2016 Otterbein Annual Report

Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices 2016 Annual Report

OtTteIMrbeEiSn A year of bold adventures!
Story on Page 10
SENIOR 2016LIFESTYLE CHOICES Annual Report

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

LOCAL NEWS

Construction projects, renovations
opened up new possibilities for
Otterbein residents in 2016—Page 3

BUSINESS

Occupancy rates are on the rise across
all Otterbein ministries— Page 4

FINANCE Ask Otterbein residents and they will tell you...
2016 was a very good year at Otterbein!
Revenue was up in 2016, which
means more investment in our So Much Good News to Share!
communities—Page 5 Do you remember the days when such as with the grand of our skilled and dedicated
your community newspaper opening of a new, small house workforce—the partners who
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT landed on your front porch neighborhood in Loveland, provided care, cooked delicious
each week? Inside were pictures Ohio, and renovations at our meals, maintained the grounds,
Pontoon rides, art museum visits, and stories about friends and North Shore and Cridersville and so much more. We are proud
and outdoor concerts… Otterbein neighbors and the local activities campuses, as well as breaking of their accomplishments and
residents were as active as they that mattered most to you. ground on new independent their commitment to Otterbein!
wanted to be in 2016—Page 6 living apartments at Lebanon.
This 2016 annual report is a little It’s all part of our commitment to Good financial stewardship in
HEALTH AND QUALITY bit like that hometown paper. meet the needs of the residents 2016 means more opportunities
Inside you will find stories about and provide them with choices at to invest in our communities and
Otterbein achieved 4- or 5-Star Otterbein’s vibrant ministries and every stage of their lives. make life even better for Otterbein
ratings at nine of its nursing homes the residents, elders, partners and residents, elders and patients now
in 2016!—Page 8 volunteers who make Otterbein You’ll also read about how and in the future! An important
such a special place. Our locations Otterbein residents are staying as part of that financial picture is
EMPLOYMENT are diverse—from southern Ohio active and social as they want to the support of our donors. When
to the shores of Lake Erie—but all be, as they discover talents they you see their names presented
Otterbein hired and trained more of us share a sense of gratitude for didn’t know they had in an art on four-plus pages of this
than 1,000 healthcare partners in one another and the opportunities class, provide homework help for annual report, you’ll see why we
2016—Page 9 that Otterbein provides. school-aged children, visit local sometimes feel overwhelmed by
attractions together or simply their generosity.
SPORTS That’s the story we are excited enjoy a cookout with friends.
to share in this annual report! Yes, this paper is bursting with
Talk about active lifestyles! Last year, You’ll read about how we are So many of Otterbein’s successes good news. So sit back and
residents swam, ziplined, golfed, went reinvesting in our communities, in 2016 were the direct result dive in!
fishing and more—Page 10
Otterbein Celebrates Another Year of Touching Lives,
CLASSIFIEDS Enhancing Life for Seniors

Check out our list of amazing, faithful Life at Otterbein has been even better than Michael and Rhea By
2016 donors!—Page 11 Jill Wilson
Vezmar expected it to be. They moved to Otterbein two years President/CEO
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
ago because of a promise they made each other to retire close Mel Miller
Find out what our generous donors Board Chair
are saying about Otterbein!—Page 15 to family, but not be dependent on them. “I liked Otterbein

Otterbein Forecast right away,” Rhea says. “The friendly people, the rural setting,

Bright and the endless activities, the maintenance-free living—it’s been
Sunny
the most liberating experience.” Continued on next page

OtterbeinTIMES

SENIORCoLnItFinEueSdTfYroLmEpCagHeO1 ICES says. “So check that off my bucket list!” Michael Rhea Vezmar and some of her fellow
plays billiards and volunteers as a shuttle driver, Otterbein residents went bold in 2016,
That’s what we love to hear! And we hear and they have both gotten involved with the with ziplining adventures.
positive comments like this a lot, from the many Bold Adventures club, which is active in three of
people who benefit from our 16 ministries our communities. “I’ve gone go-karting, and I’ve
throughout Ohio. Our commitment to serve gone ziplining two times,” Rhea says. “Ten years
older adults is at the heart of our mission, ago I would have said ‘No way!’”
which — in keeping with our United Methodist
tradition — is to “enhance the quality of life and “I liked Otterbein right away...
holistic growth of older persons”. it’s been the most liberating

We are so grateful to God for the role he allows experience.”
us to play in the lives of seniors, their families
and our community at large. Because no matter Inside this annual report, you’ll read stories that
how many buildings we construct or programs demonstrate Otterbein’s outstanding clinical
we offer, it’s that opportunity to impact lives that quality and strong financial outcomes in 2016.
keeps us going strong. As Rhea will tell you… it We hope that in the midst of the facts and
is the people that matter most at Otterbein! “The figures, you’ll also sense the energy that pulses
folks who live and work here are so friendly and in the heart of our ministry, and the difference it
positive,” she says. “They are interested in helping makes in the lives of the older adults we serve.
each other and making life better for everybody.” Now, that’s what we call good news!

You can feel these good vibes and high energy
at every Otterbein ministry, especially when
you see residents engaging in activities that
enrich their lives. “I competed in a Senior
Olympics regional swim meet last year,” Rhea

OUR MISSION OUR VALUES

In keeping with our United Methodist tradition, Respect Value the older person as a child of God.
we seek to enhance the quality of life and Commitment Believe in the mission with loyalty and passion of purpose.
holistic growth of older persons. Stewardship Use our time, talent and treasure prudently with our neighbor in mind.
Community Work with persons and organizations in a spirit of inclusiveness.
OUR VISION Quality Strive to achieve the measure of excellence in all we are and wish to become.
Ministry Perfect our service through faith, hope and love.
To help older persons live comfortable and Wisdom Appreciate and value that which is borne of life’s experience in all persons.
secure lives, Otterbein pursues its Christian Health Promote the holistic well-being of individuals.
ministry through excellence, innovation and
integrity by developing covenant relationships
with the older persons we serve, the partners
with whom we serve and the communities that
enable us to serve.

OUR GOAL

To lead the United States in liberating elders
and those who serve them from the mindset of
institutional care.

OtterbeinTIMES
2016 Annual Report

PUBLISHED BY OTTERBEIN, SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1912

Jill Wilson Mel Miller
President/CEO Board Chair

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE TEAM

Lynn App James Dunham Hodge Drake John McElligot
Rev. Cyndy Garn Interim Vice President, Charitable Gift Planning Vice President, Home Health and Hospice
Becky Bayliff Tom Hanover
Tom Hazelbaker Jeff Eyrich Jason Miller
Col. Mel Bowdan Leroy (Roy) McKay Vice President, Small House Neighborhoods Vice President, Lifestyle Communities
Mel Miller
Bill Brownson Joe Wolf Christopher Green Lois Mills
Vice Chair Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer Vice President, Human Resources

Rev. Leroy Chambliss Gary Horning Pamela Richmond
Secretary Vice President, Marketing and Communications Vice President, Strategy and New Ministry
Development
Tom Compton Lynette Jagels
Vice President, Information Technology Emily Weikert
EDITORIAL AND CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: Vice President, Clinical Quality
580 N. State Route 741, Lebanon, OH, 45036 Jeff Kmet
Vice President, Properties and Construction

LOCAL NEWS

Hard Hats, Ribbon Cuttings, Moving Trucks… Oh My!

Building projects mean more lifestyle choices for seniors

Otterbein’s long-term strategy for growth is in high gear! Whether we are breaking By Jeff Kmet
ground on a new residential project, or hosting a grand opening celebration Vice President
at another, our commitment to providing senior living choices shines through. Properties and Construction
Exciting construction projects took place on three of our campuses in 2016.

Otterbein Lebanon spent much of 2016 The assisted living expansion at Cridersville Otterbein North Shore renovated the
building two new independent living Otterbein features beautiful common areas, common areas of its assisted living residence
residences—The Orchards and Terrace Place. including this kitchen and a great room where in 2016. This project reconfigured the dining
meals are served family style. room and kitchen to create a more home-like
• T he Orchards comprises 27 single-family, environment. The new space was dedicated
ranch-style homes on cozy streets, where Otterbein Cridersville expanded its healthcare as “The Infield at Otterbein” in recognition
welcoming front porches and easily offerings in 2016 with the addition of a new of the donors who made it possible. Other
accessible sidewalks invite neighborly therapy gym, 17-suite acute rehab area and 24 generous donors provided funding for a
conversations. assisted living apartments. This new expansion facelift in North Shore’s independent living
features private suites, an open floor plan, residences, including new furnishings and
• T errace Place offers 46 luxury apartments home cooked meals, outdoor living spaces and other enhancements.
with private balconies and below-ground access to all the fun activities that Cridersville
parking, plus a gracious outdoor living area Otterbein has to offer. These beautiful living “A great deal of planning goes into our
where residents can grill out, host parties and spaces allow residents and patients to rest, construction and renovation projects, and
enjoy live concerts. relax and rejuvenate—and receive expert, 24/7 our goal is always to make sure we are
care from our dedicated staff. delivering the Otterbein experience for
Construction on The Gallery at Otterbein current residents and anticipating the needs
continued at a brisk pace in 2016, with the of future residents,” says Jason Miller, vice
grand opening scheduled for Summer 2017. president, Otterbein lifestyle communities.
This four-story, independent living residence “Demand for our newly constructed
features 45 one-bedroom apartments and an residences is high, and we really love seeing
impressive array of amenities for all Otterbein seniors make themselves at home.”
residents—including the Great Wave Café,
Starry Night Theater, Mona Lisa Salon and Spa,
as well as a creative arts studio and woodshop,
just to name a few!

Terrace Place features a beautiful outdoor living area for all to enjoy. The newly renovated assisted living residence at North Shore Otterbein
encourages residents to gather by the fireplace for home-cooked meals
and conversation.

Small House Neighborhood Opens in Loveland

Otterbein opened its ninth small house Some elders live in a small home for up to a house neighborhoods are located throughout
neighborhood in June 2016, bringing a new month to receive rehabilitation after surgery Ohio, in Gahanna, Maineville, Middletown,
concept in skilled nursing care to Loveland, or an illness, while others live there long term Monclova, New Albany, Springboro, Perrysburg
Ohio. Each Otterbein “small house” includes 10 for skilled nursing care. Otterbein’s other small and Union Township.
private suites, a large communal living room,
and a dining and kitchen area. “Small houses
are not designed from a hospital approach, like
many nursing homes are,” says Jeff Eyrich, Vice
President of Small House Neighborhoods at
Otterbein. “We offer a residential setting where
elders can set their own schedule, enjoy home-
cooked meals prepared by our partners, and
receive care from the same nursing staff day
after day.”

Each small house is home to 10 elders in private suites.

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BUSINESS

Occupancy Rates are On the Rise!

