March 2017 Newsletter
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Sapphire Scene Sapphire Scene March 2017 Sapphire Lutheran Homes, Inc. RESIDENT OF THE MONTH 501 North 10th Street KEN ABBOTT Hamilton, MT 59840 Ken was born in Joliet, Illinois on November 21, 1943, and he and his mom and brother Richard lived at his grandfather and grandmother’s house while his soldier dad was fighng in Germany during World War II. Later, the family moved to Colorado Springs, where his dad worked as a stone mason on the new Air Force Academy, as well as doing repairs on the duplexes he managed with Ken’s mom. Ken had fun romping with a white lab named “Diamond,” playing cowboys and Indians with his brother, and riding horses every summer at church camp. He learned to play the tenor saxophone and to tap dance. He also enjoyed ice skang at the Broadmoor Ice Palace. His biggest thrill was driving up Pikes Peak with his dad and Uncle James. “On the way up it rained, hailed and snowed. This was in the middle of July when it was 93 degrees in Colorado Springs, and when we got to the top of Pikes Peak it was cloudy and 52 degrees.” He was nicknamed “Abbo” a er the delighul Abbo and Costello comedy show, although he Would you like to save found it embarrassing when people would yell, “Hey, Abbo!” stamps and trees? Get this emailed if you please! CALL His best friend was Frank, who shared Ken’s love for electronics, and together they built amplifier 406-363-2800 to sign up! and radio kits. A favorite memory Ken shared was driving up and down the streets in Frank’s Ford Galaxy, as they both flew kites out the windows. He spent lots of weekends at Frank’s house. “We both loved classical and Rock ‘N Roll music.” Ken and Frank joined the US Army on the “Buddy Plan” in 1964. This guaranteed that they would be in the same company in Basic Training and Signal School. They went to Ft. Gordon, Georgia, and learned to repair radios in helicopters and light aircra . He was then staoned at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina in Heavy Arllery. While there he re-enlisted and was sent to Ft. Sheridan, Illinois, where he worked in Medical Supply, then served in Ft. Richardson, Alaska. In 1965 he was ordered to Ft. Hood, Texas, where he trained and deployed for duty in Vietnam, serving as a Supply Specialist. He proudly served for five years, aaining the rank of SPS Specialist 5 th Class. Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Ken has always enjoyed electronics. He took an audio home course from DeVry Instute, and built Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch an oscilloscope, four-channel amplifier and FM tuner. He lists his dream job as “fixing computers and electronic devices.” Join us Sunday, March 19th, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm for an Irish One interesng job Ken had was as a security guard for Statesville Penitenary in Illinois. He Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games! actually got to meet the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary, who gave a concert on site. He also met Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck! Red Foxx and Debbie Reynolds while working in Las Vegas. For Information Contact Dominic at 363363----28002800 (Days) Or Gary at 360360----75707570 (Evenings/Weekends) Ken feels that the inauguraon of John F. Kennedy is the most significant Our Menu Includes: polical event in his lifeme, and if he could meet any historical figure, he Traditional Irish Breakfast “would have liked to meet John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln for their Gourmet French Toast courage.” Other than the present me, Ken “would have liked to stay living in the 60’s,” but he loves living in the present. “I love Montana,” he says. Residents with meal plans will enjoy this meal as their scheduled brunch. Ken enjoys spending me with his niece and granddaughters, Residents without meal plan, the price is $12. great-granddaughters and great-grandson. His favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, and his favorite place to visit is the mountains. He enjoys Adults $12$12$12 watching movies and listening to classical music, and talking with people. Youth 66----12121212 $6$6$6 He is fun to visit with, so stop by Sapphire and say hi! 5 And Under Free Page 2 Sapphire Scene Page 5 Sapphire Scene RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF BIRTHDAYS JERRY CANTU—ASSISTED LIVING The Manor Mercedes Tiller Mar 4 I was born on September 20, 1986 in Burley, John Raudsep Mar 7 Idaho. I grew up in Idaho going with Grandpa Vi Chays Mar 10 and Grandma driving truck on the potato farms. Rodney