This month’s Spirit of Otterbein award recipient is Trish Dicken. Since OLN was temporarily off the air on the Monday that was scheduled for this presentation, it was decided at the last minute to make the presentation during the Yuletide Celebration the Friday before. How appropriate, as Trish was in costume and was participating in the celebration in her usual role as percussionist with the choral group that was performing. For years, Trish has been “keeping the beat” with our local musical presentations and provides her own variety of instruments to accomplish that.

Coming from Franklin and a member of the Franklin First United Methodist Church, Trish shares her talent with that congregation as well as our own musical groups here at Otterbein. She graduated from Franklin High School and Miami University. Monica Rhude, choir

director at Franklin First as well as here at Otterbein, has relied on Trish for percussion leadership at both places. Trish also shares her abilities with the Women’s and Men’s Choruses as needed.

We here at Otterbein Lebanon are so fortunate to have persons such as Trish to add that extra flourish in our various programs. Because of this we take pleasure in presenting this Spirit of Otterbein award to her along with our thanks for all she has done in the past and we look forward to much more in the future.

~Randy Crouse

Spirit of Otterbein — Trish Dickens

February 2018

Cupcake Wars 3

AARP Coming! 4

Sr. Olympics 4

New Copier Procedures 6

Community Clinic News 6

Wellness Events 14

Inside this Issue:

Points of Interest:

Court News

New Residents

Memorials

Church Calendar

ARTicle Page

Resident Stories

Anniversaries/Birthdays!

2 Echoes — December 2017

RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

January 8, 2018

1. Chairperson of the Library, Mary Lou Howard, announced the current need for a volunteer to

help out only on weekends to take responsibility to distribute our 3 area newspapers to their proper

places in the library as close to 7:30 AM as possible for both Saturday and Sunday. Call Martha Lou

at 696-8012 if interested.

2. Total profit from sales in 2017 in the Shaker Cellar was $73,450.13. Total profit from sales for

last year in the Thrift Shoppe was $12,557.69. Many thanks go to all who donated, consigned or

purchased items to support these great Otterbein assets. All proceeds go to our campus

Benevolent Fund.

3. The Great Wave Café is now open on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A light menu …vs a

full menu…will be available during these hours. Many thanks to Culinary staff for making this

possible in response to frequent requests from residents.

4. The Tree of Hope campaign received $14,771 from residents in memory and in honor of loved

ones. This amount will be contributed to the Benevolent Fund.

5. New Resident Phone Books are now available. Court Representatives will be distributing them

to all resident households.

6. There are currently 473 Independent Living units occupied. There were a total of 105 new

move-ins for 2017.

7. Workmen are busily doing their "get ready" preparations prior to beginning the Campus Center

Renovation in earnest on Monday, February 5th

. It will take all of us time to learn where Partners

are newly located and even where "regular activities" will take place. Patience will be in order!

~Joanna Burton

Blessings Jar! The Program Department is introducing our Otterbein “Blessings” Jar in

the month of February. This jar will be located in the Program Office,

where you can jot down your favorite thoughts on events happening

here at Otterbein. Ex: favorite movie, dance event, off campus trip,

poem heard in poetry club, etc. The jar will fill up over the 2018 year

and will be read during our resident Christmas party in December.

There are many activities that we are grateful to have here, let’s hear

it from you!

ECHOES EDITORIAL TEAM

EDITOR: Renee Harlow Copy Editors: Rachel Brown and Nancy Nason

WRITERS: Team of writers whose names to appear with their work.

ASSEMBLY: Ingrid Douglass

February 2018— Echoes 3

Cupcake Wars is an American reality competi-

tion series which premiered on December 27,

2009 on cable television Food Network. The

show was hosted by Jonathan Bennett and

based on creating unique and professional-

style cupcakes. Otterbein’s version will be just

a little bit simpler.

We are asking each baker to bake 24 cupcakes

(any size), decorate them in a Valentine’s Day

theme, and bring them in for residents to taste

and judge. The cupcakes with the most votes

will receive the title of Cupcake War Champion!

Rules: All cupcakes will be homemade—no

store bought cupcakes will be accepted, all cup-

cake decorations must also be homemade.

