David Irwin
Scott Jaggard
Stanley Janczak
Leonna Jensen
Paul Jensen
Mary Jerome
Justin Joachimiak
Dawn Johncox
Dale Johnson
Hope Johnson
Ashley Jones
Barbara Jones
Daniel Jones
Dennis Jones
Kathleen Jones
Paul Jones
Phil Jones
Tina Jones
Bonnie Jordan
John Jordan, Sr.
Jeff Kantrowski
Lisa Karl
Virginia Karl
Angela Keaton
Randy Keaton
Becky Kelleher
Kellie Kennedy
Larry Kennedy
Debbie Koch
Frances Koch
James Koch
Marcia Koch
J B Koch, Jr
Mrs. Viola Kozak
Andrea Krajka
Matthew Krajka
Diane Krenzer
Cyril Krenzer, Attorney
Elizabeth Kurtz
Tammy LaFaye
Elyse Lagana
Rachel LaGeorge
Lisa Lattime
Mark Lattime
Brenda LaVerdi
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Gloria Abbott
Mervyn Abbott
Eleanor Aberth
Darryl Adamson
Roxanne Adamson
Stacy Adamson
William Albert
Audrey Algier
Jerry Algier
Constance Almeter
Shawn Almeter
Tim Anderson
Diane Armbruster
Robert Armbruster
Charles Arrigo
Joan Ash
Kristen Austen
Carl Babcock
Larry Bailey
Victoria Baker
Barbara Barber
Patti Barrett
Christa Barrows
Joel Barrows
Concetta Bartolotti
Bryan Beach
David Beach
Debbie Beach
Jared Beach
Lisa Beals
Carol Becker
Denis Berwanger
Nancy Berwanger
Kimberly Biondolillo
Gary Black
Kevin Black
Kim Black
Meg Black
William Black
Joey Bonavita
Linda Booth
Bradley H. Bowden
Leslie Bowden
Pam Bowden
Nicholas Boyce
David Breen, M.D.
Katy Briggs
Jason Buchinger
Michelle Buchinger
John Buck
Virginia Buck
Todd Bugman
Heather Bump
Veronica Bump
Jennifer Burton
Linda Bush
Lois Bush
Thomas Bush
Joseph Caldwell
Wanda Caldwell
Stephen W Calloway
Marjorie Cansdale
Barry & Angela Caplan
Kelly Carmichael
Penny Cartwright
Barbara Casmano
Catherine Chapman
Andrew Pete Chastek
Rose Marie Chastek
Monica Cherry
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Christine Chojnacki
Tracy Christ
Gerald Christman
Jean Christman
Dianne Cicero
Victoria Cicero
Mrs Walter (Marian) Clark
Shirley Clark
Walter Clark
Jeanne ColemanCalloway
Deborah Collins
Paul Collins
Daniel Connelly
Tina Connelly
Charissa Converse
David Coon
Joyce Cooney
Rodney Corry
Donna Cottone
Julie Covey
Brent Cox
Cassandra Cox
Katrina Cox
Kyle Cox
Margaret Cox
Randy Cox
Travis Cox
Dorothy Coyne
Edward Coyne
Dennis Crowley
Heather Crowley
Sean Crowley
Sheila Crowley
Tom Crowley
Robert Cummins
Shirley Cummins
Bernadette Curley
Kathryn D'Amanda
Carolyn Dadd
Hayden Dadd
Lucy Dadd
Maggie Dadd
Mark Dadd
Molly Dadd
Mary Ann Dalrymple
Kimberly Daniel
Aaron Davis
Annette Davis
Maureen Davis
Bill Derby
Mary Derby
Mr & Mrs Leonard Didas
Sabrina Dietz
Andrea DiGiorgio
Hugh Dillon
Leanne Dillon
Steve Dobsin
Louise Dolliver
Allie Donnan
Bruce Donnan
Beth Doty
Debbie Doyle
Kenneth Doyle
Mrs. Marjorie Driscoll
Alice Dunn
Donna Duthoy
Millie Edmond
Carol Edwards
Maureen Egeling
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Celebrate Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month
2009 Membership (cont.)
March marks the month-long observance for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in New York State
and is the perfect time to get involved. Help increase
awareness of our family members and neighbors who
have developmental disabilities accomplishments by:
Self Advocate
Becky Nilsson shows
off her planter
of beautiful flowers
Inviting family and friends to become The Arc of
Livingston-Wyoming members for as little as $1.00
per person, 18 years or older. “Planting the Seeds of
Today for the Flowers of Tomorrow,” each membership
directly increases our chapter’s voice and influence
within NYSARC—our state organization—and with
our state representatives in Albany. More members
means more representation for the individuals we
serve throughout Livingston and Wyoming Counties.
