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Nursing Home 340 Cedar Springs Road Spartanburg, SC 29302 Table Of Contents |
Wilson K. Dillard Administrator March, 2004 |
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We hope you have enjoyed the first few days of March with the daytime temperatures approaching 70 degrees. Quite a dramatic change from last week. When the snow ended last Friday morning, I measured the depth at eleven inches in front of the building. Our staff assisted many of our residents who wanted to get out in the snow. The temperature was mild for that much snow, so we had a wonderful time outside. It was not long until the staff had built two quite large snowmen in full view from the hallways for all of us to enjoy.
In talking about the bad weather last week and also the sleet and ice storm that hit us back at the end of January, I would remiss if I did not acknowledge the great job that the "Snow Crew" did during these difficult days. My heartfelt thanks goes out to our plant services staff for transporting the snow crew to and from the facility. Chuck, Jerry, Brian and Mr. Taylor worked long hours in ensuring that our beloved staff was transported safely. Again, I thank them for their dedication and moreover, their skill in negotiating some very treacherous roads and driveways. We may have bumped a mailbox or two, but other than that, those guys completed their very difficult job without incident.
I’m hoping we are through with the ice and snow for this winter, even though my mom says the almanac is calling for two more snows! You always want your mom to be correct, however, in this situation, I hope she is wrong.
This month we will have our Family Night on the twenty-fifth. Please see the details in this issue and it’s not too early to start thinking about our Eden Celebration on May 15th beginning this year at 11:00 am. Our staff is hard at work with the planning process and we anticipate the best party yet.
Many good things continue to take place at Mountainview and we encourage you to follow the Activity Calendar and join us at any event. As always, please visit with us often.
Wilson K. Dillard, Administrator
Think to yourself: "Is the door just ahead an entrance or an exit?" The answer will determine our feelings and reactions. If the answer is exit, then there is no future. If the answer is entrance, then the door leads to a continuation of pilgrimage. The entrance leads to a new phase and stage of life and living.
This "door" stands before us many times in life. It may be the trek to college, marriage, a career (0r career change), divorce, disability, loss of a loved one, entering a nursing home, etc. The choice(s) we make often depends on how fully we are grasping and living life. It also depends on the companions we have along the way.
We need companions! I have a collie dog that is a welcomed companion. We still roll, tumble and play as though I was still a kid. She is jealous and does not like for someone to touch me, even in an embrace. I have my family and friends. I am getting older and my hair grayer. I no longer attempt to mold them into individuals that meet my fancy. I simply appreciate the affection, support, tenderness, and affirming care that we give and receive. I spend much of my energy maintaining and improving these relationships. They mean everything to me.
There are situations that place real or imagined barriers to maintaining friendships/relationships. There can be walls of separation from the "community" that one knew and felt a vital part of in life. If a person has loved life then she will have loved others. How can you have growth without companions, good relationships? It is impossible. Therefore, the third Eden Alternative principle: companionship is essential for a garden and continued growth.
Keith Taylor
Spring is in the air! The daffodils and goldenrods are blooming and the birds are gaily singing. It’s hard to believe that we had a huge snow a few days ago, but this is March and March is usually full of surprises!
February also brought some surprises, one of which the most memorable was Stephen Davis, with the Carolina Panthers, his wife and mother visiting the facility. Also visiting the facility with Stephen was SC House Representative Brenda Lee and former Spartanburg Mayor James Talley. Stephen came out to say "thanks" for the support that we here at Mountainview gave the Panthers prior to the Super Bowl by holding a Panthers Pep Rally. We thank our residents, staff and their family members for giving them a warm welcome. We appreciate you Stephen and the entire Panther team!
The activity calendars for March are posted so please check them out for our upcoming events. Our Elders are eagerly anticipating the Easter shopping trip on March 30th. This is one of the activities they love and look forward to.
Mr. Haynes has finished the painting of "Main Street" so if you have not seen it please stop by and do so. It’s great!
An apology is in order because in our last newsletter I failed to extend sympathy to Ms. Sarah Foster who’s sister passed and to Brenda Rhodes for the passing of her father, Mr. Waddell, who was a resident here at Mountainview.
We are still playing "Mountainview Bingo" and we’ve had several winners so far. The prize is a gift certificate to McDonalds. This is facility wide so if you don’t have a Bingo card please check with the activity department.
Congratulations are due to Ms. Elaine Meadows who was chosen as Mountainview’s CNA of the year. We are proud of you Elaine, keep up the good work!
Until Next Time,
Gloria Crocker, Activities
Eastside Village is enjoying the great weather that the month of March has brought. We are all hoping that it continues. We are looking forward to being able to get outside and work in the garden and in our raised flower beds.
The staff and residents of Eastside Village send our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Annie Laurence. Ms. Laurence had been a resident here for over a year and she passed away in the month of February. We will really miss her!