There will be three judging criteria, each with 1-5

points available:

1. Cupcake Overall Display

2. Cupcake Decoration based on Valentines

3. Cupcake Taste

If you are interested in giving Cupcake Wars a

try, please sign up in the Program Office no later

than February 6. The event will be on Friday,

February 9 at 1:00pm in the Multi-Purpose

Room. Participants will be able to begin setting

up their cupcake displays at 10:00am and the

doors will open to the public at 1:00pm. Open to

Residents and Partners.

Good Luck and Get Frosting!

Cupcake Wars!

EDITOR’S PAGE

Editor’s Note

Love Month! Happy Valentine’s month everyone. We have many fun loving activities this month like the Cupcake Wars event, movies of love in the Starry Night Theater and for Movie Night, Pajama Movie Night with the grandkids, Presidential Ball Dance event, Wii Bowling begins, Clavinova classes and much more.

Just look around at all of our “blessings” that we have here at Otterbein: wonderful YMCA with pool, Beauty Salon, Movie Theater, Bank, Post Office, Library, Creative Arts Studio, Pottery Studio, Café and Restaurant, and much more. Thank you for letting us be in your lives here at Otterbein/

Hope you all have a fun 2018! As my grandsons would say “Happy Noodles”!

Here is Ryder and Jayden playing “lunch time” and eating out of their lunch boxes!

~Renee

4 Echoes — February 2018

NEWS

Winter Wii Bowling

Join Residents and Partners alike for some fun with Wii Bowling. League play will begin Friday, February 16 at 9:30am in the MPR. If you are interested in playing, you MUST sign up in the Program Office, no later than February 2. Teams will be formed by a name pull. Each team of 4 will have at least 1 partner, if available. Tournament will take place from February 16 through March 9, with playoffs on March 23 and 30th!

Otter Box Movie Rentals in the Program Office now have a name - the Otter Box! Just like renting from Redbox without the charge. Come in during Program Office hours and view our selection of DVD movies, complete a form and enjoy!

Sr Olympics The Winter Olympics are here! But at Otterbein we are most looking forward to our own Senior Olympics in September. We will be hosting a Senior Olympic event here at Lebanon and traveling to other Otterbeins as well. We will have Brain Health quizzes, Cornhole competitions, Bocce Ball play, Billiards, Pickleball play, Putting activities, Swimming (relay, water walking and swim), Table Tennis and Wii Bowling.

There is bound to be a sport that you would love to participate in. Look for more information about team try-outs and dates and times in the upcoming month. Start practicing for your favorite sport—the Otterbein Otters are on their way to Victory!

Monthly Shopping There are three upcoming shopping trips that our Otterbein Transportation Team is offering: March 14 the bus from front of Campus Center will depart at 9:30am for Aldi’s; April 11 the bus will depart at 9:30am for Meijers and on May 9 the bus will depart at 9:30am for the Outlet Mall in Monroe. There will need to be a minimum of 10 residents signed up for these trips in order to go. A confirmation phone call will go out to all signed up the Monday of that week. If all three of these monthly shopping trips are successful and well attended, we will add more during the year.

AARP Tax Assistance will be here on the Otterbein Lebanon campus on Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13 in the Phillippi Room. They will be here for all your income tax needs. A sign up will be placed up in the Program Office the beginning of mid-February.

February 2018 — Echoes 5

Anna Alexander became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on November 27, 1999 when she moved to an I.L. Court. She later moved to Newcomer Neighborhood, where she was living at the time of her death on January 13. Anna is survived by her sons Paul and David, and daughter Virginia Cullen.

Esther Carey became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on June 30, 2015 when she moved to Thrush Court. She later moved to Newcomer Neighborhood where she was living at the time of her death on January 2. Esther is survived by her sons Douglas and Bryon Carey, and three grandchildren.

Velva Cook became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on November 29, 2016 when she moved to Asbury Neighbor-hood, where she was living at the time of her death on January 8. Velva is survived by her daughter Edith Fox, step-sons Dale and Williard Cook, two grandsons, six great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.

Thelma Dohmen became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on July 17, 2017 when she moved to the Mathews Neighborhood, where she was living at the time of her death on December 30. Thelma is survived by her sons Ron and Gary Benedict; daughter Jerri Evans; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Victor (Vic) Feinauer became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on August 31, 2009 when he and his wife, Ann, moved to Morningside Drive, where he was living at the time of his death on December 31. Vic is survived by his wife Ann; sons Dale, Richard and David Feinauer.

