silver linings - Luther Memorial Home

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SILVER LININGS
Luther Memorial Home
Mayville, ND
Fall - Winter 2015
FROM THE
ADMINISTRATOR
As I am writing this
article for the Silver Linings, the harvest is wrapping up, the trees are shedding their leaves, the days
are getting colder and soon
winter will be here. Where
did the year go?? We have
been busy here at Luther
Memorial Home with many
projects. Of special note
was the repair of our three
entrances. The foundation
had settled over the years
and the gaps were becoming dangerous. Now residents in walkers and wheelchairs roll smoothly over
the pavement. The new
carpeting in our lobby, B, C
and D-wing give our facility a nice facelift. We will
be starting work on our
chapel and then this winter
we hope to finish Sun Center South. It seems like we
never run out of projects
here at LMH.
Over the summer the
North Dakota Health Dept.
conducted their annual survey for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
They spent almost a week
inspecting, charting, and
asking questions of both
staff and residents. Luther
Memorial received two minor deficiencies that were
easily corrected. I’m proud
to say that Luther Memorial
Home received a 5 star rat-
ing – the highest rating given. This rating is based on
the overall performance in
health inspections, nursing
staff and quality of medical
care. I sincerely congratulate the entire staff for their
fine effort and wonderful
compassionate care. They
are the backbone of this
facility.
Also this summer the
residents enjoyed the expansion to our patio/
courtyard area. The new
glider swing purchased by
our Auxiliary was a welcome addition. It allows
residents that are wheelchair bound to roll easily
onto the platform and swing
gently back and forth. A
big thank you to the Auxiliary for this wonderful purchase.
Did you know that Luther Memorial Home is one
of the largest employers
in Traill County? It is a
great place to work where
everyone (staff & residents)
are considered “family”.
We have opportunities for
everyone from high school
and college students to older people looking for extra
income. Stop by the receptionist desk and pick up an
application – you will not
be sorry. We’d love to have
you as part of our team.
Two new employees who
- Brett R. Ulrich
joined our staff this summer
include Heather Satrom
who was hired as a Office
Specialist. She will handle
billing and be able to answer your questions regarding Medicare. Our other
new employee is Ashton
Sundeen who is our Scheduling Coordinator – she is
in charge of the work
schedules for all the CNAs
and
transport
aides.
Heather and Ashton have
already been in their new
positions a few months and
are doing great.
I would like to mention
with deep gratitude a gift
that Luther Memorial Home
received this spring from
Anna Getz. Anna was a
former community member
and business owner. She
and her husband operated
the Gambles store in
Mayville for 31 years. Anna passed away on February
24, 2015 and upon her passing Luther Memorial Home
was notified that Anna had
designated us as beneficiary
in her life insurance policy.
Anna Getz
In May of this year we received a check in the
amount of $52,661.31.
What a magnificent gift
from an outstanding lady.
Words cannot adequately
express our appreciation.
As we close out 2015,
I would like to take this
opportunity to wish everyone a very joyous holiday
season. A sincere thank
you goes out to everyone –
the staff, the volunteers, the
pastors and the family
members who come to visit
- all of you make Luther
Memorial Home a very
special place. May you
have a blessed 2016.
Is Volunteering A Good Start For You?
Luther Memorial Home is always looking for volunteers
who are interested in reading, playing cards, sharing music, assisting with special events, gardening, decorating,
or being a part of our Caring Ministry program. If you are
interested in any of these opportunities please contact:
Lisa Nelson at 786-3401.
3 LMH STAFF EARN THEIR
MEDICATION ASSISTANT II LICENSE
Luther Memorial Home recently had three CNA’s become licensed as Medication Assistant II’s in North Dakota. The three were Hannah Ellegaard, Courtney Savage
and Heather Wilson. The class was taught by Julie Hanson, RN, Director of Nursing.
The students took a 48 hour classroom instruction directed by Hanson. After successfully completing the class
they moved on to a 32 hour clinical component at Luther
Memorial Home.
