Sandco will be closed December 24th through January 1st. We will return January 2, 2019. Above: Justin & Tiffany at the Sandco Halloween Party
We Wish You Happy Holidays & A Wonderful New Year!
SHOPPING TO SUPPORT SANDCO
Friendsgiving & Giving Thanks
The folks at Life Enrichment enjoyed “Friendsgiving” on November 20th. Special friends were invited to join in the festivities. Individuals working on their cooking skills came to Hey all! help prepare and serve the meal in the newly renovated kitchen. This Thanksgiving season Please remember we are very thankful to all who have supported Sandco Industries over the years. Sandco Industries while online holiday shopping. Sandco Fall Fun! We are signed up with an Amazon SMILE Sandco celebrated Halloween with account. Just enter the games, treats, & a costume contest! link below before you start and Sandco will receive .5% of the sale! This will assist us in continuing to meet our individual's needs. Thanks so much!
https:// smile.amazon.com/ch/ 34-1112041 Check out our website at sandcoind.com Sandco Participates in C3P(O) Several high school seniors from Vanguard Sentinel Career and Technology Center were matched with Sandco Industries for Community Connections Career Partnership (Ohio) or C3P(O). Sandco Industries serves as a mentor to the participants throughout their journey.
C3P(O) is an alternative path to obtain a high school diploma and find a Sandco Industries is seeking to hire a lifelong career. Beginning in their junior year the students work toward caring Direct Support Professional to obtaining a DSPaths Certificate of Initial Proficiency (CIP) and as seniors, help people work toward independence the students continue working to achieve their DSPaths Certificate of Advanced Proficiency (CAP). Upon graduation, the hope is that these by building job skills. students will find positions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and We currently have two part time continue working in the I/DD field. positions available:
Ohio Providers Resource Association (OPRA) started the C3P(O) program Vocational Habilitation Trainer in an effort to help solve the recent DSP shortage. Involvement in the C3P & (O) program will provide specialized training and work experience, and Van Operator ensure the continuation of providing an empowering learning environment. Visit indeed.com and search Sandco Industries Best wishes to all local enrolled students! for more information
Sandco Closing Alerts Sandco now has a message alert system for closings Transportation and delays. If you would like to be alerted by phone, text, or email; Call Tammy Jahns at 419-547-3273 ext. Sandco offers 103 or send an email to [email protected]. transportation to and Visit our website at sandcoind.com to download a form. from work at We will continue to have closing alerts on TV Channels 11, 13, & 24 and on the Sandco Industries . following radio stations: WCPZ-Mix 102.7, WLEC-1450am, WMJK-Coast Country 100.9, WFRO-Eagle 99, WOHF-92.1 The Wolf, WTTF-Oldies 1600am & 93.3, Enjoy a comfortable ride with WMVO-Oldies 1300am & 100.9fm, WQIO-The Super Q 93.7 our fantastic ODOT certified drivers! 2019 Holiday Closings Level 3 We will provide a ride on Sandco typically remains open many of the days that other New Years - Monday, December 31 & Tuesday, January 1 unless there is a level 3 snow providers are closed. emergency. Staff In-Service - Monday, February 18 All Sandco Industries’ We want to keep everyone’s vehicles are fully insured and Memorial Day - Monday, May 27 health and welfare in mind so regular inspections ensure Independence Day - Thursday, July 4 please only transport if you feel safe travels. comfortable with road conditions. Labor Day - Monday, September 2 For more information, All are encouraged to check with contact Jon Waugh at Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 28 419-547-3273 x 206 or & Friday, November 29 their transportation provider to verify if transportation will be [email protected]. Winter Holidays* - Tuesday, December 24 & running on time. (*Subject to change) Wednesday, December 25 DSP Appreciation Week
2018 Grants
Whitney, Alex, Julie, Justin, and William were honored to have their photo on the SCBDD Billboard for DSP Appreciation Week!
Sandco received a $2,600.00 grant from the Sandusky County Communities Foundation. The grant was used to purchase security cameras for our Life Enrichment Center and Production facility.
During DSP Appreciation Week our DSP’s received sweet surprises as we said “Thank you!”
SHINING STARS! Sandco received a grant from the OSS Solid Waste District in the amount of $5,477 toward the purchase of an awning for the side staff entrance
The Sandusky County Board of DD awarded Sandco Congratulations to ‘2018 Shining Star DSP Award’ winners, Industries a grant in the amount of $1,365.95 to Deric Marbaugh, Julie Manton, and Nicole Zucker! The purchase a cash register and other tools for employment Sandusky County Board of Developmental Disabilities training opportunities for the people we serve. recognized them for providing extraordinary service to those they serve. They were each nominated and received the award at the SCBDD Recognition Dinner. SCBDD awarded Sandco a Certificate of Recognition for our dedication to providing passionate service and dignified care to individuals with developmental disabilities served by SCBDD, and thereby, creating fuller, more independent, and enriching lives for those we serve together. 2018 Sandco Board Aaron Wilson-President Taylor Knight-Vice President Chris Caputo Miles Foos Andrea Gibson of Directors
Kathee Bruno-Secretary Russ Kiser-Treasurer Kim Stults Caleb Wynbissinger Tree Planting Ceremony
Sandco held a Tree Planting Ceremony in memory of Heather Laurer, Stan Galliher and Deb Sidell this spring.
Sandco News Issue 07 Fall 2018