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Northwest Ohio Chapter Winter 2016

It is too late to help his grandfather, but Ohio native Dr. Isaac Schiefer is trying his best to help others. Dr. Schiefer, a University of Toledo (UT) assistant professor, watched how Alzheimer’s disease affected his grandfather Virgil Schiefer and wants to spare other families the tragic consequences of this devastating disease.

Virgil was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 75 and was cared for by his wife, Mildred, until his death 11 years later. He served honorably as a field medic and X-ray technician in General George Patton’s Army in Germany during WWII. Virgil returned home and worked for the railroad for the next 40 years, living in New Washington and later Bucyrus, both in his native Crawford County in north central Ohio.

As the recent recipient of a $100,000 New Investigator Research Grant from the Alzheimer’s Association, Dr. Schiefer wants to have a hand in developing a therapeutic avenue to slow and possibly reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s.

Dr. Schiefer grew up in Bucyrus where he was a local sports standout, serving as team captain and an all-conference athlete on Bucyrus High School’s football and basketball teams. After graduating from high school in 2003, he went on to study at UT, the University of Illinois at Chicago and Northwestern University. He is now an Assistant Professor in UT’s Department of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

His work in Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment goes back to 2012 when he received his first scholarship to test his theories. His Alzheimer’s Association grant allows him to verify and extend his earlier results. This grant takes his research through August 2017.

Dr. Schiefer spoke at and walked in the 2015 Toledo Walk to End Alzheimer’s last fall on the UT campus in his grandfather’s memory. Funds raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are used to provide services to families living with the disease and for research, like Dr. Schiefer’s.

“This disease is just heartbreaking and not just for the patient,” he told the UTNews last fall. He said he remembers hearing his grandmother talking to his grandfather about a memorable vacation they had together, and that his grandfather remembered none of it.

“The look on my grandma’s face was crushing,” he told the campus newspaper.

As with most drug research, the details can be difficult to understand for those not in the field.

Simply put, Dr. Schiefer has developed a prototype molecule which improves memory in mice. His Alzheimer’s Association grant allows him to assess how the body absorbs the molecule and how much is getting to the brain. It is another step toward eventually developing a drug that works in humans with Alzheimer’s

disease and other forms of dementia.

He said the molecule was designed to increase a protein known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor – BDNF. Important for long-term memory, the protein is shown to be lacking in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. BDNF is essential to maintain the health and survival of brain cells. Dr. Schiefer has compared BDNF’s ability to heal damaged brain cells with how Human Growth Hormone (HGH) helps athletes recover. He says, “BDNF is the brains specialized version of HGH”.

He and his colleagues hope to learn how much of their prototype drug is needed in the brain to result in increases in BDNF. By comparing brain drug levels and BDNF levels, the researchers

hope to establish the best oral dose for further studies. Dr. Schiefer’s lab carries out drug discovery across a wide variety of scientific fields, including drug design, organic synthesis, bioanalytical chemistry, and animal behavioral studies. Dr. Schiefer’s expertise in a wide range of drug development related fields is expected to expedite the development of his agents as potential treatments for Alzheimer’s.

Ohioan on the forefront of Alzheimer’s Research

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Executive Director’s MessageOne of our generous donors recently explained that he is involved with the Alzheimer’s Association not only for professional reasons but because he wants a cure, and soon! He shakes his head in realization that there is no way to prevent, postpone or cure Alzheimer’s disease.

He chooses to battle the disease his way – by sponsoring and volunteering at his community walk and organizing a walk team of his own. This year, he said, he’s going to take his message to as many people as possible, hopefully recruiting more people to invest time, talent or treasure in our mission to live in a world without Alzheimer’s disease.

As we close the books on the 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season, we are thrilled to announce that the Northwest Ohio Chapter successfully raised over half a million dollars again this year to support local services and fund breakthrough research to find a cure. Our success is a direct result of the commitment of our donors and our volunteers.

In reading this newsletter, you will meet one of Northwest Ohio’s own researchers who is making it his personal mission to develop innovative techniques to fight Alzheimer’s disease. He was awarded a research grant from the Alzheimer’s Association to continue to develop pharmacology research to combat this disease. He knows personally how it robs individuals of their memories and personalities as it also takes its toll on family members, friends and caregivers.

Our health care community has made major strides in cancer and heart disease research and treatment. We’ve improved the safety and health of Americans in many ways, a direct result of research urged by people like you and me who have embraced a challenge. Let’s do the same for Alzheimer’s research by making our voices heard together. We MUST make Alzheimer’s a national priority.

In 10 years, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to reach 7.1 million — a 40 percent increase from the 5.1 million who are 65 and older affected today. By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease may nearly triple, to a projected 13.8 million, unless we find a way to prevent or cure it.

Until a cure is found, individuals and families need support and services to help them navigate the course of this disease – from early detection of signs and symptoms to end-of-life care. The Alzheimer’s Association provides valuable help through a variety of programs so those affected can cope and live the best quality of life possible. I invite you to browse our newsletter and attend one of our upcoming events or programs. Also, please join me in Columbus on April 20 for Memory Day, our annual advocacy day at the statehouse when we focus on fighting Alzheimer’s Disease.

As always, THANK YOU for supporting the important work of our Alzheimer’s Association Chapter. To learn more, please call us on our 24/7 Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, or visit www.alz/nwohio. We are here to help.

Sincerely yours,

Salli Bollin, Executive Director

Northwest Ohio Chapter NewsThe Alzhiemer’s Association, Northwest Ohio

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSWilliam S. Messer, Jr., Ph.D.

President

Barbara Kopp Miller, Ph.D.Vice President

Matt LanghamVice President

Dave KoenigTreasurer

Alex CatchingsSecretary

Salli BollinExecutive Director

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest OhioChapter protects the privacy of each

program participant, donor and person we arehonored to serve. If you wish to review our

privacy policy, contact the chapter office.

The Alzheimer’s Association,Northwest Ohio Chapter,

serves 24 counties.Allen • Ashland • Auglaize • Crawford • Defiance

Erie • Fulton • Hancock • Hardin • Henry Huron • Knox • Lucas • Mercer • Ottawa • Paulding Putnam • Richland • Sandusky • Seneca • Van Wert

Williams • Wood • Wyandot

Approximately 38,000 individuals have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in this area.

CHAPTER OFFICESFINDLAY: 1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 126

Findlay, OH 45840 419-425-5409

LIMA: 3400 W. Elm StreetLima, OH 45807 419-227-9700

MANSFIELD: 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, OH 44906 419-522-5050

TOLEDO: 2500 N. Reynolds Rd.Toledo, OH 43615 419-537-1999

4955 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH 43616 419-720-4940

Richard J. BakerFarley K. Banks

William H. Conlisk Eric Golus

J. Craig Griffis

Richard KennyMichael M. Malone

Rev. Timothy M. StormsDiane Winger, MA, OTR/L

Emily Yark

Toledo’s Yark Automotive chooses Alzheimer’s Association. February 3 was a big day for both Yark Automotive Group of Toledo and the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. Company representatives, including Group President John Yark (left), Doug Kearns (middle) and DJ Yark presented a check for $24,675 to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Lori Mika, Director of Development and communication, and Salli Bollin, Executive Director. Yark Automotive set aside a portion of revenue for each vehicle sold or serviced during December.

In presenting the check, John Yark said “We are proud to be partnered with such an amazing organization. It is an honor to be able to help the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in their education, volunteerism and research efforts to combat this debilitating disease.”

Tiffin’s Elmwood donates to Alzheimer’s Association. Elmwood at The Shawhan in Tiffin donated the proceeds from an employee-sponsored golf outing to the Alzheimer’s Chapter, Northwest Ohio Chapter. Holding the oversized check for $4,200 is Roxie Roush and Teresa Jones, both of Elmwood, Marty Williman of the Alzheimer’s Association, and Maria Browne, Char Pope and April Clay, all of Elmwood.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, mourns the November 2015 passing of two special people – board member David Dimmer and long-time employee Margie Dunbar.Mr. Dimmer was elected to the Board of Directors in 2008 and served as board presi-dent from 2011 through 2013. He also served on the Development and Communica-tions Committee. Following his leadership term, he remained active on the board and frequently attended our educational and fund raising events. Margie Dunbar connected with nearly everyone who entered or called the Association’s and was a friend and confident to all who knew her, with a special gift as a caregiver.

As a receptionist and administrative assistant, she greeted everyone with a warm smile and friendly voice, particularly patients of our Adult Day Center and their families and friends. Margie gave 21 years of service to the Alzheimer’s Association, most recently helping during our busy walk season.Both Dave and Margie truly believed in the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association, were true assets to our chapter and the communities we serve, and will be deeply missed.

Alzheimer’s chapter mourns losses

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Thank you to our 2015 Walk To End Alzheimer’s Sponsors!

