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Iron County Medical Care Facility
May 2015
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ICMCF Foundation Brick Sale
The Foundation, is continuing with plans for a project that
will include a beautiful huge pavilion area at the back of the
building, off of the Trillium Dining room. Fund raising is underway and the group hopes to break ground next year if the
funding is available. Personalized bricks in several sizes with
many options are now available for sale. The engraved bricks
will outline the walkway of the new Pavilion.
What better way to honor a cherished loved one, or your
family or yourself! Be a part of history and see your name in
concrete. Information pamphlets and brick order forms are
available at the front office or may be ordered online at:
www.polarengraving.com/IronCountyMedicalCareFacility
National Nursing Home Week
May 11th ~ 15th
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Monday-May 11– RN & LPN Recognition
Bagels and Muffins at AM Break
Tuesday-May 12– Non-Nursing Recognition
Sample Brick: If you decide
to upgrade and use graphic,
many are available online,
including our logo leaf.
Make your own Sundae-Afternoon Break
Wednesday– May 13 CNA Recognition
Donuts at AM Break
A HUGE Thank You to All!
The Auxiliary Salad Luncheon held last month
was a HUGE success and only because our
wonderful employees came forward and
showed their support. With aftersales we sold
$697.50 worth
the salad!
The next big event we
want you to save the
date for is our Flea
Market scheduled for
Saturday, July 11th from 9-3pm
Sign up early if you would like a space!
$20 for a 12X12 space.
Thursday-May 14th All Staff Picnic Lunch
Friday– May 15th– Resident Recognition Day!
Fried Shrimp Lunch and Party at 2:00
Ice-Cream Sundaes will be served!
Things to do
Everyday..
Give a Hug
Belly Laugh
Day Dream
Plan Ahead
Listen to Music
Hold a Child
Shake a Hand
Pat a Back
Enjoy a Memory
Call Someone
Eat a good Meal
Say A Prayer
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Resident Birthday Corner
05-01 Ed Erickson
05-03 Rose Otto
05-05 Walter Trzeciak
05-05 Marlene Gawin
05-06 Norma Romo
05-06 Evelyn Hebein
05-08 Mirium Lensing
05-08 Margaret Smithson
05-11 Jean Boulanger
05-13 Roy Stewart
05-17 Doug Damp
05-19 Fred Stafford
05-20 Annette Tavarczky
05-20 Jack Pottala
05-21 Marilyn Smokevitch
05-24 Maymie Jacobson
05-25 Robert Bastings
Stop and Smell
the Roses!
May Announcements
Activity Council……………...May 1
Resident Council….....…….….May 4
Mother’s Day………………….May 10
Family Council…..………..…. May 13
May Flower: Lily of the Valley
Birthstone: Emerald
Those born in May are thought to be strong willed
and motivated, artistic and extremely creative, they
attract others and love attention. You can usually
find them involved in literature, the
arts and traveling.
Resident in the Spotlight
Employee Birthdays
5-03 Christine Johnson
5-07 Marissa Jauquet
5-08 Donelle Osborn
5-09 Christine Sommers
5-10 Laura Kauffman
5-11 Teresa Ollila
5-12 Carol Sundelius
5-12 Judy Steinbrecher
5-13 Carol Farrell
5-15 Benjamin Nichols
5-16 Kristen Beck
5-19 Judy Hingos
5-19 Derek Maki
5-19 Jessica Schram
5-21 Polly Moon
5-21 Heather Clemo
5-23 Debra Morrow
5-23 Tammy Bilski
5-23 Adam Newby
5-23 Aren Newby
5-24 Stacy Donati
5-26 April Hill
5-27 Robert Pugh
5-28 Sara Bender
5-28
5-29
5–29
5-30
5-30
Patricia Lange
Karen Nylund
Stacy Todhe
Rebecca Rodriguez
Patricia Hilberg
Hope Your Day is
as Special as You
Sally Karvala
Sally never fails to put a smile on your face, her
interests and talents are many including her
magic on the keyboard. You can hear her
beautiful melodies from her room if you happen to
take a walk down Trillium Trail. When you see
her, be sure to congratulate her on being selected:
May Resident in the Spotlight
Spotlighted residents are given a 5-dollar candystore certificate and a
badge to wear for the month long acknowledging their recognition. If
you have a resident you would like to see honored, please submit in
writing to the editor. All submissions welcome!
