Pinecrest News

Pinecrest News
JULY 2009
Check out our website: www.pinecrestmcf.org
Our newsletter can now be accessed on the “Highlights” page on our website.
Our First Outdoor Cookout of the summer.
It was a scorcher. Well over 80º F.
Heat aside, it was a GREAT TIME!
Thanks, Penney and Crew!
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***** Notice to All Pinecrest Staff in All Departments *****
When calling in to Pinecrest call in to a direct line number. Do not use the main number (497-5244).
Your cooperation will ease much of the congestion on the main line. Thank you for your cooperation.
DISNEYLAND ATTRACTIONS – WORD SEARCH
WORD LIST
Indiana Jones ADVENTURE
ASTRO Orbitor
DUMBO the Flying Elephant
GADGETS go Coaster
JUNGLE Cruise
MAD Tea Party
PIRATES of the Caribbean
Winnie the POOH
Disney RAILROAD
SLEEPING Beauty
It’s A SMALL World
SPACE Mountain
SPLASH Mountain
Enchanted TIKI Room
Mr Toad’s WILD Ride
Thought for the Pinecrest Team: A little Story... to show that Attitude and not
aptitude determines ones altitude.
A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said," Lord, I would like to
know what Heaven and Hell are like.
The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in.
In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of
stew which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin
and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles and each found it
possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful, but because the handle was longer than their arms, they
could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and
suffering. The Lord said, "You have seen Hell.”
They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large
round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with
the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The
holy man said, "I don't understand".
"It is simple said the Lord, "it requires only one skill. You see, they have learned to feed each other. While the
greedy think only of themselves."
Moral: It is a person’s attitude that makes a place of work, a heaven or hell.
Success and happiness are all about effective teamwork…
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Happy Birthday Residents!!
Wave Gribble............. July 04
Elsie Stone ................. July 10
Gertrude Kutches ..... July 13
William Tebo ............. July 19
Walter Welch.............. July 24
Robert Moto .............. July 26
Joyce Daugherty ......................... July 04
Ada Forgette ............................... July 13
Lester LeBeau ............................. July 17
Robert Robinette ........................ July 22
Hildegarde Ruleau ...................... July 25
Robert Koski............................... July 29
Pinecrest’s Staff Birthdays!!
Lois Ball............................................... July 28
Sharline Corrigan ............................... July 11
Natalie Gendron ................................ July 17
Janis Klee ............................................ July 02
Frances Marsicek ............................... July 30
Elizabeth Pavlat ................................. July 03
Amanda Poupore ............................... July 06
Ann Schultz ........................................ July 16
John Stevenson .................................. July 09
Kathleen Teal ..................................... July 09
Ericka Williams .................................. July 17
Cindy Zini ........................................... July 09
Judith Bellefeuille .................................... July 27
Peggy Eichhorn ....................................... July 11
Betty Hansen ............................................ July 15
Jessica Kleiman ........................................ July 07
Barbara Murray ........................................ July 27
Jordan Pell ................................................ July 14
Stacey Schoen .......................................... July 02
Nicole Stachowicz ................................... July 30
Peggy Strahl .............................................. July 13
Mary Tebear ............................................. July 19
Penny Wilson ........................................... July 20
NAHCA NEWS
This year the C.N.A. National Convention will
be held Sept. 16 & 17 at the Argosy Hotel Spa
& Casino in Kansas City, Missouri.
Notice…Has anyone seen this book around Pinecrest? Mary Knauf
loaned it someone, but can’t remember who. Was it you?
