SPRING 2022
PIONEERCARE
FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL REPORT EDITION
Artful Resilience
Hope Springs Eternal One thing I appreciate most about PioneerCare is the spirit of optimism and generosity shared among people here. That optimism and generosity appears to go back to Pioneer’s founding days when a group of pastors and other community leaders chose the name “Pioneer” and signaled a new and better way of care within an altruistic, not-forprofit organization. While PioneerCare has weathered hard times, the people involved with the organization – leadership, employees, residents and their families, our sponsoring congregations – never gave up. And for that fact, we are still here. I sometimes wonder how it was that such an organization opened its doors to serve the community’s most vulnerable just one year before the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression of the 1930s. Shortly after that, they persisted through the years of World War II. How did they function through times of uncertainty and scarcity? The only explanation I can fathom is an abundance of optimism and generosity. Skipping ahead 90-plus years, we meet a baffling virus that stops the world in its tracks, separates us, and locks our doors. We’ve
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experienced upward surges that put us on our guard, and downward trends we took as the pandemic’s end. As it progressed, we learned more and adapted. Again, we’ve persisted through uncertainty and scarcity. People of Pioneer have adapted and continued to
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” – 2 Corinthians 4:18
serve the community’s needs. And thankfully, we’ve had the community’s faithful support. I see this persistence each morning in our management staff ’s daily Standup Meeting. More than a dozen of us open with prayer, update each other on anticipated business of the day, discuss the latest regulatory changes affecting our work, and collaborate on problem solving. I see this persistence in conversation with a terminally ill resident who, while peering out the window at deeply drifted snow, asks about the best outdoor spaces for him to sit and hear the
Steve Guttormson birds sing and enjoy the sun’s warmth during the coming spring and summer months. So, with that spirit of optimism and generosity, we plan for the spring and beyond. We plan for the future. Together, we’ll tackle new challenges. We’ll respond with new and better ways of providing care. We’ll celebrate our successes and moments of joy. Together, we’ll work towards sustaining the mission of Pioneer. Because when we’re together, with our trust in God, hope springs eternal. You are part of this optimism and generosity with your gift to PioneerCare Foundation. And for that, we thank you. Please turn to page 15 to learn more about giving options.
A Note from Nathan ofound sense d rebirth, I feel a pr an l wa ne re of e tim professionals begun! During this unity of healthcare m m co a ve ha Spring has officially to d ge rs in need. PioneerCare is privile to answering God’s call to care for othe n. tio ca ifi at gr n io an ever. d of miss ginnings now more th dicated to service, an be de w e ar ne o d an wh g, rs rin ee sp nt need uctural and volu d vaccines, deep str years, it seems like we an o tw ng st sti pa te e of es n th tio ter Af g, the adop g inflation. lockdowns, reopenin availability, and risin e rc fo rk wo to We have experienced e du continue to lower occupancies n and can see how we tio za ni ga or r ou workforce shortages, ss ways to meet ges, I look acro novate and find new in d an t en Despite these challen rim pe ex e , and opportunity. W provide hope, healing r the first time in s 1 million seniors. Fo unting for 20% ha w no people’s needs. ta so ne in M , history rsing homes, acco For the first time in sisted living and nu as in bs jo en op 00 ,0 history, there are 23 and Medicaid. rce statewide. fo rk rs such as Medicare wo ye e th pa t of en m rn ve go comes from importance. Most of our funding ard landmark cy are of paramount ca vo ad d an ice innesota has put forw vo M r in n sio es ake of pr Therefore, ou g d assisted livin e bonuses and to m The nursing home an ng our legislators to go beyond one-tim wa l na ges r caregivers professio We are aski . ou ar y ye pa is n th ca n we io at so isl g leg munity. ndin toward permanent fu s that are vital to our state and our com more. ss re og pr t an fic ni sig reer st $5 per hour ble, professional ca rm care facilities at lea -te ng lo and promote honora in s er rk wo allow us to pay $16 per hour. islature This legislation will