Red River Stories: September 2006

Pick up, Pick up, Everybody Pick up

A group of people from the Fargo ISLA program did ditch pick up along I-94 on 9/25/06 for their adopt-a-highway project. This is a difficult project for those that don't like furry little creatures. Rumor has it that one volunteer had rubber bands and black clips around the bottom of her pants to prevent any stow-aways up her pant leg. I am sure that was quite a sight to see!

Everyone went out for burgers at Mom's Kitchen once they had all the liter picked up.

Thanks for keeping our highways clean of liter!!

Special Olympics News

A consumer in an apartment setting in Wahpeton, ND has been nominated for the Male Athlete of the Year Award! The winner will be announced at the Awards Banquet on October 7, 2006. He is very excited.

Best of Luck!!!

U.S. Citizenship

A consumer in an apartment setting in Fargo, ND, has some exciting news! This coming Friday, 9/30/06, he will have his naturalization hearing/ceremony and gain his US citizenship!! He moved to the United States from Vietnam.

He is planning a trip to visit Vietnam in the next year.

Congratualtions to our newest US Citizen!!!

Best Possible Health

There is a young man who moved into a supported setting at 348 14th St N, Wahpeton, ND, recently. He was taken to his long time primary physician this past month. The doctor told staff that this young man has never looked better with his overall health. This is a great testament to how well staff are taking care of this young man.

Great job to the staff at 348 and Day Activity!!

Bountiful Harvest

A consumer that lives in an apartment setting in Fargo, ND, planted and tended a garden all summer. He ended up with a bountiful harvest of cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. He has been trying out new recipes for the cucumbers! He had a great time working in the garden all summer and is enjoying the "fruits of his labor".

Compliments from Parents

The staff at Svee Home in Fargo, ND, recently had a great compliment from a father about the services his son receives there. The father stated that he was so excited that his son was living at Svee Home and stated that the son is doing things in the community that he would never try before. The father stated he is so pleased with the activities that his son is participating in thanks to the staff at the Svee Home.

Great job!!

Ribbon Cutting - Sept. 19, 2006

The ribbon cutting on the new building was a great success! Many consumers, staff members, guardians, and family members were able to attend. We also had visits from both mayors of the Twin Towns, the Area Chamber of Commerce, The Twin Town Ambassadors, The Daily News, Developmental Disability Case Manager and many of our board members.

Tours of each apartment were given and refreshements were served. We heard many comments about how nice everything was and how many people wished they were moving in.

I must say that our construction company was wonderful to work with and the staff involved in the project really worked hard to get this all to come together.

The first consumer moves in on October 5th with subsequent moves to happen on 10/9, 10/13, and 10/23. Everyone is really excited about the move and having their own space. I will update as the moves happen.