Senior Living • Healthy Recipes • Meet the Medical Staff

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Senior Living • Healthy Recipes • Meet the Medical Staff
INSIDE
• Senior Living
• Healthy Recipes
• Meet the Medical Staff
– FEATURES –
I’ve been fortunate to spend more than one
third of my life working in healthcare. The
years have contained many challenges and
certainly some difficulties. At the same
time they’ve been rewarding and
exhilarating. I’m grateful that I’m able to
be a part of an industry that touches the lives of every single American in
some way or another.
I’ve noticed over the years that healthcare never stays the same. It’s
always in the process of changing and redefining itself. Within Scheurer
Healthcare Network we constantly observe these evolving changes as we
address strategic and operational questions.
We often ask ourselves how much we should invest in our facility to ensure
the outstanding quality of our services will continue into an uncertain
future. How to manage cost efficiencies along with the ability to grow and
change are questions we constantly strive to answer.
From the President’s Pen...................2
Coming Events ................................3
Customer Comments.........................3
Tasting Pleasures.............................3
Meet the Medical Staff .....................4
Pumpin’ for Life Winner ....................4
Spotlight on the Staff ......................5
Vision Center New Location...............5
How to Reach Us .............................6
Billing Bits.....................................6
Many healthcare futurists believe our current business model for the
delivery of healthcare will soon become obsolete. In our current model we
spend much of our time helping people address their illnesses and diseases.
In other words, we strive every day to help sick people get better. In the
opinion of the prognosticators, the future model will focus more on “value
based” services with a strong emphasis on health and wellness. I’m
confident all of us would agree that working harder to improve and
maintain optimum health is a noble goal. Yet, that future model will
represent a revolutionary change from the familiar model we currently
nurture and promote.
You can be assured that while healthcare changes and transitions are
inevitable, we will always direct our efforts at keeping our services
pertinent and relevant to the needs of our community friends and
neighbors. You have been gracious in allowing us to serve your various
medical needs over the years. We promise to do our best in serving them
in the future despite the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
Healthy Bites..................................7
Giving Tree.....................................8
Elkton Clinic Moves..........................8
Cardiac Rehab .................................9
BluePrints ....................................10
Scheurer Family Pharmacy - Elkton ...10
Senior Living ................................11
Medical Minute..............................12
Chili Cook-Off ...............................12
Mad Heel Dash ..............................12
President & CEO
On the Cover
Pictured on the cover is Long Term Care
Nurse Michelle Richmond with her mother,
Ivernia Schwartz, who is a Cardiac
Rehabilitation patient. For more, please
see page 9.
pg 2
Scheurer Healthcare Network
DECEMBER
“I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in
the Birch Room on December 4th at 1:00 pm.
The group will be having their annual Christmas
party. Everyone welcome at this free meeting.
American Heart Association CPR: Held on
December 6th in the Wilson Education Center.
Choose from Healthcare Provider CPR ($40) at
1:00 pm or Heartsaver CPR ($30) at 6:00 pm.
Please call to register. Pre-payment required.
Caregiver Connection: This free support group
is held at Country Gardens on December 13th
at 12:00 noon. The group will be having their
annual Christmas party. Lunch will be served.
Please call Marie at (989) 453-5222 to RSVP.
Reservations appreciated but not required.
Everyone welcome to attend.
JANUARY
“I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in
the Pine Room on January 8th at 1:00 pm.
Everyone welcome at this free meeting.
Caregiver Connection: This free support group
is held at Country Gardens on January 10th at
12:00 noon. Lunch will be served. Please call
Marie at (989) 453-5222 to RSVP. Reservations
appreciated but not required. Everyone
welcome to attend.
5222 to RSVP. Reservations appreciated but not
required. Everyone welcome to attend.
FEBRUARY
APRIL
“I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in
the Pine Room on February 5th at 1:00 pm.
Everyone welcome at this free meeting.
