SILVER LININGS Luther Memorial Home Mayville, ND Spring - Summer 2019
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR - Brett R. Ulrich
Let me recap the happenings in September. This new year end Lindsay Bloms, Amanda Landa, care and for your many years of here at Luther Memorial Home will now be the same as our year Jessica Nelson, Manih Oshkosh, service. since our last issue of Silver Lin- end for the State payment system. Lee Ann Strand and Heather Wil- And finally, recently Luther ings. Our 62nd annual meeting at Staff presentation included Jeff son. First, I would like to thank Memorial Home received a very Luther Memorial Home was held Chandler, our new Maintenance our staff members for the out- significant and special gift. This on March 28th. During this meet- Director. He spoke about his job standing job that they did; Sec- gift came from Adrian and Mari- ing, delegates elected three board duties and responsibilities of his ondly, to the residents and their an Knudsvig. Adrian was Ad- members. Re-elected to a 2nd year department. families for taking the time to ministrator here at Luther Memo- term was Terry Thoreson and As I write this article for Sil- nominate these fine staff mem- rial Home for many years. I was elected to 1st year terms were ver Linings, Luther Memorial bers. Congratulations. fortunate to work under Adrian Dean Erickson and Linda Strom- Home is celebrating National During Nursing Home Week for a short time before he retired. stad. Finishing their terms and Nursing Home Week. Our Activi- also recognized employees who I am thankful for the relationship going off our Board were Kevin ty Department goes all out during have obtained years of service I had with Adrian and Marian and Kyllo and Doug Osland. We this week with many activities and milestones. The following staff very appreciative of the gift they thank these two for their dedicated games. During Nursing Home members were recognized: Kath- gave Luther Memorial Home. service to our Luther Memorial Week we also recognize our staff leen Ganglehoff & Brett Ulrich This gift totaled around $38,000. Home Board. During that annual members who are nominated for (30 yrs), Sandra Abbas, Susan meeting Luther Memorial Home the Caregiver of the Year Award. Hoyt & Dean Nelson (15 yrs), highlighted a very strong financial These nominations come from Molly Lenaburg, Tara Anderson, year with relatively stable occu- families or residents who believe Nicole Sylskar, Nancy Bjerke, pancy and wonderful quality care. our staff members have gone Pamela Eken, Shaunna Gienger & Also voted on was to change Lu- above and beyond their call of Carol Romaniuk (10 yrs), Dawn ther Memorial Home’s year end. duty. The following members Carter, Joshua Balstad, Meagan Starting this year our annual meet- were nominated: Jennifer Alman- Karolus, Jaclyn Rindy, Roxanne ing will be held the 4th Thursday za, Tara Anderson, Olivia Becker, Rindy, Sheila Rustvang & Court- ney Savage (5 yrs). Again, thank you to all our staff for your fine
30 year milestone serving Luther Memorial Home: LMH Board members Kevin Kyllo (left) and Doug Osland (right) Brett Ulrich and Kathleen Ganglehoff were honored for their dedication to Luther Memorial Home. Helen Wenaas & Shirley Beck Kaye Kvislen displaying her Easter basket .
LMH crowned royalty, King & Queen: Wes Laughrey is geared up to take on St. Patrick’s Day. Eugene & Gloria Boeddeker
FROM THE CHAPLAIN - Pastor Diane Krumm
Last Christmas, I received a gift that has kept ging him around more than worth it. Their reac- on giving. Friends of mine gave me a teddy bear – tions fill me with the same sort of joy and gratitude a six-foot tall teddy bear – that I have named Em- that I had when I first received him. It is like get- mett. ting another gift when I share my gift. Emmett usually inspires lots of smiles and In Psalm 68:19, we read, “Blessed be the Lord, questions. Smiles because he is huge, soft, and who daily BEARS us up.” (Pun intended.) Every very huggable. Questions about where I got him day, God provides us with blessings and gifts that and how I get him into my car. My reaction when I help us through the ups and downs of life. When received him was joy and gratitude. But then, as I we share these blessings with others, when we drove off with my Christmas gift, I began to won- share what they mean to us, when we tell others der where I would put him in my apartment. It what God has done for us – we experience a gift dawned on me that some gifts are too wonderful to that keeps on giving – to us and to others. keep to oneself. God has given us the greatest gift – one that is Since Christmas, Emmett has been in several even bigger than a six-foot tall teddy bear – the gift churches, in two nursing homes, at a benefit dinner, of His love that “BEARS all things, believes all and at the Lutheran Social Services and Eastern things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love ND Synod offices. I have to admit that he isn’t the that never ends.” (I Corinthians 13) Thanks be to easiest to move, but when I watch people – young God for the joy that comes with this gift that keeps and not-so-young – react to Emmett, it makes lug- on giving. Gerald Storebo and Emmett.
