Getting the news that you have lost

a close friend is devastating, even

when you know they have been ill

and led a wonderful life. This past month our

community lost someone who, in my mind, can

never be replaced. Dr. Cliff Stiles was a commu-

nity icon, a heartfelt giver, full of humor; an excep-

tional human being. We could all learn so much

by how he lived his life.

My special memories of Dr. Cliff Stiles will remain

very close to my heart. The day he held my hand

and told me I was doing great things when I was

obviously having a rough day. How many of us

were having a bad day and received a visit from

the team of Dr. Cliff and his companion Rocky?

His banter and humor always made me and eve-

ryone in our office feel special. His gift of beautiful

flowers from his treasured garden made me feel

appreciated. One was very fortunate to receive a

tour of his gardens, or receive a lovely bouquet as

a prize upon exiting.

Dr. Cliff and Carol frequented the CARE office to

make sure we had what we needed to sustain our

rural community program for seniors. Their pres-

ence at events never went unnoticed, as he and

Carol came in full support to every one.

What I liked about him the most was his cheerful

heart. Everything he did was with happiness, al-

ways thinking of how he could help others. He

really taught me not to take myself too seriously,

and I knew he appreciated me, personally.

My heart is selfishly broken because I will truly

miss my friend. He shared his love of family, and

Letter from the Director by Connie Cardinal

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Our first order of business in this issue is to

correct two errors in our last issue. On page

five we reported our Volunteer Appreciation

Dinner, but incorrectly stated the location -

we are grateful to the St. Paul Lutheran

Church in Foley for use of their beautiful hall.

And on page seven, it is the Duelm Lions Club

to whom we send our thanks for their service

that, once again, made our annual Fresh

Produce project a success!

As I write this column, Thanksgiving is behind

us and Christmas is just ahead, and we are all

feeling grateful, hopeful, and full of love for the

world. And that is a very God thing (intended).

As evidenced by the very generous, numer-

ous, and varied donors and donations printed

in this issue, there is an abundance of kind-

ness and caring in our world as we live what

we believe.

And here comes a New Year, just around the

corner, filled with possibilities! Imagine what

we will do, how many we will serve, and what

more is possible, as we each step into those

possibilities with our whole hearts!

I look forward to meeting and working with you

in the New Year. God has blessed us . . .

every one.

Happy New Year!

Editor’s Notes by Gini Kalton

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his passion for gardening and painting with me. I wonder

how many places he visited each week to show his sup-

port; how many people and organizations he cared for. But

I do know this - all of us have witnessed his boundless spirit

of giving, and unbounded kindness. Even as he was pre-

paring to leave us, he asked Carol to be sure to continue

his legacy of giving to CARE. I want to thank Carol and his

family for sharing him with all of us in this community. May

he forever bask in the sunshine of our hearts.

From the Director . . . continued from page one

BECOME A VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER!

As a member of the CARE Board of Directors, you will be

instrumental in choosing the direction and scope of our

program.

You will be working with other members, and partnering

with our Executive Director, to assure the continued

success of our mission: “We support area neighbors 60

years and older to continue living independently in the

home of their choice through community volunteerism.”

For more information please contact the

CARE office: 320-968-7848

C.A.R.E. Community Action Respecting Elders

OFFICE HOURS:

MON - THURS

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

LOCATION:

321 6th Avenue

Foley, MN

MAILING ADDRESS:

PO Box 65

Foley, MN 56329

Email:

info@foleyareacare.org

Web site:

foleyareacare.org

Board of Directors

Joyce Rife, Chairman

Brian Lorenz, Vice-Chair

Joyce Simones, R.N., Secretary

Karen Kampa, Treasurer

Dennis Clark

Richard Cash, M.D.

Evelyn Kirby

Gini Kalton

Rosalie Musachio

Philip Miller

Ron Miller

Rev. John Lassen

Executive Director

Connie Cardinal

Newsletter Editor

Gini Kalton

From the Board and Staff of CARE,

Thank you Dr. Cliff

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WHY DO I VOLUNTEER?

