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Shelter News from Shorty the Cat's Point of View (the cat about town)
It was a Blooming Success, but where's the catnip?
Hi!
Things were bustling at the shelter as Sandi O'Brien, prepared for TLC's first plant sale. Sandi got everything lined up, so I didn't have to lift a paw!
A few weeks before the sale several boxes arrived from Darlene Novak of Lowell Michigan, for the sale. Eagerly we waited to see what was inside each box, and could hardly wait for them to be opened. Each box contained a different garden decoration for the sale, which delighted our people friends. As for Tiny and me, our job was to climb inside each box to check that they were empty, and in so doing, we found the boxes to be a nice place to take a nap, snuggled in the cushy packing material.
Now the real work would begin. There was a wide array of plants ready to be sorted, and priced, which I could see would be a time consuming job. Wanting to lighten the work load, Tiny and I decided we could help out. I heard Sandi say something about trimming some of the leaves off a few of the plants, that had gotten crimped in transport. That job sounded simple enough, so Tiny and I followed suit. Tiny would take a bite out of this one and I would take a bite out of another. I thought we were doing a pretty good trimming job. Out of the corner of her eye Sandi noticed the trimming job we had done on several of the plants. Suddenly her eyes widened and her jaw dropped, as she looked at our work. I assumed she had that look on her face, because she had never seen a trimming job as good as we had done in her entire life ..... Wrong. All I heard was "Shorty!" Before Sandi could utter another word, Dan asked if the plants might need watering. At the same precise moment Denny walked into the room with King. King, thinking he could be of help, was more than ready and willing to water the plants. Sandi gave King, the evil eye! Seeing the look on her face, King backed up quickly and was only too glad to get back into his kennel .... so much for King's help!
When it got close to the sale date Kat Tempinski and Sharry Cernuda picked up plants that were donated by Reliable Nurseries in Lockport, Jim Melka Landscaping and Garden Center in Mokena, A Touch of Green Nursery in Homer Glen who donated generously and the Fields for their very generous donation. Kat and Sharry also picked up Gift certificates from Alsip Nursery in Frankfort and another one from Green Glen Garden Center in Joliet. Tiny and I wanted to go along for the ride, but when Sharry and Kat heard how we had helped trim the plants, they decided they could handle the job without our help. Humph!
Sandi had a lot of good help on Friday and Saturday, so I decided the best thing for me to do was oversee things from a more cushy vantage point. On Friday with help from Donna Holous, Kat Tempinski, Sharry Cernuda, Annie Coleman, Joni Futterer, and Leslee Ala, Sandi got the plants in and filled the tables. Helping Sandi sell and restock the tables on the day of the sale were Donna Holous, Sarah Ahlberg, Collette Walker, Rosemary Webster, Carol Migalski, Kristina Heinze, Joni Futterer, Sharry Cernuda, Kat Tempinski and Kat's daughter. The Girl Scouts, Lanaea Malak, Bre Malak, Cassandra Schifflet, and Katie Washagan along with their troop leader Jackie Baldyga and Co-Leader Laura Malak from Troop #590 also asked if they could help, and besides decorating flower pots for the sale, they did a wonderful job of helping carry out customers purchases. The only thing the scouts forgot to bring was Girl Scout Cookies! Drats!
"Shorty, after all it was a plant sale not a bake sale."
Hmmmmm you're right, we could add a bake sale to the event next year!
"Shorty is that all you can think about is food?"
Food is not the only thing on my mind, where were all the cat nip plants? Look at the list of people and organizations who donated plants, the Lemont Friendship Garden Club, the Mokena Garden Club, Dimitrea and Cassandra Shifflet, Elaine Tryjefczka, Sue Voelz, Jeanne Maack, Kathy Pryzybyla, Rosemary Webster, Elizabeth Hossa, Joni Futterer, Collette Walker, Sharon Hager, Annie Coleman, Donna Holous, Service Unit #24 Troops 171 and 590, Jackie Baldvga, Karen Washagan, Sandi O'Brien and Janine Carter. All these generous people but ......no cat nip!
"Shorty!"
I am just making a plant request like several other people did for next year.
I noticed you were not at the clean up after the sale and Parnell O'Brien, Casey Carter, Keith Miller, Caitie and Sue Kerfin stepped in to help out. I was there under cover making sure Sandi was safe as she counted the money. After all the sale brought in $1,725.00!
