& Albany County Post - The Altamont Enterprise

More documents

Recommendations

Info

22 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, December 20, 2012 Lighting Up The Center The Enterprise — Mike Seinberg Silhouette of an artist: Fire and fog were part of the dramatic light show as Roddy Chong on strings plays Albany last Thursday as part of the Trans Siberian Orchestra tour. DOH fines nursing home By Anne Hayden GUILDERLAND — The State Department of Health as found serious violations at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home and ordered the facility to pay federal fines of nearly $76,000 along with state fines of $250 per day. The DOH was conducting a regular recertification survey, which occurs every 18 months, according to spokesman Peter Constantakes, when it found several “immediate jeopardy” violations, as well as other, smaller infractions. Immediate jeopardy violations are the most serious citations the DOH gives and mean that the home has issues that could cause serious harm, injury, or death to a resident. The Guilderland Center Nursing Home did not respond to calls seeking comment. Constantakes said the Guilderland Center Nursing Home was fined $5,050 per day, for 15 days, for the immediate jeopardy violations, which are considered federal civil penalties. Those violations had to be remedied immediately. The DOH also instituted a fine of $250 per day for the other infractions, beginning on Nov. 21, and that fine will remain in place until the facility has submitted a plan of correction and had it approved. “The plan of action requires a set date that all the problems will be fixed by, and a step-bystep guide of how it will happen,” said Constantakes. The DOH will complete an inspection of the home after the agreed-upon date. The Guilderland Center Nursing Home, he said, has submitted its plan of correction, and it is under review. After the plan is approved and the issues resolved, the DOH will make the details of the violations available to the public. The company that previously owned the nursing home — Guilderland LTC Management — filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and was threatened with closure earlier this year when it fell behind in taxes, but the new owners — Guilderland Realty Holdings Corp — settled with Albany County and agreed to pay $1 million in back property taxes. “We’re not trying to be punitive, but sometimes, with nursing homes, we have to be,” said Constantakes. “Our main concern is getting the safety violations resolved.” Student News The Enterprise — Mike Seinberg The Lost Christmas Eve: The Trans Siberian Orchestra, with Chris Caffery, above, on guitar, plays for an enthusiastic crowd at Albany’s Times Union Center on Dec. 13. RIT dean’s list These local students have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2012 quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology: — Alexander Charron of Schenectady, a first-year student at the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences; — Terese Davies of Voorheesville, a third-year student at the E. Philip Saunders College of Business; — Matthew De Novio of Schenectady, a third-year student at the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences; — Laura Elling of Altamont, a fourth-year student at the E. Philip Saunders College of Business; — Justin Frederick of Schenectady, a fifth-year student at the College of Applied Science and Technology; — Austin Malerba of Altamont, a first-year student at the Kate Gleason College of Engineering; — Matthew Seita of Guilderland, a second-year student at the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences; — Lisa Trova of Schenectady, a third-year student at the Kate Gleason College of Engineering; and — Scott Vincent of Schenectady, a first-year student at the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Grads — Claire Kaczmarek of Voorheesville earned a bachelor of science degree in advertising and public relations from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Liberal Arts; — Michael Tesch of Altamont earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences; Awards and achievements These local students have recently distinguished themselves: — Nicholas Austin of Schenectady, who is studying mechanical engineering technology at Hudson Valley Community College, was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for twoyear institutions of higher learning; — Joseph Barone of Voorheesville, who is studying business administration at Hudson Valley Community College, was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for two-year institutions of higher learning; and — Christina Hoult of Voorheesville, who is studying liberal arts and sciences at Hudson Valley Community College, was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for two-year institutions of higher learning. For the best in local coverage, read The Enterprise. Beat the High Cost of Heating Automatic & Hand Fired Coal Stoves John O’Pezio & “Berne” Coal (rice & nut coal) • Auto Burn up to 7 days • More Economical than Pellets • Heat for 1/2 the Price of Oil • 5 to 170,000 BTUs • No Chimney needed Valley View Farm 179 Seabury Rd., Berne • www.vvfstoves.com 518-872-1007 Call For Hours