Prince Owens and his wife Fannie became residents of Otterbein Lebanon on January 14, 2013 when they moved to the Life Enrichment Center. Prince was at TCU at the time of his death on January 7. Fannie continues to live in the LEC. Prince is survived by his wife Fannie; sons Michael and Rodney Owens; daughter Peggy Fischer and Linda Parker; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mary Alice Phillips became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on September 6, 2016 when she moved to the Newcomer Neighborhood, where she was living at the time of her death on January 10. Mary Alice is survived by her son Richard; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Joseph Rigg became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on February 17, 2006 when he and his wife, Dorothy (deceased) moved to Cedar Court. They later moved to Wren Court, and Joe was living in the Showers Neighborhood at the time of his death on December 27. Joe was 105 years old! Joe is survived by his daughter Lydia Cummings; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren.

Florence (Flo) Weeks became a resident of Otterbein Lebanon on March 23, 1998 when she and her husband, Robert (deceased) moved to Apple Court. She later moved to the Asbury Neighborhood where she was living at the time of her death on December 22. Flo is survived by her son Tom and daughter Connie Bowling.

MEMORIALS

6 Echoes — February 2018

NEWS

Local (Lebanon & surrounding area)

Urgent Care/Priority Care Clinics as of

January 2018 All of the below clinics have walk-

in availability but they have busy

times so it may be helpful to call

them and ask about the wait time.

#4 Tri Health does allow you to

make appointments online.

Remember, call 911 for true

emergencies: Chest pain,

stroke symptoms, head injuries

with loss of consciousness,

severe headache or any severe

pain and severe bleeding.

When in doubt call 911.

Lebanon Urgent Care

1000 Columbus Ave Suite B

Cincinnati OH 45036

Phone (513) 934-7171

Hours of Operation:

8:00am-8:00pm/7days week

Monroe Urgent Care

262 N Main St

Monroe, OH 45050 Phone number (513) 461-2273

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am -6:00pm

Kroger’s Little Clinic

1425 Columbus Ave, Lebanon, OH 45036

Phone: (513) 282-3010 Hours: Monday -Friday:

8:30am - 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday:

8:30am - 5:00pm

TriHealth Priority Care Located in Arbor Square 8350 Arbor Square Drive

Mason, OH 45040 Phone: (513) 346-3399

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 7:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Holiday Hours are 8:00am - 2:00pm

(unless otherwise noted) Appointments: clockwisemd.com this is used for online scheduling

or you can just go in but may have to wait.

Got Therapy? Did you know that OTTERBEIN LEBANON is a local provider for outpatient therapy? Services are available to residents and non-Otterbein residents.

The therapists are trained in many specialties that focus on pain management, balance, strength, speech, orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

Offerings include:

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

Aquatic therapy (indoor warm water pool on-site)

Balance training

Modalities: Electrical stimulation, Ultrasound and Diathermy

ONE on ONE therapy services

Verification of insurance payment.

Questions, contact Heather Almeter at 932-2020 ext 3274.

New Campus Copier

Procedures

Copy machines have been

moved due to the office moves

and the upcoming construction.

Because of this, we have had to

change our policies on residents

making copies.

If you are making copies for an

Otterbein program, event or as a

volunteer for any department at

Otterbein you can use the copier

in the Wellness library. This room

may be locked so you will need to

make sure a supervisor knows

you will be in the copy room to let

you in.

If you have personal documents

that you need to be copied, there

is a form at the front desk you

must complete. A partner will

make copies for you but it may

take up to 3 days to complete.

There is cost of $.15 per copy.

Residents are not allowed to use

Otterbein copiers for their person-

al documents or use.

We are sorry for any inconven-

ience but this is one of the small

changes we need to make during

this construction phase which will

bring us beautiful assisted living

apart-

ments to

meet your

needs.

February 2018 — Echoes 7

RESIDENT ACTIVITIES

BOLD Adventures at JD Legends Bowling for an after-

noon of bowling, pizza and fellowship!

Emelia, the 3 year old sister of Oliver born on

December 10 of 2017. Their proud parents are Beth &

Jason Cunnyngham of the US State Department in

Frankfort Germany.

