Pulsations Summer 2012

PULSATIONS

A Healthy Dose of News from Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Honoring its promise of growth, Sanford Bemidji builds new Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center PAGE 2 2012: Year of the Nurse

Welcome Five New Physicians

Sanford’s Guardian Angels

Summer 2012

Altering Our Course for a Better Tomorrow

By Paul Hanson, President Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

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anford Health of Northern Minnesota is an emerging organization that is not afraid to challenge the traditional role of a “rural” hospital. We have accepted the added responsibility of regional provider as part of our elevated commitment to the residents of northern Minnesota.

With Sanford Health behind our team of physicians and staff, we are willing and able to meet the challenges we face on a local, state and national level. We do so with the recognition that success is a moving target. Technology that is new, innovative and revolutionary today, may not meet the needs of our patients tomorrow. Balancing the introduction of cutting edge technology with financial stewardship to meet the expectations of our patients and physicians is a challenge that we embrace.

For Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, the services we have identified as contributing most to sustainable growth include orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiovascular and cancer services. Our mission-driven services such as emergency and obstetrical care are still very much part of our base and investing in our staff and physicians is critical in our approach to enhancing the patient experience.

During the next twelve months, Sanford will honor its promise of growth in Bemidji. Today, a new orthopedics and sports medicine clinic large enough to accommodate six providers is being built.

A dedicated cardiovascular lab will be introduced in the “heart” of our hospital and will accommodate up to four medical providers and a projected 660 procedures during its first year of operation. Our introduction and implementation of

Calendar of Events

View all of our events online at www.bemidji.sanfordhealth.org

August 14 • 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

August 15 • 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

BOOKS ARE FUN BOOK SALE Sanford Bemidji Medical Center east lobby August 23 • 9:30 a.m.

Volunteer Orientation Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Education Center Call Kari at (218) 333-5654

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August 24 • 12 noon SEMINAR: Estate Planning with Life Insurance Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Education Center Presented by Dave Moffett, CLU, ChFC; Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network RSVP by August 20 to (218) 333-5505 August 30 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

August 31 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

BLOOD DRIVE Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Education Center Call (218) 333-5552 to register or register online at mbc.org

the da Vinci Surgical System, medical robotic technology, will be accomplished by early 2013. These initiatives and continued physician recruitment efforts demonstrate our commitment to meeting the expectations of our patients.

Future healthcare opportunities in the region depend on our ability to thoughtfully invest in both our human and capital resources. Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota will evaluate the potential for expanding into new specialties, while constantly assessing and improving its existing services.

The responsibility to maintain a diligent watch on advances in healthcare with the goal of making what may once have seemed impossible a reality will be achieved through our collaboration with our physicians, employees and those that we serve.

August - September September 13 • 5 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Education Center September 18 • 3:30 p.m.

Volunteer Orientation Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Education Center Call Kari at (218) 333-5654 September 10, 17, 24 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Sanford Bemidji Medical Center To register, call (218) 333-5578 or e-mail education-BEM@sanfordhealth.org

Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota Celebrates Nursing

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t is a year of celebration and recognition at Sanford Health: 2012 is the Year of the Nurse. It is an opportunity for the Sanford family and its patients to lift up the humble heroes who serve as the heart and soul of our organization and honor those that rise up, above and beyond their calling, who leave a lasting legacy of exceptional care for future generations.

“We have an outstanding nursing staff who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care for patients,” stated Shirley Heintz, Chief Nursing Officer at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota (SHNM). “The nurses at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota have a passion for their patients and providing exceptional, progressive care.”

At a recent All Aglow celebration, SHNM presented four different awards for seven deserving individuals. The 2012 nursing award recipients are: The 2012 Innovation Award was awarded to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center 2nd floor nurses Sherry Russell, RN, Audrey Martin, RN, and Stacy Thistle, RN, for their work on TCAB (Transforming Care at the Bedside). The focus of TCAB is to improve clinical outcomes and quality of care. Together, they have led this initiative with the 2nd floor nursing staff and implemented significant changes around providing patient-centered care.

The 2012 Rising Star Award recognizes nurses in their first two years of practice. This award was presented to Megan Gross, RN, 3rd floor Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Megan naturally connects with patients and their families. She is eager to learn and displays commitment not only to her personal growth, but that of others, believing there is always something new to learn.

Dr. Rod Will, Internal Medicine, Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic, received the 2012 Friend of Nursing Award.

This award recognizes an individual who has helped the profession of nursing. Dr. Will role models trusting relationships in his interdisciplinary approach to patient care. He is affirming, accepting, encouraging and committed to the growth of nurses.

The 2012 Florence Nightingale Award recognizes nurses who, through strength of character, commitment and competence, contribute to the evolution of the nursing practice. Two individuals were lifted up with the 2012 Florence Nightingale Award, Mary Miller, LPN, Director of Regional Clinics and Clinical Informatics Operations, and Cheryl Rowlette, RN, Clinic Administration. Mary supervises clinics that spread from Walker to Kelliher. She is passionate and courageous, always wearing a smile for her co-workers and patients. Cheryl has the ability to see humor in any situation. She is a master of negotiation. A co-worker states, “Cheryl is the most memorable person in my life.”

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Welcome New Physicians Meet the newest faces of the Sanford Bemidji medical staff

Arndt Braaten, MD

Emergency Medicine

Prior to becoming a family medicine physician, Dr. Braaten was a pastor in Illinois and studied theology. He attended seminaries in Germany and St. Paul, MN. Dr. Braaten received his medical degree from the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Chicago, IL. In 1994, he enrolled into the University of Illinois, School of Public Health, Chicago, IL, as a research assistant in epidemiology. From 2000 to 2003, Dr. Braaten pursued a family practice residency at University of Illinois Chicago Advocate Illinois Masonic, Chicago, all the while volunteering at the Advocate Health System’s Office of Community Relations.

In 2003, he began a family medicine practice at St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic (SMDC), Deer River, MN, and traveled to Cameroon from 2007 to 2009 where he was named Associate Director for SMDC within the Cameroon Medical Exchange Program. In 2009, Dr. Braaten became Vice President of the Cameroon Healthcare Development Program in Duluth. He joined Sanford Bemidji Medical Center’s Emergency Department full time in January 2012.

Daniel Louvar, MD

Dr. Braaten is an emergency medicine doctor at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Kidney Services

Dr. Louvar is originally from Hinckley, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, School of Medicine (U of M) in 2002 and completed an internal medicine residency at the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, MN, in 2005. In 2009, he completed a nephrology fellowship at the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension of the U of M and the Division of Nephrology at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. During that time, he also earned a master’s in clinical research at the U of M School of Public Health.

Dr. Louvar is a nephrology/kidney services doctor at Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic.

Dr. Louvar comes to Bemidji from Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, as the Medical Director of Sanford Bemidji’s Dialysis Center. Previously, he held the position of medical director for Home Dialysis of Fargo, the Dialysis Center in Morris, ND, as well as the Dialysis Center in Bemidji.

Dr. Louvar is married and has three children. He enjoys the outdoors and travelling with friends and family.

