As I write this article of Silver

Linings next week Luther Memo-

rial Home will be celebrating

National Nursing Home Week.

Our Activity department has

scheduled many activities and I

am sure pictures will be in this

issue as well. This is always such

a fun week for the residents and

employees of LMH and a week to

celebrate.

Let me recap happenings here

at Luther Memorial Home since

our last issue of Silver Linings. In

March we held our 61st annual

meeting of the Luther Memorial

Home Corporation. Again during

this meeting delegates elected

three Board members. Re-elected

were Doug Petersen and Gary

Kaldor. They will be serving their

second of two terms. Also elected

was Richelle Mewes who will be

starting her first term in March.

Luther Memorial Home would

like to thank Maren (Allison)

Johnson for her service

of six years on Luther

Memorial Home’s Board

of Directors. She will be

dearly missed.

Luther Memorial

Home highlighted a very

strong financial year with

many awards and accom-

plishments. Also during

this annual meeting two

staff members gave

presentations, they being

Adam Edwards our new

Human Resource Direc-

tor, and Laura Rasmus-

sen one of our Licensed

Social Workers. They

spoke on their job duties

and responsibilities here

at Luther Memorial.

During Nursing Home Week

we recognize our staff members

who are nominated for the Care-

giver of the Year Award. These

nominations come from families

or residents who believe our staff

members have gone above and

beyond their call. The following

members were nominated: Rachel

Balstad, Irma Bennett, Melinda

Donohue, Julie Johnson, Amanda

Landa, Jessica Nelson, Lisa Nel-

son, Lee Ann Strand, Brett Ulrich

and LMH Staff. First of all I

would like to thank our staff

members for the outstanding job

that they did and secondly to the

residents and their families for

taking the time to nominate these

fine staff members. Congratula-

tions to all of them.

Also during Nursing Home

Week we recognized our employ-

ees who obtained years of service

milestones. The following staff

members were recognized: 5

years) Jennifer Koenig, Ilene Lar-

son and Rahni Smith; 10 years)

Erica Baldock; 15 years) Donna

Dick and Vonda Gunderson; 20

years) Jean Holter and Victoria

Johnson; 25 years) Elaine Aune,

Genelle Dale, Kori Fenske and

Alice Simengaard. Again, thank

you to these employees for their

many years of service. We are

very fortunate at Luther Memorial

Home to have so many wonderful

employees who provide such

wonderful care.

Finally I would just like to talk

briefly about the many services

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR - Brett R. Ulrich

Luther Memorial Home

Mayville, ND

Spring - Summer 2018

that Luther Memorial Home has

to offer including our Sun Center

Apartments. These spacious

apartments offer services such as

noon meals, housekeeping, utili-

ties, cable TV and security in-

cluded in the rent. We also offer

spacious meeting areas and activi-

ties that will keep you busy. This

is what I would call “hassle free”

living. All this is done for about

half the price of the larger cities.

Stop in, we will be happy to give

you a tour of these beautiful

apartments and show you what

we have to offer. Again, have a

wonderful and safe summer.

SILVER LININGS

Gerald Storebo

planting flowers in

Courtyard.

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FROM THE CHAPLAIN

top left: Randy Schober,

Terry Anderson and Fern

Fugleberg-Rotto with

donated items to local

Food Pantry.

top right: Evelyn Kennedy

and her daughter

enjoying Mother’s Day

Celebration.

left: Kay Kvislen

masquerading at

Mardi Gras.

right: Esther Slaughter

and Barb Hettervig

painting up a storm.

As I write this, it is yet another

windy day. I remember hearing

someone say that if you have nev-

er been to North Dakota, then you

really don’t know what wind is.

The Bible has many images of

God acting through wind or being

present in wind. From Genesis 1,

we read of how the wind from

God blew over the waters. In

Exodus 14, God used a mighty

wind to part the Red Sea. Jesus

likens the Spirit of God to the

wind, which we cannot tell where

it comes from or where it is going

(John 3:8). And the Holy Spirit

came upon the first disciples on

Pentecost Day in the rush of a

violent wind (Acts 2:1-12).

