Bethany Home

Volume LXXXII January, February, March 2014 NUMBER 1

For Friends of Bethany Home Minden, NE 68959 (308) 832-1594

Loving Care With The Spiritual TouchValentineʼs wall hangings. Residents made severalspring and Easter decorations.

Vicky White has been providing a card making class forthe last 2 months. Residents made Valentines cards inFebruary and St. Patrickʼs cards for March. She pro-vides individual card craft kits for residents. They real-ly enjoy her visit each month.

The Bethany Home Bell Choir performs each month forresidents and guests. Karma Sinsel is their director. Ourbell choir is unique due to using no music. Residentsstarted out with music but liked the sound of using none.There are 16 members in the choir. They perform forresidents and guests every month. After Bell Choir isfinished we hold rhythm band or balloon ball. A funafternoon is had by all in attendance.

Jack Hultquist presented a very interesting program ofphotos of Minden history to residents. The photos weremade from glass slides. Residents showed much inter-est, with some helping Jack to identify people in photos.Our thanks to Jack for such a wonderful afternoon.

Pass the Parcel continues to be a favorite activity. Musicis played and several gifts wrapped in several layers ofgift wrap are passed around in a circle of residents.When the music stops, residents remove one layer ofwrapping. The music starts and it is repeated. The per-son taking the last layer of wrapping off gets the gift.Ice cream cones are always served at the beginning ofthe activity. We would appreciate getting odds and ends

BETHANYHOME

ACTIVITIESBy: Carol Dolan

ActivitiesSnowflakes • Valentine’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day • Spring • PartiesBirthdays • and more . . .

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MESSENGERMESSENGER

pring has arrived and we are enjoying watching everything green up. Most residents say spring is their favorite season. Our retired farmers are

anxious to get back to going on our scenic bus rides andsoon watching the farmers do their field work. Soon we willbe out in the Courtyard cleaning up the trash and plantingflowers. Thank you to Josephine Rhinesmithʼs daughter fordonating money to purchase rosebushes in memory ofJosephine. These will be planted in the Courtyard as soon asweather permits.

The first of January always brings the Activity Depart-ment extra work. We undecorate the trees and plan thetreesʼ themes and pack away the decorations for nextChristmas. Residents enjoy helping us to undecorate thedining room trees and wrapping ornaments. They love allthe trees and all of the decorations throughout both facil-ities.

The quarterly Bethany Home Memorial Service was heldJanuary 16th. Relatives and friends are invited to attendthe services. Pastors Nancy and Baron Cole hold the ser-vices. Each family attending receives a blown glassangel, in memory of their loved one.

Westminster Presbyterian Church provided a party onJanuary 17th. They held bingo and served delicious pieto residents. We thank them for holding parties and vis-iting residents.

Residents made snowflakes and snowmen door hangingsat the January crafts session. The February project was

What’s InsideDirectors Balloon Ball Spotlight on Staff Memorials

Resident of the Quarter Upcoming Events Lion’s Club BingoSpring Family Night & BBQ Out to Lunch Crafts Horse Races

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of any kind of gift wrap towrap these gifts. Ifyou have extra giftwrap to donate, callCarol Dolan at (308)832-1594.

The January andFebruary birthdayparties were com-bined at a party onFebruary 4th. Thebirthday honoreeswere: Anna Stec 1/01,Edna Carlson 1/06,Barbara Black 1/08,Helen Knapp 1/10,Oneita Bice 1/12, Lona Kuehn 1/13, Arthur Chavez 1/18,Marilyn Anderbery 1/20, Mildred Lemmerman 1/21 andMax Bonham 1/27, Chester Quincy 2/02, Jean Liebers2/17, Carla Hatch 2/19, Beverly Carlson 2/21 and Mari-lyn Nielsen 2/26. Paul Kothe entertained with a grandprogram of instrumental music. Cake and ice cream wereserved to everyone attending,

Shirley Johnson from Kearneyvisits the first Thursday of eachmonth, providing a vocal pro-gram of Gospel, Contempo-rary, Country and more. DebBishop from Holdrege is herethe second Tuesday of eachmonth, entertaining with herprogram of mixed vocalmusic. The Country Jammersvisit the fourth Wednesdayeach month performing their

vocal and instrumental programincluding Old Time Country and more. Paul Kothe visitsmonthly and plays Polkas and Big Band music on hisaccordion. Some members of the community stop by tolisten and dance to his music. The public is invited tothese events. Please call the Activity Department at (308)832-1594, to confirm dates and times.

