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Practice Food Safety

Use Caution When Doing Yardwork

Avoid Trampoline Danger

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

H.S. Ambassadors....2

Bulletin Boards ........ 4

Books/Treats ........... 5

Board Members ....... 7

Summer Crisis ......... 8

Housing Programs ... 9

Birthdays..……..…...10

Protect Against Bugs

Don’t Forget Helmets

Jacqueline Fox, CEO

Summer Safety

Tips For

Families

Prevent Dehydration

- Insect Repellants

Guard Against Drowning

- Place barriers, never leave unsupervised, use flotation devices

Practice Sun Safety for Kids

- Apply sunscreen, wear sun- protective clothing & sunglasses

- Wash hands before preparing or serving food, never cross-

contaminate, consider temperature & refrigerate leftovers

- One child jumping at a time & no flips

- Keep children hydrated with water, especially when outside

- Keep children a safe distance away from lawnmowers &

other yard equipment

- Wear a properly fitted helmet for biking, roller skating,

scooters & skateboards

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CONGRATULATIONS,

PARENT AMBASSADORS! On April 9, 2019, WOCAP had two parents graduate from the OHSAI Parent Ambassador Program. The Parent Ambassador Program is sponsored by the Ohio Head Start Association and is a Leadership Program that takes parents on a year-long journey to become advocates and leaders for their programs and commu-nities. One of the highlights of this program is that the parents get to travel to Washington, DC in January and advocate on Capitol Hill with their Representatives in Congress and the Senate. Please help me in congratulating Alecia Murray and Heather Heffner on representing WOCAP in this awesome program. We wish them both the best of luck in their new adventures.

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Right to Left:

Alecia Murray

and Heather

Heffner

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We are lucky to have such creative staff here at WOCAP! Each year our

Bulletin Boards are updated for all staff and guests to enjoy. We appreciate

all the time and effort our Home-Based Teacher Jen Smith puts into making

our boards, along with help from her fellow co-workers!

We would like to congratulate Theresa Roop on her retirement this

month. WOCAP is thankful for her 24 years here with our agency. We

wish her the best of luck and hope she enjoys her retirement!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Be sure to

check them

out next time

you visit the

Central

Office Site!

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“There Are No Bears In The Bakery”

No one gets past Muffin and into The Little Bear Bakery. No one. Except, maybe, perhaps on occasion, a bear. Just a little one. Who might be a little hungry. Or maybe a lot hungry. Now Muffin has a problem. But Muffin also has donuts. Which, as we all know, bears like an awful lot.

“When Sadness Is At Your Door”

Kids often struggle to understand and cope with their

emotions, especially the hard ones like anger and sad-

ness. Talking about our feelings helps us process them,

and this book gives parents a tender and comforting

way to work through sadness with their kids.

Sweet Summer Treats for the Kids

Add chocolate to various fruits for a

healthy & tasty Summer treat

Chocolate Blueberry Clusters

Cuties half dipped in Chocolate

Kiwi Chocolate Pops

Another take on Ice Cream this Summer

Chocolate Peanut Butter “Nice” Cream

4 bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen

1/4 cup almond, soy, or coconut milk

1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, unsweetened)

pinch of sea salt

1/4 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips

1. Place the frozen banana slices and milk in the bowl of a food processor. Blend and pulse until just smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula occasionally. Don't over-blend.

2. Add the peanut butter & a pinch of salt and pulse to combine. Stir in chocolate chips.

Enjoy immediately as soft serve or transfer to a freezer container for later

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Allen East I Shania C. D’Nia E-S. Tyson F. Deontray F. Alaya L. Bricelynn W. Allen East II Aiyden B-M. Kyler S. Central A Olivia F. Central B Troy A. Michael B-M. Elijah K. Jimmy W. Central C Khy’Marion F. Samaria H. Jaelle H. La’Von R. Carolina R. Raziya S. LaKari S. Justice S. Zayden W. Central D Bella D. Cynthia F. Da’Marion F. Bryce G-R. Zakhia J. Kaydence M. Landyn T. Central E Mi’lyah B. Shiloh C. Jaiden H. Central G Kaisen C. Jason C. Egypt D. Kai H. Emily K. Xena S. Central H Tony A. Mason D. Zy’Aireous K. Alexandria M. Annabell R. Mikyla W. Zaylin W.