nursing assistant is d fie rti ce a r lus. We need our leg fo rp ge su wa on lli ian bi ed 0 m t $1 s en te’ sta The curr nursing homes. ld investment of the r assisted living and fo m ra This will require a bo og pr id ica ed overall surplus. ion to the state’s M ere 6% of the state’s to allocate $700 mill m a is smusson and k as r ou t, lo like a esentative Jordan Ra pr Re t ac nt co to While it may sound ng ing permanent wage ld you be willi I have a request. Wou lk to them about the importance of fund all of us. ey need to hear from tsen and ta Th ig br s? ee ge In oy ll pl Bi em r e to m na Se g ho experiences personal stories and ted living and nursin ur sis as yo r em ou r th ll fo s Te se n. ea io at incr ofessional es for contact inform w important our pr m ho na em eir th th e th gl wi oo e G ar y rmanent s. Sh Simpl sisted living service to get care locally. Pe as is d it an nt e rta m po ho g im in w rs with nu Explain ho st we have, and to family and friends. to retain the very be ed ne we at caregivers are to your wh is s balance. ful wage increase homes hangs in the g in rs nu d an g funding for meaning in liv ound our mission, e future of assisted ll do so by uniting ar wi we d an e, m co recruit new talent. Th er challenges to ov ty of life and There will always be ide the highest quali ov pr to ge ed pl r ou and by renewing re possible. wise and highest quality of ca leadership team for d an ds ar bo r ou to th strong Thank you sionals who serve wi es of pr e th all to t, o supports us careful managemen to the community wh d an ts, ar he ft so d hands an es and beyond. through our church In Christ,
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FOUNDATIONS
Awakening the Inner
“I was inspired!” Just one of many reactions from The Kaddatz was awarded a $52,000 Arts Access participants when I visited an art class in session at Grant by the Minnesota State Arts board in January of Pioneer Pointe. Others commented, “I didn’t know I had 2020. Almost immediately, the program was paused at any artist in me,” and “I never knew I had this in me!” times and adapted to accommodate pandemic-related Here’s how it all began. The idea for the artistrestrictions. Amanda Callahan, the Kaddatz’s education in-residence program came about in a conversation coordinator, led workshops early in the program. She also between Steve Guttormson, Director of PioneerCare designed and implemented a competitive, nation-wide Foundation, and Klara Beck, then director of the application process to select artists who would participate. Kaddatz Galleries in downtown In developing the program, they also Fergus Falls. received some technical assistance The program was designed to from Springboard for the Arts in bring a visiting artist into the living Fergus Falls. settings to lead participation in weekly Without further ado, let’s meet art workshops with residents. The artist the artists! Elyse Krista Mische began provides the art instruction in each her residence on November 1, 2021. location – PioneerCare Center, “I was connected to the Kaddatz Pioneer Cottages and Pioneer Pointe – Galleries through following them on adapting the activities based on each social media,” explained Elyse Krista, resident’s interests and abilities. To take “and when I saw this opportunity, it one step further, the artist lives in an I knew it was literally my dream apartment at Pioneer Pointe during residency. I was taking a course about their residency and is encouraged to art leisure activities and the therapeutic Artist Elyse-Krista Mische is from immerse themselves socially. The artist Appleton, Wisconsin effect they have. Older adults participates in other activities, dines experience losses of various kinds regularly with tenants at Pioneer Pointe, and agrees and art has been something that helps; art allows them to a three-month residency. an outlet to find a different and new purpose. It’s just a “It’s important for people of all ages to feel different way to look at the world they are currently in.” empowered to express themselves in creative and Elyse Krista found herself the perfect fit with the meaningful ways,” tenants and residents. “I so appreciate the way they’ve said Steve Guttormson. embraced me,” she said, “and included me in some “It’s also important hilarious conversations and told me all about themselves to sometimes be an and their families. It’s been such fun to attend things with active participant them like exercise class, bingo, and even happy hour! rather than an They want to know me, too. They ask a lot of questions, observer.” and they tell me they are proud of what I’ve achieved.
