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New EAP Introduced January 1 mployees seeking help with and referral services for up to five personal issues have a new sessions. E resource as the Wood County If you should need ongoing Employee Health Benefits Plan assistance beyond the EAP, the AVAILABLE SERVICES transitioned to a new Employee counselor will work with you to COUNSELING - up to 5 sessions Assistance Program (EAP) provider identify the most appropriate at the first of the year. provider or community resource. • anxiety & stress KEPRO is an EAP program Some issues frequently addressed • grief available 24 hours a day, seven and resolved by the EAP are family/ • depression days a week. Services are provided relationship problems, parenting • transition & change at no cost and are completely difficulties, job stress, bereavement, • drug or alcohol use confidential. and alcohol and substance use. FAMILY CAREGIVING - referrals Employees and their family New features offered through • prenatal care members are encouraged to use the KEPRO include legal and financial • daycare program for any type of issue that is consultation services and access • preparing for college impacting their life. to a web-based life management When calling the EAP, you will resource that provides on-line access • assisted living speak with a professional master’s to self-help tools, articles, and the • adult day-care or doctoral-level counselor who ability to search for child/adult care LEGAL - basic information will be able to help you address providers and more. • bankruptcy your concerns, develop a plan of If you have questions regarding • estate planning action and offer a referral to see the EAP or would like to speak with a • tenant’s rights a local counselor who will provide counselor, call 800-607-1522. • child custody assessment, short term counseling FINANCIAL CONCERNS - telephonic ON-LINE SEMINARS • identity theft Each month KEPRO offers an on-line seminar you can view anytime. The • budgeting and cash flow seminars can be found on the home page or you can search by title. Look • education funding for these sessions or view archived sessions. Release dates are noted. CONVENIENCE SERVICES • January: Building Positive Relationships at Work - Jan. 15 • moving and relocation • February: Mental Health First Aid - Feb. 19 • repairs • March: Interpersonal Communication: Social Skills for Success - March 19 • cleaning services EAP Phone: 1.800.607.1522 EAP Website: www.eaphelplink.com ONLINE TOOLS See your group rep for the website access code. • research articles • online training • monthly webinars BIRTHS WEDDINGS RETIREMENTS Alex Aspacher (Health Ryan Richards (Sheriff’s Office) Adult Probation Department) and Kasey Ellis had a married Natalie Tinnel on October • Jodi Cox, secretary, retired baby girl, Macy Marie, on October 6, 2018. with 30 years of service on 26, 2018. She weighed 8lbs. 4 oz. Michelle Bodi (Juvenile Detention December 7, 2018. Jodi also and was 21” long. Center) married Charles Errett on served as a member of the Cholena and Anthony Marinelli October 13, 2018. Newsletter Committee (Job and Family Services) are the Abigail Greiser (Job and Family and will be greatly missed. proud parents of June Elizabeth Services) and Marko Flowers were Clerk of Courts born on November 19, 2018. She married on November 12, 2018. weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21” • Marsha Randles retired on long. December 31, 2018. Marsha’s KUDOS service began in the Legal Emma Roe-Hill (Probate Court) Department, then moved and Carl Hill welcomed home Treasurer’s Office their son Fletcher Henry born on Congratulations to Renee Bills who to the Title Department. November 27, 2018. Fletcher was promoted to Chief Deputy in Eventually she was transferred weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20.5” the Treasurers’ office on October back to the Legal Department, long. 28, 2018. where she ended her career. She served 19.5 years with the office for a total of 30 years in Employee Holiday public employment. Her first Celebration Held 11 years were with Regional Planning in Delaware County, The Buildings and Grounds Buckeye Central School System Committee and Elected Officials in New Washington, and then sponsored the 2nd annual Holiday Crawford County Municipal Celebration for employees and Court. Marsha loved to dig into their families on December 13 in tough circumstances where the Alvin L. Perkins Atrium. The