As most of you know I am from Milwaukee Wisconsin. Milwaukee

The
Grand Life
MARCH
2015
3015 18th Ave. S.
Great Falls, MT
59405
(406) 771-6200
Grandviewatbenefis.org
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Bill looks as if he’s
screaming in pain from
Michael’s firm grip but
don’t be alarmed! They
are only joking around.
It’s their “secret” handshake!
Lu gets a
special visit
from her
Nephew
for her
birthday!
As most of you know I am from Milwaukee Wisconsin. Milwaukee
and Great Falls have a very long history. There are a lot of Milwaukee
ties to Montana, because of the Milwaukee Road. The rail
transported furs and heavy metals back to Milwaukee. In turn many
settlers came from Milwaukee to Great Falls on the railroad to start a
new life. History amazes me. The items we learn about the future I
believe come from the past.
One of my most prized possessions is a music box that I received from
my mother. She is the great-granddaughter of Valentine Blatz, which
makes me the great-great grandson. Valentine Blatz kept this music
box on his desk in the brewery until his death in 1894.
Valentine Blatz (October 1, 1826 – May 26, 1894) was a GermanAmerican brewer and banker. He was born in Miltenberg, Bavaria and
worked at his father's brewery in his youth. In August 1848 Blatz
immigrated to America and by 1849 had moved to Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. Blatz established a brewery next to Johann Braun's City
Brewery in 1850 and merged both breweries upon Braun's death in
1852. He also married Braun's widow. The brewery produced
Milwaukee's first individually bottled beer in 1874. It incorporated as
the Valentin Blatz Brewing Company in 1889 and by the 1900s was
the city's third largest brewer. Blatz died in St. Paul, Minnesota, while
returning home to Milwaukee from a trip to
California. He was survived by a wife, three sons,
and two daughters. He is buried in a massive family
mausoleum at Forest Home Cemetery in
Milwaukee.
-Dave Krebs, Assisted Living Manager
The Grandview Krewe!
Residents celebrated Mardi Gras by decorating masks, singing and parading around
the Grandview handing out beads and masks to residents, staff and visitors.
Seasonal Allergies
With spring hopefully approaching some of us may experience allergy symptoms, such
as watery, burning eyes, running nose, itchy skin, etc. Some are quick to go to the
medicine cabinet and take something to help and some believe
“I’ve always dealt with this” and take nothing . . . neither are
very good solutions! The Grandview nurses are here to help!
Ask us for some guidance on what medications are available.
We can contact your physician and the pharmacy to ask these
questions for you. Never take a medication unless you know it
will not interact with any other of your routine medications.
Have a wonderful spring!
Wendy Smith, RN/BSN—Clinical Leader at the Grandview Assisted Living
Cabin Fever!
It’s been another long Montana winter and the
residents and staff at Grandview are looking
forward to warmer weather and longer days.
We know spring is right around the corner
because the tulips are starting to peek out of
the soil and snow! We have many things
planned this spring and summer to cure our
cabin fever including fishing, picnics, boat
rides, gardening, yard games, walks outside, scenic drives, outdoor
barbeques and a summer concert series just to name a few! Be on the
lookout for upcoming special events and outings. If you or someone you
know is interested in assisting with an outing or event, contact Cale or
Michael in the Life Enrichment Department at 771-6206. Bring on the
sunshine!
Got Books?
We are building up our library and would love to take your gently used
books off your hands. If you have any books to donate please contact
Cale or Michael in the Life Enrichment Department at 771-6206.
Valentine’s Day was made extra special this
year with a little help from Great Falls Floral.
They made it possible for each of the ladies
in AL to receive a beautiful red rose.
Residents also enjoyed indulging themselves
with fresh fruit and a chocolate fountain.
TIMBERS TEAM AT YOUR SERVICE:
Dave Krebs—Manager of
Assisted Living
Vicky Williamson—Admin
Assistant
John Wallace—Director of
Hospitality
Kathi Ross—Sales Counselor
Wendy Smith, RN—Clinical
Leader
Cale Younce—Life Enrichment/
Move-In Coordinator
“Employee of the Month”
Congratulations to Theresa Bushaw, C.N.A.,
who was recognized by the residents of
Timbers for her outstanding compassionate
care and team work!
Inga celebrated her 101st birthday by not only receiving gifts but by
giving them. On her birthday she presented Assisted Living Manager Dave Krebs with a very special quilt. Inga and her weekly quilting
club made this beautiful quilt using a neck tie Dave had given her
months ago. The quilt now hangs proudly in Dave’s office.