Vicki Lear - Blanchard Valley Center

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A Publication of the Hancock County
Board of Developmental Disabilities
Introducing:
Vicki Lear
Vicki was born on June 24, 1945, in Findlay, just two months after the
death of President Franklin Roosevelt and two months before the end of World
War II. Born to William and Martha (Kuhlman) Lear, Vicki was their second
child, first daughter.
The war was taking doctors, nurses and medical professionals away, and
the Lear’s regular doctor was in the service. The attending doctor was not allowed
to practice at the Findlay Hospital because he was German.
Without qualified medical care, Vicki had a traumatic birth resulting in
brain damage that wasn’t detected for several years. Vicki was a beautiful baby, with dark hair, and the most beautiful green
eyes, quite opposite of her older brother, Tom, who was fair with blue eyes. The
world was perfect for the little family.
When Vicki was two, the Lears had another baby, Linda, and that is when things started to unravel for the family. About
this time they realized that something was amiss with their toddler. She began having seizures, which started with “staring spells.”
The seizures were small at first, but the Lears brought them to the attention of their doctor, who was now home from the
service. This was the beginning of a long history of doctors, hospitals, blood tests, brain tests, and finally the diagnosis of Epilepsy.
She was hospitalized in Columbus Children’s Hospital when she was three years old. Vicki’s childhood was much like every other little girls of the time. She and her little sister, Linda became very close
friends, and remain so today. They would play with their dollies, and set up a schoolroom in their bedroom. Their mom got them
a blackboard and Vicki was the teacher. She taught Linda how to write her name, tie her shoes, and graded all her papers that she
had drawn for Linda to work on.
Sometimes she would tell Linda that she “failed” and had to do the homework all over again, just so Linda would learn
what she wanted to teach her.
They got into trouble sometimes, too, just as most children. Ask her about the time she convinced Linda to “peek” into
what was under the Christmas tree long before the family was awake.
She also had some girl cousins that she and Linda played with that lived close by. Her cousin Jonnie Kuhlman lived
about five houses down the street from her. Another cousin, Helen Kay (Gallant) Stahl, also lived close by. (Vicki still sees Helen
regularly as she is an employee of Blanchard Valley Center.)
As time went by, Vicki was having more frequent seizures, but started school at the Northview School. She went as far
as the second grade, and it just became impossible for her to focus and learn along with the other students, and she had to be taken
out of school. She then had home tutoring for some time. Two other children were born to the Lears - Michael and Tami - and life became very busy for
the family. Vicki was having frequent seizures and it was becoming a difficult situation for her mother
and father.
It was decided that she would move to Columbus State Institute, a very difficult decision for
her parents, but one the doctor assured them was the best decision for the family. She was there for a
year and a half, and then went home again, but the seizures were coming even more frequently, so she
was returned to CSI.
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REACHING OUT
As you know three years ago
Hancock County was not awarded
accreditation by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
and was actually considered to be in
abeyance. What a difference everyone’s
hard work and dedication has made! On August 11th and 12th the Department’s Accreditation came and had the
opportunity to visit Early Intervention,
Adult Services, Service and Support
Administration, Waiver Administration, and Transportation. In addition, a
separate team met with Ryan Burks to review our Major Unusual Incident Review
process. Human Resources and Title XX were also on the list. Initially the reviewers focused on observations including visiting the home of a family whose child is
enrolled in Early Intervention, observing individuals at Blanchard Valley Industries,
visiting to 6 different homes to see individuals funded by waivers and supported
living, and touring Lowe’s to see their employment initiative. They also spoke with
families and guardians. SSA’s participated in a roundtable demonstrating how they
support individuals and tailor plans to the needs to each individual. The team was so impressed with the progress we have made that Kelly
Miller, the Assistant Deputy Director, offered to return to make a special presentation to the BVC Board highlighting our accomplishments once their Accreditation
Review Report is finalized. The Accreditation Team consistently commented on
the fact we know individuals well and tailor our services to build on their strengths
and their goals. SSA’s continued to step up to address the tough issues related to
managing waivers, an ever-changing and challenging program. Behavior support
(RESPECT) received kudos, too, with the Reviewers noticing the individualization
of the RESPECT plans, the solid documentation and the ongoing training. As
some of you may remember, three years ago this was our major stumbling block in
achieving accreditation and this time it was a “star” thanks to the SSA Department. Our MUI program was another shining star, as was the case last year. Early Intervention staff were able to show we are offering the families of these infants and
toddlers cutting edge services using the transdisciplinary model. You may not have
known Hancock County was one of ten counties in Ohio chosen to participate in
a special grant to train us to apply this forward-thinking model. In Adult Services
individuals expressed the fact they enjoyed the services and families were pleased,
too. The Lowe’s employment project blew them away and has been followed by a
request from the Department’s public awareness staff, Sherri Steinman, at the end
of this month to write a special article that will focus on this terrific initiative. Each and every one of you have made these tremendous strides possible! Once we get the final report which we anticipate will happen in October, we will
plan a BIG party to celebrate your success in making Hancock County one of the
best and brightest! Connie Ament
Superintendent
Written By:
Linda Lear De Steven
Sister of Vicki Lynne Lear Continued on page 5
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The family visited her
several times a year, and she came
home during the holidays, but was
very unhappy most of the time. She
remained at CSI until 1978, when,
to her parents great relief, she was
accepted at Blanchard Valley Center.
