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TRC is a member of The Arc, ACCSES, ANCOR, NISH, NYSACRA, NYSARC, NYSID, & NYSRA MAY 2012

Seventh annual TRC Expo coming upThe 2012 TRC Expo is just around the

corner, and again this year the event will take place in Jamestown and Dunkirk.

The Jamestown Expo will be held Wednesday, May 16, in TRC’s Adminis-trative Offices on Dunham Avenue. The Dunkirk Expo will be held Wednesday, May 23, at the Moose Lodge, 296 Lake Shore Drive West. The hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The concept for the Expo arose sev-eral years ago from the realization that be-cause TRC offers so many different types of services in a wide variety of locations, there are many employees who don’t have a clear idea what goes on in other parts of the agency. The Expo is designed to educate staff, service recipients, family members, and the general public about the many as-pects of TRC.

Each department or service area cre-ates a display. Most departments come up with creative, fun ways to describe what they do. Departments are busy put-ting together their displays, and if pre-liminary reports are an indication, this year’s Expo is going to be fantastic.

In addition to the departmental dis-plays, the Expo features free refreshments, and drawings for TRC merchandise will take place all day long. There also will be drawings for fabulous grand prizes. At both the Jamestown and Dunkirk Expos, the fol-lowing grand prizes will be given away:

Also in the works again this year is the EMT Auction, in which members of TRC's Executive Management Team donate items to be awarded in a Chinese auction. The event each year raises more than $1,000 for a TRC service area or a TRC Foundation fund, and we thank those EMT members who so generously donate to the initiative.

Day Services has already gotten every-body into the Expo spirit by establishing a "Celebrate Change" challenge. Every de-partment has been assigned to one of four teams, and those teams have been collect-ing change. Whichever team collects the most money will decide which TRC or TRC Foundation fund will receive ALL of the money that has been collected.

* Cuisinart 12-cup coffeemaker* Oneida flatware service for 12* Kindle Fire* Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag* Nextec 12-volt auto hammer* Nextec 12-volt drill/driver/multi-tool* Craftsman 5-horsepower wet/dry vac* George Foreman jumbo grill* $100 gas card* Day off with pay (2 to be awarded)

“The planning committee is hard at work, and we know that this year’s Expo will be a great event,” said Nancy Ingram, Assistant Executive Director, who us the lead organizer for the event. “The Expo is one of the highlights of the year here at TRC, and we all enjoy seeing and spend-ing time with people we may not see very often, and learning what is new in all of the departments. We hope all TRC staff and participants, and their families, will at-tend.”

Check with your supervisor if you’re interested in helping to put together your department’s display. For more informa-tion about the Expo, contact Kathy Field at 661-1421.

Staff of the Diagnostic & Treatment Center and Counseling & Psychiatric Services (from left, Pam Cranston, Rira Ferraloro, Julie Kohler, Steve Riczker, Michelle Williams, and Kristy Lauer) pose next to their pirate-theme display at last year's Expo. This creative bunch is work-ing on another entertaining display for this year's Expo.

PHOTO BY JANE YOUNG

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Board Corner

TRC's Board of Directors

President—Michael Metzger Secretary—R. Michael Goldman, Esq.Vice President—Dr. Todd Jacobson Treasurer—Marie Carrubba, Esq.James ChimentiRichard DaviesDr. Harry GlatzDr. Kathleen Gradel

The Resource Center is governed by an unpaid Board of Directors whose members volunteer their time, talents and knowledge to advance the cause of our agency. Members of the 2011-12 Board are:

Julie McCarthyMarlene Sirianno, Esq.Katie Smith

William HaenggiWayne HotellingCarole JohnsonPatrick Kennedy

In Memory

Financial issues in spotlightMarlene Sirianno joins Board of Directors

TRC's Board of Directors has appointed Marlene Sirianno, Esq., to complete the term of Beverly Swanson, who passed away February 24. Bev had been reelected to a two-year term last June.

Trudy Knapp, 52, passed away April 11. Tru-dy had been a Direct Support Professional since coming to work for TRC in 2006. She initially worked at the Individualized Residential Al-ternative on Falconer Street in Jamestown and later moved to the IRA on Englewood Avenue in Jamestown. Trudy received special recogni-tion for outstanding service during a transition period involving a Residence Coordinator and a Residence Manager.

