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Catching up with the CEO

New Faces and Anniversaries

The Benefits of a Yearly Check-up

Employee News

Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups Recipe

A Century of Halloween Costumes

HR Corner Trivia - Win a Prize!

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Editor (E): Thanks for taking a moment to sit with us. We know as the new CEO you are a very busy person.

Scott (S): Of course! I always try to make myself available whenever I can.

E: So, let’s start with the easy questions. Do you have any family you would like to introduce to us?

S: Yes, I have a wonderful wife named Katrina and we have two teenage boys; Dillon who is 15 and Connor who is 13.

E: Wow, two teenage boys. I’ve heard that makes for a lively home. How long have you been married?

S: We’ve been married for 20 years, but this January we will have been together for 27 years.

E: That is wonderful. It’s always great to hear about long standing relationships. Speaking of, do you have any hobbies you enjoy?

S: As a matter of fact I do. I play basketball and the guitar, but I also enjoy cycling.

E: I think we saw the basketball coming with your height advantage, but the other two really round out your hobbies. A little music, outdoors and sports! Okay, we’re going to delve a little deeper with this next question. What do you most look forward to as CEO of the Ohio Masonic Home?

S: Really, just living my Masonic Obligation every single day to serve our brethren and their families, our employees, and our communities.

E: That is great to hear. Along a similar line of thought, why do you come to work every day?

S: This one is easy. I come to work every day to make a difference in the lives of others.

E: Well you’re in the right line of work then! But inquiring minds want to know, why did you choose to work at the Ohio Masonic Home?

S: I can appreciate the vision and mission of assuring the Ohio Masonic Home is sustainable and ensuring our customers are able to age in place.

E: I think we can all agree that is reason enough. Well the hard questions are over so you can breathe a little easier. I know you’re a Mason. To what Lodge do you belong?

S: I actually belong to Huber Heights Lodge No. 777.

E: Thanks for sharing. I have one last, slightly out of the ordinary question for you today. If you could have an hour to sit down with any person past or present, who would you choose?

S: For the present it would have to be Bill Gates, and from the past it would be Ghandi.

E: Interesting choices! Maybe we’ll talk a little more about why next time. Before I let you get out of here, do you have anything else you would like to share with the employees of the Ohio Masonic Home who might read this interview?

S: Thank you for choosing us as your employer and joining us on this journey!

Recently the Home Page editor had the opportunity to sit down with our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Scott Buchanan, for a quick chat about life at home and life at the Home. on this journey!

Inside this Issue

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DIETARYVictoria Amos-JamesNURSINGBrenda Hughes, Kara Buchman, Kirsten Carbaugh, Jennifer DeMars, Christine Hiles, Shawnquita McWilliams, Karen Sue Riester, Heidi Sell, Allison SwanCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIESAubrey Lynn Cousino (1), Brionna Crenshaw)1), Samantha Gill (1), Tara Hill (5), Hannah Potter (1), Erica Williams-Fischer (5)

�e Trusted Resource to Help People Age Respectfully

COMPANIONS/NURSINGCourtney McKennaCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIES Darlene Cole (1), Karly Hayes (1), Olivia Reed (1), Ngan Tran (1), Joyce Vantilburg (1)

� e Trusted Resource To Help People Age Respectfully masonic homeFOUNDATION

CHIEF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL OFFICERThomas Maloney Jr.COMPANY ANNIVERSARIES Lara Bentley (5), Joshua Robertson (1), Cathy Spencer (5)

�e Trusted Resource to Help People Age Respectfully

ACTIVITIESLaura Hoffman-WeberADMINISTRATIONDavid FlohreDIETARYMyra Snyder, Matheu Craycraft, Skyla Day, Alexius Henery, Heather Jones, Christine Longberry, Makenna Loveless, Morgan Loveless, Valerie Sparks, Allan Wade, Jordan West

