An ad from the 1920’s boasted about the excellent

quality & reasonable price of a Vose Piano.

“New” Piano at

Bethany Home Assisted Living

This is a monthly publication from Bethany Home Association, Editor/Creator, Jennifer Cantrell, Marketing & Advancement Director, marketing@BethanyHome.com

April 2016 In this issue: New Piano at AL

Recumbent Cross Trainer

Announcements

Obituaries

Lan Nelson recently made a generous decision to donate a beautiful grand piano to Bethany Home Assisted Living. The donation is in honor of Carole & Ken Gilman, long time friends and supporters of Bethany Home. Music has always been a big part of Lan’s life and he shares his musical talents with the residents of Bethany Home nearly every day.

The piano was built in 1928 in Boston by Vose & Sons Corporation and comes with a unique history. Originally owned by Carole’s fami-ly, Carole left her ‘mark’ on the pi-ano by teething on its ivory keys, leaving tiny chips all along the row of keys. When Carole married Ken Gilman, the piano moved with her to

their home in Salina where it remained until Ken’s death in 2008.

When his health began to fail, Carole’s husband Ken chose to come to Bethany Home in 1998. After serving as a nursing home state inspector for many years, he knew that Bethany Home would provide the best care and was the best environment for him. The Gilmans formed a strong friendship with Lan Nelson during the ten years that Ken lived at Bethany Home. When Carole made the decision to downsize, she knew immediately what she would like to do with her beloved piano and asked Lan if he would like to have it.

The piano stayed in storage for the next several years until Lan decided to bring it back to life. Bethany Home has a handful of pianos so he felt it would be a better fit

for the Assisted Living. Restoration began in late fall of last year by Marty Hess of Hess Piano Service in Wichita, KS, and was completed in March of 2016.

“I was able to track down Carole,” says Lan, “and explain what the plan was for the piano. She was moved to tears! I am so excited that she might be able to visit and see the piano after all these years. I even saved the original keys for her, with her teeth marks!” The stunning instrument now sits in a place of distinction near the front entrance of Bethany Home Assisted Living. The deep mahogany wood and rich tones will add an extra special feel

to the home and will delight residents and guests for many years to come!

“Music speaks what

cannot be expressed,

soothes the mind

and gives it rest.

It heals the heart

and makes it whole,

flows from heaven

to the soul.”

Today

The “new” piano greets residents and visitors to the Assisted Living with eye-catching elegance.

Lan Nelson plays the recently restored piano he donated to Bethany Home Assisted Living in honor of Carole & Ken Gilman.

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Malm Family Donates Cross Training Therapy

Equipment Bethany Home is excited to announce a new piece of equipment for the Physical Therapy department: a NuStep T4r recumbent cross trainer. The Nu-step is a seated stepper that provides a total body workout by simulating the natural walking motion while providing upper body exercise as well. According to the NuStep website, the cross trainer offers “a smooth and natural motion that delivers a low impact, inclusive, total-body cardiovascular and strengthening workout for virtually all users.” The NuStep can be used with patients with varying diagnosis including Parkinson's Disease, Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke, muscular deficiencies, arthritic joints, cardiac and pulmonary disorders.

The advantages the NuStep offers over other types of exercise equipment are numerous. Wendy Johnson, Physical Therapy Assistant and Rehab Manager for Select Rehab notes, “Its accessibility, ease of use and safety make it the perfect choice for our facility. We will be able to transfer non-ambulatory patients from their wheel-chair to the Nu-step as the seat swivels to the side and arm rests swing away. The seat, arms and legs are all adjustable to fit all shapes and sizes as well.”

Bethany Home received the machine through the efforts of the Paul “Corky” Malm family. Upon the passing of Corky’s wife, Deloris, the family designated memorial gifts to Bethany Home. The family was very appreciative of the services that Deloris received during her time at Bethany Home and wanted to find something that would not only honor memory, but benefit other residents as well. Corky and Deloris' daughter, Barbara Malm, is the

Executive Director for Physical Therapy Association of America Foundation. When Wendy suggested the NuStep Cross Trainer, Barbara contacted the company and they agreed to cover the shipping costs. The majority of the expenses were covered through donations in memory of Deloris, and Malm Construction donated the remaining amount. “We can never thank (Bethany Home) enough for the care, respect and comfort (Deloris) received while she was a resident.”

Corky was the first resident to try out the new machine under the supervision of Wendy Johnson. He commented, "There's a lot more to this machine than I expected. I think it could really help people."

