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Don't forget to turn your clocks back before you go to bed on Nov. 6th. |
Happy November Birthday!
Jessica Behon
11/1/1995
Viktor Slipski
11/4/1998
Mark Elzy
11/7/1999
Jeffrey Logan
11/1/1996
Nikos Chaparas
11/17/2005
Ivy Elizabeth Clutter
11/27/1999
Anthony Merlino
11/29/1998
Linda Orlo
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In memory of Helen Grady in honor of Quintino DeSantis:
Barbara Johnson
Lucille Detesco
C.R and Patricia Foxx
Frank and Mary Louise Joy
Kevin and Mary Jo Finnerty
Virginia and David Pichette
Daniel and Connie Gagliano
Carol Mogulich
Helen Hulme
Julie and Frank Tabaka
William and MaryAnn Tanner
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Congratulations & Thank You to Tara Lubonovich!
Tara ran in the Columbus Marathon on October 17th and donated the pledge money that she raised to the DSAV.
Thank you to all those who sponsored Tara in the Marathon, she raised over $1,900!
Tara lives in New York and is the sister of DSAV member Eva.
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DSAV office hours
2nd & 4th Monday
10:00am - 11:30am
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30am - 1:00pm
other times by appointment
Our office is staffed by volunteers. It is always best to call ahead before stopping in. Occasionally the hours change due to scheduling conflicts. |
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WELCOME BACK,
Nicole & Mrs. Fracul!
Nicole is a part of the DSAV WiN program.
If you know a student or young adult who would be ineterested in our Work Inclusive Network program, let us know.
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The Magnificent Line
A great article written by a dad in honor of his daughter's 21st birthday!
Paul Daugherty is a Sports writer in Cincinnati who is originally from Pittsburgh
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An Award Winning Documentary about a young couple with Down syndrome is currently running on HBO and On Demand.
Visit the Monica & David website for details.
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The Down Syndrome Center of Pittsburgh is happy to announce clinic appointments in Mercer County, PA. Children's Hospital Specialty Care Center Hermitage
Womancare Center
875 North Hermitage Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
You can schedule your child's appointment with the Down Syndrome Center by calling 412-692-7963 option #1 or online by Clicking here. |
Two books for adolescent girls are available through Great Expectation Books or you can order from Amazon.com through GoodShopand a percentage of the sale will go to DSAV. |
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Over 75 people joined us for the annual DSAV Member Costume party at Creekside Gardens. Fall food, fun and crafts were provided by Creekside Gardens and the DSAV. Read below for more about this annual event.
We are happy to provide DSAV Family grants and conference scholarships to 17 of our DSAV families this quarter. We look forward to hearing about the activities and programs you and your children participate in.
As we head toward Thanksgiving, I hope you take time to give thanks for the blessings in your life.
We are thankful for the wonderful people, businesses and groups throughout Eastern Ohio and Western PA who support the DSAV and our mission. Some of their stories are in this newsletter. Without their support, we couldn't do what we do. Thank you!
~Kelly Donadio DSAV Co-founder |
 Costume Party |
4th Annual DSAV Costume Party
Mel and Bob Meinke graciously hosted the 4th annual DSAV Costume Party at Meinke's Creekside Gardens on Sunday October 24, 2010. DSAV members painted pumpkins, made crafts and enjoyed the many fall festivities. Hotdogs, macaroni and cheese, cookies, chips, drinks and treat bags were provided by the Meinke's and the DSAV. Sam's Club in Niles donated additional treats! Thank you to the many volunteers that made this event possible including members of the Jackson Milton Key Club, Warren Junior Women's League and Linda & Nick Maiorana. Thank you also to Norma & Joe Conti and Walt Kijowski for serving the refreshments. 
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Orlando Get-A-Way raffle |
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Orlando, Florida Get-A-Way
Congratulations Sandy Meinke - Orlando Raffle winner
The DSAV raffled off an exciting Orlando, Florida Get-A-Way on October 24, 2010 at the DSAV Costume Party. Sandy Meinke was the lucky winner of the drawing! $10 raffle tickets were sold beginning at the Buddy Walk of the Valley in August and continuing thru October 24, 2010 to benefit the many programs provided by the DSAV. This package included a 7 day/6 night Orlando area resort stay, 2 round trip Allegiant Air travel vouchers and 4 one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes. Total value was over $2300! Thank you to area businesses that sold tickets at their locations including Northeast Ohio Orthopedics of Warren and MEGA insurance group in both Lisbon and East Liverpool. Thank you to Derek Hiscox and Sheryl and Richard Baker for your help in making this raffle possible!