The proud Great Great Grandma is

Pat Eschbach.

Kathy and Bill McGurn‘s farewell party at Saturday morning CCC gathering. ~Marjorie Colón Rhea Vezmar and Linda Fowler ~ Delivering take a way bags made by The Kind Club for their

January project.

8 Echoes — February 2018

OLN Information

The Scoop The Scoop discusses what is coming up in the following months and any news that residents need to know! Join Renee and Annie for this wonderful and fun program on Friday, February 23 at

3:00pm on the OLN!

Tips for a Healthy You Tune in to hear Sheri Reid, Director of the YMCA here at Otterbein, discussing tips to keep you healthy and independent longer beginning on Tuesday, February 13 at

2:00pm on the OLN.

Creative Corner

Creative Corner airs on the OLN the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:35am featuring Janna Morrison, Creative Arts Coordinator. Janna updates you on upcoming art- inspired trips and classes. Be sure to tune in on Thursday, February 22 at 9:35am and get your creative info!

“Who is my Neighbor” Teresa Greer is joined by one of her many puppet friends as they talk to Otterbein neighbors and friends. A

wonderful program, with singing and much more! Back on Tuesday, February 20 at 2:00pm on the OLN.

“All ABOARD” FOR THE NEXT SPECIAL OFF-CAMPUS

TRAIN SHOW OUTING! OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS!

Saturday, March 10, 2018, leave campus center at 10:00

AM to attend the Train show at Lakota West High School,

with a lunch stop on the way home. COST for the show

$5.00 (cash only). Lunch on your own.

SCALE = SIZE

“O” = LARGEST SIZE

“HO” = HALF SIZE OF “O”

“N” =SMALLEST SIZE

HOMOSOTE= SOUND DEAD-

ENING MATERIAL.

The bird pictured above is a Tundra Swan. Since early November,

a family of Tundra Swans shows up periodically on the lake at the

southwest part of Wheeler Way south of Lakeview Drive and Hum-

mingbird Court. There are two white adults and two gray imma-

tures. At first it was thought they were just migrating through to

their wintering grounds on the coast of the Carolinas; however,

when the lake isn’t frozen over, they show up from time to time, es-

pecially in the late afternoon. As you travel in and out of Otterbein

along Wheeler Way, look for them on the water or near the shore or

in the cornfield nearby.

OTTER FEATHERS

THE BIRDS OF OTTERBEIN

If you see an unusual bird here at

Otterbein, perhaps around your

feeder, contact Carol Hadley Hils at

513-769-6610 or email her at

carolhadley@msn.com. We can

keep track of all the birds we see

here and share pictures and infor-

mation on them with everyone.

PASTORS PAGE

GOOD MANNERS

J. B. Phillips includes in his translation of I Corinthians 13 these words, “Love has good manners.” I try to have good manners. I value good manners. But, I have lapses. I too often fail to do the proper thing. For example, often I am awkward in introductions. Sometimes I forget them altogether. I need to introduce (or reintroduce) our clergy staff to you.

Dennis Jones, Senior Chaplain. Dennis, an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, has

been with Otterbein since 2008. He is a graduate of Miami University and Yale Divinity School.

Early in his ministry he served as an Associate Minister at Bexley UMC in Columbus. Then he

served as pastor of the Bellepoint UMC north of Columbus. He then entered chaplaincy ministry

serving at Bethesda Scarlet Oaks, Children’s Hospital and Cottingham Retirement Community.

In addition to his general pastoral duties, Dennis facilitates the Grief Support Group and Faithful

Friends. He is often our Sunday morning Liturgist and occasionally is our preacher.

Mark Faulkner, Student Intern. Mark is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a student at United Theological Seminary in Dayton. He is active in the Faith Community UMC in West Chester. Presently Mark provides worship leadership for Heritage Hall and Mathews Hall in a rotation with other clergy staff. Mark visits our residents in their homes, TCU and the hospitals. Occasionally Mark leads Sunday worship and sometimes preaches. Jack Marsh, Chaplain. Jack, the newest member of our staff, is a graduate of Taylor University and United Theological Seminary. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church with a wide range of ministry experiences. He has been a pastor, jail chaplain and a crisis intervention officer with the Cincinnati Police Department.