We hope to see all of our family and friends on Family Night. Please be sure to let Social Services know if you are planning on attending.
Come to visit and see what we are accomplishing on Eastside Village.
The Village Crier
Northern Estates would like to thank everyone that helped out during our recent snow.
Special thanks to those that risked the elements to make sure that we made it to work safely.
We would like to say a special "Welcome" to Ruth Welchel, our newest resident. We are glad to have you as a part of Northern Estates. We hope that you feel at home soon!!
We would also like to send our best wishes to Shelvin Clary, one of our residents who returned home in the month of February. We hope that she is doing well.
Please join us on March 25 for Family Night. We hope to see you there!!
Staff and Residents of Northern Estates
All of us on Westside Gardens hope that everyone is enjoying the warm weather that we have been having. We enjoyed the snow and watching Brian build a snowman, but we sure are looking forward to the warm weather. One day last week, we even got to eat out under the gazebo because the weather was so nice.
We would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Etta Powers and Airleen Dial, both of whom passed away in the month of February. Both of these ladies will be greatly missed at Mountainview.
We would also like to welcome Rhonda Price, Daisy Roddy, and Clara Kelly to Westside Gardens. We hope that you will all soon feel at home at Mountainview!
We are all looking forward to Family Night that is coming up this month and to the Eden Celebration that has been planned for May 15th. We hope to see everyone at both of these events.
Please drop by and visit with us! We look forward to seeing you!
The staff and residents
Westside Gardens
Everyone in Medical Day Care sends wishes for a speedy recovery to
Ariel Calloway, Mary Hill, Julian Huckaby, and Donnie McClure. We all hope to see you soon.
We also send our condolences to the family and friends of Roberta Rentz. All of us miss her very much.
We failed to mention in the last newsletter our February Birthdays. Happy belated birthday to:
Gloria Williams, February 10
Mary Thomas, February 12
Mary Hill, February 15
Johnny Morris, February 19
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the clients and staff of Medical Day Care!
Emma Lawing, MDCD
Mark Your Calendars. . .
Eden Celebration
Saturday, May 15
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Rain Date: May 22)
Please join us as we celebrate the continuation of our Eden Journey and the 50th Anniversary of Mountainview Nursing Home.
Eden Celebration Saturday May 15, 2004
Family Night
Thursday, March 25, 2004
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lionel Lawson Dining Room
Meat, bread and drinks will be provided by Mountainview.
Please bring a covered dish.
If you have more than 4 people that will be attending, please be sure to let us know in advance so that a table can be reserved.
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Please send in the bottom portion of this page, or call the facility, with a number of how many will be attending.
Name of resident: ________________________________________
Number that will be attending: ______________________________
Distinguished Service for Month
Minnie Johnson, 12 years
Janet Jeter, 11 years
Pat Hoepfner, 10 years
Lisa Wilkins, 10 years
Janice Williams, 9 years
Anissa Wood, 4 years
Martha Rollins, 3 years
Rhonda Wilder, 3 years
Lisa Graham, 2 years
Donna Tracy, 1 year
06 Iris Foster
16 Alice Williams
19 Janet Jeter
20 Lisa Graham
21 Beatrice Broadus
22 Nancy Quinn
24 Gardner Rogers
27 Priscilla Allison
01 Clara Allison
02 Kathy Clayton
02 Mariya Shkarina
09 Carrie Harris
10 Fred Nesbitt
12 Barry Jennings
16 Janie Bomar
16 Jessie Burnside
21 John Lee
Plan of care meetings are held on Tuesday of each week. Each resident's progress and care are discussed at these meetings. We encourage our families to participate in these meetings if at all possible. Please call Evelyn Pitts, MDS Coordinator to schedule a time to discuss your loved ones care plan at 582-4175.
March 2
Mattie Fuller
Bessie Putnam
Iris Alman
Mary Ruth Fowler
Otis Therrell
Raymond Spencer
Peggy Garmon
Libby Armstrong
Linda Lowe
Daisy Horton
Elsie Lee
Louise Johnson
Leslie Giles
Bernice Anderson
March 9
Bernice Phillips
Martha Ford
Joyce Simpkin
Laler Millwood
Willie Boyd
Margie Bates
Eloise Montgomery
Margot Newell
Bruce Durrah
March 16
Evelyn Daniel
Vera Sargent
Marie Harris
Brenda Bishop
Rosemary Lattimore
Ollie Davis
Mildred Prince
Clara Allison
Evelyn Brockman
David Watson
March 23
Elsie Bishop
Bobby Clary
James Coggins
Madge Ivey
Myrtle Kersh
Virginia Munsey
Charles King
Cleveland Gist
Annie Dutton
March 30
Tru Lawter
Quinton Coggins
Carolyn Lidman
Letha Jones
Janie Bomar
William Sloan
Thelma Dean
Emma Young
Larry Smith
Hattie Lee
Lucinda Hunter
Julia Byrd
Stacy Oliver