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THE LEGACY BIG STONE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION Issue 2

The Legacy Big Stone

Health Care Foundation

June 2015

FOR ACTIVITY YEAR 2014 IN THIS ISSUE

We often take the ‘small town life’ for granted. And, so many times, we take the routine things in life for granted. In life, as

noted amateur golfer Bobby Jones said, ‘you get good breaks and bad breaks, but you have to play the ball where it lies.’ And when you get some bad breaks, playing your ball in a small town can be a huge comfort.

When Scott Simonitch set out to play in last year’s Oak Tree Classic, he was expecting, the usual—a fun day on a beautiful golf course with good friends, playing for a cause he believed in. His shot on hole 6 was far from routine, though. With that shot, Scott became the first golfer to hit a Hole In One in the Oak Tree’s history.

He and his teammates, Gene Hausauer and Gregg Lindahl had been playing well, and even though he has a draw, Scott felt pretty good about how he hit the ball. Bill Thyne, whose team was paired up with Scott’s saw the ball go in the hole and volunteer witness Mel Reinke verified it.

“It was a pretty shot,” Scott says. And it was worth a $10,000 cash prize. It was a moment he won’t forget.

The past two years have been full of unforgettable moments for Scott and his wife Monica. In 2013, Scott was diagnosed with bladder cancer for which he still receives treatment. While still reconciling himself to the cancer diagnosis he was faced with another medical crisis.

One day in July of that same year he came to OAHS for a stress test. Later that evening, he had some troubling symptoms: cold, clammy skin, a headache and shortness of breath. After debating for a while, he decided he needed to go to the ER. He’s very lucky that he did. (con’t. page 2)

Gala 2014 Highlights from the “Red Hot Gala”

23rd Annual Oak Tree Classic Winners and other highlights from the 2014 Oak Tree Classic Golf Tournament

Statement of Financial Position

Good Breaks, Bad Breaks and a Hole in One

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(con’t. from page 1) While in the ER, he and the hospital staff held a teleconference with a cardiologist in Sioux Falls. Scott was immediately transferred and had an arteriogram which revealed he had five blockages in his heart. He then underwent open heart surgery and two days later had a stroke.

As part of his recovery regimen, he was put on blood thinners, which meant he needed to have his blood tested regularly. One Tuesday afternoon shortly after coming home, Scott was registering at the front desk in the clinic when he suddenly collapsed. He was immediately taken to the ER and, luckily, his cardiologist was on the premises in Outreach that day. This time Scott was air-lifted to Sioux Falls and things looked very grim.

As luck would have it again, though, an operating room was available, which is rare since they are usually booked with surgeries on Tuesdays.

Recovery was overwhelming and emotional. Scott had received hundreds of cards, well-wishes and gifts

throughout his ordeal and he was determined to respond to each one personally. And for a long time, he couldn’t talk to other people about what he had been through. Life had changed drastically for him and his family in a matter of moments.

It’s been said that ‘people in small towns, much more than in cities, share a destiny.’ Scott’s story reflects that. And, just like shooting a hole in one, he was lucky that things lined up perfectly. He had good people here, whom he knew, to take care of him and get him to where he needed to be. And even while in Sioux Falls, he still felt connected to home, since two of his nurses, Danielle (Beyer) Karels and John Karn were from the Ortonville area.

Today, as he looks back on it, all he smiles, “Everything just worked out.”

New On-line Donation Processor for Foundation

The Foundation is now using the services of FirstGiving, which is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of data security and have implemented key international standards of best practice in online and data security. FirstGiving also makes the online donation process even easier for the donor and is more cost effective for the Foundation.

Donors can make any type of gift online; memorials, one-time gifts, pledge payment or event registrations. Recurring gifts are a new feature that we are happy to offer.

Some of the other non-profits FirstGiving partners with include Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Big Brothers

Big Sisters and the Humane Society of the United States.

To make your online gift, go to www.bshcf.org and click the “Donate” button—you can make a difference!

Listening to Scott Simonitch tell his story brought tears to my eyes more than once and also reinforced my pride of and belief in the Big Stone Health Care Foundation. He named everyone who was in the Emergency Room with him as he was being prepped for transfer. Many of those medical professionals are involved with the Foundation either as recipients. The Foundation helped purchase some

of the medical equipment that was used to save his life. The Foundation—and its donors (yes, you!) played direct financial roles in building the Outreach Center and our state-of-the art hospital. Scott’s story is a perfect of example of how the gifts you give to the Foundation have a direct impact on the people in our community. While we may make jokes about being from a small town, in this instance—as it is in many that we don’t

hear about—being in this small town where we are always willing to show how much we care by giving, it’s a pretty good place to be. Thanks to you. If you would like to see how the Foundation has made a difference in

more lives, go to our website www.bshcf.org or our Facebook page and watch our latest video testimonial.

