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Lori Glosser our MDS Coordinator at St. Francis Shares shares about the matriarch of their family, Betty, and her favourite role in life, being a mom! 

As we celebrate mothers this entire month we will be sharing different stories from our staff and community about their own mothers! Read our first story about Seeland Park resident Beth from her daughter Cheryl. 

Days on the farm spent shooting hoops in the multipurpose school-granary-basketball court with her brother, Karen Cranston Quick recalls that practice leads to a nearly perfect season in high school and a shot at going to State! 

Congratulations to St. Francis Manor employees Denise Cheney and Kory Probasco who have recently been promoted to Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, respectively. “We are pleased to have these two caring and compassionate nurses leading our nursing department,” commented Executive Administrator Dion Schrack.  

Can you imagine an entire river that is bright emerald green? Chicago’s tradition of dying the Chicago River for St. Patrick’s Day has been a longstanding tradition. Seeland Park resident June Watkins shares the story and what a treat it is to visit Chicago on the luckiest holiday of them all. 

As we enter March, Cyclone fans for life Rosie and Don Schrack Jr. recall their Annual weekend traveling to the Big 8 Tournament. From MVF (Most Valuable Fan) to pep rallies, they knew how to celebrate the madness. Enjoy some favorite Cyclone statistics from the tournament as well!

Aside from the recent cold burst to hit the south, can you imagine winters full of blossoms, oranges and lemons, a vegetable market, and a lovely view of mountains? These are just a few of Seeland Park resident Marilyn Strovers favorite things about snowbirding to Arizona each winter. 

What are some of your favorite Valentine's Day memories? Was there a special tradition or a certain year that is hard to forget? Seeland Park resident Joan Milburn takes us down memory lane (and no doubt we can relate to some of her memories!) recalling her traditions, memories and lots and lots of roses! 

Do you think you would miss the snow if you moved from Iowa? Read Seeland Park resident Jolene Jones's story about how she shared the Iowa snow with her family in Texas. It's sure to melt your heart. 

Thank you to the following employees who donated to the St. Francis Manor Foundation either by check or through payroll deduction during the calendar year 2020: Sammi Bryan, Kelly Burns, Tiffany Criswell, Lori Glosser, Betty Hammond, Kayla Lint, Vickie Miller, Dion Schrack, Shelley Schrack, Tim Stahl, Cindy Strobel, June Watkins, and two anonymous donors. Their generous donations totaling $13,465 were very much appreciated and benefited the Furniture, Gazebo, NuStep, PPE, Tree, Van, and Unrestricted Funds; as well as the Hammond Center for Assisted Living.