Blessings in a Backpack feeding hungry local kids on the weekends
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Blessings in a Backpack feeding hungry local kids on the weekends
The Roundup Winter 2012 Published by the Central Montana Foundation & Medical Center Foundation Blessings in a Backpack feeding hungry local kids on the weekends Volunteers Ryan McKinney, Jacob Godbey and Kaitlyn Kindzerski stand with just some of the bins full of food ready to become Blessings in a Backpack. Blessings in a Backpack is receiving a lot of local support, including a grant of $4,999 from Central Montana Foundation. A program developed to feed hungry kids on the weekend, Blessings in a Backpack is new to Lewistown thanks to program director Jamie Sura. It’s a way to feed kids who may not be getting enough nutrition on the weekends. And it is currently serving 230 kids in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Hungry kids miss more school, have lower test scores, behavior and health issues. Kids must qualify for free lunch in the Lewistown school district to qualify for Backpacks. And more than 200 of our students do. “These kids come to school Monday mornings drained,” said Jamie. Each Friday, the qualifying kids whose families have not opted out of the program are sent home for the weekend with enough food to sustain the child until Monday when they can get a free breakfast at school. The “backpacks” are actually gallon sized Ziploc bags filled with tuna fish, ramen noodles, soup, oatmeal, Pop Tarts, granola bars, fresh fruit and two juice boxes. The bags are discreetly placed in the child’s regular backpack and they are set for the weekend. She said sometimes on Friday afternoons the kids just skip and jump down the school hall and tell everyone that they got their backpack. Blessings, cont’d on p. 2 Improving the Quality of Life in Central Montana! Eastman designs new logo for CMF After receiving a Major Grant from the Central Montana Foundation last spring, the Lewistown Redbirds baseball team wanted to show its appreciation by placing two CMF signs at their field. This provided a great opportunity to update the CMF logo. Local sign artist, Kirk Eastman, designed a logo that conveyed the foundation’s commitment to Central Montana. “It is so awesome,” said Diane Lutz, CMF secretary. “We are excited to incorporate it into all of our CMF paperwork.” The new logo has a simple mountain graphic to represent Central Montana. Underneath that is a swooping line and the word “Foundation” – both representative of a foundation, or support, under Central Montana. The sun rising over the mountain symbolizes optimism. This is al tied together with the tagline, “Helping Improve Central Montana.” “I tried to come up with the essence of what a foundation does,” said Kirk. “They do good work and help a lot of Central Montana causes. I believe in trying to help our area.” Diane said Kirk was also kind enough to donate this design to CMF. “To me this speaks volumes about Kirk’s own commitment to the Central Montana area,” she said. Blessings, cont’d from p. 1 “They’re so proud to get it,” she said. Jamie said many local organizations have fundraised for the program, including the students at Highland Park who raised $354. And Albertsons has generously donated many items, giving Jamie, who does all of the shopping, the ability to purchase more for these kids. “I did reach my goal for this year,” said Jamie. “Now that we have pledged to feed these 230 kids we need to keep on fundraising for the next two years. “I’m telling you, the people in this town are just unbelievable.” 2 Zion Lutheran Church Rainbow Kids volunteered to help put together the Blessings in a Backpack. Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Ray Brady resigns MCF advisory board; Jim Hubble, Debbie Bricker join Changes are on the horizon for the Central Montana Medical Center Foundation Advisory Board. With the resignation of Ray Brady, positions were opened and two qualified newcomers were found. Ray has been on the advisory board since its inception in 1994. But since the passing of his wife, he has been spending more and more time at his condo in Great Falls. Ray felt if would be best to step down. “I think they’ve done a good job for the last few years and would hope they would continue that,” he said recently of the advisory Ray Brady board. He said as far as things he felt the advisory board has accomplished, the clinic at Stanford was quite important. “The foundation is supportive of many different projects in the western part of the area,” said Ray. Debbie Bricker, of Moore, and Jim Hubble, of Stanford, are joining the advisory board. Jim said Ray was influential in getting him to consider the position as the two were involved in the start up of the Stanford clinic. “I’m also loyal to CMMC,” said Jim. “It’s a great institution.” Debbie Bricker Debbie, who has always been an active volunteer, brings another view to the board. As the parent of a daughter with a lot of major medical issues, Debbie has spent a great deal of time in hospitals in Great Falls and Seattle. “I feel that our hospital is important to the community,” said Debbie. “I want to make sure it stays viable.” Health Survey May Arrive Soon In Your Mailbox Your name may be randomly selected to particpate in a Community Health Survey. Wach for it! Fill it out! Send in the enclosed Raffle Ticket! And . . . take a chance to WIN $100!!! The purpose of the Health Survey is to obtain valuable information from a wide range of residents who live in Fergus Country. If you are selected to recieve this survey, your input can assist CMMC and other health care providers in planning their programs and services to meet present and future health care needs. Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 3 Ag community finds creative ways to give Denton area farmers have come up with a unique way to donate to the Emergency Room fund. Since times are tough and cash is short, these farmers have pledged bushels of grain to the fund. “We thought it was something we wanted to do,” said Nita Bronec. She and husband Claude are strong supporters of the medical community as there is a strong first responder unit at Denton. And they, like many others, have utilized the ER. This fall alone, Denton grain donors gave nearly $5,000! The farmers marketed their grain as usual. But at the elevator they expressed that “x” number of bushels at whatever the market value is will be donated to the Medical Center Foundation Emergency Room Fund. And then elevator officials sent a check to MCF instead. “I would like to see this happen every year,” said Bob Taylor. “It’s an easy thing to do, and a bushel of grain here or there is hardly missed.” Nita said it was an easy way to donate. She said elevator employees at Moccasin knew exactly what to do, taking care of the whole donation process. All the Bronecs had to do was tell them how many bushels to donate. If you are interested in participating by donating grain to the ER fund, contact Dolly Lee at 567-2557. 4 Nancy and Ron Gerdrum The agriculture community has shown a great deal of support for the CMMC emergency room fund. Ron and Nancy Gerdrum of Grass Range have come up with another unique way to do this. They donated the sale of a calf to the E.R. fund. Ron has been raising Black Angus cattle for his entire life, while Nancy has been an emergency room nurse for more than 30 years. “We both feel that it’s a vital thing for the community and surrounding areas,” said Nancy. “My husband appreciates having an emergency room.” The Gerdrums saw what the Denton farmers were doing with grain donations and thought that would be a great idea for them this year. But their biggest hope is that this will inspire other cattle ranchers to give in the same way. She said it, too, was an easy way to give. Once the calves were sold in the fall, Ron averaged the sale price and donated the equivalency of one. “It’s a way to donate,” said Nancy. Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Hertel family supports ER fund John Hertel When John Hertel passed away in August, his wife Dixie chose to give graciously to the Emergency Room Fund. And she encouraged others to give in the same way. John had Parkinson’s Disease. One of the side effects was pneumonia, which brought him to the E.R. several times. “They were wonderful,” Dixie said of the doctors and nurses at the emergency room. “Very friendly, very willing to do anything they could.” John was a biology teacher and taught at Moore and Denton. After he retired from teaching, the Hertels moved back to the family ranch at Moore. He was a state senator for eight years and was actively involved in his community as chairman of the Port Authority, the Moore School Board and Moore Farmer’s Oil. The couple, who was married 53 years, has three children and five grandchildren. One thing Dixie noticed during all of their visits to the E.R. was the lack of privacy. She said this, in addition to appreciating all the staff at CMMC did for her husband, is another reason she chose to give back. “They were wonderful. They helped us all the time,” said Dixie. “I think it’s very important.” 1/4 million dollars have been raised for the ER! In less than one year our community friends and family gave toward the ER remodel by giving $25, $100 or even $5,000. It all adds up! We will continue to fundraise for the ER in hopes to reach the timeline to build. Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 5 Deupree leaves generous gift to Hospice When Dave Deupree was suffering from lung cancer, Hospice was there. “They always had people available at any time day or night,” said daughter-in-law Marilyn Walling. “They trained us how to do injections. They gave us anything that we needed and it wasn’t just medication. It was lotions and other accommodations.” Originally from Missouri, Dave came to Lewistown after he retired in the 1980s. He and his wife, Alice, brought their children with them and the family has grown to include several grandchildren and great grandchildren in Central Montana. But at age 85 he was diagnosed with cancer. Dave and Alice Deupree Dave was under Hospice’s care for about six weeks. Marilyn said Hospice made it possible for him to be at home during his remaining time. And he was so appreciative of what Hospice did for him, that Dave wanted to give back. So his estate donated $4,800 to Hospice. “He just felt like they had done so much to help him, he just wanted to return the favor,” said Marilyn. “He wanted to help other people to pay for drugs, nurses, gas, or whatever. And Dave did like one nurse in particular, a nurse who told him jokes. “It was just so nice to be able have all the things you needed and not have to put him in the hospital or have somebody stay with him that he did not know.” Conroy Trust gives to Judith Gap Endowment Even if you haven’t lived in your hometown for years, you always remember where you came from. One former Judith Gap resident has remembered his small community with a generous donation. Kenneth Conroy graduated from Judith Gap high school in 1964. He went on to become an English profession and eventually the Dean of an English department in Illinois. Today, his immediate family is all in the Midwest. But his roots are here. The Kenneth Conroy Trust recently donated $5000 to the Judith Gap Endowment. Endowment funds are used to improve the town. Endowment members will determine where the money is used. “I’m sure education is preferred,” said endowment secretary Dorothy Brook. “It’s substantial [the donation] in many ways and helpful.” She said the endowment has done quite a bit of funding for the school, including a recent purchase of laptops. And since Kenneth was in education, Dorothy thinks that is where the donation will be needed the most. “It’s greatly appreciated by the endowment and by those that receive the benefits of the endowment,” said Dorothy. 