GoldAltenloh, Brinck & Co., U.S., Inc. ACI Const. Co., Inc. Anonymous Friend Apex Clean Energy Aurora Power Beltone Hearing CenterBirchaven Village Brethren Care VillageBrookview Healthcare CenterClouse Construction Corp. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Crystal Care Center of Ashland - Embassy Healthcare Elmwood at the Shawhan Fountain Park Assisted Living & Memory Care Genesis HealthCareGood Shepherd HomeHancock County Agency on Aging HCF Management, Inc.Home Instead Senior Care – Mount Vernon Interim Healthcare – Mount Vernon Robert & Elsie Klepper Mark S. Feldstein Private FoundationMercy Defiance Hospital MT Business Tech-nologies/Ricoh Movers & ShuckersNOMS FoundationOakleaf Village & The Grove at Oakleaf Village Parkcliffe at HomePostema Insurance & Investments, LLCProvidence Care CentersRichards, Walker & Tipton, LTD. Rutherford House St. Rita’s Health PartnersSt. Clare Commons The Andersons The Heritage Tiffin Ford Lincoln Tiffin University

truenorth Waterford Bank, N.A. The Willows at Bellevue

SilverABLE Ombudsman ProgramAnonymous Friend Art Iron Foundation Ball CorporationBryan Eagles #2233 Cedar Point Cousino Harris DKI Ewald Furniture Fosters’ Eastside Pharmacy Gorman-Rupp Employees Civic Fund The Helberg Family HomeInstead Senior Care - Mansfield Kingston HealthCareRotaract Club of Maumee Mercy Tiffin Hospital Mira+Kolena Mount Vernon Nazarene University National Machinery Foundation Ohio Art Company PotashCorp ProMedica Republic Lumber, Inc. Tall Timbers Industrial Park

The Advertiser-Tribune The Florian Insurance Agency The Lakes of Monclova Tiffin Aire Inc.Toledo Area U.A.W. CAP Council Tracy Appliances, Inc. US Bank, N.A.Webster Foundation, Inc. BronzeAetna Better Health All God’s Graces Inc. dba Home Instead Senior Care All Service Glass Co. Allen County Fabrication Andrew J. Gase, MD., Inc. Ariel Corp. Ashland/Mansfield Foot and Ankle Specialists Barnes Wendling CPAs Brenneman Lumber & Kiln Drying, Inc. Bryan Lions Club Burns Petroleum LLC Charles Construction Services, Inc.Chiles-Laman Funeral Home CIAO - Charitable Italian American Organization

Country Court Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterCustom MachineDefiance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Firelands Regional Medical Center First Federal Bank Fraternal Order of Police – Lake Erie Lodge #17Foundation Park Alzheimer’s Care Center Garner Trucking, Inc. Graham AutoMall Gulfstream Development Hillside Country Living Hosler-Corbin Insurance, Inc.Jamiesons’ Audio-Video Kindred at Home/Home Health - Mt. Vernon Kindred at Home/Hospice - Mount Vernon Knox Community Hospital LaRiche Toyota-Subaru Lisa E. Young CPA Little Caesars Pizza Midwest Community Federal Credit UnionNovatex North America Inc.

Kim & Glenn Orwig P.T. Services Parkvue Community Richland Bank Roppe Corporation Rotary Club of Tiffin Rudy’s Hot Dogs Samaritan Regional Health System Saneholtz-McKarns, Inc. John & Sandy Schultz Spangler Candy Company Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.TLC Transportation Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships UAW, Local 2021 ValPak of NW Ohio Visiting Angels William Vaughan Company Winchester Terrace

Regional

Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, does not endorse any product or service herein.

Platinum

Joseph R. Misson, MD

Diamond

Special thanks to all of our generous in-kind,

basket raffle, silent auction, and balloon pop donors!

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10 WALKS TO END ALZHEIMER’S raise over $525,000 in 2015

More than 4,100 walkers set aside a day to fo-cus on finding an end to Alzheimer’s Disease last summer and fall. Those walkers repre-sented 452 teams, who along with corporate and family sponsors, helped the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, raise nearly $525,000!

Volunteer committees from throughout the chapter’s 24 counties banded together to help raise awareness of the disease and mission funding for chapter-wide services and to en-hance research for a cure and treatment..

The 2015 National Diamond and Platinum Teams were Brookdale Senior Living Solu-tions, Sunrise Senior Living and Senior Star.

Regional sponsors were Block Communi-cations, Interim HealthCare and Marathon Petroleum Co. Platinum Sponsors were Beerco, Betco, OhioHealth, Orthopaedic In-stitute of Ohio/Joseph R. Mission, M.D., the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn Foundation, the Shenigo Family and Welltower. Additional sponsored are listed in this newsletter.

This year, the walks emphasized how each of us can be counted among those who want to live in a world without Alzheimer’s. Walkers realized that the end of Alzheimer’s starts with each of us taking a step towards ending this incurable disease.

“Teams held golf outings, wine tastings, raffles, spaghetti dinners, cruise-ins, bake sales and sold Forget-Me-Nots in an effort to support the walks,” said Salli Bollin, execu-tive director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. “Many employers matched their employ-ees’ fund-raising efforts, proud that their employees had committed to making a difference in their communities.”

She pointed out that for most of the walkers, it was a personal journey.

“Some have Alzheimer’s, many are caregivers and many have lost someone to Alzheimer’s,” she said, adding, that many more support the effort because of their daily professional contact with patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

“It is so inspiring to see so many people support our mission and each other. I am humbled by the thousands of people who chose to take up our effort. I want to say thank you to all the walkers, sponsors, contributors and volunteers. Without all of you and our volunteer walk planning committees, we would not be able to continue to make strides in fighting this disease!”

Registration and information about the 2016 Walks to End Alzheimer’s is available now on www.alz.org/nwohio/walk and on Page 11 of this newsletter.Below: Team Hardesty braved wet, cold and windy

weather to participate in the Ashland Walk to End Alzheimer’s held

in downtown Ashland in early October. Team Hardesty raised more

than $2,600 in its first –ever Walk appearance. The Ashland event

earned the dubious distinction of having the worst weather of all 10

walks held in 2015 in the Northwest Ohio Chapter.

2015 Tiffin Walk raises $60,860 Marty Williman, staff member of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio

Chapter, welcomes State Representative Bill Reineke, Seneca County Commissioner

Holly Stacy, Jan Shelton, Dave Shelton, Maria Browne and Kris Klepper, Honorary

Chairman, to the fall event at the Heminger Center at Tiffin University.

Results for the Northwest Ohio Walks to End Alzheimer’s

Ashland $13,954

Defiance $54,344

Findlay $51,672

Lima $37,795

Mansfield $36,191

Mount Vernon $21,547

Sandusky $38,561

Tiffin $60,860

Toledo $201,204

Williams County $18,414

Left: All Pauline’s Children donned “Not Going Down Without A Fight”

t-shirts for the Defiance Walk to End Alzheimer’s in late August at

Kingsbury Park. The team took top honors in the Family Team category in

the Northwest Ohio Chapter, raising nearly $27,000!

Right: Team Parkview helped lead the way at the Williams County Walk

in late August at the Macdonald-Ruff Ice Arena in Bryan. The flowers held

high represent the participants’ relationships to those with Alzheimer’s.

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Toledo: Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road

Mind Works: 2nd Wednesday every month,* 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Brain stimulating games in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Mailing Group: 3rd Monday and 4th Tuesday every month, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Enjoy camaraderie while helping us prepare our monthly mailings.

Art Café: 3rd Wednesday every month,* 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Join area artist Jan Revill for fine art options or choose to create a “Make & Take,” or help cre-ate an “Unfrogettable” mosaic community piece. No art experience needed.

Transitions: Last Thursday every month,* 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Educational and support meetings with varied topics.

Bowling Green: Wood County Senior Center, 305 N. Main St., co-sponsored with Wood County Committee on Aging. Call Wood County Senior Center at 1-800-367-4935.2nd Tuesday every month, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Defiance: St. John’s Catholic Church, downstairs meeting room, 510 Jackson St.4th Monday every month,* 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.Findlay: The Family Center, 1800 North Blanchard St., Room 119

Mind Works: Last Thursday every month,* 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Brain stimulating games in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Transitions: 2nd Friday every month,* 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.Educational and support meetings with varied topics.

Lima: Market Street Presbyterian Church, Room 209, 2nd Floor, 1100 Market St.

2nd Tuesday every month,* 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Mansfield/Ontario: Ohio District 5, Area Agency on Aging, Hawkins Corner, 2131 Park Avenue West

3rd Wednesday every month, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

NEW! Ottawa: Putnam County Public Library, 136 Putnam Parkway

Meets quarterly the first Tuesday every third month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 2016 dates are March 1, June 7, September 6 and December 6.

