Detail of the eagle weathervain sitting proudly on top of the gazebo

July 2011
Detail of the eagle weathervain sitting
proudly on top of the gazebo
Gazebo, almost ready for all outdoor functions.
Continuing to Serve
he Minnesota Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America is a non-profit organization.
Minnesota Paralyzed
Our funding is primarily received from donations. The Paralyzed Veterans of America is
Veterans of America
the name of our parent organization, and is chartered by the Congress of the United States
One Veterans Drive
of America. All members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, have sustained a spinal
SCI-238
injury or disease. If you have any questions, or you would like to make a donation to our
Minneapolis, MN 55417
organization, please write to the address or call the numbers listed on this page
Monday - Thursday:
ny and all articles that appear in this newsletter, is the opinion of the author of
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
said article, and not necessarily those of its members, Board of Directors, or that
Friday:
of
this
organization. Any advertising that appears in this newsletter, is paid for by
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the business or organization that placed the advertisement. The Minnesota Paralyzed
Phone: 612-467-2263
Veterans of America, by printing said advertisements, does not endorse and shall not
Toll Free: 1-800-663-6782
Fax: 612-726-9472
be held liable for any claims of any kind against said business or organization.
Email: mnpva@qwestoffice.net
he Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America’s newsletter will be published
Executive Director
9 times per year. The editor and/or assistant may edit all articles for content,
Richard F. Jost
grammar, clarity and punctuation.
Phone: 612-467-1651
Email: rfjostmnpva@qwestoffice.net
— Richard F. Jost, Editor.
Officers
President Thomas R. Fjerstad, PRP
Vice-President Russ Osborne
Secretary Eric Webster
Treasurer John Christensen
The Minnesota
Past President Charlie Wittwer
Board of Directors
PVA Chapter is
Volume 17, Issue 7
Leo Dondlinger – Todd Kemery
Northern Highlights
actively seeking new
Tom Fjerstad – Dave Langsdale
Bill Frisby – Dave Hallis
Magic Wheels 3
members, if you know
Ken Klein
President’s Report 3
of a Veteran with a
National Director
Executive Director’s Report 4
Thomas R. Fjerstad, PRP
spinal cord injury or
National Service Officers Report 5
National Service Offices
disease, please have
Jason Stephenson – 612-629-7022
MNPVA Brunch 5
Senior Benefits Advocate SCI-141
the Veteran contact
Sports Director’s Report 6,7
Jim Arndt – 612-629-7021
2011 Upcoming Election 8
the Minnesota PVA
Vocational Rehab. Program SCI-139
Kempf 9
One Veterans Drive
Chapter office at
Minneapolis, MN 55417
August Calendar and Schedule 10
612-467-2263
or
Tami Anderson – NSO III
Oakdale Parade 11
Federal Building Room 194B
1-800-663-6782 and
Rollx 12
St. Paul, MN 55111
we
will
give
him
or
612-970-5668
Twins Tickets 13
1-800-795-3609
her the Membership
Fishing Schedule 13
FTS 612-970-5668
Cummings Mobility 14
Application to
Northern Highlights Staff
Editor Richard F. Jost
Inspirational Thoughts 15
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Membership Report 15
Welcome New Members 15
In Rememberance 15
August Birthdays 15
President’s Report - Thomas R. Fjerstad, PRP
June 7th - 9th, 2011, the PVA Site Visit Team was in Minneapolis for its annual visit to the SCI Center. The team met
with staff and evaluated the progress the center has made since their visit in May of 2010. I sat in on the meetings with
staff along with our Executive Director Ric Jost. I would like to thank Hospital Director Steven P. Kleinglass for his part
in facilitating a smooth visit. I would also like to thank SCI Chief Dr. Gary Goldish and SCI Nurse Manager Cassandra
Miller-Hardwick for making staff available at the requested times.
On Thursday June 8th a formal dedication ceremony took place for the opening of the second Minneapolis VA Fisher
House. Their ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. I was tied up with the PVA Site Visit but PVA was represented at the
dedication by Executive Director Ric Jost. After the conclusion of the site visit interviews the National PVA site team
members were able to take a late tour of the new Fisher House.
The chapter funded picnic gazebo located directly outside of the SCI Center was unfortunately not ready for the chapter
picnic, however; a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held this summer and we will let everyone know the date as soon as
arrangements have been finalized.
