March 2013

LIGHT UP A LIFE

We would like to thank everyone who donated to commemorate their loved ones in the Light Up a Life ceremony on December 7th. A big thank you goes out to everyone who joined us as well, and to those who were unable to attend, hopefully we will see you next year! Mark your calendar— Light Up a Life 2013 will be on December 6th!

Thank you to Bethany Belknap for choosing Madrone Hospice for your Senior Project Focus!

For Bethany’s senior project she had to choose an activity that would benefit a local non-profit. Following her recent experience with her grandmother receiving hospice care in Colorado, she chose Madrone. She, with some help, baked hundreds and hundreds of cake-pops to be sold with all of the proceeds being donated to Madrone Hospice.

We so greatly appreciate her creativity, perseverance and generosity! It takes a special gal to make that many cake pops!

27th Annual Art Auction

March 15th, 2013 Miner’s Inn Convention Center

Doors open at 5 pm

Join us for an exciting evening of great food, wonderful artwork and lively company! Doors open at 5pm, dinner will be served at 6pm. The

silent auction will close at 6:45 and live auction will start at 7pm.

Tickets are available at the Yreka Chamber of Commerce, the Madrone Hospice Office or any Madrone Hospice Board Member. Please call

842-6200 for more information!

Scarf Contest now to include Pillow Projects! In an effort to include more participants, the Heartisan’s Scarf Contest will now have categories for

Pillow Projects. The guidelines: it has to be your own work and your submission will be donated to the Heartisan Boutique; all submissions must be received by the Heartisan Boutique by September 15th; and all submissions must be accompanied by a registration form.

For both the pillows and scarves any medium goes: knit it, quilt it, sew it, paint it, anything to make it yours! Categories will be made for different mediums and age groups. The Grand Prize Scarf and Grand Prize Pillow will be placed in the following year’s Art Auction.

We will have some completed items for inspiration and materials available for purchase in the Heartisan Boutique starting April 15th. They do go fast though so come in quick if you’d like to purchase your materials from us!

Notes from Terrie Berentsen, Executive Director In my experience the American way of life is centered around people making choices.

Many of these choices are made as a reflection of how we would like our society to

look. Most of you have chosen to support Madrone Hospice and the unique services

that are so critical for those coping with end of life issues.

Hospice is a program that most folks represents what they want “when the time comes.”

However, in my experience, although the majority of Americans would prefer to die at

home, many are never referred to hospice or are referred when they are near death, thus

neither the patient or family can fully benefit from our services. Comprehensive infor-

mation is so very important for persons who are preparing for end of life and the

choices/decisions which need to be made. Hospice provides special caring support dur-

ing one of the most challenging and vulnerable times of our lives.

The Madrone Hospice newsletter is just one way for us to share information with people who care about hos-

pice and the benefits we can bring to those facing the final phase of life. Help spread the word.

Encourage family and friends to clearly share their wishes regarding end of life care before they are ill.

Encourage family and friends to complete their Advanced Directive. Blank Advance Directives are

available at from Madrone Hospice.

Encourage family and friends to talk to their physician regarding their end of life wishes.

And remember; if you or anyone you know has a need for hospice information or referral, please have

them talk with their physician and/or call Madrone Hospice at 530-842-3160. We are here to help.

Reach out to someone who has experienced hospice services and share your hospice story with others.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

We strive to remind our volunteers how important they are each day, however, during the month of April we try a little harder. We will be hosting our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, giving tokens and certificates of appreciation to each volunteer. If you appreciate a volunteer in your life, please let them know how greatly appreciated and important their efforts are! Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice!

We Our Volunteers!!

MEMORIAL: Ron Anderson Lucy LeFevre Teri & Wes Andrews Nita & Larry Blashaw June Athey Julie Black Lori Jo Atwood Hawkinsville Claim Jumpers Gene & Fran Cunningham James & Rosalie Kleaver Ted & Elaine Peters Katie Bontrager Weed Sewing Club Jan & Gary Anderson Ann Burton Marino & Nola Rizzardo Donna Braxton Bud & Karen Wiley

Eleanor Brown Kathy Cavin Norma Geyer Joe & Beth Suter Karen Burrone Richard Hale Vera Cavener Gina Cavener Pearl Choate David & Marcia Setzer Janet Clifford Candy & Don Janssen Karen Clyde Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Arland Costa Jack & Glory Ann Jenner Bill & Mary Kleaver Clete Davenport Arline Cioppa Gene & Fran Cunningham Valerie & Tim Davis