Sandusky: Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, 1617 Milan Road, co-sponsored with Serving Our Seniors

3rd Thursday every month 11:00 a.m.– Noon (See above for topics)February 18 – Improv Theater with Jan Graham Glann. Non-threatening, fun opportunity to explore your creative side.March 17 – Brain Games – Brain-stimulating games in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Meet Me at TMA, first Saturday of every month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

March 5, “Then and Now” Explore juxtaposed contemporary and historical works of art with common themes.

April 2, “New Acquisitions: Contemporary Art” Discuss how artists of today draw inspiration from the past.

May 7, “Handle with Care” Find out what is involved in the handling and shipping of art. Join in a discussion with the registrar.

A Brush with Art, second Friday of every month, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

March 11, “Tableau Vivant: Living Pictures” Take a closer look at portraits throughout the Museum’s collection and watch art come alive.

April 8, “Special Exhibition: Indigenous Beauty” Discuss masterworks of Native American art representing tribes across the continent. A brief “hands-on” activity will follow the tour.

May 13, “Everyday Objects” This special presentation will feature the museum’s furniture collection. Join in a discussion with TMA conservators.

Early Stage Memory Loss Programs

Registration is strongly suggested, as programs may be cancelled due to low attendance. For more information or to register for any of the programs listed, please call 1-800-272-3900

Transitions Individuals with early stage memory loss, with their families and friends, are invited to attend these programs for social and educational opportunities and group sharing. Persons who are experiencing forgetfulness, mild confusion, or difficulty finding the right words are most likely to benefit. Registration is requested. Call 1-800-272-3900.

*Starred programs have a suggested program fee of $5. No one is excluded for inability to pay.

2445 Monroe Street

A Visit from the Toledo Zoo: How the Zoo Acquires New AnimalsEver wonder what the Toledo Zoo does to get a new animal? Join us as we discuss exhibit construction, animal acquisition and animal breeding. Reservations are requested. Call 1-800-272-3900.

Toledo: Thursday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 N. Reynolds Road

Living with Alzheimer’s: FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR A RELATED DEMENTIAThis program is intended to support and educate the person who has mild memory loss from Alzheimer’s Disease or a re-lated dementia. Discussion topics will include living with memory loss, everyday coping skills, building a support system and hope. You may invite family or friends to attend with you. Register by calling 1-800-272-3900.

Toledo: Thursdays, March 10, 17, 24. & 31, (series with four meetings) 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 N. Reynolds Road

Alzheimer’s or a Related Dementia: What Legal Plans Do I Need?During this informative program, Attorney Dean Horrigan will discuss powers of attorney, living wills, joint property arrangements, estate planning, living trusts – all from an Early Stage perspective. Questions are welcomed. Your family or friends are welcome to come with you.

Toledo: Thursday, March 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 N. Reynolds Road

Meet Me at TMA and A Brush with Art are free monthly programs, held on Fridays and Saturdays. Co-sponsored with the Toledo Museum of Art, they are designed to provide fun, meaningful experiences for visitors with mild memory loss. Friends and family are welcome to accompany visitors.

Meet Me at TMA provides an interactive tour of selected works from the mu-seum collection, led by trained docents. A Brush with Art adds hands-on experiences.

Meet at the Information Desk, just inside the Grove Place entrance to the main museum building. Galleries are fully accessible, and wheelchairs are available at no charge. Parking is free for tour participants, with tokens available through the group leader. Registration is requested, especially for A Brush with Art, so that we may prepare supplies. For more infor-mation or to register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.

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Family & Community Education Programs


Healthy Living for Your Brain and BodyWe have known for centuries that the health of the brain and body are connected; however, now science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement.

Lima: Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Lima Office, 3400 W. Elm St.

Carey: Thursday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. - Noon Carey Senior Depot, 200 E. Findlay St.

Wauseon: Wednesday, March 23, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.Fulton County Senior Center, 240 Clinton St.

Toledo: Thursday, March 24, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Oakleaf Village – The Grove, 4220 N. Holland –Sylvania Rd.

Oak Harbor: Wednesday, April 6, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.Riverview Healthcare Campus, 8081 W. State Rt. 163

Galion: Thursday, April 14, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.Galion Golden Age Center, 301 S. Market St.

Bucyrus: Thursday, April 21, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.Crawford County Council on Aging, 200 E. Spring St.

Port Clinton: Tuesday, April 26, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.Port Clinton Senior Center, 320 Third St

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related BehaviorsBehavior is a powerful form of communication and one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communi-cate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language changes. Join us to learn how to read behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Bucyrus: Monday, February 29, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Carlisle Place, 1721 Whetstone St.

Oak Harbor: Wednesday, March 2, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.Riverview Healthcare Campus, 8081 W. State Route 163

Port Clinton: Tuesday, March 8, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.Port Clinton Senior Center, 320 Third St.

Wauseon: Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.Fulton County Senior Center, 240 Clinton St.

Mount Vernon: Tuesday, March 22, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. The Station Break, 160 Howard St.

Delphos: Wednesday, April 6, 11:00 a.m. - NoonDelphos Senior Center, 310 E. Suthoff St.

(Call the senior center one day in advance if you would like to order lunch at 419-692-1331)

Lima: Tuesday, April 26, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Alzheimer’s Association, 3400 West Elm St.

Upper Sandusky: Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Wyandot Senior Village, 300 Highland Parkway

This program will cover basics such as the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the difference between normal aging and dementia, as well as tips for encouraging brain health.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s DiseaseIf someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia, this program can help. It will provide information on detection, causes and risk factors, disease progression, treatment, and much more. (Free program, focused on family and friends.)

Toledo: Thursday, February 25, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Oakleaf Village, 4220 N. Holland-Sylvania Road

Oak Harbor: Tuesday, March 1, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Riverview Healthcare Campus, 8081 W. State Route 163

Wauseon: Wednesday, March 9, 11:00 – 11:45 a.mFulton County Senior Center, 240 Clinton St.

Port Clinton: Tuesday, April 5, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Port Clinton Senior Center, 320 Third St.

Ontario: Thursday, April 28, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.Ontario Branch, Mansfield-Richland County Public Library,

2221 Village Mall Drive

6th Annual Family Caregiver SymposiumCaring & Communicating: A Guide to Talking to Individuals with Alzheimer’s/Dementia Learn effective communications skills from Lynn Ritter, Ph.D., of the Alzheimer’s Association. Then participate in round table discussions to find out how others handle challenges to communicating with their loved ones with dementia. Pharmacist Kieu Okuley of Okuley’s Pharmacy & Home Medical Supply will close the event with a presentation on medication options for those dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

The event is free and includes refreshments. Local vendors will be available with information about services for families and friends in the Defiance area. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

The day’s sponsors include the Alzheimer’s Association, Brookview Healthcare, Community Health Professionals, the Crescent News, Defiance County Senior Services, Kingsbury Place Assisted Living, Mercy Defiance Clinic/Mercy Defiance Hospital, Ohioans Home Health Services, Okuley’s Pharmacy & Home Medical and Twin Rivers, Genesis Healthcare.

Defiance: Saturday, April 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Defiance Eagles, 711 W. Second St.

Chat with Brenda (Private Appointments) Private appointments are available with Brenda Hendricks, Alzheimer’s Association Program Coordinator, to discuss coping with memory changes. Make an appointment by calling Serving Our Seniors, at 1-800-564-1856.

Sandusky: 3rd Thursday every month by appointment, 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. Serving Our Seniors, 310 E. Boalt St.

Chat with the Alzheimer’s Association any time by calling calling the 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900.

We’re here to help!

Afternoon Out Club This program provides social stimulation for individuals in any stage of memory loss, along with family members or friends. Participants enjoy reminiscing and sharing their experiences, interests, and hobbies in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments are served.

Manfield/Ontario: 2nd Thursday every month, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Hawkins Corner, 2131 Park Avenue WestRegistration requested. Call 1-800-272-3900.

21st Annual Toledo Education ConferenceSafe and Secure: Approaching Safety in Dementia CareHenry Paulson, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neurology and Director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Ann Arbor, will use simple, clear terms to describe what happens in the brains of those who have dementia so that we can better care for them and prevent unsafe occurrences. We will also hear from Peter Lichtenberg, Ph.D., Director of the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University. Dr. Lichtenberg, who is a Professor of Psychology, is a national expert on understanding the psychology of financial exploitation of older adults. An extremely interesting speaker, Dr. Lichtenberg developed a rating scale for financial decision making.

We will also explore other safety issues, such as firearms in the hands of persons diagnosed with dementia and how to communicate with persons who have unsafe behaviors. $70 per person, with discounts for family caregivers and facilitators of Alzheimer’s Association support groups, includes 5 CE clock hours for social workers. (Nurses may use SW CE.), certificate of attendance, lunch and handouts. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register.

