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During this season of Thanksgiving and Christ- mas and the busy holiday season I would like to say thank you to the Mayville community and surrounding areas for the confidence you have shown in Luther Memorial Home. In Sep- tember we welcomed our 2,000 resident to Luther Memorial Home. Thank you for the opportunity and the trust you have in us to care for you or your loved one. We also had 268 ten- ants in Sun Center Apart- ments since it was opened in 1984. We started with only 9 apartments, added 16 in 2000, and another 16 in 2005. We have maintained a constant occupancy throughout those years. This is another sign of the confidence you have in our facility. The North Dakota De- partment of Health was here in August for our annual survey of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. They spent a week inspecting all areas, jotting notes and talk- ing with both residents and staff. I am pleased to say that Luther Memorial Home received 5 minor deficien- cies, all of which have been corrected. LMH continues to be rated as a 5-Star facili- ty which is the highest rat- ing available. The Fire Marshall also paid a visit in July and found zero deficiencies. This is an example of the fine work our staff does in maintaining our high stand- ard here at Luther Memorial Home. Hats off to our fan- tastic staff! I would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation the $10,000 donation Luther Memorial Home received from the estate of Jo Ewen. Knowing how much Jo enjoyed the outdoors and gardens we used part of the donation to buy permanent lawn fix- tures for the courtyard. Our residents certainly enjoy going outside during the spring and summer months and the furniture is a nice addition. Donald and Ardyce Newman also bequeathed $45,000 to Luther Memori- al Home from the Newman remainder trust. A portion will be used as an ongoing scholarship for the nursing students at Mayville State University. My sincere thanks to these individuals for thinking of Luther Me- morial Home with their be- quests. These donations will certainly make a difference in the quality of life for our residents and future nursing students. Again, thank you. We will face many chal- lenges with the State Legis- lature in the upcoming year. The State of North Dakota will be cutting our rates by $500,000 per year in fund- ing starting in January 2017. We have been work- ing closely with our three State Legislatures and have assurances they will make our needs known to the new Governor. Without this funding, Luther Memorial Home will certainly lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. This cut will affect all of us and we are looking for ways to cut our budget without jeopardizing our quality of care. Rest assured, quality of care is not an area that we will compromise. As the Christmas season approaches we will be hav- ing our annual Hanging of FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR - Brett R. Ulrich Luther Memorial Home Mayville, ND Fall - Winter 2016 the Greens on Sunday, De- cember 4 th . Families are invited to help residents decorate their rooms and to participate in the Tree of Lights & Dedication. There will be refreshments and special music by Noel Kan- gas and Lesley Buegel. You may purchase a dedi- cation angel ornament for the Tree of Lights either at LMH front reception desk, from Activity Department or by completing and mail- ing form at the back of this newsletter to LMH. It is a wonderful way to acknowledge a loved one. We look forward to seeing you on December 4 th . May you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas season and a special thank you to all the staff that make Luther Memorial Home such an exceptional place to be. SILVER LININGS Our residents love parades! Thank you Mayville Summerfest Committee for routing your parade to our nursing home!

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Page 1: SILVER LININGS - Luther Memorial Home · Karen Levang Ole & Marilyn Aarsvold Kent & Patty Gronlie Marvin & Ardis Callahan Donald Cannon Delbert & Marlys Hlavinka Kazia Gummer John

During this season of

Thanksgiving and Christ-

mas and the busy holiday

season I would like to say

thank you to the Mayville

community and surrounding

areas for the confidence you

have shown in Luther

Memorial Home. In Sep-

tember we welcomed our

2,000 resident to Luther

Memorial Home. Thank

you for the opportunity and

the trust you have in us to

care for you or your loved

one. We also had 268 ten-

ants in Sun Center Apart-

ments since it was opened

in 1984. We started with

only 9 apartments, added 16

in 2000, and another 16 in

2005. We have maintained

a constant occupancy

throughout those years.