research was needed and was event featured crafts for kids, a known in the office for her special Christmas Eve weather sense of humor. Her co-workers forecast, carolers, Christmas loved to hear her statements card making for veterans, cookie that came out of nowhere. decorating, snow plows on display, They wish Marsha the best in voting on holiday favorites, snacks, her retirement years with many and a visit from Santa. Members happy years of sewing! of Julie’s Dance Studio also Common Pleas Court 2 performed during the event. Photo: Board of Elections employee • Judge Reeve Kelsey, retired on Dale David assists a young voter January 1, 2019, with over 20 during the event. years of service. Tired of increased prescription costs at the pharmacy? Make the switch to the Wood To utilize the program, the member County Community Health Center must transfer primary care to the and save with the Prescription Center. But don’t worry, you can Savings Program. Get a 90-day still keep your specialist. fill for only $5. That’s a member See the insurance page on the savings of up to $520 a year on a employee website for full details. Tier 2 medication. Congratulations to the following employees who earned Wellness Want to Earn a Warrior Status in 2018. They completed all 12 monthly wellness Medical Deductible challenges during 2018 and received a special reward for their efforts. Credit for 2020? The first step is knowing your Stephanie Abke - Building Inspection numbers. Even if you see your Jennifer Appelhans - Child Support doctor on a regular basis, you are Cynthia Chapman - Juvenile Court still encouraed to participate in Mary DeWitt - Job & Family Services these screenings to learn your Jacqueline Emans - Sheriffs health age and set personal goals with the wellness coach. Michelle Errett - Juvenile Court Benefit eligible employees who Shannon Fisher - Job & Family Services have not participated in the Amy Jones - Health District Wellness Awareness Screenings Joyce Metzger - Court Administration can register for a screening by Holly Miller - Job & Family Services contacting April Hugg at ext. 1373. Natalie Perrine - Child Support The screening may be completed January Raymond - Northwestern Water & Sewer District any time during 2019. If you completed the screening in 2017 Alyssa Roach - Child Support or 2018, you already received Tiffiney Semko - Child Support credit for this step. Megan Smith - Building Inspection To see what else is required, Michele Solether - Board of DD see the 2019 Summary Plan Heidi Strobel - Job & Family Services Description. It outlines the April VanCleve - Child Support quarterly challenges and wellness events. Wood County in the Making In preparation for Wood County’s 200th birthday, here are a few more ‘ROUND THE tidbits about Wood County’s history: COURTHOUSE • Wood County’s first U.S. Census was conducted starting on August SQUARE 7, 1820, showing a population of 733 residents. The population published quarterly for employees grew to 1,102 by 1830 and the 1840 census listed 5,357 people of Wood County Government as residing in Wood County. Lucas County, which was separated NEWSLETTER from the area of Wood County north of the Maumee River in 1835 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jodi Quintero, Child Support during the Toledo War, recorded a population of 9,382 in 1840. Janese Diem, Commissioners • Most of Wood County lies inside of the Great Black Swamp near Linda Cubberley, CPC 4 Ron Dicus, Court Security the eastern edge. The swamp made travel through this area very Ronda Downard, Juvenile Court difficult. In 1825, a corduroy road was built between modern-day Geneen Wise, Probate Court Fremont and Perrysburg in the Maumee Road Lands, a grant of Molly Tyrrell, Board of DD land made available to Ohio for the purpose of building and paying Comments and suggestions for the road. Gravel was added to the road in 1838. are always welcome. • Starting in the 1850s attempts were made to drain the swamp. Email: [email protected] James B. Hill, a resident of Bowling Green designed the Buckeye The next newsletter meeting is Thursday, February 14 at 2:45 p.m. Traction Ditcher that laid the drainage tile at a very fast pace. in the Commissioners’ Office. Once drained, the soil proved to be very productive. The deadline to submit information for the Spring Edition is March 29. 2018 Employee Recognition Awards On January 10, 2019, the following employees were recognized for their service to Wood County.