Jack will visit our residents in their homes, TCU and hospitals. He will be a part of the worship team for Heritage and Mathews. Jack will also contact new residents to invite them to be a part of the church on campus.

Jack’s mother, Allyene Marsh, lives on Cardinal Court. His mother-in-law, Jean Fay, is a resident in the Hill Neighborhood. I know of no retirement community that has a staff equal to our staff at Otterbein UMC/Otterbein Senior Living. Each member of the staff is deeply committed and spiritually alive. Each Chaplain is anxious to spend time with you. Blessings on you!

~George C. Phillips

Otterbein Senior Living/Otterbein Church

February 2018 — Echoes 9

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

2:00p Mon 2:00p Mon 2:00p Mon --- Weekly Grief SupportWeekly Grief SupportWeekly Grief Support---“Rooster” room“Rooster” room“Rooster” room

9:30a Tues 9:30a Tues 9:30a Tues --- Prayer & Bible Study/Porkolab Studio Prayer & Bible Study/Porkolab Studio Prayer & Bible Study/Porkolab Studio

4:15p Wed 4:15p Wed 4:15p Wed --- Recorder Choir Rehearsal/ChapelRecorder Choir Rehearsal/ChapelRecorder Choir Rehearsal/Chapel

5:15p Wed 5:15p Wed 5:15p Wed --- Chancel Choir Rehearsal/ChapelChancel Choir Rehearsal/ChapelChancel Choir Rehearsal/Chapel

10:00a Fri 10:00a Fri 10:00a Fri --- Worship/Heritage Lobby Worship/Heritage Lobby Worship/Heritage Lobby

Feb 4 9:45a Worship Service in the Chapel

11:00a Adult Christian Education Classes

Feb 7 10:00a Bible Study Series taught by Pastor George Phillips on the Book of Mark. Come as you are able ~ all invited/Chapel

1:30p Faithful Friends meet in Porkolab

2:00p United Methodist Women sponsored program (A call to prayer and self-denial) with a presentation on Jesus’ teaching about faith, the tiny mustard seed, and what it means to us today. Refreshments and fellowship . All are welcome! Chapel/OLN

Feb 11 9:45a Worship Service in the Chapel

11:00a Adult Christian Education Classes

2 – 4p

WINTER PICNIC - Otterbein Church is sponsoring a Winter Picnic/Game Day. There will be picnic food and snacks. Everyone is encouraged to bring a fa-vorite snack, dessert or finger food. And, there will be games! Plan now to attend this special event.

Feb 14 10:00a Bible Study Series taught by Pastor George Phillips on the Book of Mark. Come as you are able ~ all invited/Chapel

3:00p Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes. All invited ~ come and wor-ship with us! Chapel/OLN

Feb 16 10a–2p BAKE SALE-Mission Committee sponsored bake sale. All proceeds support Church Missions. Campus Center across from library.

Feb 18 9:30a Recorder Choir plays pre-service worship music/Chapel-OLN

9:45a Worship Service in the Chapel

11:00a Adult Christian Education Classes

Feb 21 10:00a Bible Study Series taught by Pastor George Phillips on the Book of Mark. Come as you are able ~ all invited/Chapel

1:30p Administrative Council meets in the Chapel

Feb 25 9:45a Worship Service in the Chapel

11:00a Adult Christian Education Classes

Feb 26 7:00p Men’s Fellowship meeting in Phillippi ~ Otterbein resident, Earl Burton will be our guest speaker. All Campus men invited

Feb 28 10:00a Bible Study Series taught by Pastor George Phillips on the Book of Mark. Come as you are able ~ all invited/Chapel

February 2018 — Echoes 11

JANUARY CHURCH ACTIVITIES ARTicle - FEBRUARY Wonderful things coming our way! This month we will be

working on posters for the Kairos project, read Jerry Burns article

on page 13 of the Echoes and stop by the Creative Arts Studio to

see how you can help with this mission. Try your hand at painting

with a fun, quick, easy and “Heartful” acrylic painting of a hillside

and trees. Also this month we will be building a 3D model of a Mis-

sissippi Steamboat and Ted Dearth will be demonstrating his 3D

puzzle work as well. We will be “Art Appreciating” Gustav

Klimt’s “The Kiss” and doing some Zentangling drawing work as

well. To top the month off, come to the Creative Arts Studio on

Friday 2/23 from 5 to 7pm for our first evening “Art Opening” for

Barbara Mandell’s “Faces of Israel” photography exhibit.

