Autumn 2014 - Filling Memorial Home of Mercy

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Autumn 2014
Welcome Home
The door swings
open on a new life for
Chris after a lifetime
spent at Filling Home.
Each new day is a
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Second Birth
We are children of the light. Nevertheless, a touch
of sadness has come to us -- even in this Season
of Joy. The names of loved ones come to mind.
They have entered the Church Triumphant. Not
so very long ago, they were by our side as we
sang of Christmas Angels. The words have special meaning this year. We know that God understands, “for we have not a high priest who can
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Pastor Don Wukotich, President & CEO
Charles Wesley understood these words when he
wrote of Angels and their song of the Christ Child:
Hail the heav’n born Prince of Peace! Hail
the sun of righteousness!
Light and Life to all He brings, Ris’n with
healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by, Born that we no
more may die,
Born to raise each child of earth, Born to
give us second birth.
-Amen.
Come, Lord Jesus.
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limitations, so the
students received
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exposure to the kind
of conditions they
may encounter.
No, we’re not talking about a fancy dance. PROM
stands for Passive Range of Motion, and on September
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in this discipline.
A 20-week, Advanced Passive Range of Motion course
is offered on an annual basis to staff who would like to
increase their knowledge and further their ability to aid
residents in their daily therapy needs.
By the time each of these 14 specialists graduated
from the program, they had become experts in the
way the joints of the human body move. In our daily
experience, we move our bodies in many ways and
directions –our joints are “actively” ranged in doing so.
For most of Filling Homes’ residents, due to disabilities
that make it impossible for them to move their bodies
without assistance, these joints must be ranged by
someone else to stave off the body’s natural tendency
to contracture, or experience muscle shortening
which results in distortion or deformity. When the
ranging is done for you, it is called “passive” range of
motion. Each joint is subjected to repetitive movement
by the specialist, which causes the joints to loosen
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soothing to the recipient of the exercise.
For this reason, Janet Petzoldt, Filling Homes’
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spends each of the 20, one-hour sessions explaining,
describing, showing, and practicing the 35 different
movements of joints, their names and functional
usages.
When it came time for actual resident practice, Petzoldt
and the students had plenty of help. Some of Filling
Homes’ residents were only too happy to contribute.
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A: Mallori Calvelage (COTA) demonstrates passive
range of motion with Krissy. B: John Griteman
receives his PROM certificate from Janet Petzoldt
(Occupational Therapist) and Kenzie Eickholt (COTA).
“We start our practice with people of normal tone, or no
contracture. Beginning at the digits and moving up to
the wrists and then to the elbows, we then perform the
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explains Petzoldt, “A successful graduate is expected
to achieve high accuracy while demonstrating passive
range of motion with a resident assistant of very high
muscle tone.”
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Kenzie Eickholt and Mallorie Calvelage, arranged a
small but formal ceremony, in which each graduate was
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of peers, supervisors, leadership representatives,
and of course, the resident assistants. Afterward, the
celebration continued with plenty of cake and hors
d’oeuvres.
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through in his wheelchair shaking off another day of
work ready to relax and enjoy the comforts of home.
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after work Chris’ door swings opens to a new home
and a new life in his own home.
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celebrating all of their milestones with staff, some of whom still work for Filling Homes.
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were very young.
“When I came to Filling Home 43 years ago, the only way to tell the boys apart was to
say ‘patty cake’,” Fahringer shared with a smile, “they looked so much alike, but Chris
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none of the residents left the facility – ever.
“So much has changed, within Filling Home but society has changed as well.” Said
Fahringer, “Our instinct was to keep them here to protect them and keep them safe,
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about choice. Chris loves to get out for social occasions especially to go to Pizza Hut.
He regularly receives gift cards for the restaurant from his family.
Chris liked to attend camp in his
younger days.
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he knew it would never be the same. He started expressing more interest in the world outside of Filling Home.
Filling Homes’ mission clearly states that our desire is for every individual to live with as much independence as
possible, and there are many ways in which this is achieved. Each person that receives services either through
Filling Homes’ Intermediate Care Facility or through Supported Living Services, is matched with a guardian to
advocate for their needs and desires, as well as make decisions regarding care. In many cases, this is a parent,
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what a guardian does explaining that Filling Home was in need of
guardians for some of the residents.” shared Sherrie Kruse, “It touched
me, and when Chris’ guardian passed away six years ago, I was happy
to step into the position.”