She was finally able to come
“home” again. She understood that it
was not home with Mom and Dad,
but home to Findlay. She would have
a job at Blanchard Valley Industries.
She had taken adult education classes
at CSI and could use what she
learned.
Vicki would have a
roommate, and not be in a dormitory
type bedroom, sharing it with many
girls. There were comfortable chairs
in the TV room, instead of hard
benches. It was no wonder that when
staff members from Blanchard Valley
interviewed her in Columbus, Vicki
was excited about the idea of coming
home.
Blanchard Valley Center has
been home to Vicki for 32 years. Her
parents have passed away, but they
knew she was happy and safe, which
was always a big priority for them.
She still sees her siblings,
and her nieces and nephews. She
spends her birthdays with them at
family homes or at Riverside Park.
She usually goes to Hinckley, Ohio,
for Christmas. Her sister Linda lives
there and Vicki enjoys the visits to her
home.
Vicki has been able to do so
much at Blanchard Valley, things like
bowling and even some cheerleading
for the Buckeyes. She is good friends
with her roommate, Jackie, and is well
liked in her cluster of friends.
She has opportunities at
Blanchard Valley that may have never
opened up to her if circumstances had
kept her in Columbus. Her family
is forever grateful for all the staff at
Blanchard Valley Residential Center,
and BVI for the excellent care she
receives. Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Provider Corner
Upcoming Dates:
Next provider meeting - November 10, 2 010
10:00 a.m.
The Family Center Room 117
RFP’s for providers will
now be posted directly to
the provider page of www.
blanchardvalley.org!
Next incidents and rights
training-
Oct. 12, 2010
1:30 p.m.
BVI Conference Room
*Pre-registration is
required by e-mailing
sharper@blanchardvalley.org by
October 5th, 2010
As a reminder, providers
must have at least 8 hours of
training annually in order to be in
compliance with Department rule
requirements. Do you know what
qualifies for provider training?
E-mail Steve Harper at sharper@
blanchardvalley.org for a list of
what training you may use for
this requirement. Recent Health and
Safety Alerts:
#44-08-10 Red Flags
when changing providers or
settings re-issued June 2010.
#48-08-10 A brief guide
to understanding the risks of
pressure sores (bedsores)
For questions or
comments regarding the above
Alerts, please contact the
MUI/Registry Unit at (614) 9953810.
Lunch on the Lawn Blanchard Valley Center will be hosting a community event
on September 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will have
hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, music, face painting and games. Bring
your blanket or chairs to sit on outdoors. We will be presenting the
movie “Princess and the Frog” in the gym.Please plan to join us and
celebrate Blanchard Valley Center! Flyers will be coming out soon! GONE CAMPING!
In August, Residential enjoyed our 8th Annual
Camp Berry Trip. We kept busy with an afternoon full of activities. We cooled off in the
swimming pool, worked on craft projects, and
were able to take a ride around the pond in a
rowboat. We also filled up on snow cones and
ice cream sundaes
provided by Max and Erma’s. At dinner
time some of our family and friends joined
us for a delicious cookout. We ended the evening
with a magic show and
balloon animals by Doc
Buttons. We look forward
to going to camp every August and this year was one
of the best so far.
