January 2017 Sapphire Scene RESIDENT OF THE MONTH BERNICE KEARNS Bernice was born on April 23, 1932 to Norman and Florence Douglas on a ranch 35 miles south of Ekalaka, Montana. She was the youngest of five children, having two brothers and two sisters. Their two-room log house sat on a small hill with outbuildings and meadows around it. Box Elder Creek ran through the ranch about a quarter mile from the knoll that the log house sat on. In the spring, the very day that Bernice was born, the creek rose over the banks and flooded right to the fence around the home. Her father took a horse team and wagon to the nearest neighbor’s house, which was about a mile away. The woman that lived there came to assist with her birth.

Bernice recalls an interes1ng story about her parents: “When my dad first saw my mother at a picnic, he went home and told his brother that he saw a woman that was ‘cuter than a speckled pup.’” Growing up on a ranch, Bernice soon became a “tomboy” and learned to milk the cows and ride horses by the 1me she was five. It was the Depression and the family income relied on dairy milk that they separated in their kitchen. When the five-gallon cans were full, they took them a half mile to the mailbox where they were picked up and shipped to Ekalaka, then taken on to Mandan, North Dakota for processing into cheese, etc. The milk would become feed for the pigs raised for meat. They also had range cows. As kids, they had “bum” lambs that they raised and fed with a nipple fastened to a pop bo8le. Bernice recalls having had a special lamb she named “Fuzzy.”

Bernice started school at the age of five in a one-room schoolhouse with three of her older siblings. They would walk a mile and a half to the school, which was heated with a wood-burning stove. Her oldest sibling had le: home by then to go to high school in Ekalaka, where he lived with another family, because there were no school buses then and the distance was too great for traveling back and forth. There were four or five other kids in the one-room schoolhouse. In the first grade Bernice became friends with Jane, who was of the same age, and they played hopscotch at recess. A:er finishing the seventh grade, the school closed and Bernice had to ride horseback to another school five miles away. When it became too cold to do this anymore, Bernice went to Ekalaka and lived in a very small two-bedroom home with her brother and sister who were there a8ending high school. Her other two siblings had graduated by then. As a freshman, Bernice went 150 miles away from home to live in Miles City to finish school with her brother, living with various families along the way. A:er her gradua1on, she took a train to Kansas City, Missouri to visit her extended family on her mother’s side. Bernice’s parents came to Montana and homesteaded without other family around them.

While in Missouri, Bernice worked as a typist for Montgomery Wards’ catalog department, a long-distance operator for Southwestern Bell Telephones and as a PBX operator for Wes1nghouse Electric. She met her husband, Russ Kearns, through her uncle who worked for the main post office in Kansas City. Russ had just go8en out of the Air Force. Russ and Bernice met in December and were married in April 1955. Eventually they se8led in Corvallis, Montana in 1976. During their 1me together Bernice and Russ had quite a few endeavors together. They owned a garage in Victor where Bernice did the books and pumped gas while Russ was the mechanic. They both sold real estate for themselves, as well as other agencies. Russ started Energy Re/Con, a hea1ng and cooling company, in Stevensville. He worked there right up un1l his re1rement.

Bernice feels truly blessed to have her three children living close to her. Her happiest memories are of when each of her children were born. Cheryl Kearns Tintzman, Randy Kearns and Mitch Kearns have given her ten glorious grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. It is the light of her life to be involved with their various ac1vi1es, sports, and just enjoying each and every one of them. Bernice delights in the fact that her children love Jesus and said that she loves them all “to the moon and back” and prays for them daily.

Bernice has visited all 50 states of the U.S. and has been to London, England, Canada and Mexico. While in Montana, she was manager of the soda fountain at the Ravalli County Creamery. She was the first food server hired when Sapphire Lutheran Homes opened. She volunteered as a pink lady at MDMH and also worked in the hospital kitchen. She was ac1ve in the Corvallis Women’s Club and is currently a member of the Bi8erroot Valley Church of the Nazarene.

“I have had many challenges but Jesus has seen me through them all. I have lived at the Remington for five years and I am very content here and also so very thankful for the staff who take such good care of me. I am thankful for the new friends among the residents. God is good – all the 1me!”

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STAFF BIRTHDAY Jared Huff Jan. 8

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RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS Canyon View Shari Hardman Jan. 24 DeeAnn Charlson Jan. 27 The Remington Rosie Hayden Jan. 7 Frances Curdy Jan. 14 Elizabeth Kehmeier Jan. 24 Doris Guhrt Jan. 26 Sapphire Dorothy Wildey Jan. 3 Bill Pellant Jan 19 Jenni Kordich Jan. 23

MEET JAMES WIBERG Director of Food Services at SLH

Hello, my name is James Wiberg and I have been

working at Sapphire Lutheran Homes for two and a half years in the Food and Beverage end of things. I also worked at Glacier Park for four years and the

Stock Farm Club for eight years. I was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, and was pre=y much raised on

my uncle’s farm and moved into the Bi=er Root Valley in 1999. I reside in Corvallis, and my hobbies

are fishing, hun:ng, hiking and cooking. I have seven siblings who have been to Montana at one :me or another. Montana has blessed me with

many glorious experiences and I would not want to live anywhere else. I enjoy my work, fellow staff and

the members I serve.