6 Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Hospice of Central Montana Tree of Lights “Remembrance Chime Ceremony” 6 pm • Thurs., Dec. 20 • Medical Arts Building 408 Wendell Ave. • Lewistown • 535-6302 Sponsored by William Kibbey, in loving memory of his wife Udell Kibbey. Community Endowment Contact List and Fund Balances as of December 31, 2011 • Judith Basin County/Stanford Endowment $133,803 G.C. Tucker Hughes, PO Box 194, Stanford, MT 59479, ph. 566-2619 • Garfield County Endowment, $22,328 Jordan Swimming Pool, $14,984; Library Fund, $9,632 Holly Harbaugh, Box 395, Jordan, MT 59337, ph. 557-2324 • Hobson Endowment, $23,660 Hobson Endowment-School, $6,154 Bill Hesselbart, PO Box 433, Hobson, MT 59452, ph. 423-5369 • Winifred Endowment, $52,388 Shirley Benes, PO Box 3, Winifred, MT 59489, ph. 462-5316 • Denton Endowment, $52,572 Josh Webber, Farmers State Bank, Denton, MT 59430, ph. 537-2226 • Moore Endowment, $40,091 Roberta Belden, PO Box 76, Moore, MT 59464, ph. 374-2475 • Petroleum County Endowment, $41,917 Jim Johnke, Diane Ahlgren PO Box 2000, Winnett, MT 59087, ph. 429-2311 • Grass Range Endowment, $40,042 Russ Degner, PO Box 61, Grass Range, MT 59032, ph. 428-2449 • Judith Gap Endowment, $20,041 Dorothy Brook, 1000 Fountain Terrace Dr. #101, Lewistown, MT 49457, • Roy Endowment, $18,332 Shelly Willmore, River Route, Roy, MT 59471, ph. 464-7411 Central Montana Foundation Community Endowment Funds TOTAL: $475,945 Improving the quality of life in our Central Montana Communities! Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 7 A gift to the Community Endowments Given by __________________________________ Amount $_________ Date __________ Address_________________________ City __________________ State ____ Zip ________ Name of person □ Honored or □ Memorialized _______________________________ Send acknowledgement card to: Name_________________________________________ Address_________________________ City ___________________ State ____ Zip _______ □ I wish to remain anonymous Please designate my gift to: □ Denton Endowment Mail to: Josh Webber, Farmers State Bank, P O Box 1047, Denton MT 59430 □ Garfield County Endowment (Includes Jordan Swimming Pool & Library Fund) Mail to: Holly Harbaugh, P O Box 395, Jordan MT 59337 □ Grass Range Endowment Mail to: Debby Olson, P O Box 191, Grass Range MT 59032 □ Hobson Endowment Mail to: Bill Hesselbart, P O Box 433, Hobson MT 59452 □ Judith Basin Endowment Mail to: Tess Brady, P O Box 221, Stanford MT 59479 □ Judith Gap Endowment Mail to: Dorothy Brook, 1000 Fountain Terrace Dr. #101, Lewistown MT 59457 □ Moore Endowment Mail to: Roberta Belden, P O Box 76, Moore MT 59464 □ Petroleum County Endowment Mail to: Jim Johnke, P O Box 206, Winnett MT 59087 □ Roy Endowment Mail to: Shelly Willmore, 2350 Birdwell Lane, Roy MT 59471 □ Winifred Endowment Mail to: Shirley Benes, P O Box 3, Winifred MT 59489 Please mail your gift directly to the community endowment so they can record the gift and send the acknowledgement to the family. Thank you! 8 Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Central Montana Foundation The Central Montana Foundation was established in 1984 to help meet the needs of current and future Central Montanans. The Central Montana Foundation is a community foundation that accepts donations, memorials and bequests to enhance the lives of the residents of the Central Montana area. The Central Montana Foundation Board of Directors grants funding to projects that benefit economic improvement, education and critical community needs while helping the most people possible. Donors may choose to make their donation to the Central Montana Foundation General Fund or the Scholarship Fund or to any of the other Permanent Endowments or Pass Through Accounts listed below. Your tax deductible gift will be acknowledged in our publication unless anonymity is requested. Please mail your donation to Central Montana Foundation, P O Box 334, Lewistown MT 59457 with this form. A gift to the Central Montana Foundation: Given by __________________________________ Amount $_________ Date __________ Address_________________________ City __________________ State ____ Zip ________ Name of person □ Honored or □ Memorialized _______________________________ Send acknowledgement card to: Name_________________________________________ Address_________________________ City ___________________ State ____ Zip _______ □ I wish to remain anonymous Please designate my gift to: Permanent Endowments - Interest only is spent □ Central Montana Foundation General Fund (Interest from this account is used for grants in the community) □ Central Montana Foundation Scholarship Fund (Interest from this account is for scholarships for Fergus High School students with community service) Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 9 □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ 10 American Legion Redbirds Jerry Bergum Winifred Memorial Big Spring Creek Watershed Council Casino Creek Dam Site Maintenance Central Montana Christian School Central Montana Fair Central Montana Head Start Central Montana Memorial Gardens Central Montana Museum Central Montana Youth Mentoring Council on Aging Council on Aging - Bus Crooked Creek Chapter Walleyes Unlimited Elks Lodge #456 Emma Light Ag Building Fergus High School Track Maintenance First Presbyterian Church Fort Maginnis Cemetery Garfield County Health Center Heath Rural Fire District Hegna Central Montana Fair