The Ambassador: Spring 2011

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.

Page 4

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

The AmbAssAdor 1

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;

GivingH e a r t s D a y

m e s s A G e F r o m T h e C e o

The Anne Carlsen Center exists to make the world a more inclusive place where indepen-dence is a gift to all.

o U r m I s s I o N

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

new

The AmbAssAdor 3 2 The AmbAssAdor

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.


“... 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.


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.

The AmbAssAdor 9

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,

8 The AmbAssAdor

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.


12 The AmbAssAdor

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.

The AmbAssAdor 13

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.”

bathing experience to improve for

Center’s medically-fragile students

wishG r A N T e d

C H R I S T M A S

Sander is one of many students who will benefit from the new bathing system in place at the Center.


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

16 The AmbAssAdor

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

The AmbAssAdor 17

Given By In memory Of Given By In memory Of Given By In memory Of Given By In memory Of

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


Mrs. Kay J. Kvasager

C. William and Patricia Dennert

Karter and Vernis Krogh

Gregory and Hilda Eldevik


Donald and Luella Zinter

Mrs. Mertis Hill


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


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


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




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



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


Paul and Barbara Jennett

Richard and Carma Maddock

Mr. John H. Downs


Mrs. Judy Goettle

Stanley and Phyllis Dolbinski

Bill and Marilyn Hughes

Leo and Violet Just


Marvin and Mary Ann Michelson

Mr. Theodore J. Donley


Al and Judy Dosch


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


Sylvia Reimche


Marvin and Judy Skogen

Vera and Frank Fraass

Irving and Janice Thompson

Irving and Janice Thompson


Jim and Karen Bonnet

Joel and Donna Fricke

Mr. Leslie Fritz


Mrs. Esther Fuchs

Mrs. Donna E. Gaffaney

Doris and Dennis Just

Mrs. Marilyn F. Galazen


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


Richard and Helene Anderson




Robert and Bette Johnson

Harvey and Marlene Skaare

Mrs. Margaret Sam

Mrs. Gladys Jondahl-Morton

Mr. Thomas N. Gregg

Richard and Ethel Grieson


Mrs. Mary Griffin-Abrahamson

Mrs. Muriel B. Smith

Mrs. Agnes R. Stewart

James and Judy Engstrom


Mrs. Violet Gruebele

Michael and Amy Steinke

Morris and Edna Mae Erickson

Lynn and Jeanette Kieper

Mrs. Elsie Gunsch

Ms. Marcia Hoplin


Ms. Judy L. Kulla


Chester and Frances Jensen

Rolland and Jennifer Fletcher

Mrs. Dolores Landblom

Mr. Allan W. Hankel

Mr. Allan W. Hankel



Mr. Ivan J. Hansen


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


Marvin and Mary Siedschlag


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


Mrs. Norma E. Groethe



Donald and Elizabeth Shaw

Mrs. Georgie Mechtel

Mrs. Georgie Mechtel



Elmer and Shirley Anderson


Durward and Phyllis Otterness


Mr. Vernon H. Meyer


Ernest and Neva Miessel


Ms. Delma Dyk

Mrs. Glenna Mae E. Larson

Dr. David E. Miller


