

| Penny says: "Please support animal rescue inc. They are dedicated to animals who are waiting for a home or never find a home. The wonderful volunteers at the Cattery took good care of me for 3 years before Bob and Colleen adopted me." |
| Penny sat in my lap much of the time that I was building this website and was not to happy that my attention was divided! If you are an "animal person" I can't think of another organization of its kind that is more worthy of your support. If you go to their website please read about how the organization got started. It is very inspiring! We were so lucky to have adopted Penny. She has been one of the most loving pets we have ever had and we can't imagine life without her! |

| In memory of my Dad a portion of the proceeds of BEAR-IN-A-BOX sales is donated each year to the SALVATION ARMY Dad was a self taught artist and any talent I have came from him! Dad grew up during the depression in Columbus NE and left home at 16 to RIDE THE RAILS and start his sign business. He carried a sign kit with lettering on the side which read: "SIGNS COAST TO COAST". He worked his way by rail across the West and around most of the country at a time when work was hard to come by. He could always count on "Sally" for a hot bowl of oatmeal when his pockets were empty. He never forgot their kindness and would always put what he could in the red kettle at Christmas time. salvationarmyusa.org |
| For 55 years THE NATURE CONSERVANCY has been working hand-in-hand with people,communities, and businesses to preserve the Earth's last great places. From rare sandplain grasslands to vibrant coral reefs, the Conservancy works in 30 countries and throughout all 50 United States and has protected more than 119 million acres and 5,000 river miles throughout the world. I am a member because: There is a lot of talk about conservation. THE NATURE CONSERVANCY gets it done! nature.org |


| SETH MEILLER FOUNDATION Supporting people & programs that make the world a better place...... The mission of the foundation is to raise funds in support of social & environmental causes that promote conservation, education and social change. Each year the directors composed of Seth's family & friends select an organization or program consistent with this mission to support in Seth's honor. sethmeillerfoundation.org |

| THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION "We don't just fund research we fund results" MJFF is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. My husband Bob, proudly showing off our Neuton lawnmower, is an example of how the quality of life of those living with Parkinson's has improved because of research and more effective drug therapies. michaeljfox.org |