Cole Mar 12 When I was seven, my dad moved our family to Carole Bowman Mar 15 Utah. I went to Highland High School, where I Bey Kibler Mar 18 played varsity basketball. At the age of 18 I Lori Meyer Mar 20 joined the Marine Corps. It was the greatest Robert Bachmann Mar 22 decision I had ever made to become a patriot. A er four years of travel, I seled in Missoula, The Remington Montana. I met my wife from Hamilton. I Bonnie Posten Mar 3 moved down here in 2010. I started at Sapphire (Above) Our Valenne’s Day Pares Hosted By Corvallis Andre Stevenson Mar 11 in October 2014. I’ve grown as a man and as a Bill Roth Mar 31 caregiver from the guidance of people above me and around me. High School Student Council Were Enjoyed By All! Working at Sapphire has given me blessings I could not count. My family Sapphire and I will be forever in the debt of our Sapphire Family. I’m always Peggy Knoblock Mar 19 down to talk with residents. Come find me in the Sapphire building. Tom Cousins Mar 20 Virginia Folz Mar 31 ANNOUNCEMENT! Thank you to our Canyon View One of our Sapphire “Valenne’s Day Kelly Ewalt Mar 2 residents makes lovely Dinner Double Date” Donna Brown Mar 3 clothing protectors sponsors for your (adult bibs) from her generous support! Della Kanton Mar 10 quilng stash and do- Tony Sappington Mar 10 nates them to Sapphire’s You made it possible for us to Bus Fund. The “bibs” are create an event to remember! Barbara Kline Mar 26 available for purchase in the Acvity Office every Monday from noon to 2:00 pm... and the cost is only $5 each. Come have a look! STAFF BIRTHDAY SAPPHIRE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY! Beckey Jones SAVE THE DATE! Friday, April 21st, 2:30 pm Mar 4 Sapphire Dining Room For all of our wonderful STAFF EMPLOYMENT volunteers: Please save the above ANNIVERSARIES date so that we can “appreciate you” for all you’ve done and connue to Pat Mahoney 4 Years do for us! We will be presenng a Amanda short program, serving dessert and Thompson 4 Years gi ing each of you with a token of Betsy Day 3 Years our hearelt gratude. We’re (Right) Our Knit and (Above ) I Love to Read Month James Wiberg 3 Years looking forward to sharing this me Crochet Group with all of you! Working Washington Primary School Together in the students visited with our Sunroom and residents and demonstrated their Enjoying the reading skills. We hope they had as Beauful View! much fun as we did! Page 4 Sapphire Scene Sapphire Scene Page 3 Thanks To Our Volunteers and Community THE GREEN HAT Partners! We Couldn’t Do It Without You! He was sharp and clever When I was just a lad and knew many a trick, of eleven or twelve, but Grandpa was smart John and Helen Gurtner Joe Elhard my friend and I dabbled and for deals quite slick. Dorothy Allen Ila Pizzuto where none should ever delve. Wayne Wardwell Ravalli County Museum They talked about luck Peanut Fleenor Bev Humphrey My grandfather was and how it can be gained. Barbara Kline Carole Simning a traveling salesman, The lile man drank whiskey MDMH EMT’s Bea Niehaus and was known to collect while Grandpa just feigned. Glorian Ainsworth Bonnie Cushing many a talisman. From his travels, On-the-Edge Band Dick Holt Chapel Services He had crystals, incense Grandpa knew of the lile men, Country Jam Session Jean Roberts and orbs from the Far East. and knew of all their magic Bierroot Fiddlers Shenanigans Thank you to all who lead He had Amazon beads and in their fingers ten. Rick and Louise Lockhart Dennis Palmer our Chapel Services! braids, Willard Bullock Grace Lutheran Church fi y at least. Grandpa got the hat Bo Wherry Faith Lutheran Church Curs Brown a er a few hours’ gab. The Accordion Players Marcus Daly Hospice Pastor John Capen His collecon included In the end all he did Nansu Roddy Markeita Snell bracelets and pendants was pay the man’s bar tab. Pastor Brenda Satrum passed down by medicine men Leslie Robinson Ruth Hazelton Pastor Vern Sandersfeld Bierroot Public Library Nell Knight to their descendants. Grandpa kept the hat close, Gabe and Diane Sandland and when luck was needed, Community Pinochle Corvallis High School Pastor Peacock He had charms for good luck, he gave it a rub, Players Candy Palmer Presbyterian Ladies horseshoes and rabbits’ paws, while its power he heeded. Carole Bowman Star Jameson Pastor Steve Clark snakeskins and teeth Olson Family Band John Robinson Pastor Darrel McCall from wild animal jaws. When showing it to me Ruth and Rob Plesner Richard Henry Pastor Rick Gray Grandpa’s face was pure dread, Judy Mason Toe Tappers Pastor Fidelis He kept all of these as he told me to never displayed neatly in a case, place it on my head.