Perrysburg: Wednesday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike

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Professional Education

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s DiseaseIf someone you are caring for or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia, this program can help. It will provide information on detection, causes and risk factors, disease progression, treatment, and much more. 2 CE clock hours for social workers. Nurses may use SW CE. Special rate: $15.

RSVP is requested but not required. Call 1-800-272-3900.

Toledo: Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 N. Reynolds Road nThursday, February 18, 10:00 a.m. – Noon* nTuesday, March 22, Noon – 2:00 p.m. * nWednesday, April 13, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

*Please bring your own lunch

Ontario/Mansfield: Friday, June 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)

Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, OH 44906

Mansfield Education ConferenceMark your calendar for Friday, June 3, when keynote speaker and registered pharmacist Brad Roseborough will open the conference with “The Role of Medications in Dementia Disease Management.” Mr. Roseborough, a long-time area pharmacist, is the owner of Wellspring Custom Pharmacy & Health Source in Ontario.

Two additional presentations, to be determined later, will complete the conference to be held at the Ohio District 5 Area on aging, 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, OH 44906.

$25 per person includes 3.5 CE clock hours for social workers. (Nurses may use SW CE.), certificate of attendance, continental breakfast, and handouts. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register.

February

16- Mansfield: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 16- Toledo: I Have Memory Changes 17- Ontario: Transitions 17- Toledo: Art Cafe 18- Mount Vernon: The Basics 18- Sandusky: Chat With Brenda 18- Sandusky: Improv Theater 18- Toledo: The Basics (CE) 22- Defiance: Transitions 23- Toledo: Mailing Group 24- Lima: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 25- Findlay: Mind Works 25- Toledo: A Visit from the Toledo Zoo 25- Toledo: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 25- Toledo: Transitions 29- Bucyrus: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

March 1- Bucyrus: The Basics 1- Ottawa: Transitions 2- Oak Harbor: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors 5- Toledo: Meet Me at TMA 8- Bowling Green: Transitions 8- Lima: Transitions 8- Port Clinton: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors 9- Toledo: Mind Works 9- Wauseon: The Basics 10- Ontario: Afternoon Out Club 11- Findlay: Transitions 11- Toledo: A Brush with Art 16- Ontario: Transitions 16- Toledo: Art Café 16- Wauseon: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors 17- Carey: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

17- Sandusky: Chat With Brenda 17- Sandusky: Brain Games 21- Toledo: Mailing Group 22- Toledo: Mailing Group 22- Toledo: The Basics (CE) 22- Mount Vernon: Know the 10 Warning Signs 23- Wauseon: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 24- Toledo: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 25- Toledo: What Legal Plans Do I Need? 28- Defiance: Transitions 31- Findlay: Mind Works 31- Toledo: Transitions April 2- Toledo: Meet Me at TMA 2- Defiance: 6th Annual Alzheimer’s Symposium for Families & Caregivers 5- Port Clinton: The Basics 6- Delphos: Know the 10 Warning Signs 6- Oak Harbor: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 8- Findlay: Transitions 8- Toledo: A Brush with Art 9- Maumee: Boots & Bling Gala 12- Bowling Green: Transitions 12- Lima: Transitions 13- Toledo: Mind Works 13- Toledo: The Basics (CE) 14- Galion: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 14- Ontario: Afternoon Out Club 18- Toledo: Mailing Group 20- Columbus: Memory Day 20- Ontario: Transitions 20- Toledo: Art Café

21- Bucyrus: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

21- Sandusky: Chat With Brenda

25- Defiance: Transitions 26- Lima: Know the 10 Warning Signs 26- Port Clinton: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 26- Toledo: Mailing Group 26- Upper Sandusky: Know the 10 Warning Signs 28- Findlay: Mind Works

28- Ontario: The Basics

28- Toledo: Transitions May

7- Toledo: Meet Me at TMA 10- Bowling Green: Transitions 10- Lima: Transitions 11- Perrysburg: Annual Toledo Educational Conference 11- Toledo: Mind Works 12- Ontario: Afternoon Out Club 13- Findlay: Transitions 13- Toledo: A Brush with Art 16- Toledo: Mailing Group 18- Ontario: Transitions 18- Toledo: Art Café 19- Sandusky: Chat With Brenda 23- Defiance: Transitions 24- Toledo: Mailing Group 26- Findlay: Mind Works 26- Toledo: Transitions June

3- Ontario: Half-Day Education Conference (CE) 7- Ottawa: Transitions

8- Toledo: Mind Works

9- Ontario: Afternoon Out Club 10- Findlay: Transitions 14- Bowling Green: Transitions 14- Lima: Transitions 15- Ontario: Transitions 15- Toledo: Art Café 16- Sandusky: Chat With Brenda 20- Toledo: Mailing Group 21- The Longest Day 27- Defiance: Transitions

28- Toledo: Mailing Group 30- Findlay: Mind Works

30- Toledo: Transitions

Quick Reference Calendar: February – June 2016

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Caregiver Groups The following caregiver groups are sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. These caregiver groups are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. However, it is suggested that you contact the facilitator of the group you plan to attend for the first time to confirm the time, place and date of the meeting. For more information on caregiver groups or other programs of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, call 1-800-272-3900.

ALLEN COUNTY

Bluffton3rd Monday of every month at 3:30 p.m.Mennonite Memorial Home, Conference Room410 West Elm St.Facilitators: Tricia Herrmann, Emily Koogler,419-358-1015

Lima1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.Elmcroft of Lima2075 N. Eastown RoadFacilitator: Amy Fleming, 419-331-2442

Lima4th Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m.Lima Convalescent Home1650 Allentown RoadFacilitators: Amy Jacquay, Melinda Smith, 419-224-9741

ASHLAND COUNTY

Ashland3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.Brethren Care Village2000 Center St.Facilitator: Kristine Gale, 419-522-5050

Loudonville1st Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m.Colonial Manor, Conference Room747 S. Mount Vernon Ave.Facilitator: Rachel Cammuse, 419-994-4191

AUGLAIZE COUNTY

St. Mary’s4th Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m.Otterbein - St. Mary’s Campus Center Meeting Room11230 State Route 364Facilitators: Tiffany Burden, Jamie Goecke, 419-394-2366

CRAWFORD COUNTY

Bucyrus3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.Altercare of Bucyrus1929 Whetstone St.Facilitator: Tessa Clark, 419-562-7644

DEFIANCE COUNTY

Defiance1st Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m.Defiance Senior Center140 E. Broadway Ave.Facilitators: Karen Haaser, Pat Wagner, 419-782-3257. Respite and transportation is available with prior arrangements, please call if needed.

Defiance3rd Monday of every month at 6 p.m.Defiance Senior Center140 E. Broadway Ave.Facilitators: Pat Wagner, Sandy Herman, 419-782-3257Respite and transportation is available with prior arrangements. Please call ahead.

ERIE COUNTY

Sandusky1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m.St. Stephen United Church of Christ905 E. Perkins Ave.Facilitators: Holly Patsch, Jane Windisch, 419 -624-1171

FULTON COUNTY

SwantonLast Tuesday of every month at 3:00 p.m.Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center214 S. Munson RoadFacilitator: Chris Cremean, 419-825-1145

HANCOCK COUNTY

Findlay4th Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m.Birchaven Retirement VillageBirchaven Heights West Entrance Dining Room15100 Birchaven LaneFacilitators: Lena Downward, Amy Laibe, 419-425-3789

Findlay 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.Birchaven Condo Club House7113 Eastern Woods Parkway(on the right past Village)Facilitator: Linda Pollitz, 419-227-9700

HARDIN COUNTY

Kenton3rd Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m.Wilkinson-McVitty-Berlien Sr. Day Care Center100 Memorial Ave.Facilitator: Cherylene Kissling, 419-673-1482Respite care available.

HENRY COUNTY

Napoleon2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.Riverview Terrace120 E. Maumee Ave.Facilitators: Mary Beth Royal and Cathy Mohr,419-653-4507Transportation is available.

HURON COUNTY

Norwalk4th Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.The Carriage House of Fisher-Titus Medical Center 175 Shady LaneGarden Level, Carriage House entranceFacilitator: Stephanie Whitt, 419 660-2681

KNOX COUNTY

Mount Vernon2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.Brookdale Library, formerly Emeritus at HillenVale 1615 Yauger RoadFacilitators: Joyce Thomas, 740-694-0823, call between 5-9 p.m., Debbie McLarnan, 740-393-0608, call after 2 p.m.

LUCAS COUNTY

Maumee2nd Saturday of every month at 1:30 p.m.Scrambler Marie’s 570 Dussel DriveFacilitators: Kathi Allen, Sue Blevins, 419-385-3958. Respite is available. Complimentary lunch is provided by Foundation Park Alzheimer’s Care Center.