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Jayan Nair, MD

Hematology/Medical Oncology

Dr. Nair is originally from India where he attended medical school and obtained his doctorate in 1996 from the University of Kerala, Alapuzza, India. He completed three internal medicine residencies, the first in New Delhi, India, where he graduated in 2002, the second at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, graduating in 2006, and the third at the University of Florida, Gainesville, completed in 2009.

June 2012, Dr. Nair completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and joins Dr. Mohamed Hussein at the Sanford Bemidji Hematology/Oncology Department.

Dr. Nair is married and has two young children.

Dr. Nair is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Sanford Bemidji 1705 Clinic.

Esther Potti, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Potti is originally from India where she obtained a degree in medicine and surgery at the University of Health Sciences, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India. She followed with an internship at the King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam and graduated in 1991. In 1993, Dr. Potti obtained a diploma in anesthesiology also at Andhra Medical College.

By July 2005, Dr. Potti moved to the United States and graduated from a residency at Regions Family Practice and Community Medicine in St Paul, MN. Since then she has been practicing as a family medicine physician and medical director at Sanford Bagley.

Dr. Potti is a family medicine doctor at Sanford Bagley.

Andre Spence, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Andre Spence is a native of Jamaica. Dr. Spence attended the University of the West Indies and graduated in 1992 with a degree in natural sciences. He attended medical school at the same university and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.

From 2003 to 2006, Dr. Spence practiced as a medical officer (internal medicine) for the Department of Medicine at St. Anne’s Bay Hospital in Jamaica. He moved to the United States in 1995 and pursued his residency at the Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY, where he graduated in 2009. Currently, Dr. Spence practices internal medicine at Sanford Bagley.

Dr. Spence is an internal medicine doctor at Sanford Bagley.

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Sanford Bemidji Hospitalist Program

Upon admission to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, there’s an excellent chance you will be seen by a hospitalist. Many primary care physicians rely on hospitalists to care for their patients when they visit emergency rooms or are admitted to the hospital.

What is a hospitalist?

A hospitalist is a hospital-based physician who specializes in all aspects of a patient’s care, from the time of admission through discharge. Their time is devoted solely to caring for patients in the hospital. Hospitalists examine, evaluate, order tests, prescribe medications and follow the patients’ recovery process.

Can a hospitalist order x-rays and other tests?

Yes. Hospitalists manage and coordinate a patient’s entire hospitalization, including ordering diagnostic tests and establishing a treatment plan. Hospitalists are familiar with key departments and individuals within the hospital, allowing for prompt connections with other healthcare personnel and services.

Are hospitalists on call?

A hospitalist is in the hospital at all times so they are able to respond immediately to emergencies. The hospitalist’s availability also contributes to improved communication with family members for routine questions, post discharge planning and emergencies.

What about my regular doctor?

The hospitalist communicates with your primary physician. Your physician is notified of your hospitalization and information regarding your stay is sent to him or her at discharge. If you do not have a regular doctor, a hospitalist will discuss this with you during your stay and a plan for follow-up after discharge will be established.

The Sanford Bemidji Hospitalist Team

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Sreyoshi Dey, MD

Hashim Mumtaz, MD

Chalermkiat Thanasawat, MD

Joe Corser, MD Aditi Gupta, MD

Nelson Kazie, MD Unnikrishnan Thampy, MD

Mohan Vupadhyayula, MD

Somendra Vaishnav, MD

Sanford Bagley A Welcome Addition to the Family

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his past February, Clearwater Health Services in Bagley, MN, merged with Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, forming Sanford Bagley.

“The transition to the Sanford family has been a positive one. The ability to utilize resources, corporately as well as locally, has allowed us to create a better work environment for our staff, as well as a better place for the members of the community to come and receive top-notch care,” said Kirby Johnson, Sanford Bagley administrator. “The knowledge and resources the staff at Sanford Bemidji shares ensures operational effectiveness and progress towards creating the best care setting for our patients.”

Sanford Bagley includes Sanford Bagley Medical Center and the attached Sanford Bagley Clinic, Sanford Bagley Ambulance Service and Sanford Bagley Clearbrook Clinic. Sanford Bagley has a total of seven clinicians and over 80 staff.

Esther Potti, MD Family Medicine Sanford Bagley Medical Director

Andre Spence, MD Internal Medicine

David Pecora, PA-C Family Medicine

Bonnie Eck, NP-C Family Medicine

Michele Schoenborn, NP-C Family Medicine

Patti Lokken, NP-C Family Medicine

Brenda Wolf, NP-C Family Medicine

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Board of Directors

Who is your

Guardian Angel?

Sanford

Health is committed to being the best place for patients to receive care and we work hard to make every patient’s experience a positive one. This commitment is recognized when patients describe how their experience at Sanford was enhanced by the care provided by staff.

The Guardian Angel Program gives people the opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional care received by themselves or a loved one by recognizing a staff member that made a difference in their care.

At the same time, they are helping to support the work of Sanford Health in our efforts to provide the best healthcare possible for our community and region.

Are you looking for a unique way to thank a special staff member at Sanford who has helped you? You may say thanks by making a financial gift to Sanford in his or her name as part of the Sanford Health Foundation’s Guardian Angel Program. Your Guardian Angel will receive a beautiful angel pin to wear proudly in recognition of your donation. To recognize your Guardian Angel, please call the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota at (218) 333-5515 or visit bemidji.sanfordhealth.org.

www.bemidji.sanfordhealth.org

Rod Will, MD, Chair Pete Aube Jason Caron, MD Dan DeKrey, MD Mark Dwyer, MD Paul Hanson Kari Howe Glen Lindseth Mary Marchel Bruce Meade Becky Nelson Steve Rogness Judy Roy Dean Thompson

Sanford Health VISION

Improving the human condition through exceptional care, innovation and discovery.

Sanford Health MISSION Dedicated to the work of health and healing.

Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota VISION

By January 2014, Sanford Health will be northern Minnesota’s premier regional, innovative, rural healthcare delivery organization.

is a publication of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota. Advice offered in this publication is provided for informational/educational purposes only and is not intended for the purpose of diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment and/or advice contained in this publication. If you would like to receive through direct mail, contact (218) 333-5654.

Providing the highest level of care is important to us and we welcome your comments. Please feel free to contact our Patient Relations Department at (218) 333-5996 or provide feedback through our Web site at bemidji.sanfordhealth.org.

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Annual Report Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota

Digital Mammograpy: W OM EN

The fight against breast cancer

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HEADLINES: Letter from the Foundation Chair pg 10 Volunteer Committees pg 11 Legacy Society pg 12

Honors Society pg 13 Business Investors in Health pg 15 Endowment Grant pg 15

Partners in Health Cornerstone Club Hospice

pg 16 pg 18 pg 19

Stronger Together!

Bob Fitzgerald, Chair Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota

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thank all of our Foundation volunteers and

donors listed on the pages that follow to let them know how much their time and support is appreciated. Their generosity in the name of quality healthcare in our region creates a healing environment that will continue to make a difference in people’s lives. This personal commitment was incredibly valuable over the past year and has allowed us to reach our

goal for the Foundation’s digital mammography project. These contributions directly benefit many of our families, friends and neighbors to save lives in the fight against breast cancer.

As we move forward, this commitment to care for one another will fuel a lifetime of care in our community…for we truly are Stronger Together!