This is another sign of the

confidence you have in our

facility.

The North Dakota De-

partment of Health was here

in August for our annual

survey of the Medicare and

Medicaid programs. They

spent a week inspecting all

areas, jotting notes and talk-

ing with both residents and

staff. I am pleased to say

that Luther Memorial Home

received 5 minor deficien-

cies, all of which have been

corrected. LMH continues

to be rated as a 5-Star facili-

ty which is the highest rat-

ing available.

The Fire Marshall also

paid a visit in July and

found zero deficiencies.

This is an example of the

fine work our staff does in

maintaining our high stand-

ard here at Luther Memorial

Home. Hats off to our fan-

tastic staff!

I would like to

acknowledge with deep

appreciation the $10,000

donation Luther Memorial

Home received from the

estate of Jo Ewen. Knowing

how much Jo enjoyed the

outdoors and gardens we

used part of the donation to

buy permanent lawn fix-

tures for the courtyard. Our

residents certainly enjoy

going outside during the

spring and summer months

and the furniture is a nice

addition.

Donald and Ardyce

Newman also bequeathed

$45,000 to Luther Memori-

al Home from the Newman

remainder trust. A portion

will be used as an ongoing

scholarship for the nursing

students at Mayville State

University. My sincere

thanks to these individuals

for thinking of Luther Me-

morial Home with their be-

quests. These donations will

certainly make a difference

in the quality of life for our

residents and future nursing

students. Again, thank you.

We will face many chal-

lenges with the State Legis-

lature in the upcoming year.

The State of North Dakota

will be cutting our rates by

$500,000 per year in fund-

ing starting in January

2017. We have been work-

ing closely with our three

State Legislatures and have

assurances they will make

our needs known to the new

Governor. Without this

funding, Luther Memorial

Home will certainly lose

hundreds of thousands of

dollars. This cut will affect

all of us and we are looking

for ways to cut our budget

without jeopardizing our

quality of care. Rest

assured, quality of care is

not an area that we will

compromise.

As the Christmas season

approaches we will be hav-

ing our annual Hanging of

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR - Brett R. Ulrich

Luther Memorial Home

Mayville, ND

Fall - Winter 2016

the Greens on Sunday, De-

cember 4th. Families are

invited to help residents

decorate their rooms and to

participate in the Tree of

Lights & Dedication. There

will be refreshments and

special music by Noel Kan-

gas and Lesley Buegel.

You may purchase a dedi-

cation angel ornament for

the Tree of Lights either at

LMH front reception desk,

from Activity Department

or by completing and mail-

ing form at the back of this

newsletter to LMH. It

is a wonderful way to

acknowledge a loved one.

We look forward to seeing

you on December 4th.

May you all have a

wonderful and blessed

Christmas season and a

special thank you to all

the staff that make Luther

Memorial Home such an

exceptional place to be.

SILVER LININGS

Our residents love parades!

Thank you Mayville Summerfest Committee

for routing your parade to our nursing home!

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continue to write your story

with God and be in relation-

ship with God. May God

continue to bless and keep

you in this journey.

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FROM THE CHAPLAIN - Nathan Strong

The holidays are soon

upon us. We shall gather

together rushing around to

make sure that everything is

so perfect and that we have

everything that we want.

Yet in the midst of this

rushing and anxiety, we can

miss the people that are

truly at the heart of the

holidays. We may think of

the food and the presents

but it is truly the people that

are the gifts that we have

this year and the memories

that we share throughout the

whole year.

Once a year, we are

called to do that as a nation

on Thanksgiving. While this

is a national holiday, it can

help us as Christians and

families as well. You can

gather together and perhaps

share what is on your list:

1. List one thing that

you are glad you have.

(This is something that you

can buy.)

2. List one thing that

you are glad you have.

(This is something that you

cannot buy.)

3. Think of one person

who is family who you are

thankful for. Talk to them

and thank them.

4. Think of one person

who is not a family member

who you are thankful for.

