September
2015
Good News Letter
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, 4543 S. M-88 Highway, Bellaire, Michigan
49615
231.533.8661
Celebrating September
Bingo
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
10:00 am
Candy Cart
Tuesday Afternoons
Bible Study
Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm
Chapel
Thursdays @ 1:45 pm
St. Luke’s Catholic Mass
Friday’s @ 10:00 am
Monthly Birthday Party
September 2 @ 1:45 pm
Hosted by
Elk Rapids Presbyterian Church
Labor Day
September 7
Celebrate your canine companions!
We welcome you and your furry friend to join
us on
Wednesday, September 23, 1:45 p.m.
Meguzee Hall
Registration Form
Pet Name _______________________________
Resident Council
September 14
Sounds of the Season
Old Fashioned Sing-A-Long
September 21 @ 6:30 pm
Autumn Begins
September 23 @ 4:21 am
Board Meeting
September 24 – 9:00 am
Hymn Sing
Living Word North Church
September 28 – 6:30pm
Breed___________________________
Age____________
Owner
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Phone _______________
Email___________________________
Special Tricks/Story
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Dogs must be kept on a leash. Costumes optional. Return
form to Ramona in Activities. For questions call,
231.533.8661, Ext. 103
September 2015
happy Birthday, september
Birthstone: Sapphire Flower: Aster
Mavis
Johnson
Resident of the Month
September 2015
Mavis Johnson was born January 5, 1924 to Earl and
Faith Robb of Mancelona, Michigan.
She attended Mancelona High School. After
graduation Mavis worked at Bay View Resort in
Petoskey where she would ride the train back and
forth.
Mavis met Ward Johnson, also of Mancelona through
Ward’s sister, Ardis and shortly after, they were
married.
Living in Mancelona where Ward worked at Gulf and
Western, Mavis was employed at ITT of Bellaire and
later as Manager of Housekeeping at Schuss Mountain
Resort.
Mavis and Ward adopted two children, a son, Alan and
a daughter, Jeanne. Over the years they helped many
cousins, nieces and nephews as well as approximately
forty foster children that were in and out of their home.
Mavis was active in the Missionary Church. She also
loved to fly fish, hunt, taking care of a vegetable
garden in addition to sewing and knitting.
In June of 2013 Mavis came to live at Meadow Brook.
She enjoys working on puzzles, walking outside and
there is no telling when a sing-a-long will break out
with the other ladies in her household.
Mavis enjoys all who visit and says, “She is very
contented here!”
Congratulations, Mavis, on being named
Resident of the Month!
People born in September are accurate,
sociable, loyal, patient and intellectual. They
often show an interest in history & are keen on
maintaining valuable knowledge from past
experiences.
Bob Biehl
Betty Borck
Dolly Brimmer
Virginia Gorno
Gerry Jarema
Carol Lamoreaux
Marland Lamoreaux
Lydia Saddison
Dorothy Anderson-Troyer
Charlotte Wallington
Sally Watt
Betty Webster
Cliff Willson
Other famous birthdays …. Conway Twitty
(singer), Bob Newhart (comedian), Grandma Moses
(artist), Otis Reading (singer), Agatha Christie (author),
Jim Henson (puppeteer), Gene Autry (singer).
Labor Day
is
an annual celebration of workers and their
achievements. It originated during one of American
history’s most dismal labor chapters. In the late
1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution ,
the average American worked 12-hour days, sevendays a week in order to eke out a basic living.
Despite restrictions in some states, children as
young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines
across the country, earning a fraction of their adult
counterparts’ wages. People of all ages, particularly
the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced
extremely unsafe working conditions, with
insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities
and breaks.
September 2015
In addition to the rules listed below for the Fish Pond, please be aware that there is NO
SWIMMING allowed by any person or dog! Swimming in the trout pond may result in killing
fish by simply bumping into them but in doing so it can also contaminate the water with
chemicals or waste. Each year the fish in the pond are donated from both the Bellaire
Conservation Club and the Jordan River National Fish Hatchery for special events
and resident fishing only. Please be respectful of the pond.
For questions, contact John McCleese, Director of Maintenance or your Household
Coordinator.
Residents may fish with family and friends but may not harvest more than
three (3) fish per day per resident regardless of family group size.
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This is NOT a public pond.
Catch and release is not permitted.
Corn, Minnows and artificial lures are not to be used as bait.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Catch must be recorded on the log sheet in the facility for resident fishing.
NO SWIMMING
NO Smoking
No littering
No climbing on rails and fence.
No fires or grills without prior approval.
Please have fun fishing at the pond this fall. Thank you for
your assistance in this matter and for abiding by these rules!
September 2015
Housekeeping News –
Furnishings and Clothing Policy
Meadow Brook strives to provide a home-like
atmosphere for our residents. However, it is
necessary to limit the amount of furnishings and
clothing for each resident. To maintain a clean,
clutter-free environment, it is important to
consider the following:
 residents’ personal taste and comfort
 a selection of fabrics that will uphold in the
hottest temperatures and avoid shrinkage
 checking-in of all clothing to the nursing
staff to record inventory and then labeling
by the laundry department
 rotating seasonal clothing/ replace older
items.
For questions or concerns, please call
Angie Rainey, Supervisor, Laundry &
Housekeeping
Hear the Call
Mother Teresa became a nun at 18, but
on September 10, 1946, Teresa
received a
“call within a call.” While riding on a
train in Darjeeling, India, she was
inspired to leave her convent and help
the poor by living among them. Many thought it would
be too dangerous to send a single woman into the
slums of India. It took Mother Teresa two years to
finally receive the permission of her superiors to begin
her new mission.