Five Year Awards Sheriff’s Office Health Department Adult Probation James P. Connin Christina Cox Emily Holzhauer Nelson Evans Job and Family Services Board of Developmental Disabilities Jason M. Hollinger Lisa Bateson Amy Carroll Sara L. Jenkins Susan K. Cramer Cathie Bradford Ryan Lang Jennifer Genson Jennifer Gildon Lance D. Lawson Jessica Johnson Lisa Graber Tyler Lemke Joanna Valentine Lisa Newlove Joseph G. Pauken Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Lawrence Wick Ross W. Peters Charles Bergman Board of Elections Christopher M. Reynolds Lisa Forshey Cathy Stoner Ryan M. Richards David Romaker, Jr. Building Inspection Jeffrey Short Carri Stanley Bryan Klakamp Britaney A. Szymanski Sheriff’s Office Court Security Andrew J. Taylor Erika L. Althaus Bruce Rutter Solid Waste Management District Douglas C. Kale Ed Stribrny Kyle David Tracie Kester-Stanford Engineer’s Office - Highway Garage Wood Haven Health Care Heather M. Luman Clayton Pahl Catherine Myers Soil and Water Conservation District Health Department Polly Ferguson Jeremy Gerwin Jennifer Campos Julie Lause Lana Glore Wood Haven Health Care Deb Hostottle Ten Year Awards David Kuebeck Auditor’s Office Leslie Madaras Laura Steffen Brian Jones Ashley Rood Board of Developmental Disabilities Job and Family Services Amanda Ankney Alisha Chamberlain Fifteen Year Awards Beth Fyffe Board of Developmental Disabilities Michael Fuller Rachel Indurti Tempo Bierley Ann Kolopajlo Donna Powers Eric Fowler Patricia Zuccarell Lauren Sherman Cara Groman Juvenile Court Building Inspection Lucinda Simon Bethanie Davis Mike Rudey Dianna Ward Juvenile Residential Center Buildings and Grounds Building Inspection John Pettigrew Nathan Bowe Lisa Kitchen NorthWest Community Corrections Kelly Jackson Center Clerk of Courts Wesley Roberts Larry Bennett Stephanie Doogs Wesley Sattler Katina Bostic Jodie Domer Clerk of Courts Eric Evans Common Pleas Court 1 Elizabeth Fausnaugh Dan Harrington Sandra Szymanski Engineer’s Office - Highway Garage Dolly Inman Common Pleas Court 4 Kevin Kern Brooke Nissen Duncan Hanes Cary Williams Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Thirty Year Awards Michael Hyrne Aram Ohanian Adult Probation Historical Museum & Center Monica DeLeon Jodi Cox Kelli Kling Maria Arlen de la Serna Board of Developmental Disabilities Michael McMaster Recorder’s Office Sue Dauer Job and Family Services Diane Armitage Building Inspection Kelly Hickle-Lentz Linda Zackel Gary Swope Juvenile Court Sheriff’s Office Buildings and Grounds David Baldanado Ginnie Barta Bill Pultz Public Defender Dirk Fenimore Engineer’s Office - Highway Garage LeAnn R. Striker Douglas L. Houtz Dave Casey Records Center Rodney J. Konrad Job and Family Services Robbie Perkins Joseph Miller Laura Seifert Recorder’s Office Rod Smith Sheriff’s Office Tammy Harmon Solid Waste Management District Jacqueline M. Emans Sheriff’s Office Doug Euler Wood Haven Health Care Jeremy L. Holland Marlene Kramp Veterans Assistance Center Twenty-Five Year Angela Parker-Zulch Judith C. H. Cook Wood Haven Health Care Awards Leatha Borisenko Auditor’s Office Thirty-Five Year Sarah Stennet Roger Richard Awards Board of Developmental Disabilities Board of Developmental Disabilities Melissa Vestal Steve Foster Twenty Year Awards Building Inspection Sallie Gardner Board of Developmental Disabilities Steve Mochon Job and Family Services Eric Bostelman Buildings and Grounds Connie Inkrott Joanna Hayward Dennis Gaster Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Denise Jagielski Child Support Enforcement Agency Linda Holmes Cynthia Morris LouAnn Guyer Michele Solether Clerk of Courts Kathleen Thomas Becky Walter Forty-Five Year Alice Thompson Engineer’s Office Award Buildings and Grounds Ryan Crum Veterans Assistance Center Jeff Burns Job and Family Services Mary Elizabeth Hanna Ken Cline Susan Cheeseman Jim Wallace Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Engineer’s Office - Highway Garage Walter Meneses Jerry Houtz Sheriff’s Office Randy Lee Deb Yarnell Job and Family Services Kathy Costic Juvenile Court Keri Niceley Probate Court Jeanette Wilks Community Invited Did you ever wonder what “Format Painter” did in to Learn More about Word, Excel, or Outlook? Assistive Technology It can take the format of a desired word (font, size, color, bold, etc…) and change the destination The Board of Developmental word(s) with the matching format. Disabilities recently received a Remote Support Grant through the 1. Select a word with the desired format OSU Nisonger Center and the Ohio 2. Click the “Format Painter” button Department of Developmental Disabilities. 