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SEPTEMBER 2013

A communication for employees of the Ohio Masonic Home and its affiliated organizations

As the summer comes to a close and we head into the fall, I want to take a moment and reflect on all we have accomplished over these past few months. This year saw a brand new Home Day festival, where families spent the day riding on a horse-drawn carriage, going up in a hot air balloon, and trying to hit the target at the dunk tank. It was great to see everyone together in fellowship and enjoying all of the activities Home Day had to offer. As we moved into the end of July I felt blessed to see the fruition of so much time and effort in the form of two new memory care centers. On Wednesday July 24, Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Ohio held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the public to celebrate the opening of Pathways at Browning. It was a blessed day with cool temperatures and blue skies as our staff, residents and community members joined us. On Sunday July 28, Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio opened the doors to the Connecting Realities memory care center with a similar ceremony. These state-of-the-art neighborhoods are designed for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Each has special design features which aid in the independence of residents, and help to ease the stress of their loved ones. August saw the 2nd Annual Miracle Miles for Memory Care Road Rally to benefit the memory care centers. I would like to thank all of the employees who participated in and helped support this event. It was quite a sight to see so many familiar faces together for a great and successful cause. At the end of the day it is important to remember that as a whole the Ohio Masonic Home cannot function without such dedicated employees, and for that I thank each and every one of you. In reflecting on the past summer and the events that we have had, I cannot help but think of the initial reason for the founding of the Home. We began as a place to care for Masons, their widows and orphans. Today we continue that mission in ways the founding Masons could only dream. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and for choosing the Ohio Masonic Home as your employer.

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New Faces/Anniversaries

Importance of Exercise

Learning with Lisa

Memories & Reflection

Employee Memories

Recipes

HR Corner

TriviaSeptember 2013 1Tom Stofac, CEO

New Faces & Anniversaries

NURSINGAmanda Birner, Robert Birner, Rebecka Davis, Rachael De Wit, Rafeal Estrada, Shawnta Washington

COMPANY ANNIVERSARIESBrooke Butler (1), Miranda D’Amore (1), Anna Kopco (1), Bret Morris (1)

ADMINISTRATIONMark Livosky, Shelby LoukCOMPANIONS/NURSINGGail Casey, Natalie Casey, Vonetta Cato, Nichole Dobosn, Olga Gerardino, Wanda Gerardino-Rodriguez, Marye Kennedy, Ashley Kidd, Tina Lindsey, Jennifer Love, Amberlee Nicola, Roxanne Norris, Zabrina Oliver, Jillena Reynolds, Erika Rudzik, Brianna Sanders, Katie Starcher, Teewanda Talley, April Taylor, Gabrielle Villaplana, Denise WilliamsCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIESMyrtle Banks (1), Jean Coudriet (1), Jeannie Foster (1), Mary McGee (1) Kathryn Schooler (5), Laura Shuler (1), Justina Villaplana (1), Chelsie Weaver (1), Janet Welch (1)

SALES AND MARKETINGCourtney Koverman, Angela Mann

DIETARYBailey Current, Jessica Hawbecker, Travis Hoyt, Nathaniel Krueger, Elizabeth Marshall, Robert Maynard, Lauren Swonke

LIFE ENRICHMENTJonathan Willey

NURSINGKatie Backus, Amani Chilton, Amanda Clark, Patricia Cole, Lauren Davis, Brionna Fifer, Dontia Gaines, Karen Hall, Megan Knoll, Betty Mattox, Katonyia Parks, Heidi Pyle, Darla Saunders, Brooklyn Scaggs, Juslynn Stockwell, Dianna Sutherin, Karah Whyte

SECURITYPhillip Ehrle, Jonathan Monroe

COMPANY ANNIVERSARIESHolly Adams (1), Janice Billing (24), Heather Bowman (10), Rodney Coleman (17),Shellie Current (16), Cynthia Duncan (1), Donna Finnell (20), Cynthia Gilbert (25), Barbara Greene (15), Gregory Hensley (1), Heather Herier (10), Michelle Hooper (16), Ashley Ingerman (5), Darren Kuhns (17), Terri McClintock (5), Bruce McConkey (5), Janie Moore (15), Crystal Osborne (1), Marnita Raines (16), Brandy Rains (1), Antonia Robbins (1), Romaine Star (16), Dawn Shirley (1), Dawn Suchland (21), Ellen Sullivan (25), Kim Webster (1), Chris Ziegler (16),