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“A true artist is not one who
Artist
By Mary Dolan
I found out how important education was to them, and Design programs. I think that’s why they like to come to art class, because “While at Ohio they are never done learning.” University, I met Elyse Krista said this residence definitely gave an artist,” he explained, her more real-life experience. “I saw people living “and I thought her work was amazing. each day, coping with little losses along the way,” She asked about my future plans, explaining that she said, “and some of these losses can change your she was moving to Philly. So, I moved to Philly, too! identity a bit. I think that’s why it’s so important to I found it a tough city, one where you had to learn to come together with others and have survive and thrive. That experience experiences that highlight your taught me the work ethic it took to current personhood.” break the mold of success.” Elyse Krista completed her Jeff began to apply for various residency at the end of January. artist residencies when he received “I am going to miss all of these new an email from Amanda at the friends so much,” she said with a Kaddatz Galleries in Fergus Falls. bright smile, “and I know there will “Here was this email that provided me be a lot of letter writing between us! the opportunity to a paying position I learned again that we have so many for what I do,” he said, “and that’s different lives and that we should be art! I looked so forward to this chance accepting and curious about them. to get away from the city for some Life is challenging and beautiful. peace and quiet; a place to focus I think art highlights that; it unites on my art making.” Artist Jeff Rivers is from people. I am so very grateful for As is the norm, the people Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this experience!” residing in Pioneer’s living settings Next up, let’s meet Jeff Rivers, our second resident opened their arms to their new resident artist. artist who joined the neighborhood at Pioneer Pointe “Everyone was so welcoming,” said Jeff. “The tenants in February. Jeff always knew he had an interest in art, at Pioneer Pointe regularly leave treats and gifts outside even though he first thought he would go to law school my apartment. They’ve really made me feel like part and eventually have a career in politics. “I guess I always of their neighborhood.” knew I had a rea interest in art,” said Jeff, “and I knew Jeff ’s art classes with participants are focused on in my heart I always wanted to make my own art. the idea of memory. “We’ve worked through art to break I didn’t want to just read about artists or talk about down the idea of memory,” he said, “and we created art artists; I wanted to BE an artist.” about the memory of an important person, an important Jeff attended Ohio University and George place, and a favorite object.” Washington University, enrolling in Art History and continued on the next page
is inspired, but one who inspires others.” – Salvador Dali
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Participants in Jeff ’s workshops and classes are learning they can do things with art they never thought possible. “I’m not surprised at what these people can do, because they have the ability through confidence, and I hope I’ve encouraged them to know we all have the ability to do whatever we set our mind to,” explained Jeff. The Kaddatz leadership was excited about Jeff’s vision to highlight the importance of memory in his time as resident artist. “Memory can be difficult for people this age,” said Jeff, “and I wanted my art to fire a memory for them. I wanted to communicate with them regarding those memories and share not just their art but share each other. Memory creates such a beautiful domino effect. It brings people together. I think it always has, and always will.” Participants who attend the workshops vary from week to week, but the response is always the same; they enjoy each other’s company and conversations, and are surprised and pleased by what they can accomplish with their art.
When asked about the experience, one responded, “I can refinish furniture and I can sew, but art? I’ve never had anyone teach me to do this. I so look forward to this class every week!” Muriel remarked on the cardboard sculptures they made. Ardis especially liked the collage she created, made from strips of magazine, finished with her own words layered on top. Bill loved the folk birds and Lois especially remembered working with clay to make pencil holders and candy dishes. Ruth said it was a challenge, but she was certainly up for more and Lois said it’s exciting to see what they can all achieve. “I never thought of myself as an artist,” said Carolyn, “but every week, I surprise myself. I think we all do!” It seems there has been enough inspiration to go around during this Artist in Residency program at Pioneer; and with inspiration comes joy. We leave you with one final quote from one of our Pioneer artists: “I created this little bird,” she said proudly as she held it tightly to her chest, “and this little bird makes my heart feel better.”
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The PioneerCare Artist in Residency program is a partnership between PioneerCare and the Kaddatz Galleries in Fergus Falls.
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On the cover: At Christmas time, an artist at Pioneer shares her latest creation. Art class photos by Elyse-Krista Mische.
