Village Voice:The Village Library has moved from the Garden Room to the exercise room on the lower level. The hours at the Tuff Village are from 9 to 11 a.m. the first and third Saturday morning of the month and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Come in and check out our selection of books available.Thursday, Sarah Feucht enjoyed her special meal. The menu consisted of barbecued ribs, peeled parsley potatoes, green beans, hot cinnamon applesauce and ice cream with strawberries.David Olson, 89, and a resident of Tuff Village died on Saturday. Funeral services were Wednesday at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church near Valley Springs with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alta, who also lives at Tuff Village and one son, Miles, of Colorado and one daughter Linda Elliott of Savage. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his family and friends.Tuff Home News: Tuff Memorial Home and Tuff Village are planning to publish and sell a cookbook. Recipes are wanted for the cookbook which will be sold at our Fall Bazaar in November. Open submissions accepted from tenants, residents, staff, family members and former staff members. Label recipe with your name. Submissions need to be in by May 31 to allow time for proofing and printing. Sample contents to include: appetizers, sauces, beverages, breads, rolls, pastries, meat, main dishes, soup, salads, vegetables, bars, cookies, cakes, desserts, pies and misc.National Nursing Home Week will be observed May 9 to May 15. The theme for this year is "Embracing Our Heritage." Events planned throughout the week include: Monday, May 10, German Day, 2:30 p.m. crowning of 2004 king and queen. Music by Loren Galles from Adrian. The day is dedicated to administration and chaplain. Attire, hats and ties. Tuesday, May 11, Norwegian Day, 2:30 p.m. Bible Study. The day is dedicated to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Attire, bright colors. Wednesday, May 12, Dutch Day, 1:30 p.m. Release balloons with the Hills Christian School children. Special treat, Ollie Bollen doughnuts by Nancy Van Wyhe. Dedicated to the dietary department. Attire, wear aprons. Thursday, May 13, Belgium Day, waffles served for breakfast, Spelling Bee/H-BC 5th grade program. "Things From Yesteryear" by Betty Mann. Dedicated to social workers and activity department. Attire, T-shirts, blue jeans and suspenders. Friday, May 14, All American Day, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Dedicated to the nursing department. Special patriotic program.Wednesday afternoon residents enjoyed a hat style show. Residents found it amazing the different kinds of hats we wear from time to time. Resident’s took part by wearing a hat or cap. A word search puzzle entitled "Hats Of A Lifetime" was also done by the residents. We would like to thank everyone who brought in hats.Two of our residents enjoyed their birthdays this week. Thelma Davis celebrated her 92nd birthday on April 28. She has been a resident of Tuff since 1998. Several of her friends helped her enjoy her special day. Henrietta Wassenaar celebrated her 81st birthday on May 1. There was a party in the afternoon in the dining room with the residents, family and friends treated to yellow cake and soft-serve ice cream. She has been a resident of Tuff since May 5, 2003. We wish Thelma and Henrietta a very Happy Birthday and hope they enjoyed their special day.Friday afternoon residents enjoyed the movie, "Cheaper by the Dozen" along with popcorn and pop.May 6 to May 12 is National Nurses Week. We would like to thank our professional nursing staff for their dedicated service.Opal Swanson, 91, and a resident of Tuff, died last Monday evening. Funeral services were Friday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills. Several beautiful bouquets of flowers were shared in her memory. Our sincere sympathy is extended to her family and friends.Congratulations, along with our very best wishes, to Harvey and Mary Reinke who observed their 64th wedding anniversary on April 30.