Yvonne Dingreville celebrated for 20 years of service at Crestview Lodge

Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice

Millie Loeffler, Yvonne Dingreville,
and Neil Stewart

Crestview Lodge was full of merriment on Friday afternoon, April 20 as residents and staff gathered to fete Yvonne Dingreville.  Yvonne began working at Crestview 20 years before, to the day, on April 20, 1992, working her way up to Head Housekeeper, the position she holds today.  She was named Housekeeper of the Year in 2010 by the Alberta Senior Citizens Housing Association.

Music was provided by the Fitzpatricks, who played a melodious blend of golden oldies before and after presentations were made.

"We tried to keep today as a surprise, but that's pretty hard for Yvonne," said Pincher Foundation CAO and Facility Manager Millie Loeffler in her opening remarks.  "She knows everything that goes on in the Lodge.  She knows where everything in the Lodge is.  If we don't know, we ask Yvonne."

"I've been working up at Crestview..."
C. Davis photo

Minnie Pearl and Yvonne Dingreville
C. Davis photo

The Lodge staff joined together in a bowdlerised version of "I've been working on the railroad", which became "I've been working at Crestview."

Pincher Creek Foundation Chairman Neil Stewart presented Yvonne with a gift and a plaque commemorating her service.

Special guest "Minnie Pearl" brought a touch of humour to the affair.  Co-worker Sharon Scott gave Millie a gift on behalf of the Lodge staff.

John Sinnott represented his fellow Crestview residents, presenting Yvonne with a golden plunger and extending heartfelt thanks on their behalf.  Poems were read and tears were shed, everyone had refreshments, cake, and more music was forthcoming from the Fitzpatricks.

Yvonne Dingreville and John Sinnott
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