"That was certainly a terrific sale! But Shorty what would you have done if someone did come in to take the money?"
Send Sam in of course, she would slime them to death! Like I always say, dogs drool, cats rule. I'm the brains and she's the brawn!
Love,
Shorty
P.S.,
See you at the spaghetti luncheon on July 30th! I volunteered to help serve. One for you and one for me...
"Shorty!"
Taadaa! The raffle winners are:
1st Prize: Eagle Ridge Resort Package which is located in Galena, Illinois - The package includes a three day & two night stay at the beautiful Eagle Ridge Resort plus a round of golf for two. The value of this package is $750.00, donated by Kat Tempinski of New Lenox, won by Barb Pacyga
2nd Prize: 14 Kt yellow gold and diamond heart pendent with 20 2mm promo diamonds on gold 18" chain donated by Darlene Novak, Lowell Michigan, won by Marilyn Morelli
3rd Prize: Beautiful Large Stained Glass Window Hanging donated by Sheri Law Art Glass, Ltd. of Homer Glen, won by Argito Jaramillo
4th Prize: Martini Dog Yard Statue donated by Chew On This Dog Barkery, Frankfort, won by Matt Siegel
5th Prize: Beautiful 14Kt Gold and Amethyst Ladies Ring donated by Kathryn Ashe of Orland Park, won by Judy Kunkel
6th Prize: Ryobi 18 Volt Super Combo II Cordless drill with 2 double ended screwdriver bits, trim saw with carbide tipped blade, reciprocating saw with 2 blades, flashlight, wet/dry vac, 2 batteries & 1 hour charger and case donated by Jim Endebak, of Lockport, won by John Manzella
7th Prize: Jagermeister Liquor Basket includes 2 large and 3 mini bottles of Jagermeister, silver flask set plus other Jagermeister items donated by Erika Follkie, Lockport, won by Sue Gergesz
8th Prize: Porter Cable 1 1/4' Brad Nailer Kit donated by Ed and Jenny Frayne, Lockport, won by Celeste Soucie
9th Prize: Calvin Klein Skin Care and Cosmetics Basket donated by Patti La Vine, Tinley Park, won by Annie Coleman
10th Prize: Pampered Ladies Basket includes a movie, candles, bath items and much more donated by Mrs. Endebak of Lockport, won by Scott Mc Cormic
11th Prize: Corazon Tequila Basket filled with 1 large Corazon Premium Super Blanco, 2 Corazon Lead snifters glasses, 3 Corazon Lead Shot glasses and other Corazon items, donated by Erika Follkie, Lockport, won by Sue Micklevitz
12th Prize: Saint Francis Garden Statue and a $50.00 Target Gift Certificate donated by Bev and Don Ermler, Homer Glen, won by Sandi O'Brien
13th Prize: Wine Country Gift Basket donated by Rose Ducato of Lockport, won by Marsha Rusiecki
14th Prize: Party Lite Basket includes Aroma Melts warmer, tea light globe, pillar candle, and Chateau tapers Holder donated by Paula Bickel, Orland Park, won by James Mikota
15th Prize: 14 Kt White Gold Hoop Earrings donated by Kathryn Ashe of Orland Park, won by Elaine Gronskis
16th Prize: Coby mini CD home stereo with remote donated by Mr. and Mrs. William Kiss of Crest Hill, won by Jim Roll
17th Prize: The Animal Lovers Basket by Judy Planinc of New Lenox, won by Squirt
18th Prize: $50.00 Carson's Gift card donated by Skip Nemecek, Chicago, won by Traci Langford
19th Prize: $50.00 Jewel/Osco gift certificate donated by Barb & Gary Gunderson of Lemont, won by Don Hunt
20th Prize: 2 box seat tickets to any 2005 Joliet Jackhammers home game donated by the Joliet Jackhammers, won by Kristen Hager
Thanks to everyone who donated prizes, purchased chances & sold chances, making this the best raffle ever!