Meet Shelly Abfalter. Shelly has been a volunteer

with CARE for over a year now, but she has been

aware of the program for some time. You see

her mother, Shirley Achman, set a wonderful

example for Shelly, paving the way as a

volunteer driver.

Shelly witnessed, first hand, how much her

mother enjoyed giving rides and visiting with

seniors who could no longer drive themselves.

Her mother told her how much joy she

experienced when helping others.

Her sister-in-law, Judy Peschl, also encouraged

Shelly to get involved with the CARE Program,

as she is also a volunteer driver in her free time.

Shelly volunteers because she loves to help

people, just like her mother, “I have the ability to

make someone’s day better by giving them a ride

or bringing them baked goods and my cooking.

Everyone I have helped is so happy and very

appreciative.”

Shelly is a volunteer driver and homemaker,

assists at fundraising events, and has baked for

CARE. Thank you, Shelly!

Nutrition Assistance Program

for Seniors (NAPS)

There is an abundance of free food available

every month to qualified seniors through this

USDA program, so please continue to spread

the word! Call Second Harvest Heartland at

1-800-365-0270 for more information or to

register; this only takes a few minutes and

seniors are eligible immediately!

CARE is the Benton County distribution site

for this monthly free box of food, so once a

senior is registered we are an easy drive for

pickup, or just a phone call away for delivery.

Are you a Sauk Rapids resident? Call for

more information on how you can participate,

or volunteer, closer to home. Register today, and mark your calendar for

the second Monday of every month, from 11

am to 1 pm, throughout the year!

All seniors are invited to join friends and

neighbors for an hour of fun every Tuesday

and Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, in the

community room at Dewey Place in Foley.

These gentle exercises are done sitting in a

chair, and participating seniors have noted an

overall improvement in strength and balance,

and an increase in emotional well-being.

Best of all, twice every week, this program

provides an opportunity to share and enjoy the

company of others in a safe, welcoming place.

Rides are available by calling the C.A.R.E.

office at 320-968-7848.

FUN & FITNESS FOR SENIORS

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CARE’s seventh annual event was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Foley on October 15th.

A presentation was given by Board Member, Gini Kalton, followed by a heart-warming story of dis-

covery and loving kindness by CARE’s Executive Director, Connie Cardinal.

The Board of Directors and Staff of CARE were deeply moved by, and extremely grateful for, the

wonderful turnout. Community support, demonstrated by more than $15,000 in cash and pledges

received, proves that CARE’s mission has become the mission of a much wider community, with all

members dedicated to helping seniors remain living independently in the home of their choice.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT AT TOUCHING TABLES

CARE - Community Action Respecting Elders has been blessed with an award of grant funding

in the amount of $28,000 from Otto Bremer Trust.

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Otto Bremer Trust is a private charitable trust established in

1944 by founder Otto Bremer, a successful banker and community business leader. OBT

owns 92 percent of Bremer Bank, and also manages a diversified investment portfolio. The

mission of OBT is to invest in people, places, and opportunities in the Upper Midwest. Since

its inception, OBT has invested more than $600 million in organizations throughout Minnesota,

North Dakota, and western Wisconsin.

This grant will be used to expand CARE’s supplemental food services, complete the rebranding

of CARE - Community Action Respecting Elders (including new signage and community out-

reach), and to upgrade the office phone system and other equipment. Connie Cardinal, execu-

tive director, expressed the gratitude of the organization, “Getting a call with this kind of news

brings tears to my eyes, it takes pressure off of our board and staff. We are so grateful OBT

sees our value and the work we do in building a strong community.”

The Board of Directors and Staff at CARE are deeply grateful to the Otto Bremer Trustees for

their belief in our rural program, as demonstrated by this outstanding financial award!

GRANT AWARDED BY OTTO BREMER TRUST

NOVEMBER BAKE SALE

Did you or someone you know receive a gift or gift card during the holidays

that you cannot use, or do not need?

Please consider re-gifting those items to CARE where re-gifting is always welcome!

Gifts donated will be placed in our Silent Auction this spring; while gift cards are used

throughout the year to purchase office supplies and items needed for fund-raisers.