I was scheduled to be in Washington DC at a strategic planning meeting June 20th -21st but personal commitments
did not allow for me to be away from home on those dates. I was in attendance by teleconference and looked forward to
discussing one of the items on the agenda, PVA’s aging and declining membership. This is a situation not unique to PVA
but is a concern of virtually every Veteran’s Service Organization.
The chapter just received approval from the National Office to embark on a new fund-raising venture. We will now
be active in a vehicle donation program similar to those you have probably seen for DAV and Courage Center. We
will provide information on the program to every member in the near future. Once you receive this information your
assistance in getting the word out will help generate much needed funds to operate our programs.
I have also been participating on a committee reviewing the PVA National Bylaws. The first review was simply for
inconsistencies and redundancy. This review has generated 25 proposed amendments which will be considered at the
National PVA convention in Woodlands, Texas the end of August.
Many of you are anxiously preparing for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games being held in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania August 1st - 6th, 2011, I wish you the best of luck and safe travels.
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Executive Directors Report - Ric Jost
The VA Medical Center hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Fisher House II on June 9, 2011. I was fortunate
enough to be invited to the ceremony and be a part of this historic event. Steven Kleinglass (Director of the Minneapolis
VA Health Care Systems started the program with the welcome and introduction of the official party. Janet Murphy
(Director VA Midwest Health Care Network) and Ton McDonough (Chair, Bryan McDonough Military Heroes
Foundation) also gave opening remarks. Keynote Speakers were Robert Petzel, MD (US Department Veterans Affairs
Under Secretary for Health) and Kenneth Fisher (Chairman and CEO, Board of Trustees Fisher House Foundation),
“The Minneapolis VAHCS received its first Fisher House in 1995. Since that time, the Minneapolis VAHCS was
designated as one of four Polytrauma VA Medical centers. The Minneapolis VAHCS became part of a national
VA network of SCI Centers when the Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) Center was added. The center provides acute
rehabilitations, primary care and sustaining care for veterans with spinal cord injury and disorder. The facility includes
a 30-bed inpatient unit with four ventilator dependent beds, outpatient clinics, therapies and offices. The Minneapolis
10 bedroom Fisher House has provided many families with comfortable lodging in their time of need for the past
16 years. However, with the expansion of medical services being provided to our veterans, the number of families
requesting lodging has increased as well. The second Fisher House with its 20 bedroom suites will increase our ability
to meet the needs of these families. We are most thankful to Fisher House Foundation for this second beautiful “home3
away-from-home” and the comfort it will bring families for many years to come”.
At the dedication I had the honor of meeting Michael J. Fitzmaurice. I guess you might ask who is Michael J.
Fitsmaurice? Well, he is an aging solider originally from North Dakota and attended the dedication with his wife. He is
one of the best of the best!! He is a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. If you want to read his story, you can go the
following website: www.congressionalmedalofhonor (www.cmohs.org) and click on recipients and then type in his name
and his story will come up
The Minnesota Twins walked the corridors and visited patient rooms of the Minneapolis VA Health Care Systems on
Wednesday June 15, 2011. While visiting patients in the SCI Center and the main hospital; they signed autographs, had
photos taken and gave away hats and jerseys to the patients. For more on this story go to the twins home page at www.
minnesotatwins.com and scroll down to Inside Community and click on “Twins Hope Week” for the photos of the players
with the patients at the SCI/D Center. This was a great day for the Minnesota Twins, SCI patients and staff. They were in
the middle of their 8 game winning streak when they stopped by the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and the SCI Unit.
This was a great morale booster for the troops. Maybe they should stop by more often?
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National Service Officer’s Report - Tami Anderson
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
Chapter 35 (38 USC 35; 38 CFR 21.3030)
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance is a program of education or special restorative training for eligible
children, spouses and surviving spouses. The educational assistance may not exceed 45 months or the equivalent in
part-time training. If it is determined that it will take longer than 45 months for special restorative training; under certain circumstances it will be authorized.
Eligibility for Chapter 35 educational benefits are children, a spouse or a surviving spouse of a veteran who died or is
permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability; or a veteran who died from any cause
while such service-connected disability was in existence; or a service member missing in action or captured in the line
of duty by a hostile force; or a service member forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government
or power; or a service member who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent
and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability.
The period of eligibility for a child usually will begin on the child’s 18th birthday or on successful completion of secondary schooling. Eligibility will generally end on the child’s 26th birthday. There are some instances where the child may
be eligible before their 18th birthday and extend past their 26th birthday.
