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THIS WILL BE ‘SUNSHINE’ ON A RAINY DAY

by Jeff OlsenTalk about enthusiasm. It's really

catching, especially with theSunshine Hospitality Home that willhave a huge impact on many of usup here.

Kelly Kofstad sat in her upstairsoffice at Citizens State Bank, andshe talked fast and excitedly aboutwhat the Sunshine HospitalityHome will mean to Roseau Countyresidents, who doctor in GrandForks or have a family member hos-pitalized there and need a place tostay while visiting.

"If you have a doctor's appoint-ment on Monday morning and it'ssupposed to be bad weather andyou want to get there on Sunday,you can stay at the SunshineHospitality Home on Sunday nightand be there for your appointment

on Monday morning," she said."Or, say you have a premature

baby who is transferred to GrandForks. Where are Mom and Dadgoing to stay? It takes a lot ofmoney to have a hotel for months.Who knows how long they will haveto be there?"

And then, with another exuberantbreath, she exclaimed, "They'rebreaking ground in 2017!

Yes, and they are looking fordonations to make SunshineHospitality Home a beautiful reality.

"They can make contributions atCitizens State Bank in Roseau,Border State Bank in Greenbush,and Security State Bank inWarroad," she said, adding thatRoseau County has its ownfundraising team.

"We have Jack Swanson, SarahKofstad, Abigail Johnson, AbbyJohnston, and myself," she said,adding that Theresa Garbe, former-ly of Roseau and now in GrandForks is the chair.

"Theresa is actually working forSunshine," she said, and then high-lighted that there will be 14 roomsavailable for lodging.

Just a word about the realSunshine, a remarkable woman forwhom the facility will stand out as amonument.

According to the brochure: TheSunshine Memorial Foundation is aNorth Dakota non-profit that wasestablished by Van and Dee Larson.

The Larsons established theFoundation in memory and in honorof their daughter, Shannon"Sunshine" Larson, who passedaway in 2007 at the age of 31 fromheat stroke and dehydration whilehiking in Arizona. The purpose ofthe Foundation is to support charita-ble programs promoting Shannon'sattitude of helping others.

The Sunshine Hospitality Homewill be constructed on the west sideof the Altru Campus, according toKofstad.

"You don't have to be an Altrupatient," she said. "You just need amedical reason to be there."

Yes, it is recommended that aperson make a $25 donation ormore.

"But if you can't afford it, there'sno charge," she said.

Roseau County has pledged toraise $250,000 for their share inhelping to fund Sunshine HospitalityHome.

"Basically, we're raising ourmoney to sponsor a room, to namea room," she said, explaining that if10 people from Roseau Countyneeded to stay at the facility, theycould if there's room available.

"Everybody knows somebodywho could use a room like this," saidKofstad, mentioning a need when afamily member is transferred toGrand Forks for specialized treat-ment.

Once the Sunshine Hospitality

Home is in operation, a family mem-ber could stay in Grand Forks for anextended time to spend time withthat family member.

Earlier this month, TheresaGarbe, the Roseau County chair-person, who formerly worked forAltru Clinic in Roseau, was reachedin Grand Forks.

She noted that the RoseauCounty team has surpassed thehalfway mark of their goal of$250,000.

"To date, we actually have$136,926," she said, adding that theSunshine Memorial Foundation,which was established in 2012, isseparate from the hospital system.

The Sunshine Hospitality Homewon't be some shack.

"We've estimated the cost to be$3.54 million," said Ms. Garbe. "Weare actually about 70 percent donewith raising the funds to build it."

Yes, many hands make lightwork.

"We actually have eight regionalteams that are raising funds," shesaid, and then singled out theRoseau County Team.

"They're actually one of the high-est fundraising teams right now,"she said.

A Great Idea"If you build it, they will come" is a

famous quote from Field of DreamsAnd build it they will soon do.Fundraising is important and so

will be the availability of the facility

right next to the Grand Forks hospi-tal.

"It's a lot like most hospitalityhomes - like the Ronald McDonaldHouse," she said, emphasizing thatthey will continue to raise fundsafter it is in operation.

"Their hope is to raise fundswhen someone does stay atSunshine," she said, mentioning anominal fee of $25 a night.

"It's not an obligation if someoneis unable to do so," she said.

Already the response from volun-teers offering to help staff the build-ing has been remarkable, according

to Ms. Garbe."Hundreds of people have

already volunteered to work at thehome," she said, mentioning thatthere will be two full-time employeesand a number of volunteers duringeach shift.

Directly under the photo ofShannon "Sunshine" Larson on thebrochure, it says it all: "Those whobring sunshine to the lives of otherscannot keep it from themselves."

The Roseau County Team wouldlike to thank you for your wonderfulcontributions.

Logo for a life-changer of togetherness

Shannon “Sunshine”Larson

Drawing of Sunshine Hosptality Home

LEROY STUMPF continued from front page

This past January 3, there weresome brief moments when hewished that he was down in St.Paul.

"But when I decided to retire, Ikind of made up my mind with myfamily obviously that I had putenough time in," he said. "I wastired of driving, and there arethings I'd like to do before I gettoo old."

He still has a lot of friendsdown in St. Paul, but he has noregrets

"I ran a good race, fought agood fight, won some, lost a lot ofthem, and got some things ourdistrict," he said. "I'm just happythat I was able to do what I coulddo."

Like a former major leaguerwho hangs up his glove after along career, LeRoy hasn't quitcold turkey.

"Actually, I'm going to be help-ing Collin Peterson with some

stuff in his district," he said aboutassisting U.S. Rep. CollinPeterson (D-Minn.).