Now write them a thank

you.

5. Thinking of the next

year, what would you like

to do (by yourself).

6. Thinking of the next

year, what would you like

to do as a family (include as

much of your family as you

are able).

7. Thinking of next year,

what do you feel God is

calling you to do.

Yet when we gather for

Christmas, may you cherish

the gift of the people that

surround and God who gave

you this gift of life. As we

continue on this journey of

life and faith, may you

Holiday Meals

Family members are welcome to share a holiday

meal with their loved one. There is a limit of 4 guests

per resident. The cost will be $10.00 for holiday

meals which are Thanksgiving Day dinner, Christ-

mas 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 one week notice to

ensure adequate food can be prepared.

Deadline for Thanksgiving is

Thursday, November 17th

Deadline for Christmas is

Friday, December 18th

Thank You and Happy Holidays

FROM THE DIETITIAN

- Stacey Nosbusch

top: Eleanor Amb &

family at the Family Picnic

left:

Phyllis Enger enjoying

Rainbow Gardens

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“what is my name?” or say

“do you remember me?”

Because this can become

stressful for the resident as

they actually can’t remem-

ber. The resident may be

upset when they realize

they didn’t remember their

family or a friend. Bring

something with you to look

at such as old family pic-

tures. Someone with de-

mentia may not remember

what happened yesterday,

but they can recall things

from years ago. Most of all

smile, spend time, and lis-

ten to their stories even if

you have heard them a 100

times before because there

will come a day you won’t

hear those stories

again.

This summer

we were blessed with

some very nice new

youth volunteers,

Nova, Simon and Ella

Abler, Morgan Palmer

and Lora Teigland.

Thank you for assist-

ing activities staff and

Save the Dates

November 11

Veteran’s Day Program

November 23

Thanksgiving Day

Service

December 4

Hanging of the Greens

December 8

Blue Christmas Service

December 15

LMH Cookie Sampler

December 22

LMH Resident

Christmas Party

spending time with our resi-

dents.

The LMH Auxiliary

Garden tour was a huge

success. I would like to

thank Nancy & Darrin

Bjerke, Ina & Jerry Paul-

son, Sarah & Paul Batesel,

Otto & Maureen Muecke,

Bonnie & Tim Okeefe, and

Lisa Rakowski & John

Klabo, and Sandy Braaten

of Rainbow Gardens for

sharing their gardens.

Looking ahead we will

be recognizing LMH resi-

dents and staff who served

in the armed forces at our

Veterans Program planned

for Nov 11 at 2pm in the

LMH dining room. Enter-

tainment will be provided

by Kathryn Funseth. We

will also be viewing a

slideshow of LMH Veteran

residents and staff. Colors

will be presented by the

MayPort Color Guard and

lunch provided by the VFW

Auxiliary.

We are pleased to an-

nounce that Aasen Drug

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Do you find visiting resi-

dents at a nursing home a

challenge? Do you struggle

with what to say? Our resi-

dents love to have visitors;

they love to hear about your

family, current events and

things going on in the com-

munity. Some of our resi-

dents have dementia, they

may repeat themselves, or

they may not recognize

their family. This can be

very difficult. I would like

to share with you a bit of

what we reviewed at a

recent conference. One sug-

gestion for these times is to

greet the resident by their

name and tell them your

name. Please don’t ask,

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES - Lisa Nelson

will again host the LMH

Angel Tree.

With Thanksgiving and

Christmas just around the

corner, please take time to

remember your family and

friends with a phone call,

e-mail, a letter, pictures, or

just stop by for a cup of cof-

fee and share some conver-

sation, stories and enjoy the

moment. The coffee is

always on.

I hope you all have been

keeping up to date and read-

ing our weekly article

“Greetings from the Home

Front” printed in the Traill

County Tribune and Steele

County Press, written by

Molly Lenaburg.

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.