DIETARYThomas Dull, Hannah O’Connor, Haley Robinson, Valarie Schaefer, Edward Williams

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESJennifer Brandt, Iyona Goiser, Jacqueline Ridgeway

NURSING Maria Augustinsky, David Butler, Jill Callahan, Mary Catania, Manjeet Dhillon, Heather Echle, Janet Huffman, Amber Johnston, Ann Klejka, Jamie Lind, Heidi Mckenzie, Karmel Nenadal, Theresa Ontko, Summer Searl, Yulandus Shelby, Mary Smith, Sherie Spencer, June Wrege

COMPANY ANNIVERSARIESDavid Emrick (10)Louise Tichenor (10), Vicki Salamon (5), Andrew Piechuta (5), Beverly Saunders (5), Alexis Patchen (1), Angela Fernandes (1), Karen Bors (1),

June, July, August

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Importance

You know exercise is good for you, but do you know just how good? Well, I’m happy you asked! Exercise can boost your mood, relieve stress and in general, improve your overall quality of life! Here are 5 of great reasons to exercise (in no particular order)

1. Exercise can help control your weight. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. A common myth is you need to set aside hours each day to achieve this. You don’t! Try taking a brisk 30-45 minute walk each day. Can’t find that block of time? Well break it up in to 3-4 ten to 15 minute walks per day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. A little goes a long way!

2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases. Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent high blood pressure? No matter what your current weight, being active boosts your HDL or “good” cholesterol and decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which decreases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Regular activity can help you prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns including stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, certain types of cancer and arthritis.

3. Exercise improves mood. Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym, a nice run, or a brisk walk can do wonders to boost your mood. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. Exercise has also been shown to improve self esteem and confidence.

4. Exercise boosts energy. Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance. Exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. When your heart and lungs are working well, you have more energy!

5. Exercise can be fun! Yes, you read that right! Not a fan of walking, running or going to the gym? No problem! Try getting a group of friends together for a game of kick ball. Remember doing hopscotch? Buy some chalk, draw some squares and away you go! How about the hula hoop? Try doing 20 minutes hula hooping and see just how sweaty you get. I guarantee you, it will not only be fun, but it may take you back to some really fond memories of your childhood.

The main thing to remember is this: any exercise is better than none. Once you start you will be hooked! Now, get out there and move!

of Exercise

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Memories

Kimberly Valco has been an employee at Western Reserve Masonic Community(WRMC) for the past 11 years, working for the previous owner, The Oaks at Medina, for the preceding two years. Over the past 13 years she has seen many changes. All of them, in her opinion, have been for the betterment of the living environment for the residents who have resided at WRMC.

When Kimberly started out her children were five, seven and 13. This month she sends her youngest off to college. It is a bittersweet moment, but it is chock full of wonderful memories: 1st day of school, prom, graduation. Two of her children chose to work at Western Reserve in the Dietary Department while attending high school.

When asked, “What is your fondest memory,” Kimberly replied, “My fondest memory is of the time when my kids still believed in the magic of Christmas. While holidays are still special in our house, it is not the same.”

First as a Receptionist, then as a Marketing Representative, and now as Marketing Manager, Kimberly has had the opportunity to meet and get to know residents and families on a personal level. In Kimberly’s mind the one memory that stands out among the many she has collected, is of a time when a resident and his wife moved in from out of state and struggled with the move and questioned their decision to move to Western Reserve. Kimberly asked them to be patient

and give it some time. A few weeks went by and they came to Kimberly and told her, “This feels like home. We definitely belong here.”

Kimberly was happy she encouraged them to give it some time and gratified that they settled in and loved living here.