Some of the items included in the training program
were legal requirements concerning drug and drug administration, general medication information, use of drug references,
body system overview, drug classification and practical medication administration procedures.
Luther Memorial Home currently employs six medication
assistants. Please congratulate the
three new medication assistants!
Heather Wilson
FROM THE
CHAPLAIN
Thanksgiving will be
here in a few weeks. In the
busy time of harvest, football season, planning winter
holidays, and for some of us
dreading those short days of
sunshine with long cold
nights. While I was growing up, we always went to
grandma’s house. We did
not have to go over a river
or through the woods to get
there. However, the journey
was something that we
looked forward to.
We
looked forward to it because
we knew that in the end, we
would be with family, good
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Hanna Ellegaard
Holiday Meals
Dear Families:
You are welcome to
share a holiday meal with
your loved one. There is a
limit of 4 guests per resident.
The cost will be $10.00 for
holiday meals (Thanksgiving
Day dinner, Christmas Eve
supper, Christmas Day dinner, and New Year’s Day
dinner).
If you do intend to eat
with your loved one on these
special days, we request a
two day notice to ensure
adequate food is prepared.
Also, meals per guest
are: Breakfast - $4.50; Dinner - $5.50; and Supper $4.50. Thank You.
Courtney Savage
- Nathan Strong
food, and it would be a
great time of simply being
together.
I did not realize how
great it was until that first
holiday in which grandma
was gone. She had died and
now there was no destination, there was no gathering
with her, and it was just
not the same. We do not
realize how great something
is within our life until it is
gone! However, with the
changing of traditions, we
find new traditions. We
treasure the old traditions
but we also make new ones
together as a family.
Christmas offers us a time
to reflect and realize, God
is doing something new in
the world. We bear witness
to it, we join with it, and we
are a part of it!
Throughout this holiday
season of Thanksgiving
and Christmas, I hope you
are able to enjoy it in the
company of family, friends,
and a community that
gathers in love. Love is one for the seasons that we
of the greatest gifts and share with all whom God
blessings that God has giv- has blessed us with.
en to us that can never be
measured. It is the reason
SILVER LININGS
FROM THE
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES
You are never too old
to care…. Recently during a
visit with a new resident she
commented that LMH is
like one big family. What a
wonderful statement. She is
not the first resident to say
this. I am proud to work at
such a caring facility. As
with all nursing homes, residents come and go. Some
get better and are able to go
home and for others we
have the privilege to care
for them during their end of
life journey. Each resident
Angie Gaspers enjoying the
day at Rainbow Gardens
impacts us. Let’s remember
that each day is a gift, no
one is promised tomorrow.
How can I make a difference you may ask? It might
be a simple act of a welcoming smile to a new resident, visiting, holding a
hand, offering a prayer, or
inviting them to an activity.
Mother Nature sure has
been good to us this year
and many of the residents
have enjoyed spending time
outside. A drawing was
held to see who would be
the first residents to ride
on the Whisper Glider
Swing and the winners
were Carl and Kaye
Kvislen. Thank you to
LMH Auxiliary for purchasing the glider.
LMH Auxiliary held
its Fall Festival in September with a Dessert
Bar and Ice Cream Social. The Old Tyme
Kings entertained a
large crowd. The lucky
quilt winner was Arlys Balstad. The $50 gas card winners were Kathy Gangelhoff
and Sheryl Vinje. Congratulations ladies!
Delightful, energetic,
cheerful and friendly are
just a few words we could
use to describe this year’s
3rd graders from PBJ elementary. The students will
be making a monthly visit
with our residents during
the school year. During the
tour on our first visit one
student commented, this is
like a town with a roof. We
sure do look forward to
their visits!
Looking ahead we will
be recognizing LMH residents and staff who served
in the armed forces at our
Veterans Program planned
for Nov 11 at 2pm in the
LMH dining room. If you
see someone in uniform or
know someone who served,
please thank them for their
service and sacrifice to our
- Lisa Nelson
great country.
