“Promoting Excellence in Education”
Knox • Washington • Northrop • St. Hilaire • Mark Twain
Lincoln • Franklin • Challenger
Education Foundation
2013–2014
Annual Report
Annual Report 2
Thief River Falls
Education Foundation
230 LaBree Avenue South
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
218-681-8711 ext. 5228
email: foundation@trfeducationfoundation.com
www.trfeducationfoundation.com
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul Ihle, President
Steve Olson, Vice President
Dave Onkka, Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Barry, Director
Gloria Bjorkman, Director
Al Buhl, Director
Del Nelson, Director
Leslie Morris, Director
LeeAnn Lund, Director
Rick Trontvet, Director
Tom Kenville, Director
Jorde Hutton, Student Ambassador
Staff
Executive Directors
Vanessa Martell and Natasha Reierson
Karen Sich, Administrative Assistant
Mission
The Thief River Falls Education Foundation exists to promote
innovative educational opportunities in School District #564 through
partnerships involving alumni, parents, educators, businesses,
and the greater community.
Est. 1990
The Thief River Falls Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization
Special thanks to Digi-Key for sponsorship of this annual report
Thank you so much to all our supporters and volunteers.
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The Thief River Falls Education Foundation has had another successful year. We
owe that to the generosity of all our donors and volunteers. When the Education
Foundation has a successful year, the students in our schools are the beneficiaries of that success.
The generosity of our supporters was demonstrated with the last fund raising
event (Dueling Pianos) sponsored by the Education Foundation. Volunteers were
plentiful and sponsors were quick to provide financial support. This allowed the
event to be a successful fundraiser. In addition, those attending the event had a
great time.
The Education Foundation has a new Executive Director, Natasha Reierson.
Natasha has had previous experience in fundraising and event coordination.
Natasha used this experience in her last fund raising event which was very
successful.
Natasha would like to hear from you. Please call her with any questions or
comments that you may have. Natasha has a great personality and an abundance of enthusiasm.
The Education Foundation continues to receive great funding requests from
the teaching staff. The requests allow better reading opportunities, provide
scientific equipment, provide instruments and opportunities for the music
department, provide advanced computer use opportunities, and the list goes on.
The Education Foundation must continue to grow to fund these requests. To
accomplish that, we will continue to need your help.
The Education Foundation offices were recently moved when the District Service
Center was remodeled. We are now located on the first floor with much better
access. Please stop in and visit with Natasha and Karen. You will get a much better picture of what we are all about.
As always, we want to thank those who have supported the Education
Foundation with time and dollars. Every student receives a better education
because of your generosity.
Paul Ihle
President
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Friends,
Last year I said, "My how things have changed" and that is even more
apparent this year. All three schools, the District Service Center, and
ALC's renovations are completed. Thief River Falls can really be
proud of the schools we have for our students. Students continue to
learn and flourish with their mini-iPads, iPads, and MacBooks. Good
things are happening in our school and we can be proud to be a
"Prowler." This is the year we reached and exceeded $2,000,000 for
net assets. Our net assets as of June 30, 2014 were $2,502,630. This
is after funding over $51,000 of grants and $26,900 of scholarships
during our past fiscal year.
One of the most enjoyable things the Foundation does is award
grants. I'm sure some of you have wondered how we decide what
grant applications are funded. A lot of time goes into the approval
process. The grant committee reviews all the applications we receive.
They take several factors into consideration. After they reach their
conclusion they bring it to the board for final approval. Even then
there is an opportunity for additional discussion before official
approval. This is just another example of how the Foundation is working to help the students in our district.
The school district continues to give the students opportunities that
aren't available in many other districts. The Foundation is proud to be
a part of this success. We are getting our students better prepared for
the challenges that await them after they leave LHS. We ARE making
a difference! Your past and continued support, both financial and nonfinancial, is very much appreciated.
Dave Onkka
Class of '86
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Financial Report
Annual Report 6
Gifts at Work
Grants from the Foundation provide new
and enhanced educational opportunities.
The Thief River Falls Education
Foundation supports excellence,
creativity and innovative teaching and
learning in the Thief River Falls Public
Schools through the grant program.
Twice a year, grants are awarded
to faculty for classroom projects and
equipment. The grant program
is designed to strengthen and
enhance the quality of education
students receive.
Vital partnerships with alumni, friends of
education, faculty, staff, and the community
allow the Foundation to support students
in pursuing academic excellence through
your generosity.
