March 2016

Resident Birthdays 4th-Betty G.

16th-Jim W.

23rd-Dan L.

Employee Birthdays

1st-Amber Slade

3rd-Nick Oestreich

4th-Corina Cooper

7th-Kayla Edinger

8th-Steve Stedronsky

9th-Linda Jacobs

20th-Kathy Hughes

21st-Crystal Carver

21st-Shaun Watson

23rd-Greba Gunther

25th-Roger Gilbert

28th-Jeanette Stafford

31st-Autumn Delbridge

If your birthday is in March:

You love life and exude an

outgoing, cheerful vibe.

Blessed with a great sense

of humor, you can

laugh at adversity.

The Maples

Celebrations in March

Special Days in March:

1st-National Pig Day

13th-Daylight Saving Time Begins

14th-Learn About Butterflies Day

17th-St Patrick’s Day

20th-Spring Arrives

20th-Palm Sunday

21st-National Quilting Day

27th-Easter

30th-Take a Walk in the Park Day

National Craft Month

Music in Our Schools Month

National Nutrition Month

National Women’s History Month

A Note from Kathy Dube, Administrator As it turns out, our hoped-for April 1st move in date

turned out to be "April Fools”! However, there could be

light at the end of the tunnel. Let's hope it's not just a roaring train! The installation

of the additional sprinkler system in the attic continues with anticipated completion

around the last week in March. The first inspection, which was to be by the engineer

from the state department in Lansing, that was scheduled for this past week did not

happen due to the weather further south. That is now re-scheduled for mid March.

We will still have the fire marshal's inspection, the possible need to apply for the

waiver on the roof issue, and a final inspection from our licensing team in Gaylord

before we can move in, maybe late April or May. Maybe. ~Kathy

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Resident Reflections-Dan Link

Dan Link was born on March 23, 1936, in Fort Wayne,

Indiana. He has many good memories of growing up with

his sister, Barbara, who is three years older than him.

He had a very happy childhood and his father introduced

him to a lifetime love of the out-of-doors through camp-

ing, shooting, gun collecting, hunting, and fishing. He

also inspired in him a love of music and the Episcopal

Church.

In high school, Dan sang with the a cappella choir and in

many musical productions. He also competed with the

rifle club and achieved the highest award, Distinguished

Rifleman. In 1954 he was the first winner of the Zeis

Trophy for the Allen County resident making the highest

individual score.

Before Dan was out of high school, he began working in the family business; a

dental equipment repair and supply business. Dan took over as president when his

father died and later hired his son to work in the company - making it a four

generation operation.

In 1955 he married his high school sweetheart and they had 3 children (who gave

him 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren). Dan served with the Air

National Guard in France during the Berlin crisis. After living in Fort Wayne all

his life, in 1989 they retired to family property near Cedar. Dan drove a school

bus for Glen Lake and did maintenance work in retirement, continuing his life-long

interests with active participation in St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Beulah and

the Cedar Rod and Gun Club of Leelanau County. After more than 50 years of

marriage, his wife died and Dan married their good friend, Mary, in 2009. During

their short time together they enjoyed working in their native garden and travel-

ing. They traveled to a Dude Ranch for their honeymoon, and also enjoyed trav-

els to Isle Royale, Italy, the Florida Keys, and two months in the Southwest. Dan

enjoyed deer hunting into his late 70's, sang with the Benzie Community Chorus,

and volunteered at the Benzie History Museum, Interlochen Arts Academy and

Oliver Art Center. Article by Mary Link

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Mardi Gras

There was a festive atmosphere in The Maples dining room as the residents

enjoyed a Mardi Gras celebration complete with colorful beads, masks, feath-

ers, and the traditional paczkis. There was also wonderful music as Roger Blue

played a variety of favorites on the piano.

Super Bowl

Super Bowl 50 was celebrated with all the extras on

Sunday, February 7. The residents made huge foot-

ball posters, there were football pennants hanging

from the ceiling and decorating the tables, and the

kitchen made wonderful cookies decorated in the

two team colors along with lots of football snacks

for the residents to enjoy. The residents were

cheering for both teams but were happy that the

Denver Broncos won over the Carolina Panthers with

the final score of 24-10, giving the Broncos their

third Super Bowl victory.

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Chinese New Year

The Maples Mission Statement

To provide accessible, high-quality long-term care; to meet the

evolving health care needs of the residents of Benzie County.

The residents were able to celebrate Chinese New Year with a special lunch prepared

by the Activity and Dietary staff. There were homemade eggrolls, wontons (thank you

Bud!), pineapple chicken, fried rice, salmon-veggie skewers, and pink jello fluff. We

appreciate the extra work the staff gave to make the day extra tasty.

Art Exhibit

One of our residents, George Stubbs, recently held an art

exhibit for the residents, his family, and friends. When you

see George, his hands are busy quilting, doing needlepoint,

or painting. There was a wonderful display of the many pro-

jects he has made along with some articles about George

when he worked on the state capital building in Lansing.

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Shiver by the River

The Maples sponsored a warm-

ing station during Frankfort’s

Shiver by the River. Many staff

volunteered their time on a

Saturday and served up hot

chocolate along with homemade

cookies. They also handed out

hand warmers, travel mugs, and

chapstick which all came in

handy on a winter’s day.

