Jenkins News

Jenkins News OCTOBER 2018 Watertown, SD 57201

You can reach us toll free at (877) 358-5777. On the web at www.jenkinslivingcenter.com. On Facebook at Jenkins Living Center.

Jenkins Living Center 60th Diamond Jubilee Sixty years ago in October 1958, Jenkins Memorial Home,

opened its doors for the very first time. Therefore, it is only appropriate that sixty years later, an Open House will be held right at Jenkins Living Center to celebrate the six decades of service to Watertown and the surrounding area.

Throughout the month, many stories, photos, and events dating back to the 1950s will be available to view and allow residents,

staff and guests to reminisce of days gone-by.

Changing Seasons

As the weather changes OUTSIDE, we ask that friends and family members bringing clothing for residents, go through their closet and drawers and change out to appropriate clothing for the winter months ahead. PLEASE BE REMINDED, that ALL clothing should be marked. Please direct questions to the Social Services Thank you.

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In 1958 President: Dwight D. Eisenhower Vice President: Richard Nixon ——— Annual Inflation Rate 2.73% Average Yearly Wages $4.600.00 Average House Price $2,390 Loaf of Bread $.19 cents Postage Stamp $.04 cents Gallon of Gas $.25 cents Denim Jeans $2.49 Nurse Salary $90-$140/mth Nurse Dress $4.75

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Loren W. Diekman, President/CEO

As I reflect on the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the Jenkins organization, I can’t help but feel a deep debt of gratitude to all of the people who have worked at Jenkins over the past six decades. Unlike a manufacturing industry that produces a tangible product, the “product” that we offer is individualized personal care. The quality of that care is driven by the caring and compassion of people who have answered the call to serve others. In Mathew 25:34-40, Jesus talks about how the Father will recognize those who have served others out of a motivation of love and service:

“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me. Then the righteous will answer Him, Lord, when did we do these things to/for you (my para-phrase)? The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me’”. The theme of these precious verses of scripture is that God calls us all to serve others – particularly those who need help to meet daily needs. And by serving others, we are serving Jesus Himself. To me, the people who have chosen to work in nursing homes and assisted living facilities have answered that call to serve with humility and selflessness. The Bible says that God has a reward waiting in heaven for those who have served Him from a pure heart. My thanks to all of the people who have served our residents at Jenkins during the past 60 years. You are, and have been, a reflection of God’s grace, mercy, and love.

The very first resident was admitted to Jenkins Memorial Home on October 6, 1958. The Dakotas Methodist Conference had decided in the mid-1950’s to build its first “home for the aged” in Watertown, and a fundraising effort was launched under the leadership of Joe Messer and Fred Hubbard – two Watertown businessmen – along with other people in Watertown who were passionate about the need for this facility. The anticipated location of the new facility was in north Watertown along what is now 14

th Ave. N.W., but a land swap with the Bartron family

led to the former Bartron Hospital building becoming the site of the nursing home. After some remodeling, the doors of the new facility were opened in October of 1958. Building additions in 1968, 1978, 1994, and 2006 expanded the footprint of the facility to its current size of 162 licensed skilled nursing beds. Today, Jenkins Living Center is the third largest skilled nursing facility in South Dakota. A staff of 270 employees ranks Jenkins as one of the 10 largest employers in Watertown, and the annual payroll of $7 million provides a boost to the local economy. A lot has changed in long term health care over the past 60 years, but the Jenkins organization has been a steady and reliable source of senior health care and housing services for the entire time. And, God willing, we’ll be here for many more years to come for those who will need our services.

As I think about all the people who have served the Jenkins organization over these many years, I am also grateful for all of the individuals from all walks of life who have served on the Jenkins Board of Directors. Over 70 people have served at one time or another, but one of the most memorable Board members during my years at Jenkins was Dorothy Kellogg. Dorothy recently went home to be with the Lord after 9 years as a resident at the same facility she so faithfully served as a Board member for 32 years. One of the enduring stories from Dorothy’s legacy is that she is the person responsible for the facility’s current name….Jenkins Living Center. Originally called Jenkins Memorial Home when it opened in 1958, the name was changed a few years later to Jenkins Methodist Home – a designation that lasted for over 30 years. When a building addition in 1994 finally linked two of the nursing home buildings for the first time, the Board decided it was time to update the facility’s name as well. A committee of the Board held several meetings to determine the new name, but nothing quite seemed right. Then, at a Board meeting in January of 1994, the issue was again being discussed and it was Dorothy Kellogg who said, “I think it should be called Jenkins Living Center, because this is a place where people come to truly live.” Dorothy’s suggestion immediately resonated with everyone in the room, and the name stuck. Dorothy’s gentle wisdom and grace, and the influence she has had on our facility, will live on for many years to come.

