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senior living Thorne Crest Now Offers...
Introducing Thorne Crest’s NEW
“Snowbird”
Respite Care:
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n The Snowbird Savings Program offers you peace of mind and
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n One and two bedroom apartment homes available now! n Call Catherine Buboltz today to schedule a private tour and
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Thorne Crest
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Sen ior L i v i ng C om mun i t y
Thorne Crest is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior health care since 1930.
Thorne Crest Sen ior L i v i ng C om mun i t y
Thorne Crest is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior health care since 1930.
Family giFts goat For 90th birthday Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea has been well known to be the home of many goats and chickens given its rural location, according to a press release. The center has three goats and multiple chickens who reside in one of the care center’s courtyards, and they have recently made a new addition. On June 26 the center welcomed Happy to their goat family, which now totals four goats. Janie Staloch, a friend and
resident of Good Samaritan Society, recently turned 90. “I told my family I wanted my own goat for my 90th birthday! I love watching the goats from my room,” Staloch said. “I named her Happy because she makes me happy. When I pass away one day, others will then be able to enjoy the goat, too!” The family made a request to the campus administrator to endow a goat to the center; paying for the
goat, shelter, food and any additional costs. “Resource development is not just about donors giving money,” said Campus Administrator Katie Davis said. “It’s about building relationships and working with donors on allowing them to make a variety of different contributions to the center. In this particular case, a goat! This is probably one of the most creative and most loved endowment we have ever received.”
Janie Staloch requested her own goat as a present for her 90th birthday — and her family delivered. Provided
4 key decisions to help memorialize a loved one Despite the certainty of death, many Americans delay dealing with the fact and avoid funeral planning. In fact, nearly 3 in 5 Americans aren’t confident they could plan a funeral for themselves, let alone a loved one, according to a survey conducted by RememberingALife.com, which was created by the National Funeral Directors Association to empower families in their funeral planning, help them understand memorialization options and support them as they navigate their grief after a death. One of the main challenges in planning a funeral for a loved one is ensuring the service captures the person’s life and memories. However, according to the survey, just 41.2% of respondents know the deceased’s preferences for a funeral, burial or cremation, and 26.5% have not discussed their preferences with loved ones, though they do feel confident their family and friends would plan an appropriate funeral or memorial service for them. To kickstart the planning process, consider discussing these decisions with your loved ones: 1. Cremation or burial: Despite the growing popularity of cremation, burial is see ChoiCes, Page 3
Happy is the fourth goat who has been added to Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea’s courtyard.
Thorne Crest hosts clinical
Dolores Riemer. Provided
Senior Spotlight: Dolores Riemer
Riverland Community College now offers an evening licensed practical nurse program. Thorne Crest Senior Living Community hosted its first clinical program. Provided
Take me out to the ballgame
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community residents and staff enjoyed a complimentary trip up to the stadium in Minneapolis to watch a Minnesota Twins baseball game. Provided
Name: Dolores Riemer Age: 90 Native of: Albert Lea Place of residency: Knutson Place Apartments, St. John’s Lutheran Community Family: Dolores Sorenson was born to Archie and Hazel Sorenson of Norwegian and Danish descent. Dolores was the oldest of four children, having one brother and two sisters growing up in the city of Albert Lea. Hazel, Dolores’s mother, was a homemaker and loving mother. Her father, Archie, was employed with St. Paul Clothing Store while Dolores grew up and later worked at Wallace’s as a book keeper. Education: Dolores started her education going to school at Ramsey Grade School and then Albert Lea High School, graduating
in1947. Dolores then attended Winona State for two years upon receiving her teaching license. Dolores then began teaching in Bricelyn for the next two years in the elementary grades. Former occupation: Dolores married Lloyd Reimer in 1951 and moved to a farm near the rural Conger area where Lloyd and Dolores raised six children — four daughters and two sons. Dolores, coming from Albert Lea, “‘loved the farm.” Lloyd and Dolores raised beef cattle and crops on the farm for over 60 years. Dolores loved gardening and the outdoors. She said it was good therapy being outside. Dolores started working for Built-Rite when her children were grown and worked for 16 years, and then Dolores worked at
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