April 2014 - Elwood Care Center

April 2014
www.elwoodcarecenter.com
Excellence in Care & Compassion
The Heart of the Matter…
…Our Residents
Maxine Leggott was born on January 17, 1923, in Elwood,
Nebraska to Dewey and Myrtle Smith (Steinbrink). She is a
lifelong resident of Elwood and has always been one of its
“biggest” supporters. She attended the Elwood Public School and
graduated with the Class of 1940 as Valedictorian.
Maxine Leggott
Resident of the Month
Maxine married James J. Leggott (Jimmy) on June 17, 1943 at
Fort Sill, Arkansas, where he was stationed in the Army. The
couple was blessed with three sons, Jim (Kathy) of Elwood, Gregg
of Aurora, Colorado; Rick (Anita) of Edina, Minnesota along with
the following grandchildren: Lyndsay (West Des Moines, Iowa);
J.D. (St Louis Park, Minnesota); Greggory (student at SMU);
Jeffrey (Senior) and Marie (5th grader) of Edina, Minnesota and
one great-granddaughter: Avery (West Des Moines, Iowa).
In July, 1950, Maxine and Jimmy purchased the local well and
windmill business from Charlie Smith which later became Leggott
Plumbing, Inc. The couple continued working in the business until
they retired in 1993.
Maxine always had a great love of music and it still shows today as she continues to share her talents
by playing the piano for Sunday church services at the Elwood Care Center. She started playing the
piano for the Christian Church at the age of 16. Over the years she has been choir director,
accompanist for numerous weddings, funerals and other musical events. She gave piano lessons to
many young people over the years (although they aren’t so young anymore).
Maxine’s greatest enjoyments in life continue to be her family, friends, church and her town “Elwood”.
She became part of the Elwood Care Center and Assisted Living family on June 15, 2013. We are
honored to recognize her as our April Resident of the Month.
Elwood Care Center Board of Directors
Chairman, Betty Koenig
Nina Anderson
Dick Bennett
Bill Monter
Dan Stoll
Getting to know our Staff….
Welcome to ECC
New Residents
Lola Debban has worked in housekeeping for 11 years
at Elwood Care Center.
Doris Mosher
Nila Nichols
Albert Wonderly
Glen Bowers
Lola enjoys getting to know the residents, making them
smile with a kind word or pat them on the arm. Also,
the kindness and help I receive from my co-workers.
They all truly make my days happy and glad to be with
them all at ECC.
Something about ECC that people may not know is that
it is more than just a Care Home. There is wonderful
care from the nurses, great physical therapist, activities
every day, beauty shop, beauty hour, good food, good
cooks, whirlpool baths, clean rooms and laundry done
daily. There is also special entertainment at least once
a month and of course caring staff always.
Lola’s hometown is Elwood. Lola has had a sister,
Althea Schroeder reside at the care center.
Lola lost her husband, Bill, 3 ½ years ago. She has
four children-Valorie, Lisa, Jan and Keith.
She enjoys working in the yard—love my flowers,
especially tulips. She also enjoys her grandchildren
when she can be with them.
Staff Birthdays
Teddy Remmenga—20th
Matthew Toledo—21st
Residents Birthdays
Al Wonderly—14th
Marilyn Frost—21st
Lola’s favorite dinner at work is the chicken dinners and
Patsy’s cinnamon rolls. She loves homemade potato
soup and chicken at home.
Her favorite vacation spot is any place near her kids—
from Georgia to California.
She belongs to the Legion Auxiliary and church
activities.
If you’d like to be added or taken off our
mailing list, please email
[email protected] or call 785-3302
Serving our Community for over 40 Years
Excellence in Care & Compassion
We would like to welcome Henry
Rhymes to the Dietary Department.
He will be a cook and helper. His
hometown is Moulthrie, Georgia.
Henry is not married and has four
children. They are all grown.He
doesn’t have a favorite food as he
enjoys all food.
The Elwood Pirates went to State Basketball this year,
the first time since 1990. The Care Center showed their
support and saw the team off to Lincoln. Pictured are
Irene Kenning, Amanda Klein, Lacie Evans, Norma
Foss, Don Foss, Jenn Ward, Susie Ocken, Carolyn
Houser and Kate Reiners.
In Loving Memory
He would like to visit Jamaica
sometime.
We would like to express
our sympathy to the family
of Cliff Hagan. A memorial
service was held in his
honor.
In his free time he likes to watch TV.
Henry doesn’t belong to any clubs or
volunteer anywhere.
Staff Years of Service
1 year
Michelle Head
Michelle Estrada
Diane Chavez
2 years
LaVonne Tiede
3 years
Heidi Button
21 years
Irene Kenning
22 years
Marilyn Burkhalter