Winter Discoveries 2016 by Hammer Residences

Our Culture of Caring

Heart of a DSP

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Friendship Knows No Boundaries

Discoveries Winter 2016

WHEN ANDY MET MOLLY Reunited at Hammer after 25 years

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“The life you lead; is the life you love.”– Anonymous

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OUR CULTURE OF CARING By John Estrem, CEO of Hammer

t is pretty easy to brag about the staff at Hammer. Almost every day I am privileged to see the kindness, dedication and care of our Hammer staff. Sometimes it is a direct support professional simply being there for someone we support as they navigate the world. Other times it is a receptionist being kind or a maintenance person stopping the work they are doing at a house to say “hi” to someone we support. Hammer has over 500 dedicated staff members who give of themselves every day to enrich the lives of people living with a disability. In addition to helping the people we support to live life to its fullest, Hammer tries to be a good neighbor and care for the wider world. We work hard to care for our homes and to build relationships in the neighborhoods that we live in.

Pam Janczewski, Program Director, (second from left) 2016 ARC Award Winner for Inclusive Housing.

We also work hard on wider issues that impact the community. Recently a couple of our staff members were recognized for their community contributions. Recently, Pam Janczewski, Program Director, received the ARC Minnesota Inclusive Housing Award. Pam has worked for years helping people access housing that helps them be more independent and involved within the community. In many cases it was Pam’s skill and dedication that made all the difference to someone seeking housing outside a traditional group home. Ellen Timmerman-Borer, Chief Development Officer, was given the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award for 2016. This award recognizes Ellen’s deep commitment to the Wayzata community, which has been home to Hammer for over 80 years. Hammer has been privileged to be part of a community that has always welcomed us with open arms. Ellen has helped us make that a two-way street and put into action our deep desire to be good neighbors and to contribute to the greater world around us. At Hammer, we love our work. We do this work in the context of the communities where we live. Giving back is part of who we are. We have received so much and are thrilled when we have a chance to also give back. With gratitude,

Ellen Timmerman-Borer, Wayzata Person of the Year (left) and her friend Heidi (right). Photo credit: Josh Hway, Dynamic Photowerks

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Managing Editor Barbara Brandt / barbara@hammer.org Contributors Brandon Eddy, John Estrem, Aaron Garcia, Tom Gillespie, Kim Hansen, Brian Kelly, Ann Martinka, Al Tennessen, Ellen Timmerman-Borer, Cathy Thoma, Terriann Thommes, Ginger Veneble Graphic Design / Jennifer Larson

John Estrem, CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Young President SkillFitness, LLC *Nino Pedrelli Vice President State Street Realty Advisors, LLC Gregory Anderson Treasurer Thrivent Financial

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Kent Scholten Secretary Merrill Lynch *Barbara Tuckner Immediate Past President Tuckner Consulting, Inc. *Bruce Amlicke USB AG *Jerry Caruso University of Minnesota

Carol Curoe Langlee Group, Inc. George Daum Microsoft Corporation Lisa Dongoske Cushman and Wakefield *Rebecca Furnival Community Leader

* Indicates family member *Hugh Kirsch The Minneapolis Jewish Federation

*Kevan Nitzberg Anoka-Hennepin School District

*Joe Koltes Re/Max Advantage Plus

*Al Tennessen Retired Executive

Janet Lerch US Bank Michelle Lureen Fidelity Bank

Bruce Volkart Volkart May & Associates, Inc. *Alan Wilensky Attorney at Law

BOARD SPOTLIGHT

BETH'S STORY: NURTURING AN INDEPENDENT SPIRIT By Al Tennessen, Hammer Board of Directors

hen my younger sister, Beth, was born in 1950, she had both medical and developmental disabilities. Our mom had diabetes, and back then the full impact of the disease on a pregnancy was unknown. The prognosis for Beth wasn’t good when she was little, but she was a fighter and survived. After our mother’s early death at the age of 49, Beth moved into a group home, but she always wanted more independence. She spent seven years at the home, and with the support and care of many, worked on developing the skills she would need to live on her own. The day finally came when Beth was able to live in and maintain her very own one-bedroom apartment in North Minneapolis and later in Wayzata. For more than thirty years she lived independently. She worked at a cafeteria and loved to grocery shop and cook her own meals. She developed her own identity and interests, thriving with just a little support and guidance a few hours a week. A few years ago, Beth’s medical disabilities began to limit her safety. That’s when Hammer became her caring support system. Beth is now 66 and retired. She still lives in her own apartment, but at a Hammer apartment program in Plymouth with staff in the building available for her as needed. She enjoys eating meals with others in the community apartment, traveling to Branson, Missouri with Hammer Travel and is an eternal optimist rooting for the Minnesota Twins. Beth is among the more than 1,500 people in our communities, with unique needs, that the Hammer staff lead by their hearts, and share their talents with to help them live life to its fullest. This level of support is only possible because

Al and his sister, Beth.

of the financial support of countless generous donors. Hammer believes everyone deserves to experience life to its fullest. The Hammer story is symbolized by the “Ralph” statues and embodies the spirit of Hammer, and a community of people who respect the individual’s abilities, whose collective spirit makes dreams come true and whose innovations continue to lead the way for people with disabilities. They’ve been working at perfecting their mission for more than 90 years.

“Mom said we needed to find people who could love and care for Beth as a mother would. We have found that love for Beth at Hammer.” — Al Tennessen

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Our Culture of Caring

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Board Spotlight

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When Andy Met Molly

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New Programs Offer Unique Volunteer Opportunties

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The Cookie Man Spreads Holiday Cheer!

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Heart of a DSP

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The Real Superhero is You

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Be Loud and Be Heard!

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Meet the Team Behind the Scene at Hammer's Hampshire Home

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Give to the Max Day 2016

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Our Donors

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When Andy Met Molly — A

Dream Come True

By Aaron Garcia, Program Manager, Hammer Lake Place Apartments

ove is patient, love is kind. I have experienced this first hand between Andy and Molly over the past six years, first, when I was a DSP and now as program manager at Hammer’s Lake Place apartments. I have watched as the couple have grown in independence, maturity and love. As a couple they manage to push through and resolve conflicts that arise, which is really key in any relationship. I truly admire the patience, love and kindness they show one another . . . no matter what.

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I feel that I can speak for the Lake Place team when I say, "We truly enjoy spending time with this lovely couple; watching them grow in love, and filling our lives with joy and laughter. Congratulations Andy and Molly!”

Andy and Molly first met back in 1981 when they were young kids at summer camp. The camp was discontinued after a few summers and they lost contact with each other. Fast forward to 2008 when Andy and Molly were reunited at Hammer’s Broadmoor Apartments. The story goes like this: Andy had just moved into his apartment and was walking down to be with his new friends in the community apartment. Molly was meeting friends to go out to dinner when she opened the door to leave, and there was Andy. Their eyes met and they recognized each other right away. Andy remembered her as “the girl with the pretty curls from camp.” Molly remembered him as “the cute little white haired boy.” A friendship immediately sparked, and the rest is history. Just like all couples, sometimes communication can be a barrier, but it does not prevent them from working through their issues in a loving way. When a difficulty occurs and they have trouble communicating, a Hammer staff member or their guardians help them to effectively communicate their message to the other. The collaboration between guardians and the Hammer staff help to guide the couple to further develop and grow in their relationship. However, in the grand scheme of things, we have merely fostered love.

— Aaron Garcia Sometimes Andy and Molly find themselves in the alltoo-familiar couples dispute of where to eat on date night. The argument goes back and forth between the two, until Molly states, "Andy, shut up and kiss me." Andy will often freeze after hearing this, then proceed to kiss Molly. After the kiss they smile at each other, then agree on where to eat. I find this quarrel very relatable to quarrels in my marriage; it is also one of the recurring petty squabbles between my wife and me. Love is patient, love is kind.

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Molly and Andy's engagement day in 2010.

The Proposal

Andy proposed to Molly on Christmas Eve 2010, and Molly gracefully accepted. They were married on August 13, 2016 at the Braemer Golf Course in Edina where they first met at camp as children. On their wedding day the sky was blue and the sun was bright and shining. Molly wore a beautiful dress with a sparking silver tiara and white flowing veil. Her radiant smile lit up the room and warmed the hearts of everyone around her, especially Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Andy stood in high-esteem, dressed in his black tux and smiling from ear to ear as he walked down the aisle to marry his best friend, Molly. He was the groom, she was the bride and it was their wedding day; and their day it was! Andy and Molly were lovingly surrounded by over one hundred of their closest friends and family members who were thrilled to be part of this joyous day. Their wedding was a dream come true. Speeches were made, toasts were given, and two loving families merged. Many people helped to make Andy and Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding their special day. The Lake Place DSP's supported the couple by arranging transportation to biweekly pre-marriage counseling sessions and weekly date nights. Emily Miller, Hammer DSP, took on the role of wedding planner for the couple, making sure their wedding day was planned and organized exactly as they imagined. The day made a lasting impression on many people. Molly's and Andy's dreams and hopes are no different than other young couples who meet, fall in love and get married. Love knows no boundaries. The life you lead; is the life you love. Below: Molly and Andy when they were younger.