2013-2014 donations received
at the Foundation funded major
projects like READ 180 Reading
Intervention Program, Compound Light
Microscopes and 3D printers.
The students also benefited by grants
awarded to fund Interactive Read Aloud
Books, marching baritones and
“The Learning Station”.
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Grants
Lincoln High School
Compound Light Microscopes for LHS and ALC
High Definition LCD Monitor for Music Department
Close Up Program
Marching baritones
Franklin Middle School
Family and Consumer Science project fund
Apple TVs
Smartmusic software
READ 180 Reading intervention Program
Books & Supplies
Challenger Elementary School
“The Learning Station”
iPad Minis with cases for ECFE and School Readiness
Artist in Residence and Art Show
Interactive Read Aloud Books
Two 3D Printers
Headphones for Kindergarten students
District
Junior Golf Program
Thief River Falls
Education Foundation
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Scholarships
Scholarships are funded entirely by the families, individuals or organizations that
have endowed them. The TRF Education Foundation Scholarship Committee awards
scholarships based on merit, need, academic and professional experience, as well
as preferred criteria established by those funding the scholarship. You may express
your commitment as additional donations are welcome to any of the specific named
scholarships or you may establish a new scholarship.
Athletics
Curtis Lyle Charlson Memorial Scholarship
Tony Dorn Sr. Student Athlete Scholarship
Al Gustafson Memorial Scholarship
David Lee Johnson Memorial Scholarship
N. Quentin and Elizabeth McBride Jones Athletic Perseverance Award
Myles Olson Memorial Scholarship
Prowler Boys Basketball Alumni Scholarship
Ralph and Senora Skay Memorial Award
Loren “Bones” Stadum Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Business
Fred Jensen Memorial Scholarship
Carl and Melva Lee Memorial Scholarship
Cliff Swanson Memorial Business Scholarship
Education
Ted Hellie Teaching Scholarship
MeriJo Paschke Education Scholarship
Russell Memorial Scholarship
Thora Skomedal Scholarship
Ruth Stenson Memorial Vocal Scholarship
Jennifer and Jolyn Vigen “Special Education” Award
General
Amren-Jacobson Heritage Scholarship
Farmers Union Oil Company Scholarship
Alice and Roy Lee Scholarship
Web Maves Family Scholarship
Don L. Olson Memorial Scholarship
Operation Tutu Scholarship
St. Hilaire Lions Club Scholarship
John Schmitz Memorial Scholarship
Delores & Wallace Torkelson Scholarship
Mark Welter World Citizen Award
Nursing
Class of 1990 Nicole Knutson Memoral Scholarship
Teddy Dorn Nursing Scholarship
Frances A. Eide Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Norm Peterson and Barry Wilson (Peterson) Scholarship
Dr. George T. Van Rooy Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Technical
Burns Welding Scholarship
Michael Holmer Memorial Scholarship
Jerry Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
Northwest Minnesota Housing Coop Scholarship
Temp-Rite Heating & Air Conditioning Scholarship
Blake Torkelson Memorial Scholarship
Other
Peter Hess Memorial Teachers Recognition Award
Leaders of Tomorrow Award
Margaret Saetre Leadership Award
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Thief River Falls
Education Foundation
2013-2014
$24,050 awarded to
44 students/staff through named scholarships.
Annual Report 10
Alumni
Reunions are special occasions. By attending class reunions you
enjoy getting reacquainted and meeting new friends.
CLASS OF 2004
CLASS OF 1958
TRF Get Together in Arizona.
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Connections
Database:
The Foundation maintains a database with over 15,000 Lincoln High
School graduates and friends of education entries. Keep your contact
information updated so you are informed about class reunions, events
and classmates’ activities.
Facebook:
A social networking website: www.facebook.com/TRFEdFoundation
where you may keep in contact with classmates.
Twitter:
Follow us: TRF Ed Foundation
Newsletters:
E-Focus newsletters are emailed monthly and Focus newsletters are
mailed three times a year to keep you informed of activities of classmates, staff, school district and foundation events.
Website: Up-to-date information is available at
www.trfeducationfoundation.com
Volunteers: Volunteers are important to the economic and social
well being of our community.
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Contributions
Memorials
Giving a memorial is a special way to remember and honor someone. Your
support can make a difference in the lives of future generations. An
acknowledgement card will be sent in your name to the family of the
deceased or honoree. A thank you card will also be sent to you and your gift
is tax deductible, in accordance with IRS regulations.