We know the power of the wind

that blows across our land. Yet

even on a blustery day, it is a

small thing compared to the awe-

some power of God’s Spirit work-

ing in us and among us. Some-

times, the Spirit is a gusty wind

that pushes us to serve our Lord in

ways we had never imagined.

Sometimes, the Spirit is like a

gentle breeze that soothes and

consoles us in times of sorrow.

Most often we experience this

wind of the Spirit through the

words and actions of others.

I sense the wind of God’s Spirit

blowing through the kindness and

care of Luther Memorial Home’s

staff, residents, visitors, and vol-

unteers – including the visits of

Caring Ministry members. I have

heard people say that they hadn’t

expected to work at, live in, or

visit here – but then they felt a

nudge and discovered that this is

where God was calling them to

be, and they found a community

and a home here. I thank God for

all of you who provide care, sup-

port, and love within the walls of

Luther Memorial Home. To me,

it is like a refreshing and life-

giving breeze.

So let’s hold on to our hats on

the next windy day – and look

around us, everyday, to see the

people that God has provided to

inspire and support us. Let’s be

open to the new things God is

calling us to do. And let’s trust

that God is with us always – to

fill us with life, joy, peace, and

hope – to fill us with God’s abid-

ing presence and love.

In Christ,

Pastor Diane Krumm

Coming

Soon!

New Medicare Cards will be sent out

for your loved ones.

Please make sure you give us a copy

to update our records.

Following the presentation all

enjoyed banana splits. Tuesday

was Western day. All were en-

couraged to dress in western wear.

There was a game of horse shoes

in the morning and a petting zoo

in the afternoon. Thank you to

Rebecca and Jay Hodgson for

bringing their donkey, pony and

chickens, Shelby Krueger for

bringing their large Great Dane,

and to Natasha Jones for bringing

a bunny. Wednesday brought a

Polka Dot Social served with ---

you guessed it dip n dot ice cream

and cotton candy. Special music

by Chuck Fox brought lots of toe

tapping, clapping, singing along

and even a few dancers. A good

time was had by all. Thursday

was Throwback Thursday and

people dressed in a variety of

decades from the 50’s to the 80’s.

We couldn’t celebrate Syttende

Mai without Shirley Olson’s fa-

mous rommegrot. Lefse was also

served and Strull made by the

Sons of Norway members. Thank

you to Becky Gunderson for mak-

ing a Norwegian Wedding cake

and giving a presentation on Nor-

way, to Gudrun Harstad for

dressing up in her Norwegian

dress and singing Norwegian and

to Elaine Klath for the beautiful

music. Friday was Crazy Sock

and Hat day. Thank you to all the

staff who were good sports and

dressed up.

To celebrate National

Police day the local sher-

iff’s department was invit-

ed to “Coffee with a Cop”.

Thank you to Kelly Tvedt,

Tony Ernst and Ray We-

ber for spending time with

us, I know the residents

enjoyed visiting and get-

ting to know you. Thank

you to all the law enforce-

ment and emergency

personnel for all they do

to protect our community.

Mary and her quilting

gang organized a wonder-

ful Quilt show as a finale

for our residents. We are

totally amazed at the

beautiful quilts that were

displayed and the time it

takes to make one. We

will look forward to quilt-

ing with you again in the

fall.

It was a warm and sunny

day, but that didn’t stop

the residents from plant-

ing. Oh the feel of the

warm dirt and getting it

under their fingernails. I hope you all have been keep-ing up to date with reading our weekly article “Greetings from the Home Front” printed in the Traill County Tribune and Steele Coun-ty Press, written by Molly Lena-burg.