3. Then select the word(s) you want to update As a result the Board of DD is That’s it! No more selecting the desired word(s) and changing the font, hosting two upcoming events then the size, then the bold, etc… That could eliminate a bunch of clicks showcasing assistive technology. and time! Assistive technology refers to an interactive electronic item, device, product system, or engineered Protect Yourself While Shopping Online at Home solution that addresses an individual’s needs in maintaining The holidays may be over, but more and more people are shopping or improving independence, online. The IT staff reminds you to beware of shopping apps that functional capabilities, vocational promise big savings if you install their custom shopping app. skills, community involvement, or Installing an app is one way to get you to permit someone to collect physical skills. information from you. Those apps that are “free” have a fee and it usually includes your information and your contact list at the very Remote Support Family Forum minimum. February 21 from 5 – 7 pm Look out for those apps that include bonus discounts, free shipping, or St. Mark’s Church, 315 S College bogo offers if you use their app. In most cases, you’ll be providing much Drive in Bowling Green. more information than you intended and some apps that are installed via website may be laced with malware. Learn how remote supports and other assistive technology can How can you protect yourself? be used to maximize safety and independence in the home for • Never modify your tablet/smartphone to download apps from “other individuals with disabilities. sources.” This is a huge red flag as those “other sources” don’t supply any assurances that the app is malware-free. In most cases, the app is Wood County Tech Fair definitely going to have some malware code. March 26 from 4 – 8 pm • Always use your available app store (Android/Google = Play Store, BGSU Multipurpose Room in the Apple = App Store). Bowen-Thompson Student Union. • Check the application’s permissions before you install it, don’t wait for Tech vendors will be showcasing the installation to prompt you to allow access to things like contacts, a variety of technology solutions local storage, camera, microphone, gallery, etc… It only takes a that can benefit people with minute to expand the app’s details and read about the required disabilities, the aging population, permissions. and truly anyone!

Contact Carly Dauch at the Board Don’t forget to change your computer of DD for more information, 419.419.7901. passwords on a regular basis and be creative. Use something unique. NEW EMPLOYEES Why Do You Like Working For Wood County? ADULT PROBATION NWCCC “I am thankful that I work in a Sarah Hopple 11/05/18 Nathan Deutschman 10/02/18 Lindsey Stoots 11/26/18 Terra Drane 10/15/18 county with a solid benefit plan Tyler Tudor 10/15/18 for insurance and retirement. I AUDITOR Chelsey Barwiler 11/05/18 also appreciate the opportunities Julie Allison 10/09/18 Malaika Maulsby 11/05/18 provided to get more information John Strzempka 12/17/18 Conner Calia 11/27/18 about these locally with Wood Morgan Hamaker 12/17/18 County insurance meetings, the BUILDING AND GROUNDS one stop shop idea at the picnic, NORTHWESTERN WATER & SEWER Ricky Sexton 10/30/18 and the on-site appointments Mark Naus 11/01/18 that are available.” CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT Barb Tansel, Child Support AGENCY PLANNING COMMISSION Deminique Heiks 12/27/18 Kellie Duquette 10/10/18 “I like working for Wood County Carrie Hinesman-Baker 10/15/18 because this is a great employer PUBLIC DEFENDER to have while raising a family. I HEALTH DEPARTMENT Sara J. Roller 11/01/18 Rachael Gerendasy 10/22/18 appreciate having a flexible work Kendra Wise 10/09/18 schedule, earning time off, and Jill Kohntopp 11/28/18 TREASURER’S OFFICE having good insurance benefits. Shannon Irick 12/10/18 Lindsay King 12/3/18 As I get closer to retirement, the Tammy Twining 12/12/18 deferred compensation program Brittany Schumaker 12/31/18 SHERIFF’S OFFICE has helped me grow financially Cody A. Hullinger 10/05/18 so that someday I may be able JUVENILE PROBATION to assist with taking care of my Garryt Kujawa 11/13/18 Jacqueline D. Bruce 10/31/18 Kayley R. Stogsdill 11/16/18 grandchildren too! “ Samuel Cardenas 12/07/18 Teresa Burkett, Child Support

County employees pledged more than $14,900 during the 2018 United Way Campaign. A total of 167 employees donated either through payroll deduction or cash contributions. While the amount raised was down from the prior year, employee participation increased by 1 percent over 2017. The fourth annual Day of Sharing was held on October 23 in the Alvin L. Perkins Atrium. The event featured a raffle of baskets donated by offices and departments and a 50/50 drawing. The event raised an additional $1,600 for the campaign. Qdoba Mexican Grill provided food for the event and donated $1 for each meal sold back to United Way, totaling $106. Thank you to everyone who donated to the campaign either monetarily or with their time. The Wood County Government campaign runs each fall, with payroll deduction available. If you wish to give to United Way, it’s not too late. See your payroll officer for more information.

