The All Creatures Great and Small Dinner was held Nov. 2 at Christ Episcopal Church in Albert Lea. The dinner was a huge success and the Freeborn County Humane Society wishes to thank the following:

Clemencia Gujral, she has done so much it is impossible to list everything; speaker and coordinator Dee Amberg and speaker Karen Myerson; entertainment from The Stray Notes; Saroj and Clemencia for the food; Joan Pacszowski for the desserts; Ray Fuentes and the waitstaff and kitchen crew; meal prep crew, room set up crew and kitchen crew; Lorna Berg, Margaret Tibodeau, Glenniss Winegar and Garnice Rasmussen for monetary donations for food and dinner prep; wine contributors Cheers Liquor, Liquor Depot, Fountain Liquor, Southtown Liquor, Eastside Liquor, Hy-Vee Liquor and wine wrangler, Char Butterfield; reservations, Deb Beighley; tablecloths from America’s Best Value Inn and napkins from Vergie Asper; sponsorship cultivator Nancy Rosenberg; sponsors Addie’s Floral & Gift, Bonnerup Funeral Service, Dave Syverson, David Klatt State Farm, Freeborn Lumber, Hanson Tire, Jim & Dude’s, Plymouth Shoes, Security Bank, South Central Pet Care, Sterling Drug and The Chapel; silent auction coordinators Rachel Christensen, Nancy Rosenberg and Karen Myerson; silent auction contributors A-Best Sew & Vac, Albert Lea Seed House, Barb Butler, Barbara Hamberg, Claudia at Beauty & Bodyworks Studio, Cora-Art, Deb Peterson, Fisher’s Fine Jewelers, Four Daughters Vineyard Winery, 4 Seasons Coffee, Frames R Us, Green Mill, Karen Meyerson, Kit Hanson, Lu Callstrom, Morris Furniture, Ole’s Shell, Peggy and Craig Havener, Power 96 and Ranch & Pet Supply; and Christ Episcopal Church for their location.

If we have neglected mentioning anyone, sincere apologies.

Thanks also to those of you who joined us for this wonderful event. The love and compassion for animals creates a special bond between those of us who care for and love these creatures. Their love for us is boundless. Need I say more?

 

Char Butterfield
Vice president
Freeborn County Humane Society