The
Herald
Auxiliary News
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Summer Events
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Centennial
Celebration
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Our residents have been
making the most of the
Summer heat and good
weather with picnics,
Whippy Dip runs in the
new coach (above), and
staying cool and
comfortable while
watching the Centennial
Dedication streaming live
into the Aase Haugen
Home Chapel on June
30th!(right).
Everyone loves ice cream!
Pictured above are (front
to back) Millie and Richard
Dinger, Merle Turner,
Dorothy Sanders, Irene
McConnell and Karol
Sersland.
Summer Issue 2015 Vol. 23, Issue 3
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Aase Haugen Auxiliary Salad Luncheon
We had great results from the
Auxiliary Salad Luncheon in May!
A steady stream of hungry folks
met their match with the endless
array of salads from our Auxiliary
members & members from all our
Member Congregations!
This year, the proceeds from the
Salad Luncheon and Ice Cream
Social were designated to go
toward the purchase of a
whirlpool tub for the residents.
After raising $1,096 toward the
project from the Salad Luncheon,
it was ordered and installed! The
August 16, 2015 Ice Cream Social
proceeds should complete the
purchase! Many thanks to all
who supported this worthy cause
and deepest thanks to the
members of the Auxiliary who
work so hard to make it
successful!
Many thanks goes to St.
Benedict’s Church as well, who
graciously allow the use of their
community room for the event!
Our Auxiliary works tirelessly to
support the residents and
enhance their daily lives. They
also do many unexpected
kindnesses towards the staff as
well. We appreciate all they do
for our residents, our staff and
the whole of Aase Haugen Senior
Services!
To join the Aase Haugen
Auxiliary, contact Glendalu Wuest
at (563) 379-0626.
Aase Haugen Centennial Dedication Event
A tribute to 100 years of residents, staff, volunteers and of course, the generous gift from our Founder,
Aase Haugen, were the focus of this “Commemorative Occasion” during the Aase Haugen June 30th
Dedication at the South Bear School, the original site of the Aase Haugen Home opened in 1915.
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right is
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corporation and Continuing Care
a heartfelt
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shared
Aase Haugen Senior Services, under the
with so many from one
auspices of the Evangelical Lutheran
woman’s initial gift and
Church in America and governed by the
vision, “Aase Haugen, the
leadership of 23 local corporate
compassionate benefactor
congregations, was founded to provide a
for several thousand
ministry of Christian service to fulfill the
physical, spiritual and social needs of the
people, creating a HOME
residents. The entire staff recognizes the
for them when they
value of personal dignity and individual
needed someone to care
rights as they endeavor to furnish quality
for them.”
care and services based on love and
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compassion for those residents who must
depend on others to care for them.
Above, attendees enjoyed the joyful
sounds of a traditional trombone
In accordance with Federal Law and the
quartet during the meal. What a
U.S. Department of Agriculture policy,
wonderful day and amazing natural
this institution is prohibited from
discriminating on the basis of age, race,
surroundings—the perfect setting for a
color, sex, religion, national origin ,
celebration! Many thanks to the Lane
marital or family status or disability. We
Schwarz Family for their hospitality!
are an Equal Opportunity Provider/
Left, the Moo-Mobile was a popular
Employer.
attraction at the celebration, with
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people lining up
(cont. on pg. 5)
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CCDI Services Coming to Aase Haugen
The plans for the renovation of
Rivers Neighborhood into the ne
CCDI (Chronic, Confusing or Dementing Illness) Unit at Aase Haugen
Homes are well underway. With minor renovation, Rivers will be divided
into two sections, one with 12
rooms for residents with more advanced dementia symptoms and 13
rooms for those who are more independent with the activities of daily
living.
Applications are being taken now
for staffing positions for the CCDI
unit, with an in-depth, immersive
training planned for up to 14 direct
care staff in August.
The training program will ensure
that all those working in the CCDI
unit have a deep working knowledge
of dementing illnesses, as well as
practical approaches and care options best suited for their particular
needs.
The renovations include adding a
dining/common area and kitchenette
for the Advanced CCDI area, as well
as modifications to the current Assisted Dining area and Nurses Station
Rivers currently has.
Both units will be secure, and
plans are in place to add in many
home-like features and furniture areas to create a warm, homelike atmosphere for the residents living
there.
The Aase Haugen Senior Services
CCDI unit should be opening this fall.
By the end of August, Memory Care
Assisted Living will become an extension of Aase Haugen Assisted Living,
and Tenants of Valley Assisted Living
have first option to move there.