Caregiver Connection: This free support group
is held at Country Gardens on February 14th at
12:00 noon. Please call Marie at (989) 4535222 to RSVP. Reservations appreciated but not
required. Everyone welcome to attend.
“I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in
the Pine Room on April 2nd at 1:00 pm.
Everyone welcome at this free meeting.
Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary Meeting: Held at
the Scheurer Professional Center on April 8th at
1:00 pm. New members are always welcome.
Caregiver Connection: This free support group
is held at Country Gardens on April 11th at
12:00 noon. Please call Marie at (989) 4535222 to RSVP. Reservations appreciated but not
required. Everyone welcome to attend.
Health Fair: Held at the Scheurer Professional
Center on April 30th from 6:00 am until 6:00
pm. Stop by (no appointment necessary) and
take advantage of free health screenings.
MARCH
“I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in
the Pine Room on March 5th at 1:00 pm.
Everyone welcome at this free meeting.
Children’s Wellness Adventure: This free
event is held March 9th from 9:00 am – 12:00
pm at Bad Axe Junior High School. Join us for a
morning of fun-filled activities focusing on
children’s health, safety, school readiness and
well-being. Everyone welcome.
Caregiver Connection: This free support group
is held at Country Gardens on March 14th at
12:00 noon. Please call Marie at (989) 453-
For more information on any of the events
listed here or to RSVP for a program,
please call (989) 453-4478.
Customer Comments
“Absolutely wonderful service. Quick and kind.”
– Emergency Department Patient
“I find all of the staff to be above average,
friendly & skilled. The environment
is exceptional.”
– Respiratory Care Patient
“I have never had a bad experience at Scheurer
Hospital!”
– Laboratory Patient
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Smiles abound at Tasting Pleasures, an annual fundraising
event sponsored by the Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary. Guests
enjoy samplings of local restaurants’ finest dishes, musical
entertainment and lively conversation. The Auxiliary
fundraises throughout the year to support a variety of
projects at the Hospital.
pg 3
If you’ve had a pre-employment physical within Scheurer Family Medical
Center, it may have been completed by Jerry Hall, Physician Assistant
(PA). Celebrating 15 years with Scheurer Hospital, Jerry handles many of
the physicals for area employers, maintains a patient caseload within the
clinic and provides assistance to Dr. Girgis in his urology clinic located
at the Scheurer Professional Center.
Jerry grew up in the Detroit area and completed his undergraduate
degree from Eastern Michigan University and his PA certification from
Mercy College in Detroit. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners,
commonly referred to as mid-level providers, have served an important
role within healthcare organizations, especially in rural locations.
Jerry and his wife, Ethel, reside in Millington and celebrated their 21st
Jerry Hall, PA-C and his wife Ethel
anniversary this past July. “Ethel is my best friend. We enjoy traveling
throughout Michigan and spending time together and with our family.”
The couple has five grown children, 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Jerry shared his interests are broad and he enjoys many things in his spare time. “Hobbies are my hobby,”
confessed Jerry. “I am an avid birdwatcher, a Harry Potter fan, and I read and collect books on prayer, miracles
and angels. I play the guitar, a little, and try to stay healthy by biking, running and watching what I eat.
We’re active in our church, The Millington Church of God.”
Jerry expressed appreciation for the patients he cares for along with the people he works with. “A person
spends a lot of time at work and you want it to be a place you enjoy coming to each day,” noted Jerry.
And the Pumpin’ for
Life Winner is…
Christ the King Lutheran School in
Sebewaing! Pumpin’ for Life is a four-week
cardiac education program taught to local
sixth grade classes. Each student is given a
pedometer to track their activity throughout
the program. The four weeks culminate with
a 20 question test. Test scores are then
combined with miles walked to give each
classroom a score. The winning classroom
receives an all-expenses paid trip to Zehnder’s
Splash Village Waterpark and lunch at The Exit
Restaurant in Birch Run. The 15 students from
Christ the King averaged an amazing 156.6 miles and a wonderful score of 95% on the test. This gives
them a total score of 251.50. This is the highest score ever recorded for Pumpin’ for Life. Great job!!