Synergy…it’s what we do. Sally Rakow—Executive Director

syn·er·gy (sĭn′ər-jē) n. pl.syn·er·gies 1. The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. 2. Cooperative interaction among groups, especially among the acquired subsidiaries or merged parts of a corporation, that creates an enhanced combined effect.

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SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

High School Scholarships Ortonville: Taylor Kuchenmeister

CGB: Lorra Arens

Educational Loan Assistance

CNA Training: Brittany Young and Stanley Williams EMT Training: Ashley Eastman, Larry Marsolek, Stan Marsolek, Mallory Roelke Health Care Management: Roshanda Paulsen Nursing: Chelsey Letrud, Jennifer Smith, Rae Ann Thompson Paramedic Training: Barb Dockter

Grants Long Hot Summer Conference: Christi Boyle, Steve Dragt, Kim Muenchow, Tim Sletten, Nick Tessman

SDEMTA Conference: Kathy Korth, Rhonda Lupinek

Equipment Dialysis: New Suction Machine

EDUCATIONAL LOAN RaeAnn Thompson and Dr. Robert Ross

Statement of Financial Position


Oak Tree Classic Sponsors & In-Kind Donors Border States Co-op, Investors Advisory Management Group, OAHS, Hanratty & Associates, West Central Radiological Associates, Sanford Health Network, Big Stone Therapies/OccuPro, Rausch Granite, Berkner Pizza, Conroy Eye Care, Strong Inc., and Main Street Fitness of Clinton, LLC., AAA Collections Inc., AOS (in memory of Ken Voecks), Ash Law Office, Benson Family Dental Care, Bierschbach Dental, CenBank, CliftonLarsonAllen, Dallas I. Hanson Construction, Frandsen Bank & Trust, Hartman's SuperValu Foods, Hasslen Construction, Lakewood Supper Club & Sioux Historic Pavilion, Minn-Kota Anesthesia, MinnWest Insurance Agency, NXC Imaging, Off The Green, Ophthalmology Associates-Drs. Curt Wischmeier & Dr. John Bormes.

Ortonville Plumbing & Heating, ProImage Partners, R & K Agronomy, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Seloris Medical Billing, Steven Winther DDS, Stolpman Insurance, Strata Corporation, Transmed Inc., Valley Office Products and Winthrop Resources Corporation. Other sponsors and donors include: Investors Advisory Management Group, Ortonville Independent, Northside Medical Center, MinnWest Bank , Big Stone Therapies, Ortonville Liquor, IdeaCom, Hartman’s SuperValu Foods, Dakota Winds Golf Course, Dr. Robert Ross, Big Stone Radio, Dan Kafka, Rausch Granite, Unzen Motors, NB Golf Cars, Gene & Cheryl Hausauer, Chuck Pryzmus, AAA Collections, Pro Auto and Car Quest of Ortonville.

2014 OTC Committee & Volunteers

Volunteers: Barb Ash, Kristin Barr, Dr. Grant & Michelle Botker, Sandy Brown, Neely Drewelow, Jim Foster, Janelle Hartman, Michelle Kroupa, Roger Nornes, Larrie Bea Oase Luke Pies, Aidan Rakow, Ethan Rakow, Rob Rakow, Mel Reinke, Melissa Sletten, Kristin Taffe, Jessica Tarnowski, Brittany Welberg.

Oak Tree Classic Committee Members: Dr. Greg Peterson (Chair), Steve Barr, Chris Batchelor, Dr. Chris Conroy, Tony Rausch, Val Rausch, Dr. Robert Ross, Coralie Sandberg, Ranet Schmeichel and John Thomas.

The weather was absolutely perfect for the 36 teams that played in the 23rd Annual Oak Tree Classic held Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Ortonville Golf Course. Conditions were also perfect for the Tournament’s first ever Hole In One!

Scott Simonitch aced Hole 6 for the Foundation’s $10,000 cash prize and a four day three night golf vacation at a select Fairmont Golf Resort which was sponsored by Unzen Motors of Milbank.

First place went to Roger, Coralie and Mike Sandberg with a score of 56.

Second place was the team of John Tobin, and Bill and Mike Vangsness who scored a 58.1 and third place went to April Staehling, Phyllis Barr and Dave Torgerson.

The Best All Women’s Team went to Rochelle Reede, Lori Larson and Mary Weber.

Robin Klemme of Merrill, IA won the top raffle prize—the Oak Tree Classic golf cart. Kim Anderson, Marge Dragseth, Greg Peterson and Julie Sammon won cash prizes of $200, $100, $50 and $50 respectively.

2014 OAK TREE CLASSIC WINNERS

First Place team (above) Roger and Coralie Sandberg; Second Place (left) Bill Vangsness, John Tobin, Mike Vangsness; Third Place (mid-right) Phyllis Barr, Dave Torgerson,April Staehling; 2nd to Last (right) Kevin Benson, Heather Tietjen, Rochelle Reede

23rd Annual Oak Tree Classic—one for the books!


