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each client reach their full potential. Clients volunteer in the community at A.R.K. (Association to Rescue Kritters), Habitat for Humanity, various churches, and River House Baby Pantry. They learn skills through employment training, such as in the packaging, selling and delivering Spencer's Candy. “To have those individuals attain a sense of self worth, self esteem and the knowledge that they belong,
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(Exit 259 off I-75). Trails: Aspen Trail, Deer Run Trail, and Weary Legs Trail. • Rayburn Estate Trail – family friendly paved 2-mile hike & bike pathway which crosses the AuSable River with a wooden foot bridge. Parking area is located a few miles east of town off N. Down River Rd. across from M.A.T.E.S.
and are part of something (special) is priceless,” Somer said. Always looking toward the future, Somer hopes to one day offer an in-county employment opportunity such as the After 26 Depot Cafe in Cadillac, which is dedicated to employing adults with developmental disabilities and cognitive impairments in Wexford, Missaukee, and Osceola counties. One thing she is particularly proud of is how ROOC has earned and maintained its Commission
OGEMAW COUNTY 7 – Sasquatch Gravel Chase. Info: bikereg.com/50308 14-15 – Victorian Art Fair at Irons Park in West Branch. Info: victorianartfair.com/. 17-22 – Ogemaw County Fair at fairgrounds on Rifle River Trail. Info: ogemawcountyfair.org. 24 – “Cruising the Classes from
on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation. CARF is a world wide and recognizes health and human service providers as having met specific standards for quality of service to clients. Whether in their 20s, 80s and in between, the clients at ROOC hold a special place in her heart. “It's a great organization and I'm fortunate to be a part of it.” For information on ROOC visit rooc.org.
6-8 p.m. at the Dairy Queen parking lot in West Branch.
OSCODA COUNTY 13-14 – Heritage Days at Oscoda County Fairgrounds. Info: Sandy at 734-788-3254. (See schedule on page A-1.)
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