Volume 21, Issue 5 MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY OF CARROLL COUNTY August 2012
Sandi Announces Her Retirement
It is with a heavy heart I write to inform you of my retirement plans. My last day will be on August 31 st . This decision is based on my health. As you are aware, I have been very ill over the past three months and have come to the re- alization that I need to take care of myself. The Commissioners have been in- formed and will be working on a transition.
It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with you, the residents and fami- lies of Mountain View Community. I have learned a great deal.
Best regards, Sandi McKenzie
The Guerriere family celebrated David’s birthday in the Mount Washington Valley Room on July 14th.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The next Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting will take place on September 6th at 4:00 p.m. in the Mount Washington Valley Room.
All are welcome to attend. Please contact Patti Cain with any questions. MOUNTAIN VIEW NEWS NEWS VIEW VIEW MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN VIEW NEWS NEWS VIEW VIEW MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN
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Five Generations On Blanche's left is her daughter Joan LeClair, on her right are Kevin Dro- han, great grandson, Laurie Drohan, granddaughter, and Lilyanne Drohan, great-great granddaughter.
FAMILY COUNCIL Welcoming Family & Friends
A warm welcome is extended to all Family Members and supportive friends to our monthly meeting on September 16th at 3:00 p.m. The Council will also be meeting on October 21st, November 18th and December 16th.
A Family Council is an independent group of families and friends of residents who pro- tect and improve the quality of life for residents. In addition, a Council provides a voice in decisions that affect their loved ones.
Any questions? Please feel free to call: Carol Lundgren, 603-522-8235, email: carol- [email protected].
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Congratulations to the Davis’!
Lois and Warren celebrated 57 years of marriage on July 2nd.
To All Our Visitors….
To help ensure the safety of our residents and staff, the Mountain View exit doors are now locked between the hours of 8pm and 8am. A passcode must be put in the keypad to enter and exit the building. Please ask staff to assist you with the passcode num- ber. We ask that you do not push your way through the doors as this could alter the functioning of the door. There is also a doorbell on the outside of the front door which may be pushed after hours. A staff member will respond. Thank you for your attention to this very important safety matter. As always, if you have any questions regarding this, please see a staff member.
Residents enjoyed a tea party on the back patio in July.
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Happy Birthday Leda Knapp!
Leda turned 104 on August 4th.
Thank You!
The family of Frances Wilson donated a beautiful clock to the staff on Mt Whittier for the care they provided. Residents continue to enjoy the popcorn maker that the family donated in Harold Wilson’s memory a few years ago. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness!
In Loving Memory
Hazel Ridlon
Allen Stevens
Ella Glidden
Russell Garland
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HAPPY AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
30 Years 5 Years Kathy Bussiere, Restorative Joyce Julian, Housekeeping Nancy Palaima, LNA 10 Years Shaina Brown, LNA 4 Years Kylee Rowell, Charge Nurse 9 Years Catherine Martel, RN Supervisor Cynthia MacDonald, LNA Shirley Dewitt, LNA 1 Year Elizabeth Dow, Charge Nurse 6 Years Mary Drew, Charge Nurse Charon Emery, LNA Diane Emerson, LNA Elaine Gentile, Nursing Secretary Amber Smith, Charge Nurse
Residents enjoyed entertainment by The Country Boys during the Resident/Family Picnic on August 11th.
Employee News
Barbara Woodburn became a grandmother on July 31st to Dakota Rose. She was a small 7 lb 1 oz, 20 inches long. She has blonde curly hair and her grandma’s birth mark. Barbara can’t wait to return to Tennessee to spoil her.
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Mountain View Community Upcoming Events
Spiritual Programs: Non-denominational Services every Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mount Washington Valley Room, 1 st floor Catholic Service – Friday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m. Happy Augyst Birthday to Hymn Sing – Tuesday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. Residents Hymn Sing – Tuesday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m.
August 2 Peter Ole` performs – Friday, August 3 at 2 p.m. Violet Schultz
August 3 Memorial Service – Thursday, August 16 at 2 p.m. Marilyn Sawyer Birthday Party with Peter Ole` - Wednesday, August 15 at August 4 2 p.m. Leda Knapp Resident Council Meeting – Wednesday, August 22 at August 9 Helen Whiting 3:30 p.m.
August 12 Happy Hours – Held on Friday afternoons at 2 p.m. on August Paul Clarke 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
August 14 Special Meal: held in the MWV room Eleanor Jones Breakfast Buffet – Tuesday, August 21 from 7 am to
August 25 8:30 am Leo Labonte Ice Cream Sundae Cart: Thursday, August 9 & Thursday August 29 August 30 Doris O’Conner Bingo is held every Monday and Saturday at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. We now have 4 separate recreation schedules; one for every neighborhood. Please see anyone in recreation if you would like a copy for your neighborhood.
