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2/6/08 Volunteer Meeting at Pizza Hut Restaurant, Monticello, IL

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2/26/08 Presentation at U of I Veterinary School, Champaign, IL

Diana McPheeters oriented veterinary students who will be volunteering in the wildlife medical clinic. She spoke on: Animal identification What happens to animals after they leave the clinic Wild 4 Life, a not-for-profit, state and federally licensed, wildlife rehabilitation organization she has run from her home for over eight years. Talk about a Renaissance woman -- did you know Diana McPheeters is also an artist? Check out her slide show. Back to calendar

3/11/08 Volunteer Meeting at Brown Bag Restaurant, Monticello, IL

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3/15/08 Pictures with the Easter Bunny, VFW Hall, Monticello, IL

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4/22/08 Business Expo, Community Building, Monticello, IL

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5/1/08 Dog Obedience Training Classes, Monticello, IL

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5/2/08 Hats On Day, Monticello High School, Monticello, IL

Monticello High School students raised $500 to support the new Piatt County Animal Shelter with their Hats On Day fundraiser.

Jennifer Cekander, Student Council advisor, helped organize this simple but extremely effective fundraising event: For a donation of $1.00, any Monticello High School student could wear a hat to school on Friday, May 2nd. The Student Council matched all donations as well as held a variety of contests.

Winner of: Best overall hat: Dillon Docherty (shown) Biggest hat: Luke Smith Funniest hat: Luke Dunn Ugliest hat: Peter Thilmony Winners received a $25 gift card to Subway or Mobil Super Pantry (their choice). In addition, Samantha Thompson won a $50 gift card when, appropriately enough, a Student Council member drew her name from a hat. Back to calendar

5/3/08 May Market, Downtown Monticello, IL

On May 3rd, a handful of dedicated volunteers braved cold and gale-force winds to represent the Piatt County Animal Shelter at Monticello's May Market celebration. Bottom line: Barbara Garlick, Rick and Deb Davis, Diana McPheeters, Tanya Reno, and Heather Terhark raised almost $500 to help build the new shelter at The Pontious Farm. Best-seller: Two-foot-tall Japanese Maple trees Peter Garlick grew from four-inch seedlings over the last four years. Also a hit: Rick and Deb's handmade table covers and Tanya's pot-a-plant table for kids. Click each picture to display a larger image. Back to calendar

6/28/06 Kitten Shower & Adopt-a-thon, Pontious Farm, White Heath, IL

To celebrate the Piatt County Animal Shelter's grand opening at The Pontious Farm, volunteers held a kitten shower and adopt-a-thon that:

• Raised over $500 in money donations.
• Raised over $500 in shower gifts -- and The Pontious Farm is still receiving food, cat litter, and toys!
• Resulted in fur-ever homes for several adorable kittens.

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