AUGUST 2012

The New Nursing Care Center

Each day you can see more and more progress with the new building. Even in blistering heat, Wohlsen keeps on going! The footers for the wings have been poured. The walls for the stair towers are being started. Underground piping has been installed for the sewer and drains. A new sidewalk has been poured on the East side. There is a beehive of activity behind Personal Care—you also see a lot of curious folks taking it all in—or maybe doing some supervising? Either way, if you have not yet taken the time to stop by and see the progress, please do!

Dear Christian Friends,

The weather always gives us something to talk about, doesn’t it? In the winter, many peo-

ple complain about the bone-chilling cold as well as the ice and snow. And in the summer, many

of those same people complain about the heat and humidity, which seem to combine to make the

summer just as uncomfortable as the winter. You just can’t please some people.

Well, it has been an unusual summer so far. A warm winter, an early spring, little rain,

and that’s just for starters. Add to that record heat, huge forest fires, powerful storms, tornadoes,

hail and all the other oddities, and all we can say is this: It has been an unusual summer so far!

And it has been dry, hasn’t it? Our lawn is so brown this summer that it almost crunches

when you walk on it. I haven’t mowed the lawn for four weeks because it has been so dry, and

the only green grass around our house is the grass around my wife’s garden. I have a friend who

farms, and he told me that his corn looks like pretzels this year. It has been so dry for so long,

that the stalks are shriveled and he is pretty sure he won’t have much of a crop this year. And

I’ve heard other farmers say that if we don’t get some substantial rain soon, there may be no corn

crop to speak of.

This concern for the weather reminds me of Psalm 63, where we read in the first verse:

―O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry

and weary land where there is no water.‖ Many people thirst for God, just as the earth thirsts for

rain. The rain refreshes the earth and brings life to the crops planted in it. And in the same way,

the presence of God refreshes the soul and gives life to the seeds of the Gospel that Christ has

planted in us. This understanding could not be more basic: the earth needs rain to bring forth the

crops which keep us alive, and our lives need God to refresh and replenish us and bring us to eter-

nal life.

My farming friends have asked me to watch the skies and pray for rain. I am happy to do

that for them, and I am just as happy to ask God to watch us and nourish us with living water so

that we may live eternally in the house of our Lord. Won’t you join me in the watching and the

praying? It may be just the thing to do us all a world of good. As we pray and watch together, I

remain,

Your brother in Christ,

Chaplain Cockley

MOVIES TO THINK ABOUT

It’s not always the big, brassy special effects over-stuffed blockbusters that make an

impression. Sometimes it’s the quiet, little ones that sort of sneak up on you that you can’t seem

to get out of your head. Chaplain Cockley’s Movie to Think About for June is one of those

smaller, quiet ones, one that is so small and so quiet that you probably haven’t even heard about

it. The film is called I’ve Loved You So Long, and stars Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Pa-

tient and Sarah’s Key) as Juliette Fontaine, a frail, haunted woman recently released from serving

fifteen years in prison. With no other place to go, she comes to live with her sister, Lea, and

Lea’s family as she tries to put the pieces of her life back together. Together, these two sisters

share a difficult journey back from the darker side of life in an arresting (I chose that word on

purpose) and captivating drama. Your chance to see this little gem comes on Monday, Aug. 20,

2012, beginning at 2 p.m., in the Village Common.

I’ve Loved You So Long was hailed by critics when it was released in 2008 as ―absolute

perfection‖ and Scott Thomas’ performance in the starring role was hailed as ―deep, subtle, and

altogether stunning‖ in the New York Times. It was an official selection at the Toronto Film Fes-

tival and a juried prize-winner at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2008, and Scott Thomas

was nominated for a Best Actress Golden Globe award that same year. As this story unfolds

slowly, we see how relationships change and we are drawn into the fabric of these shared but es-

tranged lives. The performances are brilliantly chiseled gems, and the film definitely leaves an

impact.

So join us for I’ve Loved You So Long at the Village Common on Monday, Aug. 20

starting at 2 p.m. This film may not grab you by the throat, but it will make an impression and

give you some something to chew on afterwards. And, as always, POPCORN IS OPTIONAL.

