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Success Stories

Deck the Doors!

From November 26th-December 10th, various themed wreaths are on display at Amsterdam City Hall as a fundraiser to help aid the Old Fort Johnson flood relief. Joey Then (pictured here) and other individuals in a few of the day supports programs volunteered to create two different wreaths to be auctioned off at City Hall. The two wreaths were named, “Rack the Halls” & “A Toast to the New Year,” came out beautifully!

Hester Livengood Volunteers Her Time

In September, Hester Livengood volunteered at the Friends of Sandford Stud Farms Open House. She helped to sell 50/50 raffle tickets and at a chance to win an iPad2! Hester had a great day and was a huge help! Hester is pictured in the middle with Jen Hazzard-Friers (left) and Jane Paton (right). Thanks to Hester and great job!

Great Job Joe Rice!

At the October 5 Safety Committee meeting, a presentation was made by Dennis Yacobucci on behalf of the agency Directors and the Safety Committee to Joe Rice of Vrooman Avenue. Joe acted responsibly when he heard a carbon monoxide detector at his residence alarm and evacuated as well as called 911 to alert the fire department and get help.
His quick action to do the right thing and evacuate is exactly what we train all agency staff and individuals to do. We commend Joe on this action, which could have saved his life and the lives of others in his house. Congratulations, Joe!

 

Congratulations to Anthony Battisti!!

Liberty’s Anthony Battisti posing next to the 7-foot banner on display at the Voice! 7 art show in Oneonta, NY. Anthony’s painting entitled, “Friendship” was chosen to represent the entire art show which opened on Friday, July 15 through July 30, 2011.

 

Liberty Self Advocates Recognize Direct Support Professional GEORGEANN BRAMMER!!!!!

The following is an excerpt from the recognition submitted to SANYS by Liberty’s Self Advocates:

Georgeann is a wonderful staff who support us a lot. She supports us by assisting a group of us to go to FM and take college courses. She is always been there for us when we need a person to talk to when we are having a problem. We really like hanging out with her as she enjoys some of the same music and activities we like and we all have a good time. We have two individuals in our program that she does a great job providing hand on care to daily and the two really appreciate her work as we all do.

Georgeann is a very caring person we all like to be with. All the consumers in our program love being in groups with her as the staff. She really enjoys the line dancing, art and shopping groups. Georgeann is willing to do things that may not be as fun like assisting others to clean up our parks, but she always does this with a smile. Georgeann is always happy and upbeat and willing to work no matter what the job is or how she is feeling. Georgeann has a wonderful sense of humor and silliness putting smiles on our faces daily. Georgeann is an avid coffee drinker and loves taking her groups to the local stewarts for coffee breaks. Georgeann not only provides good services to us, she also volunteers her time at a local fire department.

 

Heather’s poem, “Empowering Connections,” was showcased at the Voice!7 art show in Oneonta!

Empowering Connections

By, Heather Purtell

A friendship starts like a seed

Floating on the breeze the tiny seed drops

The future continues wherever it stops

A new beginning

Slowly roots form in the fertile ground

And anchor where there is no sound

A foundation starts

A seedling, a sapling, an infant, a child

no one will stop us, we grow free and wild

No boundaries

The young tree grows, it branches and bends

It will not break, there is no end

Endless determination

The leaves overlap, we walk hand in hand

Alone or together we will make a stand

Empowerment

Friend request confirmed

 

Dan Greco Raises Money Towards Alzheimer’s Research

Dan Greco and members of his Alzheimer’s Team, “Remembrance of Family and Friends,” were able to raise over $2,000 towards Alzheimer’s research through various fundraising efforts. With the help of his friends Dan was able to hold a bake sale, yard sale, a bowling event and sold calendars to raise the money!

 

Safety – Go – To Committee Chairperson – Jesse Markes!

Jesse Markes is the Chairperson of the Safety- Go-To Committee and a familiar and friendly face to many of us here at Liberty! For those of you who may not know Jesse, along with being head of the Safety Committee, he also helps out with Staff Training, Peer Interviews and keeps track of the internships over in Day Hab. Jesse is a valuable member of the Liberty team and always willing to help out wherever he can — Make sure to introduce yourself next time you see Jesse around!

 

Liberty Through the Arts and Friends of Fort Plain Team Up

Liberty Through the Arts and Friends of Fort Plain are working together to revitalize two of the downtown area shops on Main Street in Fort PLain. Beginning with the stores’ windows, Liberty’s Art Program headed by Amy Devendorf created Victorian inspired figurines and archways which are now on display. The two storefronts are in the planning stages to be remodeled to promote community activity. Pictured in front of the newly designed windows are individuals from Liberty’s 7 Main Street, Mohawk, Church Street and Canal street Day Habs. From left to right: Ellen Freiberg, Lloyd Dibble, John Pugliese, Mary Richardson, Ivan Camacho, Tom Crosby, Christian Willman, Annette LaDue, Kelly Borst, Millie Herringshaw. Missing from the photo are: Amy Devendorf and the members of the Friends of Fort Plain community group.