March 2007

Published by the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities “Helping people to live, learn and work in the community” Remembering Dr. Raymond Horn Dr. Raymond Horn, President of the proposed that education programs for Franklin County Board of MRDD and a children with mental retardation be champion of education for persons with operated at the county level. The Horn disabilities, passed away following heart Report, as the study was commonly surgery on February 2nd. He was 85. known, helped set the stage for creation of county boards of mental retardation. Initially appointed to the In that era, many children with Board in 2000, he was elected to mental retardation were excluded his second term as its President from public schools based on just eight days before his death. the unfounded belief that they Dr. Horn served in the Army Air could not benefit from instruction. Corps in World War II, and afterward Dr. Horn also established training joined the Ohio Department of Education programs for special education where he worked for 57 years, thereby teachers, promoted parent advocacy becoming the longest-serving employee groups, and wrote the Elementary “Ray was a highly respected leader in in Department history. Positions and Secondary Education Act of 1965. state government and the education held include Chief Psychologist, Recognizing his work, the State field. He had a unique blend of Director of Special Education Board of Education named him a knowledge, experience, a generous and Assistant Superintendent. “Pioneer in Education” in 2002. spirit, a great sense of humor, and a In 1960, he prepared a study Commenting on Dr. Horn, Continued on p. 2 for Governor Michael DiSalle which Superintendent Jed Morison said,

New officers As a result of the death of Board President Dr. Raymond Mr. Saunders was Horn last month, the Franklin County Board of MRDD elected appointed a Board two new officers at its regular meeting on February 22nd. member last May. He Ben Hale, who had served on the Finance been Vice-President, was Committee, of which he elected President. Jerry became Chairman in Saunders was elected Vice- January. President. Mr. Saunders heads Mr. Hale is the longest- Africentric Personal serving Board member in Development Shop, Inc., a the agency’s history, having not-for-profit organization served initially from 1982 that provides personal, through 1990, and again from family and community 1997 through the present. He development programs. is a partner in the law firm of He is a member Smith and Hale. of the Columbus He and his wife, Recreation and Parks Commission, and chairs the boards Jan, have two daughters, of 100 Black Men of Central Ohio, Inc., and Columbus one of whom is served by After School All Stars. FCBMRDD. Dr. RaymondHorn, continued Horn continued from p.1 from p. 1

knack for telling fascinating stories.” gentleman... a great representative Dr. Horn was survived by his Director of Planning Frank of the greatest generation.” wife, Mary Lee, as well as three Newworked with Dr. Horn at the Dr. Horn was also a Trustee of the children, Marsha Horn, Jo Ray Horn, Ohio Department of Education. He Ohio Association of County Boards Mark Horn, and four grandchildren recalled him as “a genius and a of MRDD, and VSA Arts of Ohio. and three great grandchildren.

Dr. Horn never stopped working...

(The following letter was written by his loss will be keenly felt for a long time. Board of MRDD and as a trustee of Dave Dohnal, President of the Ohio All of us hope that after our time here the OACBMRDD. At the time of his Association of County Boards of on earth is done, those who remain will passing, Ray was a member of seven MRDD.) benefit from our efforts and that we will different boards of organizations One seat at our monthly Board leave the world a better place. Without serving individuals with disabilities. of Trustees meeting was sadly empty question, Ray accomplished that. He may have retired, but he never today. It was the seat of a man who, Ray was a man whose life was stopped working on behalf of the since 2001, had been a servant to this characterized by faithful service. He neediest people in our society: children association. In addition, he had for faithfully served his country as a and individuals with disabilities. years, served all of those individuals soldier, he faithfully served the children He was a pioneer, a servant, a and families who receive services of Ohio through his many years at the reliable sounding board, a confidant, through Ohio’s county boards of MRDD. Ohio Department of Education, and and my friend. Ray Horn was 85 years old when he he faithfully served individuals with We will all miss you, my friend. Enjoy passed away earlier this month. His life developmental disabilities through the eternal reward you so richly deserve. was full, significant, and impactful, and his service on the Franklin County