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ICMCF Nursing Home Week
April Riddle solution was guessed by Monica Ramme-Shirkey
Alone I am 24th, with a friend I am 20th. Another friend and I am unclean.
What am I? Answer??? The Letter X: 24th letter in the alphabet, XX is 20 in
Roman Numerals and XXX is a “dirty” movie.
Riddle Me This….
MONTHLY RIDDLE RULES:
The first person to turn in the correct
answer to the publisher (Stacy) wins a
great prize! Once you win, you are
ineligible for six months to allow for
everyone to get a chance. DT Aides and
our publisher (front office), do not
qualify for the riddle as they see the
riddle prior to publication and have an
unfair advantage. Aww…Sorry
May Riddle
A man was just doing his
job when his suit was
torn. Why did he die three
minutes later?
FACILITY
COUNTY
WALKER
WHEELCHAIR
RESIDENT
FAMILYMEMBER
ACTIVITIES
BINGO
DIETARY
SOCIALWORKER
NURSESAIDE
LICENSEDNURSE
REGISTERED
HOUSEKEEPER
MAINTENANCE
LAUNDRY
REHABILITATION
RESIDENTRIGHTS
HIPAARULES
CHARTING
OUTINGS
SUPPORTGROUP
WILLOW
SKYWAYREHAB
SPRUCE
BIRCHDRIVE
WOODHAVEN
CHAPELOFPEACE
CEDARLANE
TRILLIUMCOURT
IRISAVENUE
LILACLANE
GARDENS
COURTYARDS
PLANTERS
WALKPATH
QUALITY
RESPECT
MEDICAL
SOCIAL
COMMUNITY
NONPROFIT
AUXILIARY
VOLUNTEERS
GENERALSTORE
TOWNSQUARE
WILDROSECAFE
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What’s Happening in May 2015 ?
Fabulous Facts:
• The average lifespan of a
Diversional Therapy Department News………...
goldfish living in the wild is 25
years.
We love you MOM! On Friday, May 8th, at 2:00pm. we will celebrate “MOM” with a
special party in the afternoon with live music and dessert. You don’t have to be a Mom to
attend, everyone is welcome to help us honor those that are near and dear to our heart!
Annual Bowling Banquet: Our regular bowlers will be treated to Riverside Pizza at our
Annual Banquet to be held in the Wood Haven Activity Center on Monday, May 11th at
12:00 noon. Only those who bowl regularly will be involved in this and you will get an
invite delivered to your room. If you didn't get an invite, you might want to think about
joining next year!
Casino Bound….On Thursday Mayl 14th, we will take our trip over to Watersmeet and hope
that Lady Luck likes us! Those wishing to go on this gambling trip, must have their own
funds to do so. We will enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. The bus leaves at 10:00 am.
Pajama Day!...This is one of our all time favorites! What better day to celebrate it than
“Resident Appreciation Day” Friday, May 15, wrapping up our NNHW festivities with live
music and Ice-Cream Sundaes at 2:00pm
Happy Birthday….. to those special people celebrating a May birthday, as we honor them at
the Monthly Birthday Party on Wednesday, May 20th at 2:00 pm. Cake, Ice-Cream and
Jan and Geno to be on hand to make the party extra special. Mark your calendars and be
sure to attend. (This event is earlier than normal due to Jan and Geno’s schedule)
• A 100lb woman in high heels
exerts more pressure per square
inch when walking than a
6000lb elephant. All that
pressure goes right to the point
of that high heel!
Community Breakfast is scheduled for May 27th at 8:45 am. Blueberry Pancakes, Fried
Potatoes, Sausage and Fresh Raspberries ! Be sure you sign up with a Diversional person to
assure you are on the list to attend. Everyone is invited, and the group has grown to an
average of 40+ residents enjoying food cooked by Administrative personnel. Yummo!
Bonfire Time...Weather permitting, we will be enjoying a warm evening and bonfire on
Tuesday, May 26th. At 5:30 Smores are on the menu and lots of fun and laughter. Mark
your calendars and plan to attend!
Ottawa Lake Picnic..We are headed for our first picnic of the year so say your prayers for a
warm day. This lake has an indoor pavilion that we can seek shelter in, just in case it is chilly.
We spend the day visiting, playing games and enjoying a great picnic lunch. This even
takes place on Friday, May 29th with the bus leaving at 10:00 am
CALLING ALL COOKS!