Jane Boltz, 70, passed away April 20. Jane lived in the B-3 home at the Intermediate Care Facility on Foote Avenue and attended the Senior Adult Day Habilitation Program. In her younger days when she lived in the home on Willow Avenue, she loved to play jokes on the staff. Jane enjoyed singing and listening to music. She loved her baby doll (Baby Julia) and would hold, cuddle, kiss, and take special care of her. Jane enjoyed

Jose Padro, 34, passed away April 23. Jose had been a part of TRC's family since November 9, 1998. He also had a 1:1 Licensed Practical Nurse, Gail, who accompanied him daily and worked with him for 10 years (at his home as well as at the Dunkirk Day Habilitation Program). Jose loved people and leaves behind three very good friends at Day Services: Georgina, David and Mark. Jose had a bright smile; he loved to play Bingo with his friends and go for walks with

TRC's efforts to address the financial issues impacting the agency were a focus of the Board of Directors' March meeting.

Executive Director Paul Cesana updated the Board on the Administration's financial recovery plan, which has involved the realignment of certain staff positions and the establishment of steering groups to identify and address key aspects of the agency's operations. A targeted hiring freeze has been imple-mented, and TRC is studying positions and creating efficiencies.

These steps have been undertaken to adjust to significant cuts TRC had to sustain in the second half of 2011 for Med-icaid services funded through New York State. Paul informed the Board that TRC would be meeting with representatives of the State Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities to address reimbursement issues, particularly for Residential and Day Habilitation services.

In addition, Paul said TRC continues to work with families, Service Coordinators and the Western New York Developmen-tal Disabilities Services Office to find alternative ways for 33 individuals to get to Dunkirk to access Day Hab or Vocational services. TRC has sent letters to the 33 individuals and their families, stating the agency can no longer absorb the financial loss incurred in transporting the individuals — all of whom live outside Chautauqua County — and will discontinue transporta-tion services for these individuals in May.

In other matters at its monthly meeting, the Board:heard an update from Paul on the status of the State's ap-plication to the Federal government for an 1115 Medicaid Waiver, as well as related issues taking place at the State, regional and local levels.learned from Paul of TRC's interest in joining a regional Be-havioral "Health Home Network" aimed at supporting indi-viduals with high-intensity mental health needs through the application of a Care Coordination model.learned from Paul that TRC has received Person-Centered Medical Home designation for the provision of Primary Care Services. (See the February issue of TRC News for details.)was notified by Paul of a meeting he held with the Chautau-qua County Commissioner of Social Services, as well as on-going activities aimed at collaborating with Lutheran Social Services by identifying areas of shared services or interface capacity.approved the recredentialing of Dr. Douglas Larson, a Den-tist at the Jamestown Dental Clinic, and Deb Piotrowski, a Family Nurse Practitioner who manages the School-Based Health Center at Jamestown High School.

others, and he thoroughly enjoyed getting out into the community. (He loved sitting in front when he went to the movies.) Jose loved Spanish music and Shakira music videos, and at home loved his Spanish soap operas. At Group Day Hab, Jose had a collection of Spanish CDs, which he helped choose and purchase. Jose is sadly missed by all at the Lake Shore Drive site, as he had his "favorites" in his weekly Physical Therapy Services.

wearing necklaces, having her nails painted (usually red, her favor-ite color) and dressing up. She had a way of making you love her with just a glance or a word. She was a wonderful soul. Jane loved apple pies, and when her brother came to visit, he always brought her one. Her family suggests that memorial donations in Jane's honor be made to support TRC's "Celebration of Life" initiative.

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Marlene is Associate Court Attorney in the Chautauqua County Surrogate's Court. She and her husband, John, have two sons, one of whom has autism and has received supports from TRC.

Marlene is the founder of the Autism Net-work of Chautauqua County and is an active vol-unteer for the Chautauqua County Youth Hock-ey Association. She also is a member of the Bar Associations of Jamestown and New York State.

She is a graduate of Albany Law School and the University at Buffalo.