Toledo 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.Alzheimer’s Association2500 N. Reynolds RoadFacilitator: Cheryl Conley, 419-537-1999

Toledo3rd Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m.Alzheimer’s Association2500 N. Reynolds RoadFacilitator: Bob Hausch, 419-537-1999Respite available. Call facilitator.

Toledo4th Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m.Parkcliffe Community, Building #2,4226 Parkcliffe LaneFacilitator: Chris Mills, 419-381-9447Light refreshments provided.

MERCER COUNTY

Celina2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m.Celina Manor1001 Myers RoadFacilitators: Yvonne Miller,Brenda Hoying, 419-586-6645

OTTAWA COUNTY

Port Clinton2nd Monday of every month at 9:00 a.m.Magruder Hospital Conference Room615 Fulton St.Facilitators: Jody Strickling, 419-707-2682, Marian Blevins, 419-656-8197

PAULDING COUNTY

Paulding2nd Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.Paulding County Senior Center401 E. Jackson St.Facilitator: Rita Gross, 419-770-0355

PUTNAM COUNTY

Ottawa2nd Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m.Ottawa Senior Center1035 E. Third St. Facilitators: Linda Pollitz, 419-227-9700, Judy Kahle, 419-523-4121

RICHLAND COUNTY

Mansfield1st Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.The Waterford at Mansfield1296 S. Trimble RoadFacilitator: Jill VonHaase, 419-961-8521

Mansfield 4th Monday of every month at 1:00 p.m.Providence Baptist Church112 W. 6th St.Facilitators: Mary McDonald, 419-524-9032 or 419-522-3699, Ann Bishop, 419-526-0877

Ontario 3rd Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m.Alzheimer’s Association Hawkins Corner2131 Park Avenue WestFacilitator: Kristine Gale, 419-522-5050

SANDUSKY COUNTY

Fremont2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.Memorial Hospital715 S. Taft Ave.(Take elevator to 1st floor; Chestnut Cafe, dining room A)Facilitator: Kirsten Trammel, 419-332-2589

SENECA COUNTY

Fostoria3rd Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m.Good Shepherd Home725 Columbus Ave.Facilitator: Kathy Theis, 419-937-1801

Tiffin2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.St. Francis Home182 St. Francis AvenueFacilitators: Rachel Fabrizio, 419-447-2723

Tiffin4th Wednesday of every month at 2:00 pm.Elmwood Assisted Living545 Washington St. (Parking: on street or behind building off of East Perry)Facilitators: Maria Browne, April Clay, 419-447-6885

VAN WERT COUNTY

Van Wert3rd Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Van Wert County Hospital(Conference room B)1250 S. Washington St.Facilitator: Linda Pollitz, 419-277-9700

WILLIAMS COUNTY

Bryan 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.First Presbyterian Church506 Oxford DriveFacilitator: Linda Politiz, 1-800-272-3900

MontpelierLast Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m.Montpelier Senior Center325 N. Jonesville St.Facilitator: Sarah Hahn, 419-636-5071

WOOD COUNTY

Bowling Green2nd Monday of every month at 2:30 p.m.BG Senior Center 305 N. Main St. Facilitators: Emily Black, Mary Clayton, 419-353-5661

Perrysburg2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.Way Public Library101 E. Indiana Ave.Facilitator: Lynn Ritter, 419-537-1999

WYANDOT COUNTY

Upper Sandusky3rd Tuesday of every month at NoonFairhaven Community850 Marseilles Ave.Facilitators: Becky King, Beverly Blocksom, 419-294-4973

Facilitator: Sandra Vent, 419 294-5787

For Men Only (Meets in Toledo)1st Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.Alzheimer’s Association2500 N. Reynolds RoadFacilitator: Bob Hausch, 419-537-1999

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All gifts, memorials, contributions and tributes received by the Northwest Ohio Chapter are gratefully acknowledged. Not only do they honor others in a special way but they enable us to fulfill our mission of education, family support, advocacy and research. Contributions received after publication will be acknowledged in the next issue of this newsletter.

Tributes

In appreciation ofLYNN RITTERSt. Stephen United Church of Christ Sunday School

In honor ofCHRISTINE BROWNCarol Wilkes

In honor ofMARY FALLMr. & Mrs. Kevin Fall

In honor ofBETTY CASSELMAN’S 100TH BIRTHDAYDennis & Lisa Lucius

In honor ofDARRELL PRICHARDMary George

Memorials

LEWIS ABDOMargaret & Jim MeehanSandra & John Wall

DOROTHY AMONThe Ted Barber FamilyMerle & Charlotte BrynerLaurel & Judith HusbandJohn & Mary Jo DaoustRichard & Mary DieterKeith & Sue Hannewald & FamilyStephanie Johnstone & Kent ReecerVeronica KampsSusan KregerBob & Tammy PollockBarbara SattlerDebbie & Brandon Simenski

KATHLEEN WINIFRED BURROWS BAKERDr. John & Anne AhernGeorge & Barbara BakerLarry & Janice BakerMarcia DeebGail M. GrimingerJan & Tom KasleDale & Frazene ThorntonTerry & Mary ThorntonPatricia & John Wast

MATTIE BAKERJames & Rebecca Shank

LEONARD BAKERJim & Arlene Rose

JOYCE SHEEHAN- BANNOURADebra BlossomGiorgina DeasonJohn & Diane Pietrowski

ROBERT E. BARRELinda ArnoldRobert & Lavonne AyresTerry & Joanna BarreMatt & Chris BenickPauline ButlerJerry GundrumBob & Leni KochMarty McCartneyMike & Marilyn SauerLarry & Jean Von BlonJudy Willour & Ron Prosek

SHIRLEY BEARDSandra FischerEileen GoreNada Sue KnaussMike & Karen MasonSteve & Marty MasonBetty RoethlisbergerHoward Snyder FamilyWood County Committee on Aging employees

HELEN KAY BECHTELCarol BushMichael & Rhonda NyeDavid Wirt & Jill HessWilbur & Sue Wirt

ROSEMARY BECKMANLenore & Joyce BatesJohn & Terri LaVoyRhonda MohriThe West Toledo Branch Lab staff

ROSEMARY BENSMANBlock Communications, Inc.

BUDDY BERBERICKFred & Brad Berberick-LeeDon LeeCarol LongPatricia MathewsRobert & Marcella SmithSondra Ward

DONNA BRANNANMark & Kathy CreightonRobert & Shirley KlueterMichael & Lisa MitchellWilliam & Diane SheetsJan Sybert

LAURA BRECHERArt Brecher

DONNA J. BRICKERArt & Janet BernardBrenda KowalskiBob & Tonita PhippsJoe & Lora SchlueterBill & Jane SpringerMarilyn Watercutter

JUDY BROCKJames & Kay Bork

RUTH CARDWELLVicki BaileyNaomi CardwellJohn & Earlene CoffmanCharles & Ann PaulRichard & Ruth Phillips

CAROL CARRUTHERSJim & Helen BalcolmCatherine Packer

MARTHA J. CHEVALIERCalvin, Betty, Cody & Hunter Hoar WILLIAM DAYElizabeth Day ROBERT D. DeARMONDCollins Elevator

JESSIE DeBOLTInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #8Bill & Mary Morton

JEANNE RITA DENKOMrs. Mary Heban & Ms. Daria Heban

THEODORE DICELennie & Connie EngelSharon Hicks RossbachDoug & Becky Williams

MICHAEL DICKRobert & Helen Prahl

WANDA “CAROL” DILLEJohn & Leila Arnold

DAVID DIMMERChristy & Brett Chromley

PAULINE DINKENSMerlin & Antoinette ArtzWillard & Janet DeckerJamie DinkensGerald & Carol FacklerCheryl L. FogtB. HoffmanRobert & Ruth Snider

GLADYS E. DOMANLinda S. SkillmanLino & Mary Venerucci

JULIA DONALDSONAnna Chlebowski

HELEN DONNELLNorman & Phyllis Schuffenecker

MARY DRIEHORSTTimothy Driehorst

HENRY GLEN DURBINSandi Musser

MARGIE DUNBARBowling Green State University Student Financial Aid OfficeDave & Pat BurkartJake & Doris CogleyMark & Beverly DeerwesterMr. & Mrs. Neil DownsKeith & Martha Dunbar & FamilySharon DunbarLoring & Linda EbersoleNial Elder & Brenda & RandallKarrie FailorBrenda Fuller & Linda Foster, Cathy Bossa & Melody VarneyDorothy HaasBarbara HicksWilliam HoldenStacey JewellRoger & Jenni JohnsShirley MayerDonna ReeseAmy SimkusLloyd & Barbara StagerWilliam & Janet TracyPhil WaltonMarty Williman

L. FAYE DURTSCHIDavid & Linda ClarkDan & Paulette Smith

JEFFREY EDMONDSONSkip & Elizabeth BoleyJim Scozzie

RUTH FERGUSONRichard & Patricia Curts & Rick, Lynette, Dianne & Marilyn & FamiliesCarole and Mike Raap