Great job!
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Diane Milton joined the Scheurer Hospital team on August 5, 2002. She is a
familiar face in our Rehabilitation Department as the Physical Therapy Aide or at
the reception desk. In addition to greeting patients, Diane takes phone calls,
handles patient scheduling, monitors the pool, changes linens, stocks laundry
and wound care supplies and provides assistance to the Physical Therapists.
She does whatever she can to help the department run smoothly.
She enjoys the hands-on experience assisting the Physical Therapists with
wound care therapy. “I like to meet patients and get to know them. It’s
great to see their progress as they heal and get stronger. We all want the
best for them,” said Diane.
Physical Therapist Jennifer Iseler adds, “Diane is very reliable, respectful
and treats patients as her own family. She does her best for our patients
in all situations. I can always count on her to assist me with challenging
cases. Her loyalty and service to our department are invaluable!” Diane
has mutual respect and admiration for her co-workers. She added, “We
believe we have the best rehab department in Huron County and I have
all the confidence in them.They’re a great group to work with!”
Diane Milton
Diane was born in the Thumb and is a Laker graduate. She and her husband
Dave have two sons. Eric is in his fourth year at Saginaw Valley State University going into teaching. Ryan is
in his first year at Central Michigan University in the broadcasting program. Their family is rounded out with a
cat named Kitty and dog named Keira. Even with her busy family, Diane still finds time to be active in her
church, play the flute and she loves to travel. Her dream vacations on her bucket list include Alaska, Hawaii
and a Carribean cruise.
Thank you, Diane for being a shining employee. Scheurer Healthcare Network is proud to have you on
our team!
Scheurer Family
Vision Center
New Location
We've moved down the road.
Visit us at our new location in the
former Community Book Store at
7484 W. Michigan Ave., Pigeon.
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HOW TO REACH US
Scheurer Hospital
(989) 453-3223
AMBULANCE SERVICE – CALL 911
Scheurer Family Medical Center
Phone: (989) 453-2141
Redi-Care Clinic (RCC):
(989) 453-3223
Scheurer Professional Center
Phone: (989) 453-3798
Elkton Family Medicine
Phone: (989) 375-2214
Caseville Family Medicine
Phone: (989) 856-3449
Sebewaing Family Medicine
Phone: (989) 883-9656
New
Location!
Scheurer Family Vision Center
Phone: (989) 453-2025
Sandy Shores Fitness & Physical
Therapy Center
Phone: (989) 856-3004
Sebewaing Health Center
Phone: (989) 883-2617
Scheurer Hospital
Rehabilitation Services
Phone: (989) 453-5217
Scheurer Family Pharmacy –
Caseville
Phone: (989) 856-2900
Scheurer Family Pharmacy – Elkton
Phone: (989) 375-2121
Scheurer Family Pharmacy – Pigeon
Phone: (989) 453-2535
Scheurer Family Pharmacy –
Sebewaing
Phone: (989) 883-3850
Country Bay Village – A Senior
Independent Living Community
Phone: (989) 453-2188
Country Gardens –
Assisted Living Community
Phone: (989) 453-7474
Billing Bits
“I went to my doctor for my yearly lab work and physical.
Why did I get a bill for it?
My insurance covers preventative services!”
Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever had to call the Billing
Department and ask why you got a bill for something that you
thought your insurance should cover at 100%? A lot of insurance
policies offer benefits for wellness and screening but don’t give you
all the details on how you can receive them.
Please realize that “100% coverage” only applies to your claim if
you are receiving exactly what the insurance is describing in your
policy for that benefit.
To find out what you are entitled to, call your insurance company
(before you have your lab work, test, mammogram, procedure, etc.
done) and ask what your benefits for screening are. Tell your
insurance company exactly what your doctor has ordered for you and
also give them all of the diagnoses that your doctor has put on your
order. Your order may contain both screening and diagnostic tests
with screening and diagnostic diagnoses on it depending on what
you saw your doctor for and it is important to know which test
corresponds with which diagnosis.