Wedding photo credit: St. Paul Photo Co.

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VOLUNTEER

NEW PROGRAMS OFFER UNIQUE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES By Cathy Thoma, Volunteer Resource Manager

he Volunteer department is always looking for ways to support those we serve and their caregivers. In response to the current workforce shortage, we have developed, and are implementing, two new volunteer programs. Both of these programs will offer respite to staff, in addition to allowing them time to work more closely with our individuals on a one-on-one basis. The first program is Meals in the Homes, which is geared toward those who enjoy cooking. We are inviting individuals, families, friends and organizations to help prepare dinner at one of our residences. The recipe will be provided. Volunteers can schedule to cook once a month or more frequently if desired. The volunteers then get to stay and enjoy the meal with our folks. We plan on piloting this program in our Unity and 14th Avenue homes, then expand to the rest of Hammer. The second program is Adopt A Home. This is a unique opportunity for groups or organizations to be matched to one of our homes. The volunteers can host pizza and a movie night, game night, arts and crafts or a variety of other activities. This allows volunteers to build rapport and spend quality time with those we serve. The visiting members of the group or organization can be the same people each visit, or rotate, based on personal schedules. This is a great way to get to know Hammer and can be done once a month or more frequent basis.

Above: Hammer volunteers serving food at the Family Day Picnic. Below: A volunteer prepares food to serve at the Baker Park overnight trip.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, or know an organization that would like to become involved, please contact: Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or 952-345-8554.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE >> If you are interested in volunteering visit hammer.org/get-involved/ volunteer/ or contact Cathy Thoma, Hammer Volunteer Manager at 952-345-8554 or cthoma@hammer.org

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Below: Three of the ladies at Rockford decorated pumpkins with their volunteer this Fall.

IN-HOME

THE COOKIE MAN SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER! By Brian C. Kelly, Individualized Community Services Manager

Jim is at home in his kitchen with his trusty Kitchen Aid mixer, getting ready to bake cookies for the holiday deliveries.

Jim and Donna this fall visiting the Arboretum.

“The people he delivers to are truly touched by his friendship and I feel lucky to be a part of it.” — Donna

hat’s the most important part of the holiday season to you? For Jim, it’s spreading holiday cheer with his famous homemade cookies! It all started about 40 years ago when Jim used his grandma’s spritz recipe and the cookies turned out great. The following year Jim wanted to share the cookies with his family and friends, and that’s when he started being known as the Cookie Man! Over the years, Jim’s client list has grown to over 60 people that he bakes, packages and delivers cookies to around his community. The lucky recipients of the cookies don’t see the labor intensive process that not only goes into making them, but packaging them as well. Jim collects coffee tins throughout the year and decorates them to use as packaging. The last step is a trip to Bachman’s where he purchases mini holiday ornaments that he tapes to the top of the coffee tins right next to the personalized name tag. The cookies taste delicious, but the love that goes into the packaging is a reflection on how much Jim enjoys putting a smile on other’s faces.

In August 2013, Jim started receiving services from Hammer’s In-Home program to assist with day-to-day tasks around the house and in the community. Jim continued living independently in his family home in Richfield after his parents passed away. He took a lot of pride in keeping the house in great shape. As the years passed, Jim made the choice to move into a senior living complex in Eden Prairie. A major concern was how he was going to continue his cookie delivery service when he lived in a new community. Jim did not let living in a new community stand in his way. His network has only expanded and he is spreading holiday cheer more than ever. He was clear that he did not need or want any help with the baking process, because his grandma’s recipe is top secret and he prefers to cook independently. The delivery process is where his Hammer staff has provided some assistance. Donna is getting ready to spend her third holiday season as Jim’s staff and she is very excited to take part in the delivery process again. Hammer Discoveries | 7

CULTURE

HEART OF A DSP By Thomas Gillespie, Chief Program Officer

t Hammer, we believe that our mission lives in the interactions between our DSPs and the individuals we support. As I reflect back on the last year, I am amazed by the experiences and transitions that we have seen as an organization. We have seen some incredibly positive developments in the way that we provide service, we have celebrated the marriage of two individuals we support, we moved one of our apartment programs to an environment that is far more engaging and we opened Lisbeth Place, our new childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. Of course, we have also dealt with our fair share of adversity as we adapted to large scale changes in funding and licensing regulations,

Our DSP Michelle Ryan (far right) and people she supports at a 5K race this summer in Minneapolis.

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worked through the onset of a staffing shortage and said goodbye to a number of beloved staff and friends we have known and served for years. However, it is not these experiences and the ups and downs they bring that amazes me. I am amazed by the work that is done each day by our direct support professionals in the context of these events. Often our communications, pictures and stories recognize milestone events, once-in-a-lifetime vacations and significant achievements, all for very good reasons. These are banner moments for the folks we support and they should absolutely be celebrated. However, I think we do ourselves a disservice at times by not taking a moment to recognize the smaller

Sara Husfeldt (far right) takes the ladies she supports to the zoo.

If you want more information or if you are interested in a career at Hammer you can email Katie Binning at kbinning@hammer.org or call 952-345-8555. Opportunities are listed on our website at hammer.org/careers.

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CULTURE

DSP Dennis Zelee just celebrated his 10-year anniversary at Hammer.

DSP Alex Kriz and Deb in her Vikings-themed room.

interactions that, over time, have a larger impact on the lives of the folks we support. Without exception, our direct support professionals have been a part of every great story we tell. They have been there celebrating marriages, traveling together on milestone vacations, supporting individuals through childbirth and holding hands at funerals. But even more importantly, they have been there to help shape the visions and dreams that inspired these joys and they have developed the relationships that make saying good-bye so hard. Currently, Hammer has 371 direct support professionals supporting nearly 340 individuals living in apartments, group homes or in their family home. As with any group that size, our group of DSPs is incredibly diverse. They range in age from their late teens to their mid-eighties. We have DSPs who are also teachers, published authors, doctorate students, nurses and a large number of staff whose work at Hammer serves as their primary career. While the group is remarkably diverse, they have at least one thing in common without exception: Their hard work and devotion enriches lives and creates opportunities for the men and women we serve to live life to its fullest. For each of these milestone events, there have certainly been thousands of smaller moments where each individual and their team of DSPs tackled the ordinary events of the day. Getting up in the morning, making a quick dinner before bowling, sitting in traffic on the way to the doctor and brushing teeth before bed are not great cover stories but truly that is where our mission lives. It is that work, and the people that do it that will continue to amaze me each day. I truly hope that you find the opportunity to witness these connections first hand, and take a moment to recognize the tremendous efforts of our direct support professionals. It is their work and resulting growth that makes me so incredibly proud to be a part of the Hammer family.

DSP CORNER Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the foundation of our organization and should be recognized for the amazing support they provide. These sometimes unsung heroes embody Hammerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to provide those with developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience life to its fullest.

>> DSPs OF THE MONTH

JULY 2016 Michelle Ryan AUGUST 2016 Carolyn Thompson SEPTEMBER 2016 Sara Husfeldt OCTOBER 2016 Kou Gbozah-Walter

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GIVE

THE REAL SUPERHERO IS YOU By Ellen Timmerman-Borer, Chief Development Officer

our gifts supported Todd, our “Super Hero.” During his 41 years at Hammer, Todd loved the care givers who supported him. Many moved on, as people do, to different jobs. However, Todd just loved those who supported him. He had an incredibly warm smile and was quick to connect with the people he met. He willingly opened up to people who cared for him. After you met Todd, you were instant friends. Everyone loved him: That was Todd’s “super power.” One of the care givers who consistently supported Todd was Katie Bell. She supported Todd for more than nine years, working nights and weekends at Hammer’s McGlinch home. Todd was very active in his younger years. He did not need as much support until he aged. Katie was trained to dress, bathe, lift, transfer and do whatever was needed so that Todd was supported. As he aged, the home was set up for the care that he needed, but a house is not a home without people. People like Katie. Katie’s desire to serve Todd in the best way possible, led her to continue her education. She received Hammer’s education grants, funded by donors, for over five years. Katie completed her undergraduate degree in Human Services with an emphasis on Disability Studies and a minor in Gerontology. Katie improved herself and stayed with Todd to serve him better, to improve his life. Todd Solseth lived a good life. He passed away on August 10, 2016. He was surrounded by family and friends in his final days. His warm smile and super power of loving others is greatly missed. For Todd and many more supported by you, Katie’s education and dedication to people served at Hammer are essential. You can help us care for people in every way possible, the way Katie cared for Todd. We need your financial support so that everyone served at Hammer will be cared for with wisdom and love.