Valley Assisted Living apartments,
once vacated, will be transferred into
Skilled Rehabilitation Suites for the
Nursing Home.
For more information on the
CCDI unit or its services, please contact Brenda Johnson, BSN, DON at
(563)382-3603.
Summer Escapades, Indoors and Out!
We are so grateful for warm weather that each summer, we make the most of it! When it’s nice outside,
we plan Whippy Dip runs (cover), courtyard picnics
(pictured left above)Pictured (l-r) Elaine Frana, Ruth Thompson, Jean Hardy, Nan Gray, Millie Jacobson, Barb
McKenzie, Andrea Hexom, Activities Supervisor, and Joy Rides in our new Coach. When its not so sunny,
we have wonderful people stop in and entertain us. June 29th, we enjoyed Songs from 100 years Ago by
Bill Kuhlman, just in time to
get us in the mood for our
100 year dedication event!
For June Dairy Month, we
even enjoyed some ice cream
served by the Little Miss
Squirts and Little Mr. Herdsman (pictured right above) at
Aase Haugen Homes!
Pictured at left is the New
Minowa Player cast of “Les
Miserables” (and Marjorie
Moe), who all dropped in for
a wonderful bit of music and flair ahead of their June performances! Thank you to all who have helped
make our Summer unforgettable at Aase Haugen Homes!
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AHH Leadership
Mission, Vision and Values
Board of Directors, Officers
President:, Steve Langland
Vice-president: Ken Larson
Secretary: Wanda Askelson
Treasurer: Jim Ulring
Members
Wanda Askelson, Glenwood Lutheran
Joyce Epperly, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Lashelle Evans, Lutheran Church
Rebecca Hannah, Glenwood Lutheran Church
Steve Langland, Highland Lutheran
Ken Larson, Hauge Lutheran
Kari Rude, First Lutheran
Ron Taylor, United Methodist
James Ulring, First Lutheran
Dennis Young, Decorah Lutheran Church
Our Mission: Aase Haugen Senior Services is an ecumenical
adult community providing a continuum of care in a Christian
environmentwhich nurtures the body, mind and soul, leading
to healing and hope for all we serve.
Staff Leadership
Jeffrey K. Schmidt , MS, ACHCA, Executive Director
Brenda Johnson, RN, BSN, Dir. of Nursing Services
Lisa Gerleman, RN, Asst. Dir. of Nursing Services/
Staff Development
Tessa Numedahl, LBSW, Asst. Living Coordinator/
Social Services Supervisor
Tiffany Lundtvedt, RN, Asst. Living Nurse Manager
Rose Beardmore, Office Manager
Rennie Davis, Personnel Director/Scheduler
Jason White, Environmental Services Supervisor
Kacey Wedo, Dietary Supervisor
Kate Klimesh, Business Development
David Larson, Environmental Services Supervisor;
Vennehjem Campus
Join us in praise!
Sun, 11:00am Worship or
Devotions & Hymns
Tues, 10:30am Bible Stories –
Ecumenical study
1st Wed each month, 2pm, First
Lutheran communion
rd
3 Wed each month, 2pm,
Decorah Lutheran
communion
Thurs, 10:30am Worship
1st & 4th Thurs, 3:30pm Rosary
2nd & 3rd Thurs, 3:30pm Mass
2nd Fri each month, 10:30am
Washington Prairie
communion
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Vision: Aase Haugen Senior Services, sensitive to the future
of our community, will respond with creative exceptional care
that inspires independence, hope and compassion. In
harmony with the vision of our benevolent founder, Aase
Haugen, we will always be here to serve, thanks to the
nurturing and dedication of our caring community.
We Believe: Everyone in the Aase Haugen Community is
FAMILY; including those we serve directly, their families, our
staff, benefactors and volunteers.
People who are in need because of illness, injury or frailty of
body, mind and spirit are especially DESERVING of CARE.
All God’s people are deserving of care, love, compassion and
RESPECT regardless of their resources.
Our Christian identity and heritage create a calling to
maximize all resources to ensure that those entrusted to us
are provided ministries of HEALING and HOPE.
Aase Haugen Auxiliary Board
All affiliated congregation members belong to the Aase
Haugen Auxiliary and are welcome to participate.
Glendalu Wuest, Sandra Kittleson, Co-Presidents
Myrna Ingram, Ann Naslund, Co-Treasurers
Carol Bolson, Dorothy Brooks, Mildred Jacobson, Karen
Lee, Luann Smith, and Emmarene Smock, Committee
Members.
