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nicki walters

Twister Legacy

July 30, 2016 by Diana

There are a number of things that I didn’t quite realize would be a part of helping to manage Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. One of these things is the depth of love that I would be privileged to witness among the humans who support the sanctuary.

I truly feel that the fans and supporters of the chimpanzees are part of an extended family. I am regularly in awe of the people who come together to look beyond themselves, and the pain that is part of existing in this world, to support the chimpanzees who live at CSNW and their new opportunity for life in a true home.

At the end of last year, a group of people came together to support Bill Walters, a friend who was going through cancer. Nicki and Bill Walters have been supporters for the sanctuary for years, in addition to supporting other animal rescue organizations in Washington.

There was an outpouring of love for Bill, so his friend Ken hatched a plan to use the collective donations towards the building of a new structure on the hill. The Twister structure was born.

Bill and Nicki were able to come out to the sanctuary to witness the chimpanzees exploring the structure after it was complete. It was a heartwarming day for me to be able to spend even just a little bit of time with Bill and be there with him to see the chimpanzees enjoy the structure named after him.

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Last week, Bill lost his battle with cancer. His obituary is here.

I know that Nicki and all of Bill’s friends and family will never be the same. With his fun-loving nature and easy charm, Bill changed their lives for the better and his passing is a loss for them and for this world.

Bill, and the love that his friends demonstrated towards him, will always be remembered at the sanctuary through the tall tower on the hill.

 

Jamie on Twister

 

Jamie close up on Twister

 

Jamie on Twister dusk

Filed Under: Jamie, Sanctuary, Young's Hill Tagged With: bill walters, chimp, chimpanzee, csnw, Enrichment, nicki walters, twister

Bill and Nicki Walters – more celebration!

February 6, 2015 by Diana

Mari and Adam Osuna are continuing the three day streak of honoring Bill Walters for his birthday, and they are also honoring Bill’s wife Nicki, who was the first to sponsor-a-day in honor of Bill’s birthday.

As Mari and Adam suggest: “let’s keep the party going for Bill’s Birthday!”

We at the sanctuary are more than happy to do just that.

If you missed the first blog and you’re curious who this couple is who obviously have some very caring and generous friends, you can read about Bill and Nicki on their business page.

Many thanks to Nicki, Kenneth, and now Mari and Adam for sponsoring the last three days in honor of Bill.

Parties are an important part of sanctuary life, too. Celebrating and having fun with friends is good for everyone. Burrito is often the most enthusiastic party-goer amongst the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees, and here are a few photos demonstrating his enthusiasm:

Burrito with easter basket

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burrito licking bottle

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with his friend Foxie:

Burrito with Foxie

Filed Under: Burrito, Food, Foxie, Party, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day Tagged With: bill walters, birthday, celebration, nicki walters, Party, pooper trooper, rescue, Sanctuary, shelter, Sponsor-a-day

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