• Which animals mate for life?
Prairie Voles
Bald Eagles
Wolves
Anglerfish
Black Vultures
Gibbon Apes
Red-Backed Salamander
Termites

Kylee McConnell (a
woman) from Roseville,
Michigan was charged with
felony bigamy and
sentenced to 22 months to
10 years in prison! The
popular McConnell had a
talent for finding lonely
men, marrying them, and
stealing their money,
according to Sheriff’s
Detective Tim Donnellon.
Apparently, her pattern was
to drain their bank accounts
and move on to the next guy
by the time the current
husband found out. It
worked pretty well, too. All
in all, she managed to marry
about 15 men. Isn’t love
grand!
It’s that time of year again and our Annual National Nursing
Home Cook Off will take place on Wednesday, May 13th
Great CASSERSOLE Cook Off entries will be
accepted until noon on of this day to the Wood Haven Activity Center
Kitchen.So get your cookbooks out and dust off those favorite family
recipes and submit a casserole that will knock our judges socks off!
• In 1818 they finally came
up with the concept of
having a left and right shoe!
Shoes prior to this could go
on either foot.
Administrative Staff
Department of Human Services Board
Joseph Shubat. ……..……….……..……...……...265-1755
Don Powell, …………..….………………….…265-4500
James Dellies…………………………………...367-5678
Administrator:
Chester E. Pintarelli.....................................................................875-6671
Medical Director:
Dr. Robert Han, M.D, CMD........................................................265-9908
Admissions:
Rob Willman…...Admissions Coordinator/Complaint Investigator
Facility Administrative Department Heads…875-6671
Kim Mastie, R.N., …...……………….......Director of Nursing
Debra Morrow, R.N., ……………………..MDS Coordinator
Nikki Bortolini, R.N. ……....Infection Control/Inservice Director
Wendy Labelle, R.N…………………….Nurse Risk Manager
Robin M. Caron, CPA, ….……..…………….….....Controller
Teri Lehto, ……Accounts Receivable Director/Resident Billing
Judy Johnson………………….…Accounts Payable Director
Karen Stebbins……………………………Payroll Director
Tammy Bilski………………………....…Human Resources
Jessica Schram, RHIA...Health Information Management/Privacy
Scott Schoenborn, CDM, ………....Director of Dietary Services
Debbie Rossato, P.T…………...…Director of Rehab Services
Larrie Mendoza MSME,…………….Director of Physical Plant
Stacy Donati, AP-BC…….Diversional Therapy/HIPAA Security
Sally Ross, LBSW, ……………...…….….…..Social Worker
Wendy Gibson, LMSW……………...……….....Social Worker
Jackie Beaudoin, LBSW………………….…....Social Worker
Steve Simbob, ………………….……...Purchasing Director
Lisa Lesandrini,………….….……....Assisted Living Director
Teresa Ollila……………………….....Corporate Compliance
Our Email Addresses
Administrator: ..................................................... cepicmcf@up.net
Admissions:........................................rwillman@ironcountymcf.com
Assisted Living.....................................lisak@victorianheights.net
Controller/Accountant.........................robin@ironcountymcf.com
Corporate Compliance………….teresao@ironcountymcf.com
Billing Questions.......................................teri@ironcountymcf.com
Dietary.......................................................scott@ironcountymcf.com
Director of Nursing:.........................kimmy@ironcountymcf.com
Diversional Dept:...................................stacy@ironcountymcf.com
Health Information……………jschram@ironcountymcf.com
Human Resources…...........................tbilski@ironcountymcf.com
Plant Operations....................................larrie@ironcountymcf.com
Physical Therapy......................................deb@ironcountymcf.com
Resident Trust………………….judy@ironcountymcf.com
Social Worker……………...…….sar@ironcountymcf.com
Social Worker……………...…wendy@ironcountymcf.com
Social Worker………………....jackie@ironcountymcf.com
Technology…………………...kbeck@ironcountymcf.com
RESIDENTS: ........residents@ironcountymcf.com
(please include resident’s full name in the subject box)
Toilet Paper Beginnings: In 1857, New Yorker Joseph C.
Gayetty produced the first packaged bathroom tissue in
the United States. It was called “The Therapeutic Paper”
and contained aloe for added comfort. The company sold
the paper in packs of 500 sheets for 50 cents (a fortune at
that time) Gayetty’s name was printed on every sheet!