Red River
Human
Services
FOUNDATION FOOTNOTES
Spring 2010
We’re Open, We’re Open! By Tom Newberger, CEO
Special Interest
Articles:
The sun was shining and the
crowd was immense at the
grand opening of RRHSF’s
“Repeat
Boutique”
on
February 4, 2010. Repeat
Boutique is the Foundation’s
second thrift store and is
located at 2551 S 45th Street
in Fargo.
• We’re Open
We’re Open! (1)
• Repeat
Boutique
(4)
• Top Dollar
Bingo
(4)
Individual
Highlights:
All Aboard
2
Training Levels 3
Just For Laughs 5
Congratulations 6
At the grand opening, “GoRadio” had a live remote and
interviewed many staff about
the store and how it supports
the
community.
The
television
media
also
attended, including Fox-News
and KVLY. Both networks
ran stories about Repeat
Boutique and this gave us a
huge boost in the number of
people coming to the store in
the following days.
I had the opportunity to visit
with many customers at Repeat
Boutique and their comments
validated the suggestion box
that the quality of merchandise
for sale, the prices and the
customer
service
is
all
outstanding!
I want to thank Julie Thorson
and Kris Johnson for coming up
with the idea for a thrift store in
Fargo. I also want to thank the
many staff and stakeholders
who helped make Repeat
Boutique a reality. The names
are too numerous to list, but
with their support this project
became a reality. Finally, I
want to thank the Board of
Directors for having the vision
and faith to further our mission
of supporting people with
disabilities.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
NATIONAL GAMES 2010
Leona Umphrey, Wahpeton athlete, has been selected to
attend Special Olympics National Games this summer in
Lincoln, NE.
A United Way Agency
CONGRATULATIONS LEONA!!
FOUNDATION FOOTNOTES
ALL ABOARD
Page 2 of 6
By Katherine Olsen
Scott Hagen vacationed to Denver, Colorado on October
8th through the 13th, 2009. Scott enjoyed educating
himself on railroads and trains. He looked for
information on city attractions.
Scott visited the Colorado Railroad Museum and came
home with souvenirs. Scott toured the Pepsi Center
downtown Denver where the Denver Nuggets basketball
and Denver Avalanche Hockey teams compete.
Scott bundled up in the cold to attend a Denver Broncos
vs. New England Patriots game at Mile High Stadium. It
was a victorious win for the Broncos!
On Scott’s last full day in Denver he enjoyed stopping at
a 7-11 store after shopping at Caboose Hobbies, a large
model train shop. Scott also walked through the
Downtown Aquarium and caught a glimpse of the State
Capitol Building. Scott became quite a traveler and is
coming up with ideas for future vacation spots!
Katherine & Scott
Scott receives services from the SVEE program in Fargo.
Family Vacation in Paradise!
Joe Jones and his family took a week
vacation to the Cayman Islands during
the Thanksgiving holiday in 2009. They
had great weather despite they traveled
during the hurricane season. Joe spent a
lot of time outside and in the water. He
even got to go snorkeling. It was a trip to
remember.
Joe receives services from the SVEE
program in Fargo.
Joe’s family on vacation in
the Cayman Islands!
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Training Levels Achieved
Here are staff who have achieved their next level of
training at RRHSF. Congratulations and keep up the
hard work!
Level II
Morgan Gebro 10/1/09
Sherri King 8/25/09
Leah Smith 8/13/09
Rhonda Miller 7/30/09
Congratulations to those
who have completed their
training requirements.
Persistence pays!!!
Ruth Soderstrom
Regional Trainer
Level III
Jennifer Kostuck 7/30/09
Deb Bulson 6/25/09
2010 Hats/Jeans
January Challenge
Winner!!
You make a living by
what you get, but you
make a life by what
you give.
Unknown Author
FARGO -$1,765
Total $$ raised
$2,835
FINDERS FEE!!
Noel Groneberg will receive a finder’s fee for referring Lacey Groneberg.
Sandy Wolf will receive a finder’s fee for referring Kelly McWaters.
Kim Hunstable will receive a finder’s fee for referring Louis Woltjer.
Sherri King will receive a finder’s fee for referring Joyce Metzen.
Kim Hunstable will receive a finder’s fee for referring Mickey Schneider..
Haley Braun will receive a finder’s fee for referring Blake Pietron.
Raychel Frankl will receive a finder’s fee for referring Emily Johnson.
Bea Albrecht will receive a finder’s fee for referring Diane Branson.
Heidi Bengston will receive a finder’s fee for referring Bryan Olson.
Chelsea Schroeder will receive a finder’s fee for referring Sydney Cantler
Ryan Hendrickson will receive a finder’s fee for referring Audrey Nelson
Employees receive $50 for each referral hired and still employed after 6 months.