Congratulations Newlyweds

The Maples recently held a housewarming

shower for Amanda and Kevin Jensen.

They were just married on December 22,

2015 and have moved into the new home

they are renting. The residents and staff

celebrated with a beautiful cake and the

newlyweds received two Tupperware sets

and a gift card. Amanda admitted that

Kevin does most of the cooking but that

she’ll be learning quickly in the weeks

ahead. Kevin is serving in the United

States Army and was just posted to Korea

for a year. You may remember Kevin from

when he worked in our Dietary Department

and Amanda currently works in Activities.

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Red Cross Month

Each year, the president of the United States proclaims March "Red Cross

Month" How did this tradition come about?

Since Clara Barton created the American Red Cross in 1881, it was largely

dependent for publicity and funds on the spontaneous support of people who

learned of catastrophic events and the Red Cross response to them. News of an

event broke and the American Red Cross rushed to the scene with help. People around the coun-

try came forth with outpourings of volunteer assistance and donations of funds and supplies.

A change occurred in 1917, when the United States entered World War I. After declaring war,

President Woodrow Wilson ordered the American Red Cross to raise funds to support its aid to

the military and civilians affected by war, as Congress had mandated. In response, the Red Cross

held its first national War Fund drive in June 1917 and set as its goal $100 million, an astoundingly

large sum at the time. The public response was immediate and overwhelming.

After the War, the Red Cross decided to make the Roll Call an annual membership and fundrais-

ing drive. In addition, it conducted special appeals from time to time in response to major disas-

ters. In November 1941, with war in Europe, the Red Cross conducted a highly successful 25th

Annual Roll Call. A few days later, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and the United States en-

tered World War II. The American Red Cross responded immediately by declaring a War Fund

campaign. By June 1942, it had raised more than $66 million.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the month of March 1943 as “Red Cross

Month.” The Red Cross set a goal of $125 million, the largest amount ever requested in one cam-

paign by any American organization. Again, the response was overwhelming. It took less than six

weeks to reach the target. By June 1943, donations totaled nearly $146 million. Roosevelt called it

"the greatest single crusade of mercy in all of history." As part of the tradition, the President cus-

tomarily issues a proclamation each year declaring March as Red Cross Month.

This Red Cross Month, your donations can make a difference! Because of you, the Red Cross can

respond to nearly 200 neighborhood emergencies every day. The Red Cross works tirelessly

to provide help and hope when people need it most, and they are grateful for the public support

that enables them to continue their work, here at home and abroad.

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B U T T E R F L I E S U R E T S A E

A E D A F F O D I L S N O W M E L T

S E E S A W L A W E N E R A I T C H

E E W S W A R M E R U N A H C R A M

B S P R I G S P R I N G P S N O W U

A L L E R G I E S N I A R Z O Q X D

L I K A Q Y A C L E A N I R U N K V

L Z S U N U C R O C U S L S U N P K

Q S U N T H I S D S O F T B A L L A

X P S U N R U N N E X T L O V E A E

S R Z E X K O E O O N L W O S U N R

R I S E V X M B O X I S U N G E T B

E N E W S A S E I L I L Z O R Q I G

W G X G L E E Z E N Q R E X E X N N

O X O C S P I L U T S W I D E P G I

L R Y A M G R O W T H E Z S N O I R

F C R O C U S E S E A T P J E A X P

S P R I N G C L E A N I N G Z S D S

ALLERGIES

APRIL

BASEBALL

BEES

BUTTERFLIES

CROCUSES

CYCLAMENS

DAFFODILS

DANDELIONS

EASTER

EQUINOX

FLOWERS

FROGS

GARDENS

GOLF

GRASS

GREEN

GROWTH

IRISES

LILIES

MARCH

MAY

MUD

NEW LEAVES

PLANTING

RAIN

RENEWAL

ROBINS

SEASON

SNOWMELT

SOFTBALL

SPRING BREAK

SPRING CLEANING

TULIPS

WARMER

WET

Spring Word Search

March Church Schedule

Wednesday Services are at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services are at 2:45 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Catholic Communion at 10:00 a.m.

2nd-Bear Lake Baptist Church 6th-Benzonia Faith Baptist Church

9th-Moving Waters Church 13th-Beulah Church of Christ

16th-St. Ann Catholic Church 20th-Our Savior Lutheran Church

27th-Crystal Lake Baptist Church 30th-Frankfort/Elberta Methodist Church

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This edition of The Maple Leaf is brought to you through the efforts of Gina Dilas, Kathy

Dube, Kris Dykstra, Patt Hudson, Jennifer Flynn, Sharon Gilbert, Dan and Mary Link.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of ways you might volun-teer at The Maples. Our residents love interacting with our volunteers and we appreciate the extra help. Please talk with Jennifer Flynn, Activities Director, for more information.

The Maples, Benzie County Medical Care Facility 210 Maple Ave.

231.352.9674 benziemaples.org

Welcome to our

New Residents!

Bill, Charlie, Christine,

Dora, Herb, Larry,

Patricia, Peg, and Peter

This edition of The Maple Leaf is dedicated

to the memory of

Bill Johnson and Mary Dale Laman.

Our thoughts are with

their families and friends.