Oberholtzer named 'We Care' Employee of the month

BONNERS FERRY — Lumin Oberholtzer has been named the June recipient of the Boundary County Restorium’s Ray Olson "We Care" Employee of the Month award.

She was selected for the award by the residents she serves with a sunny smile and unfailingly polite manner, always working hard and seldom overlooking the minute details that make the difference between good and great service, Restorium officials said in announcing the award.

For earning the recognition, Lumin received $50 from the Friends of the Restorium, which hosts the award, a commemorative plaque from the Restorium Resident's Council, a $30 gift certificate to the Springs Restaurant from the Kootenai River Inn and a bouquet of fresh flowers from BeeHaven Flower Farm.

Ray Stanley Olson and his wife, Hazel, were long-time residents of the restorium, where they found a home filled with loving, caring people. He stayed on after she passed, remaining active, planting the garden that produced fresh vegetables for the kitchen and beautiful flowers for residents and staff alike to enjoy.

Before his passing Jan. 23, 2016, he established the "We Care" award to recognize the wonderful staff members who contribute so much to making the Community Restorium such a warm and welcoming home.