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As per its by-laws, The Resource Cen-ter hereby announces its Annual Meeting and Election will be held Monday, June 11, in its Administrative Offices at 200 Dun-ham Avenue, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

All current, active members of TRC are eligible to attend the meeting and to vote in the election and on any business items that may arise. The agenda shall be as follows:

I. PresentationII. Approval of the minutes of the

2011 Annual MeetingIII. President’s ReportIV. Treasurer’s ReportV. Executive Director’s ReportVI. Election of Board of Directors

Officers and MembersVII. Recognition of immediate Past President and outgoing Board of Directors members

VIII. TRC Foundation Chair’s ReportIX. “Legacy of Love” Recognition

The Nominating Committee has pre-sented to Board Secretary R. Michael Gold-man, Esq., the following candidates to fill vacancies for Officers and Directors of the Board for the 2012-13 term, as well as va-cancies on the Nominating Committee for the 2013 Election:

Officers (one-year term)President — Todd Jacobson, M.D. Vice President — Kathleen Gradel, Ph.D.Secretary — R. Michael Goldman, Esq.Treasurer — Michael MetzgerDirectors (two-year term)Marie Carrubba, Esq.Wayne HotellingCarole JohnsonPhyllis JonesPatrick KennedyJulie McCarthyBarbara StewartNominating CommitteeElaine HotellingRichard KoernerJim KressJeanette OstromRonald Sellers

There is no charge to attend the meet-ing. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Steve Waterson, Com-munity Relations Director, at 661-4735.

TRC Annual Meetingscheduled for June 11

Rummage saleJennifer Yost gives money to Alberta Monagle to pay for the items Jenn bought at the Cou-

gars Scout Crew’s Rummage and Bake Sale, held Saturday at TRC’s Administrative Offices on Dunham Avenue. Alberta, Direct Support Professional at TRC’s home on Chandler Street, is one of the employees who support the Cougars, a group of scouts with developmental dis-abilities. In the background Marcos Figueroa, Assistant Site Manager at the home on Orchard Road, sells 50/50 and Chinese auction tickets. Initial figures show the Rummage and Bake Sale raised $1,358 for TRC Foundation’s Mark Pacheco WOW (Working on Wonders) Fund, which provides money for persons with disabilities to do something special. A huge “THANKS” goes out to everyone who donated items or baked the tasty treats!

Marching for babiesJessica Holmes, Supported Living Special-

ist Manager, poses with her daughter, Lexi, at Saturday’s “March for Babies” in Mayville. A small but dedicated group from TRC braved cool temperatures to take part in the fund-raiser for the March of Dimes, which seeks to ensure that babies are born healthy. The Re-source Center and TRC Foundation are major sponsors of the March for Babies each year, since premature birth can lead to developmen-tal disabilities. Jessica heads up TRC’s team each year because she and her daughter re-ceived supports from the March of Dimes when Lexi was born premature.

PHOTO BY JOHN DePANE

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Henry was told that as an award re-cipient, he would be given complimen-tary overnight accommodations for him, his wife and staff at the luxurious Saga-more Motel and Resort on Lake George in Bolton's Landing, north of Albany. Ar-rangements were made for Henry to travel there with his wife, Jean; his Residential Assistant Manager, Cassie Simmons; his Media Consultant, Mat Cardinale; and his Self-Determination Assistant, Todd Blose.

Upon arrival, Henry and company were treated to two beautiful rooms at the Sagamore and invitations for a pre-banquet reception, as well as a banquet and the an-nual Excellence Award dinner. After din-ner and the award ceremony, entertainment was provided by a comedy routine before everyone returned to their rooms after a long day.

The group came back to Chautauqua County the next day, proud of Henry and his award and wondering where he would place his plaque due to the lack of space on his wall from all of his previous awards. Hooray for Henry!

Henry Wesley has another award to add to his collection.

Henry, a Motivational Speaker and Self-Advocate for people with disabilities, whom most TRC employees know from his presentations as part of staff training, recently received NYSACRA's Excellence Award at the organization's 35th annual conference.

Henry had received an e-mail March 5 from Ann Genaro, Director of Educa-tional Services for NYSACRA (the New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies), informing him he had been selected to receive the Excellence Award on April 18 at the organization's 35th annual conference.

Henry was won of two people to re-ceive an Excellence Award. (The other was Judy Moiseff of New York City.) Henry and Judy are Self-Advocates and require a wheelchair for mobility and a speech de-vice for communication. Both were former residents of the Willowbrook State School who have gone on to lead successful lives in their communities.

Green CornerEDITOR'S NOTE: The following was writ-ten by Russell Fowler, who is employed at the Jamestown Work Center.

You could say I have been a greenie since 1990, the year I saw a Golden Goat — a machine that accepted alu-minum cans and spat out coins — in a small town in Western Pennsylvania. Since then, I have expanded my hori-zons by becoming more educated about the environment.