Julie Covey shows her appreciation
of the Morrow Family holiday generosity
The Morrow Family brings a joyful 2009
Christmas to Hilltop Industries, Inc.
Chris Peterson, Executive Director,
presents Rita Law with her NYSID Award
Volunteer SUNY Geneseo students
caroled at the 2009 Breakfast with Santa
Santa listens to Christmas wishes
at the 2009 Breakfast with Santa event
Diane and Brian Armbruster entertain the
Breakfast with Santa crowd with music
Everyone was all smiles
at the Retsof IRA Open House
The new Retsof IRA celebrated with
their Open House on January 12, 2010
Volunteering to assist with programs and/or events. Whether you have previous
volunteer experience or are interested in “learning the ropes,” our agency has an
opportunity for you to make a difference for the people we serve. Here are just a
handful of the many opportunities coming up in the next several months: Finders
Keepers, Day Hab, Golf Tournament, Divine Delights, Recreation, and KidStart.
Visit us at http://www.lwarc.org for volunteer opportunities/events throughout the year.
For more information about membership, volunteering, Board Committees, and/or
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, contact Public Relations Director Jeff
Thomas at jthomas@lwarc.org or (585) 658-2828 ext. 128.
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Partners with United Way!
We are proud to announce that The Arc of
Livingston-Wyoming 2009 Fall United Way
Campaign was another great success! Our
dedicated employees stepped up to the
challenge by extending their generosity to
a good cause with 192 people participating.
Combined with our water balloon throwing
contest at our annual Hilltop Industries
Summer picnic, the campaign raised over
$14,200 for United Way of Livingston and
Wyoming Counties.
Jeff Thomas, PR Director,
and Chris Peterson,
Executive Director
join in the fun!
You may or may not be aware that our
Recreation programs for kids and adults are
supported by United Way. Many individuals
wouldn’t be able to participate if it weren’t for
funding provided by the United Way and the
generosity of our employees, board members
and community members. Thank you!
Find out all about The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, along with current news and
events at http://www.lwarc.org.
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Amy Ehrenberg
Dr. Christine Ehrenberg
Major Dale Ehrenberg
Aline Elliott
Celeste Elliott
William Elliott
Charlene Ellis
Gary Ellis
Betty Emerling
John Emerling
Cheryl Englert
Daniel Englert
Fred Englert
Holly Englert
Matt Englert
Jeanne Enright
Margaret Enright
Robert Enright
Shirley Espersen
Erhart Family Trust
Samantha Faulds
Tamera Feger
Dan Fitzpatrick
Mary Fleming
Jason Foglesong
Krista Foglesong
Amy Folger
Krystal Frederick
Ellen Friedler
Norb Fuest
Ursula Fuest
William Fuest
Ron Fugle
Tracey Fugle
Cari Gawel
Pauline Gawel
Carol Gburek
Walter Gee
Kirstyn Geercken
Sandy Geercken
Maureen Geiser
Shar Gelser
Francis George
Christine Gerber
Barbara Goodell
Deborah Graham
Jessica Grant
Joshua Grant
Pamela Grant
William Grant
Cheryl Gray
Kevin Gray
Dr Elizabeth Hall
Richard Hall
Theodore Hall
Marlene Hamann
Wilfred Hamblin
Karen Hanley
Paula Harper
Christa Hartigan
Glyn Hartigan
Frederick Hassel
Muriel Hassel
Julia Hathaway
Kenneth Hathaway
John Haugh
Albert Hawk
Janice Hawk
Victoria Hawkins
(Kellogg)
W W W . L W A R C . O R G
Michael Heftka,
Executive Director
Sarah Heitzman
Leilani Helmer
Randy Helmer
Ryan Helmer
Amaris Herfield
Myra Herlihy
Jim Herring
Ruth Herring
Cynthia Hicks
Derek Hicks
F Scott Hicks
Linsey Hicks
Jeanine Holley
Jenny Holley
Merry Lou Holley
Robert Holley III
Eugene Holloway
Sally Holloway
Kathy Hubacher
Kenneth Hubacher
Melanie Hubbard
Kristin Hurlburt
Christine Irwin
David Irwin
Scott Jaggard
Stanley Janczak
Leonna Jensen
Paul Jensen
Mary Jerome
Justin Joachimiak
Dawn Johncox
Dale Johnson
Hope Johnson
Ashley Jones
Barbara Jones
Daniel Jones
Dennis Jones
Kathleen Jones
Paul Jones
Phil Jones
Tina Jones
Bonnie Jordan
John Jordan, Sr.
