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  Gene began serving on the board in 1965 and is one of many people instrumental in the success of Valley Home over the years. Gene succeeded his father, George A. Beito, on the board. George passed away earlier in 1965.
  
  "Fortunately, the board strong-armed me [into serving]," said Gene, who then laughed. He seriously added that Valley Home is important to the community.
  Gene retired from the board in February due to ill health. He resides at the Thief River Care Center.
  Gene's wife, Gretchen, has been selected by the board to serve the remainder of his term, which expires in 2014.
  "It's an honor to be asked," Gretchen said. Stating she has visited Valley Home over the years to see relatives and friends, she noted she wants Valley Home to be the best it can be.
  Administrator Lynn Geller said Valley Home appreciates the Beito family and continuing their relationship.
  Gretchen is among nine people who serve on the board. They include Tom Harlow, chairperson; John Tofte, vice chairperson; Dr. Ben Sayler, treasurer; Marlene Beedy, secretary; Sharon Russell; Clyde Christensen; Harry Sjulson; and Richard Jorde.
  Most of them, like Gene, have served on the board for many years. Clyde, in particular, is also part of a family with a long history of serving on the Valley Home Board. He succeeded his father, Waldie, on the board.
  "We have all these people with all this history and who have seen all the changes at Valley Home, so it's nice that they're continuing to serve," Lynn said.
  Gene, former president and chairman of Northern State Bank, saw many changes while serving on the Valley Home Board. At the time that he joined the board, Valley Home had moved two years earlier to its current location near the intersection of Highway 32 and Arnold Avenue. Gene and Gretchen recalled attending the grand opening of the new Valley Home facility with his parents 48 years ago. (In the past, it was located in the former Central Hotel near the intersection of Fourth Street and Horace Avenue. The Heritage Center now sits at that location.)
  At the time that Gene joined the board, Valley Home was operating as a nondenominational boarding care home with a capacity for 67 residents living in double-occupancy rooms. A new addition was constructed in 1969, providing an additional 31 double-occupancy rooms, a dining area, a library, and a larger activity room and lounge.
  In 2004, Valley Home began converting to an assisted living facility. By July 2005, the conversion was completed and all of the rooms are now private with their own bathrooms. That same year, construction began on an assisted living memory care unit with a capacity for 24 residents. The memory care unit officially opened in March 2006. Serving individuals age 62 and older in early to mid-stages of dementia, the memory care unit is independent from the rest of the facility with the exception of food service. The entire facility can house a maximum of 92 residents.
  About four years ago, Valley Home began updating portions of the building. Lynn said staff and the board wanted to make the building more homey for residents. Each wing was updated as money was available. The front entrance and lobby were remodeled. thief river falls online

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Gene began serving on the board in 1965 and is one of many people instrumental in the success of Valley Home over the years. Gene succeeded his father, George A. Beito, on the board. George passed away earlier in 1965.<br /><br /> "Fortunately, the board strong-armed me [into serving]," said Gene, who then laughed. He seriously added that Valley Home is important to the community.<br /> Gene retired from the board in February due to ill health. He resides at the Thief River Care Center.<br /> Gene's wife, Gretchen, has been selected by the board to serve the remainder of his term, which expires in 2014.<br /> "It's an honor to be asked," Gretchen said. Stating she has visited Valley Home over the years to see relatives and friends, she noted she wants Valley Home to be the best it can be.<br /> Administrator Lynn Geller said Valley Home appreciates the Beito family and continuing their relationship.<br /> Gretchen is among nine people who serve on the board. They include Tom Harlow, chairperson; John Tofte, vice chairperson; Dr. Ben Sayler, treasurer; Marlene Beedy, secretary; Sharon Russell; Clyde Christensen; Harry Sjulson; and Richard Jorde.<br /> Most of them, like Gene, have served on the board for many years. Clyde, in particular, is also part of a family with a long history of serving on the Valley Home Board. He succeeded his father, Waldie, on the board.<br /> "We have all these people with all this history and who have seen all the changes at Valley Home, so it's nice that they're continuing to serve," Lynn said.<br /> Gene, former president and chairman of Northern State Bank, saw many changes while serving on the Valley Home Board. At the time that he joined the board, Valley Home had moved two years earlier to its current location near the intersection of Highway 32 and Arnold Avenue. Gene and Gretchen recalled attending the grand opening of the new Valley Home facility with his parents 48 years ago. (In the past, it was located in the former Central Hotel near the intersection of Fourth Street and Horace Avenue. The Heritage Center now sits at that location.)<br /> At the time that Gene joined the board, Valley Home was operating as a nondenominational boarding care home with a capacity for 67 residents living in double-occupancy rooms. A new addition was constructed in 1969, providing an additional 31 double-occupancy rooms, a dining area, a library, and a larger activity room and lounge.<br /> In 2004, Valley Home began converting to an assisted living facility. By July 2005, the conversion was completed and all of the rooms are now private with their own bathrooms. That same year, construction began on an assisted living memory care unit with a capacity for 24 residents. The memory care unit officially opened in March 2006. Serving individuals age 62 and older in early to mid-stages of dementia, the memory care unit is independent from the rest of the facility with the exception of food service. The entire facility can house a maximum of 92 residents.<br /> About four years ago, Valley Home began updating portions of the building. Lynn said staff and the board wanted to make the building more homey for residents. Each wing was updated as money was available. The front entrance and lobby were remodeled. <a href="http://www.thiefriverfallsonline.com/" rel="nofollow">thief river falls online</a></div>

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