• Some insurance policies hold you to a deductible/coinsurance
for these kinds of services.
• Some insurance policies require you to have only a screening
diagnosis on your claim.
• Some require only certain types of lab work or tests to be
done in order to be covered at 100%.
• Some insurance policies have a $250/$500 maximum for
preventative services.
It is also reasonable to know that if you are having a screening
procedure (such as a colonoscopy) and your doctor finds something
during that procedure that he/she needs to treat at that time, your
claim then turns from a screening to a diagnostic and the benefit for
that usually will not be covered at 100%. Diagnostic claims are paid
with your deductible and coinsurance applied to them.
Getting educated about your health insurance policy and what
coverage you have for screening and wellness benefits will save
you a lot of misunderstandings when you receive your statement
in the mail. We at Scheurer Hospital are always ready to help you
with any questions you may have. Call the Billing Department
at 1-800-690-9972.
Long Term Care
Phone: (989) 453-5220
Billing/Finance
Phone: (989) 453-7301
Toll Free: (800) 690-9972
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Mandarin Orange Salad
Submitted by the Nutritional Services Staff at Scheurer Hospital
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds
2 Tablespoons White Sugar
1 Head of Torn Romaine Lettuce
1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
6 Thinly Sliced Green Onions
2 Cans (11 oz) Mandarin Oranges (drained)
Sweet-Sour Dressing
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon White Sugar
1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Chopped Parsley
1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan
over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt
and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light
brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
Prepare Sweet-Sour Dressing by combining all ingredients
in a tightly covered container and shake well until sugar
dissolves. Refrigerate until serving.
Toss almonds, dressing and remaining ingredients in
large bowl.
Notes: Make sure you tear the lettuce to prevent browning
around edges. Do not mix together ahead of time, will
become soggy.
Texas “Hillbilly” Caviar
Submitted by Dianne Diebel, CDM-CFPP, CNA, EMT
Nutritional Services/Information Technology
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Canola Oil
3/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Water
Bring above ingredients to a boil in sauce pan, pour
over ingredients below.
Place the following in a bowl:
1 can White Corn, drained and rinsed
1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Chick Peas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small Red Onion, finely diced
1 Cup diced Peppers, (I use 1/4 of each yellow, green,
red, orange pepper for color)
Let marinate overnight in refrigerator
Serve with tortilla chips
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pg 7
Giving Tree - Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas and all thro’ the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…
I don’t know about you, but I love this familiar story.
I couldn’t wait to hear it as a child. When I became a
parent, I read it to my kids every year until they were
able to read it to me. The excitement, the thrill, the
dreaming of what Santa would leave them was almost
too much for them to settle down for bed.
For many families in our area this story doesn’t always
bring happy memories or come with a happy ending.
This is where the Giving Tree comes in. Students in the
Laker School system that meet the income based
needs criteria are placed on a list. All children in that
family, from birth through 12th grade, are included on
the list. Organizers assign a number to each family so
that the family’s identity remains confidential. A card
for each child on the list is created specifically for
that child. It will include their size for clothing and
shoes, and what they need in that area, along with
items of necessity that parents feel are needed. It will
also include a “wish list” created by the child. These
cards are then divided between the three local
businesses that are willing to find a “Santa” for each
card. The businesses display the cards on a tree that
make it easy for all us “Elves” to help out.
So, how can you help? There are so many ways! The
cards will be available on Saturday, November 24,
2012, at Thumb National Bank, Bay Port State Bank,
and Scheurer Hospital. Stop in at one these three
Pigeon locations and pick a card (or more!) from the
tree. You then get to go shopping for this child and
purchase an item or items from their list. Finally, you
return the card, along with your purchase, to Thumb
National Bank by December 12, 2012. If you don’t
have time to shop but you still want to be part of this
great cause – no problem, monetary donations are
always welcome! All monies are used to purchase gifts
for these children. It’s as easy as that! However, be
warned, the warm, fuzzy feeling you get from helping
out lasts for a long time!