One such way I have become en-lightened is my use of rechargeable batteries. Now, if you're a techie nut like many of us are, you already use re-chargeables to some extent: iPods, MP3 players, digital cameras, and my favor-ite — Nintendo DS.

They still make differing grades for small to moderate electronics, from AAA to D and 9 volts. I use triple A bat-teries in my TV remote and in my Bose (two thumbs up, by the way) head-phones, and AA in my Wii and VCR remotes, as well as my scanner and portable CB. Nothing but rechargeable goes into my remotes.

Now, I don't use these gizmos ev-ery day, but many I do use frequently; and, I have to tell you, it is certainly amazing how much money you save by switching to rechargeable batteries. An average cost of a four-pack of bat-teries is what today? $3 for even the el cheapo stuff, right? Buy up a charger, a four-pack for about $20 at Wal Mart, put them on charge for a few hours, and bam!

If your CD player eats them up con-tinuously, those same batteries can be charged over and over at a cost of a few pennies per charge. Better than regular disposable, one-time-use-only batteries, right? And go with the alkaline batter-ies; they don't suffer the "memory" ef-fort many nickel cadmium batteries ex-perience — or the weakening of battery strength after each charge.

One last thing about rechargeables: it is to my understanding that under New York State law, retailers must take these batteries back when done, be-cause what will happen is they'll send them back to manufacturers, such as Energizer, because there are certain metals in these batteries that can be recycled over again, and maybe some other chemicals in there that shouldn't be disposed in landfills.

Pictured from left are, seated, Bernard Carabello, a longtime friend of Henry's and a fellow self-advocate; Mat Cardinale, Direct Support Professional at the Individualized Residential Al-ternative on Whitehill Avenue, where Henry lives; Henry; and Henry's wife, Jean;, and, stand-ing, Mary Jo Hamilton, Associate Director of Residential Services; Sherry McMeans, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Systems Coordinator; Don Traynor, Staff Development Specialist; Nicole Kimball, Social Services Administrator; Beth Jermain, Clinical Program Ad-ministrator; Denise Jones, Associate Executive Director; Paul Cesana, Executive Director; Lori Carlson, Assistant Director of Residential Services; John DePane, Staff Development Specialist; Cassie Simmons, Assistant Residence Manager at Whitehill; and Todd Blose, DSP at Whitehill.

Henry Wesley receives Excellence Awardat NYSACRA's 35th annual conference

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Prom timeRebekah Swart and Erin Mikula pose in front of a classic car cut-

out at the “Sock Hop Prom” April 1 at the American Legion in James-town. For the third straight year, the Legion and the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary hosted a prom for individuals with developmental disabili-ties. The Auxiliary handled most of the preparations, though Bruce Main, Special Projects Coordinator for Individualized Services, cre-ated the classic car. Given the sock hop theme, the menu consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, and root-beer floats. Cupcakes decorated with miniature phonograph records were served for dessert, and the Auxiliary made gluten-free cupcakes to accommodate the di-etary needs of some individuals. Verna Dickinson, Case Manager, who serves as a liaison between TRC and the AMVETS, said about 100 people attended the prom, and everyone had a great time.

PHOTO BY JANE YOUNG

TRC staff and service recipients are pictured during Friday’s event in support of the YWCA’s nation-wide “Stand Against Racism.” Plans had called for folks to march outside of the Day Habilitation Program on Hazeltine Avenue, but cool temperatures and windy con-ditions led to a decision to hold the event indoors. The group recited the Stand Against Racism pledge.

Taking a Stand Against Racism

PHOTO BY BRENDA PATTISON

Queen of Hearts winnerNick Galofaro, center, Employment Specialist at TRC's "Gate-

ways" Personalized Recovery Oriented Services Program in Dunkirk, accepts a check from Steve Riczker, Director of Health and Diagnostic & Treatment Services, as Michelle Williams, Director of Mental Health Services, looks on. Nick won the Jackpot ($13,820) in the first install-ment of "The Hunt for the Queen of Hearts", a fund-raiser for D&T Services that has generated about $10,000 thus far. The second install-ment of The Hunt for the Queen of Hearts has begun. Will the Jackpot eventually be higher than the amount Nick won?

Bob Sweet, a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Intermediate Care Facility on Foote Avenue, had to take some time off under the Fam-ily Medical Leave Act. Staff at Foote held a 50/50 raffle for Bob and sold tickets throughout the agency. Bob extends his gratitude for the support and cards he has received.