The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, December 20, 2012 23 Its A Manor Of History Senior News Normanvale Manor, a historic house on Nott Road in Guilderland, built in 1780, was owned by Governor John Taylor of New York who had been a New York State Senator. The manor was also owned by Eliphalet Nott, the longest serving president of Union College in Schenectady. Reports indicate theat Eleanor Roosevelt was a frequent visitor at the historic place, according to Alice Begley, Guilderland town historian. Norman Vale is presently the home of Dr. Dilip Das, Ph.D, a human rights consultant to the United Nations, and Dr. Ana Das, M.D., a kidney specialist at Albany Medical Center. Guilderland The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Dec. 24. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 for any questions or information. Monday: Town hall closed; Tuesday: Town hall closed for Christmas Day.; Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, OsteoBusters at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Osteo- Busters at 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Scheduled shopping, OsteoBusters at 9 a.m., balance class at 10:30 a.m., a movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at 10:30 a.m., Mahjongg at 12:30 p.m., and Pinochle at 1 p.m.; and Friday: Exercise class registration, scheduled shopping, painting at 10 a.m., Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m. HEAP program Cold months are approaching. Heating costs will increase. People with monthly incomes under $2,138 for one person, or $2,796 for 2 or more people, are eligible for the Heating Assistance Program called HEAP. This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses, and type of fuel used. Applications to the program should now be available in the senior office. If you need assistance, please set up an appointment with Cindy or Mary Ann. Veterans pension program A federal program, if circumstances are right, will pay additional income to cover long term care costs for at least a third of all US senior households, but only 4.7 percent actually receive the benefit. The program, “Veterans Pension” through the Department of Veterans Affairs, will pay you to hire your family, friends, or others to take care of you. Caregiving spouses are not paid under this program. It will cover costs of assisted living in your home. The Veterans Administration requires extensive documentation for care costs and considerable proof is needed to show the caregiver is indeed an employee of the care recipient. An expert should be sought to help with the application. For a list of those who understand how to get this benefit in your area go to http://www.longtermcarelink. net/ref veterans consultants.htm. Transportation service The town of Guilderland provides transportation service to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and area shopping centers such as Wal- Mart. Bus service is also available to those who attend the Tuesday luncheon program, special events, and selected trips. To register, please make an appointment with the senior office. Tuesday luncheon program Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., over 50 seniors gather to have lunch in our town hall boardroom. Participants may order the featured hot meal (listed on the calendar), or opt for a cold tuna salad plate or cold fruit plate. Orders must be placed with our office by 10:30 a.m., the day before the luncheon and the suggested donation is only $3. Some people decide to bring their own lunch, which is also fine. Following the lunch, many seniors play bingo, board games, shoot a game of pool, or simply converse with friends. Please think about joining our Tuesday family. We would love to have you. Transportation is available. Call the senior office at 356- 1980, ext. 1048 for any questions or information. The Enterprise — Michael Koff An Empire sofa graces a parlor at Normanvale, which is listed on the New York State Register and the National Register of Historic Places. A group of kidney specialists from upstate New York met there on Dec. 18. The group was addressed by Dr. Gerry Appel of Columbia University Medical Center in New York City on the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome using Achtar. Are you considering dentures? Call 452-2579 to speak directly to a dentist who, at no charge, can tell you your options. Geoffrey B. Edmunds, DDS 2010 Western Ave. Guilderland 452-2579 Stay apprised. Read The Enterprise. George W. Frueh Sons FUEL OIL • KEROSENE • dIESEL FUEL• OFF ROad dIESEL FILL-UP SPECIAL Fuel Oil Call for Today’s Price Cash Only 436-1050
Page 1 and 2: The Altamont Enterprise $1.00 & Alb
Page 3 and 4: The Altamont Enterprise - Thursday,
Page 21: The Altamont Enterprise - Thursday,

& Albany County Post - The Altamont Enterprise

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?