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After a long winter our resi-

dents love to go outside, and we

like to take them outside as much

as possible. We do try to take

precautions and there is sunscreen

available at each nurse’s station

and in the activity room. There are

also hats available by the door of

the courtyard for residents use.

Congratulations to Terry An-

derson and Dawn Ludwig who

were crowned 2018 King and

Queen at our Valentine’s party.

Watch for them during the Sum-

merfest parade.

Luther Memorial Home is very

fortunate to have a supportive

community and great volunteers.

On April 14th over 60 volunteers

were recognized with a luncheon.

Our theme was, “You are an Im-

portant Piece of Luther Memorial

Home”. A friendly game of Fam-

ily Feud was played. Staff mem-

bers expressed their appreciation

and thanked volunteers in attend-

ance and a slide show was played.

Cool weather and a warm heart.

A smile, a hug and a hope that the

3rd graders have a wonderful sum-

mer is what the residents ex-

pressed at our 3rd grade grandpar-

ent visit finale. Our residents

have looked forward to the

monthly visits from the 3rd grad-

ers.

Memories are made. Thank you

to all that attended our Celebra-

tion of Women. Musical selec-

tions were provided by Zoey Ag-

nes, Kyra Mortenson and Alexis

Morowski accompanied by Otto

Muecke.

Fun, Fun, Fun is what we used

to describe Nursing Home week at

Luther Memorial Home. Our

overall theme was “United We

Care”. Monday all were invited to

dress up as their favorite superhe-

ro. Residents and staff played

Resident Rights balloon pop in the

morning and staff members were

recognized for their years of ser-

vice and those nominated for the

North Dakota Long Term Care

Association Caregiver award.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES - Lisa Nelson

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: activities@luthermemorialhome.com. Be sure to add the residents’ name in the subject line.

Save the Dates

June 18

Celebration of Men

June 28

LMH Auxiliary Garden

Tour

July 19

LMH Auxiliary Pie Day

& Silent Auction

August 22

LMH Family Picnic

October 14

LMH Auxiliary

Octoberfest

December 2

Hanging of the Greens 2018 LMH King and Queen: Terry Anderson and Dawn Ludwig

Nancy Calson (DON), Jay Hodgson

( L P N ) a n d C o u r t n e y S a v a g e

(CNA/CMA) dressed up in their favorite

era during Throw Back Thursday during

Nursing Home Week.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017 - MAY 23, 2018

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.

Doris Martinson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Douglas & Lisa (Neas) Gigler Joanne Holt Brett & Jackie Ulrich Velma & Clarence Pautz Dalyce Larson Nels Petersen Brad & Karla Thykeson James & Karen Kloster Lavon & Sharon Nelson Truman & Janice Thykeson Dennis Enger Roger & Sharon Gustafson Lowell & Donna Lande Bruce & Lisa Nelson John Freije Rick & Wendy Soholt Kenneth & Lorraine Eken D. Marvon & Carol Johnson Paul & Julie Winger Family & Friends Violet Schuler Brett & Jackie Ulrich William Julson Brett & Jackie Ulrich John & Lorraine Gotteberg Harriet Schmidt Allan & Mary Kville Dale & Faye Helm Earl & Wilma Nelson Merle & Gail Strand Gladys Fugleberg Walter & Violet Rindy Marvin & Ardis Callahan Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Paul & Julie Winger Dorothy Bennett Brett & Jackie Ulrich Rev. Harold & Eunice Vold Delores Fast Lois Smith Pauline Bondy J. & Connie Tupa Muriel Berg Lucille Teigen Craig & Debra Bohlman Gary & Linda Boushey Janice Schuh Dr. Paul & Lois Gillespie Elizabeth Staveteig Roger & Sharon Gustafson Cindy Gustafson

