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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 October
2006
Vol.
10
Issue #9
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From the President’s Desk… |
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With Our Words We Can Bless or Curse There is a point of Truth that tells us, “With our words we can either bless or curse our lives.” (James 3:10) Our words have the ability to set the direction of our life. It is our choice to steer our path in a positive or negative way simply by what we think and say. There is power in our words! Why? Because you believe your own words more than anyone else’s. |
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Board
of
Directors Joseph
Pugliese Chairman Jerilyn
Keen President Timothy
Gage Director Fred
Martin Director Mary Tiffin Director Chris Bingaman Director Collette
Benner Secretary Gene
McCarty Treasurer
Advisory Committee Jerilyn Keen Scott Constantini Stephen Gaito Robert Vanderwall Jennifer Napp Don Coleman Connie Shoop William Rossnock Joseph Talarico Dr. Elizabth Ciaravino Thomas Bell Agent William Weber Larry Weidman
Consultants Dr.
Vikas
Passi D&A Medical Director Dr. Frederick Maue Mental Health Director |
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This is why we need to think positive thoughts and claim them aloud each day. Romans 4:17 tells us to “call the things that are not…the way you want to see them.” God tells us to claim His favor and believe we have it and then we will see it happen. We must not limit ourselves with negative words. Whatever it is we want to see happen we must declare it. Remember, as believers we are children of the Most High God. No matter what anyone else has said about us in the past, we must shake off the lies of the enemy that were meant to repress us. God promises that He can do anything and all things through us. Tell yourself, ”I am strong! I am healthy! I am blessed! I am more than a conqueror! I am going to have a great day!” Claim whatever it is that you desire to accomplish for Him. We must do this because we will only ever rise to the image we have of ourselves. Negative thoughts and negative words will only ever add up to negative actions. Speak faith and hope for what you want to happen each day. Talk about how you want things to be! Which person do
you think will accomplish more and have a more fulfilling day? The person who gets up, looks in the mirror and says to
himself, my life is going nowhere, I’ll never amount to anything.
I know I am going to have another lousy day or the person who
gets up, thanks God for another day, declares that he is blessed,
talented, equipped with all the necessary skills for doing a great job,
and can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for him to accomplish
today? Our words can have a
powerful impact!
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Scripture
tell us our own negative words can stop the best plan God has for our
life.
It is extremely important for us to speak positively about our
own abilities, and what we hope to accomplish with our lives.
We must fight against being cynical and sarcastic.
Boldly declare each day, I am a Victor and not a Victim!
God is fighting my battles for me!
Start by speaking good things about your ability and declare
God’s favor over your life 5 minutes each day.
Say to yourself, “I am smart, talented, loved, important, good
looking, the best leader, the most driven caseworker, the best dad or
husband, whatever it is you want to be.”
If we train ourselves to use positive self-talk faithfully,
believing it and claiming God’s favor, we will see that we will rise
to new heights and accomplish things we never thought were possible! From my heart to yours, Jerilyn Jerilyn A. Keen, M.A. President |
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News
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Administrative
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The Administrative staff are gearing up for the upcoming Holiday Celebration on December 12th at the Danville Elks’ Banquet Hall. We are excited about this yearly event and look forward to holding the celebration at a new location. There are many awards to present and door prizes to give away on this special night! You won’t want to miss it! We look forward to meeting the guests and spouses of those who choose to bring them. |
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We continue to move forward with the MA approval process. We hosted representatives Shannon Stinnard and Diann Carter from the Office of Mental Health who reviewed each of our Day Treatment facilities. We look forward to what lies ahead for us now that we are an approved Partial Hospitalization Medical Assistance Provider. |
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Bethesda Highlights |
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| We continue to move forward with the MA approval process. We hosted representatives Shannon Stinnard and Diann Carter from the Office of Mental Health who reviewed each of our Day Treatment facilities. We look forward to what lies ahead for us now that we are an approved Partial Hospitalization Medical Assistance Provider. | ||
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This
is
“What’s
Happening”
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Our
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Bloomsburg: We commend the Bloomsburg AEP and Day Treatment for doing a great job with the students and clients. Program Manager Lisa Vandermark and Teacher's Aide Heidi Bennett attended the annual banquet of the Columbia County Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The Bloomsburg Center was recognized at the banquet for their community service efforts. Way to go! Also, an article was published in The Press Enterprise regarding the Bloomsburg Center receiving a donation from the United Way of Columbia County of computers and $1,000 to purchase software and a computer projector! |
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East Stroudsburg: The students and clients are very excited about the new basketball hoops and enjoy using the equipment as part of their gym class and physical activity. The clients are still assisting a local elderly man with landscaping through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. We congratulate Dean of Students Peter Charney and his wife, Rebecca, on the birth of their daughter. Isabella Kathleen made her appearance on November 7th, weighing in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Best wishes! |
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Honesdale: |
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Lehighton: The Lehighton Center positively
discharged a client from the Day Treatment Program in October.
