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Strengthening Your Community Hospital

2010-2011 Annual Report

C o l u m b u s C o m m u n i t y H o s p i t a l F o u n d a t i o n M a y 2 0 1 0 - A p r i l 2 0 1 1 A n n u a l R e p o r t �

C O N T E N T S

To Our Friends 2

Board of Directors 3

Fund Owners 4

Scholarships 5

Donor Recognition 6

Employee Giving 9

Volunteer Giving �0

Memorials ��

Holing Out Fore Health �3

Volunteers and Auxiliary �5

Thank You �6

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Our decision to support the CCH Foundation is an easy one. The backbone of a small community like Columbus is a good school system and up to date health care. If a community does not have these as a corner stone, it cannot grow and prosper. We support our school system by paying our taxes and voting for bond issues when needed. Columbus Community Hospital does not have the luxury of tax support, although many small communities do subsidize health care in that way. We are fortunate to have an admin-istration and board that take that responsibility on. They insure that a fair profit is made to continue with needed updates.

By utilizing our medical community, one supports the system. By con-tributing to the Foundation, we can also help insure that the hospital has the resources to continue to serve us with the best in medical care. We are proud to support the CCH Foundation.

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Ann Ernst and Dr. Ron Ernst

Foundation Donors

Columbus, NE

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T O O U R F R I E N D S

We appreciate that you are taking the time to read the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation’s 20�0-20�� Annual Report. We hope you find the personal stories and information in the follow-ing pages a testament to our on-going commitment to provide healthcare that embodies our values of Integrity, Com-passion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Providing safe, high quality care and services to improve the health of the communities we serve is our mission. Our healthcare team is passionate about what they do and we are committed to support-ing you and your loved ones when illness or injury occurs.

Columbus Community Hospital is grow-ing and evolving and this past year has been filled with a flurry of activity. Major projects and initiatives include:

• Rolling out a new Strategic Plan• Implementing Electronic Medical Records• Launching a Hospitalist Program• Expanding the Hospital building• Creating a new marketing campaign “Specializing In”• Enhancing our organizational culture through TeamSTEPPS• Intensely recruiting physicians• Developing a pharmacy building and family practice clinic on East Campus.

Our organization has expressed its pur-pose in these words: “the mission of the Columbus Community Hospital Founda-tion is to build goodwill and financial support for the hospital.” Throughout this past year, we have attempted to be in-spired by them, and to take actions which would push the mission forward. We are very appreciative of all of you; your help in this endeavor was indispensable.

Your contributions - donors, employees and volunteers- exceeded $248,000.The Auxiliary continued to put in countless high quality hours of service, and generated $75,000 in funds from the Extravaganza and operation of the Gift Shop. The 20�0 golf tournament raised over $76,000—a new record. Two grants from outside foundations added $20,000. With a rebound in the financial markets and excellent place-ment of our accumulated capital, we had excellent investment returns.

The hospital itself is in an exciting pe-riod of making great strides in the qual-ity and scope of its facilities, staff, and services so as to insure that we will have a top-notch hospital serving Columbus and communities in a five-county area for many years to come. In 20�0, the Foundation funded some twenty three items, including an adult ventilator, a glidescope, cardiac rehab equipment and

From the Foundation Chairman

Michael Hansen

more, for a total of $244,000 to enhance that program.

The Foundation hopes to be of significant service to the hospital and the patients it serves for many years to come. We thank you for your generous support in 20�0-20��. We hope that you will continue to provide it, and that you will recommend the Foundation to others who discuss their charitable giving with you.

Sincerely,

Carroll Novicki Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Chairman

Columbus Community Hospital is an active member of the community. In ad-dition to our healthcare mission, we also recognize our responsibility as a major employer and community citizen. The hospital and members of our team invest both time and resources into a wide range of activities that help make Columbus a model city in Nebraska and the region.

Your support is crucial in helping us to continue to grow and fulfill our mission! We value the trust you place in us and we appreciate your generous contributions to our Foundation. Count on Columbus Community Hospital “Where your health matters”!

Sincerely,

Michael Hansen, FACHEPresident/CEOColumbus Community Hospital

Carroll Novicki

From the Hospital President/CEO

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B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

Carroll NovickiChairman

Robert W. MeadPast Chairman

Ron AscheVice Chairman

Pat AndersonLee RuppTreasurer

Veronica Brandl Rick Chochon

Luke Lemke, M.D.

Carol Keller Executive Director

Denise Schnieders Development Assistant

Karen EvansAuxiliary Past President

Marilynn KappenmanAuxiliary President

Doug RiegerMichael Hansen CCH President and CEO

Anne HallPresident - CCH Board of Directors

Jim FehringerRon Ernst, M.D.

Jamie Ferguson

John Cimpl

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F U N D O W N E R SGifts to the CCH Endowment pro-vide an effective means for securing quality health care for Columbus and area residents for years to come. The twenty-eight individuals and busi-nesses listed below have invested in the Foundation’s endowment through generous major gifts. We offer them our sincere thanks.

BD Medical EndowmentIncome from the BD Medical Endowment Fund is used to purchase medical equipment for the Columbus Community Hospital through the Columbus Community Hos-pital Auxiliary.

Bernette E. Ewert EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund purchase, through the CCH Auxiliary, medical equipment which is used to advance the charitable mission of the Hospital.

Bob & Gail Mead EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund are used to purchase medical equipment to advance the charitable mission of Columbus Community Hospital.

Joe & Diana Barbaglia EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund are used to advance the charitable mission of Columbus Community Hospital.

Amy & Chris Blaser EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund are used to benefit the programs of the Occupational Health Services Department of Columbus Community Hospital.

Claude & Mary Jo Chatterton EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund purchase medical equipment used to advance the charitable mission of Columbus Community Hospital.

Eagles Radiology Scholarship Endowment This fund provides an annual cash award in the name of the Columbus Eagles Club to Columbus Community Hospital’s Radio-logical Technology Student of the Year.