Prizes Hegna Community Concert High Notes for Kids Hilger Community Hall Hilger Fire Department Hobson Gym Fund Hobson Oratorical Contest Judith Gap Methodist Church Lillian Kolar Tennis Court Maintenance Lewistown Art Center Lewistown Association for the Mentally Handicapped Lewistown Boy Scouts Lewistown Boys & Girls Club Lewistown Boys & Girls Club Building Project Lewistown Swimming Pool Lewistown Library Book Fund Lewistown Library Endowment Lewistown Library Mueller Memorial Methodist Boy Scouts Devin Moe Memorial Petroleum County Road Maintenance (Gladys Teigen bequest) School District #1 Education □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Projects for the Blind Quickenden Memorial for Fergus High School Speech & Drama Ski for Light Softball Hall of Fame Summer Youth Programs United Methodist Church United Methodist Church Help Fund United Methodist Church Youth Veteran’s Memorial Park Maintenance Veteran’s Memorial Park Statues Winifred American Lutheran Church Winifred Rural Fire District Pass Through Accounts All monies donated can be spent □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Central Montana Jaycees Playground Project Central Montana Senior Living Center Central Montana Shooting Complex Central Montana Youth Challenge Combining for Kids Fergus High School Girls Fast Pitch & Boys Cross Country Fergus High School Memorial Friends of Head Start Friends of the Trails Friends of St. Wenceslaus Get Fit Fergus Garfield County Fire Lewistown Downtown Lewistown Historic Accord Lewistown Ice Skating Montana Cowboy Poetry Save the Barns Snowy Mountain Industries Building Campaign St. James Episcopal Church Stanford School Tri-Count Critical Incident Stress Management Team Young Guns Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Medical Center Foundation Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown is a not-for-profit hospital and not supported by local taxes. The support of our community plays an important and growing role in the quality care provided by the people of Central Montana. Through our community’s generosity, the Medical Center Foundation helps enhance CMMCs quality of healthcare by providing funding for state-of-the-art equipment and building upgrades, and supports health-care projects in Lewistown, and in Judith Basin, Petroleum and Fergus Counties. There are many ways to give that can help you provide for your family’s future, and in addition, continue to build a healthier community, like: cash and securities; memorials and honorariums; life insurance; deffered gifts, such as a will, trust and estates and gift annuities. Remembering the hospital’s Foundation is vital support for all those who seek medical care here.The Medical Center Foundation is…a choice for the next generation. Your tax deductible gift will be acknowledged in our publication unless anonymity is requested. Please mail your donation to Medical Center Foundation, 408 Wendell Avenue, Lewistown MT 59457 with this form. A gift to the Medical Center Foundation: Given by __________________________________ Amount $_________ Date __________ Address_________________________ City __________________ State ____ Zip ________ Name of person □ Honored or □ Memorialized _______________________________ Send acknowledgement card to: Name_________________________________________ Address_________________________ City ___________________ State ____ Zip _______ □ I wish to remain anonymous Please designate my gift to: □ Ambulance □ Emergency Room □ Endowment, General □ Endowment, Vision 2000 (use for structural/building purposes in year 2025) □ General □ Home Health □ Hospice, General □ Hospice House □ Hospice House Endowment □ Skilled Nursing Center □ Other:________________________ (i.e.: Diabetes, OB, Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Laboratory, DME) Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 11 Memorials, Tributes & Donations - Thank You! Donations to the Medical Center Foundation August 16 - November 20, 2012 Sallee, Fergus County Republican Central Committee, S & G Livestock Cardiac Rehab In memory of Merelee Manuel John & Ethel Gilpatrick, Arthur & Mary Allison Robert Giese, Jan Barry, Harry Rector, Elizabeth Putnam, Jerry Carpenter, Bill McLendon, McDonald’s Restaurant, Central Montana Variety, Albertson’s Emergency Room CMMC Auxiliary, James & Carole Goettemoeller, Robert Taylor, Steve Tesarek, Ron Gerdrum, Keith Glass, James Hubbard, Nursing School of 2011: Kristin Moline & Vanessa Descheemaeker, Kellie Dieter, Joy Martin, David Pena, Jill Pitts, Torie Poser, Beth Putnam, Laurie Ray, Julie Reiman, Rhonda Stanley, Rachel Stansberry, Deb Stein, James Todahl, Jane Todd, Ann Tuss, Betty Davidson, Richard Dengel, Central Montana Foundation In memory of John Hertel John & Dixie Hertel, Thomas & Cheryl Tucek, James Phillips, Shaun & Jodi Ruckman, Douglas & Barbara Wolfe, Scott Seilstad, Lorraine McColly, Larry & Molly Descheemaeker, Ray & Patty Erickson, Torgersons, LLC, Dale Cox, Daniel & Delores Moseman, Howard & Georgene Kolstad, Charles & Dolly Lee, Jeff & Sandy Mikeson, Central Montana W.I.F.E., Edward & Janelle Wichman, Ruth Tucek, Daryl & Ora Ayers, Kenneth & Deborah Biehl, Julie Peevey, Farmers State Bank, Jayson & Deborah Shobe, AgRepair, LLC; Brian & Lynette 12 In memory of Joyce Sheppard Kenneth & Deborah Biehl In memory of Shane Kelly Charles & Dolly Lee In memory of Bob Gray Jayson & Deborah Shobe In memory of Helen Jackson Mike & Leda McReynolds, Lillian Lindstrand In memory of Gene Mossey Francis & Marlene Berres, Michael & Augusta Siebenaler, Charles & Dolly Lee, Tom & Jacqueline DeMars In memory of Robert Crosier Mr. & Mrs. Francis Berres, Brett & Ann Tuss In memory of Margaret Edwards Brett & Ann Tuss, Daryl & Ora Ayers In memory of Paul Ryan Brett & Ann Tuss In memory of Joan