564 Club
Staff members of District #564 share in the support provided by the Thief
River Falls Education Foundation. The proceeds received through the 564
Club will be held in a special account for future grant awarding.
Rhonda Amundson
Jane Anderson
Kate E. Anderson
Joy Bakken
April Ballard
Kevin Ballard
Josh Balmer
Sharon Baron
Kathy Barry
Bethany Bates
Kenny Beauchane
Jodi Bergman
Christine Bjornstad
Shannon Boen
Amy Brandt
Scott Brekke
Kristin Buckley
Charlie Cornell
Kittie Cornell
Jean Craigmile
Jennifer Darchuk
Lynn Dyer
Kyle Erickson
Leslie Fisher
Reid Froiland
Tony Greene
Elizabeth Heikkila
Marcy Helling
Misty Hempel
Scott Hetherington
Cara Jago
Staci Jenson
Jill Johnson
Sara J. Johnson
Meg Kolden
Larry D. Langevin
Laine Larson
Loren Leake
Stacey Leake
Brenda Leier
Jeff Loe
Sarah Marquis
Rebecca Mattson
Trent Mattson
Chris Melbye
Sherry Miller
Tanya Monson-Ek
Stacy R. Mowry
Jeff Mumm
Denice Nelson
Karlyn Norlin
Kristi Numedahl
Amanda Okeson
Margaret E. Olson
Sara Olson
Natasha Olsonawski
Darla Prickett
Lora Rantanen
Darcy Reese
Tevia Reese
Becky Rogalla
Carter Rogalla
Leslie Rogalla
Dale Rystad
Rebecca Schmidt
Katie Shaw
Michael Spears
Bob Stenson
Bill Stock
Amy Tabatt
Robert Wayne
Kelly Weets
Kaylynn Wold
.
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Contributions
Endowments
An endowment is a permanent fund bestowed upon the Thief River Falls
Education Foundation to be used for a specific purpose. It could be used for
special projects, to underwrite a specific program, or for operations. All of these
endowments are funded entirely by the families, individuals, or organizations
that have endowed them.
Visit the Foundation website at:
www.trfeducationfoundation.com
for complete information on each individual fund.
Alumni Century Endowment
Swenson Endowment Fund
Gladys Person Memorial Endowment
Orin & Marge Green Family Endowment
Andy & Mollie Williamson Memorial Endowment
Hess Family Endowment
Full Stride Fund
Prowler Pride Fund
Delores & Wallace Torkelson Endowment
Mattson Family Endowment
Seaverson Endowment
William Borry Endowment
Joan Magnuson Endowment
Endowment funds are easy to establish and they last indefinitely. They can be
launched now with current gifts, or created later through a will bequest or other
deferred gift. Another possibility is to start an endowment now and add to it later
through a bequest. Of course, the advantage of getting an endowment started now
is that you can enjoy the experience of seeing your gift at work while you are alive.
Education Enhancement Funds
This is an opportunity to see your dollars reach many students and have an impact
on their educational experiences. Every six months the teachers and staff of School
District 564 have an opportunity to request funds through a grant process, to help
them with projects, equipment, or resources that will assist them in their own classrooms to better serve our students. You and your loved one can be a part of that
opportunity.
Class of 1949 – Emphasis in General Education
Class of 1973 – Emphasis in General Education
Hempel Fine Arts Fund – Emphasis in Fine Arts
DeLap Family Fund – Emphasis in Library, Athletics, Citizenship and Science
Buckley Band Kid Fund – To be used as needed
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“Let’s attribute success to where it all started, Thief River
Falls!” William “Bill” Borry gives back to
Thief River Falls education by establishing an endowment.
Bill Borry attributed his success to the Northrop Technical
program in Thief River Falls. Bill started the technical program his junior year where he learned the “tools for success!”
Bill graduated from the vo-tech in 1952 and then went into the
army. Bill served in the Korean War and after leaving the
army he went to work for Greyhound in Minneapolis. In 1959,
Bill began business as a Shell Station-Owner/Operator. Bill
purchased land in Maple Grove, which is now where I-94 is
built. Bill was a great friend to everyone he met and held a
special place in his heart for Thief River Falls, where it all
started. Bill also loved NASCAR and spent the winters in
Florida! The endowment gift Bill Borry left to the Thief River
Falls Education Foundation will touch and inspire the
Technical Programs in the Thief River Falls school district.