Paul & Julie Winger Family & Friends Carol Jean Nelson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Olaf & Ruth Flaten Lorraine Eken Kevin Eken Lee Ann Strand Clara Evanson Marilyn Koppang Rick & Sue Tastad Vernon Willeson Riverside Church Lavon & Sharon Nelson Harriet Olson Gary & Sharon Amb Family & Friends Michael Berthold Berthold Family David Domier Dale & Beverly Holt Roger Bergstrom Brad & Karla Thykeson Family & Friends Clarence Nelson, Sr. Eric & Linda Knudsvig Floyd & Elaine Aune Tom & Janet Nielson Paul & Julie Winger Bruce & Lisa Nelson Eunice Hams Brett & Jackie Ulrich Melinda Leland Brett & Jackie Ulrich Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Robert & Carolyn Jordahl Earl & Wilma Nelson Marilyn Koppang Shirley Olson Clara Evanson Elenore Grinde Steven & Marion Baker Gerald & Ina Paulson Eric & Linda Knudsvig Tom & Janet Nielson Wayne & Darlene Garrett Marvon & Carol Johnson Curtis & Donna Mark Merle & Gail Strand Delores Evans Floyd & Elaine Aune John & Lorraine Gotteberg Delores Cooper

Paul & Julie Winger Bruce & Lisa Nelson Mayville Women’s Club Elizabeth Bradner Brett & Jackie Ulrich Sandi Anda Earl & Wilma Nelson Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Marilyn Koppang Marion Johnson Allan & Mary Kville Brad & Laurie Papenfuss Elenore Grinde Steven & Marion Baker Elaine Klath Merle & Gail Strand Marvin & Ardis Callahan Rick & Wendy Soholt Delores Evans Floyd & Elaine Aune John & Lorraine Gotteberg Paul & Julie Winger Family & Friends Bobby Noblin Brett & Jackie Ulrich Lynda Bailey Doreen Nelson Evangeline Gaspers Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand John & Lorraine Gotteberg Steven & Marion Baker Dennis & Starr Braaten Paul & Julie Winger Mathy Construction Co. Sandy Edwards Eric & Linda Knudsvig Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Tom & Janet Nielson Paul & Julie Winger Bruce & Lisa Nelson Dewey Olson Eric & Linda Knudsvig Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Ronald Geatz Brett & Jackie Ulrich Phyllis Lundeby Brett & Jackie Ulrich Earl & Wilma Nelson Rick & Wendy Soholt Kazia Gummer Rose Kerlin Richard & Vicki Reddic

Mark & Faye Duncan Luther & Paula Simley Gary & Candace Odegaard Harlan & Marlene Johnson Mark Lundeby Richard & Judy Beck Marilyn Flaten Terry & Mary Stroh John Thompson Ted & Ada Thompson Tom & Vickie Soholt Bruce & Carla Christianson Delores Johnson Ken & Laura Norby Roma Beck Karen Hamre Shirley Beck Dennis Enger Arlie & Peggy Strand Rita Balstad JeanAnn Fugleberg Doug & Cindy Petersen Mark & Kathy Lowe Tim & Tammy Brumfield Neal & Bonnie Messer Betty Lou Thoreson Lorraine Eken Dale & Diane Johnson D. Marvon & Carol Johnson Orland & Carol Niemeier Kenneth & Margaret Dahl William T. Woell J.D. & Mrs. C.J. Motter W. & P. Motter Willis Johnson Carol Lande Merv Carlson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Richie Olson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Donna Mae Olson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Marilyn Anderson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Arlene Peterson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Judy Mortenson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Marvin “Otto” Hoel Brett & Jackie Ulrich Floyd & Elaine Aune

MEMORIALS

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MEMORIALS

Lonny Gunderson Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Lowell Lande Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Earl & Wilma Nelson Delores Evans Brad & Laurie Papenfuss Ethel Coffin Floyd & Corrine Knudson Gudrun Pladson Marvin & Ardis Callahan Steven & Janice Thoreson Ole & Marilyn Aarsvold Peter Thoreson, Jr. David & Dori Lande Marilyn Koppang Paul & Kim Knudsvig Tom & Janet Nielson Paul & Julie Winger Family & Friends

