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News Member of ProLiteracy America Vol. 11 Winter 2018

Adrian Rea Literacy Center

Phone: 517.264.7320

Phone for Spanish

Speaking Only:

517.264.7327

www.adrianrealiteracy.org

[email protected]

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mary Poore, President

Rev. Drew Hart, Vice President

Carleen Maly, OP

Executive Director to

the Board

Maricela Barrios-Alvarez

Kathleen Clausen, OP

Anna Ebeling

Rudy Flores

Donna Marowelli

Mike Masters

Amy Palmer

Mike Perez,

Peter Anthony Schulte, OP

John Solis

STAFF

Carleen Maly, OP Director

Kathleen Clausen, OP

Administrator

Sarah Cavanaugh, OP &

Joanne McCauley, OP

Administrative Assistants

Brenda Sparkman

Computer Coordinator

Dear Friends,

We are in the midst of the season of giving and receiving/receiving and

giving. For all of us at the literacy center we celebrate and appreciate these qualities

throughout the year, not just in December.

The constant giving of our tutors’ precious time, talents, patience, flexibility

and care of their learners is evident every day. The gratitude of our hard-working,

faithful, joyful learners expressed to their tutors as they receive the gift of reading

and writing for the first time touches all of our hearts.

We want you to celebrate with us the accomplishments of our learners: 20

advanced a level in our sequential reading program, 1 became a U.S. citizen, and 2

more learners are studying for their citizenship test, 8 have written stories they want

to share with you, and 4 more have “good news announcements” in this newsletter.

Lots of giving and receiving going on here!

As our 10th anniversary year draws to a close we are so very grateful to

everyone who gave their time and talents to make it such a success. I am especially

grateful to the wonderful members of our Board for their support and guidance. We

are happy to share with you that 243 donors contributed $65,775 to our 10th

Anniversary Fund. On behalf of our learners, tutors, and staff thank you for your

support of our ministry and for any and all contributions in the future. We know our

work strengthens our community; thank you for partnering with us to give the gifts

of literacy to adult learners who want to make our community better.

Please know that you and your loved ones remain in our hearts and prayers.

All of us on the staff wish you a blessed Christmas and peace-filled new year.

Sister Carleen

Sponsored by Adrian Dominican Sisters

Vol. II Winter 2018 Vol. 7 Winter 2014

The Adrian Rea Literacy Center is a designated 501c3 non-profit educational program that provides one-to-one

tutoring at no cost to our learners. We exist entirely on grant funding and donations. Therefore, our donors

are a vital part of the Literacy Center and we are grateful for their support.

The following donors supported the Adrian Rea Literacy Center since June 1, 2018 through December 1, 2018.

We Thank You!

Monetary Donors Adrian Dominican Montessori Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mary and Sam Accordino Catherine and Frank Barrack Sister Mary Beaubien, O.P. Joan Chappa Donna and Richard De Francesco Scott Doman and Maria Ibarra Sister Reta Drexler,O.P. Sharronn and Dan Etter Sister Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Martha S. Fordon Judith C. Francoer Nancy W. Hartman Ofelio Ibarra Ralph Landini Janet and Ed Lee Sister Miriam Joseph Lekan, O.P. Lenawee County Education Foundation Bud and Jeanne Lombaer, Jr. West C. Mack Maggie and Chuck Maly Sister Joanne McCauley, O.P. Nicole and Patrick Mulvaney Father Tom Murphy, OSFS Margaret and William Noe Amy and Jeremy Palmer Sister Lorraine Pepin, O.P. Margaret and Edward Primeau Joel Rodriguez Annette and Erwin Schroeder Bill and Vi Sigmund Foundation St. Mary’s Church St.Mary’s Rosary Altar Society Suzanne and Ronald Stout Cindy Van Gorder Sheila Wathen

Donations given In Memory of: +Jacqui Richardson Sister Therese Mary Foote, O.P. + Mary Alice Bridget Higbee Carol and Bob Melvin Kathleen and William Schaefer Virginia and Charles Whitney +Sister Leslie Hartway, O.P. Lorrayne Thielemans +Sister.Marlene Lieder, O.P. Shirley Laya +Brad Angelo Marilyn and Lawrence Angelo +Charles and Leona Maly Maggie Maly +Dorothy M. Revelle Sister Joanne McCauley, O.P. +Sister Rose Celeste O’Connell, O.P. Sister Joanne McCauley, O.P. +Sister Betty Jenkins, O.P. Anna L. Allison +Sister Marie Damian Schoenlein, O.P. Rita and Mark Hoffman

