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Business Supporters

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Gayle Adams N14397 380th Street Ridgeland, WI 54763 (715) 455-1652 Refuge Farms wants to deeply thank Gayle Adams for the creation of the "Jerry, Retired", and "Jerry, Working" pieces. She also has been a supporter of the artwork raffles of 2005 and 2006, and is a very soulful healer who innately understands the purpose of our equine ministers of healing. Thank you.

Jim D'Angelo 110 West Main Street Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 231-8180 or (800) 235-8180 D'Angelo Photography Studio has been sharing its talents and eye for "the shot" of The Herd during the Open Barns since 2004. We are unspeakably grateful to Jim D'Angelo for this tradition of excellence and for his continued willingness to share his abundant talents with THE FARM! Thank you.

Linda Halvorson 7765 162nd Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (715) 723-6631 Linda graciously designed and continues to donate the proceeds from sales of the 2005 Commemorative Charm Necklace that celebrates Jeri-Ann's birth at THE FARM. We are very grateful for her faithfulness and sterling contributions to the missions of Refuge Farms. Thank you.

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Tim Tryba, Manager 188 County Rd U River Falls, WI 54022 Phone: (715) 425-7245 Toll Free: (877) 766-7848 THE FARM is very grateful to Arrow Building Center (ABC), of River Falls, Wisconsin, for the openhearted way they have offered their support of the Missions of Refuge Farms. Their contributions towards some of the building supply needs have made it feasible for us to do several overdue projects and much needed repairs that will help reinforce the future of Refuge Farms. Thank you.

Davis Brothers Excavation
Dan Davis E1108 Highway 12 Knapp, WI 54749 (715) 665-2304 Dan Davis enables Refuge Farms to keep its Third Promise to the horses, the promise that "You'll never leave THE FARM. You are home, even in death." In spite of the challenges of the heat of summer or frozen grounds of winter, Dan compassionately offers THE FARM his time, skill, and equipment. Thank you.

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"Creating community based homes for those in need" Penny Eslinger Jay Gast 512 Bay Street/PO Box 246 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (715) 723-7570 or (888) 651-5616 Northwest Pathways To Independence, Inc. has been a long-time financial supporter of Refuge Farms. It has been their generous and often timely donations that have created the opportunity for us to open our Mission to other horses destined to come to THE FARM. Thank you.

Spring Valley Drug & Hardware
Matt Huepfel S243 McKay Avenue Spring Valley, WI 54767 (715) 778-5684 Refuge Farms is very grateful to Matt Huepfel, second generation owner of Spring Valley Drug & Hardware, for sponsoring local articles on THE FARM, and for the steadfast way that he relieves some of the financial burden off our shoulders for the pharmaceuticals required to care for The Herd. Thank you.

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Dr. Brian Kersten 390 8th Avenue Baldwin, WI 54002-6310 (715) 684-3216 We, and The Herd of Refuge Farms are unspeakably grateful to Dr. Brian and his staff for their faithfulness, superior care, and benevolent treatment of all creatures at THE FARM. During those times when a difficult treatment decision is being made, we especially appreciate how you compassionately uphold the interests of the animal while gently cradling our pure devotion to them. It is in your hearts and loving hands that the Missions of Refuge Farms continue upon. Thank you.

Eric Schneider 8255 E. Washington Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 (440) 543-2700 or (800) 365-1311 Schneider Saddlery has donated several of their repaired and dry cleaned winter blankets for use during our winter cold spells. These blankets are the "cadillac" of horse blankets and have truly been warmly received by The Herd, and they give us the comfort of knowing our horses are warm. Thank you.

Terry Babros 1620 Indianhead Drive E Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 235-3232 Refuge Farms is grateful to Terry Barbos for educating us about the different types of feed and for helping us to select a feed that has greatly improved the feet and overall condition of The Herd. His caring guidance has helped THE FARM nourish the "life" of our horses. Thank you.

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Deb Anderson 710 Main Street/PO Box 40 Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 235-3411 Refuge Farms is sincerely grateful to Deb Anderson, the Variety Editor of the Dunn County News, for providing Refuge Farms with a monthly platform from which to write about the Missions of THE FARM. In each layout, Deb has used her artistic genius to enhance the heart of the article. Thank you.

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Richard Lieberman 6520 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55426 (952) 929-0888 or (800) 984-1974 SMD Copy Systems was approached to help support the public relations needs of THE FARM by helping us to acquire a high quality color printer. They readily met that need without hesitation and with genuine compassion for the Missions of Refuge Farms. We are very appreciative of their big hearts and are grateful to them for creating this opportunity to portray our Missions in such clear and vibrant colors! Thank you.

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Greg Carroll 2208 Wagner Street Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 235-5301 or (800) 962-6137 Banks Hardwoods, Inc. has provided multiple loads of clean, fine sawdust to THE FARM which has created the opportunity for us to build the "soft" stall needed to safely house Bonita and April during the winter months when footing is most difficult. Thank you.

Jeff Hines 218 N. Broadway Ellsworth, WI 54011 Office Phone: (715) 273-3377     Toll Free: (888) 724-9420 Jack's Home Phone: (715) 273-4108     Jeff's Home Phone: (715) 273-3466 Jeff Hines has been the voice of the Refuge Farms Open Barn Auctions since 2003. We are sincerely grateful for his continued willingness to share with us his gifts of voice and humor, and for the compassion that he has for the Missions of THE FARM. Thank you, Jeff!  SOLD!

Ralph Halvorson 505 S. Dewey Street, Suite 207 Eau Claire, WI 54701 (715) 835-6553 Ralph continues to be an ongoing financial supporter and a kindred spirit for the love of nature and of all creatures. We are grateful for his involvement and steadfast championing of the Missions of Refuge Farms. Thank you.

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Lycia Jedlicki 3859 Highway 61 W Red Wing, MN 55066 (651) 385-2666 or (800) 816-4492 We are grateful to Lycia Jedlicki, owner of Riverfront Ford Mercury, for her generous donation of six tires to the Refuge Farms' primary truck. These tires have allowed us to travel the miles needed to rescue the horses that were destined to THE FARM. Thank you.