Morrow Home Community

Newsletter of Morrow Home Community • Sparta, WI 54656 • (608) 269-3168

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Messenger Along County Highway E18 in Central Iowa, the Town of Pilot Mound (population 173) has a sign posted at each end of town which reads. “Next 5 Exits Pilot Mound”. In reality these are just five streets that turn off of E18. This is a small rural community trying to act like a big city. But these highway signs also demonstrate civic pride, honor, and distinction by Pilot Mound residents. This spring along South Water Street in Sparta, Morrow Home Community has erected three new signs plus one refurbished sign that also show our civic pride, honor and distinction. Driving north you will see the new signs: BridgePath, MaryCrest and Homestead. The Young At Heart sign, previously designated for the nursing home, was refurbished with new illuminated panels announcing that our quality child center “Serves the Sparta Area”. Due to the growth and development of our ministries, it is important for way finding to have signs for our ministries. Our fire department recently thanked us for the new signs that will help facilitate emergency response. We worked with two local and very-talented Sparta artists for the construction and sign design. Reinhard Mueller constructed the brick bases and Norb Brown designed and installed the illuminated signs. Reinhard leads the “Five Shovel Men” who have constructed four beautiful Sparta bridges over that past five years. (Please see page 3 for their latest endeavor, The Mary Morrow Bridge.) Norb Brown has

Michael’s MessageSign(s) of the Times By Michael Bonello, Executive Director

designed and installed many quality signs in our community and the surrounding area. He crafted the original Morrow Memorial Home sign over 20 years ago and that is now our Young at Heart Child Center sign. Both men are true artists and it shows in the beautiful Morrow Home Community signs now gracing South Water Street. These signs, along with the one currently in use for the nursing home, designate our ministries and the wide continuum of care we provide to the community. Since 1917, we have grown from a “Home of the Aged” to an organization serving people from age six weeks to over 100 years. Our housing options range from Independent Living to Assisted Living to Advanced Assisted Living/Dementia Care to Skilled Nursing to Medicare Skilled Rehabilitation Services. This is the sign of the times – to serve God’s people in a variety of housing settings based upon people’s needs and desires. Now we truly have signs that show civic pride, honor and distinction of our ministries – those we serve and those who serve as we continue our “Christian Tradition of Caring”. Soon, with the advent of a new Nursing Home sign, we will be like Pilot Mound, Iowa and can say

“Next 5 Exits Morrow Home Community”.

In Christ,Michael

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NEW TO OUR HOMEWe welcome the following people who have joined our senior living family between the dates of January 24 and July 1, 2014:PARKVIEW INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTSMary PalubickiMARYCREST INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTSPhyllis Abbott Cecilia Jacobson, from Nursing HomeCarolyn Hensdersin Gene & Arlys MillerBRIDGEPATH ADVANCED ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CAREArthur Constable Fred Schoberth, from HomesteadVirginia Dickman, from Homestead Maxine Vieth, from Nursing HomeRobert Manke, from Nursing Home Wilda Vieth, from Nursing HomeEvelyn Olson, from MaryCrest

We also welcome the following people who have become a part of our nursing home between the dates of January 24, and July 1, 2014:Maxine Baker Florence ObrochtaDorothy Betthauser David OsuskiJean Brown Jane PfaffLorraine Brown Mary RobinsonSuzanne Chapiewsky William SchamensBud Cole, from Parkview Charlotte SenzJeannette Greeno Evelyn Smith, from MaryCrestNorman Hanson Shirley SnowMary Jane Hem, from BridgePath Billie WagonerKenneth Kennedy John WalkerGloria Kunert Duane WenzelRobert Langwill, from BridgePath Louise Wilson, from MaryCrestJune Lawrence Imelda Wright

PROUD TO HAVE PROVIDED SERVICEWe are proud to have been able to provide services for the following people who have returned home or to another setting between the dates of January 24, and July 1, 2014:

CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY MORROW’S ATTIC FOR SERVING MORROW HOME AND THE COMMUNITY WITH YOUR FAITHFUL SERVICES AT THE STORE FOR 5 YEARS! THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE!