Robert & Olive Markham Memorial Endowment Proceeds from this fund are used to benefit the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Columbus Community Hospital.

Robert L. & Shirley E. Walgren Endowment Proceeds from this fund are used to benefit the charitable mission of Columbus Com-munity Hospital.

Robert P. Loshbaugh Hospice Endowment Proceeds of this fund are used to benefit CCH Home Health & Hospice Program.

Ron & Charlotte Lambert Family EndowmentProceeds from this fund are to benefit the charitable mission of Columbus Commu-nity Hospital.

Tasty-Toppings, Inc. Endowment Proceeds from this fund are used to pur-chase medical equipment through the Hospital Auxiliary to advance the mission of Columbus Commuity Hospital.

Thomas & Lori Williams Radiology EndowmentProceeds from this fund are used to benefit the charitable mission of the Department of Radiology at Columbus Community Hospital.

Tony & Tam Dworak EndowmentProceeds from this fund are used to award Columbus Community Hospital’s “Caring Kind Employee Award”.

Linda & David Walline EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund are used to advance the charitable mission of Columbus Community Hospital.

William & Barbara Gerhold Hospital Scholarship Endowment This fund provides an annual cash award in the name of William & Barbara Gerhold to help foster educational achievement and service excellence among Columbus Community Hospital employees.

Walter & Ruby Behlen Endowment Earnings from this fund are used to pur-chase medical equipment for Columbus Community Hospital, through the Hos-pital Auxiliary.

Dr. Milton & Kathy Zadina EndowmentProceeds from this fund are used to benefit the health care mission of the Columbus Community Hospital’s Education Department.

Endowment Growth Fund The proceeds of this fund are used to increase the endowment and to purchase medical equipment where needed.

FLEXcon Endowment The proceeds from this fund purchase, through the CCH Auxiliary, medical equip-ment which is used to advance the chari-table mission of Columbus Community Hospital.

Jim & Barb Goulet EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund are used to advance the charitable mission of Columbus Community Hospital.

George Prochaska Scholarship Endowment This fund provides an annual cash award in the name of George Prochaska to help foster educational achievement and service excellence among Columbus Community Hospital employees.

HDR Scholarship Endowment The proceeds of this fund are used to provide scholarships for deserving student- employees of Columbus Community Hospital.

Hospice Endowment The proceeds of this fund are used to benefit Columbus Community Hospital Home Health & Hospice Program.

Judy & Don Dworak Endowment Proceeds from this fund are used to assist Columbus Community Hospital patients in need of financial assistance with their hospital bills.

Larry Allen Endowment Proceeds from this fund are used to assist Columbus Community Hospital patients in need of financial assistance with their hospital bills.

Manny & Millie Cimpl EndowmentThe proceeds from this fund purchase medical equipment to be used to ad-vance the charitable mission of Columbus Community Hospital.

Robert & Joan Nienkamp Radiology EndowmentProceeds from this fund are used to benefit the mission of the Department of Radiology at Columbus Community Hospital.


S C H O L A R S H I P SWith the help of many generous donors, the Foundation is honored to award scholarships to deserving students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field.

J a s t e r E a r n s S c h o l a r s h i pThe Columbus Community Hospital Foundation has announced Cheyenne Jaster of Columbus as the winner of the 20�0 Eagles Radiological Scholarship Award.

Jaster will be awarded $�,000 in recog-nition of her academic achievements at Lakeview High School in Columbus. Jaster is very active in school organiza-tions, including Future Business Lead-ers of America and the National Honors Society, and is a part-time employee of a local retail store. Jaster plans to attend Clarkson College in Omaha this fall to begin work on a degree in radiol-ogy. She lives in Columbus and is the daughter of Bob and Becky Jaster.

The Eagles Radiological Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 by Co-lumbus Eagles No. �834 Aerie and Auxiliary to promote excellence in the field of prevention, diagnosis, and treat-ment of heart disease and cancer in the Columbus area.

Two Prochaska Scholarships AwardedAshley Beller and Stephani Spies of Columbus were recently announced as the recipients of the 20�0 George Prochaska Scholarship through the Columbus Community Hospital Foun-dation. Both will be awarded a $500 scholarship to advance their educations in the medical field.

Ashley Beller is currently studying Sonography at the Diagnostic Medi-cal Sonography Program of Denver at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. She is a graduate of Southeast Community College in Lincoln. Beller was previously employed as a radiology technologist at Immanuel

Medical Center in Omaha and at the Columbus (NE) Community Hospi-tal. Beller lives in Aurora, Colorado.

Spies will graduate in 20�� from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a Bachelors degree in Speech–Lan-guage Pathology. She plans to pursue a Masters Degree at UN-L. Spies, a Scotus Central Catholic High School graduate, volunteers with Big Broth-ers/Big Sisters and participated in the Buddy Walk to raise funds for Downs Syndrome research.

The George Prochaska Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 to help promote educational achievement and service excellence among area health care professionals.

Frewing Receives Gerhold ScholarshipDanielle A. Frewing of Columbus has been named the recipient of the 20�0 $�000 William and Barbara Gerhold Scholarship through the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. Frewing plans to receive her Associ-ates Degree in Nursing in 20�� from Central Community College.

In addition to pursuing a Nursing degree, Frewing is currently employed full-time at Occupational Health Ser-vices at Columbus Community Hospi-tal. She also volunteers at her children’s schools. After graduation, Frewing plans to continue her employment at Occupational Health Services.

The William and Barbara Gerhold scholarship was established in 2005 to help promote educational achieve-ment and service excellence among area students going into the health care field.

HDR Scholarships Awarded to TwoSamantha Reichenberg and Jocelyn Rojas have been named as the 20�0 H D R Scholarship winners through the Columbus Community Hospital Foun-dation. The H D R scholarships assist two qualified students each year, one of whom is proficient in Spanish, who are pursuing careers in healthcare.

