Annual Donor Dinner
Rice Health Foundation held an annual donor dinner, Tuesday, May 14th at Rice Hospital, to thank donors for their support.
The Tradition of Caring Award was presented to Roger and Ruth Gauquie. Roger and Ruth grew up in southwestern Minnesota, and have made Willmar their home for over forty years. They married in 1980 and have two married children and two grandchildren. Roger retired from Northern Factory Sales in 2018. Roger served on the Rice Health Foundation Board of Trustees for nine years, ending in 2018. During that time, Ruth also volunteered, serving on the Silent Auction Committee for the Foundation’s Annual Gala. Through their service, they learned of the many needs of Willmar and the surrounding communities. Roger and Ruth have helped support many projects, including Rice Care Center and Rice Rehabilitation Center. Accepting the award, Roger said, “We are proud to have been a part of an organization that has had a positive impact on the communities and lives of so many people. The Hospital and the entire medical community are wonderful, and that makes it easy to give to organizations that do good.”
Also recognized that evening were Dr. Amy Ellingson and Jonathan Kreps, for completing their nine years of service on the Rice Health Foundation Board of Trustees.
Rice Health Foundation names new board trustees
WILLMAR, Minn. (September 20, 2018) – Rice Health Foundation has named Tina Erpenbach and Kelly O’Farrell to the Board of Trustees.
Tina is the President of Northern State Supply in Willmar. She lives in Spicer with her husband David. She has served the community as a past board member of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Grow MN Committee, Relay for Life volunteer, and is a KCEO mentor. Tina said this about her upcoming board service, “I look forward to serving on the board as the Foundation continues its important work of supporting and improving healthcare in our community”.
Kelly lives in Spicer with husband and two sons. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Valuation Analyst with Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing. Kelly said this about her upcoming board service, “I am looking forward to being a part of and continuing the tradition of providing excellent health care to the community”. Her service to the community includes serving on the Steering Committee of Empower: Women United of the United Way of West Central Minnesota and Winged Foot Running Club Treasurer. Kelly was the Chair of the Education Matters Committee for the May 2015 referendum vote and was a previous Board member of The United Way of West Central Minnesota and Junior Achievement.
ABOUT RICE HEALTH FOUNDATION
Through philanthropy, Rice Health Foundation supports the vitality and quality of care of Rice Memorial Hospital. In 2017, Rice Health Foundation provided $1,200,554 to Rice Memorial Hospital to support a variety of programs and services, as well as technology and equipment. A 12-member volunteer Foundation Board works with the staff to increase awareness of the Foundation, raise funds, and support quality local healthcare services.
The Rice Health Foundation 2017 Annual Report is now available online
2018 Grants Awarded
This spring, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved 16 grants totaling $263,156. Awards to Rice Memorial Hospital will fund programs and services, continuing education, new technology and equipment. This support is possible because of your donations to Rice Health Foundation designated funds and endowments. Your gifts make a difference in patients’ lives. Thank you. We are Caring for the Community Together!
- Transport Ventilator for Ambulance Services
- Disinfection Equipment for Ultrasound Probes
- Omnicell Controlled Substance Management System
- Nurse Mentor Program
- Diabetes Prevention Community Education Program
- Infection Control National Convention
- Lactation Program Resources
- Lymphedema Therapy Program
- Training to provide new treatment modalities: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Serial Casting PT Treatment for Pediatric Patients
- Advanced Training in Pulmonary Rehab, Pediatric Physical Therapy & Perioperative Services
2018 Employee Campaign
The 2018 Employee Campaign kicked off on March 1st! We are asking employees to support the “Be a SUPERHERO” campaign for the Emergency Services Capital Improvement project. Gifts will help strengthen services provided in the Hospital Emergency Room. The planned renovations will reduce the safety risk to patients, visitors and staff who care for them; allowing Rice to remain proactive in preventing violence in the ER and throughout the Hospital. Learn more about the ER renovations here.
Annual Gala raises $277,150 for Emergency Services at Rice
The Board of Directors of Rice Memorial Hospital and Trustees of Rice Health Foundation extend a heartfelt THANKS to all who supported the 2017 Gala Dinner and Auctions. Preliminary gross proceeds now total $277,150, which will benefit Emergency Services at Rice. Your support will help Rice ensure the safety of patients and the staff who care for them.
We are grateful for the continuing support from area businesses, donors, sponsors, partners, physicians, contributors, guests, volunteers and staff. A special note of gratitude to all emergency services professionals.
Why We’re Here
Rice Memorial Hospital — the heart of the Willmar community — could not exist without the generous philanthropic support of our area residents. Each year, 100% of the proceeds from the Gala are reinvested back into the community to support Rice Hospital initiatives.
