The Messenger, 2006 (2-5. szám)
2006-07-01 / 4. szám
Recent News divides Bethlen Communities Honors Staff The Staff of Bethlen Home and Ligonier Gardens would like to take this opportunity to thank Rev. Imre Bertalan, Executive Director of Bethlen Communities; Michael Walker, Administrator of Bethlen Home; and Julie Skovira, Administrator of Ligonier Gardens for their recent recognition of staff during National Nursing Home Week. In honor of both National Nursing Home Week and the Bethlen Home's 85th anniversary celebration, a special luncheon was held for staff at both facilities. Scholarship Winners Every year, Bethlen Home and Ligonier Gardens each offer a $1000 scholarship to one graduating senior from both Laurel Valley and Ligonier Valley High Schools planning to pursue a career in the medical field. Congratulations to the following winners: Name: Amber Biss School: Laurel Valley H.S. Achievements/Activities: Honor roll, student of the month, "Who's Who" award-winner, Student Council, SADD, AFS, LEO, Forensics, Future Teachers, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, volleyball, marching band, school musicals, Fort Palmer youth group and 4-H Future Plans: Saint Francis University Name: Alexander M. Turcheck School: Ligonier Valley H.S. Achievements/Activities: LVHS ice hockey and golf teams, Wilpen VFD junior fireman, volunteer work with disabled children and Ligonier VFW Auxiliary Essay contest winner Future Plans: Westmoreland County Community College Celebrating Healthy Seniors On May 31, nearly 50 seniors from the area gathered for the first annual Bethlen Communities/YMCA Steps for Seniors event. Bone density and blood pressure screenings, information, raffles, giveaways, exercise demonstrations, a 1 -mile Fun Walk and more were made available for free to all who participated. Thanks to all who helped make the event a success. Congratulations Sandra Fritz, Bethlen Home's Dietary Manager, recently passed her Dietary Manager Credentialing Exam. So what does that mean? Apart from adding the acronyms CDM and CFPP after her name, Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional respectively, Sandy can now also assist with charting and care plans for residents. Currently the certification is not a requirement for dietary managers, but Bethlen Home will benefit from having such a highly-trained professional on staff. Sandy traveled to Harrisburg for the 5-hour written/ multiple choice exam on April 29. Bethlen Communities congratulates Sandy for her accomplishment. Calvin Synod Visits On May 16, Calvin Synod began their annual meeting with a worship service at the Moriah Chapel, followed by lunch in Bethlen Home's Linden Room. At right: Calvin Synod poses for a photo. We are Doers of the Word." James 1:22,25 5