Reichenberg is a senior at Columbus High School and is an early entrance student at Central Community College –Platte Campus, where she is studying for a degree in Radiology technology. She was employed as a lifeguard and is active in her church and in Girl Scouts. Reichenberg lives in Columbus.

Rojas is a senior at Columbus High School and plans to attend Central Community College –Platte Campus to study nursing in the fall. She is employed at a local discount store and at a local nursing home.

Schaecher Receives Columbus Community Hospital ScholarshipHannah Schaecher is the recipient of this year’s Columbus Community Hospital student scholarship through the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. The Columbus Com-munity Hospital Scholarship was established in 2008 and is awarded to a qualified high school student who is taking a Certified Nursing Assistant or other entry level healthcare course at Central Community College - Platte Campus. Schaecher is a junior at Scotus Central Catholic High School in Columbus, where she is active in sports, theater and mission work. She is the daughter of Randy and Lela Schaecher of Columbus.


Nila Novotny, M.D. Foundation Donor

D O N O R S$50,000+

Columbus Community Hospital AuxiliaryColumbus Community Hospital, Inc.Robert and Gail Mead

$10,000-$49,999

Dr. Jack and Pat AndersonBD MedicalThe Terri & Verne Holoubek Family FoundationRonald and Charlotte Lambert

$5,000-$9,999

ARL Credit Services, Inc.First National Bank & Trust Co.

$1,000-$4,999

American Legion Baseball ConcessionsJ. Joseph and Diana BarbagliaB-D ConstructionDr. John and Kathe BeauvaisChris and Amy BlaserBryanLGH Heart InstituteBernice BusteedColumbus Bank & Trust Co.Columbus General SurgeryColumbus Hydraulic Co.Control Management, Inc.Dr. Peter and Ruth DiedrichsenDouble Dutch DairyEye Physician’s Columbus, P.C.FDC PublishingFirst Nebraska BankJames and Barb GouletDr. Mark and Deanna HowerterInpatient Physician Associates Columbus, LLCJerome JakubRobert J. and Chris MarkhamMead Lumber CompanyMidwest NeuroSurgeryMarilyn MurrayMarty and Teresa NoreCon and Kathi NosalPinnacle BankProgressive Swine Technologies

Ray Martin CompanyShelby LumberThe Nebraska Medical CenterTSP Architecture Engineering ConstructionUnion Bank & TrustDr. Milton and Kathy Zadina

$500-$999

ADMKent AhlstromBaird Holm Law FirmBehlen Manufacturing Co.Bierman ContractingBryan LGH Medical CenterCambridge AdvisorsCardiac Center of CUMCJean ChestnutColumbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, P.C.Columbus Otolaryngology ClinicColumbus Sertoma ClubColumbus Surgery Center, LLCColumbus TelegramCornerstone BankCreighton University Department of MedicineDon and Kathy DreesenFidelity InvestmentsGene Steffy Ford, LLCGilmore & AssociatesMichael HansenHDR Architecture, Inc.Heartland Builders CompanyHematology & Oncology Consultants, P.C.Jerry and Theresa HiltonHinze Chiropractic AcupunctureHOME Real EstateHusker SteelImmanuel Lutheran SchoolDavid and Jaclyn JandricLon and Sandra JochensKatana Summit, LLCCarol KellerKPMG, LLPLandmark Title & Escrow, Inc.Lebanon Lodge #323 A.F. & A.M.Mick and Sheila LewisMaureen MausbachMcKesson Information ServicesCheren MeadeMidwest Biomet, Inc.

D O N O R R E C O G N I T I O N

The following list details the many generous contributions received this past fiscal year, May 20�0 - April 20��. Gifts are received through a variety of programs including Foundation Membership, the Annual Golf Tournament, memorial giving, and major gifts. Many individuals, businesses and foundations contributed to the CCH Foundation this year. We sincerely appreciate the support received at all levels.

“I have been a practicing physician at Columbus Community Hospital since finishing my residency in Otolaryngol-ogy at the Mayo Clinic 24 years ago. I have found our community and our hospital to be a wonderful place to live and work.

The hospital has been helpful in providing the staff and equipment necessary to provide excellent care for my patients. They have been supportive of the necessary changes that have been made in health care over the years. It has allowed me to practice high qual-ity medicine in rural Nebraska. There are always updates and advances in my specialty and Columbus Hospi-tal, working with the Foundation has kept up with these advances with new equipment, tests and procedures. It has been rewarding to be affiliated with the Columbus Community Hospital.

”Columbus, NE


Susan MarkMcDonald’s RestaurantJessica McGannonMcKown Funeral HomeDan McNairWilliam and Bonnie McPhillipsMeridian Gardens Assisted Living, LLCCharles and Myrna MeyerLori MicekDr. Robert MillerDebra MooreMutual of Omaha Insurance CompanyCarroll and Jane NovickiRoy and Louise NyffelerParks of Nebraska, LLCRon and Janice ParolekJohn and Mary PeckRandall and Pam PeraultLarry and Patricia PeregrinePlumbing Services, Inc.Dean and Joan PlummerR.J. Hajek & AssociatesShannon and Angela RamaekersBeverly RoseEileen RosekransRichard and Hazel SaalfeldRandy and Lela SchaecherTodd and Jessica SebadeSequoia Wealth Partners, Inc.Service Master by ShevlinMary SharpeCheryl ShemekMark and Linda SippleSleep Inn & SuitesLarry and Sheryl SmithErnest and Reye SnitilySnitily CarrDr. Louis SojkaHenry and Joan SokolMaureen SpeltsDr. Mike and Jennifer StadlerBob and Laurie SwansonDean and Alice TeplyTime-Warner CableTooley Drug & Home CareJames and Brenda TubbsChris and Julie VanceVishay Dale ElectronicsDr. Donald and Margaret VrbkaDiane WardRobert and Lee WhiteMarlene WilkeShirley WinkleTerry and Margaret Wojcik