Clete Davenport (continued) Geneve Harder Edward Prather Tom Desoza Evie Bontrager Dick Debbie Whitman Everette & Sietske Fiock Rita Fiock Harvey L. & Marjorie L. Foster Pat & Nancy Foster Marge Foster Dan Weitzman Dorothy Gregory Sherron Spinks Marie Hampton David & Marcia Setzer Ed Hart Norma Geyer Richard Terwilliger

Memorial Donations Received Between November 16th, 2012 - February 11th, 2013

Ida Hegler Audrey DeAvilla Dorothy Lange Joy & Bob McAboy George & Dorothy Mott Jim & Shirley Silva Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Bettie Hendryx Susan Coulter Dom & Joan Favero Linda Morton Darlene Stumbaugh Gail Howard Siskiyou Retired Public Employee Asso-

ciation Kathy Cavin James & Rosalie Kleaver Nickie Meek Marion Jereb Tom & Peggy Amaral Geraldine Cramer Norma Ellis Ron & Mary Ellen Hodapp Charles & Carlene Lenard Bernadine Seal Joe & Beth Suter Judi & Ron Washington Walt Snow, Jr. David & Marcia Setzer Betty Kaae Mt Shasta Area Council Matthew & Elaine Kaae Victor & Carol Medrano Bill & Karen Michaud Kevin Sponsler Nathaniel Zorn Jim Kennedy Susan & Michael Maloney Danielle Kindred Dom & Joan Favero Karen Knight Linda Morton William Pirie Steven Kingsbury Linda Smith Betty Lightle Gwen Clark Erika McHenry Gamma Omicron Master Norma Ellis Elaine Skillen Jill Worner Robert Meadows George & Dorothy Mott Patricia Snow Mills David & Marcia Setzer Kathryn Morgan John Morgan Betty Muse Frank Storno

Engina Natenstedt Karen Teuscher Eleanor Brown, Gary Smith, Lori

Atwood, Nelba Hayes Kathy Perdue George Njaa Dean & Kathy Bailey Robert Orr Radar Works Kathy Cavin Greg & Diane Colt Rosalie Darling Audrey DeAvilla JoAnn & Randy Eastlick Karen Fiock Helen & Buzz Hammersly Roland & Ilene Hougham James & Rosalie Kleaver Joy & Bob McAboy Oscar & Marian Piemme Jim & Shirley Silva Joe & Beth Suter Vern & Dwala’s Parents Dwala & Vern Smith

Lynn Peterson Jim & Charlene Eckman Kathy Fritzler John Raifsnider Jackson Street Sunshine Fund Frances Rand Shirley & Mike Kissick Mary Ravenscroft Louis Rizzo Yreka Transfer LLC Jeanette Roberts Dennis & Valerie Roberts Ed Robinson Hazelbelle Moore Linda Robinson Mary Rose Ervin & Doris Franklin Emily Savage Edna Epps Dona Snow David & Marcia Setzer David Spinks Sherron Spinks

Charlie Strahan David & Marcia Setzer Robert Tanner Maxine King Dan & Dee Shannon Bill Wilkins Richard & Georgia Conroy JoAnn & Randy Eastlick Ralph & Tana Gliatto Tom & Barbara Grimes Jill & Chris Harris Jill & Chris Harris John & Pattie Holliday Bill & Mary Kleaver Jim & Kathy Kutzer Mary & Tom Laurent Barrie Minnitte Larry & Colleen Moran Lillian Robberson Dwala & Vern Smith Joe & Beth Suter Suzanne F. Trygar Ted & Shirley Tsudama Freda Wilson Claudya Akkerman

IN HONORARIUM:

Bobbie Richardson Kenneth C. Richardson

GENERAL DONORS Callahan Community Church Mike & Patt Celayeta June DeBuhr Jim & Judy Finses Roland & Ilene Hougham Robert & Ann Kaster Douglas & Cheryl Langford Ethel Manning Montague Reformation Church NARFE Siskiyou Chapter 2101 Glen Smith Tim Taylor Wal-Mart Yreka Elks Lodge 1980

LIGHT UP A LIFE

Gene Acquistapace Michele & Fred Duchi Tom, Don, Janet, Marian, Gene, Terry

and all those gone to the Lord Dorothy Leinen Howard & Julie Allen Rita Haas Lil Anderson Evie Bontrager Turk Anderson Evie Bontrager

Life is too short to waste time on matching socks.