In March, we will be stretching our pottery wings to help

the “Empty Bowls” for hunger project in Mason. We will be deco-

rating and donating pottery bowls and making paper flowers to

help fight hunger and food insecurity.

Lets Hear it for the Arts - Janna

Contact Janna 696-8510 or janna.morrison@otterbein.org

ART Opening Barbara Mandell

Faces of Israel Come see beautiful, memorable

photography of the holy land.

Friday February 23rd

5:00 to 7:00pm

Nasons Alaska Trip “Artistic Reflections of the Far North”

Monday February 26th at 1:30pm

In the Starry Night Theatre

Journey with the Nasons as they take us on a Photo-

graphic journey through Alaska.

Wheel Pottery Friday Mornings we will be working on the potter’s wheel. Sign up

in the Pottery Room to reserve your time slot. We have 3 wonderful

wheels and will do a session at 9:30 and 11 on Friday mornings.

Clean up required, where clothes you can get muddy.

12 Echoes — February 2018

MEET BILLI JO!

I am so very thankful to be a part of the Otterbein team here in Lebanon as the new Volunteer Coor-

dinator. My husband, Michael, and I recently moved back to Ohio from Boston, MA. We along with

our two furry kids (well… one of them is furry – a Chihuahua named Abigail, and one is a Chinese

Crested Hairless named Chili Pepper) all live in Monroe OH.

As you can tell by my name, although I have lived in many, many States throughout my life, in my

heart I am a southern girl, so don’t be surprised if you hear me say Hi Y’all when I enter a room. I

was born in Portsmouth Virginia and raised by a very southern gentleman, my loving Father, James

Jackson Saul who was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was a career Navy man even after surviving the

bombing and capsizing of the USS Oklahoma. That knowledge may help you to understand the soft

spot that I have in my heart for all of our wonderful veterans.

I have many passions, first is my love for God, then my love for my wonderful husband who is my

very best friend. We just celebrated our 22nd

Anniversary. I also have a love for singing and I be-

lieve in the power of music. I’ve had the privilege for most of my adult life to be involved in Volun-

teerism, both coordinating the efforts of others and being a volunteer myself. I know first-hand the

impact that a volunteer’s heart brings to any organization.

Thanks for welcoming me so warmly here at Otterbein Lebanon. I look forward to many rewarding

days ahead working together with all the residents, partners, and the many dedicated, wonderful vol-

unteers!

February 2018 — Echoes 13

Kairos Prison Ministry Several Otterbein residents have

already been involved in

supporting this important ministry.

The purpose of this article is to

increase awareness of this

opportunity among our residents.

The Kairos Prison Ministry has

been changing the lives of

incarcerated individuals for over

40 years. The ministry has grown

and now serves institutions in 37

states and several countries

worldwide. Kairos is active in 25

institutions in Ohio alone. Local

institutions include Lebanon

Correctional, Warren Correctional

and Dayton Correctional (a

women’s institution).

The Mission of this ministry is to

bring Christ's love and

forgiveness to all incarcerated

individuals, their families and

those who work with them, and to

assist in the transition of

becoming a productive citizen.

The Kairos Method begins with a 3-1/2 day short course in Christianity. There is strong emphasis on God’s love and forgiveness. Individuals are confronted with their problems and personal history. The initial weekend is followed up with weekly prayer and share groups along with monthly reunions and biannual retreats. These group activities provide encouragement and safety for further exploration and spiritual growth in a difficult environment. The lives of those who participate over the long term are changed forever.

Although we are all challenged by Christ to “visit the prisoners”, many would be uncomfortable going inside these institutions. Fortunately, the Kairos ministry allows and requires a great deal of support from persons in the community outside the prison itself. Understanding and accepting God’s love comes primarily through symbols we call Agape. A huge number of home-baked, prayed - over cookies are provided for each weekend. Words of encouragement emphasizing God’s love and forgiveness can be provided by decorated placemats or posters which are displayed during the weekend. Food prepared and brought in from outside is very convincing of love from the outside community. The Creative Arts Center here at Otterbein is a great resource allowing individuals to make posters for the Kairos weekends. The next weekend at Dayton Correctional Institution will take place from March 15-18, 2018. You can provide a huge support for this ministry by making one or more posters for this Kairos weekend. Just stop in and let Janna Morrison know that you want to make posters for Kairos. Thanks for supporting this important ministry. If you have any questions about the ministry or other opportunities to serve, you can call or email Jerry Burns at 937-361-6438 or burns-jerry@sbcglobal.net.