By Gary Horning at Otterbein and live their best life, even as to get the word out about what makes our
Vice President their needs change over time. Those we serve ministries so special. We utilize traditional
Marketing and Communications can move into any level of care, whether it be methods, such as billboards and television
independent living after a short rehab stay, or commercials, and leverage the power of the
Occupancy rates across all Otterbein assisted living, skilled nursing, home health or Internet as well with our friendly website,
communities remained high in 2016, which even hospice. Facebook posts and tweets. We open our doors
explains why our independent living, assisted to non-Otterbein residents, welcoming them to
living, rehab neighborhoods and skilled nursing Renovations and new construction in 2016 concerts and other special events, so that they
residences are always buzzing with activity. allowed Otterbein to increase capacity by can see for themselves what Otterbein is about.
In fact, Otterbein served approximately 4,000 nearly 200 units total (see related story, page 3).
seniors last year alone. Meanwhile, occupancy was encouragingly high. Word of mouth is essential, too. “The people
who live here are wonderful ambassadors for
What brings folks here? For some, it is a desire In Independent Living: Otterbein—when I give tours, residents stop
to remain active and social in retirement — • Average unit occupancy rose from guests in the hallway to tell them how great it
without the chore of home maintenance. For is here,” says Otterbein marketing director Rita
others, it is a chance to live as independently 93.4 percent in 2015 to 95.3 percent Hilty. “They are a wonderful asset!”
as possible, with housekeeping or personal in 2016 (not including 2016 construction
care help. Some are recovering from surgery or projects Terrace Place and The Orchards) By Pam Richmond
an illness and need short-term rehabilitation; Vice President
others stay for long-term skilled nursing • Across all five communities, average unit Strategic Planning and
care. Whatever their reasons, they have the occupancy increased from 805 in fourth New Ministry Development
peace of mind of knowing they can remain quarter 2015 to 827 in fourth quarter
2016—and numbers were on the rise at A Strategy to Serve
the end of 2016.
Every five years, the leadership team for
• We welcomed 208 new individuals or Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, with the
couples in 2016; all five independent support of board members, residents, industry
living communities grew in terms of the experts and a huge collection of industry and
number of people served. market research materials, completes a strategic
long-range plan. The plan provides Otterbein
In Assisted Living: with the roadmap required to align annual
• Otterbein’s assisted living communities operational plans to those overarching strategies
across all Otterbein ministries. In the plan
maintained an average occupancy of developed in 2011 and 2012, the focus was to:
98 percent for all of 2016. • Enhance existing lifestyle communities and

In Skilled Nursing: investigate expansion opportunities
• Skilled nursing increased the average • F urther the development of exceptional

number of residents from 630 in 2015 to post-acute skilled nursing services
over 700 in 2016 — a robust 11 percent • Continue to champion the liberation of
increase.
elders in long-stay nursing
While we can attribute some of this growth • E xpand home and community-based

to our extremely strong reputation, we never health care services

Quality of life and our continuum of care attract rely on reputation alone to attract people to Detailed tactical plans were developed and
many people to Otterbein ministries. Otterbein. Our marketing team works tirelessly updated annually, and much of the results
OT TERBEINHelping you have been illustrated on the pages of this and
previous annual reports..
Hospicemakethemost
of every moment In 2016 the time came to start the 15-month
process of developing a new strategic long-
Otterbein Hospice is not about life’s end. range plan. The new plan must build upon
It’s about making the most of every moment the past, but recognize the ever-changing
that lies ahead. It’s about sharing marketplace with new and more aggressive
those moments with ones who care competitors in the senior living market, the
and with those who love you most. growing population of and evolution of our
prospective residents and patients, and the
Nursing • Pain Management • Physical Care likely change in governmental engagement
Medications • Medical Equipment and support. Our work is well underway, and
Supplies • Counseling • Spiritual & by year-end 2017 we will use our findings to
Bereavement Care • Social Work create a new long-range, strategic plan that
will guide us as we maintain our rock-solid
Serving you where you live with commitment to enhancing the quality of life
COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE CARE. and holistic growth of older persons. You can
count on that!
513-696-8540

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FINANCE

Otterbein Finances Reflect Growth, Good Stewardship

As a faith-based, not-for-profit ministry, year for Otterbein financially! Revenue was Otterbein is focused on continually improving
Otterbein exists to improve the lives of up for the eighth consecutive year, with the quality of care, expanding living options,
the people we serve. That’s why we are 10 percent growth ($117 million). And our and improving amenities and programming to
passionate about exercising good financial operating margin was $5.1 million, exceeding enrich the lives of residents and patients.
stewardship. Unlike a for-profit business, budget projections by $750,000. These strong
we use our operating margins to reinvest numbers have already been translated into By Chris Green
in the ministry— not to benefit investors reinvestment at our 16 ministries — $5 million Vice President
or stakeholders. With that in mind, we are in existing ministries and another $24 million Finance/Chief Financial Officer
excited to report that 2016 was a very good in the further development of new ministries.

$120m $117,062,937 OT TERBEIN CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT

$105,571,343 BALANCE SHEET Year Ending December 31 Dec. 31, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015

$100m Cash and Cash Equivalents - including Investements $ 113,061,337 $ 102,069,089
Accounts Receivable $ 14,082,802 $ 13,518,344
$96,857,600 Other Current Assets $ 7,618,634 $ 19,211,063

$80m TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $ 134,762,773 $ 134,798,496
Investments and Reserves $ 24,987,417 $ 23,222,879
$60m Property, Plant, Equipment (net of depreciation.) $ 190,925,485 $ 173,306,254
Other Long Term Assets $ 8,482,888 $ 5,660,173
$40m
TOTAL ASSETS $ 359,158,563 $ 336,987,802
$20m Accrued Liabilities $ 23,076,700 $ 21,113,461
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt $ 6,199,824 $ 6,440,213
$0
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 29,276,524 $2 7,553,674
2014 2015 2016
Long Term Debt $ 111,331,341 $ 107,159,249
2016 Revenue Deferred Revenues & Entrance Fees $ 40,238,993 $ 33,341,582
$117M Other Long Term Debt $ 21,041,318 $ 20,372,668

TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 201,888,176 $1 88,427,173

Restricted Assets $ 24,084,877 $ 23,272,122
Unrestricted Assets $ 133,185,511 $ 125,288,506

TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 157,270,388 $ 148,560,628

TOTAL LIABILITIES, Unrestricted and Restricted Assets $ 359,158,564 $ 336,987,801

$6m STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Year Ending December 31 2016 2015

$5,419,677 $5,600,871 OPERATING REVENUES $ 117,062,937 $1 05,571,343

$5m $5,117,837 OPERATING EXPENSES $ 111,945,100 $9 9,970,472

OPERATING INCOME $ 5,117,837 $ 5,600,871

$4m Contributions & Gifts (Net of Costs to Raise) $ 1,411,772 $ 2,687,119
Investment Income Including Gains & (Losses) $ 1,660,182 $ 2,802,312
$3m Less Benevolent Care Provided $ (508,652) $ (445,724)
Change in Pension Liability $ (264,253) $ 3,667,221
Other Income (Loss) $ (3,070,725) $ (3,413,581)
Gifts to Others $ (22,750) $ (22,166)

$2m EXCESS REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $ 4,323,411 $ 10,876,052
$1m Unrealized Gain (Loss) $ 4,386,349 $ (5,914,475)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS $ 8,709,760 $ 4,961,576

$0 “A” Rated with a
Stable Outlook”
2014 2015 2016 by

2016 Operating Margin page 5
$5.1M

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Engaged, Happy and Having Fun
There’s no shortage of things to do at
Otterbein!
By Jason Miller Good friends Werner Prenger and
The phrase “active seniors” takes on a whole Vice President Bobbie Axe enjoy a stroll through the
new dimension at Otterbein. With special Lifestyle Communities beautiful grounds at Otterbein.
events, educational courses, socials and
volunteer opportunities galore, our residents, Engaging the mind One glance at an activities
elders and patients are as busy as they want calendar will tell you that a passion for learning
to be all year ‘round! Let’s take a peek at some burns brightly at Otterbein. We partner with
of the great activities that engaged hearts and historical societies to host re-enactments, bring
minds in 2016. in speakers to teach on topics ranging from
aromatherapy to Native American culture,
Party time Friends came together for all sorts of host travel series that transport us to faraway
special occasions in 2016. Highlights included lands, and watch TED Talks and documentaries,
Cinco de Mayo parties in May, fashion shows, followed by spirited discussions!
summer picnics, and a seemingly endless
parade of events around the Christmas season. We also nourish our souls, with Bible studies,
We put on our dancing shoes more than once, prayer groups and hymn sings. And don’t forget
at senior proms, line dancing parties, a “Dancing our many volunteer activities, which can include
with the Stars” competition and talent shows. providing homework help for local school
Bands, barbershop quartets, youth choirs and children, serving at a food bank, helping out at
jazz musicians stopped by to entertain and the front desk, or donating gently used clothing
enlighten—that’s music to our ears! and household items to community ministries.

Food played a central role in many gatherings. Off-campus fun Although you’d never have
We dined at local restaurants, welcomed family to leave Otterbein for arts and entertainment,
members to join us for dessert cook-offs, and many choose to. It seems our buses are always
sampled delights at cooking demos by our on the go to museums, festivals, art shows, and
culinary staff. We also embraced our “inner artist” sporting events. We love to hear the stories
while taking part in painting classes, quilting people tell when they return!
clubs, woodworking, creative writing groups…
you name it! In fact, 87 Otterbein seniors With so much to see and do, it’s no wonder
participated in the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Art that one Otterbein resident recently told us,
and Writing Program, winning 66 award ribbons! “There are so many fun activities — I feel like
I’m at summer camp 365 days a year!”

What better way to ring in the new year than with New resident David Ziems brought quite a collection of
friends—and festive accessories, of course! saxophones with him to Otterbein!

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Activities that Engage Seniors at Every Level of Care

When our minds are engaged and our social festivals, live nativities, museums and even a in activities they’ve always enjoyed, even if it’s
connections are strong, life is good. That’s tractor square dancing demo … movie nights, something like bowling,” says Lorien Walker,
why we encourage assisted living and skilled table games and campfires … just to name a activities director for assisted living and skilled
nursing residents to join in on any number of few! Getting people together for these special nursing. “We often have to modify the activity
fun, educational and enriching activities all year events can require a little extra effort, but our and provide extra support, but if it brightens
long. In 2016, those activities included cooking residents and elders are certainly worth it! “My their day then that’s what we will do!”
classes, crafts and concerts … day trips to local job is to make sure everyone can participate

Crafty seniors are always welcome! At many Otterbein ministries, Senior Prom is a highlight

of the year’s social calendar.
Exercise Brainfor the
ACROSS

4 Small House Neighborhood opened here in 2016
6 “You’re never to old to be ____!”
8 Our name for an employee
11 ____________ can move mountains (Matthew 17:20)
12 Symbol of the rating system for nursing homes
14 Employee assistance fund
15 Otterbein’s first and largest ministry is located here
17 New therapy gym, rehab suites and assisted living apartments in 2016
19 VP of home health and hospice at Otterbein
20 Donors who make a deferred gift are part of this society

DOWN

1 Number of Otterbein ministry locations
2 Otterbein uses surplus funds to do this
3 Otterbein reduced its _____________ costs by 30% in 2016
5 HR department’s 2016 initiative
7 What we call our monthly donors
9 Otterbein ministry closest to Ohio’s capital
10 Has achieved Elite status four years running
13 North Shore renovation made this a gathering place
14 One of three ministries to go on Bold Adventures
16 Department with the largest percentage of Otterbein partners
18 Number of Otterbein’s Senior Olympians

ANSWERS Please see page 14

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HEALTH By Emily Weikert
Vice President
Commitment to Quality Shines Clinical Quality
Through in Otterbein’s Star Ratings

Star ratings are an important measure of A high nursing-to-patient ratio is the rule, not the exception, in our small house neighborhoods.
quality in the nursing home industry. They
help families compare nursing homes more Achieving these quality measures involves a to nurses, and everyone in between.
easily based on criteria such as safety, quality daily commitment to excellence from every Our residents, elders and patients are
of care and nursing-to-resident ratio. The one- single partner at Otterbein, from executive worth the effort!
to five-star rating system is based on rigorous leaders to housekeepers, maintenance staff
standards established by the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 9 Number of Otterbein nursing homes that
have achieved a Five- or Four-Star rating
CMS sends inspectors to each nursing home to
collect information and evaluate staff members 4 Years in a row that Otterbein Home Health
in action. In 2016, the agency surveyed 12 has achieved HomeCare Elite status
Otterbein nursing homes, and nine received
Five- or Four-Star ratings! Six of our nursing 93 Percentage of Otterbein nursing home
homes increased their scores so much that patients who would recommend
they gained a star. Otterbein, according to Ohio Department
of Aging survey results
During the on-site inspections at the 12
Otterbein nursing homes, CMS reported
an average of three citations per building,
well below the state average of 6.1 and the
national average of 7.3. This achievement is
even more impressive considering that in
2016, CMS established new quality measures,
which represented the biggest change in
its evaluation process in many years. Our
employees worked hard to understand these
new measures and ensure that policies and
practices were in line with them.

