Effie's Retirement Party at Fair Day

Effie Thanking The Crowd		Effie's roles at the Otis Health Care Center during the past 39 years have included: staff nurse, charge nurse, assistant director of nursing, co-administrator of swing beds, co-administrator of Stratton House, co-administrator of Heins Home, administrator of Heins Home and Stratton House and, finally, co-administrator of the Otis Health Care Center.
Fairgoers admired the four-flavored sheet cake, sliced in Effie's honor.
An Excerpt of Dr. Bob Backus's Words About Effie - Fair Day, 2000 "A woman of untiring loyalty to the institution, rich in common sense, imbued with a work ethic that says, "If you see a job that needs doing, do it, and do it until it is done." A woman "born to help others," an ethic learned at her parents' knees, sprung from a wonderful family, a family of great good humor. A woman who loves to laugh. A facilitator, meaning one of those people who is always thinking of ways we can help each other to help create a more loving and happier environment for our patients. A woman who abhors conflict, but who can calm the most turbulent waters. A very kind, loving woman who says what she will miss most in her retirement are the people, i.e. her co-workers and the patients." A Letter From Effie... "Thank you to the Board of Trustess, Dr. Backus, and Albert LaRochelle, the staff of the Otis Health Care Center, and members of the community, along with my family, for the wonderful retirement send-off on Fair Day. What wonderful memories I have. A special thank-you to Andrea Seaton and Don Leigh, who arranged the program and the wonderful cake. I will enjoy my three days on the coast of Maine and think of everyone here. I have enjoyed the many years working at the Otis Health Care Center and have met and worked with many wonderful people, I will miss all of them. Thank you to all." Effie Chamberlin