Did you know that your gift card donations (from stores such as Office Depot/Office Max,

Coborn’s, Target, Walmart/Sam's Club, or the Dollar Store), are 100 percent tax deductible?

Please bring your donations to the C.A.R.E. office

or call 320-968-7848 to arrange for pick up.

Community Action Respecting Elders (C.A.R.E.) held its annual bake sale on Friday,

November 22nd, at Frandsen Bank & Trust in Foley. We are grateful to the bank and their

staff for both the use of their facility, and for setting up all those heavy tables. The sale was

a huge success, thanks to the talented bakers who shared their time, talents, and recipes,

making exquisite desserts in support of this fundraiser. Pies, cookies, bars, caramel rolls,

Christmas breads, and so much more, flew off the tables this year!

We would also like to thank all of the community members who came in and purchased

goodies, as well as the C.A.R.E. Fundraising Committee and volunteers who took time to

make this event possible. Thank you!

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For a Laugh…

The annual Alzheimer's Ride for the Mind started in 2004. It is a motorcycle ride to benefit

Alzheimer's Disease research. And since 2011 this dedicated group of nonprofit activists has

donated generously to the CARE Program. We know Christmas is just around the corner when

they visit us; as they did again this year, with a check to CARE in the amount of $6,000!! Executive

Director Connie Cardinal smiled through her tears as Board Member Gini Kalton, at a complete loss

for words, hugged each of them.

With support such as this, CARE is able to continue serving the growing number of seniors asking

for help to remain living in their homes. Our sincere thanks to the members of Ride for the Mind!

And so this is Christmas . . .

Pictured right to left: Kathy Gocken, Cheryl Leason, Connie Cardinal, Dale Girtz, and Darlene Bednar

Late one night, a burglar broke into a house he thought was empty. As he tiptoed through the living

room a loud voice said, “Jesus is watching you!” The burglar froze, looking around. There was

dead silence, so he crept forward.

“Jesus is watching you!” yelled the voice. He spun around and saw a parrot sitting in a cage in the

corner.

“Was that you?” the burglar whispered.

“Jesus is watching you!” squawked the parrot.

Relieved, the burglar asked, “What’s your name?”

“Clarence,” said the bird.

“That’s dumb, what idiot name’s a parrot Clarence,” sneered the burglar.

The parrot said, “The same idiot that named the Rottweiler Jesus.”

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Your Legacy - Considering Planned Giving

What is planned giving?

Planned giving is a way to make a special gift to

your charity of choice through thoughtful estate

planning. A planned gift as part of an overall

estate plan takes your needs as well as the

needs of your loved ones into consideration,

while helping support a cause or a charity that

is personally meaningful to you.

How can I make a planned gift to CARE -

Community Action Respecting Elders?

The most common way of making a planned gift

is by designating CARE as a beneficiary in your

will. Other options are designating the organiza-

tion as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or

life insurance policy. There are also other, more

complex ways of setting up a planned gift. Your

attorney or financial planner may have sugges-

tions that are best suited to your unique needs.

Why do I need a will?

Creating a detailed will is critical to ensuring that

your estate will continue to yield benefits to your

family and to the organizations that are important

to you in line with your wishes.

How do I benefit from a planned gift?

A planned gift may enable you to make a much

more significant gift than you may have thought

possible. It can create opportunities to support

your favorite non-profit program in a very impact-

ful way.

How do my family and other loved ones

benefit?

A planned gift can create potential savings on

capital gains taxes or estate taxes, lessening the

financial burden on your family and loved ones.

For instance, a planned gift can reduce your es-

tate tax liability. The assets that you transfer to

CARE remain outside of your taxable estate.

How does CARE benefit from a planned gift?

Your gift can make a significant impact on CARE

now and/or in the future. You also have the

option to direct your gift to support a specific

area of the program, such as volunteer gas

cards, general operations, or future visions of

the program, such as a senior center. The CARE

directors or staff can assist you with designation

opportunities, to identify the area or areas you

would like to support.