Thank you so much
for the flowers and
plants shared with
us for worship,
especially for
special worship
days. The flowers
and plants have
been gifts from
residents, family
and friends of
residents as well as
gifts “in memorial”
and “in honor” of
residents. Our
Sincere Thank You
for each flower and
plant.
Support the mission and ministry of Aase
Haugen Senior Services as your own memorial! Name Aase Haugen Senior Services in your
will, or purchase a life insurance policy listing
Aase Haugen Senior Services as the beneficiary.
In this way, you can leave far more than you
thought possible, a legacy of living well for
future generations who need our care.
Centennial cont.
(Cont. from pg. 2) for their favorite flavor!
The Aase Haugen Home, now South Bear School, was as
stately and impressive as ever, adding to the spirit of the day.
Aase Haugen friends and family enjoyed congratulations from
several prominent speakers as well. The program was introduced by Lane, Dean and Gerry Schwarz, who warmly welcomed
people to their School and reflected on our good fortune at the
paths traveled by so many to bring us to this moment in time.
Left, (l-r) Steve Ackerson, Exec. Director of
the Iowa Health Care
Association, Jeffrey K.
Schmidt, Exec. Director
of Aase Haugen Senior
Services, and Senator
Michael Breitbach enjoy
a moment to discuss
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the direction of LongPhotograph, Dori Frana
term care in Iowa. “We are light years from where we were in
senior care even 20 years ago,” Ackerson noted, adding. “Look what we have
done, what this community has done! Look what you have achieved!”
All spoke highly of the dedication of the staff and quality of care provided at Aase
Haugen over the past 100 years. “As great as the first gift of land, and support
from the area churches, the real gift continues today in the care and support residents receive from the staff at Aase Haugen Senior Services,” expressed Breitbach.
He also read a proclamation from Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds recognizing Aase Haugen Senior Services on our 100th Anniversary as a “great asset for
our state.”
Shannon Strickler, Exec. Director of LeadingAge, noted that Administrator Virgil Hougen and Aase Haugen Homes was one of 13 founding members of the
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state wide
healthcare
organization
in the mid
1960’s!
Left, the
2015 dedication photo. Thanks
to all who
helped us
celebrate!
As Rev Richard Simon
Hanson said,
“It’s the
people,
folks, it’s the
people!”
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General Donations
Mar. 27 through July 1, 2015
David Bappe Memorial
Norma Bappe ■
Herbert & Carol Hageman ♦
Ruth Woldum *
Inez Berge Memorial
Rita Kern *
Family & Friends *
Gregg & Kari Rude ♦
Juanita Bruening Memorial
Rockwell Collins ■
Denise Schmitt ■
Lola Downs Memorial
The Lola Downs Family †
Gary Finholt Memorial
Carleton & Sandra Kittelson * M
DHS Class of 1955 *
Nels Folkedahl Memorial
Roger & Evelyn Bigler *
Bea Frana Memorial
Anton & Marilyn Larson ♦
Alice Fretheim Memorial
Calvin & Betty Anderson ♦
Mary Ellingson *
Ron Fretheim ♦ I
Family & Friends ‡
Dean & LaRue Hagen *
Inez Holstad *
LeRoy & Jean Iverson ♦
Marlin & Karen Knutson *
Jerald Swenson ◘
Jean Swiggum *
Peggy Graves Memorial
Wanda & LyleAskelson ♦
Roger & Evelyn Bigler *
Lyle & Marybeth Cary *
John & Linda Christopherson ♦
Marjorie Hove *
Wayne & Nancy Jordahl *
Debra Larson *
Jim & Kris Lynch ♦
Joyce Nelson *
David Sacquitne & Julie Snitker♦
Evelyn Schnitzler *
Rodney Hagensick Memorial
Ray Kvamme ♦
Verna Hayes Memorial
Betty & Leo Storla * SC
Norma HIlberg Memorial
Ruth Woldum *
Lucille Hinker Memorial
Debra Adrian *
Lillian Bruvold *
Randy & Lisa Carlsen ♦
Elliott & Bev Christen *
Betty Drew ♦
Glen & Darla Ellickson ♦