An incentive prize drawing was also held as a thank you to our valued supporters. For each set of 5 ticket stubs returned, the seller had a chance to win a fabulous incentive prize package including gift certificates from area restaurants. Congratulations to Sharon Bettura on winning this incentive prize drawing!
Thank you to everyone who sold or purchased tickets. You helped us raise over $1,200! |
DSAV Christmas Party |
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DSAV Member Christmas Party
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Assumption Social Center at St. Mary's
356 S. Belle Vista Ave. Youngstown 44509
4:30pm - 7:00pm
(dinner at 5:00)
RSVP HERE
RSVP deadline, Wednesday, November 17th
Don't miss this wonderful family holiday event!
Santa
Wonderful Borders gifts for the children |
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Recycle & Support the DSAV |
Thank you for your continued support in making the Cartridge fundraising program a success:
General Motors Complex
Mike O'Hara
Michele Lambert
Doeberling Muccio
Northeast Ohio Orthopedics
Modern Dental Concepts, Champion
Dr Nadler and Nadler
Fairhaven School
Children's Rehabilitation Center
If you are interested in placing a recycling box in your office or place of business, contact us.
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DSAV out in the Community |
Austintown Junior Women's League
Thank you to Donna Litch and the Austintown Junior Women's League for the generous donation of craft supplies for the DSAV Center for Success. Co-Founder, Michele Jones, was invited to speak at the October General membership meeting on October 20, 2010 in Austintown. As a community awareness service provided by the DSAV, presentations on topics related to Down syndrome can be given to various civic groups throughout the region. Past presentations have been given to Youngstown Kiwanis, Salem Kiwanis, and the Junior League of Youngstown to name a few. Contact the DSAV Center for success at 330-726-3728 for further information or if you would like to add your group to the DSAV community calendar.
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Best Buy supports the DSAV year-round |
Best Buy Boardman donates $4000 to DSAV
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley was the recipient of numerous Best Buy TagTeam Awards for the volunteer efforts of local Best Buy employees. When Best Buy employee volunteers offer their service to nonprofit organizations, Best Buy provides TagTeam Awards to recognize their service. Events such as Golf for a Buddy, a car show and a charity softball event were sponsored in addition to employees volunteering their time at the Buddy Walk of the Valley.
Thank you to Jack Trella, Darren Austin, Matthew Bowen, Eugene Gordon, Julie Mccarthy and all Best Buy employees for making this possible!
Look for photos from these events in upcoming newsletters. |
Congratulations |
Congratulations to Andrew Gibson!
Andrew represented the state of Ohio at the National Special Olympics games in Nebraska this past July.
Golfing since the age of 11, the 23 year old Howland High School graduate prepared to fulfill his lifelong dream by joining the Fairhaven Special Olympics golf team about six years ago.
His score of 44 in the Ohio tournament last year in Cinciannti qualified him for the National games.
Andrew finished 10th out of 33 golfers in the Level 4 competition!
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Christmas Tree Display |
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It is time once again for the Millcreek Metro Parks Christmas Tree Display at Fellows Riverside Gardens
This year's theme is:
Winter Celebration - Holiday Scent-sation
Be sure to visit the D.D. and Velma Davis Visitor Center through January 2nd to see the DSAV tree among the 45 beautiful trees decorated by various agencies throughout the Mahoning Valley.
Gardens by Candlelight will be Sunday, December 12th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. This is always a lovely evening for the entire family.
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Holiday Gift Ideas |
 Great Holiday gift ideas!
Offering a variety of clothing and accessory items, this is the place to purchase DSAV logo items and show your support year-round.
Just some of what is available: -
polo shirts -
fleece items -
hats -
golf towels -
blankets -
aprons
A portion of every sale helps to fund the DSAV mission and vision! Thank you! |
Buddy Wall |
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Have you been to the DSAV Center for Success lately?
If you get the opportunity, stop by and see the Buddy Wall displayed in the DSAV office Windows!
These wonderful posters were displayed at the Buddy Walk of the Valley, the Canfield Fair and have been up in our office windows in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We like them so much...we might just leave them up for awhile.
Thank you to all the families who proudly created posters to "show off" their Buddy! |
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Our vision is for people with Down syndrome to be active participants in a fully inclusive society.
Our Mission is to provide support, advocacy resources and opportunity for those with Down syndrome and their families.
Our Core Values
The DSAV fosters a climate which encourages independence and opportunity for all individuals with Down syndrome.
We strive to represent the needs of people with Down syndrome and their families; to improve quality of life, preserve rights and advance their interests. We hope to enhance their status as citizens and enable them to maximum their independence and participation in the community.
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