Blanchard Valley Center Staff News Years of Service
New Hires Walter Zimmerman
Jennifer Williams
Tonya Herr
Allison Bowyer
Robin Sonstegard
Deb Short
Sharon (Kay) Brondes
Jessica Foltz
Kristin Keiffer
Cora Snare
Tiffany Gheen
Sarah Shaferly
Sherry Emerine
Marla Short
10 Years of Service
20 Years of Service
Ana Mora
Greg Baker
Dixie Prenzlin
Ana Heldman
Pam Carroccio
Cara Kinn
15 Years of Service
Linda Cohen
Fred Haugh
Annie Guerrero
25 Years of Service
Sue Hartzell
Sirena Spence
Sheila Ludwig
Janna Richards
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER CIVITAN AWARD WINNERS
CIVITAN RESIDENT OF THE MONTH
CIVITAN ADULT SERVICES
Jack Blume
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Jack Blume has
been selected for
resident of the
month for different reasons. Jack
has a wonderful
smile and curious mind that
is always on the move. Jack is a man who
knows what he likes such as Pizza Hut,
Spaghetti, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and
McDonalds to name just a few. Jack looks
forward to his daily chats and visits with his
sister Jane and visits with his brother Tom.
Over the past year and especially lately, Jack
has had some health changes and had to accept some different changes in his life. Jack
has adjusted wonderfully and fully cooperated with all these changes. Keep up the
good work Jack!
Nicole Powell
Nicole Powell has
been nominated
for resident of
the month for
several reasons.
Since Nicole has
moved in to Residential, she has
made wonderful
improvements.
Nicole always has
a smile on her face and a positive attitude.
She loves talking with staff, asking about
their families, and keeping up on the coming and goings of everyone in residential. She is always willing to help out
any staff or peer in any way and loves being
included in every way possible. Nicole has
become very responsible about maintaining
her calendar so she always knows what is
coming up for her. She enjoys participating
in Special Olympics cheerleading, bowling,
and track and being a member of the Aktion
Club. Nicole loved working at Cardinal
Health and with the recent closing; she was
hesitant about beginning a new chapter in
her life. Since she has begun working back
at BVI, she has adjusted wonderfully and accepted the change with open arms.
Nicole is an amazing person that
can’t help but brighten everyone’s day with
her beautiful smile. Great job Nicole, keep
up the good work!
Daniel Rickard and Matt
Reed
Dan came to Lowe’s with one mission, to
obtain employment! And what a journey it
has been. From day one, Dan’s story and
background caught many people’s interest. He is young and raising a family. Like
many of us are, or have done at one time.
He learned the jobs quickly and completed
them independently. People couldn’t believe that he was so personable and such a
good worker. The compliments were pouring in, and still are. On Dan’s very first day
in the shipping department, he was working
with Tony Bommarito, a Lowe’s on the job
trainer. Tony gave me a call and said he
needed me down in the shipping doors. As I
walked down I noticed a few people gathering in front of the doors where Dan had been
working. Tony said, “you have to see these
doors, they are amazing! He’s a natural.”
The people gathering around were looking at
what a good job he was doing! In fact, Dan
was awarded 2 lunch tickets in one week for
loading his doors so well! It was pretty cool
to see him do so well! While working on the pallet strip
with Tim, a Lowe’s employee, Dan really
made an impression. Tim came to me and
said, “Any news on Dan getting hired in?”
“We could sure use a guy like him.” Dan
also had the support of many Lowe’s team
member and they were all rooting for him.
Dan naturally fits in wherever he goes.
He can joke with the guys, and talk about
whatever. And he’s so proud of his family,
Brittany and Jayden. It says a lot about a
person when they are driven to succeed not
only for themselves, but for their family and
children. Dan has said from the beginning
that he wants this job so bad so that he can
give Jayden the great life he deserves. That
really shows his true character. Dan is kind,
compassionate, respectful and hard working.
Dan, I have enjoyed sharing stories about
our children, and hearing your enthusiasm
about being a father. Good Luck!