MEMORIES IN MUSIC “I’ve been affiliated with Pioneer for a very long The next event Carol recalled was the dedication time,” said Carol Andstrom, who recently moved into of the grand piano. “The musical dedication of this piano PioneerCare Center. Carol and her mother Dorothy were was dedicated to my mother, Dorothy,” she said. “It was always well known in musical circles, especially at a lovely tribute to her, to all the things she did at Pioneer. Bethlehem Lutheran Church and PioneerCare in Fergus It was such a rewarding experience to be a part of that.” Falls. Carol and Dorothy lent their piano and organ talents Carol remembers a life filled with music. “I played playing for church services, weddings, funerals, and at Bethlehem Lutheran Church for more than 30 years,” many special events and dedications at Pioneer. she remembered. “I know I taught piano lessons to over “Music has always been in my blood,” said Carol, 50 students. You might recognize some of those names, “and I guess I began taking piano lessons when I was five. like Steve Guttormson and Nathan Johnson from I took lessons for 13 years from Mrs. Marjorie VanDyken. Pioneer! I played at Sunday services at Pioneer and for Carol’s mother Dorothy was her organ instructor. countless special events. My mother and I so enjoyed “I remember the first time I played the organ for an event, playing for the residents over the years!” my mother told me we had two places where we needed Even though Carol is a very accomplished musician, an accompanist. Mother told me I could either play for she recalled a musical blunder that still make her chuckle. someone to sing or I could play for a funeral. I chose the “I was playing for a service Pastor Harry was in charge funeral and I remember it being held at the old Augustana of,” she recalled, “and we had a little keyboard at the Lutheran Church downtown, which is now the Augustana Homestead Cottage. Pastor Harry wanted me to play The Apartments. That was back in 1956.” Lord’s Prayer and I accidently hit the rhythmic selection Carol and Dorothy played both piano and organ on the keyboard! It was a very different rendition of the for Pioneer beginning in the early 1980’s when pastor piece, but I finished it anyway!” Lauren Youngdale was Chaplain. “Mother played at Pioneer Carol looks back on her life and hears music. when pastor Harry Olson was Chaplain, too,” she said, “Music has definitely been my life,” she recalled, “as I was “and I have played alongside five different Pioneer part of a very musical family. All the things Mother and Chaplains over the years.” I were able play for together is definitely a highlight. “In 1986, they had a dedication to the parlor lobby It was especially hard after Mother passed away. We at Pioneer Home,” explained Carol. “I remember it well. had done everything together, including living together I sang ‘Bless This House’ and Mother accompanied me. for all those years. Those are precious memories!” In 1987, there was a dedication of the chapel piano. Carol’s mother Dorothy became a resident of Mother and I played a piano and organ duet. We used PioneerCare when she was 85. Carol only recently became a to play so many lovely duets resident, too. “I just celebrated my Dorothy and Carol Andstrom at PioneerCare in 1971 together. Another event was the 81st birthday and I felt so good dedication of the social room going to live at PioneerCare,” said and an electronic organ in Carol, “because it felt like home. 1989, and once again Mother I’ve been acquainted with Pioneer and I teamed up to play the for so many years and I’ve appreorgan and piano prelude.” ciated what they do so much.”
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ANNUAL REPORT ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS 300
2021 2020
250
257 255 256
2019 217
2018
200
195
2017 166
150
147
160 155
132
100
DISCHARGES 300
50
250
58
50
57
54
38
31
2019
23
2018
200
0
64
2021 2020
228
221
46
44
261
229 229
2017
Short Stay150
Long Term Care
Housing with Services
144
109
100
108 92
92 72
71
78
75
64
50
55 52 37 20
0
Pioneer Link
102
Death
Home
Other LTC
13
19 21 16 10
Hospital
Disconnects
DISCHARGES
DISCHARGES
Hospital
6%
300
16%
2021
Home Death
2021
2020
250
Other Long Term Care
31%
261
2019 2018
200
228
47%
221
229 229
2017
150
144 109
100 72
108 92
92 71
102
78
50
75
64
55 52 37 20
0
Death
Home
Other LTC
13
19 21 16 10
Hospital
8
6%
Hospital
Disconnects
2018
MILLIONS
8
2017
6 4
*
2
* 0
Care Center
Cottages
Pointe
REVENUE
Link
OTP/Provider Relief *Provider Relief/Misc
REVENUE
12
*2021
10
Otter Tail Power
6%
MILLIONS
8
*2020
Provider Relief/Misc
14%
2%
2019
Link
2021
Pointe
59%
19%
2018
Cottages Care Center
2017
PAYER MIX
6 8
4
7 6 MILLIONS
2
5
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
*
4
*
3
0
2
Care Center
1 0
Cottages
Pointe
Medicare
Medicaid
Link Private Pay
OTP/Provider Relief *Provider Relief/Misc
PAYER MIX
PAYER MIX 14%
Private Pay Medicaid Medicare
42%
8
2021
7
2020
MILLIONS
6 5 4
2019 2018
2021 44%
2%
Provider Relief/Misc
14%
Otter Tail Power Link
6%
Pointe
2017
59% 19%
Cottages Care Center
3 2 1 0
Medicare
Medicaid
Private Pay
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PioneerCare by the Numbers
Valuing Volunteers The gift of time is priceless within PioneerCare’s living settings. Since the beginning, volunteers have been essential to everything from daily activities to strategic governance. Volunteer opportunities have been limited in recent years because of pandemic restrictions. Yet together, a handful of volunteers provided 800 collective hours of service to Pioneer in 2021. As restrictions ease, Pioneer will again depend on volunteer engagement by assisting residents attend worship, participating in activities, staffing the Auxiliary’s Dragonfly gift shop, and more. PioneerCare also tracks individual lifetime hours and this year, we recognize four who have reached past the 1,000-hour milestone.