Newsletter Committee’s Holiday Helping Hands Thank you to everyone who donated items for this year’s Holiday Helping Hands. The hats and mittens were forwarded to the Health Department and Job and Family Services for distribution. Other donations were forwarded to the Cocoon Shelter in Bowling Green. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT WINTER T L U P Z F L G F G Q W E W E WEATHER X X F L R O N U R B D P D V V REMINDERS G U F L T I A Q F H R I U Z O • When parking up against a sidewalk, make sure your bumper Q M P P S H Z H S I V X T C L does not overhang the curb. This C K Y S N E A Z G L T J I Z I will make it easier for the sidewalks to be shoveled clear of snow. B E E F R I E N D L Y U T Y H • Remember that with cold Y L U K F A V J K K Z N A T B temperatures and precipitation B H Z B L U H O L F G G R E V come slippery sidewalks and floors. Wear weather appropriate shoes, O G T O E R I P S A U H G M B slow down and walk carefully by X D U R P O Q Q N S L L R I Z shuffling your feet. S S P S O N H M S D C F E R W MOVING? Notify OPERS R Q T U F W K O J W K A Z A E OPERS now requires employees to H D P U N P V I L O G R Q C F report name or address changes directly to OPERS through your E C N A D N U B A V N P D L U on-line OPERS account or via mail. U R L M X B M V R K O S D E F Name changes must be printed and mailed. OPERS will no longer accept ABUNDANCE FRIENDLY THANKFUL the reported changes from the ASPIRE GRATITUDE WORTHY Auditor’s Office. BEAUTIFUL LOVE ZEALOUS Keep in mind that the Auditor’s BLESSING MIRACLE Address and Name Change Form is still required in addition to this individual reporting requirement for Help Save a Life: Give Blood OPERS. This required form can be Donate at an upcoming blood drive in the Alvin L. Perkins Atrium. found on the employee website under • March 18 - 8:30 to 1:30 Register at redcrossblood.org using the FORMS AND DOCUMENTS tab/ • May 14 - 8:30 to 1:30 Sponsor Code: woodcoemployees. Address and Name Change form. • July 16 - 8:30 to 1:30 Per the employee handbook, employees are to report changes in personal information within seven Calendar of Events days of the change. This includes address, name, marital status, etc. February March Based on the change made, different 1 Opening of “For Comfort and 6 Lunch & Learn: Healthy Eating forms may be required for insurance Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio on the Go - JFS and payroll. These forms should be by way of the Poor Farm” exhibit at 13 State of the County Address routed through your payroll officer the Wood County Historical Center Alvin L. Perkins Atrium who will forward the forms to the 18 Offices Closed - Presidents’ Day doors open at 7:30 a.m. with Auditor’s office on your behalf. presentation at 8 a.m. 22 OPERS: Bridging the Gap - Financial Wellness sessions April 27 Lunch & Learn: Healthy Eating on 3 Poker Walk at BGSU the Go - Atrium 10 Job and Family Services Blue Day Lunch and Silent Auction: Alvin L. Perkins Atrium