With Thanksgiving and
Christmas just around the
corner, please take time to
remember your family and
friends with a phone call, email, a letter, pictures, or
just stop by for a cup of coffee and share some conversations, stories and enjoy
the moment. The coffee is
always on.
I hope you all have
been keeping up to date and
reading our weekly article
“Greetings from the Home
Front” printed in the Traill
County Tribune and Steele
County Press, written by
Molly Lenaburg. Enjoy the
Day!
Save the Dates
November 11
Veteran’s Day Program
November 25
Thanksgiving Day
Service
December 6
Hanging of the Greens
December 10
LMH Cookie Sampler
December 11
Blue Christmas Service
December 23
LMH Resident
Christmas Party
December 24
Christmas Eve Service
Arlys Balstad winner of
Fall Festival Quilt raffle
Carl & Kaye Kvislen are the first to try out
the Whisper Glider Swing
December 31
New Year’s Eve Party
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.
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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.
MAY 29, 2015 - OCTOBER 21, 2015
MEMORIALS
Herald Tastad
Brett & Jackie Ulrich
Mervin & Elva Carlson
Elenore Grinde
Vernon Willeson
Richard & Susan Tastad
Merle & Gail Strand
Rick & Wendy Soholt
Susan Johnson
Kenneth & Lorraine Eken
Richard & Dorothy Homstad
Shirley Olson
Darlene Hanson
Kenneth & Margaret Dahl
Orland & Carol Niemeier
Marvin & Ardis Callahan
Harriet Schmidt
Maxine Garrett
Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold
Kazia Gummer
Earl & Wilma Nelson
Merwin & Myrna Lyng
Tom & Janet Nielson
Janice DeSautel
Marvin & Ruth Hagen
Thelma Eide
Julie Hanson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Paul & Julie Winger
Family & Friends
Theoline Gunderson
Jeff & Lee Ann Strand
Vernon Willeson
Shirley Olson
Darlene Hanson
Tom & Janet Nielson
Clara Evanson
Julie Hanson
Janice DeSautel
Marion Kyllo
Lorraine Eken
D’Anne Warner
Darlene Hanson
Tom & Janet Nielson
Janice DeSautel
Julie Hanson
Dr. Delbert & Marlys Hlavinka
Betty Moen
Barb Gilbertson
Florence Jonason
Darlene Hanson
Homer & Sally Wennerstrom
Julie Hanson
Harry Smith
Darlene Hanson
Gloria Braaten
Clara Evanson
Janice DeSautel
Thelma Eide
Darlene Hanson
Family & Friends
Becky Tucker
Tom & Janet Nielson
Julie Hanson
Robert Schmitz
Tom & Janet Nielson
Michael & Melissa Bring
Ivan Skadeland
Shirley Olson
Bruce & Kristi Olson
Rick & Wendy Soholt
Janice Carr
Robert & Opal Strand
Carol Domier
Dr. Allan D. Larson
Shirley Peterson
Elenore Grinde
Olaf & Ruth Flaten
Earl & Wilma Nelson
Tom & Janet Nielson
Brad & Karla Thykeson
Julie Hanson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Paul & Julie Winger
Kenneth W. Lundeby
Kenneth Lundeby Family
Lois Bakkum
Milton & Sonia Gullicks
Myron & Juliet Thoreson
Richard Hartley
Dorothy Lemon
Janice DeSautel
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Jeanette Heskin
Delores Hjelmstad
John Oxton
Julie Hanson
Deborah Kyllo
Lorraine Eken
Janice DeSautel
Julie Hanson
Mike & Melissa Bring
Darlene Hanson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Family & Friends
