It is the mission of Hodan Center, Inc. to provide and promote opportunities for work andpersonal development so that persons with disabilities can achieve individual life goals.Mission Statement

Fall/Winter 2012 • Volume VIII, Issue 2

Hodan Center Celebrates 40 Years!

Board of Directors 2012Margaret Galle • Chair

Linda Rowley • Vice-ChairBrad Wells • Secretary/Treasurer

Members:Earl Barnes • Dodgeville

JorJan Borlin • DodgevilleBob Boyle • DarlingtonJudy Fillback • MontfortJerry Larson • PlattevilleJohn Lind • Dodgeville

Tim McKinley • DodgevilleCurt Peterson • Dodgeville

The Centerline is published two times a year by Hodan Center, Inc.

Available in alternative formats by request. Call (608) 987-3336.

Editor: John Greenwood

How can I learn more about Hodan Center?

Hodan Center, Inc.941 West Fountain StreetMineral Point, WI 53565Phone: (608) 987-3336

Fax: (608) 987-3082TTD: (608) 987-3775

Email: hodanctr@mhtc.netor visit us on the web:

www.hodancenter.org

Tom Schraeder, Executive Director • tschraeder@hodancenter.org

Tom Schmit, Deputy Director • tjschmit@hodancenter.org

John Greenwood, Director of Communications • jgreenwood@hodancenter.org

Kathy Kelly, Director of Rehabilitation • kkelly@hodancenter.org

C heryl Greenwood, Assistant Director of Work Services • cgreenwood@hodancenter.org

Chris Mitchell, Employment Specialist • cmitchell@hodancenter.org

Vicki Clark, Employment Specialist • vclark@hodancenter.org

Sue Marr, Director of Enrichment Activities • smarr@hodancenter.org

Lynne Johnson, Director of Retail Sales • ljohnson@hodancenter.org

Mary Gordon, Director of Senior Services • mgordon@hodancenter.org

Gene Dagle, Director of Transportation • gdagle@hodancenter.org

D iane Kliebenstein, Assistant Director of Transportation • dkliebenstein@hodancenter.org

B ob Manka, Director of Facilities Maintenance • bmanka@hodancenter.org

T ina Mitchell, Director of Business Services • tmitchell@hodancenter.org

P at Williams, Assistant Director of Business Services • pwilliams@hodancenter.org

Jenna Ingvalson, Office Assistant • jingvalson@hodancenter.org

A nnette Pierce, Director of Food Services • apierce@hodancenter.org

Cathie Robinson, Food Production Manager • crobinson@hodancenter.org

D ave McKinley, Adult Basic Education Instructor • dmckinley@hodancenter.org

E nrichment Activities Department • activities@hodancenter.org

FALL/WINTER 2012 HODAN CENTER EMAIL DIRECTORY

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon,Volunteer Recognition, and

Client-Employee AwardsWednesday, November 21

Thanksgiving Holiday(Center Closed)

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 & 23

Christmas Holidays(Center Closed)

Monday, December 24, 2012 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Hodan Center Programs Resume on

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Staff ChangesWelcome to the following new staff members who have recently joined our Center:Bargain Nook – Platteville Store: Cord Hanson (Clerk)

Bargain Nook – Mt. Horeb Store: Irene Wiese and Becca Amick (Clerks)

Congratulations to the following staff members on their recent promotions at Hodan Center:

Dee Halverson was promoted to full time Senior Services Leader on April 1.

Jenny Huffman was promoted to full time Work Services Leader effective April 1.

Jenna Ingvalson was promoted to full time Business Office Assistant on April 1.

Craig “Norge” Nelson was promoted to full time Bus Driver effective August 13.

Susan Godfrey was promoted to Bargain Nook – Darlington Assistant Manager on September 1.

Sylvia Peckham was promoted to Bargain Nook – Platteville Assistant Manager on September 1.

Scott Hering was promoted to Enrichment Activities Leader effective September 1.

Vicki Clark was promoted to Employment Specialist on September 1.