Another sign of our commitment to quality
is the fact that Otterbein Home Health
achieved HomeCare Elite® status for the
fourth consecutive year, and the sixth time
in seven years. HomeCare Elite is an annual
recognition of the top-performing Medicare-
certified home health agencies in the United
States. The program ranks publicly available
data from CMS, and analyzes each home care
provider based on quality of care, patient
experience and other important areas.

COOtteNrbGeiRnAHTUomLAe HTIOeaNlthS • Accredited by the American College of Health Care
• Achieved HomeCare Elite status for the fourth
consecutive year (and the sixth time in seven years)
• Ranked in the top 25% of all home health agencies in
the United States

Otterbein Home Health serves 10 counties in Southwest
Ohio, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy,
disease management, wound care and infusion therapy.
Our team of nurses, aides, medical social workers and
registered dietitians provides the very best in personal
care, all in the comfort of your home!

ACHC Accredited. Call today to learn more!
(513) 696-8565.

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EMPLOYMENT

New Initiatives Enhance Partner By Lois Mills
Recruitment, Training and Retention Vice President
Human Resources

Otterbein buildings are beautiful, the grounds are some partners, particularly those filling clinical Leadership Academy and another was selected
lovely and our activity calendars are full. But what positions. And we continued offering tuition to attend the National Academy. To further
makes the Otterbein experience truly special is reimbursement for partners who pursue a invest in our management team, Jill Wilson,
the quality of our partners—the approximately degree that relates to long-term care ministry Otterbein President/CEO meets with all new
2,000 employees who touch lives every day. or a certificate related to their job. Otterbein Otterbein leaders to review history, mission,
reimburses partners for half the cost of tuition, vision, values and expectations of a leader in
Recruiting, training and retaining these valued fees and books, up to $3,000 annually and $12,000 our ministry. These two initiatives not only
partners is a high priority, one that requires lifetime. In 2016, 31 partners took advantage of enhanced partner recruitment and retention,
constant attention and innovation. In 2016, we this valuable benefit. but also helped us to reduce unemployment
engaged in a new initiative we called“ROAR” costs by 30%!
—Recruitment, Orientation, Onboarding and Stepping Up Training State tested nurse aides
Retention. This multifaceted effort helped us (STNAs) fill a vital role at Otterbein, and retaining A Community of Caring Otterbein partners
focus on a number of improvements, including: them is key. Last year we began a program that care about each other, as evidenced by
allows us to hire potential STNA candidates and the Partners in Caring Fund, which receives
• Hiring a talent acquisition manager, who pay for their training course. They begin work after donations through paycheck deductions and
brings expertise in leveraging social media to completing the approximately 75-hour course small fundraising events. These monies are
find strong job candidates. and passing the state nurse aide test. We are used to bless partners in need—last year, the
finding that retention for these partners is about fund provided crisis assistance to 30 partners,
• T aking a more structured approach double our overall partner retention rate—a very granting gifts totaling $26,800.
to interviewing that focuses on high- good return on investment!
performance behaviors. All in all, 2016 was a year of great investment in
For the third year we partnered with Global Otterbein’s most valuable asset—its partners.
• Improving the orientation process to Corporate College, a leader in adult education, Many thanks to all those whose heart for
strengthen the bonds between new partners to provide supervisor and management ministry is making an impact in the lives of the
and executive leaders/managers, and help training to approximately 80 Otterbein people we serve!
new partners better understand their role in supervisor and managers. The courses focused
Otterbein’s ministry. on the following topics: Leading at Otterbein, Due to the expansion of our ministry in
Communicating Like a Leader, Coaching to 2016, we grew our workforce by:
Enhancing Pay and Benefits We continue Build Engagement. Two Otterbein leaders were 271 State Tested Nurse Aides/Elder Assistant
to analyze our compensation and benefits also selected to attend the LeadingAge Ohio 94 RNs and LPNs
packages to ensure that what we offer partners
is competitive. This led to a higher pay rate for

Dave Burden Heather Briggs, RN Stacy Klosterman
Head Groundskeeper Post-Acute Rehab Admissions/Marketing
Partner since 2012 Partner since 2010 Partner since 2009

“My main job here at Otterbein “I care for patients who are “A big part of my job is to walk
is to keep the campus beautiful. recovering from an illness, families through the admissions
That can mean pressure washing our residences, hospitalization or surgery—most stay 30 days or process, when there is a need for assisted living,
laying mulch or repairing a roof —sometimes all less, and then either return home or go to assisted long-term nursing or post-acute rehab. These
in one day! living. I love being part of their journey as they families rely on us for counsel in their time of
regain their health. It is a privilege to know that need—mom broke her hip or dad had a stroke,
“I feel like I am really in a place where I can use I am touching lives every day—I want rehab and they need help right away. I love being able to
my gifts. I love the work I do, but more than that patients to see how much I truly care about them. listen and find a solution.
I really love serving the residents. They blow me It might look like I am going above and beyond
away every day. They remember my birthday, let sometimes, but I am just doing what they deserve “I never pictured myself working in a long-term
management know when we do a good job, and and need.” care ministry, but I feel I am fulfilling my calling
even volunteer alongside my crew to mow grass here at Otterbein. I leave the office every day
or keep the lakefront tidy. It’s a pleasure to come to feeling satisfied, because I know I have made a
work each day.” difference in people’s lives.”

Partner Breakdown by Department

Resident Services n 11% 4%
73 Partners 4% 66%
5%
Business n
Administration 10%
201 Partners
From our restaurants and fitness centers to our
Housekeeping n beauty salons and small house neighborhoods,
75 Partners partners serve in countless ways!

Grounds and n
Maintenance
93 Partners

Culinary n
197 Partners

Nursing/Nursing n
Administration
1316 Partners

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SPORTS

You’re Never too Old to Be Bold! By Jeff Eyrich
Vice President
Bold Adventures is a new exciting club that Skilled Nursing
offers extreme experiences for the thrill seekers and Rehab Neighborhoods
among us. Participants went rafting on the
Little Miami River, raced go-karts, ziplined high Seniors took flight with Bold Adventures,
above the treetops, rode horses, slid down hills enjoying amazing, breathtaking views from
on snow tubes and went charter fishing on 200 feet above the ground!
Lake Erie… in short, got the adrenaline rush
they were looking for!

Bold Adventures, which was created by
Otterbein Lebanon’s Campus Life Coordinator
Stacy Black in early 2016, spread quickly to our
Portage Valley and Cridersville ministries. “My
goal with this program is to help seniors realize
they’re not old—they’re bold!” Black says.

Slip sliding away on the slopes.

Physical Fitness is a Way of Life
at Otterbein!

From low-impact yoga classes to spirited games are just as enticing. Some Otterbein ministries
of pickleball, Otterbein offers something for partner with the YMCA to offer a fitness center,
everyone when it comes to staying physically complete with exercise equipment and
active. Sunny days beckon folks to come outside programming. We also host Wii bowling leagues
for a game of shuffleboard, tetherball and“life- (even our partners get in on the action!), board
size”checkers or chess, not to mention a stroll game days and wellness events, where we learn
along tree-lined streets. And indoor activities how to enjoy the best possible health at any age.

Ardene Meyers works out with “Bold Adventurers” saddled up for an equine
a personal trainer several times excursion.
a week at Otterbein’s YMCA.

The Thrill of Bob Arledge was a five-time medalist at the Senior Elders living in our small house neighborhoods
(Senior) Olympic Olympics, which included winning a bronze in the caught the Olympic spirit too, with an afternoon
Victory 50-yard backstroke event. of friendly competition that included shuffleboard,
corn hole, baseball, jarts and soccer. Families and
Nine Otterbein athletes competed in the page 10 partners joined in on the fun!
Ohio Senior Olympic Games in June 2016,
coming home with 17 medals! Team Otterbein
members ranged in age from 71 to 93, and
competed in swimming, track and field events,
and table tennis. Led by Bob Arledge, who has
been competing in the Senior Olympics since
2005, these first-time senior olympians trained
hard and won big. “I know the harder you work,
the more you achieve—no matter what your
age,” Arledge says.

CLASSIFIEDS

Donors Drive Mission Otterbein contributors are listed on the subsequent pages according to their
A Sincere Thank You. level of giving in 2016. You may go to www.otterbein.org to view the full list of
contributors. We strive to list all names accurately. Please contact Otterbein’s
Charitable Gift Planning office at 513-933-5442 if you have a correction.
*Denotes deceased.

MEMBERS OF SPECIAL Harvey Ashby Austin Fish Judy McClanahan’s colorful
SOCIETIES AND 2016 Arline Aukerman Ruth Floyd garden welcomes friends and
CONTRIBUTORS Bobbie Axe Anonymous neighbors to her Otterbein
John Bayliff Linda Fowler patio home.
You bring good news with Jim & Barbara Beaumaster Elizabeth Freese
each contribution you offer! Junne Beckett Don Frisby John Sexton Howard C. & Marie S.
Your donation helps to Roger & Connie Bell Anonymous Ted Sherick Kelly Fund
“enhance the quality of life Bruce Blankenship Donald & Gina Gilmore Michael Smith Marjorie & Thomas Lacey
and holistic growth of older Bernice Boilesen Anonymous Lucille B. Smith Family Trust
persons.” Your gifts change John Bond Ruth L. Hahn Maxine Squires Nan Lytle
the way society views aging Marilyn Bowlus Murel Harpel Maryellen Sterling Mary M. Maurer
so that older individuals Barbara Brandeberry Herb & Erma Harsh Anonymous Marceil Meckstroth
have personal choice and Anonymous Nina Henne Harold & Norma Stockman John Q. Miller
autonomy. Thank you! Donald & Kathleen Bunnell Wilbur Hesselbart Kathleen Stolle Ruth Neff
Anonymous Bob & Peggy Hewitt Paul & Margaret Stuckey Lucy Nelson
HERITAGE SOCIETY Lillian “Sue” Carey William Hiteman Catherine Teeter The Betty L. & Jack
Philip Carnes Anonymous Christina Tillotson Semmelman Fund
Otterbein’s Heritage Society Anonymous Bertha Honner Carolyn Ulsh Charlotte Woodson
honors those who have Mark & Donna Coleman Anonymous Jean Wagner Leeada Yenger
confirmed that Otterbein is George & Marie Conrad Joyce Houlihan Mary Lue Warner
included in their estate plans Phyllis Crouse Michael J. Howard Carlton & Brenda Webb CORNERSTONE SOCIETY
as a beneficiary of their will, Shirley Crouse Glen & Marian Hymer Ella Werth
trust, insurance policy, or Anonymous The Dean and Marilyn Lois White* Those who establish a
other financial investment. Nigel & Trudy Davies Infield Family Anonymous charitable gift annuity or
New members in bold. Johnnie Dean Anonymous Steve & Jill Wilson other deferred gift to benefit
Delma Depweg Paul Jones Grace Wilson Otterbein are considered
Leola Abels Charles Dilgard Betty Keener Fred Wiswell members of Otterbein’s
Barbara N. Aeschliman Hodge & Diane Drake Thomas Keith Burns Wren Cornerstone Society.
David & Betty Amstutz Pat & Sis Enos Carolyn Kemper Marilyn Wright New gifts in bold.
Roger & Gwyne Anderson Thomas & Carol Feldman Donna Kramer Donald Yaussy
Carl & Dorothy Andrew Jack Krebs Joseph & Deborah Yurasek Joseph & Wilma Ablett
Franklin & Martha Kuhlman Roger & Gwyne Anderson
Fresh air, sunshine and William & Helen Lahmann BEQUESTS* Carl & Dorothy Andrew
friends...it’s all part of the Nelda Lane Junne Beckett
Otterbein experience. R. Vincent Lavieri In 2016, Otterbein received Crystal Begley
Arlene Layman bequests from the following Jean Bihn
Henry A. Lee individuals. These “last gifts Bruce Blankenship
Richard P. LeGrand of love” provide significant Joseph & Karen Borst
William & Jacquelyn Light support for the Otterbein Robert Bosse
Ned & Miriam Logan ministry. Leota Bunnage
Virginia Longmire Daisy Byrum
Anonymous Esther Aleshire Jack Campbell
Ruth Ann Manges Cecilia Bennett Betty Chaney
Joseph & Judy McClanahan Mary Blair Bill & Arvella Charlier
Bill & Dottie McOmber LeRoy & Juanita Claybaker Shirley Crouse
Kent & Elita McRae Mary Croy Randy & Barbara Crouse
Millard & Marilyn Mead Findeiss Trust Phyllis Crouse
Nelson & Dorothy Melampy Lillian & Marion Fitch Johnnie Dean
Anonymous Ruth Hendrickson Charles Dilgard
Ruth Muntis
Robert & Nancy Nason
William & Helen Naumann
Pat Neely
Miriam Obermyer
Donald & Karis Overmyer
Marty & Connie Panning
Anonymous
Janet Patterson
William & Sandra Patterson
Margaret Petrak
Lester & Shirley Poggemeyer
Paul & Elaine Raglow
Donald & Ruth Ramsey
Nancy Retallick
Carrol Lee Rice
Vera M. Ritter
Gerald & Melva Robinson
Bill & Jean Rogers
Melvin & Diane Ruder
Roger Runyon
Robert & Jane Schnarre
Alan & Norma Seaman