A record number—271—guests attended the recent Big Stone Health Care Foundation’s 21st Annual Gala Affair. Just over $11,000 was raised through donations and sponsorships which will help the Big Stone Health Care Foundation fulfill its mission to maintain and expand area health care.

Following a Social Hour which included a variety of wines and cheeses sponsored by Beyond Concrete, GCC Ready Mix, Hartman’s SuperValu and Valley Queen Cheese, Master of Ceremonies John Rogers of OAHS welcomed the many donors and friends of the Foundation who were in attendance. Foundation Executive Director Sally Rakow presented a videotaped segment which featured Penny Hormann, Dr. Susan Anderson, Lindsey Lee and Diane Kvidera and how the Foundation has played a role in their health and careers. Board President Dr. Robert Ross also spoke during the short program before dinner. Special tribute was paid to Donald Stolpman of Ortonville who recently worked with the Foundation to create a significantly endowed Donald J. Stolpman Scholarship Fund.

The Red Hot Gala featured a raffle for the first time and Kelly Rademacher of Ortonville was the lucky winner of the $2,500 “Choose Your Own Vacation” prize.

Silent Auction High Bidders: Ruth & Evan Fonder- Morey’s Seafood Sampler and Williams-Sonoma Panini Press; Paul Strong-Framed Original Rob Rakow Print; Alice Stielow-JoAn Melchild Original Artwork; Marilyn Hanson, Ethel Swenson, Sally Rakow, Alison Gilbertson, Patti Holtquist and Marge Dragseth-Linda’s Gift Certificates; Dan and Ardell Hasslen-Rick Steves’ European Travel Pack; Brent Zahrbock-

Wine Sampler. The Silent Auction raised $834.

After a spectacular dinner, “Deuces Wild!” took to the stage and held the audience in a combination of song, dance and laughter for the remainder of the evening in a show that was high energy and interactive. Dave and Ted also got into the spirit of philanthropy and with the help of various audience members, raised $2,830 for the Foundation.

2014 Gala Sponsors & In-Kind Donors Hasslen Construction Company, Inc. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Carlson Drug, Northside Medical Center Physicians, Sanford Health, OAHS, Big Stone Therapies, Hanratty & Associates, CenBank, Benson Family Dental Clinic, MinnWest Bank, Dr. Greg Peterson, Valley Office Products, ProImage Partners, Hartman’s SuperValu, Dr. Steven Winther DDS, Fluegel Anderson McLaughlin & Brutlag Chtd., Strong Inc., Blair Johnson CPA, Border States Co-op, Pheasants Forever-Big Stone County, Rentz Travel/Midwest Health Benefits and G & R Controls, Inc. A successful Silent Auction was possible with donations from the JoAn Melchild Estate, Linda’s, Rob Rakow, Dr. Mark & Jan Bierschbach, Wirtz Beverage-Minnesota, The Grocery Basket and Pioneer Public Television.

2014 Gala Committee & Volunteers Barb Ash, Kristi Delage, Neva Foster, Marilyn Hanson, Patty Haukos, Cheryl Hausauer, Hillary Henrich, Lisa Ross, Mary Ross, April Staehling, Jayne Stecker, Heather Tietjen, Cindy VanDover and Barb Voecks. The committee would also like to thank Mark and Sheila Thompson and the staff at Sioux Historic Pavilion for the excellent dinner and service and Patti Holtquist, Ethel and Garry Swenson, Pat Sorenson and the First English Youth Group for their invaluable help with decorating and cleanup.

RED HOT HIGHLIGHTS

Save the Date Next year’s Gala: April 23, 2016!

“Red Hot Gala” 2014 21st Annual Gala Affair-Sioux Historic Pavilion


Memorial & Honorarium Gifts

Adelaide Kirchberg Marilyn Ketchum Bill & Karen Thyne Selma Felton Jim & Ranet Schmeichel Dave & Lori Larson Mary Gustafson Clara Lotthammer Joe & Jennifer Wiik Dan & Ardell Hasslen Don & Jeanette Felton Marion Maatz

Alice Ellingson Annette Moen

Alma Jorgenson Harvey & Virginia Wildung

Anita Goracke Rev. David & Anne Tonn

Barb Record Gordy & Diane Lindquist

Barbara Kelzer Marilyn Ketchum Roger & Carol Hynnek Laura Blanshan

Bernard Pillatzke Mike & Lonie Rausch

Cal Lindman Annette Moen

Carol Brecke John & Audrey Tobin Evie Ulrich Steve & Joan Stern Craig & Kippy Randleman Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Charles Bartz Selma Felton Bill & Vicki Dorry Todd & Sheree Keller Joanne Schmeichel Andrena McEwen Wayne & Ethel Schoon Burt & Geri Nypen Verda Bartz Dan & Ardell Hasslen Carl & Jan Schmidt

