Nelson CountyHealthServicesFoundation

P.O. Box 506McVille, ND 58254

(701) 322-4328

Margo BurtholdExecutive Director

Foundation Board Members

Norma Trost President

Liv HalvorsonVice President

Kendey QuamSecretary

David Aaser

Victoria Haabak

Carol Sand

Renae Arneson

John Monson

David Paukert

SPRING 2016

Clinic - Hospital - Care CenterAssisted Living

CountyConnectionAs I write this, my last letter to you as Executive Director, I

definitely feel a bit of sadness as I have so enjoyed my work here.However, I feel much excitement too as I look forward to thingsto come, both for the Foundation and personally.

I am so proud to tell you about the great board of directors you have governing the foundation! They truly have the bestinterest of the health system in mind. Since publishing the lastnewsletter, they have authorized the purchase of many itemswhich have greatly enhanced the day-to-day lives of patients,residents and staff.

From the payroll deduction fund (thank you employees), a lift for the carecenter, three ergonomically correct office chairs for staff at the clinic and care center,a commercial grade toaster for the care center staff break room (we received arousing cheer when that was announced), a beverage cart for the care center and twoelectronic recliners for hospital patient rooms. With Giving Hearts Day proceeds,an intubation scope with video camera and monitor has arrived. Repair of the carecenter boiler was completed thanks to the joint effort of the foundation and a grantwritten by the City of McVille. The foundation board has also agreed to pay for arequired upgrade to x-ray computer software and operating system and purchasetwo new mattresses for hospital patient rooms. Thanks to your generous gifts to theTree of Remembrance Campaign, our hospital improvement fund has grown toalmost $150,000 and the process of replacing windows in the hospital will soonbegin, starting with the east, street side of the building as they directly affect patientcare. Don’t forget, the foundation also holds money for hospice care and pays relatedexpenses when they arise and funds scholarships for people pursuing careers inhealthcare fields through the Nancy Sigette and Mavis Naas memorial scholarshipfunds. So you see, your money is hard at work!

Finally, I am excited to tell you about your next Executive Director, KariHaugen, whose biography appears herein. Your foundation will be in good handsunder her leadership and direction.

Thank you in advance for your continued support under Kari’s direction.Welcome Kari!

Margo A. Burthold,Executive Director

for the generous supportyou have provided theFoundation these pasttwo and one half years!

Star Donations In Memory of Alfred Haugen by Virginia

HaugenIn Memory of Esther Bellmore and Jeff

Vasichek by Jay and Maria VasichekIn Honor of Nelson County’s

Commitment to Healthcare by Dr.John and Doris Mullen

In Memory of Charles, Clara and IlomaeDrew by Carole Drew Brown

In Memory of Noel Lofthus by DarleneLofthus and Family

In Memory of Luther Nelson by MarleneNelson

In Honor of Mabel Quanbeck by Davidand Karen Grandstand

In Memory of Loved Ones by Jerry andCarol Sand

In Memory of Morris and Alpha AaserIn Memory of Bryce and Theresa Jordan

by David and Bonnie AaserIn Honor of Current and Past Military

Troops by McVille American LegionAuxiliary

In Honor of Dorothy Bjorlie and InMemory of Seymour Bjorlie by Sidneyand Dora Bjorlie

In Honor of Breanna Kozuch by JeffPogatshnik

In Memory of Elmer Sateren by StanleySateren

In Memory of Irene Sateren by StanleySateren

In Memory of Darlene Quanbeck byStanley Sateren

In Memory of Vardon Quanbeck byMarilyn Quanbeck

In Honor of Art and Judy Johnson byMarilyn Quanbeck

In Honor of Pastor and Mrs. Kinneberg byMarilyn Quanbeck

In Honor of Rhonda Elshaug by MarilynQuanbeck

In Honor of Betty Tweed by MarilynQuanbeck

In Memory of Lyle Hanson by EvelynHanson and Family

In Memory of LeRoy and MinnieRichards, Ed and Elizabeth Trost byDean and Norma Trost

