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Spring Issue 2005
Tributes
Rafflemania!
26 GREAT PRIZES!
and two ways to win!
1st Prize: Eagle Ridge Resort Package which is located in Galena, Illinois. The package includes a 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
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
3rd Prize: Beautiful Large Stained Glass Window Hanging donated by Sheri Law Art Glass, Ltd. of Homer Glen
4th Prize: Martini Dog Yard Statue donated by Chew On This Dog Barkery, Frankfort
5th Prize: Beautiful 14Kt Gold and Amethyst Ladies Ring donated by Kathryn Ashe of Orland Park
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
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
8th Prize: Porter Cable 1 1/4" Brad Nailer Kit donated by Ed and Jenny Frayne, Lockport
9th Prize: Calvin Klein Skin Care and Cosmetics Basket donated by Patti La Vine, Tinley Park
10th Prize: Pampered Ladie's Basket includes a movie, candles, bath items and much more donated by Mrs. Endebak of Lockport
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
12th Prize: Saint Francis Garden Statue and a $50.00 Target Gift Certificate donated by Bev and Don Ermler, Homer Glen
13th Prize: Wine Country Gift Basket donated by Rose Ducato of Lockport
14th Prize: Party Lite Basket includes Aroma Melts warmer, tea light globe, pillar candle, and Chateau tapers holder donated by Paula Bickel, Orland Park
15th Prize: 14 Kt White Gold Hoop Earrings donated by Kathryn Ashe of Orland Park
16th Prize: Coby mini CD home stereo with remote donated by Mr. and Mrs. William Kiss of Crest Hill
17th Prize: The Animal Lovers Basket by Judy Planinc of New Lenox
18h Prize: $50.00 Carsons Gift Card donated by Skip Nemecek, Chicago
19th Prize:: $50.00 Jewel/Osco gift certificate donated by Barb and Gary Gunderson of Lemont
20th Prize: 2 Box Seat tickets to any 2005 Joliet Jack Hammers Home Game donated by the Joliet Jack Hammers
And now for your second chance to win!
The 5 people selling the most chances will win the following:
1st Prize: Memorex Ultra Slim DVD Player donated by Shorty
2nd Prize: 4 Tickets for a 1 hour Shoreline Charter Cruise on the Chicago River donated by Rosemary Webster, of Crestwood
3rd Prize: Hollywood Video Red Carpet Package includes 2 admissions and a $25.00 dining certificate donated by Hollywood Video, Woodridge
4th Prize: Dining out package includes a $20.00 Mindys Gift certificate donated by Sandi O'Brien of Homer Glen, $25.00 Chilis gift certificate and 3 Mr. Beef Gift cerificates donated by Brandy Gergescz of Lockport
5th Prize: $30.00 gift Certificate to the Taj Mahal Restaurant donated by Michelene Schmidt Orland Park
6th Prize: Tastefully Simple Cain and Able Gift Basket donated by Alisa Giroux of Orland Park
If you need more chances you may pick them up at the Shelter between 11:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday or call 708-301-1594 and we can mail more out to you.
REMEMBER: with every chance you buy, it is one more chance to help the animals at TLC!
Drawing June 4 th 4:00 P.M.
This years Cosmic Candlelight Bowl was another big success raising $3,600.00! A big round of applause goes to everyone that helped out including: Wayne and Donna Holous, Michele Chalifaux and her nephew Josh, Annie Coleman, Leslee Ala, Vicki Tryjefczka, Ernestine Bowan, Mary Ann Webster, and Denny Carter.
Numerous chances were sold on the great raffle prizes which were donated by the following people: a $50.00 gift certificate for Jakes House of Kibble donated by Alisa Giroux, a Samsung Microwave, a Shark Steamblaster and a Hamilton Beach 350 Watt juicer all donated by Sal Maratto, a Rigid 12 volt 1/2" Hammer Drill donated by Mr. and Mrs. Endebak, a Jagermeister Gift Basket, and a Corazon Premium Tequila Basket both donated by Erika Follkie, 2 tickets for the Hubbard Street Dance at the Rialto Theater donated by Kat Tempinski, a solar radio donated by Jesse James and a basket of goodies for the ladies donated by Dr. Florian's staff. Also thanks to Barb Gunderson and Elaine Tryjefaczka for all the delicious cookies and kolacky they made.