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Staff Member Profile: Cheryl GreenwoodCheryl Greenwood has been a Hodan Center staff member

since September, 2001 when she started as a Production Aide. She was promoted to Production Supervisor in 2002 and to Production Lead Supervisor in 2003. In February, 2007 Cheryl became Assistant Director for our Work Services pro-gram. She has responsibility for assuring that our in-Center subcontract work operations run smoothly for our business partners as well as for the client-employees we serve in this department.

Cheryl was born and raised in Mineral Point and graduated from Mineral Point High School. She received training as a certified nursing assistant at Southwest Voc. Tech in Fennimore. Cheryl then worked at the Mineral Point Care Center for two years and at Borg Instruments in Darlington for four years. She owned Howe’s Bar in Mineral Point for ten years. Cheryl worked as a special education aide in Mineral Point Schools for four years before being hired at Hodan Center.

Cheryl has been married to Mark Greenwood for 24 years. Mark is an inde-pendent construction contractor. Together, Cheryl and Mark have raised four children on the 160 acre Mineral Point farm that has been in the Greenwood family for 165 years. Children include Keirsten Knutson (who has three children), Kayla, Kasi, and Kolton. The Greenwoods raise beef cattle and have also helped children of neighbors and friends to raise animals for show at area fairs. During her free time, Cheryl enjoys working around the farm, raising flowers, refinish-ing furniture, and 4-wheeling around the farm. The Greenwoods have hosted three Hodan Center Fun Days on the farm over the years which have allowed our client-employees to see farm animals, ride horses, and ride on 4-wheelers.

Cheryl brings an outstanding work ethic and a big heart to Hodan Center each day. Her leadership for our Work Services program is truly appreciated, as is her kind, caring assistance she gives to each person she serves. l

Hodan CenterCommunity Employment

PartnersThanks to:

Alliant Energy

Piggly Wiggly in Darlington

Tony’s Tap in Mineral Point

Sodexho Food Services in Dodgeville

Bridges Restaurant in Darlington

Shullsburg Cheese

Dodgeville Library

Uplands Hills Health

Pointer Café in Mineral Point

Wal-Mart in Dodgeville

Rural Route 1 Popcorn in Montfort

Illinois Tool Work – Darlington

Bloomfield Manor – Dodgeville

Southwest CAP

Bargain Nooks

Kwik Trip in Dodgeville

Dodger Bowl in Dodgeville

Quality Inn in Mineral Point

Menards in Platteville

Country Kitchen in Platteville

Jimmy Johns in Platteville

Please patronize these businesses and thank them

for their partnership in Community Employment.

Client-Employee Profile: Lydia McSherryLydia McSherry is a delightful young woman who keeps

busy working both in the community and at the Hodan Center. She lives in Dodgeville with her Mom, Kari and her Dad, Gene. She started attending Hodan Center in 2009 as a transition student. At around this same time she started doing volunteer work at the Dodgeville Public Library. Lydia proved herself to be a valuable asset to the library and was eventually offered a paid position, which she happily accepted. She is currently working there one day a week.

Lydia attends Hodan Center 2 days a week and splits her time between Work Services and the Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen. She is a hard worker who produces good quality products. All of her supervisors agree she is a joy to work with.

When she is not busy working Lydia enjoys playing video games, working on her iPad, and watching “Grey’s Anatomy” on television.

We wish Lydia continued success as she pursues additional employment in the community. She will be a great addition to any business she works for. l

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Hodan Center Celebrates 40 Years!

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THANK YOU!

Our 40 Years of Service was celebrated on August 12, 2012.

Enjoy these photo memories of a beautiful summer day.

We want to thank everyone who came to celebrate with us.

Special thanks to Aaron and Monica Dunn and Ryan McGuire and Nicole Mitchell for the live music and the Hodan Center Board of Directors and Staff who worked so hard to make this memorable day a reality.