We also recognized another important milestone recently when we celebrated the 30th

anniversary of 200 Maple Place, our independent senior living community. Maple Place was built under the watchful eye of former CEO, Allen Swan, in 1988 and welcomed its first tenant in December of that year. Congregate living was a fairly new concept in Watertown at that time. Basically, that term refers to “housing with services” because the monthly rent includes at least one nutritious meal per day, along with light housekeeping assistance and emergency response. Over the years, we have changed the configuration of 200 Maple Place a bit to convert some 1 bedroom apartments to 2-bedroom units, but the same quality service from our staff has been a constant for the past three decades. While we’re talking about senior housing offered by Jenkins, I also want to mention that our Jenkins Townview Apartments building has offered independent living for low-income elderly and disabled individuals for the past 38 years. The same feeling of community that is evident at 200 Maple Place can also be found in Townview Apts. as the tenants and staff become like one big family.

I think the idea of “family” is a great way to close out my article. It is the one word that I would use to describe what I see happening on our Jenkins campus every day…residents, tenants, volunteers and staff all coming together as one family. We share joys and sorrows together, and we care for one another in a way that goes beyond normal customer-employee relationships. I’m very privileged to be a part of this amazing organization. I’m sure many changes and challenges lie ahead, but with God’s grace and the prayers of those who support this ministry, I know we’ll continue to create that feeling of family that makes Jenkins a very special place.

Message from the President

Myron Milton Gauger: All Work & No Play (Maybe a little...)

Myron Milton Gauger was born and raised in the Clear Lake area on the family farm. Myron’s parents, Milton & Gerry Gauger, along with Milton’s brother and wife, John & Julia Gauger, were registered Aberdeen Angus cattle ranchers. Milton and John joined forces purchasing two head of Black Angus cattle in 1917 and later formed Gauger Brothers and Sons Angus along with their sons, Myron, Larry and Ardell. Myron had one sister, Melva Albers, who died in the last few years and his brother, Larry, lives in Howard, SD. The business was well known all over the country. Representatives of the USSR were touring the US buying dairy and beef cattle. John Gauger heard about this and encouraged them to travel to South Dakota. They purchased nearly 100 head of cattle from Gauger Brothers and Sons. With an obvious language barrier, the interpreter translated their visit and their exchanges.

At a time when most 8th graders were in school learning mathematics or spelling, Myron’s parents offered him to forego school to work on the family farm. In exchange, he would receive a car. Myron’s decision? Well, Myron was seen driving a four-wheel mode of transportation, so yes, a car! Although he didn’t graduate in high school, he eventually attained his GED while serving in the Army in the Korean war and then attended “Aggie School” in Brookings, which was an agricultural division of SDSU.

At age 24, he married the love of his life, but there was just one little hiccup, she was only 16 years old and still had one year of high school to complete. He didn’t want her to “get away” so for her to stay in school after they tied the knot, they had to meet with the principal of the school

for his approval. He asked them if they ‘had’ to get married, and it was a definite NO, so the principal gave them his permission. So, in proving to all those wondering, Joyce Gantvoort wore a very slimming dress and became Mrs. Myron Gauger in 1956 at the age of 16, three months shy of her 17th birthday. They purchased a farm near the family farm. In keeping up with the business of raising Black Angus cattle, Joyce, just still 17, found herself traveling with seven to eight men and while they performed the rigors of the job, she made meals and kept their trailer stocked & cleaned. He was smitten with Joyce and although it would come Christmas Eve, he knew that he had to get something special for her each Christmas, and he did. The local ceramic shop always had a nice selection of Black Hills Gold. In later years, Myron knew a jeweler who would always show him some ‘special’ pieces of jewelry, just for Joyce. In his devotion to her, during the eight years of Joyce’s debilitating illness, Myron was known to be

glued to her side traveling to every doctor appointment and procedure…and, he even put up with a lot of ribbing for carrying her purse for her! They were amazing dancers and loved music. Because of their dedication to their business, the TV show, “To Tell the Truth”, came across an article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune about Myron earning a Grand Champion award for one of his bulls. They invited him to be on the show in New York City. Myron and Joyce received an all-expense paid trip. Joyce passed away in 2003, after 46 years of marriage.