How do I name CARE as a beneficiary in my

retirement plan or life insurance policy?

Leaving your retirement plan or IRA (or a portion

of it) to CARE is a tax-wise gift. Naming CARE

as the recipient of your retirement plan after your

lifetime (or at the death of the survivor of you and

your spouse) avoids all estate and income taxes

on the plan assets. Similar benefits can apply

when designating CARE as the beneficiary of

your life insurance policy.

To make this gift, you simply notify your plan or

policy administrator of your wish to change the

beneficiary. A "change of beneficiary" form may

be required, and your spouse may need to sign

consent to the change of designation. The tax ID

to identify CARE - Community Action Respecting

Elders as a designated beneficiary is:

56-2328479.

If your spouse and children are currently the

beneficiaries of your retirement plan or life insur-

ance policy, you can continue to keep them as

beneficiaries, and also include CARE as the ben-

eficiary of a portion of your plan or policy. Upon

your death, the plan administrator can "cash out"

CARE’s share without affecting your family's por-

tion, so that CARE and your heirs benefit from

your financial planning and generosity. Your leg-

acy gift will have a powerful impact, and become

a lasting memorial in your community.

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Are you a Thrivant Financial Member?

Ask us how you can designate funds to be

donated to C.A.R.E. by Thrivant Financial.

Call the CARE office at 320-968-7848

SENIOR ART CLASS WELCOMES NEW INSTRUCTOR

Please join CARE in welcoming Paige LaDue Henry as our new art instructor. She comes to

us with a lifetime of experience as a local artist, and is currently the instructor at the Paramount

Art Sparks Program in St. Cloud, a program designed for people challenged with memory loss

and their caregivers.

Art just bubbles out of Paige, who began crafting and experimenting at age 16 when she entered

her first art show. After exploring many mediums, she settled for a time on paintings in oil, and

then expanded to acrylic and acrylic mixed media.

Finding inspiration in the world around her, Paige creates art using combinations of colors, textures,

and patterns, a variety of textiles, and on a wide range of surfaces.

A lover of art history, she strives to understand how artists of the past were influenced by the times

they in which they lived, “We artists can go forward on our inventive sojourns because of the efforts

of the amazing artists that have come before us, “ Paige said. She hopes when folks view her art it

makes them feel something, maybe even joy; and she hopes they can see how much fun she had

during her creative process. Her pieces are many layered, and are not completed in one painting

session; they evolve - and sometimes even surprise her.

Paige is thrilled to bring her artistic knowledge

to the area she calls home, and expressed her

appreciation for the opportunity to spread her

artistic joy to our community art class.

CARE is fortunate to receive funding from

the Department of Human Services to provide

these senior art classes.

Our goal is to encourage creative expression,

through art in its many forms, while reducing isolation

in our rural community.

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EYE HEALTH SEMINAR WITH DR. WAGNER

How can CARE help seniors to remain living in the home of their choice? CARE is part of the Live

Well at Home Network (LAWH), which faces this question every day. Executive Director,

Connie Cardinal, along with Board Members Joyce Rife, Gini Kalton, Rosalie Musachio, and

Joyce Simones, and staff members Linda Tobroxen and Deb Helmin, attended this year’s LAHW

Conference, held at the Kelly Inn, St. Cloud, on September 26th.

Topics included: Developing a Strong Engaged Board, Meeting the Challenges of MN’s Solos,

Help People Stay at Home Longer, Prepare to Win with Grants, Preventing Elder Fraud,

Volunteer Friendly Visiting, Effective Boards, Service Care Coordination, Volunteer Drivers,

Helping Caregivers, and Developing Outcomes Work Session.

Building relationships with legislators is a big part of procuring the funding needed for the CARE

Program. Connie Cardinal, Gini Kalton, and Rep. Shane Mekeland took part in a panel discussion,

and answered questions from attendees representing the various programs throughout Minnesota.

LIVING WELL AT HOME NETWORK (LWAH) ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Did you know that your physical health can be reflected in your eyes?