―Middle Age is when age starts to show around your middle.‖ Bob Hope

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

Nursing Care Center

RUTH CRAB

Ruth is from Winfield. She plays the piano beautifully after only 3 years of piano les-

sons. Her and her sister Olive would often play duets together for leisure entertain-

ment. She eventually began playing for the Winfield Baptist Church and traveled with

the preacher when he got invited to sing. Her favorite songs to play are Amazing Grace

and How Great Thou Art. Ruth also played the violin for the Winfield Baptist Orches-

tra. She is very talented and is now able to play without the use of sheet music. She

really enjoys playing for others but SHE EXPECTS YOU TO SING ALONG!

THIS MONTH”S RECIPE

Fresh Broccoli Salad 2 Heads of fresh broccoli 1 Red onion 1/2 # of bacon 3/4 C. Sliced Almonds Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium heat until evenly browned. Cool and crumble Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite size slices. Com-bine with the bacon and add the almonds.(You can put in your favorite nuts; you do not need to use almonds) —Courtesy of Adrienne

KEEPING OUR PETS AND WILDLIFE COOL! There are some easy ways to recycle, reduce and reuse in the summer, just when we really need it! This month’s article will discuss ways to Reduce heat while we Recy-cle! We are all looking for ways to stay cool in this summer heat. Let’s not forget about our feathered and furry friends needing to stay cool. The high tem-peratures are especially hard on animals who are unable to find their own source of shade and water. Some ideas for making an inexpensive recycled birdbath are items which are easily found in the home. Birds are happy with shallow containers of water, so why not fill up one of the following and set it out in your yard: 1) Frisbee, 2) cake pan, 3) old pet dishes, an 4) old terracotta pot or planter tray. Use your imagination! I’ll bet you can come up with many ideas of your own – and just think of all the fun you will have watch-ing the birds. Now, as far as our dogs are concerned – never leave your dog in an unattended car during the summer heat. Your car is an oven. Temperatures can reach over 120 degrees Fahren-heit. Cracking a window will not help. When walking your dog, limit exercise to early morn-ing or evening hours. Pavements get very hot and can burn your pet’s paws. Bring along water and make frequent water stops for your dog. Don’t take long walks or over-exert in the summer. Do you have ideas you would like to share? Please send any thoughts, questions, or con-cerns regarding our campus recycling efforts here at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village to pangburnj@diakon.org or drop them off at the front desk of the Nursing Care Center in an envelope marked with my name: Joyce. We will try to address items of interest to you in future issues. As always, our Green Committee is always in need of new volunteers to make our campus a better community. If interested in volunteering, contact me as well!

Milton Harvest Festival 36th Annual

September 7—16, 2012

In Honor of John Yingling’s 35 Years of Service

―Harvesting a Community of Hope‖

Friday 9/7:

Tomato Bowl Football Game

(High School Alumni Stadium)

Saturday 9/8:

7:00-11:00 Harvest Breakfast

(St. John’s UCC)

9:00—4:00 Arts and Crafts

9:30 28 Mile Bike Race

(Municipal Building—Filbert)

10:00 Pet Parade

(M & T Bank, Elm Street)

10:30– Puppet Ministry

(Bound Avenue)

11:00 Cub Mobile Derby

(Academy Avenue)

11:00 Concert in the Park

(Lincoln Park)

7:30 Princess Pageant

(High School Auditorium)

Sunday 9/9:

1:00 Canoe/Kayak

(Call 742-7000)

3:00 Little Miss Pageant

(High School Auditorium)

Monday 9/10:

6:00 Oldies Show

(Lincoln Park)

Tuesday 9/11:

6-8 Teen Dance

(Milton Middle School)

Wednesday 9/12:

6:00-8:00 Block Party

(Bound Avenue)

Thursday 9/13:

7:00 Harvest Pops Concert

(High School Auditorium)

Friday 9/14:

6:00-9:00 Country Express Band

(Variety of music—Lincoln Park)

Saturday 9/15:

7:00-11:00 Harvest Breakfast

(St. John’s UCC—Broadway)

9:00-5:00 Arts and Crafts

9:00-5:00 Milton Model Train Museum

(Milton Moose—3rd Floor)