The funds will be administered by the Thief River Falls
Education Foundation.
Emil and Joan Magnuson establish the
“Joan Magnuson Memorial Endowment.”
Joan and Emil express their gratitude to Thief River Fall
Education by establishing this endowment. Joan graduated
from Lincoln High School in 1951. She then went on to
receive her bachelor degree from Concordia College,
Moorhead and her master degree from the University of
Minnesota. After completing her education, Joan worked for
the Hennepin County Welfare department. Joan worked with
the state of Minnesota with three internship partnerships in
Social work. Joan loved education and helping others.Joan
and her husband Emil moved to Andover, MN in 1974. Joan
was very involved in church work for Zion Lutheran church
in Anoka. She enjoyed quilting and volunteering in her community. Joan was a very strong individual and believed in
giving back to community. We are very thankful to have Joan
as a Lincoln High School Thief River Falls alumni giving
back to education.
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Contributions
The individuals and businesses listed here have graciously contributed financially
to the TRF Education Foundation from July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014. Every effort
is made to correctly list the names, but in the event we have made an error, please
contact the Foundation office. We appreciate all of your generous contributions.
Your partnership has a positive impact on youth.
Partners In Education
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Carol Aaker
Edward G. Aakhus
Ronald & Donna (Ballingrud) Aase
Leroy & Lucy Aasland
Judd & DeAnna Alby
Brunell M. (Sorenson) Allerson
Clarence & Betty Amiot
Richard D. Amren
Cristy Amundgaard
Larry & Rhonda Amundson
Crystal Amundson
Diane B. (Bugge) Anderson
Murray & Jane (Olson) Anderson
Bonnie J. Anderson
Virginia (Walsberg) Anderson
Cecil & Maryel Anderson
Charles L. Anderson
Virginia (Walsberg) Anderson
Anonymous
James W. Arhart
Jan M. Armstrong
James A. Arras
Assemblies of God Foundation
Faye (Torkelson) Auchenpaugh
John M. Aune
Don G. Baken
Arthur J. Bakke
Josh & Kara (Lemoine) Balmer
Matthew Baltes
Carla (Waale) Barnell
Marlene L. (Anderson) Barnett
Mike & Kathy Barry
Frank Barzen
Shirley (LaPorte) Bateman
Lori J. Beebe
Marlene S. Beedy
Gretchen Beito
David Beito
Tom & Jodi (Ranum) Bendickson
Marcia Benshoof
Marisa (Johnson) Benson
Muriel (Geving) Berg
Clayton J. Berg
Annette Bergan
David K. Bergeron
Karen Berggren
Jodi Bergman
Steve & Rita (Strand) Berry
Megan Bettin
Marion Syrtvedt Birkeland
Scott & Sarah Bjelde
David & Gloria (Bushaw) Bjorkman
Thomas & Lynn Bjorkman
Karl Bjorkman
Robin Blankenfeld
Shirley (Koglin) Blasjo
Kelsy R. (Richards) Blowers
Darla Boen
James & Mary Jo Boerboom
Violet (Senum) Bonk
Border Bancshares, Inc.
Border State Bank
Missy (Lampe) Borgen
Gloria (Johnson) Borm
William A. Borry estate
Ellen R. (Haug) Bradley
Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
Rayne J. Brandt
Janice (Finstad) Breiland
Greg & Susan (Sorum) Brekke
Bremer Bank
Thomas & Kari Brouse
Gwen (Higinbotham) Brown
Tracee D. (Joppru) Bruggeman
Gary Bruggeman
Kristy (Helm) Buck
Dennis & Kristin Buckley
Al & Sue (Swanson) Buhl
Bernie Burger
Diane Burns
R. M. Bush
Kathleen (Torgerson) Bye
Robert J. Carlisle
Betty Carlson
Charles Carlson
David & Patricia (Swedenberg) Carlson
Amy Carlson-Boswell
Marilyn A. Charlson
Toni M. Chiodo
Clyde Christensen
Julie Clark
Josh & Laura (Steiger) Clark
Class of 1946
Class of 1962
Class of 1963
Class of 1966
Class of 1983
Class of 2013
David & Jeanne (Czeh) Cloutier
Michael D. Conners
Rick & Vivian (Spray) Contos
Muriel Copp
Charlie & Kittie Cornell
Jean Craigmile
Sandra K. (Sandvig) Crane
Elvera M. Cullen
Terri Cuppett
Wayne L. Czeh
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Partners In Education
John & MaryKay (Winjum) Dagg
Dr. Earl & Melvine Dagg
Jim Dagg
Molly (Fisher) Dahlin
Jim & Phyllis Dalager
Darcie Dalager
Roger & Carol (Peterson) DeLap
Bill & Julie Desrocher
Diamonds & Designs, Inc.