DIRECTORTiffany Harding, Barbara MartinGROUNDSBrandon ChanceNURSNGTeri Brewster, Anisha Cooper, Diana Eberts-Wilson, Candice Fisher, Katherine Garrison, Audrey Hall, Shantell Jewett, Kelly Kern, Keyonna Keys, Sarah Lyon, Katherine Minnick, Korey Pitts, Jennifer Schutte, Nichole Smiddy, Lisa Snyder, Taylor Stuart, Christine Sullivan, Charm Toles, Matthew WrightSECURITYTieren Dover, Hayden JacksonCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIES Jenson Barton (1), Heather Baughman (1), Anthony Berardi (1), Janice Billing (27), Romaine Bush (19), Ashley Bustos (5), Connie Carpenter (15), Rodney Coleman (20), Kelly Collins (1), Anna Cooper (5), Shellie Current (19), Maureen Dunn (5), Tony Easterday (5), Terry Everhart (16), Donna Finnell (23), Brenda Fry (1), Cynthia Gilbert (28), Barbara Greene (18), Darren Kuhns (20), Deanna Mabra (10), Timothy McClintock (1), Bruce McConkey (1), Mike Melton (15), Tara Mercer (10), Janie Moore (18), Leanna Morris (16), Lawrence Orndorff (5), Marnita Raines (19), Audrey Seeberg (1), Marie Sizemore (5), Ellen Sullivan (28), Shannon Temple (16)

�e Trusted Resource to Help People Age Respectfully

DIETARYTerrence Burnett, Samuel Dreaden, Austin Gambaccini, Ally Gilbert, Cameron Lynskey, Morgan Mansier, Julianna Morgan, Jack Samuelson, Timothy Scarbrough, Robert Vidika, Emma WasylukLIFE ENRICHMENTShawney Melton NURSINGEmily Andregg, Shelby Cook, Amber DeOrtega, Lea Earl, Amanda Holzman, Catherine Martz, Taylor McConnell, Beth Schwertfeger, Autumn Soeder, Summer Streety, Heather Tanner, Anastasia Woods, Kelle WrobelCOMPANY ANNIVERSARIES Jennifer Becker (5), Emily Bentz (5), Tara Burrows (1), Hannah Kasper (1), Stephanie Kovach (5), Cecelia Morojos (1), Megan Miller (1), Laura Moats (10), Kimberly Nagy (1), Lisa Ortiz (10), Jessica Radice (1), Caitlin Rhodes (1), Alec Seifert (1), Cassandra Ulry (1), Savannah Valco (5)

New Faces &Anniversaries

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Wellness

Traci Sachs

Benefits Coordinator, OMH

How many people did you get to know a little better today? What questions did you ask?

Communication is the first step to understanding people. In order to provide the best care for our customers we need to rely on a constant exchange of information. That constant exchange means asking open-ended questions and using our active listening skills for the response. Remember, it’s not what you say as much as it is HOW you say it. So say it with a smile! That is Dialogue!

Mission in Motion:

It’s in our DNA!Dialogue Lisa PoweCorporate Training Manager OMH

The Benefits of a Yearly Check-up

The greatest benefit of an annual physical is knowledge – for both you and your physician. These visits establish a baseline of your personal health against which your doctor can detect unhealthy trends before they become risk factors.

The concept of ‘managing your health’ or ‘staying healthy’ often translates to eating healthy and regular exercise, while going to the doctor is associated

with being sick. While in fact, visiting the doctor regularly for preventive care is an important part of staying healthy!

Nearly a third of the 133 million Americans with a chronic disease don’t even know they have the disease. According to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, as many as 100,000 lives could be saved each year simply by increasing the use of common preventive care services. Crucial, and often simple, health screenings easily detect the two most common chronic conditions – diabetes and high blood pressure – before they cause serious health issues.

Or maybe you have already been diagnosed with a chronic health condition. The Centers for Disease Control cites that

seven out of every 10 deaths are caused by chronic disease. But proper disease management can prevent unnecessary hospitalization and reduce the cost of primary care.Another benefit of an annual physical is the connection you will develop with your doctor. When a health crisis occurs, you will have a doctor (and the doctor’s staff) who already knows and cares about you – and you can probably be seen sooner.

Get more out of your physical.

To get the most out of your annual check-up, take a moment to prepare for it:• Make a list of your health concerns.• Make a list of all the medications you are taking.• Get a copy of your medical records and your family

medical history and make a list of previous doctors if you’ll be seeing a new doctor.

