December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Area Legend of the Year named at awards banquet Belinda Buggs, CNA, driver, and activities assis- tant for Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wyckoff, was recently surprised at CHCC’s 21 st Annual Service Awards Banquet at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, when she was named the center’s Legend of the Year. Buggs is a resident of Haledon. She was nominated by her co-workers. This fall, Buggs was honored as a Legend Quarterly All Star at CHCC. She was honored for exemplifying the mission and values of CHCC in an outstanding and easily recognizable manner, contributing exemplary service for the benefit of those served at CHCC and beyond, and for demonstrating behavior above and beyond expectations. “Belinda truly loves what she does and shows tre- mendous compassion for the clients and their families,” said Hillcrest Director and CHCC Adult Day Services of Wyckoff Administrator Mary Mariconda. “Her positive attitude and sense of humor are contagious. Clients and caregivers consider her a part of their extended family.” On her own time, Buggs picks up medications for housebound clients and brings meals to those she knows do not have anyone to help them. She is often the nurse’s eyes and ears when it comes to detecting whether a client needs attention. For example, she recognized the symp- toms of a urinary tract infection and notified the nurse. This prevented a hospital admission for the client. “Belinda is equally attentive to families,” said MJ Paulison, CHCC Adult Day Services of Wyckoff’s assis- tant administrator/activities director. “She may notice a family struggling to care for a client and suggest that the social worker call to provide information on home care. If she is aware of financial difficulties that the family is facing, she will notify the social worker so that the family can be aware of available grants.” CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality, compassionate care, offering superior mental-health, Douglas A. Struyk, CPA, LNHA, CHCC president and CEO; Belinda Buggs, CNA, Legend of the Year; Heather Porcaro, MSW, CSW, Heritage Manor Nursing Home social worker and co-chair of the Legends Team; and Sandra Ondrof, gift shop manager and co-chair of the Legends Team. elder-care, residential living, and rehabilitation services. As a non-profit organization, CHCC delivers care to the community based upon the Christian principles on which CHCC was founded more than a century ago.