Cynthia Schreiber-Beck


Zion Lutheran Church

Mrs. DiAnn Loll

Mr. Dennis L. Anderson

Mrs. Selma T. Black


Mrs. Karen Hinman-Zajic

Milton and Danene McLaen

Mrs. Kathleen Wyum

Mrs. Maureen A. Munro

Mr. Dennis R. Murphy

Duane and Barbara Butts


Marvin and Laverne Schulz

Marlin and Lois Ness

Gary and Jenette Nelson

Dale and Roxanne Boelz

Ms. Carol L. Ness

Frances Hanson



Mike and Janeen Norland

Mr. Richard A. Novak

Charles and Shirley Hill

Mrs. Mary Seim

Mrs. Margaret Sam


Mrs. Marian B. Bergan




Vernon and Marcy Grant


Robert and Deanne Frarck

Mrs. Kathy R. Ashe

Janet M. Olson


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

The AmbAssAdor 19

Mrs. Evelyn Delmore

Mrs. Rose O. Haralson

Glenn and Beverly Frericks

Tim and Melissa Harris

Leonard and Bonnie Didier

Ms. Unamae S. Stoyka


Mrs. Lucietta Hashbarger

Joel and Karen Nelson

Ms. Ina Stadum


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



Erhart and Patricia Hehr

Mrs. Sherry Mischke

Mr. Thomas A. Heie

Bruce and Mary Jo Martin

Karen and Brad Wiersum



Paul and Elaine Carlson

Mrs. Wilma A. Heuer

Ronald and Jane Falk

Dr. G.H. Hilts


Mrs. DiAnn Loll

Mrs. MarJean Schauer

Norm and Sue Goehring

Mr. Richard K. Hofstrand

John and Karen Holien


Mrs. Lois Lundgren

Barbara Holwegner

Charles and Eloise Jones

Orval and Elaine Benson


Robert and Betty Hovey

Ms. Maureen Brychel


Mrs. Phyllis R. Lura

Mrs. Thelma L. DeBilt

Wayne and Anna Haverland


Herb and Phyllis Huber

Mrs. Betty A. Jacobson

Mrs. Margaret Sam

Wayne and Sandra Aamoth


Mrs. Elaine K. John



Mrs. B. Sophie Loftsgard

Turtle Mountain Retired Teachers

Mr. Chester E. Nelson Jr.

Clark and Audrey Crum


Mrs. Mary Ann Engebretson

Mrs. Amie Torgerson




Mr. Lester Johnson

Sen. Timothy J. Flakoll

Mrs. Mary L. Johnson

George and Sylvia Rush


Ms. Sheryl Landis


Morris and Edna Mae Erickson

George and Debbie Greshik


Ray and Peggy Wicklander

Cinema Twin & Bison Twin

Patricia Horner

Lou Jean Kelley

Mrs. Mertis Hill


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. 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


Stanley and Sophie Bell


Hugh and Jo Ann Patterson



Ms. Esther Strausburg

Ms. Dolores Davis


Kent and Bonnie Eicholtz

Mrs. Ruth E. Kuss

Carolyn and Wayne Harper


Ms. Syliva Darras

John and Inez Larson


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




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


Mrs. B. Sophie Loftsgard

Martell and Luella Stenberg


Mrs. Monica Lubbers

Char Feldman



Kermit and Arlys Sorby

Helen Mairs

Karter and Vernis Krogh

Larry and Carmen Svenningsen


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


Mrs. Phyllis A. Berntson

Ms. Pamela K. Burkhardt

Mrs. Borgni Edin


Mrs. Magdalena M. Lautt

Mr. James D. Nowatzki

Larry and Edith Raatz

Mrs. Jerrie S. Page



Raydon and Betty Workin


Mr. Harvey H. Pedersen

Mrs. Dorothy L. Pederson



Bruce and Ellen Pentland

Charles and Lois Kelly

Mrs. Evanell Taylor


Wayne and Diana Jacobson


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


Mrs. Frieda Plesuk



Mrs. Sarah J. Johnson


Richard and Karen Hanson


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


Wilmer and Esther Richter

Bruce and Lucinda Vantine

Bruce and Lucinda Vantine

Wayne and Coleen Rehovsky


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

18 The AmbAssAdor

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.

G I v e N I N m e m o r y o F For the months of September, October, November, and December 2010

