March 2016 Sapphire Scene RESIDENT OF THE MONTH: LAURA GEMMELL Laura was born on January 24, 1965 at 1:24 pm in Dillon, Montana. According to her mother, it was a very difficult birth. Her earliest memory is an Easter trip her family took to Roundup to visit her grandparents and the rest of the clan. Her mother was the most inspirational person to her as a child. Laura had two special pets growing up: A cat named Tiny and a small dog named Candy. In the summertime when she was a child she would run around the neighborhood with all her friends, ride bicycles and spend time at the local swimming hole. Her favorite game growing up was Trouble. Laura’s nickname was “Kitten.” As a child, Laura was fearful of bees, darkness and silence. She was also afraid of going blind. She recalls many family gatherings and a Polish rhyme about magpies that she would mime with her hand. Leona Hunt was her best friend in kindergarten and still is to this day. What a wonderful tribute to friendship! In school she always made the honor roll, but her favorite subject to study was Biology. She doesn’t recall ever being a “social butterfly.” As a teenager her idol was Andy Gibb, for no other reason than he was just so cute! She had some pretty unique summer jobs growing up too: Pipe-moving, “flunky,” haying, and selling grit newspaper. Laura served 12 years in the National Guard. During that time she worked as a semi driver and a mechanic. She also worked in the supply room and did clerical work. Her rank was sergeant. She considers the most difficult aspects of participating in the military the physical training required and the tear gas chamber. Laura’s favorite job ever was working at Skeet’s Café. She says they had the best strawberry pie ever! Her ideal job as of today would be “Retirement.” Laura has one daughter, Ashley Lorraine, who is 26 years old. She loves her with all her heart. Ashley’s birth is Laura’s happiest memory. Ashley lives in Texas and has given Laura three beautiful grandchildren, two girls and a boy. Laura says that as a parent she was strict but fair, and describes herself as “happy, happy, happy” in her role as parent and grandparent. Laura has two brothers, both older, Kenny and Gary. Laura was married to her husband, George, for ten years. They met while enlisted in the National Guard. Laura considers the most significant political event in her lifetime to be the administration of Ronald Reagan. If she could live in any other historical time, it would be during the Victorian era. If she could meet any historical figure, it would either be the Pope or Jesus. Her most memorable traveling experiences have been coastal rides and going to Disneyland. Her favorite types of music are classic rock and Christmas music. Her favorite holidays are Easter and Christmas. Her favorite places to visit are the Pacific Coast and the Redwoods in California. As a child she enjoyed visiting The Lagoon in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was also able to bring her own daughter, Ashley, to The Lagoon. The funniest event that Laura can recall happening in her life is the time that her grandfather hit a rainbow trout with his cane at Clark Canyon Dam. The accomplishment Laura is most proud of is her military service of 12 years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and decorating. At this point in her life, her greatest fear is of complete darkness. Laura has lived in Hamilton for two and a half years. Prior to that, she lived ten years in Brookings, Oregon, and was born and raised in Dillon, Montana. Laura’s mom and dad live in the area and she is very close with them. Stop by Canyon View and say hello to Laura. She is a genuinely kind and lovely lady. We’re so glad you’re here with us, Laura, and you have our unending gratitude for your service to our country! Sapphire Scene Sapphire Lutheran Homes, Inc. 501 North 10th Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games! Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games! Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games! Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games! Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck! Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck! Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck! Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck! 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March 2016 Sapphire Scene RESIDENT OF THE MONTH: LAURA GEMMELL Laura was born on January 24, 1965 at 1:24 pm in Dillon, Montana. According to her mother, it was a very difficult birth. Her earliest memory is an Easter trip her family took to Roundup to visit her grandparents and the rest of the clan. Her mother was the most inspirational person to her as a child. Laura had two special pets growing up: A cat named Tiny and a small dog named Candy. In the summertime when she was a child she would run around the neighborhood with all her friends, ride bicycles and spend time at the local swimming hole. Her favorite game growing up was Trouble. Laura’s nickname was “Kitten.” As a child, Laura was fearful of bees, darkness and silence. She was also afraid of going blind. She recalls many family gatherings and a Polish rhyme about magpies that she would mime with her hand. Leona Hunt was her best friend in kindergarten and still is to this day. What a wonderful tribute to friendship! In school she always made the honor roll, but her favorite subject to study was Biology. She doesn’t recall ever being a “social butterfly.” As a teenager her idol was Andy Gibb, for no other reason than he was just so cute! She had some pretty unique summer jobs growing up too: Pipe-moving, “flunky,” haying, and selling grit newspaper. Laura served 12 years in the National Guard. During that time she worked as a semi driver and a mechanic. She also worked in the supply room and did clerical work. Her rank was sergeant. She considers the most difficult aspects of participating in the military the physical training required and the tear gas chamber. Laura’s favorite job ever was working at Skeet’s Café. She says they had the best strawberry pie ever! Her