Ladies making refrigerator pickles

Viola Sparrow in Quilting with Mary

Marlan Fugleberg with 3rd Graders for Grandparent Visit

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MAY 11, 2016 - OCTOBER 21, 2016

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.

Ruth Ambroson Carl & Eileen Karge

Barb Fugleberg Mark & Mary Jo Amb Brad & Karla Thykeson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Thoreson, Jr. Kris Domier Philip & Lisa McKiernan John & Lorraine Gotteberg Friends & Family

Ethel Smith Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Eleanor Bjerke Lynn & Elizabeth Bring Brudvik Law Office Jake Whetsell Stacey Nosbusch Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Lydell Sannes Brett & Jackie Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Julie Hanson

George Staveteig Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Elizabeth Staveteig

Lavon Fugleberg Brett & Jackie Ulrich Merle & Gail Strand Earl & Wilma Nelson Kenneth & Margaret Dahl Tom & Janet Nielson John & Lorraine Gotteberg Steve & Marjorie Fugleberg Orland & Carol Niemeier Marvin & Ardis Callahan Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Brad & Karla Thykeson Janice Carr David Wigen

Beverly Hamre Brett & Jackie Ulrich Beverly Nelson Tom & Janet Nielson Stacey Nosbusch Julie Hanson

Bernice Kjorvestad Brett & Jackie Ulrich Stacey Nosbusch Julie Hanson

Karen Levang Kent & Patty Gronlie

Donald Cannon Delbert & Marlys Hlavinka Kazia Gummer John & Debra Merkel

Brett & Jackie Ulrich John & Lorraine Gotteberg

Carolyn Roan Brett & Jackie Ulrich Earl & Wilma Nelson Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Keith & Ann Anderson Neil & Karen Otteson Stacey Nosbusch Thomas & Janet Nielson Paul & Julie Winger Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Rudolph Smith Tom & Janet Nielson Brett & Jackie Ulrich

Stephen Eastvold Lavon & Sharon Nelson John & Lorraine Gotteberg

Christopher Skadeland Brett & Jackie Ulrich Ardis Haaland Carol Domier Paul & Julie Winger Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Denis Svedjan Brett & Jackie Ulrich Harvey & Karen Wall Grant & Mary Zerbe Paul & Ferne Zerbe Galen & Karla Zerbe Paul & Julie Winger Julie Hanson Family & Friends

Oliver Grandalen Brett & Jackie Ulrich Brad & Laurie Papenfuss Dean & Jane Nelson Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Olaf & Ruth Flaten Floyd & Elaine Aune Earl & Wilma Nelson Clara Evanson John & Lorraine Gotteberg Stacey Nosbusch Thomas & Janet Nielson M.K. & Char Gunderson Michael & Melissa Bring Orland & Carol Niemeier Ole & Marilyn Aarsvold Marvin & Ardis Callahan Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Merle & Gail Strand Zimney Foster, P.C. Shirley Olson Thelma Eide

Mark & Mary Jo Amb John & Tami Woxland Paul & Julie Winger Daniel & Ladonna Nelson David Wigen Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Family & Friends

Tom Brendsel John & Lorraine Gotteberg Paul & Bonnie Enger

Joann Ewen Brett & Jackie Ulrich Barb Gilbertson Mervin & Elva Carlson Floyd & Elaine Aune Carol Domier Maxine Garrett John & Lora Cunningham Ole & Marilyn Aarsvold Paul & Julie Winger Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Family & Friends

Jenny Karboviak John & Lorraine Gotteberg Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Ruth Juvet Glaser John & Lorraine Gotteberg Kazia Gummer

Sam Oxton Brett & Jackie Ulrich Marian Johnson Robert & Judy Burner Margit Eastman Family & Friends Steven & Marion Baker Brad & Laurie Papenfuss Walter & Violet Rindy American Center for Philanthropy Julie Hanson

Henry Finstrom Brett & Jackie Ulrich Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Julie Hanson

