Celebrating Our 67th Year in Business
April 2015
“Your Jerrol’s Journal” Our Iron Clad Guarantee: If you ever wait in line longer than 4 minutes, we will give you $20 on the spot!! Help Us to Improve!.......If we fail to meet your expectations in any way please call me, Rolf Williams, on my direct line at (509) 899-0120 111 E University Way ● Ellensburg, WA 98926 ● Phone: (800) 858-2427 ● (509) 925-9851 ● Fax (509) 962-2131 ● www.Jerrols.com
April is Autism Awareness Month
Table of Contents… Autism Awareness Month ....…. Page 1 Expansion Update ….......……... Page 1 Events at Jerrol’s …………..….. Page 2 You Can Rent The Room …....... Page 3 Craft of the Month ……………. Page 3 ______________________________
The Room at Jerrol’s Public Events Game Night Wednesday April 8th, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Anne Rutherford - Story Teller / Author Saturday, April 18th noon to 1 p.m. Autism Awareness Discussion Tuesday, April 28th, 6 to 8 p.m. ______________________________
Expansion Update There continue to be changes and upgrades as we move forward on our progress with the building expansion. The final section of the wall facing University Way has been painted red and blue to match the rest of the new building. The east walls will be painted blue this summer. The school mascots will remain, although they are in need of some touch up work. The lights for the two new Jerrol’s signs have been installed. It looks great at night now. The more we complete, the more there seems to be done. Next on our list is patching the pavement for the entrances and C St. We also will be installing an irrigation system and planting grass around the sidewalks. On the inside, the registers have been relocated and the display area revamped. Jessica is reorganizing the Art Department and continues to expand the hobby & craft selections. There is more to come….
The sign over our entrance door in the lobby reads “We’ve Been Touched By Autism”
This doesn't just apply to me & my family, but to our entire Jerrol’s Team. For some of us, we are touched by Autism as parents, siblings or family members. For others, it is being on the Autism Spectrum themselves. For everyone else, it’s being a co-worker and a friend. Several recent articles in our local newspapers have highlighted some of the issues individuals and families work through each and every day here in Kittitas County. We are a small rural area with few of the options available in larger areas, such as Spokane or Seattle. Providers are limited and employment options are limited. Access to training and medical care often force people to travel to the Westside. At the same time we do have amazing resources like Sprit Therapeutic Riding Center, Trellis, Elmview, Entrust, Parent to Parent, our local school system, our local Developmental Disabilities Administration office, Special Olympics Swimming (and more), and all the people inside and outside of these organizations who have dedicated their careers to help us. Tuesday, April 28th, from 6pm to 8 pm, I will host the annual Autism in Our Community discussion in The Room at Jerrol’s. It will be focused on: life after school and the issues around employment; continuing education; personal supports; and housing. While we will focus on individuals on the spectrum, the topic really applies to anyone and any family with special needs who wants to know about the resources available after graduation. It is open to the public and I invite you to attend. -Rolf P.S. You can contact me any time at 509 925-9851 or 800 858-2427, my cell 509 899-0120, or email Rolf@Jerrols.com.