The Lions Center Chatter

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1 June 2015 The Lions Center Chatter Celebrated on the third Sunday in June, Father s Day celebrates the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children. The first Father s Day celebration is said to have occurred on July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia. In December 1907, a mining disaster resulted in the loss of 361 men, with 250 of the lost miners being fathers. The disaster left over 1000 children fatherless. Grace Clayton, who lost her own father in the mining accident, suggested to her pastor that a service be held to honor the lost fathers. That initial service honoring fathers occurred on July 5, This event did not formally result in the establishment of Father s Day as a holiday, as it was not promoted beyond the city of Fairmont and was somewhat overshadowed by the Independence Day holiday. Despite a number of additional attempts throughout the years to formally establish Father s Day as a formally recognized holiday, it wasn t until 1966 that President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first formal presidential proclamation designating the third Sunday in June as a day to honors fathers. Then six years later, in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a law designating the day as a permanent nation holiday. A long overdue honor for the fathers who have played such an important role in the lives of children for generations. So to fathers Happy Father s Day & Thanks for Everything You ve Done for Your Kids!

2 Family Council News The next Family Council meeting will be held on June 15, 2015 at 10 am in The Lions Center Conference room. All family members are welcome! The drawing for the winner of the Summer Sensations Grilling Basket fundraiser sponsored by the Family Council was held on May 22, 2015, just in time for the Memorial Day Holiday. The lucky winner was Kathi Propst. Congratulations Kathi and Happy Grilling! The next Family Council luncheon is scheduled for June 18, The menu will include hot dogs, nachos and cheese, dessert and a drink. The cost is $5.00 and take outs will be available. Sign up on the Social Servicers bulletin board or in the employee break room. The cookbooks produced by the Family Council have arrived and can be purchased in the Social Services office any week day. The books are $12.95 and would make a wonderful gift for a friend or family member. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will support purchases or projects that benefit the residents of the Lions Center. Thanks in advance for your support The next basket raffle features a Fun in the Sun Beach Basket and includes everything you need to enjoy your next trip to the pool or beach. T i c k e t s a r e available in the Social Services office or from any Family Council member. They are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The drawing will be held on June 26, GOOD LUCK! A service of remembrance for Betty Blake Messick was held on May 20, 2015 at The Lions Center. Betty s niece, Linda Browning, shared many fond memories from Betty s life, including the many kindnesses that Betty extended to many throughout her life. Linda made presentations to Administration, the Activities Department, and a generous financial donation to The Lions Center Family Council in Betty s honor. of Betty Blake Messick

3 Flag Day, observed on June 14th each year, was celebrated for the first time on June 14, On that day, the Continental Congress officially adopted the United States flag, replacing the Grand Union flag associated with Great Britain. The original United States flag contained 13 red and white strips, and 13 white stars arranged in a circle on a field of blue. As additional states joined the union in the newly formed United States, additional stars where added to the flag until it reached the design we know today with 50 stars. The number of stripes has remained consistent at 13, with the stripes representing the original 13 states. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14th as Flag Day, and in 1949 National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. However, Flag Day is not an official federal holiday. The June 14th Flag Day denotes the beginning of National Flag Week during which U.S. citizens are encouraged to the fly the American flag throughout the week. Know Your Flag There are clear rules about how the American Flag is to be displayed and handled. See how many of these facts about the flag you know. 1. The United States flag is only to be flown upside down under what circumstance? 2. What is the proper way to dispose of a worn American flag that is beyond repair? 3. Ordinarily, the American flag should only be displayed outside between what hours? 4. What is required if the American flag is displayed outside, around the clock? 5. What is the blue area on the American flag where the stars are located called? 6. What is the area called on the American flag where the stripes are located? 7. What is the name of the part of the flag that flaps in the wind and often becomes frayed? 8. When lowering the American flag, it is important to protect the flag from touching what? 9. True or False It is permissible to use the image of the American flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. 10. True or False it is permissible to embroider or imprint the image of the American flag on items like cushions, napkins, boxes, handkerchiefs, etc. 11. When displayed with other flags like state or county flags, where is the American flag to be displayed? 12. Flying the American flag at half staff symbolizes what? (Answers are on page 6)