Todd loved super heroes, and he made a loving impression on all who knew him.

REACH FOR THE STARS THROUGH GIVING “Many years ago, John and I were invited by friends to attend a “getto-know” Hammer Residences dinner party. Hammer’s history and the stories we heard that night drew us in and we began supporting Hammer monetarily.

Long-time Hammer supporters, John and Nancy Berg, with Ellen Timmerman-Borer (center).

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After a number of years, I was asked to be a part of the community board at Hammer and I began to hear all the dreams that were incubating for the organization and the people that Hammer serves.

Everyone in the Hammer family was encouraged to “Reach for the Stars.” One of our reaches was for an education fund that the Hammer staff could access to help with the cost of education. Our belief in Hammer’s mission and the critical need for caring and trained employees led us to create an Education Fund. That fund continues to be a win-win for all of Hammer today.” — Nancy and John Berg

Katie and Todd just hanging out.

Katie’s Story “My time spent with Todd and the men at McGlinch sparked my interest in specifically caring for individuals aging with developmental disabilities. It seemed that this was a group of people who had been overlooked and underserved as more attention was focused on mainstream baby boomers and how they spend their “golden years.” I wanted to learn as much as I could to keep up with the swift changes in the field of human services to make me the best advocate that I could be. Receiving education grants from Hammer donors enabled me to do that. Not only did it take some of the burden off the high cost of tuition while earning a direct support professional wage, it showed that Hammer believed in me and what I could confidently bring to the organization. I felt appreciated and supported. I took a genuine and serious interest in growing with the people we support and adapting my approach to their changing needs rather than hoping that they will age in a way that fits an already determined mold. Coming to work every day with that approach guaranteed that even as Todd declined and his needs increased, our relationship would continue to evolve and grow. Families often thank us for the care we give to their loved ones. While that is great to hear, I continue to search for a way to explain that in many cases, the people we support often do more for us than we do for them. The men at McGlinch have proved that to me many times over. My nine years with Todd taught me many lessons. Todd schooled me daily in lessons of patience, empathy and tough love. He taught me how to choose my battles. The biggest thing I learned from Todd was not to take life so seriously.”

As Todd aged, the McGlinch home and his staff adapted to the changes that were needed for Todd to live a full life.

— Katie Bell, Program Director

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HAMMER TRAVEL

FRIENDSHIP KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES By Ann Martinka, Hammer Travel Business Development Associate Neal and Allen in New York City.

Allen and Neal taking a break on a Wisconsin Dude Ranch.

“Hammer Travel opened up a brand new horizon for these boys . . . they could meet up and travel independently.” — Sandy (Neal’s mom)

riendship: It doesn’t care if you have a disability, or if you live thousands of miles apart – friendship just is!

Allen and Neal are best friends. Neal lives at Lake Place in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Allen lives in South Carolina. They have been best friends since pre-school age. Both families lived in South Carolina until the boys were around eight years old and then Neal and his family moved to Eden Prairie. In most scenarios, children will move on and find new friendships. But not Allen and Neal — they have stayed steadfast and solid throughout the years. They love, understand and accept each other for who they are — their gifts as well as their limitations. During Hurricane Matthew, Neal was worried about Allen and called several times. Judy (Allen’s mom) said they had tried to call Neal back, knowing how worried he is about his friend. This is the type of friendship they have – caring, loving and fun. Years ago, Judy and Sandy (the moms) would get them together on a yearly basis to allow them to reconnect and hang out. Judy said when the boys would first see each other, the first 30 minutes were just giggles. The moms would just sit back, listening and marveling at the gift of friendship. While getting together yearly was important, sometimes life got in the way and it wasn't possible.

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Then the families discovered Hammer Travel. “What a Godsend — Hammer Travel opened up a brand new horizon for these boys,” said Sandy. “They no longer had to rely on their parents or their schedules. They could meet up independently.” Allen and Neal each look at the brochure and pick out a trip they like. They discuss it, and then make their decision. So far, Allen and Neal have traveled to New York City, Nashville/ Memphis and a Wisconsin Dude Ranch. After each trip, they begin planning their next one — just like friends do after a fun vacation. This year, Allen was able to stay for a few days with Neal after their Wisconsin Dude Ranch trip. As a bonus, Allen was able to attend the Hammer Family Picnic. Because he has stayed with Neal at other times, the staff knew and recognized him. He was welcomed as a long lost friend, which made him happy! True friendship is a gift. Now, where to go next?

TO KNOW MORE >> If you would like to know about more Hammer Travel trips visit hammertravel.org. Questions? Contact Ann or Tom at 952-277-2461 or email info@hammertravel.org

ADVOCACY

BE LOUD AND BE HEARD. LET’S TURN UP THE HEAT! By Terriann Thommes, Director of Advocacy and Volunteer Resources

Barb telling MN Senator Ron Lantz, District 46, about her request for Medical Assistance Reform.

Imagine the following scenario: Year after year a group of grassroots advocates works hard to make change but nothing happens. You ask a series of questions: Did they have town hall and candidate forums? “Yes.” Meet, write and call their legislators? “Yes.” Which legislators? “The ones that love us (we know who they are). They come and visit us every year!” Who are the people that show up at these events and how many are there? “There are a handful of dedicated parents and staff as well as self-advocates… they work hard and know the issues well. They represent us well.” Hmmm. You scratch your head and think: “Only a handful.” For grassroots advocacy, a handful simply will not work. You need NUMBERS and NOISE! Why? Because the grassroots advocates are the tinder that stokes the fires to create the heat that legislators feel to change policy. Legislators and policy makers need to feel the heat. WE MUST CREATE HEAT! The only way to do that is to be noisy, visible and persistent. We might also consider a few new tactics such as approaching new legislators …. even the ones who do not know us or who have not traditionally supported us. Question: “What does a cowboy or girl do when they find themselves in a hole? They quit digging.” If our approach is not working, we should try approaching the issue or problem from a different angle.

Lafayette Dolo (left) and Michael (right) are getting ready to talk to Rep. Sarah Anderson, District 44A, about his request for better transportation.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Bring a friend or two or three to the next advocacy event.

• Attend an advocacy event you have never attended before.

• Reach out to a legislator who has not supported disability rights and try to educate them on one issue.

• Write your story to share about your son or daughter or your family.

• Bring a friend or two to the Capitol when Hammer goes March 14 and May 2.

• Meet with your legislator and urge them to do something!

• Stay informed. In the midst of a staffing crisis, unfunded mandates, transportation problems, sorely needed Medicaid reform and so much more, we must take action.

Be Loud and Be Heard. Now more than ever we need to turn up the heat! TO KNOW MORE >> For advocacy news and action alerts please contact Lisa Parish-Greenberg at lpgreenberg@hammer.org

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SUPPORT

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCENE AT HAMMER'S HAMPSHIRE HOME By Kim Hansen, Director of Human Resources

I’m Going Wherever Ken Goes When Ken Harper came to Hammer 25 years ago he, like many other long term staff, thought he was just going to stay for a few years. He did not realize that he was a born leader with a natural person-centered approach. That is just who he is. The first time you meet Ken, his kindness, calm demeanor and warm smile will pull you in. Ken started working at Hammer in a newly opened home that was serving young men with many challenges. Ken supported these men for 15 years and built a strong bond with each of them.

Ken Harper

Ken was asked many times to become a program manager. We believed he could successfully lead a great team because was well liked and respected by the people he supported, as well as their families and co-workers. In 2006 Ken transferred to Hammer’s Arrowwood, a newly opened children’s home. As fate would have it, two years later the timing was just right for Ken to become the program manager at Arrowwood. He successfully led his team for eight years. Then came word in 2015 that the individuals that Ken and his team supported, would be moving into a new Hammer home. Each member of Ken’s team stated: “I’m going wherever Ken is going.” The true testament of a great leader.

Maima Parker

Thank you, Ken, for all you do for your team and for the people you support. We all want to go wherever you go.