The residents have enjoyed the baking projects these pastfew months. They made Monkey Bread and cupcakes.

Paul Kothe entertained at the Valentineʼs Day party. Thecommunity was invited to join residents listening anddancing. Everyone was served Valentineʼs cupcakes andice cream.

Pastor Evenson and his wife, Marvene enter-tained on March 13th with an uplifting program of vocaland instrumental music. We always look forward to see-ing them and residents love their visits.

The Horserace Game is another fun activity althoughtheir bets are imaginable and pay offs are candy. Manyreally get into cheering for their horses and rookies.

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Pastor David & Marvene Evenson entertain

March 13, 2014

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Women’s ClubLadies have lunch together

February 19, 2014

Shirley Johnson entertains

January 2, 2014

Lion’s Club BingoMarch 31, 2014

Gary Smidt, Sally Jurgensmeier, Ed Alderman

BBBBeeeetttthhhhaaaannnnyyyy HHHHoooommmmeeee’’’’ssss MMMMaaaannnnaaaaggggeeeemmmmeeeennnntttt SSSSttttaaaaffffffffBob Tank.....................................................................Administrator

Rhonda Thorell...................................................Director of Nursing

Cassie Schmidt..................................Assistant Director of Nursing

Carol Dolan..........................................................Activities Director

Barb Detlefsen............................................Social Services Director

Diana Podewitz......................................................Dietary Manager

Wilma Talbert...................................................Laundry Supervisor

Dayle Dornhoff.........................................Housekeeping Supervisor

Julie Terrel, R.N..................................Assisted Living Coordinator

Jodi Swartz...........................Business Office Mgr/Medical Records

Lynn Tacha................................................Maintenance Supervisor

BBBBeeeetttthhhhaaaannnnyyyy HHHHoooommmmeeee BBBBooooaaaarrrrdddd ooooffff DDDDiiiirrrreeeeccccttttoooorrrrssssDelvin Schmidt...................................................................President

Neil Carlson................................................................Vice President

Joann Paulsen....................................................................Secretary

Arlen Osterbuhr.................................................................Treasurer

Rose Beaumont.....................................................................Member

Marllys Carlson....................................................................Member

Jill Fritson............................................................................Member

Rusty Rhynalds....................................................................Member

Doris Thompson...................................................................Member

Spotlight on StaffEMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER

Angie WillardMy name is Angie Willard. I am 42 years old. I am

the daughter of Judy Crites of Ravenna, and DavidMarkus of Kearney. I was born in South Carolina onJuly 16, 1971. We moved around a lot in my youngerdays, because my father was in the Marines. I have 2sisters, Terri Crites of Amherst, and Kathy Buck ofOdessa. I have 5 nephews and 1 niece.

I have a son, Dashel who is 19 years old. Hisplans are to move to Lincoln in the summer. His nick-name is “guy bud”; thank the Lord he is a laid back,sassy person to still let me call him that. I also have astepson, Jacob Willard. He is 15 years old and lives inColorado with his dad.

I bought a house in Kearney and moved it toAxtell, Nebraska about 11 years ago with my ex-hus-band, Brad. I have recently moved to Kearney with myfiance, Brian Telford. I am newly engaged and lovingit.

I have been a medication aide for almost 5 yearsnow. I have been with Bethany Home since Novemberof 2012. Prior to coming to Bethany Home I worked forMosaic in Axtell. I love spending time with the resi-dents.

I have had 2 strokes, one 11 years ago, which putme out of work for 1 1/2 years. The other one was lastAugust, which kept me from work for about onemonth. I am very thankful for the patience and under-standing from Bethany Home and my co-workers dur-ing this time.

Residents go to see “Oliver” at the Minden Opera HouseMarch 16, 2014

Mensʼ Club have enjoyed having lunch together in theFellowship Hall and another time eating cheese, meat andcrackers and just visiting. Sometimes we just have to getthe men together without the women and vice versa. TheWomenʼs Club also got together for lunch and visiting.Most of the time we throw a subject out there and every-one joins in. One subject leads to another and before weknow it, it is time to say goodbye.

The March Birthday honorees were: 3/05 Rowena Chaseand Wilma Favinger, 3/09 Arleen Schenk and lone Strine,3/10 Roger Blank, 3/13 Virginia Sinsel, 3/14 Joy Terrel,3/20 Louisa Kinney, 3/23 Leroy Hansen, 3/25 BettyKoch, 3/27 Donald Berry, 3/28 Lois Hansen and 3/30Phyllis Johnson. Cathy Chavez entertained with greatpiano music. The Birthday Volunteers have changed over

the years but continue to survivewith new faces all of the time.We appreciate them helping usout with the parties eachmonth. Thanks to the ladies.