From the Paul “Corky” Malm Family: Kenneth, Terry, and Barbara Malm and Kola Johnson

Corky Malm tries out the cross trainer donated in memory of his wife, Deloris.

My Dad bought my mom a piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, I asked how she was doing with it.

“Oh,” said Dad, “I persuaded her to switch to clarinet.”

“Why’s that?” I asked.

“Well,” he said, “with the clarinet, she can’t sing!”

Submitted by Bob Corbin

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends that lost loved ones recently. Their loss is felt by all of us at Bethany Home.

Elizabeth Myers 4/1

Evelyn Whitfield 4/1

Eunice Samuelson 4/3

Norma Schroeder 4/4

Dotty Hedquist 4/6

Quenten Swenson 4/8

Philip Humbarger 4/12

Pastor Bill’s Blessing

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

I’ve got the earth boxes ready to plant the tomato plants. Even as I plant those little plants I can imagine, anticipate, and appreciate the coming time of that first red ripe scrumptious tomato, the very first fruit signaling much more fruit to come. It’s the start of a whole 3 or 4 months of tomato harvest.

The day of Jesus’ resurrection is the day death died. From now on it’s a whole new age. Jesus is the first of a whole new crop of resurrected eternally-alive people. Live the resurrected life! We are an Easter people, Alleluia!

Peace in the Lord, Pastor Bill

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.

1Corinthians 15:20

Birthday Blessings For You As you celebrate today,

remember, God is near.

For He is there leading you

into another year.

Know the Lord walks with you

and is always by your side.

He holds the future in his hands,

and will always be your guide.

So trust to Him the years ahead,

whatever may unfold,

And take each day just as it comes,

with the blessings that it holds!

Ray Mai 4/13

Florence Shogren 4/14

Wilma Daniels 4/17

Peggy Martin 4/18

Patricia Reutzel 4/18

Yvonne Gottschalk 4/28

Maurine Johnson 12/22/1919 - 3/11/2016 Maurine J. Johnson, 96, of Lindsborg, passed away March 11, 2016. She was born Dec. 22, 1919, to Wilbert and Grace (Lough) Anderson in Burdick, KS. Maurine married Arthur LaVern Johnson on Nov. 11, 1945 in Burdick. He preceded her in death. She taught 4th grade at Southeast of Saline for over 20 years. Survivors include her son, Dr. Bruce (Val) Johnson, Salina; daughter, Janet (Douglas) Butler, Wilmore, KY, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held on March 14 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lindsborg with internment at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be designated to the Evangelical Covenant Church, Bethany Home, or Lindsborg Community Hospital in care of Christians Funeral Home.

Margaret Nelson 4/8/1924 - 3/11/2016 Margaret Lillian Nelson, 91, of Lindsborg, passed away March 30, 2016. She was born April 8, 1924, to Emmanuel and Verlie Emeline (Linderholm) Keding in Elko, NV. In October 1942, Margaret married Warren L. Johnson Sr. He passed away in 1985. In June 1988, Margaret married John Nelson of Salina, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Warren, two sisters, one brother, and a granddaughter. Margaret leaves behind many loved ones including her husband, John Nelson of Lindsborg, sons: Daryl Johnson (Kola) of Lindsborg, Dr. Warren Johnson (Becky) of Keystone, CO, daughter, Margie Lloyd of Lindsborg, step-children; Mark Nelson (Jeannie) of Albuquerque, NM, Julie Nelson

(Nathan Myers) of Albuquerque, NM, Curtis Nelson (Jan) of Ellsworth, KS, brother, Willard Keding of Lindsborg, sisters: Clarice Hayes of Angier, NC, Kathryn Frantz of Lindsborg, and several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. Services were held on April 4, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborg with burial at Elmwood Cemetery . Memorials may be designated for Messiah Lutheran Church or Bethany Home in care of Christians Funeral Home.

Bethany Home truly appreciates the many volunteers that give of their

time & talents!

THANK YOU! If you would like to know more about volunteer

opportunities, contact Deb Farres or Jennifer Cantrell

Bethany Home will be hosting a BOOK BONANZA! on Saturday, June 11.

ALL BOOKS & ONLY BOOKS! Fiction, non-fiction, reference, coffee table

books, Christian fiction, picture books & MORE!

All PROCEEDS will be used to renovate and redecorate the existing Bethany Home library.

DONATIONS gratefully accepted! Please contact Karol Carr or bring your books to the

Activity Center by Monday, June 6.

SHOP the sale Saturday, June 11

8:00 am - 4:00 pm