the ambassador: spring 2011
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The Journey HomeTRANSCRIPT
For supporters of the mission and vision of the Anne Carlsen Center
Spring 2011 www.annecenter.org
Circle of Friends: New Members Join Exclusive List. Page 21
Heart-filled Support: Donor
Shares Gifts with ACC.
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ACC Student Begins Transition to Hometown.Page 8
Marissa works on Speech Therapy with teachers in the ACC auditorium.
Ben and Jeanine have smiles and laughs throughout each day at the Center.
Cade and teacher Karmel Wanzek sing and clap along with a song during the weekly chapel service.
Terry and Activities Director Denise Jensen take photos for the Center’s annual yearbook.
Evan works with KIDS Program employees in his home, gaining skills and meeting benchmarks during his first years.
Alexander reads along with KIDS Program employees during one of the sessions in his home.
Sander and Ephraim Makuve, Student of Physical Therapy (SPT), play in the ball pit in the Center’s Gross Sensory Motor room.
Every day, students attending the Anne Carlsen Center and
the clients we serve through Community Services—as well
as the KIDS Program since January 1—are gaining skills
and growing physically, emotionally and spiritually.
The ACC Jamestown Campus has played a central role through-
out the Center’s rich 70-year history. The combination of educa-
tion, therapy, medical, chaplaincy, and vocational cares has set a
brilliant standard of “Nurturing abilities. Changing lives.”
In recent years the ACC legacy has expanded throughout North
Dakota, taking our blend of caring expertise into homes and home
towns. This expansion means individuals of all abilities … of all
ages … in all locations … will experience unique opportunities and
see their independence grow.
Seeds of Hope, Growth of Independence
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On February 10, supporters of the Anne Carlsen Center took advantage of a unique donation opportunity: Giving Hearts Day. About 240 friends of the Center opened their hearts on this day organized by the Dakota Medical Foundation.
The Center was selected, along with other health-related non-profit organizations, by DMF to participate in this 24-hour matching event. Contributions of $10 or more made on the Giv-ing Hearts Day Web site—up to $4,000—were matched by DMF.
“Giving Hearts Day is unique for the Anne Carlsen Center and everyone who shares their gen-erosity with us,” said ACC Chief Executive Officer Eric Monson. “It is always a humbling experi-ence when you see so many people unite for a common purpose—and you are that purpose.”
The Gifts shared with the Center on Giving Hearts Day provide a number of unique opportunities for the remarkable individuals ACC serves. These opportunities provide the foundation for indi-viduals of all ages to craft lives of greater independence … the
gift we believe everyone needs.
The Heart of Our Mission
Words are never taken for granted at the Anne Carlsen Center. Spoken, sung, signed and spelled … they often represent important achievements that follow hours, months or even years of therapy and education. Words are read, heard and understood—and often shared via assistive technology. They empow-er our students and clients to complete tasks, build meaningful relationships, and share thoughts and feelings.
The Anne Carlsen Center, consequently, places great value in the twenty words that make up our new mission statement: The Anne Carlsen Center exists to make the world a more inclusive place where independence is a gift to all. This describes the purpose for which the Anne Carlsen Center exists … our reason for being.
In partnership with you, our highly-trained staff provides specialized programs and services, equipping children and adults with disabilities to maximize their full potential. Whether their diagnosis is autism, cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury, these indi-viduals lead active lives filled with meaning-ful activities and relationships. They are not isolated … or set aside. The Center promotes inclusion in other ways, too, such as raising awareness, increasing access and removing barriers in communi-ties large and small. For instance, when the
Jamestown Regional Airport was developing plans for its airport terminal expansion and renovation, the Center was consulted for insight into making the terminal accessible for individuals with physical limitations.
When the Anne Carlsen Center launched its Community Services in 2008, we began providing individualized care in people’s homes and home communities across North Dakota. Since then, we’ve seen adults make tremendous strides toward independence in their daily living activities, relationships, vocational skill building, and personal safety skill development. Our talented staff also helps children communicate more effectively, advocate for themselves, under- stand how to make choices, and develop social skills—so that they can truly be included as mem-bers of their community.
The Center—in carrying out its community-based services—interacts with schools, busi-nesses and other entities to help improve access for individuals with disabilities. A hair salon in Grand Forks is among dozens of businesses working with the Center to provide vocational experience to our clients and students. One of our Community Services clients, 32-year-old Bryan Stoltman—who has a diagnosis of autism, spends one day a week at the salon folding towels. You should have seen his smile when he received his first paycheck! And it isn’t just Bryan who is benefitting;
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The Anne Carlsen Center exists to make the world a more inclusive place where indepen-dence is a gift to all.
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everyone with whom he comes in contact is touched by his kindness, humor and generosity. The Anne Carlsen Center is making the world a more inclusive place for him, as he gains greater independence and valuable skills for the future.
Bryan and many other remarkable individuals served by the Center play a critical role in our mission. They help pave the way for the students and clients who follow, as they change attitudes and perceptions with their talents and hard work. Because they are successful, they will help others encounter success.
You are another vital partner in this mission. With your generous gifts, you enable the Anne Carlsen Center to make the world a more inclusive place where independence is a gift to all. Because of you, individuals with disabilities experi-ence greater levels of independence and are appreciated for their abilities. They are woven into the fabric of society, as they prove on a daily basis the strength and resiliency of the human spirit.
With a grateful heart,
Eric MonsonChief Executive OfficerAnne Carlsen Center
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Carol Dunker has been an active church member throughout
her 88 years of life, teaching Sunday School, making
hospital visits, volunteering in the church office, and
praying faithfully for those who are hurting. So it’s no surprise
that this Aberdeen, S.D., woman found out about the Anne Carlsen
Center at church.
“Nearly sixty years ago, children with cerebral
palsy visited the church to which my husband and
I belonged,” remembers Carol. “They were students
from the Anne Carlsen Center—at that time, called
the Crippled Children’s School. These students were
very enthusiastic about helping with the church
service, and their visit made a big impression on
me.” The church was St. John Lutheran Church in
Warner, S.D.—about nine miles south of Aberdeen.
Carol and her husband, Ray, never forgot about the Sunday morning
they shared with students from the Crippled Children’s School in
Jamestown, N.D. They talked about it often, as they ran their
small livestock and grain operation 25 miles southeast of Aberdeen.
Together they worked the land and raised three children, two girls
and a boy.
Donor over the D e c a D e sSouth Dakota woman remains dedicated to helping carry out Dr. Anne’s legacy
Then, on two different occasions during the 1960’s, Carol met Dr. Anne Carlsen, after whom the school would later be named. Born without forearms or lower legs, Dr. Anne—at that time, the school’s superintendent—was a disabilities advocate known for her courage, determination and leadership. Her career at the Center spanned 60 years, and over that time, she helped thousands of individuals gain greater independence and skills for life.
“The first time I met Dr. Anne was at a mother-daughter banquet at St. John Lutheran,” Carol recalls. “She was the guest speaker and gave a wonderful message. Several years later, she gave a presentation at a church supper in Gro-ton (South Dakota) and I had a chance to speak with her. I even sat across the table from her, and I was amazed by how self-sufficient she was during the entire meal. She never let her disabilities slow her down.”
Shortly thereafter, Carol and Ray decided to start supporting the school in Jamestown financially. They also took a tour of the campus. “We enjoyed walking through the halls,” says Carol. “We saw the enthusiasm of the children. That tour really did some-thing to us.”
After 38 years of farming, the Dunkers retired and moved to Aberdeen in 1983. Ray passed away 10 years ago. Carol thinks often of her husband of 55 years, who loved the children of the Anne Carlsen Center and shared her passion for giving generously. She
has continued to support the Center finan-cially in a variety of ways, increasing her level of giving in the last eight years. Carol also established a charitable gift annuity (CGA) with the Center.
“I had established annuities previously, and so I understood how they worked,” she explains. “There are significant tax savings, the rates are very good, and this was a way to help provide care for the children.”
When Carol set up the charitable gift annuity, she established a contract under which the Anne Carlsen Center, in return for her cash donation, agreed to pay her a fixed sum of money for her lifetime.
“Carol is a very unselfish person,” says Shelley Nannenga, ACC’s Associate Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving. “Not only does she support the Anne Carlsen Center with her generous financial gifts, she also prays for the students. We are so thankful for her love for the Center and her partner-ship with us.”
Carol encourages others to get to know the Anne Carlsen Center more, learn about the Center’s inspirational namesake—Dr. Anne Carlsen, and take a tour when they have an opportunity.
“It is such an amazing place,” she says. “Ev-ery dollar that is given to the Center is used very well. I trust them completely to be wise with what they are given and to provide the very best care to those wonderful children.”
Carol and her husband, Ray, began donating to the Anne Carlsen Center after meeting students enrolled at the Center nearly 60 years ago.
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“... this was a way to help provide care
for the children.”Carol Dunker
When Carol Dunker was 83 years old, she wanted to give a major gift to an organization
she had loved for many years, the Anne Carlsen Center. The South Dakota woman was educated about her options and chose to establish a charitable gift annuity (CGA) with the Center. She knew she would increase her cash flow, enjoy the se-
curity of guaran-teed payments, and save on federal and state taxes—all while making a life-time difference for the children of the Center.
A charitable gift annuity is a contract under which the Anne Carlsen Center, in return for a gift of cash, stock
or other assets, commits to paying a fixed sum of money for a period measured by one or two lives. The minimum gift eligible is $5,000. “The annuitant receives an immediate, guaranteed income for life, backed by the Center’s assets, while also enjoying the satisfaction in providing valuable support for our life-chang-ing programs and services,” says
Shelley Nannenga, the Anne Carlsen Center’s Associate Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving.
There can be as many as two annui-tants, and payments can be made to them jointly or successively. Rates are slightly lower when the annuity is for two people. “If you have a two-life annuity, when one person dies, the other will continue to receive the same amount for the rest of his or her life,” explains Nannenga. “The payments are fixed and un-changed for the entire length of the contract. They won’t rise or fall with the economy.”
There are appealing tax benefits, too. You will receive a current chari-table income tax deduction for your gift to the Anne Carlsen Center that is a portion of the total gift annuity amount. That amount is subtracted from your adjusted gross income, reducing the income subject to tax. North Dakota and Montana also allow taxpayers who fund a planned gift to take a 40% tax credit on the present value of their gift. The tax credit is applied after the tax liabil-ity is determined, reducing the total amount of tax owed on one’s total taxable income. The tax benefits don’t stop there. During your life expectancy, you will be able to claim much of the annuity payment as tax-free income.
A gift to the Anne Carlsen Center that continues to give The size of the payments from a CGA depends on the following:•Thegiftannuityrateavailable
(the Anne Carlsen Center uses rates set by the American Council on Gift Annuities)
•Thevalueofthecontribution•Thenumberandageof
annuitants
You might benefit from a CGA, if:•TheinterestratesonyourCDs
and other fixed-income invest-ments have declined, and you want a more favorable rate. “With a charitable gift annuity, you can get rates that are 3–4 times as much as what a CD offers,” says Nannenga.
•Youownappreciatedstockor mutual fund shares and have considered selling some shares, but you don’t want to pay tax on the capital gain.
•Youarelookingforawayto provide financial assistance to a parent, sibling, or other family member in a tax-advantaged manner.
•Youwantthesecurityofpaymentsthat won’t fluctuate during your lifetime and that are not affected by interest rates or the stock market.
Two of the most common types of charitable gift annuities are im-mediate and deferred. In the first case, the annuitants start receiving payments at the end (or beginning) of the payment period immediately following the contribution. If the annuity is deferred, the annuitants
start receiving payments at a future time. That date, chosen by the donor, must be more than one year after the date of the contribution. This is a good option for those who want to take advantage of a charitable income tax deduc-tion, but who don’t want or need the payments to begin until they are older.
“Another benefit is the satisfaction you receive from making a gift to help the remarkable individuals who learn and grow with the support of the Anne Carlsen Center,” says Nannenga. “When you give to the Center, you are supporting the students on our campus in Jamestown, as well as the children, adults and families across the state receiving our community-based services. You might even help someone in your own community!”
For more information on charitable gift annuities and other methods of giving to the Anne Carlsen Center, contact Shelley Nannenga at 701-952-5109, toll free 1-800-568-5175, or shelley.nan [email protected].
The Anne Carlsen Center reminds you to always seek the advice of a competent financial advisor with any questions you may have regarding a financial matter.
Charitable GIFT Annuities
Carol Dunker established a charitable gift annuity (CGA) with the Anne Carlsen Center when she was 83 years old.
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CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY E X A M P L E :
Beth, age 70, decides to give a $10,000 cash gift in Febru-ary 2011 to establish a one-life charitable gift annuity with the Anne Carlsen Center. The annuity rate at her age is 5.8%, so she will receive an annual payment of $580 for life.
Beth receives a federal tax de-duction of $3,503 (the charitable gift value of the annuity, based on her age and other IRS regula-tions). Because she is in the 25% income tax bracket, this deduc-tion could save her as much as $876 in income tax this year.
As a North Dakota resident, she also receives a 40% state income tax credit on the feder-ally tax-deductible portion of her gift ($3,503). This credit could be worth up to $1,401 in state income tax savings over a 1–3 year period.