Tris Tarpeh-Doe

Ken celebrating 25 years at Hammer.

Natt Dakagboi

“Ken and I have come a long way working together for about 10 years. I feel that he trusts me when it comes to the job, and we have a great working relationship. He is a wonderful manager anyone would love to work with!” — Maima Parker, APM at Hammer 14 | Hammer Discoveries

TECHNOLOGY

FROM FACE-TO-FACE TIME TO FACETIME By Brandon Eddy, Director of Nursing With iPads and FaceTime, the nursing team can collaborate to assess the situation.

ow can technology help nurses provide better care to the people Hammer supports?

This question was posed to the nursing team. Could we use technology to perform our duties more efficiently without losing the “face-to-face” time with those we serve? The answer seemed obvious – use FaceTime on an iPad. For anyone familiar with the human services industry, it is no surprise that we have a staffing shortage in our work force. At the same time, there continues to be an increased demand for the types of services that Hammer provides. As a result, we are constantly challenged to think of new and innovative ways to bring technology into our everyday work. A few years ago the nursing team was approached with the idea of using technology in our daily work, and we as a team decided to focus specifically on iPads. We were asked to consider whether iPads could help decrease the number of urgent care visits in our home and apartment programs. In our evaluations we noted that responses to incidents like paper cuts or bug bites varied greatly from one DSP to another. From my personal experience as an on call nurse, I knew there had to be a better way to help DSPs support those we serve, short of having the on call nurse make an in-person visit to each individual that needed assistance. We decided that providing iPads in the houses would be a huge benefit to the individuals

The nursing staff taking a FaceTime call from a Hammer staff member.

we support as well as to the nursing staff. Hammer received a generous grant from GIVING WoMN for $12,000 in February 2015 that paid for 48 iPads to be used in our homes. We started noticing the benefits almost immediately. Now, with the iPad, a staff member can communicate both verbally and visually with Hammer nurses in real-time. Because the nurse can see and hear the situation at hand, it essentially serves as the “urgent care” appointment, and when an individual we support truly needs in-person medical attention, they get it. The iPads allow the nursing team to provide better triage care, and DSPs get the professional direction needed to support each individual. The iPads have decreased Hammer’s urgent care visits by roughly ten visits a month. Those ten visits keep the ten individuals we support in the comfort of their home or apartment instead of at unnecessary doctors’ offices. The decreased visits also allow the ten staff to serve more than one person at a time, which is critical during this workforce challenge. Overall, people remain happier and healthier. Without completely removing a human from the process, the iPads act as a valuable supplement to the services we provide. The iPads offer a sustainable solution for the future for long-term care and group home nursing. At Hammer, we know that the use of technology is the critical link to providing a full life to the people we support. Hammer Discoveries | 15

GIVE

GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 2016 By Ginger Venable, Event Coordinator

he sweet smell of homemade cookies wafted through the building as our long-time volunteers baked and served cookies to the donors that stopped by Hammer on Give to the Max Day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; November 17. People served by Hammer rely on you to provide them with a home that is accessible for their aging needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Your generosity creates homes for a lifetime! Thanks to you, individuals with developmental disabilities will remain active, age gracefully, and live in dignity in their Hammer home. We were thrilled to have 164 of you contribute over $100,000.

A Match Made in Heaven! A very special thank you to the family members that pulled together a $40,000 match. Their goal was to help motivate and encourage you to give generously: Double the dollars, double the impact. All donations received on Give to the Max Day were matched. Your gifts are they key to reaching our goals and continuing our good service. Every gift, large and small, makes a difference in the lives of individuals supported by Hammer.

(Left to right) Volunteers Carol Gottschalk, Jo Ann Koltes, and Jean Nelson baked homemade cookies for everyone who stopped by Hammer's central office to drop off their Give to the Max Day donation.

Thank You 2016 Give to the Max Donors: Anonymous (7) Hannah Alsdurf Joel and Mary Amundson Bill Anderson Lisbeth and Mark Armstrong Elaine and Robert Bache John and Shelia Barbetta Lisa Barker Les and Barbara Bauer Barbara Bencini Irvin and Kay Bergsagel Angela and George Bernhardt Alice Bidle Susan Blake Conrad and Mary Bloomquist Gary and Sally Bluem Barbara and Bill Brandt Teresa Brown Wes Bue and Denise Eng Tim and Julie Bullock Charles and Deb Carlson James Cohen Gary and Susan Cramer Ramona Cushman Patrice and James Dahl John and Jean Dahlke Catherine DeCelles Loretta Docken Jim and Jan Doudiet Peggy Douglas Gordy Engel Jim and Susan Erickson Tom Estrem

16 | Hammer Discoveries

Christina Fair Duane Finstad Marvin and Rosemary Fish Bob and Terrisa Fisher Tom Fitzpatrick and Mary Ebnet Jillian Flower Sean Foy David and Patricia O'Rourke Freeman Michael and Patti Freeman Jaime Frischmann Marilyn Fryer Phyllis Genest Phyllis and Rich Genest-Stein Kim and Pat Gharrity Diane Gillespie Carol Gottschalk Peter and Karen Graff Sharon Green Lisa and John Greenberg Ilja and Sue Gregor Steve and Jean Guenther Don and Heidi Haberman Jack and Linda Hallberg Donald and Ida Hanna Kim Hansen Tim and Carol Hearn Katherine Hickman Ron and Lori Hume Mary Ilangaratne Vicki Jackman Tim and Joy Janssen Sherri and Steve Johnson

Margaret and Roger Jones Chip and Debbie Kemppainen Ann Koerner and Rich Camp Dr. Arne and Kathie Kolbjornsen Joe and Gina Koltes Bill Krippner Terrance and Mary Ann Kukla Jill Kunze Karen and Sean Lafferty Jim and Gayle Landt Tom and Janet Lane Kathleen Lapham Javan and Larry Larson Virgil and Patricia Leih Ken and Cheryl Leschisin Marcia and Fred LeVoir Bryan Lewis and Sara Kidd-Lewis Phil and Barb Lindblad LOCO Partners, Clifford Otten Thomas and Mari Lowe Mary K. Lund Mary Lydon Darlene and Thomas McCarthy Terry and Lisa McGlynn Tom and Rose Mary Meyer Joe Miatech Patty and Mike Molden Deb Mosnik Renee Mueller Tim Mueller Brent and Karen Nelson Jean Nelson Jennifer Nelson

Jo Nolan Orville and Vonnie Olson Allison Oreck Michael and Susan Oreck Lillian Orenstein Elizabeth and Bruce Pankonin Holly and Jeff Parker Pat's Custom Transport and Recovery LLC Mary Patterson Michael Patterson Wendy and Bruce Paulson Father Don Piche Christine Poppe Mary and Robert Putnam Kristin and Duane Pyka Buck and Kim Riesgraf Edwin and Christina Ritchie Anne Rodriguez Cathy Rose Audrae Rosenzweig Rotary Club of Wayzata Jeanne Rouch Marvin and Judy Saarela Drs. Greg and Patricia Salmi Mark and Gina Schmitz Norman and Janet Schuenke Cari and Jeff Sheley Thomas and LeAnn Silver Gabriel and Angela Skelly Sherm Stanchfield Lisa Stenbeck Stevens Development and Finance

Sandra and Tony Stevens Karl Stoltenberg James Strempke Kevin and Jane Stuessy Charles and Ellen Swanson Thomas and Jeanne Sween Drs. Mary and Jan Tanghe The Tart Family Liz Taub Kevin and Ellen Timmerman-Borer Linda and Bob Tomaschko Jack and Cheryl Tuckner Sherry Underdahl The Vala Family Ginger and Tom Venable Bruce Volkart Lori Wagner William and Nancy Wagner Pete and Carolyn Wahtera Susan and Kim Walker Mark and Kathy Wallraff Suzanne Wanous Mark and Annette Weber Deborah and Mark Weiss William and Doreen West Craig and Karin Westgate Richard A. Willis Max and Heidi Windmiller Pamela Wright

CONTRIBUTORS

| January 1 - September 30, 2016 We gratefully acknowledge you for your gifts to Hammer. $25,000 +

Bill Bieber Michael and Mary Drazan Marshall and Elaine Siegel Family Foundation Paul and Melissa Siegel

$10,000 to $24,999

Greg Anderson Barbara Bencini Lifetouch Nino and Susan Pedrelli Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation TCF Foundation*