4 National Nursing Home Week was celebrated at The Lions Center with a week packed full of special events including prize drawings, a cookout for residents and staff, ice cream Sunday day, an employee appreciation luncheon and a donut social sponsored by the Family Council, and special entertainment and activities coordinated by the Activity Department staff. Thanks to the Family Council, family members and The Lions Center staff for making this a special week for everyone! You Are The Best! Daily Prize Drawing Winners Staff Brenda Komatz, Mildred Butler, Bessie Turner, Lori Drake, and Trisha Plummer. Residents John Burns, Ramona Warder, Mary Geatz, Anna Broadwater, and Bob Harris National Nursing H o m e We e k Celebration A Week Full of Fun, Family and Food! Resident & Staff Birthdays Christine Linn Dana Iser Jean Gracie Michell Scott Kay Mitchell Laura Silbaugh Mary Brandlen Betty Snyder Myrtle Robinette Rena Sykes Ramona Warder Toni Frankenberry Regina Monahan Amy Frost Sandra Deffenbaugh Neriza Parsons Woodrow Johnston Laurie Plummer Lois Powers Mary Valentine Amy Hendershot Kimberly Snyder

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6 Vaccination Update Pneumococcal pneumonia becomes more prevalent in adults ages 50 and over. Pneumococcal pneumonia is a serious health issue that can have a very sudden onset, and can be associated with very severe symptoms that can last for weeks. Annually, more than 300,000 individuals age 50 and over are hospitalized for treatment of this type of pneumonia. Fortunately there is a vaccine, known by the trade name Prevnar 13 that protects against 13 different strains of the organism that can cause pneumococcal pneumonia. A vaccine fact sheet from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control containing information about an new and improved pneumonia vaccine has been included in the June monthly statements sent to each resident, and/or their representatives. This information sheet contains important information about updated pneumonia vaccine recommendations for individuals age 50 and older. Look for this information sheet in the envelop containing your, or your family member s June statement. If you have previously given permission for you, or your family member to receive an earlier pneumonia vaccine, your attending physician will be reviewing each resident s situation and will be making recommendations about whether or not individuals under their care should receive the Prevnar13 vaccine. Should you have any questions about the vaccine as it relates to you or a family member here at The Lions Center, please feel free to speak to the infection control nurse while visiting at The Lions Center. You can also speak to the infection control nurse by calling the facility at Flag Trivia Answers from page 3 1. Flying the American flag upside down is a distress signal. 2. American flags that are worn beyond repair are to be burned in a dignified manner. 3. Typically the American flag should be flown between sun up and sun down. 4. If displayed around the clock, the flag is to be lighted during the non daylight hours. 5. The blue area on the flag is called the canton. 6. The striped area of the American flag is called the field. 7. The part of the flag that flaps in the wind is called the fly end. 8. When lowering the flag it should not be allowed to touch the ground or any other object. It should be lowered into the waiting arms or hands of the person taking the flag down. 9. A patch representing the American flag is permissible only on the uniforms of police officers, fire or military personnel or members of other patriotic organizations. 10. False it is not to be imprinted, pressed or embroidered on any item that is intended to be disposed of after being used on a temporary basis. 11. When displayed with other state or local flags, the American flag is always displayed to the far left when viewed by a spectator. It can be the same size as the other flags, but never smaller, and should never be flown lower than the other flags. 12. Flying the flag at half staff is a sign of mourning.

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8 The Lions Center is a 101-bed non profit skilled nursing facility that has been providing quality care to residents of Allegany County and surrounding communities since Our trained professional staff provide 24-hour skilled nursing services. The Lions Center is committed to providing the best possible care in a friendly, loving way, that will insure maintaining each resident s dignity and individuality. We provide services to nourish the whole person body, mind and spirit. We encourage participation is daily activities such as games, crafts, exercise, music, and bedside activities. Pastoral services are also provided by various denominations to meet the resident s spiritual needs. Images found in the Lions Center Chatter, with the exception of photographs of events are the courtesy of Google Images. No copyright infringement is intended. Follow us on The Lions Center Newsletter is also available on the facility s website at