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PAGE 8 - SOUTHEAST MESSENGER - January 26, 2020 Former GM teacher writes first children’s book By Ris Twigg Staff Writer Sue Hougland always wanted to write a children’s book, and it wasn’t until her 28- year teaching career ended that she finally achieved that dream. It took her and her husband, John Hougland, who worked with the publisher on behalf of his wife, three years to publish “Jenny’s Adventures,” a three-part book about the couple’s rescue dog, Jenny. “We went to Florida and John was playing golf a lot, and I was bored,” Sue Hougland said. “This was the perfect time to write a book...I spend more time with my dog than I do with anyone else, so why not write about the dog?” Hougland wrote the book from Jenny’s perspective as a dog as a way to interest more kids in the story. The first part of “Jenny’s Adventure” takes the reader through Jenny’s firsthand experience as rescue dog trying to find a new home. During the second part, Jenny meets an alligator during one of the couple’s trips to Florida. “The last part of the book is about meeting elementary students and showing them how you can still function even though you have a disability,” Sue Hougland said. For 20 of her teaching years, Hougland taught special education at Groveport Madison Schools. Many of her experiences working alongside children with learning disabilities helped shape the third part of her first children’s book, she said. Also peppered into “Jenny’s Adventures” are teachable points like looking both ways before crossing the street. The book, which is available for purchase through the Houglands or on Amazon, is geared for third graders and up, but adults can read the book to younger kids, Sue Hougland said. “And, a lot of adults that have read it have commented back that they’ve enjoyed it too,” John Hougland said. John Hougland worked with Biblio Publishing from Columbus to organize corrections, drafts and comments for “Jenny’s Adventures,” which was published in Elected officers named around the Southeast Groveport City Council selected Councilwoman Jean Ann Hilbert to serve as council president-pro tem and Councilwoman Becky Hutson to serve as council vice president-pro tem for the next two years. The Groveport Madison Board of Education named board member Libby Gray to serve as board president and board member Nancy Gillespie to serve as board vice president this year. Sue Hougland, a former Groveport Madison Schools special education teacher, holds her first published children’s book, “Jenny’s Adventures.” September 2019. The couple said finding a publisher was the most difficult part of the process, but added that working with Biblio was extremely easy. “Most of the places were self-publishing companies and wanted anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 to take the book and publish,” John Hougland said. “Biblio on the other hand accepted it and published it and charges us for the books that we buy and those that are sold on Amazon.” Sue Hougland said that, although publishing her first book was scary, she’s ultimately “proud” and “overwhelmed” by the support for the book. She’s even started working on a sequel, “Jenny Meets Lucy.” “The book sells for $5. This is so you can put the book in the kids’ hands. I didn’t make this book to make money,” Sue Hougland said. “I wrote it to do something enjoyable–something I hope the kids would like.” Cruiser eatre Company Groveport Madison High School’s Cruiser Theatre Company’s 2019-20 performance season: Play-in-a-Day: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” - Feb. 15; and “The Addams Family” - April 2, 3, 4, 5. All shows at Groveport Madison High School, 4475 S. Hamilton Road. Visit www.cruisertheatre.weebly.com for information. www.columbusmessenger.com Active Lifestyles Murray honored A bi-monthly feature celebrating our community’s senior citizens • Planning Ahead Guide • Designing Your Funeral • Funeral & Burial Services • “Cremation With Confidence Guarantee” www.spencefuneralhome.com 614-837-7126 650 West Waterloo St. Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Myrna Murray was inducted into the Groveport Hall of Honor, located in the Groveport Recreation Center, on Jan. 16. A lifelong resident of Groveport, Murray graduated from Groveport Madison High School in 1962 and earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 1966. She started her teaching career with Columbus Public Schools and eventually joined the Groveport Madison Schools teaching staff in 1979 and worked there until 2005, teaching both first and third grades. She mentored thousands of children over her teaching career. She served as both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, a volunteer with Groveport Adopt-A- Family, and as a Sunday School teacher at St. Mary’s Parish. She co-developed the pre-school program for St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She has been a member of the Groveport Madison Alumni Association since 1986 and has served as president, assistant treasurer and banquet reservation secretary. She was part of the superintendent interview committee and served on a committee to open the new high school. She has been a member of the Groveport Madison Alumni Hall of Fame Committee since 1985. She volunteers serving lunches for the Summer Lunch Program and is a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. Golden Cruiser Club Groveport Madison Schools invites seniors to attend athletic and performing arts programs showcasing the talents of its students. The Golden Cruiser Club is a free program for residents of the Groveport Madison School District who are age 60 and older. Club membership provides free access to all school and district sponsored athletic contests, plays, concerts, and other events. Obtain an application at www.gocruisers.org, at any of the school offices, or call (614) 492-2520. Requirements for membership are that applicants be age 60 or older and be a resident of Groveport Madison Schools. 614-837-7126 550 Hill Road N.. Pickerington, OH 43147
www.columbusmessenger.com Active Lifestyles January 26, 2020 - SOUTHEAST MESSENGER - PAGE 9 Franklin County Board of Commissioners: Commissioner John O’Grady, President • Commissioner Marilyn Brown • Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County. Emergency Response Systems Franklin County Senior Options, administered by the Franklin County Office on Aging, a department of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, is the “one-stop-shopping” point for information and access to senior services. Senior Options helps maintain independence, ensure safety and improve the quality of life for older adults by providing community-based services. These services could include home delivered meals, information and referral, adult day services, medical transportation, homemaker services, personal care, emergency response systems, minor home repair and caregiver relief. In 2020, to better inform older adults and their caregivers, we plan to share information about key services that support client safety and independence. Our first featured service is the Emergency Response System (ERS). This service is designed to monitor client safety and provide client access to emergency services through the provision of an electronic communication system. Although they constitute the largest part of our client base, Senior Options programs and services are not limited to the disabled elderly. An older person living alone who has a history of falls might not be considered disabled; however, Senior Options could provide an ERS to be used to summon help in the event of a fall or sudden onset of severe illness. The availability of services, such as a home-delivered lunch and an ERS pendant, enable caregivers to work outside the home. These services provide much needed relief for the caregiver and support vulnerable older adults who want to live alone or stay alone for long periods of time during the day. Before the advent of this technology, the more costly approach of having home care staff members “check in on” older adults was often requested. The cost for this service is over $20 per hour for a minimum of two hours versus the high-tech alternative’s low cost (an average of $25/month). The Senior Options program utilizes a very generous sliding fee scale which allows many of our program participants to receive this service “free of charge” or at a reduced cost. Senior Options currently contracts with eight different ERS service providers to deliver services such as Voice Emergency Response, Fall Detectors, GPS Units and a few other items. The ERS is designed to provide a means of accessing help in case of an emergency when the older adult is unable to call 911. The emergency response system may include additional equipment such as an extra pendant, a medication dispenser, smoke detector(s) or strobe light. To receive an ERS a client must meet the standard Senior Options program eligibility requirements and have a landline or cell phone. Systems can accommodate non-English speaking clients and those severely hearing impaired. The ERS is also the recommended entry level service for Senior Options. As the older adult ages in their home more services can be quickly added. For more information on Senior Options services and to obtain an ERS, contact Senior Options at (614) 525-6200, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and until 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
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