~Unknown

Lori Jo Atwood Susan & Blair Hart Pam Piemme Anna Jane Bailey Rhonda & Jerry Bailey Fred W. Bailey Rhonda & Jerry Bailey Bill Besoain Rita Haas Carl Bontrager Evie Bontrager John Bourdreaux Margean Briggs Bruce Boughton Pam Wells-Boughton Penny Wells-Thomas Linda Bouvier Lee & Shannon Bouvier Chris Branham Martin & Lauri Bishop Christopher Brass Thomas & Susan Brass George, Edith & Wallace Broce Charlene & Robin Broce May Brown Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Karen Burrone Steve & Dusty Nash Tim Burton Ann Burton Bill Cadola Carm Cadola John Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Norton Michael Caveye Joanne Caveye Janke Colldeweih Robert & Barbara Freeman David & Carol Gross Geoff Croad Connie Croad Russell Croad Connie Croad Emogene Wasson, George

Crowell & Paul Crowell Idabel Crowell Norm Cummings Patricia Cummings Gino & Josephine Cunial Ellice Cunial Georgeanne Demarco Norma Young George Desoza Evie Bontrager Daniel & Donna Soares Ruby Desoza Evie Bontrager Daniel & Donna Soares Tom Desoza Daniel & Donna Soares Vina Desoza Evie Bontrager

Vina Desoza (continued) Daniel & Donna Soares Ruby Desoza Evie Bontrager Daniel & Donna Soares Tom Desoza Daniel & Donna Soares Vina Desoza Evie Bontrager Daniel & Donna Soares Jennifer Devine Rita Haas Denise Downey Shirley Downey Jim Downey Shirley Downey Dorothy & Fred Duchi Michele & Fred Duchi Katie Dunkel Caroline Brask Volunteer Fire Fighter Charles Dunkel Caroline Brask Jim Ellis Jill Worner

Wilma Elsea Neva & Paul Weddle Howard & Jeanne Ensele Jeanann McCoy Stanley & Patricia Erbeck Pamela Erbeck Don & Linda Herbert Charles Sardoch, Martha Sardoch, Bela

Banathy & Eva Banathy Marty & Michelle Freeze Cherie Evanhoe Robert Evanhoe Neil E. Evans Susan & Blair Hart Joe & Beth Suter Bill Farris Doris Ferrill Donald Ferrell Doris Ferrill Gerden Fertilizer Frances Gill Jerry Fetters Terry Meeks Pat Fetters Terry Meeks Everette & Sietske Fiock David & Carol Gross Sietske Fiock Robert & Barbara Freeman

Ben Foster Charlene & Robin Broce Marge Foster Judy Foster Joliene Fraser Dienske Karsen Jim & Linda Keno A.B. Cottar, Louise Cottar & Don

Freeze Marty & Michelle Freeze Eunice “Tish” Gallagher Martin & Lauri Bishop Miquel & Theresa Smith Garuz Louis Smith “Hank”, Jean & Scott Gibson Cheryl Hender Robert Goodland Donna Goodland Mick Grensted Judy Grensted Sandie Guse Jerry Guse John Haas Rita Haas Kyren Jamal Speagee Hansen Sharon Wilson Victor Hansen Lynette Hansen Barbara Hanstein Evelyn Trevethan Holly Hassel Tracy Proud Frank & Ellen Hayden Gladys Taylor Gary Hender Cheryl Hender “Red” Houston Harriet Houston Doyne Howell Ken & Lorena Barnes Orville Huffman Ruth Huffman Red & Hellen Hurd Ruth & George Hurd Chuck Israel Sandra Israel Jacque Jaeger Dienske Karsen Alice & Ken Jones Carol & Dennis Atkinson Fred “Speed” Jones Margie Jones Arsey “Chip” Meredith Jr. Arsey & Nancy Meredith Chuck Berry, Jr. Charlene & Allen Jones Harry Mester, Jr. Lois Smith Stan Bowne, Jr. Ruth & George Hurd Betty Kaae Steve & Dusty Nash

Gone - flitted away, Taken the stars from the night And the sun from the day! Gone, and a cloud in my heart.

~Alfred Tennyson

Robert Kausch Jere Kausch Gene King Maxine King Steven Kingsbury Carolyn “Sally” Kingsbury Dutch & Catherine Kirchofer Norma Young John Kirchofer Norma Young Spud Koon Kathleen Koon Ben & Norma Koorda David & Carol Gross Rich LaCom Mary Lou LaCom Steve Laws Jerry Guse Nell Layton Carm Cadola Larry & Lorraine Leach Terry Leach Mabel & Richard Leslie Carolyn “Sally” Kingsbury Bette & Roger Lukes Kathy & Howard Peck Seth & Cathy Lukes Tony & Bernice Machado Barbara Machado & Steve Ross Dorothy Mackey Emmett Mackey Patsy Young, Clarience Cattani, Helen