Joyce Ulland
Dean & Jane Nelson
Lorraine Eken
Janice DeSautel
Dalyce Larson
Vernon Willeson
Merle & Gail Strand
John & Tami Woxland
Clara Evanson
Rick & Wendy Soholt
Darlene Hanson
Opal Pietron
Maxine Garrett
Gerald & Ina Paulson
Lavon & Sharon Nelson
Marvon & Carol Johnson
Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold
June Hanson
Jeff & Lori Skadeland
Tom & Janet Nielson
Julie Hanson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Paul & Julie Winger
Family & Friends
Pearl Swenson
Darlene Hanson
Merle & Gail Strand
Myron & Charmaine Swenson
Robert & Joanne Kensinger
Terry & Mary Ellen Strand
Ella Mae Karlstad
David & Andrea Lee
Arne & Pat Osland
Arne Hasland
Tim & Sue Strand
Kevin & Lisa Strand
Marty & Jayne Karlstad
Lowell & Donna Lande
Sharon Ramstad
Ted & Lois Karlstad
Julie Hanson
Dale Enger
John & Tami Woxland
Janice DeSautel
Vernon Willeson
Rick & Sue Tastad
Brad & Laurie Papenfuss
Shirley Peterson
Merle & Gail Strand
Keith & Ann Anderson
Dale & Bev Holt
Dean & Jane Nelson
Dr. Glenn & Rose Thoreson
Ole & Marilyn Aarsvold
Thelma Eide
Dennis & Carol Kost
Michael & Annette Bakken
Darlene Hanson
Bryan & Kelly Aalund
Floyd & Elaine Aune
Shirley Olson
Rosina Kerlin
John & Lorraine Gotteberg
Julie Hanson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Family & Friends
James Neilson
Darlene Hanson
Janice DeSautel
Bob Andre
Shelia Anderson
John & Tami Woxland
Julie Hanson
Paul & Julie Winger
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Joe Tate
SILVER LININGS
MAY 29, 2015 - OCTOBER 21, 2015
MEMORIALS
Barb Gilbertson
Paul J. & Ella Mae Satrom
John Tate
Helen Goodfellow
Delores Evans
Julie Hanson
Wanita Kroeplin
Doris Christianson
Barb Gilbertson
Paul & Angie Kroeplin
Julie Hanson
Family & Friends
Gerhard Ronholm
Mark & Diane Jacobson
Joel Anderson
Julie Hanson
Lilly Strom
Dale & Beverly Holt
Dean & Jane Nelson
Alice Aasen
Elenore Grinde
Darrin & Nancy Bjerke
Robert & Lu Wymore
Tom & Janet Nielson
Caroline Tunseth
Julie Hanson
Kazia Gummer
Family & Friends
Dennis Kost
Earl & Wilma Nelson
Tom & Janet Nielson
Caroline Tunseth
Clara Evanson
Julie Hanson
Emma Thykeson
Carol Kost
Opal Pietron
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Norma Svoboda
Janice DeSautel
Darlene Hanson
Tom & Janet Nielson
Emma Thykeson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Paul & Julie Winger
Patricia Nelson
Julie Hanson
Herbert Johnson
Julie Hanson
Dorothy Haugen
Janice DeSautel
Earl & Wilma Nelson
Julie Hanson
Darlene Hanson
Tom & Janet Nielson
Jane DeMarais
Shirley Peterson
Julie Hanson
John & Helen Knudsvig
Sadie Grindeland
Clara Evanson
Marvel Brustad
Tom & Janet Nielson
Emma Thykeson
Janice DeSautel
Arlene Skar
Julie Hanson
Caroline Tunseth
Earl & Wilma Nelson
Millard & Joann Skar
Darlene Hanson
Carol Beck
Julie Hanson
Elenore Grinde
Barbara Gilbertson
Clara Evanson
Kathleen Rodlund
Eric & Linda Knudsvig
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Donald Hemmingsen
Julie Hanson
Tom & Janet Nielson
Dr. Avery T. Jones
Darrin & Nancy Bjerke