Jeff Kantrowski
Lisa Karl
Virginia Karl
Angela Keaton
Randy Keaton
Becky Kelleher
Kellie Kennedy
Larry Kennedy
Debbie Koch
Frances Koch
James Koch
Marcia Koch
J B Koch, Jr
Mrs. Viola Kozak
Andrea Krajka
Matthew Krajka
Diane Krenzer
Cyril Krenzer, Attorney
Elizabeth Kurtz
Tammy LaFaye
Elyse Lagana
Rachel LaGeorge
Lisa Lattime
Mark Lattime
Brenda LaVerdi
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Edwin Law
Geralyn Law
Margarita (Rita) Law
Rene Layland
Deb Leach
Edward Leach
Linda Leblond
Peter Leblond
Ryan Leblond
Dr. Lyle Lehman
Margaret Lehman
Durwin Lennox
Kathy Lennox
Kevin Leone
Christine Liberti
James Liberti
Mary Liberti
Janet Librock
John Librock
Tim Librock
Selena Linsner
Eva Linton
James Loomis
Marlene Loomis
Jeffrey Loucks
Mary Alice Loucks
Jodi Lown
Tammy Malone
Lori Maloney
Robert Mann
Kevin Mark
Lei Mark
Patricia Masolotte
Quentin Masolotte
Maurice Maynard
Diane McCallum
Timothy McCallum
Karen McColl
Reverdery McColl
Peg McCormick
John McCreedy
Betty McCutchen
Fred McCutchen
Janet McDonald
William McDonald
Bonnie McGoldrick
Mike McGoldrick
Renee McGoldrick
Darlene McMullin
Brenda McNulty
Peggy Merill
James Michalek
Sandy Michalek
Bonnie Miller
Sara Milligan
Brenda Milroy
Martin Miskell
Theresa Miskell
Martha Mix
Mark Mogavero
Melissa Moroz
Cheryl Morrow
Frances Morrow
Gary Morrow
Patricia Morrow
Nicholas Motto
Holly Mullin
James Mullin
Patrick Murphy
Susan Murphy
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Keith Mutka
Valerie Mutka
Sara Nelson
Rebecca Nilsson
Shelley O'Brien
Tom O'Brien
Doreen Oleksyn
Laura Oliverio
Nancy Olson
Robert Olson
Laura Olyer
Al Oyler
Stephanie Oyler
Andy Paddock
Julia Panipinto
James Pappert
Shari Pappert
Theresa Parker
Christina Parks
Rose Patalano
Sue Peck
Greg Pennell
Nancy Pennell
James Peraino
Lori Peraino
Rachel Peraino
Bertha Peritore
Charles Peritore
Sharon Peritore
Chris Peterson
Jim Peterson
Penny Peterson
Randy Peterson
Rob Peterson
Melissa Pike
Beth Plonk
Bill Plonk
Jon Porter
Melissa Potter
Richard Proctor
David Putman
Margaret Putman
James Quait
Mary Jane Quait
Linda Rainer
Ron Rawleigh
Mary Reagan
Sherrie Reilly
Diane Reimels
Dr. Kenneth,
DVM Reimels
Tamara Reimels
Tony Reimels
Naomi Renzoni
Pamela Ricotta
Chris Riedl-Gibson
Charles Riggio, MD
Gail Riley
Greg Ringelberg
Doris Rocha
Jackie Rogers
Matthew Rose
Colin Rowe
Michele Rowe
Mark Rowland
Merri Rowland
Wendy Russell
Jim Rutowski
Michelle Ryan
Charles Sahrle
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KidStart Joins the Kirch Center of
Rochester in Two Year Autism Study
Comments from the
Executive Director
KidStart has been designated as a partner in a 5-year research study sponsored
by the National Institute of Mental Health. A collaboration between the University of
Rochester Medical Center, Kennedy Kreiger Institute
and the University of California, Los Angeles, the
study will compare two intervention approaches for
spoken communication in autism and will enroll 192
particpants randomly assigned to one of two treatment conditions across three sites.
