Family Ties
JUNE
2017
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Resident of the Month
Betty Tatman
Betty Jean Tatman was born November 29, 1951 in Emporia, Kansas. She has
a brother John who has passed and a sister, Debra. She married Michael Tatman on July 8, 1975 then
later divorced. Betty has two sons, James and Chuck, and a daughter, Chrysanne. She has four
wonderful grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Betty graduated from Emporia High School,
Betty has had many jobs: at age fourteen her first job was a carhop at A&W, then a sixteen she
was a maid at the Old Mitway Hotel, waitressed at Fred’s Derby, Hartford Manor (11 years),
Presbyterian Manor (9 years), Sterling House (5 years), BP (11 years) Traveling CNA, and Personal
Care Giver / Home Health.
Betty enjoyed spending time with her grandma making rag rugs and she learned to make gravy
at age five.
Congratulation Betty for being chosen as
“Our Resident of the Month”
Caring Hearts
Maria Rodriguez; (CNA), Jessica Alvarado; (CNA), and Diana Nguyen; (Receptionist) were
nominated as our “Caring Hearts of the Month”. Their nominations read as follows:
Maria: Great job, listens, and cares.
Jessica: Very good at answering call lights and their needs.
Diana: She is very courteous and helpful.
Congratulations on being chosen as
“Our Caring Hearts of the Month!”
A Big Welcome to
Our New Residents
Robert Marlar
Wilma Marlar
Harry Pendergraft
Alton Hoover
Mary Leffler
Wayne (Jackie) Leffler
Paula Standley,
Phyllis Higgins,
Paul Hahn,
Robert Burnell,
Cordelia Seely, and
Barbara Pontius
were discharged
from
Holiday Resort
Best Wishes Always
Sherry Parkey
Sherryl McKee
Jenola “Jo” Harrell
Elmer Ratcliff
Michael Vanderhoof
Lois Miller
Holiday Resort
would like to
Welcome Back
Ruth Ford
and
Carol Pearson
Happy Birthday
4th
Cheryl Prager
5th
Dan Rathke
6th
Harlena Robinson
12th
Donald Smith
18th
Chris Gilmore
19th
Jesus Lozano
23rd
Loris (Shorty) Gilbert
24th
Vivian Betty
25th
William Rathke
28th
Jane Millikan
Imogene Wyatt
The staff, volunteers, and family members would like to extend their sympathy
to the family and friends of Edward Barnett, Ellen Heins, Norman Hollis, Velda
Harvey, and Katherine Gould in this time of great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Jim & Harriet Emley
June 15th
12 years
Happy Anniversary
Jesus & Edelvidia
Lozano
June 25th
13 years
E-mail for residents:
[email protected]
Please write the residents name in the subject line
Velma & Richard Thompson
June 25th
69 years
Welcome to Our
New Employees
Lacey Kohlman
LPN
Katherine Lawson
LPN
Attie Doudican
CNA
Zoe Dyer
Dietary Aide
Cassandra Gillenwater
Dietary Aide
Bertha Bedolla
Housekeeping
Dezarae Sanders
Housekeeping
Jaron Muench
Groundskeeping
Vanessa Coria
CNA
Lindsey Rasnic
CMA
No Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake
Ingredients:
Filling:
3 box(es) 3.5 ounces instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
1 8 ounce container cool whip
Graham crackers
Topping:
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 stick butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions: Filling
1. Combine pudding mix and milk; beat. Stir in cool whip.
2. Place a layer of graham crackers in bottom of a 9x13 dish.
Spread 1/2 filling mixture on top. Repeat with another layer of
graham crackers, add rest of filling, top with final layer of graham crackers.
Topping:
1. Bring cocoa, milk, and sugar to a rolling boil; a full minute,
stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat, cool 1 minute.
3. Add butter and vanilla, stir till butter is melted.
4. Pour chocolate topping over graham crackers and refrigerate
overnight.
June Upcoming Events are listed on the calendar. Many projects will be taking place: crafts,
outings, socials, church, and musical programs. When visiting a loved one please join them at
these session, they will enjoy that.
Fathers Day is June 18th, we will be having a Fathers Day Social at 2:30 in Dining Room serving
refreshments. Following this will be church service, all are welcome to attend.
May 14th through the 20th we celebrated Nursing Home Week
2017 theme "Spirit of America".
All staff played games throughout each day.
Sunday, May 14th: Mothers Day Tea was a great turn out. Family members came to be with loved
ones on this special day. We had a lot of proud Mothers.
Monday, May 15th: China day the staff celebrated by eating noodles with chop sticks.
Winners were S’Kylan Russell, Suzanne Garcia, and Keyona Carter.
We also had fortune cookies hidden throughout the facility for staff to find.
Tuesday, May 16th: Canada day was celebrated with hiding maple leaf cookies for staff to find.
Winners for morning shift were Josie Pugh, Anthony Ludlum, and Deb Ludlum.
Afternoon shift was Alicia Davis, Julie Raffa, and Nell Beshirs.
Wednesday, May 17th: Mexico day was celebrated with nachos. The residents enjoyed preparing
nachos for the staff.
Thursday, May 18th: Italy day - Staff and residents enjoyed playing plinko.
Friday, May 19th: America day was celebrated with the crowning of the Holiday Resort All America
Pageant. Contestants were: Anel Converse, Brook Johanson, Samantha Scheve,
Maria West, Tiana Rowland, and Suzanne Garcia.
2nd runner-up - Tiana Rowland
1st runner-up - Suzanne Garcia
The crown was awarded to Anel Converse.
Congrats to all!
Cheese Trivia Crossword Puzzle
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1. What is the most popular recipe using cheese in the U.S.? _______ and cheese
6. What is the word for the love of cheese?
8. What is Wisconsin’s nickname? “America’s _______”
9. Which country is the top producer of the cheese in the world?
10. Which country established the first cheese factory in 1815?
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1. What is the biggest selling cheese in the U.S.?