Curtis Larson Russ & Ronda Thielke

Della Knippen Marilyn Lindahl Howard & Vivian Janssen Ruth Hansen Bill & Donna Hoel Kathy Soboleski John & Audrey Tobin Scott & Jayne Stecker Mike & Diane Dorry Don & Jeanette Felton Ron & Lynn Thomas Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Dennis Dragt Howard & Vivian Janssen Roger & Carol Hynnek Gen Strube Carl & Jan Schmidt

Diane Goddard Marilyn Lindahl

Diane Mastin Roger & Carol Hynnek Tad & Leslie Bundy Patricia & James Trump

Don Botker Howard & Vivian Janssen Joe & Jennifer Wiik Don & Jeanette Felton

Don Knutson Dan & Ardell Hasslen

Don VanHout Arvene VanHout

Doris Scoblic Scott & Jayne Stecker Todd & Sheree Keller Howard & Vivian Janssen

Dorothy Johnson Don & Jeanette Felton Joe & Jennifer Wiik

Dorothy Nordly Howard & Vivian Janssen

Ervin Mikkelson Jack & Mary Weber Ronald & Phyllis Kleven T.A. & G.C. DuFresne Burt & Geri Nypen Glenn & Lorraine Ryberg Wayne & Mary Jo Kanten Garry & Ethel Swenson Rev. David & Anne Tonn

Paul & Ruth Lindholm Herbert & Dorothy Mikkelson Bill & Donna Hoel Doug & Dawn Leger Mike & Diane Dorry Arlene Wiese Leonard & Barbara Johnson Rick Johnson Morris & Glenora Tietjen Scott & Jayne Stecker Laura Blanshan Ray & Lois Bergeson Gregory & Jerilyn Kjellberg Sharon Carlson Roger & Barbara Nornes Roger & Carol Hynnek Arlen & Ardell LaCombe Marilyn Lindahl Dan & Ardell Hasslen Marilyn Streich Gary & Evie Johnson Ruth Schneck Shirley Kindt Ken & Aletta Simonitch Janet & James Simonitch Russ & Ronda Thielke Craig & Karen Pfeifer Jan Eifealdt Marion Maatz Howard & Vivian Janssen Elwin Rogers Carolyn Schlagel Andrena McEwen Timothy & Connie Larson Margaret Johnson Gary & LaRae Mikkelson Garry & Ethel Swenson Susan Sbei Carl & Jan Schmidt Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Evelyn Dailie Arlene Wiese

Gayle Mielitz Don & Jeanette Felton

George Novak Daryl & Ladonna Klapel

Gerald Adelman Myra & Jay Mielitz Marilyn Ketchum

Gordon Hippen Bill & Donna Hoel


Harold Dittes Howard & Vivian Janssen Roger & Carol Hynnek Evie Ulrich Arlene Wiese Joan Jurgens

Harold Hipple Marilyn Lindahl Dan & Ardell Hasslen

Harold Strei James & Janet Suckow

Herb Streich Roger & Carol Hynnek Marlyn & Dorothy Vangsness Joan Jurgens Annette Moen Wayne & Ethel Schoon Ron & Ginger Athey Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Isabel Wolner Annette Moen Dorothy Gmiterko Dan & Ardell Hasslen Craig & Kippy Randleman Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger Jack Zumach Carl & Jan Schmidt James Loeschke Marilyn Ketchum Sharon Carlson Dorothy Gmiterko Dan & Ardell Hasslen Joan Jurgens Howard & Vivian Janssen Roger & Carol Hynnek John & Audrey Tobin Burt & Geri Nypen Craig & Kippy Randleman Darlene Mikkelson Brent & Kim Hasslen Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Janis Sellin Carl & Jan Schmidt Norm & Gen Davis Joan Jurgens Doug & Dawn Leger Roger & Carol Hynnek Wayne & Ethel Schoon Craig & Kippy Randleman Iver & Leota Moberg Dale & Trudy Martig Annette Moen

Jim Kaercher Mary & Duane Hillman Dan & Ardell Hasslen Ron & Lynn Thomas Muriel Geier Marilyn Lindahl Kevin & Becky Backstrand LaValle & Beverly Berkner Joan Jurgens Carl & Jan Schmidt Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Karen Nelson Kevin & Becky Backstrand Norm & Gen Davis Marilyn Ketchum Burt & Geri Nypen Russ & Ronda Thielke Bill & Donna Hoel Howard & Vivian Janssen Myra & Jay Mielitz

Ken Voecks Dr. Stacy & Isaiah Longnecker Duane & Reba Grube Deb Barnhardt Marilyn Lindahl Myra & Jay Mielitz Eric & Lois Banken Mary & Duane Hillman Chet & Janet Messmer Steve & Phyllis Barr LaValle & Beverly Berkner Kristi & Bruce Redfield Annette Moen Jon & Kim Anderson Mike & Diane Dorry Cal & Laci Hanson Norm & Gen Davis Aaron & Michelle Knutson Shirley Kindt Cory & Chelsy Stattleman Joe & Jennifer Wiik Jim & Cindy Nelson Dick & Marla Strei Ron & Ginger Athey Jerry & Becky Parker Jay Dee & Gloria Ross Dale & Sharon Finke Anonymous Rob & Sally Rakow Dean & Anita Longnecker Carl & Jan Schmidt Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Lee Mathison Burt & Geri Nypen