EASTER BUNNY SMILES

SWEET POTATO BUDS

Melaine SavorMichael SchaitelDonamae SchlaverTodd ShapiroCarol SlawsonLois StubrudMarvel ThomasMaxine ViethDorothy WaltersMargorie WangenRobert Zuege

Phyllis AbbottBarbara AkersGloria AmesLaVon ColemanHelen DonskeyArvilla CrockerJohn DanielsonJames EdwardsIrma GatesEleanor HansenHarley HowardArlene HutsonCecilia Jacobson

Donald KirkJo MachotkaRobert MankeRichard MorrellEvelyn OlsonGregory OlsonLeona ParkerGrace PierceGerald PischkeSue QuackenbushBruce RandallDarlene RichardRuth Rynes

Nikki Stark, Culinary, as Easter Bunny, and Nursing Home residents Janet Krotzman, left, and Bernie VanKirk, right.

Residents team with staff: Who can sprout the best sweet potato! Left, Emily Bouzek, Staff Ed Director, and Helen Webb. Right, Joyce Swensenand Tabitha Morfitt, Rec Therapy

National Certified Nursing Assistants Week June 9-13. Celebrations were held each day for all shifts. Pictured is CNA Brittney Leis and resident Doris Nading.

CNAs: Thank you again and again for all you do each and every day! The tender, skilled care you provide truly touches lives and makes them better. Thank you for being a caregiver and thank you for making Morrow Home a wonderful place to be! I am very proud to be associated with such a dedicated group of caregivers!

Todd Ramlet, Nursing Home Administrator

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MORROW HOME HIGHLIGHTS SPECIAL DAYS OF RESIDENTS

Birthdays are recognized throughout the Morrow Home campus for residents, child care, and staff. A milestone birthday made the paper when MaryCrest resident Ida Meissner turned 100 years old! Pictured left with her family, an Open House was held for all to congratulate Ida on this special birthday. Wedding anniversaries are also recognized. What a privilege to wish Homestead residents George and Dolores Leis a wonderful 70th Wedding Anniversary! (Pictured on right above.)

PARKVIEW RESIDENTS HOST MARY MORROW BRIDGE DEDICATIONA large crowd gathered behind Parkview Apartments to dedicate the newest bridge in Sparta. Morrow Home is so honored to have been a part of making this bridge a reality. The Mary Morrow Bridge spans Beaver Creek and is located on the East side of Parkview. The name was suggested by Morrow Home Community and adopted by the bridge builders and the City of Sparta. Morrow Home extends an invitation when in Sparta to stop and view the intricate detail of the bridge, held together by wooden dowels called treenails. Pictured right are the five Shovel Men at the structure’s dedication ceremony. They are, from left, Jerry Kast, Reinhard Mueller, Al Jenkins, Jim Cook and Kerry Schumann.

The Meissner Transitional

Rehabilitation Wing at Morrow Home provides

on-site Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

“I spent much of my career as a nurses’ aide and never felt that I would need rehab or outpatient therapy. The quality of care was great. Staff started strengthening my upper body first and within a week I got strength so fast. If something happens to me again, I would come back to Morrow Home.” Carol Slawson

You Do Have A Choice! Choose Morrow Home!

Carol Slawson and Jackie Sands, OT

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MORROW HOME “SALUTES THOSE WHO SERVE” AT BUTTERFEST PARADE

Nursing Home King Carrol Sipesand Queen Frances Schanofer

Statue of LibertyAnne Snell

Assisted Living Queen Reva Jo Parkhurst and King Frank Brabant

Dan Hesse, Michael Lawrence, Jan & Todd Ramlet, Emily Bouzek, Anne Snell, Kessa Hughes, Evie Smith, Lindsay Wiebel

Morrow Home Float featuring the vintage 1948 GMC, COE (Cab Over Engine) truck owned by Nate Kenworthy, always great for the float!