Trivia Time: Answers to questions on page 7…
1. Phyllo 2. Judy Garland 3. Jake Garn (R-UT) & John Glenn (D-OH) 4. Honalee 5. Stained Glass 6. Harry
Caray 7. Wimbleon 8 Weightlifting 9. Pecans 10. Hypotenuse 11. Joe Shlabotnik 12. Italy
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Family Day List
We encourage Residents, Families & responsible parties to attend the
Resident’s Care Conference on Family Day. This month’s meeting is the last
Tuesday of the month, JULY 28, 2009. Please contact: Bill Strem, Social Worker 497-2133 or Jennifer DeGrand, Social Worker - 497-2150 7:30 am - 3:30 pm CT
The following is a list of resident’s whose care will be reviewed this month:
Katherine Ayotte
Martha Ball
Vivian Bauerle
Ann Benson
Edward Berg
Matthew Blavat
Betty Bourassa
Marilyn Brunette
Alcy Clontz
Philip Cohodes
Caroline Crnich
Nancy Cutler
Joyce Daugherty
Wilfred Cronick
Orlin Ekberg
Edwin Flessati
Martha Fortier
John Grzyb
Vera Grzyb
Margaret Gustafson
Mabel Hahn
Richard Higgins
Renee Isaacson
Cordelia Kempka
Thomas Krassick
Rosellie Lacni
Joyce Lindgren
Lynn Loomis
Blossom MacKenzie
Joseph Majestic
Raymond Nault
Janet Nelson
Muriel Nichols
Thomas Nolan
Lenore Pellant
Catherine Petersen
Marvin Peterson
Barbara Polequin
Jack Rahoi
Eleanor Robinette
Hildegarde Ruleau
Ralph Sarnowski
Frank Sleik
Marguerite Sorenson
Thelma Spiller
Ida
Srnka
Lennard
Stenberg
VOLUNTEER(s) OF THE MONTH – St. John Neumann’s Parish Volunteers
Kurt Subject
Dennis Tachick
Lois Thompson
Eunice Veraghen
William Vertz
Gladys White
Margie Wolthuis
A quote for the month of JULY. . .“This nation will remain the land of the free only so
long as it is the home of the brave.” ~Elmer Davis
Flag Day at Pinecrest – The retirement of our “Old Glory” and its replacement
←The New Flag is raised.
The Old Flag is
retired -burned↓
I am the flag that stands
for the greatest nation on
earth. I am no more than
what you believe me to
be, and I am all that you
believe I can be. I am
what you make me and
nothing more. As long as
men cherish liberty more than life itself, I shall continue to be the enduring banner of the United States
of America. Look at her with renewed allegiance, honor her, respect her, and defend her.
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Notice . . . Family Members and Visitors – Please be careful about bringing snacks into
the building. Make sure the snacks are repackaged to prevent the attraction of ants. We
want to avoid an ant problem. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Gift
--- Pinecrest’s Auxiliary News ---
Shop is open 8-4 weekdays.
There is a flowered suggestion box on the first floor by the nurses’ station for ideas on how the Auxiliary could
spend its money. So if you have any ideas let us know. Recent projects include: buying new folding tables, fish
tank and accessories, LCD TV, and re-upholstering a lift-chair, as well as supporting on-going projects (Birthday
Club, Entertainment, and Lost item replacement fund). If you have left-over garage sale items (not clothes) we
could use them in the gift shop.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” --Gandhi
Your donations are our means to an end; that is, supplementing Pinecrest’s programs by contributing to areas of
the residents’ quality of life where Pinecrest may not have the resources. Suggestions for donations: We always
have a need for “like new” items such as, jewelry, especially clip-on earrings and long necklaces, stuffed animals
and even monetary donations.
We will meet on the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Visitor’s Waiting Room
Thursday, July 2nd, is the next meeting. If you cannot attend the next meeting but are interested, please contact
Shirley at (906) 639-2486.
WELCOME to our NEW RESIDENTS
Marie Burns
Helen LeBoeuf
Mabel Hahn
Sharon Cowman Willard Fritz
Frederick Jensen
Elaine Lantagne Reino Lampinen
Alma Larsen
Agnes Folcik
Thomas Deau
Louis Krause
Mildred Boges
Myron Phillips
Ronald Haavisto
In Loving Memory of . . .
Adelaide Bottesi
Chris Brodersen
Ethel Cochrane
Alice Heslip
Martin Strolle Thomas Deau Frances Strasler
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Summer finally arrived and now we can play outdoors…
A Tree Planting at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility
in Remembrance of the Olivier LaFond Family of Lake Field, MI
Olivier Frederick Joseph LaFond entered Pinecrest T.B. Sanitarium in 1931, leaving behind a wife and 10
children. Olivier passed away at Pinecrest in 1941.