ideal job as of today would be “Retirement.” Laura has one daughter, Ashley Lorraine, who is 26 years old. She loves her with all her heart. Ashley’s birth is Laura’s happiest memory. Ashley lives in Texas and has given Laura three beautiful grandchildren, two girls and a boy. Laura says that as a parent she was strict but fair, and describes herself as “happy, happy, happy” in her role as parent and grandparent. Laura has two brothers, both older, Kenny and Gary. Laura was married to her husband, George, for ten years. They met while enlisted in the National Guard. Laura considers the most significant political event in her lifetime to be the administration of Ronald Reagan. If she could live in any other historical time, it would be during the Victorian era. If she could meet any historical figure, it would either be the Pope or Jesus. Her most memorable traveling experiences have been coastal rides and going to Disneyland. Her favorite types of music are classic rock and Christmas music. Her favorite holidays are Easter and Christmas. Her favorite places to visit are the Pacific Coast and the Redwoods in California. As a child she enjoyed visiting The Lagoon in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was also able to bring her own daughter, Ashley, to The Lagoon. The funniest event that Laura can recall happening in her life is the time that her grandfather hit a rainbow trout with his cane at Clark Canyon Dam. The accomplishment Laura is most proud of is her military service of 12 years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and decorating. At this point in her life, her greatest fear is of complete darkness. Laura has lived in Hamilton for two and a half years. Prior to that, she lived ten years in Brookings, Oregon, and was born and raised in Dillon, Montana. Laura’s mom and dad live in the area and she is very close with them. Stop by Canyon View and say hello to Laura. She is a genuinely kind and lovely lady. We’re so glad you’re here with us, Laura, and you have our unending gratitude for your service to our country!
Sapphire Scene
Sapphire Lutheran Homes, Inc.
501 North 10th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Scottish Irish Festival Fundraising Breakfast/Gourmet BrunchBreakfast/Gourmet BrunchBreakfast/Gourmet BrunchBreakfast/Gourmet Brunch
Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish Join us Sunday, March 13th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an Irish
Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games!Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games!Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games!Breakfast/Gourmet Brunch to raise funds for the Bitterroot Celtic Gathering and Games! Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck!Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck!Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck!Leo the Leprechaun will be there to greet you and give you a bit o’ Irish luck!
For Information ContactFor Information ContactFor Information ContactFor Information Contact
Dominic at 363Dominic at 363Dominic at 363Dominic at 363----2800 (Days)2800 (Days)2800 (Days)2800 (Days) OrOrOrOr
Gary at 360Gary at 360Gary at 360Gary at 360----7570 (Evenings/Weekends)7570 (Evenings/Weekends)7570 (Evenings/Weekends)7570 (Evenings/Weekends)
Our Menu Includes:Our Menu Includes:Our Menu Includes:Our Menu Includes: Brioche French Toast With Berries and Whipped CreamBrioche French Toast With Berries and Whipped CreamBrioche French Toast With Berries and Whipped CreamBrioche French Toast With Berries and Whipped Cream
Celtic Eggs Benedict With Potatoes O’BrienCeltic Eggs Benedict With Potatoes O’BrienCeltic Eggs Benedict With Potatoes O’BrienCeltic Eggs Benedict With Potatoes O’Brien Quiche Du Jour With Fresh Seasonal IngredientsQuiche Du Jour With Fresh Seasonal IngredientsQuiche Du Jour With Fresh Seasonal IngredientsQuiche Du Jour With Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Irish Breakfast: Eggs Any Style, Irish Ham, Sausage, Bacon,Irish Breakfast: Eggs Any Style, Irish Ham, Sausage, Bacon,Irish Breakfast: Eggs Any Style, Irish Ham, Sausage, Bacon,Irish Breakfast: Eggs Any Style, Irish Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Sweet Moor PuddingSweet Moor PuddingSweet Moor PuddingSweet Moor Pudding
Drinks: Coffee, Orange, Apple, Cranberry or Grape Juice,Drinks: Coffee, Orange, Apple, Cranberry or Grape Juice,Drinks: Coffee, Orange, Apple, Cranberry or Grape Juice,Drinks: Coffee, Orange, Apple, Cranberry or Grape Juice,
Residents with meal plans will enjoy this meal as their scheduled brunch.Residents with meal plans will enjoy this meal as their scheduled brunch.Residents with meal plans will enjoy this meal as their scheduled brunch.Residents with meal plans will enjoy this meal as their scheduled brunch. General public and residents without meal plan, the price is $12.General public and residents without meal plan, the price is $12.General public and residents without meal plan, the price is $12.General public and residents without meal plan, the price is $12.
May you always findMay you always findMay you always findMay you always find blue skies above your head,blue skies above your head,blue skies above your head,blue skies above your head, shamrocks beneath your feet,shamrocks beneath your feet,shamrocks beneath your feet,shamrocks beneath your feet, laughter and joy aplenty,laughter and joy aplenty,laughter and joy aplenty,laughter and joy aplenty, kindness from all you meet,kindness from all you meet,kindness from all you meet,kindness from all you meet,
good friends and kin to miss yougood friends and kin to miss yougood friends and kin to miss yougood friends and kin to miss you if ever you choose to roam,if ever you choose to roam,if ever you choose to roam,if ever you choose to roam,
and a path that’s been clearedand a path that’s been clearedand a path that’s been clearedand a path that’s been cleared by angels themselvesby angels themselvesby angels themselvesby angels themselves
to carry you safely home.to carry you safely home.to carry you safely home.to carry you safely home.