$5,000 -$9,999

Anonymous (2) James Bebo John and Maryann Brandenburg-Merideth Gerald M. Caruso and Kristin Wilk George and Peggy Crolick George and Carol Daum Francis J Ryan Special Needs Donor Advised Fund Maryanne Galvin Geritom Medical, Inc. Patricia and Michael Houston iHeartMedia Minnesota Community Foundation William and Gail Munsell Bruce and Merry Jo Parker Joe and Kathy Reis Kent and Traci Scholten State Street Realty Advisors Alan and Barbara Tennessen Jeff and Sandy Thoele UBS Donor Advised Fund Bruce Volkart Warners' Stellian Company Inc. Karole Whipps Windsong Donor Advised Fund Les and Mary Anne Young $1,000 - $4,999 ACI Asphalt Contractors, Inc. Allegra Print & Imaging American Endowment Foundation Joel and Mary Amundson Lisa M. Anderson Marshall and Dru Anderson Anonymous (2) Bank of America* Garry and Shannon Banks

Andrew Bennett Bieber Family Foundation Ted Bigos Bomardo Initiative LTD Ross and Liliana Bowen Mike and Julie Braun Barbara Butcher Candlelight Floral & Gifts Barry and Julie Carlson John and Pauline Coleman Chip Connelly Jr Cushman & Wakefield / Northmarq Joe and Sondra Dahmer Charitable Fund Sandy and Joe Dahmer Charles Daum Gerry and Vicki Degner Rick and Mary Des Lauriers Lisa and Scott Dongoske Enterprise Holdings Foundation Esch Construction Supply, Inc. Daniel and Elizabeth Esch William Estrem Fidelity Bank Bill and Nonna Forga Rebecca and Ron Furnival Jean and Bill Gjetson Darold and Debra Gjorass Charity Fund Debra and Darold Gjoraas Don and Becky Gromek Susan Argall Haas and Brian Haas Don and Heidi Haberman Wes and Linda Hamilton Denis and Caroline Harrington David Hess and Theresa Dangers-Hess John and Cindy Hitt Joseph and Shelly Hoesley Charitable Fund Joseph and Shelly Hoesley Linda and Kenneth Holmen Ronald E. Hovda Bob and Jackie Jasper Dan and Julie Johnson Jon Charles Salon Karen Lafferty Design Hugh and Julie Kirsch Knights of Columbus Chanhassen #10031 Jo Ann Koltes Joe and Gina Koltes Neil Lapidus Janet and Steven Lerch Lexus Pursuit of Potential Sheila and Peter Lind Lions Club of Hamel

HAMMER STAFF CONTRIBUTORS We are proud to acknowledge our staff members who have chosen to make financial contributions to Hammer.

Lions Club of Maple Grove Lions Club of Plymouth Lions Club of Wayzata Hosain Lipson Jeanette and Larry Liukonen Terry and Barbara Longe Lurie, LLP Alicia Luther Rachael Malmberg Andrew and Jennifer Matysik Medica Solveig Misner and Leigh Wold Kathryn S. Moren and Mark Thompson Morgan Stanley/Peter Sellwood Christy and Terry Morse Michael and Mavis Moschogianis National Christian Foundation Denny and Mary Newell Kathy O'Connor Al and Vicki Olson Omni La Costa Resort and Spa Otten Bros. Nursery Clifford Otten Mary Patterson Dan and Linda Pelak Tim and Teresa Perisic Greg Petryszyn Popp Communications Christine Poppe Dan and Katherine Poppe Proto Labs Foundation Thomas and Diane Russell Jon and Tracy Saarela Kenneth and Marguerite Schneeberg Kent and Traci Scholten Fund of the Bank of America Peter and Jen Sellwood Jane and Don Shaffer Small Business Mavericks Mark and Gayle Stage Pete and Stephanie Stiles Drs. Mary and Jan Tanghe Michael and Barbara Tenney Thrivent Choice Program Richard and Nancy Timp Linda and Bob Tomaschko Peter J. Tuckner U.S. Bancorp UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving & Dollars for Doers UPS Store - Buffalo VMware Foundation Volkart May Associates

Moses Agbonkhese Itishar Alexander Janet Bast Dianne Berg Angela Bernhardt Joan Boerschinger Dan Bottiger Shadlyn Bourne Barbara Brandt Aaron Briggs Michael Bryant Becky Buehler Samantha Cantrall Alterlene Capehart

Mark and Kathy Wallraff James and Wynona Warner Wayzata BP Service Center Nichole and Jason Wellmann Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc. Ted and Erin Wentink Alan and Connie Wilensky Ray Wilson Mary Ann and John Wolters

$500 - $999

Absolute Sourcing, Inc. AllOver Media Pete and Margie Ankeny DeWalt H. Ankeny, Jr. Fund of the Mpls Foundation Dorothy A. Bailey John and Shelia Barbetta Les and Barbara Bauer Matt Berg Irvin and Kay Bergsagel Bertelson One Source Jeff and Widdy Bird John and Chrisse Bonnes Bremer Bank C.E.L. Marketing/PR/ Design Marlan and Janis Carlson Carlson Wagonlit Travel Alfred Colling Carol and Susan Curoe Judith and Kent Davidson Edward and Sherry Ann Dayton Louis Doelz Ed and Carrie Lee Erickson Federal Express Fidelity Charitable Kathryn Garin Kathryn H. Glen Gray Plant Mooty Martha and Edward Gschneidner Elling Halvorson Michael and Margaret Hanrahan Jess Friedrichs and Scott Henderson Mary Hilgert Amy and Craig Jensen JK Interiors Inc. JL Buchanan John Deere Foundation Lane and Patty Jorgensen Kevin and Pat Kennefick Dorothy Keprios Knights of Columbus #13096 Knights of Columbus #13359 Carolyn Kohrs Lakeside Wines + Spirits

Virginia Carpenter Tomeko Champion - Patrick Chelsea Clark Colin Clark Ramona Cushman Ashley Emerson Tim Eshelman John Estrem Theo-Wiaplah Giple Kim Hansen Mark Hansen Patricia Hastings

>> Jeffrey and Susan Lambert Cindy and Darrell Leines Liberty Diversified International Loffler Companies Lynn J. Voelbel Revocable Trust Robert and Ardell Mack David and Kimberly Marrone Pat and Victoria McConnell McCormick's Pub and Restaurant Nikki Melchiori Dave and Debbie Meyer John Mikkelsen Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minnesota Vikings Matt and Marty Mueller Kevan and Laurie Nitzberg Tim and Nancy O'Malley Mary and Michael Ongstad Packaging Solutions Chris Palmer Paradise Point Resort and Spa Park Tavern Doug and Marilyn Paul PepsiCo Foundation Doug and Mary Pernula Susan and Greg Pfeiffer Pohlad Family Foundation* Jim and Catherine Ramstad Gary and Susan Rappaport Susan and Andrew Rein Dennis Reinert Allen and LaVonne Ribbe Gerald and Katherine Roehl Thomas and LeAnn Silver Renee E. SolingerAudette David Sovell Seth and Holly Stiles Norrie Thomas Thunderbird Lodge Barbara Tuckner Jack and Cheryl Tuckner U.S. Bank Foundation Employee Matching Program Francisca Villamil Walt Disney World James and Sandra Warner Angie Weber Weber Shandwick, Minneapolis Julia and Wymond Wesley-Wong John Wetterlund and Laurel Feddema Whitney Foundation Karen and Scott Wooldridge

Jan Hopper Melissa Hutchins Pamela Janczewski Amy Johnson Denise Johnson Momo J. Johnson Patricia Jones Aljahi Kamara Kayma Kohdoble Jim Landt Ann Martinka Regan McGowan Kevin McLaughlin Emily Miller

Work Hard Advertising Linda Zimmerman and Associates

$100 - $499

Anonymous (3) 2nd Swing Golf Margaret and John Abdo ADP, Inc. Albers Jewelry T.L. Althauser Donald and Diane Andersen Janet and David Anderson Sarah Anderson Susie Anderson Judi and Jerry Andresen Aramark Refreshment Services Architectual Forge, LLC Martha Aronson Bacio Baird Foundation, Inc. BANK Restaurant Lawrence and JoAnn Barbetta Gary and Tracy Baum John and Nancy Berg Josephine Berge Laura Berger Berglund & Associates Beth Bibus Ron and Terri Bickford Big Thrill Factory Birches on Long Lake Gregg and Julie Bjork Susan Blake Jeanette Blasewitz Mark Blazei David Bolick and Danie Watson Dave Brand Ross Brecke Brooklyn Blvd. Dental James Brown Tom and Terri Burke Business Choice, Inc. Paul and Mayone Byron Armando Camacho Cargill Business Services, LTD Carissa Jeffrey Carlson Sandra C. Carlson Tim and Kelly Carlson Joe and Barb Cavanaugh Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Children's Theatre Company Ewen and Dee Chowen Cliff Foundation James and Mary Clifford Coldwell Banker Burnet Colorado Avalanche Community Shares of Minnesota Glenda Condon Continental Property Group John and Karen Copely Country Inn & Suites Gary and Susan Cramer