Bennett Brett & Ann Tuss In memory of Dennis Johnson Laura McMillan, Edward & Janelle Wichman, Ruth Tucek, Peter Peterchick, Rod McClure, Beverly Knerr, Elizabeth & Richard Bauman, Jess & Jill Knerr, Bud Ortgies, E.J. McVeda & Linda Thayer, Northwest Farm Credit Services, Foy & Judith McCollum In memory of Ryan Sparks Monte & Sabrina Grove, Glenn & Jane Todd, Charles & Darla Jones, Cherie Quigley, Ruth Tucek, Rosemary & Michael Youderian In memory of Barb Knox James & Cynthia Moodie, Shirley Barrick, Ronald & Carole Sanford, William & Donna Larson In memory of Frances Stephens Francis & Marlene Berres, James Byers & Susan Poser, Susan & Kevin Poser, Ed & Mary Althoff, Shirley Barrick In memory of Tony Stulc Central Montana W.I.F.E. In memory of James Strouf Helen Miller, Charles & Dolly Lee, Patricia & Dick Regli, Patricia Sweeney, Robert & Betty Taylor, Randy & Kelly Bokma, Francis & Marlene Berres, Eulah Stout, Douglas & Sherry Cramer, Dwight & Michele Ayers, Deborah Lee, Tommy Butler & Karla Trask, Carl & Constance Hotvedt, Marcella & Rod Boling, James & Diane Lutz, Stanley Gossack, Eileen Stahl, Wayne & Lorinda Edwards, Robert & Bobbi Weinheimer, Joe & Dorothy Spika, Russ Allen, Marilynn Leininger, Gail Tesarek, Boyd Bergum, Ted Weinheimer, Bill Baldwin, Robert McKinley, Charlene Lensing, William Dolena, Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Steve Ehlert, Renita Lucy-Moline, Michael & Augusta Siebenaler, Jeff & Sandy Mikeson, Donna & William Larson, Anita Gossack In memory of Melvin Bawden John & Sally McBurney In memory of Ed Newton John & Sally McBurney General Fund David Pena, Laurie Ray In memory of Ryan Sparks Pete & Agnes Brekhus, Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Ed Newton Central Montana Medical Center In memory of John Hertel Monte & Sabrina Grove, S.A. Hankins & J.L. Martin, Christine Volf, Joseph & Rita Wichman, Kenneth & Linda Best, Ronald & Michelle Anderson, Matt & Karla Knox, Wayne & Cherelee Martin, John & Nancy Schultz In memory of Marvin Fluth Renita Lucy-Moline In memory of Joan Bennett Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Floyd Knerr Gerald & Deb Hinz In memory of Robert Crosier Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Andy Bergum Tom & Judy Morrison, Thomas & Dorothy Thompson, Paul & Janet Wertheimer, Stephen & Lisbeth Birch Page, George & Janet Poertner, Christine Volf, Kenneth Bergum, George & Janet Poertner, Carl & Sheryl Reichenbach, Nancy Birch, Kirby & Karen Durbin, Carole & Maynard Feist, Gerald & Sharon Moline, Robert Barber, Robert & Donna Robb In memory of Helen Jenni Gerald & Deb Hinz In memory of Mr. Pinar Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Ryan Sparks Don Vanek, Jerry Schlichenmayer In memory of Helen Vavrovsky Moccasin Mountain Art Gallery; Jayson & Deborah Shobe In Memory of Paul Ryan Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Ed Newton Vinita Shea, Sylvester Schindler, Rick Stark, Norman & Patricia Geloff In memory of Claudia Brooks Thomas & Dorothy Thompson, Ronald & Carole Sanford, Ed & Mary Althoff In memory of Clarence Weinheimer F. & K. Martin In memory of Rose Hine F. & K. Martin In memory of Susie Pfau Arthur & Mary Allison, Nellie Cruikshank, Edward & Joanne Lamb, Joan Volf, Don Alweis, Michael & Geneva McClain, Michael & Blanche Chapman, Eunice Nelson, Bill & Margy McLendon, Brett & Ann Tuss, Thomas & Dorothy Thompson, Kathleen Berberet, Dave Salvi, Sports, Inc. In memory of Wayne Edward’s Mother Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Barb Knox Don Alweis In memory of Jamie Sura’s Father Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Terry Wichman Central Montana Medical Center In memory of Bud Kamp Bill & Margy McLendon Hospice CMMC Employees; Blue Jean Friday, Moore First Grade Students, Pete Andersen, James Lutz, Lorrie Johnson, Joe Ziolkowski, D.B. Deupree, Lewistown Bridge Club: Vi, Ann, Julie & Louise, Kris Perkins, Vicki Philp, Beth Putnam, Kerri Smith, Richard Dengel In memory of Merelee Manuel Jack Stone, Melvin & Wanda Olson, Dan & Carol Clark, Ben Stahl, Erwin & Martha Kelley, Katherine Johnson, Curt & Shirley Solem, Joe & Doris Johnson, Thomas & Ellen Moe, Oleta Olson, Allen & Bernadine Mikkelson, Russell & Betty Gjerde In memory of Joyce Sheppard Kraig & Renella Hansen, J.A. & Carla Vanvoast, Sylvester Schindler, John & Barbara Hunter, Carol & Michael Fanset, Michael & Augusta Siebenaler, Clarice Kegel & Nancy Schafer Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 13 In memory of Eugene Sutton Ken & Linda Best In memory of Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson Estate In memory of Leona Tripp Russ Dunnington In memory of Art Rich Anthony Tuss, Cleo & Mary Boyce In memory of Tony Stulc Tom & Jacqueline DeMars In memory of Grace Hannula Clayton Barkhoff, Wes McDonald, Rollin & Denise Nelson, William & Julie Jarosz In memory of Ken Martin Sylvester Schindler & Frances Hunter, Vickie Machler, Sherry Hanley, Randall & Andrea Barber, B.J. Dunnington, Mary Kay Haugen, Shirley Barrick, Melissa Descheemaeker, Kirby & Karen Durbin, Daniel & Maria Durbin, Derik & Corry Arntzen, Joseph & Renita Moline, Clark & Gail Brevig, Charles & Darla Jones, Mr. & Mrs. James Lewis, Steve & Kenda Horacek, Robert & Sharon Wickens, Betty Robinson, Sylvia & Don Tilzey, Ruth Hoagland, Gerald & Joyce Damm, Lonny & Cindy Bergstrom, Rollin & Denise Nelson, Dennis & Nancy Lee Martin, Charles & Pat Franzen, Richard & Susan Wende, John & Maggie Moffatt, Craig & Susan Flentie, Michael & Debbie Phillips, David & Valorie Snapp, Lewistown Honda In memory of Gene Mossey Central Montana China Painters: Carol Royce, Rollin & Denise Nelson, John & Diane Wickens In memory of Ken Birch Stephen & Lisbeth Birch Page In memory of Vic Lelek Thomas & Dorothy Thompson, Ed & Mary Althoff, Gilbert & Miryam Stallknecht, Larry & Betty Yaeger, Nancy & Herb Wichman, Thad & Angie Jenni 14 In memory of Robert Crosier Ann Heintz, Waters Family Trust In memory of Millie Chipman Ken Rickert In memory of Frances Stephens Weldon Moody In memory of Leonard Mapston James & Videll Irons In memory of Golda Leininger Eileen Hastad In memory of James Strouf Oleta Olson, John & Diane Wickens In memory of Floyd Knerr The Social Club, Karla Trask In memory of Claudia Brooks John & Rhonda Stanley, Edwards Jones; Rollin Nelson In memory of Bud Kamp Esplanade Homeowners Association, Loyd & Pamela Bowen, Sylvester Schindler & Frances Hunter, Orville & Marjorie Erlandson, Margaret Durham & Lana Papp, Keith & Lynette Kerbel, Donald & Marilyn Derks, Wayne & Sharon Riley, Patricia Carroll, David & Valorie Snapp Hospice Endowment In memory of Andy Bergum James & Dorothy Brook In memory of John Hertel James & Dorothy Brook Hospice House In memory of Ryan Sparks Ben & Lana Stewart, K.L. & K.A. Durbin, Charles & Patricia Butler, Francis & Dorothy Weinheimer, John & Mary McKinlay In memory of John Hertel Francis & Dorothy Weinheimer, K.L. & K.A. Durbin, Lois Hajenga, Robert & Kathleen Lee In memory of Lucille Osburnsen George & Dorothy Trask In memory of Darrell Barrick Lois Hajenga In memory of Merelee Manuel Robert & Kathleen Lee In memory of Margaret Rowe Robert & Kathleen Lee, George & Dorothy Trask In memory of Clark Jennings Francis & Dorothy Weinheimer In memory of Robert Crosier Cheryll Tuss In memory of Andy Bergum Cheryll Tuss In memory of Tony Stulc Cheryll Tuss In memory of Frances Stephens David & Sharon Phifer Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 In memory of Joyce Shepherd Marie Jones & Nina Murch, Linda Grimsrud, Lilla Vlesjer In memory of Ken Martin Charles & Patricia Butler In memory of Gene Mossey Barbara & Paul Harchenko In memory of Bud Kamp Paul & Barbara Harchenko H.O.P.E. Fund In memory of James Strouf Charles & Patricia Butler In memory of Gene Mossey George & Dorothy Trask In memory of Bud Kamp Maxine Lechner, Carol Fraser In memory of Judy Best William & Beatrice Heath, Alan Clark, Rosa Lee In memory of Vic Lelek Charlotte Orr Skilled Nursing Center In memory of Ruth Tyler Gertrude Barta Skilled Nursing Center– Activities Stacey Vestal Home Health Judy Swift In memory of John Hertel Gertrude Barta, Clara Allen, John & Dixie Hertel Curt & Michelle Bass, Timothy & Debbie Hahn, Cindy & Cory Birdwell, Kerri Smith, Leanna Ihde, Patrick & Marion Leary, Jan Allen, Linda Allen, Mary Jo Bawden, Laurie Bentley, Barb Berg, Shaun Biddle, Kim Boudreaux, Candy Bowman, Shannon Bussey, Margaret Caldwell, Jerry Carpenter, Neva Crane, Amy d’Autremont, Sheryl Dengel, Kellie Dieter, Delilah Duffy, LeAnn Fisk, Megan Garoutte, Elaine Gates, Debbie Hahn, Marita Heggem, Denise Jimmerson, Sarah Kohler, Karen Kleinsasser, Angie Jenni, Andrea Martin, Paulette Matlosz, Rebecca McDaniel, Vanessa Moen, Patti Morris, Jed Myers, Kris Perkins, Debbie Phillips, Vicki Philp, Jill Pitts, Torie Poser, Rick Poss, Terri Prather, Beth Putnam, Laurie Ray, Geri Rector, Julie Reiman, Errin Rupp, Kathy Simpson, Barb Smith, Rhonda Stanley, Rachel Stansberry, James Todahl, Jane Todd, Ann Tuss, Angela Wetzel, Susie Wilber, KXLO/KLCM; Fred Lark Laboratory Jill Pitts In memory of Andy Bergum Clara Allen Ambulance In memory of Ryan Sparks Barbara & Paul Harchenko Vision 2000 Joan Estes, Rhonda Gallagher, Debbie Hinz, Dennis Stanley, David Wood Room Remodel In memory of Michael Girwin Barbara & Paul Harchenko Jill Pitts Donations to the Central Montana Foundation August 9 - November 12, 2012 Central Montana Foundation General Fund Montana Winter Fair In Memory of Joyce Sheppard David Salvi In Memory of Pat Henderson Ken & Clara Siroky In Memory of Barbara Knox Dave Ruzicka In Memory of James E. Strouf David Salvi In Memory of Dennis Johnson Scott & Diane Lutz Central Montana Foundation Scholarship Fund In Memory of Robert Gray Ron & Karen Combs In Memory of Don Perkins Ron & Janet Swanson In Memory of Lauretta Gill Ben & Cheryl Fry PERMANENT ACCOUNTS American Legion Redbirds In Memory of Ryan J. Sparks Robert Newlin, Mary E. Meyer, Bill & Gloria Miller, Jim & Sandy Fox, Janice Jensen, Joseph & Beverly Mayernik, Ken & Shirley Burnham, David & Bonnie Thompson, Sylvester Schindler, Terry & Donna Econom, K&R Auto Body, Bob & Vicky Ruckman, William & Cathy Holmes, Pheasants Forever, Inc.. Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 15 Ted & Mary Lou Wiest, John & Marilyn Clark, Dale & Gail Kurns, Shirley Wallace, Staff at CMMC H.I.M., Diane Gehlen, Dixie Hertel, Gary & Kathy Jenni, Ed & Teri Jelinek, Joyce Newman, Larry & Karen Phillips, Todd, Jen, Kody & Danielle Stenly (Boyer), Shane & Angela Wetzel, Ann Karsky, Bill & Terry Berger, Rollin & Denise Nelson, Michael C. Williams, Fergus Auto Parts, Farmers State Bank, Courtesy Motors, Bob’s Auto Mart, Sam Weidner, Steve & Carla Schnider, Ronald & Jackie Skipper, Edward, Jane & Seth Timpano, Audrey Wertheimer, Tom & Chris Montgomery, Levi & Levi Sluggett, Richard & Karen Miller, Billy & Natalie Butler, David Salvi, Shade Tree Café, Chad & Jodi Mueller, John & Rhonda Stanley, James Phillips, Robert & Andra Stone, Gladys Walling, Phillip & Carrol Perry, Duane & Robyn Bakkedahl, Kathy Parry James & Katherine Wier, Dan & Maria Durbin, Justin & Melissa Boyer, Randy & Kelly Bokma, Beverly Smith, Montana Auto Dealers Association, Nancy Scanlan Kelly, Scott & Rachel Stansberry, Tom & Cheryl Tucek, Bill & Debbie Smart, Nessan Farms, Jeremy & Rhonda Long, Lewistown Honda, Moen Family, Eldon & Marilyn Foster, Steve & Kenda Horacek, Evelyn Tuss, Ben & Cheryl Fry, Dave & Valorie Snapp, Russ & BJ Dunnington, Keith & Kristine Arntzen, Patti Boyer, Debra Newton, Clark & Gail Brevig, Donald & Pauline Taylor, Dale & Carol