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In LovingMemoryFrank Buresh

Alice SandmanParker Nichols

Steve SivakLlewellyn PriceStanley Scrivner

Edward DarwinJames Fritz

Sylvester UrlacherSteve Haverluk

Howard Pestreich

Activity CalendarJanuary is National Polka Music Month.Watch for dates & times of musical entertainment.

Mardi Gras February 3, 3:00 pm

Ash Wednesday Making Schoop NudlaFebruary 10, 11:00 am

Giving Hearts Day February 11

Valentine's Day Party February 12, 3:00pm

Easter March 27

%Church ServicesNON-DENOMINATIONAL - Worship Service 1st & 4th Sunday at 3:00 PMBible Study Tuesdays at 4:00 PMCATHOLIC SERVICES - Rosary and Communion Service Sundays at 10:30 AM Mondays at 2:30 PMMass and Rosary Fridays at 9:40 AMProtestant Church ServicesTuesdays at 10:00 AM

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Veteran Honored With Helicopter Flight Over Dickinson

It's not unusual to see Dickinson's Valley Med Flight Team in the skies. But today, the pilot had a special guest on board. It was just another morning for Dickinson resident George Ott. "I surely wasn't scared of it," said Ott, World War II veteran.

Though onlookers couldn't believe the 96-year-old would be boarding a helicopter for flight. "I would've never thought that at 96 he would going up in a helicopter," said Laura Shirek, Ott's daughter. And that she would be on board alongside her father. "It was a nice day for company," Ott said.

Dickinson's Valley Med Flight wanted to thank the veteran for his time in the service. They made sure he got on board. "We took a Hoyer Lift and lifted him onto our stretcher and then put the stretcher into the helicopter," said Deann Schaefer, flight nurse at Valley Med Flight.

Perhaps it was Ott's experience during World War II that prepared him so well for the day's journey. "The fortress had four engines and they carried about two and a half tons of bombs," Ott said.

Ott was held as a prisoner of war after bailing out of his aircraft during a mission in Germany. His family saved the letters his brother received saying he was missing in action. From interviews on camera and on paper, his family preserves his accomplishments. He's the one of the oldest veterans at St. Luke's Home.

"He's a very special person to have at our facility," said Lana Wanner, resident care manager at St. Luke's Home. The kind of person who deserves a special day. The pilot made sure to fly over Dickinson's new Veterans Memorial for Ott to see.

By: Sara Berlinger

DeAnn Schaefer, RN, Valley Med Flight assists George into the helicopter. To the right is George's daughter, Laura Shirek.

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Park Avenue VillaAs 2015 comes to a close, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for another wonderful year at PAV. We have seen changes to our meals. A new menu options that includes an a la carte menu and our tenant’s favorite, a lettuce salad with fresh vegetables is served before the noon meal. During the warm summer months we started a steak fry. We even recruited a tenant to assist with grilling. We have also made a few changes to our activity program to help keep our tenants active and having fun while interacting with their friends. Our front door seems to always be opening to the many friends and families that come to visit. It is heartwarming to see and listen to all the new memories that were created as families honoring their loved ones by birthday parties, gatherings for holiday celebrations or just simply visiting throughout the year.PAV has welcomed many new tenants who soon became our friends and a part of our PAV family. They each brought their own life stories and treasures. Along with each new tenant, we welcomed their family and loved ones. Unfortunately we also had to say good-bye to some of our dear tenants. Their smile and uniqueness is forever carried in our hearts.PAV has also been very fortunate to have dedicated and caring staff. I truly appreciate each of them and the skills and compassion that they bring to PAV.So as we welcome the New Year, 2016, I want to take the moment to wish each of you a Joyous and Peace-Filled New Year that is overflowing with many new memories to cherish! Happy New Year,

Beth

Park Avenue Villa, A Place That You Can Call Home

Are you always worrying about your loved one? Do you find yourself calling several times or stopping by to make sure your loved one is ok? Do you wondering if they are taking their medication correctly or if they ate dinner? If so, than now is the time to consider Assisted Living. Park Avenue Villa can help your loved one maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

We understand these decisions can often be difficult for a family, so here are some key identifiers to help you consider if Assisted Living is the right placement:

• Safety concerns • Difficulty to prepare meals and clean up • Weight loss/Changes in eating habits • Decrease in social interaction • Medications are not taken correctly or forgotten • Forgetfulness • Neglected personal hygiene • Anxious being alone, especially at night

Contact Beth at 701-483-3000 for more information or to schedule a tour.

Tenants enjoying PAV's monthly birthday party.

Painting "What Makes Me Happy"

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Care Giver of the YearResidents/tenants and family members – show you care for those who care for you or your loved one. The North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA) would like to honor and recognize that special person who makes a difference in your life. Applications to nominate someone can be picked up at the reception desk or Social Service office or visit the ND Long Term Care Associations website www.ndltca.org/caregiver.