Digital Mammography Each year in the U.S., more than 20,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Last year, Sanford Bemidji advanced the fight against this disease by installing new digital mammography systems in both the clinic and hospital. Generous gifts to the Foundation helped make this technology possible for our loved ones in the community.

A story of hope and healing

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hroughout Patience Anderson’s life she has had health issues that have brought her from her home in Walker to Bemidji for medical care and services. In January of 2011, Patience went in for a routine mammogram which revealed cancer in her right breast. Over the course of six months, Patience received both radiation and chemotherapy treatments from Dr. John Bollinger and Dr. Homayoon Shahidi at Sanford Bemidji.

After the completion of her cancer treatment, Patience and her husband, Roger, planned a trip to Mexico to celebrate. Prior to leaving on vacation, Patience scheduled her follow-up mammogram hoping to receive a clean bill of health.

Prior to her screening Sanford staff explained the new digital mammogram equipment. Patience drew both comfort and peace of mind knowing that the scans could be viewed immediately.

She remembered what it was like waiting to find out what her results were the year prior and how agonizing it was “not knowing.”

This time things were different – within an hour, the test came back. The scan on her right breast, the one they had found cancer in a year ago, looked good - but they were detecting some abnormalities in her other breast.

As you can imagine, it is hard for anyone to find out that they might have breast cancer. But having

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just finished cancer treatment - Patience was even more frightened. Her stress and worry were greatly relieved when Sanford was able to schedule her for a diagnostic digital mammogram at the hospital immediately. Within an hour she received the results – it wasn’t cancer.

Patience had tears of joy that filled her at that moment.

She was grateful for the compassion and comfort she found in the staff and physicians at Sanford.

“I have always had good things to say about Sanford Bemidji – I can’t say I’ve always wanted to be there, but I’ve always had an outstanding experience. I’ve been treated by excellent physicians close to home and been given comfort by staff who have seen me through some of the hardest battles of my life,” said Patience.

Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota Volunteer Committees The Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota is proud to recognize these amazing individuals who give freely of their time and talents. Because of their service, the Foundation enjoys continued success in fulfilling its mission to support and promote healthcare services for our local community.

Foundation Board Paul Andreas Ryan and Jean Baer Jim Bensen Eileen Bretschneider Kevin Cease Penny Echternach Paul Hanson Carolyn Hegland Bonnie Jevning Pat Kelly Bob Fitzgerald, Chair Kaci Mrazek Jennifer Sanford Janna Schiltz Jim Thompson Scott Turn Melissa Vacek Sylvia Wildgen

Foundation Executive Director Penny Echternach

Administrative Assistant Cindi Pederson

Annual Support

Carolyn Hegland, Co-Chair Bonnie Jevning, Co-Chair Judy Lamon De Larson Alice Lindgren Kell Lovell John Ostrem Judy Porter Dianne Sizer Ellen Sovick Alice Thompson Shawn VanAntwerpen Allen Zutz

Business Relations

Bill Batchelder Paul Diehl Kellie Dixon Sheila Dockendorf Nate Haskell Ashley Hull Scott Kurtzweg Kirk Malkowski Jim Thompson Scott Turn, Co-Chair Melissa Vacek, Co-Chair

Community Relations

Kathy Burger Kevin Cease, Co-Chair Jim Ghostley Kari Gregg Kathy Hruby Pat Kelly, Co-Chair Dick and Linda Klovstad Andrea Lewis Mike Mohler Barb Mountain Barb Treat Shannon Westhoff

Employee Foundation

Paul Andreas, Co-Chair Pat Bartels Aaron Barthorpe Stacy Baumgart Tanya Budreau Heather Bullington Marianne Cable Chris Carter Jim Gildersleeve Kari Knudson Sarah Lehman Mary L. Miller Kaci Mrazek, Co-Chair Catherine Niskanen Rolan Ohnstad Cindi Pederson Christina Pennel Phyllis Saga Duane Sand Jane Storlie Jodi Walker-O’Beirne

Endowment Grants

Deb Allison Vince Beyl Cathy Hedstrom Sky Jager Jennifer Sanford, Chair Janna Schiltz, Vice Chair Rebecca Snyder Paul Welle

Major Gifts

Jeremy Fayette Bob Fitzgerald Gary Johnson Russ Moen Sylvia Wildgen, Chair

Planned Gifts

Jim Bensen, Chair Eileen Bretschneider Sue Dearholt Ryan Kieson Barb Smith Dennis Zeto

Special Gifts

Ryan and Jean Baer, Co-Chairs Sally Corser Jon and Beth Duncan Harriet Gordon Paige Hanson Ken and Kari Howe Ilene Johanneson Gary Johnson

www.bemidji.sanfordhealth.org

Legacy Society Legacy Society members contribute to the Foundation through planned giving.

We are grateful to those below who have included the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota in their giving plans.

Nancy Ehlen Fund of Central Minnesota Community Foundation Jim and Jo Hanko Betty Murray Howard and Darlene Schultz Jared and Penny Echternach The Estate of Bill and Jessie Baer The Estate of Marie Bishop

The Estate of Art Breen The Estate of Dorothy Breen The Estate of Rebecca Eggers The Estate of Eva Lind The Estate of Father Keough Patnode The Estate of Leojean Rosaaen The Estate of Laverne Stephens

Tools and tips to leave a lasting legacy

Potential Benefits of Planned Gifts

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he term “planned giving” refers to charitable gifts that require some planning before they are made to your favorite charity. Planned gifts are popular because there are many tools and techniques that can provide valuable benefits. To make this happen, a team of your attorney, accountant and financial planner can give you options that best meet your individual needs. The following are the basics to get you started.

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• Increase current income for you or others

Bequests in a will are the most popular type of planned gift. Bequests reduce the size of your taxable estate while helping your favorite charity. You can leave a specific dollar amount, piece of property or a percentage of your estate after making provisions for family and friends.

• Reduce income tax

Stocks and publicly traded securities are easy to give and offer great tax advantages. You can transfer the stock to your charity electronically through your broker or gift a signed stock certificate.

• Avoid capital gains tax • Pass assets to family at a reduced tax cost • Make significant donations to charity

Securities

Tangible Personal Property

Perhaps you own certain pieces of art, antiques or other collectibles of value that you might be willing to contribute.

Many items of tangible personal property make suitable charitable gifts. Consult the charitable organization in advance of making this type of gift to be sure it can be accepted.

Real Estate

If you’ve owned your home or other real estate for a long time, no doubt it has increased in value significantly. What happens if you sell the property? The property’s appreciation is subject to capital gains tax upon completion of the sale. Before you sell your real estate, you might want to consider different options such as donating your property outright, placing it in a trust, retaining the use of it for life with it going to charity after or give it by will. All of these methods will enable you to enjoy personal financial benefits while supporting charity in a meaningful way.

Life Insurance

When you first bought a life insurance policy you had a purpose in mind—probably to help ensure the financial stability of your family should something happen to you or your spouse. Have your circumstances changed since then? Do you have life insurance policies that are no longer needed? You may either donate the life insurance policy or simply name a charity as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Retirement Plan Assets

Retirement accounts are often exposed to income taxes and estate taxes at a combined marginal rate that could rise to 65 percent or even higher on large taxable estates. Yet many of these taxes can be avoided or reduced through a carefully planned charitable gift.