Eleanor Amb Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Ruth & Olaf Flaten Luther & Paula Simley Jim & Christine Holweger Floyd Erickson Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold Tom & Janet Nielson Bo Agnes Lorraine Eken LaVerne Aamold Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Paul & Julie Winger Katherine Wright Brett & Jackie Ulrich

Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Ethel Coffin Lowell Schweigert Dale & Diane Johnson Paul & Julie Winger Duane Nelson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Brad & Laurie Papenfuss Dean & Jane Nelson James Lande Juneal Moen Delores Evans Ethel Coffin Earl & Wilma Nelson Rick & Wendy Soholt Floyd & Elaine Aune Marilyn Koppang Tim & Mary Volk Scott Rosevold Merle & Gail Strand Kent Paulson

Marvin & Ardis Callahan Brad & Karla Thykeson Kazia Gummer Tom & Janet Nielson Molly Lenaburg Bruce & Lisa Nelson Paul & Julie Winger Mary Ann Holsinger Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Bruce & Lisa Nelson Gertrude Anda Brett & Jackie Ulrich Paul & Julie Winger Elaine Viken Brett & Jackie Ulrich Bruce & Lisa Nelson Paul & Julie Winger

OCTOBER 19, 2017 - MAY 23, 2018

Monetary Donations: Aurdal Lutheran Bethany Congregation Bethany WELCA Brett & Jackie Ulrich Denis Moen Estate Dr. Delbert & Marlys Hlavinka Elm River Lutheran

Finley WELCA Gran WELCA Highland Lutheran Linda Ulland Little Forks WELCA Norman Lutheran Benevolence Perry ELCW Ronald Geatz Family

St. Agatha’s Wanda Worrel

DONATIONS & GIFTS

Gifts in Kind: Carol Lande Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Lisa Nelson Lori Powell Melinda Leland Family Renae Basol Sandy Braaten

NEW ADMISSIONS & DISCHARGES

New Admissions: Christina Molfino Esther Bring Marion Ronholm Jean Cameron Eileen McMullen Gayle Brown

Elizabeth Bradner James LeClair John Olson Duane Hart Sharon Aamold Warren Stromberg Eugene Boeddeker

Kim Plank Lorraine Gotteberg Violet Rindy Donna Wilkie Helen Wenaas

Discharges: Margaret Oakland Jean Cameron Duane Hart Christina Molfino Violet Rindy

IN MEMORIUM

In Memorium: Doris Martinson Violet Schuler Dorothy Bennett Carol Jean Nelson Eunice Hams

Melinda Leland Elizabeth Bradner Bobby Noblin Evangeline Gaspers Ronald Geatz Phyllis Lundeby

Marvin “Otto” Hoel Lowell Lande Eleanor Amb LaVerne Aamold Katherine Wright Duane Nelson

Mary Ann Holsinger Gertrude Anda Elaine Viken

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LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME AUXILIARY

2017 Tree of Lights & Dedication

In Honor of: Bob Balstad by Tom & Arlys Balstad LMH Staff & Residents by Shirley Olson Phyllis Dakken by Cheryl Conway Duane Nelson by Jerry & Ina Paulson Our Family by Ron & Joan Amundson

In Memory of: Helen Paulson Simengaard by Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Robert & Virgy Halvorson by Bruce & Lisa Nelson Brian Nelson by Bruce & Lisa Nelson Ron Rodlund by Vernis Krogh Kathy Rodlund by Vernis Krogh

In Honor of: Amy Hovde by Esther Bring In Memory of: Bob Wymore by Lu Wymore Military Veterans by Mayville American Legion Post #8

Harvey & Sylvia Kyllo by Kevin & Kim Kyllo & Family Delores & Harry Hjelmstad by Lyle & Carol Hjelmstad & Family Lloyd & Audrey Erickson by Erickson Family James & Henrietta Strand by Jerry, Jim, Mike & Dean Donna Mae Olson by Hoppy, Sheila, Sharon, Dana & Dan