Leonard Johnson Marilyn Lindahl Muriel Geier Morris & Glenora Tietjen Adeline Burgess Fed & Nola Lockwood Garry & Ethel Swenson Shirley M. Flom Mary Ann Ulrich Craig & Kippy Randleman Jerry & Becky Parker Norm & Gen Davis Shirley Kindt Arlen & Ardell LaCombe Roger & Barbara Nornes Wayne & Ethel Schoon Darlene Mikkelson Rev. David & Anne Tonn Bill & Donna Hoel Germain & Pat Kunz Barbara Johnson Jack & Mary Weber Susan Kay Foslien Carl & Jan Schmidt Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Leonard Olson Marilyn Ketchum Howard & Vivian Janssen Steve & Phyllis Barr Joan Jurgens Jonathan & Nancy Sparrow Andrena McEwen Steve & Joan Stern Craig & Kippy Randleman Carl & Jan Schmidt Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Lloyd Grabow, Jr. Jay Dee & Gloria Ross

Lois Pflueger Norm & Gen Davis Marilyn Lindahl Robin Stegner Andrena McEwen Garry & Ethel Swenson Dan & Ardell Hasslen Barbara Johnson Ron & Lynn Thomas Annette Moen Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Lorraine Hagevik Marilyn Ketchum Dan & Ardell Hasslen Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger


Lorrayne Karn Andrena McEwen Scott & Jayne Stecker Jon & Ann Kemske Greg & Karen Saeger Peter & Pam Steinke Deb Barnhardt Linda's, Inc. Barbara Johnson Steve & Phyllis Barr Dorothy Gmiterko Dan & Ardell Hasslen Shirl & Don Botker Fran Fridgen Rev. David & Anne Tonn John & Anna Rothi Marilyn Lindahl Bill & Vicki Dorry Linda Krogsrud Linda Hofhenke Charlene & Matthew Karels Darlene Mikkelson Stan & Marjorie Lindholm Howard & Vivian Janssen John & Gloria Javner Mary Geier Joanne Ross Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Ruth Hansen John & Audrey Tobin Don & Jeanette Felton Dwayne & Zina Koehntopp Dave & Heather Rogers Norm & Gen Davis Doran Nagel Mark Trawick Thomas & Winnie Brennan Dolores & John Malzahn Rob & Sally Rakow

Lynne Rosendahl Virginia Dawson Burt & Geri Nypen Gene & Cheryl Hausauer

Marguerite Stegner Norm & Gen Davis Marilyn Lindahl Barbara Johnson Carl & Jan Schmidt

Marie Anderson Todd & Sheree Keller

Marvis Northwick Steve & Phyllis Barr Kristi & Bruce Redfield Don & Jeanette Felton Scott & Jayne Stecker

Joe & Jennifer Wiik

May Aschwege Cheri & Jerry Mielitz

Milfred Dorale LaValle & Beverly Berkner

Norma Mielitz Joe & Jennifer Wiik

Norma Swenson Marilyn Lindahl Palma Gutzman Dan & Ardell Hasslen Marilyn Ketchum Marilyn Lindahl

Paul & Audrey Nahrgang Dave & Paulette Karn

Randy McEwen Andrena McEwen Richard Anderson Annette Moen Bill & Karen Thyne DeWillis & Barbara Anderson Richard Janke Myra & Jay Mielitz Marilyn Ketchum Annette Moen Wayne & Ethel Schoon Craig & Kippy Randleman Rob & Sally Rakow Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Richard Morrill Betty Morrill

Richard Whitlow LaValle & Beverly Berkner

Robert Danielson Kevin & Becky Backstrand Arlene Wiese Annette Moen Shirley Kindt Pat Janke Marilyn Lindahl Delores Danielson Wayne & Ethel Schoon Lucille Block Bill & Karen Thyne Dan & Ardell Hasslen

Rose Christensen Howard & Vivian Janssen

Rosella Dittes Roger & Carol Hynnek Evie Ulrich

Rosemary Pinkert Myra & Jay Mielitz

Ruth Hoernemann Evie Ulrich Howard & Vivian Janssen Virginia Schoon Don & Jeanette Felton Daryl & Ladonna Klapel Dolores Christensen Grace Henkelman

Ruth Nagel Todd & Sheree Keller Howard & Vivian Janssen Selma Felton Steve & Phyllis Barr Laura Blanshan Lorrayne Karn Jay Dee & Gloria Ross Don & Jeanette Felton Doran Nagel Ruth Torgerson Ray & Lois Bergeson Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger Shawn Kathman Kim McCrea Don & Jeanette Felton

Shirley Beachem Howard & Vivian Janssen Justin & Misty Wittnebel Cory & Chelsy Stattleman Russ & Ronda Thielke Myra & Jay Mielitz Carl & Jan Schmidt

