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September 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 upcoming weeks for re-opening 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

Re-opening Our Doors:

August 17, 2020- CEO Westland

August 24, 2020- CEO Anchorville, CEO Clinton Twp., CEO Madison Hgts., CEO Mt. Clemens, CEO Pontiac and CEO Washington

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. and Babetta W.

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. and Kevin S.

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., Patricia B., Janet R., Katrinia C. and

David D.

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

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. and Ricky W.

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. and Sharon O.

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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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…to everyone celebrating in September:

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

William H.- 65th

Darcy J.- 65th

Jenny C.- 60th

Phillip M.- 60th

Joseph O.- 55th

Raymond S.- 50th

Darnell T.- 50th

Michael S.- 40th

Canitra C.- 35th

John S.- 35th

Jasmine W.- 30th

And to all employees who are also celebrating birthdays!

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Much Thanks and Gratitude

A Big Thank you to the Knights of Columbus; Saint Lawrence Council in Utica, Michigan for donating $1000.00 to the CEO Washington Community Center! Your donation is greatly appreciated.

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

Jennie Whitmer- 13 years

Janie Schafer- 12 years

Anne Bieri- 9 years

Necola Williams- 9 years

David Shields- 7 years

Michika Turner- 5 years

Faith Morgan- 4 years

Brittany Andrachick- 2 years

Lekia Bradley- 1 year

Nataisha Dobbins- 1 year

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The Month of September

September, in Old England, was called Haervest-monath (Harvest Month). This is the time to gather up the rest of the harvest and prepare for the winter months.

There are flowers enough in the summertime,

More flowers than I can remember—

But none with the purple, gold, and red

That dye the flowers of September!

—Mary Howitt (1799-1888)

The Month of September

September’s name comes from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven.” This month had originally been the seventh month of the early Roman calendar.

Notable Dates in September

• September 7—the first Monday in September—is Labor Day. Canadians also observe Labour Day.

• September 11 is Patriot Day, held in honor and remembrance of those who died in the September 11 attacks of 2001.

• September 13 is Grandparents Day. Honor your grandparents today—and every day!

• September 17 is Constitution Day. This day celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, which occurred on September 17, 1787 (just five years prior to the founding of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, believe it or not!).

• September 18 brings the start of Rosh Hashanah, at sundown. 

• September 21 is recognized as the annual International Day of Peace. Observances range from a moment of silence at noon to events such as peace walks, concerts, and volunteering in the community.

• September 22 marks the start of fall! This year’s Autumnal Equinox falls on September 22 at 9:31 A.M. EDT. At this time, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness.

• September 27 is Yom Kippur, the holiest holiday in the Jewish calendar.

• September 29 is Michaelmas. Michaelmas is an ancient Celtic “Quarter Day” which marked the end of the harvesting season and was steeped in folklore.

Safety Reminders:

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

2. Practice social distancing and stay at least 6 feet apart from others!

3. Wash your hands often!

4. Cover coughs and sneezes!

5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces often!

6. Monitor your health daily

- Be alert for Covid-19 symptoms

- Take your temperature- A fever is 100.4 F

- Follow CDC guidelines if symptoms develop

Let’s all work together and do our part and help stop the spread of Covid-19.

Mental Health Resources

If you’re feeling emotional distress caused by COVID-19, help is near. This page offers many ways you can connect to emotional-support services without leaving home.

 

MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline and Email Response

Dedicated to addressing questions about COVID-19 illness, executive orders and various related issues.

Call: 1-888-535-6136  / 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week

Email:  COVID19@ / 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

 

Headspace web service

A collection of meditation, sleep and movement exercises designed to help keep a strong and healthy mind. Free to Michiganders (normally a paid service).

Visit:  mi

 

National Disaster Distress Helpline

Offers 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress.

Call: 1-800-985-5950

Text:  66746

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Provides free and confidential support 24/7 to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call: 1-800-273-8255

Visit: 

 

Michigan PEER Warmline

Staffed by peer support specialists, the warmline is for those living with serious mental health and/or substance use challenges. Provides resource referral and shared experience of recovery and hope.

Call:  1-888-PEER-753   (888-733-7753) 

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: coronavirus

Centers for Disease control and Prevention: COVID-19

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