Calvin Synod Herald, 1984 (84. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1984-02-01 / 1. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD — 8 — REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA BETHLEN HOME RETIREMENT COTTAGES Growing older is probably the most profound shock of our lifetime. It is because we have to adjust to a decline in physical vigor and a change in our physical characteristics. Then we are confronted with other problems. Children leave home. We become grandparents. We may be lonely in a changed neighborhood. So, not only physiological but social changes affect our lives too. Suddenly our home becomes too big and many times our pension too short. The old home’s maintenance becomes not only a physical but a costly burden. We grow old, and we all have to accept that fact. Our vital question is: What are the constructive ways of growing older and staying alive as long as we live? The Bethlen Home Retirement and Independent Living Plan in a safe, protective environment with security if illness comes could be a suitable answer for you. For sixty years, the Bethlen Nursing Home has provided quality care for the aged with love and compassion. As a church related, non-profit health care facility, affiliated with the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, a Fraternal Life Insurance Company, we serve on two levels of nursing care, Skilled and Intermediate. The Home is certified for Medicaid and Medicare. The professional medical staff provides 24 hour continuous nursing care, working tirelessly to insure the comfort and well-being of the residents. Physicians are on call 24 hours a day also. In a further out reach of service to members of the Hungarian community and our surrounding neighbors in the Ligonier Valley, we have added a new dimension to our nursing home, in the form of retirement cottages. These units are designed for those 65 and over, who desire to live out their lives comfortably in a protected, caring environment. The two bedroom cottages are set on a hill with a commanding view of picturesque Ligonier Valley and the surrounding mountains, providing an ever-changing panorama of the four seasons. Each cottage consists of a living room, kitchen, full bath with a linen closet, stove, washer/dryer, hot water heater, electric baseboard heat and an oversized garage. At the present time, we have nine cottages built and occupied. Future cottages will be built upon interest and requests, as our overall site plan has included over 20 cottages. The cottages will vary in price starting approximately at $40,000. Construction of these cottages takes approximately three months upon signing a contract and the interested resident may have some choices as to color scheme, etc. A small monthly maintenance fee provides lawn mowing, snow removal and general repair and maintenance of appliances. Residents will also be responsible for payment of utilities, telephone, water and sewage. The Bethlen Home Retirement Cottage Plan offers a convenient Life-Time agreement with priority of entering into the level of 24 hour nursing care when and if the need arises. In the event of death, or a resident wishing to move away, the “remaining equity”, would revert to the estate of the deceased resident or be refunded to one who moves away. The Equity would be payable in the following increments: First year — 80% 2 to 5 — 75% 5 to 10 — 50% Residents acquire no legal title to or ownership of the cottage, but only a right of occupancy and Equity, in accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement. Residents are to be completely self-sufficient and responsible for their own care, transportation, living expenses, including food, as well as a refrigerator. Insurance on personal possessions will also be the residents responsibility. Residents are responsible for any expenses where physicians, hospital confinement, specialists, nurses, special equipment, drugs, etc., are required. If you desire to come and see the cottages for yourself, we would be most happy to arrange an appointment. Please call ahead for a convenient time, at (412) 238-6711, or write for further information to: Rev. Paul Kovács, Administrator, The Bethlen Home, P.O. Box 657, Ligonier, Pa. 15658. I GARY, INDIANA j The First Hungarian Evangelical and Reformed Church began with a few devoted Hungarian pioneers of Gary as early as 1907. They worshiped first in homes and later in Gary’s Neighborhood House where the congregation was organized in 1913. From 1916 to 1920 they shared the church building of the English Reformed Church. In 1920 the congregation erected a church and parsonage on land purchased from the Gary Land Company located at 1300 Jackson Street, Gary, Indiana. The church and parsonage were built and dedicated in 1921. The congregation continued to worship at this location, strengthening their faith and worshiping in their mother language. The English service was soon to be instituted and both languages are heard in the church services today. On April 28, 1959, the First Hungarian Evangelical and Reformed Church was struck by lightning and totally destroyed by fire. The congregation remained faithful to the strong foundations which they had established and selected a site for the building of a new church. Continuing to remain in the Gary area, 5160 Georgia St., was the new site which was selected as the location for the church. The name had been changed to the Grace Reformed Church — United Church of Christ. Ground breaking took place on December 4, 1960 and on September 9, 1962, the structure was dedicated to the glory of God, with Rev. Frank Endrei officiating. Aliving charter member of the congregation is Mrs. Mary Banchy, presently Mrs. Mary Banchy and Danielle Tovsen residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mrs. Banchy has 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The Grace Reformed Church recently celebrated its 70th anniversary under the pastorate of the Rev. Zsolt Takacs.