• Review your health plan to be sure you understand your coverage and call your doctor in advance to see which tests/screenings are usually run. You can request that your doctor not perform tests not covered by your health plan.

Schedule your physical – especially if you’ve been putting it off. It can empower you to make wellness an every-day part of your life. And in the long run, it can probably reduce your total health care spending.

http://www.rmhp.org/blog/2013/05/the-importance-of-preventive-health-screenings-rmhp/

http://www.guidestoneinsurance.org/AboutUs/Articles/Yearly-Checkup.aspx

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Employee News

In late 2015, Amy Gordon finished her second college degree and found herself with extra time on her hands. Accustomed to being busy, she began spending more and more time at work, until one day her boss, Lara Bentley, told her it was time to get a hobby. For years, Amy had been promising herself that she would follow through on her dream of owning a race car. After spending her childhood watching her dad build stock cars in the garage, racing became part of who she was. When she met her husband, Donnie, a drag car racer, she realized that her true passion wasn’t for the classic round track like her dad, but for the sheer speed found on the drag strip. Now that her son, Keith, was finishing up travel baseball and getting ready to turn 18, Amy’s dream could become a reality.

Amy now owns a 1999 Undercover Dragster with a 468 Big Block Chevy motor. The car will reach 135 mph in 5.4 seconds, covering an eighth of a mile in the blink of an eye. When Amy shared the news with her boss, Lara was shocked. “What do you mean you got a dragster? When I said perhaps get a hobby, I was thinking more like knitting or a stained glass class!”

Nevertheless, Amy plans to get her license with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) later this year and in the meantime has been working with Donnie and her father to rebuild the car’s transmission and make other improvements. Eventually, Amy’s daughter, Livi will be joining her mom on the track in a junior dragster. Amy says that although the speed will take your breath away, it’s the best feeling ever!

Amy GordonCorporate Benefits Manager, OMH

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Erica Williams-Fischer just accomplished one of her childhood goals. A 2016 graduate of Owens Community College in Toledo, she is now a board certified

Registered Nurse! Erica has worked at Browning Masonic Community (BMC) since 2011 as part of the dietary staff and later as a Resident Assistant. Determined to keep moving toward her goal, Erica enrolled in classes and was able to continue working while attending school at night. Although she says her time as a student could be stressful, her supervisors at BMC were very understanding and scheduling was never a problem.

Now as an RN, Erica will have more responsibilities, including making rounds and administering medication. Even with the added duties, she says

her favorite part of the job is getting to see the residents every day. While Erica is thrilled to have met her goal, she is already setting new ones and plans to

return to school and work toward a Master’s degree!

Erica Williams-Fischer, RNBrowning Masonic Community

Jon Willey and his wife, Brandy are expecting their first baby in just a few short months! Baby Jett is due November 5, just in time for the holidays. Jon says that although he is nervous about being a new dad, his excitement greatly outweighs his fears. He is looking forward to holding Jett when he is born and later, sharing important father/son moments. Every time he and Brandy get to hear the baby’s heartbeat or see a sonogram, the excitement grows.

The baby’s room is ready and the enthusiastic future grandparents have been doing an excellent job of shopping for clothes, blankets and other necessities. Jon says he’s not sure how Jett will possibly be able to wear all the clothes they have waiting for him. However, the main scrap of wisdom friends and family have shared is that he and Brandy will figure everything out and not to worry.

Jonathan WilleySocial Wellness Coordinator

Springfield Masonic Community

6 September 2016

Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups

Ingredients• ¾ cup whole milk• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen

spinach chopped, thawed, drained• 1 package (16 ounces) extra-wide

lasagna noodles• 1 package (8 ounces) softened

cream cheese• 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley®

Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions and drain.3. Arrange the noodles flat on a well-oiled surface.4. In a large bowl, mix the seasoning mix together with the cream cheese un-

til well blended. Add the spinach to half of the cream cheese and stir until well mixed. Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture over each noodle. Roll each noodle and place seam side down in an oiled 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

5. In a saucepan, over a medium heat, whisk the remaining cheese mixture into the milk and tomato sauce, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Pour the sauce evenly over the lasagna. Bake covered for 25 minutes.