Ruth Kvernen
Julie Hanson
Shirley Peterson
Janice DeSautel
Darlene Hanson
Gary & Linda Kaldor
Bruce & Carla Christianson
Emma Thykeson
Ardyce Newman
Janice DeSautel
Gary & Linda Kaldor
Emma Thykeson
Dennis & Phyllis Enger
Paul & Pernell Marchell
Michael & Melissa Bring
Michael & Annette Bakken
Maxine Garrett
Tracy Braaten
Janice Carr
Ronald & Janice Kloster
Richard & Allison Newman
Dr. Glenn & Rose Thoreson
Paul Karlstad
Janice DeSautel
Tom & Janet Nielson
Alice Aasen
Delores Evans
Emma Thykeson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Dale & Diane Johnson
Paul & Julie Winger
Ardis Ihry
Darlene Hanson
Harvey McMullen
Barb Gilbertson
Martin & Karen O’Neil
Alice Aasen
Merle & Gail Strand
Vernon Willeson
Brad & Karla Thykeson
Elenore Grinde
George Brustad
Shirley Olson
Emma Thykeson
Bruce & Lisa Nelson
Dr. & Mrs. Merwin Lyng
Delores Evans
Bob & Lu Wymore
Susan Johnson
Tom Moe
Paul & Julie Winger
Jean Oxton
Barb Gilbertson
Family & Friends
Rollan Knudson
Shirley Olson
Barb Gilbertson
Dale & Diane Johnson
Merle & Gail Strand
Darlene Hanson
Nancy Jallo
Robert Brooten
Les Helmeke
Darlene Hanson
Pauline Haagenson
Darlene Hanson
SILVER LININGS
MAY 29, 2015 - OCTOBER 21, 2015
DONATIONS & GIFTS
Monetary Donations:
Lynn & Betty Bring
George & Janice Lilleberg
Wilma Nelson
Gifts in Kind:
Ann Anderson
Deb Sletten
Donna Mae Olson
Grace Dronen Family
Greta Paschke
Irma Bennett
Linda Knudsvig
Marvel Brustad Family
Mayville VFW Auxiliary
Molly Lenaburg
Nancy Bjerke
Sister’s Choice Quilt Club
NEW ADMISSIONS & DISCHARGES
New Admissions
Gerhard Ronholm
Richard Hartley
Alice Strand
Marlan Fugleberg
Deborah Kyllo
Carol Beck
Elaine Rygg
John Oxton
Marilyn Anderson
Gloria Boeddeker
Delores Grandalen
Dorothy Enger
Irene Lidstrom
Walter Omang
Herbert Johnson
Mary Lynne
Dennis Kost
Jean Oxton
Phyllis Dakken
Carole Amb
Paul Karlstad
Gerald Moyer
Dorothy Flaten
June Karlstad
Rollan Knudson
Marvin ‘Otto’ Hoel
Stanley Dakken
Marvin Johnson
Robert Brooten
Delberta Rossignol
Betty Lou Thoreson
Elsie Drogen
Discharges:
Phyllis Dakken
Kermit Engen
Duane Nelson
Jane DeMarais
Patricia Nelson
Dorothy Flaten
June Karlstad
Dennis Kost
Herbert Johnson
Dorothy Haugen
Arlene Skar
Carol Beck
Donald Hemmingsen
Ruth Kvernen
Ardyce Newman
Paul Karlstad
Harvey McMullen
Jean Oxton
Rollan Knudson
Robert Brooten
IN MEMORIUM
In Memorium:
Herald Tastad
Richard Hartley
Ivan Skadeland
William ‘Bill’ Romuld
John Oxton
Deborah Kyllo
FROM
SOCIAL SERVICES
As
holiday
gift
giving
begins, please
remember
that all clothing items should be
marked with your loved
ones’ first and last name.
Blank name tags and pins
are located inside each
resident’s closet for easy
labeling. If the item needs
to be tried on before it can
be marked, please let their
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Joy Hartje
Paula ‘Pearl’ Swenson
Dale Enger
James ‘Doc’ Neilson
Wanita Kroeplin
Gerhard Ronholm
Lilly Strom
caregiver know so they can
mark it after it has been
tried on. Every year we
have so many beautiful
items that come through the
laundry that are unmarked.