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Run, Zoey, run! Rita Cianciolo’s
friendly pup enjoys exercise
and fresh air as much as her
master does!

Anonymous CENTENNIAL SOCIETY East Ohio Conference John Kinsinger Marjorie Root
Shearl Edler of The UMC Jim & Jeanne Klopfenstein Donald Rowe
Joyce Edwards This special designation is Randy Elsass & Karen Pepple Thomas Knapke Richard & Judith Royalty
Martin Fahncke for contributors who have Carol Everson Beverly Koenig Glen & Lynette Ruswinkle
Thomas & Carol Feldman supported the Otterbein Danielle Fargo Franklin & Martha Kuhlman Dan & Frances Sack
William & Sue Frary ministry for ten or more First UMC - Middletown Emma Lawson* Carol Sainey
Mary Lee Gaier consecutive years including Maria Fisher Arlene Layman Joann Sander
Ann Glasmire 2016. Norene Fleagle LCNB National Bank Flora Schaad
Kurt Grossmann Thomas & Harriet Foley Theresa Lehman Norma Schaner
Herb & Erma Harsh Alliance Printing Barbara Forbes Teresa Lige Kenneth & Phyllis Schemmel
Joyce Hasemeier Aretz Designs Uniquely Yours Cody & Marilyn Foster Lindenwald UMW Robert & Jane Schnarre
Wilbur Hesselbart Patricia Atkinson Joseph & Kathleen Frederick Virginia Longmire David & Marie Schneider
Mary Lois Hilton Atrium Medical Center Nedra Gallier* Charles & Jean Mahan Earl & Evelyn Schulte
Bertha Honner Arline Aukerman Charles & Eileen Gamble Robert & Ilse*Maile Scioto Chapel UMC
Lynn & Ruth Huffman Miriam Bable John & Therese Gardner Dale & Karen Mateer Gus & Nan Seefluth
Joanna Hughes Pauline Bailey Germantown UMC Wayne & Celia Mathern Dennis & Theresa Seewer
Robert Jones James & Brenda Baird David Gill Joseph & Judy McClanahan Nancy Seibert
Wayne Keller Bairdstown UMC Dave* & Ann Glasmire Ruth McDiffett Nancy Shepherd
Paul & Barbara Kerstetter* Candice Ballard Earl Gorsuch Pamela McGarvey Sylvia Shepherd
Analee Kinney Thomas & Judith Baugh Nick & Sandra Gossett Bill & Dottie McOmber William & Frances Shilling
Eldon Kleinhenn John Bayliff Joyce Grabill* Millard & Marilyn Mead Michael Sibbersen
Franklin & Martha Kuhlman Rhonda Beckett Grace UMC - Blanchester Robert & Patricia Mielke Cheri Singer
Nelda Lane Bob & BJ Benken Eldon Grate Brenda Miller John & Cassie Slone
Arlene Layman Deborah Bennett Graydon Head Kristina Miller Lucille B. Smith
Henry A. Lee Lula Blair Chris & Karen Green Melvin & Jean Miller Michael Smith
Darrel & Sandra Loar Katie Boltz Walter & Janie Greenway Craig & Sandra Moran Michael & Kay Solomon
Virginia Longmire John Bond Kurt Grossmann Sue Moyar Nelson Spitnale
Robert Maile Kimberly Borders Ruth L. Hahn Jack & Kathryn Neal Lavonna Springer
Ruth Ann Manges William Bowers Clarice Hall Carol Norton St. Mark’s UMC - Findlay
Joseph & Judy McClanahan Marilyn Bowlus William & Beverly Hammer Kelly Oaks Karen Stacy
Mary McCurdy Mitchell & Lisa Bracy Timothy & Cynthia Hanover William & Wilma Obermyer Ruth Stambach
Ruth McDiffett Linda Branan Margaret Hanover Otterbein Lebanon John Stephenson
Beverly Miller Peter Brookhart Harrisburg UMW Apple Residents William & Lu Ann Stevenson
Dorothy Moehlenkamp Bobbie Broski Dorothea Hartley* Otterbein Lebanon Auxiliary Harold & Norma Stockman
Charles Morgan George & Carole Brown Iris Harvey Otterbein Lebanon Ted & Wilma Strait
Miriam Obermyer Donald & Sharon Brown Joyce Hasemeier Hummingbird Residents Jim & Mary Lou Sullenberger
William & Wilma Obermyer Stanley & Deborah Brown Cheryl Hawkins Otterbein Lebanon Shaker Marian Sullivan
Anonymous Ralph Brueggemann Frances Headings Cellar Jennifer Swanson
Harold & Barbara Patterson Calvary UMC - Circleville Russell & Nancy Heckman Otterbein Lebanon Wren Suzanne Theobald
Shirley Prosche George & Genie Campbell DeWayne & Joanne Hehl Residents Lillie Thomas
Ann Purdy Monique Campbell James & Janice Heinrich Otterbein Portage Valley Joan Topp
Tom & Delee Purvis Dorothy Carey Wilbur Hesselbart Resident Council Marcia Toyama
Winifred Riley Alan & Jean Carroll Shirley Hill Otterbein St. Marys Sunday Trinity UMC - Hicksville
John & Helen Rofkar Calvin & Dianne Caywood Mary Lois Hilton Morning Worship Gary & Dianne Uhlenhake
Anonymous Centerville UMC Wayne & Jane Hites Donald & Mary Ousley Sharon Vincent
Mildred Ross Russell & Virginia Coats Marlene Hittepole Laree Owsley Susan Walker-Bremenour
Donald Rowe Millicent Coddington* Teresa Hobbs John Pape Warren County Foundation
Richard & Judith Royalty Gordon & Jean Coffin Janice Hockett Stephen & Judith Parks Barbara Washburn
Marilyn Ruhlen Mark & Donna Coleman Cecelia Holmes Patricia Partch Michelle Watt
Roger Runyon Thomas & Cheryl Compton Tina Howard Thora Patterson David Weimer
Harry & Stephanie Schipper Fred & Margot Cooley Joanna Hughes Kathryn Pearce West Ohio Conference
Robert & Jane Schnarre Michael & Sue Coyle Jacksonville UMC Glenda Phillips of The UMC
Kathleen Shellhause John & Diana Craig Lynette Jagels James & Betty Phillips Westwood UMW
William & Margaret* Shirk Randy & Barbara Crouse Dani Jagucki Dale & Jennifer Poppe Mark & Mary Beth Williams
George & Patricia Simon Shirley Crouse William Jefferis* Potsdam UMC Jim & Sherry Williamson
Marjorie Smith Lori Davies Marjorie Jessup Robert & Jean Pownall Theresa Wilmoth
Virginia Stiver Harry & Shirley* Davies Paul Jones Randall Berlekamp & Barbara Grace Wilson
Edward & Florence Swiderski Stanley & Nancy Davis Patricia Jones Stephen & Jill Wilson
Mary Lue Warner Richard & Judith DePalma Robert Jones Radebaugh Michelle Wilson
Theodore & Martha Westervelt Andrea Dildy Anna Justus Mary Radosevich Teresa Wolgamot-Couch
Julia A. Williams Charles Dilgard Loy & Roslyn Keller William & Marilyn Raker Woodville UMC
Grace Wilson Nancy Ditmer Carolyn Kemper George & Jean Reazer Donald Yaussy
Donald Yaussy William Doseck Analee Kinney Winifred Riley Marlen & Lynn Yost
Marlen & Lynn Yost Hodge & Diane Drake Kristy Kinnicutt Reed & Myrna Romine
Vicki Roode Family
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OTTERBEIN ANGELS Leslie Marmor $25,000 to $49,999 The Betty L. & Jack Bill Brownson
Betty Jean Martin Neil & Betsy Winget Semmelman* Fund Bryan’s Family Pharmacy
Otterbein Angels provide Glenn Mathieson Carlton & Brenda Webb Frances Summers George & Genie Campbell
faithful, ongoing support Joseph & Judy McClanahan Wesley & Phyllis Schenck The TKBW Private Foundation CliftonLarsonAllen
by contributing monthly Ruth McDiffett Marceil Meckstroth* David Weimer Russell & Virginia Coats
by check, credit card or Millard & Marilyn Mead Mary M. Maurer* Charlotte Woodson* Kathleen Coffman
automatic bank transfer. Jeannette Morris Virginia Longmire Burns Wren Dan & Margaret Cunningham
Patricia Moulis Dale E. & Bernice E.
Keith & Gwen Addy Carol Mueller $10,000 to $24,999 $2.500 to $4,999 Mansperger Foundation
Alice Ault Jack & Kathryn Neal Carl & Dorothy Andrew Keith & Gwen Addy Barbara Dalrymple
Miriam Bable Stephen & Judith Parks Atrium Medical Center Arline Aukerman Theodore Dearth
Pauline Bailey Patricia Partch Daniel & Joyce Beck John Bayliff Direct Supply
Christine Bautch Robert & Jean Pownall Bruce Blankenship Mark & Donna Coleman Hodge & Diane Drake
John Bayliff William & Doris Pylant Nancy Carnicom Mary Croy* James & Deborah Dunham
Bob & BJ Benken George & Jean Reazer Javan & Neva Corl* Family Daniel & Susan Davis Evans CivilPro Engineers
Katie Boltz Winifred Riley Foundation Charles Dilgard Faith UMC - Faithful Workers
Charles & Carolyn Bonecutter John & Helen Rofkar Spence & Dana Cropper Dynegy Energy Services Austin Fish
Melvin & Jean Bowdan Roger Runyon Findeiss* Trust Anna Gallagher Norene Fleagle
George & Carole Brown Joann Sander Dave* & Ann Glasmire Donald Gallenstein Thomas & Harriet Foley
Rachel Brown Flora Schaad Ruth Hendrickson* Frederick Grimm Mary Lee Gaier
Norene Bryant Robert & Jane Schnarre Nan Lytle* Thomas & Catherine Hanover GE Foundation
Robert & Ramona Cameron Gus & Nan Seefluth Ed & Kathleen Noble* Shirley Hill Kathleen & James Geers
George & Genie Campbell Lester Selby William & Wilma Obermyer Robert Jones Catherine Gulgin
Russell & Virginia Coats John Sexton Otterbein Lebanon Richard P. LeGrand Henkle Schueler
John & Diana Craig James & Prudence Sheldon Thrift Shoppe Neal & Elizabeth Martin Willis & Ruth Henschen
Randy & Barbara Crouse William & Virginia Shumate Wilma Rolf McKesson Medical - Surgical Douglas & Mary Herman
Shirley Crouse Wayne & Monica Siferd Donald Rowe Kraig & Chris Noble Mary Lois Hilton
Nancy Ditmer Lucille B. Smith Roger Runyon Oswald Company Daniel Holland
Ingrid Douglass Nelson Spitnale The Albert G. & Olive H. Robert & Jean Pownall HuDawn Facility Solutions
William Dunn Ruth Stambach Schlink Foundation Don & LaDonna Preston Glen & Marian Hymer
Joyce Edwards James & Patricia Stewart Steve & Jill Wilson Remedi SeniorCare Pharmacy Idyll Arbor
Patricia Eschbach Charles Taylor Leeada Yenger* Frances Shoemaker Thomas & Mary Kyllo
Carol Everson Leona Thomas George & Patricia Simon Lebanon Ford
Martin Fahncke Marcia Toyama $5,000 to $9,999 The Ar-Hale Family Foundation Henry A. Lee
Norene Fleagle Sharon Vincent Esther Aleshire* Patricia Thompson Jared & Sarah Lehman
Gladys Garrett Susan Walker-Bremenour Jim & Barbara Beaumaster Toledo Community Lowe’s Home Centers
David Gill Lynn Weber Cecilia Bennett* Foundation Ruth Ann Manges
Eilene Ginetz David Weimer Mary Blair* Warren County Foundation Martin and Associates
Tom & Gabrielle Gladish Julia A. Williams Joseph & Karen Borst John* & Denni Washburn Ruth McDiffett
Joe Glasmire Donald Yaussy Thomas & Cheryl Compton Marlen & Lynn Yost Jason & Sharon Miller
Earl Gorsuch East Ohio Conference Roderick & Lois Mills
Joyce Grabill* GIFTS IN 2016 of The UMC $1,000 to $2,499 Ruth Neff*
Walter & Janie Greenway Fifth Third Bank John & Carolyn Adger Ora E. Nelson
Ruth L. Hahn $250,000 or more Kurt Grossmann Lynn & Ruth App Mary Nicholls
William & Beverly Hammer LeRoy & Juanita Claybaker* H. A. Dorsten Armor Fire Protection Robert & Pamela Nickell
Joyce Hasemeier Lillian & Marion Fitch* Gary & Kim Horning Patricia Atkinson Oakdale UMC
Willis & Ruth Henschen Franklin & Martha Kuhlman James & Brenda Baird Ohio Ambulance
Willie Hensley $100,000 to $249,999 Mary Jane McCarthy Sandra Bauer Otterbein North Shore
Joanna Hughes The Dean and Marilyn Infield Joseph & Judy McClanahan Rebecca Bayliff Auxiliary
William Jefferis* Family John Q. Miller* Beacon Roofing Supply Otterbein St. Marys Sunday
Robert Jones Morgan Stanley John Bond Morning Worship
Lawrence & Karen Kilpatrick $50,000 to $99,999 Lucy Nelson* Marilyn Bowlus Our Benefit Solution
Jack Krebs Marjorie & Thomas Lacey* Ohio Arts Council Marie Bowman Janet Patterson
Franklin & Martha Kuhlman Family Trust Old Oak General Contractors Barbara Brandeberry Phillips Supply
Emma Lawson* Otterbein Lebanon Otterbein Lebanon Harold & Cecille Brooks Amy Pruitt & Andrew Bodnar
Arlene Layman Shaker Cellar Resident Council Brown Calabretta Architects Charles & Pamela Richmond
Virginia Longmire Otterbein St. Marys Jack Brown John & Helen Rofkar
Charles & Jean Mahan Grandma’s Attic Brown’s Run Country Club Carol Sainey
Gerald & Dorothea Maloney Victor & Eileen Schuerman
Robert & Debbie Shenk
Chess is a larger-than-life Sylvia Shepherd
experience at Otterbein! Wayne & Monica Siferd
Jeffrey & Barbara Singleton
page 13 Michael Smith
St. Marys Community
Foundation
Todd & Pam Stallkamp
Ken & Joan Starr
Steve Stolte & Mardy
Hanlon-Stolte
Charles Taylor
Telephone Service Company
The Heinrich Family
Foundation
The Marblehead Bank
Therapy Support
Oliver & Rachel Thurman
Barbara Washburn
Randy Wax
We Care Medical of Ohio
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Julia A. Williams
Jim & Sherry Williamson
Grace Wilson
Woodville UMC
Donald Yaussy