6. Uncover the lasagna and sprinkle with the cheese and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until the top is browned and sauce is bubbly

Read more at https://www.hiddenvalley.com/recipe/spinach-lasagna-roll-ups/#Jjb2IeviZawuHoxG.99

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Halloween is said to have originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a celebration for their new year on November 1. The Celts believed that the veil between the living and the dead was thinnest the night before this day, and so, on October 31 they would offer sacrifices to their gods. They would also wear costumes made out of animal skins and try to tell each other’s fortunes.

Halloween didn’t become popular in America until the mid-1800s when millions of Irish came to the U.S. to flee Ireland’s potato famine in 1846, bringing the tradition of Halloween with them. The new Irish and English immigrants helped to nationalize the holiday, and Americans started dressing up in costumes and going door to door looking for food or money - a practice that is now known as trick-or-treating.

1920s During the Roaring 20s people were still creating their own Halloween masks and costumes, although the looks began to appear much more polished, as lavish parties were all the rage at the time.

1930s During this decade Halloween was changed forever when Ben Cooper, Inc. and other firms began manufacturing costumes for the mass public. While spooky costumes such as witches and skeletons remained popular, companies’ new licensing deals allowed people to dress as their favorite characters for the first time.

1940sBy the late 1940s Ben Cooper Inc. was one of the largest costume retailers in the country with its products being sold at large stores including J. C. Penney, Sears and Woolworth’s.

1950sThe 1950s saw the rise of the middle class, and as more and more families went out and purchased their first television sets, people started dressing as their favorite TV characters for Halloween including Superman, Zorro, Davy Crockett, Tarzan and Jane.

1960sThe 1960s were a time of upheaval and fashion, including Halloween costumes, reflected the changing times. This turbulent decade also saw a rise in political inspired costumes as presidential masks made their way into stores.

1970sThe rise of pop culture continued to dictate Halloween trends in the 1970s, and popular costumes during this decade included beloved superheroes and characters. Political events and figures also remained popular Halloween choices, and after the Watergate scandal in the early 1970s, Richard Nixon costumes grew in popularity and are still sold today.

1980sThis was a decade of wealth and excess, and preppy styles started to become synonymous with the upper middle class. In 1978 the fraternity-themed comedy Animal House debuted featuring an infamous toga party scene, and a few years later many men and women were celebrating Greek life by dressing in similar costumes.

1990s Costumes featuring famous characters continued to be mass produced, however, during the 1990s people returned to making their own Halloween ensembles as they started to dress up as their favorite singers, actors, and musical groups.

2000s Do-it-yourself costumes that were inspired by famous film characters and pop culture icons and made with pieces from everyday wardrobes continued to gain popularity in the early 2000s as people were motivated to be creative as possible with their ensembles.

(Excerpts from Halloween through the Ages: How Costume Trends Have Evolved over the Past 115 Years

by Erica Tempesta, dailymail.com)

Halloween CostumesA Century of

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You’ve seen the messages the corporate Human Resources department has been sending monthly, right?

Messages that have been encouraging you to go see your physician for an annual physical exam by September 30, 2016?

It’s getting close to the rubber hitting the road!

Open enrollment is just weeks away and ONLY if you have gone to your physician for your annual preventative care physical exam and had her or him fill out the 2016 Annual Physical Form will you be eligible for a wellness discount on your health insurance benefits for 2017!

Why pay more for insurance when a simple and extremely important wellness check can reduce your out of pocket costs?

Why is getting a wellness check important?

• It allows you to create a relationship with your physician that can keep you healthy in the years to come• It could potentially identity issues early and allow you to receive lifesaving care• It reduces future costs by allowing you to maintain your health and potentially eliminate procedures or

medication you might have needed had you not gone to see your physician

Additionally, if you receive an annual physical that is considered preventative and your physician is in-network, there is NO CHARGE. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

The Annual Physical Form is available from your Human Resources Representative or by contacting Traci Sachs, Corporate Benefits Coordinator.

Don’t delay! If you have not yet gone to your doc, make an appointment today!