Gifts that Give Back to You

There are several ways you can make an important future gift to charity while retaining, or in many cases increasing, the income you receive from the asset used to make the gift. For example, a Charitable Gift Annuity is a simple instrument that pays you an annuity for your lifetime, and that of another individual if desired, based upon your age(s) at the time of your gift. The remainder of the annuity then goes to the charity upon death. There are many types of charitable annuities so be sure to talk to your professional advisor about the best one for you.

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Honors Society The Honors Society recognizes individuals with cumulative giving of $10,000 or more to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota.

$200,000+

George W. Neilson Foundation First National Bank Bemidji Sanford Health Employees Wayne and Bev Thorson

North Country Business Products Peterson Sheet Metal Rod* and Ann Meredith-Will Joanne Torfin

$150,000 - $199,999

$10,000 - $24,999

Friends of Sanford Health

$100,000 - $149,999

Paul Bunyan Communications Bob and Jeanette Welle Joe and Jane Welle

$50,000 - $99,999

Icelandic Properties Lueken’s Foods, Inc. Ben and Miriam Miller Otter Tail Power Company Potlatch Corporation Margaret Welle

$25,000 - $49,999

Marv† and Winnifred† Anderson Bank Forward/Insure Forward Jim and Nancy Bensen Craig* and Wendy Boyer Mark* and Darice Dwyer Walt and June Fankhanel Ted† and Ardis Gillett Dick and Gloria Gregg Cy† and Jo† Hanko Jim and Jo Hanko Hanson Electric Paul* and Paige Hanson Shirley Heintz* and Mark Kennett Howard* and Mary Hoody Insurance Placement Services Ilene Johanneson Dave and Joy* Johnson Kraus-Anderson Construction McEachern Family Foundation Diana Bean, Trustee

Troy* and Becky Ament Kris* and Linda Anderson Anderson Fabrics, Inc. Roland* and Joni* Armstrong Pete and Alane Aube Jay and Lin Backstrom Carl and Terry Baer John Baer Ryan and Jean Baer Citizens State Bank-Midwest Bonnie Bailey* and Esther Covert Scott and Lynn Baird Dennis* and Diane Barrett Bill and Chris Baumgartner Rob* and Kari Belanger Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. Bemidji Medical Equipment Rhonda Bender* Kermit and Sandy Bensen Terry and Sherri Birkeland M. Fern Birnstihl† Marie Bishop† Al † and Leona Bontrager Max and Bev Boyer Herb* and Jana* Bromenshenkel Mark and Maryls Brown Ted and Kathy Burger Jason* and Angie Caron Ron and Carol Carpenter Denny Clemenson Joseph* and Sally* Corser John and Jan Cota Dean and Wendy Crotty Tom D’Albani and Jane Killgore* Joe and Michelle Dahlby Deerwood Bank Larry Diffley

Dennis and Susan Doeden Dondelinger GM Jon and Elizabeth Duncan Jared and Penny* Echternach Paul and Diane Eggebraaten Helen Eggert Nancy Ehlen Jim* and Linda Erickson John and Patsy Erickson Bob and Diane* Fitzgerald Fraternal Order of Eagles, Grand Forks Jim and Teresa Galloway Doug* and Louise Gish Frank and Marilyn Goodell Harriet Gordon Megan Gross* Karen Gurney Vic and Carol Hagstrom John and Jeanette Halcrow Cynthia* and David Haskin Steve and Jill Hill Doug and Reva Howe Ken and Kari Howe Tom and Kathy Hruby Gary* and Liz Johnson Jay and Jane Johnson Bruce and Marsha* Kaehne Bill and Pat Kelly Dick and Linda Klovstad Alan Korpi and Martha Nelson Norbord Minnesota, Inc. Frank and Diane Labadie Ryan* and Heidi Lee Glen and Theresa Lindseth Brian and Becky Livermore Joe and Janice Lueken Brent and Sara* Lusignan Tom and Marilyn Miller Mike and Darlene Moen Naylor Family William† and Dona Mae Naylor Naylor Electric Continued on next page

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Honors Society $10,000 - $24,999 continued Brad* and Nancy Neis Lisa Noreen* Dan* and Valerie Olson Gary and Cindi* Pederson Gloria Phelps Rod and De Pickett Private donors (3) Jon and Trish Quistgaard Regional Anesthesia Services Julie Reichert* Stephen and Pat Rogness Patrick Riley and Natalie Roholt* Susan K. Rutledge* Jack and Marie St. Martin

Chris* and Megan* St. Peter Jon and Anne Sand Joseph and Karen Savoie Bill* and Michele Shuler Lee and Mary Swanson Chet† and Helen Swedmark Dave and Nancy Swenson Doug and Lori Taylor TEAM Foundation Dean and Mary Ann Thompson Jerry and Jane Thompson Thomas and Alma Turney Dave* and Beth VanEngelenhoven Bob and Gwen Verchota

Rick and Nancy Vyskocil Thomas and Paulette Welle Wells Fargo Bank Bryan and Judy Westerman Josh and Lexie Wilde Sylvia Wildgen Ted and Mary Margaret Will Doug and Kim Williams Rob and DeAnn Zavoral † Deceased * Sanford Health Employee

Honoring a Labor of Love

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s a nurse at the hospital, Mimi Diffley loved working in healthcare. She thoroughly enjoyed caring for patients as well as her cherished close friendships with colleagues at work. Sadly, her career was cut short when she lost her battle with breast cancer in 2007.

After Mimi’s death, the Diffley family partnered with the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota to establish an employee scholarship endowment fund. Throughout her working years, Mimi juggled family, going back to school and working. It was important for the family to establish the fund to both provide scholarships to Sanford employees, like Mimi, who seek to further their career in healthcare and to honor her in a way that would be a lasting tribute.

Since its start, seventeen employees have received scholarships from this wonderful opportunity established by the Diffley family. Family gifts and donations from current employees continue to help the fund grow so even more and more employees can benefit in the future. Congratulations go to four employees who were awarded scholarships this year: Tiffanie Dugstad, Elizabeth Johnson, Elizabeth Engum and Kari Josefson.

For more information about this special fund, contact the Foundation office at (218) 333-5515.

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Business Investors in Health The Business Investors in Health club was established as a way to recognize cumulative giving from businesses that support local healthcare.

