To the editor:

Alaska Center for Resource Families would like to thank the following for their assistance with the annual Adoption Information Fair and Celebration, including the staff from the Office of Children’s Services, Karen from Catholic Social Services, Penny from Chickaloon and Carol from Job Corps. In addition, the Job Corps volunteers, Staci, Vili and Claudette and Genie’s gang Katie, Tyler and Genna. Also, thanks to the families that shared their adoption stories: Ruth and Gianna; Ed and William; Teresa and Linda’s boys; Denise; Linda and Dylan; and the Morse family.

Finally, we must thank the generous donors that assisted with refreshments, scrapbook supplies, door prizes and our silent auction: Tara Scharber/All About Style; B Bella; Jeff Mitchell/Mad Science; Carl’s Jr.; Iditarod Trail Gift Shop; Target; Mrs. Olive Keats; Alaska Railroad; Shane Lamb Studio; Betty Russell/A Better Cut; Elmendorf Officer’s Spouses Organization; Fred Meyer; Allure Day Spa; Walden Book Store; Stampin Moose; The Gallery; Stamp Cache; Denali Foods/Taco Bell; Bonnie Hagger and the Valley Quilter’s Guild; Sheri Hamming; Buffmaster’s Auto Detailing; Linda Branden/ State Farm; Amore Day Spa; Alaska Airlines; Tara/Nu2U; Alex/Turkey Red; Northstar Bakery; H2Oasis; Slacks; Bagels Alaska; Krazy Moose Subs; and Sharon at Dairy Queen. Betsy Woodin,

Trainer/adoption support

Alaska Center for Resource Families