Here is a quick look at some key statistics regarding activity at PioneerCare in 2021. The accompanying charts provide additional data about people served in each setting.
Historical 501c3 = Not-for-profit corporation status 10/07/1928 = Date PioneerCare opened its doors 1988 = PioneerCare Foundation was formed
Governance & Volunteerism 5 = Sponsor ELCA congregations 10 = Corporate board members 12 = Auxiliary board members 11 = Foundation board members 9 = Delegates from sponsor congregations
Financial $16.5 Million = Total PioneerCare operating revenue in 2021 $139,338 = Total funds received by PioneerCare Foundation in 2021
Operational Kathy Butler 1,126.75 Ardis Searles 1,012.50 Lois Stinogel 1,539.75 Norma Worden 1,872
105 = Beds in PioneerCare Center 52 = Beds at Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls 18 = Beds at Pioneer Cottages in Breckenridge 44 = Apartments at Pioneer Pointe 1,050 = People served by PioneerLink in 2021
Chaplaincy 234 = Scheduled Worship Services 338 = Scheduled Devotions & Bible Studies
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Auxiliary Update 2021 was another year of thinking outside the box! Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we continued to meet monthly at Grace Methodist church until June. We were then able to start meeting at PioneerCare. The Auxiliary gave scholarships of $625 each to four students studying in the medical field. We designated funds for the activity department to buy card tables for residents to use in their rooms. We provided Valentine’s Day ice cream cakes for residents & staff at PioneerCare Center as well as the Cottages and Pioneer Pointe. Sadly, we couldn’t come in and serve. We had our Ole & Lena’s Pizza fundraiser in the parking lot of the Century 21 Atwood real estate office. Auxiliary members were involved in the Lake Region Run by staffing the snack table at the finish line. The fall state volunteer conference was virtual.
In December, we had an inhouse resident/shopping day with just our gift shop. We served lefsa and krumkake. I think the residents enjoyed the treats more than shopping. But the staff appreciated purchasing gifts through payroll deduction even though some say we are Lois Stinogel, President little hard on their paychecks! 2022 will be another year of thinking outside the box. The Dragonfly Gift Shop is becoming a reality! All this is continuing to stretch us. Thanks to all who have hung in there. Everyone is needed!
Lillian Saure Nursing Scholars
Carol Pocta, scholarship committee member for the PioneerCare Auxiliary, with Steven Wohlenhaus. Steven is pursuing his nursing degree at M State – Fergus Falls.
