Strum Area Health and Rehabilitation News Greetings: March 2015 Betsy Henck has accepted the Administrator position and will be starting March 25th. Until then, Jack Halbleib, President of Covenant Care also a Nursing Home Administrator will be filling in temporarily until then. I am so thankful I was able to get to be a part of such a great facility and community; I enjoyed getting to know each and every one of you!! Best Regards, Jamie Smith, NHA Administrator =============================================================== Hello, I would like to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Bonnie Putz and I have accepted the Director of Nursing position here at Strum Area Health and Rehabilitation. My official start date was March 2, 2015; however, you may have seen me earlier than this date as I was doing some training with Michelle. I am looking forward to working as Director of Nursing at Strum Area Health and Rehabilitation for many years to come. I received my associate degree from Western Technical College and BSN from University of Texas out of Arlington. At this time I am attending on-line through Governors University in Utah to obtain my MSN in administration. I have prior experience as a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Infection Control Nurse, and a Director of Nursing for approximately 3 years. I am happily married to my best friend for 22+ years. My husband and I have two sons ages 21, and 17. I have lived in the Arcadia community for over 25 years. In my off time I enjoy spending time with my family, working around our house and or yard, when the weather is permitting. I also enjoy reading, drawing, and painting. I look forward to meeting each of you. So, please feel free to stop in my office at any time to just say hello or to talk. Sincerely, Bonnie Putz, DON March Birthdays EASY PEACH CRISP ½ cup low-fat granola without raisins Delores Berg – March 4 Connie Davidson – March 6 Lillian Ferguson – March 6 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large peaches, pitted and sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt Preparation 1. Preheat broiler to high. 2. Place granola on a jelly-roll pan, spreading evenly. Broil 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. 3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add peaches to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and cinnamon to pan; cook 1 minute or until sugar melts, stirring occasionally. Spoon about 2/3 cup peach mixture in each of 4 shallow bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons granola and 1/4 cup yogurt. St. Patrick’s Day Ireland is a relatively small island about the size of Indiana. It has a generally mild but rainy climate all year round which gives the country its green vegetation and its nickname, the “Emerald Isle”.The Irish people are a blend of blonde Celts, redhaired Danes and Norsemen, and brown haired French Normans. The people speak both English and Gaelic, and both languages are taught in schools. Ireland is famous for its legend of St. Patrick which claims he charmed all the snakes so they went into the sea and drowned, thus ridding the country of snakes forever. March Shining Stars Our shining star boards are located in the main dining room. Please stop in and check the board each month! March Happenings Wednesday Mar. 4th @10:30 Food Council Wednesday Mar. 4th @ 1:45 Church with Pastor Taylor Resident: Lillian Ferguson Thursday Mar. 5th @ 10:30 Resident Council Meeting Staff: Jordan Laufenberg Friday Mar. 6th @ 1:45 Liturgy study with Sister Carolyn Nominated by: SAHR Staff & Managers Jordan has taken great initiative to lead our restorative program for the residents. He is very dedicated, compassionate caregiver. Enthusiasm radiates from him and increases resident participation in their restorative programs. He has gotten numerous compliments from his coworkers, residents and families in the last few months. Jordan’s approach and diligence in ensuring restorative is provided & encouraged has made noticeable improvement for all residents. Saturday Mar. 7th @ 3:15 Bible Study with Pastor Nimeskern Wednesday Mar. 11th @1:45 Church with Lay Minister Schaefer Friday Mar. 13 @ 1:45 Liturgy Study with Sister Carolyn Tuesday Mar. 17th @ 10:30 Visit from Bob’s House for Dogs Tuesday Mar. 17th @ 1:45 St Patrick’s Day Party with Steve and Doris Szydel Tuesday Mar.17th from 5:00- 6:00 Community Event “Staying Fit and Balanced” Wednesday Mar. 18th, @ 1:45 Church with Sister Carolyn Wildrick Saturday Mar. 21st @ 3:15 Bible Study with Pastor Nimeskern Tuesday Mar. 24th @ 1:45 Monthly B- Day Party with Jim Radloff Wednesday Mar. 25th @ 1:45 Church with Pastor Bob Castro COMMUNITY EVENT Please Welcome our new staff We’d like to take a moment to welcome & recognize the new staff that has joined our team in February! Please help us make them feel at “home”. Bonnie Putz – Director of Nursing Nancy Higgins – Activities Leah Sheffer – CNA Jody Kelly – CNA Megan McLean – Dietary Mandi Lee - RN __