Spreading Christmas JoyChristmas is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ and share quality time with our families and friends. We would like to thank the many groups who have come to carol for the residents and sharing the holiday spirit with them. Thank you to Hillside Baptist Church volunteers for making the facility feel festive by decorating and Harold and Marge Sungren, Church of God for leading the Christmas Eve service for the residents and their families.Children seem to brighten the holidays even more, and the students of Lincoln Elementary did just that. Students from the fifth grade classes, with the help of their music teachers caroled for the residents. The students were the bearers of gifts from the more than 400 students at Lincoln Elementary. St. Joseph’s Church Christian Mothers, Pat Eckes and Simioniw

Family Chiropractic Staff also shared gifts with the residents. Diane & Leo Sand, who provided the musical entertainment for the Christmas party, played “Jingle Bells,” as Santa (Kirk Roll) with his festive personality and Santa bag in hand entered the room. Santa, The Catholic Daughters and St. Luke’s staff distributed the presents to the residents and all joined in singing Christmas carols.

Santa pays Rose Marie Hauck a Visit

John Arnold decorating the Christmas Tree Lincoln students carol for the residents

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St. Luke’s Wishes Paulette Praus Best Wishes on Her RetirementOn October 30, St. Luke’s Home wished a dedicated employee best wishes on her retirement. Paulette Praus worked at St. Luke’s for 34 years. While at St. Luke’s, she wore a few different hats. Paulette began in Laundry then transferred to Housekeeping. Paulette later worked in Purchasing where she worked until her retirement. When asked, Paulette said the first thing she will do to enjoy her retirement, is deep clean and organize her house for an upcoming family reunion next summer. She will also be attending her granddaughter’s dance competitions. Thank you Paulette for your thirty four years of dedicated service to St. Luke’s Home. Enjoy your much deserved retirement!

ChristmasOpen HouseThe aroma of apple cider and the sound of Christmas carols filled the halls during our Christmas Open House on December 13. The event was held to welcome family and friends, and to raise funds to make our courtyard doors handicap-accessible. A variety of themed baskets which were donated by local businesses and St. Luke’s Staff and Board of Directors were raffled. The bake sale table was filled with home-made candies, sweets and bread. The pinecone reindeer and owl ornaments made by the residents during their craft club were a hit. Retired St. Luke’s staff returned to volunteer for the event along with board members and friends of St. Luke’s. We would like to thank everyone for your support. We made our goal to make our doors handicap-accessible!

St. Luke’s Welcomes Jenny Skachenko as Social Service DirectorJenny joined St. Luke’s Home as Director or Social Services in November. A native of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Jenny has lived in the Twin Cities for the last 10 years. Jenny comes with a bachelor degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a master degree in social work from the University of St. Thomas-St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jenny brings experience working in Hospice, children’s hospitals and foster care. Jenny shared, “I am excited to join the great team at St. Luke’s Home who are working with a mission to provide quality care that enhances the dignity and respect of the people we serve.”

Anna Keller and her son, Doug browse the treats at the bake sale

The baskets displayed for the raffle

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RUTH SINGERCleo Kulish

ALICE SANDMANMarcella Storseth

Patricia & Steve Goodall

MARVIN ANDERSONMary Anderson

MARY ANN GOBLIRSCHGary & Debra Conlon

LEWIE PRICEMyrl & Phyllis Nofziger

Jim & Penny PotterRay & Mary Pat BruelsKen & Christine ZanderRobert and Rita Willer

Dr. Harlan & Betty LarsenGary & Debra Conlon

LUTHER NODLANDBrian & Vi Nodland

PAM LOCKETLyle & Darlene Brudvig

GEORGE BERGERRosemary Berger

EDWARD DARWINAlice Darwin

St. John’s Lutheran Church, DickinsonBelfield Women of the ELCA

Valerie MackJoyce Decker

John EschbachJodee Hulm

St. John’s Evangelical Church, Dickinson

Thunderbird ResourcesFirst Lutheran Church, Beach

PepsicolaJohn W. Prange

Trinity Lutheran Church, Sentinel Butte

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, New England

Daglum Lutheran ChurchPat Eckes

Jim & Sonja OzbunSteffes Corporation

Molly Schwartz

Your contributions to St. Luke’s Home and Park Avenue Villa help us create a home-like environment for everyone we serve. You help us to reach our mission of providing quality care that enhances the dignity of each person we serve.

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Veterans HonoredVeterans who reside at St. Luke’s Home, had their military hats on, and wore them with pride on Veteran’s Day. The Happy Sing Along performed patriotic songs for the residents. Each of the veterans were honored with a red, white and blue corsage. Mary Volesky who resides at St. Luke’s and is also a member of The Catholic Community Quilters presented those residents who have been admitted since Veteran’s Day 2014 with a patriotic quilt. The quilting group meets weekly and presents their artwork to veterans admitted to the facility each Veteran’s Day.

Courtney Price, Activity Aid presents Bob Johns with a patriotic corsage

Bob Kostelnak is honored to receive his corsage

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St. Luke’s will be participating in Giving Hearts Day on February 11, 2016. This is a great opportunity to support

St. Luke’s and other local non-profits. On February 11, simply log on to www.impactgiveback.org and choose St. Luke’s

Home as the charity of choice. It is a 24 hour online event that gives your donation directly to St. Luke’s. It is that easy! Since

its start, over $22.7 million has been raised through Giving Hearts Day. For donors, each donation is tax deductible and enables an e-card to be sent to a friend or family member,

letting them know a donation has been made in their honor.