August 2021 August 2021 The Gary Residence | 149 Main St, Montpelier VT | 802-223-3881| Celebrating August Birthday In August 5th – Joe Mureta 11th – Wayne Morse From The Director th 11 – Peggy Marineau 15th – Cher Mowel rd As we head into August we all hoping for summer to 23 – Andrea Kroll last long into September. We ended the month of July 24th – Virginia Speakman th with a very special Summer Celebration BBQ hosted 27 – Charlotte Gibson at Westview Meadows for all residents and families of th 27 – Amira Drljacic both Westview Meadows & The Gary Residence. So many compliments to the Chefs and staff for great food, great weather and great company. OM Fisher Home is still working on our Memory Care project; we have preliminary designs and are working on our financing. We shared the conceptual designs with residents of Westview Meadows in July and will continue to share with everyone over the next couple of months. We are excited to be expanding our mission and look forward to continue serving the Central Vermont Community with continued senior care. August 2021 August 2021 The Klondike Gold Rush August Health Awareness Get To Know Your Neighbor August is national wellness month, which focuses on self- On August 16, 1896, an American prospector Nancy Bell named George Carmack was fishing with his care, managing stress and healthy routines. It is a great wife at the mouth of the Klondike River. Many month to be motivated to create healthy lifestyle changes. of the other prospectors did not particularly like Concentrating on self-care can help improve happiness. Carmack. They distrusted him for marrying the Even a small change can help improve physical health in daughter of a local Native American chief and for positive ways. his habit of telling tall tales, a habit that earned him the nickname “Lyin’ George.” But it is no Healthy Lifestyle choices include: exaggeration to say that Carmack’s adventure on -Drinking more water throughout the day that morning would change the course of history. -Getting 6-8 hours of sleep Nancy was born in Havre, Montana. She lived there until first grade when her family moved to Carmack and his wife were traveling with her Orono, Maine. It was there that she met her to be husband, Dick Bell at Sunday school. Dick brother and nephew, “Skookum” Jim Mason and -Attending regular exercise classes or walks and Nancy were married for 64 year, knew each other for 81. Nancy has four children, Amy, Dawson Charlie, both members of the Tagish -Adding more fruits and veggies to meals/snacks Steven, Scott, and Doug. Nancy and Dick moved to Vermont in the 1970s and lived in First Nation. While history often reports that it was Colchester, Williston, and finally Hinesburg before coming to Westview Meadows and The Gary Carmack who discovered gold at Rabbit Creek -Meditating/Yoga Residence. Nancy spent much of her life as a nurse and medical director at the Lund Family near the Klondike River, it is far more likely that Center, but later became a teacher. She primarily taught health and sex education courses. Skookum Jim made the first discovery. But -Sitting outside on a sunny day Nancy loved to spend time in Yellowstone National Park as a child, and grew a love for travel. because Carmack was the only American in the -Trying something new She likes to spend her free time doing crafts, calligraphy, sewing and listening to music. These group, he filed the claim. There was enough gold in the creek to make Carmack and his family rich -Watering plants days Nancy say’s “Her faith sustains her”. The church has always been an important part of her beyond measure. He renamed the waterway life. Her words to live by are “Live and appreciate each day, your environment, and the people Bonanza Creek, and, despite his newfound -Spending time with family/friends around you”. wealth, he spent the remainder of his days -Getting creative/painting searching for gold in California and the Cascade The Importance of Estate Planning Mountains of Washington. -Doing puzzles or playing games The pandemic has created an emerging need for people Cook’s Corner So remote was Canada’s Yukon that to contemplate and reconsider their estate planning word of Carmack’s discovery did not goals. Having a plan in place is one small step to protect August is upon us. It is the last full month of reach civilization until a year later. yourself and your family from otherwise uncontrollable summer. Did you know that August is named Upon hearing the news, 100,000 risks. An estate consists of all the property a person after the first Roman emperor, Augustus prospectors, called “stampeders” for owns, including real estate, cars, cash, and other assets. Caesar? Also known as Octavian, He reigned their frenzied rush north, headed to from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The great the Klondike in search of their own Anyone who wants their assets to be transferred to one fortunes. The Canadian government required or more surviving loved ones after they pass away emperors of ancient Rome were huge fans of prospectors to carry a literal ton of equipment and should consider establishing a formal estate plan. This asparagus. Augustus preferred his al dente, supplies to ensure that they would survive the important set of legal documents can make it easier for and was so in tune with the vegetable that he trip. Men carried the loads themselves, scaling your family to ensure that your wishes and needs are was frequently noted to use the phrase treacherous routes such as the Chilkoot Trail met if you’re unable to speak for yourself. It documents “faster than you can cook asparagus.” Julius through the mountains. The journey was so taxing your wishes and specifies exactly who will guard those Caesar took his covered in melted butter. that only 30,000 made it to the Klondike River, wishes and act on them in your absence. This is an Look out for this delicious vegetable this and most all of these a full year later. Worst of important process to begin if you haven’t done so yet; month. all, those that did make it to the Klondike found additionally, it can be meaningful to review and update that the region had already been mined. Of the these documents when there are life changes. Plans can original 100,000 prospectors, only 4,000 found be made to meet your specific and unique needs. Please gold, and just a few hundred became rich. see Sarah if you are seeking any resources in this area. Regardless of the facts of history, the name Klondike will forever be synonymous with gold. .