If Beth lives another 15 years, she will have received a one-life payout of $8,700, in addition to the $2,277 in federal and state income tax savings. Upon her death, the remainder of the gift amount will be given to the Anne Carlsen Center to support vital programs and services.
*This illustration is not for professional tax or legal advice. Consult a tax advisor about your specific situation.
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Purple streamers adorn the entrance of the Early
Childhood Education classroom at the Anne
Carlsen Center (ACC) in Jamestown. A large
green banner on the wall reads: “Good Luck,
Trinity.” Students and staff gather around a very special
girl about to take a very big step. For 9-year-old Trinity
Dickerson, this day—February 15—is her last full day
at the Anne Carlsen Center. Tomorrow she moves to
Bismarck, her home community, where her family awaits,
as well as a classroom of her peers and a team
of highly-trained support staff.
For the girl who loves frogs—apparent
from her room décor and very favor-
ite toys—there’s a large cake at this
celebration topped with a picture,
made of icing, of a frog. It brings
a smile to Trinity’s face. Judging
by the many smiles in the room,
this 9-year-old has captured many
hearts in her more than 2½ years
on campus.
Looking closely, you also see the moist eyes, for Trinity has created more than friendships at the Cen-ter. She’d been a daily source of inspiration … a beautiful reminder of the power in determination and hope. And her journey of healing, which began suddenly and tragi-cally, is nothing short of amazing.
From Tragedy to TLCIt was June 13, 2008, and Trinity was an active 6-year-old living with her family in Bismarck. She loved writing, drawing, Dr. Seuss books, cheeseburgers, butterflies, and playing with her sister. “Always smiling, dancing and singing,” is the way her father, Brandon, re-members her. “A quick learner … very quick … soaked everything up like a sponge.”
But later that day, during an out-ing to a swimming pool with her summer daycare program, Trin-ity’s life took a tragic turn. The 6-year-old suddenly vanished from sight, and was under water for a dangerously long time—between four to seven minutes—before be-ing rescued. The near drowning caused a severe lack of oxygen to Trinity’s brain, resulting in hypoxic brain injury. She was in a coma and spent a month in the Intensive Care Unit of a Bismarck hospital.
Trinity, still in the early stages of the coma, arrived at the Anne
Carlsen Center in July 2008. Therapists utilized tactile, visual and auditory items to try to draw a response. “She responded to auditory items first,” recalls speech therapist Stephanie Nelson. Her heart rate would change and her eyes would sometimes open when she listened to music from her favorite movies.
Trinity’s family and ACC staff delighted in the milestones of her rehabilitation, such as the first smile since the accident (No-vember 2008), the first laugh (December 2008), and the first day back in a class-room (January 2009). Therapy sessions were focused and frequent to take advantage of the narrow window of time in which large gains can be made in healing following a brain injury. “The ther-apy to retrain her muscles, as her brain heals, needs to be intense,” explained physical therapist Tara Roaldson in a 2009 interview. “Our hope and our challenge is to get as much active motion and movement back as we can. Trinity is willing to work for it.” Trinity’s therapies focused on skills such as sitting,
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Reunited at LAsTACC celebrates with 9-year-old Trinity as she returns to her home community
Trinity and Chandra clap during a presentation at the Center.
Two things that never cease to place a smile on Trinity’s face: frogs (below), or beauti-ful jewelry (cover) such as the gift she received from one of the Center’s faithful donors, Carol Dunker.
gripping and releasing items, holding her head up, using a manual wheelchair, and driving a power wheelchair.
Language-related difficulties—such as comprehension and mouth movements—are common effects of a brain injury. To help Trinity communicate, staff implemented an eye-gaze communication tech-nique, also known as eye-pointing.
Responding to questions by pointing her eyes to the appropri-ate picture or symbol, she dem-onstrated a high level of compre-hension. When words were used in the exercises, staff discovered,
with delight, that Trinity had not lost the ability to read—a favorite pastime of hers before the accident.
Healing WordsTrinity’s love for the written word proved to be a vital asset, as she worked to regain cognitive and physical abilities. “She loves chap-ter books like those in the Ame-lia Bedelia series,” says special education teacher Sharon Olson. “She likes to look to see how many words are in a book … the more words, the better.”
Trinity’s love of learning was seen throughout each school day in the Center’s Early Childhood Educa-tion classroom. Usually the first to volunteer to participate in or lead classroom activities, she earned the title “#1 Volunteer.” Her bright smile and sense of humor were ever-present, and she could always be counted on to show compassion to her classmates, ranging in age from 3 to 8.
In late September 2009, the Cen-ter arranged for Trinity, then 7, to begin to spend about an hour each Monday with children her age at Louis L’Amour Elementary School in Jamestown. “I like hav-ing Trinity in our class because she’s fun,” said then first-grade classmate Taylor Williamson. “She wants to learn, and she’s nice.” Gradually, as Trinity developed additional skills and strength, she began spending more time in pub-lic school. In the fall of 2010, she began participating in a second-grade classroom at Louis L’Amour all morning long, Monday through Friday.
A powerful motivator for Trin-ity in her recovery, in addition to classroom learning and books, has been food. Early on, she was fed completely through a gastrostomy feeding tube inserted in her stom-ach. In early 2009, she began
eating small amounts orally, with staff giving her “tastes” of food—usually, a few spoonfuls—three times a day. Trinity continued to make progress in relearning how to move food around in her mouth, and in November 2010, began to get all of her nutrition needs orally.
During her time at the Center, Trin-ity learned low-tech and high-tech ways of communicating with others. She often used her eyes to indicate “yes” (by looking up) and “no” (by looking down). Her Step-By-Step Communicator—a voice-output, one button messaging device—was also extremely helpful. And she showed some success at using the Center’s $14,000 portable eye-controlled communication device, with its limitless vocabulary options.
Perfect TimingFor many months, ACC staff and Trinity’s family had been laying the groundwork for an eventual return to her hometown of Bis-marck. Trinity’s medical condition had prevented a homecoming from happening right away. But her health had been steadily improving, and she got off to a great start in 2011. The tracheostomy—artificial opening in the wind pipe—that had once facilitated her breathing was permanently closed. The once-daily chest physiotherapy sessions, to prevent respiratory infections, were no longer necessary.
“Trinity went from having some of the most complex needs in her home-living area to being one of the students with the fewest medical needs,” says Sandy Perkins, Trinity’s rehab nurse at ACC.
So, when the Anne Carlsen Center received a call regarding an open-ing at Apollo—a pediatric residen-tial home in Bismarck operated by the non-profit HIT, Inc.—the Cen-ter did not delay. “The driving force of this transition is so that Trin-ity can be closer to her family,” says Val Bakken, Trinity’s Indi-vidual Program Coordinator at the Center. “Once the opening at Apollo became available, we acted immediately. These kinds of openings are few and far between.”
Trinity was accepted for admission to live at Apollo with seven other young people. She, her family and ACC staff visited the residential home twice. The second time, they saw the makeover of Trinity’s bed-room, painted in the color of her choice—purple. Bright lime green curtains hung on the windows. They also had a chance to visit her new school, Bismarck’s Centennial Elementary, where—for the first
Always a fan of reading, Trinity looks through a Scholastic News during her first days at Centen-nial Elementary.
Registered Nurse LeAnn Irish shows Trinity a piggy bank—one of the gifts the little girl received during her farewell party at the Center.
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time since the accident—she would spend the entire school day with students her age.
Apollo staff spent February 2 at the Anne Carlsen Center learning more about how to care for Trinity. They met with Trinity’s multi- disciplinary team, and participated in personal cares, meals, snacks and therapies. The next week, a team of nine professionals from
Centennial El-ementary came to the Center to similarly gain a hands-on assess-ment of Trinity’s needs and abilities.
ACC staff spent considerable time communicat-ing with Trinity
about the transition from James-town to Bismarck. Due to her brain injury, Trinity does experience episodes of confusion and memory difficulties, so staff carefully developed stories to help her un-derstand and prepare. “In one of the stories, we talked about her purple bedroom at Apollo and showed a picture of it,” says Olson. “She really liked that.”
The Next ChapterTo help ensure a smooth transition, two ACC staff members spent sev-
eral days with Trinity at her new home and school. An Education Life Skills Assistant from Trinity’s classroom and her Primary Life Skills Assistant in the home-living area reviewed checklists with the new staff, answering questions and providing any needed training.
Trinity has been living at Apollo since February 16. Apollo staff helps Trinity get proper nutri-tion at mealtime, and assists her as she gets dressed, brushes her teeth and takes a bath. In addition to residential care, the pediatric group home provides physical, occupational and speech therapies.
Trinity began her first day as a student at Bismarck’s Centennial Elementary on February 17. She receives a variety of therapy ser-vices as part of her school day, and the school’s Assistive Technology Technician is trained to equip Trinity with technologies that help her excel as a student. A nurse is on hand if she has any medical concerns or issues. She has two teachers: her second-grade teacher and her special education teacher. Her special education teacher mod-ifies the second-grade curriculum to meet her needs, works regularly with Trinity on an individual basis, and helps her become as integrated into her classroom and school as possible.
Kasandra Huber, one of Apollo’s Direct Support Professionals, plays with Trinity and her frogs.
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And Trinity now lives just min-utes away from her father and her sister, Angel. “It is very exciting,” said Brandon in a 2010 interview about the possibility of his daugh-ter returning to Bismarck soon. “I have thought about it quite a bit.” Brandon has longed to see his two daughters restore their special connection. “Their whole lives they have been inseparable—they have always looked out for each other,” he says. “I am looking forward to seeing them redevelop that sisterly bond. They’ve always been so close.”
One Special GirlMany milestones mark the path that Trinity has taken to greater independence and inclusion. “She’s changed so much from day one, when I first saw her in a hospital bed in a coma … unresponsive. Now, she’s full of life,” says Bakken. “Trinity’s remarkable story helps demonstrate what the Anne Carlsen Center is all about—rehabilitation and reunion. She came to us for rehabilitation, and now it’s time for her to reunite with her family.”
Trinity is able to spend a lot more time with her family now. Her new teachers have discovered that she loves to raise her hand and volunteer. She’s getting to know her roommate at Apollo, with
whom she has a lot in common, including a favorite color—purple, of course.
ACC staff members are in regular contact with Trinity’s new team, ensuring that the girl who touched so many hearts in Jamestown has all the resources she needs. “There’s a lot of love for Trinity here at the Center,” says Olson. “She’s taught me more than I’ve taught her. We really miss her, but we are very excited for her. She won’t have any trouble mak-ing new friends.”
And throughout the Anne Carlsen Center’s James-town campus, there are many precious memo-ries … memories of a courageous girl with a twinkle in her eye who faced each day with a rare brand of perseverance. “If you would ask Trinity to do something,” says Nelson, “even if it was hard for her to muster up the strength, she would always try. She always tried her best.”
LeAnn Irish gives Trinity a big hug and kiss goodbye.
Donors received a letter in their mailbox in Decem-ber inviting them
to help give a meaningful Christmas gift to the Anne Carlsen Center’s medically-fragile students. They responded promptly and generously, and made what had been a dream, a reality.
A specialized bathing system with advanced technology had been at the top of the Christmas wish list, and for good reason. The Center’s home living area for indi-viduals with complex medical and physical needs has only standard bath tubs. It’s not ideal for the students, be-cause the design and depth of the tub makes it impossible to be fully emerged in a warm
bath. For the older students, they sometimes have to be transferred by several differ-ent lift systems.
Donors stepped forward to provide enough funds for the Anne Carlsen Center to acquire a reclining bathing system. This system, soon to be purchased by the Center, will provide a smoother and safer approach to assisted bathing.
“It will foster independence for our students and ease the
physical strain on staff of the current transport system,” says ACC Nursing Director Bette Johnson. “These bathing systems are easy to maneu-ver and can be tilted back if necessary. The tub carefully submerges a medically-fragile student for a safe, comfortable and dignified bathing experi-ence. We are so appreciative of our donors, who help ensure that the individuals we serve enjoy the greatest quality of care.”
Donors answered the call last fall to help add some much-needed equipment to update the Anne Carlsen
Center’s Gross Motor Room, where children play and learn using fun and interactive tools. “Thank you for giv-ing from the heart to help us expand and enhance this area of the Center,” says Anne Carlsen Center CEO Eric Monson. “Because of your generos-ity, we can continue to improve the resources, such as the Gross Motor Room, that help us provide the high-est quality of therapeutic care and rehabilitation.”
In December, using funds raised by the Thanksgiving appeal, the Center purchased a large, indoor therapy swing. The durable metal frame hold-ing the swing can support up to 500
pounds, so stu-dents of all ages and sizes can enjoy the fun and free-dom of swinging, while also improv-ing developmental skills and sensory integration.
“Our previous swing could hold no more than 100 pounds, and we were limited in the ways we could use it,” says Connie Lillejord, the Center’s Director of Rehab Services. “With this new swing system, a therapist, teach-er or direct care staff member can now sit with the child on the swing, working with the individual
to improve muscle strength, balance and coordination.”
There are numerous swing/seat at-tachments that can be utilized with the new system—platform, net and roll, just to name a few. “With one piece of equipment, we can carry out a wide range of therapy objectives,” says Lillejord. “And kids absolutely love it. They’re having fun, and they like a challenge.”