William Bolken Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

Delores Grandalen Brett & Jackie Ulrich Shirley Olson Brad & Laurie Papenfuss Olaf & Ruth Flaten Earl & Wilma Nelson Thelma Eide Darrin & Nancy Bjerke

Mark & Mary Jo Amb John & Tami Woxland Michael & Melissa Bring Marvin & Ardis Callahan Orland & Carol Niemeier M.K. & C.E. Gunderson Olav & Marilyn Aarsvold Walter & Violet Rindy Marian Johnson Vernon Willeson Clara Evanson Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Zimney Foster, P.C. Tom & Janet Nielson Floyd & Elaine Aune Paul & Julie Winger Paul & Bonnie Enger Daniel & Ladonna Nelson David Wigen Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Family & Friends

LaVonne Ulrich Jeff & Lee Ann Strand Shirley Olson Rick & Wendy Soholt Floyd & Elaine Aune Susan Johnson Daniel & Ladonna Nelson Eric & Linda Knudsvig Darrin & Nancy Bjerke Gary & Andrea Brend Tom & Janet Nielson Orien & Elaine Klath Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Eunice Klabo Brett & Jackie Ulrich Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Richard & Vicki Fugleberg Marvin & Ruth Hagen Earl & Wilma Nelson Tom & Janet Nielson Harriet Schmidt Caroline Tunseth Clara Evanson Elenore Grinde Shirley Olson Paul & Julie Winger Mr. & Mrs. Peter Thoreson Carol Kost Lavon & Sharon Nelson David Wigen Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Marvin Johnson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

MEMORIALS

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MEMORIALS

Leonard Aamold Brett & Jackie Ulrich Olaf & Ruth Flaten Richard & Vicki Fugleberg Marvin & Ruth Hagen Earl & Wilma Nelson Tom & Janet Nielson Shirley Olson Accurate Profile Grinding, LLC Paul & Julie Winger David Wigen Marvin & Ardis Callahan Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Robert Strand Mervin & Elva Carlson Marvin & Ruth Hagen David Wigen Lavon & Sharon Nelson James Evanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson

Jerry Carter Ernest & Nancy Fyre Eric & Linda Knudsvig Julie Hanson

Lillian Berg Brett & Jackie Ulrich Eric & Linda Knudsvig Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Tom & Janet Nielson Molly Lenaburg Wayne & Darlene Garrett Lavon & Sharon Nelson Julie Hanson Paul & Julie Winger

Merlin Alm Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

Raymond Gulbranson Brett & Jackie Ulrich David Wigen Bob & Lu Wymore Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Shirley Peterson Clara Evanson Mervin & Elva Carlson Earl & Wilma Nelson Kazia Gummer Delores Evans Molly Lenaburg

Ron Enger J. David & Elaine Vold Marvin & Ardis Callahan Kenneth & Jean Brustad Kazia Gummer John & Lorraine Gotteberg Julie Hanson Bruce & Lisa Nelson Paul & Julie Winger Tom & Janet Nielson

Madelyn Midstokke Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

Westley Todd Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

Florence Ludwig Mervin & Elva Carlson Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Bruce & Lisa Nelson Paul & Julie Winger

Edwin Kroeplin Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

Lucille Engebretson Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

Louise Tunseth Mervin & Elva Carlson Kenneth & Lorraine Eken Clara Evanson

George Berg Mervin & Elva Carlson

Donald Olson Clara Evanson

Rose Kvernen Brett & Jackie Ulrich Julie Hanson

In Honor of Gladwin & Mary Lynne’s 50th wedding anniversary Carol Anderson Family

MAY 11, 2016 - OCTOBER 21, 2016

Monetary Donations: Barbara Hettervig Ethel Smith Family Goose River Bank Jean Capouch Family Lynn & Elizabeth Bring NDLTCA

Stordahl Welca The Harvey J. and Helen M. Lilleberg Endowment Fund of InFaith Community Foundation Thomas & Wanda Hart

