Pine Meadow Celebrates Tenth Anniversary - 2003
By Will Cybulski, published in the Land O' Lakes Sun
November 1, 2003
Seen (left to right) at PMNH's anniversary celebration are -(rear row) HFL&A MP Larry McCormick, Board Chair Ernest Lapchinski and Extendicare rep Jean Favreau - (centre row) NF Councillor Bud Clayton, L&A Warden and AH Reeve Henry Hogg, Shirley Sedore and Kim Harvey, Director of PMNH - (front row) PM resident Florence Jackson, Marg Axford and Joyce Parks.-Will Cybulski Photo
Flinton - It was a time for reminiscence and reflection when about 60 people gathered at the Recreation Hall on Saturday, October 18th, to celebrate Pine Meadow Nursing Home's tenth anniversary. A parade of speakers to the podium verbally escorted the audience through the ten years from inception to where the facility is today.
In welcoming the gathering, current Management
Board Chairperson Ernest Lapchinksi spoke of the vision and planning that made Pine Meadow a reality, and he finished his comments by opining that PMNH is the "kindest, warmest nursing home in Eastern Ontario."
Marg Axford, a past long-serving Board member and Chair, alluded that the creation of Pine Meadow was "at times a struggle, but in retrospect, it was a glorious struggle." She compared the venture to The Litte Engine That Could and thanked Isobel Stewart and Nancy Cannon for their foresight in a nursing home for this area. Ms. Axford also singled out Marg Humphrey and Vera Abbott, who were in on Pine Meadow at the very beginning and stuck to fulfilling dreams and plans despite growing pains.
In bringing congratulations on behalf of the Federal Government, HFL&A Liberal MP Larry McCormick spoke of the importance of long-term health care. "It is the result of a vision that Pine Meadow is here ten years later," said McCormick. "Our seniors built this great country; we owe them a lot."
L&A County Warden and current Addington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg noted that the County was a partnering factor in creating the nursing home and mentioned the benefits of allowing residents to live close by family and friends.
Of Importance, the Reeve stated, were the job and economic opportunities afforded the area by Pine Meadow's existence.
North Frontenac Councillor Bud Clayton, that Municipality's representative to the Board, said he was "proud that Pine Meadow is here." insofar as support for the home, his answer was a "resounding yes."
Shirley Sedore and Joyce Parks, who are no strangers to community activism, took the audience on a walk down memory lane, speaking of the hundreds of volunteers and the thousands of their donated hours that went into getting Pine Meadow off the ground. "They were the "Rock," said Mrs. Sedore, a past Chair of LOLCS. Mrs. Sedore recounted many big ticket items provided through volunteers, speaking of such areas as architectural plans, funding and staffing issues. When there were no assets or firm plans in hand, some of the people and agencies who proved invaluable to the organizational committee were architect Charles Schwenger, Harry Belyea with accounting services, the District Health Council, the Executive Director of the Ontario Nursing Association, and the Land O' Lakes Lions Club.
John and Elaine Bolton were also given accolades for their door-to-door fundraising campaign.
"We had no idea how big a job Pine Meadow really was." Mrs. Seore reiterated, "Thanks to the many volunteers who did the work that needed to be done. They accomplished it through desire and determination. "
The evening was capped by entertainment from North Addington Education Centre's Vocal Ensemble, and guests were then treated to a delicious roast beef dinner. Happy Birthday, Pine Meadow!
A collection of The Sun newspapers was contributed to the CDHS by Mary (Hope) Forbes.
Pine Meadow Celebrates Tenth Anniversary - 2003
By Will Cybulski, published in the Land O' Lakes Sun
November 1, 2003
Seen (left to right) at PMNH's anniversary celebration are -(rear row) HFL&A MP Larry McCormick, Board Chair Ernest Lapchinski and Extendicare rep Jean Favreau - (centre row) NF Councillor Bud Clayton, L&A Warden and AH Reeve Henry Hogg, Shirley Sedore and Kim Harvey, Director of PMNH - (front row) PM resident Florence Jackson, Marg Axford and Joyce Parks.-Will Cybulski Photo
Flinton - It was a time for reminiscence and reflection when about 60 people gathered at the Recreation Hall on Saturday, October 18th, to celebrate Pine Meadow Nursing Home's tenth anniversary. A parade of speakers to the podium verbally escorted the audience through the ten years from inception to where the facility is today.
In welcoming the gathering, current Management
Board Chairperson Ernest Lapchinksi spoke of the vision and planning that made Pine Meadow a reality, and he finished his comments by opining that PMNH is the "kindest, warmest nursing home in Eastern Ontario."
Marg Axford, a past long-serving Board member and Chair, alluded that the creation of Pine Meadow was "at times a struggle, but in retrospect, it was a glorious struggle." She compared the venture to The Litte Engine That Could and thanked Isobel Stewart and Nancy Cannon for their foresight in a nursing home for this area. Ms. Axford also singled out Marg Humphrey and Vera Abbott, who were in on Pine Meadow at the very beginning and stuck to fulfilling dreams and plans despite growing pains.
In bringing congratulations on behalf of the Federal Government, HFL&A Liberal MP Larry McCormick spoke of the importance of long-term health care. "It is the result of a vision that Pine Meadow is here ten years later," said McCormick. "Our seniors built this great country; we owe them a lot."
L&A County Warden and current Addington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg noted that the County was a partnering factor in creating the nursing home and mentioned the benefits of allowing residents to live close by family and friends.
Of Importance, the Reeve stated, were the job and economic opportunities afforded the area by Pine Meadow's existence.
North Frontenac Councillor Bud Clayton, that Municipality's representative to the Board, said he was "proud that Pine Meadow is here." insofar as support for the home, his answer was a "resounding yes."
Shirley Sedore and Joyce Parks, who are no strangers to community activism, took the audience on a walk down memory lane, speaking of the hundreds of volunteers and the thousands of their donated hours that went into getting Pine Meadow off the ground. "They were the "Rock," said Mrs. Sedore, a past Chair of LOLCS. Mrs. Sedore recounted many big ticket items provided through volunteers, speaking of such areas as architectural plans, funding and staffing issues. When there were no assets or firm plans in hand, some of the people and agencies who proved invaluable to the organizational committee were architect Charles Schwenger, Harry Belyea with accounting services, the District Health Council, the Executive Director of the Ontario Nursing Association, and the Land O' Lakes Lions Club.
John and Elaine Bolton were also given accolades for their door-to-door fundraising campaign.
"We had no idea how big a job Pine Meadow really was." Mrs. Seore reiterated, "Thanks to the many volunteers who did the work that needed to be done. They accomplished it through desire and determination. "
The evening was capped by entertainment from North Addington Education Centre's Vocal Ensemble, and guests were then treated to a delicious roast beef dinner. Happy Birthday, Pine Meadow!
A collection of The Sun newspapers was contributed to the CDHS by Mary (Hope) Forbes.