Executive Director's Desk

It is hard to believe that summer is nearly here. It looks like Spring held on a little longer this year. The hillsides are lush green and covered with wild flowers. Everyone is busy planting flowers, tending to gardens, and cleaning up after a long winter. We also have been addressing these chores at Mountain Meadows. Many thanks to the resident and family member who purchased a bird bath for our back patio. We all enjoy watching “the show” each morning, outside the dining room window.

Our second major fund raising event, held this Spring, was a huge success, and the community support was phenomenal. “The Senior Prom”, which included a live and silent auction, wonderful catered dinner, and dance, was well attended by the local community. (For those that may not know, Ben and Tracy Broulotte were crowned King and Queen of the Prom!) The proceeds from the evening go directly to the Mountain Meadows expansion project. Again, continued thanks for such wonderful community support. It is obvious by the generous donations that this community desires to take care of its mighty seniors.

As I drive though the town of Leavenworth, I am mindful of how important it is to support our local merchants during this period when road construction is impacting business. I know, first hand, the merchants are often the first to be asked to support a fund raising event. Now, it is our opportunity to give back and show our community appreciation by supporting them during this time. Hopefully, we will all reap the benefits when the construction project is completed.

In the near future, we too will be under construction. We actually have started some of the preliminaries this Spring. If all goes as planned, we will break ground early, 2009. As I learn more, I will do my best to keep you updated on the building progress.

Wishing you the very best as we move into the summer season.

Nate Oglesby

Executive Director