Kruse, who has been employed on and off with Filling Homes for 30
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Chris, whose family lives on the east coast, knows that Kruse is there to
advocate for him and likes having her nearby.
Chris and guardian, Sherrie Kruse on move-in day.
Individual Habilitation Plans or IHP’s are revisited every 12 months in a
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providers. Plans are made based on the individual’s choices and
needs.
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helped him in these meetings each year. Chris attends Filling Homes’
Adult Day Service Center where he chooses activities to be involved
in from 9:00am until 3:00pm each day as part of his habilitation plan.
Soaring Arts Studio is a favorite activity that
Chris continues to attend in the Adult Day
Service Center.
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Soaring Arts Studio, and working in the pre-vocational area. He likes
to breakdown boxes for the facility and help in janitorial services. You
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Another part of the discussion
revolves around whether the individual’s living situation is best suited to
him or her. Chris had been asked every year if he is happy living at Filling
Home or if he would like to live somewhere else. He had always been
content right where he was, but recently he started talking about homes
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was there to help him explore his options. After touring a few homes, he
settled on one of the new, 4-person homes built by Filling Homes through
a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. At that
point, Chris was insistent about his desire to make the move. Once a home
became available, the proper paperwork was processed and all that was
left to do was throw the going away party!
About a week before the move-in date,
Chris’ Filling Home family baked a cake,
made signs, blew up balloons and
turned out to bid him a fond farewell. He
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for his new home like the Swiffer Wet Jet
that Kruse and her husband gave him.
She knows he will put it to good use.
Ashlie Thomas, Chris’ long-time QIDP,
helps him with the transition to his new
home.
Although it was a fun time for all, this was a bittersweet moment for many of the staff and residents who have
been with Chris for a very long time.
“Every day, for as long as I can remember, Chris is collecting boxes near the door as I come in to work in the
morning,” shared Sue Funchion, Health Services Coordinator, “It’s strange and a little sad to not see him there
anymore, but I’m so happy for him.”
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is doing very well. He has already learned how to move his own laundry through the washer and dryer and do
dishes.
“You wonder how he will adjust to such a change after living at Filling Home all that time, but he loves it,” said
Caldwell, “He loves his home and he loves his ability to get out more often. He spends his evenings bowling, going
to art club, and swimming. He’s pretty happy!”
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The Women’s Guild of Filling Homes...50 years in the making!
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to “render services, individually or collectively, as suggested or
proposed by the Filling Home”. In the early days, this meant a lot of
mending clothes, canning vegetables, and sewing pads. While there
are still many volunteers who tackle daily tasks in laundry, in the
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of dedicated support have been and continue to be invaluable to the
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The Festival of Tables
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the residents
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192 guests and raised $2,470 to make the Memory
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possible. Within weeks, the order for the new wall
sculpture will be placed so it can be hung on the
south wall of the chapel. Eighty-four leaves will be engraved with the names of the residents that have
passed while receiving services from Filling Homes.
The Filling Fall Fling
What a whirlwind the planning of this 10th annual Filling
Fall Fling has been! From the idea to dedicate this
year’s proceeds to a “big” project in honor of the Guild’s
anniversaries; to the unexpected $10,000 donation to
help fund that project; to the generosity of so many
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event was one of a kind!
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greenhouse thanks to all the supporters of the Filling Fall Fling! With a goal of
$28,000, our campaign got a huge jumpstart with a $10,000 matching funds
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proceeds from the event, we had no problem achieving the goal.
Donations may still be made to the Fling until December 31st. After the
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the gardening necessities, all remaining money will be added to the Adapted Van
Fund to help with transportation needs.
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Lisa Maassel, Secretary; and Micky Becker, Membership
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The Filling Home Foundation
We sincerely thank our friends who generously support our ministry.