Great job! We welcome
Kevin Loch as the new Caseworker at the Lehighton Center.
The last group of clients in the Community Service Program have
successfully completed their projects.
Another group is being scheduled and are looking forward to
assisting at the Friends of Animals Shelter f |
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Lewistown: As part of an effort to improve the students reading skills, the staff have incorporated 20 minutes of individual or silent reading into the daily curriculum. The staff and students are anxiously preparing for the upcoming holidays. In art class, the students made turkeys with feathers that indicated what they are thankful for. The colorful birds were put on a Thanksgiving inspiration bulletin board. The Day Treatment clients made posters of both their short and long term goals to help them stay focused on their treatment. The Day Treatment clients and AEP students have been working hard on the cleaning and upkeep of the center. The staff are pleased with the work that is being accomplished! |
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Group Home - Middleburg: The Group Home staff presented to Huntingdon and Mifflin County Juvenile Probation Offices. We thank these agencies for opening their doors to allow us to promote our services. The boys' bedrooms look great with the addition of the fresh paint and the new bedding made possible by the generous donation from President Keen and her family. The boys continue to assist at the United Methodist Church's soup kitchen. The American Red Cross of Upper Northumberland County has requested the boys' assistance with collecting food for the needy and helping box the food for distribution. |
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Milton: The Milton Center continues to get a facelift as two bathrooms and several of the floor coverings are being renovated. We welcome Heather Heiny to the Milton Center as their newest caseworker. Heather was previously a teacher's aide at the Montoursville Center and transferred to the Milton Center in October. Caseworker Trainee Jason Lamay transferred to the Montoursville Center to accept the position of Outreach Coordinator of the Be Challenged Program. We look forward to working with these staff in their new roles. On October 19th, the AEP students helped deliver food with the American Red Cross to the residents of the Milton Towers. The AEP students also assisted the American Red Cross with their Food Bank Day on November 1st. The students helped hand out food and carried packages to vehicles. Way to go, kids! |
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Montoursville: The staff wish Heather Heiny the best of luck with her new position of Caseworker at the Milton Center. The staff are also delighted to have Jason Lamay to assist with the Be Challenged Program. Community Service Coordinator Mike Miller and the community service clients have been staying busy at the center fixing the heat registers and doing some interior painting. Secretary Sally Edler prepared her yearly Thanksgiving Feast for the AEP students. Keep up the great work! |
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Scranton: The Day Treatment clients continue to be involved with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program on a weekly basis. On October 24th the clients were able to learn about caring for horses and ended their day with a horseback ride! The staff held their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the AEP and Day Treatment on November 20th. All staff were involved in the preparation of the meal and look forward to this special event every year! Program Manager Cindy Wohlken would like t thank the Scranton staff and all others who kept her son in their thoughts and prayers during his recent illness. The assistance given at the Scranton Center so things could run smoothly in Cindy's absence is greatly appreciated. |
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South Montrose: Teach Doreen Armitage organized a Holiday Food Bank Drive for personal care items including shampoo, soap, toothpaste, cleaning supplies, paper towels, laundry detergent and toilet paper. The food bank supplements their regular food baskets with these items to help the less fortunate in our area. The Center hosted Staff Sergeant Tim Bomboy from the PA National Guard Unit #109 located in New Milford. The students had many questions on his duties and the war in Iraq. Mrs. Beverly Grier, Doreen's mother, made a visit to the center to bake cookies with students for Halloween. The students enjoyed making the cookies and having some treats to take home with them. As part of their drug and alcohol education, the students watched a movie on the history of marijuana. The students are gathering facts about marijuana and making posters to display in the school. Drug and Alcohol Counselor Christina Carter has started a "Girl Power" group. The group meets once a week and are currently working on building self-esteem, using the Bethesda Self-Esteem Curriculum. The students have been busy decorating the center for the fall holidays. They have painted pumpkins and wooden ornaments for the "holiday tree". In their English classes, some of the students have been reading and discussing William Faulkner's short story, The Bear. Other students are reading the book, Tex and discussing how the students relate to it. In math, the students made a number line and put math rules on it. It will be displayed on the wall to use as references in the class. In science, the students have been studying atoms and elements and using M&Ms to make models. They have also been using food labels to discuss portion sizes and have been talking about diabetes. In the government classes, the students have been watching the film JFK and discussing the conspiracy theory around his death. In American History, the students have been reading and discussing the Boston Tea Party and how it started the American Revolution. Wow! |
