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The Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash had another howlingly successful yearClarksville, TN – Nearly $13,000 was raised. $3,616 of that was through the Mr & Miss Wags to Witches Pet Photo Contest, and another $4,000 through the live and silent auctions. six local companies sponsored tables for their employees and guests. “This event could not happen without the support of local businesses and individuals who donate items for our auctions, as well others who donating their services to help support the event such as advertising, linens, photography, and the free beer.” said Humane Society President Stacey Hopwood. Hopwood went on to thank all of the people who made the event possible, “The Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash is the product of many, many hours spent by numerous volunteers who created, then installed the decorations, who solicited and organized the auction items, and especially those who prepared and served the food… The list goes on, and on behalf of the Humane Society, I cannot thank them all enough.”
The American Culinary Association of Clarksville (spearheaded by Wendell Hensley & George Hartman) along with the APSU culinary program students served up some incredible food for the event, including Fondue fountains,Spinach and Artichoke Dip & Roasted Red Pepper dip served with Pita Chips; Salmon and Crème Fraiche Crostini; Roast Beef & Horse Radish Crostini; Olive Tampenade; Tomato Basil Brushetta Crostini; Antipasto; Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce; & lots more kept anyone from leaving hungry! Budweiser of Clarksville provided free draft beer. “Clarksville Linen Rentals did all of the table linens inside of the ballroom for free this year, which was really awesome,” added Amy Shaver, the Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society. ![]() The 2012 Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash Photo Contest Winners “Miss” Shelba Birdson, and “Mr” The Herman The photo contest was heated with owners trying to top each other and see who could get the biggest donation to enable their pet to take the title Mr and Miss Wags to Witches 2012. Sheba Birdsong owned Roxanne “Skeeter” Birdsong was selected the Queen and The Herman owned by Lesa Kurk was the King. They will both receive a 100.00 gift certificate for a pet painting or photo session with Picture Your Photo Photography and Art, and share space on the cover of the 2013 Humane Society Calendar. The other eight finalists will receive a free profession pet portrait photo session with Picture Your Photo Photography, A month inside the Calendar, and a gift bag crammed packed with goodies, and a framed photo of their pet. The 2013 Calendars are expected to be available before Thanksgiving. They make great Christmas gifts a nd are another easy way to help raise money for needy pets in our community. Below is a peek at the 2011 calendar’s pages. The Final standings after Fur Ball votes were tallied: “Miss”
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Photo GallerySectionsArts and LeisureTopicsAmy Shaver, Austin Peay State University, Bill Larson, Budweiser of Clarksville, Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society, George Hartman, Kim McMillan, Planters Bank, Riverview Inn, Scott Chase, Stacey Hopwood, Tina Hartman, Wendell Hensley |
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