The period of eligibility for a spouse, (after October 27, 1986); eligibility is the effective date of the rating or date of
notification or any date between these two dates that is specified. Benefits will end for the spouse 10 years from the date
the VA finds you eligible or the date of death of the veteran. If the VA rated the veteran permanently and totally disabled
with an effective date of 3 years from discharge a spouse will remain eligible for 20 years from the effective date of the
rating. The period of eligibility for a surviving spouse ends 20 years from the date of death.
For more information, please contact Tami Anderson, National Service Officer at 612-970-5668 or Jason Stephenson,
Senior Benefits Advocate at 612-629-7022; or go to the VA website and put in Chapter 35 educational benefits.
MNPVA CHAPTER
Brunch Date
The MNPVA Chapter will host a brunch this year instead of a banquet, following is
the information, so please mark your calendar and we hope to see you all there:
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
All MNPVA members and their quests
MNPVA Bruch and Awards Ceremony
Sunday September 25, 2011
Marriott Hotel – Minneapolis Airport
(across from the Mall of America)
Location:
2020 East American Boulevard
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
Phone: 952-854-7441
Time:
11:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Please come and experience this new venture and enjoy a great buffet brunch.
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Sport’s Director’s Report - Todd Kemery
Avast Ye Mates and you Land Lubbers!
This month we will give you a chance to turn in your shore legs and close one eye and
squint out the other and utter arrrrgh after each sentence. Yes, I’m talking about all
things water related.
Operation Liberty and Wayzata Community Sailing Center are hosting an evening of
sailing on Wednesday July 20, 2011, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm which includes a picnic
dinner and sailing for veterans and their families. There is an application process to
help inform Wayzata Community Sailing Center on how many will attend and what level
of disability to help set up the boats properly. Detailed information about this event,
including the personal information application, can be downloaded at our website www.
mnpva.org. If you are unable to use the web site for any reason, call me at the MNPVA
Chapter office at 612-467-2263 or 1-800-663-6782 and I will help you get your vitals
into sailing center. This is a time sensitive event so please act upon this as soon as possible; deadline to sign up for this event is July 10, 2011.
Don’t forget about our Mille Lacs Lake fishing outings. You are allowed to participate
more than once and you are encouraged to bring your families. Captain Ron is more
than capable and his boat is large enough for power chairs and manual combined. Call
the MNPVA Chapter office at 612-467-2263 or 1-800-663-6782 to tell us what date you
want to go and how many will be in your group.
Earlier this month, four members from the MNPVA Chapter, (John Christensen, Ken
Klien, Hank Ebert and I), were able to attend a new Camp Ripley Veteran’s event, Trolling for Troops. We were given the option to fish either the Mississippi River or Lake
Mille Lacs and since we currently have a Mille Lacs Lake fishing opportunity in place,
the four of us chose the river to fish from. The boats were prop less and set up for river
travel including a shallow draft of three inches. The unique aspect of this event was to
pair a veteran with a recently returned service member and a guide and added the incentive to see which boat caught the most fish for the day. The fishing was great but the
most rewarding result was the interaction between the veterans and the active duty/National Guardsmen. The opportunity to share experiences past and present between the
new and old military was beyond measure. This new event used the same format as the
deer and turkey hunts; food, lodging, boats and their guides were taken care of through
the shared efforts of the different service organizations, the Command at Camp Ripley
and Dennis Erie of the St. Cloud V.A. Recreational Therapy Department. This will be
an annual event and I hope those of you who can, will accept the invitation next year.
A few land events need to be addressed starting with July 13, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. is the date of our 2nd Annual Mini Games to be held at our SCI/D center.
Please come and experience and try, if you wish, in the numerous examples of what our
team members will participate in at the Veterans Games in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Come and meet the Minnesota athletes who will be traveling to Pittsburg this year. The
intent is to demonstrate as well as include inpatient and anyone else who is willing to
try. Table Tennis, Nine Ball, Track and Field, Hand cycle, Rugby, Basketball, Softball, Ramp Bowling, Slalom (obstacle course), Weight lifting, Power Soccer and Power
Slalom. There is an open invitation to those of all abilities to try or at least observe the
different events. Last but not least, there will be food and drink. You may want to plan
on checking out our new sports court and gazebo while you are here.
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There is a NWPA 9-Ball Classic pool tournament scheduled August 5th -7th, 2011 at
John Christiansen
catches the
BIG ONE!!!!
Todd Kemery
crusin the river
looking for the
perfect spot to fish.
Sport’s Director’s Report - Todd Kemery
Continued
the Ramada Inn in Rochester, Minnesota. Contact information should be made to Mitchell Paulson at 507-285-1815.
