Thank you.

We want to thank everyone who is supporting Joni. This seems nearly impossible since the ever expanding waves of concern, support, prayers and contributions have become so vast. Our gratitude to all of you cannot be overstated. Please know that you are making a difference. Even though the medical costs seem insurmountable, you have helped us give Joni and her family time to focus on healing and being a family. You have shown all of us what being a community is really all about. To every one of you, thank you.

Auction Item Donations:

8th Grade Girls Traveling Basketball Team
A' La Mode Salon and Day Spa
AKF Martial Arts Academy
Al Mitchell
Alicia & Sophie Carlson
Amanda Mataczynski
Anna Borgstrom
Arbonne International
Arby's
Art Doyle's Spokes & Pedals - Hudson
Balsam Millwork
Barb Bend
Bargain Bills
Ben & Natalie Otten
Berard Portrait Design - Hudson
Best Maid Cookie Co.
Betsy Burns
Bonnie Jotblad
Brenda Whipp
Brueggers Bagels
Bud's Lanes - Dave & Lori - River Falls
Burger King
Carbone's Pizza
Caribou Coffee
Carla and Jim Monacelli
Carol Morgen
Casa De Pelo Salon in Hudson
Cathy Gille
Cathy Lundell
Ceil Engel
Central Cafe and Pizzeria
Checker Auto - Hudson
Chipotle - Hudson
Chris and Dan Stork
Christine Wiegel
Cindy Krueger, Jewels by Park Lane
Cindy Redmon
Coldstone Creamery - Hudson
Color Crossing - Roberts
Copper Kettle - River Falls
Country Kitchen
Cousin's Subs
Crafts by Sarah
Cruet & Whisk
Culvers
Curves - Lori Gulich
Dan Whipp District Manager, Independent Consultant, Arbonne
Dave Holt FORD
DCS Midwest Inc. Dry Cleaning Services - Hudson
Dean Simpson
Deb Boumeester
Deb Henry
Deb Rausch
Debbie Gillis
Deborah Morgen
Dennis Gille
Dick's Bar & Grill
Doug & Jennie Carlson
Dr. Dick Kuhls - Kansas
Employees of Kube Cabinets of Amery
Enhancement - Prescott
Et Cetera
Family Barbers
Family Friends
Fantastic Sams - Hudson
Fantastic Sams - River Falls
First National Bank of New Richmond
Freier's Fireplace Source
Fresh and Healthy Foods
Gayle Gerhardt
George Vondriska
Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley
Girl Scout Troop 1111
Girl Scout Troop 1711
Girl Scout Troop 1810
Girl Scout Troop 1932
Girl Scout Troop 2152
Girl Scout Troop 2176
Girl Scout Troop 2311
Girl Scout Troop 2339
Girl Scout Troop 2531
Girl Scout Troop 415
Granite-Tops, Inc.
Green Bay Packers
Green Mill
Greg Nelson/Balsam Millwork
Heidi Cox
Hilltop Service Center
Holdahl Company
Holly Lunde
Hudson Bagel
Hudson Bowl
Hudson Golf Club
Hudson Optical
Huey's Bar - New Richmond
Indianhead Glass
International
Jana Hulse
JH Larson
Joan U'Ren
Joe & Kris Granberg
John & Carol Tyler
Jon Jansen
Joseph Granberg
Judith & Timothy Dove
Judy Crowley
Julie O'Gorman
Kathy Rust
Keith Stanhill
Kelley Galleries - Hudson
Kilkarney Hills Golf Club and Banquet Facility - River Falls
Knoebel Photography
Knoke's Confection
Kool 108 Radio Station
KQRS Radio Station
Krissa Coleman
Krysandi Kabinets
KTIS Radio Station
Larry Carlson
Linda Simpson
Lori's Little New York
Mama Maria's restaurant
Mark & Danielle Cernohous
Mark Morgen
Martha's Coffee & Deli - Roberts
Mary Pulse
Massage Envy
Maurices
Max Hansen
McCabe Chiropractic & Wellness Center
McDonalds - River Falls
Metro Hardwoods
Mike Mazur and Brigid O'Malley
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Wild
Mondor Cabinetry
Mr Movies
Nancy Espersen
Northland Liquors
PamMade Soaps
Papa Murphy's - Hudson
Pearson's Nut Factory - St Paul
Perkins - Hudson
Petals and Pots
Pete & Tari Vanasse
Phyllis Aase
Pizza Hut - Hudson
Ras on Main - Hammond
Redmon Law Office
Rick Landaal
River Falls Copper Kettle
River Falls Tire Company
Roberts Grocery
Roxy Nelson
S. Augustine Salon
Saint Paul Saints
Scott & Stephanie Owens
Seasons on St Croix - Hudson
Shady Ridge Llama Farm (Sheila Fugina)
Shannon
Shear Innovations Hair Salon
Sherwin Williams
Silver Bison Ranch
Somerset Collision & Towing - Rhino Linings of St. Croix Valley - Gary Poulin
St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake
St. Croix Studios Portrait & Design
St. Croix Valley School of Dance, Gary & Nancy Sukowatey
Star Embroidery/Brenda Fern
Starbucks Coffee - Hudson
Steve Nelson
Stitchin' Post
Stones Restaurant & Lounge in Stillwater
Subway in Roberts
Susie Smith
Sweet Butter Cakery - Hudson
The Depot - Minneapolis
The Doll House
The Grand Strand Bead Company
The Granite Foundation
The Phipps Inn - Mary Ellen Cox
The St. Paul Hotel
Thegolfballshop.com
Tom Downing
Tom Mayes
Touch of Sun Tanning
TOYriffic Video Games
Trinity Lutheran Church - Hammond
TR's Home
Twisted - Hudson
Unique Techniques, Inc. - Hudson
University of Wisconsin Badgers
VanDusartz/Johnsons
Viking Plastic Packaging
Vondriska
Wanken Family Chiropractic
Wausau Supply Co.
WCCO TV
Xcel Energy

