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Week of January 11th, 2021
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“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”
—Dr. Mae Jemison

John's Usual Excuses & Apologies--

As we reflect on the life of Martin Luther King, it's an opportunity to measure how our nation's progress over the previous year, decade, generation, etc.

One of the things that I've found humbling personally is how I've somehow started channeling my grandparents, lecturing my kids about civics, pluralistic democracy, etc. As someone who has spent 30 years assisting people with developmental disabilities, I'm grateful about how much progress America has made with regard to civil rights. However, I worry about how we advance further if we negotiate opposing ideas and work cooperatively to the common good. MLK is important to me not just a civil rights leader, but also as someone who recognized that who recognized that poverty was equally terrible regardless of skin color, that in order to improve the nation for children of color, society also must work to improve the nation for disadvantaged white children. Our past and future progress will be built by local and national leaders working together. I appreciate all that so many CLI clients, families, and staff do to improve our community.
On more of a housekeeping note-- we had an instance over the past few months where another community group held an event at 16 West Main Street. The organization hosting the event took pictures that they used in their materials later. One of the people featured in these pictures did not approve of this use of their image.

I thought this would be a good chance to clearly talk about privacy and community-integration since CLI & all other providers are now mandated to help people integrate into the community.

As we participate in community events in public spaces, we will lose some control of our ability to keep that activity and/or participation secret. I realize that this instance is complicated because the picture was from a community event in a space that CLI owns. I can promise you that CLI will not use our client's pictures without permission and that we are extremely careful not to disclose information about anyone that we serve. We will also never give your picture (or any information about you) to anyone without your permission.

That's all I have for this week. Stay safe, your mask on & your hands clean!
John
"In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”
—Thurgood Marshal
Vibrant volunteers were back at it in the New Year, packing bags of food for people in the community. 
Volunteers at the Norwalk Reservoir Clubhouse work to donate their time to many different community causes. To the right Jill & Mark work on a "no-sew" blanket to donate to an Operation Warm fundraiser for the fire department. To the left Shea & Brian hold up a previous project that was won by Brian at a Brown's Watch Party at Kenilee Lanes.

“Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us.”
—Susan L. Taylor
Speaking of Browns' fans (and hope springing eternal). . .

A small group has been gathering at Kenilee Lanes on Sunday afternoons for a bowling watch party. Talk to Swick if you're interested in jumping in on this activity.

 “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”


 —Muhammad Ali
Firelands Local LLC Update:
James Johnson
419-921-6400
From GM James Johnson--
It was an exciting week having everyone back to work.

We had a good week of production. We completed just under 16,000 units and shredded 18,000 pounds of paper.
 
I would also like to wish Margaret a happy **st birthday on Thursday 1/21.
 
Our next drop off day will be Wed. 2/3 from 9-2. We look forward to seeing you then.

“The time is always right to do what is right.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The FREE Good Works Cafe will be back next week to run every Friday at 11:30 am until they run out of food.

If you or a friend want a delicious meal but cannot get transportation, we can deliver to you for a $20 donation!

*Donations are accepted & 100% go to future Fridays.*
DODD has some decent online content these days.

Click the video on the left to see a clip of Dr. Sorg getting the vaccine.

You can find more videos by clicking on either the youtube or the DODD website buttons below.

Spread the word!