$500 to $999 Tom Ludeke Grace Wilson is ready to take one of
Access Information Michael & Miriam Lynch Otterbein’s golf carts out for a spin.
Management Charles & Jean Mahan
Francie Alexander McMullen Engineering Martin Fahncke Richard & Barbara Loth Ruth Stambach
Alliance Rehab Juanita Meredith First UMC - Middletown Charles & Jean Loveless Nancy Stanford
American Heart Association Ralph Metheny Donald Freed Robert & Ilse*Maile Joseph & Janet Stefanelli
Arkray USA Millennium Business Systems Thomas Freed Gerald & Dorothea Maloney Emogene Stephenson
Kelly Ashford Miller Funeral Home Cyndy Garn Margie Manning John Stephenson
Kenneth & Doreen Ault Melvin & Jean Miller James & Debra Gibson Robert & Mary Manter Harold & Norma Stockman
Miriam Bable Mobilex USA Donald & Gina Gilmore Leslie Marmor Suzanne Theobald
Bob & BJ Benken Patricia Moulis Tom & Gabrielle Gladish Mary McDaniel Cathleen Voyles-Baden
Charlotte A. Bercaw Ohio Department of Aging Earl Gorsuch LeRoy & Elizabeth McKay Susan Walker-Bremenour
Melvin & Jean Bowdan Otterbein Lebanon Auxiliary Jo Ann & Jeffrey Graber Bill & Dottie McOmber Benjamin Wallace
Alison Brooks Patricia Partch William & Beverly Hammer Midwest Electric Community Douglas & Rebecca Warren
Randall & Marilyn Brundage Perkins Eastman Architects Timothy & Cynthia Hanover Connection Fund James Weaver
Buehrer Group Architecture Larry Plum & Patricia Margaret Hanover Robert & Patricia Mielke
Donald & Kathleen Bunnell Andow-Plum Mike Hasselbring Glen & Mary Moorman $100 to $249
Cigna Dale & Jennifer Poppe Ted Hasselbring Jeannette Morris Joseph & Wilma Ablett
Rodney Clark Rolf Goffman Martin & Lang Cheryl Hawkins Carol Mueller Karen Ahner
Barbara Collins Catherine Schmalz Thomas & Deborah Jack & Kathryn Neal Neil & Kamille Allen*
Countryside YMCA Robert & Jane Schnarre Hazelbaker Michael & Sharon Wildermuth Bud & Emily Allison
Carol Cromer Lester Selby Hearing Loss Association Office Depot
David W. Leonard EAGLES John Sexton of SW Ohio Ohio Valley Karting Answers to page 6
Aerie No. 2295 Charles & Pat Shanfelt James & Janice Heinrich Ohio VS Administrators crossword puzzle
Dinsmore & Shohl Smart Marketing Kathleen Helm Otterbein North Shore
Gary & Susan Donaldson Lucille B. Smith Betty Henschen Coffee Bunch ACROSS
Dorn’s Business Solutions St. Mark’s UMC - Findlay Willie Hensley Otterbein Portage Valley 4 Loveland
William Doseck St. Marys Rotary Club Del & Mary Heuser Resident Council 6 Bold
Earth & Pipe Contracting Marian Sullivan Rita Holland Marty & Connie Panning 8 Partner
Lowell & Carol Ebersole Timothy Taylor & Kerry Hatfield Joanne Hopton Stephen & Judith Parks 11 Faith
Edwards Furniture Marcia Toyama Lynn & Ruth Huffman Susan Petrosky 12 Star
Joyce Edwards TESCO Insurance Board George Phillips 14 Partners in Caring
Michael Fink Alvin & Helen Voorhis Gene Rhoades & Carolyn James & Betty Phillips 15 Lebanon
First Quality Products Margery H. Webb Irons-Rhoades Russell & Margaret Pisle 17 Cridersville
First United Presbyterian Westwood UMC Lynette Jagels Angela Powell 19 McElligot
Church - Pemberville Westwood UMW Donna Jameson Werner Prenger 20 Cornerstone
Fischbach Family Fund Elizabeth Wineland Celeste Jones Bud Preston
Jim Fortman* Joseph & Deborah Yurasek Anna Justus William & Doris Pylant DOWN
Frost Brown Todd Darwin & Beverly Zeigler Sheryl Keighley Randall Berlekamp & 1 Fourteen
Nedra Gallier* Barbara Ziegenbusch Betty Kelly Barbara Radebaugh 2 Reinvest
John & Therese Gardner Analee Kinney David & Mary Read 3 Unemployment
Gladys Garrett $250 to $499 John Kinsinger George & Jean Reazer 5 ROAR
Eilene Ginetz Christine Bautch Rick & Melissa Kosbab Vicki Roode Family 7 Angels
Joe Glasmire Corky Becker Jack Krebs Dan & Frances Sack 9 Gahanna
Eldon Grate Bethany UMC - Middletown Kroger - St. Marys Salem Dorcas Society 10 HomeHealth
Graydon Head Phil & Gena Bittner Lakeside UMM Salem Grace Dorcas Circle 13 Fireplace
Gus & Betty Hanges William Bowers Lakeside UMW William & Patricia Schaefer 14 PortageValley
Bruce & Joan Hankins Bonnie L. Brewer Family Emma Lawson* Nancy Seibert 16 Nursing
Joyce Hasemeier George & Carole Brown Jennifer Lenthe Ann Shann 18 Nine
Hebrew Home Foundation Susan Bryan Juanita Loomis Melissa & Rob Smalley
Hirtzil Farms Will & Dinah Cason
Iona Hoffman Leroy F. Chambliss
Bertha Honner Christ UMW - Kettering
John & Carol Horn Church Of The Cross UMC -
HPSI Purchasing Services Kettering
of Ohio Gordon & Jean Coffin
William Jefferis* Kenneth Cromer
Paul Jones Shirley Crouse
Patricia Jones Culligan
Howard C. & Marie S. Amy Dallis
Kelly* Fund Richard & Mary Dostal
Ann Kite Clarence & Alberta Eckstein
Ronald Koogler Shearl Edler
LCNB National Bank Randy Elsass & Karen Pepple
Vanessa Lee Carol Everson

Working out with a therapist in
Otterbein’s warm water pool has
helped Junior Robbins (left) build
his strength.