BARBARA FINITZERJohn & Susan Hawk

SAM GEORGEMary George

BETTY GEPHARTJuanita Clark

JEAN GERCAKDonna Allyn & Nancy GeldienDennis & Mary Jo BallertSandy & Karl BiresNorbert & Carol BoekeEleanor BuckenmeyerMr. & Mrs. Larry ClarkMarianne CobakMike & Karen CorumRed CzerniakowskiCarole, Ted, Steve, Sandy Draheim & Randy & Patti Small & Suzie McLeanSteven & Sandra DraheimEastwood Cross Country Team James & Barbara HankenhopDon & Margie HanleyCharles HindeMartin & Kathleen HolmesDorothy JensenDarlene Johnson & Larry SpinazzePatrick MahoneyGene MahoneyEdward & Regina MarekMr. & Mrs. Louis MasneyAnn McVey & Douglas McVeySue & Bill MetzgerTom & Barb MoranJeff MustafagaMary NeidharadtNorthwood Elementary SchoolMargaret OlszewskiNancy O’NeillDennis & Linda PawleckiHoward & Joyce PerryDon PriceJames & Melanie PrisbyReineke Family DealershipsAndrea Roach & C.C., Deb J., Brande, Joyce & GinaTrish & Jim RobertsRon & Mary Ann ScottKelly & Scott SmithSteve & Bonnie SmithElizabeth SpinazzeMargaret SpinoArnold & Nancy StarkeyTom & Carolyn TiettmeyerJoe & Barbara TortiJackie & Robert TresslerMark & Karen TudorAnn VernerVolunteer Services at St. Anne – Diane Honsberger & Nora KietterBill & Bev WelkerGay Wright, Doug Wright & Bert & Margot HoffmanPatty L. Wright

MARGARET GERKENMartha & Anthony BakerAlice & Donald KleckWayne & Ruth NewmanMargaret Thieroff

DELORES GERONIMOFlorence McLennan

ROSE M. GLANZMANMr. & Mrs. Ray FallKaren Ramsay

REBECCA GRAYBILLExchange Club of Greater Maumee Bay

FRANCES GREENWALDAct Ohio FoundationGilbert & Lareta BollinJacquelyn & Dennis GreenwaldInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #8International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #82International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #540James KozlowskiOhio State Building and Construction Trades CouncilRonald ShniderDuane & Jane Snodgrass

PAUL GRIFFITHDale & Erline BinkleyPat & Lynette HarterEarl & Carmelita JohnsonDonald & Margery La Follette

NORMAN HAINLEYRonald ReamAnn Sisinyak

GLORIA HARTChuck & Lisa AdamsCharles & Janet BranumGlen & Barbara BranumNorma BranumRex & Sylvia BranumMike & Kay HazlettTerry HeinsenHeather LeemasterMark & Tanya Thorbahn

CAROL J. HASENAUERBob & Faith AchterwannRobert & Renae Cox, Jr.Glenn & Barbara DieblerJames & Chloe GatchellJanice E. GledhillEugene & Marjorie HeidRegieg & Kay KimerlineMr. & Mrs. Jim MeisterDr. & Mrs. James MetcalfJames & Patricia NeffKathry OppenlanderDr. Ronald & Roxanne PalenshusMichael & Joyce SchiferRichard & Janette SchmidtDavid & Jean SchwenningJ. William & Roberta SiniffCharles & Lucille StewardStorage Unlimited II, LLCAllen & Sandy StuckeyKathy S. Wells

THOMAS HAUPRICHTInsulators and Allied Workers #45 HELEN LUCILLE “CEAL” HENNIGCharlie & Jan AdamsPat ChristyMatt Dodson Family

JUDITH HIGHEvangelical Pietist ChurchRodney High

RUTH M. HILDEBRANDTJohn & Marie Hildebrandt

KAROL A. HOFFERElliot Machine Works, Inc.Sandy & James MahekRichard & Janice Miller

NEOMA MAY HOFFMANMary BottoniKathleen KasprzakBeverly ToberRichard & Sandra ToberRonald & Mary Tober

THOMAS HUBBELLMarian BowermanSue HaleRoy & Jeanne KlinglerBecky & Tom KundertAnn McKinleyDavid & Vivien ShafferSheila & Keith Westrick

ZOELLA HUFFMANBurnell Huffman, Jr.

SUE HUFFORDSteven Hufford

MARCELLA HUGHESJeffery & Catherine Samberg

DONALD HULLINGER, SR.James & Judith BourkPat & Don CroseJohn & Linda DodgeJoe & Jean FrenchMr. & Mrs. Owen Griffiths, Jr.Harry & Kay JohnsonErin KellyJeanne LyleMichelle McNamaraNorman MonfortMr. & Mrs. John MooneyMr. & Mrs. Patrick MooneyRita MoyerCharlie & Barb SampsonJim & Darlene SchulteMr. & Mrs. Tom ScullinEric & Catherine WiechartTom & Loreen WilliamsHal Wright & Patty Goodnight

KEN HUTSONDaniel & Kathy DeverBarbara ObadPatti RatcliffeFelice Wolff

FRANK HYDEDavid & Lynne McDonald

GLENN IOSSIReemt BaumannBowling Green Lincoln Auto SalesNeal Troy

L. JANE JONESAnnette AnsleyDana & Norma BakerPat BrehmDelores F. BrownFirst United Methodist Church Chancel Bell ChoirMardell R. GillfillanKent & Janet JeffersBill & Elaine KlausingRandy & Merrilee Rogers

GENE JOHNSONWendell & Naomi AmstutzJim & Nat Anderson & FamilyMike & Cathy Anderson & FamilyBill & Toni AnspachJames & Sally BamerAl & Amy Bartosiak & FamilyKim & Elizabeth CatronDennis CurryBill, Marie, & Cathy DodgeRandall & Deborah FeixPhyllis GatesRich & Amy GreeneRobert & Alice HeifnerHugh & Susan HootmanJames HuffmanJim & Linda McBrideLisa Noel & FamilyDick ParrishMarilyn TermanRandy & Beth Terman

AVONELLE KELLYAmerican Legion Auxiliary, Ralph Cole Unit 3Opal J. Hartley & FamilyLarry & Sondra LunnClara Shroy

BERNICE KINABetsy Whitescarver

RICHARD KINGLotus Chapter #477, Order of Eastern Star Jamie & Kathy Sharp

RUTH KLEINBarbara OraveczRobert & Jenny Thomas

JOHN KLEPACZJan & Gary JohnsonMichelle KollarczykBeverly TroianoKenneth & Patricia S. Walker

CAROL KOTLARACZYKRichard & Barb DeBruyneNancy GlynnClaire HarringtonViolet Nieszala, Maureen Ciesinski & Betty OsenboughThe Bogdanski FamilyThe VanWormer Family

HELEN LAIBEStacy PerkinsMary K. Young

BETTY LEETom & Jamie Koenig & FamilyDick & Janice Miller

BONNIE LEEElaine BarthPaul & Frances Beichler & FamilyRobert & Esther BurnettPat CoxJim & Jane EwaldKen & Bertha FrostDavid HarperRandy & Sue HastonGerald & Anna HillGene & Mary Lou HohmanRon & Phyllis KileBecky KratzerDavid & Anna Belle KrejciJon & Char LeeTed & Eileen MargrafGene & Linda MillerNorthwood Condo Assoc.Nancy Pierce & Ray MyersLa Donna ReedMr. & Mrs. Richard ReynoldsWayne & Barbara SutterJim & Babs WarnerRose Mary WidmanLouis & Kathleen Wise

EVELYN M. LEEHer Children

KATHERYN ANNETTE LEEMr. & Mrs. Wayne Knisely

JERRY LEWANDOWSKIDavid & Rosanne BoudourisBill & Viv BowmanDavid & Brenda CourtneyJerry & Bonita DealFred & Linda DohmannJeff & Kim FrazierJoe GradyDaniel & Amy LucasJim & Chris PowerIra & Rosemary WyattJoseph & Mary YeagerSandra Zenk

BERNICE LEWISBob & Pat DowellMr. & Mrs. Chuck Teagarden

BERNICE LEWISDoug & Liz Kishman

CARL LIGHTRobert BolenRoseanna DudtePaul LightStephen LightStewart Light

LEONARD LIVECCHIBeth B. AllenChris & Linda GrillLeona G. KinorLeonard & Melissa KinorMary Ann KinorMarilyn, Terri & Kyle MortensenGail SpencerWaldron FamilyDonna WallaceRegina & Jeff Whalen

EDWARD LORIGANCameron Cove Condominium Assoc.Janet DeMeoShirley FlanniganNancy JordanDavid & Maggie KaserMichael & Margaret SullivanUnited Auto Workers #12