In Memory of Oscar and June Franson byAlvin and Judy Franson

In Memory of Helen and Spike Wonder byDebbie and Larry Wonder

In Memory of Dennis Stenburg and NancyStenberg by Jason and MarilynStenberg and Family

In Memory of Iver and Shirley Lundebyand our Grandson, Jackson by Fredand Leah Lundeby

In Memory of Melvin J. and MaryadeleKnudson by their children Glenn,Lovera, Vernes and Families

In Memory of Maija Carlson by GeraldCarlson and Family

In Honor of Virginia Haugen and InMemory of Alfred Haugen by Karenand Rodger Haugen

In Memory of Clarence Flohaug by LarryD. Flohaug

In Memory of Tom Engen by Bev EngenIn Honor of Mary Lou Krogh, Beatrice

Erickson, Joyce Erickson by Wes ShobeIn Memory of Madeline Shobe, Robert

Bothun, Zelda Gates by Wes ShobeIn Memory of My Husband, Farrell

Bowman by Marilyn BowmanIn Honor of NCHS Medical Staff by

Myron and Karen FowlerIn Memory of Floyd K. Larson, Ludvik

and Selma Gronaas, Ingvald and LauraLarson; In Honor of Dale and GailFlohaug, Tom, Cheryl and KassandraAnn Parslow by Loraine Larson

In Memory of His Parents Edwin (Bob)Martinson and Lorraine Martinson byDr. Erling Martinson

In Honor of His Aunt, Ruth Fylling by Dr.Erling Martinson

In Honor of All NCHS Employees byVictoria Haabak

In Memory of Dorothy Bjorlie by Peterand Kathy Bjorlie

Dove Donations In Memory of Duane Bina, Arnot and

Mercedes Klefstad, Stuart Klefstad,Tim Halvorson, Ed and Solveig Binaby Betty Ann Bina

In Honor of Esther Dahlburg byBonieTorgeron-Olsgaard

In Memory of Oystein and Gail Togerson-Boveng by Bonnie Torgerson Olsgaard

In Memory of Doris Schindele by VickiSchindele

In Memory of Paul and Gladys Ruud byDuane Ruud

In Memory of Arlis Lee by Duane RuudIn Honor of the NCHS Hospital Staff by

Jim Kleven (Aneta)In Memory of Lana Ward-Becker by Gary

WardIn Honor of Our Veterans by Marie

Halvorson (Tolna)In Memory of Ross Loibl by Maynard and

Rita LoiblIn Memory of Oscar Johnson, Sally

Johnson, Keith Johnson, LynnJohnson by Elliot and Pauline Johnson,Sue and Denny Plecity, Bob and CeliaJohnson

In Memory of Ted and Cecelie Ophaug,Orphie and Florence Ostlie by Olenand Laurie Ophaug

In Memory of Lena Jacobson and MamieHowe by Robert and Ruth Brua

In Memory of Vivian V. Dahl by StevenDahl Family

In Honor of Margo Burthold by Pat andTam Czarnik

Tree of Remembrance

NCHS Foundation Reports Record CampaignThe Nelson County Health Services Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce

another record-breaking Tree of Remembrance campaign. Donations in excess of $26,500 werereceived for continued hospital improvements including but not limited to a new heating plant,roof repair and window replacement. “There are not adequate words to express our deep andsincere gratitude for the support we received during this campaign,” said Board President NormaTrost. “On behalf of the entire foundation board, I wish to thank everyone who donated to thiscampaign.” Other board members include Liv Halvorson, Kendy Quam, Victoria Haabak,David Paukert, Renae Arneson, Carol Sand, John Monson and David Aaser.