PAGE 2 SILVER LININGS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES - Lisa Nelson The holidays were busy here Who knew chocolate strull tasted Crystal Dueker of the Fargo Gate- enjoying going outside, soaking at Luther Memorial Home with so good! Thank you Ina Paulson way Lions and Joan Amundon of up the sun, and taking our weekly special events such as Christmas and Dorothy Grage for helping. Portland for organizing a fundrais- van trips. We are very fortunate to programs, parties, carolers, piano On February 14, Eugene and er as Luther Memorial Home have a new van. Thank you to and music recitals and of course Gloria Boeddeker were crowned starts the preparation for another Brett Ulrich and Luther Memorial all of the holiday baking activities. king and queen for 2019. Congrat- therapy dog. Scooby is 11 years Home Auxiliary for making this One resident asked to make sun- ulations, and thank you to all that old and has been with us for 9 possible. bakkles. So what to do when you voted. Look for them in the Sum- years, she is doing well, but it There is so much kindness don’t make sunbakkles? You ask merfest Parade. does take some time to go thru the going on at Luther Memorial Shirley Beck who makes perfect, Residents got a firsthand look application and dog training pro- Home. Take time to look around delicious, and delicate sunbakkles as staff gave a demonstration cess. So many Lions clubs were and you will see residents being to spend an afternoon here and using an instant pot pressure involved or donated including: kind, staff, volunteers and visitors that’s what she did. Oh they were cooker. In just a few short minutes Davenport Lions for grilling burg- all showing acts of kindness. It great. And let’s not forget the we made applesauce and rice ers and hotdogs, Jamestown Li- can be as simple as a smile, asking strull demonstration that was a hit. pudding. There were alot of com- ons, Horace Lions, Fargo Down- someone how they are, telling paring and reminiscing of how town Lions, West Fargo and Far- them that you missed them when things have changed. go Gateway Lions, and to Chuck they have had a few days off, In April we celebrated Nation- Whitney for challenging all Lions holding a door, telling them that al Volunteer Week. We were club members to donate. Crystal they look nice; yes it can be so blessed to have 45 volunteers said; “Community, this is what we simple. I have witnessed staff attend the luncheon. Thank you (Lions) do”. Also thank you to members singing with residents in to all of our amazing volunteers Millers Fresh Food, Dollar Gen- their rooms, bringing in the chil- that have been with us throughout eral, Gate City Bank and Goose dren or pets to visit, bringing a the year. River Bank for your donations. resident a favorite treat, putting on Even though May was cooler Thank you to Arco for putting up a favorite baseball game on the than normal, we were bursting a container. All together to date a residents TV, playing music or with activities, special music, a total of $2,514 was raised. We giving a wheel chair ride outside. quilt show, Mother’s Day Tea, a would like to also thank Dr. Marty And there are many smiles, hugs Country Western Party, a Sock Douglas for attending and bring- and prayers. It’s a wonderful Hop, a Hawaiian Luau and a Taste ing Rio who is a fully trained place. of Norway. Thank you to Shirley PTSD service dog that is waiting As someone once said, “In a Olson for making rommegrot for for her forever home. She an- world that you can be anything, all to enjoy and to Elaine Klath swered many questions. Be kind!“ Scooby is taking a break from for assisting in serving. Sunshine and warm weather Enjoy the day. all the important stuff she does A big thank you goes out to are finally here! The residents are at LMH. Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Save the Dates June 17 Celebration of Men July 18 LMH Auxiliary Pie Day & Silent Auction August 14 LMH Family Picnic December 8 Hanging of the Greens Kathy Thomas is creating wonderful art Hilma Hovde coloring eggs for Easter. with marshmallow.