Ella Ruth Smith moved to Otterbein Lebanon in late December. Ella celebrates her birthday in February and enjoys gardening. She has three children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Swallow Court: This month court members met at the home of the Pattersons and were joined by our guest speakers Rob and Nancy Nason.

The Nasons narrated an awesome account of their five- month 14,000-mile trip through Alaska and Canada, accompanied by a slide show of the pristine lakes in both areas. There were also pictures of some of the wildlife in those two regions, including eagles, moose, caribou and Kodiak bears! It was a wonderful presentation and very entertaining.

~Dorothy Totsch

KAIROS MINISTRY/NEW RESIDENTS/NEWS

14 Echoes — February 2018

WELLNESS Wellness Presents: Welcomes Eleanor Brekas of the Independent Living Older Blind Program

through the State of Ohio on Tuesday, February 6 at 1:00pm in the Phillippi

Room for a presentation on services for the Visually Impaired. We can offer adaptive aids and training to old-

er individuals with visual impairments that limit their independence in their home or community… those in in-

dependent and assisted living qualify. Those in nursing homes do not. This grant provides these services at

no cost to the individual (some exceptions apply, such as recreation items….playing cards, large print game

boards, television viewing glasses, etc.). This would include answering questions and getting names of any-

one who is interested in the program. We encourage you to attend.

Professor Michael Coyan 2018 Art Lecture Series here at Otterbein, Tuesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Each lecture series will be $15 per person. Classes will be held in the Gallery Media Center

in 2018:

The American Scene: Benton, Hopper and Wood on February 20 and 27

The Art of Illuminated Manuscripts on March 20 and 27

Thomas Gainsborough: A Flickering Spirit on April 18 and April 24 with a trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum

The Wyeths of Brandywine: N.C., Andrew and Jamie on May 22 and 29 with a trip to the Dayton Art Institute.

This is a new class format from Professor Coyan in 2018—giving it a try! Sign ups will be available in the Program Office two weeks prior to class date.

12 Science Based Benefits of Meditation (from Authority Nutrition as posted on Healthline.com)

We are considering having Dr. Suzanne Klatt, PhD, MISW- S of Miami University offer her Mindfulness Medi-

tation class from mid-March to mid-May. This class is typically $300 but Dr. Klatt will offer the 8 week class to

residents for $50. The class will include a notebook full of information and a special retreat between weeks

6 and 7.

Reduces Stress

Controls Anxiety

Promotes Emotional Health

Enhances Self Awareness

Lengthens Attention Span

May Reduce Age Related Memory Loss

Can Generate Kindness

May Help Fight Addictions

Improves Sleep

Helps Control Pain

Can Decrease Blood Pressure

You Can Meditate Anywhere

If you are interested in this Meditation Class please call Karen Hill at 513-696-8560 or email at ka-

ren.hill@otterbein.org

You know when you move, you find things you didn’t know you had, or forgot you had. The same thing occurred when a small group of volunteers were busy clearing out the Conference Room in preparation for the first phase of the Campus Center remodeling. Big thanks to Nancy Schwander, Frank and Margie Colon, Ruth McDiffett, and of course, Bob Henn. Well, while emptying the cupboard in the rear of the room four drawers of videotape interviews of residents past and present were found and taken to the archives. These tapes will be catalogued and available for viewing in the archives on the video tape player found in the cupboard that we were given.

