Community Springs Healthcare Facility's The Grapevine April 2016

The Grapevine
Community Springs
Healthcare
Facility

Volume 204

April 2016

Community Springs Healthcare Facility is an affiliate of Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation, Bolivar, Mo. 417-328-6000
Facility Location: 400 East Hospital Road, El Dorado Springs, Mo. 64744, 417-876-2531

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Resident of the Month
Information
CSHCF Highlights
Activities
Residents’ Birthdays
Calendar of Events

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Mother’s Day
Tea
Thursday, May 7
10:00 A.M.
National
Long-term
Care week
May 9-13
Guest
performance
by

Circle S
Opera
Friday, May 13
5 P.M.

Meet our
Resident of the Month
Mary “Hides” Cates was born on June 28,
1918 to John and Clarissa Hide in
Lincoln, England. After graduating she
took higher education in bookkeeping
and secretarial skills.
During World War II, while serving as a
volunteer for the Red Cross, Mary met
Ferrel Cates, whom she would later marry.
After the couple were married, they Mary
and Ferrel moved, making their new
home in Missouri. This was the first time
Mary had left the only home she had ever
known. The couple were blessed with 61
years of marriage. Over the years, Mary
and Ferrel were bless with five children: John, Richard, Patrick, Michelle, and
Nancy.
After more than 30 years, Mary would eventually return to her home in England
for a visit. Thereafter, she would visit her beloved England every 2-3 years.
In 1958, Mary took a position as a secretary and bookkeeper at Benton High
School in St. Joseph, Mo. She loved her one and only job, and in 1985, after 28
years of service, Mary retired.
Mary enjoyed anything she can do with her hands. She would stay busy by
quilting, sewing, cross-stitching and working in the yard. She is also a huge
sports fan and loves the Royals, Chiefs, and her Mizzou Tigers. Her greatest joy
are her children and grandchildren, whom she adores.
Mary still enjoys life’s simple pleasures and is in her element when a baby is
near. According to her family, she was a wonderful cook and a patient Mom.
When you ask her how she is doing, her positive, signature response is “I’m on
TOP of the World.”
Thank you, Mary, for sharing your story and being our Resident of the Month.
Are you a caring individual who would like to assist in caring for the elderly? Community
Springs Healthcare Facility has opportunities in its volunteer and nursing program. For more
information, call administrator Chris Vickers today at 417-876-2531.