You could win a prize by completingTRC's survey about communication

Employee thanks co-workers for support

The Resource Center is surveying staff to find out what are the best ways to communicate with employees, and you could win a prize by completing the survey.

TRC's Strategic Work Group on Communication developed the survey to assess the various ways the agency communicates with staff. The Work Group's purpose is to ensure that TRC has a com-munication system that ensures timely delivery and receipt of clear, accurate information throughout the agency at all staffing levels.

To encourage participation, everyone who completes the sur-vey can enter a drawing for one of five prizes: three $25 gas cards and two pieces of art created by TRC service recipients.

The survey must be completed online. To take the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/MVCRRLPTRC_Internal_Communication_Survey.

The survey is anonymous. To enter the drawing, print the "Thank You" page that appears once you've completed the survey, then write your name, work sire and phone number on that sheet and send it to Tyler Case at the Dunham Avenue location.

Please complete the survey by Friday, May 18.

PHOTO BY CATHY ENSMINGER

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Peggy ElofsonMary FordTodd FrangioneJulie GableDr. Harry GlatzDr. Kathleen GradelBill HaenggiMary Jo HamiltonRebecca Hamlet KappleAshley HammondJudith HandkammerAlecia HaskinsSteve HauckThomas HollandWayne HotellingNancy IngramCarole JohnsonTerri JohnsonDenise JonesTess KerznerRobin KestlerJulie KohlerDr. Douglas LarsonJaime LauffenburgerJay LauffenburgerRita LenartSusan Lepley-JenkinsLeanna Luka-ConleyDonna LundmarkKristen MacKenzieBruce MainPam MarchincinMichael McCoySherry McMeans

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Staff Appreciation Recipients (3/15—4/24)

Staff/Board donorsBelow are the names of TRC employees, and members of the

Boards of Directors of TRC and its affiliated corporations, who have donated money to The Resource Center or TRC Foundation thus far in 2012. Thank you for your generous support!

to Michael Haddad, Maintenance Specialist, who was ap-pointed to the commission in charge of redrawing Chautauqua County's legislative districts. In addition, County Executive Greg Edwards appointed Michael to the County's Youth Board.

to Paula Pickett, Dietitian, who was named the 2011 Volun-teer of the Year by the Girl Scouts of Southwestern New York. Paula was honored at a dinner April 24 in Jamestown, at which agencies supported by the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County recognized their most outstanding volunteers.to the Pickin' Club at the "Alternatives" Day Habilitation Pro-gram in the Michael J. Raymond Center on Jones & Gifford Avenue in Jamestown, which received a $1,000 Mary Frawley Grant from the New York State Association of Day Service Pro-viders. The money will be used to support the Pickin' Club in its endeavors, in which staff and participants restore collectibles and antiques.to Wendy Wilcox, Behavior Support Professional in the A-1 home at the Intermediate Care Facility on Foote Avenue, who was honored as the Kiwanian of the Year at the Jamestown Ki-wanis Club's Annual Meeting on April 21. Wendy is President of the Club.

Katie Benedetto to Adaptive Equipment CoordinatorAlda Brown to Accounts Receivable Clerk IICorrina Bullock to Medical AideKaitlin Coan to Medical AideKassie Haile to Medical AideKathy Kelley to Supervising NurseIndoallana Quinones to Site Manager/Insurance SpecialistMary Shelley to Human Resources AdministratorJeri Sprague to Mental Health Clinician IILori Ann Waag to Payroll ClerkJennifer Whitmore to Administrative Secretary II

Victoria BaranChristopher CarpenterLeah CooperTessa CordnerJennifer FeldmanAlana ForthmanDonna GarofaloWendy GiuntaMarla GressleyLisa GrossBrittany GullottiStacy HarringtonLee HoffmanCasey HunterSue Lepley-Jenkins

Debbie RappChristina RasmussenCharlie ReardonApril RosierStephanie RungePhillip SanbornTanya SpoonSheila St. JohnCassandra StrothCarol SvensenDoug WiggersBob WilliamsCookie WilsonBillie Ziacik

Walking for Horses, Part 2Andrew Lockwood, Service Recipient

I recently wrote about a walk that Centaur Stride hosted on March 11. The walk was held at the Chautauqua Mall, with the hopes that $3,000 to $4,000 would be raised for the place’s 18 horses. I have since found out that the walk raised $12,000, enough to take care of at least three horses for the whole year.