2017 Beneficiary – Emergency Services at Rice
Our Emergency Room served 13,351 patients of all ages from Kandiyohi and surrounding counties in 2016. Many patients seen in our ER have emergencies involving mental illness or substance abuse, posing a threat to themselves and others. Emergency Departments across the country have transitioned to secured, monitored environments requiring on-site security officers to safely manage these types of patients. It is now time for Rice to make similar changes to enable our ER staff safely care for the myriad of emergencies they respond to daily.
The funds raised will help strengthen emergency services provided in the Rice Hospital Emergency Room, and ensure the safety of patients and the staff who care for them.
Solution
Your support will mitigate the safety risk to patients, visitors and staff; allowing Rice to remain proactive in preventing violence in the ER and throughout our Hospital by:
- Increasing staff ability to more clearly observe patients and visitors in the waiting area
- Improving patient flow by minimizing contact between discharged patients and patients seeking care
- Relocating security staff to the ER
Learn more about the campaign for Emergency Services
Sponsors provide the funding that make it all possible!
Thank you to our many sponsors! Take a look at the sponsor list here.
Annual Gala raises $217,275 for Rice Regional Dental Clinic
The Board of Directors of Rice Memorial Hospital and Trustees of Rice Health Foundation extend a heartfelt THANKS to all who supported the 2016 Holiday Festival events – Friday night’s Casino Royale dinner and auctions, as well as Saturday’s 25th and final Table Setting Review. Preliminary net proceeds now total $217,275, which will help provide services to patients of Rice Regional Dental Clinic who have little or no access to dental care.
We are grateful for the continuing support from area businesses, donors, sponsors, partners, physicians, contributors, guests, volunteers and staff. A special note of gratitude to all practicing and retired dentists and dental professionals, for collaborating with us to ensure the work of Rice Regional Dental Clinic continues now and in the future.
View photos from the 2016 Gala & Auction…
View photos from the 2016 Brunch & Table Setting Review…
The Employee Campaign for Pediatric Rehabilitation has hit a homerun
Rice Employees have rallied together and hit their $100,000 goal out of the park, raising to date:
$112,390!
Thank you to all employees, community members, and business owners who have already made gifts.
If you have yet to make a gift, JOIN the TEAM – the GAME is not over. Your gift will help reach the Rice Rehab Campaign goal of $1.5 million. We are currently at $1,352,568 – with less than $150,000 needed to WIN the GAME!
Thank you!
Proceeds from the 2013 Holiday Festival exceeded our goal of $140,000.00 and will be used to purchase new technology for improved breast diagnostic services at Rice Memorial Hospital. Your generous financial support, and deep commitment of time and talent, will make a tremendous difference for every single patient who will undergo a breast cancer diagnostic process.
Special thanks to the Pierce Family Foundation for their gift to underwrite this year’s Holiday Festival.
VIEW THE PHOTOS!
PRESENTING SPONSORS
$2,000 +
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Affiliated Community Medical Centers
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Chappell Central, Inc
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Family Practice Medical Center
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J.E. Dunn Construction
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Lakeland Broadcasting
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Rice Memorial Hospital Medical Staff
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Taatjes Financial Group
PREMIER SPONSORS
$1,500 – $1.000
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CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center
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Duininck, Inc.
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Family Eye Center
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Family Surgery Center
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Home State Bank
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J.D. Kreps Financial Group, Inc.
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Janning Ear, Nose & Throat Center, LLC
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Minnesota Pathologists Chartered
- Quam Construction Company, Inc.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
$1,200 – $1,499
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Heritage Bank
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Jennie-O
GOLD SPONSORS
$900 – $1,199
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Bremer Bank
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Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
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Johnson, Moody, Schmidt & Kleinhuizen PA/Attorneys at Law
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Medica
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Medline
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Northern Factory Sales, Inc
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Perkins + Will
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University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
SILVER SPONSORS
$600 – $899
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Bollig, Inc.
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EideBailly Certified Public Accountants
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Drs. Anita and Ken Flowe
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Lake Region Bank
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Marsh USA Inc.
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McGladrey LLP
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Steve and Connie VanDerBill Medin
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Northern States Supply
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Oral-Facial Surgery, P.A.
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Plumbing & Heating of Willmar, Inc.
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Rambow
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Dr. Wilson and Barbara Salter
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Michael and Rayette Schramm
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Suburban Radiologic Consultants, LTD
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Turbo Turf
BRONZE SPONSORS
$300 – $599
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Dr. Douglas W. Allen
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Allergy & Asthma Specialty Clinic
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Anderson, Larson, Hanson & Saunders
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Clayton and Nona Anderson
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David and Susan Anfinson
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Bennett Office Technologies
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Greg Brock Consulting
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Center for Diagnostic Imaging
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Century 21 Kandi Realty, Ltd.