Our Activity calendar is posted on our website at: www.luthermemorialhome.com If you would like to send an e-mail to a resident, please send it to: [email protected]. Be sure to add the residents’ name in the subject line.
PAGE 3 SILVER LININGS LMH is very appreciative that you have chosen to honor or memorialize your "special people" through gifts. Should we have made any errors or omissions, please notify us so we can make corrections.
OCTOBER 26, 2018 - MAY 23, 2019 MEMORIALS
Marian Knudsvig Richard Holt Tom & Janet Nielson Dee VonRuden Kenneth & Margaret Dahl Clara Evanson Luther & Paula Simley Rose Kerlin Eric & Linda Knudsvig Delores Evans Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold Adam & Brandy Edwards Darlene Hanson Bruce & Jonal Uglem Robert & Mary Motter Eric & Linda Knudsvig Delores Fast Lavon & Sharon Nelson Linda Ulland Ken & Peggy Fyre Gerald & Arla Kuster Marvin & Ardis Callahan Bessie Ulland Harriet Ulland First State Bank Family & Friends Allesha Klein and Justin Lucille Fenske Helen Tweten Dean & Debi Ludwig Brett & Jackie Ulrich Bernard Breidenbach Dave & Zondra Larson Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Sharon Aamold Brett & Jackie Ulrich Bill & DeAnna Ellingson Eric & Linda Knudsvig Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Chris & Andrea Breidenbach Curt & Donna Mark Ernest & Nancy Fyre Joyce LaChapelle Cal & Sharon Peterson Mildred Erickson Nancy Bjerke Delores Cooper Brian & Shelly Aune Tom & Janet Nielson William & Patricia Motter Bruce & Lisa Nelson Molly Lenaburg Duane Lyng Stacey Nosbusch Albert Hefta Richard & Barb Lunde Brett & Jackie Ulrich Paul & Julie Winger Ken Eken Bruce & Lisa Nelson Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold Lloyd Miller Paul & Julie Winger Beverly Basol Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Brett & Jackie Ulrich Brett & Jackie Ulrich James Lande Dawn Rae Ludwig Kazia Gummer Rick & Wendy Soholt Ardell Meberg Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Gregory & Angela Kaelberer Brett & Jackie Ulrich Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Delores Evans Stacey Nosbusch Marian Johnson Dean & Jane Nelson Harriet Schmidt Paul & Julie Winger Lorraine Gotteberg Harriet Schmidt Family & Friends James Lande On Behalf of Stuart Mitchell Marie Burud Dr. & Mrs. Merwin Lyng Mary Lynne Robert Mitchell Rick & Wendy Soholt Shirley Peterson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Peggy Aasen Allan & Mary Kville Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Connie Ihry Brett & Jackie Ulrich Constance Strand Lorraine Gotteberg Barbara West Brett & Jackie Ulrich Gerald & Ina Paulson Lucille Weil Brett & Jackie Ulrich Stacey Nosbusch Shirley Olson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Dale & Faye Helm Carole Amb Stacey Nosbusch Opal Pietron Tom & Janet Nielson Michael & Annette Bakken Paul & Julie Winger Brett & Jackie Ulrich Doris Christianson Richard & Judy Beck Earl & Wilma Nelson Connie Kaldor Rudolph & Katherine Suda Harris Woell Carol Lande Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jerry & Wendy Eggermont Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold Tim & Susan Strand American Legion Auxiliary Alberto & Dorothy Bartolomei Marvin & Ardis Callahan Ernest & Nancy Fyre Elaine Aune Merle & Gail Strand Family & Friends Allan & Mary Kville Shelia Anderson & Family Lavon & Sharon Nelson Lorraine Gotteberg Kenneth & Margaret Dahl Kazia Gummer Gary Moen Shirley Olson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Michael & Melissa Bring & Family Janice Carr Tom & Janet Nielson Laurene Aasen Loren & Renae Basol John & Judy Fisher & Family Gary & Linda Kaldor Kenneth & Margaret Dahl Robert & Yvette Woell & Family Richard & Judy Beck Delores Evans Michael & Annette Bakken Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Elaine Klath Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Brad & Laurie Papenfuss John & Carolyn Motter & Family Elaine Klath Stacey Nosbusch Marilyn Holweger Dr. Delbert & Marlys Hlavinka Hallada Flowers Richard & Barbara Lunde Carol Lande Stacey Nosbusch Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Orien & Elaine Klath Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Delores Evans Family & Friends Ken & Lorraine Eken Marian Johnson Stacey Nosbusch Gloria Anderson Marvin & Ardis Callahan Marvin & Ardis Callahan Bruce & Lisa Nelson Ken & Lorraine Eken Doreen Nelson Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold Paul & Julie Winger Walter & Violet Rindy Friends & Family Rudolph & Katherine Suda Bernard “Mike” Knudson Marilyn Holweger Henry & MaryAnn Padgett Brett & Jackie Ulrich Scott Rosevold Richard & Glons Larson Ralph & Dawn Applegren Floyd & Elaine Aune Keith & Jennifer Koenig Family & Friends James Lande Ray LaChapelle Paul Wright Michael & Melissa Bring Avis Karlstad Kenneth & Margaret Dahl Tom & Cheryll Moen Eric & Linda Knudsvig Brett & Jackie Ulrich Ron & Toni Jacobson Delores Evans Terrance Monson Paul & Julie Winger Gene & Bonnie Gerhke Kenneth & Margaret Dahl Elroy & Jerilyn Tomanek Bessie Ulland Marion Ronholm Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Lyle Erickson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Steve & Audrey Neva Stacey Nosbusch Carol Lande Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Bob & Gayle Brown Paul & Julie Winger Clifford & Janice Helgedalen Pat Frost
PAGE 4 SILVER LININGS OCTOBER 26, 2018 - MAY 23, 2019 MEMORIALS
Gudrun Harstad Eric & Linda Knudsvig Bruce & Lisa Nelson Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Brett & Jackie Ulrich Steven & Marion Baker Paul & Julie Winger Lorraine Gotteberg Merle & Gail Strand Ernest & Nancy Fyre Family & Friends Shirley Olson Delores Evans Clara Evanson Mavis Stensaker Jonovan Brothers Clara Evanson Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Shirley Peterson Stacey Nosbusch Shirley Olson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Gerald & Ina Paulson Paul & Patricia Korsmo Tom & Janet Nielson Margaret Larson Rick & Wendy Soholt Goose River Heritage Center Stacey Nosbusch Brett & Jackie Ulrich Bruce & Lisa Nelson Lois Smith Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Jeff & Lee Ann Strand John Olson Ronald & Donna Harstad Paul & Marlys Lien Lorraine Gotteberg Brett & Jackie Ulrich Robert & Martha Coning Keith Kelly Delores Evans Shirley Peterson Jane Winter Robert & Lea Bennett Nan Carlisle Earl & Wilma Nelson Paul & Julie Winger Kenneth & Margaret Dahl Paul & Julie Winger Shirley Olson Family & Friends Lavon & Sharon Nelson Family & Friends Olaf & Ruth Flaten Molly Lenaburg Clara Evanson Grace Lien Robert & Mary Motter Stanley Dakken Brett & Jackie Ulrich Bruce & Lisa Nelson Lorraine Gotteberg Brett & Jackie Ulrich Rick & Sue Tastad Elaine Klath Marvin & Ardis Callahan
DONATIONS & GIFTS
