July 2015

Resident Birthdays

3rd-Shirley Anderson

6th-Roberta Dilley

14th-Georgianna Grose

15th-Patricia Beebe

24th-Marvin Snover

29th-Floyd Cooper

29th-Audrey Chorley

Employee Birthdays

5th– Eppie Sanchez

18th-Patty Robinson

24th-Natalia Dawe

27th-Sabryna Bolthouse

29th-Lou McMillan

29th-Tia Simmons

Your birth month is July:

Introspective and

intense, you tend to be

a deep thinker. You are

quiet and spiritual, and you

have a unique perspective

on life.

July’s Birthstone:

Ruby

July’s Flower:

Larkspur

The Maples

Celebrations in July

Special Days in July:

July 1st-Canada Day

July 2nd-National Literacy Day

July 4th-Independence Day

July 6th-National Fried Chicken Day

July 7th-National Strawberry Sundae Day

July 9th-National Sugar Cookie Day

July 11th-Cheer Up The Lonely Day

July 19th-National Ice Cream Day

July 20th-National Lollipop Day

July 4-11 National Cherry Festival

National Blueberry Month

National Hot Dog Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Picnic Month

A Note from Kathy Dube, Administrator Since we still do not have clear direction on how to

make the roof on our new building comply with all fire

regulations, it is “Business as Usual” at The Maples. Summer is in full swing and we are all

enjoying the beautiful weather we have had lately. More outside activities are planned for

our residents, and our summer carnival is in the works. With the uncertainty of when we

will be moving, it was decided not to hold the Blueberry Festival this year. However, we

continue to work on improving the care we provide through continuing education and staff

development. Our residents are our treasures and they deserve the best care we can

possibly give. ~Kathy

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Resident Reflections-Loyal Frederick

Loyal Frederick was born in Williams

County, Ohio, where he grew up with his

brother, John, and his three sisters,

Mary, Sarah, and Violet. Football was a

favorite sport early on and he played

center for his high school football team.

He spent many summers at his aunt’s

house and it was there he met his future

wife, Joan, who lived across the street.

Loyal and Joan were married in 1955

right after he got home from serving in

the Army in Korea. They raised five

children: Rick, Richard, Butch, Tim, and Carol. The boys all played football and

Carol was a cheerleader so there were always games to go to. Two of the boys also

played baseball. The family moved around a lot and over the years he has lived in

Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Washington. He likes Michigan the best but

Washington was very good, too. They always had a farm with a big garden, dogs

and cats, and horses for riding. Loyal has had a number of jobs over the years

including a truck driver, electrician, farrier (shoes horses), and machinist.

Loyal’s favorite color is blue and his favorite animal is his dog, Susie. His favorite

foods are pretty much anything and his hobbies included hunting, especially with

muzzle loaders. One of his best memories was when they went rodeoing with their

kids and grandkids. The girls competed in barrel racing and the boys competed in

bull riding.

There are many things Loyal likes about The Maples but his favorite is the music.

It always gets his toes a-tappin’ and he likes to sing along.

Interview by Joan Frederick and Carrie Parker

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Blaine Church Dinner

The residents recently attended the annual supper held at

the Blaine Christian Church. This is a special evening for

many of the residents from The Maples and Paul Oliver

Memorial Hospital. They were all treated to a wonderful

dinner and musical entertainment. We appreciate all the

time and effort that the members of the Blaine Christian

Church put forth to host this wonderful event for our

residents. Thank you to our Activities staff and volunteers

for assisting with making the evening a success.

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A Place To Call Home

The following is an article written by Gloria Sproul. She wanted to

share her experience as she recently moved to The Maples from her

own home.

Many people in Frankfort and surrounding areas have probably heard

of The Maples in Frankfort. As a home for the elderly, it ranks as

possibly one of the top retirement residences in the county.

How do I know? As a new resident at The Maples, I can honestly

speak of its positive virtues. Of course I was skeptical when my

children first suggested that I go there. They kept saying that they wanted a safe and

secure place for me to live and to be surrounded by others who also had problems with

dementia. Even though I knew who I was, and where I had been, my mind kept playing tricks

on me. I might repeat the same question over several times, forgetting that I had just

spoken a few times before. Not fun———.

So I went willingly, as my family all lived in different parts of the country and my dearest

friend had just passed away.

At first, I was scared and skeptical of what life might be like at The Maples. Now a few

weeks later, I am happy and honored to be a resident at this wonderful place which I now

call home.

The staff is outstanding, kind, understanding, and cooperative. They are always available

and make you feel wanted and loved. Besides that, the food is fantastic and the outings full

of fun and adventure.

Not to be overlooked is the talent of many of the residents. One lady in particular comes

to mind. Her name is Vivian and she has a God-given talent for painting pictures of various

nature scenes which are truly outstanding. Vivian is a quiet woman who never talks about

her gift but who opened up to me one afternoon when I went to her room. Since I have no

talent in that area I was truly amazed at some of the spectacular scenes she had painted.

There are may residents here and most are quiet about their talents. There are artists,

musicians, teachers, store owners, dentists, ministers, and many others who are quietly

spending their last days in the comfort of new friendships.

Frankfort is fortunate to have such an outstanding facility. So, if you need a place to spend

your final days——or have a relative who might need a place to spend the last days of their

life, suggest The Maples in Frankfort, the wonderful home of my birth.

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Thompsonville Air Show

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 had a great time at the 8th Annual

Benzie Area Radio Control Club (BARC) “Spring Thing”

model airplane show in Thompsonville. The show

featured both fixed wing and helicopters, at one of the

biggest and best RC flying fields in northern Michigan.

There were pilots from across northern Michigan flying

off the airport’s huge 2,900 foot blacktop runway.

Pilots flew a wide variety of aircraft, including several

fighter planes and other

planes powered by real

jet engines, such as the

F100 Super Sabre.

Many World War II

warbirds, such as the

famous P51 Mustang and

the Navy’s Corsair were

also in the air.

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Let’s Go Fishing!

It was a cloudy morning as residents, staff, and volunteers

headed to the Frankfort landing to try to catch a few fish.

Danny caught the first fish but the gigantic catch wriggled

off the hook. Everyone had a few

nibbles but it was Jody who caught

the next fish.

The residents had a great time and

they are all going to help us remember

to bring a fishing net next time. Many

thanks to the staff and volunteers

who gave up part of their Saturday to

help with the adventure.

Father’s Day Breakfast

The Maples had a special breakfast on June 19 in honor of

Father’s Day. The Activities staff cooked up French toast

with strawberries and whipped topping while our Dietary

staff provided sausage and scrambled eggs. The breakfast

was delicious and our residents enjoyed time to remember

some pretty special dads and to share memories of their own

family. Thanks to all who worked together to start their day

in such a great way.

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United States Word Search Are you able to figure out which state is missing?

July 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.

3rd-no church scheduled 7th-Eden Bible Church

10th-St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 14th-Homestead Community Church

17th-St. Ann Catholic Church 21st-Community of Christ Church

24th-Benzonia Congregational Church 28th-Our Savior of Lutheran Church

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This edition of The Maple Leaf is brought to you through the efforts of Dorothy Ballard,

Kathy Dube, Kris Dykstra, Jennifer Flynn, Sharon Gilbert, Randi Knapp, and Carrie Parker.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of ways you might volunteer 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 www.benziemaples.org

Welcome to our

New Residents!

Bonnie, Doii,

Mary Ann, and Sue

This edition of The Maple Leaf is

dedicated to the memory of

Arlene Olsen, Faith Swanson, and

Helen Wellman

Our thoughts are with their

families and friends.