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The BeaconPublished
by: Bethesda Day Treatment
Center,
Inc.
...let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 March
2006
Vol.
10
Issue #3
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From the President’s Desk… |
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The
True
Meaning
of
Easter Ask the average young person today what Easter is all about and he'll tell you it’s about the Easter bunny, and finding filled Easter baskets. And, of course, there are Easter eggs to dye and hunt, lots of chocolate, marshmallow peeps and jelly beans -- you've got to have jelly beans. |
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Board
of
Directors
Joseph Pugliese Chairman
Jerilyn Keen President
Timothy Gage Director
Fred Martin Director Mary Tiffin Director
Collette Benner Secretary
Gene McCarty Treasurer
Advisory Committee
Jerilyn Keen
Scott Constantini
Stephen Gaito
Michele Nixon
Jennifer Napp
Don Coleman
Connie
Shoop
William Rossnock
Joseph Talarico
Dr. Elizabeth Ciaravino
Thomas Bell Agent William Weber Larry Weidman |
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But
it
is
really
sad
that
most
children
today
don't
know
the
True
Meaning
of
Easter.
They
haven’t
been
told
the
story
of
Jesus.
About
the
man
who
is
God's
Son,
who
came
to
show
people
the
love
God
has
for
them.
They
haven’t
been
told
about
all
of
the
good
works
and
miraculous
healing
He
did
and
continues
to
do.
They
aren’t
told
about
how
evil
people
battered
and
bruised
and
then
murdered
this
gentle
loving
man
by
nailing
him
to
a
cross.
They
haven’t
been
told
about
how
Jesus
was
buried
in
a
rock-hewn
tomb
or
how
the
Roman
soldiers
were
powerless
the
morning
of
that
third
day
when
the
stone
rolled
away
and
Jesus
walked
forth
alive!
Someone
needs
to
tell
them
that
the
True
Meaning
of
Easter
is
about
the
resurrection
of
the
Lord
and
Savior
Jesus
Christ.
Because
of
what
Jesus
did
for
us
by
paying
the
price
on
the
cross,
even
though
people
may
die,
they
will
not
stay
dead.
Because
of
his
sacrifice
they
can
live
forever.
Even
our
bodies
will
be
raised
from
the
dead
just
like
Jesus'
body
was….if
we
believe
in
Him.
I'm
sure
that
Jesus
loves
bunnies
and
he
must
have
created
chocolate
too
(because
it
is
so
good)
but
I
challenge
you
to
pass
on
the
real
story
this
year?
Make
sure
the
kids
of
today
know.
Go
ahead
buy
bags
of
jelly
beans
and
dye
a
couple
of
dozen
eggs
but
don't
suppress
the
real,
fascinating
truth
of
Jesus'
triumph
over
death. |
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After
all,
those
same
children
are
trying
day
by
day
to
make
sense
of
the
death
and
life
they
see
around
them.
They
have
real
hopes
and
real
fears
and
a
destiny
unfolding.
They
deserve
a
real
"Jesus
Easter"
this
year.
He
changed
my
life.
And
millions
around
the
world
would
echo,
"Mine,
too.
He
touched
my
life,
too."
Many
can
testify
to
what
Jesus
has
done
in
their
lives
to
bring
them
from
the
brink
of
disaster
to
peace
and
meaning
and
joy.
He
changes
people
for
good!
While
religious
leaders
have
come
and
gone,
the
fact
remains:
only
One
stepped
forth
from
the
tomb.
Only
One
has
risen
from
the
dead.
Only
One
has
conquered
death.
Only
One
offers
the
promise
of
eternal
life
to
those
who
follow
him.
"I am the resurrection and the life," Jesus said. "He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." He's alive, you know….that's what Easter is all about!
From my heart to yours, Jerilyn Jerilyn A. Keen, M.A. President |
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News
from
our
Administrative
Office… |
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| In celebration of Sue's birthday on March 29th, we were able to spend some time in fellowship and enjoy a piece of cake! Happy Birthday, Sue! | ||
| As
the
Easter
Holiday
is
nearing,
we
would
like
to
wish
everyone
a
Happy
Easter!
May
you
and
your
family
be
blessed
and
take
a
moment
to
focus
on
the
meaning
and
hope
of
Jesus’
resurrection!