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James & Judith Allison Tracy Crauder Dorothea Hartley* Richard J& Barbara Koertge Ali Meyer
Amanda UMW - Middletown Robert Cropper Iris Harvey Patti & Scott Krewson Peter & Andrea Michael
Barbara Amantea Randy & Barbara Crouse Darlene Hasselbring Robert & Linda Kuck Midwest Basketball Officials
Aretz Designs Uniquely Yours Lori Davies John & Lavon Hasselbring Suzanne Kunkel
Cierra Arnold Lynn Davis Frances Headings Howard Kunkleman Association
Joanne Ashba & Nan McCord Stanley & Nancy Davis Teresa Heitbrink-Ireland Helen Kuntz Margaret Miles
Paul & Kay Assenheimer Wendy Davis Nicky Helsinger Phillip Lakes Beverly Miller
Don & Edythe Aukerman Karen Dawson Deleice Henderson Larry Lankford & Sylvia Brian & Michelle Miller
Alice Ault Dayton Children’s Hospital/ Lois Henline Milton Miller
Dale Avers Robert & Margaret Henn Lankford-Hadley John & Margaret Mitchell
Pauline Bailey Laboratory Services Wilbur Hesselbart Heather Lauer Donald & Martha Mollman
Tamara Baird-Garley Shalese Demarco Richard & Lori Hile Steve Layden Dixie Moore
Bairdstown UMC Richard & Judith DePalma Karen Hill Arlene Layman Lisa Moore
Margaret Baker Jeffrey & Sally Deperro Amy Hiller Tim Layton Craig & Sandra Moran
Pam Barnes James & Patricia Derck David & Anne Hilton Judy Lee William & Erin Moreland
Bruce Batchelor-Glader Roy DeVore Lizabeth Hirzel Maureen Lee Lewis & Amy Morelock, IV
Thomas & Judith Baugh Robert & Michelle Dilgard Janice Hockett Sean & Gail Lee Joe & Carol Morgan
Ruth Beadle Nancy Ditmer Mark & Diana Hoersten Leff Electric Becky Morrison
Nancy Beaupre Ingrid Douglass Richard Holland Norma Lhamon Roger & Nancy Mullholand
Roger Bechdolt Margaret Doyle Thelma Holland Sharon Lhamon Ruth Muntis
Andrew & Marlene Benko Steven & Amy Dues William & Michele Hollister Lindenwald UMW John Muscetta
Deborah Bennett Susan Dumas David Honzell Darrel & Sandra Loar Barbara Muse
David & Mary Bergmann James & Dawn Dumke Hoskins Funeral Homes William & Julie Long Gregory Myers
Lynn Bevington Carrie Duncan Elden & Marjorie Houts Delores Lowry Vera Myers
Ronald Bitter Stanley & Deb Dunk Michael J. Howard Larry & Barbara MacPherson Robert & Nancy Nason
Jodi Black William Dunn Frances Hugger Rhonda Maloney Carolyn Nerenberg
Charles Blunt Betsy Earnest Joanna Hughes Alan & Linda Mandeville Becky Nichols
Cathy Bockbrader Caroline & Gilbert Eckler M.E. & Rosemary Hunt Frederick & Joan Manter Richard & Martha Nork
Martha Bollinger Deborah Ellis Jeanne Infield Dale & Karen Mateer Lucille Nuhfer
Katie Boltz Eugene Elsass Jacksonville UMC Larry Matherly Diane Okel
Charles & Carolyn Bonecutter Travis Elsass Sarah Jacobs Wayne & Celia Mathern Marleen Okuno
Jeanette Borges Herman & Mary Emmert Marty & Kim Jakubec Glenn Mathieson James & June Oligee
Robert & Debra Ann Bowland Ann Engelhard Tammy Jaramillo Gwen Mays Judith Olsen
Theodore & Lois Anne Bowlus Jean Evans Marjorie Jessup Diane McClure Cynthia Osborn
Boy Scouts of America Judy Evans Ruth Johnston Cindy McCrackan Otterbein Lebanon
Roger & Jane Ann Evans Dr. & Mrs. William Johnston Laura McCrary
Troop 217 Faith UMW - Batavia Amy Jones Brittany McDaniel Bluebird Residents
Mitchell & Lisa Bracy Ron Fanning Arthur Katz Donn & Deborah McGuire Otterbein Lebanon
Lisa Bradley William Farlee Patrick Keeley Ronald & Marla McOmber
Gene & Carol Bramlett Victor & Ann Feinauer Loy & Roslyn Keller Douglas & Ann McVey Cardinal Residents
Michael & Joycelyn Brandon Carolyn Fetter Betty Kelly Millard & Marilyn Mead Otterbein Lebanon
Robert & Addie Brandt Tyree Fields Paul Kerstetter James Melia
Bruce & Martha Bridgeman Ruth Figley John Kerstetter Melvin Church Hummingbird Residents
James & Judith Bridges Steven & Vicki Fisher Lynn Kihm Mercer Health Otterbein Lebanon Oriole
Peter Brookhart Thomas Fisler Lawrence & Karen Kilpatrick Robert & Susan Meterko
Kevin & Linda Brown Richard & Barbara Fohl Shannon King Robert & Sue Metheny Residents
Rachel Brown Jack & Gloria Ford Paul & Diana Kirkpatrick Otterbein Lebanon Robin
Stanley & Deborah Brown Mark & Linda Forry Jacqueline Kissing
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Alice Bruns Michael Franklin Gary & Kristina Klaus
Norene Bryant Jo Ann Franks Sarah Klawitter
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Thomas & Patti Calvert Raymond & Beth Gaydos
Robert & Ramona Cameron Mark Gebhart
Joan Carr Wileen Gehrig
Alan & Jean Carroll Debora Geis
J.C. & Rita Cassel David Gill
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Calvin & Dianne Caywood Ruth Glessner
Centerville UMC James & Lee Ann Glick
Sharon A. Chaney Jean Graber
Chard, Snyder & Associates Rebecca Graber
Chattanooga UMC Vernon & Helen Graber
Christ The Prince of Joyce Grabill*
Grace UMC - Blanchester
Peace UMC Mary Gray
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Eugene & Rosemary Cline Howard & Martha Green
Arthur & Marilynn Coleman Ronald Green
Patricia Coleman Walter & Janie Greenway
Patrick Coleman Titus Greer
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Randall Cook David & Sylvia Haft
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Kendra Couch James Hammann
Ruth Cox June Hanni
Michael & Sue Coyle Denzel Hardesty
John & Diana Craig Harrisburg UMW
James & Janet Craig

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Otterbein Lebanon UMC - Pat Selby Thomas Utterdyke Marcia Anglin Johnnetta Berry
Good Cheer SS Class Robert & Helen Sessions Karen Verbryke Roland & Linda Anspach Nicole Bertrand
Otterbein Lebanon Wren Patricia Settlemire Sharon Vincent Rachel Apke Syren Berwanger
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Residents Sharonville UMW Barbara Vogel Grace Arredondo Phyllis Bettenbrock
Otterbein St. Marys Richard & Nedra Sheets Jeff Waggoner Michelle Arthur Jessica Beyer
James & Prudence Sheldon Susan Walaska Cindi Asbrock Sarah Beyland
Cardinal & Dove Residents Vern Shepherd Bea Walker Leslie & Barbara Ashmore Doris Bieber
Otterbein St. Marys Donald & Waneta Shilling Rufus & Ann Wallace Denise Atkins-Larkins Joan Bierley
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Owens Corning William & Virginia Shumate Warren County Genealogical Crystal Avalos Sonya Binder
Oxford UMW Michael Sibbersen Yesenia Aviles Stacy Black
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John Pape Patricia Slavik Michael Warren Nichole Bachmayer Lula Blair
Joan Parfet Miller Jonathan Slocum Frank & Carla Watson Donna Badish Barbara Blake
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William & Marilyn Raker Kevin St. John West Ohio Conference Candice Ballard Kimberly Borders
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Sherry Rittenhouse Fred A. Sudhoff Norman & Leann Zavella Kenneth & Jacquelyn Beals Richard & Barbara Brackman
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Gloria Rudibaugh Geraldine Tigges Oluwayemisi Ajiboye Rhonda Beckett Rita Brewer
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Amy Saas Trinity UMC - Hicksville Dana Alexander Bed, Bath & Beyond Geraldine Briden
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Flora Schaad Truist Comprehensive Savannah Alexander Nancy Behnfeldt Sari Brittain
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James Schirmer Robert Turner Alliance Printing Kati Bennett James & Barbara Brossia
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Lea Schuette Amazon Smiles Berns Garden Center LaTisha Brown
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Scioto Chapel UMC Audrey Utley Ramona Anderson Amber Browning
Gus & Nan Seefluth Marc & Chris Utter Kevin & Gail Browning
p a g e 16 Mike & Kris Browning
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Veronica Bush
Helen Bushman
Tina Butler
Amy Byrd
Jasmine Byrd
Rose Byrd
Tatiana Byrd
Michael D. Cain
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Rachel Caldwell