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


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


Mrs. Lois E. Kiefer

Wm. and Patricia Dowell

Gordon and Jean Lund


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


Memorials continued from page 19

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


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


R. L. and Betty Wood


Charles and Eileen Erickson


Bruce and Marlene Solberg

Mr. Elroy Schlenker

Herman and Rosalie Schmitz

Mrs. Blossom G. Schnabel


Ms. Judy L. Kulla


Askland-Yohe Chiropractic, LTD

Ms. Doris M. Oeder

Mrs. MarJean Schauer


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


Joel and Donna Fricke


Blain and Gail Christianson

Ms. Ruth N. Hall

Mr. Morgan S. Simonson

Mrs. Coleen Sivertson

Mrs. L. Elvira Lokken



Ms. Viola Tangsrud


Mr. Charles D. Stromsodt

Donald and Elizabeth Shaw


Ms. Marcia Hoplin



Bert and Sandra Johnson

Jon and Gloria Paulson

Byron and Ardyce Ellingson



Byron and Ardyce Ellingson

Reuben and Shirley Smith




Mrs. Ivy E. Johannesen

Mrs. Mildred A. Putman

Rev. Henry G. Stolz

Harvey and Marlene Skaare

Mrs. Sigrid V. Strand


Paul and Elaine Carlson

Mrs. Lillian Stromme

Mrs. Myrtle Styf

Mrs. Joan Lindvall

Glenn K. Swanson

Glenn K. Swanson

Glenn K. Swanson


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



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



Joel and Lynette Schmitz

Orville and Lilly Bratvold

Alfred and Joann Frappier


Howard and Bernice Carlson


Mark and Lynn Turnquist

Mrs. Dorothy Ufkes


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



Ken and Cathy Walsh


Mrs. Pat G. Klosterman


Jon L. Way, D.D.S., M.S.

Mr. Victor L. Welk

Hugh and Jo Ann Patterson

Charles and Mary Bovee

Mrs. Muriel Hoplin


Mrs. Evelyn Delmore

Jack and Marcene Malusky

Norm and Judy Lacer

Patricia Wieck

Alon and Merle Wieland

Mrs. Irene Koepplin


James and Virginia LaBarre


Dennis and Myrna Wold

James and Ruth Anderson

Mrs. Shirley Wolsky

Ms. Irene Reinhardt


Mrs. Eunice Wunderlich


Gary and Jan Wysocki




Daris and Mabel Bittner

Mrs. Virginia L. Homan


Mrs. Fern A. Olson

Perry and Sylvia Schlagel

Elmer and Marjorie Zempel


Mrs. Dorothy L. Zimmerman

Mrs. Vera Zottnick

Given By In Honor Of Given By In Honor Of Given By In Honor Of

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


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


Lance and Judith Sateren


Ted and Agnes Hoversten

Eugene and Carol Hanson

Dale and Arnola Savelkoul

Cynthia Schreiber-Beck


Erling and Elizabeth Tufte

Vernon and Geraldine Glass


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



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


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


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


Daniel Kornovich

Blanche B. Little

Gary and Jenette Nelson

Mr. Robert Presler

Thomas and Mary Rohleder

Dale and Arnola Savelkoul


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


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

24 The AmbAssAdor

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

The AmbAssAdor

Published by:Anne Carlsen Center701 3rd St. N.W., P.O. Box 8000Jamestown, ND 584021-800-568-5175www.annecenter.org Lori Gress, Editor [email protected] Ost, Assistant Editor [email protected] Tappert, Writer [email protected] Johnson, Designer [email protected]

The Ambassador is mailed, free of charge,for supporters of the mission and vision of theAnne Carlsen Center.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy: Anne Carlsen Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or disability in employment or services.

If you would like to be removed from our mailing list, please call 1-800-568-5175, ext. 167.

Eco-friendly AmbassadorAt the Anne Carlsen Center, we are taking steps every day to be kind to the environment.

The Forest Stewardship Council logo you see here means we are printing The Ambassador on an environmentally-certified paper. Each page has a 10% post-consumer waste content, and the inks utilized are Soy Inks.

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.

Make a Lasting ImpactI would like to visit with an Anne Carlsen Center representative about: __ Making a retirement plan gift. __ Establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity.

Name _______________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________________________________

E-mail _______________________________________________________________________

s A v e T h e d A T e F o r G o L F

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.

Cert no. BV-COC-070703

o U r C o m m U N I T y p A r T N e r s

701 3rd st. N.w.p.o. box 8000

Jamestown, Nd 58402

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDFARGO, ND

Permit #1159

Connect with the Anne Carlsen Center on FacebookBecome a fan, learn about upcoming events, and share your memories with fellow friends of the Center.

Kate uses finger paints during a therapy session to express her artistic side and help refine her muscle precision.

Documents

The Ambassador: Spring 2011