Under $100

Steven AndersonMichael and Patricia ApplegateBarbara ArmstrongRonald and Ruth AscheLyle and Susan BabelJames and Gloria BallFred and Renee BellumDouglas and Marianne BenderBernetta BerlinThomas and Lois BertschLarry and Kathleen BestTheresa Biggs

Mike’s Auto Sales and ServiceJune OlcottOrthoWest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine SpecialistsPlatte Valley Precast Inc.Philip and Mary PowersPremier-Midwest BeverageDr. Daniel and Janice RosenquistSeim Johnson Sestak & Quist, LLPShred MonsterStinson Morrison Hecker, LLPStrehle Building Solutions, Inc.The Urology Center, PCDenise TomekUnion Pacific FoundationChad and Lori Van CleaveVictorian InnDrs. David and Linda WallineWal-Mart #774West Point Implement of ColumbusWoods & Aitken, LLP

$250-$499

Mike and Roberta AdamyColin and Elizabeth AlexanderAmeritas Investment Corp.Dean and Carolyn AtheyTodd and Lisa BackmanBankFirstBrian and Penny BarelsRoger and Marilyn BettenhausenNicholas and Nicole BlaserRichard BreuerBuland GroupJohn and Marlene CimplCommonwealth ElectricCornhusker Power Goodwill FundBill and Suszanne DeykeEakes Office PlusDr. Ron and Ann ErnstDr. Ed and Kathleen FehringerJames FrauendorferFrontier CommunicationsNathan FuerhoffLarry and Bernice HergottWilliam and Sara HoughDouglas and Sandra JohnsonJohnette KarmannDr. Alex KazosLife Net Air Medical ServiceShirley LippoldHarley and Janet LosekeGary and Colette LosekeJames and Dianna McElfreshDr. Clyde and Jaqueline MedlarScott and Michelle MessersmithTim and Michelle MeyerMyron and Laura MorseNebraska Irrigation, Inc.Neurological & Spinal Surgery, LLCParaclipse, Inc.Dr. Jim and Suzanne PillenJim and Judith PuetzRE/MAX Total Realty, Inc.Michael and Jan SackettLisa SalmonSteve and Denise SchniedersJean SobotaJohn and Peg Tanner

Thomas and Cheryl TiraLisa Weber-KohlerReverend Timothy and Cynthia WhiteChris and Darcy WisehartThomas and Karen Zimmerman

$100-$249

A & M Business PrintingAbel, Inc.Alegent Health Memorial HospitalLarry AllenAmerican Heartland Ins. AgencyRich and Robin AndersonJean AndreasenBart and Cecilia BartholomewLee and Julie BaumgartSteve and Karen BlaserLawrence BlaserBob’s U-Save PharmacyDr. Rick and Patty BoseMargaret BrandenburghMichael and Cathy BrenkAmy BrownJames and Karen BulkleyMike and Mary Jo BurkhardtJanice CarskadonCarl ChelohaEmanuel and Mildred CimplColumbus United Federal Credit UnionCredit ManagementDebra DavisMike DeFreeceWillis and Edithlyn DeichmannKarl and Kelli DiermanDon and Judy DworakRob and Kathy EngelJef and Carol EvansEvans ElectricJoe and Bobbi FehringerFerguson PropertiesBud and Rita FleischerShane and Brandi FlemingFLEXcon Company, Inc.Russell and Shari FreemanJan FremarekRobert and Marilyn GangelGass Haney Funeral HomeJoseph and Marie GrayGreat Western BankCarl and Tanya GrubeHarold Stevens, P.C.Jesse HinrichsMelvin and Leona HoudekHubbard Feeds, Inc.Roger and Dorothy HurtSteven and Joan JahnJustin and Jill JakubDoug and Janelle JanssenKyle JensenSterling and Kathryn JohnsonKathryn JonesGalen and Pam KluckJeanne KohtzPaul and Kathleen KruseMark KummLois KutaDr. Harold and Marianne LangeMisty LissLoup Power District


J. R. BlaserMerle and Jeanette BlaserGordon and Carole BlaserGary and Chris BockTravis BockJoseph and Shelley BogusPhyllis BondeAndy and Annette BorerKevin and Janet BoucRachel BraithwaitMarilyn BregaBob and Ruth BrichacekThomas and Sue BurtonGeorge BusteedSteven and Casey BusteedCapstone Realty, LLCJanine CarlowLloyd and Kay CastnerLois CattauDennis and Judy CetakJames and Mary ChollarShirley ChristiansenGreg and Renee ChristoDr. Rick CimplColumbus Community Hospital Rehab DepartmentColumbus Custom EmbroideryColumbus Discoverers Sports Booster ClubColumbus Foot ClinicBob and Janice Cothern, IIIGreg and Shelly CoulterDebra CrumleyJan CurryRobyn DaltonMelvin and Lauretta DehningCraig DivisVelma Dreifurst-ShupeDavid and Norma DurenEdwin and Christine ElmBill and Heather EltonJerry and Glenna EngdahlGilbert and Susanne FalletDick and Deb FischerCraig and Michelle ForemanMyrna FriedrichsenTerry and Peg GaverJanice GoneD’Ete HaldimanDennis and Cheryl HallMark and Lori HanelJulie HaszDaniel and Barbara HegartyDr. E.N. HeiserNora HellbuschRonnie and Irene HenryDonald and Gayleen HingstAmanda HinkleChad and Marci HinzePhil and Vee HockenbergerEric and Jeannette HollatzDale and Betty HolleyDick and Nancy HothLee and Shirley HrozaSharon Hull CaleyRick and Kathleen HurnerClarence and Geraldine InselmanJason and Lacy JacobiTom and Joanna JareckeJerry Nauenbrug ConstructionJerry and Imogene JilekJeff and Kathy JohnsonJohnson Floor CoveringWayne and Nadine Jungemann