From the beginning, we knew that
Matt Reed was something special. And it
wasn’t long before the rest of Lowe’s started
catching on. He seemed to just take off
and jump right in to each day with a smile.
Lowe’s employees began congratulating
him on doing so well and being such a hard
worker. At first Matt was hesitant about taking the compliments and didn’t really know
what in say in return. We began working on
saying Thank You and working on the facte
that it was okay to be prideful. And that is
was okay to stand in the spotlight. Matt’s
spotlight was really bright. One afternoon
when Matt arrived at work I had him introduce himself to the employees we would be
working with. He said “Hi, I’m Matt Reed.
And in case you haven’t heard, I’m pretty
good at this job.” Although, not exactly
what I had in mind when I said “prideful” I
let it slide because I thought it was great that
he was beginning to realize how awesome
he really was! Matt is truly a light hearted,
kind spirited person who anyone would be
proud to work with. It’s the little things;
like being polite, and showing respect for
the people he works with. On his second
or third day in the shipping department I
went to talk to his trainer, Eric Green. I
asked how he was doing. Eric replied “He’s
teaching me to work hard today. He is an
extremely hard worker; I am trying to keep
up.”
Adam Riegle
Adam began working at BVI in July
2009. When he started he was quite with
staff but liked to socialize with his peers.
Now Adam is a blast to work with. He
focuses more on his work than socializing
and looks forward to his paychecks. Adam
loves having the radio on during the day and
can sing almost any song that is playing.
Staff and his peers love to hear him sing
and watch the emotions that he puts into it.
Adam is a joy to have in group and everyone
looks forward to seeing him everyday!
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
Greg Baker, Fred
Haugh, Ali Weising,
Linda Kohler, Lauren
Mosher, Ken Slough,
Curt Mathewson, Sherry
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Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities
10th Annual Ohio
Sibs Conference The Ohio Adult Sibling
Conference celebrates its 10th
year of addressing the needs and
concerns of adult siblings who have
brothers/ sisters with a disability.
Siblings with and without
disabilities and other interested
individuals are welcome to join us
for an opportunity to meet and
partner with other siblings, become
better informed decision makers,
and gain the tools to prepare
and secure the future health and
well-being of individuals with a
disability and their families.
Conference Highlights
-Siblings as Care Providers in a
Medicaid Environment
-Siblings of People with Autism
-The role of siblings during
transition periods: Challenges and
Opportunities
-Understanding and Building the
Sibling Relationship
-Self-Advocacy activities for
siblings with a disability
-Regional Sibling Gatherings
We welcome any suggestions, new
ideas or volunteers to assist with
our outreach efforts. Please email
Tom Fish at fish.1@osu.edu or
Michelle Truby at truby.5@osu.edu
if you are interested!
Special Initiatives by Brothers and Sisters
Postsecondary Transition Expo
for students with disabilities
Find information about postsecondary options for students with disabilities, their
parents, educators and agency personnel on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 9:00
am to 2:00 pm at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). This event is sponsored
by the State Support Team Region 1 with the assistance of the Regional Transition
Council and Bowling Green State University.
We are excited to bring the Expo to students, families, and educators in northwest
Ohio. For more information or to register contact: Transition Expo
State Support Team Region 1
2275 Collingwood Boulevard, Suite C
Toledo, Ohio 43620
Questions? Call 800.346.8495 or 419.720.8999
Chili Cook Off
The 14th Annual Chili Cook off will be held October 19th, 2010 beginning
at 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm. Come taste Chili samples from all of our departments and vote for your favorite. We will also be hosting
our 4th annual Pie Auction beginning at 5:30 pm. We will
auction off some of the best homemade pies in the county! Tickets are $5.50 pre sale or $6.00 at the door. Contact
Jody Ewing at 419-422-6387 x1004 or jewing@blanchardvalley.org for tickets, more information or if you are intersted in donating one of those home made pies!