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Bethesda Highlights |
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| The Balancing It All for Working Mothers Training was a great success. We had a total of 15 working mothers attend. A wonderful time of sharing and fellowship was enjoyed by these ladies. This time was also used to encourage our fellow working mothers and give personal insight to each other. We are looking forward to hold this training on a regular basis. Thanks to President Keen and HR Executive Assistant Collette Benner for preparing the training! | ||
| We are excited to announce that Bethesda has been approved by the Office of Medical Assistance as an approved MA provider for our Intensive Day Treatment Program. We are excited about what this means for our agency. We are looking forward to working with the local MH/MR offices to get additional referrals to our program. We thank President Keen for all her hard work and perseverance during the process to get approval. | ||
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This
is
“What’s
Happening”
at
Our
Centers… |
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Bloomsburg: To celebrate the first day of Spring, Teacher Jason Campbell took the positive students to Rita's. Jason and the students enjoyed Italian ice! Day Treatment Supervisor Shelby Scott and Caseworker Trainee Denny Dietterick have been working hard to keep programming running smoothly. The staff and clients will be starting their community service with Trout Unlimited in the near future now that the warmer weather is making its appearance. |
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Honesdale: The staff continue to remain as a united team at the Honesdale Center with the constant referrals coming in. A meeting was held with Wayne County Children and Youth and Probation Departments to promote our services. The Honesdale Center is looking to hire a new teacher's aide for the AEP. The staff have been working hard to give the center a face lift. The rooms have been receiving a fresh coat of paint. The staff have been working very hard to ensure that the center continues to look professional. The money that the Honesdale Center received from the 50/50 drawing at the Holiday Celebration was used to buy the supplies to spruce up the center! Drug and Alcohol Counselor Gina Mavromatis held a Christmas in March celebration. She decorated her office to host the event! |
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Lehighton: Our prayers go out to one of our Day Treatment clients at Lehighton. Josh has been in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the past few weeks due to a viral infection in his heart. He was downgraded from the ICU; however, his heart is working at only 30%. Please keep Josh in your prayers. The Lehighton Center is offering the Competency class again this upcoming quarter, due to start on April 10th. The Community Service Program is in its final stages to being started at the Lehighton Center. We are waiting on the final words from Carbon County to start the program. |
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Lewistown: The AEP students participated in a Gertrude Hawk fundraiser in order to earn a trip to Knoebel's later this Spring. The students earned over $500. Way to go! The Day Treatment clients helped with the Pennsylvania Clean Ways in conjunction with Mifflin County Juvenile Probation. Judge Rick Williams was also in attendance. We are proud of the clients for their help and positive behavior! Wedding bells will be ringing for Caseworker Hillary Worley! The Lewistown staff are excited about our Day Treatment program being approved for Medical Assistance and look forward to "healing more heart and changing more lives" with the additional referrals to our program! |
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Group
Home
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Middleburg:
The
Group
Home
residents
continue
to
work
through
the
Independent
Living
Skills
Curriculum.
Thinking
and
learning
about
their
careers
and
future
is
inspiring
the
residents
to
apply
for
jobs
within
the
community.
The
staff
are
working
to
set
up
a
private
counseling
room
at
the
Group
Home
in
conjunction
with
the
academic
room.
The
residents
and
staff
are
also
looking
forward
to
spring
cleaning!
The
residents
continue
to
serve
at
the
Snyder
County
Recycling
Centers
and
the
St.
Andrew’s
United
Methodist
Church’s
soup
kitchen
on
a
regular
basis.
The
residents
are
excited
to
help
at
the
community
block
parties
which
begin
in
April.