Mother Teresa purchased a simple white dress with
blue stripes, the customary dress of India’s poor, and
began her work. In 1950, the Pope himself granted
her permission to form her own order, the Missionaries
of Charity. For the rest of her life, Mother Teresa
helped the poor, the hungry, children, and those
suffering from diseases. When Mother Teresa died on
September 5, 1997, she left behind 4,000 sisters to
carry on her good mission of charity.
Flu season preparations will begin soon.
Meadow Brook requires education and
permission for/from each resident, guardian or
DPOA and staff member before administering
the vaccine. Information sheets distributed by
the Center for Disease Control will be mailed
out shortly.
Please read the information provided, sign and
return the “Influenza Immunization Informed
Consent” form in the envelope provided to
Meadow Brook before October 1, 2015.
Please return the signed form whether you
accept or even if you wish to decline the
vaccine.
Your quick response is greatly appreciated.
For questions, contact me or the Nursing
Supervisor at 231-533-8661, Ext. 160. Thank
you, Michelle Gaylord LPN, Staff Development
Coordinator
mbresidents@hotmail.com
Email is simple, fast, fun and checked daily! When
emailing
your loved one …. please remember to include the
resident’s name in the subject line for faster delivery!
FREE LOCAL PHONE SERVICE IN
ROOMS
For more information on this option, please call Ben
McGuire, Systems Administrator at Ext. 122.
Meadow Brook is on Skype!
Sign up to talk, chat and video for free with your
loved ones. For more information, please
contact Ramona @ Ext. 103.
September 2015
A Life in Chocolate
Milton S. Hershey, whose name is
synonymous with chocolate, was born on
a Pennsylvania farm on September 13,
1857. The family moved often in his
father’s pursuit of many unsuccessful
business ideas.
Much like his father, Milton struggled
to find success. When his first candy business failed
at age eighteen, he left Philadelphia and moved to
Denver, and then to New York City, which was the
world’s largest candy market. Alas, in 1866 he
returned to Pennsylvania penniless.
Hershey never gave up. Eventually he became
famous making caramels perfecting America’s first
formula for milk chocolate. Business expanded so
greatly that Hershey needed to create an entire town
for his workers. Knowing happy workers were strong
workers, he built a factory, offices, and apartments,
including construction of a swimming pool, amusement
park, department store, and trolley system. He named
the town Hershey, of course, and only here can you
find the intersection of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues.
Business success was not enough. Hershey knew
the value of hard work, and knew how lucky he was to
find success. He built school after school giving
children the opportunities that he enjoyed as a
youngster. Going further he opened the Hershey
Industrial School dedicated to educating orphans. In
1918, with no warning or fanfare, Hershey transferred
the bulk of all his wealth to the Hershey Trust, an entity
that ran Hershey’s school for orphans. Perhaps more
than a business man or a town-builder, Milton Hershey
is remembered as a charitable humanitarian.
Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Activity Department is
gratefully accepting donations of
gently used items such as knickknacks, jewelry and
Other small decorative items for
Bingo prizes.
Grandparents Are a Hoot
ACTIVITIES and PROGRAMMING
Meadow Brook offers an abundance of
programs and services for everyone to enjoy.
Organized activities bring opportunities for
friendship and personal growth. Our monthly
calendars are available in all resident rooms
and online at www.meadowbrookmcf.com.
We encourage you to participate in the fun by
joining your loved one at anytime.
Our sense of humor, just like a fine wine, seems to
get better as we age. We laugh at ourselves a bit
more easily, and when it comes to the aging
process, it’s better to laugh than cry! And there is
also the fun of watching our children as parents:
they struggle with the same challenges that we had.
Ah, yes, being a grandparent has its definite
rewards. Share a few laughs exploring the
world of grandparenthood.
September 2015
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility
4543 S. M-88 Highway, Bellaire, MI 49615
Phone: 231.533.8661 Fax: 231.533.6028
E-Mail: mbmcf@meadowbrookmcf.com
Visit Us Online:
www.meadowbrookmcf.com
Antrim County Human Services Board
Fred Harris, Chairman - Rick Teague, Member –Michael Ballard, Member
Marna Robertson RN, C, BS, BSN, NHA, Administrator
David Schulz, Director of Administrative Services
Rhonda Groeneveld, MBA, Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Patton, RN, C, BS, Director of Nursing
Anne Walsh, CDM, CFPP, Dietary Supervisor
Ramona Belanger, Director of Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator
Angie Rainey, Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor
Kris Allison, Admissions Coordinator
Jill McKay, Resident Billing
Denise Wilks, Resident Trust Funds
Ben McGuire, Systems Administrator
John Stevenson, Network Services Specialist
John McCleese, Director of Maintenance
Antrim Lodge
Kelly Bailey, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator
Jessica Potter, Household Coordinator
Amy Pearson, MSW, LBSW, Director Social Services
Lakeshore Cottage
Dan Frye, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator
Brooke Bates, Household Coordinator
April Kirk, BSW, Social Work
Orchard Hill House
Doris Barkovich, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator
Ashley Cary, Household Coordinator
April Kirk, BSW, Social Work
Glacier Hill Cottage
Liz Kaiting, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator
Jennifer Martinek, Household Coordinator
Heidi Solmose-Walsh, BSW, Social Work
Grass Creek Cottage
Jenn Held, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator
Jesse Folker, Household Coordinator
Heidi Solmose-Walsh, BSW, Social Work
Jordan Hill House
Patricia Wiltse, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator
Lois Sutherland, Household Coordinator
Amy Pearson, MSW, LBSW, Director of Social Services
Cedar River House
Hazel Hyde, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator
Amy Cockerill, Household Coordinator
April Kirk, BSW, Social Work