Together they had three children, with the first born when Joyce was just 19 and Myron 27. Bradley (Linda), Clear Lake, Burdell (Tammy)

and Robbyn (Ron), Watertown, made their family complete. Myron has 5 grandchildren. The kids were musically inclined, and Myron was their biggest fan. His family called him the ‘Claque’ -- a French term to describe an audience member hired to start applause. Myron was a Claquer!

In 1979, Myron reincorporated the business to M & J Gauger Angus Farm until his retirement. After Joyce suggested he find a hobby, like golf, Myron did indeed find a hobby, but it involved breeding his lower end Angus to Charolais. Eventually this led to raising registered Charolais along with the Black Angus. Myron dropped the Charolais and added Red Angus in later years, while always continuing to raise registered Black Angus cattle. This was not exactly the kind of hobby Joyce was thinking of. Nevertheless, she supported him, and this successful business grew.

Myron was involved in the Clear Lake United Methodist Church until 1980 and is an associate member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown. He is a member of the VFW and American Legion and served on the local and regional Farm Credit Services Board and on the National Board for many years, ending when he turned 70. Myron enjoyed going to bull and horse sales, judging cattle shows (and even some hogs!), attending horse races, baseball games and boys and girls basketball games.

We are honored to have Myron as part of the Jenkins family and that he agreed to share his life story with us. Thank you, Myron!


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Celebrating 30 Years at 200 Maple Place On Monday, September 24th, Maple Place celebrated their 30th Anniversary with an Open House for tenants, their family and friends and with the public. We were so pleased with the wonderful turnout. The staff and residents were excited to share with everyone in attendance just why Maple Place is such an amazing place to live. We have seen so many people come through our doors in the last 30 years and are excited to see what the future brings. You are always welcome to stop in

anytime. We've been told that we have good coffee.

Townview Apartments By Cheryl Squires With Fall upon us as our summer flowers are fading we prepare for colder temperatures and a different season. The fall decorations are up and things look pretty festive around Town View. In the weeks ahead we will be planning for our holiday parties and getting our building ready for the inevitable cold weather. We sincerely wish everyone a wonderful fall season from everyone at Town View apartments.

You can reach us toll free at (877) 358-5777. On the web at www.jenkinslivingcenter.com. On Facebook at Jenkins Living Center. 4

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13th Annual Watertown Alzheimer’s Walk The Walk was once again a huge success! With over 200 in attendance, it was a record-breaking event. The LaVonne Engstrom Family was the Honorary Chair Family for the event! All funds raised will help in the fight for a cure both

locally & nationally.

(More pictures available on the Jenkins Living Center Facebook Page.)


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“New” Shingles Vaccination

Many of you would have received the Zostavax vaccination to help prevent shingles. And just when you thought you were all caught up, a new shingles vaccine has come out: Shingrix was introduced in November 2017. I’ve received a lot of questions about Shingrix vaccination. Whereas Zostavax, “the first shingles vaccination”, was a single dose of live virus that was 53% effective, Shingrix is a dead virus, two vaccinations, and 93% effective. The common questions that I have heard are:

● Do most insurance plans cover it? Yes they are supposed to after age 50.

● How soon should I get the second vaccination? The second vaccination should come 2-6 months after your initial Shingrix vaccination.

● What does Shingrix protect against? Shingrix prevents shingles from occurring and lessens the chance of developing the post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), or chronic pain, that can develop after you have shingles. I saw a gentleman this week who had shingles four months ago and still has the rash and the discomfort that comes with it.

● If I have never had the Zostavax should I get the Shingrix vaccine or do Ineed both? You only need the Shingrix. You will not need the Zostavax. ● Should I receive the Shingrix if I don’t think I have ever had the chickenpox? Absolutely. As I tell most people, you probably have had the chickenpox (99% did) but you didn’t even know it.

● Is there any maximum age for getting the Shingrix vaccination? No.

● If I am 65 and on Medicare how much is it going to cost me? I have been told it costs approximately $200, but it depends on which kind of Medicare Part D coverage you have.