One of Olivier’s daughters, Gertrude Lucille
(LaFond) Helmes entered Pinecrest Sanitarium in
1936, recovered and lived to the age of 85. Lester
Gordon LaFond, a son entered Pinecrest Sanitarium
in 1939 and passed away in 1939. In 1961 Pinecrest
converted from a T.B. Sanitarium to Medical Care
Facility (Skilled Care Nursing Home). Most recently,
Raymond Howard LaFond, twin brother to
Reynolds (Renny) pictured to the left, entered
Pinecrest MCF in 2008 and passed away in 2009. As
you can see the LaFond family has historic ties to
Pinecrest and wanted to create a memorial. So this
spring some of the descendants of Olivier got
together to plant a dwarf honey crisp apple tree on
the campus of Pinecrest.
Third from the right is Renny LaFond, last surviving child of Patriarch Olivier. Surrounding Renney are his son
Rodney LaFond, Mary (LaFond), Davey, Dominique, & Alaina Vandermissen of Bark River; granddaughters
include Karen (LaFond) Maki, Cathy (LaFond) & Scott Kennicott; and Tamara LaFond; and nieces Phyllis French
and Jeannie Nepper. Also pictured is Liz Decateur.
Pinecrest Volunteer(s) of the Month – Angela Molgaard & Company
Just like the superstar rock groups, our Tuesday
and Friday Happy Hour entertainment has a lead
singer (master mind and leader of the band) Angela. I bet you have met her and her family
before. You know; they’re the group of singers
that actually goes into the audience and personally
greets each one of us and gives us a big smile.
They also keep the act fresh by bringing in guests,
like puppies and puppeteers.
Congratulations, Angela, on being selected
Pinecrest’s Volunteer of the Month for July!
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Pinecrest Resident of the Month – Robert Savage
Bob Savage, long time Powers resident, was born and
grew up in Schaffer. After school Bob enlisted into the
Army and served for 7 years, 8 months, and 21 days in
Germany as an Army Drill Instructor. When he returned
from Germany, he worked as a section foreman for the
Soo Line Railroad out of the station house in
Hermansville. He was responsible for maintaining and
repairing the track up and down the line, as far east as
Sault Sainte Marie. Later, Bob started and ran the Savage
Construction business in the local area. He had his own
gravel pit and heavy equipment. His company built
roads, dug house and commercial foundations; and built
three complete homes. Bob was a hard worker and would
work sun-up to sun-down. One of his favorite stops was
the Redwood Restaurant in Powers. He earned a private
pilot’s license and built his own air strip in Wilson. In its hay-day, Bob’s work crew was
composed of family members and a couple of part-time laborers. He also had a dumptruck, a backhoe, front loader and a Cat 6 bulldozer. The Cat was Bob’s favorite. He was a
stickler on getting the grading just right. Bob has 12 children and 22 grandchildren. In
the winter time he would go into the woods and cut fire wood to feed his self-made wood
heating system. Congratulations on being selected as Pinecrest’s Resident of the Month
for July!
Trivia Time . . .
1. Baklava is usually made using what kind of paper-thin dough?
2. Who was Liza Minnelli’s mother?
3. Name the only two U.S. Senators who flew on space missions while
they served in Congress.
4. What was the name of Puff the Magic Dragon’s homeland?
5. What is a Tiffany lamp shade made of?
6. Who titled his autobiography Holy Cow?
7. What is the only Grand Slam tennis event still played on grass?
8. In what Olympic sport is the “clean & jerk” event held?
9. What kind of nut is traditionally found in “turtle” candy?
10.What is the longest side of a right triangle called?
11.Who is Charlie Brown’s favorite baseball player?
12.What country produces more wine than any other?
Answers can found on page 3…
PINECREST MEDICAL CARE FACILITY
PO BOX 603
POWERS, MI 49874-0603
In case you need us … We’re at your service!