Gifts in Kind: Al & Irma Bennett Alice Simengaard Bruce Nelson Dennis Svedjan Family Finley Lutheran Church Jackie Lucas

DONATIONS & GIFTS

Jean Capouch Family Leonard Aamold Family LMH Auxiliary Molly Lenaburg Opal Pietron

IN MEMORIUM

In Memorium: Lydell Sannes Beverly Hamre Bernice Kjorvestad Carolyn Roan Christopher Skadeland

Denis Svedjan Oliver Grandalen Joann Ewen Sam Oxton Henry Finstrom William Bolken

Delores Grandalen Marvin Johnson Eunice Klabo Leonard Aamold Merlin Alm Lillian Berg

Raymond Gulbranson Madelyn Midstokke Westley Todd Edwin Kroeplin Lucille Engebretson Rose Kvernen

NEW ADMISSIONS & DISCHARGES

New Admissions Phyllis Enger Cathy Holweger William “Billy” Bolken Phyllis Dakken Gerald Christensen Joann Ewen Christopher Skadeland Deborah Bianchi Muriel Dacar

Shirley Radloff June Hanson Constance Strand Merlin Alm Gary Volk Marjorie Lennox Algert Krieger Dennis Schafer Ardis Storebo Gerald Storebo

Delores Paulson Terry Anderson Gerald Brainerd Westley Todd Audrey Nettum Kenneth Davidson Wayne Hurt Theodore Vines Dennis Enger

Discharges: Betty Lou Thoreson Phyllis Dakken Gerald Christensen Christopher Larson Bruce Ovind Marjorie Lennox Maxine Grabinski

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As holiday gift

giving begins,

please remem-

ber 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

caregiver know so they can

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FROM SOCIAL SERVICES - Jessica Nelson

mark it after it has been

tried on. Every year we

have so many beautiful

items that come through the

laundry 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 items. FYI: We

have found that fleece items

right: Karla Knudsvig winner of

LMH Auxiliary Quilt

left: Helen Knudsvig purchased

ticket for Karla & Dan Knudsvig

do not tolerate the heat in

the dryers well and the gar-

ments become scratchy, so

for your loved one’s com-

fort it is best to avoid this

type of fabric.

A reminder regarding

holiday decorations:

1. NO live or real Christ-

mas 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!!!

Residents enjoying Rainbow Gardens

above: Melinda Leland at Rainbow Gardens

Right: Duane Nelson

shucking corn

Residents/tenants and family members – show

you care for those who care for you or your

loved one. The North Dakota Long Term Care

Association (NDLTCA) would like to honor and

recognize that special person who makes a dif-

ference in your life.

Long term care staff who substantially enhance

the quality of life for residents/tenants in the

North Dakota long term care facilities deserve

the Caregiver award.

How to submit a nomination criteria:

Long term care residents/tenants or family mem-

bers may nominate someone for this award.

Established in 2000, the award provides recogni-

tion for any long term care employee.

1. The caregiver must be nominated by a

resident/tenant or family member.

2. The caregiver must be employed in a North

Dakota long term care facility.

3. All entries must be postmarked by the first

Friday in February, and be mailed to:

North Dakota Long Term Care Association,

1900 North 11th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501

4. The judging of this award is based on how

the caregiver substantially enhances the

quality of life of residents/tenants.

A cash award will be presented to recipient(s)

during the annual NDLTCA Spring Convention

in Bismarck. All nominees will receive a Certifi-

cate of Outstanding Achievement from

NDLTCA and be listed in the Caregiver

Booklet. For more information, contact LMH at

701-786-3401 or Carol Ternes at 701-222-0660.

Caregiver Award nominations

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Cherished Hopes provides a

“Fun in Life” experience for

LMH Resident

“I wish I could take my

mom and sister to dinner

when she is here visiting me

from Maine” - that was the

simple wish of LMH resident

Delberta Rossignol. So Lisa

Del on the ride to Grand

Forks while Molly Lenaburg

drove.