As life ebbs and flows, memories are made. Kimberly has a whole boat load of

memories of family, friends, and residents both with us now and those that are no longer here. All of them she keeps close to

her heart to be taken out every so often to be enjoyed over and over again.

and Reflection

Do you have a whiney one, a bossy one, or even one that is a picky eater? Well that is what we spent one Friday night “remembering” when my family could not decide what movie we would watch. My son, Triton stated, “I know what we can watch” and he goes to the closet and brings out a box of old VHS tapes which as a family we had never watched. They were of my kids from the time they were born- through all the Christmases in which each one was added to the family. We watched as the first Christmas was so quiet and subdued to the Christmas of 2005 in which there were four of them- very small all trying to open gifts at the same time. I heard comments as we watched like...”oh! I did not know I was like that” to “wow! mom you looked tired.”

Well girls I was tired. The movies included: trips to Disney eight years ago, plays, first soccer games and dance recitals in which each of them participated. The six hours were full of great times and lots of laughs being shared as the kids for the first time reminisced about their early years and saw how we have changed and grown as a family. I am so proud of each of them.

Memoriesand Reflection

4 September 2013

Masonic Aging Services &Medical Supplies

Sometimes it can be very difficult to attend a training that is specific to your job for 3 or 4 consecutive hours in a day let alone attend a training on a topic that simply interests you; which is the main reason why we have the online university! There are so many courses available to increase your knowledge of your job specific skills as well as increase your knowledge of ‘life skills’.

Did you know that there is a category called “Life Skills Series”? If you search courses under that category you will see a plethora of courses dealing specifically with life management. For instance there is a course module on creating a household budget, balancing your checkbook, or even buying a car! There’s even a course on keeping your kids fit through exercise and nutrition. Check it out and take something fun today!

Learningwith Lisa Masonic Aging Services, LLC (MAS) is a wholly owned subsidiary

of the Ohio Masonic Home, providing a high level of leading-edge, assistive technology as well as professional and service based support. Our philosophy of aspired living enables us to partner with like minded individuals and companies to enrich lives and empower our aging population. Our goal is to promote the independence and aspirations of those who wish to age well, where and how they want. We accomplish this mission through researching the latest technologies which encourage the pursuit of whole person wellness, and bringing them to the individuals who will use them to fulfill these aspirations.

One of these is Masonic Aging Services Medical Supply. MAS Medical Supply offers high quality in home medical equipment through a convenient, secure online store. Customers can shop online and choose from over 15,000 products and have them delivered directly to their door. Another perk is that orders over $50 receive free shipping. Share the news with anyone you think can use this great service, and keep reading the Home Page to learn more about the great products and services being offered by Masonic Aging Services.

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When Lucas Beck was two years old I brought him to Browning on the second Sunday in August to witness the annual Zenobia Shrine’s Fun Motorcycle Run. Lucas was scared to death by all the big people and the sounds of 100 motorcycles! Now, Lucas at age seven came to same event this year with me and begged for a ride on Reggie’s motorcycle. What a difference five years can make! At two he held on to me for dear life while the bikes roared past. This year he didn’t even bat an eye when he took off on that bike, both memories are precious.

What a difference5 Years Make!

By: Sharon ElliottMeantime, Lucas’s younger sister Mia strikes a pose in her dancing costume! The recital was a huge success and she danced her little heart out up on that stage with 18 other little girls. The moment came when the recital was over, we handed her a bouquet of flowers for her first performance and bombarded her with compliments on her dancing prowess. When asked if she wanted to be in another recital she replied, “no I already did that” – she has since moved on to Karate!

No business likeShow Business

By: A friend Cecelia Kinor and her husband Frank are rabid, I mean avid fans of the Toledo Mud Hens. They even appear in the Mud Hens commercials on TV! I am pretty sure they have been building memories around the team for years with family and friends, and that she would like to share, but is just too darn busy to write them up.

By: A friend

the Ball Game

By: Linda Wolfe When our son Andrew was a little boy, my parents flew to Florida to meet us for a summer vacation. My Dad and Andrew had so much fun playing in the swimming pool splashing and being too loud together. My Mother and I would sit at the side of the pool and just laugh at the two of them! This was a daily event, and they always drew a crowd of retired onlookers who looked forward to seeing them. My mother and I laughed about that fun summer for years!

