Eye on Evergreen Conversations with your friends and neighbors Vol. 3 No. 21 July/August 2021 Another Pontoon Excursion! Coloring Fun in What’s Up?! Glenn Nelson—Pontoon Captain A Timber Rattler Outing Grape Hyacinth in Bloom 1 Outdoor Entertainment COLLECTIONS & TREASURES Starting in July and running into August, the display in the Fireside Lounge cabinet featured intricately detailed WWI and WWII model airplanes. These were the contribution and creation of Courtyard resident Bill Funcke. Most appropriate timing with EAA’s spectacular event, which took place in latter July! Model making has been a hobby and passion of Bill’s since the early 1950s. The models are assembled from plastic model kits, some of which came from the Czech Republic. All those years ago, a model kit was $1.00. Today they run anywhere from $25.00 to over $100.00. For a number of years, Bill was on the Review Team for “Fine Scale Modeler” magazine. He is a member of International Plastic Modelers Society U.S.A. He used to have three cases of models, but gave many to family and various clubs. Bill indicated the average time for him to complete a model was about 50 hours. The kits have incredible detail, right down to seat belts, even in the smallest planes. Then there are all the wires, decals, air brushing, in addition to assembling the body and wings—all those steps model builders can relate to. In looking at the display, you may have noticed the item on the bottom shelf showing a model in progress. The model is held firm in a Jig and stand. A friend made this for Bill, and it is a tremendous help in building the model, keeping it set and in place. He stated that with the cost of a kit, air brushes, compressors and other tools needed to build these more advanced kits, this model building is not necessarily for children any more, but a hobby for middle-aged men who are historians. Models make history come alive! Thank you, Bill, for sharing your love of model building with us! It was a real privilege to be able to view your work! ***** ***** ***** ***** Mid-August there was a new exhibit on display—the collection of Marion Stevenson. It is Mottoware, a form of Torquay pottery, made in Torquay, Deacon, England. It uses local clay, at one of 15 or so local potteries. It is most distinctive, in that part of each piece is decorated with inspirational or humorous text, often using the Devon dialect. Marion bought her first piece in Edina, Minnesota 30 years ago. She traveled extensively for many years, and most of these pieces have been purchased over the course of her 12 trips to England. She did, however, find two items in Door County! A dear friend also gave her a Mottoware beer stein which she had bought in Door County. Marion was a librarian, and worked at both Webster Stanley Middle and North High School. There are many different pieces displayed and it’s fun to read the sayings. This exhibit will run through mid-September, so do be certain to pay a visit to the Fireplace Lounge to see it,. Marion has previously allowed us to view other items she has collected, and we do appreciate being able to enjoy more of her lovely treasures! - Maurene C. 2 History Snips Did you know that Rhode Island is the only state to commemorate what many of us may remember as V-J Day? Not commemorated in any other states, the day is celebrated in Rhode Island by its legal name of Victory Day, not V-J Day. This has been a legal holiday marking the end of World War II since the late 1960’s or 1970’s, observed the second Monday in August. The United States formally entered World War II after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Sunday, December 7, 194l. After several years of fierce fighting, President Harry S. Truman authorized the Enola Gay to fly over Hiroshima and drop an atomic bomb on the city, on August 6, 1945. The Japanese were not ready to surrender until a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9th, destroying most of the city and taking thousands of lives. Japan publically announced its surrender on August 15, 1945. On September 2nd the formal surrender ceremony took place in Tokyo Bay on board the USS Missouri, officially bringing the Second World War to an end. September 2nd is remembered around the world as V-J Day, Victory over Japan Day, also known as Victory in the Pacific Day. In a 20 minute ceremony, Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Yoshijiro Umezu signed the “Potsdam Declaration”, the document of surrender the Allies had drawn up. Both men were later convicted of war crimes. General Douglas MacArthur signed next, followed by officials from China, Britain, USSR, Australia, Canada, France, the Netherlands and New Zealand respectively. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signed for the United States. Watching from across the table were Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland and General Douglas MacArthur, representatives of the Allied Powers stood behind General MacArthur. I had the opportunity to visit the Peace Park in Nagasaki a few years ago, commemorating the atomic bombing of the city on August 9, 1945. The park was built in 1955 to honor those who lost their lives and to promote peace. There are statues donated by several countries, representing symbols of peace, and a lovely large fountain. The park was very peaceful in spite of hundreds of people wandering around the area, including groups of school children taking notes. Why is Rhode Island the only state remembering this day? According to WPRI-TV the reason for abolishing V-J Day in every state other than Rhode Island was economic, which meant, another paid holiday for workers. - Donna L. Just for Fun: Can you find the “Eye” on Evergreen? In each issue of “Eye On Evergreen,” an eye is hidden somewhere. Can you find it? Happy Hunting! Maurene Christenen, Courtyard Resident Don Derozier, Courtyard Resident Donna Lord, Courtyard Resident Caitlyn Scott & Edie Norenberg Staff Liaisons 3 THIS AND THAT DOORS TO EVERGREEN Remember the quiz show where contestants chose a door, hoping for a big prize? Well, we have doors here at Evergreen too. Yes, we do. Just check out the Evergreen Campus Map available in the rack beside the Resident and Guest Services desk. To avoid confusion, doors are now numbered, on the map and above the doors. Door 1 on N. Westfield lets you in to the Manor Building and is the main entrance to Evergreen, taking you to the Resident and Guest Services Desk, the Worship and Performing Arts Center, the Pub, Gardenside Dining Room, the Neta Library and access to Manor North and Manor South. Door 2, also on N. Westfield, serves the Courtyard residents as the gateway to their accommodations, the Court- yard Hearth Room, and the Courtyard, as well as the Manor Building and beyond. Door No. 3 is found on N. Eagle Street and leads in to the Garden Building where you will find Garden Place, Gar- den Terrace and Garden Heights, as well as the GardenSide Dining Room and Manor Building. Door No. 4 is the Creekview Center entrance, leading to Creekview North, Creekview South and the Rehabilita- tion Center. Evergreen at Home and Sharehaven are located on N. Westfield Street, across from Evergreen’s main facility. Res- idents of Evergreen Homes and Evergreen Village have their own private entrances. Still confused? A map is a handy guide to Evergreen’s doors. RESIDENTS’COUNCIL At the June 14, 2021 meeting of the Residents’ Council, Luella Remmel repeated the proposed slate of officers as presented at the May meeting. As there were no further nominations from the floor, a voice vote showed All in Favor to accept the nominations as presented. John Schatz was thanked for his past two years of serving as Presi- dent, and remains as Past President. Also thanked were Karla Zimmerman, Gene Winkler and Sandi Challoner, outgoing members. Our new officers are: Ann Marie Kosek, President; John Wagner, Vice President; Gail Bullard, Secretary; Alan Rommelfanger, Treasurer; and Members at Large Joan Best, Donna Lord and Mary Weddig. Let us all continue to show our support by attending the monthly Residents’ Council meetings and learn what is going on in our Ever- green community and surrounding areas. Dryer Filters A question for residents with a washer and dryer in their accommodation: do you clean out the lint filter after us- ing the dryer? Did you know that lint-laden filters can be the cause of a fire? Please remember to check and clean the lint filter/trap periodically to make sure there is not a build up of lint which could become a major problem. Easy to do – rub your fingers across the filter and the lint will gather and can be easily disposed of. ACTS OF KINDNESS In talking to some residents recently, I learned they had been helping fellow residents and friends in need. There were instances of health issues, and these folks stepped right up to run errands of all sorts, help with meals, or just stay with their friends to keep them company and be of help to them in their accommodation. One of these “angels” told me “I just like to help people.” I love this quote from Maya Angelou: “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” I am certain that during the years of Evergreen’s existence, there have been countless folks who have provided such rainbows! Thanks to all of you! 4 THIS AND THAT continued.