And now the 6 top sellers, who won the following prizes for their selling efforts:
1st Prize: Memorex Ultra Slim DVD Player donated by Shorty, won by Elizabeth Herman for purchasing $530.00 in chances
2nd Prize: 4 Tickets for a 1 hour Shoreline Charter Cruise on the Chicago River donated by Rosemary Webster of Crestwood, won by Keith Miller, selling $405.00
3rd Prize: Hollywood Video Red Carpet Package includes 2 admissions and a $25.00 dining certificate donated by Hollywood Video, Woodridge, won by Annie Coleman for $350.00 in raffle sales
4th prize: Dining out package includes a $20.00 Mindy's Gift certificate donated by Sandi O'Brien of Homer Glen, $25.00 Chili's gift certificate and 3 Mr. Beef Gift cerificates donated by Brandy Gergescz of Lockport, won by Jim Fennessey, selling $ 275.00
5th Prize: $30.00 gift Certificate to the Taj Mahal Restaurant donated by Michelene Schmidt of Orland Park, won by Patti Robinson selling $270.00
6th Prize: Tastefully Simple Cain and Able Gift Basket donated by Alisa Giroux of Orland Park, won by Candace Kent selling $240.00
The real winners at the animals at TLC! The money raised will help us provide for so many animals in need - Thanks!
Casey's Pet Project!
We normally award TLC's "Golden Paw" to children who have done something special to help the animals at TLC. But we think we should make an exception to the rule and include Casey Marie Rinke who happens to be a Golden Retriever!
Every year the Old Quarry Middle School in Lemont holds a Student/Faculty Basketball game for family fun and entertainment, which also raises money for local charities. Casey lives with Laura Hawk-Richardson, who is a science teacher at the school, and organizer of the event. Some of the nights highlights were the cheerleading squads, dance team, faculty cheerleaders, the OQMS choir, and of course the athletes.
To raise money for the animals at TLC, Casey had her own donation box, and collected donations during Friday's lunch prior to the game. In all Casey collected $300.00, to help her animal friends at TLC while they await new homes.
The packed house cheered for both the students and the faculty. The game was intense, and as the plays were called, all eyes were on the Head Referee ..... Casey. Casey kept her eyes glued to the court, and didn't miss a play. Although Casey sat by the faculty bench, her calls were always unbiased. As it turned out the exciting game ended in a tie score.
A special thanks to Casey and to Laura for their pet project which we feel well deserves a "Golden Paw" Award.
We also want to thank Mary Kay Wolf for the great picture of Head Ref Casey consulting with her crew at the Student/Faculty Basketball game.
To view all the "Golden Paw" Award recipients just go to the shelter's website: www.tlcanimalshelter.org
Woohoo we're having a spaghetti Luncheon!
Enjoy a delicious luncheon consisting of spaghetti, salad, French bread & refreshments, brought to you by the TLC Brigade.
When? Saturday July 30th 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
Where? Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox (2 miles south of Rt. 30 on Gougar Road)
Cost? $7.50 adults, kids 12 & under $5.50, seniors, $4.00 & for a family of 5 or more $15.50
Tickets may be purchased through Kat Tempinski 815-685-6298 or at TLC 708-301-1594. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. 100% of the proceeds goes to help homeless animals at TLC.
There will be a bake sale, door prizes & shelter items for sale
We still need volunteers to help serve and/or donate baked goods. Please give Kat a call or call the shelter if you can help out.
A Special thanks goes out to: Paula Bickel, the Andrews Corporation and the Joliet Jack Hammers
We wish to thank Paula Bickel for putting together a fundraiser for TLC with the help of the Andrews Corporation which is located in Orland Park and the Joliet Jack Hammers Baseball Team. The Andrews Corporation and it's employees raised money for the shelter by purchasing 825 tickets to the Jackhammer's game that had been held June 4th. Two dollars from each ticket purchased was donated to TLC bringing it to a grand total of $1,650.00!!! They announced the donation to TLC over the loud speakers during half time. Paula Bickel representing TLC accepted the generous contribution on behalf of the shelter. A big thank you to everyone who made this contribution possible!
Bring Em in Dirty to TLC's Annual Car Wash
Sunday July 17th
10 am until 2 pm
being graciously held at the Animal Care Clinic of Homer Glen
13061 West 143rd Street
Homer Glen
Ice Cream Day Fundraiser for TLC
Treat Yourself!and help the animals at TLC!!
Colorado Coffee and Ice Cream Shop will donate a percentage of each ice cream cone sold on July 3 to TLC Animal Shelter. They will also have a donation jar and information about the shelter.
When: Sunday July 3rd, from 10 am to 9 pm
Where: 12147 West 159th Street, Homer Glen