Jean L. (Senstad) Dickinson
Digi-Key Corporation
Tom & Judy Dimich
Lynn Dorn
Wallace D. Drotts
Anna Mary Duckworth
Jerome & Julie Dulac
David & Judy (Oski) Dupree
Lynn Dyer
Loiell & Mary Lynn Dyrud
Chester A. Dyrud
Lucinda O. Eastman
Kermit & Betty (Swan) Eastman
Edward Jones
Burnell (Kast) Eggler
Patricia E. (Grindeland) Eide
Doris M. (Szymanski) Eisbrener
Jim Enge
Katherine T. (Thomas) Engel
Mel & Debbi Enger
Bob & Mauri (Torgerson) Evans
Timothy & Sandra Evanson
Larry & Marlyn (Johnson) Evenstad
James W. Ewing
Farmers Union Oil Company
Richard S. Farmes
Marlys (Flink) Fast
John Feragen
Carol (Melby) Fingerson
Luther Fjelstad
William A. Fogarty
Tammy D. Folger-Sutter
Dorie Forkenbrock
Jay & Mary Forney
Arlyne M. (Robinson) Forsberg
Freecause, Inc.
Reid Froiland
Stacey M. Fuhrer
Deb Fulton
Mildred Furuseth
Fynboh Martell Construction, Inc.
Jorge GalvanVilla
Jami K.(Dehnert) Gardner
Mathilda (Paulson) Gebhardt
Mireille Genadry
Genereux Realty, Inc.
Linda Gentry
Earl & Loreen Gibson
Maureen Giffen
Bruce Gilbertson
Thomas & Wendy (Swanson) Goddard
Kristine Goddard-Anderson
Jim & Olive Goldesberry
Goodridge Lion Tamers
Chandra S. Gottipati
Scott Grand
Cheryl (Amren) Granlund
Vy Ann (Meltz) Grant
Tom Greelis
Marge Green
Donald & Phyllis (Carlson) Green
Dennis R. Green
Janet (DeLap) Griffith
Dixie B. (Brown) Grossman
Kay Guenther
Dr. Heidi Gunderson
Orley & Elaine Gunderson
Robert R. Gustafson
Jeff & Rosie Gustafson
Carmen (Pederson) Gustafson
Arvid C. Haas
Howard Halbasch
Lee Roy Halbash
Ronald D. Halvorson
Ronald & Sharon (Anderson) Hamre
Don Hanson
John D. Hanson
Kim L. (LeMoine) Harbott
Tom & Donna Harlow
Jerry & Ruth (Strawn) Hasnedl
Richard & Lynette Haugen
Jim & Penny (Van Rooy) Haugen
Jack S. Haugen
Roland & Betsy Hayes
Daniel H. Helle
Jean Hellie
Misty (Bjugan) Hempel
Jerald & Arlys (Hanson) Hendrickson
Jeff & Nancy (Halbasch) Hendrickson
William & Carole Herzog
Connie J. (Botten) Hillstad
Dolores (Voldness) Hirst
Les & Alice Hofstad
Cheryl Hoium
Craig & Sandra Holmstrom
Russ & Sheila Holtan
Brian & Jackie Hunt
Kathleen (Walker) Hurley
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.
John Hustad
Paul & Carol (Elleson) Ihle
Audrey A. (Sorenson) Isaacson
Mark & Robyn (Dallmann) Isaacson
Alice A. Jacobsen
Sandra K. Jacobson
Susan (Simenson) Jankovich
Karen J. Jenson
Jim Dagg Insurance Agency, Inc.