Silver - $50

In Honor of: LMH Staff & Residents by Brett & Jackie Ulrich Ramona Chamberlain by Sharon Chamberlain Hazel Bird by Tami & John Woxland In Memory of: Karter Krogh by Vernis Krogh Harvey & Sylvia Kyllo by Dean & Kriss Erickson Oliver & Delores Grandalen by Bev & Steve Cornelius Mike Chamberlain by Sharon Chamberlain

Calvin Chamberlain by Sharon Chamberlain Carl Kvislen by Mike & Delores Kvislen Carl Kvislen by Tim Kvislen Family Carol Beck by Kenneth & Mary Knutson Red & Eleanor Soholt by Tami & John Woxland Lorraine Holt by Tami & John Woxland Delores & Orville Lande by Tami & John Woxland Adrian Knudsvig by Marian Knudsvig Ivan Skadeland by The Skadeland Family Beatrice Skadeland by The Skadeland Family

Gold - $100

In Honor of: Our 9 Grandchildren by Dean & Kriss Erickson Margaret Nelson by Sobolik & Nelson Families James & Alvia Flaten by Doug & Karen Osland 68th Wedding Anniversary Irene Lidstrom by Richard & Judy Beck Ardell Meberg by Charlotte Lee Mary Ann Holsinger by Rob Johnston & Stacey Nosbusch As Greetings to: Gary Volk by Diana Tomazich LMH Employees by Pete Schumacker In Memory of: Betty Camp by Audrey Nelson Parents & Brothers & Sisters by Bert & Shirley Holman Jeff Sobolik by Sobolik & Nelson Families Darlyne Brenna by LeRoy Brenna Edith Korsmo by Mayville Lutheran Sunshine Lowell Baldock by Mayville Lutheran Sunshine

Steve Holt by Mayville Lutheran Sunshine Richard (Bud) Homstad by Mayville Lutheran Sunshine Doug Dick by Mayville Lutheran Sunshine John Freije by Mayville Lutheran Sunshine William Julson by Mayville Lutheran Sunshine Darrell Knutsvig by Wanda Knutsvig Walter & Dorothy Osland by Doug & Karen Osland John Osland by Doug & Karen Osland Carl & Ruth Ambroson by Charlotte Lee Elaine Rygg by Donald Rygg Elaine Jacobson by Brad Jacobson Loren Toso by Rob Johnston & Stacey Nosbusch Rex Holsinger by Rob Johnston & Stacey Nosbusch Zane Holsinger by Rob Johnston & Stacey Nosbusch Leonard & Dorothy Marihart by Rob Johnston & Stacey Nosbusch Frank & Colletta Nosbusch by Rob Johnston & Stacey Nosbusch Red & Eleanor Soholt by Rick & Wendy Soholt & Family Orlo & Marge Aasen by Rick & Wendy Soholt & Family Jacque Davis by Molly Lenaburg

Green - $20

Red - $10

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LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME AUXILIARY

2017 Tree of Lights & Dedication

Wendell Torgeson by Vernis Krogh Lorraine Torgeson by Vernis Krogh Katie Bakkum by Vernis Krogh Sharon Dakken by Tom & Arlys Balstad Jeanette Evanson by Truman & Janice Thykeson Doris Wiggen by Truman & Janice Thykeson Mervin Carlson by Elva Carlson Emil & Thelma Ulland by Elva Carlson Ludvig & Agnes Carlson by Elva Carlson Gerald Pietron by Opal Pietron Tom Pietron by Opal Pietron Doris Martinson by Opal Pietron Gust Hanson by Rick & Marilyn Holman Lillian Hanson by Rick & Marilyn Holman Maynard Holman by Rick & Marilyn Holman Minnie Holman by Rick & Marilyn Holman Howard & Betty Thoreson by Terry & Harriet Thoreson Harold & Ellen Ulland by Terry & Harriet Thoreson George Lerom by Terry & Harriet Thoreson Ardell Strand by Helen Strand Christian & Nora Koppang by Helen Strand Mary Klath Mietchen by Orien & Elaine Klath Brian D. Nelson by Earl & Wilma Nelson