Now, the walk itself was a success. Around 50 people showed up. I myself managed to raise $35 for Kristy, a Belgian/Quarterhorse mix that I tend to ride every other Thursday (that or Nikkie, her sister, whom I also ride). I hope that more people help out during the next walk. To those of you who attended — Thank You.

Nichole JohnsonShawn KaneJane KrzyzanowskiJennifer LanphereJodie LinamenTahme LingJason LutgenVeronica McClarenAndres MelendazRenee MoffattBobby MorrisChristin MuellerDaniel OrtegaMary PetersChristian Pringle

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Ask the HousekeeperPenny Roberts, Housekeeping Supervisor

Throughout the month of March, the Day Habilitation Program on Hazeltine Avenue in Jamestown held a number of activities to support the Frank W. Felt Cat Sanctuary in Celoron.

As part of their fund-raising efforts, Hazeltine staff and par-ticipants raffled off a 12.6-pound jar of candy. For a $1 per guess, people could guess the number of pieces of candy in the jar. Staff and participants visited TRC sites to sell tickets. Bob Radack of the Transportation Department guessed 478 pieces, which was the exact amount! Good job, Bob! The contest raised $203 for the sanctuary.

Collection boxes for needed items were placed at TRC sites. Staff donated cat food, towels, beds, and many other needed items for the sanctuary.

Staff and participants from Hazeltine Day Services would like to thank those who donated money and items. On behalf of the kit-ties that are no doubt also purring their appreciation for all the help, THANK YOU!

Go to Facebook for more information about the Frank W. Felt Cat Sanctuary.

Hazeltine Day Hab leads initiativeto support Celoron cat sanctuary

Have you ever been faced with the dilemma of removing paper that's stick to the surface of a table or chest? Here is an easy solution. Instead of scrubbing or using solvents that can ruin the finish of the surface, try putting a few drops of oil on the paper, and loosen it. A soft, cotton cloth will then remove it. Go ahead and oil the entire surface to make the finish even; it can be polished after a few days, if you like.

Here's a cure for sticky windows: using a small paintbrush, "paint" the window tracks with a thin coating of Vaseline. The jelly won't freeze, and your sticky windows will be gone.To clean marble tables and surfaces, and even remove stains, simply squeeze lemon juice onto the stain or the entire sur-face, and work it into the marble with a thick, soft cloth. As soon as the stain lifts, rinse the top with mineral water. If you'd like to just clean your marble tops, try this: sprinkle the table-tops with baking soda and, using a spray bottle, soak the baking soda with mineral water. Allow it to remain on the marble for one to two minutes before removing with a generous amount of warm water and an extra-soft cloth. If you want it shiny, use marble wax or polish.Use a dryer sheet to remove baked-on foods from pots and pans. Place a dryer sheet in a pot, fill the pot with water and let it sit overnight; in the morning, remove the baked-on food using a sponge. The antistatic agent in the dryer sheet weak-ens the bond between the food and the surface of the pan, while the fabric softener loosens the stuck-on food.You can pick up tiny slivers of broken glass — the ones that are hard to see — by gently pressing a slice of bread or a piece of Play-Doh on the area. Before throwing away the bread or Play-Doh, wrap it carefully so that animals don't eat it and children don't play with it.Try this natural solution for polishing tarnished copper: fill a 16-ounce spray bottle with white vinegar and 3 tablespoons of salt. Spray onto the copper, let sit briefly, then rub clean.Use dental floss to remove debris from the cutting disc on an electric can opener.Try Listerine mouthwash to clean floors. Add a capful to a gallon of water and mop vinyl or tile (but not wooden) floors with the mixture.

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The following was submitted by Ann Race, a Direct Support Pro-fessional who works the third shift at the home on Harris Avenue.

"Will you please put something in the newsletter about how hard Penny and the ladies in Housekeeping work? They came here to Harris to `do' our floors. Not only did they make them look brand new, they also had to move our new kitchen furni-ture, which weighs at least 3 tons, but appliances, chairs and everything else that was moveable.

"I hope everyone already knows how hard they work. Third-shifters at Harris do a lot of mopping, and they have made it a lot easier."

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Above, Michele Friend and Adam Evans pose at the Hazeltine Day Hab Program with some of the items donated by TRC staff. At right, Bob Radack poses with the jar of candy he won.

PHOTOS BY BRENDA PATTISON