Stefanie Miller Stephanie Neufville Neh Ngosong Joanne Nolan Katherine Noon Rose Ogunti Christine Olsen Maima Parker Jill Peters Kristin Pyka Rachel Revels Julane Rose and Charlie Hautman

Thomas L. Russeth Peter Schaffran Elizabeth Senne Cari Sheley Catherine Smith Jacob Snell Carrie Sporer Margaret StarrKnox Esther Swen Rachel Thomas Ellen TimmermanBorer Jerry Towianski

GIVE

Rob and Susan Dahlin David Lee Funeral Home Nancy Davidson Tony Determan Dichotomy David Dorman DoTopia Mark and Deborah Eckerline Brandon and Christine Eddy Elements Therapeutic Massage Michael and Cheryl Eterno Wilhelmine Eugene Fiduciary Management Group Marvin and Rosemary Fish Debbie Flannery John Frederickson Michael and Patti Freeman Shirley (Rip) Freeman Jaime Frischmann Marilyn Fryer Gear West Joan Gecik Gianni's Steakhouse Bruce and Kim Gillespie Marilyn Goodman Peter and Karen Graff Grand Casino Mille Lacs/ Hinckley Gray Plant Mooty Foundation Sharon Green Guthrie Theater George and Carol Hamilton Shirley Hammes Donald and Ida Hanna Gary and Barbara Hanovich Bernard and Ardis Hanson Devin Harrington Shane Harrington Ronald Haskvitz Tim and Carol Hearn Margaret Hibbs Mary Hill Terry Hintze Daniel and Barbara Hoffman Erin Holmen Earl Homuth Sarah Homuth-Goar Hot Plate Kent and Marilyn Howe Pam Howe Robert and Janet Huddleston Sandy and Dick Hume Vicki Jackman Jacksonville Jaguars Tim and Joy Janssen Don and Virginia Johnson Sherri and Steve Johnson Heidi and Jeff Jopp list continued on page 18

Becky Treb Diana Vang Ginger G. Venable Susan Walker Suzanne Wanous Peter Wiering Brenda Witt Jon Woidylla Dennis Zelee

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CONTRIBUTORS

| January 1 - September 30, 2016 We gratefully acknowledge you for your gifts to Hammer.

list continued from page 17

Judd Frost Clothiers, Inc. Julie Jurrjens Winifred Jurrjens Jeff and Raleigh Karatz Joe Kaye Dan H. Klein Barbara and David Kleist Vicki Klima Knights of Columbus #13506 Knights of Columbus #3949 Steven and Linda Knopp Luke Kuechly Emilie Kuenzel Sher and Roger Leksen Kathleen Lenk Herbert and Kathie Levy John Lindgren Michael and Karen Linn Liquor Boy Lunds Inc. Bill Luther and Janet Robert Marriott City Center Marlys Matosich Peter and Janelle Mattson Matthew McConnell Linda McCormick Richard and Susan Milteer Linda and Bob Minarik Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 Minnesota Dance Theater Minnesota Timberwolves Jean and John Modjeski Renee Mueller David and Ann Mylrea Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Jeffrey and Terri Naughtin Erik Nelson Paul and Stella Nelson Network for Good New Reflections SpaSalon Kenneth and Cathy Noblet Louis Oberhauser Sandra and David Olson Omni Hotels and Resorts- William Penn Hotel Ordway Center for the Perfoming Arts Michael and Susan Oreck Lillian Orenstein Jason Oster and Christina Battaiola Oster Panera Bread Joseph Parker Jeff and Ellen Pearson Marc Periou Bill Perrine Jennifer and Bill Peterson Pat Peterson Mary Kaye Pfau Kathy and Keith Phillips Father Don Piche Douglas and Pam Plocek Polaris Industries, Inc. Betty Pomerleau Gayle and Robert Prokupek Brian Quast R. F. Moeller Raising Cane's

Randy's Environmental Services Red Cow Restaurant Ted Richardville Mona Rizzolo Mark and Helene Roback Cathy Roemhildt Rollerblade, Inc. Stanley Rosaves Wendy Rose Jennifer and Wayne Rosengren Audrae Rosenzweig Terry and Cathy Roth Jeanne Rouch Mindy Rudd and John Craynock Ryan Companies US, Inc Steve and Tami Schroll George and Audrey Schultz Screamtown Rebecca Sebasky Barbara Serbin Jill and Steven Sicheneder Sioux Falls Stampede Gary and Gwen Solseth Lloyd Sorensen George Soule Dean and Ruth Spatz Richard and Rita Spinal Sports Clips MN #127 Stewart Title Brad Stimmel Christine and Allen Strande Trevor and Traci Studanski Summit Brewing Surdyks Liquor David Taylor Eldon Tessman Verna Thurs P. J. and M. J. Toconita Toro Company Marie Tuckner+ United Hardware Distributing Company The UPS Store Wayzata Valleyfair John VanDanacker Jen Vanoss Andrew Vardy Ron and Shirley Vescio Vivo Kitchen Lori Wagner William and Nancy Wagner Wai Nani Surf and Paddle Matt and Pam Wandzel Carla Warner Linda Warner Water Park of America Lloyd and Patti Weber Laurel Weinkauf Wellspring Health Center Bill and Ila Mae Wendt Michael and Mackie Wesley Richard A. Willis Thomas and Rose Winkels Claire Wolters Rick and Mary Worringer Bill and Bonnie Young Marilyn and Robert Zaic Zero Zone Zerorez

Under $100

3 Squares Restaurant A la Mode Boutique and Nail Spa Tom and Susie Abbott David and Carolyn Aberman

18 | Hammer Discoveries

Al Ahlstrom Mike and Phyllis Aho al Vento Darrel and Grace Alen AmazonSmile American Swedish Institute Candace Anderson Gervae Anderson Gina Anderson John and Julie Anderson Michael P. Anderson Randy and Margaret Appelgren Applebee's Applied Sales, Inc Avenida Cocina & Bar W. and J. Aydt Richard and Joan Baker Bakken Museum Barbette Theron and C. Renee Barnes Chris and Cheryl Bauer Jake Bauer Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Lon Bencini Milan and Elaine Bergien Timothy and Diane Beversdorf Big Top Liquors Black Sheep Pizza Margot and Jim Blewett Blue Plate Restaurants BLVD Kitchen and Bar Marjorie and Quint Bocchi Allison Bolgrean Don and Julie Bolgrean Bootleg Liquors Gerald and Susan Borer Gregg and Annette Borer Harry Borer Mike and Thao Borer Borough Gayle and Jan Boudreau Barbara Brauch Brave New Workshop Breadsmith Jerry and Cathy Brennan Gerald and LaNay Brostrom Joan and Quincy Brown Robert and Agnes Bruski Bryant Lake Bowl Patrick and Margie Burns Marion Burr Al and Sandra Bushinger Cafe Latte Cannon River Winery Jennifer Carlson Paul and Lynda Carr Helen Casey Casey's General Store Myra Chazin Lane and Janie Chenoweth Jack and June Chowen Lew and Jan Chowen Mark and Adele Chowen Kelsey and Sally Christensen Brian Clifford Gene and Jane Clifford Mark Clifford Daniel Conlon and Cathy Borer Patrick Conry Beth Cook Pearl Cook Greg and Rita Corcoran Cory and Angie Cove Crave-Mall of America

James and Kae Crawford Ray and Billie Debelak Margaret Demshar Joyce Devries Dinkytown Wines and Spirits Jeffrey and Pat Dittrich Donatelli's Laura Dotzenroth Caron Dwyer Gerald and Marikay Ebert Bev Ehrich Carol and Roy Ellis George Emmerson Rick Enrich Exotic Nails Marie Farhet Cyryt Jennifer and Johnny Fils'Aime Mitchell and Marjorie Fink Gina Fisher Fleurish LLP Food Perspectives, Inc. Susan Foster Dolly Fox Gail Frame The Freehouse Sue Freeman Joe and Lisa Gallagher Hugh and Marjorie Garside George and the Dragon Diane Gillespie Gina Maria's Pizza Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille Esther Goldberg Good Day Cafe Jim and Kathy Gorney Mary Lou and Bernie Gorres Rebecca Green Ilja and Sue Gregor Carol Griffin Thomas and Karen Griffiths Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill Lindsay Marie Grome Bob Gustafson and Sarah Helleckson Bob and Joanne Haas Nancy Hagerty Tim and Karla Haley Colleen Halley Mark and Libby Hansen Dennis and Anita Hanson Emily and Brennan Harrington Dale and Susan Hartman Paul and Martina Hartmark Tess Hayes Harold and Elizabeth Heck Jeff and Nonie Hedlund Gregory and Patricia Heimann Joann and Richard Heiser Hello Pizza Rick Hendrickson Hennepin County Environment and Energy Christopher Higgins Highland Grill Patti Hodel Brian and Jeanne Holcomb Pete Holland Home Depot Foundation Robin Hughes Ichiban Japanese Steak House Illusion Theater