PioneerCare Auxiliary last fall awarded scholarships to four students planning for nursing careers. Recipients of the Lillian Saure Nursing Scholarship in 2021 included Sarah Hess, Grace Lider, Janelle Sampson, and Steven Wohlenhaus. Hess, Lider, and Wohlenhaus are current employees with PioneerCare. Sampson is a surgical technician at Lake Region Healthcare. Each year, the Auxiliary invites students to apply for scholarship funding, with an application deadline of May 15. Eligible applicants include PioneerCare employees and members of the greater community. Those interested may contact PioneerCare Human Resources for complete details or download and print an application from Pioneer’s website at www.pioneercare.org/careers/scholarships-training
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Leadership Sponsoring Church Delegates Augustana Lutheran – Mary Ann Goese Bethlehem Lutheran – David & Tudy Nycklemoe First Lutheran – Dale & Jody Hanson Hope Lutheran – Mary Arntson, Lyle Hoxtell Zion Lutheran – JoAnn Berg, Sheila Martinson Sponsoring Church Senior Pastors Augustana Lutheran – Amy Kelly, Pastoral Intern Bethlehem Lutheran – Loren Mellum First Lutheran – Tiffany Sundeen, Interim Hope Lutheran – Ali Haugerud Zion Lutheran – Chris Eldredge
Administration & Senior Staff Leadership Ann Boutwell, Housing Director – Pioneer Cottages Brad Bushinger, Environmental Services Director Sara Collins, Finance Director Patti Fandrich, Human Resources Director Steve Guttormson, Marketing & Development Director Sara Hage, Director – PioneerLink Nathan Johnson, Chief Executive Officer Marie Tysdal, Housing Director – Pioneer Pointe Krehl Stringer, Chaplain Sara Watkins, Care Center Administrator
Department Heads / Key Contacts Kristen Anderson, Infection Preventionist Michelle Brendmoen, Activities Coordinator Jill Fjestad, Dietitian Mary Fry, Director of Nursing Danette Hall, Director of Culinary Services Katie Hunter, Staff Development Megan Johnson, Nurse Care Coordinator: Pioneer Pointe Linda Lee, Health Information Manager Lori Olson, Nurse Care Coordinator – Pioneer Cottages Elizabeth Pederson, Social Services
Spirit of Advocacy Congratulations to PioneerCare CEO, Nathan Johnson, recipient of this year’s Spirit of Advocacy Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. Nathan was presented the award at the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute at St. Paul in February. The Spirit of Advocacy award is given to an individual or organization who makes outstanding contributions to advocacy on behalf of aging Minnesotans and the people who provide them with care in long-term care and senior living settings. In 2015, Nathan drew statewide attention for lending his voice to influence legislation, significantly boosting wages for employees working in long term care. Nathan’s ongoing work supports increased investment by the State of Minnesota to provide permanent wage increases, rebuilding our workforce and ensuring sustained access to care for aging adults. Nathan is on the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors where he currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer.
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Kari Thurlow, LeadingAge Minnesota (LAM) President & CEO; Dan Dixon, Guardian Angels Senior Services CEO; Nathan Johnson, PioneerCare CEO; and Barb Klick, LeadingAge Minnesota Board Chairperson at LAM Institute in St. Paul.
25+ Years with Pioneer
Career longevity is honored and celebrated at PioneerCare. We’re fortunate to have an elite group of employees who remain solid and steady every day, no matter what. Six individuals who hold a combined history of more than 224 years and have remained loyal to the mission of Pioneer for more than 25 years include:
26 30 39 41 44 44 Brad Bushinger
YEARS Linda Lee
YEARS
Cynthia Hanson
YEARS
Debbie Smith
30 YEARS Debbie Smith
YEARS
CAREER MILESTONES
Sandy Cordie
In January, PioneerCare celebrated individuals who passed notable career milestone anniversaries for 2021 as follows:
YEARS Donna Solin
YEARS
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PioneerCare Foundation thanks all who made a difference by donating between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization and donations are tax deductible.