Table Sponsors:

2 Creative, Inc. - Hudson, WI
Bank Mutual - Hudson, WI
Banta Premedia - Chanhassen, MN
Boondoggle - Baldwin, WI
C&T Siding, Cole & Sue Sutheimer - Roberts, WI
Clear Choice Printing - Star Prairie, WI
Cullen Sales, Inc. - Hudson, WI
Curves - Roberts, WI
Custom Design Fire Protection, Inc. - Maple Grove, MN
Daisy Hill Early Learning Center - Roberts, WI
Fox Creek Builders - Luck, WI
Hudson Counseling Services - Hudson, WI
Hudson Machine & Tool - Hammond, WI
Judith & Timothy Dove - Houlton, WI
Life Dynamics Counseling Services - Woodbury, MN
Martha's Coffee & Deli - Roberts, WI
Moll's Utility Services, LLC - Hammond, WI
Myron's Service Center, Randi & Felicia Dunn - Oakdale, MN
Nelson Machining, Steve & Roxy Nelson - Roberts, WI
P&S Post Sign Installation, Butch Liddle - Roberts, WI
Planesman Construction Co. - Roberts, WI
Rachner Farms - Emerald, WI
Redmon Law Chartered - Hudson, WI
River Falls Tire Co. - River Falls, WI
Roberts Towing & Repair - Roberts, WI
Sat. Morning Men's Group, St. Patrick's Cath. Church - Hudson, WI
Sonya J. Jansma, CPA - Baldwin, WI
St. Croix Central Schools Staff - Hammond/Roberts, WI
Steve's Pizza Palace - River Falls, WI
Stitchin' Post - Roberts, WI
The River Bank - Hudson, WI
Valley Anesthesia, Ltd. - Hudson, WI
Vanmar Construction - St Paul, MN
Viking Electronics, Inc. - Hudson, WI

