May 2014, Vol. 1 Issue 4

TodayMarlin Johnson spent nearly 20 years leading

Bethany Home Association and helping the or-ganization grow from a long-term care facility to a continuum care retirement community.

Johnson marked his last day as administrator and CEO April 30. He an-nounced his resignation in March and a farewell re-ception will be held Tues-day, May 6, to celebrate his tenure.

Johnson came to Beth-any Home Association in 1994 after serving as the COO for Hartford Inc. in Sabetha. It was two Lutheran ministers that convinced him to apply and then accept the job as administrator.

Since joining BHA, Johnson has overseen numerous changes - both good and bad - in the healthcare field and services.

“The healthcare field has become one that you must always be alert to changes and regulations because those usually spell costs or opportuni-ties to be gained,” Johnson said.

He added that the services offered at a tradi-

tional long-term healthcare center has grown from simple intermediate care to skilled nurs-ing, respite care, assisted living and independent living. BHA has followed the industry trends under Johnson’s tenure by adding the indepen-dent living cottages and duplexes, building the assisted living home and purchasing the former bank building in Assaria to be converted into a homes plus.

Despite industry changes and an expansion of services, BHA has never abandoned its commit-ment to quality, personalized care.

Johnson Reflects On Time At BHA

Help us wish Marlin Johnson a fond farewell.

We will be holding a reception in Marlin’s honor from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6,

at the Bethany Home Activities Center.

If you are unable to attend the reception, cards can be sent to Marlin at 411 N. 3rd St,

Lindsborg, KS 67456

Reception Planned

Marlin Johnson

See Johnson, Page 3

Learn more about Bethany Home and its residents by joining our mailing list. Sign up for either the print or digital copy of our newsletter by emailing Katie Sawyer, Marketing Director, at ksawyer@bethanyhome.com.

Peters Named Interim AdministratorLinda Peters has been

named interim administrator for the Bethany Home Asso-ciation, taking over Marlin Johnson’s duties and serving until a new administrator is named.

Peters currently serves as the executive diretor of the Progressive Health Alliance. She will continue with those duties while working at Beth-

any Home. Prior to joining PHA, Pe-

ters worked as administrator and CEO of Bethesda Home and Retirement Center in Goessel.

Take an opportunity to meet Peters during a meet-and-greet Wednesday, May 14, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the activities center.

Peters

Bethany Home Celebrates Nursing Home WeekGrab your flip-flops and

dig out your flower shirts, it’s time to hula!

Bethany Home Association will be joining the American Health Care Association in its national celebration of nurs-ing homes and “Living the Aloha Spirit.”

The week of May 11-17 will be filled with Ha-waiin-themed festivities and celebrations to celebrate the residents and staff of Bethany Home.

Each department is re-sponsible for decorating a dif-ferent part of Bethany Home and a luau will be held Friday,

May 16, for residents and staff.

During Nation-al Nursing Home Week, residents are

encouraged to join the cele-bration by wearing Hawaiin shirts and decorating their rooms in a Hawaiin theme.

See May’s activity calendar for more details on each day’s events. Aloha and Mahalo!

Zumba with us!When: Monday, May 5, 6 p.m.Where: Bethany Home, Activities CenterWhat: Zumba offers a fun,dance inspired aerobic activity. Moves can be modified.

Welcome to Bethany Home

Let’s Celebrate!We have several residents celebrating birthdays this month:

Lan Nelson - 32 yearsSteph Scott - 25 yearsDonieta Craig - 24 yearsJayne Daily - 22 yearsElizabeth Showalter - 18 yearsPamela Starks - 14 years

Angela Gossman - 14 yearsDonna Smith - 14 yearsJenny Adams - 12 yearsChris Lefort - 12 yearsJanet Shogren - 11 yearsMelissa Scott - 9 years

Emily McCoy - 8 yearsDebra Pinnick - 7 yearsMendi Paramore - 2 yearsSunserria Nichols - 1 yearHeather Nichols - 1 yearHunter Venables - 1 year

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone

who lives and believes in me will never die.”

John 11:25,26

If you are able, the passage could be memorized or put in a place where it will serve as a reminder during the month.

In Jesus, God has promised to be with us each day, to bring us life now and forever, and to

love us always. God’s living Word reminds us

of His love and help.

Pastor Bill Buschbom

Pastor Bill’s Blessings

Please join us in welcoming the following residents to the Bethany Home family.

These staff members are celebrating their work anniversaries with Bethany Home:

Elaine Bednarez (Cottage)Edna Kvacik (Cottage)

Joyce Englund (Assisted Living)Daniel Jaso (Assisted Living)

Danny Shamburg (Elin)Jamie Goodwin (Elin)

Betty Shultz - 16Howard Youngblom - 19

Red Everhart - 25Alice Nelson - 25

Chester “Chet” Bro - 26

Johnson said he has contin-ued to stay on top of new tech-nologies and methods to allow staff to efficiently and effectively care for residents.

“We are always changing and always adapting to the present and the future and continuing to do things to stay out in front of the curve,” Johnson said. “Bethany Home was early into

the electronic world and has continued to grow in the ability to record more efficiently and more accurately and with more ability to glean information that allows for planning for that care to happen.”

But it hasn’t been all hurdles for Johnson. One of his favorite aspects of serving as adminis-trator is seeing people flourish and succeed.

“My job has allowed me the

opportunity to recognize peo-ple’s abilities and to place them into positions to succeed and to watch them fly,” He said.

Johnson said he will now turn his attentions to finding a new position.

Interim Administrator Linda Peters will take over his duties until a new, permanent admin-istrator is named.

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