Family & Friends ‡ SC
Family & Friends ‡M
Ron Fox ♦
Wayne and Linda Frana♦
John & Ann Glesne*
Larry & Diane Grimstad ♦
Robert Gunther ♦
Elaine Headington *
James & Sandy Hoeg ♦
Steve Hubbard ♦
Davis & Shirley Johnson *
Jenine Jordahl ♦
Rita Kern *
Diane Knutson ♦
Lonnie & Sheryl Koster*
Nancy Larson ♦
Patricia Lien ♦
Diann Marten ♦
Janann McCarty *
Robert McQueen ♦
Milfred & Joan Nelson *
Dale & Karen Olson *
Leona Rosendahl *
Alan Russett ♦
Helen Schweizer ♦
Richard & Linda Svenson *
Elaine Syverson *
Margaret Usgaard *
Jon & Shirley Vine ♦
Marilyn Wahlberg ♦
Carroll Lansing Memorial
Paul Hexom *
Gregg & Kari Rude ♦
Willard Linnevold Memorial
Helen Schweizer ◘
James & Caroline Weis ♦
Don & Wilma Olsen Memorial
James Tweeten ♦
David Ottesen Memorial
Vernon & Donna Bahr *
Arlin Hanson ♦
Ray Kvamme ♦
Ruth Woldum *
Daniel Price Memorial
Ruth Price ♦
Merlin Helland Memorial
Norma J Schrandt ♦
Marilyn Helland ■
Robert Rima Memorial
Marjorie Hove * G
Kermit Hendrickson Memorial
Nora Hendrickson *
Melvin Rovang Memorial
Raymond Rovang ◘ M
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Ronnie Rustad Memorial
Vernon & Donna Bahr *
Dale & Audrey Barth *
Ronald & Darlene Emery *
Merlin Faldet ♦
Wesley & Bette Forde *
Marcia Fox *
Marvin & Carol Gunderson ♦
Arlin Hanson ♦
Patricia Lien * M
Willard & Eloise Orvella *
Raymond Rovang ◘
Norma J Schrandt ♦
Georgia Snyder *
David & Donna Svenson *
Richard & Linda Svenson *
Darlene Vine ♦
Ruth Woldum *
Beverly Schuman Memorial
Robert Anderson *
Dennis & Pamela Bader ♦
Dale & Audrey Barth *
Michael & Carol Bergan ♦
Douglas & Rosalyn Blegen *
Clair Borseth *
David & Brenda Carlson ◘
Lyle Jr. & Marybeth Cary *
John & Linda Christopherson ♦
Doris Cole ♦
Robert & Eunice Denk *
Jim Dohse *
Betty Drew * M
James & Jane Eckblad *
The Bev Schuman,Jensson &
Bader Families ■
Joanne Fulsaas *
Lester & Karen Guttebo *
Dorothy Halverson *
Roger & Pearl Hamilton *
Arlin Hanson ♦
Jane Hardy ♦
Elsie Haugen *
Orvin Hotvedt *
Darrel & Mary Pat Jensen ♦
Nancy & John Juve ♦
Kathryn Kelly *
Carleton & Sandra Kittelson ♦
Duane & Arlene Larson *
Debra Larson *
Anton & Marilyn Larson ♦
Harry & Mary Lou Lensch *
Joan Lubke ♦
Roberta Murray *
Northeast Iowa Behavioral
Mental Health ♦
Rhonda Olsgard *
Adrian & Jean Olson ♦
Howard Paskach ♦
June Rovang ♦
Delores J Rovang *
Arla & Palmer Ruffridge *
William Schuman ◘
William Schuman ∞
Marjorie Severson *
Erbie Steffens *
Gerry Sorenson ♦
Bonnie & Ordell Sorum *
Richard & Linda Svenson *
Ron & Nina Taylor *
Walter & Lorraine Teslow *
Karen Teslow ♦
Joann Voltmer ♦
Plan 1 Financial, Greg Weis ♦
Ruth Woldum *
Evelyn Sersland Memorial
David Sersland ◘ I
Ordell Sorum Memorial
Howard & Chris Barlow ♦
Emory & Elaine Fretheim ♦
Leo Storla Memorial
Paul Hexom *
Gerald Stortz Memorial
Roger & Evelyn Bigler *
Lorraine & Harlan Erickson ♦
Wayne Thomas Memorial
Ann Courtney *
Rita Kern *
David & Donna Svenson ♦
Madelyn Wise Memorial
Marion & Peggy Beatty ◘
Roger & Evelyn Bigler *
Ethel Brandt ♦
Dennis & Marcia Fisher ♦
Arlin Hanson ♦
Marjorie Hove *G
Mildred Jacobson * M
Steve Langland ♦ SC
Norma Schrandt *
Bruce & Betty Schuman *
Marjorie Severson *
Luann Smith * SC
Julia Tallman, Carol & Bob Stoker,
Charlene Tallman, Bernie
McMahon ◘
Elaine Syverson *
Ruth Woldum *
Donna Young *
General Financial Donations
Big Canoe Lutheran Church ∞
Calmar Lutheran Church■
First Lutheran Church +
Glenwood Lutheran Church †
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church†
Fr. Donald Hawes ‡
Steve Langland ♦
Rosary Society St. Benedict's ∞
Dirk Rosholt ■
Doris Thompson ♦
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans♦
Annual Appeal Donations
Mar. 27 through July 1, 2015
Robert Rima Memorial
Jan Quandahl & Agnes Rima ∞
Ronnie RustadMemorial
Alton & Barb Barth *
General Appeal Donations
Donald Johnson ■
Steve Langland ‡