Note: Linda’s mother has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and she was thrilled to be able to see her mother and be remembered.

The Funny Summer

6 September 2013

Easy LemonRosemary Chicken

Summer Tomato& Zucchini Frittata

Serves: 4Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 40-45 minutes

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts1 lemon, sliced very thin4 rosemary sprigs1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste8 large sheets of foil

Preheat oven to 3500 F. Place each chicken breast on a large piece of foil. Gently separate skin from breast without pulling it off. Take the lemon slices and divide between the four breasts by putting them under the skin. Take

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil• 1 medium onion chopped• 1 ½ cups zucchini, diced into

matchsticks• 4 large eggs• 4 large egg whites• ¼ cup Asiago cheese - grated• Salt and pepper to taste• 2 medium vine ripe tomatoes,

cored and thinly sliced crosswise

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in onion and cook until slightly golden, about 8-10 minutes. Add zucchini, increase heat

to medium-high, season with salt and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes or until the moisture dries up, stirring occasionally.

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, cheese, salt and pepper.

Pour the eggs into the skillet making sure they cover all the vegetables. Arrange tomatoes in an overlapping pattern on top and season with salt and pepper. When edges begin to set (about 2 minutes) move skillet to oven. Cook about 16 – 18 minutes, or until frittata is completely cooked. Serve warm, cut into 4 pieces.

the rosemary sprigs and gently also place under the skin. Sprinkle inside the skin and outside the skin with salt pepper and garlic powder. Take another piece of foil and place on top of each breast. Fold sides over to make a packet. Place each packet inside a deep baking dish and put in oven. Bake for about 35 minutes. Take out of oven, remove top piece of foil and place back in the oven for about another 10 minutes to crisp up the skin! Serve with some brown rice and broccoli! Enjoy!

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Who was the Masonic inventor of the revolver?

Send your answer October 1, 2013 to:Lara Bentley (lbentley@ohiomasonichome.org)or call me at 937-525-4964 or internal extension 5265. Three names will be randomly drawn from the correct answers and each will win a $25 gift certificate for a delicious meal at a great restaurant! (The prize will be administered following all IRS regulations.)

WINNERS FROM LAST ISSUE:Don Proctor, Marni Crites, Dan Shirk

• Are you an LPN that would like to become an RN?• Are you a Human Resources Coordinator who wants that Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources?• Are you a Resident Assistant who craves the STNA certification?• Then take advantage of the Tuition Reimbursement Program of the Ohio Masonic Home today!

To encourage the professional and personal development of every Ohio Masonic Home employee, the OMH Tuition Program establishes monetary assistance for qualified educational expenses and successful completion of undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate courses in accredited colleges or universities, technical or business school courses of a post-high school level and for courses leading to certification or licensure. This plan provides payment for eligible education expenses for the purpose of increasing commitment to present positions and for preparation for future positions within our organization. If you meet the qualifications for our program, you could receive up to $2,000/year to pursue your education dreams!

• You can be a full-time or part-time employee of Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield Masonic Community, Browning Masonic Community, Western Reserve Masonic Community, Cornerstone or Masonic Aging Services who is beyond your introductory period

• Courses must be related to our business• You must not be on any disciplinary action • You must receive a grade of ‘C’ or higher in the class or ‘pass’ if it is pass/fail• Tuition, books and lab fees are covered

(Other requirements are outlined in the Tuition Reimbursement Plan, which can be found: on the OMH Intranet, in the shared file under policies and procedures for HR, or by contacting your friendly neighborhood Human Resources professional.)

Learn more TODAY about this great benefit!“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

So You’ve Always Wantedto go back to school...

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As always, please feel free to call me at 937-525-4964, email me at lbentley@ohiomasonichome.org or stop by with any questions or comments. Be well!

By the NumbersSeptember 2013

Beds/Units Occupied % Occupied

SMC 447 411 92%

BMC 65 64 98%

WRMC 219 207 95%

Cornerstone Total Cases: 287