by John Elmore
27. December 2011 14:48
A beautiful new bus arrived at MapleCreek on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, just in time for Christmas. It was at the top of the 2011 wish list for the senior living community.
The purchase of the bus from Holland Bus was made possible by a most generous family bequest from the late Don and Lovila Behrens, who lived their final years at MapleCreek, and their four daughters and their husbands.
Don had led fund-raising efforts for Lutheran Social Services of Michigan for 22 years, following a 36-year career in advertising. Lovela helped to start the first women’s auxiliary at MapleCreek soon after Lutheran Social Services purchased the property in late 1976. Back then, Don and Lovila would accompany and assist residents on day trips, so providing this bus has meaning for the family. “They were an inspiration,” said Doug Lachniet, director of major gifts and planned giving.
This vehicle will be a huge blessing for residents and staff, offering reliable transportation for shopping trips, outings around town, day trips, and rides between the living centers at MapleCreek. "My mother doesn't drive anymore," said a family member of a MapleCreek resident. "The bus is her link to the world, to her independence."
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