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Local Chef Honored for His Contributions
(July 30, 2010) Columbia Rice Home's own Chef Rick Schmitt, CDM, CFPP was recognized at the Dietary Manager Association's (DMA) 50th Annual Meeting and Expo in Chicago, IL. Bringing back to South Carolina the DMA Platinum State Achievement Award, as well as, awards for Membership Initiatives and Government Affairs. "It was an honor to receive the DMA Platinum Award for excellence in leadership on behalf of the South Carolina DMA (SCDMA) in Chicago, as well as the Government Affairs Award for the third year in a row. These awards, as well as others, that SCDMA received show the quality of leadership abilities that Dietary Managers in South Carolina have, and the commitment to their profession that they hold” stated Schmitt. Read more...
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Lutheran Homes Hosts 3rd Annual Wii Bowling Tournament
May 18, 2010 (Columbia) Seven teams from the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina retirement communities competed to win the coveted honor of 'Wii Bowling Champions' at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Columbia. Active seniors from across the state donned their wrist straps and used their remote controllers in a frame-by-frame virtual battle for the champion title. The teams represented residents from each of the Lutheran Homes communities -- Franke at Seaside (Mt. Pleasant), the Heritage at Lowman (White Rock), Rice Home (Columbia), RoseCrest (Inman), and Trinity on Laurens (Aiken). Click here to see coverage of the event from WLTX TV.
Results:
1st – Holy Rollers @ RoseCrest
2nd – Franke Strikers
3rd – Rock-n-Rollers @ Trinity on Laurens
Spirit Award for Cheerleading Squads:
1st - Alley Gators @ Rice
2nd – The Strikettes @ Franke at Seaside Active Lifestyle Community
3rd – Holy Roller Cheer Squad @ RoseCrest
BeWell’s 3rd Annual LHSC Wii Bowling Tournament "Virtual Games" teams:
1st - The AL Strikers @ Franke at Seaside Assisted Living
2nd – Rose Bowlers @ RoseCrest
3rd –Alley Gators @ Rice
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Rice Home Chef in our Nation's Capitol
May 1, 2008 (Columbia) Rice Home's own Chef Rick Schmitt represented South Carolina as one of 30 attendees at the Dietary Manager Association's (DMA) "Day at the Capitol" in Washington, DC. Members of the DMA were in Washington to gather support for legislation that would provide federal recognition of the Certified Dietary Manager credential. This legislation, if passed, will have significant impact on long-term care facilities. Read more...
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church receives prestigious Community Service Award
April 2008 (Columbia) Columbia's own, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church received a distinguished Community Service Award during the recent South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (SCANPHA) Annual Conference. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located on Forest Drive, was nominated by Rice Home for their contributions in serving senior citizens and the communities in which they live through the Operation In-As-Much initiative. Read more...
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Rice Home Receives Grant from Gannett Foundation
June, 2007 (Columbia) Recently, the Gannett Foundation who serves those communities in which Gannett Co., Inc., has a local daily newspaper, broadcast station or cable TV operation, awarded Rice Home a grant to fund computer training for residents of their community. To watch the newscast, click here http://wm.wltx.gannett.edgestreams.net/news/june07/06152007_ricehome_wltx.wmv
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High Honors for Rice Home Employee
March 19, 2007 (Columbia) Rice Home knows the secret to providing superior services to older adults: provide your residents with experienced staff who have extensive knowledge about older adults and the issues that are important to them. Denice D. Halley, Director of Social Work for the Rice Home, has what it takes to set herself apart from the rest. Read more...
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Rice Home Chef to serve as South Carolina Dietary Managers Association Officer March 19, 2007 (Columbia) Savory morsels, nutritional meals and quality ingredients are of the utmost importance to the Rice Home. Chef Rick Schmitt ensures that food prepared at the northeast Columbia retirement community meets that description. Chef Rick, as he is fondly regarded, does not stop with success in the kitchen – he also believes it is important to share his knowledge and experience with the community. He was elected Vice President of the South Carolina Dietary Managers Association (SCDMA) at their recent Spring Workshop. Read more. . .
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Rice Home Employee Named Activity Director of the Year
March 1, 2007 (Columbia) Northeast Columbia's own, Melina "MeMe" Bostrom was named Activity Director of the Year during the recent South Carolina Activity Professionals Association's (SCAPA) Annual Conference. Bostrom has been a vital part of the Rice Home, a continuing care retirement community in Northeast Columbia, since 2004. Read more. . .
New ideas in homes for the elderly (Article from The State newspaper)
August 31, 2006 (Columbia) Some Columbia area retirement homes got to strut their stuff for a group of island visitors this week. Rice Home, The Haven, Wildewood Downs, Alterra Sterling House and Traditions Elder Day Care Center were among those that opened their doors to officials from the British Virgin Islands. Read more. . .
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