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October 2020 Edition

C.E.O. Clinton Twp. - Creative Empowerment Program

Macomb County Autistic Program

Administrative Offices

34820 Harper Ave.

Clinton Twp., MI 48035

(586) 569-4250

C.E.O. Mt. Clemens

308 N. Gratiot Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 (586) 493-9715

C.E.O. Anchorville

9974 Dixie Hwy. P.O. Box 229

Anchorville, MI 48004

(586) 716-9920

C.E.O. Pontiac

345 Edison St. Pontiac, MI 48342

(248) 858-7847

C.E.O. Washington

59027 Van Dyke

Washington, MI 48094

586) 935-1500

C.E.O. Westland

6615 N. Venoy

Westland, MI 48185

(734) 727-0872

Questions, comments, article ideas?

We would love to hear from you!

Please check the website for current news and information

Our website:

Executive Director: Kathleen Kunz-Pielack

This newsletter is a publication of C.E.O. - Editor: Stephanie Hess

Mission Statement:

We believe that all people are entitled to respect, dignity, independence, community integration and the opportunity to make choices in their own future.

Clinton Twp:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Darlene Underwood- Sr. Program Manager

Latesha Marks- Program Manager

Jamie Peck- Program Manager

Mt. Clemens:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Kathy Overbay- Program Manager

Anchorville:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Jennie Whitmer- Program Manager

Pontiac/ Madison Hgts:

Cara Flockhart- Program Supervisor

Latonia Hunter- Program Manager

Renee Ayotte- Program Manager

Washington:

Anne Bieri- Program Supervisor

Westland:

Ron Peguies- Program Supervisor

Tommy Clark- Program Manager

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Please pay attention to our company website at (Click on the “News” tab) and/ or our Creative Empowerment Opportunities’ Facebook page in the most current information.

Beginning to welcome our friends back!

Upon the consent from the state of Michigan to resume services, Creative Empowerment Opportunities will be welcoming persons served back in a three staged system. Creative Empowerment Opportunities is currently in Stage 1.

STAGE 1: Creative Empowerment Opportunities will welcome back persons served who will wear their face mask without incident and are able/willing to socially distance at 6ft per the Center of Disease Control guidelines. Transition of these stages will occur based on our ability to safely follow guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and the Executive Orders of the state of Michigan.

Creative Employment Opportunities’ Covid Response Plan

You may find this plan on our website

Creative Empowerment Opportunities would like to Welcome Back some of our Friends during Stage 1 of our Slow and Safe Re-opening:

Anchorville: Brandon B., Stephanie C., Robert C., Barbara D., Angie F., Margaret F., Gail G., Eric G., Bill H., Frank M., Niya Mc., Greg N., Marianna N., Michael R., Stacey S., Roberta T., Jennifer T. , Babetta W., Sarabeth R., Jen S., Paula S., Mary Z. and Joe O.

Clinton Twp.: Scott B., Adrian B., Stephanie C., Tyler D., Judith G., Reginald G., Julie H., Carl H., Larry L., Susan M., Michael M., Jo Rallo, Jerry R., Nikolai R., Dawn S., Kevin S., Harold N., Thomas M., John (Chris) R., Michael L., Ronald S., Corrine D., Genevieve A., Kelly H., Thomas K., Megan R. and Casmier W.

Madison Heights: Danny B., Leah C., Brenda P., Marshall N., Chris S., Orion W.,

Matt M. and Jasmine W.

Mt. Clemens: Lanie H., Joel J., Kiaya B., Janet R., Katrinia C. and Sean C.

Pontiac: Ann J., Anthony B., Kim E., Madeline F., Marion N., Curtis P., Brittany R., Dan L. and Aaron G.

Washington: Jason B., Brittney C., Terry D., Joe E., Mike F., John F., Larry F., Paul G., Dennis H., Claire H., Antoine H., Jodi J., Angela L., Thomas M., Rachel M., Jennifer R., Nicole T., Ashley W., Ricky W., Monica D., Joseph E., Benjamin H., Jason M. and Christine O.

Westland: Lisa F., Tynesha P., Jagdeep S., Nathaniel J., Danny T., Christopher D-Q, Mary S., Andrew F., Phillip K., Leo F., James Mc., Jayson W., Alanda A., Carl P., Sharon O., Farouk S., Thomas M., Terrance M., Tommy S., Jason S., Sayson S., Ryan O., Keith K., Michael M., Joseph O., Allen W. and Thomas C.

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Pumping Gas Without Passing Along Germs

When you fill up your car, you have to touch the same gas pump that everyone else has handled— there’s no avoiding it! While we can’t guarantee that everyone else who has touched it has taken the proper precautions to prevent the spread of germs, you can make sure that you do your part to keep those around you safe and illness free.

• Wear gloves – You might feel a little silly doing it but wearing disposable gloves will help prevent the spread of any germs to your hands.

• Carry disinfectant – If you have it available, use disinfecting wipes before and after you pump your gas. You’ll want to check the CDC’s list of effective disinfectants to ensure what you have available is effective.

• Wash your hands – When you’re finished pumping your gas, wash your hands thoroughly. You’ll want to follow these steps to make sure you’re properly cleaning them:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

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Clean and disinfect surfaces around your home and work frequently.

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COMING SOON: Keep an eye on Creative Empowerment Opportunities’ Facebook page for a SILENT AUCTION!

We will be holding a silent auction to help raise money for community outings. 

