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Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage PaidPermit #82Audubon, IA 50025714 N Division StAudubon, IA 50025Return Service RequestedThe Friendship ForumYour Feedback Is Important!This fall we began the process of reviewingour Corporate Compliance Plan. As anonprofit organization and as a long-termcare facility it is critical that we have properprocedures in place to maintain a healthyand positive environment for our staff, ourresidents, our business partners and ourfamily members.As part of this process, we now have ananonymous e-mail service available for allemployees and families for the sole purposeof providing confidential positive/negativecomments, suggestions, or feedback ondaily operations of this facility. Whenyou submit the e-mail, your confidentialmessage will be forwarded to theappropriate contact person.To access the e-mail, go tohttp://leie.bcgresearch.net;At the Friendship Home, our our facility code isFriend1112.Volume 12, Issue 1Winter 2013Inside this issue:Senior SpotlightScrapbook MemoriesThanks to Our Donors!Employee NewsUpcoming EventsEvery employeeof the FriendshipHome has recentlygone throughtraining tomission is: “Caring for our residentsunderstand his or her in a Christian setting of compassionI certainly don’t wantresponsibility foryouto stop talking directly toand choice.”complying with theus, though. This is just onelaws, regulations,more way to communicate.ethical business practices, standards ofWe are here to serve!care and basic standards expected in theConcerns become our Resident Rights ReviewEach resident has the right to privacy inworkplace. The Corporate Complianceopportunity toPlan is rooted in our mission and valuesimprove!!treatment, in care, and in fulfillment ofand reiterates our expectation for eachpersonal needs, as well as during visits byGod bless,employee to care for our residents in ahis/her spouse, family, clergy, attorney andChristian setting of compassion and choice. Mary Grossothers. If a resident’s spouse is also a residentIf you would like to see a copy of ourthey are permitted to share a room unlessCorporate Compliance Plan, please let meeach person’s physician documents in theknow.MISSIONresident’s record that it is medicallycontraindicated.

The Friendship ForumPage 2J OY C E J O R G E N S E NOctober Resident of the MonthSeniorSpotlightWelcome to theNew Admissions!Jolene RustvoldVeda LarsenBiroda SeastromMarvin SeastromHarold McLaughlinBetty LangLester WilliamsonDean HollisterIrene StarrettJoyce is the lovely daughterof Clifford and Marie Reser.Joyce had three brothersand two sisters waiting forher arrival on October 28,1930. Growing up duringthe Depression, everyonelearned to work hard. Joycealso finished high schooland attended a SecretarySchool in Omaha,Nebraska.Joyce was married andhad four sons: Robert,John, David and James.Joyce loved spending timewith her children. She was adevoted mother thatspent time with them andwas very involved withtheir activities. Joyce nowhas 10 grandchildren andtwo great-grandchildren.Her favorite job waswhen she and HowardJorgensen moved toArizona. They lived inApache Junction and Joycewas a director of a seniorcenter. She was able tospend quality time withfolks and plan wonderfulactivities for them.Joyce now lets others dothe planning of activities.She loves to spend timewith others and visit over acup of coffee. She alsoloves to spend time withthe cat, if it is in the moodto spend time with her. Sheknows that the cat has itsown agenda and comes andgoes as he pleases.NAOMI LARS ENNovember Resident of the MonthOn a hot day, the 31st ofJuly, John and Peg Wiemannwelcomed a beautiful babygirl to their family. Naomihad other brothers andsisters: Gwen, Frank, Jack,Ardyth, Elaine, Bev andGary. Growing up, Naomihad lots of help from herfamily to learn how to do allkinds of things. She becamea very creative young lady.She was one of those peoplewho could do just aboutanything, and do it well.After graduation, Naomimarried her sweetheart, FredLarsen. Together they hadfour children: Fred Jr., John,Luann and Susan. Now,Naomi has six grandchildrenand three greatgrandchildren.One of Naomi’s jobswas doingupholstery work forEster Williamson.Here, she gained alot of sewing skills.She also worked forDelongs and wasthe secretary forCommunityOpportunities. Working forCommunity Opportunitieswas her favorite becauseshe got to help those whoneeded help. It gave her agreat deal of satisfaction.In her free time, sheloved to do any kind ofcrafts, sewing, quilting,caring for plants, collectingantiques, and listening tomusic, especially Christmasmusic.Naomi has always hada great sense of humor. Shehas had to endure throughtough times throughouther life, but she has managed to keep her faith anda smile on her face. She isa loving and caring personand has been a wonderfulmother, grandmother,sister, and aunt.If Naomi has thechance to go out to eat,she would pickMcDonald’s, so she can eata Big Mac.