● YOU SHOULD NOT GET THE SHINGRIX VACCINATION IF:

~ If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine or after the first dose of Shingrix. ~ If you have ever tested negative for immunity to varicella zoster virus (Chickenpox). If you do test negative, you should get the chickenpox vaccine. ~ If you currently have shingles. ~ If you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, you should wait before you get Shingrix. ● What happens if I am getting a head cold? If you have a minor illness such as a head cold, or other minor symptoms, you may get the Shingrix vaccination. But if you have a moderate or severe acute illness with fever greater than 101.3 you should wait until you recover before getting the vaccination. ● What are possible side effects of the Shingrix vaccination? It’s not unusual for people to get a fair amount of redness, swelling and discomfort around the injection site so I usually tell them to ice the area for the first couple of days. You also may experience some pain for 2-3 days after getting the vaccination but it will likely be less severe than having shingles as a complication from the PHN (Postherpetic neuralgia or “pain after I had the shingles”). Others may feel tired, have muscle pain, headache, shivering, fever, stomach pain, or nausea. About one out of six people who receive the Shingrix experience side effects that prevent them from doing regular activities but again symptoms usually go away within 2-3 days. Side effects are more common in younger people. ● Does it contain thimerosal, a preservative containing mercury? No, it does not. Overall I think this is a very good vaccination. The only problem is trying to get your hands on it since it is in very limited supply as of this writing in September. Currently, there is none in the clinic and very minimal in any of the pharmacies in Watertown. Continue to check in with your healthcare provider as I see this vaccination as well worth your effort. Thank you and have a safe Fall, Aaron Shives, MD, Jenkins Living Center Medical Director


Home-Made PIZZA on Main Street

OUTDOOR FUN & FOOD Thanks to our amazing activities staff, many residents are able to enjoy Thursday Night Live in beautiful uptown Watertown!

Oh, “SHUCKs”! that corn on the cob was good!


OUR VOLUNTEERS—THE BEST of the BEST!

Our very own Rita Imm, recently received the South Dakota Health Care Association Volunteer of the Year Award! If you haven’t met Rita Imm, here are some things you need to know. Rita is a loving, patient, generous soul. She is a Christian, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is a friend to anyone she meets. And in addition to all Rita does

for Jenkins, she volunteers in many other capacities. Congratulations, Rita! We are so very fortunate and grateful to have you as part of our family at Jenkins!

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And while much of the administration was at this convention, resident, Sandra Tierney received a beautiful award as well as the Jenkins “All-Day” Volunteer of the Year” for

helping Sara Deslauriers with folding and stapling some papers, in what she said took ‘all day’, or perhaps a half hour! We love Sandra and congratulate her on her hard work!

Visitors of all Shapes, Sizes &

“Species”


Unlikely Servants Thomas said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” “ The Gospel of John 20:28 My Lord and my God. These words were first spoken by the disciple remembered as Doubting Thomas. And yet he was the first to ever speak these words. Neither an inherited or borrowed faith, but from the start, a very personal and firm foundation, to last a lifetime and forever. It was a week after Jesus’ resurrection when He returned to the upper room. But that first Easter Sunday night, Thomas hadn’t been there, so Jesus sent the others to tell Thomas that He was risen and alive again. But even though he had spent three years together with these friends, and even