Award winners continued
The team went above and beyond any typical job description when they assisted with an emergency call at 5:30 PM on Thursday night. Some of these dedicated staff members had not even
left the office for the day because they were too busy assisting with an ongoing crisis that they
needed to catch up on their own workloads. The rest of the staff did not hesitate to get back into
their cars and drive back to work. The situation called for quite the dirty job. The staff took
vans, trucks, and cars out to Arlington, OH to pack up and move an individual, and then drove
from Arlington to McComb to relocate the consumer. The call was made at 5:30 PM, and Greg,
Fred, Ali, Linda, Andrew and Lauren Williams were all in Arlington by 6:00 PM. The house was
packed up quickly and efficiently, and the loaded vehicles made their way to McComb around
7:30 PM. They arrived in McComb around 8:00 PM, where the house had been cleaned up and
the yard mowed by Melanie, Lauren Mosher, and Connie. The crew then added an extra member
when Lance came to the rescue. Greg arrived on scene around 9:00 PM, and staffed the home
for 127 hours straight. And Curt and Randy were troopers, graciously agreeing to split Greg’s
shifts at his other job over the weekend of emergency coverage. What time did the team leave
that night? 10:30 PM. And the following morning, Fred and Ken went out and finished the
move. Sherry called and added cable, and made all of the contacts for getting things turned on
in the house and ready to roll. And in less than 18 hours, an empty and abandoned house turned
into a beautiful and loving home. Greg had hung pictures on the wall, and for the first time in a
long time, the individual gave us a smile that lit up the room and sent chills up our spines. The
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Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities
New Faces at BVS
Please welcome to BVS the following new faculty: Laura Gulker,
Junior Class Teacher, Brandy Roe, Primary Class Teacher, Julie Yeagle,
Preschool Class Teacher, Dustin Terry, Student Assistant, Denny Jarrett, Student Assistant, Mike Smith, Student Assistant, Mike Andreski, Student Assistant, Substitutes: Mia Dove, Robin Sonstegard,
and Meridith Rich. Welcome to our BVS Family! We are excited
about our new and upcoming school year!
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team worked their Friday away, and you never would have known that they were up half the
night Thursday, going above and beyond to get the job done. Job description….no; but the
passion is definitely in their hearts. Jenny Ferguson
Jenny has stepped up to the plate to head up a monumental task with the Lowe’s project, she
has gathered a strong team of individuals who have the desire, motivation and drive to work
in the community alongside others. Jenny has had the support of the staff here at BVC to continue to make this a huge success.
Jenny has worked all hours of the day and night, had to learn from the ground up what needed
done, she spent hours training for the position before we sent our consumers out so that she
knew exactly what was expected of them. Jenny has a great team of job coaches helping her, a
great team of consumers and most of all the support of BVC in this new venture. If that is not
going about and beyond, I don’t know what is! BVC COMMUNITY STAR AWARD
Lowe’s Regional Distribution Center
We have chosen Lowe’s RDC 990 to be our September Community Star because of
their outstanding commitment to employing individuals with disabilities in Hancock
County. The entire team has done their very best to make things happen over the last
three months. They have made us feel welcome and treated us as a part of their team.
This Lowe’s initiative could not be successful without the help and support of the
Lowe’s family. They are an outstanding group of people who have embraced and supported employing these individuals from the very start. They recognize the fact that
each of these individuals is willing to work hard to get what everyone wants, a job!
We want everyone to know Lowe’s is changing the lives of these individuals and their
families, not only in Findlay, but nationwide. Our hats are off to the Lowe’s Distribution Center employees, they are truly a star in our community!!
Fall Open Gyms Scheduled
Blanchard Valley School is holding
open gyms for students and families.
Preschool students and their
families can come play and exercise 10
a.m-noon on Oct 30th! .
School-age students and their
families are invited to join us at 10
a.m.-noon onOctober 16th. For more information
contact Steve Guyton
at 419.422.8173
or sguyton@
blanchardvalley.org
School
Sign in and Out
School staff is diligently working
on our routines. If you are picking
up/dropping off your child, you
must stop in at the office and
the secretary will assist you with
ensuring your child gets to the
classroom. This
process will allow us to reinforce the
normal daily schedule of arriving
and leaving the classroom with the
teacher. This will
improve the children’s ability to stay
engaged in classroom activities and
minimize distractions. Thank you
for your help in this new process
2nd annual Transportation department indoor/heated Garage
Sale!!!!!! All Items will be sold
on a donation basis, (no “resonable” offer refused) Refreshments will be available. Come
visit us Saturday
October 16th
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Blanchard Valley Center announced a partnership with Lowe’s and the National Organization on Disability
(NOD) to assist those with disabilities within Hancock County, OH to obtain employment at Lowe’s Distribution Center in Findlay. This partnership allows Blanchard Valley Center to act as the lead contact for all
local service providers who assist individuals with disabilities.
