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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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!
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
“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
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
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