Huffine, Barbara Berg, Richard & Joan Barber, Lynn & Mildred McMillan, James & Linda Wier, 16 Kamala Orley, Justin & Carmen Wichman, David & Dianne Scotten, Scott & Diane Lutz, Michael Getman, John & Tracie Grimm, Darlis & Marie Newlin, Greg & Derree Kamp, Cindy Salvi, Mark & Darcy McLendon, Bill & Marge McLendon, Brent & Lauren Sukut, Eric Swenson, Mike & Margee Smith, Phillip & Pamela Koterba, Doreen Heintz, Al & Nancy Getten, Shaun & Jodi Ruckman, Joe & Geri Stilson, Susan Burton-Spurgeon, Vern & Tracey Allen, Dick & Nancy Raths, Dan & Marilyn Deichmann, Gene & Carol Mossey, Gary & Debra Slagel, Bill & Janet Thomas, Eunice Nelson, Betty Schramm, Fred & Katie Hassler, Gary & Linda Abbott, Jeff & Sandy Mikeson, Lester & Carol Sluggett, Jean Raw, Janet Barber, Marita & Mark Heggem, Cheryl Cunningham, Marcella Boling, Norm & Sandy Baden, Don & Marilyn Derks, Jeff & Deborah Lee, Dennis & Lisa Gerke, Carla Allen, Sonny & Pat Moline Big Spring Creek Watershed Council Brewery Flats Development Class of 1935 In Memory of Claudia Brooks Ralph Brooks Denton Endowment In Memory of Dayne Heble Ed & Terri Jelinek, Vestal Ranch In Memory of Kale Phelps Vestal Ranch In Memory of Jace Jelinek Vestal Ranch In Memory of Cody Miller Vestal Ranch, Terry, Donna & Erin Econom In Memory of Mark Buckentin Vestal Ranch, Terry, Donna & Erin Econom In Memory of Betty Lowthian Charles & Dolly Lee In Memory of Margaret Edwards Caren Coffee, CM & Virginia Coffee, Butch & Shannon Bratsky, Bill & Vicki Coffee, Marion Wambach, Dennis & Faye Hatlelid, Glenn & Jane Todd, Dixie Hertel, Dwight Barber, Garry & Kathy Brayko, Vance & Stephanie Todd, John & Betty Carter, Jerry Van Haur, Vern & Tracey Allen, Stuart Anderson, Sara Anderson, Les & Shirley Cabot, Stockman Bank, Carla & Russ Allen, Pete & Janet Barber, Patrick & Mary Shannon, Larry & Rita Surber, Marv & Dianne Page, Larry & Susan Rice, David & Pam Linker, Marcella Boling, Monte & Sabrina Grove, Rick & Lori Goodman, Scott & Denise Seilstad, Scott & Veronica Sweeney, James & Catherine Phillips, Steven & Michele Page, Jim & Lennis Ziesemer, Darrell & Sally Ehrlick, Ruth Tucek, Chuck & Dolly Lee, Cece Mustard, Bobbie Hitchcock and Jim Flagg, Grover & Lois Roe, Gene & Elaine Etchart Elks Lodge #456 Jim & Daphne Perry In Memory of Kade Phelps Vestal Ranch Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Fergus High School Activity Fund In Memory of Ken Martin Scott & Diane Lutz Lewistown City Pool Rehabilitation Project Thomas & Linda Maxwell, City of Lewistown (from Doc’s Bingo Night) Garfield County Endowment In Memory of Walt Saylor Darlene Rich, Jim Ryan, Ed & Evelyn Ritter In Memory of Margaret Smith Ed & Evelyn Ritter In Memory of Joe Hafla Ed & Evelyn Ritter Garfield County Endowment Library Fund Holly Harbaugh Grass Range Endowment History Book Sales In Memory of Merelee Gjerde Manuel John & Shirley Hughes, Hank & Debby Olson Moore Endowment In Memory of Elizabeth Davis Bill & Roberta Belden, Gary & Sharon Greenwood, Barbara Hickey, Margaret Wiley, Edward & Joanne Lamb, Koly & Ruth Hertel, Doris McCorkindale, Dale Cox, Ray & Patty Erickson, John & Linda Swanz, Jamie & Lisa Gilbert, Thomas & Virginia McMillan, Carol Hannah Hinson In Memory of Ruth Tyler Donald & Janis Williams, Robert & Sharon Nose, Kenneth & Barbara Bricker In Memory of Ronald Tyler Robert & Sharon Nose, Kenneth & Barbara Bricker, Wayne & Cherelee Martin Hobson Endowment In Memory of Margaret Rowe Kenneth & Mae Rosman In Memory of Alice Petri Donald & Janis Williams In Memory of George Raths Dan & Carol Clark In Memory of Ruth Pospsil Nelson Bill & Roberta Belden Judith Basin Endowment In Memory of R. Wage Taylor Mike and Rosemary Youderian In Memory of Connie Rosman Mike and Rosemary Youderian In Memory of Steve Johnson Mike and Rosemary Youderian In Memory of John Hertel Margaret Wiley, Bill & Roberta Belden, Gary & Sharon Greenwood, Earl & Debra Bricker, Kenneth & Barbara Bricker, Carol Hannah Hinson, Edward & Joanne Lamb, Clara Allen, Mike & Frieda Tyler, John & Jeanne Hannah, Joe & Laurie Bauman, Tom & Linda Barnett, Dan, Carla, Jessica & Danielle Horan, Shirley Barrick, Jay & Kari Ratliff, John & Linda Swanz, John & Susan Morris, Kenneth Ellis, Leslie & Margie Melichar, Kurt & Ronda Wiggers, Fred, Shirley & Greg Mathews, Nick & Ann Econom, Tom & Virginia McMillan, Jeffery & Margie Evans, Bill & Shelly Dyer, Jim & Patricia Allen, Herb & Nancy Wichman, Doris McCorkindale, Rick & Lori Goodman, Jerry & Kathleen Simpson, Farmers State Bank, Penni Weinheimer, Margaret Mathews, Koly & Ruth Hertel, Dixie Hertel, Margaret Wiley, Robert & Dorothy Lenz, Barbara Hickey, Terry & Donna Econom, Junior Women’s Club of Fairfield, MT, Angus & Laura McMillan In Memory of Andrew Bergum Bill & Roberta Belden, Gary & Sharon Greenwood, Barbara Hickey, John & Linda Swanz, William & Janet Thomas, Carl & Candace Sterling, Keith & Kristine Arntzen, Karl & Marion Hertel, Joe & Laurie Bauman, Bill & Shelly Dyer, Koly & Ruth Hertel, Mark & Marita Heggem, Roger & Brookes Larsen, James & Greta Ross, Mary Bold, Shirley Benes, Joan Volf, Lewistown Honda/Jeff & Margie Evans In Memory of Julia Best Bill & Roberta Belden In Memory of Clark Jennings Bill & Roberta Belden In Memory of Robert Hart Bill & Roberta Belden In Memory of Dennis Johnson Barbara Hickey, Bill & Roberta Belden Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 17 In Memory of Leo Farrar Bill & Roberta Belden In Memory of Shirley Flinders Terry & Donna Econom In Memory of Robert Crossier Bill & Roberta Belden In Memory of Helen Vavrovsky Clara Donisthrope In Memory of David Skinner Ron & Janet Poertner, Shirley Benes Petroleum County Endowment In Memory of R. Rex Bohn Fred & Lorraine Schell In Memory of Lu Pugrud Shayne or Terri Wiggins, Ron Pierce In Memory of Merelee Manuel Bob & Pat Weingart, Jim