$1,000 - $4,999

Ace on the Lake AmeriPride Linen and Apparel Bemidji Bituminous Bemidji Design Center Bemidji Rotary Club Bemidji Woolen Mills Cass Lake Community Family Center Clarity Glass Classic Cuts Country Greenhouse Crown Property Management Diehl Project Management EAPC Architects and Engineers Enbridge, Inc. Frizzell Winter Associates Glass Doctor Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson Land O’ Lakes Wood Preserving Memorial Blood Centers Miller McDonald, Inc. Northwestern Surveying & Engineering Northwoods Landscape & Recreation

$10,000 +

Olson Schwartz Funeral Home Pamida Foundation Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Raphael’s Bakery and Café, Inc. Ross Lewis Sign Company WalMart Widseth Smith Nolting

$5,000 - $9,999

Century 21 Dickinson Realtors Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Bemidji Dairy Queen Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Bemidji Indian Harvest Specialtifoods Inc. JCPenney Company Knife River Materials Nei Bottling of Bemidji Noel’s Bottle Shop Pinnacle Publishing T & K Outdoors TransCanada Pipeline TruStar Federal Credit Union Valvoline Instant Oil

Anderson Fabrics, Inc. Bank Forward / Insure Forward Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. Bemidji Medical Equipment Citizens State Bank – Midwest Deerwood Bank Dondelinger Chevrolet-Buick First National Bank Bemidji Hanson Electric Icelandic Properties Insurance Placement Services Kraus-Anderson Construction Lueken’s Foods, Inc. Naylor Electric Norbord Minnesota, Inc. North Country Business Products Otter Tail Power Company Paul Bunyan Communications Peterson Sheet Metal Potlatch Corporation Regional Anesthesia Services TEAM Foundation Wells Fargo Bank

Community Health Endowment Grant

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he Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota Community Health Endowment Grant Program was established in 1996 with a gift of $1 million to the Foundation. Grants are awarded each year to area non-profit human service organizations whose programs impact critical health issues in our region. A committee comprising volunteer community members reviews grant applications, receives presentations from selected applicants and makes funding decisions. Since its inception, the Community Health Endowment Grant Program has given over $980,000 to area non-profit human service organizations from the investment earnings.

Over the past year, the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota Community Health Endowment Grant Committee awarded four grants for projects focusing on improving the health and well being of our community.

Recipients include Beltrami Area Service Collaborative, Northwoods Coalition for Family Safety, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota-Senior Nutrition and Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area.

(l-r): Penny Echternach, Foundation Executive Director; Rebecca Snyder, Coordinator for Beltrami Area Service Collaborative; Mary Olson, Executive Director for Northwoods Coalition for Family Safety; Darlene Morgenstern-Loch, Assistant Director for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota~Senior Nutrition; Leonore Potter, Former Executive Director for Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area; and Andrea Ohnstad, Executive Director for Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji Area.

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Partners in Health Partners in Health is an annual giving club to recognize community giving.

$1-$249

Jerry and Sandy Abbott Steve and Pat Addler Margie Andersen Kermit and Judy Anderson Arrow Printing Bruce Atwater Jeni Bardwell Dennis and Deb Bartz Marjory Beck Dick and Josie Beitzel Bemidji Appraisal Service Bemidji Lions Club June Bender Thomas Benson Norton and Carol Berg Joel and Kathryn Berglund Ron and Sharon Bergom David and Delphine Bergstrom Bernick’s Steve and Kristi Booth Matthew and Ashli Bowen Boyer Mechanical Carolyn Bratlien Alan Brew Dennis and Nancy Brovold Janet Brown Neil and Beverly Bryant June Buenger Phil Buhn Marv and Merrily Burmeister Victoria Butler Bruce and Trudi Campbell Raymond and Margaret Carlson Kari Carlson Don and Georgine Casement Kevin and Ann Cease Ed Chandler John and Linda Chattin Carol Close Wallace and Della Cluff Rick and Mickie Coe Robert and Lorena Cook Janice Dagen Dan and Beth DeKrey

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Veronica Powers Steve Quamme Kristina Ravnikar Kathryn Rentz Julie Ridlon Erlinda Riffle Wanda Robinson Sherry Russell Nicki St. Clair Kathy Sawa Connie Schmidt Ellie Schneider Margaret Schultz Joseph Schumm Christine Schummer Lori Schuver Lorrie Seitz Lisa Sharpe Sharon Shuster Brenda Smith Karen Smith Kasie Smith Kellen Smith Ken Smith Darlene Sollund Julie Souder Mary Sovde Michelle Spears Stephanie Spicer Ilene Stai Jenny Stern Erica Stevens Jane Storlie Danielle Strandlien Carin Sundbom Rebecca Sunderland Gloria Sundvall Rebecca Sundvall Erin Tatro Stacy Thistle Mary Thoreson Amy Tobey Susan Tomte Beverly Tonce Stephanie Tronnes Lace Tysver Danniel Verke Carol Walker Jodi Walker-O’Beirne Mary Wang Rita Weimann Teri Welte Erin Wichmann Taylor Wicks RiCae Wiese Dianne Wilson Melanie Wilson Tiffany Wiskur Sharon Wittner Jayme Yerbich Theda Yoder Kelly Zellmann

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Michelle Lanning Ryan Lee* Joan Leimbek-York Laureen Lene Andrea Lewis Kari Lewis Lisa Lindgren Vicky Lizakowski Christopher Lucia Carrie Lundy Sara Lusignan* Betsy Lyren Tracy Magoon Autumn Mahaffey Mary E. Mahle Michelle Malkowski Rita Malterud Bev Matson Cindy Mayer Gilles Mbo Sean McCroy Naomi McDonald Hayley McKeon Suzanne McLaurie Jane Miller Mary L. Miller Cheri Moos Kaci Mrazek Melinda Mrazek Stephanie Murray Sally M. Myers Kris Naig Cathy Nash Brad Neis* Melissa Nelson Kathy Newell Anita Norden Lisa Noreen* Cynthia Noren Annette Olson Dan Olson* Kathleen Olson LaRayne Olson Mary Olson Sandra Oustad Cheryl Palmer James Parks Cindi Pederson* Christina Pennel Marguerite Peterson Rolf Peterson Patricia Pick Marie Porter Andrea Prehn Del Preuss Diane Prince Christine Provencher Janice Puttbrese Brooke Quello John Rabel Susan Ramsrud Pam Redland David J. Reichert Julie Reichert* Teresa Rick LaMae Ritchie Erin Rizzi Helean Robertson Cindy Rockensock

Natalie Roholt* Patricia Rossbach Barry Royce Susan Rutledge* Chris St. Peter* Megan St. Peter* Phyllis Saga Duane Sand Linda Sandmeyer Roselyn SchroederMarden Sue Schumm Cheryl Schupbach Lavonne Schwartz Vicky Schwersinske Carol Sele Sarah Sherwood Bill Shuler* Linda Shutter Noralee Siems Madonna Smith Julie Smith Lynn Smolenski Kristi Smythe Steve Solien Tonya Stierlen Laree Strand Stacy Strand Denise Summerford Lori Sundbom Marilyn Sundrud Karla Svingen Julie Swedberg Joann Swiggum Shannon Tangen Kim Thebault Heidi Thomas Carolyn Thorson Kathy Tillemans Lief Tronnes John Truxton Quentin Utley David VanEngelenhoven* Mary Voss Patricia Wade Katherine Walters Lindsey Wangberg James Wagner Roselyn Ward Brande Weber Debi Wentzel Benjamin Weseloh Shannon Westhoff Doug Westrum Jeannette Wielenberg April Wilde Rod Will* Diane Williams Jessica Wilson Kathy Winger Nicole Wolkenhauer Larson Maggie Wolverton June Wynne Lindsy Yeung Dani Yuretich Brian Zacharias Cori Zorman * Also members of the Honors Society