Additional funds raised through the Thanksgiving Appeal will provide an-other benefit to students utilizing the Gross Motor Room. The colorful ball bin, a favorite for many children, is cumbersome to keep clean. All 2,500 balls have to be removed from the bin, sanitized and returned to the bin. The Center is looking at purchasing a machine that would wash the balls in an antibacterial detergent and expose them to ultraviolet light, allowing staff to clean the balls more often and more thoroughly. “This equipment will help us maintain the high level of cleanliness we are very proud of here,” explains Lillejord. “It’s another way to ensure the children we serve stay healthy while they enjoy in-house activities.”
“Our donors have been so faithful,” says Monson. “Thank you for helping keep this wonderful room running smoothly, and making a lifetime difference for the remarkable indi-viduals we serve.”
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Sander is one of many students who will benefit from the new bathing system in place at the Center.
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Marshall loves using equipment that keeps him interested and helps him train his muscles.
Meet BenBen loves adventure. He likes being out in the sun, going on hay rides, sharing stories around a campfire, and hearing laughter and applause during a talent show. Ben loves summer camp.
For a week each summer at Elks Camp Grassick, teens throughout North Dakota have the unique chance to enjoy opportunity after opportunity. This year, the camp will provide ways for campers to unleash their creativity through art.
Our staff will work with the special-ized counselors at Camp Grassick, providing one-on-one care through-out each fun-filled day. These staff will be there when Ben goes
swimming in Lake Isabel, when he takes pictures for his scrapbook— sharing in his smiles and fun.
Look in your mailbox to see how your loving support is making a dif-ference for teens with disabilities, just like Ben. As he relishes many of these tremendous opportunities, know that you—and donors like you—are making a real difference. We’ll show you how campers like Ben can be empowered to meet their greatest potential … and have the adventure of a lifetime.
E q U I P m E N T While Learningdonors respond generously as Center works to update vital roomFUNEnsures
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Individuals and businesses which share their love and support with the Anne Carlsen Cen-ter belong to our Circle of Friends. Their gifts are what create the life-changing mission and vision of the Center.
Since its founding in 1941, ACC has had a symbolic connection to butterflies. This beauti-ful creature represents hope, transformation and progress. It symbolizes the many positive
changes we see in the individuals of all ages we provide care for.
Different butterflies represent the various giv-ing levels that make up our Circle of Friends. Thank you donors—the support you have shown, and continue to show, encourage indi-viduals with disabilities to grow, learn, and reach new heights of independence.
C I r C L e o F F r I e N d s
MONARCH ($1000+)ACC Collection ContainersAmerican Insurance CenterAnderson, Emmy L.Anderson, Orvella P.Anderson, Ray and SandyAnderson, Rosalie W.AnonymousBakken Estate, Mildred E.Baron, Elaine D.Bellon, CharlotteBerg Foundation, Elmer and KayaBerg, Mary and HaroldBerge Estate, Paul S.Bergene, Kent and MargoBergene, Marlys A. Berkey, DaleBoe, OfordBorstad, Gerald and ElenoreCarlsen, Dr. and Mrs. Donald B.Carlsen, Dr. Anne H.Carlsen, James and BethChaney, Russell D.Claus, Robert and MaryCoe Estate, Clyde W.County MarketDakota Central Telecommunications CooperativeDakota Medical FoundationDavis, Scott and JanetDewey, Peter and SheilaDon Wilhelm, IncDonor Awareness Softball TournamentDunker, CarolDwyer Farm Trust, TimEck, Gertrude and HarryEhmann, Darcy and MaryEldevik, Gregory and HildaEnnen, Rick and JanetEssentia HealthFargo Lions ClubFarmers & Merchants State BankFarmers Union Ins. & Service Ass’nFarmers Union State OfficeFirstGivingForum Communications PrintingFranke, SandraFredrickson Estate, Gladys M.
Fredrickson, Steve and SharonFuchs, Arlon and JeanetteFull Gospel OutreachGeorge, Martha M.Geske, Robert and RuthGiesekling Trust, HenryGoshen Moravian ChurchGrabanski, Esther R.Grady Estate, Ainslee S.Greenwood, Alan J.Gums, Marcia and JamesHellyer Trust, Margaret S.Henderson, AaronHerman, Robert and BeckyHillerud Construction Inc.Hinrichs, Roland and JanetHoovestol, Rachel A.Huber, Harvey and KathleenHugo’s, Inc.Ingstad Family MediaIsmail, Tarek and PatriciaJack, George and LilaJamestown El Zagal ClownsJamestown ImplementJensen, Donald W.Jones, Bryan and GloriaKaseman Estate, Dorothy E.Kennedy, Charles C.Kloster, Thomas and PhyllisKornovich, DanielKulla, Judy L.Lamont Estate, Shirley V.Larson Estate, Gordon A.Lifetime Eyecare AssociatesLittle, Blanche B.Lueck, RoselynLuhr, Joyce L.Luithle, SarahLyon Jr. Estate, John B.Maple Creek Farm & Ranch c/o Tim and Lori TorgersonMcArthur Estate, Zona A. McArthurMidland National Individual Matching Gift ProgramMitchell Jr., Robert B.Moeller, Rev. Jo AnneMohr Family/Dacotah Paper Co.Moline, E. A. and MabelMontana Dakota Utilities ResourcesMotacek, Dr. Larry and LisaNatzke, Duane and KayeNelson, Gary and JenetteNierling Estate, Dr. Richard D.Nierling Jr., John J.Nierling Trust, Don
Nierling, Richard and PhillippaNiewoehner, Estate, Henry A.NoridianNorsteby Estate, CarlNova Fire Protection, Inc.Olsgaard, Maurice and MayOlson, Glenn H.Otter Tail Power CompanyPapka, Randy L.Pardau, Fred and LeopoldinePaul, Joe and SandyPederson, Jerry and KimPowers, James and DorothyPresler, RobertRefling, Dorothy A.Rexin, James and Marilyn Rohleder, Thomas and MaryRoorda, Kevin and CynthiaRose Metal ProductsRichard and Rose Ann SplitterRouzie, John S.Saunders Estate, EldonScheel, Fred and VirginiaSchneidermann Bros.Schuler Jr., FrederickSerfass Estate, George E.Singsaas Estate, MarieSlagg Jr., Ernest E.Spickler, Justin and Sara Nathan and EmilySteinke, FriedaStencel Estate, Ramah E.Stroup, Wayne A.The Struve Foundation Lois D. StruveTappert, Gregory and BrendaThompson Estate, Eleanor M.Toppen Estate, Betty J.Total Clean Kevin and Jodi ReutherToutges Trust, Edmund E.Unison BankVan Camp Estate, Clara I.Van Dyke Estate, Lorraine M.Watkins, Michael and LindaWeidner Estate, William C.Wells Fargo Bank of NDWonder BarZaagsma, Gerrit EstateZuern, Herbert and Lorina
EMPEROR ($500–$999)ACC Golf TournamentAlexander, Alice M.American Legion Post # 37Anderson, Bert and DianeAnderson, Brian A.Anderson, J. Thomas and JeanetteAnonymousBerntson, Neal and MarlaBjork M.D., Dr. Randall J.Bobcat Company-Ingersoll-RandBraaten, Julian and EmilyBrandvold, LarryBrooke Farm Inc.Cave, John and EvelynCity of Minot EmployeesCollins, Gerald and DonnaCraychee, Gregory G.Dahlen, Elbert and VivianneEdin, Pastor Bradley P.Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Sunday SchoolErnie, Warren H.Evans, Debra A.Faith Lutheran ChurchFalk, Tyler and KaraFirst Community Credit UnionFirst Presbyterian ChurchFitzmaurice, MikeFitzpatrick, Lila D.Galazen, Marilyn F.Garrison Community ChestGillen, Michael and MarieGoodrich CorporationGrant, Vernon and MarcyGreshik, George and Debbie Harris, Tim and MelissaHayes Trust, AdelaideHeie, Thomas A.Hoghaug, VivianHolzwarth, Ryan L.Hoplin, David and CarolJamestown Rural Fire DepartmentJanke, Paul and AliceJohnson, Loren and MargieJohnson, Robert and BetteKaufman, Dennis and L. KathleenKling, Harlin and MarieKnights of Columbus #1883Knudsen, David and Ione
Krabseth, John and L. JoyceKreisers, Inc.Kristjanson, Elizabeth I.Larson, David and DeborahLarson, Monty and JackieLausch, Brian and AmandaLileks, Ralph J.Lillejord, Jon and ConnieLillo, Dr. and Mrs James C.Mayer, Ronald and LyndaMcCormick, BarbaraMcGarrah, Kim L.Mechtel, GeorgieMelroe, Dorthea E.Meyer, JamesMid America Steel, Inc.Miller, Rev. and Mrs. Marvin L.Monson, Eric and PatriciaMontgomery, Dr. and Mrs. Robert C.Newman SignsParis, Jack and KristiPladson, Bradley S.Professional Eyecare & Contact Lens CenterPutnam, EvelynR. M. Stoudt, IncRed River Valley Jim Beam BottlesRohde, EdithRoth, Roger and LouiseSarafolean, Steven R.Savelkoul, Dale and ArnolaSchmitz, Joel and LynetteScott Estate, Allen E. ScottShirley, Adolph E.Smith, JJ and MaureenSt. Alexius Medical Center PrimeCareStelter, Jean L.Tarno, Bill and KathyTengesdal, David and CaroleThielman, Ray and JanetTurtle Lake Community ChestTwo Rivers PrintingUlberg, Janet S.Union Lutheran Sunday School and ChurchValley Sales Company Inc.Wagner, Robert L.Walz Pharmacy, Inc.Western Steel and Plumbing, IncWiese, Neva I.Woessner, Arvel and MyrtleWoitzel, Ronald and MarilynYaggie, David and GeraldineYoder, Dewey and Carol
GATEKEEPER ($250–$499)Aandahl, George and RhondaAmbers Jr., HarryAmvets Post # 9Anchor Bar, Inc.Anderson, James and RuthAnonymousAssumption AbbeyBank of America Matching GiftsBeck, Waldemar F.Berdahl, Cleo and ClaireBitz, Darwin and Mary AnnBoehm, Edward and ElaineBonsness, Douglas and SharonBosard, McCutcheon & Rau, Ltd.Brady, Mike and JeannaBrantner, Jerry and JuneBraunagel, JosephBronberg, BerniceBuegler, Paul and GailCarlson, Robert and SueChalley, John R.Dahl, Steven and LindaDecorating By CharlieDesautels, Doris E.Donat, JimDrewicke, Cimarron and ReneeDupper, Ervin and FrancesEberle, JudyEicholtz, Kent and BonnieEmery, BruceEmployee’s Community Fund of the Boeing CompanyEngstrom, BrianErin Romans PhotographyErnster, Dale J.F.O.E. Aerie # 2749Fraass, Vera and FrankFranz, Paul and LoisFremstad, Joel and JenniferGate City BankGeske, Donald and Mrs.Glass, Gary and JuneGraff, Alex and DonnaGress, LoriHalverson, JudithHam, Philip E.Hann, Caroline E.Hans, Leland and FlorenceHarms, Harold, H. and Mrs.Hennessey, Andrew and Dr. Myra QuanrudHillerud, David and KarlaHinman-Zajic, KarenHobert, Gary and DebraHochhalter, PaulHoggarth, Monte and ToniaHolmes, Emma E.Hoovestol, EtheleenHuber, Herb and PhyllisHurn, CarlaHutton Contracting CompanyIserman, Bruce and DeaIsta, GlennJames River AviationAllan & Sandy LampKale, Jim E.Kenner, David and KarenKing, Richard and DonnaKitchen SolversKiwanis ClubKiwanis-Golden K ClubKlaudt, William and DoloresKnight, Arnold and MaryKopperud Foundation
Kraig, Tex and LynnKunzman, Dan and PamelaLakeview Meadow ResortLandscoot, Lloyd and RobertaLee, Everett and JoyLeech, William and MargaretLiberty State BankLiechty Homes, Inc.Lions ClubLux Concrete, Inc.Malm, Jeffrey and LucindaMartinson, Robert W.Mattson, MaxineMcCormick, Tom and JudyMcCoy, Richard and MariaMcLaen, Milton and DaneneMeland Lumber & Material CoMeland, Noren and AudreyNakase, Kathryn K.Odendaal, Cornelius and CathynOlson, Ronald P.Ongstad, AstridORRiginals, Inc.Ottawa WELCAOttmar & OttmarOttmar, Timothy and JoAnnOvermoe, Alice L.Owens, Ricky and SandiePedersen, Harvey H.Peterson, Carole L.Plutowski, Darin and SuePrange, James W.Preuss, William and Betty JaneReisenauer, Arnold and RitaReynolds United Co-opRichter, John and DonnaRiddle’s JewelryRolfson, Calvin and ShirleyRost, Lillian G.Rouse, James and EileenRudolph, Robert J.Sanders 1907Sanders, Donna M.Sandstrom, Craig and JulieSchauer, Ron and CindySchields, Mark and Sharon GegelmannSchreiber, Clayton and CarolynScoville, William and WandaSheldon, Lloyd C.Simonson, Morgan S.Skarphol, Galen and TerriSkarphol, Roger and PattySkeel, Charlie and JaniceSmith, Kelly and JamesSpicer Trucking Co.St. Catherine ChurchSt. John Lutheran ChurchSt. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchStutsman County Abstract CompanySuess, DeborahSwanson, Glenn K.Swenson, AlmaThompson, Mark and ClaudiaThrolson, Gary and SharonTraynor, PatUnited Fund of Sioux TownshipUS Bancorp FoundationV.F.W. Roy Chandler Post #762Vosburg, Chester M.Webb, ReesaWells, TomWentz, Jennifer and JeremyWestermeyer, Esther L.Westfield Hope Reformed Church Womens MinistryWestin, Harold and LoisWeyrauch, James and ColleenWilliams, Michael and Heidi
Workin, Raydon and BettyWright, Jeannette F.Zimmerman, Dorothy L.Zion Lutheran Church WomenZopfi, Irene H.