Jack Beatty In memoriam Ray Jones

to address The FCBMRDD community mourns the loss of a good friend families and effective advocate for persons with disabilities. Ray Jack Beatty, Director of Jones died unexpectedly at his FCBMRDD’s Service Coordination home on February 15th. He was 61. Department, will be guest speaker Ray’s face was a familia one at the next meeting of Families at FCBMRDD’s Administration United to be held on Thursday, Building whether he was March 8th at 7 p.m. The location attending a meeting or simply will be Overbrook Presbyterian dropping in to share ideas. He Church at 4131 N. High Street. was actively involved in many Jack will share his perspective organizations, including Courage, on the Ohio Developmental Inc., People First of Ohio, the Disabilities Profile (ODDP), which Ohio Developmental Disabilities is the assessment tool used to Council, the Mayor’s Committee determine funding amounts for on Persons with Disabilities, Individual Option Waiver recipients. and the Governor’s Council The public is invited. for Individuals with Disabilities. In recognition of his advocacy work, FCBMRDD presented him with a Community Star Award last November. 2 3/2007 He certainly will be missed. MRDD month has “Can do” theme The month of March has again been designated as MRDD Awareness Month. The purpose of this annual celebration is to increase public understanding of mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The campaign’s theme will be “FOCUS on what we CAN do.” According to Superintendent Jed Morison, the theme is a fitting one. Some units are taking the opportunity to “We are sending a powerful hold open houses. Northeast will host message about the many the Mayor of Gahanna on the 22nd. positive contributions made by individuals with disabilities.” This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Northeast School A kickoff ceremony is planned Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner will be for the Statehouse Atrium on Friday, All buildings will have copies of the held on Saturday, March 10th from March 2nd, beginning at 10 a.m. posters. Many classes and adult groups 4: to 8:00 p.m.. Please call 476-0530 FCBMRDD will recognize MRDD will be visiting their favorite libraries for tickets and more information. Awareness Month in a variety of ways. with a poster and a stack of bookmarks.

Did you know? ARC has new You are invited to attend monthly meetings with Superintendent Jed Morison which are held regularly on the 3rd Wednesday of the website month at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 114 at 2879 Johnstown The web site of ARC Industries, Inc., has Road. been updated and improved. To visit the site, please go to any of the following: www.arcind. The group is called “Parent League”, but all family members com, www.arcindustries.biz, www.arcindustries. and guardians of persons served by FCBMRDD are welcome. org or www.arcindustries.net.

Step up to nutrition & health Healthier you year review by Bernie Thurn

Last March, during National fluids (water), food safety, fat intake, and this column will be a part of Dateline Nutrition Month, this column began as portion control play in overall health? three or four times per year. There are a year long series focusing on various Hopefully you have practiced plenty of other topics to cover with more nutrition and health topics. Each month at least one suggestion from each suggestions and challenges to come. a different message was highlighted. column. If so, you now have added Should you want to find out Suggestions for ways to make positive ten new habits towards your healthier more information about nutrition and changes were given. The challenge lifestyle. Food and activity choices health, a couple of reliable sources was to add a new healthy habit each made everyday affect not only how of nutrition information that you can month to your lifestyle. It is now you feel today, but in the future as access via the computer include www. time to assess how you have done. well. Look for ways to continue to eatright.org and www.mypyramid.gov . Have you found ways to add more build on this start by making small Remember, it is the small changes fruits and vegetables, whole grains and improvements in diet and exercise. we make today that lead to our lifetime calcium rich foods into your diet? Are Adopt changes for life, not just for now. of habits. What will you choose? physical activity, smart snacking and This is not the end of “Step up to (Note: The author is a registered family mealtimes a routine part of your Nutrition and Health”. To help keep you dietician.) life? Are you more aware of the roles that informed on nutrition and health topics, 3 3/2007 Bowling event a hit! The second annual “For the FUN of it” bowling event was held on January 20th at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. Over 200 FCBMRDD staff participated. The event raised over $2,000 to support Special Olympics, but more importantly, it promoted spirit within the agency, as many people met and had fun with colleagues. Over 100 door prizes, sponsored by area businesses, were awarded. Winners of the bowling trophies include: Jeff Rayburn (male high series); Debbie New (female high series); Brian Parks, Jeff Rayburn, James Bay, Rick Armentrout (high team series); Tara Chumley, Dena White, Ann Kommareddi, Farrah Charles (low team series). The Transportation team of Rick Armentrout, Bryan Parks, Jeff Rayburn, andJames Bay took the team high series trophy for the second year. Due to the popularity of this event, plans are already being made for the third annual “For the FUN of it” to be held in January, 2008.

From left are: ARC West Director Jan Montgomery, ARC East Director Clarice Pavlick, ARC North Director Nan Burns, and ARC South Director Kurt Smith.

Teresa Durbin shows her excitement over winning the grand door prize while Cindy Superintendent Morison congratulates Jeff Massenelli congratulates. Rayburn of the Transportation Dept. for his tro- phy for male high series.

From left are members of the Speech Dept.’s “Aim for the LANE” team: Jessica Roben- stine, Sandy Tillet-Fer- guson, Marcia Backus, and Alicia Alfreda.