Jeffrey and Chris KammRichard and Jeanette KammZachary and Chana KavanKB PhotographyMargery KeefoverGreg and Amanda KeithKit Held TruckingErma KoesterTerry and Lisa KorthArlene KoziolJames and Deborrah KringsJohn and Sheryl KringsJanice KroenkeWilliam and Pam KuesterTed KulaMary KutaDwaine and Michele LadwigKirstyn LovellMike and Mary MaguireKay McWilliamsSidney and Louise MeridithMidlands AdvertisingJeri MierauKeith and Vicki MihulkaDolores MontagHarvey and Erna MuellerLarry and Marcia MuellerMike and Patricia MullinsStan and Dianne MusilJerry and Sharon NauenburgHarvey and Alta NauenburgDaniel and Martha NealonDick and Marie NelsonChris NelsonBill and Linda NickesonJolaine NielsenMary NortonAxel and Lesly Oliva-CobosJerome and Kari OnkenOptometric Center of Columbus, P.C.Jan OstenErvin and Karen Paben, Jr.Eleanor PelanPerformance Printing, Inc.Lola PetersonCharlene PineClaire PlaczekMonte and Zena RaittJames and Holly RecekEric and Jaime ReichmuthDonna RitterJudy RobertsonTyler and Kendall RoewertJackie RotherhamDaniel RoushLeon and Barbara SandersJerry and LaVonne SchultzMike and Kathryn SeniorMaurice and Margie SergentRobert and Cecelia ServedioThomas and Kimberly SmithDonald and Barbara SnyderRobert and Jane StachuraAlice Staroscik-ChlebounRaymond and Jane StierBradley and Michelle StirekSuper SaverT.J.’s of Columbus, Inc.The Wow Wow’sMike and Nancy ThiemElaine TonnigesFred and Connie Trawny

Luke Lemke, M.D. CCHF Board of Directors

“ I have had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors for CCHF for the past 6 years. It has been an honor to see the hard work and dedication that goes into a successful health care organization. I have been around this hospital all of my life, since I was a young boy who would go on “rounds “with my father, and now as a practicing physician for the last 22 years. I feel humbled to be a part of such a dedi-cated group, that recognizes the vital role a hospital fills in a strong community.

The medical staff is very thankful that there is a group of dedicated individuals whose sole purpose is to insure the community of Columbus has the highest quality healthcare for the years to come. We as a med staff recognize that we are in good hands with the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation on the job!

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Dr. Jay and Jeanine TrofholzLeroy TrofholzAhren and Jennifer UhligRichard and Cindy VandenbergDr. Amy E. and J.L. VertinKevin WagnerRobert and Shirley WalgrenGrant WearneVicki WentWize Buys Abbey Carpet & FloorRoger and Pamela Yates, Jr.Marcina ZimmermanValerian Zulkoski

Columbus, NE


Director of Radiology Department

Columbus Community HospitalDenise Tomek

E M P L O Y E E G I V I N G

We wish to thank the following employees of the Columbus Community Hospital for their dedication and loy-alty to the Hospital and for their generosity to the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation.

Michael AdamyKent AhlstromElizabeth AlexanderLarry AllenRich AndersonDean AtheyPatricia ApplegateSusan BabelLisa BackmanJ. Joseph BarbagliaPenelope BarelsJulie BaumgartTheresa BiggsAmy BlaserKaren BlaserNicole BlaserAnnette BorerJanet BoucAmy BrownMary Jo BurkhardtRenee ChristoRobyn DaltonDebra DavisSuszanne DeykeCraig DivisChristine ElmHeather EltonKathleen EngelCarol EvansDeborah FischerShane FlemingMichelle ForemanJames FrauendorferNathanial FuerhoffJanice GoneJames GouletTanya GrubeMichael HansenBernice HergottTheresa HiltonAmanda HinkleMarci HinzeJeannette HollatzSara HoughDr. Mark HowerterDorothy HurtJoan JahnJill JakubDouglas JanssenJanelle JanssenJoanna JareckeKyle JensenSandra JochensSandra JohnsonKathryn Jones

Johnette KarmannJane KasikZachary KavanCarol KellerJeanne KohtzDeborrah KringsSheryl KringsKathleen KruseLois KutaSarah LanganSheila LewisShirley LippoldMisty LissColette LosekeJanet LosekeKirstyn LovellSusan MarkDianna McElfreshJessica McGannonScott MessersmithMichelle MeyerVikki MihulkaDebra MooreJanice ParolekRandall PeraultPam PeraultJoan PlummerPhilip PowersJudith Puetz

Zena RaittAngela RamaekersJaime ReichmuthTyler RoewertDaniel RoushHazel SaalfeldLela Schaecher Denise SchniedersCheryl ShemekLinda SippleReye SnitilyJean SobotaMaureen SpeltsDr. Mike StadlerJennifer StadlerLaurie SwansonCheryl TiraDenise TomekBrenda TubbsJennifer UhligChad Van CleaveJulie VanceDr. Linda WallineDiane WardLisa Weber-KohlerVicki WentMargaret Wojcik

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I choose to support the CCH Foundation because I have seen the great things that are funded by my donation. As an employee of CCH, it’s important to me that I can see where my hard earned dollars are going and the good that they do. This foundation has been very generous and has allowed many projects to be completed that might not have gotten done otherwise. These improvements help make CCH the great, state-of-the-art facility that it is. Carol and Denise do a great job. I trust them to do what’s right with my contributions.

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Columbus, NE

Dr. Jay and Jeanine TrofholzLeroy TrofholzAhren and Jennifer UhligRichard and Cindy VandenbergDr. Amy E. and J.L. VertinKevin WagnerRobert and Shirley WalgrenGrant WearneVicki WentWize Buys Abbey Carpet & FloorRoger and Pamela Yates, Jr.Marcina ZimmermanValerian Zulkoski


V O L U N T E E R G I V I N G

Bernetta Berlin

Dennis Cetak

Jean Chestnut

Janice Cothern

Melvin Dehning

Velma Dreifurst-Shupe

Bobbi Fehringer

Myrna Friedrichsen

Vee Hockenberger

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My husband, Francis A. Murray, now deceased, and I were patients at Columbus Community Hospital several times in 2009 and 2010. The quality of care we received was always excellent. Our doctors were skilled and professional. The nursing staff was very efficient, cheerful and considerate of our needs.