Tammi Amberg Arnold & Mildred Amberg

Vince & Marguerite Stegner Mary Miko

Vince Stegner Ron & Lynn Thomas

Viola Hansen Annette Moen Dan & Sue Hanratty Scott & Jayne Stecker Steve & Joan Stern John & Audrey Tobin Norm & Gen Davis


Virginia Karels Bill & Vicki Dorry Dr. Bob & Gretta Yaeger

Vivian Rabe Ray & Lois Bergeson Marilyn Lindahl Mary Geier Carl & Jan Schmidt

Wallace "Butch" Sigler Cory & Chelsy Stattleman

Wanda Deal Djonne Dan & Ardell Hasslen

William Clifton Wayne & Ethel Schoon

Honorariums Rev. David Tonn—on his Ordination

Tom Dorry

Rick Ash Bill & Donna Hoel

OAHS Hospital Nurses—Christmas Remembrance Joe & Jennifer Wiik

Our Patients OAHS Nursing Staff

Carol & Connie Newman—for their 5oth Anniversary Carl & Jan Schmidt

Under $100 Angie & Jay Ackerman Gary & Cheryl Alberts Robin Allen Anderson Tax & Accounting Andy Anderson Gayle J. Anderson Anonymous Curtis & Gloria Arndt Ron & Ginger Athey Kevin & Becky Backstrand Kory & Amber Bakeberg Eric & Lois Banken Carol Barrett Edie Barrett Chris & Laurie Batchelor Kevin Benson Mike & Laura Berger Ray & Lois Bergeson Berkner Pizza Inc. LaValle & Beverly Berkner Annie Berry Laura Blanshan Lucille Block Shirl & Don Botker Eric & Kristyanna Brandriet Thomas & Winnie Brennan

Tad & Leslie Bundy Adeline Burgess Nichole Bury Curt & Sharron Bystol Sharon Carlson Dolores Christensen Todd & Candee Cloos Mark Cottrell Delores Danielson Norm & Gen Davis Amy Davis Megan Diekman Gary & Diane Dinnel Barb Dockter Thomas J. Dorry William & Vicki Dorry Neely L. Drewlow T.A. & G.C. DuFresene Diane & Pat Dwyer Jan Eifealdt Colleen Ellingson Nancy J. Feekes Jean & Herman Feldman Selma Felton Dale & Sharon Finke Johanna & Charles Fischer Shirley M. Flom

Joan & Bob Foley Mary Frederick Jody & Pamela Freiborg Frances Fridgen Mark & Judy Fuller Jack & Elaine Gable Mary Geier Verden & Carole Gerber Arlen Giese Allison Gilbertson Ronda & Kyle Gillespie Kathy Gilsdorf Henry & Sherri Gimmestad Dorothy Gmiterko Jerome Goddard John & Joan Grad Missy Gronholz Stephanie Gruba Duane & Reba Grube Mary E. Gustafson Elaine & Sarah Gustafson Dan & Sue Hanratty Ruth Hansen Cal & Laci Hanson Janelle & Jim Hartman Jo Hasslen

2014 Total Giving We are thankful for the generosity shown by individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported the work of the Big Stone Health Care Foundation. Sponsorships and In-Kind donations are listed by event elsewhere in this issue. Cumulative donations of $1,000 or more are recognized on the Tree of Life which is located next to the Little Acorn Gift Shoppe.


Under $100-continued Jerry & Marilee Haukos Grace Henkelman Tim & Cindy Henrich Heritage Printing Ken & Nancy Hillman Dustin & Joanie Hills Sharon & Dale Hoefert Peter Hoff Linda Hofhenke Gladys Holtquist Patti Holtquist Curt & Penny Hormann Kayla Hormann Beki & Jacob Hughes David & Darcy Hupke Tim Jackan Pat Janke John & Gloria Javner Gary & Evie Johnson Margaret Johnson Doris Johnson Rick Johnson Joan Jurgens Jim & Jeanette Kaercher Wayne & Mary Jo Kanten Catherine M. Karels Patricia Karels Pete & Marilyn Karels Charlene & Matthew Karels Dave & Paulette Karn Dennis & Darlene Kassube Ervin & Bev Kaufman Kelsey & Brett Kaye Jon & Ann Kemske Maureen Kenney Marilyn Ketchum Jamie & Dustin Kindelberger Shirley Kindt Daryl & LaDonna Klapel Marlowe Klepel Ronald & Phyllis Kleven Inga Koeckeritz Dwayne & Zina Koehntopp Tom & Trish Kramer Linda Krogsrud Germain & Pat Kunz Donna Kuschel Joel & Ginger Kuschel Justina Kuschel Peggy Kuschel Vince & Diane Kvidera Arlen & Ardell LaCombe Matt & Laura Lamb Timothy & Connie Larson Lindsey Lee Paul & Ruth Lindholm Stan & Majorie Lindholm Gordy & Diane Lindquist Dean & Anita Longnecker Clara Lotthammer Nicole & Mike Lovgren Marion Maatz Dolores & John Malzahn