In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. OlgerTrostad, Leslie N. Trostad, BerniceTrostad Samuelson by Gunder andGrace Trostad

In Honor of Our Children Lance and Judy,Corene and Merlyn, Cathy and Jeff,Corey and Carol by Dad and MomSateren

In Honor of Wayne and Stacy Haugen,Karen and Rodger Larson, Roxan andTom Mikkelson, Connie and SteveCorcoran, Arlys and Tom Balstad,Vicki Anne and David Larson byVirginia Haugen

In Honor of Elmer Dale Sateren by StanSateren

In Honor of Ryan and Linda Sateren byStan Sateren

In Honor of Dennis and Debbie Sateren byStan Sateren

In Memory of Miles Burthold by Ron andMargo Burthold

In Honor of Astrid Burthold by Ron andMargo Burthold

In Memory of Marvin Quanbeck byCharlotte Quanbeck

In Memory of Clarice Elain Stein byJerome Stein Family

In Memory of Departed Classmates of1951 by Gunder Trostad

In Memory of Marge Gleason by Friends ofDavid and Mary Gleason

In Memory of Bob Dezotell by EileenDezotell

In Memory of Bill Ryan by Margaret Ryan,Kristine and Marc

In Memory of Vivian and Carl Ringdahl byEileen Dezotell and Margaret Ryan

In Memory of Jackie Luehring, MikeEnsrud, Eberg and Elaine Huso, JudyStarz by Bryant and Jennifer Huso

In Memory of Earny and ClaraRonningen, Ole and Marie Haugen byKaren and Rodger Larson

In Memory of Sidney and Stella Stenson,Ron Gravelle by Dennis Stenson andDonna Gravelle

In Honor of Joan Ophaug, Cecil Loe,Kathryn Lynch, Ethel Halvorson,Sandra Pederson, Kenneth Walde,Gary Ruud, Jeri Manke, June Ensrud,Helen Stalvik, Payne Bolken, LloydLybeck, Don Schroeder, James Young,Joseph Chappell, William Thomasson,Wayne Short, Jonathan Allen, CurtisRoss, Myrtle Eberhardt, Marian Klink,Doris Schiele, Delores Wolfe, ArleneScott, Eleanor Keeting, Bonnie Olson,June Ensrud, Jan Winkler, NormanForde, Elmer Bakke, Edna Forde,

Alaine Naas, Irving Naas, MabelQuanbeck, Alice Stahl, GraceRingdahl by Farmers and MerchantsBank of North Dakota

In Memory of OBert and Phyllis Hanson,Norman and Florence Nelson by Dickand Myrna Hanson

In Memory of Orvin and Laura Aaser,Arnold Sundquist by Ove Aaser andKaren Olson

In Memory of Loved Ones by Wayne andKathy Ressler

In Memory of Deceased Family Membersby Steve and Karen Danielson

In Honor of Dave and Bonnie Aaser byDon and Polly Aaser

In Memory of Morris and Alpha Aaser, Oleand Marie Aaser, Adolph and AnnaLysne, Magda Lysne by Don and PollyAaser

In Memory of Ernest Haabak by VictoriaHaabak

In Honor of Dick and Myrna Hanson,Curt and Judy Twete by Randi andCarma Hanson

Bell Donations In Honor My Grandchildren, Great-

Grandchildren, Helpful Friends; InMemory of Earny and ClaraRonningen, Ole and Marie Haugen byVirginia Haugen

In Memory of Helen Lovejoy by StevenDahl Family

In Memory of Phyllis Vanek by Marcy andDave Reher, Mark Vanek and TimVanek

In Memory of Kermit and Kelly Dakkenby Becky Braathen

In Memory of Obbie Brekken by BettyBrekken

In Memory of Albert and Marion Mueller,Patricia Holm, Robert DuBord byPeter and AnnaLea Locken

In Memory of Arvid and Maxine Munsonby Ruth and Rodney Stevens

In Memory of Anna and Fred Lundeby byLiv Halvorson

In Memory of Tim Halvorson by SheilaHalvorson

In Memory of Kathy Loe by Bud Loe andFamily

In Memory of Murville O. Kroke byMaxine Kroke

In Memory of Eva Lofthus Anderson, NoelLofthus by Carl G. Anderson

In Memory of Marlys Hjelseth by MaryLou and Vickie McDougall

In Memory of Burton and Galen Saterenby Ted and Diane Rohde

In Memory of Kermit and Kelly DakkenBy Betty Dakken

In Memory of Gunder O. Trostad, Mr. andMrs. Amund Johnson by Gunder andGrace Trostad

