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by Orchard Manor 724-458-7760 July 2017 www.orchardmanor.org R-E-S-P-E-C-T July 4th, the signing of the Declaration offending to somebody. It robs them of of Independence, is so important to our their individuality and the freedom to be history and the framework of WHO we called what they want to be called. Out are. It heralds the birth of American of respect and dignity, it is always best to independence when the thirteen colonies ask, “What would you like me to call recognized themselves as separate from you?” For our residents, this preference England. Our freedom to think and act should be documented in the care plan and be considered equal was born in this within the first forty eight hours. Many document. The United States of of our residents and employees grew up America! It sounds regal and very in an era where calling an elder by their important. Just as where we live is first name was taboo. Out of true respect important to our identity, so is our for this formality, it is important for all of formal birth name. Each of us carries a us to stop and think before we speak or first name that may or may not mean yell out on the units which can be very something to our parents or even us. We disturbing to others, especially at night. may have been named in honor of R-E-S-P-E-C-T. What a wonderful someone who meant something to our and thought provoking word. With it family or maybe your name was the comes responsibility and the need to ask “catchy popular” name for that year. questions so that we may truly meet one Whatever or however you were named, another’s needs. HOW would we like to it is still YOUR name. be treated? Examine your heart so that in So, why am I talking about names? doing so, you can touch the hearts of Well, as part of respect, it is important to others. In the meantime, let’s get out the call people by what they like to be flags, heat up the grills, and start sipping called. It is imperative that we respect the cool sweet lemonade. Be excited each other’s preferences and not assume about the fireworks to be enjoyed. that someone likes to be called by their Reminisce on times that have past and first name or nicknames. Mr. and Ms. celebrate our freedom to be and say just Prefixes are very appropriate until they who we are! share with others what they wish to be called. Terms like “Grandma, Honey, Diane Heasley, DON and Mom” would be preserved for those who insist on being called by these names. Even though those are meant as terms of endearment, it can be very New Residents! Best Wishes! Mrs. Ruth Walter, 6/1 Mr. Gary Cunningham, 6/2 Mr. Clyde Walter, 6/1 Mr. George Blair, 6/15 Mrs. Shirley Shaw, 6/8 Mrs. Joann Confer, 6/25 Mrs. Arlene Kniess, 6/12 Mrs. Betty Swarner, 6/29 Mrs. Alberta Wigton, 6/14 Mrs. Phyllis “P.J.” Buchanan, 6/30 Mrs. Mary Walter, 6/15 Mr. Frank Gargasz, 6/19 Mrs. Dorothy Worsley, 6/24 Mr. Ronald Dreszel, 6/27 Our Dedicated Staff Service Anniversaries for July Diane Fajohn, LPN—29 years Sally Zamborski, Nursing Scheduler—4 years Brenda Riddle, CNA—14 years Sarah Aicher, CNA—3 years Mary Ellen Wilson, LPN—14 years Wendy Noble, Dietary Aide—2 years Hulda Heister, Dietary Aide—11 years Diane Heasley, DON—2 years Michelle Rose, CNA—11 years Jamie Bickel, Dietary Aide—7 years New Hires Jena Taylor, CNA—7 years Merrick Duggan, CNA Bonny Baker, Dietary Aide—4 years Dennis Freer, Maintenance Supervisor Mindy Kaufman, Dietary Aide—4 years Shelly Rhodes, Housekeeping Orchard Manor would like to acknowledge family members of Residents and Staff who are currently serving in the Military. 1C Seaman Nick Carey,* Navy, son-in-law of L Cpl. Brandon Heller, Marines, and Angie Hites, IC Nurse and brother-in-law of L Cpl. Dylan Heller,* Marines, Briana Hites, Activities Aide. great-grandsons of Resident Norie Young E1 Seaman Anthony Chamber, U.S. Coast A1C Hannah McCoy, Air Force Reserves, Guard, great-grandson of Resident Irene niece of Jennifer Corban, Dietary Aide Patterson Pvt. Greg Middendorf, Army, great-grandson Colonel Peter Euler, Air Force, grandson-in- of Resident Marie Himes and nephew of LPN law of Resident Jean Rogers Kathy McConnell Pft. Austin Frankenberger, Army, Spc. Jacob Sydlik and great-grandson of Resident Norie Young Spc. Matthew Sydlik, Army National Guard, Pfc. Jeremey Fry,* Army, cousin of great-grandsons of Resident Norie Young Amy Bailey, CNA *Currently serving overseas If you have a family member you would like recognized in the Apple Blossom, please call Laura Cook at 724-458-7760. Senior Snickers How to Get Into Heaven A Special Prayer I was testing the children in my Sunday school A wife invited some people to dinner. At the class to see if they understood the concept of getting table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and to heaven. said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" I asked them, "If I sold my house and my car, had "I wouldn't know what to say," the girl replied. a big garage sale and gave all my money to the "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the wife church, Would that get me into heaven?" answered. "NO!" the children answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, "Lord, "If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?" yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would that get me into Heaven?" When I’m an Old Lady Again, the answer was, "NO!" When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid, By now I was starting to smile. Hey, this was fun! and bring so much happiness, just as they did. I "Well, then, if I was kind to animals and gave candy want to pay back all the joy they've provided. to all the children, and loved my husband, would that Returning each deed! Oh, they'll be so excited! get me into Heaven?" I asked them again. When I'm an old lady and live with my kids. Again, they all answered, "NO!" I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and I was just bursting with pride for them. "Well," I blues, and I'll bounce on the furniture wearing continued, "then how can I get into Heaven?" my shoes. I'll drink from the carton and then A five-year-old boy shouted out, "YOU GOTTA leave it out. I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how BE DEAD." they'll shout! When I'm an old lady and live with my kids. An Increase in When they're on the phone and just out of reach, I'll get into things like sugar and bleach. Oh, Donations they'll snap their fingers and then shake their The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of head, and when that is done, I'll hide under the how he was going to ask the congregation to come bed! When I'm an old lady and live with my up with more money than they were expecting for kids. repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was When they cook dinner and call me to eat, I'll annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick not eat my green beans or salad or meat, I'll gag and a substitute had been brought in at the last on my okra, spill milk on the table, and when minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play. they get angry, I'll run...if I'm able! When I'm an "Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. old lady and live with my kids. "But, you'll have to think of something to play after I I'll sit close to the TV, I'll click through the make the announcement about the finances." channels, I'll cross both eyes just to see if they During the service, the minister paused and said, stick. I'll take off my socks and throw one away, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the and play in the mud till the end of the day! roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected and When I'm an old lady and live with my kids. we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh, I'll $100 or more, please stand up." thank God in prayer and then close my eyes. My At that moment, the substitute organist played The kids will look down with a smile slowly creep- Star Spangled Banner. And that is how the substitute ing, and say with a groan, "She's so sweet when became the regular organist! she's sleeping!" “Wisdom is the reward for surviving our own stupidity.” ― Brian Rathbone, Regent Resident Bill Marsh and his wife, Faye, Residents Ruth and Clyde Walter visit with take part in the Father’s Day Social. friends during the Father’s Day Social. Resident Ella Jones attends the Elvis Show with impersonator Benny Myers Resident Ruth Smock has a chat with “Elvis.” Residents Darlene Gibson (left) and Myra George try to answer trivia questions during “Cold Drinks & Conversation.” Our Residents enjoy the beautiful weather from our front porch during “Cold Drinks and Conversaion.” (left-right) Arlene Hutley, Pat Campbell and Kathryn Hockenberry.

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