Elaine Martig Melanie Martig Monica McCarthy Herbert & Dorothy Mikkelson Gale Mittelstaedt Gene & Donna Moberg Iver & Leota Moberg Kathy Moberg Denise Muldoon Kandra Murray Nicole Nedved Anne Nelson Brent & Lori Nelson Jim & Cindy Nelson Mark & Kris Ninneman Darlene Novak OAHS Nursing Staff Dan & Vicki Oakes Evelyn Olson Car Quest of Ortonville Denise Page Cameo Pallesen Alan & Phyllis Pederson Dr. Greg Peterson Caurisa Peyton Craig & Karen Pfeifer Bill & Janice Powell Don & Bev Prior Pro Auto Aidan Rakow Realty Title & 1031 Exhange Co. Michelle & Gary Reil Darlene Rheingans Dave & Heather Rogers Elwin Rogers Joanne Ross Mike Ross John & Anna Rothi Glenn & Lorraine Ryberg Greg & Karen Saeger John & Lila Salls Karol & Jim Scherer Carolyn Schlagel Joanne Schmeichel Ruth Schneck Randy & Pam Schoon Judith Schultz Ken & Aletta Simonitch Janet & James Simonitch Sam & June Simonson Katherine Soboleski Lynn & Holly Solberg Cory & Chelsy Stattelman Peter & Pam Steinke Steve & Joan Stern Connie K. Stock Brett & Tiffany Storm Marilyn Streich Paul & Ruth Strong Gen Strube Amanda Tatro RaeAnne Thompson Gloria Throndrud Morris & Glenora Tietjen

Sarah & Jeremy Tollackson Rev. David & Anne Tonn Patricia & James Trump Evie Ulrich Phillip & Jessica Van Hoorn Marlyn & Dorothy Vangsness Richard & Rita Verheul Gary & Monica Voegtli Penny Walden Walter Twp. Fund Drive Gary & Sharon Watkins Gary & Deborah Wentland Clyde & Jolaine Weros Arlene Wiese Jolene Wilke Ron & Candy Willenbring Harvey & Virgina Wildung Justin & Misty Wittnebel Michella Wollschlager Terry L. & Nicole Wood Brent & Brenda Zahrbock Gina & Todd Zenk $100 - $249 Dr. Susan & Ed Andersen Artie’s Bait & Tackle Deb Barnhardt Judy Beckman Joe & Deb Berning Dr. Mark & Jan Bierschbach Jody & Bryan Biever Dennis & Joan Brink Virginia Dawson Nick & Alicia DeCamp Kristi & Darin Ehrenberg Rev. Marlene & Bill Elmstrom Amanda Engebretson Don & Jeanette Felton Rev. Robert & Susan Forseth Jim & Neva Foster John & Rose Fridgen GE Foundation Pam Guichard Kurt & Dori Hansen Dallas & Marilyn Hanson Donald E. Haukos Roger & Patty Haukos Gayle & Colleen Hedge Glenn & Deb Henningson Joe & Hillary Henrich Tom & Marlene Henrich Kendra & Matt Hicks Mary & Duane Hillman Amy & Alan Hodenfield Ruth Hoernemann Patti Homan Robert & Barb Hornstein Sybil Huffman Jeff & Natasha Hynnek Roger & Carol Hynnek Howard & Vivian Janssen Mike Jorgenson & Kathy Draeger Pauline Karels Sandy Kathman


$100 - $249-continued Brianna Kirchberg Gregory & Jerilyn Kjellberg Erick & Kerry Klepel Douglas & Dawn Leger Chelsie & Skip Letrud Stan & Shirley Lynne Dale & Trudy Martig Margaret & Steven McCuen JoAn Melchild Angela Meyer Cheri & Jerry L. Mielitz Myra & Jay Mielitz Mary Miko Charles & Sandra Moeller Annette M. Moen Cindy & Lon Moen Myron & Beth Mueller Blayne Nelson Roger & Barbara Nornes Burt & Geri Nypen Thomas & Lucille Olson Patrick & Leann Peyton Larry & Kyla J. Powell Chuck Przymus Andria Rabe Redgey & Kelly Rademacher Dorothy & Willard Rakow Craig & Kippy Randleman Kristi & Bruce Redfield Toby & Marci Reiffenberger Dr. Tim & Melanie Remple Ronglien & Sons Excavating Inc. Jay Dee & Gloria Ross Dr. Allan & Lisa Ross Susan Sbei Doris & Jim Scheff Wayne & Ethel Schoon Patrisa Schuelke Sharon Scoblic Ray & Phyllis Seiler Dr. Barry & Brenda Sewall Shady Oak Realty Jonathan & Nancy Sparrow Kim & Deanna Stattelman Randy & Becky Stattelman Robin Stegner Richard & Alice Stielow Dan & Maureen Stores Dick & Marla Strei Pamela & Gerald Streich Dee Strong James & Janet Suckow Garry & Ethel Swenson Tim & Dottie Swenson Brittany Swigerd Mitchell Taffe José Tarnowski Marlene Taylor Russ & Ronda Thielke John & Kelsie Thomas Bill & Karen Thyne Kristen Tillotson Tom & Paula Tobin