We
welcome
Wesley
Brought
to
the
Group
Home
as
our
new
support
staff. |
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Montoursville: Special thanks to Foster Care Coordinator Stephanie Rice and Day Treatment Supervisor Gary Shipman for presenting our programs to Sullivan and Clinton Counties. As a result, we received two referrals from Clinton County! Special thanks to the rest of the Day Treatment staff for helping to accommodate the transportation schedule with the addition of a new county. Your efforts are appreciated! AEP school staff Shelly Dickey, Heather Clark and Christina Noviello recently attended a free training for educators sponsored by The Corning Museum of Glass. The museum provided hands-on training of the science and art of glass. The staff learned how to enhance their students' learning experience and saw live glass blowing demonstrations. We welcome John Hoffman as our new Community Monitor at Montoursville. |
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Sciota: The Sciota staff continue to stay united as the AEP referrals continue to skyrocket! Just in time to be moving closer to the relocation to a new building! The Day Treatment clients continue to do community service at Burnley Workshop. We welcome Kerri Ann Downey, Teacher’s Aide and Jacqueline Degraffenreid, Teacher, to the Sciota AEP! |
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Scranton: The Scranton Center continues to run smoothly. Twelve of the AEP students have been attending a Life Skills Program in conjunction with the University of Scranton. The students are working with Occupational Therapist students and Bethesda Advisory Committee Member Dr. Liz Ciaravino on occupational, academic and various life skills. Some of the AEP students are working with the Big Brother/Big Sister Program as part of their community service efforts. We wish farewell to Drug and Alcohol Counselor Jeremy Wohlken as he has resigned to take a position at Marworth. We thank Jeremy for all he has contributed to the Drug and Alcohol Program. You will be missed! |
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| South Montrose: The Day Treatment clients are making plans to plant a vegetable garden next to the center. The clients did a road clean-up on Ellsworth Drive to remove the litter that was "hiding" under the snow during the winter! As part of strengthening our relations with Susquehanna County, Program Manager Nolan Robinson is playing a friendly game of basketball on a weekly basis with the county staff. The AEP students continue to remain busy with their academics. The students are decorating the center for Spring and Easter and making decorations for the holiday tree. For their Drug and Alcohol Education, the students participated in a "tobacco and your health" poster contest, which is on display at the center. Poster were judged by the staff and the top three winners received candy bars as their rewards. The Honor Club and Pledge members spent a Thursday morning at the local bowling alley where they enjoyed bowling, arcade games and snacks. The staff participated in "Safe Kids Night" held at the Blue Ridge High School. Staff joined with other area agencies to promote safety for kids and to promote our agency in the Susquehanna County area! Great job! | ||
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Congratulations
To… |
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EMPLOYEE
OF
THE
MONTH…. |
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Welcome to our family… John
Hoffman,
Community
Monitor,
Montoursville
Wesley
Brought,
Support
Staff,
Middleburg
Kerri
Ann
Downey,
Teacher’s
Aide,
Sciota
Jacqueline Degraffenried, Teacher, Sciota
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would
like
to
take
a
moment
to
thank
Corporate
Business
Manager
Stacey
Kifolo
on
her
hard
work
submitting
applications
for
various
grants
for
our
agency.
Applications
have
been
submitted
for
grants
through
the
Central
Susquehanna
Community
Foundation
and
the
United
Way
of
Columbia
County
for
the
Bloomsburg
Center.
We
will
also
be
pursuing
the
Pocono
Health
Foundation
grant
for
the
Sciota
Center
in
order
to
purchase
tools
for
parenting
classes
or
information
on
treating
sex
offenders.
We
will
also
be
looking
into
the
Dr.
Phil
Foundation
for
funds
for
the
foster
care
kids
to
get
personal
items.
An
application
will
be
submitted
to
the
First
Community
Foundation
of
PA
for
the
Montoursville
Center
for
more
tools
and
equipment
for
the
Drug
and
Alcohol
program
and
parenting
courses.
We
are
looking
into
a
grant
from
the
Operation
Good
Neighbor
Foundation.
We
will
also
be
applying
for
a
grant
through
the
Verizon
Foundation
to
request
computers
and
computer
training
for
our
staff.
Thanks,
Stacey,
for
all
your
hard
work
in
researching
and
applying
for
these
grants! |
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As
part
of
their
curriculum,
the
students
have
been
learning
life
skills
in
the
area
of
employment.
The
students
have
been
focusing
on
writing
resumes
and
cover
letters.
In
addition,
they
are
learning
how
to
complete
a
job
application.
The
students
will
be
learning
how
to
dress
for
job
interviews
as
part
of
their
upcoming
studies.
These
skills
will
be
very
beneficial
when
these
young
people
start
searching
for
employment.
Keep
up
the
great
work!
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