9:30 5K Race

(Municipal building—Filbert Street)

“FREE” Kid’s Inflatable—Broadway

1:00 Harvest Festival Parade

3:00-6:00 Spaghetti Dinner

(Masonic Temple-Front Street)

4:30 Parade Float Awards Ceremony

(YMCA—Broadway)

5:30 Tournament of Bands

Sunday 9/16:

4:00 Forty-three Mile Car Cruise

(Bound Avenue)

NCC ACTIVITIES PERSONAL CARE

ACTIVITIES

8/7: 10:30 Sing with Maddie 8/8: 10:30 Show and Tell 8/9: 1:45 Walmart 8/13: 10:30 Door Decorating 8/16: 2:00 Birthday Party 8/21: 10:30 Sing with Maddie 8/22: 7:00 Shady Grove Singers 8/27: 10:30 Jell-O Jigglers 9/28: 10:30 The Price is Right 8/31: 10:30 Manicures Saturday’s at 5:30 “high roller” These are just some highlights! Many more activities are planned. Please see the calendar for more details!

Friday Entertainment at 2:00 in Fisher Lounge

8/3: Steve Hunter 8/11: Tanya & Marge 8/17: KJ Waner 8/24: Billy D & Rosie 8/31: Steve Sutherland

AUGUST IL ACTIVITIES

PEACHES

The annual Peach Social will be held at 5:30 p.m. on August 7 at the Common.

Come, enjoy peaches and ice cream with your neighbors. Reservations are

needed. Please call Shirley at 523-4299.

FANTASTICKS

Chaplain Cockley is acting up again! This summer’s production at the Mill-

brook Playhouse is “Fantasticks” and our Chaplain is part of the cast. Jackie Sauers

is planning a trip to the matinee performance on Sunday August 12. Tickets are go-

ing fast. Check with her at 523-2050 if you are interested in attending.

WATERMELON

Each summer the Mifflinburg bank treats us to a watermelon social. This year it

will be August 28, at 2 p.m. at the Village Common. Please make reservations with

Shirley at 523-4299.

FRIDAYS AT THE GAZEBO

The bag lunches at noon Fridays at the gazebo will continue through August.

Pack a bag lunch or buy lunch at the Café to go and join other residents for fellow-

ship. No reservations needed!

YARD SALE

Do you have things you no longer want or need? Are you trying to downsize the

“stuff” you have accumulated? Here’s your chance to put them up for sale. Inde-

pendent Living residents will have a yard sale on Wednesday, September 5 begin-

ning at 8 a.m. It will be held in front of the Common. Maintenance will set up tables,

but you need to call Shirley Franquet at 523-4299 and tell her how many tables you

will need. Any monies you receive for sales is yours to keep. (or spend)

LABOR DAY

The last summer holiday covered dish meal will be held on Labor Day, Sep-

tember 3, at noon at the Village Common. As usual, bring your placemat, place set-

ting and a dish of food to share. Reservations are needed (523-4299) so we know

how many tables to set up.

7 signs you’re queen of the yard sale (1) You keep AA batteries in your purse in case you need to test out

secondhand electronics. (2) You tell your kids that yard sale season is “Mommy’s Christmas”. (3) You’ve programmed the addresses of all the best houses into your

GPS—and grouped them by neighborhood. (4) Instead of saying, “I do” at your wedding, you cheered, “Sold!” (5) Your hubby knows better than to even suggest a weekend getaway

between June and August. (6) Your haggling has reduced vendors to tears. (7) You haven't been to an actual furniture store since 1998.

SILVERCHAIR—PRIZES ARE BACK!

FYI – It’s that time again! Starting with August, the Silverchair Incentive Program will be implemented once again. All employees that complete their Silverchair courses by the end of the re-quired month, will be entered in that months drawing to win the desig-nated prize(s). The drawing for August will be held in early September, the drawing for September will be held in early October and so on. If you are interested, I will be taking donations of any “Back to School” items such as pens, pencils, tablets, paper, construction paper, crayons, rulers, makers, note books, pencil holder, calculator, highlighters just to name a few items. Thank you in advance for any and all help in making this employee incen-tive program come together. Kandi Winder