sMALL COPPER ($150–$249)AflacAlexander Public School # 2American Legion AuxiliaryAnderson, ClaytonAnderson, Edward and CarolAnderson, MonafayAnfinson, Hulda E.AnonymousApollo Hair ClinicsArrowwood Resort and Conference CenterArtekta IncB.P.O.E. # 1199Barnes, Brent B.Bassingthwaite, Dwight and MarilynBendewald, Ronald and SandraBjornstad, Omar and JuliaBoothman, SandraBrewster, Correen K.Bubach, Margaret L.Burleton, DavidBurns, Joan E.Burris, Alden L.Calheim, Cliff and MarlaCarlson, John and BettyCarpio Lutheran Church WomenChamberlain, Ellard and MaryChilson, Robert and LindaChoice FinancialCinema Twin and Bison TwinCollins, David and CeceliaConquist, John and YvonneThe Coppin FamilyCullen, Melissa N.Dahlberg, Mark and MaudeDahlen Lutheran WELCADaschendorf, Roy and JanDennert, C. William and Patricia Dowell, Wm. and PatriciaDowns, Walter B.Dwyer, Michael and PatriciaEastmo, VirginiaEdick, LaVera M.Edwards, Dr. and Mrs. Henry D.Elhard, Oral and RuthEngebretson, Mary AnnEngstrom, James and JudyErickson, Janet and RonaldErickson, Jerald and E. BonnieF.O.E. # 3080Fandrey, Kenneth D.Fatland, Dean and SylviaFirst Lutheran Church WomenFirst Lutheran Sunday SchoolFlakoll, Sen. Timothy J.Foulke, Esther A. EstateFugleberg, John and ShawnGeneral Equipment & SuppliesGrant’s Mechanical Inc.Grim, Bradley and MaryGrimsted, DavidGrosklags, Walter and SusanGrueneich, Naomi and JamesGunderson, Robert and ElizabethGylland, Carter and PamelaHaman, Ron
Hanson, FrancesHanson, LorraineHarbeke, Bill and GeriHarris, Susan K.Haven, Melvin H.Hetland, ElaineHettinger Lutheran Church WomenHildebrand, LloydHill, Twyla J.Hillerud, Trent and KristieHinman, Eugene and MarilynHobert, Scott and AdrianneHolmes, Tom and MargieHolwegner, BarbaraHoly Cross Lutheran Church and WELCAHovey, Robert and BettyHuber, Howard T.Hunter, JudyInterstate Engineering, Inc.Ishaug, Michael and RhondaJager, Steve and BarbaraJames River Pest Control and Green LawnsJarland, David and KayJensen, Frank and StephanieJevnager, Robert and JanJohannesen, Ivy E.Johnson, Bert and SandraKabele, RuthKauk, Donald and LaverneKeffeler, Ryan and AnnieKenner, Harris and ArdythKenneth McDougall, D.D.S.Ketterling, Art and AliceKieper, Lynn and JeanetteKjelland, Orville and SherylKlatt, David and RosannKnapp, Thomas and MariolKnecht, John P. and F. LorraineKoch, Mitchell L.Kuipers, VivianLarry’s ElectricLarson, John and BonnieLarson, Mr. and Mrs. Roger F.Lettenmaier, Jenny and DougLewis-Kenna, Thomas and MaryLifestyle Appliance CenterLindberg, Jon C.The Links of North DakotaLucky Mound ChurchLyons, JohnMalusky, Jack and MarceneMartin United Methodist Sunday SchoolMartin, Luella D.McCormack, Dorothy E.McCutcheon, June E.McKinley, Sarah A.McNair, David B.Mee, Lyle and MelissaMerritt, BertramMeyer, Harry and LuellaMiessel, Ernest and NevaMohr, Marcia E.Monson, JessicaMonson, Paul and TracyMuhs, Robert and MaryMumm, Walter H.Nazareth Lutheran WELCANelson Jr., Chester E.Nelson, Patricia C.Neukom, Gail E.Neumann, Nicholas and JeanNew Salem Lions ClubNovak, Richard A.Nowatzki, James D.Olson, Clarence P.Olson, Gordon and Marlene
Olson, Odean and KarenOpp, Patti J.Orley, Soren and TaraOtto, Les and ReneOur Savior WELCAPurdue, JoAnne M.Qual, Ron and M. Beth FuglebergRamada Plaza and SuitesRapp, Marvin L.Reichardt, Marie and FrankReinke, Clarence and EdnaReuer, TimRichter, Wilmer and EstherRobson, Dewey and OrlynRolfsrud, Harold and MarilynRoorda, Arnold and JoyceSanford HealthSather, Robert and KittySateren, Lance and JudithSavage, Donald and MarianSchafer, Rachel and RyanSchaff, Cordell and KelcieSchlenker, ElroySchowalter, Quintin and AnnSchreiber-Beck, CynthiaSeibel, Donna L.Shamberger, Douglas and NorineSkadsem, David and LaurieSolberg, Arnold M.Sorby, Kermit and ArlysSorenson, Carmen M.Spitzer, Renee M.St. Gertrude, St. Lawrence and St.Theresa Catholic ChurchesThe Basilica of St. JamesSt. John’s Lutheran Sunday SchoolSt. John’s United Church of ChristStoerker, JoyStoudt, Casey and SueStoyka, Unamae S.Tappen 125thTrimble, Thomas H.Trinity Bethany W.M.F.Trinity Free Lutheran WMFTrinity Lutheran ChurchTrinity Lutheran Church WomenTrinity WELCATufte, Erling and ElizabethTunby, Mabel F.Ufkes, DorothyUnited Lutheran Church and WELCAUnited Methodist ChurchW. W. Wallwork, IncWagner, Fred and MarciaWarwick WELCAWay, Jon L. D.D.S., M.S.Well, Russell and MicheleWest End Hide, Fur & Metal Co., Inc.West Prairie Ev. CongregationWheaton Twp. Community ChestWhitaker, Frances E.Whitmore, Betty A.Widmer, JanelleWittenberg, RalphWomen of GraceZion Lutheran WELCAZion Lutheran Womens Missionary League
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Mrs. Betty J. Aarhus
Mrs. Frances Aasness
Glen and Nathlie Miller
Clifford and Velma Martin
Jack and Marcene Malusky
Mrs. Helen F. Nordling
Paul and Kathleen Larson
Stephen and Berniece Froiland
Jay and Melissa Brademeyer
Kent and Bonnie Eicholtz
Eldon and Clara Jo Conant
Mrs. Orvella P. Anderson
Mrs. Hulda E. Anfinson
Roy and Esther Peterson
Rodney and Joanne Tennyson
Senster and Janet Vangsness
Orville and Sheryl Kjelland
United Methodist Church & Sunday School
Mrs. Sherry Mischke
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Patricia Bahr
Ms. Lorraine Tisdel
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Kay J. Kvasager
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Karter and Vernis Krogh
Gregory and Hilda Eldevik
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Donald and Luella Zinter
Mrs. Mertis Hill
Clifford and Velma Martin
Michael and Shelley Behan
Ms. Esther Strausburg
Mrs. Delores B. Benson
Robert and Dorothy Sommerville
Mrs. Dorothy L. Bentley
Cleo and Claire Berdahl
Pacific Paper Products
Wilmer and Esther Richter
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
James and Colleen Weyrauch
Ms. Shirley Jensvold
Alvin W. Berndt
Rev. Gordon N. Berntson
Mrs. Virginia D. Haugen
Rev. Raynard J. Huglen
Ms. Valborg Huglen
Neil and Nancy Jordheim
Ms. Judy L. Kulla
Mrs. Marilyn F. Nissen
Mrs. Rosemary Voglewede
Mrs. Erin J. Zalumskis-Sand
Mrs. Carol J. Bertelsen
Lowell and Amy Anderson
Gordon and Ida Mae Smith
Walter and Beatrice Reinke
Ms. Roselyn Lueck
Mrs. Katherine Paschke
Gaylen and Patricia Fischer
Mr. Edwin H. Bjerke
Dr. Randall J. Bjork M.D.
Ms. Pearl L. Courneya
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Jim and Ellen Redding
Gerald and Elenore Borstad
Gerald and Elenore Borstad
Howard and Evelyn Bose
Ms. Patricia L. Bossert
Richard and Linda Mc Bride
Mrs. Janene Nordloef
Donald and Luella Zinter
Eldon and Clara Jo Conant
Glen and Nathlie Miller
Mrs. Ann E. Bross
Mrs. Magdaline L. Giesen
Mr. E. Bruce Hagen
C.S and JoAnn Bucknam
Mr. Ralph Wittenberg
Mrs. Phyllis B. Andersland
Mary and Clarence Steffen
Gerald and Donna Collins
Rodney and Betty Hanson
James and Mary Kieley
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Kolstoe
Dr. June E. Stuckey
Louis and Gladys Larson
Mrs. Selma T. Black
Robert and Vivian Baribeau
Mrs. Elda Christman
Annetta and Larry Knecht
Darwin and Mary Ann Bitz
Mrs. Selma T. Black
Ms. Jeannine K. Colburn
Mrs. Dorthea E. Melroe
Clifford and Velma Martin
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Lance and Judith Sateren
Mr. Lloyd O. Cook
Mrs. Carole J. Kvamme
Laurie and Steve Klefstad
Sherman and Deborah Syverson
Jerome and Barbara Cremers
Ms. Kay Glynn
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Paul and Barbara Jennett
Richard and Carma Maddock
Mr. John H. Downs
Mrs. Erin J. Zalumskis-Sand
Mrs. Judy Goettle
Stanley and Phyllis Dolbinski
Bill and Marilyn Hughes
Leo and Violet Just
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Marvin and Mary Ann Michelson
Mr. Theodore J. Donley
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Al and Judy Dosch
Ms. Shirley Jensvold
Alan and Phyllis Campbell
Mr. Bert J. Dunn
Mr. Bert J. Dunn
Tim Dwyer Farm Trust
Donovan and Anna Dyrdal
Dr. and Mrs. Henry D. Edwards
Mrs. DiAnn Loll
Char Feldman
Bill and Marilyn Hughes
Mr. Myron Breiland
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fischer
Mrs. Judy Hunter
Steven and Carol Carey
Curtis and Betty Hahn
Mrs. Evelyn Delmore
Larry and Carmen Svenningsen
Mrs. Florence E. Oanes
Mrs. Florence E. Oanes
Robert and Tracey Dolezal
S. Sue and DP Riley
Ms. Carol A. Erbstoesser
James and Carol Erkens
Mr. Warren H. Ernie
George and Jule Fredrickson
Mrs. Donna L. Espeseth
Mrs. Lois A. Estrem
Orville and Lilly Bratvold
Mr. Kenneth D. Fandrey
Mrs. Rosanne M. Farrell
Mrs. Cordy Farsdale
Mrs. Hazel Schlichting
Dean and Sylvia Fatland
Slavko and Elfrieda Vasiljevic
Mrs. Sharon I. Sullivan
Evelyn Brandvold
Glenn and Beverly Frericks
Mrs. Shelley Nannenga
Mr. James D. Nowatzki
Mrs. Margaret Sam
Rachel and Ryan Schafer
Bernyl and Nancy Nelson
Mrs. Ann Fetzer
Ms. Marcia Hoplin
Mrs. Muriel Hoplin
Mrs. Edna L. Anderson
Otto and Irene Fink
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fischer
Ms. Ruth M. Fitterer
Orville and Sharon Helgeson
Mr. Darrell Johnson
Mrs. Eldora Melaas
Garry Thompson
David and Malinda Meyer
Mrs. Eleanor Forseth
Mrs. Dorothy M. Foss
Lowell and Amy Anderson
Sylvia Reimche
Lowell and Amy Anderson
Marvin and Judy Skogen
Vera and Frank Fraass
Irving and Janice Thompson
Irving and Janice Thompson
Glen and Nathlie Miller
Jim and Karen Bonnet
Joel and Donna Fricke
Mr. Leslie Fritz
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Esther Fuchs
Mrs. Donna E. Gaffaney
Doris and Dennis Just
Mrs. Marilyn F. Galazen
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
William and Betty Jane Preuss
Mrs. Amie Torgerson
Quintin and Ann Schowalter
Mr. Marvin R. Weispfenning
David and Cecelia Collins
Mr. Jack A. Gibson
