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Canton Head Start children visit the Maplewood Campus
Canton Head Start children delivered handmade valentines to Maplewood Campus resident Dorothy Nash and other residents. Dorothy then read a valentine story to the children. Lead teacher Amanda Hamilton accompanied the children.

Canton – Crafty Teens- Parishville-Hopkinton students from Miranda Brosell’s art class recently visited with residents at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. Pictured is Dennis Snyder, student, with Albert Gray. Students and residents constructed baked clay pens for residents to keep.

Residents, Staff Welcome New CEO

Ogdensburg– Stephen E. Knight, newly appointed United Helpers Chief Executive Officer, was recently welcomed by residents, family members and staff of the United Helpers Ogdensburg Campus at a reception held in his honor. Knight is pictured with Martha Willenbacher, resident of the United Helpers Adult Residence.

December 29, 2009- Special Guest - Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell recently toured Maplewood Campus with Stephen E. Knight, United Helpers CEO. Maplewood Campus, slated to open soon, will offer in-patient and out-patient rehabilitative services, skilled nursing and St. Lawrence County's first assisted living program.

Ogdensburg – String Folks Entertain – Residents of United Helpers Canton and St. Joseph’s Nursing Home were recently treated to the music of John and Bonnie Danis. Pictured from left to right are: Deborah Mousaw, Jim Miller, Rena Morgan, and Marion Palm. Second row is John and Bonnie Danis. Third row: Patience Boswell, activities coordinator for United Helpers Canton Nursing Home and Sarah Matthews, activities coordinator for St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. The group entertained at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home for dozens of residents.

Honor a Loved One, Purchase a Tile for Maplewood

December 23, Ogdensburg – Generous Support –Lorry Bass recently purchased a commemorative tile, honoring her grandparents and supporting the Society of the United Helpers Maplewood project. Pictured from left to right are: Lori Smithers, Director of Development; Kim McFaddin; Ron Keyes; Bass; and Todd Amo, United Helpers Canton Nursing Home Administrator.
Tiles will be prominently displayed in the “Main Street” building on the new Maplewood Campus and can be purchased by making a gift of $250, $500, $750 or more to the Society of the United Helpers. Tiles are available in three sizes and can accommodate up to ten lines of text, with up to 25 characters per line.
Celebrate the life of a loved one. To learn more about how to purchase a tile, please call the Development Office at 393-3074 Ext. 230 today.

Pictured: Stephen E. Knight at the Society of the United Helpers Annual Meeting. (Alberto photo)

United Helpers Names New CEO

December 17, 2009, Ogdensburg - The United Helpers organization announced Thursday that Stephen E. Knight has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Knight has served as interim CEO since May of 2009. He follows John M. Turongian who stepped down after 20 years to accept a position in St. Louis, MO. Knight lends nearly 21years of healthcare experience to the United Helpers Management team. He has served for the past ten years as the Director of Operations. Prior to that appointment, he served as the Administrator of the United Helpers Care, Inc. Throughout his United Helpers career, Knight has been involved with the development of several United Helpers programs and services: United Helpers Mental Health Services, Individualized Residential Alternatives for people with developmental disabilities, Partridge Knoll independent retirement community; and United Helpers Home Health Services. Most recently, Knight has been instrumental in the development and progression of Maplewood Campus in Canton, NY, which will provide skilled nursing services, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitative services and St. Lawrence County’s first Assisted Living Program. Knight is a North Country native. He was raised in Lisbon and graduated from Lisbon Central School. He attended and graduated from St. Lawrence University, lived in Boston, MA, and then later returned to Northern New York. Knight resides in Colton with his wife, Lianne, and their three children: Hannah, Daniel and Sadie Rose.

United Helpers Welcomes Alycia Cole, OTR/L

December 16, 2009, Ogdensburg- The United Helpers organization is pleased to welcome Alycia Cole, Occupational Therapist, to its Rehabilitation Team. “We are very excited to introduce Alycia to the United Helpers’ family,” said Terry Micelli, Director of Rehabilitative Services. “She brings to United Helpers enthusiasm and experience. We are very pleased to have her aboard.” Cole joins United Helpers following internship positions with North Coast Therapy in Waddington, Benchmark Family Services in Watertown, and Deaconess in Buffalo, where she worked and participated in Early Intervention programs. She is a licensed therapist and graduate of the Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY where she earned her Master’s and Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. “I am very excited to join the United Helpers organization,” Cole said. “The company has a very strong, positive history and a reputation for quality. I really look forward to working with the residents and being able to focus on their needs and improving their quality of life.” Cole is a native of the North Country and resides in Ogdensburg.