He laughed."You don't want to let all that

experience just kind of witheraway," he said.

There was one final question.Did he ever worry on ElectionNight?

Yes, he had.He laughed again."The Lord says you shouldn't

have to worry because he'swatching over everything," hesaid. "Sometimes, it's hard not toworry."

And then this old public ser-vant, who never seemed to getruffled or be quick to anger, said,"Thank you!"

He should be thanked for along career looking after District1A up here in our neck of thewoods.

TROOPER PHILLIPE continued from front page

The Minnesota State Patrol in Washington, D.C."There were African-Americans, Hispanics, Chinese, Somalians, and there were tears of joy," he said. "They were

happy and excited. It was neat to see the reaction of the people from all the different backgrounds that were pro-Trump."

He returned home to Warroad late this past weekend with some cherished memories."I'll never forget it my entire life. It was really humbling, and it was an honor to be there and to represent Minnesota,"

he said. "It was a great experience, just to see everything that goes on - the marching bands and the presidential lim-ousine, the dignitaries and the Vice-President."

A week from now, Trooper Aaron Phillipe will be pulling a speeder over on some highway, and just maybe he cantell about his experiences in D.C. while writing out a ticket.

AIA St. Paul Chapter Announces DesignCompetition Results

AIA St. Paul, a chapter of AIAMinnesota, is pleased to announcethat Ryan Fugleberg, Assoc. AIA,of Pope Architects, was awardedfirst placeand $1,500 for the 2016St. Paul prize design competition.

This year’s design challenge wasto create a mixed-use developmenton a site in the Eastside/Payne-Phalen neighborhood of St, Paul.The projects submitted shouldinclude workforce apartment hous-ing, retail/commercial space, and anew trailhead link to the BruceVento Trail on the east side of thesite. Overall, the proposed designshould create a residential commu-nity to provide families and individu-als with access to urban connectivi-ty as well as involvement with phys-

ical activity and nature.The design competition is open to

emerging architectural profession-als that have graduated with anaccredited professional architecturedegree in the last seven years. Firstplace and $1,500 was awarded toRyan Fugleberg, Assoc. AIA, ofPope Architects. HonorableMention was awarded to: JoeMollen, Assoc. AIA, and SeanHiggins, Assoc. AIA, both of RSPArchitects.

The jury met in November toreview the competition entries.Jurors included: Hilary Holmes,Project Manager for the City of St.Paul; Jon Vaghn, East SideNeighborhood DevelopmentCompany; Michael Hara, Assoc.

AIA, 2015 St. Paul Winner; KarlAdalbart, of KA Design; and CraigRafferty, FAIA, of RRTL Architects.

The winning St. Paul design sub-mittals were on display at the 2016AIA Minnesota Convention inNovember at the MinneapolisConvention Center. The winners willbe presented their awards at theAIA St. Paul Holiday Party onJanuary 10, 2017 at the LouisRistorante in St. Paul. The projectboards will be on display in January2017 at AIA Minnesota, 275 MarketStreet, Suite 54, Minneapolis. Formore information on the projectsand to view images, visit www.aia-mn.org.

Marilyn and Hope Grafstrom were inWinnipeg, Manitoba last weekend to visitAunt Ida.

Jason and Ruth Braaten and Familywere guests of Lester and VernaGrafstrom’s for potato dumplings onSunday.

Gene Ellis of Portland Oregon sentMarianne Kristofferson a date torte toshare with the First Lutheran members attheir annual putluck on Sunday.

Sara Eidsmoe outfished husband Leifand Jimmy Grafstrom when they were icefishing this week.

Janelle McFarland and Chris Ploff weresnowcatting last weekend.

Sarah Dahlgren was watching son,Kenai play basketball last weekend. Theywon half of their games.

Nathaniel Emery played hockey lastweekend.

Grandparents Bob and Linda Emeryand great grandma Marianne Kristoffersonwere cheering him on. His team placed 4thout of 16 teams.

Friday Marilyn Grafstrom visitedMarianne Kristofferson. Marianne’s arm ishealing. She has a lot of signatures on hergreen cast.

Scott Monkman and Larry Monkmanvisited Dennis Monkman on Friday.

Dennis Monkman celebrated his 80thbirthday on Wednesday. Stacey, Troy,Scott Monkman and Wendy Runellsenjoyed angel food cake and ice cream.

Larry and Marvel Monkman visited onSunday and enjoyed angel food cake.

Lois Jirmasek returned home from thehospital on Thursday. She enjoyed a visitfrom Larry and Marvel Monkman . Herdaughter, Tammy Sindelir from Baudettespent the weekend with her.

Vernell Beito, Roger, Tunna and GunnerLund also enjoyed potato dumplings atLester and Verna Grafstrom’s on Sunday.

Katherine Vertina visited Lois Losse athome.

Salol Newsby Genevieve Michal

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Dan Fabian Press ReleaseRepresentative Dan Fabian (R-

Roseau), Chair of the HouseEnvironment and Natural ResourcesPolicy and Finance Committee,released the following statementregarding President Donald Trump’sExecutive Orders related to pipelinesand expediting environmental reviews.

“Pipelines are a proven and safeway to transport oil and natural gas,and we’ve seen too many of these crit-

ical pipeline projects blocked inMinnesota because of burdensomeoverregulation and bureaucratic road-blocks put in place by government.Executive action at the federal leveltoday gives our state a big economicopportunity going forward to buildmore pipelines, create more good-paying jobs and generate property taxrevenue for communities throughoutMinnesota.”

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