*up to $10 ♦up to $25 ◘up to $50
■ up to $100 ‡ up to $250
† Up to $350
∞ Up to $500 ▼Up to $1,000
+Up to $2,500
B Beauty Shop M Music/Activities Fund
SC Spiritual Care G Garden Fund
AL Assisted Living D Dietary Fund
I Improvement Fund
In-Kind Donations
Sally Birk, Duane and Eileen Bruening, Naomi
Craft, Kurt Devore, Patricia Dolan, The Lola
Downs Family, The Gary Finholt Family,
Family and Friends, Gladys Hammersland,
Carol Hasvold, Gwen Jorgenson, Norma
Krauskopf, The Lucille Hinker Family, The
Judy McIntosh Family, Dale and Karen Olson,
The Loretta Running Family, Charlotte
Strinmoen, Bill Wild, Dave and Jean Wise.
A Good Day at the Fair!
A good day
at the Winn.
Co. Fair is definitely better
than a good
day at the office, especially
when you go
with the Aase
Haugen Crew!
When you
go with such
well-known and
fair-loving residents like
LaMerne Iverson you’re bound to meet up with those you know and love!
Pictured Above, LaMerne met her grandson and great-granddaughter
showing at the fair! What nice smiles— maybe it runs in the family!
Of course everyone has
to get a piece of pie at the
Luren Singers’ stand, which
Many thanks to all who donated is just what Carrol Anderson did! Belly up and place
items to the Aase Mercantile,
your order says Lester Erickour on-site store and to all
volunteers at the June 30th Event! son(l). One of each would
be nice says volunteer Marcus King(r)!
Congratulations!
We will miss Fr. Donald Hawes, pictured here with Joan Schissel, as he
said his last Mass at Aase Haugen in
June, just before his retirement.
Many thanks and Good Luck, Father!
Several residents enjoyed
the petting zoo
at the fair, including Elaine
Frana, right, who
shared her time
with a cute baby
goat!
There was a
wonderful crowd
of polka-loving
people at the Jim
Busta Concert at the Winneshiek County Fair. Among
them, several centenarians.
Seeing how close to her
birthday it was, Jim Busta
took a request and sang
“Happy Birthday” to the
soon-to-be 105-year old Luella Young, (center, orange
shirt and hat)! A wonderful
tribute to a wonderful lady!
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The residents enjoyed the first of three
scheduled concerts by Jim Busta and Co.,
courtesy of a thoughtful memorial given in
memory of Aileen Huinker. What a grand gift
in memory of a grand lady!
You can make a difference!
Yes
, I can!
There’s an old saying, it takes a village to raise a
I would like to make a donation to Aase Haugen
child. It’s also true of caring for its elders. We
to further enhance quality care for our elders!
have a responsibility—a solemn duty—to provide
for the people who have worked so hard to
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make this community a great place to live and
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work today.
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heart, knowing that each person needs a variety
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whole-person care for the body, mind and soul.
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and give their time and talents to enrich the lives
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of our residents, and all those who support our
ministry of care in other ways.
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stand up and show they care, that they are
4 Ohio St.,
grateful, that they want to give to these people
Decorah, IA 52101
who simply need assistance with their daily lives.
These people who have been vibrant
individuals, who suddenly found themselves
needing a helping hand, needing the support of the village they worked so hard for. Please consider a gift to
Aase Haugen Senior Services, because every gift can make a difference in someone’s life! Every gift matters!
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