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News Release-February 10, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2008 Contact: Jeff
Jenkins
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Pine Haven-Oostburg
Addressing the group of about 70 was Jeff Jenkins, Administrator of Pine Haven; Dirk Zylman, Pine Haven Board of Directors President; Gordy Veldboom of Oostburg Concrete, contractor/developer for the project; Jack Hoffman, Oostburg Village President; and Steve Klescewski, Pine Haven Foundation Board President. Pastor Wayne DeVrou of First Reformed Church gave the invocation and Pastor Les Kuiper of First Christian Reformed Church gave the closing prayer. All of the speakers reinforced the Pine Haven tradition of quality, Christ-centered care throughout the 50 plus year history. “People of Oostburg and the surrounding area have been strong supporters of Pine Haven. This new facility will allow us to preserve and deepen our relationship with residents of those communities,” said Jeff Jenkins. The event was also the kickoff for a capital campaign for the facility. Half of the $600,000 goal has already been raised. “The foundation wanted to approach the funding for Pine Haven-Oostburg in a nontraditional manner. And, based on the response to date, the people who love Pine Haven and the mission and values we hold are coming forward with financial support,” said Steve Klescewski. Pine Haven-Oostburg will be a 24-apartment assisted living facility located at the corner of Minnesota and 12th Streets. There will be a choice of three apartment home sizes ranging from 328 to 672 square feet. Each apartment will include a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, ample kitchen cabinet space, window treatments, and central air. Each unit will feature a bathroom designed so there are no ledges to go over to enter the shower area. A centralized area will include a grand lobby, dining room with large kitchen for resident use, exercise room, beauty salon/barber shop, and multipurpose room. The entire facility will be handicap accessible. The exterior will feature a pond. Residents of Pine Haven-Oostburg will have supportive, personal, and nursing services like security and fire protection including nighttime checks, nursing staff onsite around the clock every day, and meal service. All services are at a step above the level of total independent living. “In response to the high level of interest from future residents, five apartments have already been reserved,” said Loree Shriver, Housing Specialist for Pine Haven. “Each Wednesday and Thursday during the next few months I will be at a temporary office near the Piggly Wiggly in the space previously occupied by Curves to meet with anyone interested in residency.” Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls opened in 1950 and has had multiple expansions and today they offer 49 beds in the skilled nursing wing and 140 licensed rooms in the residential center wing. Their sister facility, Prairie Crossing, offers assisted living apartment homes in a welcoming senior community. The newest addition to the community will be Pine Haven-Oostburg which is currently under development. While Pine Haven Christian Communities are supported by eighteen local churches, residents of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Pine Haven's mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in a Christian environment. For more information about Pine Haven visit www.pinehaven.org or call 467-2401. # # # # #
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