Welcome 2010!
Dr. Tristram Smith of the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and the Neurodevelopmental and
Behavioral Pediatrics Division at the University of
Rochester is conducting the study and has worked
as a consultant to KidStart children receiving DTT (Discrete Trial Training) interventions, or commonly identified as ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).
KidStart creates a
comfortable, learning
environment for all children
Currently the initial phase of the study, which includes pre-treatment assessments
and behavioral interventionists meeting the KidStart children participating in the study,
is underway. Six months of treatment sessions consisting of one-on-one sessions
with a behavioral interventionist for each participant will be administered following
the initial phase, and will be repeated six months after the sessions are completed.
For more information about this study, contact: Drea Brown, Research Coordinator
at 1-585-276-5041 or e-mail: andrea_brown@URMC.Rochester.edu.
4-H Spreads Holiday
Joy for Local Kids
4H Club members
of Livonia take pride
in spreading holiday joy!
At the end of 2009, The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
partnered with the 4-H Club of Livonia to spread
Christmas Day smiles to 142 local children.
Annually, the Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation
joins forces with local organizations, staff and
Board members to generously purchase toys and
necessary clothing, wrap and deliver bundles of
gifts for needy children just in time for Santa to
arrive on Christmas morning.
This year, Margaret Linsner, 4-H Leader of “Kooky Club,” and her group heard about
the annual gift drive at The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming through a parent and decided
to take on the project. They began by creating posters and flyers to distribute at
Livonia Intermediate School and collected, wrapped and delivered the donated gifts
to The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Administrative Offices on December 17th. “By
involving my girls in community service projects, they learn to appreciate others and
become better community members. They understand the need to help those less
fortunate and it makes them feel good about giving back,” Margaret says.
The 4-H members include: Sarah Linsner, Sarah Nation, Sara Lazarony, Molly Stevens,
Molly DiVincenzo, Caroline Veldhuizen, Bekah Finster, Melissa Mineti, Amelia Dragone
and leader, Margaret Linsner. A special thanks to 4-H and everyone who contributes
to the Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation Angel Wreath Gift program.
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The Arc has two important construction projects going
forward in 2010. During the next few months, the Transportation department will be moving into their new home
next to Hilltop Industries at 3 East State Street in Mt. Morris.
Chris Peterson,
Renovations are underway and upon completion all transExecutive Director
portation maintenance and operations will be conducted
at the former Mahoney Ford building. Transportation continues to be the largest
service department that the Arc operates. Their excellent DOT safety ratings speak
volumes for their emphasis on operating a safe fleet of vehicles.
Land, located across from the Livingston County’s Hampton Corners complex on
Route 63, has been selected for the KidStart Holcomb relocation project, and an
offer has been submitted. We are presenting our design and construction plans to
the Groveland Town Board with the goal of commencing work this spring. As most
know, the Holcomb building is scheduled for demolition this summer and we need
to vacate the site by July 31, 2011. Thanks to all who have assisted with this
extremely important move.
Hilltop Industries
Residential Services
Family Support Services
Recreation
Clinical Services
Transportation Services
Chris Peterson
Calling All High School Seniors!
An exciting opportunity to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the Livingston-Wyoming
Arc Foundation Committee awaits 2010 Livingston and Wyoming County high school
graduates pursuing careers serving persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Completed applications are due to The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Administrative
office by 5 pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. One (1) college-bound, high school
senior from Wyoming and Livingston counties will be chosen at the March Foundation
meeting and notified by Friday, March 19th. Winning
applicants are encouraged to attend our Annual
Dinner on Friday, June 4th to accept their scholarship award and give a brief acceptance speech.