Thanks To Our Volunteers and Community
Partners! We Couldn’t Do It Without You!
John and Helen Gurtner Dorothy Allen Wayne Wardwell Peanut Fleenor Barbara Kline MDMH EMT’s Glorian Ainsworth On-the-Edge Band Country Jam Session Bi%erroot Fiddlers Rick and Louise Lockhart Willard Bullock Bo Wherry The Accordion Players Nansu Roddy Leslie Robinson Bi%erroot Public Library Community Pinochle Players Carole Bowman Olson Family Band Hailey Peabody Ruth Plesner Judy Mason Joe Elhard Ila Pizzuto Ravalli County Museum Pat Earnest Bev Humphrey
Jean Roberts The Shenanigans Bi%erroot Humane Associa/on Grace Lutheran Church Faith Lutheran Church Marcus Daly Hospice Markeita Snell Ruth Hazelton Kathy Slinker Pa%y Jackson Nell Knight All Sapphire Bus Donors Star Jameson Arthur Roach Jackie, Bob and their dogs
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Sapphire Lutheran Homes 2016 Free Outdoor Summer Concert
Series Mark your calendars now so you won’t miss our 2016 free evening
outdoor summer concert series to be presented by some of your favorite
Montana ar4sts! BBQ’s begin at 6:00 pm and all
concerts begin at 7:00 pm
Friday, July 1st
“Pine Grass”
Friday, July 8th “Who Dat Band”
Friday, July 15th “Nashville 406”
Friday, July 22nd
“Big Sky Mudflaps”
Chapel Services Thank you to all who lead
our Chapel Services.
Cur/s Brown Pastor John Capen
Pastor Brenda Satrum Pastor Vern Sandersfeld
Gabe and Diane Sandland Presbyterian Ladies
Pastor Peacock Pastor Steve Clark
Pastor Darrel McCall Pastor Fidelis
Rick Gray
THE LEPRECHAUN
In Ireland, I asked a man, how to make a wish come true. He said, “Go catch a leprechaun, that’s all that you have to do.” “How do I catch one?” I asked the chap. “That’s easy,” said he “build a leprechaun trap.” “Here’s a list of what you’ll need: A length of rope, a bundle of s4cks, the gold ring from your right hand, and a horseshoe to ward off his tricks.” “Get him a bunch of clover sprouts and a peacock feather for his hat.” I got the things and set the trap then down with the liFle man I sat. I sang out the magic words the man said the leprechaun would hear then dove on the s4ck pile where the liFle person would appear. The s4cks caved in, my ring vanished and on this you can bet as the liFle man danced away… I wished we’d never met! By: Dominic “Flom O’Nic” Farrenkopf
Resident Birthdays
Sapphire Lutheran Homes
Andree Stevenson 3-11
Margie Jensen 3-17 Peggy Knoblock 3-19
Tom Cousins 3-20
Virginia Folz 3-31
The Manor
Erzsebet Kiss 3– 4
Mercedes Tiller 3– 4 Vi Chays 3-10
Rodney Cole 3-12
Carole Bowman 3-15
BeFy Kibler 3-18
Bob Bachmann 3-22
The Remington
Bonnie Posten 3– 3
Billie Brown 3-24
Canyon View
Kelly Ewalt 3– 2 Tony Sappington 3-10
Barbara Kline 3-26
MEET OUR NEW ACTIVITIES LEADER MEGAN MOORE
Hi, Everyone! My name is Megan Moore. Most of you may
recognize me from waitressing in the kitchen but I’ve decided to switch things up a bit and work in Ac4vi4es! That way I’ll have more 4me to interact with you guys and gals. My mission is to make sure you all have fun and get the chance to go out and do
the things you’d really like to do. Just a liFle background
history about me. I’m born and raised here in Montana. I’ve traveled out of state a few 4mes, but always seemed to be drawn back by the cap4va4ng beauty of our mountains. I grew up racing dirt bikes, fishing, camping and ea4ng worms...eww, I know! And now I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to
work here with all you lovely people. I look forward to geKng to know all of you beFer,
and to be a part of your wonderful journey.
STAFF ANNIVERSARIES
TAMMY THOMAS-5 Years PAT MAHONEY-3 Years
AMANDA THOMPSON-3 Years BETSY DAY-2 Years
JAMES WIBERG-2 Years ANDREW NAGEL-1 Year
Happy St. Patrick’s Day-March 17th Why Shamrocks?
Many claim the shamrock represents faith, hope and love or any number of other
things, but it was actually used by Patrick to teach the mystery of the Holy Trinity and how three things, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, could be separate entities, yet one in