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Thorne Crest is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior health care since 1930.
Thorne Crest Sen ior L i v i ng C om mun i t y
Thorne Crest is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior health care since 1930.
Family giFts goat For 90th birthday Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea has been well known to be the home of many goats and chickens given its rural location, according to a press release. The center has three goats and multiple chickens who reside in one of the care center’s courtyards, and they have recently made a new addition. On June 26 the center welcomed Happy to their goat family, which now totals four goats. Janie Staloch, a friend and
resident of Good Samaritan Society, recently turned 90. “I told my family I wanted my own goat for my 90th birthday! I love watching the goats from my room,” Staloch said. “I named her Happy because she makes me happy. When I pass away one day, others will then be able to enjoy the goat, too!” The family made a request to the campus administrator to endow a goat to the center; paying for the
goat, shelter, food and any additional costs. “Resource development is not just about donors giving money,” said Campus Administrator Katie Davis said. “It’s about building relationships and working with donors on allowing them to make a variety of different contributions to the center. In this particular case, a goat! This is probably one of the most creative and most loved endowment we have ever received.”
Janie Staloch requested her own goat as a present for her 90th birthday — and her family delivered. Provided
4 key decisions to help memorialize a loved one Despite the certainty of death, many Americans delay dealing with the fact and avoid funeral planning. In fact, nearly 3 in 5 Americans aren’t confident they could plan a funeral for themselves, let alone a loved one, according to a survey conducted by RememberingALife.com, which was created by the National Funeral Directors Association to empower families in their funeral planning, help them understand memorialization options and support them as they navigate their grief after a death. One of the main challenges in planning a funeral for a loved one is ensuring the service captures the person’s life and memories. However, according to the survey, just 41.2% of respondents know the deceased’s preferences for a funeral, burial or cremation, and 26.5% have not discussed their preferences with loved ones, though they do feel confident their family and friends would plan an appropriate funeral or memorial service for them. To kickstart the planning process, consider discussing these decisions with your loved ones: 1. Cremation or burial: Despite the growing popularity of cremation, burial is see ChoiCes, Page 3
Happy is the fourth goat who has been added to Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea’s courtyard.
Thorne Crest hosts clinical
Dolores Riemer. Provided
Senior Spotlight: Dolores Riemer
Riverland Community College now offers an evening licensed practical nurse program. Thorne Crest Senior Living Community hosted its first clinical program. Provided
Take me out to the ballgame
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community residents and staff enjoyed a complimentary trip up to the stadium in Minneapolis to watch a Minnesota Twins baseball game. Provided
Name: Dolores Riemer Age: 90 Native of: Albert Lea Place of residency: Knutson Place Apartments, St. John’s Lutheran Community Family: Dolores Sorenson was born to Archie and Hazel Sorenson of Norwegian and Danish descent. Dolores was the oldest of four children, having one brother and two sisters growing up in the city of Albert Lea. Hazel, Dolores’s mother, was a homemaker and loving mother. Her father, Archie, was employed with St. Paul Clothing Store while Dolores grew up and later worked at Wallace’s as a book keeper. Education: Dolores started her education going to school at Ramsey Grade School and then Albert Lea High School, graduating
in1947. Dolores then attended Winona State for two years upon receiving her teaching license. Dolores then began teaching in Bricelyn for the next two years in the elementary grades. Former occupation: Dolores married Lloyd Reimer in 1951 and moved to a farm near the rural Conger area where Lloyd and Dolores raised six children — four daughters and two sons. Dolores, coming from Albert Lea, “‘loved the farm.” Lloyd and Dolores raised beef cattle and crops on the farm for over 60 years. Dolores loved gardening and the outdoors. She said it was good therapy being outside. Dolores started working for Built-Rite when her children were grown and worked for 16 years, and then Dolores worked at
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Good Samaritan Society administrator receives highest licensure The National Association of Long Term Care Administrative Boards is excited to introduce the heath services executive qualification, a broad-based standard which will allow the most talented administrators to practice along the continuum Katie of health services Davis and supports, according to a press release. Good Samaritan Society of
Albert Lea Administrator Katie Davis recently completed requirements to obtain the health service executive licensure. The new qualification standard of health services executive meets the equivalence of licensure qualifications for nursing home administrators, assisted living administrators and for home
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other. Also Dolores likes volunteering at Head Start, St. John’s Lutheran Community and serving at church whenever it is needed.
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the post office in Conger until she was 82 years of age. What is your favorite childhood memory? Cutting out paper dolls, playing soft ball and playing school. These were some of her favorite past times. What is your favorite memory from adulthood? i love my church and circle members; we are all like sisters to each
What would you say is your greatest accomplishment? Together with my husband, Lloyd, raising our family of six children and being a grandmother to nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with one on the way this coming August. Is there a piece of advice you wish someone
and community-based services. The Health Services executive Commission is created from the compact of participating states; those joined closely and firmly united, to provide portability and achieving a high standard of leadership for tomorrow’s longterm care supports and services. it is the highest standard of education and experience in the nation and is voluntary at this time.
had given you or you would have listened to when you were younger? “Don’t take things always so serious, enjoy the special moments of life.” What is the greatest lesson life has taught you? “We are here to serve and help others.” What do you enjoy most about where you are living now? “Visiting with my friends, playing 500, going out to eat and special outings. This is my home and i am happy.”