In Memory of Mamie Howe by John andIris Collies and Families

In Memory of Glenn Gilbertson by VerdellGilbertson

In Memory of Mother, Hilda Nelson byGordon and Darlene Nelson

In Memory of Joyce Hallin by LylaEvenson

In Memory of Isabelle Matson, IHazelMatejcek, Darrell Matejcek by Robertand Evonne Frederick

In Memory of Her Mother Thelma“Mimi” Johnson, In Honor of Her #1Aunt, Cecil Loe by Luann Kiefel

In Honor of Tracy Naas by Rosalie NaasIn Memory of Bob Peterson, Debi

Peterson by Marge Pederson, Codi,Casey and Families

In Memory of Florence Walter, ElaineWalter, Marvin Walter Sr. by CleusWalter

In Memory of Robert Ward by Nellie Ward In Memory of John Krogh, Anna Krogh,

Vernon Krogh, Jerome Krogh,Maureen Holtan by Mary Lou Krogh

In Memory of Bill Semler, Helena Semler,Louida Semler, Leroy Semler, ZeldaGates by Mary Lou Krogh

In Memory of My Cousins Wanda, Loyal,and Merlyn Opsahl, Alton andDonald Stenslie, Kevin and KeithStenslie by Sheila Stenson

In Honor of David and Ranae Oxton byOxton Super Valu Staff Jody, Emily,Mercedes, Brianna, Jessica and Marcella

In Memory of Monte Breckheimer byBetty Breckheimer

In Memory of Roy Olson, Thelma Olsonby Marlyn Tande

In Memory of Miles Burthold by AstridBurthold

In Memory of Georgiana Engen, SolveigBina by Bob and Vicky Engen

In Memory of Ernest Haabak by Haroldand Diane Haabak

In Honor of our Children and TheirFamilies: Carma and Randi HansonFamily, Dawn and Scott JohnsonFamily, Brian and Diane TweteFamily, Darin and Tanya TweteFamily by Curt and Judy Twete

In Memory of Karen Tweed by Kevin andBetty Tweed and Children

In Honor of Darlene Kelly by Susan Spicer

In Honor of Shelly and Justin Carlson andFamily by Susan Miller-Edman andPaul Edman

In Memory of My Parents Arvid andFrances Swenson by Arlis Thielke

In Honor of Altru’s Home Health Staff, IAltru’s McVille Branch Hospice Staffby Karla Messner

In Honor of Jo Trostad, Patsy Bjoralt; InMemory of Leslie Trostad, GradyBjoralt by Doug, Thomas, Jonathon,Jill and Kaleb Trostad, Steve and LakenPollert

In Honor of NCHS Staff by Angela andStacy Twete

In Honor of Ryan and Tracy Kasten, Roband Laurie Johnson, Kyra and Rodney,Don and Ellen Croy, Linda Haabak,Harold and Diane Haabak by VictoriaHaabak

In Memory of Arvid and Frances Swensonby Timothy and Marlene (Swenson)Seaworth

In Memory of Sidney and Irene Arnesonby Brian and Renae Arneson

In Memory of Nels and Clara Halvorsonby Shirley Roggow-Daffern and Family

Snowflake Donations In Honor of O’Neal Johnson by Marcy &

Dave Reher, Mark Vanek, Tim VanekIn Memory of Eva Lofthus Anderson by

Darlene Lofthus and FamilyIn Memory of Nancy Sigette by Sheila

Billings and FamilyIn Memory of Elizabeth Berthold by Jeffrey

BertholdIn Memory of Their Daughter, Heather

Rose Knoll by Bill and Rose KnollIn Memory of Elmer and Inez Pederson by

LaVonne SigdahlIn Memory of Lawrence Belanus, Joseph

and Violet Beier; In Honor of DarleneBelanus by Gary and Marilyn Beier

In Memory of Jackie Luehring by Brianand Stacy Luehring

In Memory of Billy C. Olson, DaughterAnita Ann Olson by Marcella Olson

In Memory of Joe Berthold, ElizabethBerthold; In Honor of Janet Larson byElwood and Jennifer Larson and Family

