Local Area Bikers Show Support for CHAT
 The 2nd Annual Paws Poker Run, organized by Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment (CHAT), was held on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Approximately 120 motorcyclists came out to participate in the event, helping to raise several thousand dollars for CHAT and the Wakulla County Animal Shelter.
The cyclists started out at the Wakulla County Animal Shelter, and from there made subsequent stops at Sandbanks Restaurant in Sopchoppy, Posey's Steam Room in Panacea, Riverside Cafe in St. Marks, Savannah's at Wakulla Station, and Bellamy's Outdoor Sports in Crawfordville, picking up one card for their poker hand at each location. The riders ended up at Hudson Park in Crawfordville for a celebration which included a barbecue chicken dinner, music by the teen duo Pink Shoelaces, vendors, a silent auction and raffle, and prizes for the best and worst poker hands.
Kenneth Davis won the top prize of $500 for the Best Poker Hand, and Alice Swartz won $100 for having the Worst Poker Hand. Kenneth Davis also won the 50/50 raffle in the amount of $150.
"It seemed that everybody had a good time, and we managed to raise some money for the animals at the same time," said event organizer Heide Clifton. Clifton added that the exact amount raised won't be known until the rest of the bills come in. "I would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers who helped out with this years' event. We could not have done it without them."
2006 Paws Poker Run Photo Gallery
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Kenneth Davis, Sheriff David Harvey,
and Janice Carraway
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Janice Carraway, Sheriff David Harvey,
and Alice Swartz
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Paws Poker Run Sponsors
| Ace Hardware |
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Advanced Auto Parts
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Ameris Bank
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Ashley Feed & Hardware
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Avon Store
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Badcock Furniture
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Bellamy's Outdoor Sports, Kawasaki
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Brenda's Hairworks
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| Canine Clips |
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Christy Noftz
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Curves
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Debbie and Bill DuBose
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Doyleen's Hairstyles
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Dr. Richard Freesmeier
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Dux Liquor Store
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Evolution Day Spa
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Flag Credit Union
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Gulf Coast Lumber
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| Gulf State Community Bank |
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Heide & Charles Clifton |
Hide-a-Way Rentals
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Iris Anne's
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Just Fruits and Exotics
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Kathy & Steve Brown |
| Linda's Tanning Salon |
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Marian Martin
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| Mary Ann's Country Chic |
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Our Garden, St. Marks
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Petco
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Posey's Steam Room & Oyster Bar
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| Purple Martin |
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Quick Lube
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Riverside Cafe
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Ruffriders Accessories
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| Ruffrider's Accessories |
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Rose Alley Barber Shoppe
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Sky Box Sports Bar and Grill
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Sky Creations by Teeah
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Southeast Eye Specialist
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Spears |
Susan & Jay Yelton
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Tallahassee Motor Sports |
Tan Lines
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The Pet Stop
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| Tobacco Barn |
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Veolia Water
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Wakulla Bank
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Wakulla.com
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Wakulla News
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Wakulla Sod and Nursery
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Winn-Dixie
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Paws Poker Run Volunteers
Registration
Suzann Walton
Sally Gandy
Shawn Mirowitz
Troubleshooting and Money
Heide Clifton
Raffles and Awards
Kathryn Wilson
Amanda Ricks
T-Shirts and Gifts
Susan Harp
MC and Organizer
Janice Carraway-Eakin
Stop #1 - Sandbanks
Fran Patton
Arlyn Thompson
Coke Trailer
Debbie DuBose
Bill DuBose
Stop # 2 – Posey’s Steam Room
Becky Snyder
Kaylee Martin
Classic Car and Motor Bike Contest
Miriam Curving
Marc Pearlman
Richard Libert
Stop # 3 – Riverside Cafe’
Glenda McCarthy
Mike Rose
Stop # 4 - Savannah’s, Wakulla Station
Barbara Wilson
Dana Wilson
Stop # 5 – Bellamy’s
Susan Yelton
Anne Van Meter
Scoring
Suzanne Harrell
Ted Harrell
This article originally published on October 19, 2006.
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