Home Based (AH) Amirah B. Keaton C. Kyson C. Randy H. Ava R. Malaya R. Zyshon S. Jr. Nathanial T. Home Based (CW) Emmaleigh B. Karter B. Damon C. Starlyhn K. Natalie N. Devion S. Jr. Home Based (GG) Jaques B. Zadie H. Wesley S. Home Based (JJ) Mehki A. Ariel B. Zamaya C. Brayden G. Jaxon M. Sarah R. Braylon R. Holden T. Home Based (KC) A’Niyah B. Bentley J. Lillian M. Kai M. Isabella N. Addilynn N. Jacelynn N. Gabrial P. Gavin R-M. Home Based (JS) Kaitlyn B. Bayley H. Blayze J. Connor J. Tali M-S. Marque’s P. Delilah S. Camille T. Deyja T. Avery T. Illana W. Home Based (WW) Lillian A. Javon H. Olivia K. Riley M. Skylar P.

X’zeyvier W. Bryson W. Howard A Anita C. Antoneio C. Shemeric C. Jr. Asaiah D. Kemani G. Howard B Aydn A. Alan C. II Mychel M. Dallas P. Kashmere S. Kids Depot Jaxon S. Kingdom Daycare Kenzley B. Little Rascals B Legacy B. Lima Sr. I Journee C. Amiyah L. Izaiah R. Elliana R. Kamryn S. Lima Sr. II Alijah C. Jockquaveus F. Jr. Mekhi F. Dakotah H. Kingston M. Shawnee Tod A Laila K. Shawnee Tod B Naomi B. Kyaire M. Aiden T. Market St. I AM Mahni A. Ca’Myah S. Ralph U. Market St. I PM Kai C. Aleena E. De’Mariyon R. Isaiah S. Lilliana S. T’Kyrien S. Keegan T. Hanna V. Alexie W.

Market St. II AM Monte G. Ca’Leyah S. Ryker S. Market St. II PM Brayden B. Ciara C. Alexander D. Amiah L. Aliveya L. Dekota M. Rayshawn R. Justice R. O’Neal A Aris D. Carmah F. Kimora F-G. Haven H. Richard I. II Jeremiah J. Sania W. O’Neal B Alijah A. Samia W. Philippian I Zaythaniel C. John J. Bentlyee P. Philippian II Tiona B-D. A’Zyon C. Zyarah J. St. Matthews Micaleb C. Louden M. Charlyee-Jo S. Trinity CCC Briella D. Ta’Andre H. Sarah S. Unity Grayson C. Kelvin J. Lela J. Myles W.

Excellent Attendance

Our goal is to prepare your child for their next stepping stone of education whether it is Head Start or Kindergarten. Regular Attendance is an important part of your child’s educational, social, and emotional development. When children are absent from school they are missing out on a lot of educational and so-cial opportunities. We would like to thank those parents who assure their child is attending school every day. In the month of May we had 198 children with Perfect Attendance. Way to Go Parents!!!!

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West Ohio CAP would like to

welcome our new Board President,

Tiffany Wright with Allen

Metropolitan Housing Authority, as

well as our new Vice President,

Heather Jordan with Huntington

Bank. Tiffany previously served as

our Board Vice President for 5.5

years before accepting the President

position. Heather has been serving

on our board for 2.5 years before

accepting the position of Vice

President. Our Agency would also

like to welcome our newest Board

Member, Josh Unterbrink with

Activate Allen County. Previously,

Josh served on our Policy Council

for 3 years. We are very excited to

have them serving in these new

positions on our Board and look

forward to learning and growing

from their expertise.