In Honor of Ted Matejcek, Carl Matson byRobert and Evonne Frederick

In Memory of Gladys Schmiginski by Leeand Adeline DuVall

In Memory of Norman Hanson by PatriciaK. Hanson

In Memory of Mary Peterson, LorettaAamodt, Rodney Oxton, Vernis

Haines, Liz Berthold, Earl and GladysAnderson by Gayle and Ron Anderson

In Memory of Lyle Sundeen, JamesJohnson by Della Sundeen

In Memory of Tilford Avdem, TerryAvdem, Ione and Daniel Oien Sr. byPat and Dan Oien

In Memory of Albin Nelson, AgnesNelson, Richard Nelson, SunnyKueber by Gloria and Alyn Kueber

In Memory of Joe Berthold, ElizabethBerthold by The Berthold Family

In Memory of Verda (Tommy) Sateren byJudy Sateren

In Memory of Karen Deehr by Ross andGay Messner

In Honor of Our Family by Dennis and JanWinkler

In Memory of Freeman Johnson, EmmettMahan, Evelyn Mahan by Doug andMary Mahan

In Memory of Robert Boehmer by HisDaughter, Shelly Stadick

In Honor of Family by Eddie and DianePoehls

In Memory of Norman Johnson byMargaret Johnson

In Honor of Irving and Alaine Naas byBrian, Lule and Calla Naas

In Memory of Louis and Pearl Johnson,Herbert and Clara Burthold by AstridBurthold and Family

In Honor of My Children and TheirFamilies, Diane and Ray Seidlinger,Dawn and Bob Onstad, Janet andBryan Strommen; In Memory ofLoved Ones by Ione Ringdahl

In Memory of Tim Halvorson by WesSigette

In Memory of Ed Sigette, Pearl Sigette-Omlie by Their Children

In Memory of Loved Ones by Linda andCraig Halvorson

In Memory of Dorothy Bjorlie by LivHalvorson

In Memory of Alvin and Jo Elgin by Bertand Joyce Elgin

In Memory of Gary Hanson, Don Hansonby Dick and Myrna Hanson

In Memory of Pat and Irva Hand, Crystaland James Enstad by Jerry and PatEnstad

In Memory of Harold Enstad, DaughterCathy Meyer by Virginia Enstad

In Memory of Algernon and Vivian Dahlby Lyle and Carol Dahl

In Memory of Norman A. Rude by AliceRude and Children

In Memory of Loved Ones by BruceEllertson

In Honor of Grace Ringdahl by EstherSateren

In Memory of Nancy Sigette by TrishaDufner and Bob Felleson

In Honor of Victoria Haabak, LindaHaabak, Harold Haabak, DianeHaabak; In Memory of Ernest Haabakby Don and Ellen Croy

Merry Christmas! from Rev. Dale andNadine Peterson

In Honor of Unice Forde; In Memory ofHarris Forde, Leonard and RhodaJohnson, Lloyd and Emma Loe,Herbert and Clara Burthold by Steveand Rebecca Forde and Family

Candle Donations In Memory of Peter Ensrud, Ovidia

Ensrud, Erma Nelson, Jay Jones,Vernis Haines by Robert and JoleEnsrud

In Memory of Ruth and Roert Johnson byRoger and Phoebe Johnson

In Memory of Estelle Brennan, ormanPederson by LaVonne Sigdahl

In Honor of Marcus, Danielle, Hunter,Maureen and Noah Beier, Aaron,Meredith and Preston Maley, Clint,Miranda and Addison Neville, Masonand Nicole Beier by Gary and MarilynBeier

In Honor of Jeremy Lilleoien; In Memoryof Keven Lilleoien by Marcella Olson

In Memory of Nancy Sigette by DianeDufner

In Memory of My Mother, Rachel Fransonby Rodney Franson

In Memory of Jame R. Skjerseth by Haroldand Ruth Severson

In Memory of Truman Trostad by KayTrostad and Family

In Honor of Cecil Loe In Honor of Pearl RadloffIn Memory of Arnot and Mercedes

Klefstad, Chester and Wanda Flath,Stuart and Cecil Klefstad, DuaneBina, Tim Halvorson by Alan andGayle Klefstad