Special Contributions:

3M Clown Club
Best Maid Cookie Co
Central St. Croix News
Clear Choice Printing
Doreen Kruschke/Treasurer/Roberts Lions Club
Freedom Gas Station
Gibby's Lanes in New Richmond
Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley
Hudson Star Observer
L&M's Bar in Roberts
Lund's Hardware
Radio Station WIXK
RJ's Fresh Meats in Hudson
Roberts Lions Club
St Paul Pioneer Press
the Harrington family
the Moll family
the Segebrecht family
Thrivent Financial
The UPS Store, Hudson

Entertainment:

Al Kaytraz
Boondoggle
Caricatures by Cindy
Nichole Peper
Royal Blues

Other:

Bob Brooks
Dean Johnson - MC of the evening 
Jeff Redmon
Jeremy Nevin
Julie O'Gorman
Kelly Hanson 
Ken Zak of ZAK AUCTIONEERING
Ron Boenish & Betty Schultz
Sarah Pommerening

Volunteers:

Bake Sale Table:
Abby Biedler
Deb Gillis
Jill Webb
Lori Sather

Bar Servers:
Bob Ricci
Dave Naumann
Gene Ruetz 
Greg and Sue Hawkins
Marge Wolske
Max Hansen
Mike Nielsen 
Pam Penshorn
Randy Retherford
Sandy Hermundson
Sara Route
Steve Nelson
Sue & Jay Ditlefsen
Tracie and Lynn Tilton
Warren VanRanst

Childcare:
Anna Borgstrom
Brianna Vasfaret
Crystal Adkins
DeAnn Boerner
Emily Hale
Heidi Olson
Jenny Borgstrom
Jenny Cook
Kendrick Hulse
Kerry Kraus
Lindsey Bodelson

Children's Carnival:
Abbie Dunn
Alicia Carlson
Amanda Mataczynski
Ann Olson
Ashley Adkins
Ayla Granberg
Brittani Shafer
Corynne Nelson
Deb Henry
Emily West
Eric Sorensen
Erin Burch
Gin Sorensen
Hayley Hawkins
Jennah Ackley
Johnathan Nelson
Jordan Risberg
Kelley Forsythe
Kelsey Criego
Kelsey Nielsen
Kim Friedrich
Liz Frank
Lyndsey Ihrke
Marie Johnson
Marissa Eastling
Natalie Hansen
Nick Revoir
Nicollette Bond
Nikki Brooks
Sam Johnson
Sarah Starck
Shawna Myer
Stacy Tiedemann/Hudson GS Troup
Tyanna Granberg
Tylene Cieslak

Clean Up Crew:
Abby Edelman
Bob Brooks
Carol & Mark Morgen
Cindy Redmon
Dave Harrington
Deb Henry
Emily Edelman
Jo Moll
Julie Harrington
Laurie Delander
Laurie Edelman
Lori & Bob Sather
Megan Edelman
Sarah Delander
Tiffany Klinger

Coat Check:
Ann Olson
Beth Schultz
Bridget Isnardi
Catie Swenson
Chelsea Tilton
Colin Bruesewitz
Jill Cowles
Ka Her
Katherine Redmon
Kelsey Wenberg
Laura Rapp
Megan Montpetit
Michael Tilton
Nick Revoir
Niki Bond
Sami Shemon
Thayeng Her

Contests:
Ashley Radabaugh
Christine Wenker
Gretchen VanDusartz
Kathryn VanDusartz
Nathan Wenker
Peter VanDusartz III
Peter VanDusartz IV (aka Sgt Peters)
Sterling Just
Trina VanDusartz