Tributes, Memorials, ContributionsAlzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter July 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015

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SALLY LOWEJoe & Julie JardineKaren KoesterBrian & Angela McDonaldTimothy & Amy MerkelCheri & Steve SaneholtzRandy & Sharon SchoomakerVirginia Vergiels & Family – Bob Vergiels Bruce & Barbara Vergiels

KENNETH MACKRuth M. MarquardtBarbara & Dave Matthews

ARTHUR MACKEYBob & Amie Reynolds

RONALD MANCHESTER, SR.Rodney HighC. Duane & Sandra ObrechtSamaritan Regional Health SystemBrenda Spier

BOB MANOFFEileen Manoff

ROBERT MATHERLYRick Vogel

BILL MAXWELLJani & Rich CrawfordGladys DarahJules DiTirro & B. Thomas WendelBud & Jan LauerBonnie LossFred & Ruth MillerPaul Venizelos

RUDI MAYERShirley Mayer

KEVIN MAYNORDiane Winger

WILLIAM McDANIELJoe & Diane BelinskeRalph BerryMorey & Rose Mary LoomisWayne & Sandy Ludwig

EMMA SPOYD McELROYMary BryanSue GoeddeKathy PaxtonNancy Lee

MARY JEAN METZPeggy & Larry MetzBetty SniderJames Sproul

ROBERT F. METZ, SR.Jim & Sharon Hightower

FRANK MIKACAltomare FamilyFrisinger FamilyCassie MoffettDave & Nancy ReynoldsMichael & Cheri Rickheim

ERMA MILLERCarol Bauman

REV. JACK E. MILLERMelissa BaneyDee Dee Bills - ResearchJim & Mary BrucklacherCharles & Karen DiehlGary & Marilyn LannesEdwin & Katheryn Stefan

RITA MILLERGary & Pam Langenderfer

VIRGIL MILLERRonald & Julie Miller

MARY P. MLYNARCZYKJohanna Tollenaar FitchLinda & Ernest Tebeau

ELEANOR MOCKDr. & Mrs. Michael Roetter, Sr.

AGNES MOKRISteve & Janet BodnarLarry & Joanne Seitz

BONNIE JEAN MOOMAWPaul & Carolyn ArmstrongCharles & Gretchen BooseJim BooseCarol A. EnsmanKen & Julie EnsmanKurt EnsmanBarb & Jan KapleMark & Peggy McKownShelby High School Class of 1949Carl & Mary SifferlinDana & David Steele & FamilyDora & Debbie WelkerLee Welker

FLORENCE MORANThomas Moran

ERIC MORTENSENBeth B. Allen

THOMAS MOSERMr. & Mrs. Davis Vander Hooven

BICE E. MOSIERCarl & Carolyn MosierRobert & Sharon MosierKeith & Kathleen NernJack & Louise OrthmanHelen Louise Pohlman

JOSEPH NEWMANJim & Pat Brigle & Family

WELDON E. NORDENThomas & Darcy AshbaughSharlene R. BunkeJane R. ClaussenCarlos & Vicki GrieserWayne & Veronica HenryDavid & Sue McColleyDelores McColleyTimothy & Vicki MillerFamily of Rosalyn MullettBill & Darlene MyersM. Angela NordenThe Rosengarten FamilyConnie Jo & John Tibbets

PAT OBERHOLTZERAunt LoisLarryBeckyJaneJohnPete & FamilyRon & Jan BilgerBobbie & Maxton KingDr. Gerald & Kathleen MastMarilyn & Bill McKnightR. Lee & Marianne MowryKenny Oberholtzer

MARA OESSRichard Beyer Martin CharneyJames FrankowskiIrene GardamMary Ann McGuinness & FamilyJames OessTom & Mary Ann OessJoseph & Gail RinderknechtJoe Stechschulte

Lauren Zarvis

VERA O’KANEThe Raabe Family

WILLIAM PACESteve & Char FlickingerAllan & Linda LepleyDarle & Diana Miller

JACQUELINE PALMERKaren Hayes

MARTIN PARKSMr. & Mrs. Clarence DiefenthalerFrank & Gale DesponesMary J. Harmeyer & FamilyLowell & Elizabeth HartmanJoseph & Jill Worley

DOROTHY PARRISHMr. & Mrs. Thomas Depler

MICHAEL PATINO, SRMr. & Mrs. Howard Mayne

LAWRENCE PFITZERBarbara Fisher

JOSEPH PIRCJames HensonHermit Club of MansfieldGary & Barbara PircJames PircMary & Thomas PircTuesday & Thursday Golf GuysJon & Jill Van Harlingen

C.J. PIERANUNIZORichard & Janice CottonWayne & Denise Kin

BONNIE PITSENBARGERBonnie Hicks

MICHAEL POHLMANHelen Pohlman

BRUCE POLLACKHarvey Oaks Jewelers

THELMA PRICEJim & Bobbye JacksonMarsha MasonAmy McVeyMary Beth MottaAnnie Tarpley & Family

EVELYN PRZYOJSKIAngela Przyojski

THOMAS PURDHAMThe Andersons Ethanol GroupBob & Pat BehanMr. & Mrs. Larry BundeMari Dorn CarrollTom & Jean DavisThomas & Joyce Fleury & FamilyIrene GardamBea GrauJean GregoryMarietta JohnsonMr. & Mrs. David LindsleyWill & Mary Miller & FamilyMaurine ReynoldsKaren SchrammSusan ShaneckBarbara SkinnerSpuyten Duyval Golf ClubMr. & Mrs. Roger StartWilliam & Evelyn Voss

GERALD “JERRY” RAMSEYTim Ingold

SAMUEL RAUDEBAUGHDonna Fate

ALMEDA JUNE RAWSKIRonald & Jennifer Mauter

WILBURN EUGENE RAYCarolyn SchellCarolyn Stone

RALPH ROGERSMr. & Mrs. Bobby ByrdPeggy ByrdMarlene DammCarol JepsonJune KimuraAnn & James MahonMr. & Mrs. Leonard PiojdaJoan SinesJohn & Sue SoleauSwayze and AssociatesCinda Zuccarell

WILLIE RICHMaxine Morgan

RALPH ROGERSChris & Marsha MeyersJACQUELYN ROMANOBob & Kathy AgostonMike & Angela DillonBill & Joyce DudleyCindy Evers & Joe RomanoMatt & Terri FeaselMary & Terry FurlongJo Ann & Andy GocsikChristopher & Judy HohenbergerAnn HornyakLarry & Debbie IvanMr. & Mrs. Thomas JardineDavid & Barbara KnauRichard & Barbara KuzmaEdythe & Andrew PocseGeorge PopoffRoger RummelRose RussoTony & Vicky RussoJoe & Cherie SextonLeon & Carlene Valencic

VINCENT ROSCOEGladys David

PAULINE ROSSMANThe University of Findlay, College of Education Faculty & Staff

RONALD SAVAGERonald Savage

GERHARDT SCHADEHelga AlbrechtHoward & Deb BurnettJane WaltersCharles WhetstoneDennis & Bette Wiegman

MARY SCHEIDLERGeorgia BerryJohn ConradRobert ScottJim & Nancy Wiegand

HELEN SCHOLFIELDGary & Janis AlthausDennis, Joan & Julia GableSue HoltzGail F. Snewin & Jeannette Harrison

HENRY SCHOTTERSRoppe Corporation

VICTORIA SCHONTERPatricia MutchlerDONALD SEYMOUR, JR.Beverly LehmanLarry & Sharon RoanBratche & Heather Webster

FLOYD “WALLY” SHEARERDoris & Dan BricknerRocky & Bev BricknerF.A. & M.J. BriggsBev & Jim BrunnerMike & Judy CosselDennis & Joyce CunninghamSam CunninghamDaley Family – Frank & Vickie, Pat & TomLouis & Renee DaleyTom & Marty DaleyMichael & Barbara FlynnDenny & Katherine GallagherMarilyn GarvinTom & Cheryl HughesPatty KellerGloria Kimmey & Dyan – Doug FinklousenDick & Mary LanePhil & Judy LaneJeanne J. LyleBill & Diane LyonsJeffrey & Mary LyonsPJ & Tiffany MeyerPhil & Jane MoffittSherri S. NieseTony PappasKevin & Amy ParthemoreEugene & Sharon ReamanDon & Roseanne RoopJulie & Dresel SchennewAnn SchwinvenNancy TaflingerJohn & Kay VenturellaTony & Amy Wehri

HARRY SHEROIANDonald & Carolina FrancisJames GottronJeanne GradenRiggio Distribution Co.Florence SheroianRobert & Florence Warnke

DEBORAH LOUISE SHERMANDan & Betsy AnsteadArnold & Nancy EarlyPatrick & Marita HickBarbara HotzDiane Linder