In Memory of Clara Forde, Irvin and HazelQuam by Dale and Midge Quam

In Honor of My Grandma, Pat Oien byKahlen Oien

In Memory of Donnie Aamodt, Elmer andIrene Sateren, Dennis Bonde, Arnoldand Eleanor Sateren, Joyce Aaser,George and Ara B. Donald, Keith Loe,Darlene Quanbeck, Jerome Stahl,Eugene Thorvelson, Peggy Lange byDennis and Debbie Sateren

In Honor of Elmer Dale Sateren, Dale andJeanette Quanbeck, HarveySchmiginske, Stan and Linda Sateren,Ryan and Linda Sateren, KevinMurphy, Fred and Ruth Warren,Shawn Disharoon, John and DeanaDiLeo, Jay and Rita Seidnitzer, Frankand Christine Atkinson, Lee Sateren,John and Amy Engbersen by Dennisand Debbie Sateren

In Memory of Ed Hatlestad, GinaHatlestad, Charlotte Gessner, HaroldGessner, Henry Gessner, BernieGessner, MaryLou Vanderlin, RogerPerske Jr. by Jim and CharlotteHatlestad

In Honor of Steven Bateman; In Memoryof Michael McPherson by VickyMcPherson

In Memory of Owen Raaen by DorothyRaaen

In Memory of Steven Johnson, Harold andDelorice Johnson, Arvid and RosadellFlaagan, Kurt Flaagan, Diane Mulveyby Peggy Johnson, Paul and Cyle

In Honor of My Daughter Kayte Avdemand Family,My Son Erik and Family,My Brothers Stanley (Linda), Dennis(Deb) and Ryan (Linda) Sateren, MyGrandchildren by Dale and JeannetteQuanbeck

In Memory of My Parents, Elmer andIrene Sateren, My Sister, DarleneQuanbeck, My Uncle, Arnold Saterenby Elmer D. Sateren

In Memory of Lawrence and Alvin Kiefat,Oscar and Ragna Hovde, George andLena Kiefat, Irvin, Kermit, Dennisand Roland Hovde, Bertha and MelvinJohnson, Evelyn and JenningsJohnson, Alaen Kragtoup, OdeanStigen, Steven Johnson, WilliamMack, Denis Kiefat, Lisa Kiefat, JulieHovde, Julie Gundberg by Ileen Kiefat

In Memory of Alaine Naas, Marion Devlinby Gerald and Loy Stutrud

In Memory of Carol J. Lutes, Robert L.Lutes, Sherman Quanbeck by Kurtand Cheryl Quanbeck

In Memory of Nancy Sigette by KathyNelson, Troy, Lacey, Kaydence andStockton Nelson, Tennille, Bo andColtay Grier, Travis Nelson

In Honor of Sister Joanne Brennan andFamily, Brother Norris and CorrinaOlson and Family, Niece Jacki Orvik,Niece Janell and Corey Miller,Brother-in-law Michael Baumann andFamily, Brother Mark and Bev Urvandand Family, Daughter Tricia andClayton Hoyt, Cameron and Collin,Son Lynn D. Urvand and BrittanyLomell by Rick and Diane Urvand

In Memory of Our Parents Johnny andOdella Olson, Lester and RuthUrvand; In Memory of our SistersMary Louise Olson, Joyce A. Aaser,Roberta L. Baumann, Patricia UrvandBrother Larry Urvand, Niece, DebBrennan by Rick and Diane Urvand

In Memory of Harvey and Alice Mootz,Harlan (Bud) Mootz, Jerome (Mike)Mootz, Nils Sundeen, Darell Sundeen,Gemia Monge, Leonard Paintner byNorris and Sharyn Sundeen

In Memory of Alaine Naas by Steve andKaren Danielson

In Memory of Alaine Naas by Mark andVirginia Creech

In Memory of Odien and Doris Flaagan,Jerome and Pat Flaagan, Kathy Lowe,Moris Enstad, Claire Flaagan, IngvaldQuam by Odell and Ilyce Flaagan

In Honor of Shirley Tweed, In Memory ofLawrence Tweed, Myrt Keller byGrand, Jane, Brady and Gavin Tweed