Appreciation from Michael Bonello, Executive Director Thank you to Dan and his men who worked hard before and after to get everything set up - the grounds, the chairs, tables, tents, sidewalk markers, refuse cans; always so organized. The Float was Great!!! Todd and his team did an awesome job. Some veterans came up to me and thanked me for the very meaningful float. The “Salute to Those Who Serve” won 2nd Place in the Service Organization Class and also won the Lady Butterfest Award. Thank you to all who made this wonderful float possible. Thanks to all who walked with the Float and driving the parade route and represented Morrow Home Community and saluted those who serve!! Thanks to all who designed the Float and Music. Thank you to those who helped our own Royalty participate in the Parade. Thanks to Nate Kenworthy for again driving his truck and flatbed for our Morrow Home Float. The nursing home and assisted living residents really enjoyed being outside. Thank you to all who prepared them, kept them hydrated and sun screened, transported them out and back in! Thanks to Kathleen and her people for hosting the Royalty Parade Reception. Around 70 people spent quality time in the main nursing home dining room enjoying the wonderful food and friendship. The Sparta Pageant people really appreciate this Morrow Home Community special event. Thank you to all who helped the Auxiliary serve the great pie and ice cream. The tents were wonderful. They had a very successful day! Thank you to all who worked behind the scenes to help the day run smoothly. It takes everyone to make the day Great! Days like today show to all how well you all care for those you serve.

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RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES THANKFUL FOR THEIR FREEDOM HERE IN THE UNITED STATES

This year’s Butterfest theme was “Morrow Home Salutes Those Who Serve.” Residents, families and friends shared thoughts on what “Land Of The Free” meant to them. Here are some of their responses:

“To have no enemies. Being able to sit here like this, all together.” LaVerne Schaller with his wife, Nursing Home resident Rose Schaller. (LaVerne was wounded when overseas and received the purple heart.)

“Sure means a lot to me. The good Lord has always helped me.” Parkview resident Harlan Lueck with his son, Tim, who added “I like my country.”

“We’re the Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave!” Jean Sipes, with her husband, Nursing Home resident Carroll Sipes. The Sipes’ genealogy can be traced back to the first landing at Jamestown.

“We can do what we want when we want.” MaryCrest resident Jeannette Johnson with her granddaughter Cassie Schober.

“We don’t have any enemies...not that I know of anyway.” Parkview resident Gen Hilleshiem, right with friends from left: Phyllis Christiano, Dorothy Zillmer, Peg Starkey.

“Freedom of Speech.” BridgePath resident Evelyn Olson with PCA Megan Saley.

“We’re free here.” BridgePath resident June Gerke with friend Laurita Pingel, who added “We have freedom of religion.”

“Freedom to do and say what we want, within reason.” Parkview residents Vivian Webster and Marilyn Roerig.

“We’re free to go to the church of our choice, like one big family.” We don’t have to ask to do something, we’re able to keep our principles in the right track.” Homestead residents Helen Meyer and Donna Path.

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Recognizing Special Events with Residents and Staff at Morrow HomeGOLDEN 90 CLUB CELEBRATION: Morrow Home nursing home and assisted living residents recently received new inductees into the Golden 90 Club. Each spring, residents who turned 90 years old in the past year, and new residents who are 90 or older, gather together in the nursing home main dining room for the annual banquet. A short biography is presented for each of the new inductees, including their helpful advice on how to live to a wonderfully seasoned age. The club keeps growing every year and may expand next year to honor a number of residents turning 100. Pictured are new members to the Morrow Home Golden 90 Club. Front row: John Ferguson, Virginia Dickman, Evelyn Hanson, Muffy Dwyer. Back Row: Cecilia Jacobson, Dolores Leis, Leona Janssen, Lois Jandt

CELEBRITY GUESTS SERVE AT PANCAKE BREAKFASTS: Community participation is always welcome at Morrow Home. Residents enjoy tasty Pancake Breakfasts complete with bacon, sausage, muffins, and eggs made to each residents’ liking. Above is Guest Server Bruce Humphrey, Monroe County Board Member, with BridgePath resident Ida Helgeson. Below is Guest Server Lynn Jerome, Sparta Public Works Director. Chatting with the residents was like a trip down memory lane for Lynn, as many used to be neighbors and knew his family. Pictured with Lynn is MaryCrest resident Lawrence Isensee reminiscing of farming days.