Photos by Mary Gordon and John Greenwood

Farmhouse Recipes Uniquely Ours, Proudly Made by People with Disabilities

Available for retail, wholesale and all your fundraising needs

Old fashioned canned items look & taste like they just came out of Grandma’s kitchen.

FEATURING: Relishes & Pickles • Jams & Butters • Dip MixesSoups & Sauces • Pancake Mixes • Cookie & Bar Mixes

Available at the Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen • 851 Dodge Street, Mineral Point

Contact us at: 608.987.3558 or:

www.farmhouserecipes.org

We can also custom make any basket with your choice of products.

Baskets and decorations may vary.

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Bargain Nooks Need Your Gently Used CoatsYes. That chill in the air is back.

Give the gift of warmth by donating your never worn, gently used or outgrown outerwear to a Bargain Nook near you.

We are a valuable resource for affordable clothing for many of the residents of the small communities we are located in.

And, the revenues generated by your generous do-nation support the mission of the Hodan Center in two ways. First, by providing work opportunities for people with disabilities at our Bargain Nook stores. And, secondly, by generating revenues that are used to provide life enriching opportunities in and through Hodan Center’s many service programs.

Store Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10 – 5 • Sunday Noon - 4

Stop in and browse our selection of apparel, luggage,books, housewares and furniture.Great merchandise at affordable prices!

• Save Weekly 25-50% Off Selected Color Tag Items

• Senior Discount on Tuesdays

• 50% Off on Your Birthday!

• Double Punch on Customer Bonus Cards on Wednesdays

• Monthly “Tour de Nook” Passport Drawing for

FREE Merchandise

Bargain NooksQuality New & Used Apparel • Recycled TreasuresMineral Point • Darlington • Spring Green • Platteville • Mount Horeb

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Bargain Nooks Special Holiday Hours Thursday, November 22 Closed for Thanksgiving Day

Monday, December 24 Open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday, December 25 Closed for Christmas Day

Monday, December 31 Open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Closed for New Year’s Day

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Closed for Inventory

LIKE Bargain Nookson Facebook!

The Hodan LegacyHodan Center, Inc. Planned Giving

Named in honor of Tom Hodan, The Hodan Legacy is a group of devoted friends of Hodan Center, Inc. Everyone is welcome to join The Hodan Legacy. With planned gifts, those who value Hodan

Center’s mission can contribute to establishing a strong future–sighted direction for the Center.

The Hodan Legacy recognizes members of the Hodan Center community who have established a life income gift, charitable remainder trust, have included Hodan Center in their wills, or have named Hodan Center in any other type of estate plan, such as a gift of life insurance or real estate. Planned gifts and bequests to Hodan Center may provide significant benefits not only to the Center, but to you and your family as well.

List of members:

If you have already included Hodan Center, Inc. in your estate plans, if you would like to become a member of The Hodan Legacy, or have questions about planned giving, please contact Tom Schraeder, Executive Director at 608.987.3336 or e-mail: tschraeder@hodancenter.org.

Ten tips to leaving a legacy1. Prepare a will.2. Consider your loved ones first, and then reflect on those not–for–profit organizations that have had a significant

impact on your life, such as Hodan Center, Inc.3. Specify a dollar amount or percentage of assets in your will to Hodan Center, Inc. and other not–for–profit

organizations dear to you.4. Consider bequeathing appreciated stocks or other assets for your charitable gift.5. Name Hodan Center, Inc. as the beneficiary of your IRA or pension plan.6. Purchase a new life insurance policy naming Hodan Center, Inc. as the beneficiary.7. Name Hodan Center, Inc. as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy.8. Create a trust, with the guidance of your financial planner, that serves both your estate and Hodan Center, Inc.9. Remember loved ones with memorial gifts.10. Know that every legacy gift to Hodan Center, Inc., large and small, is acknowledged and appreciated.

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Joen Greenwood*Herb and Irene Harris*

Florence Herman*

Mary and Ted HodanDorothy Meisenheimer

Paul Radtke*

Lyle Rees*Grace* and Bob Schmid

Tom SchraederHarry and Patricia Ivey*