A maximum of $2,000 for each scholarship will be
paid out in $500 increments annually. Scholarship
recipients initially attending a 2-year school would be
eligible to continue to receive the annual scholarship if they can verify participation in an appropriate
Chris Peterson
program at a 4-year college or university. All recipiand John Prospero
ents are responsible for “officially” notifying The Arc
present awards
at the 2009 Annual Dinner
of Livingston-Wyoming annually of their continuation
in an appropriate course of study. Courses of study
include career choices leading directly to “working with persons with intellectual
and other developmental disabilities,” such as a special education teacher, OT, PT,
speech pathology, art therapy, music therapy, training in the direct care field, etc.
Day Care
Day Habilitation
Residential Habilitation
Early Intervention
& Pre-School Services
Livingston County Head Start
Do you like the quality of this publication?
The Parchment is printed by the Graphics
Department at Hilltop Industries.
To find out how you can have this same
quality product, call David Coon at (585)
658-3311 or e-mail him at dcoon@lwarc.org.
Applications have been mailed to the guidance departments of each local high
school and may also be found at www.lwarc.org. Please direct any inquiries to The
Arc of Livingston-Wyoming PR Director, Jeff Thomas at 585-658-2828, extension 128.
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B O A R D
O F
D I R E C T O R S
Marcy VanZandt, President
Cheryl Englert,Vice President
Constance Almeter, Secretary
Kenneth Reimels, Treasurer
Diane Armbruster
David Breen, M.D.
John Buck
Paul Collins
Marcy VanZandt,
Board President
Message from the President,
MarcyVanZandt
Donate Your Vehicle Today
and Make A Difference!
Happy 2010! Lots of exciting things are happening at the
Arc. We ushered out the year with the awesome Drama Club
production, “Happy Everything.” Thanks to all who worked
tirelessly to put this together. And, we ushered in the year
with the Open House at the new Retsof home. Congratulations
to the consumers who will be living in this barrier-free home.
Help us by donating your used car, van, truck, boat with trailer, or recreational
vehicle seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It’s as easy as filling out the on-line
donation form at www.lwarc.org or call 1-800-ARC-CAR0 (1-800-272-2270).
Along with ringing in the New Year, the Arc will be ringing in our 2010 membership
campaign, “Planting the Seeds of Today for the Flowers of Tomorrow.” Please join us!
Our organization continues to face enormous challenges given the current economic
climate. It would be helpful for our advocacy with legislature and government officials
to have our largest membership ever. Now, it may seem a bit ambitious to set our
goal at 900 members, but not when you consider we serve 895 individuals from birth
to seniors. If each person we serve had one advocate become a member, we would
easily meet this goal. Please be on the lookout for our membership mailing coming in
February. Consider renewing your membership, and maybe even inviting a friend or
family member to join our group. You will be making a difference in someone’s life—
because Membership Matters.
Wishing you a happy and healthy 2010!
Livingston-Wyoming Arc
Foundation Holiday Giving
John Haugh
Chris Irwin
Linda Leblond
Lyle Lehman
Robert Olson
Linda Unger
T H E
A R C ’ S
Designate The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming and our agency will receive 90% of the
net proceeds!
FREE Pickup and Other Benefits
Free towing—Whether it is running or not, you can donate your vehicle anywhere
in the United States.
Eliminate the hassle of repairing, advertising and selling your vehicle by letting
our courteous, trained staff handle all the details.
Qualify for an IRS tax deduction.
Support The Arc’s vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included.
Rest assured that your donation directly supports our programs and services.
Maximize Your Car Donation Tax Deduction Benefits in Moments
Vehicle donations made to a charitable not-for-profit organization are tax deductible.
Simply call our toll free number 1-877-ARC-CAR0 (1-877-272-2270) with the year,
make and model of your vehicle, the general condition, the vehicle identification
number, and title and lien. We will handle the rest. Our friendly operators are glad to
answer any questions you may have. They will arrange a convenient time for free
auto towing and mail your tax form documentation within four to six weeks.
Donate today!
The Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation was active
within our communities over the 2009 holiday season!
Utilizing monies raised at events held throughout the
year, along with donations, we were able to support
many of our community members, including individuals
with disabilities, and make their holiday season brighter.
Elizabeth Hall
Fun with crafts at the 2009
Breakfast with Santa event
In December, the Foundation sponsored our annual
Breakfast with Santa, a free community event, for over
150 children and young adults. A big “thank you” to
our many volunteers, including SUNY Geneseo students,
Board members, staff and of course Santa (aka Tim
McCallum) for a fun-filled morning!