Monetary Donations: Fargo Gateway Lions Marion Knudsvig Estate Gifts in Kind: Bethany Congregation Highland Lutheran Church Stacey L. Nosbusch Aurdal Church Quilters Bethany WELCA Jeff A. Voltz Stordahl WELCA Earl & Wilma Nelson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Lion’s Club Benefit for Therapy Jessica Nelson Charles Whitney Dog Elm River Lutheran LMH Auxiliary
NEW ADMISSIONS & DISCHARGES
New Admissions: Gudrun Harstad Ardell Lovejoy Discharges: Bernard Breidenbach Violet Rindy Deanna Evanson-Marks James Hubbs Vernon Willeson Bernard “Mike” Knudson Jonovan Brothers Hilma Hovde Barbara West Bernadette Dehaan Ella Mae Karlstad Frances Braaten Frances Braaten Lloyd “Sonny” Miller Verne Thompson Robert Ihry Norma Pyles Gene Gehrke Marian Johnson Dorothy Overmoen Norma Asp Marion Larson Lloyd Forness Opal Pietron Ardell Meberg Norma Pyles Lloyd Forness Hilma Hovde John Olson Gene Kjos Margaret Grorud Kathy Holweger
IN MEMORIUM
In Memorium: Connie Ihry Lloyd Miller Gudrun Harstad Beverly Basol Lucille Weil Ardell Meberg Grace Lien Mary Lynne Harris Woell Constance Strand Jonovan Brothers Barbara West Bernard “Mike” Knudson Opal Pietron Margaret Larson Bernard Breidenbach Bessie Ulland Dawn Ludwig Stanley Dakken Duane Lyng Lucille Fenske Avis Karlstad
PAGE 5 SILVER LININGS LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME AUXILIARY 2018 Tree of Lights & Dedication
Gold - $100
In Honor of: In Memory of con’t: Veterans by American Legion Post #8 Calvin Chamberlain by Sharon Chamberlain Ramona Chamberlain by Sharon Chamberlain Lee Vinje by Sheryl Vinje Jim LeClair by Betty LeClair Harvey & Sylvia Kyllo by Kevin & Kim Kyllo & Family In Memory of: Duane Nelson by Mark, Julie & Craig Basol Harry & Deloris Hjelmstad by Lyle Hjelmstad Jeannette Evanson by Wayne & Jan Evanson
Silver - $50
In Honor Of: In Memory of con’t: LMH Staff & Residents by Brett & Jackie Ulrich Ivan Skadeland by Jeff, Lori & Thomas Skadeland Roma Beck by Her Children & Grandchildren & Katie & Danny Ennen Allan Holt by Tami & John Woxland Delores & Orville Lande by Tami & John Woxland All LMH Residents Lora Cunningham Red & Eleanor Soholt by Tami & John Woxland In Memory of: Lorraine Holt by Tami & John Woxland Joe Beck by His Children & Grandchildren Lowell Lande by Tami & John Woxland Phyllis Enger, Roger Ust, Erwin Ust, Carl & Hazel Ust, TJ & Esther Mervin Carlson by Elva Carlson Holman by Bert & Shirley Holman Carl Kvislen by Tim & Candy Kvislen Alfred & Thelma Sundeen by Gary Sundeen Kazia Gummer by Mark & Julie Basol Sharon Aamold by Ken Aamold Harvey & Sylvia Kyllo by Dean & Kriss Erickson & Family Karter Krogh by Vernis Krogh Floyd Erickson by Dean & Kriss Erickson & Family
Green - $20
In Honor of: In Memory of con’t: Marie Tollesrud by Ron & Joan Amundson Dorothy & Leonard Marihart by Stacey Nosbusch & Rob Margaret Nelson by Renee & Jim Sobolik Johnston Ardell Meberg by Charlotte Lee Rex Holsinger by Stacey Nosbusch & Rob Grace Lien by Her Children Johnston Irene Lidstrom by Judy & Dick Beck Darrel Knutsvig by Wanda Knutsvig In Memory of: Gust & Lillian Hanson by Rick & Marilyn Holman & Wayne Domier by Carol Domier Family Our Parents by Marvin & Ardis Callahan Maynard & Minnie Holman by Rick & Marilyn Holman & Jacque Davis by Molly Lenaburg Family Howard Groven by Rosemary Groven Elaine Viken by Mark & Julie Basol Bonnie & Duane Nelson by Daniel, LaDonna & Beau Nelson Elaine Jacobson by Bradley Jacobson Gerald Pietron by