PARKVIEW MANOR HISTORY

    Parkview Manor opened in January of 1966 with room for 19 people. It had been the dream of many Reinbeck citizens. After much hard work, selling shares of stock and debentures, the dream became a reality. A meeting of the stockholders was held and a board of directors was chosen. Merlin Adair was elected the first President of the Board. Others were Roger DeWolf, Dr. Harold Henderson, Ernie Larsen and Alice Lorenz. Room rates were set at $6.50 per day for a double room. They filled up very quickly and by that summer it was already decided to add on a north wing with 19 more beds. These too were soon filled. The first resident was Norma Mooty. The first staff members were nurse, Lois Stephan, (aides) Lilian Eiffler, Bonnie Willer , Naomi DeBerg, (cook) Gladys Stein, and administrator, Ferne Robertson. In those days the aides also did the laundry, which was located in the basement. Beginning pay was sixty five cents per hour.
 

   Volunteers have always been a very important and necessary part of Parkview Manor. At the beginning, all the activities were planned and implemented by volunteers. Two of the first Parkview volunteers were Carol Dewolf and Doris Casey. A volunteer Sunday afternoon worship service and a Wednesday devotions began back in the early days and continues now with the ongoing dedication of many wonderful folks who have willingly shared their time with the residents.
 

   There has been many changes throughout the years. The west wing was added in 1977 to bring the total up to30 rooms, along with the south lounge. There have been changes in the main dining room and the addition of office space and a new lobby area.
 

Ferne Robertson - newspaper scan.pdf

  Dennis Evans, Mike Fogt, Dean Larsen, Jan Ehrig, David Hite  2008

Historical newspapers from Parkview Manor's beginning

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