Mrs. Juanita J. Dura
Gerald and Sharon Radebaugh
Roger and Patty Skarphol
M. Keith and Barbara Johnson
Roger and Patty Skarphol
Richard and Helene Anderson
David and Cecelia Collins
Mrs. Juanita J. Dura
Curtis and Betty Hahn
Robert and Bette Johnson
Harvey and Marlene Skaare
Mrs. Margaret Sam
Mrs. Gladys Jondahl-Morton
Mr. Thomas N. Gregg
Richard and Ethel Grieson
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Mary Griffin-Abrahamson
Mrs. Muriel B. Smith
Mrs. Agnes R. Stewart
James and Judy Engstrom
Mrs. Marilyn F. Nissen
Mrs. Violet Gruebele
Michael and Amy Steinke
Morris and Edna Mae Erickson
Lynn and Jeanette Kieper
Mrs. Elsie Gunsch
Ms. Marcia Hoplin
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Ms. Judy L. Kulla
Eldon and Clara Jo Conant
Chester and Frances Jensen
Rolland and Jennifer Fletcher
Mrs. Dolores Landblom
Mr. Allan W. Hankel
Mr. Allan W. Hankel
Clifford and Velma Martin
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mr. Ivan J. Hansen
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Mrs. Swanhild M. Morrison
Waldo and Marion Platte
Ms. Darlene Fjeldstad
Helen Mairs
Olav Aarhus
Kenneth Aasness
Kenneth L. Adams
Donald and Carleen Agar
Mary L. Albrecht
John Allemeier
Amanda W. Almer
Cassidy Andel
Alice E. Anderson
Florence M. Anderson
Joyce Anderson
Arnold Anderson
Mervin Anfinson
Regina E. Artz
Regina E. Artz
Gertrude Askegaard
Marsha E. Axvig
Dillan R. Bader
Darrell K. Badger
Pamela Baesler
Dean Bahr
Dean Bahr
Bruce Bair
Ida Bakke
Ethel A. Bakken
Katie D. Bakkum
Arnold Bangs
Alma Bay
Marsha Beckius
Gerald Beckstrom
Gerald Beckstrom
Kristin L. Behan
William I. Bennett
Allan Benson
Mabel E. Benthin
Donald Bentley
James Berdahl
Bertha Berg
Frieda Berg
Leona F. Berg
Donald Bergstrom
Harley Bergstrom
Darlene Berndt
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Norma Berntson
Charles Bertelsen
Hazel Berve
Connie Beyer
Henry D. Bieber
Carol Bieber
Carol Bieber
Mary F. Bird
Darlene Bjerke
Norman Bjork
Mervin Bjornson
Blanche Blair
Daniel H. Bloms
Bill M. Borstad
Charles W. Borstad
Hilda and Carl Bose
Robert Bossert
Marie Bourquin
Lisa Breding
Gary Brekke
Sanford J. Brekke
David S. Brenk
Robert Bross
Paul H. Bruns
Oscar G. Bryn
Mathilda Bucknam
Robert R. Bullock
Henrietta and Thomas Burgess
Janet Burkhart
George Cammack
Dr. Anne H. Carlsen
Dr. Anne H. Carlsen
Dr. Anne H. Carlsen
Dr. Anne H. Carlsen
Dora Carlsen
Corinne Carlson
Ralph N. Christianson
Marvin Christman
Daniel J. Cichos
Jeanne E. Cobb
William E. Cochrane
Kay Colburn
Albert Cole
Gerald Coleman
Reginald Connelly
Reginald Connelly
Marie Cook
Brian Cox
Gregory G. Craychee
Gregory G. Craychee
Michael Cremers
Williams L. Cresap
Cordy W. Crowder
John and Geraldine Dahlen
Ruth Dally
Alma Danielson
Chance DeCoteau
Brian M. DeMoe
Bertha Deringer
Ludmilla Deutsch
Diana I. Dewald
Sydney Dickey
Dorothy Dockter
Mary Ann Donley
Joseph M. Dosch
Karen Jane Dosch
Andrew Dunn
Dorothy Dunn
Jerry L. Dunn
William and Emma Dunn
Tim Dwyer
I.E. and Edith Dyrdal
Ruby and Roy Edwards
Buzz Ehrens
Catherine A. Ehrichs
Catherine A. Ehrichs
Emma Eide
Ernest and Amanda Eitzmann
Elsie E. Eli
Myrtle Ellingson
Oveda Eman
Ruth Emery
Ruth Emery
Charlie Engdahl
Victor and Clara Engdahl
Gary Engebretson
Elaine Engstrom
John and Alice Erbstoesser
Thomas J. Erkens
Ruby Ernie
Jered Eslinger
Vernon Espeseth
Paul Estrem
Ray Fairbanks
Lurline D. Fandrey
Gerald Farrell
Wade Farsdale
Mildred C. Fasbender
Jan M. Fatland
Jan M. Fatland
Darcy J. Feickert
Irene M. Fenno
Irene M. Fenno
Irene M. Fenno
Irene M. Fenno
Irene M. Fenno
Irene M. Fenno
Bruce Ferguson
LeeRoy E. Fetzer
Barb File
Barb File
Albert Fink
Herbert M. Fink
Harry and Susie Fischer
Wilfred Fitterer
Beverly A. Flagtwet
Ervin Flaten
Ervin Flaten
Ervin Flaten
Frieda and Henry Foege
Barbara Forseth
Ellsworth Foss
Lloyd S. Fossen
Lloyd S. Fossen
Rose Fossen
Kylee D. Foster
Frank Fraass, Duane & Billy Bradley
Alvin Fragodt
Raymond and Viola Fragodt
Buelah L. Frank
Eugene Freier
Daniel J. Fricke
Ollie Fritz
Donald Froeschle
Edwin Fuchs
James Gaffaney
Stuart Gair
Paul B. Galazen
Delmer Gallagher
Astrid E. Gates
Ronald Gebeke
Alvin Geisler
Edwin Geiszler
Fred and Kay Gerber
Ethel A. Gibson
Erma Gienger
Mearl H. Gifford
El Vern Gillund
Alvera J. Glasoe
Alvera J. Glasoe
Dora Glimsdahl
Arvel Glinz
Arvel Glinz
Arvel Glinz
Arvel Glinz
Mary M. Glueckert
Alvin E. Graf
John Gray
Mary Jane Gregg
Sharol A. Grieson
Linda Griffin
Raymond Abrahamson
Muriel Griffith
Amber Grindeland
Elaine Grise
Elaine Grise
Ludwig Gruebele
Grant L. Gulleson
Sawyer G. Gullickson
Sawyer G. Gullickson
Gottlieb Gunsch
Rose M. Gytri
Merle Haaland
JoAnn Haas
Willmar Haerter
Hans Halverson
Ruth Halvorson
Rick Hamilton
Leslie Hankel
Luella A. Hankel
James Hanna
Doris I. Hansen
Helen M. Hansen
Benjamin Hansen
Ralph E. Hansen
Roger Hanson
James Hanson
Kenny Hanson
Leif and Cynthia Peterson
Mrs. Glenna Mae E. Larson
Michael and Loretta McConnell
Kevin and Cynthia Roorda
Clifford and Velma Martin
Marvin and Mary Siedschlag
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Margaret Sam
Bosard, McCutcheon & Rau, Ltd.
Mr. Bob McCarty
Mrs. Hilda Burkhardt
Mrs. Ruby M. DeLair
Mrs. Dorothy E. McCormack
Dale and Lois Ferebee
Lawrence and Connie Anderson
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Norma E. Groethe
Michael and Loretta McConnell
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Donald and Elizabeth Shaw
Mrs. Georgie Mechtel
Mrs. Georgie Mechtel
Ms. Shirley Jensvold
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Elmer and Shirley Anderson
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Durward and Phyllis Otterness
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mr. Vernon H. Meyer
Gregory and Hilda Eldevik
Ernest and Neva Miessel
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Ms. Delma Dyk
Mrs. Glenna Mae E. Larson
Dr. David E. Miller
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Zion Lutheran Church
Mrs. DiAnn Loll
Mr. Dennis L. Anderson
Mrs. Selma T. Black
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Karen Hinman-Zajic
Milton and Danene McLaen
Mrs. Kathleen Wyum
Mrs. Maureen A. Munro
Mr. Dennis R. Murphy
Duane and Barbara Butts
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Marvin and Laverne Schulz
Marlin and Lois Ness
Gary and Jenette Nelson
Dale and Roxanne Boelz
Ms. Carol L. Ness
Frances Hanson
Mrs. Janene Nordloef
Mrs. Janene Nordloef
Mike and Janeen Norland
Mr. Richard A. Novak
Charles and Shirley Hill
Mrs. Mary Seim
Mrs. Margaret Sam
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Marian B. Bergan
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Michael and Loretta McConnell
Clifford and Velma Martin
Vernon and Marcy Grant
Vernon and Marcy Grant
Robert and Deanne Frarck
Mrs. Kathy R. Ashe
Janet M. Olson
Given By In memory Of Given By In memory Of Given By In memory Of Given By In memory Of
Raymond H. Jones
Joyce Kaiser
Joyce Kaiser
Carl Kallberg
Caroline C. Karn
Alethea H. Karsten
Ted Keck
Loren Keim
Val and Christine Keller
David A. Kelley
Hazel C. Kempel
Hazel C. Kempel
Alvin H. Kenner
Alvin H. Kenner
Jordis A. Kersten
Lyda Dell S. Kessler
Lyda Dell S. Kessler
Hilda A. Ketterling
Hilda A. Ketterling
Hilda A. Ketterling
Susan Kinter
James Klein
Nellie J. Klose
Nellie J. Klose
Ella A. Knodel
Kenneth Knudson
Arlene Knutson
Wesley Kocher
Joseph Koenigsman
Ida Koester
Lorraine Kollman
Vernon and Delores Kongslie
Kenny Kosel
Janice D. Kraemer
Gerald Krueger
James R. Kruse
Catherine Kuhn
Lois Kuklok
Phillip Kuss
Eileen LaBarre
William L. Lane
Patrick and Julia Langley
Luke T. Larson
Pastor Percy L. Larson
Selma A. Larson
Selma A. Larson
Marie M. Lauer
John J. Lauinger
Marie M. Lay
John Leasure
Edna M. Ledene
Bernadine B. Lee
Edwin Leer
Earl Lehmann
Bill Leingang
Byron J. Leland
Magdalena Lemer
William Lemke
Merle A. Lemnus
Ruth Lender
Esther Levy
George and Dorothy Liebe
James Liebe
LaVern Liebelt
Joel Lindell
Lori J. Livingood
Florence Lloyd
Byron Lubbers
Bruce Lund
Evelyn Lundberg
Erling Lunde
Tamera A. Madrid
Larry R. Mairs
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Mrs. Evelyn Delmore
Mrs. Rose O. Haralson
Glenn and Beverly Frericks
Tim and Melissa Harris
Leonard and Bonnie Didier
Ms. Unamae S. Stoyka
Mrs. Erin J. Zalumskis-Sand
Mrs. Lucietta Hashbarger
Joel and Karen Nelson
Ms. Ina Stadum
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Melvin and Ruth Skjerseth
Mrs. Ruth Tweed
Alfred and Joann Frappier
Mrs. Darlis Short
Melvin and Ruth Skjerseth
Mrs. Ruth Tweed
Alon and Merle Wieland
Otto and June Bervik
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
David and Cecelia Collins
Erhart and Patricia Hehr
Mrs. Sherry Mischke
Mr. Thomas A. Heie
Bruce and Mary Jo Martin
Karen and Brad Wiersum
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Lowell and Amy Anderson
Paul and Elaine Carlson
Mrs. Wilma A. Heuer
Ronald and Jane Falk
Dr. G.H. Hilts
Waldo and Marion Platte
Mrs. DiAnn Loll
Mrs. MarJean Schauer
Norm and Sue Goehring
Mr. Richard K. Hofstrand
John and Karen Holien
Vernon and Marcy Grant
Mrs. Lois Lundgren
Barbara Holwegner
Charles and Eloise Jones
Orval and Elaine Benson
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Robert and Betty Hovey
Ms. Maureen Brychel
Richard and Carma Maddock
Mrs. Phyllis R. Lura
Mrs. Thelma L. DeBilt
Wayne and Anna Haverland
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Herb and Phyllis Huber
Mrs. Betty A. Jacobson
Mrs. Margaret Sam
Wayne and Sandra Aamoth
Annetta and Larry Knecht
Mrs. Elaine K. John
Mrs. Katherine Paschke
Orville and Sheryl Kjelland
Mrs. B. Sophie Loftsgard
Turtle Mountain Retired Teachers
Mr. Chester E. Nelson Jr.