Volume 12, Issue 1Page 3DELORES FELTNERDecember Resident of the MonthDelores Feltner was bornFebruary 7, 1926. Herparents were John andClupia Schwartz Feltner.Delores (Tiny) also hastwo brothers, Laverne andDelbert, and three sisters,Mary, Rowena, and Opal.Growing up, Tinylearned to be veryresourceful and creative.She is one of those peoplewho can take nothing andmake something out of it.Sewing was a trait shelearned as a young girl.Collecting dolls wassomething she startedsome time ago. Shecouldn’t recall how manyyears ago she started, orhow many she had. Tinytakes new or scrapmaterial and makes allthe clothes for her dolls.She also embellishesthem with beads,buttons, lace, or anythingshe can get her hands on.This is where her creativitykicks in.Delores had one son,Terry. He was the light ofher life. He was taken toheaven in 1969. She nowhas four grandchildren andsix great grandchildren.One of Delores’favorite jobs was workingat the Friendship Home.She worked inhousekeeping for over26 years.Tiny loves to visit andto share stories about herdolls and where she gotthem. She is a joy to bearound.With DeepestSympathies to theFamilies of:Resident BirthdaysJanuaryFebruaryMarchDerald Mendenhall, Jan. 2Mary Brannan, Feb. 2Elizabeth Anderson, Mar. 1Arlene Raub, Jan. 4Norma Petersen, Feb. 5Estelle Rose, Mar. 1Elaine Christensen, Jan. 12Delores Feltner, Feb. 7Marj McMillan, Mar. 7Arlene Fenske-Koons, Jan. 13 Betty Christensen, Feb. 11Lois Oakley, Feb. 11Ethel Rasmussen, Jan. 22Ardyth Bertelsen, Jan. 26Elvie Scott, Mar. 12Sue Duvall, Mar. 26Carolyn Mulford, Feb. 19Wylma Layland, Mar. 26Fred Short, Feb. 23Louise Chehak, Mar. 28Rita Briggs, Feb. 25Marvin Seastrom, Feb. 28Friendship Home Wish List LARGE-print books for our library (Donations of books and/or funds topurchase books)Tables & chairs for outdoor activities ( 150 for white table & 2 chairs)( 320 for set of 8 outdoor chairs)Waterproof recliners ( 700/chair)Flat-screen televisions for resident rooms ( 400/TV)Katherine HeikenJoann BobenmoyerLouise DreherEvelyn Huffman

Page 42012 HomecomingTop Left: The Audubon football cheerleaders helpspread some Homecoming spirit to our residents.Top Right: The residents enjoy a football themedcoffee.Left: There’s never a dull moment withthese Halloween tricksters!Below: Fun is to be had by all duringthe Friendship Home’s “spooktacular”parties!Have you been to ourwebsite lately?All these pictures andmuch more can be foundon friendshiphome.com.Just click on “PhotoGallery.”Above: Residents proudly display the care packages of hygiene products to send to AfghanistanLeft: We proudly salute our veterans! From Left:Mark Gustafson, Dale Henriksen,Diane Kleckner (speaking), Ernie Kulla, EmeryPetersen, and Fred Short

Left: The residents enjoy the newlyrefurbished shed of Dan and ShirleyJensen.Page 5Right: Dale Henriksen spends histime feeding the horses at theJensens.Below: Lois Lacy decides to give thegator rides a shot!hipendsirFt theime atsatmChrisTop Left: Lois Pardee gives Santa a hug as he bringsher a Christmas giftTop Right: Ernie Kulla practices his baking skills asthe residents make Christmas cookiesRight: The residents proudly show off thegingerbread houses they decoratedeHom