On several occasions, my husband had to be transported by ambulance to the emergency ward and there again, the medical emergency staff was quick to assess the problem and begin treatment. All in all, I think Columbus Community Hospital is a wonderful facility with state of the art equipment and fine personnel. I consider it a privilege to be a contributor to the hospital foundation.

We wish to thank the following volunteers of the Columbus Community Hospital for their sincere commitment to the Hospital and for their generosity to the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation.

Shirley Hroza

Jaqueline Medlar

Myrna Meyer

Marie Nelson

Jolaine Nielsen

Louise Nyffeler

Karen Paben

Donna Ritter

Judy Robertson

Marilyn Murray Foundation Donor

Eileen Rosekrans

Denise Schnieders

LaVonne Schultz

Margie Sergent

Jean Sobota

Alice Staroscik-Chleboun

Marlene Wilke

Shirley Winkle

Columbus, NE

C o l u m b u s C o m m u n i t y H o s p i t a l F o u n d a t i o n M a y 2 0 1 0 - A p r i l 2 0 1 1 A n n u a l R e p o r t ��

In Memory of Rich Anderson Joe and Diana Barbaglia Chris and Amy Blaser Columbus Community Hospital Columbus Community Hospital Rehab Department Janet Curry Michael Hansen Doug and Janelle Janssen Richard and Hazel Saalfeld Steve and Denise Schnieders

In Memory of Larry A. Berg Bill and Sara Hough

In Memory of Bette Braithwait June Olcott

In Memory of Gary Busteed Rich and Robin Anderson Steven Anderson James and Gloria Ball Joe and Diana Barbaglia Bart and Cecilia Bartholomew Chris and Amy Blaser Merle and Jeanette Blaser Gary and Chris Bock Marilyn Brega Bernice Busteed George Busteed Steven and Casey Busteed Columbus Community Hospital Columbus United Federal Credit Union Willis and Edithlyn Deichmann Terry Gaver Jim and Barb Goulet Mark and Lori Hanel William and Sara Hough Jerome and Imogene Jilek Lon and Sandy Jochens William and Pam Kuester Mary Kuta Dianna McElfresh Ervin and Karen Paben Dr. Daniel and Janice Rosenquist Thomas and Kimberly Smith Donald and Barbara Snyder Drs. David and Linda Walline

In Memory of Clay Carskadon, Jr. Janice Carskadon

In Memory of Martin Cattau Marlene Wilke

In Memory of Julia Cheloha Carl L. Cheloha

In Memory of Anita “Peggy” Corder Stan and Dianne Musil

In Memory of Lori Diersen Barbara Armstrong Dennis and Judy Cetak Therese McAndrews

In Memory of Fred H. Douglas Tom and Lois Bertsch Gary and Chris Bock Travis Bock Manny and Millie Cimpl John and Marlene Cimpl Dr. Rick Cimpl Dennis and Cheryl Hall Mike and Mary Maguire Dr. Jay and Jeanine Trofholz Leroy Trofholz

In Memory of Miles Dunn Nicholas and Nicole Blaser Bill and Sara Hough

In Memory of Steven C. Fremarek Jan Fremarek

In Memory of Dr. Ray Gaines Columbus Community Hospital

In Memory of Elsie Grubaugh Columbus Community Hospital

In Memory of Elizabeth “Betty” Holley Dennis and Judy Cetak Debra Crumley

In Memory of Judy Jakub Thomas and Sue Burton Jerome Jakub Harvey and Alta Nauenburg Eleanor Pelan

In Memory of Alice Kallesen Melvin and Lauretta Dehning

In Memory of Adella Korte Marlene Wilke

In Memory of Harold “Dutch” Luchtel Robert and Chris Markham

In Memory of Gayle Lusche Marlene Wilke

M E M O R I A L S

Memorial gifts are a thoughtful way to support the charitable mission of the Hospital, while also paying tribute to a family member or friend that is missed. Each year, the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation receives contributions made in memory of loved ones. Memorial gifts may be made directly to the Foundation, via our website (www.columbushosp.org), or our link on local funeral home websites.

Fortunately, our family has been blessed with good health. However, last year we lost our father/grandfather to cancer. From the news of his initial diagnosis, through the last days of his life, Columbus Community Hospital provided care and support to both him and to our entire family unit. The team of healthcare professionals were exceptional; especially the nurses and the physicians working with the Hospice program.

Our family has supported the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation since 2005. The Hospital cares for our family, friends and neighbors, providing skilled and passionate care. The employees and medical staff provide our local community with access to the highest quality of care through their ongoing commit-ment to safety and consistency. Our family’s support of the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation helps achieve the hospital’s vision for all that is best for our community.

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Liam, Chris, Amy & Elizabeth Blaser Amy Blaser - VP Physician Relations & Business Development - Columbus Community Hospital

Duncan, NE


Leon and Barbara Sanders Mike and Nancy Thiem Dr. Jay and Jeanine Trofholz LeRoy and Cyd Trofholz Roger and Pamela Yates, Jr.