though Jesus had told them numerous times that all of this would happen, Thomas said he could not, and would not believe. Not unless faith was personal and not inherited. Unless he himself could see the nail marks and touch Him, he said he could not believe. Which I think makes the account of that second Easter Sunday night for us so personal. Especially if you are one like me who once stood outside of faith, seeking answers for philosophical questions, knowing that you couldn’t borrow someone else’s answers to find faith, but needed to find your own. I also think that knowing that Jesus didn’t leave Thomas in his disbelief, but came searching for him, is one of the great evidences of His love for each of us. That He didn’t rebuke or condemn Thomas for his unbelief, but rather invited Him to ask whatever questions and to do whatever he needed to do to stop doubting and believe. But the way John records the account that night, John never says that Thomas stretched out his hand to put his finger into the nail print in Jesus’ hand. Rather in the assurance of His Presence and the sureness of His love, Thomas became the first to declare that this was both His Lord and His God. Faith that is personal and redemptive and believes that this God, our God, was the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and yet was born humbly in a stable, to die on a cross, for the intended purpose of opening a passageway to Paradise for all who would receive Him as Savior and Lord, my Lord, and my God. For Barb and I, that would be some 27 years ago. Barb had grown up in a home where as a family they didn’t go to church. Her dad did, but was also a pretty stern father. When he passed as she was still a young teenager there was a residual of unanswered questions and brothers who would be at times much less than loving. I had grown up in a home where Mom always took us to church. For me my descent into unbelief wasn’t so much because of answered questions but rather an abrupt change in circumstances that didn’t reflect the caring God I had always heard about. My dad also died when I was young. It was my senior year of high school, just about a month before graduation. I had received a Navy ROTC scholarship to Penn State just the month before. But when Dad passed, my Grandfather, who I loved and respected, suggested that since I was the oldest I should stay home and help mom with my brother and sister. It didn’t take long to charge God with wrong doing and then walk away from faith for 20 years. At first I decided I was an atheist, but that wasn’t rational, and so then an agnostic. Over those 20 years, my draft number was 27 in 1972 and so I joined the Army to avoid being drafted. My last duty station was north of Chicago where I met Barb at Toys R Us. We married, had our first son and our daughter, and moved back to NJ where my mom and family lived. There we had our younger son and bought a home. For 15 years I worked for the same fellow managing his rental stores. All the while we were never a family of faith that went to church because I was so convicted that it could not possibly be true that there could be a God that was loving and could be trusted with our lives. In 1991, we had been married 16 years and in our home and jobs for almost 10. Life was pretty steady. Except that we and our marriage had begun to come apart at the seams. All the baggage we had each brought from our childhood we had never found a place to set aside. Barb was at times angry, I became more and more withdrawn. I didn’t know then but it was me that was the problem. For Barb too. There was no peace, no hope, no purpose, and no expectation that things would get better. Though we appeared we had everything we needed, we were missing peace and contentment. Just before Christmas that year, I decided our answer was to separate for a while. So I moved out, and Barb sought out help to figure out what to do next. There was a little mission church a few blocks from our home in the NJ Pine Barrens. Barb went there to talk to Pastor Pete and ask for his permission to hate me for the rest of my life. Pete said they don’t do that there, but did invite her to come for prayer on Friday mornings at 6am. There a small group of prayer warriors would sit on the carpet in the sanctuary and pray, sometimes aloud, sometimes silently. One particular morning, Barb said that all of her memories, anger and bitterness ran through her mind and out of her heart and she wept and wept, opening her eyes to a circle of tears on a red tear stained carpet. She said that was the moment she KNEW that the blood of Jesus He shed for her, to set her free. A personal faith and a personal relationship, and she was different. I could hear it when I’d call home to talk with the kids. She had found what I had been looking for, and invited me home again. Except for me the journey from searching for faith to finding Him, would take much more than a prayer. In my skepticism, and searching for answers to philosophical questions, I did not trust theological answers. And what I saw at first to be “religious people” devoted to the conquest of others, in time I found to be folks just like me. A gathering of fallen broken down people, looking up to Him who raises us all up together, and then to invite others to gather in His Light. But in the beginning of my search for faith, because I didn’t trust churches or pastors, Pete would kindly meet with me on Wednesday mornings (my only day off each week) in a little restaurant in the NJ Pine Barrens. No pressure no condemnation, no fire and brimstone. Pete began by sharing Frances Schaeffer’s writings on Christian philosophy, and then the Scriptures that support what I now believe to be the truth that God Himself came to rescue us, in that stable, on that cross, and in every heart ever since that invites Him to come in. As He Himself becomes the truth we can stand on, as a faith that is ours, neither borrowed or inherited, but Christ In us. Never because we are someone, but because He is. To become a band of brothers and sisters to shine His love in a world that so needs His Light. As we near another Christmas season together, may we again thank Him for His grace, and invite Him somehow to shine His Light in and through our frailty and brokenness, to light the way for others as well, all the way to eternity.

S. Dempster, serving as Chaplain


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Happy Birthday to our Resident Family!

YOU can CHOOSE THERAPY at Jenkins

Jenkins Living Center offers

PHYSICAL OCCUPATIONAL SPEECH

Physical Therapy team includes three full-time, professional staff. Layle Nawroth, PTA, Susie Benike, PTA, and Andy York, PT. The staff has over 50 years of combined experience, and specializes in rehabilitation & geriatric services.

