My Journey to Becoming a Nurse

My Journey to Becoming a Nurse

By Rachel Cannell It all started when I went to church with a friend and noticed they were hosting a job fair the following weekend. Since I was looking for a job, I decided to go. That’s where I met Rosemarie from Gracedale’s Human Resources. She was wonderful! We talked about Gracedale, and I told her how much I enjoy…

The Gracedale Family: A Welcoming Workplace

The Gracedale Family: A Welcoming Workplace

George C. Bensing started as a part-time dietary aide at Gracedale 19 years ago. But even a decade before that, you could find him on the grounds with his grandpa. “My family has had ties to Gracedale and the County for many years,” George said. “My great-great-grandfather was the Director of the Poor in the 1920s, and my great-grandfather was…

Still Leading the Charge

Still Leading the Charge

In his 23 years at Bethlehem Steel, Rodney Schaffer’s work was deeply respected. As a key member of the Steel’s Fire Department, he was first-responder accredited, and he was often the one on standby for the night shift. “One of the top emergencies was the guy on the lottery car that charges the furnaces,” says Rodney. “He would burn the…