Clark and Audrey Crum
Orville and Sheryl Kjelland
Mrs. Mary Ann Engebretson
Mrs. Amie Torgerson
David and Cecelia Collins
Clifford and Velma Martin
Darwin and Mary Ann Bitz
Mr. Lester Johnson
Sen. Timothy J. Flakoll
Mrs. Mary L. Johnson
George and Sylvia Rush
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Ms. Sheryl Landis
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Morris and Edna Mae Erickson
George and Debbie Greshik
Eldon and Clara Jo Conant
Ray and Peggy Wicklander
Cinema Twin & Bison Twin
Patricia Horner
Lou Jean Kelley
Mrs. Mertis Hill
Clifford and Velma Martin
James and Judy Engstrom
Mr. Brian Engstrom
Rodney and Joanne Tennyson
Mrs. Gloria I. Fuhrer
Mrs. Joyce S. Rudel
Mrs. Priscilla Allen
Paul and Lorraine Feser
Mr. Robert J. Rudolph
Mrs. Dolores Landblom
Mrs. Evelyn Delmore
Marcia and James Gums
Bryan and Gloria Jones
Mr. Sam A. Kleinsasser
Webb and Joyce Voorhees
Mr. Duane Riskedahl
James and Linda Kimball
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Stanley and Sophie Bell
Bryan and Gloria Jones
Hugh and Jo Ann Patterson
Donald and Luella Zinter
Ms. Shirley Jensvold
Ms. Esther Strausburg
Ms. Dolores Davis
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Kent and Bonnie Eicholtz
Mrs. Ruth E. Kuss
Carolyn and Wayne Harper
James and Linda Kimball
Ms. Syliva Darras
John and Inez Larson
Mrs. Marilyn F. Nissen
Mrs. Muriel Hoplin
Ms. Harriet E. Olson
J. Gene and Betty Dura
Mr. Kasper Lauinger
Mrs. Ivy E. Johannesen
Bruce and Patricia Hannon
Mrs. Eleanor Enget
Mrs. Marian B. Bergan
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Milton and Danene McLaen
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Marlin and Lois Ness
Mrs. Donna L. Smith
Norman and Belle Kvale
Joel and Lynette Schmitz
Ms. Susan M. Lender
Vera and Frank Fraass
Ms. Lynda L. Faith
Ms. Lynda L. Faith
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. B. Sophie Loftsgard
Martell and Luella Stenberg
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Mrs. Monica Lubbers
Char Feldman
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Eldon and Clara Jo Conant
Kermit and Arlys Sorby
Helen Mairs
Karter and Vernis Krogh
Larry and Carmen Svenningsen
Senster and Janet Vangsness
Howard and Frances Smith
Mrs. Lorna J. Boreson
Mr. Meryl T. Hansey
Rev. Edward and Lois Hiller
Roger and Sylvia Oie
Mrs. Astrid Ongstad
Mrs. Vivian Hoghaug
Mr. Lawrence Osman
Durward and Phyllis Otterness
Mrs. Ruby M. DeLair
James and Virginia LaBarre
American Legion Aux. Post # 96
Mrs. Muriel Hoplin
Ms. Harriet E. Olson
Mrs. Phyllis A. Berntson
Ms. Pamela K. Burkhardt
Mrs. Borgni Edin
Annetta and Larry Knecht
Mrs. Magdalena M. Lautt
Mr. James D. Nowatzki
Larry and Edith Raatz
Mrs. Jerrie S. Page
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Dolores Landblom
Raydon and Betty Workin
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Mr. Harvey H. Pedersen
Mrs. Dorothy L. Pederson
Roger and Patty Skarphol
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Bruce and Ellen Pentland
Charles and Lois Kelly
Mrs. Evanell Taylor
Eldon and Clara Jo Conant
Wayne and Diana Jacobson
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Reed and Ruth Danuser
H. E. and Gertrude Hood
Ms. Virginia S. Shreve
Mrs. Phyllis Maynard Stanton
William and Paulette McCann
William and Paulette McCann
Senster and Janet Vangsness
Mrs. Frieda Plesuk
David and Cecelia Collins
Orville and Sheryl Kjelland
Mrs. Sarah J. Johnson
Mrs. Juanita J. Dura
Richard and Karen Hanson
Richard and Carma Maddock
Mr. Robert Presler
Mr. Harold F. Priddy
Todd and Julie Kollman
Russell and Michele Well
Evelyn Brandvold
Marcia and James Gums
Robert and Bette Johnson
Charles and Lois Kelly
Ms. Judy L. Kulla
Eric and Patricia Monson
Valerie and David Nelson
Grant and Donna Schmidt
Larry and Edith Raatz
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Wilmer and Esther Richter
Bruce and Lucinda Vantine
Bruce and Lucinda Vantine
Wayne and Coleen Rehovsky
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Melvina F. Mandigo
Dagny A. Mannie
Dagny A. Mannie
Louise C. Manstrom
Dora A. Martin
Dora A. Martin
Jean M. Masters
Iva Mayhew
E. Hugh Mc Cutcheon
Shirley McCarty
Ann McClain
Glen McClean
Herbert McCormack
Fred McCormack
Joan L. McDonnell
Bernice McDowall
James McGill
Thomas McNamara
Jerald McNeary
Jane McReynolds
Marvin Mechtel
Matthew A. Mechtel
Ruben O. W. Medenwald Sr.
Art Melby
Kenneth L. Melton
Carl H. Meyer
Marvel & Herbert Meyer
Walt Meyer
Mary Ellen Meyer
Arnold E. Mickelson
Kevin Miessel
Johnny E. Mikkonen
John and Alice Millenoor
Clarice S. Miller
Viola and Clement Miller
Hazel E. Mindt
Earl Mittag
Marjorie Mitzel
Helen E. Moeller
Dee Moeller
Dwaine Moen
Elaine Moffet
Jack Moore
Donna Mosby
Marvin Mund
Marvin Mund
John Thomas Munro
Genevieve & Francis Murphy
Paul Murphy
C. Emerson Murry
Howard Neas
Sara Neitzel
Ann N. Nelson
Dorothy Nelson
Nate and Austin Ness
Mary E. Neubert
Myron Nordloef
Lucas Nordloef
Josh M. Norland
Bernice Novak
Jeanne Nunnelee
Alvina L. Nygard
Donelda J. Oberlander
Lillian J. Offerman
Eleanor K. Officer
Louise Ohlhauser
Esther M. Oien
Agnes C. Olafson
Gary Olson
Vince Olson
Harris and Julia Olson
Helen A. Olson
John Olson
Jean Olson
Harvey Olson
John Olson
Robert L Olson
Family Members
All Fallen Soldiers
Former members of Gluechstal Lutheran Church
Parents
Walter Ongstad
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Osen
Berniece Osman
Oscar & Myrtle Otterness
Emily Ova
Andranik Ovassapian M.D.
Tillie Overlee
Jeanette P. Overmoen
Jeanette P. Overmoen
Susan Ovind
Susan Ovind
Susan Ovind
Susan Ovind
Susan Ovind
Susan Ovind
Susan Ovind
Jessie M. Page
Richard Palmer
Al Parsley
Al Parsley
Delores A. Peck
Shirley Pedersen
Lloyd Pederson
Lenora H. Pederson
Villvina Pence
Virginia Pentland
Shirley Pesuth
Anna and Otto Peterson
Isabelle M. Peterson
Lisa D. Peterson
Verner Peterson
Waldo T. Peterson
Betty J. Piech
Betty J. Piech
Betty J. Piech
Eudora J. Pieterick
Pattricia Pieterick
Norma Plath
Raymond Plesuk
Jim Polasky
Kenneth Porter
Lester and Annie Porter
Tania J. Poyzer
Tania J. Poyzer
Tania J. Poyzer
Gottlob Presler
Bertie Jo Priddy
Stan Puklich
Stan Puklich
Mary J. Quanrud
Mary J. Quanrud
Mary J. Quanrud
Mary J. Quanrud
Mary J. Quanrud
Mary J. Quanrud
Mary J. Quanrud
Mary J. Quanrud
Curtis R. Raatz
Janet Rachuy
Wilma Ramirez
Agnes Reed
Shirley Reed
Cheryl Rehovsky
Arlene Reich
Shirley Hanson
Carroll Haralson
Gloria S. Harms
Katelyn & Elizabeth Harris
Enid and Kermit Harstad
Dorothy Hart
Elizabeth Harty
Neil Hashbarger
John Haugen
Myrtle J. Haugen
George K. A. Haugland
Gudrid J. Haven
Gudrid J. Haven
Melvin H. Haven
Melvin H. Haven
Melvin H. Haven
Melvin H. Haven
Darshayne Long Elk Hayenga
Al Hedstrom
Fred Heer
Vivian L. Hegland
Esther M. Hehr
Bonny Heidrich
Genevieve M. Heie
Genevieve M. Heie
Genevieve M. Heie
Pete Herda
Hjalmer Hermanson
LeRoy Heth
Carl Heuer
Laura Hildebrant
Flora Elaine Hilts
Llewellyn Hintz
Lavola L. A. Hoeft
Gene Hofer
James L. Hoff
Dorothy and Leslie Hofstrand
William Holien
Arlene I. Holm
Arlene I. Holm
Al Holwegner
Joanne and Floyd Homuth
Maynard Horntvedt
Werner H. Horter
Donald & Jeanette Hovey
Ronda Howard
Judy Huber
Lloyd Ingebretson
Delores Inman
John Ista
Margaret Izzo
Fred Jacobson
Fred Jacobson
Ardella James
Erling C. Jodock
Alice M. Johansen
Kent John
Agnes Johnson
Allerd O. Johnson
Allerd O. Johnson
Ardis E. Johnson
Aurene M. Johnson
Ronald Johnson
Dennis R. Johnson
Donna S. Johnson
Donna S. Johnson
George C. Johnson
Gertrude C. O. Johnson
Jordan S. Johnson
Lorraine Johnson
Roy H. Johnson
Sean A. Johnson
Tobias and Inga Johnson
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Each year, the Anne Carlsen Center is blessed with gifts given in memory of parents,
grandparents, mentors and friends of our donors. Memorial gifts help the Center fund
services, programs and projects that have a life-changing impact. These donations honor
the memory of loved ones while creating meaningful and lasting memories.
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Memorials continued on next page
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Aaron Henderson
Richard and Margery Pantley
Stephen and Ruth Carnal
Kenneth and Murlyn Smith
Paul and Kelly Baron
Ms. Mandy Brekhus
Mrs. Marlys A. Bergene
James and Phyllis Voldal
Edward and Elaine Boehm
Ms. Jeannine K. Colburn
Mrs. Murriel A. Carlson
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Cowardin
Ms. Virginia Eastmo
Janet and Ronald Erickson
Ms. Sandra Franke
David and Malinda Meyer
Tom and Margie Holmes
Gary and June Glass
Mr. Steven R. Sarafolean
Arlan and Fern Haiby
Mrs. Mary Seim
Holly Dammann
Eugene and Marilyn Hinman
Gary and Jill Schroeder
Thomas and Mariol Knapp
Donor Awareness
Softball Tournament
Thomas and Mariol Knapp
Ruth and Norman Michaud
IN hoNor oF
Living tributes to the Anne Carlsen Center honor family members or friends on special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or holidays.
This meaningful way to recognize those you love provides caring and comprehensive care to individuals with disabilities.
Because of your faithful support, individuals served by the Center can beat the odds and experience life to its fullest.
Rachel Mickelson
Mrs. Mary Ann Pedersen
Martha and Guy Rosenberg
David and Carol McCarthy
Christopher and Elizabeth Keys
Leonard and Eleanor Bertsch
Nathan Kjelland
and Britt Jacobson
John and Leah Lenarz
Thomas and Mariol Knapp
Mrs. Lois E. Kiefer
Wm. and Patricia Dowell
Gordon and Jean Lund
Roger and Patty Skarphol
Galen and Terri Skarphol
Jerry and Kay Gnoinsky
Ms. Dorla J. Hill
James and Virginia Stevens
William and Margaret Leech
Bob and Helen Lewis
Leif and Cynthia Peterson
Mrs. Doris P. Selander
Ms. Alice M. Alexander
Leon and Dawn Helstad
David and Geraldine Yaggie
Mr. Robert B. Mitchell Jr.
Craig and Cindy Hanson
Artekta Inc
Mr. Daryl Bachmeier
Ms. Judy L. Kulla
Ron Reichert
John C. Reilly
Mark Reistad
Aaron K. Richardson
Tjark Rients
Edna A. Rigge
Sam Rikhus
Patricia Rittgarn
Marie Robertson
Frank A. Robinson
Leroy Roeske
Joe Rogelstad
Denice Rohde
Avery Rolstad
George Rotz
Lenora Rudolf
August and Mary Rudolph
Joel Rutledge
Johanna Saathoff
Ervin Sackmann
Rodney W. Salveson
Art Sather
Hailey Sattler
Helen E. Schaub
Helen E. Schaub
Larry Schave
Bernice and Alvin Schepp
Laura Schlenker
Mary Schmitz
Walter Schnabel
Verna Mae Schrader
Norbert Schroeder
Frederick Schuler Jr.