Opal Pietron Carl & Ruth Ambroson by Charlotte Lee Thomas Peitron by Opal Pietron Angie Gaspers by Judy Brown Mary Ann & Lee Holsinger by Stacey Nosbusch & Rob Jeanette Evanson, my mom by Bonnie Balstad Johnston Jeanette Evanson by Merle & Bonnie Evanson Loren Toso by Stacey Nosbusch & Rob Beverly Basol by Mark & Julie Basol Johnston Marilyn Anderson by Janice Knudsvig Frank & Coletta Nosbusch by Stacey Nosbusch & Rob Clarence Nelson Sr. by Jr. & Jessica Nelson & Family Johnston Sandy Edwards by Jr. & Jessica Nelson & Family
Red - $10
In Honor Of: In Memory of con’t: James & Alvia’s 69th Wedding Anniversary Marion Knudson by Rick & Marilyn Holman & by Doug & Karen Osland Family Phyllis Dakken by Dan & Cheryl Conway Norman Grindeland by Rick & Marilyn Holman & Staff & Residents by Shirley Olson Family
PAGE 6 SILVER LININGS LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME AUXILIARY 2018 Tree of Lights & Dedication
Red - $10
In Honor Of con’t: Katie Bakkum by Vernis Krogh Mary Lou Aamold by Rick & Marilyn Holman & Howard & Betty Thoreson by Terry & Harriet Thoreson Family George Lerom by Terry & Harriet Thoreson Willard & Avis Van Wechel by Rick & Marilyn Holman & Harold & Ellen Ulland by Terry & Harriet Thoreson Family Helen Paulson Simengaard by Darrin & Nancy Bjerke & Family Scooby by Jerry & Ina Paulson Duane Nelson by Darrin & Nancy Bjerke & Family Larry Schmidt by Harriet Schmidt Kazia Gummer by Jerry & Ina Paulson Carl & Betsy Olson by Harriet Schmidt Duane Nelson by Jerry & Ina Paulson Mary Klath Mietchen by Orien & Elain Klath Donald Evans by Delores Evans Red & Eleanor Soholt by Rick & Wendy Soholt & Family Robert & Virgy Halvorson by Bruce & Lisa Nelson & Family Orlo & Marge Aasen by Rick & Wendy Soholt & Family Brian Nelson by Bruce & Lisa Nelson & Family Walter Osland by Doug & Karen Osland Otto & Mabel Spies by Lois Petersen Dorothy Osland by Doug & Karen Osland Milton Wolden by Lois Petersen John Osland by Doug & Karen Osland Gary Lynn Wolden by Lois Petersen Oliver Grandalen by Doug & Karen Osland Elwood Hensrud by Lois Petersen Delores Grandalen by Doug & Karen Osland Hilma Sommerfeldt by Lois Petersen Ardell Strand by Helen Strand Galen Nelson by Jr. & Jessica Nelson & Family Tom Steenberg by Helen Strand Sharon Aamold by Jerry & Ina Paulson Ron Rodlund by Vernis Krogh Darlyn Brenna by LeRoy Brenna Kathie Rodlund by Vernis Krogh Roman Berg by Andrea & Steve Knudson In Memory of: Richard Schmidt by Andrea & Steve Knudson Wendell Torgeson by Vernis Krogh Harold Moen by Carol Moen Lorraine Torgeson by Vernis Krogh John Moen by Carol Moen
Blue - $5
In Honor Of: In Memory of con’t: Stan Dakken by Dan & Cheryl Conway Bill Julson by Mike & Annette Bakken Roma Beck by Dan & Cheryl Conway Melinda Leland by Mark & Julie Basol Emma Thykeson by Dan & Cheryl Conway John Gotteberg by Mark & Julie Basol Cathy Holweger by Marilyn Holweger Son-Wayne O’Connell by Jo O’Connell Kaye Kvislen by Loretta Wendlick Brother-Wayne O’Connell by Jean O’Connell Yvonne Bakken by Mike & Annette Bakken Lloyd & Audrey Erickson by Dave Erickson My Family by Dorothy Grage Herman Bjerke by Dorothy Grage Steven Mould by Esther Slaughter Darrel Grage by Dorothy Grage Kathie Kessler by Esther Slaughter Susan Kainz by Dorothy Grage Lester Tunseth by Caroline Tunseth Greetings To: Wayne Tunseth by Caroline Tunseth Harriet Ulland by Opal Pietron Louise Tunseth by Caroline Tunseth In Memory of: Mike