“There were some wacky nurses during my time,” remarked one of the counselors (1968-72). “They were either overly attentive and responsible or had short Infirmary hours that let everyone know not to bother them, and there were wacky accidents that occurred while at camp that landed girls in the Infirmary or hospital.” Kim Wynne-Parry (1963-68) […]
Kathy Baker
Nurses, Doctors and Patients–#4
In 1967 Mollie Forester was the camp nurse. Dorthe described her as a talker with a kind heart, who was always willing to help out. Her Infirmary was always spotless and there were only two trips to the doctor and one hospital visit on her watch. She had a wonderful rapport with the younger campers, […]
Present Day Owners of Maqua Celebrate
Every labor day weekend the present day owners meet on the lodge porch to have their annual association meeting. The board sets the agenda and it usually centers around the maintenance and upkeep of the roads and out buildings, but other issues come up that require attention and the ten landowners discuss and vote accordingly. […]
Nurses, Doctors and Patients–#3
By1963, the salary for the nurse had increased to $450 for the summer and Lillian Richards R.N. accepted the position. She was forty-five and lived in Harrisville, just north of Hale. It was not always easy to find medical staff to reside at camp for an entire summer, but there was a need that had […]
Nurses, Doctors and Patients-#2
Lurking in the background during her days at camp in 1945, Carol Requadt recalled the silent fear about water and polio, despite the fact that it was not certain how it was contracted. “Since I was at camp during the days of polio, there was a generalized fear and slight paranoia about catching it. I […]
Nurses, Doctors and Patients-#1
Off to camp went the girls, with their injection records up to date, physicals performed and armed with whatever medications they may need for their stay. Although the staff always included medical personnel, there was no way a summer camping session could maintain a clean slate of minor medical maladies, and sometimes even some major […]