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Honorariums

In memory of Britt Mattsson Boze Paul and Mary Lou Brandvik In honor of Dorothy Day Chet Swedmark’s 85th birthday Wesley and Leona Sondreal Anne Sand Willis and Ethel Sondreal In memory of Dorothy “Tootie” Brandon Tim Hughes In memory of Roger Bratlien In memory of Art Amundson Carolyn Bratlien Patsy Moen In memory of Margo Breitag In memory of Suzette Andersen Gary Breitag Lynn Matchett In memory of Jean Bromseth In memory of Don Anderson Marguerite Shofner Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Winnifred Anderson In memory of Florine Brune Nancy Erickson Gary and Donna Baltes In memory of Helen Conklin Bull Dick and Josie Beitzel Richard Bull Kermit and Sandy Bensen Kevin and Ann Cease In memory of Margaret Burke Marlene Dahl Anne Sand Dick and Ann Day In memory of Mildred Bystrom Hubert J. Denny Richard and Barbara Wennerlof Celine Graham In memory of Dean Carlblom Randall and Lin Gregg Willie and Arla Stittsworth Cindi Gross In memory of Betty Carr Jim and Becky Haskell Marjorie Evenson Zach and Jennifer Hazelton John and Sandra Herath In memory of Guy Carter, Sr. Hank Krigbaum Anne Sand Krigbaum & Jones, Ltd. In memory of Dorothy Clairmont Jane Miller Scotty Tesar Mary Lou Peters In memory of Dorothy Clore De Pickett Melvin and Dorothy Bahr Donald and Janet Pohl In memory of Gordon Close Richard Rude Carol Close Donald and Lynne Schon In memory of Edward Conway Ray and Celeste Shefland Diana Blake Lee and Mary Swanson Lorraine Conway Shirley Worth Gary Erickson In memory of Mary Antle Ardis Gillett Roy Antle Cindi Gross In memory of Maurice Ayotte John Schoenfelder Martha Ayotte Marguerite Shofner In memory of Jessie Baer Mike and Noralee Siems Helen Sorlie Elmo and Gail Skare In memory of Mabel Bahr In memory of Elron K. Cromwell ‘Bud’ Dorothy Boe Carol Bonde Jack Israelson In memory of Alton Crowser In memory of Donna Baker Bruce and Shirley Olson David Kane In memory of Anna Cumber In memory of Wanda Baltzell Richard Slinkman Patsy Moen In memory of Marie Devries In memory of Marc Barott Lee Duhamel Alfred and Adele Devlin Mary Siegmann In memory of Everett Beaulieu Irene Ross Jack Mattison Daniel and Susan Wavrin In memory of Bobby Beitzel In memory of Mimi Diffley Dick and Josie Beitzel Larry Diffley In memory of Lucille Berglund In memory of Larry Dow Diane Klasen Ann Bradley Patricia Dow In memory of Thomas Birk Dennis and Joy Buchholtz In memory of Zula Drotlew In memory of Barb Bjerke’s father Bob and Sharon Zarrett Frances Kiefer In memory of Peggy Dunlap Ardie Kolstad In memory of Dorothy Boe Bob and Edith Lindgren In memory of James Eisenrich Willie and Arla Stittsworth Cathy Schlagel In memory of Al Bontrager In memory of Mavis Eliason Willie and Arla Stittsworth Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Betty Boquist In memory of Donn Erickson Alfred Boquist Jeanne Erickson Allen and Marion Fox

Memorials

In memory of Orlando Erickson Irene Devries In memory of Gladys Erie Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Ruby Estabrooks Lisa Hill In memory of Robert “Bob” Evans James and Pat Barthorpe Billie Bauer Allen Benson Steve and Cynthia Gagnon LaVerne Olson In memory of Roberta Evans James and Pat Barthorpe Billie Bauer Allen Benson Steve and Cynthia Gagnon LaVerne Olson In memory of Shannon Fadness James Hatch In memory of Abe Fagerstrom Art Lee Robert and Mary Melchior In memory of Elaine Fenske Darlene Amundson In memory of Joy Glime Forte Patsy Moen In memory of Margaret ‘Peg’ Fulton William Fulton Lawrence and Elizabeth Novotney In memory of Wayne Fugleberg Robert and Janeine Green In memory of Bill Gesell Helene Gesell In memory of Ted Gillett James and Pat Barthorpe Willie and Arla Stittsworth Lee and Mary Swanson In memory of Glen Gitchel, Jr. Joann Froyd In memory of Charlotte Grimes Charles Austad Pat and Steve Boe Carol Grimes Donna Hegland Lynda and Eldon Leino Donald Niskanen Jim and Patsy Vickery In memory of Nestle E. Grimes, Jr. Carol Grimes In memory of Helen Grimm Joyce Kleven In memory of Isabella Gulsvig Doris Gulsvig In memory of Judi Hagle Janice Schuh In memory of Dorothy Halvorson Patrick Demarchi In memory of Josephine Hanko Roland and Joni Armstrong Linda Barkley Kermit and Sandy Bensen Jon and Barb Bergquist Terry and Sherri Birkeland John Bonderson Craig and Wendy Boyer Ted and Kathy Burger Ronald and Carol Carpenter Kevin and Ann Cease Dean and Wendy Crotty Dennis and Susan Dobbelstein Dennis and Susan Doeden

Mark and Darice Dwyer Gale and Lois Falk James and Connie Ghostley Robin Gullickson Ken and Kari Howe Ray and Bea Knodel Brian and Becky Livermore Naylor Family Raphael’s Bakery and Cafe Stephen and Pat Rogness Judy Roy Barbara Lee Schueppert Joanne Torfin Sylvia Wildgen In memory of Paul Hannem Patsy Moen In memory of Howard Harder, Sr. Marcella Harder In memory of Elaine J. Hazard Evan Hazard Jack and Sharon Israelson Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Eunice Hegland Lorraine Wubbels In memory of Ervin Heimark Matthew Brix Jeanette Buck Daniel and Kathleen Engstrom Elaine Heimark Dave and Monica Rittenhouse In memory of Paul Hein Bruce and Shirley Olson In memory of Lil Helgeson Pauline Holm In memory of Robert Hennebry Jack Israelson Marguerite Shofner In memory of James E. Herbison John Annexstad Dick and Ann Day First National Bank Bemidji William Hoffer Peter Jokiel Angeline Sande Greg Sande Terry Sande Michell Sellner Gerald A. Weber Ted Will In memory of Edith Herington Dean and Donnie Beattie Anne Sand In memory of Brenda Hines Edna Vang In memory of Mark Holter Verlie Geror In memory of Howard Hoody, Sr. James and Becky Haskell Marcella Harder In memory of Delores Hough Howard Lavigne Beverly Ossachuk In memory of Vivian Hovet Dean and Donna Beattie In memory of Esther Louise Hoyer Fred and Joyce Born In memory of Verna Hubbard Eagles Auxiliary Aerie #351 In memory of Mary Iverson Florence Koelsch In memory of Lowell Jevning and dad Bonnie Jevning