EASTER BONNET PARADE BY YOUNG AT HEART: Morrow Home residents were treated to a fun parade featuring the Young at Heart students! Front Row (L to R) Jyllian Kirchhoff, Easton Ferries, Madelyn Muehlenkamp, C.C.King Back Row (L to R) Grace Olson, Peter Mulvaney, Easton Ziegler, Addyson Lydon, Amelia Elliott, Zoey Pursell

FAREWELL TO PASTOR MILLER: A special luncheon was held at Morrow Home to thank Pastor Jeff Miller from Trinity Lutheran Church for his dedication in visiting residents, serving them Holy Communion, and ministering at chapel services at Morrow Home for many years. Pictured below is Pastor Miller and Michael Bonello.

The Morrow Home Messenger is an informative newsletter of Morrow Home Community. The mailing list reaches thousands across the United States and abroad. If you know someone who would enjoy reading this newsletter, please call 608-269-3168 or 866-324-7365. We will be happy to add these names to our ever-expanding mailing list. Submit your email address to jkoehler@morrowhome.org to receive the Messenger, IN COLOR!

CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR HOMEJanuary 13, 2013 – June 13, 2014CLOTHING: Hans Amundson and family; Family of Ken Pottinger; Family of Janet Marx; Family of Ellen Arentz; Family and friends of Audrey Baux; Family of Leone Ross; Pete Clemmerson; Family of Orvilla Bechel; Family of Elsa Denham; Family of Robert Langwill; Family of Virginia Tiry; Family of David Brabant; Family of Mildred Warner; Family of Sally Kassera.MAGAZINES AND BOOKS: Magazines, Mary Loveland; Several books, Jeannette Johnson; Magazines, Roy Kirk; Magazines and books, Melody Cleveland; Crossword and many other word puzzle books, Jim Reisinger; Several magazines, Donna Kronberg; Books, Fred Schoberth and family; National Geographic Magazines, David Hendricks; Large print books, Family of Idell Marshall; Magazines, Bill Short; Books and magazines, Terry Terrell.MISCELLANEOUS: Variety of soaps and lotions, Elaine Schmidt; Crocheting and knitting supplies, Judy Harr; Holiday and seasonal decorations, Jeannette Johnson; Calendars, Melody Cleveland; Greeting cards and notepads, Family and friends of Audrey Baux; Hundreds of CDS and DVDS, Fred Schoberth and family; Donation of Free Standing Salon Equipment, Dorothy from Special Effects; Variety of breads and cookies, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church; Variety of greeting cards, Sparta Pharmacy; Blankets, Family of Leone Ross; Silk flowers and vases, Family of Orvilla Bechel; Dancing Solar Bunny and Chick, Jan Williams; Household items, dishes, lamps, Family of Bob and Lorraine Manke; Games, household items, iron baker’s rack, Family of Virginia Dickman; Household items, decorative wall hangings, Family of Robert Langwill; Hot seal machine and clothing label maker, Mayo Clinic Health System; Games and greeting cards, Family of Idell Marshall; Movies, Terry Terrell; Greeting cards, Sharon Sanborn; Talking book tapes, Lucy Bailey; 3 beautiful handmade quilts, Piece Makers Group; Albums and tapes, Terry Terrell; Worms for fishing for our residents, Schnitzlers Fishing Hunting Sports Store; Activity board, family of Melaine Savor; Large number telephone, lotions, Jane Finn.FURNITURE: Electric lift chair, Family of Joyce Chase; Dresser, end table, lamp, wooden shelf, Family and friends of Audrey Baux; Lamps, bookshelf, storage cabinet, roll top desk, pedestal kitchen table with chairs, dresser, dresser with mirror, folding chairs, Fred Schoberth and family; Bed, Family of Norbert Vieregge; Lawn chairs, Family of Bob and Lorraine Manke; Bed, Misc. furniture, Family of Virginia Dickman; Misc. furniture, Family of Robert Langwill; Electric organ for the chapel, Evelyn H. Olson.PUZZLES: Word search puzzles, Geri Leis; Family of Virginia Dickman.MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Cane, Irene Raimer; Walker, electronic blood pressure machine, medical adaptive equipment, Family and friends of Audrey Baux; Medical supplies, Family of Norbert Vieregge; Medical supplies, Family of Bob and Lorraine Manke; Medical supplies, Family of Robert Langwill; Medical supplies, Roxanne Radsek; Walker with seat, Martha Davenport; Denture holders and cleaners, Dr. Tom Brown; Walker, Richard and Marie Krocka; Dental products, Rhonda Schroeder.FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Many vases of flowers, Kurt and Megan Knoll; Large green plant in memory of David Brabant by Frank Brabant.TREATS: Valentine treats for staff, Betty Howard; Treats for staff from Laurie Collison in memory of Marlene Betthauser; Easter bags of treats for residents, Farmers Valley Homemakers Club; Cookies and chips for Bingo prizes, Sherry Marx and Wilda Vieth; May baskets, Sparta Pre K Students and Staff; In honor of her Mother Sally, Linda Kassera; Birthday cake for staff in honor of Dennis’s birthday, Dennis and Pat Lambert; Cookies for Adult Living Services staff, Millie Kick; Cookies for Adult Living Services staff, Frank Brabant.