Tai L. Calhoun Terri Crew Janice Eckstein Germantown UMC Esquitishia Hawkins
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Jessica Callinan Burton & Jean Crosby Cynthia Elkins Mike & Nancy Gibbons Mary Hecker
Renee Calondis Eric Crothers Brooke Ellis Cara Gibson Russell & Nancy Heckman
Calvary UMC - Circleville Elizabeth Crow Laura Ellis Julie Gibson Dan & JoAnn Hegemier
Jennifer Camero Kathleen Crown Lois Elston Mary Gibson DeWayne & Joanne Hehl
Chelsea Cameron Jovy Crum William & Karen Elvey Michelle Gibson Howard & Nola Heilman
Debi Campbell Gary & Jan Crumrine Ed Emch Dena Gilbert Cynthia L. Heins
James & Jean Campbell Kiyomi Crutcher Mary Emerine Stephen Gilby Larry & Lillian Heitkamp
Monique Campbell Wendell & Rebecca Cultice Stephanie Erbland Miranda Gillispie Thelma Heitkamp
Tia Campbell Tricia Cumer Thomas & Dona Erickson Heather Gilstrap Helen Heitz
Zipporah Campbell Timothy Cummings Patricia Eschbach Sandra Gist Margaret Helmling
Jessica Campero Litasha Cunningham Dennis & Marlene Evans Clarissa Glass Mary Helsinger
Velma Cann Mary Cunnyngham David Ewing Dr. Alan Glazier Brandon Hemminger
John & Marguerite Capen Nina Curry Jeffery Eyrich Donnie Glover Hannah Hendricks
Dorothy Carey Vanessa Dadzie Mary Facer Jeffrey & Lois Gochoel Nanette Henkel
Natia Carruth Mary Dale Roger Facer Nita Goecke Dennis & Sally Henline
Lorraine Caserta Rachel Dalton Susan Fantz Alexis Gonzales Lisa Henneman
Madonna Casey Ruth Damschroder Danielle Fargo Mary Goodell Ashley Hensley
James Stouffer Family Bill Damsey Cindy Farkas Mersadez Gore Katie & Andrew Henson
Tyesha Cattling Darrtown UMC Farmersville UMC Nick & Sandra Gossett Tonya Henson
Christina Caudill Courtney Davidson Jennifer Farrington Keith & Elaine Goulet Christina Herrera
Ann Cecere Harry & Shirley* Davies Harry & Bonnie Faulkner Courtney Grace Wendy Hertzfeld
Emily Chaffee Cassandra Davis Carol Fedders Graeter’s Brian Hess
Lisa Chalk Charmony Davis Sara Felver Sheila Grames Janet Hess
Kevin Chamberlin Gayla Davis Beverly Fenn Esther Grant Sylvia Hess
Michelle Chappell Gerald & Patricia Davis Molly Fenn Debra Gray Whitney Heys
Alison Chidester Janielle Davis Larry & Judy Fidh Karreen Gray Delores Hibbs
Geraldine Chisholm Teri Davis Melinda Fields Renyssa Gray Jasmin Hickman
Michael & Judy Christian Mia Day Judith Fifield Frieda Green Joshua Hilden
Bonnie Christler Sarah Norman Findlay Chris & Karen Green Rosemary Hilfer
Mariann Christlieb - Laing Janelle Degener Marilyn Findley Sharon Green Patricia Hill
Church of St. Andrew Roy & Debra Denney Evelyn Finke Chester Greene Doris Hille
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UMC - Toledo Lisa Denniston Maria Fisher Daniel & Karen Griffin Kenneth & Rita Hilty
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Elizabeth Cline Joe Diamond Krissy Flores Yvonne Grooms Marlene Hittepole
Karson Clouse John Dick Kathleen Floyd Timothy Gross Joe & Geneva Hixon
Russell & Virginia Coats Miranda Dickerson Joanne Fluharty Judith Grubbs Teresa Hobbs
Millicent Coddington* Richard & Mary Dickhaut Elizabeth Flum Nathan & Tabitha Gruber Cierra Hofer
Erica Coit Jeannie Dieterich Mandy Foley Norma Guerra Lori Hoffman
Christopher Cole Andrea Dildy James & Peggy Folk Lisa Guiher Sara Hoffman
Sherry Cole Mary Dingledine Barbara Forbes Myra Gulliver Logan Holbrook
Janiquia Coleman Joseph DiSalvio Ethel Foreman Samantha Gunder Brittany Holcomb
Jay Coleman James & Jean Disher Rex & Beverly Fortney Makayla Haar Sierra Holden
Travasia Coleman Charles & Pamela Disney Adrena Foster Richard Hadsell Jennifer Holifield
Inuka Collier Martha Dix Jasmin Foster Samantha Hafer Tylar Holloway
Bob & Debbie Collins Alexandria Dixon Cody & Marilyn Foster Melanie Hagan Leah Hollyday
Derrek Collins Karey Dixon Bonnie Fountain Phyllis Hail Diane Holman
Frank & Marjorie Colon Murray & Sue Dixon Darah Fraembs Bekka Haines Cecelia Holmes
Angela Colvin Angela Doan Madison France Lashawnda Hairston Karley Holmes
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Nancy Combs Don Jenkins Jeweler Frederick & Shirley Frazer Yolanda Hall Debbie Holzpafel
Amberly Compton Miriam Donnerberg Hollie Frazier Linda Haller Dawn Hood
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Bob & Mary Conners Samuel Dotson Judy Fritz Jerry & Pam Hampton Jeffrey Hopkins
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Marie Conrad Douglas C. Morrow Madison Frye Russell & Sharon Hardesty Tyniece Horn
Ann Constance Kristine Dowgiert Michael & Patricia Fulmer Jenna Hardin Betty & Forest Hornbeck
Zakiria Conyar Stacey Downey Nicole Fulton Renee Harlow Veronica Hosea
Darla Cook Paula Downs Misty Fultz Brittney Harmon Marina Hosley
Jennifer Cook Kansas Dressel Hannah Gabor Kathy Harmon Cheryl Hounshell
Nancy Cook Jacqueline Ducheine Daniel & Leah Gabrek Kelli Harper Henrik House
Roxanne Cook Tanner Dugan Donald & Janice Gagel Camico Harris LaKisha Houston
Teea Cook Donna Dugger DeAnna Gapp Jacintha Harris Tina Howard
Lynda Cooksey Sean Duley Tromel Gardner Sierra Lois Huber
Franklin Cooley Nicole Dumas Wendy Gardner Judith Harruff Leighann Hudson
Misty Copley Scott & Nancy Dumke Bernadine Gargace Ann Harry Paula Hudson
Sherry Corrill Dayja Dunnigan Shudonica Garlington Dawn Hartman Kristina Huey
Stephanie Cotrell Arturo Duran Hilton & Lisa Garner Nicole Hartman Floyd & Gretchen Hughes
Dennis & Marcia Cousino Jeana Duran James Garner Tiffany Hartman Donna Hunt
Marian Cowell Emma Durnwald Geraldine Gast Steve & Arlene Hasenfratz Terry Hunt
Abby Cox Gregory & Deborah Durst June Gaub Ranada Hashim Jami Hunter
Rosemary Craig Linda Eagle Debra Z. Gavalas & Dennis & Diane Hasselbring Miracle Huntley
Tina Craig Gia Easterling Lisa Hasty Sharon Hurley
Latanya Crawford Autumn Easterwood Robert Ritchie Colleen Hatfield Beth Hurst
Larry & Cheryl Creach Dolores Eckel Kevin George Don Hauenstein Keonna Hutcherson
Stacey Cremer Paul & Kathleen Eckel Norma George James Hause Charles & Diane Hutchings
Georgia Cress Mary Gerhardstein

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Ashley Ibarra Angela Koranteng Nicholas & Kathleen Marchetti Kathy Miller Residents
Jeffery Igo Gary & Karen Korn Mark & Cindy Marchetto Kristina Miller Otterbein St. Marys Activity
Brandy Iorfida Doris Kosar Marilyn Marcy Mary Miller
Esther Isaacs Robert Kose & Joan Browne Sally Markin Nan Miller Staff & Beauty Shop
Kimberly Isaacs Daniel Koster Roberta Markle Family Susan Miller Otterbein St. Marys Harvest
Rachael Iskra James & Donna Kramer Susan Marrs Tiffany Miller
Ramonia Jackson Desma Krchmar Billie Marsee Tracy Miller Table
Maddison Jacobs Quatreta Kreamer Laura Marsee Sarah Milliken Otterbein St. Marys Wood
Dani Jagucki Katheryn Krieger Karen E. Marsh Nancy Mills
Jessica Jarnigan Lynette Kriz Marcia Marsh Zachary Mills and Craft Shop
Carolina Jaso Kali J. Krontz Marshall UMW David & Brenda Mintzer Donald & Mary Ousley
Terrica Jaynes Jessica Krukemyer Tracy Marshall Brandi Moaning Sylvia Outland
Chester & Virginia Jenkins Donald & Barbara Kruse Betty Jean Martin Antonia Moavera & Deb Bovitt Norman & Beverly Owen
Brittany Jewell Erica Kruse Joan Martin Nathan Mollohan Richard & Joanne Owen
Melissa Jimenez Tonia Kruse Leslie Martin Michael Moncrief Andrew Owens
Minhui Jo Michael & Candice Kuck Marvel Martin Margaret Monds Gloria Owens
Tiffany Johns Phyllis Kuck Mary G. Martin Robert Monti Laree Owsley
Ann Marie Johnson Kurt & Donna Kuffner Nichosia Martin Quintrilla Moore Laurie Padgett
Debbie Johnson Phyllis Kuhling Paul & Helen Martin* Renee Moore Helen Page
Jona Johnson Nicole Kwiatkowski Quatona Martin Ross & Aunalee Moore Molly Palechek
Julie Johnson John Laabs William Martin Equilla Mora Judy Palmer
Kelly Johnson Cynthia LaBeau Holly Martinez Susan Morgan Kathleen Palumbo
Marilyn Johnson Leanna LaDuke Martinsville UMC Debbie & Steven Morrison Lisa Parker
Michael Johnson Dawn LaFayette Candaysha Mason Deadra Morse Jonathan & Susan Parks
Neslie Johnson Thomas & Norma Lakes Sherry Mason Champagne Moss Andynate Parnell
Peter & Mariko Johnston Lindsay Lamb Jessica Matney Robert & Joanelle Mossburg Dennis & Madeline Pasch
William & Mabel Johnston Semira Lane Tana Matte Sue Moyar Ronald & Patricia Pasquinelli
Abi Jones Abby Lang Ricki & Edly Maxwell Mt. Healthy UMC Thora Patterson
Akisha Jones Renee Lang Teresa Maxwell Catherine Mulkey Yvonne Patterson
Angela Jones Alora Langdon Michelle Mayo Karin E. Muller Stacy Patton
Arthur Jones Ray & Patricia Lanham Dashanna McClellan Demica Murph John Payne
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Doria Jones Katherine LaPlante David McCormick Sabrina Murphy Danielle Pearce
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Marian Jones R. Vincent Lavieri McCrate, DeLaet & Co. Kimberly Murray Richard & Robin Pedersen
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Sierrah Jones Jeffrey Lawrence Heather McCurry Amanda Myers Agnes Pepple
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Ann Jordan Courtney Lawson John McElligott Thomas Myers Tatyana Peterson
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Bekka Justice Erica Layson Justin McFarland Elizabeth Nachbor Ahren Pettaway
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Shirley Karras Bryanne Lee Brilynn McGee Gretchen Neal Liane Phillips
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Angela Keener Rita Lemke & Randy Cook Caleb Mclaughlin Nancy Nevarez Barret & Lorraine Plantz
JoLynn Kekke Joyce Libecap Le’Nia McMullen Beth Newbauer Katherine Platten
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Madison Kellogg Sam & Regina Lickliter Arlene McNickles Melissa Newton Sally Polcyn
Mary Kellogg Merlin & Lois Lieske Rebecca McPheters Joanne Nicholas Elizabeth Poole
Richard & Mary Ann Kelmer Teresa Lige Joanie Meade Sharon Nichols Vanessa Pope
Carolyn Kemper Mandy Lindhurst Hayley Meadows Charles Nines Bambi Popham
Valerie Kemper Tiffany Line Lisa Meckfessel Chris Nitzsche Potsdam UMC
Brenda Kennedy Kayla Linton Anissa Medina Cynthia Nkrumah John & Penny Powell
Kathy Kerr* Ashley Little Elivier Medina Tiffani Noble Joslyn & Clifford Powell
Kristin Kiger Sandra Livingston Joyce Meece Rachel Northern Karla Powell
Stephen & Barbara Kill Betty Lloyd* Leroy & Hilda Meier Carol Norton Denise Power
Kyra Killy Darren Lloyd Danielle Melton Radaysha Norvell Chuck & JoAnn Prange
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John King Alexes Lohouse LaTonya Merrida Robert Oberhaus Elizabeth Pursley
Katrina King Betty Long Brittany Mescher Howard & Betty Oberly Larry Putman
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Tracy Kinney Megan Long James & Lorraine Mestemaker Christopher & Nikki O’Dell
Kristy Kinnicutt Dr. Perry Lopez Kim Metzger Lisa Oguike Church
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Melissa Klapper Jeanne Loy Susan Meyer Kirsten Olea Queen City Samplers Guild
Robert & Brenda Klein Family Shawnia Lucas Miami University - Middletown Kristina O’Leary Timothy & Vicki Quellhorst
Jim & Jeanne Klopfenstein Angela Luettke Autumn Michalak Rene Oliver Amber Raby
Stacy Klosterman Keisha Lumpkin Joyce Michalak Kandi Oliveri Mary Radosevich
Christopher Knicely Mary Lundgren-Bayer Becky A. Michaluk Rebecca Ongera Gerald & Barbara Ragland
Jennifer Knoth Stephanie Luster Cynthia Mikelonis Hamdi Osman Melissa Ragle
Melissa Knott Brittany Lutz Bert Miller Tessy Otasowie Harold & Cecelia Rain
Chet & Dawn Knous Clara Maag Beverly Miller Otterbein Lebanon Apple Jay Rake
Ryan Koehl Ralph & Marjorie Mack Brenda Miller Linda Ramirez
Mary Kohler Mackenzie Mackenzie Cathy Miller Residents William & Linda Ramsay
Charles & Mary Kokomoor Tiffany Maggard Diana Miller Otterbein Lebanon Madison Randolph
Yvonne Koleszar Donna Magula Fleetie Miller Garret & Paulette Rapp
Jessica Komon Michael & Kerry Manders Kathryn Miller Nightingale Residents Ashley Raths
Judy Mansky Otterbein Lebanon Red Hats Thomas & Deloris Ratliff
Otterbein Lebanon Thrush Barbara Rauschendorfer
Lynn Raver
Brianna Reed

