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I would like to remind everyone in the Chicagoland area of the Greater
Chicago Ferret Association (GCFA) 5th annual walk-a-thon and picnic.
Please take a walk on the not-so-wild side to benefit the GCFA in our
"Footwork for Ferrets".  The walk-a-thon will take place Sunday, September
10th, 2000 at 9:00am, rain or shine.  Turn in your pledge sheets and all
money collected before starting the 5k walk through the wooded area.  We
usually get underway a little before 10:00am.  The 5K walk follows a very
nice trail through the woods, shaded by nature s canopy.  The location is
in Bemis Woods, grove #5, which is in Western Springs, IL.  You can access
the grove from Ogden Ave, which is near the intersection of Ogden Ave. and
Wolf Rd.  The grove is East of the Illinois Tollroad 294 and West of Wolf
road.  Look for the GCFA signs, you will be able to see the grove from
Ogden Ave.  You can print out a pledge sheet from our website www.GCFA.com.
Even if you only have one pledge on the sheet, please come and join us.
You can also pledge someone who is already walking.  All the ferrets at
the shelter will be very happy for your support.
 
If you can t participate in "Footwork for Ferrets" please plan on attending
the picnic.  GCFA will supply roasted/buttered corn and juicy watermelon,
you need to bring your favorite barbeque item, hot dogs, hamburgers,
chicken, or steak.  There will be a large grill provided and Norm Stilson
the shelter director is happy to play "cook of the day", or you can cook
your own.  If you can supply a dish to be passed around, that would be
very welcome, but not necessary.  The picnic commences right after the walk
has ended and usually lasts until we are too full of food and had enough
fun and exercise for the day, which is usually 4:00pm.  Please feel free
to come at anytime during the day.
 
If you love to talk about your fuzzie kids, please come and share your
stories and have fun!!  For more information about this and GCFA, please
visit our website.
 
Hope to see you there.
 
Norine
 
Kisses and hugs to all fuzzies.
 
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Norine Barnes**
[Posted in FML issue 3168]