In addition, the Foundation, in conjunction with The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
employees, assisted in purchasing hundreds of gifts for the annual Angel Wreath
gift program that benefitted 142 local children. Each child received a bundle of
gifts to help make their Christmas Day special.
As we begin 2010, the Foundation looks forward to being more involved in making
a difference in lives of individuals throughout our communities. We hope that you
will support some or all of the upcoming events that make this possible, including
the Annual Dinner on June 4th, the 16th Annual “Friends Fore Life” Golf Tournament
on June 25th, the 8th Annual Divine Delights event on September 15th and the
Ramon Rocha Run/Walk event on October 2nd.
We are also happy to announce that the 2010 Foundation High School Student
Scholarship applications have been sent out to all area high schools. Check out
the article on page 3 and our website www.lwarc.org for complete information.
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Great Savings
and Treasures
to be Discovered
at Finders Keepers
Ask the area’s thriftiest shoppers and they’ll tell you there’s always something new to
discover at Finders Keepers boutique, located at 86 Main Street in Mt. Morris. Finders
Keepers sells quality, pre-owned women’s and men’s clothing, home decor, holiday
items, furniture, sporting goods, small appliances, and more. All proceeds from the
store enhance work programs for people with disabilities in the local area.
Get the inside scoop on Finders Keepers by reading the free, monthly “Finder’s
Keepers Times” e-newsletter, which features deals and coupons for big savings on
our already low prices. Check it out and subscribe at www.lwarc.org/finderkeepers.
Discover a rainbow of savings with our weekly "colored tag" specials on clothing.
It's easy—all clothing is priced with a colored tag and certain colors are priced at
25 to 50 percent off!
Your unwanted items are another person's treasures! Your tax-deductible donation
makes a difference for fellow shoppers, and provides employment for people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities. We accept donations at the shop
or via a 24-hour drop-box located at 3 East State Street in Mt. Morris. You can also
call Store Manager, Bud Howe at (585) 658-2358 to discuss your donation.
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Gerald Sahrle
Valary Sahrle
Betty Sanderson
Sandra Sanderson
Rachel Sanger
Jovon Saunders
Betty Sawdey
Francis Scanlon
Pat Scanlon
Sheila Scanlon
Michael Schwartz
Andy Schwytzer
Donald Schwytzer
Emily Schwytzer
Margaret Schwytzer
Theodore Schwytzer
Karen Seefeldt
Jon Shay
Jane Shute
Steve Sick
Tina Sick
Margaret Siebers
Dan Silver
Lisa Simons
Alisha Sinitiere
Sherel Sinitiere
Scarlett Skye
George Smith
Myra Snyder
Veronica Snyder
Catheryn Speechley
Marina Speirs
Tina Spence
Filomena Spike
Brian Standera
Julia Standera
Eugene Standish
Lori Standish
Barb Stewart
Bob Stewart
Lucas Stewart
Monica Stewart
Robert Stewart
Thomas Stewart
W. Stewart
Wendy Stoffer
Christopher Streber
Cindy Streber
Dan Strobel
Jody Strobel
Agnes Tamrowski
Arthur Tamrowski
Cathrine Tavernier
Karen Tellman
Michael Temperato
Paula Temperato
Jeff Thomas
Patricia Thummel
Jacqueline Tickner
Thomas Tickner
David Toland
Richard Toland
Susan Tourtellotte
Barry True
Sharon True
Cheryl Tuckerman
Deborah Tuckerman
Scott Tuckerman
Mary Tuso
Sam Tuso
John Unger
Linda Unger
United Church
of Mount Morris
Sally Urbonas
Casey VanZandt
Christopher VanZandt
Edward VanZandt
Marcy VanZandt
James Vincent
Natalie Vincent
Teena Wampole
Dick Warne
Fay Warner
Jennifer Warner
Michelle Warner
Dean Warren
Roxanne Warren
Donnyle Washburn
Joyce Wechsler
Judy Welch
Shelly Wells
Pamela Werth
Robert Werth
Robert Werth Jr
Frank West
Kathleen Wheeler
Anita Whitehead
James Whitehead
Tom Whitmore
Janice Wilcox
Richard Wilcox
Barbara Wischnowski
Laura Wischnowski
Michael Wischnowski
James Wolinsky
Phil Yawman
Jeanne Yencer
Mary Jane York
Peter York
Annette Zuber
Martha Zuber
William Zuber
Wm. Zuber
Make a big difference by becoming a member of
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming. Simply fill
out and return the 2010 membership envelope
recently mailed to you or visit www.lwarc.org.