Easton, Marcia Ramsdale & Betty Kaae

Gamma Omicron Master Don Marsh Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Tony Mattos Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Gloria McDonald Beverly Silvers Margaret & David Staub Allice, Donald, Mark & Shawn McGarry Timothy McGarry Tom McHenry Jill Worner Roger Lukes, MD Sara Lukes George “Richie” Meek Margean Briggs Harry Meek Jill Worner William & Loretta Mester Lois Smith Everett Miller Lauri Miller Deanna Milner Patti Tucker Alan Morgan John Morgan

Kathryn Morgan John Morgan Her Mother Lois Hardy Barbara Moyer Mt Shasta Ambulance Service Paul Nair Mary Ravenscroft Eleanor Nystrom Evelyn Trevethan Georgeanne DeMarco, Eleanor Nystrom Gamma Omicron Master Hazel Fiock Ohlund Rhonda & Jerry Bailey Robert J. Ohlund Rhonda & Jerry bailey Edna Orr Bob Orr Dean Perdue Melissa Perdue Leyva Kathy Perdue Helen J. Petruzziello Jeanne Petruzziello Isabel Piemme Pam Piemme Katie Pierce Tiffany Hood Jack Piersall Hilda Piersall John Ravenscroft Mary Ravenscroft Dick & Ida Rawlings Ryan & Bryn Singleton Sarah Rice Lynette Hansen Ken Richardson Kenneth C. Richardson Danny Lee Roberts Randy & Susie Horn Irene & Ozzie Roberts Mary Lou LaCom Jeanette Roberts Randy & Susie Horn Ernie Roberts Cedric Russell Kathy Perdue Cliff & Betty Sauer Robert & Barbara Freeman David & Carol Gross Emily Savage Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Radie Marie Shinar Troy & Cleo Wheeler Susan Sieber Tom Sieber Brad, Chuck & Nellie Simas Charlene & Robin Broce Kerry Ellen Simas Maxine King Linda & Mike Ryan

Evelyn Smith Lois Smith Margie & George Smith Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Mary Lou Smith Judy Drake Milton Seymour Smith Lois Smith Robert Smith Suzanne F. Trygar Mark Soares Daniel & Donna Soares Barbara & Vickie Solus Eloise, Fred & Bob Solus Matt & Robbie Solus Eloise, Fred & Bob Solus Nathaniel Hubbard, Sr. Carolyn Hubbard Archie Stumbaugh Sharon & Keith Winebarger Benita Sutcliffe Jim & Linda Keno Pete & June Suter Ruth & George Hurd John & Agnes Sylvia Wayne & Jo Ann Smith Jim Thompson Randy & Susie Horn Trueman Tracy Mary Ravenscroft Ken Truelove Kathy Perdue Ray Trygar Suzanne F. Trygar Mike Tyrer Betsy Smyser Annette Cone Wagner Sara Davis Pamela Berry Walker Charlene & Allen Jones Barbara Marie Webber Jim & Linda Keno Jack Wells Pam Wells-Boughton Penny Wells-Thomas Anna Willis Wayne & Jo Ann Smith William Charles & Helen Ziegler Lois Smith

General Light up a Life

Terrie Berentsen Marcia Gifford Pat Howard Doug & Elizabeth Larsen Rhonda & Luke Wilson

Thank you for your donations!

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE

PAID YREKA, CA

PERMIT NO. 12

Mark Your Calendars!

March 15th @ 5pm— The Art Auction at the Miner’s Inn Convention Center. Tickets will be available in February.

2nd & 4th Fridays @ 10am - Breakfast Club at the Purple Plum. This is a bereavement group that of-fers a unique brand of friendship and support.

Check out the new

Senior Fitness Classes at

Madrone Senior Services!

Thanks to a new grant from

PSA2 we have been able to partner

with the Siskiyou Family YMCA to

offer free fitness classes to those 60

and older.

We have Sit & Be Fit on

Mondays & Fridays at 1:30 and

Pilates Tuesdays & Thursdays at

1:30. All classes are at the Yreka

Community Center. For more

information please call 841-2365.

Hospice Shop & Heartisan Boutique Events The Hospice Shop and Heartisan Boutique have some fun days coming

up! March 16th the Hospice Shop will be having a St Patty’s Day sale -

If you wear green you will receive a Buy One Get One Free discount on all clothing purchased!

April 15th the Hospice Shop will be having a “We Pay the Tax” sale in appreciation of Tax Day! Enjoy a day of the Shop paying the tax on all purchases!

May 9th the Heartisan Boutique will be hosting a Chamber Mixer at 5:30. Join our talented ladies for appetizers and refreshments at the Heartisan Boutique!

May 11th the Hospice Shop will host a “Mother’s Tea”. All mothers will be offered refreshments, a flower and a tour of the processing facilities.