Door Prize Table:
Anna Langer
Bailey Lawrence
Elizabeth Webb

Kitchen/Meal Crew:
Alicia Carlson
Charlie Johnson
Dean Peterson
Deb Rousch
Doug Carlson
Elizabeth Burns
Elizabeth Peterson
Jennie Carlson
Jeralyn Peck
Jo Marie Johnson
Julie Gorman 
Lisa Cooper
Lisa Van Dusartz
Lori Gulich
Marie Johnson
Mary Downing,
Mary Paul
Michael Eastling
Pat Burns
Pat Van Dusartz
Patti Andersen
Pete Van Dusartz Jr
Roseann Eastling 
Roxy Nelson
Sam Johnson
Tom Burns
Tom Downing
Zachary Johnson

Parking Crew:
Darriel Witthuhn
Dave Ruvelson
Ed Gibb
George Vondriska
Glen Nelson
Joe Granberg
John Borgstrom
Marvin Glenna 
Rachel Ackley
Tim Nyberg
Todd Edelman

Registration Table:
Annie Sukowatey
Butch Liddle
Cathy Gille
Dennis Gille
Kelly Liddle
Laura Riba
Lauren Condon
Nancy Condon
Nancy Hansen
Sara Route
Tim Condon

There are many other groups and individuals that have contributed in a variety of ways, including;

*All of the guests at the banquet
*Kitchen raffle ticket buyers
*Kitchen raffle ticket sellers
*Live and silent auction buyers
*Family members and friends
*Numerous others who sent in financial donations

Church members from St Patricks of Erin Prairie and other community members who donated bars for the dinner and other baked goods for the bake sale.

Many of the baked goods also came from the teachers at St Croix Central schools. They contributed in many ways including becoming a table sponsor, making signs for the benefit, and spreading the word about our efforts.

There are also many churches and prayer groups praying for Joni.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

 

Sincerely,

The SupportJoni.com committee

and Joni & Charlie VanDusartz


 

 

The following is a note from Joni that was printed on the banquet  program, Saturday February 3rd, 2007:

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A note from Joni . . .

To all my family, friends, and community, along with their families,
friends, and communities:

You have allowed me time to heal, patience in communication, and caring
which has gone beyond that of adored royalty. With all this support, there
is no battle that can be lost. The change in my life has been dramatic, but
I feel now more than ever, I can make a difference. I appreciate all that
has been done. Consistently I have said, "Who am I? I am no different than
many who suffer." Yet you are all piecing me together. Through everything,
from cards and e-mails to prayer chains and prayer blankets, from meals and
monies to books and bracelets, gift cards, phone calls, hugs and
handshakes-everyone has shared in our grief and our triumphs. My family and
I have discussed value. Quite often more is spent to warrant a larger
notice, but the one who gives $1 is deserving of the same notice as the one
who gives $1000 if that is what they feel they can give. All who will read
this have, I am sure, touched me in some way. I am more grateful than you
can even imagine to have the blessings of so many. What my future holds, I
do not know. Facing it with all of you makes it not so scary, almost a
challenge to see what can happen and what will be done.

Personal thanks must go to my husband who has faced this struggle with me
and is always there at the end of the day to help me feel secure. To my
kids who show me love and support daily . . . who listen to explanations of
tears and thoughts which they may not understand, yet embrace me in the end.
To our families who always seem to know when and how they are needed.
Finally, to the committee-Carol and Mark Morgen, Peter VanDusartz, Jo Marie
Johnson, Cindy Redmon, Kim Nielsen, Julie Nelson, Steve & Julie Biedler,
Beth Mondor, Kris Granberg, Mary Brooks, Natalie Otten, Elaine Starck, Julie
Harrington, Wayne Harper & Holly Lunde. Even though they weren't part of
the "official" committee, George and Emily Vondriska have helped out
tremendously through scheduling meal donations, along with bringing in most
of the tools and related items. Without these people, I truly don't know
where I'd be. With this diverse group, there is no obstacle which can't be
overcome. I owe you my sincere thanks. If ever you are in need, I am here
for you all.

Love, Joni

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