The St. Patrickʼs Day partywas a huge success with sev-eral residents, family mem-bers and visitors attending.Paul Kothe played the accor-dion with background music.

The Activity Department got resi-dents on the dance floor. Some enjoyed dancing in theirwheelchairs. Everyone enjoyed several flavors of icecream and St. Patrickʼs cake.

St. Johnʼs AltarSociety provided aparty on March21st. They playedbingo with residentsand served deliciousbanana bars, raisinbars and brownies.We appreciate thechurch ladies holdingparties for residents.

Susan Hausermanfrom Minden is a newvolunteer in the Activ-ity Department. She volunteers on Thursdays, helpingwith activities, visits and reads to residents in theirrooms. Connie Bates is another new volunteer in activi-ties. Connie lived in the Healthcare Facility for a short

time and really liked being at Bethany Home. I was soexcited when she wanted to volunteer. She has been call-ing Monday morning bingo and helping with other activ-ities. Welcome and thank you.

Glenda Blauch and Mary Beinke hold bingo on Mondaymornings, alternating with Connie. They also hold bingofor Assisted Living residents alternating with CarolKuehn and Viola Spors on Monday mornings. Isaac andLucas Svoboda (sons of Rock Svoboda) provide Saturdayafternoon bingo. Prizes are purchased from money givenfrom anonymous donor. Thanks to this person and Isaac,Lucas and Rock for making Saturday bingo possible.

Church services are now being held at 1:30 p.m. Serviceswill begin at 8:30 a.m. on Easter. Family and friends ofresidents are always welcome to attend the service.Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Severalchurches offer communion to their members. A nondenominational communion service is held once a monthat church service.

Bible Study is held on Monday afternoon with pastorsNancy and Baron Cole. Myrna and Myron Bauer holdTuesday evening Bible Study.

Many thanks to Corella Smith and her family for donat-

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Country Jammers entertain February 26, 2014

Horse Races!March 14, 2014

Julie Cuba-Fitzke hamming it up

at the Horse Races!

Deb Bishop entertainsJanuary 14, 2014

ing a new larger screen T.V. (in memory of StanleySmith.) Residents have been enjoying movie nights aftertheir evening meals. Also they are enjoying the travelvideos even more.

Julie Cuba - Fitzke from Hastings has joined Karma andI in the Activity Department. She has 13 years experienceworking in nursing homes - a year and half working inactivities. She brings a lot of fun and enthusiasm to ourdepartment. Welcome Julie (she likes to be called“Jules”.)

Please notice in this Messenger: May Older AmericansʼMonth and National Nursing Home Week May 11 - 17th.There will be lots of special events throughout the month.

Is there anyone out there who wants to help withflower gardening in the Courtyard? If so call me at(308) 832-1594.

Thanks to those who have donated their time, talents,gifts and monetary gifts to Bethany Home. We would notbe able to do as much for our residents without your help.

Until next time, have a happy spring and enjoy your life!

Bethany Home Activities continued from page 4Men’s Club

Men have lunch togetherFebruary 25, 2014

SPRING 2014

Easter Bonnets

Carol Dolan, Susan Hauserman, Karma SinselJulie Cuba-Fitzke

Birthday PartiesJanuaryFebruary

March

March Birthday PartyMarch 4, 2014

Dan Frizaneentertains

February 4th

Cathy Chavez

plays piano at MarchBirthday Party

January/February Birthday PartyFebruary 4, 2014

Valentine’s DayPARTY AND DANCE

February 14, 2014

Deloris Stone& Karma Sinsel

Karma Sinsel & Rowena Chase

Paul Kotheentertains

Edna Carlson & Jack Hultquist

Gifts to Bethany Home Foundation Fund in Honor of Anniversaries, Birthdays, Family and Friends

First Quarter, 2014

Westminster United Presbyterian Church Bethany Lutheran Church, Axtell

Marvin FavingerShirley ChristiansenCarol Ellis

Barbara Frerichs Shirley Christiansen David & Kay Banner

Billy HilkerBev Carlson

Linda Holloway John & Jane Albers Lynn & Linda Nelson

LeRoy Johnson Shirley Christiansen John & Janette Kuehn Ruth Steen

Mary Fran KahleDorothy Miller

Julietta LammersGeraldine StirtzWilliam & Luella Lammers

Bill Lupkes John M & Janette Kuehn George Latter Lynn & Linda Nelson

James Miller Lynn & Linda Nelson John & Jane Albers

Dan Nelson Lynn & Linda Nelson Merlin & Lynette Beahm David & Kay Banner

Dale NorseenShirley Christiansen

Phyllis Petersen Family & Friends

Josephine Rhinesmith Grace Jensen Gary & Deb Smidt Allen & Mary Lou Wissmann John & Kathy Jensen