In Memory of Nancy Sigette by EmilyDufner

In Memory of Norman A. Rude, RobertWebb by Allen and Lisa Rude

In Honor of Gerry Harder, Linda Retzlaff,George Kasten, Marie Kasten byVictoria Haabak

In Memory of Kathleen Messner by Geraldand Loy Stutrud

In Honor of My Children and TheirFamilies, Laurie Rysavy, LonnieHendrickson, Wendel Hendrickson; InMemory of My Husband VernonHendrickson, My Parents Sever andClara Reep by Marian Hendrickson

In Memory of Dorothy Bjorlie by Claytonand Kendy Quam and Family

In Memory of Einer Anseth, Edith Anseth,Ervin F. Miller, Mildred Miller-Thompson by Earl and Judith Miller

In Memory of Ole W. Olson, Anita Olsonby Irene Olson, Wife andGrandmother

Cathy Swenson, NCHS CEOSteve Forde, NCHS CFO

Nelson County Health System ClinicMain StreetMcVille, ND 58254(701) 322-4347

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CT Scans UltrasoundsDigital Mammography Dexascan(Bone Density)24-Hour coverage available foryour health care needs

Nelson County Health System Care Center

(701) 322-4314

Nelson County Health SystemHospital

(701) 322-4328

Medical ProvidersTam Czarnik, MD, Erling Martinson, MDDarlene Kelly, ARNP

Altru’s Home Care(701) 322-4328

NCHS Board MembersJudy Twete, PresidentIvan Berg, Vice PresidentRanae Oxton, Secretary/TreasurerVictoria HaabakBrandon LundebyBrandon JensenHeather SteinAngie Twete

Thanks to each and every one of you who help make itpossible for the Nelson County Health Services Foundation

to carry on its mission of supporting rural health care.

The annual Table Fantasia event was held at the McVille Lutheran Churchon September 26, 2015. Almost $1,800 was raised, with proceeds benefitingAltru’s Hospice in McVille, N.D. serving patients in Nelson and Griggscounties.

Over 90 guests enjoyed lunch at 11 cleverly decorated tables and voted fortheir favorite. The “People’s Choice Award Trophy” was presented to the “Knit andPurl Christmas Magic” table, sponsored by the McVille Library. Thank you to thetable hostesses, those who donated prizes, the committee members, hospicevolunteers and staff for their time and dedication to this event.

About Altru’s HospiceHospice is a special kind of care for patients and families facing a life-limiting

illness. At the center of hospice is the belief that each of us has the right to diepain-free and with dignity, and that our families will receive the necessary supportto allow us to do so. Choosing a hospice is an important step. At Altru, comfortcare is the hallmark of our program and because we are your hometown hospice,we can identify community resources which may be of help during this time. Forinformation about hospice volunteer opportunities in the Nelson/Griggs countiesarea, please contact Rachel Morrison at 701.265.2266 or rmorrison@altru.org.

Kari Haugen NewDirector of NCHSF

Kari Haugen, rural Binford,has been named the new ExecutiveDirector of the Nelson CountyHealth Services Foundation,effective June 1, 2016.

Kari was born and raised in Willmar, Minnesota. Sheattended the Association Free Lutheran Bible School andNorth Hennepin Community College, both in theMinneapolis area, before transferring to Moorhead StateUniversity in Moorhead, MN. She graduated with aBachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

After college, Kari returned to the Twin Cities. Sheworked in various administrative and accounting positions,which included several branches of the YMCA ofMetropolitan Minneapolis. In 2001, she moved toColorado Springs and continued working in accounting fornon-profit organizations including Young Life and MilitaryCommunity Youth Ministries.

In 2007, she reconnected with Darrell Haugen, a friendback in North Dakota. They dated and were later married

in Fargo, ND. A few months after settling in at the familyfarm in rural Binford, she started working with HealthManagement Services, providing training, accounting andfinancial reporting for skilled nursing facilities.