Currently, the NOD is running a national demonstration in several regional locations to capture best practices and lessons learned for people with disabilities through their Bridges to Business employment program.
Blanchard Valley Center, with the support of the NOD, is teaming up with Lowe’s to expand existing opportunities for people with disabilities.
At this time, Lowe’s is working with the NOD in three of their distribution center locations: Findlay, Ohio; Rockford, Ill. and Statesville, N.C.
“We are honored to be a part of this project. Pursuing the best, most qualified and diverse employees has always been important to Lowe’s,” said
Mark Stewart, General Manager of Lowe’s Findlay Distribution Center. “This is why Lowe’s has created a focus on recruiting and hiring people
with disabilities. We understand that everyone has something to contribute.”
The approach to job placement allows Blanchard Valley Center coaches to learn the requirements and responsibilities of each job and work side
by side with the trainee at the job site teaching specific skills, safety and appropriate work behaviors for success.
Blanchard Valley Center provides personal job coaching with permanent follow-up, job support and temporary employment services to ensure
individuals are successful employees at companies such as Lowe’s.
“We wanted a local partner who matched our vision on employment and who wanted to be a part of something on a scale larger than their local
community,” said Meg O’Connell, Director of Corporate Programs for NOD’s Bridges to Business Program. “NOD chose the Blanchard Valley
Center as their partner in Findlay because of their progressive and proactive approach to helping
people with disabilities identify opportunities to successfully obtain employment.”
Throughout the employment process, Blanchard Valley Center will share lessons learned and best
practices with the National Organization on Disability and Lowe’s to assist them throughout this
process. “The partnership with Blanchard Valley Center has worked so well that the National Organization on Disability has asked them to assist with setting standards with other service providers in
other locations around the US,” added O’Connell.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Registration starts at 10:30 am First bike/
car out at noon
Picture ID Required. Anyone under 18
must be accompanied by a parent/adult
Admission:
On Run - $10.00 single, $15.00 couple
Not on Run - $6.00 single, $10.00 couple
16 and under are free - Public Welcome! For pre registration or more information
contact: Dawn Webb 419-422-6386 ext
1302 or dwebb@blanchardvalley.org
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Starting location: Blanchard Valley
Center 1700 East Sandusky
Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840
First Stop: Pipe Dreams, McComb
Second Stop: The Stable, Arcadia
Third Stop:
Pub,
The Hurricane
Mt. Blanchard
Ends at
Whisky Venue, Findlay
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Findlay OH
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of Developmental
Disabilities
1700 East Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
September
17
23
27
28
Scheduled 2 hour delay
BVC Board Meeting Lunch on the Lawn BVI Board Meeting 2
11
16
19
21
26
BVC 3rd Annual Benefit Ride
Holiday (Columbus Day)
Transportation Garage Sale
Chili Cook Off
BVC Board Meeting BVI Board Meeting 11
25
26
Holiday (Veterans Day)
Holiday (Thanksgiving Day)
Program Closing Day
NO DAY PROGRAMS
October
November
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Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities
BLANCHARD VALLEY
CENTER
1700 E. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840
www.blanchardvalley.org
ADMINISTRATION
419.422.6387 phone
419.425.7073 fax
SCHOOL
419.422.8173 phone
419.422.7055 fax
ADULT SERVICES
419.422.6386 phone
419.422.7063 fax
RESIDENTIAL
419.422.6503 phone
419.425.7053 fax
TRANSPORTATION
419.423.2374 phone
419.429.3054 fax
TRANSPORTATION PRESIDENT:
Bill Heidlebaugh
VICE PRESIDENT:
Bill Wilson
SECRETARY:
INFO-LINE
Dr. Rahman (Buzz) Dyer
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Mary Walsh
Eddie Gossman
Larry Grove
419.421.8888 (3111)
419.425.8747 phone
419.425.8748 fax
MEMBERS
Chuck Hirschy
SUPERINTENDENT
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
EMERGENCY NUMBER
1.888.454.0657
Connie Ament