Dr. Kayleen Wagner, Optometrist at the Dvorak Eye Clinic in Sauk

Rapids, will facilitate a seminar at Sacred Heart Church, 2875 10th

Ave NE, Sauk Rapids, on Tuesday, March 24th, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm,

hosted by CARE. Dr. Wagner will teach participants what can be

done to promote and support individual eye health. This seminar is

free and open to the public.

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Every year, cybercriminals steal billions of

dollars from individuals and companies. At the

same time, each passing day brings us closer

to a time when avoiding electronic transactions

will become impossible. Regardless of whether

you have embraced the change to electronic

transactions and online banking, or have been

dragged into this world, employing these

strategies will reduce the odds that you will

become a victim of cybercrime.

Avoid fake websites and open Wi-Fi. Ensure

that the websites you are using are legitimate

websites. Obtain your bank’s website through

their official channels of communication. Obtain

the correct website from bank documents or a

personal telephone call. Because phishing

attacks are so common, avoid clicking any

links in an email directing you to a banking site.

These are fraught with danger. When shopping

or paying bills online, ensure that your browser

is indicating that you have a secure connection

with the website. Your browser will likely

display a small closed padlock in or near the

address bar to indicate a secure connection.

The website address may also begin with

https:// with the “s” indicating a secure

connection. If you don’t see any indicator of a

secure connection, you should not enter your

financial information into this website. Your

secured home network or your cellular data are

the safest options for electronic transactions.

Away from home, beware of open Wi-Fi

networks which expose your information to

hackers. Entering your banking information

over an open Wi-Fi network is akin to placing

that same information on a billboard in the

middle of St. Cloud.

Use strong and secure passwords. Use

unique and strong passwords for your online

banking and purchasing. Avoid passwords

Safety for Seniors by Troy Heck, Benton County Sheriff

containing information easily associated with

you, like your children’s names or your home

address. Choose easily remembered words or

phrases and substitute numbers or symbols for

certain letters. For example, the phrase

“everybody loves donuts” could become this

password “ev3ryb0dy!ovesd0nuts.” Avoid

writing passwords down and storing them in

plain sight. Additionally, ensure you have

current and effective anti-virus software

running on your computers and mobile devices

to fend off malware.

Check your banking and credit card

statements regularly. Be alert for any

unauthorized activity on your account. Often

times, cybercriminals will make small

purchases to determine if the account

information they have stolen is tied to an active

account. The transactions are kept small in the

hope that you will not notice before they have

the opportunity to make larger transactions.

Many financial institutions and credit cards

offer notification services. These services send

you an alert if certain conditions are met, i.e. a

charge over a specific limit. Subscribing to

these alerts may help you stop a cybercriminal

in their tracks.

The road of electronic transactions and online

banking has some potholes and steep ditches.

However, with the proper amount of attention

and care it can be navigated without too much

trouble. Employing these tips and a healthy

amount of caution will get you to your financial

destinations.

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For Your Health contributed by Joyce Simones, RN

THE SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT PREDIABETES

It’s real. It’s common. And most importantly, it’s reversible. You can prevent or delay prediabetes

from developing into type 2 diabetes with simple, proven lifestyle changes.

Amazing but true: approximately 84 million American adults, more than 1 out of 3, have prediabetes.

What’s more, 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Could this be you? Read on

to find out the facts and what you can do to stay healthy.

Prediabetes Is a Big Deal

Don’t let the “pre” fool you—prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are

higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes puts you at

increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Prediabetes Flies Under the Radar

You can have prediabetes for years but have no clear symptoms, so it often goes undetected until

serious health problems show up. That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor about getting your

blood sugar tested if you have any of the risk factors for prediabetes, which include:

Being overweight

Being 45 years or older

Having a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes

Being physically active less than 3 times a week

Ever having gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or giving birth to a baby that

weighed more than 9 pounds

Race and ethnicity are also a factor: African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American

Indians, Pacific Islanders, and some Asian Americans are at higher risk.

Ready to find out your risk? Take the quiz at www.DoIHavePrediabetes.org and be sure to share the

results with your doctor.