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Congratulations
To… |
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EMPLOYEE
OF
THE
MONTH…. |
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The following staff were also nominated for Employee of the Month for October. Lee Viola, Community Monitor at the Honesdale Center; Gary O'Neal, Dean of Students at the Bloomsburg Center; Renee Dunbar, Secretary at the Lehighton Center; Brandy Erb, Dean of Students at the Lewistown Center; Chris Fritz, Caseworker Trainee at the Scranton Center; and Kurt Eck, Teacher at the Milton Center. We commend these staff for their efforts and encourage them to keep up the great work! |
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Welcome to our family… Kelly
Maree, Secretary, Honesdale Kevin
Loch, Caseworker, Lehighton Ervin
“Shawn” Crump, Teacher, East Stroudsburg James
Kline, Support Staff, Middleburg Group Home Melissa
Salgado, Teacher’s Aide, East Stroudsburg
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extend out gratitude to President Keen and her husband, Bill, for their
monetary donation to Bethesda for the purchase of gifts for the employee
incentive program. Thank you! |
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| We thank Dave Rose, Community Monitor at the Honesdale Center, for his donation of a computer to the center. This has allowed the staff to upgrade to a newer computer system. Thanks, Dave! | ||
| Congratulations to Lee Viola, Head Community Monitor at the Honesdale Center, for receiving the Caught in the Act of Caring Award for July, August, and September 2006. Lee was selected to receive this award for going above and beyond his regular responsibilities and buffing, stripping and waxing the floors and painting the walls and trim in the building. Lee helps out whenever and wherever he can, often asking others how he can help them. He takes pride in his work and wants to make sure the Honesdale Center is clean and professional looking. Thanks, Lee, for all you have done and continue to do for our agency! | ||
| We congratulate Regional Manager Jennifer Napp for receiving the Administrative Management Team Leadership Award and Program Manager Jamie Yonkin for receiving the Manager’s Award for the Quarter of July, August, and September 2006. We thank both of these managers for all they do each and every day to further the mission of our agency. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! | ||
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Last
but not least, we would like to highlight Director Mary Tiffin.
Mary joined our Board in October of 2005.
Mary lives in Winfield with her three sons.
She stays busy raising her boys - Christopher, age 10, Michael, age
6 and Stephen, age 4. Mary
has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Mary
Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia.
She possesses additional technical training in applied voice and
data technologies. Mary
is the Intercessory Prayer Director for Geisinger Health System in
Danville. Prior to this
position, she was a Senior Account Executive for D&E Communications,
Ephrata, Pennsylvania; Senior Communications Consultant for Alltel
Corporation, Little Rock, Arkansas; and Senior Account Executive for the
Small Leather Goods Division of Accessories Associates, Inc. in New York,
New York. |
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This month we
would like to take the opportunity to share about the Community Service
Program at the Montoursville Center and some of the projects the clients
have completed to make a positive impact in the community! The Community Service Program began in 2004 in order to meet the needs of Lycoming County Juvenile Probation. This program provides the county with an avenue to make sure clients are fulfilling their court-required community service hours, as well as teaching them skills. Our Community Service Coordinator, Mike Miller, schedules the projects for the week and makes sure the clients successfully fulfill their requirement to the community. The goal of the program is three-fold: to teach the client victim awareness, to give the client a sense of pride in his/her community and to give the client the opportunity to learn valuable life skills. To make this program valuable to the client, Mike ensures that the clients maintain consistent attendance. Regular contact is made with the parent and referring agency to communicate client attendance and behavior. The program strives to make a true impact on the clients, showing them their abilities by building confidence, leadership skills and life skills. Lycoming County Juvenile Probation has shared their gratitude for the efforts of our program. It has truly had a positive effect on the local community. Many individuals have shown their support and are becoming more aware that our clients are giving back, making positive changes and becoming valued members of their community. Some of the
recent projects that have been completed include: Þ
Cleaning the floors at Williamsport
High School Þ
Assisting at the Williamsport parks
and grounds Þ
Picking up litter at Bethune
Douglas Community Center, Brandon Park, Memorial Park, Newberry Park and
Indian Park. Þ
Cleaning the cafeteria and
stairwells at Curtin Middle School Þ
Pulling weeds and mulching at
Jackson Elementary School and Curtin Middle School Þ
Mulching Stevens Elementary School Þ
Pulling weeds and mulching at
Brandon Park Þ
Maintaining the yard and sidewalk
at Yoke Fellowship’s Prison Ministry Þ Assisting the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. |
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