February 2010

Staff News: Tell us what’s going on!

This Issue • We are expecting our third grandchild very soon and are so excited about this. Matt
Staff News and Michelle (our son and daughter in law) are due on February 15th. They have a
in-law)
How are your New little boy, Evan, who is nineteen months old and are not finding out if this is another
boy or a little girl. We’ll just have to wait and see! It is so much fun being a
Year’s Resolution
grandparent. Update: Matt and Michelle are proud parents to a blue eyed, ey blonde
goings? haired baby girl. She was born on February 16th, her name is Olivia and her
Employee of the Month measurements are 7lbs 12 oz. Elaine Seger
Pet Stories
Valentine’s Day • Bruce and I are also celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary by going to Hawaii in
Winter doldrums March. I’ve wanted to go there for twent
twenty
y five years and now have the opportunity to
do so. We will be going to the three islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kuwai. Our winter will
Getting to know Angie definitely go fast this year! Elaine Seger
Kitashoji
Recipe Box • Please extend congratulations to Erin Meyer. She recently passed her Independent
licensure exam for the State of Ohio. This will increase her scope of practice in Ohio
Staff Birthdays and allow for her licensure in Indiana. She will be able to continue to address social
socia
work issues and provide coverage throughout the area if needed. This will enhance
Jennifer Ralston 2/1
the current quality social work care provided within the agency.
Kelley Hall 2/8
Nicki Alfrey 2/13 • February 5th-7th we are going to be chaperoning our church teen group at the Dare to
Judy Broering 3/13 Share Conference in Columbus. Jenn Benedict
Heather Bankson 3/16
Traci Straley 3/20 • Crystal is getting married June 5th. It will be an outside ceremony, so I hope the
weather cooperates. Kelley Hall
Jenn Benedict 3/27
• Rhys had a little health scare earlier in the month but the doctor assured us everything
Staff Anniversaries was okay. We just want to put that behind us! Pam Bowman
Jeremy Bailey 2/2006
Pam Bowman 2/1994
Susan Elifritz 2/2003
Amy Huecker 2/2003
Danielle Hosler 2/2005 How are your New Year’s Resolutions going?
Joe Soley 2/2006
John Nunnally 2/2009 • Five pounds and counting! (Losing weight takes so long when you
Lori Harvey 2/2009 don’t want to give up eating)! Jenn Benedict
Linda Metzger 3/1993
Marie Link 3/2005 • What resolutions? Kelley Hall
Sarah Depoy 3/2009
• Some weeks I exercise three to four times a week. Other weeks not
so good! LOL, Lacy Plessinger

• Ask me next month! Pam Bowman

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The Darke Team has nominated
Jeremy Bailey as the employee of
the month for January. This is
what’s being said about Jeremy:
“As the lone computer geru –
Jeremy deserves a Heartfelt thanks
from the whole staff. “ “You
watched over every concern with
the new software, taking time for
everyone.” Jeremy has gone above
and beyond-even under the most
stressful of times- he is upbeat and
willing to help. We could not switch
computer systems without him.”
“Suncoast, Suncoast, Suncoast.
Jeremy continuously remains calm
in the midst of all the stress and
chaos and ‘just get it done!’”
MERCER
Tina Weigel has been selected for
January employee of the month. This
is what’s being said about Tina:
She has many years of experience so
she is very easy to turn to for lots of
different situations. Easy to talk to
and helpful. Thanks for being an asset
of our team.
JAY
The Jay Team has nominated hospice
aide, Lori Harvey, as the employee of the
t
month for January. This is what’s being
said about Lori:
“She is very attentive to patient’s needs.”
“She goes above and beyond to meet
both patient and facility needs.” “She is
a hard worker, is pleasant and always
there when you need her!” Congrats
Lori!

Don’t forget to nominate that exceptional co co-worker
worker for employee of the month. Did
someone help you out, go above and beyond expectations or do they display a positive
attitude? Let your fellow staff person know how great they are by nominating them.
Your local CRAM committee then reviews nominations and makes the selection. What
does an employee of the month get? Their prize package includes: a certificate of
appreciation, their picture taken for the newsletter and display, a mouthwatering
m
dessert, an uplifted spirit knowing their fellow workers thought of them in a good way
and a chance to get Employee of the Year. So what are you waiting for? Look for the
nomination sheets in your mailboxes monthly.


Valentine’s Day is
coming. Do you have a
favorite way to celebrate
or a favorite memory?
Tell us about your furry friends!
• I love my dog, Sam, a bullmastiff, but his breath smells like he ate a rotting
skunk. We are going to take him to the vet to get his teeth brushed (they
have to sedate him). I tried to brush them at home, but he didn’t’ care for
Crest! Kelley Hall

A night of relaxation and • Snip

pampering – the hubby
makes dinner and does
the dishes, what a night!
Jenn Benedict
Snips is 6 months old now and she has become attached to the ‘creature’
comforts of life… her favorite squeaky toy - a stuffed squirrel, *her* soft
blanket, *her* couch, and anything we are eating - preferably all at once!

Jenn Benedict

• Penny does not li

like
ke snow. She gets very confused by too much of the white
stuff. Amanda has to dig her paths off the deck and in the back yard. Sophie
has no comment. Pam Bowman

Getting to know Angie Kitashoji

Position at Hospice: On Call Nurse – Portland.

Family Information: I have two sons, Andrew age 13 who is very tall and Alex, age 20, who lives
in Japan with his father. I left Winchester at age 17 and returned at age 42. My family all live
around here.

What brought you to Hospice: State of the Heart took care of my Grandma Pauline Brumfield
in 2004. I bought the house where she died and I live there now.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, camping out, and traveling.

Words to live by: Let go and let God.


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What Annual Event do
you look forward to each
year- Nascar, baseball
season, spring, the last
day of school?
I am dreaming of golf courses.
I hope March is semi decent
and we can get out and go to
at least the driving range.
Rhys always looks forward to
the pitchers and catchers
heading to spring training.
Pam Bowman
The Super Bowl! Especially
since my team is in it to win –
GO COLTS! Jenn Benedict
I am looking forward to
Spring! I am so tired of sitting
the house and snow! I have
the winter blues! I can’t wait
for 70 degree weather!
Lacy Plessinger
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How do you and your family beat the winter doldrums?
doldrums
• We usually try to go somewhere warm like the Florida Gulf Coast or California.
Jenn Benedict
I absolutely look forward to the first day of the New Year my wife and I can play golf!
Rogers Durham
• We get together on the weekends with family (anywhere from 10-15-
10 of us) and share a
meal and then play board games or watch a movie together. My house is usually never
boring.
Kelley Hall
• Usually my husband John, and I travel some place warm during the winter. (At least for
a few days). Half the fun is the anticipation of the trip. But this year we had no trips
planned. That really made shoveling snow last weekend even more aggravating!
Pauline Faller
• Thank goodness for basketball. Rhys loves his UD Flyers and Buckeyes, plus the Boston
Celtics. I bought him season tickets to UD so we have been going to Dayton when the
weather isn’t too terribl
terrible. Pam Bowman
RECIPE BOX
Chili Soup:
1 large can tomato sauce
1- 8 oz. can kidney dark red beans
1lb ground beef- cooked and drained of fat
1-8 oz can diced tomatoes
1- Medium onion diced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1- cup sugar
Ground Red Pepper, Salt, & Garlic Powder to taste
In a large stock pot, heat oil and cook onions. Add remaining ingredients and
bring to a simmer. Serve with crackers, shredded cheese, and garlic toast.
Jenn Benedict