2. What is the next biggest seller in The U.S.?
3. Which country is the largest consumer of cheese?
4. The first cheese factory in the U.S. to make cheese from scratch was started in this city in New York in
1851 by Jesse Williams.
5. Which fast food restaurant uses the most cheese?
6. How many pounds of milk does it take to make one pound of cheese?
7. California is one of the top cheese-producing states in the U.S. what is the other?
Word List:
Cheddar
Macaroni
Rome
Turophile
Dairyland
Mozzarella
Switzerland
Wisconsin
Greece
Pizza Hut
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Cheesy Bacon Balls
Ingredients:
 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, room temperature
 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 teaspoon paprika
 Dash salt
 Dash ground pepper
 8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
 1/3 cup chopped chives
 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
 18 pretzel sticks
Directions:
1. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until
smooth. Roll mixture into 18 small balls. Cover and chill until firm.
2. Combine bacon, chives, and pecans in a small bowl.
3. Roll each ball in the bacon mixture, coating completely. 4. Insert one pretzel stick into each ball and serve.
Makes 18 servings
Crunchy Brownie Crackers
Ingredients:
 4 tablespoons butter
 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
 2 egg whites
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 3/4 cup flour
 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 2 tablespoons milk
 1 tablespoon water
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 60–90 seconds,
stirring every 15 seconds until melted and well incorporated.
3. Stir in cocoa powder, egg whites, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
5. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir in milk and water until combined.
6. Divided mixture equally between both baking sheets, spreading in an even layer. Sprinkle each with equal
amounts of remaining chocolate chips.
7. Bake 15–17 minutes. While warm, slice brownie sheets into pieces using a pizza cutter. Allow to cool
before serving. Makes 50 servings
The Flag’s meaning
The flag is most important to us;
it’s true meaning we know.
We believe that in God we trust
and in faith our liberty grows
In war which we know were drastic measures,
some of our dearest had to go.
With their lives, we received freedom’s treasures,
so salute the flag, and forever your love will show.
Chopped Chicken Grape Salad
Ingredients:
 2 cups diced cooked chicken
 3/4 cup chopped celery
 1 cup halved red grapes
 1/2 cup dried cherries
 1/2 cup chopped pecans
 1 cup Greek yogurt
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Makes 4–6 servings
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Cheese Trivia Crossword Puzzle
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Tuesday
19
10 Daycare visits
2:30 Balloon Volleyball
26
10:30 Donuts & drinks
3 Browning/Doty music
18
Fathers Day
9:30 Weekly devotions
10:30 Book Club- AR
2:30 Fathers day social
3 St. James Baptist
25
9:30 Weekly devotions
10:30 Book Club- AR
3 Lebo Baptist Church
Thompson & Lozano
Anniversary
13
8:30 South Manicures
11:30 Tidwell/music
2:30 Music Therapy
12
10 Daycare visits
1:30 Resident dining
satisfaction committee
meeting
2:30 Reminisce with
Ronda
11
9:30 Weekly devotions
10:30 Book Club- AR
2:30 Bethel Baptist
27
8:30 South Manicures
11:30 Tidwell / music
2:30 Music therapy
28
10 Daycare visit - AR
2:30 Bingo
29
10 Fishing at the dock
2:30 Memorial service
3 Rosary
30
10 Games outside
2:30 Anniversary party
6:30 Movie/popcorn
23
9:30 Red/white/blue
craft
2:30 Birthday party
6:30 Movie/ popcorn
16
10 June trivia
10:30 Emporia zoo
outing
3 Dominoes
6:30 Movie / popcorn
15
10 Zoo visit at facility
2:30 Bible Study
3 Rosary- CF
7 First Christian Church
of Nazarene
J. Emley Anniversary
14
Flag Day
10 Daycare visit - AR
2:30 Bingo
7:30 Church of Christ
22
10 Making no bake
chocolate éclair
3 Rosary
6:30 Dominoes
9
10 Name 5
2:30 Spelling Bee
6:30 Movie / popcorn
8
10 Creative writing
2:30 Bible Study
3 Rosary
6:30 Movie
2:30 Reminiscent Corner
10 Dominoes
2
Strong City Rodeo
Friday
7
10 Daycare Visits
12 Anita Wright/Violin
2:30 Bingo
6:30 Dominoes
20
21
8:30 North manicures
10 Daycare visit
11:30 Tidwell/music
2:30 Bingo
2:30 Red Hat Rosie's
6:30 Chair activity bingo
6
8:30 North Manicures
9:30 Resident Council
room visit
11:30 Tidwell/music
2:30 Enchilada Tasters
7 Watching the game
5
10 Daycare visits
2:30 Resident Council
3:30 Calendar planning
Catholic Communion/ Sunday mornings
1
Library Books
Newsletter pass
10 Veterans group
12 Surprise luncheon
2:30 Bible Study
3 Mass
Thursday
2 017
Wednesday
All morning activities will be in the Activity Room unless otherwise noted
Newspaper pickup and redistribute every Wednesday & Saturday
Mail delivered everyday (except Sundays & Holidays)
Gazette Pass Monday thru Saturday
Monday
J U N E
4
9:30 Weekly devotions
10:30 Book Club- AR
3 Americus Methodist
Sunday
Activities are
subject to change
without notice
24
Outside AM & PM
10 Meditation time
2 At the Fence Band
17
Outside AM & PM
10 Current Events
2:30 Barbara Unruh
music
10
Outside AM & PM
10 Meditation Time
2:30 Music with Heart
3
Outside AM & PM
10 Current events
2:30 Lee Muller
Saturdat
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