All residents should know that the teacups that represent gifts from members of the Heritage Society were carefully labeled and wrapped in bubble wrap. They were placed in large storage bins for safekeeping. The glass shelving of the beautiful cabinet was removed and stored carefully in bubble wrap. The next step is the removal of the cabinet itself so it can be stored until it finds a new home. While checking out the furniture for removal, I made an interesting discovery. First, the beautiful wall clock in the room was made by a group of wood workers in our own woodshop. The men signed the back of the clock with their names and the date..1992. In addition, the two smaller tables in the room were also built by the Otterbein woodshop. Once again, the builders signed their names and the date of completion. In reviewing the names on these items, three names popped out as being current residents…Ted Westervelt, Howard Stork, and Herb Harsh. The tables plus the clock are now in use in the vestibule of Heritage Center in Marble Hall. The craftsmanship of the men who built these items will be preserved and remembered properly. Other items that needed to be moved prior to the remodeling were the butcher block and a mirror. They have also found a home in Marble Hall.

The next big item(s) to move was the Wall of Pictures…Those on the first floor of the connecting hallway, and those on the second floor. I wanted to know how long these pictures had been a part of Otterbein’s décor and of its history and how they came to be. I began searching our files, and here’s what I found out….(The rest of the story!) The idea for the Wall of Pictures came from the Development Office under the leadership of Dr. Robert (Bob) Airhart and the Program Department of Otterbein. I

think Arline Peckham represented the Program Department as most of the correspondence about the pictures in the file was written by her. The earliest correspondence began in July of 1977.

After choosing the pictures from the archives files, the committee sent them to the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus. There, the pictures were enlarged, printed and arranged in a collage to fit the space in the hallways. According to Dr. Airhart, the same person at OHS did both floors of pictures. The pictures on the first floor display scenes of the early years of Otterbein, while the second floor pictures show the “middle” years of Otterbein’s history. The project cost $4,080.00 paid for by 6 donors. It took more than a couple of years to complete the entire project. The collage of pictures on the wall opposite the Church Office is the Alumni Wall of Memories which is another story in itself!

In our files I found an early story written by a former resident, Christine Wahl that tells the story of the pictures. It was never published or shared. In 1988, as part of the celebration of Otterbein’s 75th year, each picture was numbered, people identified, and a Notebook of Information about each picture was written by Mary Lue Warner. These notebooks were placed in racks built by Raleigh Peters from Otterbein’s Maintenance Department. In 2007, the pictures were restored again for Otterbein’s 95th anniversary, this time with help from Warren County Genealogical Resource Center.

As we carefully took down the various sections of the pictures, we noted that some repair and restoration will be necessary before putting the walls back up. Until then, the walls are carefully covered, stored, and awaiting a new location. After all, as the walls themselves say, ”The Story of Otterbein Home is a story of people of great faith in God and love for fellow man.” We can’t let that

heritage die.

Surprises Abound ~ Marge Henn

Dick & Jane Bowman 2/03/1968 50 Bob & Peggy Hewitt 2/11/1967 51 Fred & Carol Sigler 2/14/1965 53 Robert & Eva Linn 2/18/1956 62

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!

1 Janet Martin

1 Hella Berndt

2 Dolly Perkins

2 Pat Whewell

3 Analee Kinney

3 John Sanford

3 Margaret Middleton

4 Nancy Davey

4 Noel Fritzsche

4 Doris Bieber

4 Mildred Hilliard

5 Mike Vezmar

6 Cordell Wells

7 Winnie Quinton

8 Wanda Kaelin

9 Jerry Burns

9 Nancy Mack

10 Catherine Elmy

10 Bob Burgett

10 Ella Smith

10 Charles Arnett

12 Chuck Dilgard

12 Kathleen Shellhause

12 Marshall Tucker

13 Steve Tawney

13 Ginny Longmire

13 Phyllis Nahigyan

14 Arcie Thompson

14 Rosemary Egelston

14 Rachel Brown

14 Bill Richards

14 Shirley Emmert

15 Donna Nehring

16 Lela Helm

16 Velva Steele

17 Dorothy Melampy

18 Bob Nehring

19 Jay Phipps

20 Mary Newman

20 Patricia Cox

20 Mary Jane Payne

21 Evelyn Moore

22 Aimee Richmond

22 Fannie Owens

22 Alma Johnson

22 Jorge Cabrera

22 John Bucher

23 Marion Maye

24 Patricia Dennis

24 Joy Wininger

24 Ed Loring

25 David Parker

25 Barb Beckner

26 Vivian Wright

27 Celia Oliver

27 Rhea Vezmar

28 Mary Wrenn

28 Audrey Chew

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28 Jim Sheldon

28 Herman Schoob