Thanks To Our Volunteers and Community Partners! We Couldn’t Do It Without You!

John and Helen Gurtner Dorothy Allen Wayne Wardwell Peanut Fleenor Barbara Kline MDMH EMT’s Glorian Ainsworth On-the-Edge Band Country Jam Session Bi=erroot Fiddlers Rick and Louise Lockhart Willard Bullock Bo Wherry The Accordion Players Nansu Roddy Leslie Robinson Bi=erroot Public Library Community Pinochle Players Carole Bowman Olson Family Band Ruth and Rob Plesner Judy Mason Joe Elhard Ila Pizzuto Ravalli County Museum Bev Humphrey Carole Simning Bea Niehaus Bonnie Cushing Ron Jones Jean Roberts Shenanigans Dennis Palmer Grace Lutheran Church Faith Lutheran Church

Marcus Daly Hospice Markeita Snell Ruth Hazelton Nell Knight All Sapphire Bus Donors Candy Palmer Star Jameson Arthur Roach Richard Henry Toe Tappers

Chapel Services Thank you to all who

lead our Chapel Services.

Cur:s Brown Pastor John Capen

Pastor Brenda Satrum Pastor Vern Sandersfeld

Gabe and Diane Sandland

Pastor Peacock Presbyterian Ladies Pastor Steve Clark

Pastor Darrel McCall Pastor Rick Gray

Pastor Fidelis

ICE AND SNOW

The thick white snow blankets the frozen

ground, while it amplifies

each wintry sound.

The soL thumping as snow sluffs off the

trees, rustling branches

from the icy breeze.

The wind whispers over the frozen pond,

swirling the flakes falling from the beyond.

The swirling snowflakes form driLs wide and

deep, and all the way down

to the creek they sweep.

Under the ice the water swiLly flows,

between the gaps the frothy water shows.

Past the cabin the creek winds and

trickles, and from the eves hang crystal icicles.

I love the winter with its ice and snow, that is, from the warm

side… of the window!

Dominic “Flominic”

Farrenkopf

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Judi “Andi” LeBlanc

and Ken Syms January 18th

1 New Year's Day 2 Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day 3 Fruitcake Toss Day 4 Na:onal SpagheB Day 5 Na:onal Bird Day 6 Cuddle Up Day 7 Old Rock Day 8 Bubble Bath Day 9 Clean Off Your Desk Day 10 Houseplant Apprecia:on Day 11 Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day 12 Na:onal Pharmacist Day 13 Make Your Dream Come True Day 14 Dress Up Your Pet Day 15 Na:onal Hat Day 16 Mar:n Luther King Jr. Birthday 17 Ditch New Year’s Resolu:ons Day 18 Winnie the Pooh Day 19 Na:onal Popcorn Day 20 Penguin Awareness Day 21 Na:onal Hugging Day 22 Na:onal Blonde Brownie Day 23 Measure Your Feet Day 24 Compliment Day 25 Opposite Day 26 Spouse's Day 27 Chocolate Cake Day 28 Fun at Work Day 29 Na:onal Corn Chip Day 30 Bubble Wrap Apprecia:on Day 31 Backward Day

CELEBRATE JANUARY!

Just in case you are s:ll in the holiday spirit and wish to con:nue your celebra:ons into January of 2017, here

are some special days to enjoy for another month!

Happy New Year

Another fresh new year is here… Another year to live!

To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest… To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best! I have the opportunity

Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs! ~William Arthur Ward~

STAFF EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARIES Alisha Benne= 2 Years Shelly Lavergne 1 Year

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. American Bap:st Minister And Ac:vist

(Jan 15, 1929 - Apr 04, 1968) “Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, ‘Love your enemies.’ It is this: that love has within it a

redemp:ve power. And there is a power there that eventually transforms individuals. Just keep being friendly to that person. Just keep loving them, and they can’t stand it too long. Oh, they react in many

ways in the beginning. They react with guilt feelings, and some:mes they’ll hate you a li=le more at that transi:on period, but just keep loving them. And by the power of your love they will break down under the load. That’s love, you see. It is redemp:ve, and this is why Jesus says love. There’s something about love that builds up and is crea:ve. There is something about hate that tears down and is destruc:ve. So

love your enemies.” (From "Loving Your Enemies" by Mar:n Luther King, Jr.)