Bertha M. Schulte
Clarice Schumacher
Milton Schumaker
Lori Schumann
Ray Schwan
Della and Delton Schwanz
Ivan Schwartz
Alma and Carl Schwarz
Richard W. Score
Richard W. Score
Dorothy Seefeldt
Dorothy Seefeldt
Clarence and Margaret Shermoen
Donald Siebold
Alice Siegle
Dr. James Silbernagel
Helen Silseth
Mabel Simonson
Mabel Simonson
Mabel Simonson
Lloyd Sivertson
Clara A. Skarphol
Clara A. Skarphol
Clara A. Skarphol
Clara A. Skarphol
Susan Skedsvold
Freda Sletten
Cody Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Gary Smith
Ted Smith
Craig Smithberg
Mildred C. Snell
Herman Sogard
Myrna Sogge
Faye Solheim
Lillian Sorensen
May Sorlie
May Sorlie
Robin Stanton
Fern Steffen
John Steinberger
Ruth Stillings
Adolph Stockstad
Amelia Stolz
Selmer Storseth
Anna Strand
Harris Strege
Gary Streich
Morris Stromme
Arnold Styf
Darlene M. Sveum
Ellard S. Swanson
Bedvi Swanson
Gregory K. Swanson
Dorothy G. Syverson
Dorothy G. Syverson
Dorothy G. Syverson
C. Morris Tangsrud
Walter Taylor
James L. Taylor
Dorothy C. Temanson
Dorothy C. Temanson
Karen J. Terrill
Alvin Tescher
Rev. Alfred E. Thiem
William Thomas
Clara B. Thompson
Ardie Thorson
Sara J. Throlson
Sara J. Throlson
Sara J. Throlson
Sara J. Throlson
Lydia Tietz
Duane Tietz
David Tingley
Vernon Tofte
Leonard Topp
Eleanor D. Trieglaff
Charles and Alfred Tuhkanen
Barbara A. Turner
Alice Turnquist
Albertus Ufkes
Michael Unhjem
Michael Unhjem
Michael Unhjem
LeRoy Upton
Luella Vangsnes
Harvey D. Vasvick
Donna B. Vinje
Marion L. Vogel
Wayne Volla
Alice A. Wade
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Alice M. Wagner
William Wagner
John K. Walsh
Ronald Wanzek
Leona H. D. Ward
Bernice Watkins
Helen Way
Darlene Welk
Dora Werle
Ina Werner
Selma E. Werness
Selma E. Werness
Freda Whetzel
F. Wendell Whitford
Irma Whitney
Irma Whitney
Eldora and Gustav Wieland
Matthew J. Wiest
Roy Williams
Ryan Wilson
Kerwin Winkler
Claudius Wold
Charles and Louise Wolfmeyer
Wesley Wolsky
Albert Wolt
Wayne M. Wrangham
Vernon Wunderlich
John Wysock
Julian and Rowena Wysocki
Kathy Wysocki
Lyle Wysocki
Tanya K. Yaggie
Larry York
Patricia B. Young
Archie Zahursky
Archie Zahursky
Jerome Zalumskis
Loren and Susan
Lyle Zieman
Randal J. Zimmerman
William Zottnick
Paul and Julie Wysocki
Mrs. Mary Griffin-Abrahamson
Mrs. Muriel B. Smith
Ken and Constance Flaagan
Mrs. Evelyn R. Rients
Ronald and Lisa Rigge
Myron and Kathryn Eidsmoe
Keith and Rebecca Solberg
Harvey and Marlys Johnson
Alan and JoAnn King
Vernon and Eileen Vigesaa
Mrs. Joyce S. Rudel
Ms. Darlene Fjeldstad
Greg and Julie Olson
Mrs. Lucille A. Rotz
Mr. Ferdinand Rudolf
Mr. Robert J. Rudolph
Mrs. Amy V. Parrow
Mrs. Sylvia Sieberns
Mrs. Hilda Sackmann
Mrs. Mary Ann Engebretson
Curtis and Betty Hahn
R. L. and Betty Wood
Darwin and Mary Ann Bitz
Charles and Eileen Erickson
Glen and Nathlie Miller
Bruce and Marlene Solberg
Mr. Elroy Schlenker
Herman and Rosalie Schmitz
Mrs. Blossom G. Schnabel
Richard and Carma Maddock
Ms. Judy L. Kulla
Bryan and Gloria Jones
Askland-Yohe Chiropractic, LTD
Ms. Doris M. Oeder
Mrs. MarJean Schauer
Waldo and Marion Platte
Mrs. Elizabeth Kalhagen
Bert and Diane Anderson
Mrs. Erna E. Schwartz
Leslie and Carma Branch
Kenneth and Betty Erickson
Mrs. DiAnn Loll
Apollo Hair Clinics
Mrs. Irene B. Meyer
Richard and Nancy Shermoen
Daris and Mabel Bittner
Mrs. Juanita J. Dura
Joel and Donna Fricke
Mrs. Muriel B. Smith
Blain and Gail Christianson
Ms. Ruth N. Hall
Mr. Morgan S. Simonson
Mrs. Coleen Sivertson
Mrs. L. Elvira Lokken
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Roger and Patty Skarphol
Ms. Viola Tangsrud
Mrs. Katherine Paschke
Mr. Charles D. Stromsodt
Donald and Elizabeth Shaw
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Ms. Marcia Hoplin
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
James and Linda Kimball
Bert and Sandra Johnson
Jon and Gloria Paulson
Byron and Ardyce Ellingson
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Byron and Ardyce Ellingson
Reuben and Shirley Smith
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Waldo and Marion Platte
Gregory and Hilda Eldevik
Mrs. Ivy E. Johannesen
Mrs. Mildred A. Putman
Rev. Henry G. Stolz
Harvey and Marlene Skaare
Mrs. Sigrid V. Strand
Ms. Shirley Jensvold
Paul and Elaine Carlson
Mrs. Lillian Stromme
Mrs. Myrtle Styf
Mrs. Joan Lindvall
Glenn K. Swanson
Glenn K. Swanson
Glenn K. Swanson
Milton and Danene McLaen
Alvin and Marie Storbakken
Mrs. Mavis A. Wold
Ms. Virginia Jeanotte
Mrs. Evanell Taylor
Mrs. Evanell Taylor
Reed and Ruth Danuser
Gary and Phyllis Torske
John and Dorothy Terrill
Bryan and Gloria Jones
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Rev. Wells and Yvonne Gage
Caroll and Virgie Erickson
William and Lorraine Baasch
Ms. Darlene F. Peterson
Joellyn Seibel
Ione Swenson
Marvin and Donna Wanzek
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Joel and Lynette Schmitz
Orville and Lilly Bratvold
Alfred and Joann Frappier
Glen and Nathlie Miller
Howard and Bernice Carlson
Mrs. Juanita J. Dura
Mark and Lynn Turnquist
Mrs. Dorothy Ufkes
Mrs. Dolores Landblom
Randy and Linda Myhra
Lowell and Joan Overbo
Mrs. Edna L. Anderson
Wally and Myrle Thingelstad
Apollo Hair Clinics
John and Erna Vinje
Mrs. Evelyn Delmore
Mary L. Grinde
Marvin and Mary Ann Michelson
Raydon and Betty Workin
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Ken and Cathy Walsh
David and Cecelia Collins
Mrs. Pat G. Klosterman
Darwin and Mary Ann Bitz
Jon L. Way, D.D.S., M.S.
Mr. Victor L. Welk
Hugh and Jo Ann Patterson
Charles and Mary Bovee
Mrs. Muriel Hoplin
Ms. Harriet E. Olson
Mrs. Evelyn Delmore
Jack and Marcene Malusky
Norm and Judy Lacer
Patricia Wieck
Alon and Merle Wieland
Mrs. Irene Koepplin
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
James and Virginia LaBarre
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Dennis and Myrna Wold
James and Ruth Anderson
Mrs. Shirley Wolsky
Ms. Irene Reinhardt
Mr. Robert W. Martinson
Mrs. Eunice Wunderlich
C. William and Patricia Dennert
Gary and Jan Wysocki
Gary and Jan Wysocki
Gary and Jan Wysocki
David and Geraldine Yaggie
Daris and Mabel Bittner
Mrs. Virginia L. Homan
Curtis and Betty Hahn
Mrs. Fern A. Olson
Perry and Sylvia Schlagel
Elmer and Marjorie Zempel
Gordon and Ida Mae Smith
Mrs. Dorothy L. Zimmerman
Mrs. Vera Zottnick
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Arthur and Esther Bender
Mrs. Jane E. Nissen
Doug and Kathy Sitzler
Stutsman County
Abstract Company
Mrs. Mary Jean Ben
Gerald and Donna Collins
Mr. Thomas A. Heie
Richard and Dorothy Homstad
Annetta and Larry Knecht
Carl and DeLores Turnquist
Hannaford Homemakers
Martha and Guy Rosenberg
Mrs. Olivia A. Johnson
Kara Geiger
Anthony and Jean Peszko
Les and Gloria Reister
Ms. Cathleen M. Christopherson
Mrs. Lillian G. Rost
Gordon and Ida Mae Smith
Lance and Judith Sateren
Raydon and Betty Workin
Ted and Agnes Hoversten
Eugene and Carol Hanson
Dale and Arnola Savelkoul
Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
Gordon and Ida Mae Smith
Erling and Elizabeth Tufte
Vernon and Geraldine Glass
David and Geraldine Yaggie
ACC Staff
ACC Staff
Anne Carlsen Students
Rosalie W. Anderson
Gary and Yvonne Baillio
Elaine D. Baron
Lenny and Karen Behm
Margo Bergene
Michael and Julie Binnie
Ron Boehm
Gordon T. Colburn
Jeannine K. Colburn
Ted Cowardin
Jacob Eastmo
Darlene Erickson
Natasha N. Esch
Romaine Foege
Kurby D. Frey
Ty Glass
Patricia Gromak
Arlan and Fern Haiby
Beverley Hall
Michael and Peggy Hanney
Michael E. Hinman
Zachary Hofmann
Judith Huerta
Luke J. Johnson
Audrey Jones
Mary Lewis
Mary Lewis
Mary Lewis
Mary Lewis
Charles Kennedy
Tim and Connie Kennedy
Sander
Sander
Sander
Melody Knapp
Michael Kraig
Tyler La Croix
Christopher LaCroix
Christopher LaCroix
Christopher LaCroix
RomaKay Landis
Carolyn Lara-Braud
Tobias and Margaret Larson
Sarah M. Leech
Keaton Lewis
Keaton Lewis
Becca Manor
Saige B. Meyer
Saige B. Meyer
Geneva Miranowski
Stuart Mitchell
Eric Monson
Jeffrey and Pamela Morrau
Jeffrey and Pamela Morrau
Jeffrey and Pamela Morrau
Brady Moser
Thomas Nissen
Sharon Olson
Loved ones
Loved ones
Amanda, Madison & Mercadies
Children & Grandchildren
Great Grandchildren
Grandchildren
Loved ones
Kelvin Opp
Mary Ann Pedersen
Harlan and Jane Peterson
Marc Price
Andy and Arliss Radford
Brian and Brenda Reister
Jaxon A. Rolstad
Dennis and Shirley Rost
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Sarabun Jr.
Clifford and Lorene Sateren
Galen and Josephine Satrom
Gary and Becky Savaloja
Casey Savelkoul
Casey Savelkoul
Robert and Eldora Schreiber
Richard and Mary Starleaf
Amanda B. Tufte
Gabriella Wagner
Rita Yaggie
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Members of this group have made significant lifetime gifts in support of the Anne Carlsen Center. They are recognized on our Tree of Life—a work of art with leaves, apples, stones and clouds representing various giving levels.
A donor who has gifted at least a cumulative total of $5,000 is recognized on the tree. In 2010, 24 individuals and/or businesses became part of this tribute.
As the Tree of Life continues to thrive, these generous donors are helping the many individuals we serve, do the same.
Those who joined the Tree in 2010 are:
A number of dedicated friends of the Anne Carlsen Center have made the decision to include the Center in their wills or estate planning. While some have made ACC a life insurance beneficiary, others have established a charitable annuity or trust.
There are 102 individuals and/or couples that have been inducted into the Circle of Friends Benefactor Society. It is through their gifts that the Center is helping pro-vide countless meaningful experiences for individuals touched by a disability, but not defined by one.
ANNe CArLseN CeNTer LeGACy CIrCLe
Mildred E. Bakken Estate
Mary and Harold Berg
Paul S. Berge Estate
Oford Boe
Dr. Anne H. Carlsen
Mr. Russell D. Chaney
Robert and Mary Claus
Clyde W. Coe Estate
Lloyd E. Dahley Trust
Gertrude and Harry Eck
Mr. Warren H. Ernie
Esther A. Foulke Estate
Gladys M. Fredrickson Estate
Martha M. George
Henry Gieseking Trust
Ainslee S. Grady Estate
Adelaide Hayes Trust
Margaret S. Hellyer Trust
George and Lila Jack
Dorothy E. Kaseman Estate
Kopperud Foundation
Daniel Kornovich
Shirley V. Lamont Estate
Gordon A. Larson Estate
Blanche B. Little
Joyce L. Luhr
Rudolph M. Lundberg Estate
John B. Lyon, Jr. Estate
Mr. John Lyons
Zona A. McArthur Estate
E. A. and Mabel Moline
Don Nierling Trust
Dr. Richard D. Nierling Estate
John J. Nierling Jr.