Deborah SchietsFrancis & Deborah Sherman

WARREN SHOUPDonald & Ruby Crossland, Jr.The Loveday Family (Susan G. Thomasson)The Wahl Family (Sandra Welch)

DEBORAH SKAGGSNancy BaldridgeFrank & Ruth Behm

MERIT & DOROTHEO SMITHBurt & Kay FranksArthur & Carol KnepperCindy & Dave McBrideLarry & Linda PoynterDean & Linda SmithPHIL SMITHJim Yost

HELENE SOLETHERLuci Hart-ButlerLaura LyonsChester & Tracy NewtonJane SergentDavid & Cathy WagnerG. Jeanne & Jack D. Wasbro

HAROLD STREIBA&G Manufacturing Co.Anderson & Vicky BoggsGlen ShifleyMr. & Mrs. Todd SnyderMr. & Mrs. Gary StewartJanet StoverJill Van HarlingenMr. & Mrs. Gary WestbrookKim Yates

DONALD SOWASHBonnie Burns

JAMES STANLEYAvita Health SystemJim & Peggy Gearhart

GEORGE STEACLEYDon & Alice Seiling

THOMAS STEWARTGerald & Janet HazeltonLaurie A. Maag

BETSY STIMADick & Connie AdamMike Greene & Pam WilgingPat GreeneRich & Amy Greene

BARBARA STIMPERTM. Elaine Warren

EILEEN STIVERGeorge & Sue Haines

LEAH STOVERJanet StoverRobert & Sue StoverJames & Phyllis Wolf

MARIAN STREBELCharles & Nancy Claus

KEN SWANGERBradley W. SnyderRuth E. WachtelDavid & Patricia Will

ALICE SZYMCZAKBunco FriendsPatricia & Robert FitchMark JacobsJim, Judy & Jason MillerLaurie OrzechawskiAudrey SchnabelKathleen SteinertHelen Twyford & Dennis BurgoonSusan Urbanski

JAMES EUGENE THORNTONBrian Thornton

THEODORE “TED” TITGEMEYERLaurie McCann

JOANNE TOOMANCharles Tooman

RAMONA TORMASCHYRichard & Kathy Price

CONNIE UNDERWOODJudge Howard HallJudge Robert Hickson, Jr.Kathy KapustarMorrow County Courthouse Staff

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Join others from throughout Ohio to help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease Wednesday, April 20, when we head to Columbus for the 18th Annual Memory Day at the Statehouse in Columbus.

Individuals, caregivers and families touched by Alzheimer’s disease will meet with state legisla-tors to tell their stories and encourage legislative support for education, caregiving needs and research. Lunch in the Statehouse Atrium will be provided.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Marty Williman at 800-272-3900 or email at [email protected]. Transportation assistance will be provided as needed.

Advocates from the 24 counties served by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter joined others last April in Columbus to

talk to state legislators about the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers and families. Advocates

help raise awareness of the disease and offer ways legislators can help their constituents. To join us this year, call 800-272-3900.

DOROTHY VALLIANTMary Beth Tice

ALBERTINA VALLESSandra & Mark Schreuder

LOUIS VANCONancy AsherBenjamin & Amy BaroneBenjamin & Patricia BennettDaniel & Beverly BullockKevin & Cheryl ByrneJames R. Campbell & Vicki DosterDanny & Denise HarveyKenneth & Kim HunerGary & Karen PlettnerRobert & Georgia SottekDanny & Sandy StahlJudith & Alfonso TenienteLois A. VenturaRichard & Vera WagnerChristine & Lawrence Witker

JOYCE VEIRSMr. & Mrs. Gary BadenhopLadies Auxiliary #2792, Fraternal Order of EaglesMr. & Mrs. Hal MannMr. & Mrs. Robert RohrsUnited Auto Workers #13270

MAXINE VOGELJack KiserMarvin & Louanne Miller

MARLENE WARDJim & Nancy Bingle

BETTY JEAN WEBBFred BarckPricilla BlackburnBeverly FlandersChristine GumKenneth & Suzanne Schneider

LETHA WEHRLELarry & LeAnn FritchDale Hellemn, Sr.Jan Kauffman & Carol PahlSusan NewmanEd & Elayne Yoder

EVELYN WEITZDave, Jackie & Maya CampbellJean EnyartDarrell & Linda McGeeMARY ANN WENNINGAndritz Herr-Voss Stamco, Inc

YETTA WERNICKJackie Cooper & Tom CooperRobert J. FastTeri & Ken HiudtMargaret & Rocco Vallone

DOUG WIEMERBeatrice BardGail FeddernMarvin & Jacqueline HellerDarlette SifriDean & Karen ScarbroughSherry Simon

STEVEN WILLIAMSRichard & Lori GillespieSherry Simon

EVA WILMOTHBarbara Wulf

RALPH & ROSE WILSONFrank & Trilby AugustineJ.L. ContraSandra GrilloJohn & Terry HeringhausTodd & Michelle KrillDavid & Ellen ScarboroughJerome & Marilyn SweeneySamuel & Helen ThomasPaul Weitzel

HENRY WOHLTMANNMr. & Mrs. Jack BlairMr. & Mrs. Jim Hohenberger

JAMES WOODSGlen & Rose BollinMargaret BugajMr. & Mrs. Bernard DrouillardJoyce Kernes

JOYCE WOOLFChuck & Jerry VesseySharon Vessey

FLORENCE YEAGERPatricia Eichman

MARTHA ZARKOWERAshley KasperzakBrennan Kasperzak

GEORGE A. ZIEGLERCathy S. BrownTerri D. DavisJudy Hopple FamilyDan McClain FamilyMr. & Mrs. William RoperMike & Sharen SheppardMr. & Mrs. Arnold SmithMr. & Mrs. David SteenKevin SteenMr. & Mrs. Scott SteenJanice ZellnerVictoria Ziegler

KELLY A. ZOCHJim DigbyPat DigbyRichard & Beverly DigbySheila DigbySandra & Tracy George

Contributions

David & Bonnie BanksBeverly BantaTarry & Judy BeardCandice BeeJohn A. BergenerBeta Upsilon MastersBowling Green State University – Student Neuroscience Assoc.Vernon & Gladys BryantHelen BuckenmeyerCNP of Ohio: Julie Spann JohnsonDarrell & Judy ConverseBonita DealMr. & Mrs. Rolland DesautelsBeverly EssmanShirley GillespieColette GivlerGlobal Precision PartsWilliam GormanDeloris GranlundDonna GrantHancock County Job & Family Services staff

Margie HeckChristine KehnRose KnackJoseph KnappWilliam & Barbara KohlerJennifer L. KopitkeVelma I. KraftDorothea KreciochLadies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2178Lakeside United Methodist WomenNancy Loeb – Respite Brenda McNaryDarlene MyersCraig Miller & Ellen StreckerNick MillerRobert MontiTed RaderCarol RenoSherry G. RushHelen Rush-LudwickBruno SchirmacherJoan W. SmithRichard TaylorToledo Area Dana Retirees Assoc. (TADRA)Jack VidrickMary Ann WeberWelch Publishing Co.James WilkieThe DJSM Williams TrustVan Wert Area Nurses AssociationWilliams County Department of AgingWilliams County Senior CitizensAdult Day ServicesRobert & Peggy Hausch

2014 GalaGifts From the Heart – The Andersons

ResearchCarol ArquetteAlberta G. Kwiatkowski

Support Group ServicesSteven & Beverly Lepard

Grant To Stop A Terrible ConditionScott & Betsy Saneholtz – in memory of my mother

Third Party FundraisersYark Automotive Group

Spring Appeal

Nancy LoebGary & Mary SnyderIn Memory of Eugene Haley Curt & Sue MinselIn Memory of Tom Roberts Gladys Darah

Adult Day ServicesMr. & Mrs. Kevin Kehn

ResearchMr. & Mrs. Kevin Kehn

Annual Appeal2014

Adult Day ServicesIn memory of Virgil Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ron Miller

Respite Financial AssistanceIn memory of Virgil Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ron Miller

Membership

Friend LevelMr. & Mrs. Bob BertrandMr. & Mrs. Glen BuckenmeyerJeanine CohenGood Shepherd Home, Fostoria, OHRay & Judy GottschlingMr. & Mrs. Terry HilbornTom & Kay McArdleFrancis PizzaDelton & Janice RiehleJennifer WagnerGerald Zakerski

In Memory of Helen & Matthew DybzaMarlene Coop

In-Kind

Deborah BugajDave & Pat BurkartBuckeye Cable SystemMr. & Mrs. Michael DennisMr. & Mrs. Jason FailingSandi HawkRochelle SepanskiNorma Tanber

It’s not too soon to join us for 2016 For more

information on participating in the Walk or to be a Walk sponsor, visit www.alz.org/nwohio or call 1-800-272-3900.

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