James and Sonja Jacobson Jade Fountain Chinese Restaurant Gordon and Eloise Jallen James Sewell Ballet Judith M. Johnson David Kaliher Richard and Nancy Kaner Naomi Kassler Roberta Keller Christopher and Marsha Kellogg kiddywampus David and Sharon Kill James and Betty Klande Shawn and Jennifer Klinske Kona Grill Carol Koosman Ken Kosel Mike and Fran Kosel Steven and Jennifer Krahn Jessica Kraus Dale and Ardelle Kuehn Robert Lafrenz William and Karen Lake Craig and Kathleen Larsen Audrey Gail Lazarus Jerrold and Laureen Lee Patricia Lehman Yvonne Leonard Let's Dish Rehmert Lindback Heidi Lindberg Ron Linebarger Neal and Michelle Linnihan Lions Tap Kari Logan Lord Fletcher's Luci Restaurants Troy and Anne Ludgate Madeline Lund Mary Lydon Jean Mack Maggie's Family Restaurant Mall of America Carol Martinson Leroy and Yvonne Mather Judith Matherne Bill and Patty McArdle Jeanette McChesney Paul McConnell Carl McCulloy Bill and Lis McDonald John and Molly McDonald Michael and Maureen McDonald Michael and Stephanie McFate Robert and Frances McWhite Jean Meals Melting Pot MGM Hopkins Mid-America Festivals Midwest Financial Search Milio's Sandwiches Barry and Mary Jo Miller Scott and Sue Miller & Family Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Kelli Mireles Jewell and Mary Beth Mohn Patty and Mike Molden Max and Angie Morozov Joe Mueller Janet Nelson Sharon Nelson

“Including Hammer in my estate plan is the most tangible way to express my gratitude for the love and support provided to my sister, Janet. It is my hope that my gift will help sustain Hammer long after I am gone.” — Barbara Tuckner Eric and Jeanne Ness Richard and Rose Marie Neuman Nightingale Food and Cocktails Number 12 Cider House O'Brothers Wines & Spirits Old Log Theater Nan Olson Nancy Olson Orville and Vonnie Olson Omni Brewing Allison Oreck Gavin O'toole Allen and Annette Otte OtterBox Don and Lucy Otto Rondi P. Pacheco Paradise Charter Cruises Dan and Cheri Paradise Erin Parker Pat's Tap Joan Pauly Daniel Pearl Bruce and Diane Peterson Karen Peterson Pie Five Pizza Company Charlie Pietruszewski Pizza Luce Mary Plant Patricia Pocrnich Ronald and Nancy Poeschel Prairie Dogs Hot Dogs James and Nancy Proman Punch Pizza Bob and Monica Rannals LaVergne Raskob Timothy and Deborah Raymond Red Stag Supperclub Robert Redding and Mary Ann Kosel John and Patricia Reinke Phillip and Margaret Renslow Matt Retterath Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant Leona Reynolds Linda Richards Patti Riviere Roasted Pear Kent and Joy Robbins Darrell and Sandy Rodenz Wallace Roles Ryan Russell Rustica Bakery Marvin and Judy Saarela Sage Wealth Advisors Margaret Salstrom Victor and Margaret Schauer Cindy and Michael Scheller Michael Schilling Jeffrey and Kirsten Schlicht Dave and Brenda Schmitt Bob and Celine Scholer Roger and Karen Schuler

Schuler Shoes Kristin Seibold Donna Seline Beverly Sether Ruth Shaltis Dan and Donna Shaughnessy Sisters of St. Joseph Bernard Smith and Catherine Mathews Merlin and Marilyn Smith Stages Theatre Company Brian and Anne Stanchfield Jim and Bridget Stangl Starbucks Coffee Company Charles and Lois Steege John Steenerson Bill Stenger Michael and Anne Stern Roderick and Catherine Storey John Stoulil Theresa Sullivan Sun & Slope Outfitters Kendall and Mary Jo Svobodny Peggy Swanson Juris and Jackie Terauds Jo Jo Thomas Three Rivers Park District Mary Tucker Joe Tulkki Judith Tyrer Marette and Roy Tyrer Sherry Underdahl Terry and Katrina Van Kampen Vidlund Girls Richard and Anne Vosika Pete and Carolyn Wahtera Corry and Carrie Walbridge Steven and Carol Wallraff William and Judith Wallraff Sandra Walls Matthew Ward Jerome and Mary Warner Mark and Christine Warner Robert Warner Steven and Jennifer Warner Wayzata Bar & Grill Deborah Weiss M Jean Wert Steve and Renee Williams The Wine Shop Marguerite Winker Wise Acre Eatery Wok in the Park Elizabeth Wold Ronald Wolf Wuollet Bakery, Inc. Kenneth and Janet Zahn Zenon Dance Company Red type = Monthly Electronic Transfer Contributors * Matching Gift Company + Deceased

ALVINA HAMMER HERITAGE SOCIETY

We are proud to honor you, the visionary individuals who have made a Legacy Gift by naming Hammer in your will, charitable trust or planned giving vehicle. On behalf of those we serve, thank you for your extraordinary investment in our mission. Anonymous (8) **Leonard Aase + Lisa M. Anderson Margaret + and James + Argall Steven Argall Trust Lisbeth and Mark Armstrong Dorothy A. Bailey Leigh Bailey and Freda Marver Angela and George Bernhardt Gerald M. Caruso, Jr. Richard and Judith Corson Judith and Kent Davidson

Rosemary and Marvin Fish Shirley (Rip) and Ted + Freeman Jean and Bill Gjetson Don and Heidi Haberman **Claire and Don + Hinrichs Linda and Kenneth Holmen Beulah + and Ingvald + Hongerholt Dean Hongerholt Trust Pat and Michael Houston **Mary Ann and Jack + Huddleston Joan + and Bill Krippner Wayne Krippner Trust

Laura Langer Robert and Michele Luke Jill and Lewis Mithun Jean and Tim + Nelson Bruce and Merry Jo Parker **Robert M. Reed + Trust LaVonne and Allen Ribbe **Clara Schonlau + Kent and Traci Scholten Elaine and Marshall + Siegel Don and Annie Smithmier Deloris + and Wallace + Solseth

HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS

Ellen and Kevin Timmerman-Borer Barbara A. Tuckner **Grace + and Paul + Voetmann Frederick and Carolyn Wahtera **Mary Wesley +

If you are interested in learning more about making a planned gift to Hammer, please visit our website or call Ellen at 952-277-2433.

** Legacy gift received Bold type = new to Heritage Society + Deceased

| January 1 - September 30, 2016

Would you like to make a gift to Hammer in honor or memory of someone special? You can use the enclosed envelope, go online or just send us a note along with your contribution. We also offer packs of 10 tribute envelopes which you can request by calling 952-473-1261. In Honor of

1st Avenue Staff Audrae Rosenzweig Bruce and Celeste Amlicke Noelle Amlicke Jean and Bill Gjetson Sarah Amundson Judith Matherne Michael Anderson Susan and Andrew Rein Beverly Sether Chris Blasewitz Tom and Laura Stein Joy and Gerald Bratter Elaine Siegel Patti Brossman James Brown Sarah Casey John Van Danacker Sue Gregor Richard and Joan Baker Adam Grote Barbara Serbin Alvina Hammer Ratzen Kathryn H. Glen Hammer In Home Staff Tim and Carol Hearn John and Colleen Hardin George and Audrey Schultz Aaron Kirsch Daniel Pearl Corbin Leih Jeanette and Larry Liukonen Michelle Mack Matthew McConnell Mike and Patty McClellan Josephine Berge Kris Miller Nancy Davidson Hugh and Marjorie Garside Lil Orenstein Herbert and Kathie Levy Deborah Weiss Mark Pfeiffer Doug and Mary Pernula Beth Siewert Audrae Rosenzweig Minnie and Gordon Singer Jeff and Raleigh Karatz Amy Sovell David Sovell Suzanne Wanous Marilyn Fryer Dan Damiani Frieda Damiani Gina Damiani Pegg Damiani Ramona Damiani Mike and Patty McClellan Josephine Berge Steve Goldstein Melvin Orenstein Michael and Susan Oreck Allison Oreck Melvin Orenstein