Church Gifts
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sulphur Springs, OH
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Montpelier, OH
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Deshler, OH
St Marks Lutheran Church, Delaware, OH
Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, OH
Emanuel Lutheran Church Women,
Napoleon, OH
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH
Northeastern Ohio Synod, Cuyahoga, OH
Zoar Lutheran Church, Perrysburg, OH
St. Peter WELCA, Ridgeville Corners, OH
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Toledo, OH
Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, OH
Grace Lutheran Sunday School, Jackson
Center, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Youth Fund,
Montpelier, OH
St. John’s Lutheran Church Women,
Montpelier, OH
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Napoleon, OH
Individual Gifts
James Shields, Jackson Center, OH
“Ken’s Furniture, Inc.”, Defiance, OH
John Fitzenreiter, Deshler, OH
Richard and Juanita Clark, Montpelier, OH
John and Marlene Freund, Van Wert, OH
Janet Wulff, Marion, OH
Four Lutheran Agencies Of NW Ohio,
Ernst and Judith Bicker, West Plains, MO”
Barbara Moorhouse, Maineville, OH
Jean DeWalt, Delaware, OH
Henry County Chapter Of Thrivent Financial,
Napoleon, OH
Carl and Karen Scheckelhoff, New Bavaria, OH
Jacqueline Williams, Wapakoneta, OH
David Proctor, Bryan, OH
Ray and Margery Bauman, Findlay, OH
Christine Whitis, Pioneer, OH
James and Janice Thompson, Montpelier, OH
Ohio State Eagles, Beavercreek, OH
Lutheran Men In Mission, Bucyrus, OH
Duane Trausch, Montpelier, OH
Barbara Moorhouse, Maineville, OH
George and Carol Wince, Ada, OH
Ohio Gas Company, Bryan, OH
Timothy and Terese Drewyor, Toledo, OH
Larry and Karen Schanke, Graytown, OH
Honor Gifts
A Special Wedding,
Glenn and Patricia Alexander, Miamisburg, OH
In Honor of Dona Sonnenberg’s 90th Birthday,
Melvin and Margaret Wachtmann, Napoleon, OH
In Honor of Hilda Bretz’s 90th Birthday,
Clarence and Wilma Smithers, Millbury, OH
In Honor of Jim and Hazel Figy’s 65th
Anniversary,
William and Janet Von Deylen, Napoleon, OH
In Honor of Larry and Janet Weirich’s 50th Anniversary,
Steve and Bonnie Hoffman, Delta, OH
Lawrence and Janet Weirich, Liberty Center, OH
In Honor of the 32nd Birthday of Becky Eddington,
Audrey Sutton, Clyde, OH
In Honor of Tom and Judy Stykemain’s 50th Anniversary,
Norman and Kathleen Wiemken, Defiance, OH
In Honor of Velma Gerken,
Harlin and June Baden, Westerville, OH
In Honor of Vern and Mary Meyer’s 50th Anniversary,
Steve and Bonnie Hoffman, Delta, OH
Leona Hogrefe, Okolona, OH
Lawrence and Janet Weirich, Liberty Center, OH
Thrivent Choice®
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Memorial Gifts
In Loving Memory of Carl Dehnbostel,
Friends and Family of Carl Dehnbostel
In Loving Memory of Carleton Plassman,
Henrietta Baden, Troy, OH
In Loving Memory of Carol Ann Davis,
St. Mark’s Lutheran WELCA, Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Carol Wiff,
Albert and Nancy Fratini, Dayton, OH
Donald Wiff, Poland, OH
In Loving Memory of Chad Meyer,
Mary Stoltz, Kennesaw, GA
In Loving Memory of Dorothea VonDeylen,
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Stryker, OH
In Loving Memory of Dorothy Miller,
James and Elaine Brooks, Amarillo, TX
In Loving Memory of Dorothy Myles,
Jack and Sheryl Boyd, Napoleon, OH
Friends and Family of Dorothy Myles
In Loving Memory of Eugene Gee,
Bernadine Gee, Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Franklin Schnitkey,
Melvin and Margaret Wachtmann,
Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Harlan Fry,
Verl and Merna Homier, New Bavaria, OH
In Loving Memory of Helen Peterson,