MEMORIALS AND DONATIONSIn Memory of Irene Brueggeman, Irene RaimerIn Memory of Kate Dahlby, Irene RaimerIn Memory of Sally Kassera, Linda Kassera and Mr. and Mrs. Elling SherryIn Memory of Idell Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanratty, Theresa Jerome, Janet Mannel, Jill Mannel, Irene Raimer, Arlene RobertsIn Memory of Clayton Schmitz, Joan Hanson-MaysIn Memory of Jim Wells, Joan Hanson-MaysFrom Constance Crooks, Mrs. And Mrs. Dan Kohls, La Crosse Loggers Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. William Neumann, Irene Raimer, Reverend and Mrs. Bill Swan, Mrs. And Mrs. Louis Tichenor, for the Morrow Home FoundationFrom Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jefferson, for use of medical equipmentFrom Kathy Kronenberg, for Morrow Home EmployeesFrom Donna Schurz, for Parkview ApartmentsFrom Jenny Koehler and Joan Hanson-Mays, for the Young at Heart Child Care Center

UNTO LIFE ETERNALJanuary 28, 2014 – July 8, 2014

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ALL NEW MUSIC & MEMORY PROGRAM HERE AT MORROW HOME!Donate your unused iPod! Help enrich the life of a senior! Personalized music players have proven to be a fantastic way for seniors to lift their spirits, reduce boredom, loneliness, anxiety, and even pain. We will fill your donated iPod with “their music” and help them enjoy it. Questions? Call: Tabitha Morfitt or Todd Ramlet at 608-269-3168. Donations are tax deductible, receipts provided. Pictured is Nursing Home resident Beverly Balliet and Nursing Home Recreational Therapy Assistant Tabitha Morfitt.

MISSION STATEMENTMorrow Home Community serves as a tangible expression of God’s love through a continuum of long term care services to all who entrust us with their care. We strive to enhance quality of life by preserving the dignity, independence, and uniqueness of each individual while meeting their physical, social, and spiritual needs. We endeavor to be a faithful steward of obtainable resources recognizing both the needs of those we serve and those who serve.

Nursing Home resident Bernice Helgesenand daughter Judy Bernett

Forrest Aemmer Ellen Arentz Forest Bacon Audrey Baux Orvilla Bechel Marlene Betthauser David Brabant Irene Brueggeman Odes Clark Elsa Denham Sylvia “Sue” Isensee Sally Kassera Carol Kinghammer Frederick Luethe

Lorraine MankeIdell MarshallJanet MarxDonna MennRuby PetersLeone PokrandKenneth PottingerLeone RossFrances SchanhoferJohn StowVirginia TiryNorbert ViereggeMildred “Millie” WarnerVirginia Zietlow

Nonprofit Org.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDSparta, WI

Permit No. 130

Morrow Home Community331 S. WATER STREET • SPARTA, WI 54656

(608) 269-3168 • FAX: (608) 269-7642(866) 324-7365

www.morrowhome.org

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Homestead ApartmentsIndependent & Assisted Living

“Cool and comfy inthe summer. Warm

and cozy in thewinter.”

“Come joinus soon!”

Call 608-366-6224 or 366-6293or 866-324-7365

to arrange a tour and meet some friendly people!

Homestead Residents Ed Muellenberg, Donna Path, Harley Jenkins, Doris Meyer, Phyllis Hatfield, Helen Meyer, Christel Cooper

YOU DO HAVE

A CHOICE!

CHOOSE MORROW HOME!