Mark Trawick United Methodist Church Women Barb Voecks Jack & Mary Weber Bette Weinman Dan & Kate Welberg Bruce & Lynette Wellendorf Josh & Sara Wollschlager $250 - $499 John & Myrna Adams Arnold & Mildred Amberg John & Kim Anderson Barbara Anderson Betsy Baldry Mark & Sandy Brown Mike & Diane Dorry Todd & Bonnie Dybdahl Evan & Ruth Fonder Terry & Judy Gere Graycor Industrial Contractors Jeffrey Hansen Chad & Corina Hanson Gene & Cheryl Hausauer Jeff & Donnette Herberg Barbara Johnson Blair & Ann Johnson Cindy & Harlen Jorgenson Lorrayne Karn Carlin Keimig Gregg & Libby Lindahl Marilyn Lindahl Linda's, Inc. Fred & Nola Lockwood Kim McCrea Andrena McEwen John & Kris Meyer Gary & LaRae Mikkelson Darlene Mikkelson Jerry & Becky Parker Rob & Sally Rakow Virginia Schoon Linda & Roger Sis Melissa & Tim Sletten Linda Sovell April & Joe Staehling Tim & Elizabeth Swanson LuVerne Swezey Bruce & Evie Swigerd Heather & Scott Tietjen John & Audrey Tobin Paul & Julie Treinen Wade & Cindy VanDover Bill & Diane Vangsness Arvene VanHout Nadine Villella Joe & Jennifer Wiik Dr. Robert & Gretta Yaeger $500 - $999 Anita & Mike Anderson Steve & Phyllis Barr Verda Bartz

David & Sharon Botker Susan Kay Foslien Muriel Geier Nancy Geier Marcella Hansen Jamey & Cheryl Jurgens Aaron & Michelle Knutson David & Lori Larson Chet & Janet Messmer Betty Morril Jim & Larrie Bea Oase Mike & Lonie Rausch Mark & Arloa Ronglien Roger & Coralie Sandberg Jim & Ranet Schmeichel Carl & Jan Schmidt Pat & Liz Sorenson Jayne & Scott Stecker Ron & Lynn Thomas $1,000 - $2,499 Rick & Barbara Ash Dr. Bryan & Kristi Delage Jerry & Marge Dragseth Peter J. Geier Brent & Kim Hasslen Dan & Ardell Hasslen Bill & Donna Hoel Todd & Sheree Keller Ed Kiernat Eldon & Carol Knutson Doran Nagel Tom & Karen Oakes Seth & Monica Parker Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Shirley Skoog Roman & Carol Taffe Mary Ann Ulrich $2,500 - $4,999 Land O'Lakes Foundation Dr. Stacy & Isaiah Longnecker West-Con $5,000 - $24,999 Hasslen Construction Northside Medical Clinic Dr. Robert & Mary Ross

$25,000 and above Delhart & Elvira Anderson Virgina Karels

Every donation is important and every effort is made to ensure that all our donors are accurately listed. If you find that your name has been omitted, misspelled, or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincerest apologies and notify us of the discrepancy so we may correct our records.


To secure and expend financial aid for the operations, maintenance and expansion of the health care facilities and service of Ortonville Area Health Services, a not-for-profit corporation, and to otherwise contribute to the health care and maintenance of the people of the Ortonville area.

Like everything else in life, our healthcare needs, our healthcare facilities and the needs of our health care providers change. The Big Stone Health Care Foundation is proud to work with you to fulfill our mission.

"Power is the ability to do good things for others."

–Brooke Astor

Because of your giving, we have been able to complete some life-changing projects:

•$2.2 million “Building a Healthy Future” Capital Campaign •Kidney Dialysis Unit •Outreach Center •Physician Recruitment •Community Fitness •CT Scan and other equipment needs

The Foundation also offers funding assistance to students who may be just preparing for a career in health care or furthering their medical education. We also fund the training for those desiring to become EMTs or CNAs. The Foundation’s Educational Loans are granted with the expectation that recipients will remain or return to OAHS, which further enriches our health care system. Find out more about the Foundation at www.bshcf.org.

The Legacy

Big Stone Health Care

Foundation

450 Eastvold Ave. Ortonville, MN 56278

Our Mission…

Dr. Robert Ross

President

Roman Taffe Vice President

Debra Barnhardt Treasurer

Michael Rausch

Secretary

Dr. Greg Peterson Director

Jayne Stecker

Director

Paul Strong Director

Sally Rakow Executive Director Megan Grabow Office Assistant

Big Stone Health Care Foundation

Board of Directors


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