Earl Nelson, Sr. by Earl & Wilma Nelson Anna Nelson by Earl & Wilma Nelson William Folk by Earl & Wilma Nelson Mildred Folk by Earl & Wilma Nelson Ivan Skadeland by Mark & Julie Basol & Duane Nelson Gordon Domier by Mark & Julie Basol & Duane Nelson Donald Evans by Delores Evans Pete Nelson by Jerry & Ina Paulson Ida Nelson by Jerry & Ina Paulson Otto & Mabel Spies by Lois Peterson Milton Wolden by Lois Peterson Gary Wolden by Lois Peterson Elwood Hensrud by Lois Peterson Hilma Sommerfeldt by Lois Peterson Our Parents (deceased) by Ron & Joan Amundson Our Parents by Marvin & Ardis Callahan Mr. & Mrs. William Johnsen by Walter & Vi Rindy Mr. & Mrs. William Rindy by Walter & Vi Rindy Harold Moen by Carol Moen

Red - $10

In Honor of: Dolly Lantz by Pat Pladson My Family by Dorothy Grage Lois Hanson by Rick & Marilyn Holman Mary Lou Aamold by Rick & Marilyn Holman Norman Grindeland by Rick & Marilyn Holman Mary Ann Holsinger by Leta Holsinger Elaine Viken by Mike & Jan Knudson Bessie Ulland by Rose Kerlin Kathy Thomas by Rose Kerlin John & Lorraine Gotteberg by Rose Kerlin Fyrne Berthold by Larry & Cheryl Haugen Dorothy Heskin by Larry & Cheryl Haugen Delores Evans by Larry & Cheryl Haugen As Greetings to : Roma Beck by Deborah Beck Harriet Ulland by Opal Pietron Cathy Holweger by Marilyn Holweger Rob Johnston & Stacey Nosbuschby Leta Holsinger Roma Beck by Cheryl Conway Stan Dakken by Cheryl Conway LMH Residents & Staff by Hadley Verwest In Memory of: Joe Beck by Deborah Beck McLain Paulson by Tom & Janet Nielson Helen Paulson by Tom & Janet Nielson Vincent Nielson by Tom & Janet Nielson Jane Nielson by Tom & Janet Nielson Mabel Pederson by Tom & Janet Nielson

Loved Ones by Shirley Peterson Murl Peik by Pat Pladson Elsie Peik by Pat Pladson Burnham Kleveland by Pat Pladson Velma Kleveland by Pat Pladson Larry Kleveland by Pat Pladson Brad Lantz by Pat Pladson Darryl Grage by Dorothy Grage Susan Kainz by Dorothy Grage Herman Bjerke by Dorothy Grage Dick Stallman by Lorraine & John Gotteberg Hazel Gotteberg by Lorraine & John Gotteberg Grace Peterson by Lorraine & John Gotteberg Jenny Juvet by Lorraine & John Gotteberg Knut Juvet by Lorraine & John Gotteberg Oscar Gotteberg by Lorraine & John Gotteberg Hilda Gotteberg by Lorraine & John Gotteberg Lee Holsinger by Leta Holsinger Zane Holsinger by Leta Holsinger Rex Holsinger by Leta Holsinger Loren Toso by Leta Holsinger Deborah Cheryl Kyllo by Mike & Jan Knudson Muriel Larson by Deb & Dwight Garrett Gary Larson by Deb & Dwight Garrett Garth Garrett by Deb & Dwight Garrett Rudy Larson by Deb & Dwight Garrett Hazel Knudson by Larry & Cheryl Haugen Hazel Thykeson by Larry & Cheryl Haugen Roy Bakken by Yvonne Bakken Bill Julson by Mike & Annette Bakken

Blue - $5

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Stan Dakken visiting with Traill County Deputies during “Coffee with a Cop”.