Everyone had a wonderful

time enjoying different din-

ner entrees and desserts at the

Red Lobster. Del came home

with several boxes of lefto-

vers and two bags of those

delicious cheese biscuits. She

said she was looking forward

to enjoying them the next

day. Del said making this

wish come true was

“Absolutely the Best”. The

big smile on her face certain-

ly indicated that was true.

The activities staff and

Cherished Hopes are happy

that we could be a part of

Del’s a “Fun in Life” experi-

ence. Anyone wishing to do-

nate to Cherished Hopes can

do so through the activities

office at LMH. It is a nice

way to make someone else’s

day a little brighter.

Hanson Transitions to North Dakota Center for

Nursing Board of Directors Presidency

Julie Hanson, RN, BSN, recently transitioned into

her new role as President of the North Dakota Center

for Nursing’s Board of Directors. Hanson previously

served as President-Elect and prior, Secretary on the

Center for Nursing’s Board. As President, Hanson

will serve for two years.

Hanson, Director of Nursing at Luther Memorial

Home in Mayville, North Dakota, says she is both

excited and honored to serve as the Center’s Presi-

dent.

“I am greatly honored to be stepping into this new leadership role,” says

Hanson. “The North Dakota Center for Nursing has grown tremendously

over its past five years and accomplished so much for our nursing communi-

ty. With so many exciting endeavors in the near future, I couldn’t be happi-

er to continue moving the Center forward as President. I’m really proud of

our work and am really excited to see what the future has in store.”

The ND Center for Nursing was created in 2011 as a centralized coordi-

nating organization for North Dakota’s nursing community. The mission of

the North Dakota Center for Nursing is to guide the ongoing development of

a well-prepared and diverse nursing workforce to meet the needs of the citi-zens of North Dakota through research, education, recruitment and reten-

tion, advocacy and public policy.

Looking for a New Career?

Do you enjoy working with people?

Luther Memorial Home is one of the larg-

est employers in Traill County. We offer

a very good benefit package that includes

BC/BS health insurance, 401K retirement

plan options, flexible spending accounts,

scholarships and excellent wages!

We offer job positions in these areas:

Activities Transport Aide Dietary

Certified Nurses Aide Maintenance

Housekeeping & Laundry Nursing

If you are looking for a career change

or something new, check us out!

Applications are available at the

front reception desk at Luther

Memorial Home or online at

www.luthermemorialhome.com.

AA/EOE

Luther Memorial Home is the Place for YOU!!

Nelson, Ac-

tivity Director

at LMH, went

to work. She

contacted

Cherished

Hopes to seek

funding in

order to help

with Del’s

request. Cher-

ished Hopes is

a program

provided by

the North Da-

kota Long Term Care Asso-

ciation to assist facilities with

granting wishes to residents

in a Long Term Care Facili-

ty. These are not big wishes –

many residents would like to

just go fishing one more time

or go to a ball game or even

just out to dinner. They are

not costly wishes but do take

more money than most resi-

dents have. A Cherished

Hopes committee reviews

each wish application to de-

termine eligibility and feasi-

bility of providing funds for

the wish. Twice a year raffles

are held at NDLTCA con-

ventions and conferences to

raise funds. Cherished Hopes

bracelets are also sold

throughout the year.

Del was all smiles and

excited on Thursday, Sep-

tember 1st when the LMH

van took her to the Red Lob-

ster in Grand Forks for din-

ner. She was met there by

her mother, Pat Rossignol

from Maine plus Julie John-

son, a CNA at LMH. Del’s

sister, Marena Gunderson

from Hatton, accompanied

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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

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Mayville, ND 58257

Permit No. 7

Postal Customer

Proceeds from the Tree of Lights &

Dedication will go toward LMH Auxiliary

Project Fund

Ornaments: Blue - $5 Red - $10 Green - $20 Silver - $50 Gold - $100

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: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

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!

Tree will be dedicated December 4, 2016