Prediabetes = Prevent Diabetes

Think of prediabetes as a fork in the road: Ignore it, and your risk for type 2 diabetes goes up. Lose

a modest amount of weight and get regular physical activity, and your risk goes down. Modest

weight loss means 5% to 7% of body weight, just 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Regular

physical activity means getting at least 150 minutes a week of brisk walking or similar activity. That’s

just 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

See the full article at: https://www.cdc.gov/features/diabetesprevention/index.html

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Contributors - Donations received 9/13/19 - 12/12/19

Cash Donations

1st National Bank of Milaca

Alzheimer’s Ride for the Mind

Alice Gombos

Allan Rudolph, CPA

Andy & Elaine Wojtanowicz

Ashley Dooner

Barb DuHamel

Benton County Abstract

Benton Insurance Services

Bernadette Stangler

Bernadine Skaja

Bill Bronder

Blow Molded Specialties

Bonnie Wertish

Bruce VonWald

Carol Barringer

Carol Michaletz

Carol Pollard

Cheryl Scapanski

Cheryle Piotrowski

Chester & Pat Potuzak

Christine Fredrichs

Cliff & Sherry Weitgenant

Clifford & Carol Stiles

Connie Cardinal

Darrel Jants

Dave & Kitty Herbst

Deb & Tim Helmin

Dennis & Sandra Brand

Dennis Timm

Diane Thorsten

DJ Tax Service

DMZ Trucking

Dori Bezenek

Duelm Lions

Earl & Carol Bukowski

Edward Popp

Ellen & Ken Anderson

Judith & Jerome Studenski

Judy VonWald

Karen & Mark Ihnen

Karen Kampa

Kathleen & Ed Kampa

Kathleen Corrigan

Kay & Bob Larson

Kendra & Keith Berger

Kimberly Molacek

LCA Consulting LLC

Leslie Hess

Leslie LeCuyer

Lillian Niedielski

Linda Goodman

Linda Tobroxen

Lorraine Potuzak

Lucille Skiba

Marcella Rivers

Marcia Johnson

Mark & Julie Torell

Mark Pappenfus

Mary Ann Schueller

Mary Carlson

Mary Chmielewski

Maxine Olson

Mildred Ripplinger

Monty Headley

Murphy Chevrolet

New Life Church of Foley

Pat O’neill

Pat Smith

Pat Thomas

Patrice Schaaf

Paul & Keri Neubauer

Philip & Angela Miller

Priority Investigations

Ray Otto Sr.

Rice Lions Club

Richard Ruhoff

Ev Kirby

Florence Gotvald

Foley Hardware Hank

Frandsen Bank & Trust

Gary Robak

Gary Swanson

Gerald Lutgen

Gerald Schlichting

Gerard Bettendorf

Gilman Knights of Columbus

Gini & Bill Kalton

Glendorado Lutheran Church

Women

Gloria Midas

Grace & Wesley Glein

Graham United Methodist

Church

Graham United Methodist

Church Adult Fellowship

Graham United Methodist

Church Women

Harold & Yvonne Linz

Henry Embroidery & Screen

Printing

Inese Mehr

Jake & Jenny Bauerly

Jan & James Nathe

Jeff Gondeck

Jeremy & Julie Johnson

Jerry & Elaine Bauerly

Jim & Catherine Jesok

Jim & Ruth Kothman

Joan Mazacek

Jodie & Greg Garceau

Jon & Melaine Halter

Joseph & Pamela Smoley

Josephine Eggert

Joyce & Greg Simones

Joyce Rife

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Rick Frank

Rinke Noonan

RKC Land Inc. /Foley Laundry

Robert & Lana Raupp

Ron & Marie Herbst

Ron & Carol Miller

Rosalie Musachio

Rose Means

Rosella Lease

Ross Olson

Roxanne Chmielewski

Roy & Cindy Schneider

Sally Grabuski

Sam Lieser

Sandra & Wendell Hansen

Sandra Ouellette

Sarah & Ryan Brunn

Sauk Rapids Lions

Sauk Rapids VFW

Shari Roth

Sharon Frank Caracofe

Sharon Kipka

Spencer Buerkle

Stangl & Jaskowiak

State Farm Insurance, Toni Nadeau

Steve Heinen

Terry & Doreen Dumonceaux

Terry & Sharon Gorecki

The Insurance Shoppe

Tom & Krissy Schefers

Tri County Insurance

Violet Moeller-David & Ervin David

Warren & Judy Peschl

Winkelman Farms

Xcel Energy Foundation

Cash Donations, continued

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Our sincere gratitude to all! We apologize if we missed your name. Please contact us so we