Annette Shapiro Stephanie and Matt Weiss Lillian Orenstein Joy and Gerald Bratter Dr. Hy and Sheila Paisner Elaine Siegel

In Memory of

Lynn Aase Karole Whipps Margaret Argall Milan and Elaine Bergien Helen Casey Susan Argall Haas and Brian Haas Nancy Hagerty Dale and Susan Hartman Margaret Hibbs Judith M. Johnson Steven and Linda Knopp George and Audrey Schultz Michael and Barbara Tenney Ronald Wolf Cargill Business Services, LTD Fiduciary Management Group John Battaiola Jason Oster and Christina Battaiola Oster Angela and George Bernhardt James and Sonja Jacobson Marlys Matosich Joan Pauly Richard and Rita Spinal Tom Bauer Sandra C. Carlson David Mack Bohnhoff Tom and Susie Abbott Candace Anderson Jennifer Carlson Myra Chazin Carol and Roy Ellis Terry Hintze Gordon and Eloise Jallen Steven and Jennifer Krahn Robert and Ardell Mack Jean Mack Pat and Victoria McConnell Paul McConnell Kristin Seibold Sherry Underdahl Terry and Katrina Van Kampen Earl Borer Anonymous John and Julie Anderson Randy and Margaret Appelgren

Martha Aronson Chris and Cheryl Bauer Ron and Terri Bickford Gregg and Annette Borer Gerald and Susan Borer Harry Borer Mike and Thao Borer Gayle and Jan Boudreau Gerald and LaNay Brostrom Patrick and Margie Burns Al and Sandra Bushinger Paul and Lynda Carr Lane and Janie Chenoweth Ewen and Dee Chowen Jack and June Chowen Lew and Jan Chowen Mark and Adele Chowen Kelsey and Sally Christensen Daniel Conlon and Cathy Borer Greg and Rita Corcoran James and Kae Crawford Ray and Billie Debelak Sue Freeman Joe and Lisa Gallagher Marilyn Goodman Jim and Kathy Gorney Mary Lou and Bernie Gorres Carol Griffin Bernard and Ardis Hanson Dennis and Anita Hanson Jeff and Nonie Hedlund Rick Hendrickson Brian and Jeanne Holcomb Pete Holland David Kaliher David and Sharon Kill Ken Kosel Mike and Fran Kosel Dale and Ardelle Kuehn Robert Lafrenz Craig and Kathleen Larsen Neal and Michelle Linnihan Mary Lydon Carl McCulloy Bill and Lis McDonald John and Molly McDonald Michael and Maureen McDonald Jean Meals Scott and Sue Miller & Family Jewell and Mary Beth Mohn David and Ann Mylrea Annette and Allen Otte Don and Lucy Otto

Dan and Cheri Paradise Charlie Pietruszewski Bob and Monica Rannals Robert Redding and Mary Ann Kosel John and Patricia Reinke Leona Reynolds Darrell and Sandy Rodenz Dave and Brenda Schmitt Bob and Celine Scholer Roger and Karen Schuler Dan and Donna Shaughnessy Bernard Smith and Catherine Mathews Jim and Bridget Stangl Bill Stenger John Stoulil Theresa Sullivan Kendall and Mary Jo Svobodny Eldon Tessman Vidlund Girls Sandra Walls Lloyd and Patti Weber Applied Sales, Inc. Berglund & Associates Brooklyn Blvd. Dental Sisters of St. Joseph United Hardware Distributing Company Zero Zone Pam Brandriet Barry and Mary Jo Miller Peggy Swanson Peter Ferguson Mona Rizzolo Edmar Fink Claire Fink Jeff and Raleigh Karatz Jim Finney Jeff and Ellen Pearson Jeanne Fitzgerald Christopher Higgins David Foster Michael P. Anderson Betty Greenstein Jeff and Raleigh Karatz Donavan Hinrichs Rick and Mary Worringer Cindy Kinney Anonymous Nancy and Terry Kirsch Gary and Tracy Baum Naomi Kassler Bob Koltes Don and Becky Gromek Jo Ann Koltes Christine and Alan Strande Dorothy Mueller Joe Mueller Renee Mueller Paul Ness Darrel and Grace Alen

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our donor records, errors occasionally occur. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or misplaced, please accept our apologies and contact Cari at 952-277-2454.

Donald and Diane Andersen Jeanette Blasewitz John and Karen Copely Caron Dwyer Susan Foster Thomas and Karen Griffiths Joann and Richard Heiser Christopher and Marsha Kellogg William and Karen Lake Linda McCormick Janet Nelson Nancy Olson Bruce and Diane Peterson Karen Peterson Ronald and Nancy Poeschel Charles and Lois Steege Judith Tyrer Marette and Roy Tyrer M Jean Wert Elizabeth Wold Kenneth and Janet Zahn Anna Parish David and Carolyn Aberman Paul Peterson Barry and Mary Jo Miller Ron Reinert Gervae Anderson Joel and Mary Amundson W. and J. Aydt Marie Farhet Cyryt Donald and Ida Hanna Carol Koosman Yvonne Leonard Madeline Lund Wallace Roles Richard and Anne Vosika Marguerite Winker Bill Rouch Al Ahlstrom Theron and C. Renee Barnes Marjorie and Quint Bocchi Joyce Devries Bev Ehrich Rick Enrich Gina Fisher Dolly Fox Bob and Joanne Haas Mary Hilgert Joe Kaye Dorothy Keprios Michael and Stephanie McFate Sharon Nelson Eric and Jeanne Ness Nan Olson Phillip and Margaret Renslow Jeanne Rouch Victor and Margaret Schauer

Merlin and Marilyn Smith John Steenerson Steve and Renee Williams Don Rudd Jeff and Ellen Pearson Mindy Rudd and John Craynock Todd Solseth Kim Hansen Leroy and Yvonne Mather Kent and Joy Robbins Sandy Luce Traff John Lindgren Marie Tuckner Beth Bibus Robert and Agnes Bruski Barbara Butcher Jeffrey and Pat Dittrich David Dorman Gerald and Marikay Ebert Daniel and Elizabeth Esch Rebecca and Ron Furnival Colleen Halley Paul and Martina Hartmark Harold and Elizabeth Heck Gregory and Patricia Heimann Roberta Keller Jessica Kraus Jerrold and Laureen Lee Patricia Lehman Ron Linebarger Carol Martinson Bill and Patty McArdle Kelli Mireles Mary and Michael Ongstad Timothy and Deborah Raymond Margaret Salstrom Michael Schilling Jeffrey and Kirsten Schlicht Donna Seline Mark and Gayle Stage Roderick and Catherine Storey Richard and Nancy Timp Mr. and Mrs. Toconita Corry and Carrie Walbridge Mark and Kathy Wallraff Steven and Carol Wallraff William and Judith Wallraff Carla Warner Jerome and Mary Warner Linda Warner Mark and Christine Warner

Robert Warner Steven and Jennifer Warner Danita Vardy Andrew Vardy Darrell Waldorf Gervae Anderson Sandy Willis Richard A. Willis father of A.J.Abdelwahed Dennis Green Susan Klein's sister Marvin and Rosemary Fish Frank Anton Marge Farley Jeanne Fitzgerald Mark Gmitro Mary Hammel Dr. Billl Heegaard Josie Heegaard Dennis Macziewski Rev. Ambrose Mahon Jim McNulty Babby Schwarz Virginia Swanson Shirley (Rip) Freeman Mildred Piper Jeanette McChesney Mary Condor Les Honstad Renee Mueller Sidney Applebaum Esther Getzug David Hersk Sherman Lebowitz Sheila Wolfish Michael and Susan Oreck Howard Bream Esther Getzug Helen Golden David Hersk Beatrice Orenstein Lillian Orenstein Joan Berthiaume Richard Harkwell Mary Jane Piazza Darrold Waldorf Wallace Roles Sharon Clark Dave Dongoske Peter Schultz Les Vipond Rick Vipond Ruth Vipond George and Audrey Schultz Linda Rutmans Father Jack Pink Elaine Siegel Sidney Applebaum Bonnie Bush Claire Fink Sidney Goldstein Connie and Alan Wilensky

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