Page 6Thanks to Our Supporters Who Have Made Memorials, Donations, Gifts& Bequests to the Friendship Home Foundation (October–December)IN MEMORY OF HAROLD & ELSIEANDERSENArch & Violet Andersen, 100 (zoo trip)IN MEMORY OF RUDY & NORMAANTHOFER, SRRudy, Jr.; Clet; & Larry Anthofer, 700 (chair)IN HONOR OF DELBERT & BARB ARTISTRick & Julie Artist, 300IN HONOR OF ARDYTH BERTELSENPatty & James Melin, 25IN MEMORY OF JOANN BOBENMOYERJim Bobenmoyer, 100Lavonne Harper, 2IN MEMORY OF MARVIN BYRIELWyman & Laurie Nelson, 1,000IN MEMORY OF GEORGE CAMPBELLRosemary Vandervort, 20IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA CHENEY& ELVINA HECKERCarole & Harold Hecker, 25IN MEMORY OF BRAD CHRISTENSENRon & Barb Christensen, 200IN MEMORY OF IRENE CHRISTENSENIN MEMORY OF ALVERTA HANSENGeraldine Bolan & Richard Hansen, 20IN HONOR OF MARDELL HANSENVirgil Much, 50IN MEMORY OF KATHERINE HEIKENDarlene Schrader, 25Nancy Wanninger, 25Ron & Barb Christensen, 20Jackie Wahlert, 15Dan & Shirley Jensen, 10Jerry & Ardell Kelly, 10Don & Pat Nielsen, 10 (activities)Earl & Carolyn Blohm, 5Rita Briggs, 5Rhonda Rattenborg, 5Lavonne Harper, 2IN MEMORY OF ELEANOR & GENEHOFFMAN, ELVA & CHARLIE JAYNE,SELMA & WILL MANTZ, ANDTHELMA & CLARK MANTZJim & Charlotte Hoffman, 100IN MEMORY OF EVELYN HUFFMANMary Ellen Quandt, 10 (aviary)Paul & Sharon Christensen, 500Earl & Carolyn Blohm, 5Wayne & Norma Hansen, 50Rita Briggs, 5Ron & Barb Christensen, 20Robert & Doris Hansen, 10Dan & Shirley Jensen, 10Larry and Dianna Petersen, 10Lavonne Harper, 2IN MEMORY OF LEE CLEMMENSENWyman & Laurie Nelson, 50IN MEMORY OF WALT DAVITTAnonymous, 50IN MEMORY OF LOUISE DREHERAlan & Nan Dreher, 50Ron & Barb Christensen, 10Lavonne Harper, 2IN MEMORY OF JOYCE DYKEMABrett & Laura Gibbs, 120IN MEMORY OF BILL GROTELUSCHENAnonymous, 200IN MEMORY OF GUY HUFFMANBeverly Huffman, 300IN MEMORY OF DON IRLMEIERSharon Miller, 20IN MEMORY OF FOLMER & IOLA JAMESRobert James, 50IN MEMORY OF EILEN JENSENFamilies of Dave & Shawn Kitt andDan & Shirley Jensen, Two Meat andCheese TraysIN MEMORY OF ELLEN JENSENDarrell E. Jensen, 100IN MEMORY OF EINER & ESTHERJENSENJean Jensen, 50IN MEMORY OF JACK JORGENSENDan & Elaine Jorgensen, 50IN MEMORY OF LEO R. KESSLERDonna Kessler, 100IN MEMORY OF DAGNEY & HOWARDKLINKEFUSKathleen Manatt, 2,500IN MEMORY OF KATHERINE “KATE”LACYGladys Moore, 25IN MEMORY OF ELLA LAURITSENElaine Bowen, Betty Bowen, &Barb Krauel, 20Rich & Lela Gleason, 20IN MEMORY OF ED & DONNA MADSENJim & Barb Friedrichsen, 100 (chairs)IN MEMORY OF ARNOLD NIELSEN &PAUL WINKELMANLarry & Fran Nielsen, 300IN MEMORY OF MARIE C. OLSENRobert Olsen, 200IN MEMORY OF GEORGE OPPPastor Doug & Julie Opp, 50IN MEMORY OF BEV PAULSENJames & Alica Allen, 25 (MemoryCare Unit)IN MEMORY OF JAMES PERKINSJim & Annette Perkins, 300IN MEMORY OF HARRY & RUBYRASMUSSENIrene Schmidt, 50IN MEMORY OF GEORGE RAUBFamily and Friends of George Raub, 600IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY ROTHBill Roth, 500IN MEMORY OF WALTER & CLARARUBELRobert K. & Joann T. Rubel, 60IN MEMORY OF BESSIE SMITHGordon & Lola Wenig, 10IN MEMORY OF ALICE WEIHSDanny & Yvonne Wittrock, 100IN MEMORY OF BILL & PEARL WENIGGordon & Lola Wenig, 15