Cindy F. (Steen) Jindra
Don & Leanore Johnsen
Irene (Nelson) Johnson
Shirley A. Johnson
Eilene (Grinde)Johnson
Pearl (Peterson) Johnson
Glenice Johnson
Irene (Nelson) Johnson
Paul W. Johnson
DeeDee R. Johnson
Ruby Johnston
Jeanette M. (Anderson) Jones
Thomas Q. Jones
Ken A. Jones
David M. Jones
Thomas Q. Jones
Richard Jorde
Richard & Sharon (Yonke) Jorde
Don & Grace (Torgerson) Jorde
Larry G. Jorgenson
Daniel Jorgenson
Thomas Jorgenson
Dorothy Jury
Garth & Colleen (Johnson) Kaste
Gene Kauppila
Larae (Hiebert) Kaushagen
Kays, Benton, Safranski & Co. LLP
Paul & Kristy (Peterson) Kelley
Jordan Kilen
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Partners In Education
Bill & Joyce Kingsbury
Irene (Johnson) Kinna
Dennis Kleinvachter
Tracy A. (Jordet) Kloety
Elaine (Anderson) Knackendoffel
Rodney & Sandy Knutson
Tony & Sharon (Saurdiff) Kojozed
Susan (Owen) Koland
Meg Kolden
David B. Kollitz
Jennifer L. (Haugen) Koski
Norman & Phyllis (Evenstad) Kragseth
Cindy (Stenberg) Krankkala
Kelsie (Steiger) Krein
Vi Krohn
Carole (Forsberg) Krueger
William Kruse
Sharon (Larson) Kuester-Naplin
Mary (Grundhaus) Kuhn
Ron Kvikstad D.D.S.
James & Judith (Halland) La Fave
Myrna Lane
Becky J. (Elleson) Lannoye
Laura M. (Jorde) LaPointe
Laine Larson
Kirsten (Freeman) Larson
Brooks Larson
John & Sharon (Krystosek) Larson
Steve & Linda (Burger) Larson
Don LaSalle
Denise Laymon
Eric & Jane Lee
Myrtle (Jelle) Lee
Derek Lee
Larry & Cheryl (Narverud) Lee
Alice D. Lee
Lee Plumbing & Heating Co.
Kylie Lehrer
Brenda Leier
Kraig Lerud M.D.
Les's Sanitation
Maureen Letendre
John & Kia Lindholm
Carol (Bjorkman) Linthacum
Jason & Mylynda (Olson) Livingston
Harriett (Haugen) Lockrem
Jeff C. Loe
Rhonda (Rothschadl) Lofberg
Roberta Looker
Jo Anne (Anderson) Lucius
Lois Ann Lund
Blair & LeeAnn (Hanestad) Lund
Robert & Marilyn Lund
Mike & Shirley (Sabol) Lundgren
Lynn's Refrigeration
John C. Lynskey
Vanessa (Anderson) Martell
William O. Maruska
Kaye L. (Dorn) Marvin
Margaret (Werstlein) Matheson
James T. Matson
Richard Mattson
Esther J. Mattson
Robert C. Mattson
Bruce & Jane (Grundhaus) Mattson
Jim & Deb Maves
Mark & Sally McCarville
Michelle McDonald
Maxine McEwen
Nancy M. (Newton) McGraw
Marlene Melander
Mark Metusalem
Tom P. Mickelson
Verona (Lee) Mikkelson-Flaat
Sherry Miller
MN Deer Hunters Association
Francis & Pat (Larson) Morone
Leslie (Swanson) Morris
Joel & Shelly (Lund) Moryn
Helen (Wilson) Mosleth
Brooks Mostue
Patrick Munt
Bob & Ivy (Taggert) Myhrer
Arnie & Gladys Narverud
Jay A. Narverud
Arnold & Gladys Narverud
Kari Nelson
Lisa M. Nelson
Helen Nelson
Del Nelson
Dale & Denice (Anderson) Nelson
Laura (Yonke) Nelson
Orvis Nelson
Nelson Equipment of TRF, Inc.