The food was good, the bowling was fun and the money raised will help numerous animals at TLC. We have booked the date for next year's Cosmic Candlelight Bowl so mark your calendars for Saturday February the 11th 2006.
Linus was a sweet little dog, his only problem was that he had a streak of very bad luck going for him. To begin with, the house he had thought of as home had burned down. You can see in the picture of Linus that he did not get away unscathed, he did suffer some burns on his snout, but at least he got out alive, as did his family members.
Linus thought okay so the house burned down, I still have my "family" so everything will be fine ....wrong. His family did not want him anymore and just left him there with the charred rubble where once the house had stood. A kind neighbor took Linus in but could not keep him so she brought him to the local humane society where Linus had hoped someone would adopt him, but nobody wanted the little dog with the burns on his nose. But Linus still had hope of finding a forever home, when he got the chance to be transported to TLC. The area Linus came from was very rural and adoptions are not as good as they are in our area, where it was hoped he would have a better chance for adoption.
Being brought to TLC was not the end of Linus's problems, we discovered Linus had heartworm. It seemed if it weren't for bad luck Linus would not have had any luck at all!
Treating a dog for heartworm is quite costly, but thankfully we had the Bertha fund to fall back on. Linus was treated and within a short time was ready for adoption. Linus the bad luck dog, was given a second chance, and found a wonderful family to adopt him.
If it were not for the Bertha Fund, Linus would not have known a happy ending, nor would Buster Brown, Lucy, Chyna, Cheryl, or Bobbie. Five more dogs brought to TLC recently, tested positive for heartworm. Although treatment is expensive, we knew the dogs needed to be treated immediately before their conditions worsened, left untreated all these dogs would have died a horrible death.
We just want to thank all of you on behalf of Buster Brown, Lucy, Chyna, Cheryl, Bobbie and of course little Linus. Your donations to the Bertha Fund that saved their lives, without your help these dogs would have faced certain death, their futures were made possible because you cared. We thought you would like to see the faces of the dogs you helped save ......and with your gift to the Bertha Fund we will save even more!
I looked in all the cages in the shelter. The castoffs of human society. I saw in their eyes love, hope fear, and dread, sadness and betrayal, and I was angry. "God", I said, "This is terrible! Why don't you do something?"
God was silent for a moment and then spoke softly, "I have done something", was the reply. "I created you."
Written by Jim Willis
Try Floral Alliance and you'll be helping the animals too! Your order can generate anywhere from a $5.00 to a $14.00 contribution to TLC. Next time place your order through Floral Alliance at 1-800-423-5803, and use TLC's code NP-1136 so the shelter receives the donation. Floral Alliance can make up fruit baskets, candy baskets, and gourmet baskets to your specifications. See for yourself by checking out their website: floralalliance.com There are many great gifts there, and if you don't see exactly what you want, they can customize it to your specifications. But please remember to use the shelter's code number when placing your order... thanks!
We adopted a kitty from the TLC Animal Shelter August 10th 2004. We named the kitty Boots. He is a very pretty kitty with subtle striping and circles on each of his sides.
Boots is very friendly and loves to play. He likes crawling into boxes to play peek a boo. He also enjoys it when I build little ěcavesî with pillows which he loves to explore. Always, curious, Boots loves to watch the bath water swirl down the drain, and also likes to play with the water in his water dish. His favorite toy is a terry cloth fish that he carries around with him most of the time. every time we go to the freezer he comes running for a piece of ice to play with and lick. When it finally melts, he is so funny because he canít figure out what happened to it.
Boots wakes me up every morning by crawling on top of me and licking my hands. He is very affectionate and loves to be petted. Believe it or not he loves to watch Animal Planet on television! My entire family thinks he is a very precious kitty, and personally, I can say he really enriches my life.
written by Ashley Chamberlain age 13