We Hatched 28 Baby Chicks!

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JANUARY 2021 We Hatched 28 Baby Chicks! Out of 40 eggs, we MAPLE RIDGE STAFF had 30 hatch and only Managers ��HERSCHEL & DONNA STAUFFER lost two, for a total Assistant Managers ��SHAWN & ANITA DENIO of 28 chicks that are now living on Kelly’s Assistant Managers �� TIM & MANDY SEYMORE property in Liberty Hill. Executive Chef ��ART WALKER One of the greatest Community Sales �� LYSA DODD miracles of nature is Activity Coordinator ��KELLY MELDAU the transformation Bus Driver �� KERI MCCOY of the egg into the chick. A chick emerges after a brief three weeks of incubation. The complexity of the TRANSPORTATION development cannot Monday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Shopping be understood without Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Appointments training in embryology. Wednesday, TBD: Outings When the egg is laid, They are hatching! Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Appointments some embryonic Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Shopping development has occurred and usually stops until proper cell environmental conditions are established for incubation to resume. At first, all the cells are alike, but as the embryo develops, cell differences are observed. Some cells may become vital organs; others become a wing or leg. Soon after incubation begins, a pointed thickened layer of cells becomes visible in the caudal or tail end of the embryo. This pointed area is the primitive streak, and is the longitudinal axis of the embryo. From the primitive streak, the head and backbone of the embryo develop. A precursor of the digestive tract forms; blood islands appear and will develop later into the vascular or blood system; and the eye begins. (Continued inside.) We Hatched 28 Baby Chicks! (Continued) On the second day of incubation, the blood islands begin linking and form a vascular system, while the heart is being formed elsewhere. By the 44th hour of incubation, the heart and vascular systems join, and the heart begins beating. Two distinct circulatory systems are established, an embryonic system for the embryo and a vitelline system extending into the egg. At the end of the third day of incubation, the beak begins developing and limb buds for the wings and legs Jose wanted to join are seen. Torsion and flexion continue in on the fun! through the fourth day. The chick’s entire body turns 90 degrees and lies Ms. Aurelia holding a down with its left side on the yolk. The sweet baby chick head and tail come close together so the embryo forms a “C” shape. The mouth, tongue, and nasal pits develop as parts of the digestive and respiratory systems. The heart continues to enlarge even though it has not been enclosed within the body. It is seen beating if the egg is opened carefully. The other internal organs continue to develop. By the end of the fourth day of incubation, the embryo has all organs needed to sustain life after hatching, and most of the embryo’s parts can be identified. The chick embryo cannot, however, be distinguished from that of mammals. The embryo grows and develops rapidly. By the seventh day, digits appear on the wings and feet, the heart is completely enclosed in the thoracic cavity, and the embryo looks more like a bird. After the 10th day of This little baby chick brought incubation, feathers and feather tracts are visible, and the beak hardens. Ms. Mable back to the On the 14th day, the claws are forming and the embryo is moving into days when she lived on a position for hatching. After 20 days, the chick is in the hatching position, farm — fond memories! the beak has pierced the air cell, and pulmonary respiration has begun. After 21 days of incubation, the chick finally begins its escape from the shell. The chick begins by pushing its beak through the air cell. The allantois, which has served as its lungs, begins to dry up as the chick uses its own lungs. The chick continues to push its head outward. The sharp horny structure on the upper beak (egg tooth) and the muscle on the back of the neck help cut the shell. The chick rests, changes position, and keeps cutting until its head falls free of the opened shell. It then kicks free of the bottom portion of the shell. The chick is exhausted and rests while the navel openings heal and its down dries. Gradually, it regains strength and walks. The incubation and hatching is complete. The horny cap will fall off the beak within days after the chick hatches. What a miracle of life! Resident Corner: Meet Fellow Resident, Bill Bayh Billy was born in West Monroe, Louisiana on April 3, 1929. His mother and father ended up divorcing when he was just one and a half years old. His mother married a geologist named Darwin, when Billy was three years old. Darwin