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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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May 2, 2008 Kiss a Duck, Lincoln Grade School, Monticello, IL

In early April, Monticello Lincoln Grade School Principal Eric Hillman challenged his students to give back to the community. He told his kindergartners, first-graders, and second-graders he'd kiss a duck, dance the chicken dance, and possibly perform other "outrageous" acts if they raised money to support the new Piatt County Animal Shelter.

His students—and their teachers—accepted the challenge and held up their end of the bargain with their April pocket change drive, raising over $1000!

On Friday, May 2, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., Principal Hillman held up his end of the bargain in a school assembly in the Monticello Lincoln Grade School gymnasium.

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May 2, 2008 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

6/24/08 Ladies Nite Out, Best Western Hotel, Monticello, IL

The Piatt County Animal Shelter's first Ladies Nite Out (yes, this will be the first of many, much to our vendors' delight!) netted almost $1300 to help support the Piatt County Animal Shelter.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Toni Wendler who organized the event; all the volunteers who helped Toni plan, set up, work, and clean up; and all the vendors and door prize/raffle contributors who made the event such a success, including:

• Adams Chiropractic Clinic - Gay Adams and Kathy Thornhill
• Animal Emergency Clinic of Champaign County
• Animal Hospital of Monticello
• Beggin' for a Brushin' - Joyce Henderson
• Best Western Hotel - Manisha Patel
• Body Shop at Home - Tina Manuel
• Body Works - Jenny Galt & Jennifer Crozier
• Boka Shoppe - Donna Catlin
• Brown Bag
• Cakes by Mrs Pete
• Celebrations - Heather Torrens
• Classic Events - Bob Rowe
• Cookie Lee Jewelry - Pat Oliver
• County Market of Monticello
• Curves - Lori Henry
• Dairy Queen
• Doty's Jewelry - MaryAnn Bilyeu
• Fasprint of Central Illinois
• Fitness Center of Monticello
• FS Piatt County Service Company
• Honey Do Services
• Jami's Salon - Jami Randall
• Jewels by Parklane - Rose Hudson
• Jittrs - Tonya Reno
• K9 Hair Design - Lois Burton
• K9 Sound Solutions - Barbara Garlick
• Longaberger Baskets - Kendra Shaffer
• Main Street Pub - Jamie McCall
• Mary Kay Cosmetics - Ginna Stoerger
• Melissa Waller Photography and Design
• Out of the Blue Pottery - Ruthanne Burgard
• Pampered Chef - Ann Reid
• Party Lite Candles - Ann Drummond
• PBI Images - Michael Meindl
• Purses - Erica Bowman
• Sparky & Sparkles Jewelry, Beads & More - Kim Spark
• Spirit of Monticello - Marie Fiedler
• Stampin' Up! - Christi Krisman
• Sunsinger Wines - Mark Yarborough and Karen McNamer
• Tastefully Simple - Lori Alexander
• Tupperware - Wendy Wallace
• Willow Branch Kennels - Jim & Sandy Smith

And congratulations to our lucky door prize and raffle winners:

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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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