Pamela Johnson Verna Johnson Ruth Karst Marcia Kawecki Marcia Kraut Kristi Lausch Arnold Levsen Bud & Linda Mellon Paul & Sandy Nelson Barb Neuleib Lucia Orcutt Tom & Cynthia Peterson PioneerCare Auxiliary Ann Plourde Dick & Ginny Portmann Curt & Ann Rotto David & Laurie Strom Joan Tester Robert & Renee Thomas Dan & Sandi Thorson Brad & Kari Tollerson
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Patti & Cletus Fandrich Hope Lutheran Foundation Lyle Hoxtell Sue Jensen Charles & Judy Klaers Barb Lorsung Paul & Mary Beth Lundeen Dean & Beth Monke Garnet Muehlhausen Guy & Pam Olson Jack & Sandy Pearson Pickett & Demuth, Ltd. Duane & Carol Pocta
Tom & Pat Kingston Rosalie Knapp Renee Korda Buzz & Ann Lundeen Bill & Amy Marfell George & Ann Mathison Donna Quam Donavan & Renae Rasmusson Robert & Susanne Ronning Gary & Sharon Spies Rud & Timmy Wasson Richard & Judy Werner Zion Lutheran Church $5,000 or More Anonymous The Lundeen Foundation Dorothy & Gene Porter Family Fund Beverly Richter In Memory Of
Ben & Peggy Underwood
Gifts were made in 2021 to honor the memory of the following family members, loved ones, and friends of PioneerCare who have gone before us:
Sara Watkins
Andy Anderson
David & Mary Quello Hans & Rachel Ronnevik LaRae Stebe
Mary Ann Anderson $1,000 to $4,999
Phyllis Anderson
American Federal Bank
Dorothy Andstrom
Marilyn & Tom Breckenridge
Bob Block
How to Donate Joe Christenson Russell Duncan Del & Verla Ehlke Marion Erlandson Rita Fitz Loretta Giesen Ham & Marion Gillespie Gordon Goese Morris Heggen Marjorie Iverson Donna Johnson Jerry Johnson Jim Johnson
Now more than ever, we appreciate those who are counted among our friends, standing with us to serve the most vulnerable people in our community. Together, we engage in the mission of PioneerCare through monetary support. PioneerCare Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization accepting outright contributions, planned gifts, memorial or honorary donations, and legacy gifts to support and enhance life at PioneerCare. You can help with your gift towards the PioneerCare Foundation’s Greatest Need Fund, Chaplaincy Program Fund, Resident Activities and Programming Fund, Pioneer Cottages Memory Care Fund, or Pioneer Pointe Fund. Or visit with us about a specific vision you would like to support.
Evelyn Kidder Renee Lindahl David F. Lundeen Edward D. Lundeen Ione I. Lundeen Victor G. Lundeen Mel & Dorothy Mathison
Donate by Mail to: PioneerCare Foundation Attention: Steve Guttormson 1131 Mabelle Avenue S Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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Helen Pederson Stanley Quam Birdelle Saurer Don Searles Fred Smith Karen Soby Barbara Underwood Jordan F. Watson Shirley Williams Lauren Youngdale In Honor Of Caring Employees of Pioneer
Supporting Active Arts With grant support from the Minnesota State Arts Board expiring, the PioneerCare Artist in Residency program described in this issue of Foundations is scheduled to conclude in June. While this program has been popular, PioneerCare cannot support it without alternative funding. You can help provide active arts opportunities such as this by donating to the PioneerCare Foundation and designating your gift to the Resident Activities and Programming Fund.
Becky & Brian Wing
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PioneerCare Pioneer Home, Inc. 1131 Mabelle Avenue South Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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PIONEERcare Corporate Board Lowell Brenna Suzanne Demuth Bonnie Denzel, Vice Chairperson Joe Ellig Janet Freeman Dean Monke, Secretary John Sethre Brandi Sillerud, Treasurer Brad Tollerson, Chairperson Peggy Underwood
Foundation Board Leslie Flugstad Janel Fredericksen Bruce Gerhardson Lorri Holt, Vice Chairperson Tom Kingston Patricia Lindholm Paul Nelson Pamela Olson, Secretary Renae Rasmusson Hans Ronnevik, Chairperson David Strom
Auxiliary Board Honey Anderson Jean Blondeau Elle Habberstad Jackie Klinnert Barb Lorsung Joyce Nerdahl Carol Pocta, Secretary Pamela Schroeder Ardis Searles Lois Stinogel, President Donna Toso, Treasurer Norma Worden Julie Erlandson, Staff Auxiliary Liaison
Foundations is a publication of the Pioneer Foundation to inform friends, supporters and stakeholders of PioneerCare. For questions, comments, or address corrections, please contact Steve Guttormson, Foundation Director, at 218.998.1501 or email steveg@pioneercare.org. Mary Dolan and Steve Guttormson, Editors; and Beth Hagemeister, Graphic Design. PioneerCare is an equal opportunity employer and provider.