In Memory of Marvin Rickert Marlene Wilke

In Memory of Robert W. Ritter Donna Ritter

In Memory of Norman Rose Terry and Lisa Korth Beverly Rose Grant Wearne

In Memory of Thomas Seidel Myrna Friedrichsen Thomas and Karen Zimmerman

In Memory of Leonard Slovinski Robert and Cecelia Servedio

In Memory of Frances Sohl Roy and Louise Nyffeler Jim and Lisa Salmon Velma Dreifurst-Shupe

In Memory of Gary W. Tessendorf Robert J. and Chris Markham

In Memory of Donald Wolter Larry and Kathleen Best Richard and Jeanette Kamm Margery Keefover Larry and Patricia Peregrine Fred and Connie Trawny

In Memory of Vernon Zimmerman Ron and Ruth Asche Joseph and Shelley Bogus Gilbert and Susanne Fallet Daniel and Barbara Hegarty Nora Hellbusch Dick and Nancy Hoth Kay McWilliams Sidney and Louise Meridith Larry and Marcia Mueller Chris Nelson Raymond and Jane Stier Brad and Michelle Stirek Marcina Zimmerman Vernon Zimmerman Family

In Memory of Leonard Malena Melvin and Lauretta Dehning Wayne and Nadine Jungemann

In Memory of Robert E. Markham Robert and Marilyn Gangel Jeff and Kathy Johnson Robert J. and Chris Markham

In Memory of Stella Martin Robert and Janice Cothern, III Grandchildren of Stella Martin Roy and Louise Nyffeler Marlene Wilke

In Memory of Dave Mausbach Maureen Mausbach

In Memory of Evelyn “Bess” Mimick Rachel Braithwait Kathleen Hurner James and Holly Recek

In Memory of Nicholas Mrzlak Cheren Meade

In Memory of Francis “Bud” Murray Marilyn Murray

In Memory of Carroll Olcott Rachel Braithwait Shirley (Duff ) Christiansen Family of Carroll Olcott Richard and Cindy Vandenberg

In Memory of Carole Olson Larry and Jean Andreasen

In Memory of James Oppliger Chris and Amy Blaser and family

In Memory of Jared “Joe” Pleis Douglas and Marianne Bender

In Memory of Robert Rhoads Chris and Amy Blaser

In Memory of Gloria Rich Bart and Cecilia Bartholomew Bernetta Berlin Tom and Lois Bertsch Gordon and Carole Blaser J.R. Blaser Larry Blaser Phyllis Bonde Michael and Cathy Brenk Manny and Millie Cimpl Robert and Janice Cothern, III Janet Curry David and Norma Duren Jerry and Glenna Engdahl Gilbert and Susanne Fallet Robert and Marilyn Gangel D’ete Haldiman Julie Hasz Dolores Montag Mike and Patricia Mullins Daniel and Martha Nealon Jolaine Nielsen Jerome and Kari Onken Charlene Pine Claire Placzek Jan Sackett and Family

Lee Rupp Foundation Donor/Board Member

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It often occurs to me that folks driving by our hospital have different thoughts, depending on timing, and the fact we all see things through different eyes.

As a (retired) volunteer fireman of 30-some years, the last few as an EMT, I’m glad to see the expan-sion underway on the west side will have enclosed bays for ambulances to unload their patients. I have often speculated that corner is the windiest place in Platte County!

More recently, I look up and think about our new-est grandchild, Caitlyn Elizabeth, drawing her first breath in the maternity ward last summer.

Finally, as one who had the privilege to represent Dist. 22 in the Nebraska Legislature during the last recession, in the 1980’s, I am gratified to see all the activity. Disturbed soil, concrete trucks and hard hats are temporary nuisances I actually appreciate. They translate both immediately and eventually into the magic four-letter word, “jobs”.It is an obvious fact that the whole hospital area has become a magnet for economic development, and the discussion of an entire “wellness campus” to the east is especially exciting. We are fortunate indeed to have such a fine facility, staffed by such competent and caring people.

Monroe, NE

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H O L I N G O U T F O R E H E A L T HThe 8th Annual “Holing out Fore Health” golf tournament was held on Friday, July 9, 20�0 at the Elks Country Club in Columbus. �44 players enjoyed �8 holes of golf, on-course grilled hamburgers, beverages and great prizes! The CCH Foundation would like to extend a special thank you to Shane Fleming, chairman of the event, which raised over $76,000, the highest amount ever in the tournament’s history!

Event Sponsors:

(L-R): Dr. Alex Kazos of Sioux City, Iowa - CCH Emergency Department Physician and Shane Fleming of Columbus were the winners of the 2010 tournament.

Dinner Sponsors

First Nebraska Bank Shelby Lumber Company, Inc. TSP Inc. Union Bank & Trust Co. Loan

Hole Sponsors: ADMDr. Jack and Pat AndersonARAMARKARL Credit Services, Inc.BankFirstBD Construction, Inc.Dr. John and Kathe BeauvaisBehlen Mfg. Co.BlueCross BlueShield of NebraskaBryan LGH Medical CenterCasslingCCH Emergency Department Physicians

Columbus Bank & TrustColumbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, P.C.Cornerstone BankCreighton Internal Medicine Gregory Schafer, MD & Tamra Boettcher, A.P.R.N.Creighton University Dept. of MedicineEakes Office PlusErnst Auto Center/Ernst ToyotaDr. Ron and Ann Ernst

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Hole Sponsors (cont.):FDC Publishing of the Midwest, Inc.Heartland Builders CompanyHematology & Oncology Consultants, P.C.Hi-Lo EquipmentHinze Chiropractic AcupunctureKatana Summit, LLCKPMGLandmark Title & Escrow Inc. Loup Public Power, Employees ofMcKesson Information SolutionsMidwest Biomet, Inc.Midwest Neurosurgery, P.C.Mike’s Auto SalesDr. Myron and Laura MorseMMIC Group Inc.NPPD, Employees ofNeurological and Spinal Surgery LLCParks of Nebraska, LLCPathology Medical Services, P.C.Premier Midwest Beverage CompanySchieffer Signs Inc.Seim, Johnson, Sestak & Quist, LLPShared Service SystemsShred Monster, Inc.Stinson Morrison Hecker LLPStrehle Building Solutions Inc.The Creighton Cardiac CenterThe Nebraska Medical CenterThe Olson GroupThe Urology Center, PCTyson Fresh MeatsVisions in Architecture, LLCWal-Mart SupercenterWoods & Aitken, LLP

Prize Sponsors:Ameritas Investment Corp.Baird Holm Law FirmBierman Contracting, Inc.Bob’s U-Save PharmacyCambridge Advisors Inc.Columbus Otolaryngology ClinicEye Physicians, P.C.Fidelity InvestmentsGene Steffy FordGilmore & Associates Inc.Home Real EstateLife Net Air Medical ServiceLinweld Inc.Lincoln Surgical Group, P.C.Paraclipse, Inc.RVW Inc.The Harry A. Koch Co.