Johnke In Memory of Claudia Brooks Ron & Janet Poertner PASS THROUGH ACCOUNTS Combining for Kids In Memory of D. Gremaux Fred & Lorraine Schell Pacific Steel & Recycling, CMMC, Gerald Wegner, Kim Boudreaux, Angela Wetzel, Matt & Erann Owen, Linda Allen, Lee & Kathleen Woodward, Peter Hingle, Virginia Potratz, Patricia Neeman, Perry & Susan Wilber, Pat & Marion Leary, Ken & Virginia Thompson, Megan & Jay Garoutte, Frank Valach, Jack Morgenstern, Sandra Chamberlain, Margery Hingle, Tyler & Sarah Dietz, Jennifer & Rene DeGuzman, Linda Allen, Dale & Wendy Pfau, Kevin & Mary Keplerm Ben & Jessica Brooks, Jeff & Jill Bolstad, Wildlife Art, Wilkins & Berger, David & Michele Dover, Pete & Margaret Smith, SignMeUp.com, Thrivent Financials for Lutheran In Memory of Vic Lelek Fred and Lorraine Schell Montana Island Challenge In Memory of Carroll Manuel Bob & Pat Weingert In Memory of Clarence Jolma Joe C. King & Sons In Memory of Dave Skinner Brendan & Joan Murphy, Jim Johnke In Memory of Jon Ulen Gari King for Winnett School Employees Veterans’ Memorial Park Winifred Endowment In Memory of Tony Stulc Fred & Lorraine Schell In Memory of Margaret Gibbons Bratz Robert & Vicki Ehlert & Family 18 Friends of Head Start Friends of the Trails David & Donna Byerly, Scott & Connie Damby, Jim & Mary Jo Hamling, Mary Jones, Robert & Lena Oldenburg, Don & Luann Fortenbery, Robert Valach, Scott & Veronica Sweeney, Lois Ostlind, Don Pfau, Bill & Karen Kuhlmann, Charles & Marilyn Fuselier, James Sutton & Elaine Coulter, Scott & Barbara Sanford, Marcia Gans, Kerby & Karen Durbin, Michael Bourke, Doug & Laurie Peterschick, Byron & Carol Swanby, Robert Papp, Casey & Kelly Anne Terry, George Mueller, Lynn & Karl Gies, Charles & Louise Kuester, Monte & Starla Solberg, Mike & Blanche Chapman, Pete & Margaret Smith, Frank Valach, Scott & Vickie Dubbs, Judy Kellogg & Harry Felton, Betty Davidson, Scott & Sue Irvin, John & Stephanie Turner, Bob & Barb Passow, James & Josephine Chalmers, Sheraldine Gardner, Mike Lawler, Sue Moseman, Lee & Kathleen Woodward, Gary & Pat Benes, Edgewood Building Supplies, Michael & Augusta Siebenaler, Annette Comes, M.D., Don & Cindy Moen, Robert & Beverly Skinner, Dave & Arlene Mari, Patrick Ginnaty, Lyle & Evelyn Gorman, Richard & Phyllis Johnson, John & Christine Tremain, Mary Mendel, Dale & Carol Huffine, Ed & Mary Althoff, Joyce Fry, John & Margaret Peterson, Clinton C. Loomis, Kathy Berberet, Carl Seilstad, Tomas & Marie Anderson, Thomas & Linda Maxwell, Brian & Jeanette Priest, Ted Hogeland, Dave & Barb Thomas, Edmund “Ted”Anderson, Lynda Turco, William Gardner and Anne Tews, Toni Gies, Tom & Candy McKenna, Maria & David Valencia, Kevin & Kristin Myhre, Bill & Donna Larson, Jim & Pat Todd, Jim & Sue Zellick/Taco Time, Patrick & Dana Harty, Realty Title Co./Kirk & Robin Fleming, Neal L. Johnson, Abby A. Hotz, Bil & Cathy Holmes Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130 Get Fit Fergus Fun Run for the Lewistown Trails Sarah Kolar, Debby Petersen, Loraine Day, Connie Damby, Tracy Hansen, Yoshie Simmons, CJ Bailey, Lori Ann Lutz, Leslie Lewis, Pattie Petersen, Jerlyn Cattaneo, Travis Chapman, Pete Smith, Haeli Allen, Joe Bauman, Laruie Bauman Lewistown Ice Skating Association Mike Lawler, Scott & Barbara Sanford, Cactus Veterinary Services, Chris & Diann Merker Montana Cowboy Poetry Margaret Henderson Recycle Lewistown Mary E. Elings Snowy Mountain Industries Building Campaign William Spoja, III, Tom & Marie Anderson, Roy & Deborah Kohler, Bob & Lana Papp, Jeff & Lois Shelden, Kevin & Kristin Myhre, Sam & Austin Weidner, Century Companies, Torger Oaas, Scott & Barb Sanford, William Spoja, III, Yogo Inn, Rod & Doreen McClure, Michael Stanley, Scott & Vernie Sweeney, Huffin, McMillan, Arntzen & Ruckman, Heartland Construction/Bill & Pam Higgins, Roy & Deborah Kohler, Bob & Annette Bjelland, Thomas Appraisal Services, Duane & Donna Ferdinand, Fergus Federal Credit Union, Central Lock and Security, Custom Cuts, McDonald’s In Memory of Beverly Butler Chuck & Patty Butler 10 Reasons to Renew the Montana Endowment Tax Credit 1. The tax credit makes it possible for people to give more than they might otherwise. 2. The tax credit works. 3. In a state where the economy is defined by the extraction and exportation of natural resoures the Endowment Tax Credit provides a vehicle for Montanans to leave part of their wealth to their hometowns in perpetuity and be rewarded for that good behavior. 4. It’s a tool that incentivises giving but allows donors and local communities to decide how to invest their donations and how the earningS should be used. 5. It’s an important tool for building permanent endowments. 6. Endowments perpetuate the values and priorities of donors. 7. Endowments create legacies. 8. Endowment gifts afford donors the option to perpetuate their annual gifts. 9. Montana faces a lack of philanthropic wealth. 10. Endowments provide independece from economic, governmental and political forces for nonprofits, creating programs that stand the test of time. 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Central Montana Foundation Board Mike Zacher - President Dean Comes - Vice President Robyn Bakkedahl - Secretary/Treasurer Mickey McMillan - Financial Advisor Diane Lutz - Recording Secretary Sandra Westhoff Carl Seilstad Doug Flament Josh Webber Alissa Berry Jason Butcher Sonny Comes Bo Kombol Diane Lutz Medical Center Foundation Advisory Board Karen Kuhlmann, Chairman Ann Tuss - MCF Manager Debbie Bricker Jeana Morrison-Noel KellyAnneTerry Dolly Lee Carol Swanby Valerie Carr Sarah Stevenson Nancy Weaver Mary Elings Jim Wier Bob Bjelland Jim Hubble Jamie Sura Ann Tuss Contact Central Montana Foundation - 406.538.6130 or cmtfoundation@gmail.com Contact Medical Center Foundation - 406.535.6309 or atuss@cmmccares.com