Our chapter will be represented by at least two members plus any of you who wish to include yourselves.
Bowling continues at Eden Prairie and with a slight adjustment in procedure in Wyoming. The change in Wyoming
concerns payment. Instead of running a tab, payment will be made by the individual member and those receipts will be
turned into the office along with the mileage sheet no later than the 10th of the month to receive reimbursement. Any
questions to these changes can be addressed by calling the MNPVA Chapter office.
I’d like to close this month’s sports report with a small mention not as Sports Director
but as a Minnesota team athlete of the National Veteran’s Wheelchair Games. Tuesday
June 14, 2011, our office received a call concerning a fellow Minnesota teammate of the
games; Mike Hancock USMC Vietnam Veteran and Veteran’s games athlete since 2005,
passed away suddenly. Mike had many friends with our small family of coaches and annual returning team members. Mike’s large but quiet and gentle demeanor will forever
be missed. Mike’s spirit and memory will always be with us who had the privilege to
spend time with him. Wherever we gather and speak of the games, Mike will be there
among us - Semper Fi Marine.
(More thoughts on our website at mnpva.org in the sports section)
TSA Expands Wounded Warrior Security Program To All Veterans
Many Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) members have made complaints about problems with airport
security, such as being requested to get out of their wheelchairs, remove their shoes, or display personal medical devices.
Now an existing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) program for injured service members has recently been
expanded to permit veterans to proceed through security safely and with dignity.
Initially, the TSA worked with the Department of Defense (DOD) to create a program to ease the airport screening
process for injured service members. Since 2005 DOD’s Program has included TSA staff on a 24-hour, 7-day a week
basis. When an injured service member provided flight information to the center, TSA staff would guide the passenger
through the security process. The TSA liaison officer notified the appropriate federal security director at relevant airports
to ensure that any security screening required at those airports would be conducted by TSA screening experts with
empathy and respect
Recently, this program became available to all veterans, so anyone who has served in the military can take advantage.
The veteran or service member should contact the Operations Center’s 24-72 hours before a confirmed flight at the tollfree number (888) 262-2396 with flight information. The passenger may also email the call center at MSIJSOC@DHS.
GOV with the itinerary. Callers will be connected to a TSA liaison officer who will notify security officials as described
above. The hotline will not be able to assist if the call is more than 72 hours or less than 24 hours before the flight is
scheduled to leave.
Several Paralyzed Veterans members have used this program with positive results and good things to say about TSA!
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2011 Upcoming Election
ALL MINNESOTA PVA MEMBERS
2011 UPCOMING ELECTION
The MNPVA Chapter is accepting nominations for all officers’ and two board positions!!
The Minnesota PVA Chapter elections for Officers and Board of Directors are fast approaching.
Nominations for candidates for all officer positions and two (2) Board of Directors positions will be
taken from June 15, 2011, to July 15, 2011. The following positions are up for re-election:
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President Vice-President
Secretary Treasurer
Two (2) Board of Director positions
We would like everyone to take a moment to give serious thought to who would fit into these positions, when submitting your list of candidates. All candidates must be voting members of the
Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America Chapter, before taking office with MNPVA; they must
become certified by the National PVA before your name is placed on the ballot in August. Officers
are elected for a one (1) year term and Board members are elected for a three (3) year term and all
elected officials should be available for the following commitments during their time of service:
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Attend monthly Board Meetings – half day commitment plus travel time
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Serve on Committees – a minimum of two committers per board member which requires
additional time also
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Attend Chapter Functions – annual picnic, annual banquet and any other function requested by the president
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The passion and desire to assist this chapter and this Nation’s Veterans
When submitting your nominations for candidates you must follow these guidelines:
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Nominations must be in writing
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You must include your name when submitting your choice of candidates
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You must be a voting member of this chapter
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You must specify what position you want each individual to be considered for when submitting your nominations
Please mail in your choice for candidates to the MNPVA office at the following address:
Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
Attention: Secretary Eric Webster
1Veterans Drive, SCI-238
Minneapolis, MN 55417
We need persons who are willing to contribute time and effort to the well-being of the chapter.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Webster, Chapter Secretary
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July and August Schedule of Events
August 1-5 National Veterans Wheelchair Games,
July 4
Independence Day –
Holiday Office Closed
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
August 2
Bingo Veteran’s Home – 7:00 p.m.
July 5
Holiday – Office Closed
August 3
UVLC Meeting – 9:30 a.m.