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From the Beauty Shop
Magazines located in the beauty shop, are for residents to enjoy dur- ing appointments. If magazines are borrowed, please be sure to return them so they are available to the residents.
Thank you! Happy September Birthday to Residents
September 2 Margaret Thomas Robert Williamson
September 4 Dorothy Tufts
September 5 Lynwood Ryder
September 6 Resident/Family Picnic 2012 Christine Fipphen
LNA Course September 11 Bernadette Schuette Mountain View will be holdings its first LNA course in the new facility Ed Foss starting September 11th. Please welcome the new students when you see them. September 12 Joanne Marden
The Friends of Mountain View meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the conference room.
All are welcome!
7 MT.VIEW NEWS The U.S. topped the charts as the country with the most medals won. The U.S. won 104 medals total with 46 being gold, 29 silver, and 29 bronze. Second in medals won was China with 88. Below is a listing of gold medal winners by sport.
Swimming:
Ryan Lotche Michael Phelps Dana Vollmer
Matthew Grevers Allison Schmitt Nathan Adrian Tyler Clary
Missy Franklin Rebecca Soni Katie Ledecky
Cullen Jones Nick Thoman Ricky Berens Brendan Hansen
Jessica Hardy Elizabeth Beisel Breeja Larson
Charlie Houchin Rachel Bootsma Eric Shanteau Davis Tarwater
Conor Dwyer Tyler McGill Alyssa Anderson
Shannon Vreeland Claire Donahue Matthew McLean Lauren Perdue
Shooting:
Kimberly Rhode Vincent Hancock Jamie Lynn Gray
Gymnastics:
Aly Raisman Gabby Douglas McKayla Maroney
Kyla Ross Jordyn Wieber
Tennis :
Serena Williams Mike Bryan Bob Bryan
Venus Williams
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Track & Field
Allyson Felix Carmelita Jeter Sanya Richards-Ross
Dee Dee Trotter Justin Gatlin Will Claye Lauryn Williams
Jenn Suhr Ashton Eaton Keshia Baker
Diamond Dixon Brittney Reese Christian Taylor Bianca Knight
Aries Merritt Jeneba Tarmoh Tianna Madison
Francena McCorory
Beach Volleyball :
Kerri Walsh-Jennings Misty May-Treanor
Diving: Judo:
David Boudia Kayla Harrison
Cycling:
Sarah Hammer Kristin Armstrong
Wrestling:
Jordan Burroughs Jake Varner
Boxing:
Claressa Shields
Team Gold Winning Sports:
Men’s Basketball Soccer Women’s Basketball
Women’s Water Polo Women’s Rowing
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Thank you to Paul Foran for sharing his pictures with us from the Resident/Family Picnic!
Fortunately we now have a beautiful facility for our residents and families to enjoy inside events when the weather is not very cooperative.
OT, Christine Gagliano enjoying cake with some residents.
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From the Journals of Gumpy & Peeper (aka Dr. Eric Lewis and his daughter Stevie)
Written August 7th from Safford Notch Campsite after 2001.4 miles of travel.
Peeper and I would like to dedicate this most perfect day to our dearest friend Allen, who died a few weeks ago. His services are tomorrow we are unable to attend due to our present commitment. Allen was very excited about are trip and we know he would want it this way. Allen, you would have loved this day!
We awoke early to get into Straton for breakfast and resupply. I broke all the cobwebs on the trail in , so I was first one on the trail. Peeper and Hawk were about an hour later. I hitched into town with no difficulty. The town was very hiker friendly the hostel helpful and after laundry and resupply the hostel owner drove us back to the trail. When we got there who walked out of the trail, All Smiles and Wiffleball. They had really pushed to try and catch up. They went into town and plan to get back on the trail this afternoon After a joyful reunion. We resumed our hike and hope Smiles and Wiffleball will be caught up in the next day or two. We have one of those perfect hiking days, can see over 100 miles, crisp, clear and cool. We are also at one of the prettiest places, arguably the best views of the AT. The Horn and Bigalow mountains. We also go over2000 miles today, incredible. The climbs were easy due to our excitement. Wow! The views were breathtaking. We saw all that we have climbed in Maine, could see into Canada, and even saw Katahdin. The Sunset on East Hotmail, or Myron Avery's peak was spectacular. Wow, wow!!! When I can I will download the pictures but this won't be nearly as spectacular as it was. We climbed to our tent site through a boulder field in the dark. Settled in and ate. What an incredible day. Allen would have loved it. God bless Allen may you always Iceboat on black ice and fair wind, canoe on still waters, and enjoy. We miss you.
Gumpy and Peeper
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BREAK THE CYCLE OF INFECTION
The most important piece of infection prevention is HANDWASHING . All staff, family, visitors, and residents can help keep our infection rate down by taking every opportunity they can to wash their hands . YOU CAN NEVER WASH YOUR HANDS TOO MUCH.
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