Items are unable to be
claimed because no one
recognizes who they belong
to. Please help us make sure
your loved ones are able to
enjoy their gift(s) you have
given them by marking
their name on clothing
- Jessica Nelson
items. FYI: We have found
that fleece items do not tolerate the heat in the dryers
well and the garments become scratchy, so for your
loved one’s comfort it is
best to avoid this type of
fabric.
A reminder regarding holiday decorations:
1. NO live or real Christmas trees or wreaths are
allowed anywhere in the
facility. Artificial trees and
wreaths may be permitted if
they are UL listed for flame
retardency.
2. For residents residing
in Meadowlark Lane we ask
that family not bring live
poinsettias or any other
plants/flowers as many can
be harmful if ingested.
3. No extension cords or
power strips are allowed.
Have a safe and joyous
holiday season!!!
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LMH W ELCOMES N EW S TAFF
Good afternoon! My name is Ashton Sundeen. I am originally from Bismarck, ND. My family
moved to Mayville in 2000 when I was 13 years old. I graduated from May-Port CG High School,
studied at Mayville State University for two years, and now, currently a student at Northland
Community and Technical College where I am pursuing a nursing degree.
I have two children and in 2011, I married Aaron Sundeen in Las Vegas, NV. We love traveling during summer; and this year we spent a few days in Wisconsin Dells.
I worked at LMH as a CNA during high school. After living in Fargo, ND for a time, I returned to Mayville and started working at LMH in December 2014. I enjoy spending time with
the residents and hearing about their lives and families. In July, I accepted the role of Scheduling Coordinator and look
forward to my future with LMH.
Hello! I am Heather (Dakken) Satrom. I was born, raised and currently live in Mayville, ND.
My parents are Larry (Sharon) Dakken and Debbie (Andy) Heitkamp. I am married to Matthew
Satrom and have five beautiful girls: Alicia, Caitlyn, Harley, Evie and Veronica.
I have an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Mayville State (’99) and Associate’s Degree in Radiology Technology from Northland Community and Technology College (’10),
East Grand Forks, MN.
This is sort of a coming home for me since I first started working for LMH 19 years ago as an
evening Receptionist for several years before moving on to pursue other interests. It is a family
affair working for LMH, as my step-mom Sharon Dakken was Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor for many years, my
daughter Caitlyn Gibson works as a TA in the evenings, and now me. I started in August working in Medicare Billing,
Receptionist and Medical Records. It is great to be back working for LMH, as I see some familiar faces and names, and I
am getting to know the new employees and residents. I love spending time with my family, going to the lake, bowling,
and just hanging out.
left:
residents & families
waiting for Summerfest
Parade
bottom left:
Dale Wamstad & family
bottom center:
Norman & Martin
Grindeland
bottom right:
Clara Huus & family
right:
Maxine Grabinski &
family
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Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Mayville, ND 58257
Permit No. 7
EDITOR/ADMINISTRATOR
Brett Ulrich
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin Kyllo, President
Jeff Voltz, Vice President
Allison Johnson, Secretary/Treasurer
Inez Nelson
Vicki Fugleberg
Terry Thoreson
Doug Osland
Doug Peterson
Gary Kaldor
Postal Customer
Luther Memorial Home Auxiliary
TREE OF LIGHTS & DEDICATION
Dedication ornaments may be purchased for the tree in memory of,
in honor of, or as greeting to a special friend or relative!
Ornaments:
Blue - $5  Red - $10
Green - $20  Silver - $50
Gold - $100
Tree will be dedicated
December 6, 2015
Proceeds from the
Tree of Lights &
Dedication
will go toward
LMH Auxiliary
Project Fund
please include this form with your check and mail to:
Tree of Lights & Dedication, LMH
750 Main Street East  Mayville, ND 58257
In Honor of:
_________________________________________________
In Memory of:
_________________________________________________
As Greeting to:
_________________________________________________
Ornament (Qty): ______ Blue $5
______ Red $10
______ Green $20
______ Silver $50 ______ Gold $100
Total Amount:
________________
Purchased by:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

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