July 5
Bingo Veteran’s Home – 7:00 p.m.
August 15
Election ballots received by members
July 6
UVLC Meeting – 9:30 a.m.
August 16
BOD Meeting
July 13
Fishing from 5:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M.at Mille
August 17
Fishing from 5:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M. at Mille
Lacs Lake in Isle, Minnesota at Scenic
Lacs Lake in Isle, Minnesota at Scenic
Bay Resort, please call the MNPVA office
Bay Resort, please call the MNPVA office
if you plan on attending so we have enough
if you plan on attending so we have enough
food for everyone
food for everyone
July 15
Nominations for Election Closed at end of
August 30
Election ballots due by close of
business day
business day
July 19
BOD Meeting
July 27
Armistice Day
Hospital Visitation: Monday through Friday
Bowling South: Thursday mornings starting at 11:00 a.m. at Eden Prairie
Bowling Lanes in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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Please call the MNPVA office if you plan on attending any of the above activities at
612-467-2263 or 1-800-663-6782 or via email at mnpva@qwestoffice.net
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Oakdale Parade
The Minnesota PVA Chapter ready to march in the 2011 Oakdale, Minnesota parade on
Thursday evening June 23, 2011. All of the volunteers walked along the side handing out
candy, flags and Minnesota PVA Chapter buttons while MNPVA members rode behind the
van in their handcyles, quad rugby chair and power wheelchairs. John Way drove the
MNPVA van. Everyone had a great time and are looking forward to doing this next year.
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MNPVA 2011 FISHING SCHEDULE
NOTE!!
Another day in July has been added to the fishing schedule **
Date
Wednesday July 13, 2011
**Wednesday July 27, 2011
Wednesday August 17, 2011
Wednesday September 7, 2011
Time
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We have scheduled Wednesday as the day for the fishing
trips this year and we hope it will work for all of you
anglers. Please call the MNPVA office for each fishing trip
you plan on attending at 612-467-2263 or 1-800-6636782 or via email at mnpva@qwestoffice.net so we will
know how much food to buy for everyone.
NOTE!!
We will schedule the MNPVA van for the
fishing trips this summer for those of you that would like to
go fishing but do not want to drive. You will have to call the
office by Monday at the latest of the week that a fishing trip
is scheduled so we can make arrangements.
We wish all of you anglers a great fishing season!!
Twins Tickets
The Minnesota PVA Chapter has
purchased season tickets for the
Minnesota Twins games for the
2011 season. If you are interested
in attending a game, please choose
a date from the schedule.
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Please call the MNPVA Chapter office for one of the dates that you and one guest would like to
attend a Twins game at the Target Stadium at 612-467-2263 or 1-800-663-6782.
NOTE!! The chapter will NOT pay for any food transportation or beverages
purchased or any parking fees.
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Inspirational Thoughts –
Leo Dondlinger
Membership Report
Dave Hallis
Current Membership is at 331
Service Connected = 145
Non Service Connected = 186
Lamentations 3:21-23
Yet this I call to mind
Welcome New Members
David C. Pedersen and Donald H. Tessmer, Jr.
and therefore I have hope:
Because of the Lord’s great love
we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail;
they are new every morning;
Remebering our Deceased
Members
The MNPVA Chapter office mourns the loss of
the following members:
Donald L. Brown, Stephen D. Shores
and Rudolph Melino
The chapter extends its deepest sympathy to their
family and friends during this time of sorrow.
great is your faithfulness.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Roger E. Zachow
Kirk J. Williams
Randall J. Starr
Delmo T. Graff
Charles E. Myers
Michael T. Hedlund
Robert A. Janu
John D. Curry
Darryl W. Palmquist
Todd A. Kemery
Steven D. Hallis
Donald J. Johnson
Michael A. Sondrol
Charles W. Kent
Dale S. Meltz
Robert P. Melberg
David C. Pedersen
Cyril N. Reinert
David L. Anderson
Richard W. Docksteader
Donald C. Simons
Donald W. Meyer
John Lewerke
Thomas A. Geisler
Richard S. Anderson
Daryl Rudquist
Jeffrey C. Porter
James R. Whitney
Henry E. Etzler
Donald E. Soring
Dale Dordal
Seantell N. Frank
John C. Albert
Paul D. Hanks
Patricia A. Schaniel
David E. Gustafson
Shawna M. Lasiuk
Michael S. Fosnot
Charles A. Johnston
Steven Johanson 1515
1 Veterans Dr. SC1-238
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
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