Inside this issue:

Welcome to ENVH!

Missing Items

Members’ Birthday List

Spotlight: Employee & Members

of the Month

Certificate of Excellence

Canteen Hours

Family Council/Ombudsman

Brick Donation Form

Various photos

In Loving Memory of….

Chaplain’s Corner

Admit Date Name Neighborhood

Welcome to the Eastern

Nebraska Veterans’ Home

July 20 Robert Lanouette Allegiance

July 25 Darrell Erdman Allegiance

Missing Items

From time to time items get misplaced, go out with the laundry, and clothing returns from laundry without the name label it left with. If you notice that an item or article of clothing is missing here are the steps you can take.

Fill out a missing item form located near each nursing station and on the information rack just off of town square.

Report the missing item to staff

If you have not heard if the item was found after one week of reporting it missing, con-tact the Social Work Department at 402-591-4869.

It is also helpful to notify staff when bringing new items into the facility so that they can get added to the member’s inventory sheet. Thank You.

Paul Thober, LCSW Certified Master Social Worker

Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home

* Age 95 +

Aug 05 Ronald Redden Dedication

Aug 06 Henry Buchanan Allegiance

Aug 11 Thomas Hauptman Allegiance

Aug 14 Donald Cox Dedication

Aug 16 Fred Breci * Service

Aug 21 Virgie Stamps Dedication

Aug 21 William Hammond Allegiance

Aug 30 Charles Schultz Motivation

Aug 30 Kenneth Smith Allegiance

Thank you for your

service to the United

States of America

We are honored to

serve those who

served!

Member Spotlight

We are shining a spotlight on…….

Art Johnson……….………………………...Allegiance

Shirley Weldon….………………………..Dedication

George Smith.....…........................Motivation

Richard Harald……....….....................….Service

Employee of the

Month

August 2017

Kenny Dupell

Food Service Leader

Ken has exhibited outstanding job perfor-

mance and responsibility while performing

many duties as lead cook for the Dietary de-

partment. His willingness to help others, wher-

ever the need is required and a consistent posi-

tive attitude while demonstrating professional-

ism does not go unnoticed. Ken is always striv-

ing to improve his skill sets and leadership abili-

ties and in doing so is a great role model. He

has taken the time to teach and encourage

lesser experienced cooks for success. Ken has a

high level of proficiency in handling any task

assigned. His craving for perfection and humble

attitude creates a harmonious environment. He

leads by example and has 21 years of service

and dedication. Ken’s team player attitude and

the numerous overtime shifts he completes

helps keep the department running smooth.

The morning cooks appreciate when Ken fills in

for breakfast and lunch, which allows them to

enjoy a day off. Several times during the week

Ken makes homemade bread from scratch. The

member’s absolutely love his bread. He wel-

comes feedback when trying different varieties.

This is a tradition he started several years ago.

Ken’s bread gets better and better!

Family Council Corner:

This is a wonderful group of family members who meet at

the Home on the 2nd Thursday each month at 10:00 a.m.

They discuss many issues concerning members and their

families. They are a good support system for each other.

This month: August 10, 2017

Please plan to join them and to see what it’s all about.

Family Council President: Mrs. Jean Funkhouser

For more information, please contact Social Services by

asking for Kari, Lynda or Paul

Ombudsman’s Corner:

Ombudsmen are dedicated to enhancing the lives of long

term care residents.

Ombudsmen:

Advocate for residents’ rights and quality care

Educate consumers and providers

Resolve residents’ complaints

Provide information to the public

ENVH’s Ombudsman:

Beth Nodes

The canteen accepts credit cards – minimum charge of $2.50.

Effective July 8th ENVH canteen hours will be 10:00 am to

4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice.

Monday through Friday hours will remain the same.

Member Council Presents:

Certificate of Excellence

Month of July 2017

Karly Graskowiak

Presented by President: Kendall Betzen

There was an amazing array of fireworks to enjoy on Monday night, July 3.

Thanks to the generous donation from Wild Willy’s!! All the fireworks were brought to the

Home by Ron & Marlene Ingram (AL & ALA Post #32 Papillion). Thank you!

Many members and their families sat outside to enjoy the show as seen above.

John Hilgert

(Neb Dept. of

Veterans Affairs

Director) spoke

at the anniver-

sary celebration

on Fri., July 14.

The paved patio

with new patio

furniture makes

for an enjoyable

place to be.

Above: Tammy Weston, ENVH Administrator wel-

comed everyone.

ENVH hosted an open house which included music,

fire dancers and lunch. It was a hot day but filled

with fun things to do. Plenty of shade for those

who came to enjoy the anniversary party.

Looking forward to the next 10 years!

Chaplain

Dale Powell

Weekly Services are held in the Chapel

(unless stated otherwise)

Sundays:

9:45 a.m. All Faith Service

10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion

Mondays:

9:30 a.m. Devotional Reading

(held in Service)

10:00 am Devotional Reading

(held in Allegiance)

Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study

10:00 a.m. Memorial Services will be held as

necessary on the first Thursday of each month.

1:00 p.m. Catholic Mass

Fridays: 10:00 a.m. Rosary Service

Have you ever received a note of thanks or word of thanks from some-one for something you did for them? Sometimes maybe it was some-thing significant and you were not sur-prised with their expression of apprecia-tion. But sometimes you may feel that what you did or contributed was so insig-nificant ("that was nothing") that you were surprised by the appreciation.

Jesus mentions that even a cup of cold water given in His name was signifi-cant. God sees the love and intention in even the smallest things that we do in our relationships with one another.

Don't underestimate the value of those little bits of love and kindness that we can show in our daily relationships.

In Loving Memory of:

Ynnocenio “Al” Garza

Harold Kahler