Donations given In Honor of: Josephine Moriarity Sister Joan Marconi, O.P. Sister Margaret Urban, O.P. Susan Jacobson Sister Joanne McCauley, O.P. Janice and Tom Gill Patricia and Dan Dow Sister Ann Fallon, O. P. Elizabeth and Michael Howard Sister Kathleen Clausen, O.P. Dominican West Chapter Lu Nelson Kim Steudle

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Donors continued

Multi-Year Grants Stubnitz Foundation Dollar General Dominican Rea Literacy Corporation Raskob Foundation Lenawee Community Foundation Hilda E. Bretzlaff Foundation Toledo Community Foundation/Berlin Family Lenawee Community Foundation/Knight Family Old National Bancorp

In-Kind: Time, Expertise, Snacks

Supplies, Equipment, Books Kay Kutzley Barb Lawrence Gildardo Garcia Victoria Powell Melissa Austin Cassandra Kormos Sister Celestine Dunne, O.P. Jose Luis Perez Mary Thompson Kathy Tripp Michael Tousignant Mary Wells Brenda Sparkman Sandra Greene Sister Miriam Joseph Lekan, O.P. Ahlene Zureki Maria Fernandez Milagros Gonzalez and Yuliano Mata Ed Lee Sharronn Etter Julia Cazares Mary Thompson Ahlene Zureki Adrian First Christian Church, Pastor Linda Farley Suann Hammersmith Pat Sturk Sister Joanne McCauley, O.P. Connie Aichele

We Will Not Forget You . . .

Once again ARLC learners and tutors as well as

co-workers on the Motherhouse campus reached out to

the learners at our “sister literacy center” in Flint, many

of whom still deal with no clean water. Sister Carol

Weber, director at N.E.W. Life Literacy Center,

recommended items for the moms in their program

who will now receive holiday gift bags of shampoo,

lotion, toothpaste, and dishwashing liquid.

Brenda Sparkman, computer coordinator, and Marysa Prettyman,

Siena Heights University work study student, sort donations.

Learners and tutors Maria and Melissa (above) and MiMi and

Sharronn (below) contribute gifts.

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Our Learners write….

I Remember When by P.C.

I remember when I was a child, I was very scared in my house in Mexico. Every

Sunday, very early, my mother got up to prepare some food for my dad and me.

Then she went to buy food for all of us. I was very sad and cried because I thought

she never would return. During the day I asked my father many times, "What time

will Mom return?" Poor dad told me over and over, "Later, later, go play with your

little dolls." Then finally my mom returned. I was so happy I laughed and jumped

and clapped.

Dogs’ Best Friends by F.H.

People are dogs’ best friends because dogs are like humans. They all have feelings and

sometimes help humans when needed.

I learned to take care of my dog Benji. He has his exercise every day because he needs

to be active. I give him the right food so he gets good nutrition to be healthy. I need to keep

his bed clean too, so he smells good and he doesn’t get sick. He also takes a bath once a

week, which helps him to stay clean.

I try to train my dog. I take him to the park. I say command words many times so he can learn what

they mean. I tell him sit, come on, let’s go and I play ball with him. I run and walk Benji with his leash.

I like my dog Benji because he is a very smart dog and fun. I learn a lot of things with him.

Reflection by P.C. on “Hearts and Hands”

Things are not always what they seem in an O. Henry story, and this is his short story, “Hearts and

Hands.” A long time ago many people traveled on the train with beautiful

dresses. Ms. Fairchild was on the B. M. express going to Washington, D. C.

Many passengers were getting on the train. On that train the marshal and

Mr. Easton were going to the prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Across from

Ms. Fairchild the two young men, handcuffed together, sat down across from

her. Ms. Fairchild recognized Mr. Easton and she thought he was the marshal,

but he was the prisoner. Prisoners are only handcuffed to a marshal’s left hand. This is an example of

O. Henry’s use of irony in his short stories.

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My Family Visits by S.G.

I am happy for the visit from my family. They came from Mexico, and my sister came

from Houston, Texas. They loved Adrian. They liked the weather, the tranquility, and the people.

My dad rode a bicycle to the park in Tecumseh. We went to stores and shopping. They went to

see my son's graduation from kindergarten. They celebrated my birthday. The first time we

were together in ten years for my birthday. Family and friends came to my party. My husband

Omar drove them to West Virginia to visit my sister. My parents went to my other sister's home

in North Carolina for a few days. They were very happy to see my sister.

I was very sad to see them go. Now they are in Houston with my other sister. They will

go home to Mexico soon.