Membership starts at only $1 per person!
Your membership gives us a voice in Albany as
we face cuts to our services, and with your help
our goal of 900+ is achievable. Join us and
help in the “Planting the Seeds of Today for the
Flowers of Tomorrow!”
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The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming will hold
our Annual Dinner on Friday, June 4th
from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This yearly event
recognizes Livingston
and Wyoming County
Foundation high school
student scholarship
winners, community
members, longevity
All enjoyed the
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and members. For
more information and/or to reserve your
seat, contact Bonnie McGoldrick at (585)
658-2828 ext 108.
June 4, 2010
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The 16th Annual
“Friends Fore Life” Golf
Tournament will be held
at the Livingston Country
Club in Geneseo. The
full day of food and
Think Golf!
A glimpse back
activities, beginning
at the 2009
"Friends Fore Life" with registration at 11
Golf Tournament
a.m., promises to be
fun for the golfers and
volunteers, with all proceeds benefitting
The Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation. The
event sells out quickly so sign up early.
Reserve your spot by visiting www.lwarc.org
or call Jeff Thomas at (585) 658-2828 ext 128
for more information.
June 25, 2010
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Over 20 gourmet
restaurants/caterers
will be accompanied
by a wine tasting, live
music, door prizes
and auctions at the 8th
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Get your tickets ($25
each) early as this year’s
event will sell out. All proceeds will benefit
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming and Angel
Action of Community Action for Wyoming
County. For more information, contact
Debbie Beach at (585) 658-2828 ext 133.
September 15, 2010
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Jackson’s Team Helps Build
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At its October 28 meeting, The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Board of Directors
initiated a "new start for KidStart" by unanimously passing a resolution that selects
7.8 acres of land in Groveland as the future home for primary services of the
children's services program.
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By joining Jackson's Team, you can help raise funds to
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offset
expenses associated with the move, construction,
and maintenance costs. You'll also draw needed attention
to the successful efforts of KidStart staff to provide a healthy, nurturing environment
where all kids can grow and function at their individual best.
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Named for KidStart graduate Jackson Breen, Jackson's Team is a local, grassroots
effort spearheaded by KidStart parents, families, friends, and employees to conduct
community activities that benefit KidStart. The group has raised more than $1,000
thus far, through activities that included a Kids Carnival, Valentine's Dance, various
Auctions, and a Holiday Shopping Party.
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Calling All Students!
As we prepare to break ground on the new KidStart building this spring, please
consider joining "Jackson's Team for KidStart" to help raise funds and community
awareness for a seamless transition of KidStart services into their new home.
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Disabilities Month
The new building will be located on Route 63, 4 miles
south of the Village of Geneseo, across the road from the
Livingston County property known as Hampton Corners.
It will house KidStart services that are currently offered at
SUNY Geneseo's Holcomb Building, which will no longer
be available starting in 2011, due to new construction
by the college. KidStart's Mt. Morris operations will also
move into the new building, to save the agency $21,000
in rent and $4,000 in utilities per year compared to its
present location at 66 Stanley Street.
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empowers people of all ages
You can benefit the KidStart building fund by running a fundraiser in your own
community, or by helping with a larger Jackson's Team event. To learn more, visit
Jackson's Team online at The Arc Web site, www.lwarc.org. You may also e-mail
jacksonsteam@hotmail.com or attend a Jackson's Team meeting. Jackson's Team
meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the
Holcomb Building, Room 270.
to experience the joys
and challenges of life
with a growing sense
Chris Peterson, Executive Director for The Arc, expresses enthusiasm about KidStart’s
“new start”—and about the positive contributions of groups such as Jackson’s Team.
“This is a significant step toward our goal of finding a better replacement for the
Holcomb Building,” he says. “This new site allows us room for plenty of parking,
spacious playgrounds, and the ability to expand our valuable services.”
of personal dignity
and independence
Has your address changed or is your name spelled incorrectly? If so, please e-mail Debbie Beach at dbeach@lwarc.org.
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