The earn the HSe qualification, an administrator will document their education, experience and pass a comprehensive exam that covers the core of knowledge from all lines of service as well as modules in nursing home administration, residential care and assisted living and home and community-based services. “The HSe licensure can serve as a foundation to an administrator’s ability to
lead their teams and continuum of care campuses. As leaders we need to be fully educated to provide expertise and overall leadership to our communities,” Davis said. Davis also serves as the executive director for Good Samaritan Society-Comforcare in Austin. The evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is the nation’s largest not-for-profit, faith-based organization
providing senior housing and services. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the society became part of Sanford Health in 2019. Through this partnership, the society offers a full continuum of care. Together, our shared Lutheran roots will give us greater opportunity to share God’s love through the work of health, healing and comfort with seniors and others in need.
Senior Spotlight: Phyllis Stieler Name: Phyllis Stieler Age: 91 Native of: Freeborn Place of residency: Thorne Crest Senior Living Community Family: She was married to Jack Stieler for 43 years until he passed away in 1993. if he was still alive, they would have celebrated their 73rd anniversary on June 30. She also has two younger siblings — one brother and one sister; two daughters and one son; six grandchildren — two boys and four girls; and 10 great-grandchildren — four boys and six girls. Education: She went to school in Freeborn and vocational classes for food services. Former occupation: She was a secretary for two years after high school at Freeborn High School, a Sunday school teacher, volunteer and youth counselor
When life offers the gift of time...
how will you spend it?
Dolores Riemer. Provided at Freeborn Church and head cook at Halverson elementary School for 31 years. What is your favorite childhood memory? Family Christmases — her mother and father’s family would all get together every year; and lighting the candles on the Christmas tree.
but it was always her passion. The photo taken is of with her favorite paintings.
Is there a piece of advice you wish someone had given you or you would have listened to when you were younger? Go to college and follow your dream to continue your education.
What is your favorite memory from adulthood? Visiting every state in the United States including Hawaii and Alaska.
What is the greatest lesson life has taught you? Try to see the good in everything — especially when something bad happens.
What would you say is your greatest accomplishment? Teaching herself how to paint, sketch and draw. She took a few classes to teach her the basics,
What do you enjoy most about where you are living now? “i love my apartment and the activities offered on mondays and Tuesdays,” she said.
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Senior Spotlight: Eldon Schmitt Name: eldon Schmitt Age: 93 Native of: minnesota Place of residency: Good Samaritan Society-Hidden Creek Family: Four children, Susan Ferguson, John Schmitt, Paul Schmitt and Karen Schmitt. Education: Degree from minneapolis Business College. Former occupation: Licensed public accountant. What is your favorite childhood memory? Driving the horses and making hay for the neighbors.
What is your favorite memory from adulthood? Time spent as a corpsman in the Navy. What would you say is your greatest accomplishment? Raising my four kids. Is there a piece of advice you wish someone had given you or you would have listened to when you were younger? Don’t take any wooden nickels! What is the greatest lesson life has taught you? To love your family. What do you enjoy most about where you are living now? The great care that i get here and the new friends that i have made here.
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Perfect day for a parade
Go Twins!
Virgil Thofson, Norm Fredin, Kristin Flatness, Lucille Gripentrog, Rhoda Knudson and Emily Hardison rode and walked in the Third of the July Parade representing St. John’s Lutheran Community. Provided
Do the hula
A Third of July ride
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community residents and staff enjoyed a complimentary trip up to the stadium in Minneapolis to watch a Minnesota Twins baseball game. Provided
A family act of professional hoola-hoopers perform at St. John’s Lutheran Community. The act performed at both facilities. Provided
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still important to many families. There are many factors that go into this decision, such as religion, environmental factors, cost and more. 2. Service options: Regardless of a preference for cremation or burial, how a family pays tribute to its loved one is also important. There are a variety of ways a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life can reflect the life of the person who died, such as through pictures, location of the service, music and more. 3. Eulogy: One of the most impactful parts of the service can be the eulogy. Think about who knows you best and would be comfortable speaking. Some choose to write their own eulogy. Either way, eulogies can provide closure and honor a life. 4. After the service: While services are an opportunity for loved ones to grieve and heal together, it’s important to consider how to keep memories alive, such as by planting a tree, scattering cremated remains in a special location or visiting a gravesite. Any of these options can help a family continue to pay tribute to the deceased. To find more information about how a funeral director can help plan a meaningful service and resources to help you understand your own and others’ grief and loss, visit RememberingALife.com.
St. John’s Lutheran Community residents filled a bus that drove in the Third of July Parade. This year’s theme was Summertime Fun. Provided
From farm to farmer’s market
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Thorne Crest residents enjoy a visit to the Albert Lea Farmers Market. Provided
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