Sandra’s Pup by S.R.

Eight years ago my pup came to our family. She was a gift to me from my

friend. When we saw her we did not know what to name her. We called her

many names. But when we saw that she did not stay still we knew her name

should be “BOMB.” We found it funny, original, and perfect for her.

She was very small, but she liked to eat a lot and her tummy started to drop

on the floor. She loved dog cookies!

She liked to dress up every day, and she was very funny when she played with

her toys. She knew them all.

When we moved to the USA my pup stayed in Mexico with my mother. BOMB is beautiful, lovely, and

sweet. We love her very much, and I miss her so much.

“My Family” by M.L.

I’m very thankful to God for the beautiful family that I have. I’m very blessed with my 4

children and my husband.

I’m also grateful for my parents, my siblings and my 7 nephews. When

we all meet it seems like it’s a party. I thank God that we are all very well.

My family is my everything and I pray to God that they will have good

health and be very happy always.

and write….

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Thanksgiving Day by N.M. We thank God for the food, family and friends. We made turkey, corn, green

bean casserole, mashed potatoes and many more choices.

We went to Devils Lake for dinner. I sat by the fireplace talking with my

friend about the story of Devils Lake and about Thanksgiving Day.

We had a blessed day and very good dinner with friends and family. Also we had a different

kind of wine to drink.

After dinner we had pumpkin pie and apple pie for dessert. They were homemade and were

very good. Apple pie is my favorite pie.

Before we came back home, my friend and I cleaned the table and put all the dishes in the

dishwasher. We brought leftovers home to not waste food.

After I got home I went to bed because the next day I had to work hard for all the Black Friday

shoppers.

Lousy In Math by E.S.

I'm learning English. I am learning to write, to read and to speak. It's very difficult, but little by little, I'm learning. One day in class, I told my teacher, "If

the letters are difficult for me, with numbers, I'm lousy." She said, "Well, we

are going to add math to your classes."

I have to admit that at first I was very nervous, because this was a new

challenge for me. Now I'm learning to add, to subtract, to multiply, to divide whole numbers,

fractions and decimals and to prove my answers! Each new learning is giving me more

confidence, and I like that. I learned that I was not lousy in math; I just had never been taught

math. Math trains me to think better.

When I say math trains me to think better, it's because I deal with numbers every day. I

have to deal with pounds, or even fractions, and I have to be exact. And before I learned math,

it was very difficult for me. Sometimes my boss told me, "You have to share so many pounds of

mineral into the amount of cows' feed." And I felt bad because I didn't have any idea of how to

do that, but I couldn't tell him. So I had to use a calculator and even then I was not very sure.

Now I know how to do it without a calculator. I feel relaxed. I finish my job earlier. In

other words, math makes my life easier. I can no longer say, "I am lousy in math!"

and write!

The next opportunities to give

the gift of reading will be

February 2, 2019 and

April 27, 2019 at our next

tutor workshops.

Tell a friend!

Call to register: 517.264.7320

or

visit our website at

www.adrianrealiteracy.org

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Learners in the Spotlight

Welcome to Our New Tutors

September 14 & 15, 2018 Workshop

CONGRATULATIONS, HECTOR ON BECOMING A

UNITED STATES CITIZEN! Hector (left) is pictured with his tutor Tom Schrock

Back Row (L-R) Sister Carleen Maly, Brenda Sparkman, Jackie Bradley, Sister Fran Madigan, Alyssa Dail and Patricia Williamson Front Row (L-R) Jayne Smith, Sister Mary Kastens, Sister Joanne McCauley, Nicole Sherman and April Pronk

Good News Announcements about our Learners

My learner got promoted at work and got a raise.

“I took a test at the Health Department for a food

handler’s license. The test had 25 questions and I

was so excited to pass the test.”

He was chosen as “Employee of the Month” at his

place of employment.

She read a bedtime story to her daughter in both

English and Arabic.

Each One Teach One

The Adrian Rea Literacy Center will be closed December 24 -

January 4 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s.

Classes resume on Monday, January 7.

1257 E. Siena Heights Dr.

Adrian MI 49221-1793


Beginning our eleventh

year of service!

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Listen to WABJ AM 1490 or

WLEN FM 103.9

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Watch ABC TV in the morning


Severe Weather Days Winter is coming and with it snow and ice! There may be times when streets and roads are dangerous for

travel, and it will be necessary to close the Literacy Center. To find out if we are closed on the day you come

for class:

or

Call

517-264-7320 and listen to the recorded message.

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