Tunseth by Caroline Tunseth Burnham Kleveland by Pat Pladson RoZann by Caroline Tunseth Velma Kleveland by Pat Pladson John Gotteberg by Lorriane Gotteberg Larry Kleveland by Pat Pladson Jenny Juvet by Lorriane Gotteberg Elsie Peik by Pat Pladson Knut Juvet by Lorriane Gotteberg Murl Peik by Pat Pladson Hilda Gotteberg by Lorriane Gotteberg Walter Tollefson & Blanch Amundson Oscar Gotteberg by Lorriane Gotteberg by Ron & Joan Amundson Grace Peterson by Lorriane Gotteberg Brian Nelson by Earl & Wilma Nelson Dick Stallman by Lorriane Gotteberg Earl & Anna Nelson by Earl & Wilma Nelson Hazel Gotteberg by Lorriane Gotteberg William & Mildred by Earl & Wilma Nelson Ron Grinde by Loren & Renae Basol Carl Groven by Rosemary Groven Dorothy Bosol by Loren & Renae Basol Hilma Groven by Rosemary Groven Leonard Basol by Loren & Renae Basol Lloyd Erickson by Doreen Nelson Kazia Gummer by Loren & Renae Basol Audrey Erickson by Doreen Nelson McLain Paulson by Tom & Janet Nielson Carl Kvislen by Loretta Wendlick Helen Paulson by Tom & Janet Nielson Carole Amb by Marilyn Koppang Vincent Nielson by Tom & Janet Nielson Lovey Aamold by Marilyn Koppang Jane Nielson by Tom & Janet Nielson Roy Bakken by Mike & Annette Bakken Mabel Pederson by Tom & Janet Nielson
PAGE 7 SILVER LININGS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES - Adam Edwards
Since our last Silver Lining edition, Luther Memorial Home has had a few staffing changes within its organization and across a variety of departments. We would like to take the time to recognize a few of those individuals: Jeff Chandler was added to our team at LMH back in March of 2019 and serves LMH as the Director of Environmental Services. Jeff has a wealth of experience ranging from agriculture and commodity processing, to mechanical sales and repair. His experience has allowed him to have a seamless transition in to his new role at LMH. Jeff oversees a department of dedicated workers to Jeff Chandler Jessica Moch Samantha Trosen ensure that our facility is safe, functional and com- fortable for our entire residential community. Jessica Moch made an internal move within our organization mid-April and now serves as the Scheduling Coordinator. Jessica works closely with both the Human Resource department and Nursing to achieve all of our staffing needs. Jessica tends to over 110 schedules within our CNA, TA and CMA staffing groups. Jessica brings a wealth of experience to the position and has had an instant impact as she has helped add and solidify the orientation process for all new CNA and TA staff members by providing 1-on-1 training at the end of their orientation process. Samantha Trosen was added to our Social Services department toward the end of May 2019. Samantha previously worked at Altru in Grand Forks, ND as a discharge planner. While Samantha is very new to the facility, she has been able to forge personal and meaningful relationships with our residential com- munity in her short time here. Samantha brings a wealth of experience having worked within the hospital setting and provides the department with a greater understanding of hospital terminology, the admission process, and community resources. We would like to thank all of those who have joined our team here at Lu- ther Memorial Home as we look to continue to provide a high level of personal care and comfort to our residential community, our residents families, and the community as a whole.