Mr. Henry A. Niewoehner Estate
Carl Norsteby Estate
Glenn H. Olson
Fred and Leopoldine Pardau
Marie and Frank Reichardt
Mr. John S. Rouzie
Charles A. Russell Estate
Eldon Saunders Estate
Katherine B. Schneider Estate
Frederick Schuler Jr.
Allen E. Scott Estate
George E. Serfass Estate
Mr. Adolph E. Shirley
Marie Singsaas Estate
Jean L. Stelter
Ramah E. Stencel Estate
Eleanor M. Thompson Estate
Mary Thorpe Estate
Betty J. Toppen Estate
Edmund E. Toutges Trust
Clara I. Van Camp Estate
Lorraine M. Van Dyke Estate
William C. Weidner Estate
Gerrit Zaagsma Estate
Leona M. Zeller Estate
Mary J. Zimmerman Estate
Paul S. Berge Estate
Mrs. Iris Bighley
Mr. Russell D. Chaney
Fargo Lions Club
FirstGiving
Ms. Sandra Franke
Martha M. George
Ms. Esther R. Grabanski
David and Carol Hoplin
Jamestown Implement
Bryan and Gloria Jones
Daniel Kornovich
Blanche B. Little
Gary and Jenette Nelson
Mr. Robert Presler
Thomas and Mary Rohleder
Dale and Arnola Savelkoul
Frederick Schuler Jr.
Ramah E. Stencel Estate
J. Thomas and Jeanette Anderson
Eleanor M. Thompson Estate
Betty J. Toppen Estate
Total Clean
Clara I. Van Camp Estate
N e w T o T h e T r e e
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REVENUE – The funding for the services that Anne Carlsen Center provides come from state and federal government sources. We are also fortunate to share ties with a dedicated donor base who believe in the mission and values of the Center.
Local Funding – The Center receives funding for the children unable to attend the public school systems.
State Funding – The state of North Dakota believes the care for in-dividuals with intellectual disabilities is important and the legislature generously appropriates for these individuals during each session.
Federal Funding – The federal government allocates funding for individuals with disabilities through special education appropriations. Many individuals are also eligible for Medicaid funding.
Development Funding – The Anne Carlsen Center Foundation was incorporated to provide funding for those special projects that set the Center apart from other entities. ACC has been successful in fundraising for a Therapeutic Pool, Green House Solarium, Adaptive Playground Equipment, cutting edge Technology, a Chaplaincy Program and so many other specialized pieces of equipment for our clients.
Current Giving – The Anne Carlsen Center receives monetary donations from multiple sources including gifts from donors, memorials, and proceeds from individuals’ insurance.
Donations – From specific donor events such as Giving Hearts Day, to designated appeals, to money donated through The Ambassador or annual calendar, the gifts from friends of the Center represent an important portion of money used to fund our unique and special projects.
Memorials/In Honor Of – Donating in honor of an individual who has passed away provides an opportunity to assist others person in need for years to come.
Securities– Gifting an investment to the Center may be the optimal way to provide a significant gift while at the same time reaping tax benefits by bypassing potential capital gains taxes.
Planned Giving – Each year, many of the Center’s donors create giving opportunities through bequests and trusts. These unique gifts ensure long-term continuity of programs.
Gifts by Will – Bequests, both large and small, account for a major portion of the Center’s endowment and provide significant funding for programs, facilities, and student/client support. In addition to being one of the simplest ways to distribute your estate, your will can also be a creative vehicle through which you can make a thoughtful gift to the Anne Carlsen Center.
Charitable Gift Annuities – This is a wonderful way to make a meaningful gift to the Center while enjoying income and tax ben-efits that can also help enhance your future financial well-being. When making a charitable gift of cash or other property, you—or another person you designate—receive fixed payments that will continue regardless of how long you or your designee live.
Charitable Trusts – If you are interested in making a substantial gift to the Center over a period of years, consider making us a beneficiary if a charitable trust whereby assets are transferred to a trust that pays income to the Center for a predetermined number of years. At the end of that period, the assets are returned to you or other persons you name including the Center.
Retained Life Estate – Using a life estate arrangement, you can make a real estate gift to the Center now but retain the security of knowing you may live there or own the property as long as you wish. By gifting the property by deed, it does not pass through your probate estate at death, possibly saving unnecessary expenses and delays.
Insurance Proceeds – One of the simplest ways to make a significant gift to the Anne Carlsen Center is to name it to receive all or a portion of the proceeds of a life insurance policy. You can ensure a gift that may ultimately be larger than its cost.
EXPENDITUREs – As responsible stewards of these varied revenues, the Center believes it must utilize cost-effective methods for spending—both for now and in the future.
Investment in Care – Everything we are revolves around the individuals we serve at the Anne Carlsen Center. Whether through Nursing Care, Residential Living, Transportation, Rehab Services, Education or Property, we consider it an investment in the care we provide for our students and clients.
Community Services – Expansion to keep a person in their home communities near their families and familiar surrounding.
KIDS Infant Development Program – Collaborating resources in the best interest of families with special need infants and toddlers, birth to age 3.
Investment in Technology – The equipment we utilize throughout the Anne Carlsen Center helps the individuals we serve to develop skills for everyday tasks. It might be as simple as shelving installed for those that are unable to reach high, voice activated computer, or a battery pack for a ventilator.
Smart House – ACC continues to explore the options for our students/client to transition from the Center to multi-support or individual living settings.
Investment in Future Resources – It isn’t always about today. We are looking to the future for our clients and individuals. Research indicates the need for Autism services is increasing in North Dakota. We are investing our future resources to meet the growing needs of the North Dakota population for years to come.
Autism Services
• Evaluation Team reaching out to communities.• Intervention and Treatment Services.• Conferences – education and training for caregivers, professionals and families.• Companion Dog Program – research and implementation.
COsT sAVINGs MEAsUREs
Go Green – Due to the size of Anne Carlsen Center and its carbon footprint, any decrease in paper/energy and other resources used can only be seen as a positive. Efficient/effective collection of data to improve care is utilized.
Staffing/Resources – We are consistently evaluating the impact of our Community Service program.
Volunteers – We are committed to revitalizing a volunteer program to increase awareness of the needs of those we serve as well as augment our staffing needs with the interests of volunteers in the communities we serve.
2 0 1 0 A N N U A L r e p o r T
Education• 9 Month School• 10 Week Extended
Summer Program• Adaptive Physical Education• Library Services• Transition Support• Assistive Technology• Behavior Support • Vocational Training
Home Life/Residential• Advanced Medical Care• Nursing• Physician• Dietary• Psychological/Behavior• Support Services• Recreation
Therapeutic Support• Physical Therapy• Occupational Therapy• Speech Therapy• Sensory Motor Integration• Aquatic Therapy
• Dysphasia Treatment• Adaptive Equipment• Behavioral Therapy
Community Services• In-Home Supports (birth to 21)• Community Day Supports
(21 and over)• Assessments• Program Coordination
Outreach• Evaluations and Assessments• Outpatient Therapy• Professional Development• Consultations• Summer Camp• Conferences and Workshops
KIDS Infant Development Program• Evaluation• Individual Family Service Plan• Home Visits• Consultations
In 2010, the Anne Carlsen Center had expenditures of $17,832,106 while fulfilling its mission of creating independence for the remarkable individuals we serve throughout North Dakota. Operating revenues for this unique organization were at $16,528,955.
To help offset many of the resources utilized by the Center’s experienced staff, the Center’s Foundation raised $1,144,845 through bequests and trusts, and $487,911 in donations. The Center received generous contributions of $82,385 from memorials and money set aside in an endowment to help fund the Center’s services gained $1,110,013 in interest invested earnings in 2010. This money will continue to nurture abilities and change lives … as we have done for 70 years. In previous years we have been in the fortunate position to provide unique experiences such as our therapy pool, the greenhouse/solarium, and a number of vocational opportunities.
2010 ACC EXPENsEs 2010 ACC REVENUEs
ANNE CARLsEN CENTER PROGRAM AND sERVICEs
Public Information/ Fundraising (3.8%)$669,622
Education (13.3%) $2,370,868
Transportation (0.4%)$69,191
Property and Household (4.6%)$828,110
Medical/Home Life Services (45.7%)$8,148,928
Community Services (8.0%)
$1,431,959
Rehabilitative Therapy (7.9%)
$1,401,869
Dietary Services (1.8%) $315,982
Taxes/Depreciation Property Insurance (4.1%)$734,923
Administration (10.4%)$1,856,288
DIRECT CARE/ PROGRAM SERVICES ExPENSES
DIRECT CARE/PROGRAM SERVICES REVENUES
Contributions (2.44%) $487,911
Memorials (.41%) $82,385
Bequests/Trusts (5.72%)$1,144,845
Earnings on Endowment (3.79%) (5.55% with minerals)$758,510
Tuition (16.29%) $3,259,120
Medical/Home Life Services (51.54%)$10,313,582
Community Services (8.25%)
$1,650,522
Other (2.29%) $459,096
Rehab Services
(7.51%)$1,503,218
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The Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) rang in 2011 with elegance and style at its annual gala on New
Year’s Eve, despite one of the worst blizzards in recent North Dakota history. The storm system in the final days of 2010 produced freezing rain, glare ice, heavy snowfall and high winds. Conditions were so hazard-ous that officials closed Interstate 94 between Jamestown and Fargo.
“We’ve had wintry weather that has coincided with the gala before, but nothing like this recent experience,” says gala chairperson Shelley Nan-nenga, the Center’s Associate Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving. “Thankfully, determination and team-work helped this event come together, and it was a very special, memorable evening.”
The weather, which prevented some guests from attending, also kept the Fargo-based band scheduled to per-form during the dance from making the trip. “Because the interstate was closed,” says Anne Carlsen Center CEO Eric Monson, “we knew it would be impossible for the band to get here. Thankfully, Ron Schauer and Cliff Calheim of RC House of Rock in Jamestown stepped in. Their DJ business is brand new, and they were willing to help us out on short notice. They did a phenomenal job—in fact, we couldn’t get people off the dance floor at the end of the night.”
The silent auction tables featured 52 prize packages. Auction items includ-ed a children’s pedal airplane, framed
art, a 2-night stay at a resort cottage, Auto Start installation and parts, a day at the spa, and tickets to profes-sional and collegiate sporting events.
More than $20,000 was raised to benefit the remarkable individuals served by the Anne Carlsen Center. Proceeds will go toward purchasing a specialized bathing system for the Center’s medically-fragile students.
“We couldn’t have done it without our loyal volunteers,” says Nannenga. “The gala committee members, Anne Carlsen Center staff, and James-town area businesses helped make the event a success. The Jamestown College Boys Basketball team pro-vided valet parking service, while the Jamestown College Girls Basketball team helped serve the meal and hors d’oeuvres. The Center is truly blessed by the dedication of these exceptional individuals.”
The finale of the elegant evening was the raffle of a loose, 74-point dia-mond, provided by Richard Doerr of Richard’s Jewelry. The winning ticket holder was Janet Stark of Jamestown. “I couldn’t believe it was actually my name being called,” says Stark. “I think I had to check the reaction of our friends at our table just to make sure.” Stark and her husband, Ross, have attended every gala since the annual event began, and have entered the diamond raffle each year. “I have had great memories at each gala—especially the very first one, when a close friend of mine who was battling cancer won the diamond,” she says. “It made winning the diamond this year even more special.”
A Memorable Start to 2011Anne Carlsen Center overcomes challenges to make 8th annual gala a true success
Janet Stark was the winner of this year’s Star Diamond at the culmination of the Center’s An-nual “Sparkle!” New Year’s Eve Gala.
Thomas Rohleder Chairperson Fargo, N.D.
Tim FlakollFargo, N.D.
Joel FremstadMoorhead, Minn.
Harvey Huber Jamestown, N.D.
Bruce IsermanFargo, N.D.
Pat mcCullough Edina, Minn.
Robert montgomery, m.D. Fargo, N.D.
Sue Offutt, Ph.D.Arlington Heights, Ill.
Janet SeaworthBismarck, N.D.
Pat Traynor Vice ChairpersonFargo, N.D.
Reesa WebbDenver, Colo.
myra quanrud, m.D.Ex OfficioJamestown, N.D.
boArd oF TrUsTees
Eric monsonChief Executive Officer
marcia GumsChief Operating Officer
Judy KullaChief Financial Officer
margie JohnsonHuman Resource Director
seNIor mANAGemeNT
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The Anne Carlsen Center enjoyed a memorable 2010, partnering with area businesses to help strengthen community ties and improve the lives of others. These nine businesses have helped the Center carry on the legacy of our namesake, Dr. Anne Carlsen, and continue to provide life-changing programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
Thank you, Community Partners. Through your dedicated support, you have empowered us to touch lives forever.
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The Anne Carlsen Center is gearing up for its 29th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on August 6, 2011 at the Jamestown Country Club. Registration will be held at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
An event will be held for golfers and family during the evening of August 5. On the day of the tournament, a meal will be served following the tournament and prizes will be given throughout the day. Golfers will also have the chance to meet and interact with ACC students and staff.
For more information, visit www.annecenter.org or call 1-800-568-5175. Proceeds from the event will help support the summer camp experience for teens throughout North Dakota living with disabilities.
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Kate uses finger paints during a therapy session to express her artistic side and help refine her muscle precision.