The focus of physical therapy sessions is improving mobility, balance, strength, and function. With a consistent average of nearly 70% of rehab patients returning to their home settings – the staff prides themselves on getting patients back home!

**OUT-PATIENT services are also available with no physician referral necessary. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact our Therapy Department and schedule a free screen. The J-club Fitness Program is an expansion of our therapy services for those who wish to continue to make gains following conclusion of formal therapy services or are just look for another setting to be active. Call us today at 886-5777 for more information.

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JLC therapy tailors each individual’s therapy program after an injury or surgery. Our Therapy team consists of highly skilled and compassionate staff that are devoted to a comprehensive rehabilitation program for all patients in our care. Our goal is to help each individual regain, attain and maintain the best quality of life specific to their diagnosis. The importance of working for and educating our patients and their caregivers is recognized by JLC and we are committed to sharing our specialized knowledge with all who need therapy.

OCTOBER Ernest Pratt……...1

Ann Ludwig……...5

Vi Taylor………...8

Ed Johnson……………….12

Pam Kirchmeier……...13

Teresa Miller……….13

Phyllis Solum………..14

Donna Arbogast……….17

Myron Gauger………….18

Ray VanWell………...18

Kathy Weeks………….22

Larry Caster………….23

John “Jack” Thomas…...24

Doris Toepke………...26

Marion Oviatt……..28

Polly Loken-Kinsman……….30

NOVEMBER

William Chilson……….1

Maxine Ohnstad……...1

Edith Johnson……...4

Dianne Bohls………..5

Greg Bullis……...7

Beverly Torgerson…….8

Mardella Gortmaker……..9

Helen Stavick…...11

Sandra Tierney……..13

Dorothy Rukstad…..13

Ilene Jacobsen……….22

Linus Reilly………...22

Verlyn Drayer……….26

DECEMBER

Virginia Knudson…………1

Dorothy Wensing…….2

Carol Redwing……...3

Alice Johnson……...6

Arline Penner……...15

Dorothy Eidet…...16

Betty Rislov………….22

Joan Giese……….26

Minoru Tsukamoto…….27

Admissions Twylae Phillips Lawrence Hunt Donna Anderson Robert “Bob” Ferris Ernest “Ernie” Pratt Vivian E. Miller Doane Pietz Ruth Olson Viola Engels Jerald Popham Eldon Petersen Francis Stebbins Roxanne Obrien Adelaide Bakke Laverne Brownell Arnold Anderson Greg Bullis Eva Crocker Karen Roe

Discharges Alvera Muchow Ruth Klatt Ina Wesche Fr. J. Holtzman Aileen Overlie Delores Gibson Garry Holdgrafer Leon Gapp Russ Wilkins Francis Stacey Patricia Walker Olga Jones Jennifer Hestad George Huber Carol Ronke Arlo Mann Dora Nay Leo Hart Ella Mae Vining Barbara Thompson-Bockes Larry Niles Dorothy Strichertz David Hanson Elaine Aden Dianne Nielsen Gordon Anderson Judean Schwinger Wayne Torper Harlan Hoy Telmer Stefferud

In Loving Memory Margaret Alwin Florence Kunkel Delores “Dee” Kick Elinor Bleck Lenord Krueger Helen Whipple Dorothy Kellogg Luvern Miller Lillian Heintzman Leonard Bruchhof Leander Opitz Milo Junso

Our Jenkins Family...


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Thank you for thinking of our family during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are sincerely appreciated. Arlo Mann Family

1st Ever Resident/Staff Wii Bowling Tourney A two day event with

about 20 TEAMS. Both residents and staff had

lots of fun! Some of the fun is pictured here, and

more can be found on Facebook! Everyone is

already wondering when the next tournament will

be held.

To Our Generous Donors... We thank YOU!