OPEN FOR BUSINESS TO THE COMMUNITY! CLOTHING PROTECTORS $5.00 EACH

Mondays 12:00 noon-2:00 pm in the Sapphire Ac:vi:es Office

Beginning Monday, January 9th, between the hours of 12:00 and 2:00, and each Monday thereaLer, Bea will

be available in the Ac:vity Office selling clothing protectors to our residents and to the community at

large! She has many, many beau:ful designs to choose from. All proceeds benefit the Sapphire Bus Fund. The-

se are beau:fully made by Bea...and what a deal!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

BRUNCH Crab Benedict

Marketplace Tort DINNER

Chef’s Choice

2 BRUNCH

Goldenrod Eggs Over Toast Chili Dog DINNER

Corned Beef And Cabbage Sweet And Sour Pork

3 BRUNCH

Biscuits And Gravy Single-Layer Club Sandwich

DINNER Chicken Alfredo Turkey Meatloaf

4 BRUNCH

Deli Sandwich Chicken Quesadilla

DINNER Liver And Onions

Beef Lasagna

5

BRUNCH Cheeseburger

Steak Caesar Salad DINNER

Pecan-Breaded Chicken Halibut With Pesto Cream

Sauce

6 BRUNCH

Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich Ham Salad Sandwich

DINNER Pork Tenderloin With Apple

Chutney Turkey Pot Pie

7

BRUNCH Denver Omelet

Macaroni And Cheese DINNER

SpagheB And Meat Sauce Roast Chicken

8 BRUNCH

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon With

Ar:choke Rice And Basil Cream Sauce

DINNER Chef’s Choice

9 BRUNCH

Egg Sandwich With Ham, Bacon Or Sausage

Stuffed French Toast DINNER

Quail Trout Almondine

10

BRUNCH Cobb Salad

Ham Au Gra:n DINNER

Filet With Mushroom Red Wine Sauce

Salmon With Bearnaise Sauce

11 BRUNCH

Hard Shell Tacos Egg Salad Sandwich

DINNER Meatloaf

Baked Ham

12 BRUNCH

Blueberry Pancakes BLT With Avocado

DINNER Lamb With Mint Au Jus

Pork Chop

13 BRUNCH

Creamed Tuna Over Toast Chicken Salad Sandwich

DINNER Prime Rib

Sole Stuffed With Shrimp And Crab With Hollandaise Sauce

14

BRUNCH Eggs Benedict

Crab Salad On A Croissant DINNER

Fish And Chips Chicken Parmesan

15 BRUNCH

Rack of Lamb With Mint Veret Herbed, Crusted Roast Chicken

DINNER Chef’s Choice

16 BRUNCH Hot Dog

Pastrami Reuben DINNER

BBQ Ribs Penne Pasta With Sausage

Meat Sauce

17

BRUNCH SpagheB And Meatballs

Breakfast Skillet With Bacon DINNER

Swiss Steak Roast Pork

18 BRUNCH

Malibu Chicken Sandwich Grilled Ham And Cheese

DINNER Roast Turkey

Shepherd’s Pie

19 BRUNCH

Chef’s Salad Deli Sandwich

DINNER Clams And Linguini In

White Sauce Chicken S:r Fry

20 BRUNCH

Pancakes With Strawberries And Whipped Cream Tuna Salad Sandwich

DINNER Beef Tenderloin With

Sauce Bearnaise Salmon With Maple Glaze

21

BRUNCH Chicken Caesar Salad

Shrimp Cocktail With Crackers DINNER

Curried Pork Chop Ham Au Gra:n

22 BRUNCH

Red Eye Roast Beef Halibut With Sherry Crab

Cream Sauce DINNER

Chef’s Choice

23 BRUNCH

Hawaiian Meatballs Over Rice Chicken Sandwich With Swiss

And Basil Aioli DINNER

Duck With Blueberry Port Sauce

Chicken Cacciatore

24 BRUNCH

Beef Quesadilla Banana Bread French Toast

DINNER Pot Roast

Liver And Onions

25 BRUNCH

Ham Omelet Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

DINNER Ginger Shrimp

Pork Tenderloin

26 BRUNCH

Chipped Beef And Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Fish And Chips DINNER

Sweet And Sour Chicken Beef Taco Salad In A

Tor:lla Bowl

27 BRUNCH

Build-Your-Own Pizza Ham And Cheese Sandwich

DINNER Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Cheeseburger

28 BRUNCH

Omelet Bar Biscuits And Gravy

DINNER Meatloaf

Turkey a la King

29

BRUNCH Jerk Pork Tenderloin With

Pineapple Salsa Sweet Chili Cream Sauce

Clam Linguine DINNER

Chef’s Choice

30 BRUNCH

BLT Cheeseburger

DINNER Turkey Meatball Marinara

Over SpagheB Baked Ham

31 BRUNCH

Goldenrod Eggs Over Toast Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwich

With Swiss DINNER

Filet With Sauce Bearnaise Chipped Corned Beef Over

Mashed Potatoes

Director Of Food Services:

James Wiberg

jwiberg@sapphirelutheran.org

Execu:ve Chef:

Becky Shirley

bshirley@sapphirelutheran.org

SAPPHIRE Brunch

(Mon-Sat) 10:30-12:30 (Sun) 11:30-2:00

Dinner (Mon-Sat) 5:00-6:30

REMINGTON Breakfast 8:00-9:30

Lunch 11:30-1:00 Dinner 5:00-6:30

Remington’s Menu Available At SLH Or

Remington Front Desk

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