New Board Positions & Member!

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July 1—August 31

Call 1-855-286-7559

to Schedule an

Appointment

What To Bring To Appointment:

A copy of your most recent utility bills

A list of the household members

- Include birth dates and social security numbers

Proof of income for the last 30 days

- 12 months if self-employed or seasonal worker

Proof of citizenship or legal residency for all household members

Proof of medical condition signed by a doctor or nurse

practitioner

Who is Eligible?? - Ohioan with a household income at or below 175% of the

federal poverty guidelines & have a member of the household who is at least

60 years old or can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance

is needed for a household member's health

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WOCAP HOUSING

DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

Homeownership Class Schedule:

Dates: No classes in July

August 5, 7, 12, & 14

Time: 5:00-8:00 PM

Location: WOCAP, 540 S. Central Ave., Lima, OH 45804

Contact: Katelyn Miller 419-227-2586 Ext. 122

Financial Management Class Schedule:

Dates: July 23, 24 & 25

Time: 6:00 PM—8:00 PM

Location: LACNIP, 1440 W. Spring Street, Lima, OH 45801

Contact: Katelyn Miller 419-227-2586 Ext. 122

Fair Housing Schedule:

Date: No Classes in July

Monday, August 26

Time: 2:00 PM—4:00 PM

Location: LACNIP, 1440 W. Spring Street, Lima, OH 45801

Contact: Katelyn Miller 419-227-2586 Ext. 122

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1st – Alexsa Conidaris

7th – Julia Miles

11th – Michele Spradlin

12th – Leora Donley

13th – Marcia Taylor

15th – Lisa Gossard

18th – Kim Brenneman

22nd – Angela Smith

24th – Markasia Brown

27th – David Fischer

28th– Jamie Kelly

29th – Stephanie Sandy

30th – Bethany Hill

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Do you need your High School Diploma or GED?

Apollo’s ASPIRE class is here to help!

*Upcoming

Orientations:

Tuesday, July 16

Or

Tuesday, August 13

*New students must attend an orientation

WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

WHERE: Apollo Career Center- Adult Education Building

TIME: 9:00-Noon or 6:00-9:00 PM

For more information call 419-998-2956

Apollo’s ESOL Classes English for Speakers of Other Languages

Classes are held in Room 550

Upcoming Orientation: August 26th

Monday & Wednesday: 9:00-Noon or 6:00-9:00

Call 419-998-2956 or Email Jodi.wireman@apollocc.org

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Dick Accountius (Public) RTA Esther Baldridge (Low-Income) United Way Mayor David Berger (Public) City of Lima

Natalie Bice (Private)(Treasurer) J. M. Green & Associates Glenda Cockrell (Low-Income) PC Representative for Head Start Pam Fitzgerald (Low-Income) Allen Co Council on Aging

Deb Gallmeier (Public) City of Delphos

Josh Unterbrink (Private)

Activate Allen County Sharon Green (Low-Income) Mercer County Council on Aging Susan Hord (Private) Rhodes State College Heather Jordan (Private)(VP) Huntington Bank Angie King (Public) Mercer Co Commissioner Appointee Jennifer Korte (Low-Income) Auglaize Co. Educational Service Center Ann Miles (Public) Lima City Schools

Elizabeth Muether (Private) Mercer Co District Library Norene Parish (Private) Chamberlain Huckeriede Funeral Home Erica Preston (Public) Auglaize Co Commissioner Appointee Dan Reiff (Public) Allen Co Commissioner Appointee Charlene Williams (Low-Income) New Life Church International Tiffany Wright (Low-Income)(President) Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority

West Ohio Community Action Partnership BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 2019

Representatives must be One Third Private Business, One Third Public Entity, and One Third Low-Income