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Vickie Reese Elisha Scott Candy Spencer LaTonya Taylor Florence Watkins
Stephen Reichley Maxwell Scott David & Karen Spengler Rebecca & James Taylor Harvey & Peggy Watkins
James Renfro Norma Seaman Casey Spicer Zona Taylor Robert Watkins
Nancy Retallick Latoya Seamster Mark Spitnale Catherine Teeter Tina Watkins
Howard & Lillie Reynolds Brian & Paula Sears Sue Spore Aster Tesfazghi Heather Watson
Kelsey Reynolds Dennis & Theresa Seewer Kevin Spotts Jennifer Tey Tausha Watson
Bonnie Rhodes Glenna M. Self Michael & Kathleen Spragg Richard & Connie Thiel Michelle Watt
Jamie Rhodes Madeline Sellers Wanda Sprague Emily Thoma Eugene & Joyce Watts
Meagan Richard Nancy Seng Donna Spray Adawnte Thomas James & Carol Waugh
Kahli Richards Samantha Sentle Lavonna Springer Heather Thomas Albert & Florence Wavle
Tracie Richardson Danielle Sentman Juliana Spurlock Steve & Jeanne Thomas Sandra Wearsch
Brenda Richmond Thomas & Judith Sevits Karen Stacy Joneishia Thomas Donald Webb
Bud & Carole Ridenour Larry & Jacki Shackelford Steven Staker Leona Thomas Ronald & Pat Webb
Heather Riede Jacki Shackelford Patty Stammler Lillie Thomas Jonathan & Anne Weisblatt
Joy Riedl Katherine Shaffer Tiffany Stark Vernita Thompson Peggy Wells
Winifred Riley Rashell Shallenbarger Marissa Starks Richard Thompson Phyllis Wells
Abigail Ritter Cathy Shammo Michael & Anjanette Stautberg David & Virginia Thompson Ron & Lynn Wells
Thelma Robbins Ruth Shanower Marian Stayancho Devan Thompson Angela Welter
Amanda Roberts Rachel Sharp Diane Steen Ronald & Victoria Thompson Joan Wendell
Ronald & Barbara Roberts Tiffany Sharp Leah Stein Wanda Thompson Teresa Wenning
Traci Roberts Iryna Shats Evonne Stephenson Betsy Thrush Ruth Werling
Heather & Amanda Brittany Shaw Rev. Barbara Stephens-Rich Nancy Ticherich Thomas West
Rodenborg Nancy Shaw William & Lu Ann Stevenson Doris Tobin William & Beth Wexler
Martin & Arita Roderer Misty Sheeks-Mejri Joseph K. Still, Jr. Rusty & Donna Tobin Harley White
Emi Rogers Nancy Shepherd Orvie Stirn Toledo Molding & Die Stephen White
Michelle Rogers Sanford & Jamie Shew Lori Stitely Cameron Tolliver Traci White
Savanna Rohne Darlene Shipman Virginia Stiver Judy Tonui Kimberly Whited
Bonita Roman Marylou Shoemaker Robert & Margaret Stivers Joan Topp Jennifer Whitehead
Dr. & Mrs. Melvyn Roquemore Teresa Shoemaker Sarah Stogsdill Ashyia Totten Kashina Whitmore
Micaela Rosales Veronica Shouse Deidra Stone Leon & Elsie Townsend Caitlyn Wilburn
Elvis Rosario Linda Shrader-Finfrock Laura Stone Lois Travillion Nancy Wilburn
Joyce & Robert Roth Mike & Tracy Shugar Harold & Ina Stork Brianna Traylor Jacob Wilder
Tori Roth Jerry & Alice Sielschott Howard & Mona Stork Roberta Trentman Helen Willett
Stephanie Rowe Kenneth & Judy Sigler Kevin & Barbara Strait Sonia Triana-Reyes Candice Williams
Neva Rowen Cheri Singer Vickie Strassberg Taylor Tribbey Dawn Williams
Richard & Judith Royalty Bess Slachta Maryann Straub Tomica Triblet Esther Williams
Amanda Rudd Kimberly Slaton Laura Stridsberg TriHealth Diabetes & Eugene Williams
Kaylee Ruiz John & Cassie Slone James & Janet Stroh Isabel Williams
Terrence & Terrence E. Russell Felisha Smalley Nancy Stroh Nutrition Center Jina Williams
Tyger Russell Allison Smith Ralph & Sandra Stropes Tasha Tubbs Mark & Mary Beth Williams
Shonia Russelle Amy Smith Barbara Stross Keyonna Tucker Melissa Williams
Peggy Ruter Carla Smith Angie Stryker Kierra Tucker Sarah Williams
Megan Sabolcik Denise Smith Ralph & Jane Stuckman Megan Tuckosh Tyler Williams
Stephanie Saeger Elizabeth Smith Jacyln Stueve Gail Turnau Amy Williamson
Tom & Judie Sagendorf Ieesha Smith Robin Sturdivant Sharon Turner Phipps Henry & Mary Willson
Gifty Sakyi Jerry & Kaye Smith Jessica Suggs India Turner Theresa Wilmoth
Jennifer Salisbury Michael Smith Jim & Mary Lou Sullenberger Rhonda Turner Kimberly Wilson
Mary Salter Olivia Smith Larry & Kathryn Summers Kassidy Tusing Lynne Wilson
Amanda Sam Rebecca Smith Peter & Dianne Sun Gary & Dianne Uhlenhake Marie Wilson
Angela Sanchez Savanna Smith Kari Sutphin Anne Ulmer Michelle Wilson
Michelle Sander Sterling & Georgianna Smith Jasmin Sutton Steffany Utley Shannon Wind
Charlotte Sarpong Steven Smith Siarra Sutton VA In-Patient Evaluation Wanda Windbigler-Clark
Gerald Saunders Tiffany Smith Lindsey Swanger Joy Wininger
Dr. Jack Savage Timyota Smith Jennifer Swanson Center Jeffrey & Leslye Winkle
Vickie Sawyer Whitney Smith Sharon Swartz Cindy Valentine Jennifer Wolf
Roger & Thelma Scarborough William & Sally Smith Sheila Swartz Jason Valtinson Christine Wolfer
Kenneth & Phyllis Schemmel Kimberly Snell Charles & Andrea Sweeting Barbara Vance Teresa Wolgamot-Couch
Harry & Stephanie Schipper Lois Ann Snider Edward & Florence Swiderski Scott VanDeWater Lawrence & Lois Wood
Donald & Shirley Schleucher Doug & Debbie Snyder David B. Swoap Alyssa VanDyke Harvey & Helen Wooddell
John & Carol Schlosser Eugene & Lorena Snyder Daria Tabor Deborah VanHise Samyrah Woodley
Richard & Kay Schmenk Haley Snyder Charles & Linda Talbot Parker Vaughan Charlene Woods
David & Marie Schneider Gladys Sowa Matilda Tantoh Kendra Vehorn Ebony Woods
Bernard & Marilyn Schroer Monica Sowards Ewing & Alma Taulbee Hoshiana Vindas Laura Woods
Earl & Evelyn Schulte Bruce & Teresa Sparhawk Jennifer Taurone Pamela Vink Sharon Woods
Jessica Schulte Esther Speck Candace Taylor Mike & Eloise Vogel Alyssa Woodward
Alexis Ray & Jean Speck Janisha Taylor Ralph & Susan Vonderhaar Erica Wray
Casey Scott Terry Speck Keona Taylor Daniel & Nancy Voss Emma Wright
Chelsea Vredeevoogd Harold Wright
Wagarville Community David & Susan Wulliman
Methodist Church Ellen Wyman
Tobin Wagoner Joanne Wynn
Tawana Waite Matthew Wyse
Amanda Waldman Ashley Wysong
Kenyatta Walker Priscilla Wytrwal
Violette Wallen Jacqueline Yenke
Tia M. Walls Anne Young
Mary Jo Walton Johnesha Young
Sherry Walton Tira Young
AnnMarie Ward Crystal ZaGara
Dawson & Helen Ward Cheryl Zappe
Mary Ward Mallory Zdrojewski
Molly Ward Brittany Zenner
James & Marilyn Warner Sylvia Ziegaus
Larry & Sue Warner
Floyd & Wanda Warren
Lee Warren
Tanesha Warren
Leo & Carolyn Wasserman

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

“Mom was in such a better place when we “I so appreciate the ministry
found Otterbein. She was kept safe and clean in of Otterbein! Giving feels
beautiful surroundings, was well nourished, had good, and It’s good to
her medical needs quickly diagnosed and treated know that I can support the
ministry, and do something
and was mentally and physically stimulated nice for myself as well.”
according to her abilities. She was appreciated for
Bobbie Axe
her sense of humor and sweet temperament and
was tenderly and patiently cared for when she Barb Dalrymple and Marie Bowman were happy to make
became unable to do things for herself. For this a donation to help improve the beauty of the apartment
lounge. They even went shopping with Otterbein North
reason, when she passed away, we chose to ask Shore partners to pick out the new furniture. “We had such
loved ones to send a donation to the Otterbein a lovely day looking at new furniture, trying it out and
just laughing and talking. It was extra special when the
ministry in lieu of flowers.” furniture arrived and we were able to enjoy it together.”
The Uhrig Family
Barb Dalrymple
“I was raised with the thought that it is better to give than to
receive. Coming from a family of 12 children I was blessed with
plenty of food and our needs met. When I became a partner at
Otterbein in 1977 and heard about the program for partners
to contribute to benevolent care, I wanted to be a part of it and
bless those who live here and need a little help.”

Anna Justus

“We have been graced by the
love and support of many

people throughout our lives. It is
important to us to be able to help

support others.”
Joe & Karen Borst

“Otterbein Cridersville has cared for Neil, Betsy’s
dad, brother and sister-in-law and Neil’s cousin
and aunt. We were raised to understand the
responsibility to support the things we believe in.
We have a responsibility to give back and support
Otterbein in thanks for the care they provide.”

Neil & Betsy Winget

“Otterbein is our last stop before Heaven! “I came from a family that owned a restaurant, so it
We joyfully support this ministry!” felt right at home to make a donation to upgrade the
Otterbein North Shore kitchen. I’m fortunate that my
Wes and Phyllis Schenck son, Joe, also a donor, visits me regularly. He knows
I’m safe and happy here, and was impressed with
Your Generosity Makes a Difference! the kitchen improvement. So much so, he offered to
upgrade his personal gift.”
Generous donors and volunteers are a vital part of the Otterbein family. They give of their
time, talent and treasure, living out the spirit of Otterbein every day! Ann Glasmire

Financial gifts help provide: “Otterbein has been a wonderful place for us! We
• Benevolent assistance for residents who can no longer pay the full cost of care have made many friends and are close to family.
• Specialized services for residents with Alzheimer’s and their family members We gladly support this ministry.”
• Innovative, multi-dimensional wellness programming
Plus, our many volunteers keep things humming at every Otterbein campus. Residents Tom & Carol Feldman
serve in countless ways—from teaching art classes to hosting events to delivering mail.
And we love the many adults and teens who brighten our communities by providing
companionship, office assistance, yard work and so much more.

Want to learn more?

513-933-5433 or otterbein.org/give-gift

You can mail a financial gift to Otterbein Charitable Gift Planning,
580 N. S.R. 741, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.

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One Otterbein. One Mission.
Many Locations.

78 3 Senior Lifestyle Communities
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80 1 Cridersville 3 North Shore 5 St. Marys
75 2 Lebanon 4 Portage Valley
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5 71 Small House Neighborhoods

12 11 77 6 Middletown 9 Springboro 12 Gahanna
70 7 Monclova 10 Maineville 13 Union Township
8 Perrysburg 11 New Albany 14 Loveland

71 Home Health Hospice

69 OHIO Regions served are signified by green shaded area. Counties served
include: Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Hamilton, Highland,
2 Montgomery, Preble and Warren.

14 10 Wellness Senior Services
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Services are provided to residents and the local community in proximity
to every Lifestyle Community.

We believe older persons should continue to seek a quality

of life that transcends shelter and medical care, and includes a sense of
purpose. At Otterbein we are driven to provide an optimal environment
with outstanding medical care, but also meaningful engagement
opportunities that contribute to holistic growth and overall well being.

SENIOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES

www.otterbein.org

Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices

Otterbein 1912