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Letter from the Administrator

Hello everyone and welcome to our July edition of the Viewpoint.

I can't believe it is already July the months are racing by.

We have been enjoying some beautiful weather and while we had to reschedule our concert by one week due to the threats of thunderstorms it went off wonderfully on Wednesday June 23rd with a great cookout accompanying the Moonlighters.  They are a 20 piece orchestra and they were fantastic.  They were so well received we added a concert date and invited them back for Wednesday Septemeber 1st.

Our renovation plans are continuing along as we await the slow HUD process of approval.  We have selected a general contractor and we are moving forward getting them up to speed.  I will keep you informed.  We were very honored to be recognized with a nice article in the Kent County Daily Times on June 29th about our National recognition for the residents and family satisfaction survey results.  We continue to work daily to deserve such great survey results. 

Our calendar of activites looks great this month.  Our next band concert is Thursday July 22 at 6pm and is an Ice Cream Sundae Social.  Please come and please bring your lawn chairs.  This month we are changing locations of the concert so it will be a surprise.

I want to congratulate Tammy LeBrun for achieving National Certification as a Wound Nurse this is a wonderful addition to Tammy's skills list. 

I also want to recognize our June Whatever It takes winner Bethany Souza, C.N.A.  Bethany works on our Sub Acute unit and was recognized by her co workers and residents for the exceptional care she delivers everyday.  Thank you Bethany.

On behalf of all of us at West View I want to wish you a Happy 4th of July. 

Best Wishes,

Hugh J. Hall

Administrator

This Was the Year....1960

US PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT:  Dwight D. Eisenhower & Richard M. Nixon

HEADLINES:  Kennedy narrowly defeats Nixon for US Presidency, US Congress investigates "Payola" in broadcasting/recording industries, Texan LBJ is surprised Vice Presidential pick.

TIME MAGAZINE MAN OF THE YEAR:  U.S. Scientists

COST OF LIVING:  New House $12,675 - New Car $2,610 - Gasoline .25 - Average Income $3,199 per year - Average Rent $98 per month - Postage Stamp .04

FIRSTS:  Pacemakers - Laser - Birth Control Pills - Weather Satellite - Copy Machine (Xerox) - Librium (anti-anxiety drug)

SONGS:  Alley-Oop, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, It's Now or Never, Cathy's Clown, Everybody's Somebody's Fool, I'm Sorry, Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

NEW FOOD PRODUCTS:  Domino's Pizza, Coffee Rich, Granny Smith Apples, Aluminum Cans, Single Serving ketchup packets

SPORTS:  Champions include the Pittsburgh Pirates (baseball), and Ohio State (college basketball), Arnold Palmer wins eight out of twenty-seven golf tournamanets including the Masters and US Open, The Negro American Baseball League disbands, the oversized catchers mitt is introduced.  Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox retires with a career batting average of .344. Many still think he is still the greatest hitter of all time.

Associated Press Athletes of the Year are Rafer Johnson (track and field) and Wilma Rudolph (track and field).

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

Carol LeBeau

February 21, 1934 was a joyous day for Martha and Joseph, their daughter Carol was born.  Carol would be their only child.

Carol attended school in coventry and enjoyed being part of the school band for many years.  She studied piano for twelve years.

Carol graduated on June 12, 1951 and decided she wanted to be a hairdresser.  Carol attended and graduated from the Rhode Island Academey of hairdressing in 1953.

One night Carol and her friends were bored and decided to go roller skating at Riverdale Roller Skating Rink.  While skating Carol noticed her future husband, Paul Lebeau.  After a lengthy courtship, they were married on April 28, 1956.

Carol and Paul had two children Kathleen and Paul.  Carol was very active in the PTA, she was a member of the choir at SS Peter and Paul as well as being a Eucharistic Minister for her church.  Carol was the CYO advisor and was nominated Woman of the Year in 1968.  Carol was also one of the founding members of her Parish Council.

Today Carol enjoys spending time with her 3 grandchildren, Tim, Alyson and Alexis as well a reading, playing bingo and special trips to see the Paw Sox's play at McCoy Stadium.

SPECIAL DATES

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JULY

5th  Workaholics's Day

9th  Dental Awareness Day

9th  Nat'l Laundry Workers Day

13th  81st Annual Major League Baseball All Star Game

14th  Bastille Day

18th  Nat'l Ice Cream Day

19th  Nat'l Hug Your Kids Day

21st  Nat'l Junk Food Day

23rd  Birthday of the Ice Cream Cone

25th  Full Moon

25th  Parent's Day

27th  Bug Bunny's 70th Birthday

28th  Nat'l Chocolate Milk Day

30th  Nat'l Father~In -Law Day

TRIVIA

1.  Why is the US flag folded into a triangle when not being flown?

2.  Which Washington, DC monument has the inscription, "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal..."?

3.  Who is the only US President who never lived in the White House?

4.  The Washington Monument is a four-sided, 500 ft tall pillar.  What is that shape called?

5.  What was Francis Scott Key's profession?

6.  When is it permissible to fly the American Flag upside down?

7.  The first US national park was created in 1872.  Name the park.

8.  T/F:  Election Day is a national holiday.

9.  What is the most circulated US coin?

10.Name the US President who integrated the military with an executive order.

11.On the first US flag, why are the stars in a circular pattern?

12.What did "Yankee Doodle" call the feather in his hat?

13.According to the US Census Bureau, what are the 5 most common U.S. surnames?

14.What is the only U.S. state that borders only one other state?

15.In which hand does Lady Liberty hold the torch?

16.On July 2, 1776, 12 of the 13 colonies voted for independence.  Which delegation abstained?

17.What were the two capital cities before Washington, DC?

Answers:  1.  It represents the tricorner hats worn by American Revolutionary soldiers.  2.  Jefferson Memorial  3.  George Washington  4.  Obelisk  5.  Lawyer  6.  As a sign of distress or danger  7.  Yellowstone National Park  8.  false  9.  Quarter  10.  Harry S. Truman  11.  So no one colony stood above another  12.  Macaroni (which was a type of wig, not pasta)  13.  Smith, Johnson, Williams, 14.  Maine  15.  right hand  16.  New York (which finally concurred on July 9, 1776)  17. NY City and Philadelphia