Through the generosity of individuals and groups in
our community, these families will be able to enjoy
their Night Before Christmas knowing the true
meaning of Christmas exists in our Community.
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Elkton Clinic
on the Move
The former Elkton Family
Medicine Clinic found a new
location as Scheurer Hospital
donated it to the Pigeon
Historical Society.
pg 8
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Recently in Cardiac Rehabilitation there was a
unique occurrence. Four mothers of four employees
here at Scheurer Hospital were attending cardiac
rehabilitation at the same time. This unusual
circumstance prompted us to be reminded of the
significance of women and heart disease. Cardiac
Rehab is a very important and underutilized tool
for women with heart disease, especially since
heart disease is the number one cause of death
among women. Each of these mothers was referred
to Cardiac Rehab by their physician, after they had
a recent cardiac event. These events can include
coronary artery bypass, valve replacement/repair,
stent placement or a heart attack.
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Rehab. The emphasis of the education
program is on a healthy lifestyle and ways
that individuals can adapt into a heart
healthy lifestyle. It focuses on the heart
disease risk factors; risk factors are
anything that would pre-dispose a person
to a certain disease. The risk factors for
heart disease are divided into two
categories, which are controllable and
uncontrollable. The risk factors that can’t
be controlled are: age, gender, race,
previous heart attack or stroke and family
history of heart disease. Risk factors that
can be controlled are: high blood
pressure, smoking, high cholesterol,
obesity, lack of physical activity,
unhealthy diet and diabetes. While in
Cardiac Rehab these women
and all patients receive explanation,
education and support for their
risk factors.
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Pictured from left to right, Ivernia Schwartz and Long Term Care Nurse Michelle
Richmond, Inez Buchholz and Diagnostic Imaging Staff Technologist Kim
Delpiere, Physical Therapy Assistant Lori Wisenbaugh and Janet Dufty and
Clinic Coordinator Jeff Snider and Mary Snider.
pg 9
As of the end of October, construction has been
completed for Phase 1 of the Acute Care renovations.
The Acute Care Department is now able to occupy the
new addition and updated space and the staff are in
the transition of moving equipment into the new unit
and setting everything up. This new area has 17 beds
(9 private beds and 4 semi-private beds).
nurses to stay closer to the patients. Nurses,
physicians and pharmacists can complete their
documentation right next to the patient at the
bedside or right outside of their room. Medications,
clean linens and heart monitors are also located in
the alcoves so the nurses do not have far to go to
retrieve or view these items.
The pediatric room now has an observation window
right next to the new nurses’ station for close
monitoring of our smallest patients. The pediatric
room also has a glider rocker for new parents to
snuggle in close with their little ones.
The new renovations also include an upgraded
wireless call system. When a patient activates their
call light, their nurse will be notified by a hand-held
telephone that the nurse carries with them. This
allows the nurse to answer the patient’s concerns
much more quickly and efficiently.
Each new patient room has a gorgeous tile bathroom
and most rooms have a private shower. There are
nursing alcoves throughout the unit to allow the
Stay tuned for further updates as Phase 2 and Phase 3
of the Acute Care renovations continue to progress.
We are excited to announce the opening of a fourth
Scheurer Family Pharmacy! The new pharmacy is
located in the Elkton Family Medicine building in
downtown Elkton. Although the pharmacy is located
in the clinic building, it is open to ALL patients and
customers, regardless of who their family physician is.
training and education to patients and family
members, over-the-counter medicines and vitamins,
first-aid and diabetic equipment and supplies and
Durable Medical Equipment (such as crutches and
walkers) the Elkton pharmacy has all of your
needs covered.
