Who could forget January 2004? It will long be remembered as the month of the giant ice storm, the worst since 1973. What started as a gentle rain quickly turned nasty as the temperature fell and the rain quickly turned to ice. All over the area it sounded like rifle shots as the trees began cracking and the limbs were falling to the ground. Unfortunatly, between the trees and the ground were miles of electrical wires falling along with the limbs. Suddenly, no power. No power anywhere around. If anything good could be said, it was that at least everyone was in the same rather uncomfortable boat. The residents and staff must all be from the same solid pioneering stock. Everyone pulled together and we made it thru with no harmful effects. Thanks everybody for your “can do” spirit. Fortunately, most of January was more typical, with parades, football and more than enough activities to keep everyone as occupied as they wanted to be. Cathy came each Friday with her sittercise class so that we could try to exercise off some of those goodies we ate during the holidays. Cathy always has a large and enthusiastic crowd at her classes. Florence brought her Gospel videos for a more sedate treat for the residents. The third Thursday of the month brings an excursion to the Family Life Center for the Golden Fellowship luncheon. For those of you who have not attended this luncheon, you should give it a try. The food is always very good, the members are friendly and welcoming, the tables are beautifully decorated, usually with a goodie to take home, and we always have an interesting program. We played Bingo at the January luncheon and Dorothy Woolard won, not once, but twice, and received some nice gifts. Congratulations Dorothy! Several of the residents helped to make some delicious pound cakes and some homemade bread this month. If you didn’t get to have fun making this great food, I know you enjoyed eating it.
WHO’S WHO AT LONGWOOD
June Cheatham joined the Longwood Plantation family in Sept. of 2003, and has been a welcome addition. She is always cheerful, participates in most activities (especially if they involve coffee) and shows that caring “nurse” side of herself every day. June was born and raised in South Carolina. She took her nurses training at Greenville General Hospital. She worked with public health for a year and then worked at Greenville General Hospital. When June and family moved to the Orangeburg area she went to work for the Methodist Oaks where she worked for 20 years, retiring in 1994. Along the way she had Four children, 3 boys and a girl. I’ll bet she’ll tell you about them if you ask her. She’s a proud Mama and Grandma. June is a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church. Everyone who knows her, loves her. We’re glad you’re here June.