can acknowledge you in our next newsletter. Thank you!

In-Kind (non-cash) Donations

Connie Cardinal

Gini Kalton

Jean Tiedt

Joan Morton

Karen & Tom Cross

Linda Tobroxen

Sandra Ouellette

St Cloud Savers

Rent Sponsors

October

Maxine Olson

November

Tom & Paige Henry

December

Gilman Christian Women

Thank You!

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Bequests

BJ Evergreen in memory of Kathy Timm

Clo Brenny in memory of Arnold Wojciechowski

Connie Henry in memory of Phil Moeller

Don Hoff in memory of Jan Hoff

John & Jean Jurek in memory of Phyllis Brunn

Josephine Eggert in memory of David Eggert

Joyce Notsch in memory of Carol Abfalter

Joyce Notsch in memory of Mary Ann Grown

Marjorie Moeller in memory of Ervin Kraemer

Marjorie Moeller in memory of Joe Moeller

Mary & Robert Dubbin in memory of Clara Hyslop

Norman Brunn in memory of Phyllis Brunn

Pat Thomas in memory of Barbara Aman

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

For grant funding that helps CARE support area seniors

to remain living independently in the home of their choice.

Have you considered

a gift

in Memory of a

Loved One?

Giving to a favorite

charity can be a

wonderful way to

honor their memory.

FALL YARD CLEANUP

In Loving Memory

Jean Helmin

James O. Weitgenant

Jeffrey Michael Ritsche

Virgil D. Studenski

Margaret M. Stellmach

Delphine Bialke

Terence Ernst

Phillip J. Moeller

Roger Kranz

Eleanor M. Brambrink

Glenn D. Melby

Joseph Moeller

Arnold Wojciechowski

Eugene Brenny

Valerie Scherbing

Francis “Jiggs” Roehl

Gerald A. Jurek

Adrian Ackerman

Margaret Szafranski

Laune “June” Studenski

Barbara Ann Aman

Armaline “Amy” Rothfork

Alice Warren

Mary Ann Quade

Bernice Kranz

Clarence Adelman

Donald Neis

Barbara Urbanski

Rita B. Cairns

Douglas “Dutch” Stewart

Linda L. Neu

Dr. Cliff Stiles

Fall is the season when seniors contact the CARE office to ask for

assistance with leaf raking and yard clean up. This year, volunteer

groups included Foley’s Boy Scout Troop 10, under the direction of

Gerry Goble, and the Busy Bees 4H Club under the direction of

Michelle Reeves.

One senior, upon receiving services from the Maywood Covenant

Church group, told us, “The volunteers were amazing! They raked

my front yard and my back yard, and it couldn’t of gone more per-

fect. I am so happy that I no longer need to worry.”

When the Sartell Super Stars 4H club collected acorns and leaves

and cleared her yard, Rose Means said, “I really enjoyed the kids

who showed up to help. They were a wonderful group. With all the

negativity in the world right now, seeing the kids rake my yard was

showing me there really is a God! I am so impressed, and it was fun

to see the little ones jumping in the leaves.”

The Board of Directors and Staff of CARE are deeply grateful to

these wonderful volunteers for their selfless acts of kindness. It is

simple acts, such as this, that help seniors remain in their homes.

Maywood Covenant Church group:

front row from left - Alaina Miller,

Payten Aldrin, and Skylar Morris;

back row - Jodi Bertrand and Joel

Traugott

The Sartell Super Stars 4H Club

members worked together to clean

Rose Means’ yard.

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