Volunteering is something Kari has enjoyed from ayoung age, whether it was adopting a grandmother in thenursing home while in elementary school, serving as acandy striper in the hospital in junior high or gettinginvolved in Key Club activities when in high school.During college and again when living in Colorado, Karivolunteered as a big sister in the Big Brother Big Sisterprogram. She also served as a small group leader andbudget counselor through Crown Financial Ministries at herchurch in Colorado. Kari currently volunteers in variouscapacities in women’s ministry and as treasurer at herchurch. When not crunching numbers, Kari enjoys biking,camping, hiking, reading and baking. Oftentimes, you willfind Kari knitting or crocheting, most likely while visitingwith the Knit and Purl group at the McVille Library.

“I am excited about this new opportunity to serve asExecutive Director of the Nelson County Health ServicesFoundation,” said Kari. “I look forward to meeting lots ofnew people as I become more involved in the communitiesserved by the Nelson County Health System.”

Table Fantasiafor Altru’s Hospice

“Knit and Purl” table sponsored byMcVille Community Library andwinner of People’s Choice Award.

NCHS EmployeesDonate

Through the employee “Circleof Giving” payroll deductionprogram, NCHS employeesrecently donated several pieces ofmuch-needed equipment for threeof the four NCHS facilities.

For the Care Center, a lift andbeverage cart was purchased. Forthe hospital patient rooms, two electric recliners werepurchased and for the clinic and care center offices, threeergonomically correct office chairs were purchased.

The employee “Circle of Giving” payroll deductionprogram is a completely voluntary program where employeescan donate as little as $1 per pay period to the Nelson County

Health ServicesFoundation. Whileequipment needs areevaluated byadministration anddepartment heads,participants in theCircle of Givingprogram are giveninput into anypurchases made withpayroll deductionfunds.

“We are so appreciative of the support we receive from allof the NCHS employees and their commitment to the peoplethey serve,” said Norma Trost, NCHS Foundation BoardChairman.

NCHS FoundationReachesGiving Hearts Goal

The Nelson County Health Services Foundation Board ofDirectors is pleased to announce a successful 2016 GivingHearts Day. Funds raised totaled $16845.00 and were usedto purchase an Orotracheal Intubation Scope with videocamera and monitor. This important piece of equipment willprovide medical personnel a clear, real-time view of a patient’sairway and enable the delivery of 100% oxygen directly to apatient’s lungs when they are in need of assistance orincapable of breathing on their own. Thank you to everyonewho supported this most important cause!

NCHS Foundation ThanksParticipants

The Nelson County Health Services FoundationBoard of Directors wishes to thank the followingbusinesses and individuals for decorating mini-trees forthe 2015 Winterfest silent auction. Approximately$900 was raised for the hospital improvement fund.

Oxton’s Super ValuHeritage Arts GalleryCitizen’s Community

Credit Union – LakotaBranch

Farmers and MerchantsBank of ND

The Tattered AtticAnne Marie’s Grooming

and BoardingReinhart Tax and

AccountingTricia NerisonAudrey ThompsonBerg InsuranceRenae ArnesonState Bank of LakotaMelissa’s Tolna MarketModern Cuisine Catering

Nelson County ArtsCouncil

NCHS Hospital NursingStaff

First United Bank –Michigan

Joanne BrennanCarol ElkinsLakota DrugLakota HardwareFriends and Neighbors

CaféGayle KlefstadMcVille Community

LibraryCandace PhillipsLeading Edge Equipment

- Michigan

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McVille City Park each Monday from11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a $5.00 lunch.

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Two and one half years ago, the NCHSF board ofdirectors felt very fortunate to have an applicant asqualified as Margo Burthold apply for the executivedirector’s position. Because she had lived and worked inthe area for so many years, she was well acquainted withthe people and communities served by the health system.

This familiarity with people combined with being self-motived made her a joy to work with and she has contributed muchto the foundation. All of the projects we have undertaken under her leadership have surpassed our monetary goals.

At the January 2016 meeting of the board of directors, we accepted with regret, her resignation due to retirement plans.

On behalf of the entire board of directors, I wish to thank Margo for her hard work and dedication. We wish her the verybest in her well-deserved retirement. May she and her husband Ron share many new and happy adventures in the years tocome.

I would be remiss in not thanking all of you too who have contributed so much to our foundation and thank you inadvance for your continued support.

Sincerely, Norma Trost, President NCHSF Board of Directors