FOUNDATION FOOTNOTES
$ TOP DOLLAR BINGO $
Red River Human Services Foundation has
been involved in a number of ventures in
their 30 years of service. Some things
come and go, and some things come
around for a second run.
Top Dollar Bingo is back and better than
ever in Wahpeton, ND. Top Dollar Bingo
reopened their doors in the same location
as it was over 15 years ago.
Top Dollar Bingo is open Thursdays, Fridays,
and Saturdays with Early Bird bingo starting
at 6:30pm and regular session starting at
7pm. Patrons are able to play a variety of
bingo games with a number of progressive
jackpots that increase daily, as well as pull
tabs and concessions.
Red River Human Services employees are
more than welcome to play at Top Dollar
Bingo.
Stop by and try your luck.
Hopefully, you will come away a WINNER!
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Repeat Boutique
Repeat Boutique is Fargo’s newest thrift store.
The store is located on 45th Street South behind
Famous Dave’s. Repeat Boutique offers an
inexpensive alternative to new and next-to-new
clothing, accessories, household items, books, and
collectibles.
Repeat Boutique celebrated their Grand Opening
on February 4th with a ribbon cutting. In
attendance, were many members of the FM
Chamber Ambassadors, RRHSF Board of
Directors, staff, and people we support.
Store hours are: Monday – Friday, 10am – 8pm,
Saturday, 10am – 6pm and Sunday, 12pm – 5pm.
Repeat Boutique is currently in need of household
items and accepts donations any time during store
hours.
Repeat Boutique is owned and operated by Red
River Humans Services Foundation. All proceeds
benefit programs of RRHSF.
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Just for Laughs
WINTER Poem
It's winter in North Dakota
Author Unknown
If you receive an email from the
Department of
Health telling you not to eat canned
pork because
of swine flu...
Ignore it. . .
And the gentle breezes blow
Seventy miles an hour
At thirty-five below.
Oh, how I love North Dakota
When the snow's up to your butt
You take a breath of winter
And your nose gets frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I'll hang around
I could never leave North Dakota
I'm frozen to the ground!
It's just Spam.
Red River Human
Services Foundation
CONGRATULATIONS!
KRISTINA KRAUSE, DSP III AT 608 in WAHPETON,, had a baby boy born
on June 16th. PRESTON DOUGLAS weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz.
Main Office
th
2506 35 Ave S
Fargo ND 58104
701-235-0971
NADINE CORRODY, DSP – DS-NH in WAHPETON, had a baby boy born
on August 14th. . DAVID JEREMIAH weighed 5 lbs. 3 oz. David was
welcomed home by big brother Robert.
Day Service Facility
th
701 South 6 Street
Wahpeton ND 58075
701-642-2442
FAITH DAVIDS, DSP-DAY SUPPORTS in WAHPETON had a baby boy born
on September 9. BROCK WILLIAM weighed 7lbs 9oz.
Svee Home Office
th
1689 6 St. W.
West Fargo, ND
58078
701-478-3111
Svee ISLA/SLA/FSS
and Activity Center
1104 2nd Ave S
Fargo ND 58103
701-237-6365 (ISLA)
701-235-2444 (AC)
E-mail us!
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[email protected]
(editor)
ALISSA ARNDT, CASE MANAGER ISLA FARGO, had baby girl born
October 24th. ESTELLE GRACE. weighed 7.5lbs.
LINDSAY POLDA, DSP-DS-NH in WAHPETON had a baby boy born on
October 29th. CARTER BRIAN weighed 6lbs. 15 oz.
CARRIE BERNSTEIN, DSP AT 821 IN WAHPETON,, had baby girl born
December 1st.. Kailee Ann. Weighed 7.lbs. 12 oz.
The Birthday list previously listed on this page can now be found
on the agency’s intranet page. Simply, open your web browser
and type intranet in the web address location. This is currently
being updated and the calendar may not be complete. Happy
Birthday to all!
Board of Directors
Brian Ingulsrud, Chair
Roger Richels, Vice Chair
Michael J. Sundquist, ,Treasurer
Deanna Bakken, Secretary
Rep. Richard Holman
Sen. Russell Thane
Sen. Tom Fischer
Stephen Dawson
Steve Skauge
Alice Haugen
Marlys Hoeft
Craig Cayler
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas R. Newberger, CPA
25TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONES in 2010
Shelley Eichhorn, DS-CC Supervisor – Wahpeton (3/18/10)
Gary Eichhorn, Building engineer – Wahpeton (5/6/10)
thDeb Gehring, 821 RC – Wahpeton (7/22/10)
September 18 Pam
. Laura
is the Office Manager
in Wahpeton. (12/4/10)
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CSD – Wahpeton
st
Gary & Shelley
welcomes
their 1 grandchild to their family. Tristan
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