Resident, Mrs. Madolyn Truman R.N. was chosen as Resident of the month for October at Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Madolyn Truman
Madolyn Truman was born on July 31st to Agnes and Charles Neutts of Carbondale. She is one of four Children. She has one brother, Miles and 2 sisters, Julia and Mary.
Madolyn graduated from Carbondale High School and pursued a Nursing Diploma from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing and post graduate studies at Marywood College. Madolyn worked at Fordham Hospital in Bronx, N.Y. and later at St Joseph’s Hospital, Carbondale, Pa. She devoted sixty-five years to St. Joseph’s Hospital as a student, Registered Nurse, and in later years as a volunteer. Madolyn continues to receive Christmas Cards from the many people she has helped over the years at the hospital.
After three months of dating, Madolyn married Francis Truman on January 29, 1943. Francis worked on the D&H Railroad and later as Captain of the Guard at Farview State Hospital. They enjoyed taking many Mediterranean Cruises. Madolyn’s hobbies include sewing, embroidery, and reading.
The Trumans raised 2 beautiful children, Francis and Mary, and are blessed with four grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren.
Madolyn is a member of St. Rose Church, Carbondale, and a member of the Ancient Order of Lady Hibernians, the Red Hat Society, and Carbondale BPW.
At Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center, Madolyn enjoys playing bingo, and casino. She also likes to attend Mass, Rosary, and musical events. She is an avid reader with an extensive library.
A party in honor of Madolyn will be held at the facility on October 22nd. Congratulations Madolyn for being chosen Resident of the month.
The Area Agency on Aging for the Counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga will conduct a public hearing at the Susquehanna County Office Building, Conference Room, Public Avenue, Montrose on Thursday, November 7th at 10:30 a.m.
The purpose of the hearing is to inform the public of proposed aging services and program initiatives and the additional funding and services available in fiscal year 2013/14. It is also an opportunity for individuals to offer feedback and ask questions about aging services.
The Area Agency on Aging offers a comprehensive array of services geared to helping older persons remain in their own homes and offering support to caregivers.
“Passion and persistence of a core group can inspire change for an entire community”. These empowering words spoken by Diane Koloski, Women Helping Women Steering Committee, to those that attended the second annual Women Helping Women Breakfast held at the Community Foundation on October 5, 2013 were a call to action and a challenge to make a difference in the lives of women and children living in the Endless Mountains. The Breakfast was held to bring awareness to an initiative that was inspired by one woman who had a heart for her community and a concern for women and the obstacles that hinder them from achieving security and financial independence. Judy Albert Ventresca made a lasting impact on her community in 2004 when she made a decision to spend the entire last year of her professional career working for women. Judy deposited every pay check of that year in a fund she designated “For the Women”. She eventually invited other women to join her efforts and The Women Helping Women Fund was developed, now managed by the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains. It will perpetually provide grants to non-profit organizations that assist women in achieving autonomy, financial security and safety.
Diane Koloski, member of the Women Helping Women Steering Committee
Since the first annual breakfast in 2012, The Women Helping Women Fund has tripled in value by new donations and pledges. With the devastating and lasting impact of domestic violence on our rural community this past winter, the steering committee of the Women Helping Women Fund was compelled to focus on grants that would provide assistance for dating violence education for the young people of our county. At the Breakfast, Diane Koloski emphasized that, “teaching is the way.” She said,
“To teach is to give a skill set, a tool-box, if you will for healthy decision making in relationships.” This past spring the Fund was able to provide a combined total of $3,000 in grants to Care Net, Women’s Resource Center and Trehab to assist them with their education needs. Grant Recipient Representatives Lisa Schmidt , Care Net; Peg Ruddy, Women’s Resource Center; and Tammi Mowry, Trehab each expressed their appreciation at the Breakfast to the Women Helping Women Founders and acknowledged the lasting and positive impact that the grants would have on women and young girls in our community. Collaboration accelerates outcomes; there is still time to become a founding member of this group and make a difference in our community. If you are interested in becoming involved with this initiative that was founded by women, led by women, and focused on meeting the needs of women of the Endless Mountains, please contact The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains at their website www.community-foundation.org or 570-278-3800.
On August 17, 2013 Lynette S. Bedford married Matthew V. Payne at the American Legion Post 86 Susquehanna Pa, 18847.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Payne
Lynette is a 2002 graduate of Susquehanna Community High School, and a 2007/2009 graduate of College Misercordia, Dallas, Pa., with a Master/Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is currently employed at Swedish Edmonds Hospital as a Physical therapist.
Matthew is an Electricians Mate 1 in the Coast Guard on the Ice Breaker Polar Star, Seattle, Wa.
The couple resides in Mount Lake Terrace, Wa.
