STEPHANIE HUNT EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Stephanie started working at Rinehardt Injury Attorneys in 2014 as the receptionist and intake coordinator. For the last several years, Stephanie has been serving our clients as a case manager. In that role, Stephanie guides our clients through the treatment phase of the claim process and prepares the documentation needed to get the best settlement possible. Stephanie is a fierce advocate for the clients she serves! On top of all that, Stephanie always takes a leadership role in planning our community outreach and giveaways, staff parties, and team building, and she always helps to arrange the staff holiday photo.
Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Torta
Need a quick and easy appetizer to take to a holiday party? This cheese torta (fancy name for cheese ball) is a make-ahead crowd-pleaser. Serve it with crackers, toasted baguette slices, and/or vegetables.
After reading this month’s cover article, Stephanie pointed out that, in truth, sometimes it isn’t so easy to get a great firm photo. Sometimes we struggle with unpredictable Ohio weather or bad hair days. By the time the photo shoot is a wrap, we end up laughing at ourselves and getting some pretty funny blooper shots to be shared around the office our clients never see. Until now …
INGREDIENTS • 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened • 1 8-oz package herbed goat cheese, softened • 1 7-oz container
• 1 8-oz jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, well-drained and minced • 1/3 cup pine nuts (optional) • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Stephanie (far right) literally laughed out loud when she saw this photo!
Thank you, Stephanie, for all you do for our clients and our team!
prepared basil pesto (or make your own)
ANNA SHAFFER Anna Shaffer, a native of Lexington, Ohio, has been serving people with developmental disabilities for over 30 years. Most of that time, her role has been as an investigator with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and a forensic interviewer for victims of crime who are developmentally disabled. If there is an unexplained injury or an allegation of abuse or neglect of an individual with a developmental disability, the case will be assigned Inspiration Corner
DIRECTIONS
1. In a food processor, combine the softened cheeses or mix well by hand. 2. Line a 5-inch wide (at top) bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap into the bottom and sides of the bowl, leaving some overhang. 3. Spoon about half the cheese mixture into the bottom of the bowl and smooth with a spatula. Spoon the pesto over the cheese layer. Spread half the remaining cheese over the pesto, carefully smoothing the top. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, spreading evenly. Add the remaining cheese and smooth with a spatula. 4. Tap the bowl on the counter to tamp everything down and fold the plastic wrap over the top, adding additional plastic wrap if needed to cover. Refrigerate 6–8 hours. 5. Before serving, toast the optional pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally until golden brown. 6. When ready to serve, unwrap the plastic wrap from the top of the torta and invert onto a serving plate. Remove the bowl and plastic wrap. If using, press the toasted pine nuts around the bottom sides of the torta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Place veggies, crackers, or toasted baguette slices around the torta and serve!
to Anna to investigate and often to interview the victim. We are inspired by Anna’s steadfast compassion and tenacity in getting to the bottom of some very sad and difficult situations.
The job is definitely stressful, and Anna stays grounded and centered by running and doing yoga.
Anna says she is constantly amazed and humbled by the people she serves, whom she describes as the “strongest and most courageous people” she has ever known. Anna has always told her family and coworkers, “The day I am assigned an investigation or asked to interview a victim, and I am unmoved by the tragedy of the circumstances, is the day I will retire.” To date, thankfully for the community she serves, she is nowhere close to that point!
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