was a great stepfather and provider in the hard times during the Depression. He took care of Billy when he developed polio during his childhood. As a geologist, Darwin followed the oil fields, moving his family to West Texas, Wyoming, and Canada to be able to provide for them. It was during these many challenging moves and setting up the households each time that Billy developed an interest in interior design. Billy returned to Texas to finish high school and then Mr. Bill on Crazy Hat Day! attended college for two years. In 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, and joined the United States Air Force. During his marriage of 32 years, he had two wonderful children, Michelle and Jon. Billy did a tour of duty in postwar Korea in the 1950s. While he was in Korea, he adopted an orphanage, and organized with the community and churches in his hometown to send supplies over for the children. Billy was assigned to Waco, Texas to be the Administrator of the Instrument Pilot Instructor School for the next six years. When the school was relocated to San Antonio, Billy was assigned to Wiesbaden, Germany to the Special Air Missions Unit. This unit, which reported directly to the Supreme Air Force Commander, planned diplomatic and VIP travel for Europe during the cold war using a fleet of retired Air Force Mr. Bill Bayh One aircraft. During his time in this posting, he was awarded a letter of commendation and medal from the German Chancellor for services to the country. Billy and his family returned to the states where he did a tour of duty at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was Superintendent of the Air Force Administration School, as well as being an instructor. Retiring in 1971, he moved his family home to Austin, Texas. Upon his return to Austin, Billy was an interior designer with Gage Furniture for nearly 20 years and owned/operated a successful custom drapery business. Billy married his second wife, Loraine, in 1983 and they were married for 34 years. They purchased a travel trailer and traveled all over the U.S. with family and friends. Loraine had two children and he feels they are like his own. When Loraine passed away in 2017, his son, Jon, moved in with him to help keep Billy independent as long as possible. Billy moved into Maple Ridge in February of 2020. He has settled in and is making new friends and enjoying the property. Bill has a beautiful apartment and is always welcoming new visitors to stop by! Written by his son, John. 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DAY 18 9:30 Stretch Class Video, AR 19 20 9:30 Relaxing Hand Massage 21 8:00 Wear Red & Pledge at 22 9:30 Find a Friend & Go 23 Dining Room Alcove, DRA 10:00 Jewelry Class Limit 9:30 Balance Class Video, AR and Relaxation, AR 12:15 p.m. in Dining Room for a Walk, AR 11:15 Church Services, AR 9:30 Balance Class Video, AR 10:30 Knitting/Crochet Circle, AR 9:30 10 Sign Up!, AR 10:00 Scenic Drive, B Cardio Drumming, AR 10:00 Coloring, Chit Chat & Front Lobby, Lobby 2:00 Bean Bag Baseball 10:00 Brain Games, AR 10:30 Veterans’ Coffee & Donuts, DRA 10:15 Urban Golf, AR 10:00 Crocheting/Knitting Circle, AR 1:45 Bible Study, CH 10:30 11:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle, AR Bridge, TV 11:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle, AR Conversation, AR Garden Beds, GB Practice, AR 11:30 Wheel of Fortune, AR 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 11:00 Chef’s Chat, DRA 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 11:00 Craft Time, AR 11:00 Giant Crossword 2:00 Parkinson Exercise Class, AR 2:00 11:15 Hawaiian Craft, AR 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT Parkinson Exercise Class, AR 2:00 Parkinson Exercise Class, AR Gym, G 2:00 Parkinson Exercise Class, AR 2:00 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT Puzzle, AR 2:30 New Resident Orientation, AR 3:00 Nickel Bingo, AR 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT Wii Games, AR 2:00 Cooking with Kelly 2:00 Parkinson Exercise 1:30 Live Entertainment, AR Kitchen, K 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 4:00 Kings in the 2:00 Let’s Reminisce!, AR 3:00 Kings in the Corner Hawaiian Stlye, K Class, AR 2:00 2:30 Pictionary, AR Corner, BR 3:00 Bingo: Nickel, AR Movie & Popcorn, MT Library, L Card Game, BR 3:00 Nickel Bingo, AR 3:00 Bingo: Win a Prize, AR 3:00 Bingo: Prize, AR 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 3:00 Snacks for Students, AR 3:00 Facebook/Phone Help, Lobby 3:00 Nickel Bingo, AR 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT Movie Theater, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT Patio, P 8:30 Catholic Service, MT 24 9:30 Balance Class 25 26 9:30 Balance Class 27 9:30 Relaxing Hand Massage 28 8:00 Wear Red & Pledge 29 9:30 Find a