Henrietta & Bill Ness
Marie (Bruggeman) Nicholson
Katie (Carlson) Noel
Northern State Bank
Northwest Beverage
Scott A. Novak
Roger & Marilyn (Moe) Nygaard
Pamela (Maki) O'Brien
Jane Oberg
Elizabeth Odette
Jan Oen
Dave & Muriel Olin
Lonnie Olson
Sharon K. (Hendrickson) Olson
Kern A. Olson
Sara Olson
Sharon K. (Hendrickson) Olson
Dick & Sharon (Hendrickson) Olson
Julie K. (Finstad) Olson
Tim & Kathy Olson
Susan J. Olson
Katy S.Olson
Whitey & Jeanne Olson
Steve D. & Amy (Enge) Olson
Steven R. Olson CPA
Don & Connie Omdahl
Greg Omdahl
Amy L. Opatz
Iven Ose
Kenneth & Lillian Ose
Joe & Dawn Ose
Ruth A. (Dupree) Ostby
Sharon (Tweten) Paggen
Sanjay & Nayan Patel
Ashok & Meena Patel
Zena Paul
Robert M. Paulson
Susan D. (Adamson) Paulson
Robert F. Pearson
Pennington Main
Betty (Nelson) Peppell
Glen Peters
Larry D. Peterson
Charles & Barbara (Bjorkman) Peterson
John & Nancy Peterson
Tim & Paula Peterson
Paul T. Peterson
Keith E. Peterson
Eunice (Wangberg) Phlilips
Bill Pieper
Alyce (Allerson) Pollick
Patricia A. (Berg) Ponnay
Keith R. Poppenhagen
John D. Powell
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Partners In Education
Ginny (Goulet) Pream
Todd Prickett
Robert Protz
Prowler Alumni BB Association
Yvonne R. (Mortenson) Przybylski
Duane J. Rafteseth
Randall Noper Charitable Trust
Dale J. Randorf
Darcy Reese
David C. Reeve
James Reinbold
Mike & Roz (Wold) Reishus
Calvin A. Ripley
Jerry Robicheau
Darrold & Kitty Rodahl
Becky (Svir) Rogalla
Leslie (Ammerman )Rogalla
Andrea (Roese) Rohwer
Gary A. Rolandson
Ken & Lynn (Norman) Rolandson
Beverley (Hornseth) Rongen
Arlo Rude
Ronald B. Runger
Sharon (Knutson) Russell
Kathryn (Hanson) Rustad
Warren Saetre
Jerry Sandahl
Marcia (Homstad) Sandahl
Enid (Mellem) Sande
Elaine (Powell) Scarborough
Paul Schmidt
Jeff Schmitz
Sandra A. Schob
Elizabeth Schoon
Marc & Erin Seaverson
Mary (Langlie) Seaworth
Mitch & Lorinda Semanko
Marty & Lisa (Howe) Semanko
John P. Sherack
Jim & Sharon Sims
David Sisler
Reid Sjaaheim
Erven Skaar
Gary Skibicki
Bernice (Tweten) Skime
Frank & Marion Skogen
Mariilyn S. (Skarstad) Small
Marilyn (Bakken) Smalley
Dixie (Jensen) Smith
Gary D. Smith
Kate E. Smith
Leslie & Marlene (Langevin) Snetting
Terry & Rita Soine
Vern & Arden (Ballingrud) Solheim
Mike & Kami Spears
Verne & Cathy Spengler
St. Hilaire Lions Club
David St. John
Donna (Johnson) Steffen
Shelley Steva
Don & Sheron (Rice) Stewart
Bonnie L. (Knight) Stewart
Heather A. (Thompton) Stockman
Edward T. Stokke
Richard Stokke
Durelle (Newbury) Storhaug
Bruce Storhaug, O.D.
Jim & Jan Strandlie
Dave & Joan (Johnson) Strong
Lucille (Douville) Sudol
Nancy (Schueneman) Sullivan
James & Ruthann Svir
Beverly A. (Myhrer) Swanson
Margaret S. Swanson
Oliver "Skip" Swanson
Geraldine (Nelson) Swenson
Marjorie (Wangenstein) Tegtmeier-Radi
Temp-Rite Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
The Johnson Family
Thief River Falls Times
Kevin & Sherrie Thompson
JoAnn E. (Johnson) Thorson
Howard & Julie Thorson
Thune Insurance Network
Gary & Diane Titusdahl
Kelli J. (Olson) Todd
John & Nancy Tofte
Kari E. Torkelson
Valarie M. Torstveit
Pat L. Travnicek
TRF City Council & Administrator
TRF Convention & Visitors Bureau
TRF Take-Down Club
Virginia (Schaltz) Tripp
Rick & Karmon (Espe) Trontvet
Roger & Ardy (Anderson) Tunberg
Bonnie Tunberg
Jeff & Jill Tunberg
Roger & Ardy (Anderson) Tunberg
Chris Tveitbakk
Ole & Ruth Tweet
Marlys (Thom) Vad
John Valen
Valley Markets Inc.