Flag & Door Prize Contributors: Ace Hardware & Garden CenterBank of the WestBarbara Jean’s FashionC.S. Nelson Co.Carol KellerColumbus Community HospitalCountry Shadows Golf CourseDuo-Lift Manufacturing Co.DustersEakes Office PlusEl Matador Mexican RestaurantElks Pro ShopFidelity InvestmentsHair AnoyaHoliday Inn ExpressHusker Steak HouseHy-Vee Food StoreJames Arthur VineyardsPenny’s FloralReg’s 7 Mile SteakhouseSkeeter BarnesSleep Inn & Suite HotelStinson Morrison Hecker LLPSuper SaverDon and Susie NelsonThe Wow WowsTooley Drug and Home Care University of Nebraska Foundation

Donations: Columbus Custom EmbroideryCredit Management ServicesFerguson Properties Johnson Floor Covering d/b/a/ Wize Buys Abbey CarpetRegional Care, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Lee RuppVishay Intertechnology Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert WhiteMr. and Mrs. William McPhillips

In Kind:Cargill Meat SolutionsElks Country ClubErnst Auto Center/Ernst ToyotaPremier-Midwest Beverage CompanySchieffer SignsSears Hometown StoreSuper Saver

Advertising Support: Three Eagles Communications

Raffle Prize: The Olson Group

“ As a physician practicing in Columbus for over thirty years, I am very aware of the importance of the Columbus Community Hospital as the corner-stone of health care delivery in our area. Patients and physicians alike rely on the hospital to have at hand the highest quality equipment and best trained staff in order to insure that the finest quality of care is delivered to our community. I have always been very happy with the care provided by the hospital to my patients and and my family through the years. The efforts of the foundation help to insure that our local hospital will always have the means available for meeting the ongoing demands of providing equipment and the staff education necessary for maintaining the very best quality of care. I believe that supporting the foundation is an important way of contributing to the continuation of our local tradition of health care excellence.”

Milton Zadina, M.D. Foundation Donor

Columbus, NE

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V O L U N T E E R S & A U X I L I A RY

In Fiscal Year 20�0-20��, and indeed

every year, the Columbus Community

Hospital is extremely grateful for the

efforts of our many volunteers. We sin-

cerely appreciate their unfailing service

and commitment to the patients and staff

of our hospital.

This team of volunteers, currently 3�2

individuals strong, is focused on both

service and fundraising efforts. We are

proud to be the recipient of the time and

talent of each volunteer, with total service

exceeding 25,000 hours and financial

contributions of more than $77,000.

Ongoing fund raising projects of the

Auxiliary include operating and staff-

ing the Unique Discoveries Gift Shop

in the Hospital, where the baby and

kitchen items, handmade by our sewing

volunteers are especially popular. The

Auxiliary also manages the Hospital snack

and soda vending machines. These earn-

ings were supplemented with proceeds

from the 26th Annual Extravaganza, two

bake sales, two book fairs, two jewelry

shows, a holiday raffle, the Holiday Gift

Open House, and earnings from sev-

eral endowment funds established on the

Auxiliary’s behalf.

Also in 20�0, the VolunTEEN program

was developed and implemented. The

VolunTEEN program, which is spe-

cifically designed for high school students

between the ages of �4-�8, provides a way

for youth to gain hands-on exposure to

careers in healthcare, while serving along

side of the nurses and nurse assistants

in the Acute Care Unit. VolunTEENs

perform a variety of tasks including

delivering patient meal trays, stocking

linen cabinets, and visiting or playing

games with patients.

The reasons for volunteering are as

varied as each individual. For whatever

reason each has chosen to volunteer, we

are thankful. We are thankful for the

commitment, dedication, time, and

selfless response to help wherever and

whenever needed. To us, our volunteers

are “Our Priceless Treasures.”

To learn more about the volunteer

program at Columbus Community

Hospi ta l , p lease contact Angie

Ramaekers at (402) 562-3365 or

[email protected].

LEFT: Michael Hansen, CCH President/CEO receives a dona-tion from Auxiliary President, Marilynn Kappenman at the April 3, 2011 Extravaganza.

RIGHT: Kylie Pohl, VolunTEEN and Angie Ramaekers, Volunteer Services Coordinator.

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Errors & Omissions: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report, and to include each donor who supported Columbus Community Hospital in 20�0-20��. If your name is misspelled, omitted, or incorrectly listed, we sincerely apologize, and hope you will let us know so that corrections can be made in future publications and in our records. You may contact us at (402) 562-3377 or by email at [email protected].

T H A N K Y O UThe Columbus Community Hospital Foundation would like to sincerely thank everyone who lent us their time and expertise in 20�0-20��, especially our dedicated Hospital and Foundation Boards of Directors. We also thank the many fine physicians, estate attorneys and financial planners who work with us in our efforts to increase the reach of the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. If you would like to learn more about the many ways to strengthen your Columbus Community Hospital or if we can answer your questions, please contact the Foundation office.

Columbus Community Hospital FoundationP.O. Box �8004600 38th StreetColumbus, NE 68602-�800(402) [email protected]

402.562.3375 [email protected]

Carol M. Keller Executive Director


Denise Schnieders Development Assistant

March 2008 - May 20��

Colette Loseke Gift Shop/Auxiliary Coordinator


Angie Ramaekers Volunteer Services Coordinator

M E E T F O U N D A T I O N T E A M

Patients come to us in need. They honor us with their trust.

They place their health, andoften even their lives in our hands.

520 Babies born 2,191 Surgeries performed 10,689 Emergency visits 2,927 Admissions 46,353 Outpatient procedures

~ Fiscal Year 2010-2011 ~

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