The principal reason we live at Meadowlark Hills is that they are accredited in management of Parkinson's disease. Don has PD and various therapies address the many symptoms. We credit them with...
Outdoor Encounters: Pebble & Pond
April 22, 2025
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The third time was definitely a charm. By all measures, the 3rd annual HOGTOBERFEST, a FOOD, FRIENDS and FUNdraising event to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, was a success. Some gift-in-kind and expense amounts are still outstanding, but this year’s revenue was nearly $18,400, a significant increase over the nearly $6000 in revenue realized from the 2015 event.
Submitted by Bea Rasmussen
To the person who borrowed the green basket that sits on the fireplace, used for return books, please return it to the Library.
I would also like to ask that the front pages of the Manhattan Mercury and the Wall Street Journal not be removed from the Library. They are everyone’s enjoyment. Thanks!
On Thoughts About Presidents
Submitted by Helen Roser
In this season of presidential campaigns, I remember my favorite president, Harry Truman. He came into office after President Roosevelt’s death when we were engaged in World War II. His courage and strength of character brought the war to an earlier end. He took his duties very seriously and had a sign on his desk that said: The Buck Stops Here. He was called “Give’em hell Harry.”
Trucks, noise and concrete – oh my!
It seems like we’ve all been living with the noise and inconvenience of the concrete work for a while now, but as I walk from the furthest distance on campus to my office I remind myself that a few weeks of displacement is completely bearable compared to falling forever into a cavernous pot hole! Nonetheless, we are well overdue for a concrete-work update.
Harriet HOG, cuddled in resident Sue Hunt’s arms, prompted several patrons to praise her suitability for the 3rd annual HOG & Kisses Contest on Oct. 13 during HOGTOBERFEST at Cox Bros. BBQ. After about six weeks of campaigning, Rev. Cam McConnell earned the privilege of smooching Harriet by raising $3954 in donations, a higher total than any previous kisser. Meadowlark Hills Foundation awaits a few more event numbers, so please check a future Messenger for a full report. Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Fund.
Submitted by Bea Rasmussen
Thanks to everyone that helped us by turning in your favorite authors or books. Nineteen new books have been catalogued and are now on the shelves for your reading enjoyment.
Our grocery-style shopping cart fund continues to grow. The $600 currently raised means we are half way to the goal of $1,250. We hope you will want to help us complete the project with a donation, so that our rolling stock can increase from five to a total of 10 carts.
Exciting news!
Things are busy at the Duggan household – and they are going to get busier! This week we are heading to New York City (Brooklyn, to be exact!) to meet our three-month-old niece, Gia Grace. Murphy talks fondly of Baby Gia and is incredibly excited to meet her in person. In addition, going to Brooklyn means we get to enjoy New York pizza, bagels and a precious time with our family.
Our palette of fall!
Gently falling, fading—gone
Save in grateful eyes.
Haiku poem by NJB
The first greenings of spring, in their endless variety of forms, represent a “color of relief.” We sense the promise of consistently warmer days and a new growing season. The beautiful turning of leaves in fall seems one of the consolation prizes we are given to soften the dread of winter.
Submitted by Sue Hunt
On the last day of summer I took a walk to the pond to write a farewell to the season and put the journal in a plastic bag and a new plastic box so it will be ready for winter winds and snow.
If you journey to the area, please take a moment to write your thoughts in it. On my way home, I took the quarry trail. The tall grass is really tall, Big Blue Indian and switch grass are all on display and some are blooming.