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Concorde Bank
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Conway, Deuth, & Schmiesing, PLLP
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Jan and Hans Dahl
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Bob and Patti Dols
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Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Duininck
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Dunham
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Gardner & White – A Division of
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Gallagher Benefit Services
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Insurance by Strehlow
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Dr. Philip and Florine Iverslie
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Kandi Roofing Company
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Kevin Hallstrom DDS
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Leonard, Street and Deinard
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Mary and John Lindstrom
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Loren and Smitty Luschen
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Dorothy Timm Meili
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Mercer Health & Benefits LLC
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Michael R. Gardner, D.D.S.
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Midwest Urologic Stone Unit
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MMIC
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Michael and Emilie Nicklawsky
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Randall and Mary Jo Patton
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Jon and Sophie Pederson
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Piper Jaffray & Co.
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Steven and Dawn Renquist
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Ross G. Olness DDS PLLC
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Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar
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Cooperative
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Nathan and Wendy Streed
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Dr. Jim Michels and Colleen Thompson
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Michels
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Dr. Jim and Marilynn Tiede
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Tree-n-Turf
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Dr. Kevin and Sandi Unger
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United FCS
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Universal Printing / Willmar Speedy Print
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Eric and Alice Weiberg, Raymond James
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Financial
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Wells Fargo Advisors
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West Central Sanitation
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West Central Tribune
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$100 – $299
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Boline Fenstra Chiropractic
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Lee and Sandra Duininck
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Walter and Raeanna Gislason
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Hansen Advertising, Inc.
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Hennen Furniture
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Jean and Todd Geselius
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Michael and Mary Hodapp
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Ron and Etta Holmgren
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James Langmo
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Lee’s Electric
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Life Link III
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Larry and Carol N. Monnens
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Alvina Munneke
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Suzanne and Marvin Napgezek
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Bruce and Mary Schweitzer
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Steven’s Shutter Shoppe
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Pastor Mari Thorkelson and Patrick Foley
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Robert and Joanne Thurston
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United Prairie Bank
GATSBY COMMITTEE
The Holiday Festival can only go on through the enormous efforts of a fabulous volunteer planning committee. They meet months in advance and bring dozens of other volunteers on board to make it all come together: decorations, sponsors, table setters, vendors, musicians, and more. They work long hours without pay, all to benefit the health and wellness of our community – hats off to this year’s committee!
Event Chair
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Jean Raatz
Committee Support
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Sandra Gardner
Data Management
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Linda Switzer
Entertainment
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Sandy Roelofs
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Rayette Schramm
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Wendy Ulferts
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Jacquie Johnson
Friends
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Julie Bateman
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Cathy Bays
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Lynn Stier
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Dayling Munoz Blanco
Gala Dinner & Luncheon Food
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Jean Lindemann
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Mary Ellen Zachman
Hosting Function
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Barb Swenson
Live Auction
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Shelly Huseby
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June Boie
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Shelly Woltjer
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Susan Anfinson
Publicity
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Joy Baker
- Darci Mohr
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Judy Tebben
Silent Auction
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Lara Duininck
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Cindy Mulder
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Barb Abrams
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Beth Johnston
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Chloe Quinn
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Jan Cole
Table Settings
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Candy Smith
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Sue Soderholm
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Audrey Nelsen
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Karla Tinklenberg
Theme & Decorating
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Jean Geselius
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Judy Treptau
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Deb Van Buren
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Merica Overcash
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Dayling Munoz Blanco
Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for their in-kind support and assistance with the 2013 Holiday Festival.
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Events by Beverly, Bev Dougherty ~ Linens & Ceiling Draping
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Fladeboe Auctioneers, Kristine Fladeboe Duininck
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North American State Bank ~ Tiffany-style Lamps
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Abeln Family
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Brian and Julie Asmus
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The Barn Theater
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Dennis Benson, Photography
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Perry and Marge Breems
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Shirley Carter
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Chaplain Beverly Crute
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Byron and Mari Damhof
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Kathy Dillon
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Jason Dougherty
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Bri Dyson
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Dale and Jonette Engan
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Fenstra Real Estate
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Dr. Ken Flowe
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Foundation Board of Directors
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Gala Dinner Guests
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Ruth Gauquie
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Luke Geiger, Graphic Design
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Pat and Larry Groen
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Donna Grover
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Holiday Inn & Willmar Conference Center Staff
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Hosts & Hostesses
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Jacquie Johnson
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Meg Junkermeier
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Selena Klein
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Ruth Koenen
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Chad and Angela Koosman
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Laurie’s Designs, Kim Brouwer
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Tori Leitch
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Long Lake Antiques
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Bruce and Gayle Marcus
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Rob Miller, IT Support
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Musicians
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Nate & Jessica Neal
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Sue Olson
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Amy Pawelk, Images by Amy Lynn
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Barb Piasecki
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ProColor Graphics, Matt Stark
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Robin Raasch
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Kevin Raatz
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Review Guests
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Linda Saunders
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Deanna Savoie
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Mary Seifert
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Table Setters
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Aane Twedt
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Shannon VanDeRiet
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Stacy’s Floral
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Weddings on First
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Whitney Music
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Willmar Car Club
- Matt Zupke