Scheurer Family Pharmacy - Elkton
Scheurer Family Pharmacy – Elkton has a large array
of products and services to offer customers. From
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Angela Ankney, Pharm.D., Janelle Wiederhold, CPhT and
Alisha Rosen, Pharm.D. are standing by to fill your
prescriptions and answer your questions.
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Worried
about winter?
Stay in a fullyfurnished apartment
at CBV or CB
until the snow
clears!
Your senior years are meant to be golden and
within Scheurer Healthcare Network’s senior living
services, we take this expression seriously. Consider
enjoying your senior years stress-free of home
maintenance, available transportation services, convenient access to
healthcare and personal assistance to meet your needs.
Cindy Wagner, daughter of Vince and Joyce
Smith, discovered the fun involved in making
a festive-looking hat during the Cheeseburger
Festival held in Caseville.
Dwight Gascho, President & CEO of Scheurer Healthcare
Network, delighted residents and staff of Country Gardens
with rides in his 1930 Ford Model A.
Jane Pobanz and her mother, Millie Rosenthal, reminisce
during the car show held by the Ohio Indiana Chapter of
the Veterans Motor Car Club of America.
Country Bay Village residents and staff take advantage of visiting
one of the many beautiful sites in the Thumb area.
Ruby Damm, pictured
with her daughter
Pam Sturm, take time
to pose for the
camera as they
celebrate Ruby’s
85th birthday.
COUNTRY BAY VILLAGE
COUNTRY GARDENS
LONG TERM CARE
A Senior Independent Living Community
161 Country Bay Drive, Pigeon
(989) 453-2188
An Assisted Living Community
203 North Caseville Road, Pigeon
(989) 453-7474
170 North Caseville Road, Pigeon
(989) 453-5220
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Medical Minute – What is Eczema?
Eczema is a skin condition that makes your skin
itchy and flaky. Another term for eczema is atopic
dermatitis, a recurring skin condition that is not easy
to treat. Symptoms of eczema are intense itching,
redness, small bumps or skin that flakes off or forms
scales.
Most people with eczema have their first symptoms
before they turn five. Eczema looks different in
people based on age. In babies, eczema tends to
affect the front of the arms and legs, cheeks or scalp.
In older children and adults, eczema often affects the
back of the neck, elbow creases and backs of knees.
Adults can also get it on their face, wrists, hands and
forearms.
How To Treat Eczema
While there is no test for eczema, physicians can
determine you have eczema by looking at your skin
and asking a few questions. Unfortunately there is no
"magic bullet" for treating eczema. Treatment
depends on the patient's condition. The first step for
effective treatment is to identify the cause.
There are many things you can do to reduce
symptoms: avoid being too hot or sweating too much,
Chili Cook-Off
avoid dry air, minimize stress and worry, avoid harsh
soaps or cleaning products, avoid perfumes and often
wool or synthetic fabrics (like polyester) will cause
eczema "flare ups." The most important treatment for
eczema is hydration. Take daily but short baths. The
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD)
also recommends topical steroids (for example, 1%
hydrocortisone cream) which can be helpful to treat
the inflammation and itching caused by eczema.
However, topical steroids should not be used more
than twice a day. Long-term use can cause thinning
of the skin, depigmentation and acne-like symptoms.
Oral steroids can sometimes be used; however, only at
the discretion of the physician.
In severe eczema cases, characterized by yellow
crusts or pus developing in affected areas, staph
infection may be present. In such a case, a doctor
will likely treat you with antibiotics. The AOCD
recommends that topical antibiotics like Neosporin
should not be used as it may worsen the
skin's condition.
It is always important not to self diagnosis
conditions. Consult a physician for a proper
treatment plan.
Mad Heel
Dash
Kent Shetler
measures
participant Greg
Foy’s heel before
Thumb National
Bank’s Mad Heel
Dash fundraiser
for breast cancer.
Dr. Scott Reiter and Dr. Ross Ramsey prepare to
serve their “Pepperoni Soup” during the Chili/Soup
Cook-Off fundraiser for the Laker Junior Class. The
soup won Judge’s Choice.
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