Betty (Ose) Valtinson
Angie (Brazier) Vedbraaten
Kenneth Vevea
Liisa (Luoma) Vitikkala
Norman Voldness
Craig Vollan
Lori (Brossoit) Waage
Hal & Gayle Waale
Feyissa J. Wagesso
Norman A. Wagner
Joyce (Johnson) Wallace
Gail E. (Lindberg) Walsh
Duane & Betty Walton
Birdell L. (Randorf) Wangsmo
Dallas & Joyce Way
Robert Wayne
Arvid Wedul
John & Jodi Weigelt
Wells Fargo Foundation
Ronald C. Welter
Mark Welter
Art Welter
Paula Wendt
Dale & Linda (Toomey) Wennberg
Angie Westling
Michael Wienen
Kristen Wiggs
Douglas & Kim Williams
Fern (Hanson) Williams
Jeanne (Tygeson) Williams
Bruce & Jeanine Williamson
Marvel Williamson
Steven & Heather (Olson) Willman
Roger Wilson
Sandy Wilson
Pamela (Thorkelson) Winfrey
James Winjum
Sara Winkler
Darlene (Eliason) Wiseth
Carol (Drotts) Woetzel
John E. Womack
Marvin & Carol Yonke
Shane Zutz
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An Old Fashioned Harvest Festival
The Thief River Falls Education Foundation joined forces
with the TRF Chamber of Commerce and the TRF Area Food Shelf for an
“Old Fashioned Harvest Festival”
on Saturday, October 26th.
Morning events included a Trunk-n-Treat downtown, a
costume contest, and Business Bingo. Afternoon
events were held at the Curling Club with an apple pie
contest, inflatable games, covered wagon rides, pumpkin tire toss, pumpkin painting, crafts, music, hay find,
and a hay maze. The day ended with a baked potato
feed. It was a great success!
“Partners In Crime” Murder Mystery Dinner
“Partners in Crime” is a professional improv group from the Murder Mystery Café.
The performance was held on both Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th.
If you were to have come on both nights it would have been the same story line with a completely different show based off of the improv and audience driven plots. The professional actors gave a brief story line along with choosing
characters from the audience that were involved in
the mystery. The audience guided where the mystery
went from there. The mystery dinner was filled with
good food, inside community jokes and plots that
made even the professionals laugh.
Those that attended received a delicious
three-course meal with exquisite wine
that had been donated for this event.
The meal alone was enough to boast
about, and then the show began.
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Artist In Residence
The GFWC Zehlian Club of Thief River Falls and the Thief River Falls
Education Foundation honored the late Margaret Saetre with an “Artist in
Residence” project and art show. Lisa Arnold worked with the students twice
a week for a month. One-third of the students created acrylic paintings on
canvas, one-third created watercolor seascapes, and one-third created stilllife pencil drawings. The students learned about the process of becoming an
artist and about the elements of art and the principles of design.
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13th Annual
Swenson Golf Tournament
Twenty-five teams participated in this fundraiser on July 22, 2013.
Annual Report 22
Engraved Pavers
For Lincoln High School Entrance
Engraved
Pavers
for
Lincoln High School
Entrance
Rainy weather delayed the installation of the pavers, but they are
finally installed. There is still an
opportunity to buy pavers if anyone
is interested.
P
A
V
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S
The
Bricks are 4” x 8” with space for up to
two lines of 18 characters each and
8” x 8” with space for up to four lines
of 18 characters each. The cost for
the small brick is $75 and the large
brick is $150.
Thief River Falls
Education Foundation
is offering two
different
sizes of engraved
bricks.
This is a fundraiser for the Thief River Falls Education Foundation that allows
you to place your name or honor a loved one at Lincoln High School.
Order forms are available at the Foundation office or by
calling 218-681-8711 ext. 5228.
For those of you who have already purchased a paver, your support is appreciated.
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Gifts we receive, no matter the size, have a significant impact on transforming students’ lives and assures that the Foundation may continue
with their work. Whether it be through support to the annual fund, making
a planned gift, or volunteering your time, we all have an interest in promoting a world class education. Contact the Education Foundation Executive
Director if you have a special area of interest.
Invest Today…Empower Tomorrow
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I wish further information regarding gifts to the Foundation in the form of:
o Trusts o Real Estate o Bequests o Stocks o Insurance o IRAs o Annuities
Gifts are accepted by mail, in person or by online methods.
Thief River Falls Education Foundation
230 LaBree Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
218-681-8711 ext. 5228
www. trfeducationfoundation.com
Email: foundation@trfeducationfoundation.com
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