The summer night is like a perfection of thought. Brett Ulrich (center) with Lori Skadeland (left) and Diane Young (right) of Aasen Drug who delivered Wallace Stevens gifts from LMH Angel Tree for residents.
Margaret Gunderson is putting her artistic Ramona Chamberlain and HR Director Hazel Bird is all ready for the Kentucky skills to use painting a beautiful rose. Adam Edwards celebrate Hawaiian Day Derby, complete with hat and Mint Julep. during Nursing Home Week May 13-18.
PAGE 8 SILVER LININGS Luther Memorial Home 2018 Employee Years of Service Installs New Call Light Awards & Nominees for ND System Long Term Care Association
The installment of a new resident call light system was complet- Caregiver of the Year Award ed in April 2019. This new system replaced an aging outdated sys- tem that served LMH well since 1961. The Provider 790 call sys- tem was installed by DTB, Dynamic Technical Building Systems. This system supports a comprehensive team approach to resident care with team alerts that are received on a mobile device that the care givers carry with them. This enables care givers to stay mobile and be in more direct contact with the residents. Staff are assigned to their residents in teams and notified of resi- dent calls in order of priority over their wireless smart phone devic- es. The resident calls also notify staff at the central nurses stations at the call light console along with lighting the dome light above resident room doors. This system also helps in locating staff. When a CNA or a nurse enter a resident room they are able to push a but- ton that lights the dome light over the door of the room with an amber colored light for the CNA and a green light for the nurse. If other staff is looking for a CNA or nurse they are able to look down the hall and see if they are in a resident room. As we learn more about the capabilities of this system we hope that staff will be able to communicate with each other using the mobile devices to save Years of Service Awards: staff time looking for co-workers to convey information to or ask front row: Sheila Rustvang, Nancy Bjerke, Tara Anderson, for assistance. Carol Romaniuk, Nicole Sylskar We are happy to have this upgrade and are looking forward to 2nd row: Dawn Carter, Courtney Savage, Brett Ulrich, Jaclyn Rindy, seeing a positive impact on the resident’s experience and staff satis- Sandy Abbas faction. back row: Roxanne Rindy, Kathleen Ganglehoff not pictured: Susan Hoyt, Dean Nelson, Molly Lenaburg, Pam Eken, Shaunna Gienger, Joshua Balstad, Meagan Karolus
Nominees for Caregiver of the Year Award: Lindsay Bloms, Jennifer Almanza, Olivia Becker, Lee Ann Strand, Jessica Nelson and Tara Anderson not pictured: Amanda Landa, Manih Oshkosh, Heather Wilson
On Monday, May 6th LMH Nurses celebrated National Nurses Day. The theme chosen was “Nurses – The Heartbeat of Healthcare”. The nurse enjoyed “LMH Nurses Take the Cake” cake, punch and coffee to thank them for their dedication to the residents and the profession of nursing.
PAGE 9 SILVER LININGS Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Mayville, ND 58257 Permit No. 7
EDITOR/ADMINISTRATOR Brett Ulrich BOARD OF DIRECTORS Doug Petersen, President Gary Kaldor, Vice President Brenda Eide, Secretary Postal Customer Terry Thoreson Alton Anderson Roger Erickson Richelle Mewes Dean Erickson Linda Stromstad
Luther Memorial Home received $25,000 Luther Memorial Home donated its old people from our Luther Memorial Home Auxiliary to mover van to the medical cache of North Da- purchase a brand new resident van. The kota. This is run by the North Dakota Depart- Auxiliary has agreed to pay $5,000 for the ment of Health Emergency Services in Bis- next five years so Luther Memorial Home can marck. The purpose of this medical cache is in get a new van for our residents for medical case of natural disasters and an evacuation is appointments and for outings. We are very necessary this van would be used to transport thankful for this and certainly appreciate all the vulnerable population. the Auxiliary does to help us in our goal of providing the highest quality of care availa- ble. Thank you again Auxiliary.