FLOWERS & PLANTS Family of Dennis Koch Family of Dee Kick Family of Dorothy Swenson Family of Florence Kunkel Family of Carl Fischer Family of Elinor Bleck Matthew & Elizabeth Kuhlman in memory of Lyndren Kuhlman Family of Gladys Freeseman Family of Helen Whipple Family of Darrel Crocker *Hy-Vee Floral of Watertown

donated many, many roses. MISCELLANEOUS Diane Ching Don Egert FURNITURE Family of Betty Rislov Janet Rumery Family of Dee Kick

*********** FINANCIAL GIFTS

JENKINS GENERAL FUND Mary Wrage in memory of Francis Parsley Merle & Marcine Peterson in memory of N. Meland Larry & Jane Posner in memory of Marie Borns, David Fie, Terry Harkin & Dorothy Swenson Ruth Coplan in memory of David Kranz *Many family and friends in memory of Elinor Bleck *Many family and friends of Luvern Miller Bill and Cathy Zubke in memory of Dorothy Kellogg Dave & Coralyn Edison in memory of Dorothy Kellogg Lyndell Bradshaw and Bessie Kellogg Boyd in memory of Dorothy Kellogg JENKINS FOUNDATION Heart’s Delight Stan & Jan Winkels in memory of Florence Kunkel Belinda Engelhart in memory of Dee Kick

DIAMOND DONORS

IN MEMORY OF Vince & Jen Guzik in memory of Doris Jacobson Jim & Jane Dugan in memory of Bud & Inie Dugan Dick & Robbie Jurgens in memory of Deceased Family Members Donna Wieting in memory of Maynard Wieting Valerie Madsen in memory of Dave Kranz, Marie Borns, Elsie Hanson and Hazel Bunde Arlin & Julia Schumacher in memory of Anne Hunter and Ted & Goldie Halifax Darwin & Cheryl Fischbach in memory of Loretta Fischbach and Marge Mack Brad & Karen Fishman in honor of Jerry Fishman and in memory of Georgia Fishman Jan DeBerg in memory of David E. DeBerg Ken Drake in memory of Mary Drake David & Christa Rivers in memory of Aggie Johnson Elta Helgelien in memory of Phyllis Huber Donald & Donna Stee in memory of Julius & Mabel Stee Mary Wrage in memory of Dr. Ted Wrage Rita Chase in memory of Dennis Halling Richard Fuller in memory of Carol Fuller Duane & Deanna Bullis in memory of Charles & Vallie Bullis Gary & Lesa Hueners in memory of Dale & Char Byer Marty & Roxey Howey in memory of Dee Kick Duane & Deanna Bullis in memory of Bert & Florence Bauman


IN HONOR OF Roxie Albrecht in honor of her mother, Mary Peterson Todd & Nancy Wittmeier in honor of the Jenkins Employees Marvin & AJ Sherrill in honor of the JLC Caring Staff Maury & Judy Vockrodt in honor of the JLC Maintenance Staff Carol Meyer, Patricia Dersen and Terry Penner in honor of Arline Penner Thomas & Janeane Price in honor of Dorothy Rukstad Jim & Mary Buhler in honor of Florence Christman Scott & Barb Dempster in honor of Scott’s sister, Lisa Scanlon, and her courageous cancer battle David & Ann O’Connell in honor of Carol Carbonneau

Charles & Sharon Carbonneau in honor of Carol Carbonneau & the 60th Jubilee Marlyn and Corrine Kuper in honor of Violet Engels Diane Rumpca in honor of Violet Heiden Geddes United Methodist Church Alan & Lee Swanson

*********** We sincerely thank all of these DIAMOND DONORS that have already made it possible to purchase two electric air mattress beds for our residents. Our goal is to purchase a total of 5 by the end of this year for the increased comfort and safety of our residents. If you would like to join this generous list, please call 605-886-5777 or stop in at the Front Desk. Thank you!

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Watertown, SD 57201

Permit No. 553

60th Diamond Jubilee Celebration To commemorate this milestone, we would like to invite you to become a “Diamond Donor.” This is for anyone who is willing to donate $60 in recognition of Jenkins’ 60 years of service. We will also graciously accept donations of any size. ALL Diamond Donors will be recognized on display in the Front Lobby as

well as our Facebook Page. All funds raised will be used to enhance the quality of care for the very special people we serve for another 60 years and beyond. Please check the Jenkins Facebook Page for more information as October draws near. Thank you.

Please recognize in MEMORY of_____________________________________________________________ Please send acknowledgment to_____________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________

Please recognize in HONOR of_______________________________________________________________ Please send acknowledgment to______________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________

You may send check or cash donations to: Jenkins Living Center, Inc. Attn: Kristi Gloe 215 S Maple Street Watertown, SD 57201

MasterCard, Discover, Visa & American Express

are accepted. Just call our Business Office to make a DONATION 605-886-1442

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Jenkins News