from the office of Dr. Paul G. Young, Executive Director

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	Join Us for Our Celebration   3:30 p.m.  - Gathering, Refreshments 4:00 p.m. Special Remarks from Invited Guests First Lady of Ohio, Frances Strickland, is our Featured Guest & Speaker 4:15-5:00 - Taping of Healthy Living for Kids TV Show	Health and Fitness Take Center Stage At Many Lights On Afterschool Events This Year   Afterschool programs not only keep kids safe, help working parents and inspire students to learn, they can also improve children’s physical fitness and well-being. That is why many afterschool programs across the country will showcase their sports, fitness, health and nutrition activities during the only nationwide rally for afterschool - Lights On After School.  Our taping of our TV show, Healthy Living for Kids, fits right in with the national theme
For the first time ever, the Empire State Building in New York City will help celebrate Lights On Afterschool by turning its lights yellow on October 18th
		Lights On Afterschool is organized nationally by the Afterschool Alliance and supported in Ohio by the Ohio Afterschool Network
Childcare Opportunities at the WASC and the Cedar CLC	6:00 - 8:45 a.m. -- $45.00/week   3:30 -6:00 p.m. -- $45.00/week   Kindergarten (a.m. or p.m.) -- $45.00/week	Services are operated simultaneously with 21st CCLC programs. Call 653-5678 for further information and to register.
Registrations for the 2007-2008 after school childcare program at the WASC and Cedar CLC remain open. With sufficient parent interest, the WASC can become equipped this year as a drop-in location for children of working parents on snow and emergency -school closure days. Open to any child K-5 in the area. Must have registration papers completed. We will be closed for Level-3 weather-related emergencies.
Give a Gift That Will Last a Lifetime Fairfield County Job and Family Services, Child Protective Services needs your help in making a difference in a child’s life. Each year the agency works to provide Christmas for the families who receive services from the agency. In order to accomplish this awesome mission, donations are needed. If you would like to be a part of this special event, please contact one of the following individuals for information on how you can adopt a family or provide a donation. Natalie Adams (740) 689-6727; Valerie Carpico (740) 687-6806; Ruth Gardner (740) 689-4797; Liberta Shekas (740) 689-4827; Kim Teague (740) 687-6728 Thank you for your support!
Free Training Opportunity ...	Why Do They Do That? Understanding the School-Age Behavior and Guiding it Positively Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Time: 10 am – 12 pm West After School Center 620 Garfield Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130 Instructor: Katie Sandford, After School Specialist Register by: October 1, 2007 Free
13th Annual Fairfield AEYC Early Childhood Fall Conference Saturday, October 27, 2007     8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Ohio University-Lancaster	REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Registration is $30 for ALL AEYC members.  Member # IS required.  $35 for non-members.   Make check, money order or P.O. (P.O. must accompany registration) payable to “Fairfield AEYC”.  Payment is required with registration.  Lunch is provided.  Mail your registration form and fee to:  Pam Redding, Fairfield AEYC, P.O. Box 2597, Lancaster, Ohio  43130  Registration deadline is October 15, 2007.  Refunds are not available, but an alternate may be sent.  Sessions will be ticketed and closed when full.  Please register early. Registration and a light morning snack will be offered beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the day.  Winners will be posted at the registration table. LUNCH: A variety of box lunch choices will be available including a vegetarian selection.  COURSES: There is an additional fee for “First Aid” and “CPR” to be paid at the session door.  See session description for amount. The “CPR” recertification course is 4 ½ hours in length.  This session will begin and end at a different time.  See course description for details. “Communicable Disease”, “First Aid”, “CPR”, and “Child Abuse” are recertification courses.  In order to receive credit for these courses, all participants must have already completed the initial 6 hr. course. All workshop sessions are open to any participant providing there is space available.		CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:  ·        Credit for professional development contact hours for school district personnel available. ·         Child Day Care Inservice Training Credit available ·         CDA/CEU’s are available. ·         Credit for nurses and social workers and counselors may be available.  PENDING.  Please contact Pam Redding at 740-746-2076 for more information prior to registration if needing nursing or social work or counselor credit. ·         There is an additional fee for materials for “Communicable Diseases”, “First Aid”, and “CPR” to be paid to the instructor in the classroom.  See session description for amount.
Attention Parents! Do you need help with the cost of food? Angel Food Ministries may be the answer! Covenant Christian Church is your local site for this exciting nationally known program. Angel Food is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization dedicated to providing groceries to communities all across the country.   Cost is $25.00 per month. There are no income guidelines or applications. Each “unit” contains both fresh and frozen top quality food items with an average retail value of $60.00. Food Stamps are accepted. No checks! Cash or money orders are required at the time of order.   Orders must be placed at Covenant Christian Church. 5550 Lancaster Newark Rd. N.E. Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday 9 am to 4 pm October orders must be placed by noon on Oct. 15th and need to be picked up between 8:30 and 10:00 am on Sat. Oct. 27th   Save your receipt! Bring it with you, along with a large box, when picking up food.   Questions, please see Jane Hart, WASC Student & Family Coordinator or call, 653-5678.
Photos from Friday Fun Day -- 10.5.07  -- Swimming at the YMCA (a combined WASC and CedarCLC activity)
		Do you or someone you know need to complete a GED?  As you can see, the adult learning class taught by Fairfield Career Center and hosted at the WASC on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 - noon is growing. Consider joining this class and pass the information on to those in need.
GO BUCKS! Our students are learning at an early age how to make Buckeye Necklaces. Get in the spirit and wear your Buckeye Pride on Fridays at the WASC!
Get to Know a WASC Volunteer	My association with the WASC is:  volunteer tutor        How Long?  10 years I was born in:  Wellston, Ohio If not working at my job, I'd rather be: working outdoors My favorite pastime is: singing, community work My favorite food is: you name it! My favorite television show is: Bill O'Reilly My favorite style of music is: Opera, Religious, Rock, Big Band My favorite movie is: Gone with the Wind My biggest challenge is: motivating myself I am inspired by: happy, successful people To me, a perfect day is: one that finds me happy My fondest memory at the WASC: the smiles of my improving student
Harry Rawlins 10 Year Volunteer (one of our originals)