4 3/2007 Good For You Notable Achievements in the FCBMRDD Community Career Milestones

Thanks to all who supported the FCBMRDD Board member Jerry 30 years FCBMRDD blood drive on February Saunders will be recognized by the 22nd. A total of 33 units of blood was Columbus Rotary Club as a “Service Michael Laughlin collected, which was 10% over the Above Self” honoree on March 12th. goal. Special thanks to Mary Martin and Mr. Saunders’ award results from Carl Scott who coordinated the drive. work with the Africentric Personal 25 years * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Development Shop, Inc., of which he is President and Chief Executive Officer. ARC Industries has been honored Janet Serio by the Gahanna Area Chamber of * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Commerce with its 2006 BusinessAward. 20 years The award recognized ARC’s “excellent reputation for business practices, and... William Green commitment to community services and development.” Congratulations! Lyn Herron * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kathleen Lind Kudos to the FCBMRDD Francine Steward Transportation staff for their assistance Rayjeanna Stowe in delivering holiday food boxes from the WBNS Channel 10 Family 15 years Fund. They picked up and dropped off 135 boxes. Special thanks to Dan and Beth Espinoza for all their help! Carolyn Jones Childhood League Executive Director Barb Frank New * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Acton with Scott Trimmer and his award. Robin Oakley The success of FCBMRDD’s “For the FUN of it” bowling event would not The Childhood League has Sandra Snailham have been possible without the help bestowed its 2006-07 Outstanding of these volunteers: Linda Brownley, Service Award upon Scott Trimmer. He 10 years Chantal Bryant, Dominic Massenelli, has worked for the agency as an aide Nicole Massenelli, Brandie Viney, Stacey since 1990. Keep up the great work, Viney and Vincent Viney. Your hard Scott! Paula Elder work did not go unnoticed. Thanks also * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Brian McCoy to Jack Brownley, Dee Hively and Cindy Let’s give a round of Massenelli who coordinated the event. applause to Trevor Henderson, an 5 years * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * individual served by FCBMRDD who sang at the inauguration of Governor Ted Strickland. Virgina Curtiss Jerome Rose James Watters

Best wishes to Roy Sealey who retired February 2nd after 19 years of dedicated service with Damon’s. Patricia Batdorf of Employment Services recalls when Roy had to take 3 bus rides each way to and from his job. Roy’s long career reflects his great work ethic, and strong support provided by Damon’s.

From left are: ESD Case Manager Martin Goldsmith, Scott Lomax, Roy’s Supervisor at Damon’s, Roy Sealey, and ESD Trainer Pat Batdorf 5 3/2007 Dr. Kravitz to Did you know? offer training The Early Childhood Resource Columbus psychologist Michael Network (ECRN) has moved to 6877 Kravitz, Ph.D., will present a training N. High Street, Suite 209, Worthington. program on Alzheimer’s Disease, The program, affiliated with the YMCA Down Syndrome and problems of of Central Ohio, conducts screenings for aging among individuals with mental children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age, retardation and developmental and provides on-site child observations. disabilities on Wednesday, March 21st at the COSERRC Center, ECRN also provides family services 470 Glenmont Avenue. The time for eligible children and their families, and will be from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. operates an equipment exchange program. The program is sponsored by the For more information, please Professional Association for Retardation call Samantha Stewart at 543-9000. and approved for certification credit by the Ohio Department of MRDD. To register, please call 419/ 522- 6207 or visit www.par-ohio.org. Calendar March, 2007 2 Kickoff for MRDD Awareness Month, Statehouse Atrium, 10 a.m. 8 Families United meeting, 4131 N. High St., 7 p.m. 10 Annual Northeast School Spaghetti Dinner, 4:00 - 8:00pm, 500 N. Hamilton Rd. Gahanna 13 Franklin County Residential Services Board of DatelineDateline Trustees meeting, 1021 Checkrein Ave., 11 a.m. 14 FCBMRDD Human Resources Committee The Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation meeting, 2879 Johnstown Rd., 4:30 p.m. and Developmental Disabilities 14-15 Ohio Association of County Boards of MRDD Winter Conference, Columbus Marriott North. Ben W. Hale, Jr. Jerry Saunders Call 431-0616 for details. Mildred Blumenfeld 17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Bruce Burns 21 Spring begins. Paul S. Coppel Helen Ninos 21 Parent League meeting, 2879 Johnstown Rd., 9:30 a.m . Superintendent Jed W. Morison 21 Staff Development Day - schools, ECE and adult programs closed. FCBMRDD does not discriminate in employment 22 FCBMRDD Finance Committee meeting, 2879 or services on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, Johnstown Rd., 4 p.m. national origin, or handicap. 22 FCBMRDD Board meeting, 2879 Johnstown Rd., 5 p.m. The following FCBMRDD staff contribute to the monthly publi- cation and distribution of Dateline. 24-28 Spring Recess - schools and ECE programs Jed W. Morison Carl Scott Mary Linden closed. Michael Davis Amy Magginis Martin Kersch 26 ARC Industries Board of Trustees meeting, Jennifer Cunningham

News releases, story ideas, and suggestions should be sent to Martin Kerscher at: 2879 Johnstown Road “Quotable quotes” Columbus, Ohio 43219 “Discipline yourself so others don’t have to.” (614) 475-6440 FAX 342-5400 - Vince Lombardi “Those who stay will be champions.” Information about FCBMRDD is always available on the internet at: - Bo Schembechler www.fcbmrdd.org