An Album will be created, Please bid in the album, and please share the album to your friends and family

The following will be included for each item: 

Name of Item

Description of basket/item

Value

Starting Bid

Minimum Bid Increment

A link to a pay pal account so the bidder can make a donation for the item.

If shipping is required, we would ask that it be paid for by the bidder. Otherwise we will be available for drop off/pick up items locally. 

For more information, contact Kim Atwood at

kim.atwood@

…to everyone celebrating in October:

milestones (Age ending in a "0" or "5") this year:

Daniel D.- 70th

Kelvin B.- 65th

Eric C.- 35th

Ashley S.- 35th

Mary S.- 35th

Connor C.- 30th

Gregory M.- 30th

Kenneth M.- 30th

And to all employees who are also celebrating birthdays!

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October 26-30, 2020

Monday- Crazy Hair day

Tuesday- Plaid Shirt day

Wednesday- Silly Socks Day

Thursday- Sports Team Day

Friday- Halloween Costume Day

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A big “Thank You” to our dedicated employees celebrating employment anniversaries in October:

Belinda Peters- 20 years

Denice Musyk- 18 years

Kimberly Atwood- 15 years

Charles Cameron- 15 years

Falicita Brown- 12 years

Latesha Marks- 11 years

Natasha Moses- 11 years

Jamie Peck- 11 years

Kenesha Lawrence- 9 years

Jessica Pettry- 6 years

Seneca Larry- 3 years

Sean Joy- 2 years

Abreya Cunningham- 1 year

Carol Johnson- 1 year

Logan Monbleau- 1 year

Trevor Sellers- 1 year

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Individual Served Achievements

Anchorville:

-Frank M. for going back to 7-11 to clean.

- Brandon B. for helping to feed the fish.

- Angie F. for participating in BINGO.

- Jen T. for walking to post office with staff and another peer.

Clinton Twp:

-Judy G. for adjusting to her new program guidelines so well.

-Tyler D. for being such a big help all the time.

-Michael M. for making such beautiful art to welcome back his friends.

-Susan M. for all her hard work keeping our building clean.

Mt. Clemens:

-Lanie H. for always bringing a smile to our day.

-Kiaya B. for class participation.

-Janet R. for her work on doing Meals on Wheels.

-Joel J. for his great singing voice.

Madison Heights:

-Dan B. Thank you for always gathering supplies.

-Orion W. Thank you for your consideration of others and helping peers.

Pontiac:

-Dennis H. Thank you for awesome production.

-Louis H. Thank you for being an outstanding performer on tasks.

Washington:

-Claire H. for a great sense of humor.

Westland:

-Thank you to Nate for coming back and jumping right in and keeping our vans clean.

Creative Empowerment Opportunities’ Program Highlights

Anchorville: Persons Served went to Yates Cider Mill and LOVED it! They enjoyed the apple cider and donuts and said it was the best day they had in a long time!!!

Clinton Twp.: Persons Served went to Greenfield Village and expressed how much they loved to go and can’t wait to go back!!

Madison Heights.: Meals on Wheels

Mt. Clemens: Lanie smiled the entire time she was at the Henry Ford Museum. Although she limited verbal skills, she was pointing, smiling and saying “yes” all day long. Especially when she was eating her ice cream!

Pontiac: Family Puppy and Yates Cider Mill. They are always so welcoming and helpful when we visit them!

Washington: Yates Cider Mill, Marine City Farmers Market, Wolcott Farm, Trailside Dairy Ice Cream, Erma’s Frozen Custard, Tim Horton’s, McDonald’s to have coffee in the park, Rochester Municipal Park, Grant Park, Burke Park, Stoney Creek Nature Trails, fishing, bbq’s, water balloon toss, Frisbee, Arts and Crafts in the park, New Baltimore Beach, etc.

Westland: Building Decorating for Halloween, Pumpkin Patches, Cider and Donuts, Nature walk, hay rides, arts and crafts, Goodwill shopping, petting farm, thrift store, game day, Ice Cream social Friday, Cookie Friday, Pizza Friday, Hot Dog Friday and Halloween Party at end of month.

Creative Empowerment Opportunities is following all recommended safety guidelines from the CDC and governing authorities:

1. Wearing a mask to help protect yourself and others!

2. Practicing social distancing and staying at least 6 feet apart from others; including in our company vans.

3. Washing hands often!

4. Covering coughs and sneezes!

5. Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces often! At CEO we sanitize our building areas and vehicles with a fogging machine, daily. CEO also has air purifiers for our rooms at each Empowerment Center.

6. Monitoring health daily

- Be alert for Covid-19 symptoms

- Take your temperature- A fever is 100.4 F

- Follow CDC guidelines if symptoms develop

7. We are participating in outdoor community activities as much as possible.

8. We are encouraging staff and Persons Served to avoid physical contact when greeting each other by using safe greetings, such as a wave, a nod, a bow, “air hugs”, saying, “ hello and how are you”, from a distance!

COVID Safety Corner

Did you know?

- All employees are trained on Covid Safety, prior to working with Persons Served. The training includes: safety, cleaning and sanitation, gentle teaching while social distancing and transportation guidelines.

- Each Employee is given their own personal protection kit, which includes masks, gloves, face shield, poncho, hand sanitizer, wipes, Kleenex, etc. The employee is responsible to carry the kit with them at all times.

- Persons Served are encouraged to socially distance at least 6 feet from others and wear a face mask daily and wash hands or sanitize often, per the CDC guidelines.

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: coronavirus

Centers for Disease control and Prevention:

COVID-19

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