Friend & Go 30 9:30 Stretch Class Video, AR and Relaxation, AR for a Walk, AR 11:15 Video, AR Video, AR at 12:15 p.m. TV Room, TV Church Services, AR 10:00 10:30 Knitting/Crochet Circle, AR 10:00 10:00 Fiji Here We Come!, AR Leaving a Legacy Book, AR 10:00 Scenic Drive, B in Dining Room Coloring, Chit Chat & 1:45 Live Entertainment, AR 10:00 Crocheting/Knitting 10:30 Nails with the Gals From 9:30 Cardio Drumming, AR Conversation, AR 11:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle, AR 1:45 Bible Study, CH Loving Ways, AR 2:00 Bean Bag Baseball Circle, AR 10:15 Urban Golf, AR 11:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle, AR “It’s a 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 10:30 Bridge, TV Practice, AR 11:30 Wheel of Fortune, AR 11:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle, AR 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 2:00 2:00 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT Parkinson Exercise 2:00 Parkinson Exercise 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 2:00 wonderful 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT Movie & Popcorn, MT 2:00 Parkinson Exercise Parkinson Exercise Class, AR Class, AR Class, AR 2:00 2:00 Parkinson Exercise Class, AR Class, AR Parkinson Exercise Class, AR 2:30 Wii Games — Bowling 3:00 Kings in the Corner 2:30 Parachute Fun, AR 3:00 thing to be 3:00 Bingo: Prize, AR Nickel Bingo, AR 2:30 Meet Me in the Gym, G 3:00 Bingo: Nickel, AR or Golf, AR Card Game, BR 3:00 Nickel Bingo, AR optimistic. 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 4:00 Kings in the Corner, BR 3:00 Bingo: Win a Prize, AR 3:00 Facebook/Phone Help, Lobby 3:00 Nickel Bingo, AR 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT It keeps you 8:30 Catholic Service, MT 31 healthy and 11:15 Church Services, AR 2:00 Bean Bag Baseball it keeps you Practice, AR resilient.” 2:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT 2:30 Wii Games, AR —Daniel 3:00 Kings in the Corner Card Game, BR Kahneman 7:00 Movie & Popcorn, MT We Support Our Blue Santa in Leander! What is Blue Santa you ask? Here is the story behind the meaning of Blue Santa. As night fell on Christmas Eve 1976, San Antonio police officer, Tom Preston and his fellow officers began what would become another warm tradition of giving in our city. Preston knew of several families who could not From empty to afford toys under their Ms Betty, a long time employee of the police overflowing! Thank you, tree. That is, if they had department and big supporter of children residents! Way to go! a tree at all. With their own money, they purchased and distributed toys to underprivileged boys and girls. Those kids would not soon forget the day a police officer became their personal Santa. Years later, as the project drew the interest of more and more officers, someone suggested that Preston dress up as Santa himself. A navy outfit was tailored and San Antonio’s Blue Santa was born! It didn’t take long for the department and city to sanction Blue Santa as an official yearly program and today, the SAPD Blue Santa Program serves as many as 8,000 needy families a year in the San Antonio area. What has become a massive “labor of love” does not happen overnight. As you can see, our Maple Ridge residents love to partner with our local Leander Police Department to make sure no child goes without some sort of gift at Christmas time. Thank you to our Maple Ridge residents who gave some wonderful gifts to be given away to the children in need by our local police department. Bless you!

Get Ready to Join the Hawthorn Adventure Starting January 11th! After the Christmas season, we always head off to an adventure! This year, the Hawthorn Adventure will be island hopping from Hawaii to Fiji to New Zealand! Make sure and attend the Kickoff Party on Monday, January 11th, at 1:45 p.m. Who, Who, Who? We all know that Mr. and Mrs. Claus joyfully say, “Ho, Ho, Ho,” but here at Maple Ridge, we like to play this seasonal game called, “Who, Who, Who.” Randomly, we pick residents who dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus and I (Kelly) go throughout the Dining Room seeing if they can figure out who that resident is! We always have a lot of laughs. Can you guess the two below? Picture #1 is Ms. Sheila and #2 is Mr. Anthony! Who am I? #2 Who am I?

Resident Craft Fair Recently, we had a Maple Ridge Craft Fair and it is always interesting for me to see the wonderful things our residents make! Thanks to Alice and Bill B., for making it easy to buy some Christmas gifts during these times where shopping is a bit more difficult. Bill B. selling his homemade jewelry — look at all his beautiful things! Here is our sweet Ms. Alice! 1531 Juliette Way Cedar Park, TX 78613

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