In memory of Emma Jewell Selma Becker In memory of Grace A. Johnson James and Gloria Bergherr Lenn Bergstrom Betty Bonjour Trudi Campbell Joyce Gladen Glen and Julia Hansen Robert and Eileen Hansen Ruth Hanson Greg and Tammy Harmon Daniel and Susan Jansen Lillian Johnson Richard and Betty Johnson Tina Johnson Duane and Patricia Kluzak Sharon Lembke Charles and Carol Miller Frank Neises Rita Nelson Agnette Oas Richard and Lynette Perrault Gloria Phelps Jon and Trish Quistgaard Donald and Jean Schmeckpeper Gary and Rebecca Schulze Ray and Celeste Shefland Roger and Linda Swenson Shawn VanAntwerpen Gerald A. Weber In memory of Lloyd Johnson Wanda Johnson In memory of Lorraine Johnson Becky Bastien In memory of Dale Joy Mary Joy In memory of Ray Kavanagh Vera Kavanagh In memory of Vesta Kerns Julie A. Baumgartner Helen Simon In memory of John Alden Kittleson Jack and Sharon Israelson In memory of Myrtle Klukas Gregory and Mary Hopps In memory of Dolores Knutson Gerald and Clarice Amundson Terry and Jonette Anderson John Baer Billie Bauer Hilma Belair Carolyn Bratlien Wesley and Sally Djonne Lee Duhamel Bob Edwards Joseph and Joan Forbes Steve and Cynthia Gagnon John and Laura Grygelko Russ and Audrey Gustafson Carolyn Hegland Robert Klinger Karel Knutson Mike and Belinda Lindell Norma Lindell Patsy Moen Nancy Savard Cindi Skildum Dean and Mary Ann Thompson Thrivent Financial Daniel Wavrin Bud and Gloria Woodard Lorraine Wubbels

In memory of Ray Koenig Alice Lapp In memory of Bill Kozlowski Sherry Russell In memory of Ann Kroeplin James and Pat Kroeplin In memory of David Krueger Doris Krueger In memory of Mike Kuiawinski Kuiawinski Family In memory of Ray Gregory Labat Erin Labat In memory of Corey and Melvin LaCroix Dennis and Hazel LaCroix Jeanne LaCroix In memory of Tom Lapp James and Barbara Ballan Meredith Brown Jack Israelson Phyllis Jones Alice Lapp In memory of Merton Larsen Thomas J. Benson Betty Larsen Patsy Moen Darlene Schoonover Bill Shuler In memory of Gloria Larson Donna Collison Jerry and Donna Larson In memory of Mary Lenk Eugene Lenk In memory of Donald Lewis Gaylene Smith In memory of Art Lidinsky Pat Barthorpe Dick and Josie Beitzel Gale and Lois Falk Russ and Audrey Gustafson Jean Lanners Gerald and Shirlee Maertens Aaron and Kim Peterson Stan and Darlene Schoonover In memory of Ken Lind Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Rose Lindblad Marvin and Donna Boe In memory of Delbert Lindseth Jesica Conrad In memory of Bob Lowth Paul Cartier Naomi Lowth In memory of Willard Makela Esther Makela Judith Makela In memory of Ardell Maple Randy and Tracy Maple In memory of Gladys Mattison Jack Mattison In memory of Greg Mattison American Legion Auxiliary Unit #284 Bonnie Anderson Duane and Sue Anderson Francis and Ruby Anderson Thomas J. Benson David and Debora Bewley Steve Carter Con’s Masonry Lorraine Conway Wayne and Mary Davis

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Susan Elizabeth Foster Vince Freborg Harold Fruetel Verlie Geror Alan and Mildred Hauge Colleen Hill Robert and Cheryl Hiltz Bob and Peggy Hirt Jerry and Judith Hobson Peggy Holter Duane and Lois Jenkins Virgil and Betty Johnson Phyllis Jones Mike Kelly Bruce and Rebecca Lauderbaugh Allan and Christine Lidstrom Anna Mae McNeal Lorraine Pemberton John and Vicky Schulke William Schulke Darlene Schultz Terry and Mary Seitz Marguerite Shofner Thomas and Karen Strassburg Bruce and Cathy Tobey Patrick Tryon Shirley Watson Bud and Gloria Woodard Thomas Wrolstad In memory of Dorothy McLaughlin Stand and Darlene Schoonover In memory of Marge McMullin Lowell Flaat Marshall and Barbara Johnston Donald and Joline Lindgren Doug Soderberg Wayne Thorson Casey Vilandre In memory of Vi McRae Jack Israelson In memory of Donald Meacham Susan Aalgaard Don Basche Gary Breitag Phil Buhn Richard and Kathy Bull Donald Campbell Bruce and Trudi Campbell Gordon and Vicki Carlson Sue Cuperus Kathryn Cyr Douglas and Patricia Degerman Margaret Dow Georgia Erdmann Gale and Lois Falk Hjalmar and Mary Froiland Vernon and Gloria Gary Franklin and Marilyn Goodell Dick and Gloria Gregg Randall and Lin Gregg Claudia Gudvangen Phil and Carole Hofstad David and Debra Holder David and Carole Holmes Jack Israelson Barbara Johnston Vera Kavanagh John and Darlene Kertscher Darrel and Jean Lillquist

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Brian and Becky Livermore Ardaila Meacham Conrad and Geraldine Murphy Jeffrey and Kerry Nelson Ken Nichols Donald Niskanen Kim Nord Shirley Olson Donald and Janet Pohl Prestby, Inc. Ellwin and Nancy Rakke Tommy Richard Stan and Darlene Schoonover Larry and Mila Shaskey Marguerite Shofner James and Charlene Smalley Willie and Arla Stittsworth DuWayne and Marcia Syverson Dean and Mary Ann Thompson Sandra Underwood Grant and Patti Williams Lorraine Wubbels In memory of Chuck Melberg Marcella Melberg In memory of Louis Miller Ralph Kaus Naomi Lowth Scotty Tesar In memory of Walter Miller Anzonetta Britton Randall Burg and Carol Nielsen Joseph and Joan Forbes Robert and Cheryl Hiltz Ray and Bea Knodel Gerald and Judith Mossak Lucille Nelson Benedict and Lois Rucinski Virginia Sande Colleen Wiltse In memory of Anna L. Mistic Nebish Willing Workers Club In memory of Laurence Mistic Verna Berghoff John and Harriet Clark In memory of Anthony Mohs Elwood and Ardell Johnson In memory of Dennis Mrazek Myrna Mrazek In memory of William “Chub” Naylor Jack and Sharon Israelson Stan and Darlene Schoonover In memory of Fern Nelson Marvin and Donna Boe In memory of Judy Nelson Jesica Conrad Wesley and Sally Djonne Ralph and Vi Kaus Frances Kiefer Becky Koehnen Pete and Durayne Mitby In memory of Ron Nelson Herb and Lynn Doran Margaret Dow In memory of Robert Newcomb Debbie Ayers Alva Benson Marvin and Donna Boe Neil Bryant Edward and Linda Carberry Dick and Ann Day Joseph and Joan Forbes