Richard Mapes, Administrator ........... 497-5244
Jerry Hubbard, Asst Admin/Controller . 497-2113
Darlene Smith, Dir of Resident Services 497-2119
Jennifer DeGrand, Social Worker ...... 497-2150
Bill Strem, Social Worker .................. 497-2133
Sue Williamson, Care Mgr. ................ 497-2152
Ruth Wilson, Care Mgr. ..................... 497-2149
Doreen Stein, Care Mgr. ..................... 497-2109
1st Floor RN ........................................ 497-2136
2nd Floor RN ....................................... 497-2125
Amy Smith, Occupational Therapy .......... 497-2156
Katie O’Connell, PT ........................... 497-2141
Kelly Florenski, Tri-C Rehab. Dir. ..... 497-2141
Stephanie Viau, OT ............................ 497-2156
Tri-County Rehabilitation Services .... 497-2120
Speech Therapy ................................................ 497-2148
Becky Gorzinski, PT Assist. ............................. 497-2146
Penney Gierke, Food Service Mgr. .................. 497-2127
Claudia Borntrager, Reg. Dietitian ................... 497-2154
Cheryl Rochon, Activity Director .................... 497-2118
Barb Blahnik, Environ./Safety Services ........... 497-2124
Shar Corrigan, Accounts Receivable ................ 497-2145
Steve Hughes, Community Relations ............... 497-2147
Jacqueline Johnson, Privacy Officer ................ 497-2123
Sandy Hayward, Personnel ............................... 497-2132
Sun
JULY 2009
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
10:00 Bunco
1:30 Rosary
2:30 Bus Ride
* = Multipurpose Room
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
9:30 Baking group
*1:45 Bingo
3:30 Cards
6:00 1 to 1 Visits
9
9:45 1 to 1 Visits
*1:45 Bingo
3:30 Cards
6:00 Sensory Stim.
3
*10:00 Mass
2:00 Happy Hour
(1st)
*3:30 Volleyball
10
10:00 Bus Ride
2:00 Happy Hour
(1st)
w/Paul Wedell
3:30 Fish Fry Outing
4
10:00 4th of July
Parade
2:00 Bingo
5
9:30 1 to 1 visits
2:00 Sensory Stim.
6
*9:45 Life
Connections
*1:30 Worship &
Communion Service
2:30 Rosary (2nd DR)
6:00 Residents’
Choice
7
*10:00 Movie
2:00 Happy Hour
(2nd DR)
6:00 Cribbage
8
10:00 Shopping
Outing
*2:00 Jim Clements
3:30 Social Circle
11
9:30 Aroma Therapy
2:00 Bingo
12
9:30 Board games
*2:00 Lutheran
Service
13
*9:45 1 to 1 Visits
*1:30 Worship &
Communion Service
2:30 Rosary (2nd DR)
3:30 Sensory
14
11:00 Cookout
2:00 Happy Hour
(2nd)
3:30 Room Visits
15
10:00 Bunco
*2:00 Birthday Party
3:30 Word Search
16
10:00 Spa Treatments
*1:45 Bingo
3:30 Cards
6:00 1 to 1 Visits
17
*10:00 Mass
2:00 Happy Hour(1st)
3:00 Croquet
18
9:30 Manicures
2:00 Bingo
19
9:30 Beauty Shop
*2:00 Bark River
Church
20
*9:45 1 to 1 Visits
*1:30 Song Service
2:30 Rosary (2nd DR)
6:00 Room Visits
21
*10:00 Movie
2:00 Happy Hour
(2nd DR)
3:30 1 to 1 Visits
6:00 Reminiscing
22
*9:30 1 to 1 Visits
10:00 Casino outing
2:00 Resident
Council
3:30 Kings Corners
23
10:00 Tea Party
*1:45 Bingo
3:30 Cards
6:00 1 to 1 visits
24
*10:00 Mass
2:00 Happy Hour
(1st)
3:00 Fish Fry Outing
25
9:30 Trivia
2:00 Bingo
26
9:30 Resident Choice
*2:00 Lutheran
Service
27
*9:45 Life
Connections
2:30 Rosary (2nd DR)
6:00 Room Visits
28
10:00 Bus Ride
2:00 Happy Hour
(2nd )
3:30 Wii Golf
6:00 1 to 1 visits
29
10:00 Bunco
10:00 Casino Outing
2:00 Ice Cream
Social
30
9:45 1 to 1 Visits
*1:45 Bingo
3:30 Cards
6:00 1 to 1 Visits
31
*10:00 Mass
2:00 Happy Hour
(1st)
3:00 Bowling