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RESIDENT STORY
Four hundred fifty-three fish and counting have been transferred from the smaller spring fed ponds to the large pond at TBH-AV. After the large pond was drained, reinforced and cleaned the pond needed to be restocked. This task was taken on by Mrs. "Nib" Reeder with the assistance of Administrator Sherri Snider. Amongst the cypress trees Nib would sit and literally reel them in one by one to be released into the other pond. Nib enjoys the cool breeze and shade despite brutal summer heat. When asked about her favorite bait she quickly states the fish like real worms the best. She turns and dips her reel in the water before casting again. She says it was a trick her mother taught her - it keeps the line working smoothly and not catching in the reel. Nib goes on to say she remembers her grandmother fishing and she preferred to squat at the edge of the pond so she could quickly stand up if she got a nibble. Despite her grandmothers technique Nib preferred her comfortable lawn chair. Like any good fisherman she told stories throughout the afternoon that are mostly just stories but none the less entertaining.
Dale and Pamela Benton first became acquainted with The Baptist Home while visiting Dale’s aunt. They noticed the facility was always clean and nice, and his aunt was in “first-class condition.”
Recognizing the value of planning ahead, the couple decided it was time to make preparations for their later years. And, based on their previous experiences with The Baptist Home, they knew it was the place to go.
They found an Independent Living option that made good financial sense and moved into their new patio home which included 1,850 square feet, three bedrooms and a two-car garage. With this move, they secured themselves against future surprises without sacrificing the quality, comfort or even the size of their home. In fact, the Bentons were so pleased, they showed off their new place to over 30 friends and family members in the first two months!
As members of the Ozark family, Dale knows Pamela will be safe and in good care should anything happen to him. Both know they are welcome at the campus’ main facility, should it become necessary, and both are happy to have saved their children the difficulty of trying to make such important decisions for them.
Hugh Painter says The Baptist Home is second best, second only to staying in your own home. Hugh, an independent living resident at Chillicothe, was part of a Second Baptist - Liberty presentation at his home church where he praised The Home for the care received by his wife, Evelyn, who has Alzheimer's. Chillicothe campus administrator Lynn Jackson presented an appreciation plaque to pastor Jason Edwards for the church's support of The Home. Lynn expressed special appreciation for the many late and current residents the church has sent to the Chillicothe campus and mentioned each by name.
In addition to Hugh Painter, other members of Second up front for recognition were trustee emeritus Bill Riggs, grandson of the founders of The Home, and current trustees Mike Lassiter, an associate pastor of the church, and Ken Chatlos.
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