Thursday, June 28th 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Refreshments will be served

at Rainbow Gardens

Not responsible for accidents.

Tour $10.00 Tickets available from LMH Auxiliary

members or at LMH

Johnny Olson (above) and Wes Laughery (below) enjoying

time with ponies brought in by staff, Jay and Rebecca Hodgson

during Petting Zoo.

Carole Amb preparing to quilt with

Quilting with Mary.

2017 Employee Years of Service Awards & Nominees

for ND Long Term Care Association

Caregiver of the Year Award Left: Years of Service Awards:

standing: Victoria Johnson, Kori Fenske, Genelle Dale, Erica Baldock, Ilene Larson and Alice Simengaard.

sitting: Rahni Smith and Elaine Aune.

not pictured: Jennifer Koenig, Vonda Gunderson, Donna Dick and Jean Holter.

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As I walked in the hall, I was greeted by a cheerful call

“Good morning Esther darlin, how are you today?” I love

it. I like living at Luther Memorial Home, there are rea-

sons why I do.

When I first arrived here I realized everyone that

worked here was calling me by name. I was motivated to

try do the same. It takes a special kind of person to work

at a nursing home. Qualities of people working here in-

clude: being friendly, loving, patient, having a healthy

sense of humor and a facing of the truth. These young

people know life is not always easy. We do not become

more graceful as we age, but we can laugh about it. Peo-

ple working here will laugh with us when we need it,

and we are stronger for our laughter. They help us be

the best we can be. We have also found we care

about each other. When I go to bed at night, this

is my home, and I do not wish to be elsewhere.

As residents we have also learned to love

and care for each other. How well we do

here has a lot to do with our attitude

towards ourselves and the people

around us. I know the staff truly

cares for each and every one

of us.

From a Resident's

Perspective …

by Esther Bring

Below: Nominees for Caregiver of the Year Award: Brett Ulrich, Rachel Balstad, Irma Bennett, Julie Johnson, Lisa Nelson, and Lee Ann Strand.

not pictured: Melinda Donohue, Amanda Landa and Jessica Nelson.

Finally the nice weather we all wait for is here! Along with the nice

weather come the birds and flowers we all love to see out our window. To

make things easier for everyone we have purchased hangers that mount on

the wall outside resident windows to hang your bird feeders on.

So please do not bring any Shepard’s hooks or other rods to stick in the

ground. If there is not a hook by your resident’s window please ask and we

will gladly install one for you. Enjoy nature’s beautiful gifts this summer!

Thanks, Lee Brenna

Maintenance Supervisor

Happy Spring from Maintenance!

EDITOR/ADMINISTRATOR

Brett Ulrich

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Doug Petersen, President

Gary Kaldor, Vice President

Brenda Eide, Secretary

Kevin Kyllo

Terry Thoreson

Doug Osland

Alton Anderson

Roger Erickson

Richelle Mewes

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Mayville, ND 58257

Permit No. 7

Postal Customer

“Scooby… A Residents’ Best Friend” Luther Memorial Home’s vision was to have a dog in the facility that would help meet the emotional needs of our residents by providing unconditional love and be- come a part of our home. To promote supervised, casual, and spontane- ous inter-action between ani- mals and people that would enhance quali-ty of life. Scooby has done that for us. Scooby has walked the halls of Luther Memorial Home since Decem-ber of 2010. She was born on October 25th 2007. She will be 11 years old in Octo- ber. Scooby will occasion-ally put on her magicians hat and show us her dis- appearing act, somehow getting out of the courtyard fence. Thank you to the staff members who go the ex- tra mile for our beloved Scooby. We can’t imagine life without her.