Woody Rossell John & Janette Kuehn

Wisthi ThomsenGloris C Thomsen Royce & Carolyn Space

IN MEMORY OF

Gifts from Friends of Bethany HomeFirst Quarter, 2014

In Honor of Vernon & Lois Christensenon their 60th Wedding Anniversary from

Gene & Marlys Lundeen

Please visit our website at www.mybethanyhome.com

Jack Hultquist Historical Photos January 28, 2014

ST. PATRICK’S DAYPARTY & DANCE

March 17, 2014

Louisa Kinney and Margaret Sigurdson

chair dance at St. Patrick’s Day Party

Karma Sinsel danceswith Barbara Bonham

Julie Cuba Fitzke - New Activities Assistant

“I’m so Irish!”

Carol Dolan danceswith Adeline Lynn

Karma Sinsel dances with Corella Smith,Monika Panec dances with ________

parties at BETHANY HOMEWestminster United

Presbyterian Church PartyJanuary 16, 2014

St. John’s CatholicAltar Society PartyMarch 21, 2014

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Residents make Valentine cupcakesFebruary 13, 2014

Residents make Valentine cupcakesFebruary 13, 2014

Grace Jensen makesMonkey Bread

February 18, 2014

Residents makeMonkey BreadFebruary 18, 2014

Residents makeValentine cupcakesFebruary 13, 2014

BETHANY HOME

SPRING FAMILY NIGHT & BBQThursday, May 8th - 6:00 p.m.

Assisted Living Dining RoomBethany Home will provide all food and table service.

Residents and their families and staff members and their families (only) are invited to attend.

Resident s̓ family: you are the only family member to receive an invitation. Please invite other family members.

You must call Office (308) 832-1594 by Monday May 5thHow many (exactly) from resident s̓ family will be attending the BBQ?

Paul Kothe to entertain after mealEveryone is invited to wear casual attire Hawaiian Theme

“Living the Aloha Spirit”

atBETHANY HOME

January 23, 2014

Balloon Ball

Nancy Werth & Rowena Chasemake snowmen wall hangingsJanuary 21, 2014

Rowena Chase, Nancy Werth, Leona Frerichs

March 5, 2014

Spring CraftsLarry Parker, Corella Smith, Hilda BungerMarch 5, 2014

CRAFTTIME

Valentine CraftsNaomi Boilsen, Hank Adams, Anna Stec,

Rowena Chase, Nancy Werth,Hilda Bunger, Rhoda Kilgore

February 5, 2014

Valentine CraftsEdna Carlson, Betty Koch, Roger Blank,

Beth Oschner, Jean Liebers, Margaret SigurdsonFebruary 5, 2014

Valentine CraftsBobby Nichol, Joy Terrel, Roberta Larsen,

Leona Frerichs, Lois HansenFebruary 5, 2014

RESIDENT OF THE QUARTERJACKIE “WANDA” BRUEGGEMAN

Jackie ‘Wanda’ Brueggeman was born July 19, 1926 in Kearney,Nebraska. She and her family moved to Colorado in her younger years. Shehas 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

Jackie’s mother and father were in the restaurant business. She was mar-ried to Bud Brueggeman who was a professional golfer and businessman. Hepassed away a few years ago. They were married for over 30 years. Theyloved to travel especially to Europe.

Jackie was blessed with 2 sons, Rod and Larry, and lovedthem very much. Unfortunately, neither is still living. Jackie has 3 grandchildren. She hasa grandson & granddaughter that live in Colorado and one granddaughter that lives inWashington and is a doctor.

Jackie loves to watch golf and she loves to shop. She also has a love for music andused to sing a lot with her sisters. She is a wonderful dancer. Wanda enjoys being atBethany Home, as it is a wonderful caring place

Jackie “Wanda” Brueggeman

Making Valentines Day CardsFebruary 10, 2014

Vicky White helps Jim Mote make St. Patrick’s Day card.

Larry Parker, Marilyn Anderbery andMargaret Sigurdson

March 10, 2014

Joy and Glen Terrel & Leona Frerichs

make St. Patrick’s Day cardsMarch 10, 2014

Lois Hansen makes cardsMarch 10, 2014

Making Cards with Vicky White