Tom and Shirley Gilmore Kenneth and Donna Hendrickson Shelley Hutchins Marion Janikowski Byron and Sally Johnson Sharon Kallroos Land O’Lakes Wood Preserving Edward and Maureen Quimby Betty Rossi Victor and Clarice Rylander Jack and Mavis Swenson Charles and Shirley Thomas Karen Wold In memory of Janet Nielsen Scotty Tesar In memory of Andrew Nistler Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Orval Nord Dean and Donna Beattie In memory of Elmer Norenberg Carolyn Bratlien Bud Ness Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Orielle H. Norland Jim and Becky Haskell In memory of Mary Dow Novotney Patricia Dow Ann Bradley In memory of Verlette Nyland Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Randolph Nyquist Tom and Lois Pozolo In memory of Dick Olson Jack Israelson In memory of Gordon Olson Robert and Marian Evans Jack Israelson In memory of Lee Olson Ardie Kolstad Violet Smalley Willie and Arla Stittsworth Scotty Tesar In memory of Helen Ovsak John Ovsak Roger and Carol Pfannenstein Scotty Tesar In memory of Marian Pickett Russ and Audrey Gustafson In memory of Myrtle Pickett John and Delphine Jacobsen In memory of Romaine Powell Margaret Dow In memory of Pam Premo Marguerite Shofner In memory of Earle Proctor Phil and Carole Hofstad In memory of John Pulczinski Cheryl Harms In memory of Wendy Rantala Marylou Burgess In memory of Mary and Harold Rasmussen Jane Peck In memory of Steve Reierson Patsy Moen In memory of Viola Reierson Dorothy Boe Jim Humeniuk Alice Lapp

In memory of Virgil Reierson Dorothy Boe Patsy Moen Michael and Sharon Lish In memory of Jack Reynolds Jerry and Sandy Abbott Gale and Lois Falk Pete and Durayne Mitby Scotty Tesar In memory of Stuart Ringham Gary and Joyce Knoll In memory of Donald Roger Becky Bastien In memory of Diane Rose’s father Robert and Joelyn Scriba In memory of Dorothy Rusley Jan Guggenheimer Mark and Nancy Haugen David and Char Kingsbury Lynn and Marie Kistler Dave and Terri Mans Jim and Kristi Miller Larry and Carol Oakes Jean Olson Mary Olson James and Claire Rafferty John Rotto Bill and Riki Scheela Becky Secore James and Joan Seifert Elmo and Gail Skare Rolf Smeby Carson and Barbara Stensland Judy Rogness Vetter Joel and Lin Ward Will and Rose Weaver In memory of John Ruzicka Stan and Darlene Schoonover In memory of Wally Sande Jesica Conrad In memory of Mildred Sandwick Rita Sandwick In memory of Sanford John Schar Kathleen Schar In memory of Kenneth Schmitz Jeni Bardwell In memory of Ann Schultz Marguerite Shofner In memory of Dorothy Schwartz Harriet Gordon In memory of Kent Seado Edna Vang In memory of Helen Seeling Audrey Carlson Roger Cronk Kevin Hirschey In memory of Randy Seitz Alice Lapp In memory of Mimi and Wally Sharpe Scott Sharpe In memory of Opal Shockley Meredith Brown In memory of Dann Siems Paul Benshoof Brian and Peggy Bladow Carolyn Bratlien Randall Burg Jesica Conrad Charles and Yvonne Erickson

James Ghostley Jack and Kathy Judkins Don and Sandy Klaksvik Kenneth and Mary Kuehn Dolores Larson Rita Lauderbaugh Floyd and Nellda Lehne Duane and Arlys Lindgren Michael and Sharon Lish Robert and Mary Melchior Miller McDonald, Inc. Jeffry and Patricia Olson Orion Financial Group Robert and Joelyn Scriba Steven Spigarelli Philip and Marcella Sundberg Joe and Cathy Vene Nancy Winger Jeffrey and Paula Withuski Linda R. Wold In memory of Lester Silverthorn Ardis Norenberg In memory of Bob Smerud Bob and Edith Lindgren In memory of Betty Smyithe Lee Daugherty In memory of Dorothy Sonnek Gerald Sonnek In memory of John Sorensen Ardis Gillett Nancy Holles Charlotte Klenz Meadows Townhome Association Lorraine Sorensen Chet Swedmark In memory of Larry Sorensen Marguerite Shofner In memory of Ted Stebbins Thomas and Darlene Raymond In memory of Ervin and Cora Sunseth Ronald and Marilyn Vietor In memory of Chet Swedmark James and Barbara Ballan Dick and Josie Beitzel Dorothy Boe Steve Booth Doug and Lois Cann Jesica Conrad Gary Danielson Lawrence and Maxine Fenske Joseph and Joan Forbes Vernon and Gloria Gary Ardis Gillett Marilyn Goodell Evan Hazard Marilyn Heltzer Jack Israelson Kurt Kohl Alice Lapp Darrel and Jean Lillquist Meadows Townhome Association Robert and Mary Melchior Patsy Moen Ardis Norenberg Tom and Sharon Sand Chester and Maureen Saunders Mike and Noralee Siems Rosella Skyberg Willie and Arla Stittsworth

Lee and Mary Swanson Margaret Thorson In memory of Terry Tarvin James and Pat Barthorpe In memory of Pearl Teal Fred Teal Arden and Jeanette Thompson In memory of Richard Tesar Scotty Tesar In memory of Nina Thompson Jesica Conrad In memory of Edith Tibbetts Christine Burnham Maxine Elliott Lyle and Glenda Erickson Mike and Noralee Siems James and Ginger Tibbetts In memory of Heinz Unger Jaci and Mason Wilkins Stephen Smith In memory of Edna Vang Willie and Arla Stittsworth In memory of Helen B. Vasher Estate of Helen Vasher In memory of Robert J. Verchota Arthur and Kay Amundson Kermit and Sandy Bensen Steve and Cynthia Betzler Dee Bigler Joyce Halvorson Jim and Jo Hanko Jay and Julie Knuths Robert and Jan Mars John and Nora Mattei Joseph and Arlene Mrkonich John and Corrine Ohlin Mike and Noralee Siems Bob Verchota and family In memory of James Walker Henry and Shawna Walker In memory of Darlene and Jerry Weber Diane Scherber In memory of Walter Weber Gene Hanson Trudy Hein Barbara Johnston Jolanda Parker Mary Betty Quistgard Kimberly Vigen In memory of Jake Weis Vera Weis In memory of Sally Weis Dale and Kathleen Sommers In memory of Shirley Weis Stan and Darlene Schoonover In memory of Solveig Weis Ron and Anita Mahoney Patsy Moen Richard Rude In memory of Matt Wilson Patsy Moen In memory of Dr. Gary Winkler Lloyd Hurley In memory of Dale and Ethel Wright Gary and Pamela Benson In memory of Lucy Wright John Schoenfelder

Bluebird Group Brigid’s Cross Irish Pub Lorraine Cecil Herbert or Lillian Doran Dwight and Donna Duhamel Adeline Farmes First Lutheran Church Women Stan and Ann Daley

Tony French Elfrida Glas Steve and Jill Hill Rebecca Imholte Dustin Jacobs Richard Jaenisch Dean and Bonita Johnson Johannas Jordan

Knights of Columbus Jeanne LaCroix Marvin Lawyer Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Lofgren David Lofgren Joe and Janice Lueken Raymond Morris Joyce Nelson

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