Wanda Lou Badenhop, Hamler, OH
In Loving Memory of Howard Becker,
Eleonora Koppenhofer, Napoleon, OH
Robert and Jennifer Perdew, Napoleon, OH
Mary Johnson, Sandusky, OH
Kenneth and Janet Meyer, Napoleon, OH
Theodore and Dora Titgemeyer, Napoleon, OH
Carol Dille, Napoleon, OH
Theo and Paula Heuer, Napoleon, OH
Kenneth and Arlene Freytag, Napoleon, OH
Friends and Family of Howard Becker,
Gerald and Sharlene Knapp, Perrysburg, OH
Joan Myers, Toledo, OH
Douglas and Cynthia Box, Waterville, OH
John and Fredlyn Sanderson, Wauseon, OH
Kenneth and Laura Lause, Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of James Mitchell,
Susan Mitchell, Cleveland, OH
In Loving Memory of Jordan Ferguson,
Terry and Jean Cohrs, Napoleon, OH
Thomas and Nancy Wiechers, Defiance, OH
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In Loving Memory of Mary Barnes,
Carol Dille, Napoleon, OH
Verl and Merna Homier, New Bavaria, OH
David and Lori Beakas, Waterville, OH
In Loving Memory of Pat Flory,
Doug and Susan Fruth, Napoleon, OH
Charles Kruse, Defiance, OH
Amy Rosebrock, Napoleon, OH
Don and Carol Schroeder, New Bavaria, OH In Loving Memory of Ralph Vocke,
Rollin Wanemacher, Napoleon, OH
Joe and Connie Grieser, Stryker, OH
Melvin and Margaret Wachtmann, Napoleon, OH
Kenny and Sandra Brown, Stryker, OH
In Loving Memory of Ronald Dachenhaus,
Nelson and Vicky Giesige, Defiance, OH
Almeda Panning, Napoleon, OH
Jason and Kim Stevens, Wauseon, OH
Hatfield Nutrition Consulting, Oak Harbor, OH In Loving Memory of Sandra Barnette,
Melvin and Margaret Wachtmann, Napoleon, OH
Dennis and Cathy Price, Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Tom Christensen,
Freda Freeman, Christiana, TN”
Joseph Targonski, Archbold, OH
Friends and Family of Jordan Ferguson
In Loving Memory of Vernatte Wachtman,
In Loving Memory of Keith Swary,
David and Lori Beakas, Waterville, OH
Verl and Merna Homier, New Bavaria, OH
Joseph Targonski, Archbold, OH
In Loving Memory of Larry Helberg,
Jim and Sandra Bell, Napoleon, OH
Almeda Panning, Napoleon, OH
Norbert and Linda Sonnenberg, Archbold, OH
In Loving Memory of Leonard Witte,
Melvin and Margaret Wachtmann, Napoleon, OH
Robert Witte, Napoleon, OH
Patricia Basselman, Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Lucille Michaelis,
Sara Rastocan, Napoleon, OH
Michael and Carol Moore, West Unity, OH
Dennis and Lynnette Gerken, Defiance, OH
Ruth Max, Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of William L. Jahn,
Diane Bechtel, Delta, OH
Glenn and Patricia Alexander, Miamisburg, OH
Jane Claussen, Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Wilma Gerken,
James and Phyllis Knape, Defiance, OH
Ruth Lange, Pandora, OH
Beverly Meyer, Archbold, OH
“St. Mark’s Lutheran WELCA, Defiance, OH
Estates,
Marlene Behnfeldt, Defiance, OH
Helen Engle, Holgate, OH
Otto and Helene Meyer, Defiance, OH
Gary and Nadine Lero, Defiance, OH
Norma Nagel, Defiance, OH
Gary and Barbara Arnos, Bryan, OH
Marian Michaelis, Perrysburg, OH
Robert and Anne Rethmel, Defiance, OH
Marilin Noltemeyer, Bryan, OH
Chuck and Karen Schroeder, Hamler, OH
In Loving Memory of Luetta Arps,
Martha Sunderman, Deshler, OH
In Loving Memory of Luther Gerken,
Melvin and Margaret Wachtmann,
Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Lynnette Sell,
Jo Ann Behnfeldt, Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Marcile Elling,
Rollin Wanemacher, Napoleon, OH
Virginia Rice, Wauseon, OH
In Loving Memory of Maria Guibord-Timbs,
Margaret Meyer, Napoleon, OH
In Loving Memory of Marion Steingass,
St. Mark’s Lutheran WELCA, Defiance, OH
In Loving Memory of Marvin Brandt,
Autumn provided a different canvas for Artist
St. Mark’s Lutheran WELCA, Defiance, OH Kathy to paint.
