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Dear Friends,
I wish the best to you in
2010! Mountain Meadows is definitely off and running in the New
Year. We have seen many new faces come and miss those who have
left this past year. Again, we are near capacity and enjoy
meeting new friends and family.
I want to thank those who
participated in the fundraising efforts last quarter. The
response was excellent and exceeded our expectations. From the
proceeds and other donations, we were able to purchase stackable
chairs for resident use and a new piano which will be
appreciated by residents and visiting musicians. In the very
near future, Mountain Meadows will be asking our supporters to
participate in another fundraising effort that will be tied to
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with matching funds, and
will benefit the operations of Mountain Meadows.
Mountain Meadows will be
experiencing some changes in the near future. The building
project is well underway. Hopefully, we will be breaking ground
on the new addition soon. We are patiently waiting for the
completion of the HUD financing process. Not only will we be
breaking ground for the new addition, but the existing interior
will also be given a much needed face lift.
Another huge change, that
is bitter sweet, is the semi-retirement of our Director of
Nursing, Nalda Bendowsky. We are happy that she is at a point
in her life that she can enjoy retirement, but will miss having
her nursing knowledge and expertise. Although Nalda is stepping
down from the Director role, she will continue to work in a
supportive nursing role one day a week. An Appreciation
Reception in Nalda’s honor will be held March 18 from 2:00 to
4:00pm. We invite everyone to come and be a part of this
occasion.
I am pleased to announce,
we have hired Debbie Noel as our new Director of Nursing
Services. She officially starts March 1st. Debbie
is a former Leavenworth native and now resides in East
Wenatchee. I have known Debbie since 1993 and am happy to
welcome her to the Mountain Meadows Team. Debbie got her start
in the nursing field as a CNA and expanded her career path to an
LPN role, charge nurse, and then sub acute RN in a geriatric
setting. She also has acute care experience in med/surg and
just recently held a position as Director of Nursing Services in
a Wenatchee facility. We welcome you to stop by and meet Debbie
anytime.
A new year means new
beginnings. As we look forward to 2010, I want to express my
love for you and appreciation for your friendship,
encouragement, and kindness. It is a continued privilege to
work in such a nurturing environment. My wonderful staff and I
are dedicated to providing excellent service in the year ahead.
Sincerely,
Nate Oglesby, Executive Director
Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend
these special events. Friends and family welcome to attend!
St.
Patrick’s Day Dinner:
We will be hosting our
annual St. Paddy’s Day dinner on March 16 at 5:30 pm. The menu
consists of corned beef and cabbage in a bread bowl, spinach
dip, key lime pie, juice and coffee. Irish accordion music will
be played for your added entertainment. Guest plates are
$10.00. Please RSVP by March 10.
Appreciation Reception for Nalda:
An appreciation reception
will be held on March 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in honor of
Nalda’s retirement. Nalda will be stepping down from the
Director position, but will continue to work in a support role
one day a week. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Monthly Birthday Parties:
Fern has monthly birthday
parties for our residents. If your loved one has a birthday the
month of the party we encourage family members to attend the
party. Please contact Fern in advance. Remember the more the
merrier!!

Speaking of birthday’s we would like to say
“Happy Birthday” to the following:
February:
Nancy Garcia 2nd
Rosie Alaimo 19th
Morgan Embroden 23rd
March:
Deb Noel 27th
Nalda Bendowsky 30th
HAVE
YOU HEARD?
Fern Arness is Mountain
Meadows Employee of the Year for 2009. The competition this
year was fierce. It truly came down to the final votes to
declare a winner. Denise Cheever, Bonnie Phillippart, and Nancy
Garcia were the other nominees based on receiving the Employee
of the Quarter in 2009. Congratulations Fern! Many thanks
for providing such a wonderful activity program and keeping the
lives of our residents fulfilled.
Medicaid Scam: (information was printed in
the Leavenworth Echo)
Many of you are aware that
the State will be sending out new plastic medical assistance ID
cards that will be issued later this year. It has been reported
that some clients are receiving calls supposedly from the State
asking for personal bank information. Medicaid and DSHS
representatives stressed that no one from the State would ask
for information in connection with the Services Cards.
Any calls like this should be reported to
DSHS fraud investigators at 1-800-562-6906, your local police or
e-mail to
hottips@dshs.wa.gov.
Guest
Meals:
We are delighted that so
many family members and friends are eating meals with our
residents. If possible, we would appreciate at least a 24 hour
notice.
Guest meal prices are as follows:
Breakfast: $5.50
Lunch: $6.50
Dinner: $8.50
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