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Tids Bits
Busy, busy, busy
In the last three months, Filling Homes has played host to some pretty
important, non-Filling Home events. September 22 and 23 started the blitz
with two whirlwind days of tour groups from the 69th AAA Revival Glidden
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in the way of hot coffee and tea, a variety of breakfast treats from
coffee cake and danishes to yogurt and fruit, and restrooms for that all
important need. Half of the 200 cars and passengers, who hailed from
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Home, on Monday, with their stunning array of vintage vehicles. On
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was a thrill for all of us, but the pleasure written all over the faces of the
residents and clients that were given the opportunity to take pictures with the cars or even have a seat in
them was priceless!
Four Lutheran Agencies Covenant
Northwest Ohio Synod of the ELCA Bishop Marcus
Lohrmann and Ohio District LC-MS President,
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Lutheran church and signed the Ministry Partnership
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the Lutheran Churches and agencies of Northwest
Ohio to work collaboratively on behalf of people in
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Wukotich, President/CEO of Lutheran Ministries of
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Yunker, President/CEO of Lutheran Social Services
of Northwest Ohio and Dave Roberts, President/CEO
of Lutheran Homes Society, recognizes the important work of the agencies as partners with Lutheran
congregations to provide vital services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, older
adults, children and families or individuals who are experiencing behavior health challenges throughout
Northwest Ohio.
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3rd Thursdays
at Trinity
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@TrinityPlace
A certain someone,
who shall remain
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to have one of
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celebrations be
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He really got his request! People showed up in droves
dressed in some remarkably authentic, classic disco garb.
From afro wigs, to headbands, to bellbottoms, ‘70’s fashion
was well-represented. Local DJ, Jamie J. Shaffer, rolled out
the dancing tunes, and the action never stopped! One dancer
danced the night away from 7:00, when the party began, until
8:30, when
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popularity, and require a great deal of preparation. Filling Homes’ Williams County staff do a super job of
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grow.
Upcoming activities include S’mores and Songs, back by popular demand, in November, and a
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Events” portion on the front page of
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Sponsored walkers from the group Lutheran Men
in Mission of Northwestern Ohio made the trek to
the northern-most point of the lower peninsula of
Michigan to face the world’s 3rd largest suspension
bridge! On Monday, September 1st, 20+ walkers
for LMMNWO joined some 5,000 other walkers
from around the world in the annual “Walk the
Mighty Mac” bridge walk. LMMNWO has made it
their mission for the last 6 years to use this bridgecrossing opportunity to throw their support behind
Filling Homes and Luther Home of Mercy.
On October 11th, the Lutheran Men in Mission of
Northwestern Ohio presented a check to each
organization in the amount of $4,660 at their
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the purchase of an adapted van so that Filling
Homes will be better able to provide accessible
transportation to our clients. We are so thankful
to them for their continuing dedicated support to
people with developmental disabilities!
Lutheran Men in Mission front: Richard Noll, back:
Dennis Rahe, Dave Lust, Pastor Don Wukotich, Bob
Coffman, and Richard Straub
Lutheran Men in Mission NWO held their Synod meeting at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Arcadia, Ohio.
Our Blessings are Many!
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in Kind were received from the following:
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Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler, OH
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Wauseon Women’s Guild – Wauseon, OH
Zion Lutheran Church – Ridgeville Corners, OH
Thrivent Choice Donors:
Henrietta Baden, Troy, OH
Luther Baden, Troy, OH
C. Bannister, Swanton, OH
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In addition to being busy on the travel circuit to art
shows throughout the summer and fall, the Soaring
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Fall Fling. Thanks to a donation of repurposed
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Studio artists were able to paint them in all kinds
of beautiful designs and donate them to be sold in
both the silent and live auctions of the Fling.
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has been preparing for their annual open house,
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be wrapped in the artists’ hand painted wrapping
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and hand-crafted gift bags! See
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about the open house.
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paper R: Slate painting
Supply donations
played a part
in the use of a
variety of media
in the Studio
this season. Fall
flower arranging
as well as
pumpkin painting
were among the
activities.
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Change of Address
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Welcome Home
The Filling Fall Fling
Bridge Walk Funds
The Gallery
Tids & Bits
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In the Studio